He’s the wild man of rock who became a national treasure. Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder is hitting the road for a new, spoken word tour. The star of more-TV-shows-than-anyone-has-a-right-to-feature-on – including Celebrity Gogglebox, and I‘m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, among many others – redefined the sex’n’drugs’n’rock’n’roll lifestyle during […]
A high-energy tribute to the unforgettable pop-rock trio Busted, this band goes beyond simply playing the songs, they recreate the full attitude, humour, and hooks that made Busted a defining sound of the early 2000s. From punchy guitar riffs to perfectly timed harmonies, every detail is crafted to capture that unmistakable mix of pop-tinged anthems […]
The popular Magpie market is back. This market runs alongside the Independent market in the town, at the Cheese & Grain from 9am - 2pm. A market for crafts, jewellery, […]
The Frome Independent is an award winning, destination street market. We reclaim Frome’s high street once a month to showcase the best independent craftspeople, designers, makers, food producers and vintage […]
*Screened Performance* In the seedy underbelly of 18th-century Paris, money is king. Nothing is sacred – even love itself can be bought for the right price. A native of this hedonistic underworld, Manon is caught between twin desires when she falls in love with the student Des Grieux. Steadfast and devoted, he offers the possibility […]
BEN POOLE is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning blues, rock and soul guitarist, singer and songwriter hailing from the United Kingdom. Nominated as one of the “Best Blues Guitarists in the world” just prior to the 2 year pandemic hiatus alongside names such as Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, Joe Bonamassa & many […]
Something amazing happens when Hothouse Flowers step onto the stage – something that has been shaped by over thirty years of singing and playing all over the world, yet no two shows have ever been the same! There is a sense of musical adventure, an impulse to reach new heights and depths in music where […]
Join our Friday volunteering sessions at Vallis Veg market garden, where you’ll learn about organic food growing, breathe fresh air and enjoy lunch made from freshly harvested ingredients. No previous […]
A winter’s weekend of wild swimming delights, sauna sessions, roaring fires and feasts, nooks to curl up in with books, slow walks, Wild Circles and plenty of time to connect with the land, waters, each other and yourself at this peaceful countryside retreat. This retreat weekend is space to rest, restore and revive your connection […]
The Bluetones (slight) return to mark the 30th Anniversary of their classic debut album ‘Expecting To Fly’. The band will be heading out across the UK in October and November 2026 to cut some rug whilst playing the record in full. You can also expect to hear a number of other hits from their extensive […]
Learn how to safely identify & sustainably grow, harvest & preserve medicinal mushrooms & extract their medicine. Create your own wild mushroom ‘medicine cabinet’ and inoculate your own log to take home & fruit in your garden for years to come. During this full-day workshop, you’ll discover native, wild, medicinal mushrooms growing at 42 Acres […]
Inviting all veterans and their dependents to get together for friendly chatter and shared memories, speaking the special language we all understand. Support and welfare needs are also looked after outside of the breakfast club. Join us for the comradeship and the excellent breakfast that Clive and his staff serve. (£9 and £1 t&t) Please […]
