Frome runners jingle all the way through town
Anyone who happened to be in Frome Town centre on Sunday 16 December was treated to a very Christmassy sight as over 50 members and friends of Frome Running Club made their way through town decked out in seasonal fancy dress. This year, Frome Running Club’s annual Jingle Bell Jog was renamed Dawn’s Jingle Bell Jog in memory of club member Dawn Prior, who recently passed away from cancer. The club opened up this year’s event to non-club members, inviting anyone who had known Dawn to take part in the run and help raise funds for Friends of Frome Hospital, a charity close to Dawn and her partner Ashley’s heart. An impressive 53 people turned out to run the 4.8-mile route through town. Each runner had to estimate the time they believed they would complete the route in, and prizes were awarded for the most accurate estimates. Prizes were also awarded for the best fancy dress. Clare Dunning and Ali Smith made the most accurate predictions about their time and were duly rewarded with ...