A community fair to give voluntary groups and organisations a chance to come together and network has been planned for Frome next month.

The town council event will be held on Sunday, March 11, at the Cheese and Grain.

Councillor Toby Eliot (IfF, Frome Keyford) said: "The fair is the first visible step towards the town council's stated aim of increased community involvement.

"As with the new approach to working parties, we're looking to Frome's existing expertise to help improve the life and environment of the town.

"The fair is an opportunity for the community groups that serve Frome to meet, inspire and engage each other and, potentially, discover opportunities to work together.

"This is a free event providing the opportunity for voluntary groups and community organisations in Frome to come together and network, join up resources, swap and share ideas and learn about available funding options."

There will also be a chance for people to find out more about the community grant process, as well as other funding opportunities.

There will be a presentation from the Frome Development Community Interest Company on how it can assist community organisations and groups and representation from national funding bodies.

It is also hoped that residents will come along to the fair to find out about volunteering opportunities.

The town council wants to update its database of useful contacts and people with skills, expertise and interests in different areas.

Mr Eliot said: "The fair will give people the chance to register their details with the town council for sharing with other like-minded organisations.

"A lot of fantastic work is carried out by many people in Frome who give up their valuable free time, often without seeking praise or recognition, to help make Frome a better place to live and work. More of these good citizens are needed.

"As importantly, the Community Fair offers everyone in Frome the chance to learn who does what in the town and where they can get involved.

"I'd urge everyone with a spare 10 minutes on March 11 to spend them in the Cheese and Grain discovering new ways to connect with, or become more deeply involved in, Frome life."

Community organisations that would like to hold a stand at the fair, which will be held from 10am until 4pm, can reserve a place by calling Anji Whittamore at Frome Town Council on 01373 465757 or email whittamorea@frome-tc.gov.uk.