Residents are invited to join Frome Town Council for the launch of Frome’s Nature Recovery Plan at a screening of Heal the Land at 7pm on Tuesday 20 October at Frome Town Hall.
The hopeful and inspiring documentary tells the story of the transformation of a former intensive dairy farm in Somerset into a thriving landscape for nature and people. Filmed entirely at the Heal Somerset site during 2024, the 25-minute film follows the early stages of the site’s rewilding journey, from the return of wildlife to the changes taking place across the land.
The evening will also mark the launch of Frome’s Nature Recovery Plan, which sets out a vision for supporting nature, improving habitats and helping wildlife flourish across the town and surrounding area. With biodiversity under increasing pressure, the plan highlights the collective action that can help create a more nature-rich future for Frome.
The plan has been shaped by evidence gathered through Act to Adapt workshops, local wildlife data and conversations with residents, community groups and environmental organisations. Over the summer, Frome Town Council invited the community to review and comment on the draft plan through the My Frome platform, helping to ensure that the final document reflects local knowledge, priorities and ambitions for nature recovery in and around the town.
Cllr Sara Butler said: “We have so many local people who care deeply about nature and the environment. The launch of our Nature Recovery Plan is an opportunity to celebrate what is already happening locally and look at what more we can achieve together. Heal the Land is a reminder that nature can recover surprisingly quickly when given the chance, and we hope people will come away feeling inspired and hopeful about what we can achieve here in Frome.”
Following the screening, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of guests during a Q&A session, including Jan Stannard, Acting CEO and Founder Trustee of Heal Rewilding, who will share insights from Heal Somerset’s rewilding journey and answer questions from the audience. Further panellists will be announced closer to the event.
The event is supported by Frome Town Council and Frome Wild Bunch.
Doors open at 6.30pm, with the screening beginning at 7pm. A bar will be available during the evening. The event is free to attend, with a suggested donation of £3 for Frome Wild Bunch.
