In the post-Restoration period Frome became a major centre of non-conformity, with many places of worship being built within the town. This walk will visit several of them (exteriors only) and reveal the stories behind the denominations who built them. Led by David Lassman of Frome Heritage CIC. This walk starts at St John's Church. […]
A visual arts and activities display featuring ancient and modern, classic and contemporary, typed and pictorial Bibles for adults and children to browse through. This event is part of Frome […]
Meditate on C.S. Lewis’s honest journey through bereavement. Moving from the ‘raw fear’ of loss to the ‘quiet peace’ of faith, explore scripture, music and shared conversation to discover hope within our deepest valleys. Led by Rev Clarissa Shaw Notice. This event is part of Frome Festival.
The world is in turmoil. Many believe they will be made more secure by creating a stronger military to challenge their ‘enemies’. Launching his book ‘Peace is Possible’, Satish Kumar dispels this illusion and argues that we do not need enemies. Peace is the certain way to prosperity and happiness.This event is part of Frome […]
Tapestry, Kylie Fitzpatrick’s bestselling novel, is re-released in June 2026 to mark the historic visit to the UK of the Bayeux Tapestry. The novel explores the tapestry’s story through the lives of two women: an embroiderer in 1064 and an academic in 2018. Together, they reveal the history of this most enigmatic artefact. Frome author, […]
Don’t judge a book by its cover. Or so we’re told… But a cover can make or break any book – however great or terrible. Join Mark Ecob, one of the UK’s leading cover designers, in conversation with Tina Gaisford-Waller of Hunting Raven, and discover the secrets of what sells.This event is part of Frome […]
Please note this event is taking place in Silk Mill Gallery, not Silk Mill West / Frome Art School as per the brochure Discover what top agents look for in submissions. Kate Hordern, who runs an independent literary agency with a growing list of clients, and Clare Wallace, shortlisted for the British Book Awards Agent […]
A visual arts and activities display featuring ancient and modern, classic and contemporary, typed and pictorial Bibles for adults and children to browse through. This event is part of Frome […]
Poet, priest and peacemaker, Columba was one of the most influential saints of Ireland and Scotland, helping to transform and shape Christian heritage across both nations. Learn about his remarkable life and meditate on some of his prayers. Led by Annie Herridge.This event is part of Frome Festival.
Discover Britain’s oldest trees with author Julian Hight in an illustrated talk featuring stunning photography, music and video. From great oaks to Celtic rainforest, millennial yews to remnant hunting forest, their stories, legend and mythology are revealed through an ancient treescape. Entry includes £2 off Julian’s new Ancient Tree Explorer book. http://www.treeman.ukThis event is part […]
Authors Peter Clark and Annie Elliot bring Charles and Catherine Dickens back to life with vibrant scenes from their different Dickens books. Find out what happened when middle-aged Charles fell in love with a teenager and wanted to be rid of the loving wife, who had given him ten children.This event is part of Frome […]
A visual arts and activities display featuring ancient and modern, classic and contemporary, typed and pictorial Bibles for adults and children to browse through. This event is part of Frome […]
