Engage with nature, explore local wildlife and connect with others. We’ll be pond dipping and using our microscope to take a close look at what we find - you’ll be amazed by how much life is in a tray of pond water! This event is aimed at families with pre-school or home educated children. Children […]
An online workshop with Bridget McKenzie, founder of Climate Museum UK and Culture Declares. How can you grow your capacities as a creative practitioner to respond to the Earth Crisis? This interactive session will explore a process of growth starting with acknowledgement and truth-telling, then moving on to meaning-making and empathy, as a foundation for […]
The annual Big Green Clothes Swap is back to refresh your wardrobe. Find preloved treasures among piles of possibilities. Bring as many (or as few) unwanted items as you like, and take home as many gems as you can find. Out with the old and in with the brand new second hand! All genders welcome. […]
Join a friendly social bike ride! Frome Community Bike Project will be following a stunning 27 mile route looping around the South of Frome and stopping at Stourhead National Trust cafe for refreshments. Check out the route here. There are a few hills along the way and they'll be riding fairly fast so this has […]
"What if?" is one of the most powerful questions we can ask about the future! Join facilitator and imagination coach Jenny Lachs in this fun, interactive workshop where we'll learn to strengthen our imagination muscles and explore exciting possibilities for local food systems, renewable energy, and community spaces. Let's beat the doom and gloom narrative and […]
This relaxed, family-friendly event is all about simple things you can do at home - whether you’ve got a garden, a balcony, or just a few pots to help support our struggling wildlife. Kids can enjoy hands-on, nature-themed activities, and there’ll be time to explore the lovely green space around Christchurch, a peaceful spot that’s […]
This will be a chance to get together and celebrate all the wonderful green and sustainable initiatives happening in Frome, find out what everyone is up to and make new connections. The emphasis will be on socialising and sharing, rather than a structured meeting. Join us for a bring-your-own picnic with a free vegan ice […]
Come along and connect with others to take action on growing projects and enterprises that reuse textiles, save carbon and landfill and increase our wellbeing: revamp, repurpose, reuse, repair. Everyone Needs Pockets is a growing network of 150+ makers, designers, stitchers, knitters, sustainable fashion fans and researchers. You might be a mender, a maker or […]
This Dusk Chorus Walk at Heal Somerset offers the chance for a peaceful and contemplative experience as the day slowly fades into night and the sounds of nature shift from the busy activity of daytime to the more tranquil rhythms of evening. Join us as the day winds down and the sun sets, when expert […]
Join us at Rook Lane Chapel for a day filled with eco-friendly inspiration and innovation. Whether you're just starting out on your eco-journey, you want to save money or you're already a seasoned green champion, this free event is packed with ideas to inspire change - at home, for your wallet, and for the planet. […]
Come and explore the River Frome with Frome Families for the Future and Friends of the River Frome! Take a paddle to discover what’s hiding beneath the surface, get creative with art activities, and enjoy inspiring talks throughout the day. You’ll also have the chance to meet the brilliant organisations working hard to protect and […]
Hedgehogs - Britain's most popular mammal - have dramatically reduced in numbers for decades. This talk, presented by Frome's Keyford Hedgehog Rescue, will briefly look into the reasons for their decline and then spend most of the time looking at how we can help stabilise and even grow the local hedgehog population. Whether you have […]
