A PROJECT to connect people and reclaim public spaces starts trialling this September.

Lunch Bunch is a free, two-hour pop-up dining table where you bring your own lunch and sit with others. Crosswords, jigsaws, card and board games are all available, with prizes for the winners.

Jessica Francombe, who is facilitating the sessions said: “Late summer is the perfect time to get outdoors, chat to folk in town and do something different. So many of us spend lunch breaks scrolling on our phones or eat at a computer. It’s much healthier to take a proper break, do something fun and connect with others. It’s even a win for bosses as studies show workers are much more focused and productive after a proper break.”

Lunch Bunch runs every Wednesday in September from 12pm to 2pm, in different locations in the town centre. The first one will be on 4th September outside Frome Library, followed by a one-off Saturday Lunch Bunch at Boyle Cross on 7th September. It’s totally free, and you can stop by for five minutes or stay for the whole two hours. Some light refreshments are provided, but please bring your own lunch.

For the full timetable, visit www.bit.ly/lunchbunch-frome or look out for posters on notice boards around the town.

The trial is funded by Frome-based Terrestrial, which supports arts and community projects, and the Family Information Network Directory (FIND). More information about Terrestrial is available at terrestrial.org.uk.