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Part 1: this is what the new economy looks like

Welcome To Frome

In this first episode of our 3-part series, "Welcome to Frome", we explore how the small Somerset town of Frome started a revolution that has completely changed the nature of politics and economics.

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In this episode, you'll meet the head of this radical new movement, and visit some of the new economics initiatives that have emerged in Frome. What is a "Share Shop?" How about a community fridge? What happens when a town council creates a position designed to address climate change? Listen to find out and to enjoy some great music along the way.

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But the story of Frome, like most things in life, is not as simple as it may appear. This town has a long and at times dark history, and when parts of that history are uncovered, old wounds are revealed which tell a different story, a story of division. We'll touch on this history here before we dive much deeper into it in Episode 2.

Featuring

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Peter Macfadyen - Founder of Flatpack Democracy, Frome town councilor, former Mayor
Helen Johnstone - A manager at Share Shop
Anna Francis - Frome's Resilience Officer

Lauren Olivia Goodey - Community Fridge volunteer
Esther Deeks - Community Fridge Co-organizer
Bob Ashford - Chair of Trustees, Fair Frome

 

Music


Molly Murphy (a million creatures)
Annabelle Macfadyen
Frome Street Bandits

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