24th October - 14th November (Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm)
Fundraising Event at Rook Lane Chapel
A Picture of Health
Medicine meets art from diagnosis to treatment
Admission FREE  National touring exhibition of oil paintings and drawings on the subject of breast cancer care by the late Susan Macfarlane.
The 'Picture of Health' exhibition creates a stunning backdrop for a season of performances and events linked to the healing power of art, creativity and science. It has been curated to raise funds for Little Gift Theatre Co and Positive Action on Cancer. Proceeds will enable Little Gift to tour schools, educational institutions and rural communities; providing subsidised and free performances and also support the free counselling service provided by Positive Action on Cancer. Fri 24th Oct
Private view: Introduced by Dr. Geoffrey Farrer-Brown (invitation only) Sat 25th Oct
Little Gift Theatre presents TimeBomb - The realities of living with breast cancer. A stunningly honest portrayal of the cancer journey, performed with warmth and humour by Jill Miller & Gwyn Harwood. Thurs 30th Oct
Professor Jane Plant (CBE) Lecture -
Lecture delivered by world renowned scientist, best selling author and patron of Positive Action on Cancer Sat 1st Nov
Shakuhachi & Butoh - A collaboration of archaic and contemporaryJapanese arts. The ancient Zen flute Shakuhachi encounters Butoh dance; creating a
captivating piece of music theatre.
Thurs 6th Nov
Madabout Words - Because words are the best medicine - Cabaret night of local talent and special guests; seething with poems, songs, stories, and drama. Fri 7th Nov
Feel Good Music - An evening of acoustic music featuring established acts and new combos; musicians of local & national repute. All evening events/performances:
Doors open: 7.30pm
Start time: 8pm
Tickets: £8/£6 concessions (available from Cheese & Grain) Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th Nov
Exhibition open weekend (10am - 4pm) FREE Frome Festival Events 2008 The Penny Hill Show As part of this year's Frome Festival events programme, the traders on Catherine Hill headed up by Fay Goodridge of The Artworks organised a major fundraiser for Positive Action on Cancer on Saturday 5th July. The Penny Hill Show ran from 9am to 3pm using Catherine Hill as the stage for a constantly growing display of ribbons and coins. A special new coin was minted to mark the occasion, generously sponsored by Compugraphic Design in Badcox. The “PAC Penny” produced in denominations of £50, £25 and £10 included a space for a personal message to be written on by the donor as a dedication to someone they might know whose life has been affected. Lengths of lilac ribbon were also available to be written on with messages and tied to the railings, shops and lamposts that lead up the hill. Fay Goodridge of The Art Works said: “For one day of the Festival Catherine Hill became a strong visual reminder of how many people's lives are touched by cancer and how vital organisations such as PAC are in providing a support mechanism. They are heavily reliant on donations to fund their great work and we hope to raise a substantial amount of money by encouraging the people of Frome and beyond to come along and empty at least their small change or hopefully feel moved to contribute a larger donation to this outstanding local charity. The traders on the Hill are a community minded, committed and creative bunch of individuals and have organised the event so 100% of the proceeds we raise will be given directly to PAC.” It is hoped that Penny Hill will become an annual Festival spectacle. This year £465 was raised by the event. Festival Cream Teas Strawberry cream teas, light lunches and homemade cakes were served in the delightful courtyard garden of Monmouth House during the Frome Festival.
In the heart of town, this is a little oasis to sit and relax with gentle musical accompaniment by guitarist Simon Downwes, harpist Martin Solomon, mandolin player Martin Gibbs, clarinettist Julie Britton and friends. By kind permission of Karen Harvey. Pictured: Ginevra & Monica Sossi Cafe Caliente at Monmouth House
A family enjoying Cream Teas at Monmouth House Walk & Cream Teas at Ammerdown
Sunday 18th May.  Photo: Volunteers: Liz Robinson,
Margaret Freeman, Harry
& Terry Salisbury. A beautiful sunny day attracted walkers from far and wide to this years' Walk and Cream teas at Ammerdown in aid of Frome Cancer Counselling charity Positive Action on Cancer. This is the third year running Positive Action on Cancer have organised the event which this year raised over £400 for the charity. The event held on Sunday 18th May was kindly hosted again by The Ammerdown Centre near Radstock who provided exclusive access to the beautiful grounds and facilities for the teas for the afternoon. A raffle was also held to raise money with mouth-watering prizes: Lunches for 2 were generously donated by The Bell Inn at Leigh on Mendip and Babington House near Frome. Thanks also must go to the Volunteer team at PAC who were kept busy marking out the route for walkers, serving teas and refreshments and creating a pleasant afternoon for everyone. Thanks to all who supported this event.
Valerie's Coffee Morning for Positive Action on Cancer Monday 30th June Photo: Valerie Dudden A coffee moring was held on Monday 30th June in aid of local cancer counselling charity Positive Action on Cancer. The event was organised by PAC volunteer Valerie Dudden in her home in Frome. Valerie sold teas, coffees and homemade cakes as well as running a raffle for a bottle of Moet champagne. The morning raised £106 for the charity and will go towards helping keep this valuable professional counselling service FREE to anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis. PAC would like to take this opportunity to thank Valerie for all her hard work and for organsing a great event Charity Quiz Night for PAC Saturday 19th April 2008 Photo: Quizmaster Neil Light A Charity Quiz Night was held at Trinity Hall on Saturday 19th April to raise funds for Cancer Counselling Charity Positive Action on Cancer. Over 60 eager quizzers turned up on the evening, making up 15 quiz teams. Quiz Master Neil Light entertained the crowd with his amazingly brain curdling questions (and wearing full schoolboy regalia) A particular favorite question involved a practical experiment involving lemonade and raisins in the Science & Technology round! The organiser Marina Sossi played headmistress for the evening; keeping the lively crowd in order whilst keeping score. She said " We had a great turn out on the night and everyone had a brilliant time, winners and losers alike. This was a quiz like no other!" The Quiz evening raised £300 for the Positive Action on Cancer. PAC would like to thank everyone involved for their hard work and support of this event; Neil Light & Marina Sossi for the questions and organisation of the evening, the loyal band of PAC Volunteers for running the bar, setting and clearing up and all the participants for taking part. A spokesperson for PAC said "These kind of events have so much value in a community like Frome; people getting together and enjoying themselves and at the same time supporting a thoroughly worthwhile local cause and essential regional service." The winning team on the night were "The New York Dahls" Pictured: The winning team "New York Dahls"
Art Exhibition.
Frome Medical Practice, Park Road, Frome Somerset.
Exhibition of Paintings
January 12th - February 29th 2008.
photo: left to right, Jon Haines, Chair of the board of trustees, Jill Miller, founding Chief executive, Val Payne, David Chandler. PAC is delighted to have organised this art exhibition and are thrilled Les' widow Val Payne generously donated the paintings to help support the continually expanding charity as well as celebrating Les' life and work. We would like to thank the following people for their kind and generous support of this very special event paticularly Val Payne, Faye Goodridge at The Art Works, Frome Medical Practice, Mike O'Shea at Property Search group, Studio Prints, Jenny Thomas, Angela Pritchard, David Chandler, Marina Sossi, Neil Light, and the volunteer team at PAC. We hope that whoever sees the retrospective exhibition will appreciate the skill and dedication that Les gave to his work. These works are being offered for sale as we feel they should all be given a good home, and feel sure that Les would be pleased the proceeds are going to a local charity that offers a valuable and much used service. A wonderful start to 2008. Les Ellsion (27th June 1923 - 9th April 2005) Biography Norman 'Les' Ellision was was born near LIverpool. During the course of his working career he moved from the Wirral, to Sheffield, East Anglia, Basingstoke, Warminster and finally moved to Frome where he lived for 30 years. Having served as a pilot in the RAF during Wolrd war 11 he rsumed his apprenticeship as a typesetter at Lever Brothers in Port Sunlight. As part of his training he attended the Laird School of Art in Birkenhead for training in graphic design. Les always enjoyed painting and sketching and always took his sketch pad on holidays to record scenes to paint when he returned home. As he reached retirement, there was more time to indulge his art; paintings holidays in France with art tutors Maureen Barratt and David Chandler. Paintings available to purchase on the website now. 
'Stepping Out' for Charity 
Picture: Frome Drama Club's latest production, 'Stepping Out' Many thanks to everyone at Frome Drama Club, for their wonderful performance of 'Stepping Out' at the Merlin Theatre. The four performances, from Wednesday 7th November through to Saturday 10th November were a sell-out, and audiences were thoroughly entertained by this 'feel good factor' play polished till it shone in the capable hands of director Phillip de Glanville. 50% of the proceeds are being donated to PAC and we thank FDC for their generosity towards us. Thanks to PAC volunteers and volunteers from the Merlin, not many people escaped throwing their change into PAC collecting tins. The collection raised £209. Thank you to all contributors. Photo and funds raised from performances will appear on the news page.  Coffee Morning at Weavers Cottage
Picture: Jenny Aryton's coffee morning with Jill from PAC and supporter Pat. Thank you Jenny Aryton and friends for another great coffee morning at Rudge. The morning, which began at 10.30 and finished around 12 noon, incorporated a Christmas Gift stall. home made cakes and a raffle alongside a variety of biscuits with your hot drink. This was by far the busiest coffee morning I have ever been to; there wasnt a space on the carpet for another pair of feet. At the back of the house, children played safely in the garden and a creche like ambience filled one room where toys spilled out to occupy a younger age group. A coffee morning with a real difference. Thank you Jenny for creating such a successful morning with an atmosphere that certainly makes people want to return next year. Proceeds from the morning will be be divided between Frome based Positive Action on Cancer & Dorothy House at Winsley. Photographs below: the action packed coffee morning.  
Wedding Fayre. Sunday 27th January 2008. A great day was organised by Eve Harvey at the beautiful venue of Orchardleigh House near Frome. Eve was support by mum, Karen Harvey. The day was a fundraiser for PAC. Pictures to be posted. 'Time Bomb' at Babington House
Monday 8th October 2007
10.30am-3.30pm Our thanks to Nick Jones, PAC's Patron, who hosted this unique and much valued day. A unique day for Health Professionals working with cancer to reflect, share and network in the relaxed setting of the exclusive Babington House in Somerset.
After registration and coffee in the library the day began with a special performance of 'Time Bomb'; a play performed and written by two women about their real life experiences living with breast cancer and dramatised by the internationally renowned Little Gift Theatre Company. After the performance there was an opportunity to ask Questions and discuss the issues raised with the performers and director of the play. Lunch followed in the elegant Log Room; a delicious 2 course lunch with vegetarian option will be served with fresh vegetables from the gardens of the house. The afternoon began with structured Group Work in the Play Room with time to discuss and debate issues raised by the performance. After an evaluation of the day there was time to Swim (pool open until 6pm) in the fabulous heated indoor/outdoor pools (towels provided) or a leisurely stroll in the beautiful grounds. To book spa treatments at Babington's famous Cowshed, please contact Babington House directly. Details and price list on the website ) Women's Wellbeing/Pamper Day at Orchardleigh House, Frome
Tuesday 10th of July  Picture: left to right, Nikki Burbidge, Chris Vincent, Jill Miller.
Orchardleigh, the magnificent home of Chris Vincent, was the venue for a special fundraising event on Tuesday 10th of July this year to raise funds for Positive Action on Cancer, the Frome based charity.
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