A host of free family activities will take place at the Mary Baily field.

Frome Town Council is organising the event on Saturday, September 28, from 1pm to 5pm, which includes a wildlife mapping session with the Wild Bunch.

There will also be a skate jam from the Frome Skatepark Project.

The Fair Frome Tribe and friends are set to perform on the bandstand in Victoria Park from 2pm.

The community café will be open for refreshments throughout the day.

The event is not just about fun; it aims to gather residents' opinions about Victoria Park and the Mary Baily field.

The council wants to know what people like about these areas and what changes or improvements they would like to see.

Councillor Mark Dorrington said: "Victoria Park is a popular and well-used space and we want to maintain that, while thinking about ways it could be even better.

"Our engagement officers’ recent work with schools showed that, sadly, not everyone feels safe in Victoria Park, so that’s one of the things we’d like to explore."

The council also wants to hear thoughts about the park's environment, including ideas for additional seating, spaces aimed at encouraging girls and older children to use the space, and tree planting.

Frome Wild Bunch member and resilience officer, Jo Morris, said: "Come and find out more about Frome’s Community Wildlife Mapping Project and how you can help to record your observations of nature and assist Somerset Environmental Record Centre (SERC) monitor biodiversity.

"You aren’t just doing your bit to help, it’s a lot of fun, too and makes you more aware and mindful of the wonderful nature we see around us, and how precious it is."

The Skatepark Project’s Skate Jam runs from 1pm to 5pm, alongside free activities, including a wildlife mapping project featuring the iNaturalist app with Frome Wild Bunch.

Residents can share their thoughts about the park by phone to 01373 465757, email to engage@frometowncouncil.gov.uk, or via an online survey at https://bit.ly/mary-baily-survey.

Councillor Mark Dorrington added: "Come down and have your say, or if you can’t make it, share your thoughts and ideas via our survey."