Welcome to The ForEm - Part fête. Part exhibition. Part experiment. The ForEm asks deceptively simple questions: What makes Frome, Frome? And who gets to decide what comes next? The ForEm invites people to explore the stories they tell about the town: its independence, creativity and community spirit, and also its challenges, contradictions and changing […]
Come and learn about the rich and diverse cultures which exist across the Latin American continent through dance, food, arts and crafts and lots more! We will also be holding a raffle where you can win some great prizes! The event is free of charge however there will be a paid Colombian dance workshop which […]
A highlight of each season, Pick & Mix returns with Fearg and a new line up for another brilliant evening of music, comedy and more. On the bill this time are: Oliver Young – an up & coming stand-up who was just named as runner up in the Bath New Act final, which was the […]
Led by professional photographer Celie Nigoumi, this gentle autumnal sunset walk around Heavens Gate, will be focused on practicing the art of observation to help you slow down and enjoy nature up close. You’ll be guided into a relaxed and inspired headspace through a short grounding exercise, then learn technical and storytelling skills so you […]
*Screened Performance* Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy. Telling the truth isn’t always that simple. Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the carefully constructed lies of modern society. But the more she challenges those around her, the fiercer the backlash becomes. Soon, she must confront […]
Michael Spicer, the online sensation who brought you the award-winning viral hit The Room Next Door, brings another hilarious and brilliantly entertaining satirical stage show packed with sketches, short films and stories about why we’re witnessing such a gigantic political and global shitshow, featuring characters from his BBC Radio 4 show ‘No Room’ as well […]
Bringing Carnival back to the lovely streets of Frome, to celebrate our amazing community spirit with friends and family together again!Our evening carnival procession returns on Saturday 26th September 2026. For the procession route, please check Frome Carnival's website.
This Autumn term will focus on traditional Watercolour techniques for landscape, using specific watercolour paint, paper and brushes. We will work through a number of experimentsbefore developing final pieces later in the term. All work created will be in response to the upcoming exhibition at the Holborne Museum in Bath: ‘Ancient Landscape, Modern Times’ Eric […]
Craft, Creativity and Connection - a restorative day of crafting, delicious food, and relaxing by the natural pool and wood-fired sauna in the beautiful surrounds of Vallis Farm. In the morning Anna from 'Love Makers Craft Cafe' will guide you in your choice of seasonal craft from her extensive menu. After a delicious Vallis Farm […]
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, comedy, and charm as award-winning comedian and singer-songwriter Boothby Graffoe teams up with internationally acclaimed Italian guitarist Antonio Forcione. “Wot Italian?” Is a hilarious and heartfelt collision of Graffoe’s sharp wit and whimsical storytelling with Forcione’s virtuosic guitar mastery. This show promises a mix of brilliantly crafted […]
Community mending day. Bring broken clothes and repair together. Share skills, get help, and save garments from landfill. Drop in anytime, stay as long as you like. Let’s get mending! Bring your clothes that need mending; holes in your clothes, button fallen off, tear in a favourite shirt and bring along scissors, needles, and thread […]
The Frome Independent is an award winning, destination street market. We reclaim Frome’s high street once a month to showcase the best independent craftspeople, designers, makers, food producers and vintage traders in the South West. The market takes place on the first Sunday of the month from March to December and strives to be ‘more […]
