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March 2024
Talking Kindness bench
Come along and say hello to a Health Connector! It’s a chance to meet one of our friendly…
Find out more »April 2024
Frome International Climate Film Festival Fringe 2024
Fringe Event Programme: 5th April : Festival Director James Godman introduces the fringe season with a selection of…
Find out more »Old Showfield engagement activities
Come along to the Old Showfield from Monday 8th April for a series of free, fun and interesting…
Find out more »Commonwealth War Graves Commission Talk
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission are giving a talk on their work at Christ Church on Christchurch Street…
Find out more »Natural Fibres Ancient and Modern
Talk by Simon Cooper from Flaxland UK - Grow Bikes, Coracles, Fibre and Food all from one plant!…
Find out more »Paul Young – Behind the Lens Tour
Paul Young – Behind The Lens He’s been a major star for four decades. Paul Young broke into…
Find out more »May 2024
An Evening with Ian Botham & Geoff Miller
A can’t miss event for Cricket fans, as one of the greatest Cricketers of all time Ian Botham…
Find out more »John Lydon
MEET & GREET TICKETS WITH GOODY BAG - £100 : ROWS A - C VIP TICKETS WITH GOODY…
Find out more »Gaza: The Moral Collapse of the West
Award-winning journalist and broadcaster, Peter Oborne comes to Frome to deliver a vitally urgent talk (with Q&A) on…
Find out more »June 2024
Community Market Garden and Off-Grid Water Systems Tour
Join us for a morning tour to learn about our agroecological community market garden, and how we manage…
Find out more »Rodden Road Nature Reserve Open Day
Rodden Road Nature Reserve open day • Meet and greet • 2 hour walk around open areas of…
Find out more »Retrofit: Next Steps
Community Retrofit Lead Sally Richards is hosting the second of a series of Frome Community Retrofit talks on…
Find out more »An Evening with Harry Redknapp
He is no wheeler and dealer, but one of the greatest football managers the country has produced in…
Find out more »Everyone Needs Pockets Big Textile Reuse
A summer get together with talks, haberdashery and textile swaps hosted by Everyone Needs Pockets - all welcome!…
Find out more »My Garden of a Thousand Bees
Meadow In My Garden is a local Community Interest Company helping people to go wild in their gardens…
Find out more »July 2024
MEDITATION – JULIAN OF NORWICH
Julian of Norwich was a lady ahead of her time. In her 30th year, she became dangerously ill…
Find out more »WHO LIST TO HUNT?
A talk about love and intrigue at the court of Henry VIII. Thomas Wyatt’s story features loyalty, betrayal,…
Find out more »A GUIDE TO TRAVEL WRITING BY PETER AND FELICE HARDY
This travel writing talk is for beginners without any professional writing experience, and also for writers wanting to…
Find out more »PAUL MASON – THE BOB MORRIS LECTURE 2024
The machine, the planet and the people: what can a progressive government achieve in the age of climate…
Find out more »THE LIGHT IN SELWOOD – TOURS OF ST JOHN’S CHURCH
Join us on a tour around St John the Baptist Church, a Grade II listed building and the…
Find out more »THE WANDERING HEART
Simon Keyes reflects on the experience and meaning of walking alone along the 1,400km Via Transilvanica in Romania.…
Find out more »LYNN BARBER – A LITTLE ART EDUCATION
Lynn Barber is one of the best loved – and most notorious – journalists and interviewers in the…
Find out more »Michael Rosen
Award-winning Children’s Author, Michael Rosen returns for a 50th Anniversary show at The Cheese and Grain, Frome this…
Find out more »August 2024
Summer Walk ‘n’ Talk
For young people aged 13+ to walk with a professional and discuss their mental health, tackle stigma and…
Find out more »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 »Heritage Open Day at Frome Museum
On 7 September the museum will once again be participating in the annual UK-wide Heritage Open Days event. The museum…
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 »Preparing your business to manage the impact of cancer in the workplace
We Hear You are delighted announce a new service offering to the local community, ‘WHYinwork’ this year, our…
Find out more »Feeling Dressed with Dr Lucy Gundry
Join Dr Lucy Gundry to become a dress detective! We will explore how items of dress from the Frome Museum…
Find out more »An Evening with Scott Wimsett and The Vintage Collective
Scott Wimsett is a presenter, social media beauty and fashion director, and sustainability expert. We will be talking…
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 »Talk & Swap
An evening exploring material futures and regenerative design with Caroline Till, co-founder of FranklinTill, a design futures consultancy…
Find out more »October 2024
Frome Birth Talk: Community Day
Help us build links with our community! Join us for a day of celebration, discussion and ambitious planning…
Find out more »Harvest Festival
Celebrate Harvest Festival with this family, fun-packed day at Vallis Farm. Meet the chickens and the sheep, and…
Find out more »Communications: Engage the Right Audience with Holly Lawton
Creating a connection with the right audience is key to any successful enterprise. Discover the key to unlocking…
Find out more »Book Launch: The Dao of Complexity by Jean Boulton
The pandemic, climate change, rising populism, geo-political unrest – just a few of the issues causing turbulence in…
Find out more »Communications: What’s The Big Idea with Holly Lawton
Want to minimise your workload, but get maximum impact from your communications? Not sure what channels you should…
Find out more »Martin Fry – ABC
Flamboyant and charismatic, Martin Fry enjoyed worldwide success as the lead singer of 80s New Romantics ABC. Now…
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 »February 2025
Wildheart Wellbeing Collective
A week of mindfulness, creativity and connections in the heart of Frome - The second of the Wildheart…
Find out more »Gaza, Israel and Beyond with Brigadier John Deverell
From years of personal experience in Palestine and the wider region, John will explain the history and discuss…
Find out more »Stand in solidarity with Ukraine at the Boyle Cross
To mark the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a gathering will be held at Boyle…
Find out more »An Evening with…Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton
An Evening with Ricky Hatton” offers fans a rare, up-close experience with one of boxing’s most iconic figures.…
Find out more »March 2025
Piers Taylor Talk
Renowned architect and TV presenter Piers Taylor of Invisible Studio is coming to Frome in March to give…
Find out more »International Women’s Day Lightning Talks 2025
Frome’s Men & Women are stepping up and speaking out! In the spirit of International Women’s Day 2025,…
Find out more »Women’s Business Brunch Frome
Calling all creatives, shop owners, founders, facilitators, coaches, artists, and entrepreneurial mammas, this is YOUR chance to connect,…
Find out more »Accelerate Action: a safer future for women and girls in Frome
Frome Town Council are hosting a forum on International Women’s Day (IWD), on Saturday 8th March from 10am…
Find out more »WildHeart Wellbeing Collective
From 10th – 16th March, we’re offering a week of mindfulness, creativity, and connection in the heart of…
Find out more »Heal the Land
Heal the Land follows the start of Heal Rewilding’s journey establishing its blueprint nature recovery site near Frome in…
Find out more »Kindness Festival 2025 – Frome Grief Network: A Day of Connection and Support
Join us for a welcoming and informal day dedicated to navigating grief, connection, and support. Whether you are…
Find out more »Kindness Festival 2025 – Stories of life and loss
Grief is a deeply personal journey, yet it is also something we all experience. Join us for an…
Find out more »Kindness Festival 2025 – Dying Matters: Grief Listening Circle
Dying Matters is a safe and welcoming space to explore personal experiences of dying, grief, and loss. There is…
Find out more »Kindness Festival 2025 – Forgiveness and Kindness: An Exploration
Forgiveness is a powerful tool for overcoming resentment and easing the pain of the past. But what motivates…
Find out more »Kindness Festival 2025 – Planning for Future Care and End-of-Life Needs
Join us for an introductory workshop on planning for the future, led by Julia di Castiglione and Dr. Helen…
Find out more »Kindness Festival 2025 – Men-Kind
An opportunity for men to think together and share stories about their experiences of kindness. It will include…
Find out more »Kindness Festival 2025 – Superhero Talking Café
Looking for a friendly space to meet new people, make friends, and connect with a Health Connector? Talking…
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 »An Evening with Aggers
Get ready to be bowled over by true cricket legend and renowned BBC correspondent, Jonathan Agnew. From his early…
Find out more »Kindness Festival 2025 – The F Word: Exploring the Hot Topic of Forgiveness
To forgive is not just to be altruistic. It is the best form of self-interest.— Desmond Tutu Event…
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 »Behind the Finds with Drew Pritchard
Behind the Finds with Drew Pritchard Step into the fascinating world of antiques and architectural salvage with Drew…
Find out more »April 2025
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 »Surviving Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing
Mohammad Tamimi, founder & director of Hebron International Resources Network (HIRN) will be speaking in Frome as part…
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 »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 »A Portrait of Robin Meader Artist
Robin, with the support of Charlotte at OpenStoryTellers and Howard at Frome Media Arts, created a documentary about…
Find out more »Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock
Footballing legend, Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock is coming to the Cheese and Grain on Thursday 22nd May, just two…
Find out more »Gorillas in Our Midst: A Zookeeper’s Tale of Hand-Rearing Baby Gorillas
Join us for an evening with dedicated zookeeper and primate expert Alan Toyne for a peep behind the…
Find out more »An Evening with Sir Bradley Wiggins
4 x Olympic Gold medallist, Sir Bradley Wiggins is coming to Frome’s Cheese and Grain on Thursday 29th…
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
David Olusoga
David Olusoga: History’s Missing Chapters In a brand-new talk for 2025 David examines some of history’s missing chapters…
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 »Atmospheric Forces
A performance along a table, a show and talk with artists Sue Palmer & Sheila Ghelani. A long…
Find out more »Dairy Farming Through The Decades
Displays of old and new machinery. Steam Engine, Shire Horse. Field Marshall tractor, Farm Walks, Milking demonstrations and…
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
Butcombe’s Big Table Talk
Come for the atmosphere, stay for the connection. At our pub, everyone is welcome. Join us each Thursday…
Find out more »Retribution Gin, Rum, Vodka & Whisky Tasting Evening
Celebrate the start of Frome Festival in style! Richard Lock founded Retribution Distilling in Mells, where he makes…
Find out more »Guy Chambers – Live at Rook Lane Chapel
Perhaps best known for his work with Robbie Williams, multi-award-winning songwriter Guy Chambers will perform interpretations of classics…
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 »Land Beneath The Waves – Nature, Place & Chronic Illness
Join Guardian Country Diarist Nic Wilson for an inspiring evening discussing her memoir, Land Beneath the Waves. She shares…
Find out more »Meditation On St Augustine
Augustine, bishop of Hippo from 396 to 430 AD, was one of the most significant Christian thinkers after…
Find out more »Fleeced? A Creative Walk
Join Carolyn Griffiths, author of 'Woad To This' to explore the sites, sounds and industrial buildings of Frome's…
Find out more »Church Going – A Career In Ruins
Andrew Ziminski, a well-known local stonemason with decades of experience working on churches, shares his unique perspective in…
Find out more »Andy Zaltzman – The Zaltgeist
One of the UK's leading satirical comedians and chair of the News Quiz, Andy Zaltzman assesses the state…
Find out more »Europe’s Great Witch Hunt
This year's Frome Society For Local Study lecture features Professor Ronald Hutton exploring Europe's witch-hunting phenomenon. Why did…
Find out more »Meditation on St Brendan
Brendan of Clonfert, one of the early monastic saints of Ireland, was best known for his legendary voyage…
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 »Writing Political History
Two Frome historians, Peter Clark and David Lassman, discuss the challenges and rewards of writing political history from…
Find out more »Dirty Laundry Poetry X Crysse Morrison Poetry Competition Prize Giving
A special summer edition of live storytelling and poetry event Dirty Laundry, in collaboration with the Crysse Morrison…
Find out more »Frome Memorial Theatre Tours
Ever wanted to see behind the scenes of your local theatre? Now’s your chance! To coincide with their…
Find out more »Burne-Jones Windows Talk
Holy Trinity Church, built in 1836-38, is home to a world-class collection of stained-glass windows by Edward Burne-Jones…
Find out more »St John’s By Candlelight
Join us on an atmospheric tour by candlelight around our church, for an immersive experience of meditation, light,…
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 »Past Lives…Do The Clothes Talk?
Join a night of paranormal discovery led by professional investigators, as featured in the 'UK Supernatural' TV series…
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