Join Carolyn Griffiths, author of 'Woad To This' to explore the sites, sounds and industrial buildings of Frome's 18th century wool clothiers and dyers. The short walk in the town centre and along Willow Vale will immerse you in the past and invite you to write, sketch or simply enjoy the stroll.
Andrew Ziminski, a well-known local stonemason with decades of experience working on churches, shares his unique perspective in his new book. Church Going is a handbook to medieval churches of the British Isles, exploring their history and features. Beautifully written and illustrated, the book will be available to purchase.
Explore exhibitions and selection of three thought provoking films. 25 Million Stitches discusses human displacement, Jus d’orange explores humanity's delicate relationship with nature, and Heal The Land captures a transformation […]
This year's Frome Society For Local Study lecture features Professor Ronald Hutton exploring Europe's witch-hunting phenomenon. Why did trials peak in the more rational era of the Scientific Revolution? Why did trials cluster in particular places, including the West of England, as well as at particular times? And mainly put women to death? Doors 7pm
One of the UK's leading satirical comedians and chair of the News Quiz, Andy Zaltzman assesses the state of Planet Earth and its most controversial species - the human race. In the biggest stand-up tour of his career, Andy will attempt to answer perennial questions such as What?, Who?, Where?, and above all Why?
Bringing an unrivalled authority to the performance of the string quartet repertoire, the Brodsky Quartet have performed over 3,500 concerts on the major stages of the world. With a programme featuring popular masterworks by Bach, Beethoven and Ravel, experience world-class musicianship in the intimate setting of Chantry Church.
UK banjo player, Kate Griffin, and Mozambique multi-instrumentalist, Matchume Zango, are forging a new cross-cultural collaboration celebrating the universal power of traditional music. They bring echoes of their respective traditions to a vibrant new sound described by Songlines Magazine as "a rich blend of world rhythms, contemporary songwriting and playful joy."
Join the OpenStoryTellers Wellbeing Group for an interactive performance workshop where you'll journey through a magical sensory landscape to uncover the "wellbeing crystal." Enjoy simple activities like chair dance, yoga, guided relaxation, and song that are suitable for all. This fun, inspiring workshop will leave you feeling joyful, relaxed, and refreshed!
Brendan of Clonfert, one of the early monastic saints of Ireland, was best known for his legendary voyage to find the 'Isle of the Blessed'. Come and meditate on one of his most beautiful prayers, allowing his words to tune your spirit 'to the music of heaven.' Led by Annie Herridge.
Chanting the Vedas, India's ancient texts of wisdom, creates sounds in the beautiful resonating language of Sanskrit and can bring confidence, a clarity and calmness of mind, improved breathing and more. Elaine Marie Ewens, a qualified Vedic chanting teacher, would love to share this powerful tool of sound with you; no experience or singing abilities […]
Richard Pinnock and Gareth Burgess present a programme of sumptuous songs from the early 20th-century Elizabethan revival, including cycles by Roger Quilter and Ivor Gurney, a bouquet of songs by Peter Warlock, and piano music by Herbert Howells and others.
This fun workshop will explore how imaginative time travel can enrich your prose or poetry writing. We'll invite characters from the past into contemporary settings, and travel back in time to meet a real person - and you'll write two new pieces, guided by Dawn Gorman's vivid examples and gentle encouragement.
