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SUMMARY:Volunteering for wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:Join our Friday volunteering sessions at Vallis Veg market garden\, where you’ll learn about organic food growing\, breathe fresh air and enjoy lunch made from freshly harvested ingredients. \nNo previous experience is necessary\, just turn up on the day.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/volunteering-for-wellbeing/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:Vallis Veg\, Egford\, Frome\, BA11 3NF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Discover Frome,Environment,Gardens,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Rewilding in Action: A Tour of Heal Somerset with Heal Co-Founder Jan Stannard
DESCRIPTION:Come along and learn more about nature-led recovery at Heal’s first rewilding site\, Heal Somerset.\nHeal Somerset began its recovery from its ecologically depleted state at the beginning of 2023 and nature here is already beginning to bounce back. This tour is a unique opportunity to spend time with Heal’s co-founder and acting CEO\, Jan Stannard\, who will take you around part of our beautiful site on mown paths. \nYou will learn more around the wider context of rewilding\, including the reasons we need it and the benefits it brings to nature\, the climate and to our own wellbeing. Jan will talk about the rewilding principles that Heal follows and give you an insight into some of our plans for the land\, particularly the interventions we’re considering and our plans for future livestock introductions. The group will also hear about some of the changes we have seen on the site already\, including the very welcome appearance of wild-living beavers. \nYou will also hopefully experience some of the varied wildlife we have on site\, but even if the creatures are elusive on the day\, we know you will still find the site a beautiful\, peaceful and restorative place to be. \nYour tour will finish with refreshments in our 17th century farmhouse where conversations about rewilding and Heal can continue.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/rewilding-in-action-a-tour-of-heal-somerset-with-heal-co-founder-jan-stannard/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:Heal Somerset\, Lower West Barn Farm\, Bindon Lane\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 5HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Charity event,Discover Frome,Environment,Guided walks,Nature,Talk,Walks
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SUMMARY:The Gut Garden Day Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The relationship between soil and gut health is a fascinating area of study. As we discover more\, we are learning that time spent outside is having a hugely positive impact on our insides. From forest bathing to making ferments\, each bridge we build between the natural world and ourselves is a step further towards creating healthy habits which are good for both mind and body. \nJoin Alex from Somerset Kimchi and Kraut and Tamsin\, Head of Land and Learning at Vallis Farm on this one day workshop to learn about how healthy soils work\, the impact of gardening on both physical and mental health\, and how we can make simple changes for big benefits. Expect a gentle walk through our forest garden and local woodland to see what plants we can forage and grow to improve our gut biome. You’ll be getting your hands in the soil and learning how there are direct links between our interactions with the earth\, our food and our happiness. \nWe will then enjoy a super healthy and delicious lunch together before learning how to make ferments both for ourselves and our gardens. And what better way to finish the day with a bit of cold water swimming in our natural pool! \nExpect to come away with easy and practical information to make positive changes for yourself and your family and homemade ferments to enjoy at home. \nTickets are £115 and include lunch and refreshments throughout the day \nFriends of Vallis members get 10% off – see our website to find out how to become a member.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/the-gut-garden-day-retreat/
LOCATION:Vallis Farm\, Egford Hill\, Frome\, BA11 3JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Discover Frome,Food and drink,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Workshop
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SUMMARY:River Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join Frome Families for the Future and Friends of the River Frome for some riverside family fun. \nTake a paddle to discover what’s hiding beneath the surface\, get creative with art activities\, enjoy live music from Lorikeet\, learn to rap with Nature Voices\, watch the Bounds of Selwood morris dancers or join the procession with special guest Avona – there’s something for everyone! You’ll also have the chance to meet the brilliant organisations working hard to protect and care for our local river. \nIt’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature\, the community\, and celebrate the beauty of the River Frome. \nBring a picnic blanket\, pack some lunch\, and grab an ice cream sandwich from Hoolies. \nFree for all the family. This event is part of the Wild Waters Festival. \nSee you there!
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/river-festival/
LOCATION:Rodden Meadow
CATEGORIES:Animals,Children,Community,Environment,Family,Health and wellbeing,Live band,Music,Nature
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SUMMARY:Wild Guardians at 42 Acres
DESCRIPTION:A relaxed\, monthly volunteer gathering to support nature restoration. Rooted in a spirit of community and curiosity. Join us to learn new skills\, spend time in nature\, and connect with like-minded folk. \nCome and spend a few hours in nature doing something that matters. No experience is necessary\, just a willingness to get stuck in and try something new. \n42 Acres has been a rewilding nature reserve for over a decade and is species-rich. Join us to connect with the natural world through hands-on activities from wildlife surveying\, to tending habitats\, and slowing down with nature photography. \nSessions run on the last Sunday of the month 10am-2pm (except in May when we are meeting at 8pm for bats and beavers!). There will be time to connect\, wander\, and simply be outside. If you’re up for it\, you’re welcome to join in for a wild swim too. At 1pm we’ll stop and share a simple lunch together\, provided by 42 Acres. \n____ \nSun 31 May: Bats and Beavers: \nPart of the Great Somerset Wildlife Count\, with guest expert Keith Ball (Somerset Bat Group). Please note: this is an evening session\, running 8–10pm\, as we head out for some gentle nocturnal exploration. \nSun 28 June: Hazel Dormice & Reading Nature: \nJoin us to create footprint tunnels for hazel dormice to discover whether this protected species (that have been spotted on neighbouring land!) exist at 42. We’ll also take a relaxed walk around the 11-acre lake\, recording observations and contributing to global biodiversity databases. We’ll look for signs of beaver activity\, tracks\, and birdlife\, and finish at the white stork enclosure\, part of our species reintroduction work. Guided by Lynne Sewell (Sustainable Witham)\, Robyn Caple (@nestandnettleecology)\, and Lisa Hawes (42 Acres). \nSun 26 July: Butterflies\, Dragonflies + Pond Dipping: \nPart of the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme\, one of the longest-running insect surveys in the world. With guest expert Fred Giles\, we’ll explore the world of butterflies\, dragonflies\, and other insects\, with a chance to get closer through pond dipping and observation. \nSun 30 Aug: Reptiles and Botanics: \nJoin us to check reptile refuges across the site\, helping us understand which species are present (and which are likely absent). Or take a creative route\, help us start making a handmade herbarium for the site while learning how to “key out”\, a step by step process used to identify unknown plant species. \nSun 27 Sep: Trees\nDiscover the stories of Britain’s ancient and veteran trees\, and learn how to identify and photograph them in their late-summer form. \nSun 25 Oct: Harvest Mice and Native Fungi:\nHelp us ascertain whether harvest mice are present on the land at 42\, we’ll search together for their tiny nests. We’ll also explore the world of fungi\, discovering what’s emerging across the site at this time of year. \nPlease Note: \n– Gloves and wellies/boots are necessary.\n– If you have issues with mobility please let us know before signing up\, we will do our best to accommodate.\n– Please book only if you’re committed to attending and staying for the entire session.\n– If you become unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your space to someone else.\n– If rain stops play\, we have a Plan B and will aim to move inside to create bee bricks and/or a herbarium together.\n– Please speak with your licensed medical health professional if you have any health conditions or are pregnant.\n– As much as we love our four-legged friends\, we can not allow dogs on this experience. \nLocation & Arrival: \nPlease arrive 10 minutes before we begin. Meeting at The Hermitage car park. Full directions are on our website: www.42acres.com/getting-here \nTerms & Conditions: \nhttps://www.42acres.com/terms-and-conditions-workshops-and-experienc
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/wild-guardians-at-42-acres/2026-06-28/
LOCATION:42 Acres\, Witham Friary\, Frome\, BA11 5HL
CATEGORIES:Animals,Community,Discover Frome,Environment,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Sustainability
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