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Working with (and as) nature – 42 Acres tour

…ng of wild and cultivated foods and medicinals. You’re welcome to stay after the tour for lunch and continuing conversation around the fire. If so, please bring a packed lunch We’ll be outdoors and walking at a leisurely pace but sometimes over muddy/rough ground – so please wear suitable clothes and shoes. Contact bookings@42acres.com 07511 209876 for further info…

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Save the Date! Frome’s annual events wrapped

…ils closer to the date. November is generally the month that hosts Frome’s Walking Festival – 2023 saw 18 walks over the course of three days, 14 of which were free. Take the opportunity this year to do the same, get out and enjoy our lovely spaces in and around Frome. Frome Town Council and Discover Frome will release the schedule nearer to the event – keep an eye on Discover Frome’s website. 22nd – The ever-popular Light the Night is back for it…

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Events Calendar Round-up: November 2023

…can. Go to top 10th-12th November – Frome Walking Festival Frome’s annual Walking Festival offers a diverse weekend programme of guided walks, trails and activities for young and old alike. Explore Frome’s history and heritage and the beautiful surrounding countryside in walks ranging from easy afternoon strolls to longer riverside rambles. Go to top 12th November – Remembrance Sunday Parade Frome will be honouring Remembrance Sunday at Frome Mem…

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Frome Walking Festival 2023

…alks are free unless otherwise stated. For more information on this years’ Walking Festival, have a look at the Frome Walking Festival 2023 page. What’s on at Frome Walking Festival 2023: Plaques of Frome – 10th November, 10am-2pm The trail follows the plaques established by the Frome Society for Local Study to explore the rich heritage of Frome through its buildings and the interesting people who occupied them, including figures like poet Christi…

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Family Friendly Nature Treasure Hunt

…Led by Claudette Anderson from the award-winning walking and wellbeing app Go Jauntly, children will need their nature detection skills at the ready on this fun local treasure hunt. Great for toddlers, pre-schoolers and kids who are home educated. Come along, get involved and enjoy some nature connection as you go! Part of Frome Walking Festival 2023. Book your space on this walk….

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Plaques of Frome

…The trail follows the plaques established by the Frome Society for Local Study to explore the rich heritage of Frome through its buildings and the interesting people who occupied them, including figures like poet Christina Rossetti and the Duke of Monmouth, who attempted to overthrow King James II. Part of Frome Walking Festival 2023. Book your space on this walk….

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Health Walks through Quirks of Frome

…Setting off at 10.30am prompt the walk will follow an interesting route in search of the quirks of Frome where you’ll hear about some strange things that you’ll see. There’s an optional cup of tea at the end. This is a free Somerset Health Walk, these walks take place regularly to increase well-being. Part of Frome Walking Festival 2023. Book your space on this walk….

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Health Walks Stourhead and the Beach Clump Memorial

…A Health Walk is a walk done on a regular basis for well-being. This 4-mile walk goes on undulating tracks and quiet country roads. Meet at Stourhead National Trust car park, BA12 6QF. This walk lasts two hours. Part of Frome Walking Festival 2023. Book your space on this walk….

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Celebrated Women of Frome: Christina Rossetti

…The famous Victorian poet Christina Rossetti stayed in Frome for a year and this walk visits several of the places associated with her and family. Part of Frome Walking Festival 2023. Book your space on this walk….

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Plaques of Frome

…The trail follows the plaques established by the Frome Society for Local Study to explore the rich heritage of Frome through its buildings and the interesting people who occupied them, including figures like poet Christina Rossetti and the Duke of Monmouth, who attempted to overthrow King James II. Part of Frome Walking Festival 2023. Book your space on this walk….

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Orchardleigh and Spring Gardens Loop

…Following the new Frome Walking Wheel, this walk will follow Spoke 1 going out of Frome into the Orchardleigh estate, along a muddy path around the lake, up to Lullington and then back into Frome on Spoke 11 via the Orchardleigh driveway, Spring Gardens and Whatcombe Fields. Please bring your own snacks and plenty of water. Part of Frome Walking Festival 2023. Book your space on this walk….

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Celebrated Women of Frome: Elizabeth Singer Rowe

…This walk retraces the steps of seventeenth century poet Elizabeth Singer Rowe and associates in Frome. Largely forgotten for a long time, this one time hugely popular and influential poet is currently enjoying something of a renaissance ahead of the 350th Anniversary of her birth next year (2024). Part of Frome Walking Festival 2023. Book your space on this walk….

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