18 YOUNG footballers from Frome Town United FC’s youth squad are heading for Frome’s twin town Murrhardt in Germany in July having successfully reached their fundraising target for the trip The players will take part in a mini European football tournament at Murrhardt from July 5 to July 7 They will play against teams from Frome’s other twin towns and will also have the opportunity to travel to Stuttgart Stadium and visit the fan zones/Euro Cup event areas within Stuttgart City Centre Fundraising activities included a bingo night at Badgers Hill and a challenge event that saw them climb Mount Snowdon Frome Town United players on a fundraising trip to Snowdon said: “We are extremely lucky to have such an amazing opportunity to play football in Germany against teams from four other countries “We have all worked really hard fundraising to ensure we can get to Germany and I know we are all really excited Thank you to everyone who has donated to make this trip possible for us all.” Sienna from the under 14 girls’ team said: “In Frome we are so lucky to have such a large number of girls’ teams “For us to represent not only Frome Town United and Frome but also girls’ football within England is a great opportunity We can’t wait for the tournament and the opportunity to play against girls’ teams from the other countries attending.” A bake sale is planned at Frome Tennis Club’s open day on Sunday They have already exceeded their £7,000 fundraising target to cover the cost of the trip Frome Town FC Chairman Lee Seviour said: “This is an amazing opportunity for the players who have all played for Frome Town United since they were very little “They are now keen to represent their club and country who is due to travel with the team to Murrhardt said: “The young people have worked really hard to raise the money they needed to fund this trip and we hope they have a fantastic experience in July “Many thanks to everyone who donated to their fundraising page sponsored them and supported them in any way “Particular thanks to Frome Twinning Association who donated an amazing £900 towards the Murrhardt trip.” with the football tournament running from July 5 to July 7 To follow updates, visit https://www.frometownunited.co.uk/ Congratulations to the young footballers going to Murrhardt.& to those who raised the funds to send them on their way Many tears ago when I was chairman of Frome Twinning Association I organized a trip for 6 young people to go to Murrhardt for a sports Tournament,I hope twinning will continued to be supported by Frome Town Council Follow us on Facebook Subscribe to the Newsletter The New Blackmore Vale Magazine The New Stour & Avon Magazine Salisbury & Avon Gazette Two teams from Frome Town United’s youth squad are raising funds to attend a mini-European football tournament at Frome’s twin town of Murrhardt in Germany this July The 18 youngsters will join teams from Frome’s other twin towns and Rabka-Zdrój & Rötha in Poland for the tournament The teams from the four twin towns will also have the opportunity to travel to Stuttgart Stadium and visit the fan zones/Euro Cup event areas within Stuttgart City Centre Frome Town FC Chairman Lee Seviour said: “Frome Town United U-15 Boys and U-14 Girls have been offered an amazing opportunity to take part in a mini european tournament in Murrhardt Frome Town United have been in talks with Philip Campagna Mayor of Frome over the past few months and Philip has been a real influence in ensuring Frome Town United players have been given this opportunity “This is an amazing opportunity for the players to travel to Germany and play a seven-a-side tournament against players from Germany The players are keen to represent their club and country “Murrhardt will be covering the costs of accommodation and meals for the teams while we’re away we will need to fund our travel to the tournament If we are unable to raise enough money to cover these costs including a bingo night on May 25 at the clubhouse “The youngsters will be looking into lots of other ways to raise the £8,000 we need Frome Mayor Philip Campagna said: "I am very pleased that Frome Town United have agreed to send two teams to the Football Tournament in Murrhardt This is an excellent opportunity to forge a new partnership between Frome and our three twin towns “The players will gain so much from the trip and hopefully establish new links and friendships I know that they are working hard to raise the necessary funds for the trip It is hoped that Frome Town United may be able to host the tournament in 2025." Visit Frome Town United teams’ fundraising page at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/FTU-Murrhardt-Euro-Tournament. Find out more about Frome Town United’s youth teams and planned fundraising events at https://www.frometownunited.co.uk/. Comments Tel: 01761 258030[email protected]Follow us Further Links Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. TWO teams of young players from Frome Town United’s youth squad are fundraising to attend a mini-European football tournament at Frome’s twin town Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne in France and Rabka-Zdrój & Rötha in Poland The teams from the four twin towns will also have the opportunity to travel to Stuttgart Stadium and visit the fan zones and Euro Cup event areas within the Stuttgart city centre “Frome Town United U15 boys and U14 girls have been offered an amazing opportunity to take part in a Mini European Tournament in Murrhardt Frome Town United have been in talks with mayor of Frome cllr Philip Campagna over the past few months and Philip has been a real influence in ensuring Frome Town United players have been given this opportunity “This is an amazing opportunity for the players to travel to Germany and play a 7-a-side tournament against players from Germany The players travelling have all played for Frome Town United since they were very little They are now keen to represent their club and country and to make Frome proud “Murrhardt will be covering the costs of all accommodation and meals for the teams while we’re away; however we will need to fund our own travel to and from the tournament including a bingo night on Saturday 25th May at the clubhouse (visit the Frome Town FC website for details) and our youngsters will be looking into lots of other ways to raise the £8,000 we need “We also have a fundraising page online and any donations made will be extremely well appreciated by all at Frome Town United and especially the players who have this brilliant opportunity “I am very pleased that Frome Town United have agreed to send two teams to the football tournament in Murrhardt The players will gain so much from the trip and hopefully establish new links and friendships and I am supporting them in any way that I can It is hoped that Frome Town United may be able to host the tournament in 2025.” The Frome Town United’s fundraising page is at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/FTU-Murrhardt-Euro-Tournament Find out more about Frome Town United’s youth teams and planned fundraising events at https://www.frometownunited.co.uk/ The Orchardleigh Ladies’ team held a special day of competitions recently to officially launch the new season A Frome woman is part of an all-female group of local runners preparing to take on the London Marathon this.. 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