Dirty Laundry Poetry X Crysse Morrison Poetry Competition Prize Giving

Merlin Theatre Bath Road, Frome

A special summer edition of live storytelling and poetry event Dirty Laundry, in collaboration with the Crysse Morrison Prize for Poetry. Including the prize giving, readings from the winning poets, and a stellar open mic line-up. Come and experience the energy, the connection, the feels.

Frome Memorial Theatre Tours

Frome Memorial Theatre Christchurch Street West, Frome

Ever wanted to see behind the scenes of your local theatre? Now’s your chance! To coincide with their centenary year, the Memorial Theatre is opening up parts of the venue the public don’t usually see to give a taste of what goes on behind the safety curtain! Tea and coffee provided. Tickets are free but […]

Burne-Jones Windows Talk

Holy Trinity Church Trinity Street, Frome

Holy Trinity Church, built in 1836-38, is home to a world-class collection of stained-glass windows by Edward Burne-Jones and the William Morris workshops. Former Vicar Rob Martin will give a short talk on the windows, their history and the truths they seek to convey, followed by time to wander round and enjoy some refreshments.

Burne-Jones Windows Talk

Holy Trinity Church Trinity Street, Frome

Holy Trinity Church, built in 1836-38, is home to a world-class collection of stained-glass windows by Edward Burne-Jones and the William Morris workshops. Former Vicar Rob Martin will give a short talk on the windows, their history and the truths they seek to convey, followed by time to wander round and enjoy some refreshments.

St John’s By Candlelight

St John's Church Church St, Frome

Join us on an atmospheric tour by candlelight around our church, for an immersive experience of meditation, light, music and stories that this ancient church has to share with us. At the end of the evening, you are invited to join the choir for compline - a short service of quietness and reflection.

The Nettle Dress – Screening And Q&A With The Creators

Merlin Theatre Bath Road, Frome

A film exploring zero-carbon clothing and slow fashion, The Nettle Dress has played to packed houses across the country and was one of the top ten highest grossing theatrical documentaries in the UK in 2023. Join film-maker Dylan Howitt and textile artist Allan Brown for a unique screening and live Q&A featuring leading local environmentalists […]

Past Lives…Do The Clothes Talk?

Bath Theatrical Unit 8 Wallbridge, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom

Join a night of paranormal discovery led by professional investigators, as featured in the 'UK Supernatural' TV series and 'Haunted Histories' podcast. Explore the mysteries of vintage costumes, once worn by souls long gone. Do their spirits linger? Uncover ghostly tales, including whispers of the elusive Silk Ladies. And who is James?

Making an Exit

Christ Church Christchurch Street West, Frome

From the magnificent to the macabre- how we dignify the dead. Writer and journalist Sarah Murray never gave much thought of what might ultimately happen to her remains. That was until her father died. Puzzled by the choice he made for the disposal of his “organic matter,” she set off on a series of voyages […]

Free

The Restless Coast with Roger Morgan-Grenville

Assembly Rooms Christchurch Street West, Frome

Join us for an evening with best-selling author and conservation campaigner Roger Morgan-Grenville as he takes us on a journey around Britain's coast . . . Britain has over 10,000 miles of coastline, because of our shape, no one can be more than 45 miles from tidal water. We may see ourselves as land creatures, […]

£12

Arnhem – ‘A risk worth taking’

Corsley Reading Room , United Kingdom

An evening of history, music and entertainment presented by Crispin Thomas, the Standuphistorian. An insight into the events surrounding the historical battle of Arnhem, and Operation Market Garden, mixed in with real life stories from Corsley's very own Mike Knight and wartime songs by Eleanor Swayz. Tickets £8 and available from aswtwi@outlook.com. All profits to […]

£8

The Power of the Pedal – Talk with Jack Greenwood

Frome Town Hall Christchurch Street West, Frome

Join Frome’s Missing Links for an inspiring fundraising talk by Frome’s Jack Greenwood, who will talk about the amazing journey he undertook, cycling the length of South America. Starting at the southernmost point in the continent, in a chilly Patagonia, he followed the majestic Andes mountain range – and a route taken by Che Guevara […]

£11.55

Tristan Gooley: Hidden Seasons

Merlin Theatre Bath Road, Frome

THE HIDDEN SEASONS is a guide to the surprising, fascinating seasonal changes that happen every year – far beyond flowers blooming, ice forming and the length of our days. Let ‘Natural Navigator’ Tristan Gooley take you on a journey to help you see the world differently – enriching your relationship with nature and deepening your fascination […]

£12