Born in 1935 in a remote Tibetan village, The Dalai Lama has been a teenage head of state, refugee, world religious leader and Nobel Prize winner – although he describes himself as ‘a simple Buddhist monk’ at heart. Alison will share some stories from the life of this extraordinary man who she first met in […]
A varied programme of songs of peace, love and hope. A short free concert from this local 16-strong acapella choir, sending out a call for peace in a troubled world. […]
A unique instrumental line exploring the links between Indian and western classical, modern jazz, folk and western popular music. Expect to be lead into new soundscapes and down rarely trod […]
Step into deep relaxation with a heart-opening cacao ceremony and transformative sound bath. Experience the healing vibrations of crystal bowls, gongs and more as you reconnect with yourself. Hosted by […]
The medieval Bayeux Tapestry will travel from France to the British Museum this year. In advance of this momentous loan, Dave will consider how the Bayeux Tapestry has shaped our […]
In conversation with Helena Drysdale, Winnie M Li explores her critically acclaimed third novel, What We Left Unsaid. Winnie’s writing explores gender and racial inequality, trauma, and displacement. She holds […]
Miranda Dodd (baroque violin and recorder), Matthew Dodd (baroque bassoon) and Matthew Nisbet (archlute, theorbo and baroque guitar) formed Ebble Baroque to share their love of Renaissance and Baroque music. […]
Do you know your St. Aldhelm from your Saint Agur? Pull together a team of four players and settle in for a lively night of trivia! this annual fixture of […]
Journey through the sounds and colours of Inner Asia from Tibet to the steppes. Experience Singing Bowls, Mongolian Khöömii overtone voicing and music alongside Tibetan monastic chant and magnificent masked […]
Curated by acclaimed Frome-based jazz pianist John Law, enjoy a sparkling programme of top class jazz musicians living in and around Frome. Blow away the Monday evening blues with three […]
Looking for something new to try? Why not give bowls a shot, a sport for any age and ability. An experienced bowler will be on hand to give you some […]
Experience the final ritual when the peace mandala, created by the monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery using millions of grains of coloured sand, is dismantled and scattered into the waters […]
