SHARE wouldn’t be the community resource it is without our amazing volunteers. So let us introduce them to you…

Al

Al BloorWhat are your hobbies outside of SHARE?

As I kid I loved those big ‘Complete Craft collection’ books with a hundred different things to try. And that’s pretty much where I still am today: I love to get hands-on with needle and thread, hammer and nails, paintbrush, garden spade, etc.

What do you love about Frome?

We moved here a year ago and immediately felt at home. I love that Frome has no pretensions, but gets its collective sleeves rolled up and gets stuff done.

How long have you been a volunteer with us?

About six months.

Why did you want to become a SHARE volunteer?

Selfishly, to ensure that SHARE continues to exist for my own use. In addition, I hate to throw stuff away, so it’s great to be getting good use out of things that might otherwise be unloved or unused.

Alyson

AlysonWhat are your hobbie outside of SHARE?
Converting my van into a campervan

What do you love about Frome?
Community spirit

How long have you been a volunteer with us?
2 years?

Why did you want to become a SHARE volunteer?
Because the Share Shop is such a great idea on so many levels I wanted to support it.

Ann

What are your hobbie outside of SHARE?
I play tennis and run because I love cooking and eating!!!

What do you love about Frome?
I love the community spirit that has developed over the 36 years that I have lived here.

How long have you been a volunteer with us?
Since the shop opened.

Why did you want to become a SHARE volunteer?
Because I think we have become too materialistic and sharing things is the way to go in order not to waste this wonderful planets resources.

Chloe

Chloe BrayWhat are your hobbies outside of SHARE?
I enjoy reading, writing, journalling, blogging – anything to do with the written word! I love to spend time with my cat, I dabble in graphic design and photography, and I’ve recently taken up knitting.

What do you love about Frome?
I love that it’s a very friendly town with a strong community. Having moved here from Bath in August 2018, I’m enjoying discovering more beautiful spaces in the town, checking out the markets and finding out about all the fantastic community projects.

How long have you been a volunteer with us?
Since October 2018.

Why did you want to become a SHARE volunteer?
I started volunteering at SHARE because I love projects that help bring communities together, and I like the idea of reducing waste and saving people money by sharing the things that would otherwise be gathering dust in our homes. As a newbie to Frome, I hope volunteering with SHARE will help deepen my connection with the town.

Clare

Clare CanningWhat are your hobbies outside of SHARE?
Gardening, lock keeping.

What do you love about Frome?
Love all the independant shops, markets, venues, eating places.

How long have you been a volunteer with us?
Since the spring

Why did you want to become a SHARE volunteer?
Love the idea of reducing/re-using etc. Previously worked in housing co-operatives so big supporter of self-help and getting involved generally.

Paul FinePaul

Among his many skills, Paul is a High-Vis Jacket model!

Paul gets great satisfaction from fixing things.

A regular at our repair cafe he also carries out fixes in the shop in between cafes.

Viv

What are your hobbies outside of SHARE?
Modern art, I also volunteer at the Black swan art gallery in Frome

What do you love about Frome?
I enjoy walking a good way to get to know Frome

How long have you been a volunteer with us?
I started to volunteer at Share just after I moved to Frome 2, years ago.

Why did you want to become a SHARE volunteer?
I needed DIY equipment and came across Share then and it really helped. Especially as I had a neighbour who taught me how to use various tools!

…And the shy ones:

Mick

Ray

Richard

As well as our shop volunteers we have a number of people who volunteer as fixers at repair events: Alex, Bruno, Emily, Jackie, James, Jude, Kier, Lisa, Luke, Mick, Pauline, Pete, PJ, Robin, Rosie, Sheila, Stina and more!

We are indebted to all of the people above for their amazing support in running SHARE and our repair cafes.

Thanks a million! Aliss & Sam, managers of SHARE.