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 […]
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?
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Frome Town Council and Frome Beaver Watch are proud to bring a screening of the powerful documentary Balancing the Scales by award-winning filmmaker Nina Constable to Frome. A preview of the film, set to be released online in October, will be shown at Frome’s Merlin Theatre on Friday 19th September at 7pm. The screening will be followed […]
Old Songs takes the reader on a journey through Britain's old songs, with ten eerie and enchanting folkloric tales from traditional ballads, along with their tangled histories. Please join Amy Jeffs, Gwen Burns and Natalie Brice for the book launch of Old Songs. An evening of stories, song and folklore. Please note - Event tickets are not shipped but […]
In October 1857 Charles Dickens left his house in Bloomsbury and walked through the night to his country home near Rochester. In November 2012 Peter Clark left from Bloomsbury to walk to Rochester, with two friends, also through the night. Peter will talk about both walks and how Dickens’ life and work changed after 1857. […]
Explore and exchange ideas and expertise in this workshop as part of Fashion Reclaimed Make + Mend Day, Sustainable Fashion Week Frome Hub. Not sure what to do with clothes or textiles you have outgrown, damaged, worn out, don’t fit but loved? Bring them along to the workshop, where we will explore and exchange ideas […]
Confused about contraception, or what’s normal? Dr Jess Rutherford will cover everything from periods to sexual health in this talk. This session is for women under 25 registered at Frome Medical Practice (including those who identify as women and people assigned female at birth) who want to better understand their bodies, their options, and their […]
