Hello Frome is a show all about capturing the human spirit of the Somerset town of Frome. Whether you call it home or have ever visited you’ll know this is town with a big heart.

Through powerful, personal stories from the people who live, work, and give back here, local legends to unsung heroes, we share voices and inspiring moments that reflect the warmth, resilience, and creativity of this remarkable town. Whether it’s a volunteer changing lives or a neighbour with an extraordinary story, this podcast brings Frome’s soul to life — one conversation at a time.
Produced and presented by host Lyndsey Mayhew.
In this episode of Hello Frome, host Lyndsey Mayhew meets Ted Prendergast front man of band Broccoli Boy and initiator of Safe Space Frome. Cherry Truluck co-organiser of Gaza fundraiser and solidarity event Razaqa: Sustain Palestine, and Robbie Newton, Community Fundraiser for We Hear You (WHY).
✨ Guest - Ted Prendergast
Ted discusses his journey as a transgender man, setting up Safe Space Frome to support LGBTQ+ individuals following the impact of recent Supreme Court rulings on trans rights. Ted also talks all things Broccoli Boy, the creative process behind their music, and how he uses songwriting as an outlet for personal expression.

Connect with Ted:

Safe Space Frome: @safespacefrome

Broccoli Boy: @broccoliboymusic

Find Broccoli Boy on Spotify and all major streaming platforms.
✨ Cherry Truluck

We say hello to Cherry Truluck, a food artist and researcher and co-founder of Razaqa: Sustain Palestine — an upcoming event in Frome celebrating Palestinian food culture to raise funds and solidarity. She shares the importance of food in cultural identity and resistance, details about the family-style feast, art auction, and Solidarity Supermarket featuring Palestinian products.

Find out more:

For tickets and more info: www.razaqa.org.uk

Instagram: @razaqa_frome

✨ Robbie Newton aka Charity Morphman

Robbie shares his impressive fundraising journey raising over £130,000 though his creative fundraising skills including wearing morph suits to run marathons! He is now a Community Fundraiser for WHY (We Hear You) a Frome based charity that supports people through cancer and life-threatening illness.

Robbie shares news about an upcoming WHY charity ball and mega auction and how his hard work as a fundraiser (and some impressive Covid Pandemic challenges) got him nominated for a Pride of Britain Award.

Find out more:

WHY: www.wehearyou.org.uk

Contact for donations and auction prizes: [email protected]

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