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SUMMARY:Flea and Collectables Market
DESCRIPTION:Quality second hand goods including a selection of antiques and collectables as well as a mixture of bric-a-brac and jewellery with even the chance of some hidden treasure. \nAlways worth a rummage! \nGrain bar/café – also serving food.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/flea-and-collectables-market-2/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Cheese and Grain\, Market Yard\, Frome\, BA11 1BE
CATEGORIES:Discover Frome,Market,Shopping
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SUMMARY:NT Live: the Misanthrope
DESCRIPTION:*Screened Performance* \nAward-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy. \nTelling the truth isn’t always that simple. Alice\, a brilliant novelist\, despises the carefully constructed lies of modern society. But the more she challenges those around her\, the fiercer the backlash becomes. Soon\, she must confront the price of speaking her truth in a world that would rather silence her. \nFilmed live on stage at the National Theatre\, Indhu Rubasingham directs Martin Crimp’s (Cyrano de Bergerac) highly anticipated play. \nTickets: Adults £18 Friends £15
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/nt-live-the-misanthrope/
LOCATION:Merlin Theatre\, Bath Road\, Frome\, BA11 2HG 
CATEGORIES:Arts,Film,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T110000
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SUMMARY:Baby Boogie
DESCRIPTION:Stories and rhymes for children up to 12 months with their parents / carers\, every Tuesday from 11am – 11:30am. A fun free session to share with your baby and meet other new parents. \nKeep an eye on Frome Library’s Facebook page for updates\, session cancellations and more information.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/baby-boogie/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Frome Library\, Justice Lane\, Frome\, BA11 1BE
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Family,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T103000
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SUMMARY:Toddler Time Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Songs and a story for children aged 1 – 3 and their parents/carers\, at Frome Library every Tuesday. Takes place from 10am – 10:30am and is free to attend with your little ones. \nKeep an eye on Frome Library’s Facebook page for updates\, session cancellations and more information.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/toddler-time-tuesday/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Frome Library\, Justice Lane\, Frome\, BA11 1BE
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Discover Frome,Family,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T213000
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SUMMARY:A Vision of Human Existence
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the jungle of ancient India or todays concrete one\, the teachings of the Buddha are just as relevant. \nThe Buddha’s vision of human beings at their highest and his teachings that enable us to transform our short comings into our fullest potential were never in greater need. \nTransforming greed\, hatred and delusion into generosity\, love and clarity. Ehipassiko – ‘Come see for yourself’ was the Buddha’s invitation\, to test in your own experience his teachings. The spirit of this is still alive today\, come see for yourself a vision of human existence\, Free ‘Taster Evening’ September 21\, course starts September 28.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/a-vision-of-human-existence/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall\, Innox Hill\, Frome\, BA11 2LN
CATEGORIES:Courses,Spirituality
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T190000
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SUMMARY:David Thomas Broughton – Live at the Tree House
DESCRIPTION:Night River Presents: David Thomas Broughton + Sylvie Grey \nDavid Thomas Broughton returns with a rare trio performance. \nOne of the most distinctive and unpredictable figures in British folk and experimental music\, Broughton’s songs move between intimacy\, humour\, improvisation and abstraction. No two performances are quite the same. \nFresh from an appearance at End of the Road Festival\, Broughton continues to build his cult reputation through performances that blur the boundaries between song\, spontaneity and performance art. \nOpening the evening is Sylvie Grey\, a songwriter with a gift for stopping a room in its tracks. \nPlease note this is an 18+ all standing event\, and the venue is accessed by stairs with no lift. If you have any enquiries please email thetreehouse@cheeseandgrain.com
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/david-thomas-broughton-live-at-the-tree-house/
LOCATION:The Tree House\, 35 Berkley Road\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 2EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert,Discover Frome,Live band,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T190000
DTSTAMP:20260818T155945Z
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SUMMARY:Harriet Rix talks to Julian Hight | The Genius of Trees
DESCRIPTION:Our hope is that Consider the Wondrous can help us to rethink our place on the planet\, as one remarkable species among so many others. So\, it’s fitting that our final event this year should show something as commonplace as trees in a radically different light. \nIt’s easy to think of trees as noble\, beautiful but ultimately passive presences in the landscape. Harriet Rix’s extraordinary book The Genius of Trees tells a different story. Trees have agency\, modifying and working with the animals\, plants and fungi around them: they manipulate the clouds to produce the climate they like\, they shiver rock into fertile soil\, they change the very atmosphere. \nHarriet Rix has led an extraordinary life – with an education spanning a Biochemistry degree earned at Oxford\, to an MPhil in the History and Philosophy of Science\, specialising in Ottoman Science\, from Cambridge. Her studies led to travel\, and work in IED and landmine clearance in the Middle East. The terrible effects of environmental degradation that she witnessed in Iraq prompted her to join the tree sector\, and in 2018 she returned to the UK to try to learn about the world of trees in this context. \n“This is a story of how tree-ish trees are\, and how… they have woven the world into a place of great beauty and extraordinary variety” Harriet Rix \nJulian Hight is a tree-obsessive\, punk rocker and graphic designer. His new book The Ancient Tree Explorer is a fascinating and sumptuous guide to the most magnificent trees in Britain. On Saturday 19 September at 10am\, you can join Julian as he leads us on a tree adventure around Frome. \nThis event takes place in our venue for the weekend\, RISE. So come along early for a late afternoon coffee and cake at the wonderful onsite Rye Bakery and enjoy this final event of our fabulous festival. \nThis event is part of the Consider the Wondrous | nature\, wonder\, books & us festival.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/harriet-rix-talks-to-julian-hight-the-genius-of-trees/
LOCATION:Rise Frome\, Whittox Lane\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 3BY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment,Literature,Nature,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T183000
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SUMMARY:CSF Pro Wrestling – Showdown
DESCRIPTION:Following yet another sell-out in March\, the larger than life Superstars of CSF Professional Wrestling return to the Cheese and Grain on Sunday 20th September for another LIVE edition of SHOWDOWN! \nGet ready to Rumble as The High Flying\, Hard Hitting\, Body Slamming Action will be headlined by a Tables Match as ‘Bruiser’ Samuel Jacobs challenges the man mountain known as BULLIT. \nOther top names appearing include All Nations Champion: Eddie Ryan\, ‘Unique’ Jake McCluskey\, Joel Redman\, Lion Kid and ‘Heart and Soul’ JJ Gale . \nThe event is suitable for fans of all ages. Tickets are priced at £14 General Admission\, unreserved seating. Ringside Seating and General Admission available from www.csfwrestling.co.uk
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/csf-pro-wrestling-showdown-2/
LOCATION:Cheese and Grain\, Market Yard\, Frome\, BA11 1BE
CATEGORIES:Discover Frome,Family,Sport
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T163000
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SUMMARY:Joseph Jebelli talks to Anita Roy | The Brain at Rest
DESCRIPTION:We’re constantly badgered to do more\, to aim higher\, to make the most of our time. Our phones and social media\, which pose as a break from work\, only keep our minds over-stimulated and anxious. \nIn The Brain at Rest\, Joseph Jebelli explains why stress is so damaging and introduces us to the brain’s ‘default network’ – the circuitry that helps us daydream\, reflect and imagine. He shares tips on reorganising your life to prioritise sleep\, finding silence\, walking and spending time in nature. Rest is not a lazy alternative to work\, but an essential part of it. \n“Activating the default network can enhance your intelligence\, creativity\, social empathy and long-term productivity. It can improve your health and help stave off neurological disease.” Joseph Jebelli \nJoseph will be in conversation with Anita Roy – a writer\, editor\, environmentalist and regular contributor to The Guardian Country Diary. \nThe event takes place in our venue for the weekend\, RISE. So come along early for an afternoon coffee and cake onsite at the wonderful Rye Bakery and enjoy the last few events of our fabulous festival. \nThis event is part of the Consider the Wondrous | nature\, wonder\, books & us festival.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/joseph-jebelli-talks-to-anita-roy-the-brain-at-rest/
LOCATION:Rise Frome\, Whittox Lane\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 3BY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment,Health and wellbeing,Literature,Nature,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T160000
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SUMMARY:Charles Foster and Mark Cocker | Seeing the World Afresh
DESCRIPTION:We’re privileged to host this conversation between two of the most generous-minded thinkers concerned with the natural world. \nMark Cocker is one of our leading naturalists. He leads courses in nature watching and writing (and will also be leading a guided nature walk earlier in the day here at Consider the Wondrous). His new book The Nature of Seeing encourages us to reclaim our inner gift for wonder and to see the living world in all its infinite detail and mystery. \nCharles Foster is a qualified vet\, barrister and Fellow of Exeter College\, Oxford. In The Edges of the World\, he shows how in both nature and our culture\, creativity\, change and freshness come from the edges of things\, not the complacent\, self-regarding centre. It’s the perfect book for a creative and ‘different’ town like Frome! \nTo give the authors time to fully explore their ideas\, this event will be 90 minutes long. \nThe event takes place in our venue for the weekend\, RISE. So come along for lunch onsite at the wonderful Rye Bakery and make the most of day two of our festival. \nThis event is part of the Consider the Wondrous | nature\, wonder\, books & us festival.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/charles-foster-and-mark-cocker-seeing-the-world-afresh/
LOCATION:Rise Frome\, Whittox Lane\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 3BY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment,Literature,Nature,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T140000
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SUMMARY:A Library of Wonder | Michael Malay\, Anita Roy\, Julian Hight and guests
DESCRIPTION:Nature-writing has boomed in the last twenty years. Books by two of our festival authors\, Cal Flyn and Mark Cocker\, recently appeared on The Sunday Times list of the most important non-fiction titles this century. \nThe best books continue to inspire new generations with hope and with the love that great naturalists\, storytellers and artists show for the living world. So\, here at Consider the Wondrous. we want to build a Library of Wonder\, a booklist of the very best nature-related writing to guide new readers and embolden us all to know that there are truer\, more positive and more fascinating things in the world than the stories the media tell. \nOur expert panel will make their personal recommendations based around the following questions: \n\nWhich nature-related books mean most to you?\nWhich have opened your eyes and your minds?\nWhich must you re-read and buy as gifts for your friends?\n\nBut our library won’t be complete without your suggestions! Come along clutching your precious must-reads and tell us about your favourites (we love a bit of show and tell!). Let’s share our knowledge and wonder\, and build our dream library together. \nThe event takes place in our venue for the weekend\, RISE. So come along for brunch (or an early lunch) onsite at the wonderful Rye Bakery and make the most of day two of our festival. \nThis event is part of the Consider the Wondrous | nature\, wonder\, books & us festival.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/a-library-of-wonder-michael-malay-anita-roy-julian-hight-and-guests/
LOCATION:Rise Frome\, Whittox Lane\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 3BY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment,Literature,Nature
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T123000
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SUMMARY:Cal Flyn talks to Charles Foster | The Savage Landscape
DESCRIPTION:In The Savage Landscape Cal Flyn goes in search of wildness “because I wanted to live my life more intensely… tap into a rawer\, more authentic\, more capable\, part of myself.” \nShe meets gorillas in Uganda\, blue sheep in Nepal\, and writes luminously in terror and fascination of the new world created in front of her eyes by a volcanic eruption in Iceland. But she travels into thought and ideas as well as landscapes\, exploring the historical and political context of what she sees. Everywhere\, she encounters the contradictions of wildness on a crowded planet – the clutter of research bases in the pure whiteness of Antarctica\, a ‘Welcome’ sign in an officially designated ‘wilderness’\, the shocking but commonplace eviction of people from their ancestral lands in the name of nature conservation. Nonetheless\, again and again there is astonishment. “Within each landscape one might hit a bedrock of pure feeling… this is freedom. This is awe. This is horrified delight.” \nSavage Landscape is Cal Flyn’s triumphant follow-up to her wildly bestselling book Islands of Abandonment\, which marked her out as one of the brightest talents in writing about place and people. She will be in conversation with Charles Foster. \nThis event is kindly sponsored by Sherlock & Pages. \nThe event takes place in our venue for the weekend\, RISE. So come along early\, enjoy coffee (or brunch) onsite at the wonderful Rye Bakery and launch into the second full day of our festival. \nThis event is part of the Consider the Wondrous | nature\, wonder\, books & us festival.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/cal-flyn-talks-to-charles-foster-the-savage-landscape/
LOCATION:Rise Frome\, Whittox Lane\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 3BY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment,Literature,Nature,Talk
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SUMMARY:Slow Sunday at 42 Acres
DESCRIPTION:Spend a slow Sunday afternoon at 42 Acres and reconnect with nature\, with each other\, and with the elements.\nCome as you are and spend a relaxed Sunday of outdoor vibes. Gather in our forest glade for our signature vegetarian wild dining experience. Your meal will be cooked over an open fire with nourishing ingredients organically-grown and wild-foraged on this land.\nGo for a wild swim in the beaver-filled lake\, and relax in the wood-fired sauna. Or simply take time and space to rest and restore on land that has been allowed to do the same. \nYou’re welcome to do as much or as little as you like:\n– Roam the 173 acres of our land – home to millions of lives.\n– Wild swim in our 7-acre lake or take out our rowboat\, SUP board\, or canoe. (Please note these activities are at your own risk – there is no lifeguard).\n– Look out for beaver\, otter\, wild boar\, hare\, deer and a multitude of birds.\n– Explore our rewilded spaces; woodland mushroom farm; permaculture garden; edible ornamental walled garden; species re-introduction projects; and secret treehouse. Or just chill and chat.\n– Add on a holistic treatment (advance bookings only) \nSlow Sundays run from 11am-4pm on the following dates:\n– Sun 5 Apr 2026 (Easter Sunday)\n– Sun 3 May\n– Sun 28 Jun\n– Sun 19 Jul\n– Sun 30 Aug (Bank holiday weekend)\n– Sun 20 Sep \nFeedback from Past Slow Sundays:\n‘I took some proper time out today. Slow Sundays at 42 Acres Retreat are all about connection – with yourself\, with others\, and with nature.\nWild swimming\, a wood-fired sauna\, woodland walks\, and incredible food grown on the land itself – all shared around a long table in the woods\, with birdsong overhead and an eclectic mix of people from all walks of life. It’s a really well-thought-out setup. Simple\, but intentional. The team were welcoming\, knowledgeable (beavers\, storks\, permaculture\, mushroom farms\, soil-to-gut) and clearly passionate about what they’re building. This was their first Slow Sunday- here’s to many more!’\nLynda\, Slow Sunday Guest\, June 2025. \n‘A group of 6 of us attended 42Acres Slow Sunday and we all throughly enjoyed ourselves. The land is beautiful\, with lots of lovely quiet trails to walk and soak it all up. We even spotted storks\, buzzards and believe we may have accidentally bumped into a wild boar too. The setting for lunch is fabulous. Really cosy atmosphere and delicious food. Some of us even jumped in the lake for a quick swim which was really refreshing.’\nLucy\, Slow Sunday Guest\, August 2025 \n‘Beautiful experience of reconnection to people\, place and soul.’\nSara\, Slow Sunday Guest\, August 2025. \nPlease Note:\n– Must be booked in advance. Please do not come without a ticket because we will not be able to accommodate you.\n– Adults only.\n– Alcohol-free.\n– Please bring swimwear and towels to go in the lake and/or sauna.\n– Please dress for the weather. This experience will go ahead in most weather conditions. If extreme weather prevents us from going ahead\, we will provide an alternative indoor experience on the same date.\n– Spaces are limited\, please book early to avoid disappointment.\n– As much as we love our four-legged friends\, we can not allow dogs on this experience.\n-Subject to availability. \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to give our friendly team a call on 01373 887642 before booking.\nTerms & Conditions: \nTerms & Conditions – Workshops & Experiences
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/slow-sunday-at-42-acres/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:42 Acres\, Witham Friary\, Frome\, BA11 5HL
CATEGORIES:Community,Discover Frome,Environment,Food and drink,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Spirituality,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Guided Nature Walk led by Mark Cocker
DESCRIPTION:Mark is one of the UK’s leading naturalists\, author of many award-winning books. His newest title The Nature of Seeing is all about the way we look at our surroundings\, so this is a wonderful opportunity to accompany him as he explores Rodden Meadow by the river near the centre of town. \nThis will be an easy walk lasting about 90 minutes. It will start at the Cheese & Grain BA11 1BE. Children are welcome if accompanied by a responsible adult. Places are limited so please book early. \nIf walks are your thing why not book one (or both) of our other two walks:\nHeritage Tree Walk led by Julian Hight (Saturday 19th @ 10am)\nPavement Plant Prowl led by Amanda Tuke (Saturday 19th @ 2.30pm) \nThis event is part of the Consider the Wondrous | nature\, wonder\, books & us festival.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/guided-nature-walk-led-by-mark-cocker/
LOCATION:Cheese and Grain\, Market Yard\, Frome\, BA11 1BE
CATEGORIES:Environment,Nature,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T110000
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SUMMARY:Dara McAnulty talks to Michael Malay | Wild Child (Family Event)
DESCRIPTION:A family event\, great for budding young nature enthusiasts aged 7+. \n“Do you yearn to climb oak trees\, to get a bird’s eye view of the world\, to feel the wind of leaves? Can I show you the magic of nature? Let me take you on a journey. A wild wandering. A fascinating world awaits.”\nDara McAnulty \nDara is passionate about inspiring children with the excitement that he feels for the natural world. His series of Wild Child books combine amazing facts with a sense of the poetry of the wild\, beautifully illustrated by Barry Falls. He never talks down to children but feeds their natural curiosity with wonders like bioluminescence and bird migration\, and gives practical advice on making moth traps\, terraria and bird feeders. \nDid you know that baby swifts do press-ups? That a fox can hear a beetle move thirty metres away? There’s so much to discover all around us! \nThe event will be chaired by Michael Malay\, author of the Wainwright Prize-winning book Late Light. \nThe event takes place in our venue for the weekend\, RISE. So come on along early\, enjoy coffee or even breakfast onsite at the wonderful Rye Bakery and launch into the second full day of our festival. \nPlease note: there is no parking at the venue itself\, but there is plenty of long-stay public parking within close walking distance to the venue at Cattle Market Car Park or Merchants Barton Car Park. We are pleased to say the venue is fully accessible for wheelchair users. Children under 13 years must be accompanied by a paying adult. \nThis event is part of the Consider the Wondrous | nature\, wonder\, books & us festival.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/dara-mcanulty-talks-to-michael-malay-wild-child-family-event/
LOCATION:Rise Frome\, Whittox Lane\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 3BY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Animals,Children,Environment,Family,Literature,Nature,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Consider the Wondrous":MAILTO:considerthewondrous@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T110000
DTSTAMP:20260728T092647Z
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SUMMARY:Dru Yoga for Mental Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:A 4 week Sunday morning yoga course.\nExpect mindful movement leaving you with a greater sense of calm & ease. Come away with techniques that you will be able to take away with you to use in daily living. \nTo book\, please email sarah@onenesswithsarah.co.uk
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/dru-yoga-for-mental-wellbeing/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Vallis Farm\, Egford Hill\, Frome\, BA11 3JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Health and wellbeing,Spirituality
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oneness with Sarah":MAILTO:Sarah@onenesswithsarah.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T214500
DTSTAMP:20260818T155415Z
CREATED:20260818T155415Z
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SUMMARY:David Oakes\, Iain Ballamy & Elliot Galvin | We Are Nature
DESCRIPTION:A gala evening of words and music inspired by the natural world. \nEnd the day with flowing jazz\, beauty\, poignancy and rapture. From earliest times\, human art and music has celebrated and sought to understand the mysterious world around us. We’re thrilled to have such a stellar line-up for this gala where human creativity reflects back the creativity of nature. \nIain Ballamy is an internationally feted composer and saxophonist. His latest album Riversphere blurs genre divisions and boundaries between composition and improv. Recently he’s been working with the multi-instrumentalist Elliot Galvin on a new project\, Instant Nature. \nDavid Oakes is a leading English actor of the stage and screen. But he’s also an increasingly prominent ecologist and conservationist\, having obtained a Masters in Evolutionary and Behavioural Ecology from the University of Exeter\, and is the president of The Wildlife Trusts. He is the host and producer of the natural history podcast Tree’s a Crowd. \nThis special evening will be hosted by actor\, bookseller and festival co-director Tina Gaisford-Waller.\n£3 of every ticket sale for this event will be donated to Friends of the River Frome. \nThis very special event is kindly sponsored by Brook Street Pottery\nwww.brookstreetpottery.co.uk \nThe event takes place in our beautiful venue for the weekend\, RISE. \nPlease note: there is no parking at the venue itself\, but there is plenty of long-stay public parking within close walking distance to the venue at Cattle Market Car Park or Merchants Barton Car Park. We are pleased to say the venue is fully accessible for wheelchair users. \nThis event is part of the Consider the Wondrous | nature\, wonder\, books & us festival.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/david-oakes-iain-ballamy-elliot-galvin-we-are-nature/
LOCATION:Rise Frome\, Whittox Lane\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 3BY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert,Environment,Literature,Live band,Music,Nature,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Consider the Wondrous":MAILTO:considerthewondrous@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T213000
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SUMMARY:New Old Friends: Pick & Mix
DESCRIPTION:A highlight of each season\, Pick & Mix returns with Fearg and a new line up for another brilliant evening of music\, comedy and more. \nOn the bill this time are:\nOliver Young – an up & coming stand-up who was just named as runner up in the Bath New Act final\, which was the launching point for Rob Beckett’s comedy career. Come see Olly before he’s stratospheric. \nLilac Looney Cirque Show – two brilliant cirque performers fresh from a massive tour\, will make you gasp in wonder and laugh with abandon with their acrobatics\, hula\, juggling and clowning. \nLeigh Coleman – an incredible guitarist and singer who mixes soul\, pop\, funk and all genres in between with total joy. Leigh is hugely in demand as a session musician and event entertainment\, so this is a rare opportunity to see a master playing a set list of his own choosing in the intimate environment of the Merlin. \nPlus\, we might have some special\, local\, guests announced closer to the time. \nGrab a ticket and join the community.\nNew Old Friends is a Merlin Associate Company \nTickets: £16\nRunning Time: 120 mins plus interval\nAge Guidance: 12+
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/new-old-friends-pick-mix-2/
LOCATION:Merlin Theatre\, Bath Road\, Frome\, BA11 2HG 
CATEGORIES:Arts,Comedy,Dance,Live band,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T210000
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SUMMARY:Metallica Reloaded
DESCRIPTION:“You guys (Metallica Reloaded) are the ultimate sign of musical respect” James Hetfield (Frontman/Co-Founder of Metallica) \nMETALLICA RELOADED originating from Bristol UK in 2010 are made up of 4 musicians (Wayne\, John\, Jay and Daz). They always strive to give the audience what they want in every performance delivering the ultimate Metallica sound and high octane show leaving fans wanting more every time. They recreate the same set and show that Metallica currently tour. \nWith over 50 years gigging experience amongst them\, Metallica Reloaded are very skilled musicians that take their approach and sound very seriously\, using exactly the same guitars and musical equipment as Metallica themselves. \nMetallica Reloaded have become a firm regular in the UK’s best music venues along with festival appearances at the famous tribute festival Glastonbuget 2014\, 2017\, 2018. With ESP Guitars and EMG Pickups backing\, Daz Towner who plays Kirk Hammett and Wayne Wilmut who plays James Hetfield are providing superb accurate riffing that if you closed your eyes you would like think its James and Kirk themselves. Metallica Reloaded are looking to light up audiences again in 2026
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/metallica-reloaded/
LOCATION:Cheese and Grain\, Market Yard\, Frome\, BA11 1BE
CATEGORIES:Concert,Discover Frome,Live band,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T190000
DTSTAMP:20260818T155302Z
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SUMMARY:Jon Gower & Stephen Moss in Conversation | Bird Talk
DESCRIPTION:An unmissable conversation between two great bird enthusiasts. \nJon Gower has loved birds since one of his collier grandfather’s canaries hatched in the palm of his hand. In Birdland\, he travels Britain from Portland Bill to the Hebrides in search of kittiwakes\, bustards and turtle doves as well as a remarkable cast of characters – poets\, soldiers\, ‘The Goose Whisperer’ – who observe\, conserve and marvel at them. \nStephen Moss is a naturalist\, broadcaster and author of many books including the acclaimed series of bird biographies which will hatch a new addition The Puffin this October. He has written an introduction to the classic books written in the 1950s by a remarkable musician and bird-woman Len Howard\, now republished in a single volume as Bird Life. He is President of the Somerset Wildlife Trust. \nBoth authors\, in Jon’s words\, ‘want to tell people about birds in the hope that it kindles the light of care.’ \nThe event takes place in our venue for the weekend\, RISE. So come on along\, grab a drink from the Rye Bakery and step into the first ​evening of our festival. \nPlease note: there is no parking at the venue itself\, but there is plenty of long-stay public parking within close walking distance to the venue at Cattle Market Car Park or Merchants Barton Car Park. We are pleased to say the venue is fully accessible for wheelchair users. \nThis event is part of the Consider the Wondrous | nature\, wonder\, books & us festival.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/jon-gower-stephen-moss-in-conversation-bird-talk/
LOCATION:Rise Frome\, Whittox Lane\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 3BY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment,Literature,Nature,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Consider the Wondrous":MAILTO:considerthewondrous@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T173000
DTSTAMP:20260818T155220Z
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SUMMARY:Eloise Kane talks to Horatio Clare | When Were We Wild?
DESCRIPTION:In Wilderlands\, the archaeologist Eloise Kane takes us on a fascinating and unfamiliar tour through 12\,000 years of our history. \nWhen the glaciers finally retreated at the end of the last Ice Age\, our ancestors crossed the land-bridge from the continent and reinhabited these islands. There have been humans here ever since – working the land\, taking from it what they needed (and often taking more). So\, when was Britain last truly wild? \nArchaeology has made amazing advances in recent decades\, changing our view of the past. Perhaps when we realise that humans have always been a part of this landscape\, we can see our own problems in a new light. Eloise shows how plants and animals\, like us\, manipulate their environments. \n“In this way of thinking\, it is easier to envisage humans as part of the world\, as one node in a much vaster set of relationships\, rather than the be-all and end-all of existence.”\nEloise Kane \nEloise will be in conversation with writer\, broadcaster and thinker Horatio Clare. Horatio Clare will be appearing at Consider the Wondrous earlier on in the day in conversation with psychotherapist and author Julia Samuel on the subject of Nature and Our Minds. \nThe event takes place in our venue for the weekend\, RISE. So come on along\, grab a mid-afternoon treat from onsite Rye Bakery and discover what our festival has to offer. \nPlease note: there is no parking at the venue itself\, but there is plenty of long-stay public parking within close walking distance to the venue at Cattle Market Car Park or Merchants Barton Car Park. We are pleased to say the venue is fully accessible for wheelchair users. \nThis event is part of the Consider the Wondrous | nature\, wonder\, books & us festival.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/eloise-kane-talks-to-horatio-clare-when-were-we-wild/
LOCATION:Rise Frome\, Whittox Lane\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 3BY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment,Literature,Nature,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260818T155114Z
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SUMMARY:Rosa Vasquez Espinoza talks to Nicola Cutcher | The Secrets of the Amazon
DESCRIPTION:Rosa grew up in Peru with the rainforest as her back garden\, learning its lessons from her grandmother\, a native healer in natural medicine. Now as a biologist and conservationist\, she re-explores the Amazon with a unique blend of scientific enquiry and ancient insight.In her book The Spirit of the Rainforest\, we meet pink dolphins\, killer caterpillars\, stingless bees\, fish the size of a VW Beetle and a river whose waters flow at boiling point. \nRosa takes ayahuasca with the shamans and travels with the Ashaninka community who practise kametsu asaiki ‘living beautifully’ – ‘honouring the invisible spiritual bond we have with the natural world’. \n“The Amazon brings us back to our roots: to the simple yet profound truth that we are an extension of nature and beauty. It teaches us strength and resilience in the face of change. It shows us that generosity overpowers unfairness.”\nRosa Vasquez Espinoza \nRosa will be in conversation with Nicola Cutcher\, an investigative journalist\, documentary maker\, and campaigner against river pollution. \nThe event takes place in our venue for the weekend\, RISE. So come on along\, grab a mid-afternoon treat from onsite Rye Bakery and discover what our festival has to offer. \nPlease note: there is no parking at the venue itself\, but there is plenty of long-stay public parking within close walking distance to the venue at Cattle Market Car Park or Merchants Barton Car Park. The venue is fully accessible for wheelchair users. \nThis event is part of the Consider the Wondrous | nature\, wonder\, books & us festival.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/rosa-vasquez-espinoza-talks-to-nicola-cutcher-the-secrets-of-the-amazon/
LOCATION:Rise Frome\, Whittox Lane\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 3BY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Consider the Wondrous":MAILTO:considerthewondrous@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260818T155010Z
CREATED:20260818T155010Z
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SUMMARY:Pavement Plant Prowl led by Amanda Tuke
DESCRIPTION:Join urban naturalist and Wild Pavements author Amanda Tuke for a pavement plant prowl and hear some of the fascinating stories behind the urban plants we can find on our very doorsteps. What wonders might she discover in the famous leat running down Cheap St? What other hidden marvels do we ignore every day? \nPlease note: there is no parking at the venue itself\, but there is plenty of long-stay public parking within close walking distance to the venue at Cattle Market Car Park or Merchants Barton Car Park. \nThis event is part of the Consider the Wondrous | nature\, wonder\, books & us festival.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/pavement-plant-prowl-led-by-amanda-tuke/
LOCATION:Rise Frome\, Whittox Lane\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 3BY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T143000
DTSTAMP:20260818T154920Z
CREATED:20260818T154920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T154920Z
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SUMMARY:Horatio Clare talks to Julia Samuel | Nature and Our Minds
DESCRIPTION:Horatio has always been a lover and close observer of nature. In 2018 he had a mental breakdown; he was fully\, psychotically delusional. He wrote about that experience with great bravery in Heavy Light\, and a wonderfully generous and informative guide to mental health and the paths to recovery in Your Journey\, Your Way. \nMental health is infinitely complex\, and ‘nature-loving’ is no panacea\, but when\, in the midst of fantasy and derangement\, Horatio encountered a goshawk and stared into its golden eye\, for a moment all delusions fell away before the utterness of the wild world. Nature is no silver-bullet but it can be deeply restorative. \n“My parents were moved and soothed by nature in the same way\, and I learned this from them. It was always there for us\, and we were united in those moments\, free from pain and worry. That is what nature has always done for me.”\nHoratio Clare \nHoratio will be in conversation with Julia Samuel one of Britain’s most respected psychotherapists\, and Founder Patron of the Child Bereavement Trust. Julia is a Sunday Times bestselling author (Grief Works; This Too Shall Pass) and podcaster (Therapy Works). \nPlease note: there is no parking at the venue itself\, but there is plenty of long-stay public parking within close walking distance to the venue at Cattle Market Car Park or Merchants Barton Car Park. The venue is fully accessible for wheelchair users. \nThis event is part of the Consider the Wondrous | nature\, wonder\, books & us festival.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/horatio-clare-talks-to-julia-samuel-nature-and-our-minds/
LOCATION:Rise Frome\, Whittox Lane\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 3BY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment,Literature,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Consider the Wondrous":MAILTO:considerthewondrous@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260818T154812Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T154812Z
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SUMMARY:JC Niala & Amanda Tuke talk to Stephen Moss | Wildlife in the Towns and Cities
DESCRIPTION:“As cities grow\, the danger is not only ecological but emotional… If we want a future that is not only liveable but meaningful\, we must learn to care differently. That begins by paying attention – to the cracks in the pavements\, the stories in trees\, the silence that follows loss.” JC Niala \nDid you know there are seahorses living wild in the Thames? Nature isn’t just about the countryside and cities aren’t just for people. \nIn their thoughtful\, heartfelt and often very funny books\, anthropologist JC Niala and ‘Urban Naturalist’ Amanda Tuke show how the non-human world co-exists with us – from the tiniest plants and lichen we tread underfoot to the lions and rhinos in JC’s hometown Nairobi. \nJC (author of The New Eden) tells the charged history of urban nature from the Diggers to community gardening in the wake of Grenfell\, from the canalization of rivers to the cows that shaped London. Amanda (author of Wild Pavements) brings her infectious delight to toad-patrolling\, ‘vismigging’\, and fish making their homes in shopping-trolleys. \nUrban light\, noise\, and sewage pollution remain a threat to most species\, but both authors meet people making real changes at a local level and tell their stories with interest and sparkle. The authors will be in conversation with celebrated nature writer and President of Somerset Wildlife Trust\, Stephen Moss. \nPlease note: there is no parking at the venue itself\, but there is plenty of long-stay public parking within close walking distance to the venue at Cattle Market Car Park or Merchants Barton Car Park.  The venue is fully accessible for wheelchair users. \nThis event is part of the Consider the Wondrous | nature\, wonder\, books & us festival.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/jc-niala-amanda-tuke-talk-to-stephen-moss-wildlife-in-the-towns-and-cities/
LOCATION:Rise Frome\, Whittox Lane\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 3BY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment,Literature,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Consider the Wondrous":MAILTO:considerthewondrous@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T113000
DTSTAMP:20260818T154644Z
CREATED:20260818T154422Z
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SUMMARY:Gareth Howell-Jones & Jay Griffiths | Our Place in the Living World
DESCRIPTION:Consider the Wondrous opens with festival Director Gareth Howell-Jones explaining how Consider the Wondrous came about\, why it’s in Frome\, what it is for\, and what he hopes the project can begin to achieve. He’ll talk too about the simple but radical way of looking squarely at nature that underpins his books Do Not Call the Tortoise and Your Lowly Hedgehog Knows. \nJay Griffiths has won many awards and written on a variety of subjects with guts\, grace and passion. In How Animals Heal Us\, she draws on deep research to show how animals not only help our physical and mental health but have influenced our society and carry a deep spiritual charge. The book is teeming with eye-opening stories – about the life-saving justice of dogs and lions; about the ethics of wolves; about fieldfares who demonstrate the power of community in the most unexpected way! \nThe event takes place in the festival’s venue for the weekend\, RISE. So come early\, grab a coffee (and perhaps a pastry) from onsite Rye Bakery and let your festival weekend begin in calm and wondrous style… \nPlease note: there is no parking at the venue itself\, but there is plenty of long-stay public parking within close walking distance to the venue at Cattle Market Car Park or Merchants Barton Car Park.  The venue is fully accessible for wheelchair users. \nThis event is part of the Consider the Wondrous | nature\, wonder\, books & us festival.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/gareth-howell-jones-jay-griffiths-our-place-in-the-living-world/
LOCATION:Rise Frome\, Whittox Lane\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 3BY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment,Literature,Nature,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Consider the Wondrous":MAILTO:considerthewondrous@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:The Big Clothes Swap
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to be hosting our next Big Clothes Swap on Saturday 19th September from 10am to 1pm. \nHow does it work? All you have to do to revamp your wardrobe is come on down with as many items of clothing as you wish in exchange for tokens. For example 5 items = 5 tokens. You can either bring down your items in the week leading up to the Big Swap (time slots tbc) or when you get to the event itself. \nIf you bring your items in advance entry will be cheaper. Tokens can then be exchanged for items of clothes at the event. \nDrop off dates tba.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/the-big-clothes-swap/
LOCATION:Cheese and Grain\, Market Yard\, Frome\, BA11 1BE
CATEGORIES:Clothing and textiles,Market,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Autumn Birds with Nick Patel
DESCRIPTION:Autumn is a time of movement and change in the bird world. Migrants arrive from the north to spend the winter here\, while summer visitors begin their journeys south. Hedgerows are alive with activity as birds feast on the season’s berries\, and grasslands and wetlands provide vital feeding grounds for both resident and passing species. \nJoin expert wildlife guide Nick Patel for a guided walk through the evolving habitats of Heal Somerset\, focusing on the rich and dynamic world of autumn birdlife. During this relaxed walk\, Nick will help you identify birds by sight and sound\, offering insights into plumage changes\, migration patterns\, and the different behaviours you are likely to observe at this time of year. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced birder\, you’ll come away with fresh skills and a deeper understanding of how birds adapt to the turning season. \nYou’ll also have the chance to learn more about how rewilding at Heal Somerset is creating safe havens for birdlife\, and how these habitats support biodiversity through the colder months. \nWhat you might see: redwing\, spotted flycatcher\, long tailed tit\, bullfinch\, stonechat\, blackcap\, goldcrest\, meadow pipit\, yellow wagtail\, green sandpiper\, snipe\, lapwing. \nAbout your guide\, Nick Patel: \nNick is a tour guide\, conservationist\, naturalist and birder and is passionate about helping to protect\, create and maintain British wildlife. A lifelong Birdwatcher\, and former Nature reserve Warden\, Nick has devoted his life to shouting about how amazing our native biodiversity is and just why we should care for it. Autumn migration is a particular passion of his\, and one of his favourite times of year to be out birding. \nNick says “Having led tours here at Heal Somerset for two years now\, I’ve witnessed first-hand the speed at which nature has already made a comeback. I’m super passionate about showing everyone who visits the site the wealth of wildlife bouncing back\, including some really beautiful species and fabulous rewilding habitats.”
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/autumn-birds-with-nick-patel/
LOCATION:Heal Somerset\, Lower West Barn Farm\, Bindon Lane\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 5HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment,Guided walks,Nature,Sustainability,Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heal Somerset":MAILTO:events@healrewilding.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Heritage Tree Walk led by Julian Hight
DESCRIPTION:A chance to meet some of Frome’s most majestic trees\, and hear about their history\, legacy and lore from the arboreal expert Julian Hight\, author of many books including the beautiful new The Ancient Tree Explorer. \nThis will be an easy walk\, lasting about 90 minutes. It will start at the Cheese and Grain (BA11 1BE)\, leaving at 10am prompt. Children are welcome if accompanied by a responsible adult. Places are limited so please book early. \nThis event is part of the Consider the Wondrous | nature\, wonder\, books & us festival.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/heritage-tree-walk-led-by-julian-hight/
LOCATION:Cheese and Grain\, Market Yard\, Frome\, BA11 1BE
CATEGORIES:Environment,Literature,Nature,Sustainability,Talk,Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Consider the Wondrous":MAILTO:considerthewondrous@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260212T120341Z
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SUMMARY:Frome Saturday Market
DESCRIPTION:Frome has a market every Saturday\, 9am – 3pm\, with stalls in the Cattle Market Car Park. Here you’ll find fresh produce\, sweet treats\, homeware\, jewellery\, gifts\, pet supplies and more.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/frome-saturday-market-2/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Cattle Market Car Park\, Bridge Street Somerset Frome\, BA11 1BE
CATEGORIES:Clothing and textiles,Discover Frome,Market,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frome Weekly Market":MAILTO:info@fromeweeklymarkets.co.uk
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