Originally formed in Somerset by twin brothers Ivan and Frazer (lead guitar), the China Bears line up was completed after meeting James (bass) and Dean (drums) at university in Guildford. If melodic diligence counts for anything, China Bears are masters of their arty leftfield craft. Through a series of terrific tours and exquisitely-balanced EP releases […]
Johnny2Bad (J2B) are an electrifying 8-piece band from Birmingham, UK, dedicated to celebrating the music of reggae legends UB40. Endorsed by Ali Campbell himself in a national TV interview, J2B deliver high-energy live performances with a unique twist, bringing UB40’s greatest hits and classics to life. Their spectacular setlist includes timeless favourites like Here I […]
First Sunday of the month from March – December. 9am – 2pm Our popular Magpie Market is back. This market runs alongside the Independent market in the town. A market for crafts, jewellery & contemporary gifts and produce… lots of wonderful things…
🎉 Bucks Quiz is Back – and You're Invited! 🎉 After the roaring success of their Beach Party Special, the brilliant Bucks Quiz team is returning to Frome with a brand-new night of nostalgic fun! 📺 “Blankety Fortunes” a game show themed quiz 📍 The Awesome Studio, Frome 📅 Wednesday 24th September 2025 🕖 Starts […]
In October 1857 Charles Dickens left his house in Bloomsbury and walked through the night to his country home near Rochester. In November 2012 Peter Clark left from Bloomsbury to walk to Rochester, with two friends, also through the night. Peter will talk about both walks and how Dickens’ life and work changed after 1857. […]
A film followed by a Q&A featuring Human Swan Sacha Dench. Join us for a unique and uplifting evening with Sacha Dench —“the human swan”—as she shares the remarkable story behind her award-winning expedition Flight of the Swans. In this 90-minute documentary, Sacha flies 7,000km by paramotor from the Russian Arctic to the UK, tracing the migration […]
Get up close and personal with Ocean Colour Scene’s Simon Fowler and Oscar Harrison. Intimate acoustic performances of big hits, anthems, deep cuts and choice picks from the Ocean Colour Scene song book. “A real tonic – a great chance to look the audience in the eye and interact with them on a more personal […]
`IDEAL` – THE AWARD-WINNING TV SHOW STARRING JOHNNY VEGAS IS BROUGHT TO THE STAGE AS ‘IDEAL’ UK TOUR – Autumn 2025 Johnny Vegas stars as Moz, Manchester’s longest serving weed dealer, in a dope opera of epic proportions. Starring some of the hit BBC TV comedy’s most iconic characters and actors. Moz and gangsters Psycho […]
Chris Wood is an uncompromising writer whose music reveals his love for the un-official history of the English speaking people. With gentle intelligence he weaves the tradition with his own contemporary parables. A self-taught musician, composer and song writer, Chris is a lifelong autodidact whose independent streak shines through everything he does. Always direct and […]
First Sunday of the month from March – December. 9am – 2pm Our popular Magpie Market is back. This market runs alongside the Independent market in the town. A market for crafts, jewellery & contemporary gifts and produce… lots of wonderful things…
We'll be following a beautiful 20-mile route looping around the south of Frome and stopping at The Bradley Pantry for refreshments.
Save the Date – Sunday 12th October | 10am – 2pm Following the success of last year’s event, the Cheese and Grain is delighted to announce the return of our Wedding Fayre this October! Join us on Sunday 12th October for a beautifully curated day designed to help Brides, Grooms, and wedding planners bring their […]
