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September 2024
Potholes and Pavements – A visit by author Laura Laker
An evening with one of Britain's most respected cycling journalists, author Laura Laker, as she explores the potential…
Find out more »Vallis Veg Open Day
The team at Vallis Veg Market Garden, and Chris and Cordelia, would love to invite you to our…
Find out more »Garden Design 101 at Vallis Farm
Join Tamsin, Estate Manager at Vallis Farm for an exclusive half-day workshop. Explore the fundamentals of design, plant…
Find out more »From Flax to Fibre
How is cloth made? Reconnect with nature by transforming flax plants into fibre for cordage and linen yarn.…
Find out more »The Big Clothes Swap
We are very excited to be hosting our next Big Clothes Swap on Saturday 21st September from 10am…
Find out more »Soil, Soul, Society with Satish Kumar
Satish Kumar will present a new trinity for our time - Soil, Soul & Society - during this inspiring and nourishing weekend retreat.
Find out more »October 2024
Harvest Festival
Celebrate Harvest Festival with this family, fun-packed day at Vallis Farm. Meet the chickens and the sheep, and…
Find out more »Wilding – Encore
A second chance to see this inspiring film at the Merlin Theatre. Based on Isabella Tree’s best-selling book…
Find out more »CANCELLED: Apple Day 2024
Please note: unfortunately Apple Day on Saturday 19th October has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. Frome…
Find out more »Loop Frome Compost Sale
On 20th October in Victoria Park (opposite the bandstand), from 12pm - 3pm, the Loop Frome team are…
Find out more »Chat and Play at Egford Park
Play frisbee golf, get involved with some garden games and view ideas for new play equipment from Green…
Find out more »Half Term Holiday Forest School
Shared Earth Learning still has a few spaces for Half Term Holiday Forest School fun on our site…
Find out more »November 2024
Pumpkin Day & Harvest Swap
Come along to the Cheese & Grain on Saturday 2nd November for a day of celebrating local food.…
Find out more »Roots of Resilience
Medical Herbalists Olivia Cliff and Jude Greenan, who each have over 20 years of experience and knowledge of…
Find out more »An All Round Hullabaloo
We are so excited to shout out about our 'All Round Hullabaloo" Exhibition In collaboration with Green &…
Find out more »January 2025
Green Monday Seedy Social
Join us on (allegedly) the most depressing day of the year, Monday 20th January, for a morning of…
Find out more »February 2025
Wassail 2025
The Wassail returns on Saturday 8th February from 1:30pm – 3:30pm, in the orchard by the river behind…
Find out more »Apple tree giveaway
Come and grab yourself a free heritage apple tree. Carefully grafted by our very own Tree Officer, Helen…
Find out more »Frome Potato Day and Seed Swap 2025
This beloved event draws together gardening enthusiasts, local businesses, and community groups in a celebration of food and…
Find out more »Plastic free with Wastebase
Find out how you can gather data about plastic waste where you live. Using free tools, you can…
Find out more »March 2025
Kindness Festival 2025 – Green Board Games
🌿 Join Us at Frome Medical Practice In Touch Café! 🌿 Looking for a fun and interactive way…
Find out more »Great British Spring Clean 2025
Frome's Great British Spring Clean is taking place on 20th March this year, from 9:45am - 12pm in…
Find out more »Kindness Festival 2025 – Climate Fresk
The Power of Climate Action and Kindness In our interconnected world, we are affected by profound and transformative…
Find out more »Kindness Festival 2025: River Walk and Talk
Join us for a guided walk along Frome’s riverside, where nature, health, and community come together. This immersive…
Find out more »April 2025
Easter Forest Club
We’re thrilled to announce our Easter Forest Club at a brand-new location—Redwood Rare Breeds, Wanstrow! This incredible spot…
Find out more »Weaving & Printing Workshop
Join us for a creative, nature-inspired art workshop that combines hands-on crafting with the beauty of the outdoors!…
Find out more »Purple Elephant: Bulb Planting and Flower Fun!
Family holiday fun - activities for the whole family with a free meal. Monday 14th April 2pm -…
Find out more »Shared Earth Learning Easter Activities
Nature based activities and play incorporating nature-studies, crafts, gardening, games, shelter-building and simple campfire cooking. Child led games…
Find out more »Dawn Chorus Walk
Get up with the birds and enjoy the iconic sounds of the British dawn chorus. Learn to identify…
Find out more »Soil Microbiology – The Original Gardeners with Eddie Bailey
Join us as we learn from Eddie Bailey about soil microbiology and its importance with gardening and nature.
Find out more »Spring Foraging and Tasting Workshop
Experience the Bounty of Nature at Vallis Farm: A Foraging Adventure with Tamsin Nestled in the heart of…
Find out more »Introduction to Forest Gardening
Discover the Art of Forest Gardening: A Hands-On Introduction to Growing Abundance in Any Space Curious about forest…
Find out more »Dawn Chorus Bird Walk with Rob Frith
Awaken to the Magic of Vallis Farm: A Dawn Chorus Experience Step into the serene beauty of Vallis…
Find out more »May 2025
Our Prickly Pals: Helping Frome’s Hedgehogs
Hedgehog's - Britain's most popular mammal - have dramatically reduced in numbers for decades. This talk, presented by…
Find out more »Dawn Chorus Bird Walk with Rob Frith
Awaken to the Magic of Vallis Farm: A Dawn Chorus Experience Step into the serene beauty of Vallis…
Find out more »Rave On For The Avon
“Rave On For The Avon” is a story of love, community, and the power of collective action. It…
Find out more »Frome International Climate Film Festival 2025
The Frome International Climate Film Festival, now in its 4th year, is back at the Cheese and Grain…
Find out more »Ancient Woodland Restoration: The Story of Light and Life
Filmed in the heart of Cornwall’s rare ancient temperate woodlands, this film follows two restoration pioneers as they…
Find out more »Frome International Climate Film Festival Awards Celebration Day
A day of celebrations with the award winning films, music, art, workshops, the International Climate Awards and the…
Find out more »Edge of the Wild
Dramakarma in collaboration with Super Roots: imaginative story creations and outdoor making. A group on an adventure to…
Find out more »Shared Earth Learning SEN Holiday Session
For children aged between 7 and 18 years 10am - 2.30pm £12 per child (a sibling and carer…
Find out more »Nature Talks – Somerset Eel Recovery Project
Come and join us to learn about the Somerset Eel Recovery Project (SERP) with the enthusiastic Vanessa Becker-Hughes.…
Find out more »June 2025
Plant a Pocket Meadow for Biodiversity
Discover how to create your own ‘Pocket Meadow’—a small wildflower space that supports pollinators and brings nature back…
Find out more »Permaculture Volunteer Day
42 Acres is a regenerative estate, nature reserve & wellbeing retreat centre. Our vision is to live in…
Find out more »Family Pond Dip and Bug Hunt
Engage with nature, explore local wildlife and connect with others. We’ll be pond dipping and using our microscope…
Find out more »Arts-led action in the Earth Crisis
An online workshop with Bridget McKenzie, founder of Climate Museum UK and Culture Declares. How can you grow…
Find out more »The Big Green Clothes Swap
The annual Big Green Clothes Swap is back to refresh your wardrobe. Find preloved treasures among piles of…
Find out more »Bike Ride to Stourhead
Join a friendly social bike ride! Frome Community Bike Project will be following a stunning 27 mile route…
Find out more »Imaginarium – A Collective Imagination Game
"What if?" is one of the most powerful questions we can ask about the future! Join facilitator and…
Find out more »Nature Afternoon with the Wild Bunch
This relaxed, family-friendly event is all about simple things you can do at home - whether you’ve got…
Find out more »Big Green Meetup
This will be a chance to get together and celebrate all the wonderful green and sustainable initiatives happening…
Find out more »Is upcycling and buying second hand the future of fashion?
Come along and connect with others to take action on growing projects and enterprises that reuse textiles, save…
Find out more »Dusk Chorus Walk at Heal Somerset
This Dusk Chorus Walk at Heal Somerset offers the chance for a peaceful and contemplative experience as the…
Find out more »Green Hacks Day
Join us at Rook Lane Chapel for a day filled with eco-friendly inspiration and innovation. Whether you're just…
Find out more »River Vision Festival
Come and explore the River Frome with Frome Families for the Future and Friends of the River Frome!…
Find out more »Our Prickly Pals – Helping Frome’s Hedgehogs
Hedgehogs - Britain's most popular mammal - have dramatically reduced in numbers for decades. This talk, presented by…
Find out more »Midsummer Mischief
Saturday 21st June, 10am - 2:30pm at Victoria Park A free family gathering to celebrate the longest day…
Find out more »Emerging Earth – Land, Spirituality and Sacred Activism Gathering
A meeting point between a festival celebration and a retreat, Emerging Earth is a held container of sacred space,…
Find out more »Nature Talks – Every Garden Matters with Nicola Hope
Join us as we learn why every garden matters and how small gardens are helping to prevent biodiversity…
Find out more »July 2025
Ice Age Mammals On Mendip – From Caves To Conservation
Professor Danielle Schreve (University of Bristol) presents the latest findings from excavations of a previously unexplored cave sequence…
Find out more »Bin Rat!!! A Fun, Feral Family Comedy
A rat-astic and realistic look into refuse and recycling from The Last Baguette Theatre Company. Rummage through the…
Find out more »BIN RAT!!! A FUN, FERAL FAMILY COMEDY
A rat-astic and realistic look into refuse and recycling from The Last Baguette Theatre Company. Rummage through the…
Find out more »Frome Heritage Tree Walk
Join local author and heritage tree specialist Julian Hight on this ever popular walk to see some of…
Find out more »Eco-Art Exhibition and Inspiring Films from the Frome International Climate Film Festival 2025
Explore exhibitions and selection of three thought provoking films. 25 Million Stitches discusses human displacement, Jus d’orange explores…
Find out more »A Radical Evening with Frome Wardrobe Collective
The evening will explore radical approaches to designing an ethical and regenerative future for materials and fashion, while…
Find out more »Kate Fox – Writing Where Your Own Nature Would Be Leading
Radio 4 regular and author of 'On Sycamore Gap', Kate Fox will lead a creative writing & poetry…
Find out more »The Frome Biscuit – Hoolee’s Goodies
A hands-on, creative activity where children will decorate biscuits inspired by the beautiful wildflowers found in our area.…
Find out more »The Nettle Dress – Screening And Q&A With The Creators
A film exploring zero-carbon clothing and slow fashion, The Nettle Dress has played to packed houses across the…
Find out more »Frome Heritage Tree Walk
Join local author and heritage tree specialist Julian Hight on this ever popular walk to see some of…
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