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." She meets gorillas in Uganda, blue sheep in Nepal, and writes luminously in terror and fascination of the new world created in front of […]
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. The best books continue to inspire new generations with hope and with the love that great naturalists, storytellers and artists […]
We're privileged to host this conversation between two of the most generous-minded thinkers concerned with the natural world. Mark 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 […]
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. In The Brain at Rest, Joseph Jebelli explains why stress is so damaging and introduces us to the brain's 'default […]
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! Get ready to Rumble as The High Flying, Hard Hitting, Body Slamming Action will be headlined by a Tables Match as ‘Bruiser’ Samuel Jacobs […]
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. It's easy to think of trees as noble, beautiful […]
Night River Presents: David Thomas Broughton + Sylvie Grey David Thomas Broughton returns with a rare trio performance. One 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. Fresh from an appearance at End of […]
Navigating the jungle of ancient India or todays concrete one, the teachings of the Buddha are just as relevant. The 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. Transforming greed, hatred and delusion into generosity, […]
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. Keep an eye on Frome Library’s Facebook page for updates, session cancellations and more information.
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. Keep an eye on Frome Library’s Facebook page for updates, session cancellations and more information.
*Screened Performance* Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy. Telling 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 […]
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. Always worth a rummage! Grain bar/café - also serving food.
