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SUMMARY:Emerging Earth (a four day intentional gathering held at 42 Acres)
DESCRIPTION:Emerging Earth is a four day intentional gathering held by Land\, Food and Medicine in partnership with 42 Acres\, Sense Ability and Listening to the Land. Here is an invitation to gather in a held container of sacred space and become part of a living community of spiritual practice and inquiry. Together we will explore the inter-relational aspects of being human on this earth at this time\, and cultivate our capacities to bring healing to ourselves\, one another and this world. \nCreated for Deep Restoration and Inquiry Through:\nMeditation and mindful movement\, nature connection practices\, workshops and hands-on learning\, wild food\, foraging\, land knowledge and skills\, breath work\, creative arts and making\, music and sound journey\, dance\, storytelling\, talks and panels\, group discussions and reflection\, community circles\, time for rest and integration. \nPart of The Experience:\nSpace for Meditation and Stillness: Open 24 Hours\nA Healers Garden: A diverse and highly-skilled range of therapeutic practitioners offering 121 sessions. Including: Massage\, Herbalism\, Somatic Healing and many more. (15% of all proceeds go towards our outreach work).\nAccess to 173 acres of regenerative estate including wild swimming lake\, rewilded meadows and ancient woodland for land connection and meditation\n1:1 sessions ranging across massage\, somatic bodywork\, Lithuanian sauna ritual and more (additional booking required)\nMusical offerings everyday
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/emerging-earth-a-four-day-intentional-gathering-held-at-42-acres/
LOCATION:42 Acres\, Witham Friary\, Frome\, BA11 5HL
CATEGORIES:Community,Crafts,Dance,DJ set,Environment,Food and drink,Health and wellbeing,Live band,Music,Nature,Spirituality,Talk,Walks,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Village Boys: A Long-Term Mentoring Group
DESCRIPTION:Village Boys is a new weekly mentoring group at The Village Frome for boys aged 8–12. \nLed by Luke and Rob\, the group offers boys the chance to spend regular time with trusted male mentors\, build strong relationships and become part of a community where they are known\, needed and trusted. \nDays are rooted in the land and shaped around practical skills\, real responsibility\, adventure and contribution. The boys will build and make\, use tools\, cook over fire\, grow food\, explore the woods\, care for the land and take on real jobs that matter. \nAs the group develops there will also be adventures\, expeditions and rites of passage\, with the intention that this becomes something the boys grow with over time rather than simply another weekly activity. \nAt the heart of Village Boys is the opportunity for boys to experience healthy masculinity through relationship: spending time alongside good men and seeing how they work\, listen\, lead\, care and contribute. \nThursdays\, 10am–3pm\, term time \nAges 8–12\n£40 per session \nStarting September at The Village\, Frome. \nTo register your interest\, email villagefrome@gmail.com or visit thevillagefrome.co.uk.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/village-boys-a-long-term-mentoring-group/2026-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Children,Coaching,Health and wellbeing
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Village Frome":MAILTO:villagefrome@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260810T152326Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T193000
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SUMMARY:Mindful Photowalk
DESCRIPTION:Led by professional photographer Celie Nigoumi\, this gentle autumnal sunset walk around Heavens Gate\, will be focused on practicing the art of observation to help you slow down and enjoy nature up close. \nYou’ll be guided into a relaxed and inspired headspace through a short grounding exercise\, then learn technical and storytelling skills so you can make better photos of your surroundings. \nThis Photowalk is an opportunity for you to practice being at peace with nature\, fill your creative cup and meet other people seeking a slower pace of life. \nMeeting time: 5:30pm\nMeeting point: Heaven’s Gate Car Park\, Warminster BA12 7LG\nWalk Difficulty: Easy\nDuration: 2 hours
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/mindful-photowalk/
LOCATION:Heaven’s Gate\, Warminster\, Wiltshire\, BA12 7LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Crafts,Nature,Walks,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Celie Nigoumi":MAILTO:hello@celienigoumi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T150000
DTSTAMP:20260810T145717Z
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SUMMARY:Village Boys: A Long-Term Mentoring Group
DESCRIPTION:Village Boys is a new weekly mentoring group at The Village Frome for boys aged 8–12. \nLed by Luke and Rob\, the group offers boys the chance to spend regular time with trusted male mentors\, build strong relationships and become part of a community where they are known\, needed and trusted. \nDays are rooted in the land and shaped around practical skills\, real responsibility\, adventure and contribution. The boys will build and make\, use tools\, cook over fire\, grow food\, explore the woods\, care for the land and take on real jobs that matter. \nAs the group develops there will also be adventures\, expeditions and rites of passage\, with the intention that this becomes something the boys grow with over time rather than simply another weekly activity. \nAt the heart of Village Boys is the opportunity for boys to experience healthy masculinity through relationship: spending time alongside good men and seeing how they work\, listen\, lead\, care and contribute. \nThursdays\, 10am–3pm\, term time \nAges 8–12\n£40 per session \nStarting September at The Village\, Frome. \nTo register your interest\, email villagefrome@gmail.com or visit thevillagefrome.co.uk.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/village-boys-a-long-term-mentoring-group/2026-09-24/
CATEGORIES:Children,Coaching,Health and wellbeing
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Village Frome":MAILTO:villagefrome@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T125522Z
CREATED:20260424T125522Z
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SUMMARY:The Autumn Equinox Retreat Day
DESCRIPTION:Feeling off balance? or Maybe starting to dread the thought of another winter? Join this day to support our entry into the autumn and winter months.\nA day of balance\, to experience the healing and restorative powers of both cold water and sauna heat. A gentle day of connection\, with yourself\, the natural world and other people\, in the most beautiful and tranquil of settings.\nA day of retreat\, from the everyday world\, yet that allows us to re-enter the world renewed and quietly fortified.\nFull of warmth\, connection and gentle reflection and you will leave with some strategies to support you through the autumn and winter months.\nLunch\, hot drinks & cake included as well as a guided wild swim and sauna session.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/the-autumn-equinox-retreat-day/
LOCATION:Vallis Farm\, Egford Hill\, Frome\, BA11 3JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coaching,Discover Frome,Environment,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Swimming Woman":MAILTO:tara@wildswimmingwoman.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260820T112343Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Design 101 - Plan your space
DESCRIPTION:Join Tamsin\, head of Land and Learning at Vallis Farm\, for an exclusive half-day workshop. \nExplore the fundamentals of design… \n– How to map out your space correctly \n– Clever plant-selection strategies \n– money-saving tips and much more \nDiscover more about sustainability and permaculture and how to incorporate it into your design without compromising on aesthetics. \nGardens can be beautiful spaces for both us and for wildlife. They don’t need to cost the earth! \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals whilst expanding your skills and confidence to design your own space. \n£60 – includes refreshments on arrival\, course notes and a tour of the farm.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/garden-design-101-plan-your-space/
LOCATION:Vallis Farm\, Egford Hill\, Frome\, BA11 3JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gardens,Nature,Talk,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vallis Farm":MAILTO:hello@vallisfarm.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T211500
DTSTAMP:20260615T094609Z
CREATED:20260615T094609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T094609Z
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SUMMARY:Full moon swim and sauna at Vallis Farm
DESCRIPTION:Women have been gathering under the full moon forever so join me for a wild swim and sauna under the stars and full moon (moon sighting not guaranteed but we’ll feel her energy whatever the weather!) We’ll meet outside the farmhouse and then have an hour together in a private sauna and swim session with a full moon ritual and intention setting. Swimming in the dark is a truly magical experience and extremely empowering.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/full-moon-swim-and-sauna-at-vallis-farm/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Vallis Farm\, Egford Hill\, Frome\, BA11 3JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Health and wellbeing,Nature,Spirituality
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Swimming Woman":MAILTO:tara@wildswimmingwoman.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260908T114007Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn Botanical Brunch
DESCRIPTION:The Autumn Equinox is that beautiful moment when day and night are held in perfect balance before the landscape begins its gentle transition into winter. Rather than celebrating abundance\, it celebrates noticing\, seed heads instead of flowers\, texture instead of colour\, habitats instead of displays. \nTo celebrate this Autumn Equinox we invite you to join Amanda Randell Cox\, a local artist specialising in landscape-led botanical design\, at Heal Somerset for a morning of exploration\, creation and delicious food. We will start the day with tea\, coffee\, fruit and pastries followed by a guided walk around our beautiful rewilding site. We will then return to the community nature cabin for a creative botanical session inspired by everything we’ve just seen together during the morning walk. \nWorking together in small groups\, guests will create a relaxed autumn table meadow using seasonal grasses and seed heads gathered in advance\, before making their own delicate wire insect to take home. \nFinally\, we will enjoy a seasonal vegetarian brunch surrounded by the botanical table meadows created together\, with time to reflect on the changing season and everything discovered during the morning. \nTimings \n7.30am Meet at the Community Nature Cabin for tea\, coffee\, fruit and pastries \n7.45am Welcome and introduction to the Autumn Equinox\, followed by a guided walk through Heal’s beautiful rewilding landscape \n9.00am Return to the Community Nature Cabin for a creative botanical session \n10.15am Seasonal vegetarian brunch \n11.00am Event ends \nAbout your guide\, Amanda Randell Cox \nAmanda Randell Cox is a botanical artist\, creative project manager and RHS Chelsea Gold medallist whose work explores the relationship between people\, plants and place. \nAfter more than twenty years creating floral installations\, teaching professional floristry and working closely with historic gardens and landscapes\, her practice has evolved towards landscape-led botanical design\, inspired by the textures\, seed heads and quiet beauty of rewilding landscapes as the seasons change. \nAmanda’s work is rooted in the belief that creativity begins with noticing\, slowing down to observe the rhythms of the landscape\, understanding how habitats support wildlife\, and discovering beauty in the often-overlooked details of nature. \nShe is delighted to be sharing this special Autumn Equinox Gathering at Heal Somerset\, inviting guests to slow down\, observe and create together in celebration of the changing season\, and an invitation to keep noticing long after the morning ends.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/autumn-botanical-brunch/
LOCATION:Heal Somerset\, Lower West Barn Farm\, Bindon Lane\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 5HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Crafts,Environment,Gardens,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Spirituality,Sustainability,Talk,Walks,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heal Somerset":MAILTO:events@healrewilding.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T190000
DTSTAMP:20260902T113243Z
CREATED:20260723T091429Z
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SUMMARY:One-day writing retreat at Vallis Farm with Claire Jefferies
DESCRIPTION:By the end of September\, the back-to-work and school routines are running pretty smoothly\, making it the perfect time to take a day to focus on something you enjoy… \nJoin this one-day writing retreat to give yourself a quiet\, slow-paced day surrounded by nature; perfect for complete creative immersion. This is an opportunity for dedicated writing time\, away from all your daily distractions and obligations. Whether you need complete quiet or the buzz of conversation\, you should find a writing spot in the farmhouse or gardens to suit you. As the sun sets over the farm\, everyone is welcome to wind down from their day of deep focus with a sauna and swim in the outdoor natural pool. \nWho is this writing retreat for?\nYou are welcome if you enjoy writing in any form; if you want to dedicate time to the first chapter of your novel\, draft a podcast script or TV episode\, play with an idea for a children’s story\, or get a poem out of your head and onto the page\, this day can be for you. \nWhat to expect on the day\n• Welcome gathering to help you arrive in the space\n• Guided writing warm-up\n• Delicious breakfast and lunch\, healthy and indulgent snacks\, hot and cold drinks\n• Opportunities to connect with fellow writers\n• Informal salon: a chance to share practices\, discuss writing conundrums\, or get feedback \nBreaks\nYou are welcome to take a walk around the farm or surrounding Vallis Vale. You can also use the yoga room\, available for any kind of exercise! Feel free to bring books\, knitting or whatever else you like to do to relax. \nWho is hosting this retreat?\nClaire Jefferies is a Frome-based writer. She writes stories about a delightful bear called Honey and (by great contrast!) on food politics and culture. She works part-time at Vallis Farm\, so you’ll be welcomed by a host who knows the space well. Claire loves to cook and will be catering for you on the day. \nHow to book\nTickets are £179 and there are just 8 places on this retreat. Payment plans are available to support affordability. \nTo book your space\, enquire about a payment plan or ask a question about the day\, please send an email to Claire: missjefferies@gmail.com
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/one-day-writing-retreat-at-vallis-farm-with-claire-jefferies/
LOCATION:Vallis Farm\, Egford Hill\, Frome\, BA11 3JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Environment,Health and wellbeing,Literature,Nature,Spoken word,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T100000
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SUMMARY:Wild Guardians at 42 Acres
DESCRIPTION:A relaxed\, monthly volunteer gathering to support nature restoration. Rooted in a spirit of community and curiosity. Join us to learn new skills\, spend time in nature\, and connect with like-minded folk. \nCome and spend a few hours in nature doing something that matters. No experience is necessary\, just a willingness to get stuck in and try something new. \n42 Acres has been a rewilding nature reserve for over a decade and is species-rich. Join us to connect with the natural world through hands-on activities from wildlife surveying\, to tending habitats\, and slowing down with nature photography. \nSessions run on the last Sunday of the month 10am-2pm (except in May when we are meeting at 8pm for bats and beavers!). There will be time to connect\, wander\, and simply be outside. If you’re up for it\, you’re welcome to join in for a wild swim too. At 1pm we’ll stop and share a simple lunch together\, provided by 42 Acres. \n____ \nSun 31 May: Bats and Beavers: \nPart of the Great Somerset Wildlife Count\, with guest expert Keith Ball (Somerset Bat Group). Please note: this is an evening session\, running 8–10pm\, as we head out for some gentle nocturnal exploration. \nSun 28 June: Hazel Dormice & Reading Nature: \nJoin us to create footprint tunnels for hazel dormice to discover whether this protected species (that have been spotted on neighbouring land!) exist at 42. We’ll also take a relaxed walk around the 11-acre lake\, recording observations and contributing to global biodiversity databases. We’ll look for signs of beaver activity\, tracks\, and birdlife\, and finish at the white stork enclosure\, part of our species reintroduction work. Guided by Lynne Sewell (Sustainable Witham)\, Robyn Caple (@nestandnettleecology)\, and Lisa Hawes (42 Acres). \nSun 26 July: Butterflies\, Dragonflies + Pond Dipping: \nPart of the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme\, one of the longest-running insect surveys in the world. With guest expert Fred Giles\, we’ll explore the world of butterflies\, dragonflies\, and other insects\, with a chance to get closer through pond dipping and observation. \nSun 30 Aug: Reptiles and Botanics: \nJoin us to check reptile refuges across the site\, helping us understand which species are present (and which are likely absent). Or take a creative route\, help us start making a handmade herbarium for the site while learning how to “key out”\, a step by step process used to identify unknown plant species. \nSun 27 Sep: Trees\nDiscover the stories of Britain’s ancient and veteran trees\, and learn how to identify and photograph them in their late-summer form. \nSun 25 Oct: Harvest Mice and Native Fungi:\nHelp us ascertain whether harvest mice are present on the land at 42\, we’ll search together for their tiny nests. We’ll also explore the world of fungi\, discovering what’s emerging across the site at this time of year. \nPlease Note: \n– Gloves and wellies/boots are necessary.\n– If you have issues with mobility please let us know before signing up\, we will do our best to accommodate.\n– Please book only if you’re committed to attending and staying for the entire session.\n– If you become unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your space to someone else.\n– If rain stops play\, we have a Plan B and will aim to move inside to create bee bricks and/or a herbarium together.\n– Please speak with your licensed medical health professional if you have any health conditions or are pregnant.\n– As much as we love our four-legged friends\, we can not allow dogs on this experience. \nLocation & Arrival: \nPlease arrive 10 minutes before we begin. Meeting at The Hermitage car park. Full directions are on our website: www.42acres.com/getting-here \nTerms & Conditions: \nhttps://www.42acres.com/terms-and-conditions-workshops-and-experienc
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/wild-guardians-at-42-acres/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:42 Acres\, Witham Friary\, Frome\, BA11 5HL
CATEGORIES:Animals,Community,Discover Frome,Environment,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T150000
DTSTAMP:20260810T145717Z
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SUMMARY:Village Boys: A Long-Term Mentoring Group
DESCRIPTION:Village Boys is a new weekly mentoring group at The Village Frome for boys aged 8–12. \nLed by Luke and Rob\, the group offers boys the chance to spend regular time with trusted male mentors\, build strong relationships and become part of a community where they are known\, needed and trusted. \nDays are rooted in the land and shaped around practical skills\, real responsibility\, adventure and contribution. The boys will build and make\, use tools\, cook over fire\, grow food\, explore the woods\, care for the land and take on real jobs that matter. \nAs the group develops there will also be adventures\, expeditions and rites of passage\, with the intention that this becomes something the boys grow with over time rather than simply another weekly activity. \nAt the heart of Village Boys is the opportunity for boys to experience healthy masculinity through relationship: spending time alongside good men and seeing how they work\, listen\, lead\, care and contribute. \nThursdays\, 10am–3pm\, term time \nAges 8–12\n£40 per session \nStarting September at The Village\, Frome. \nTo register your interest\, email villagefrome@gmail.com or visit thevillagefrome.co.uk.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/village-boys-a-long-term-mentoring-group/2026-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Children,Coaching,Health and wellbeing
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Village Frome":MAILTO:villagefrome@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260820T114936Z
CREATED:20260820T114936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T114936Z
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SUMMARY:Vallis Farm Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Harvest Festival – a vibrant celebration of community\, creativity\, and the changing of the season. \nActivities for All Ages: \nWild Swim and Sauna\nA rare occasion for non-members to try our new wild swimming pool and sauna. 16+ only. \n11:00 – 14:00 Swim and Sauna (8 spaces every hour) \nFun and Games\nAs well as classic lawn games\, our very own Lady V will be hosting a good bit of old fashioned fun on the grass. Welly wanging\, tug of war and a pumpkin lantern competition. All in the name of giggles. \nPumpkin Lanterns\nEveryone loves a pumpkin lantern! Be as creative or traditional as you like and enter the lantern competition judged at the end of the day by Lady V. \nForest School Sessions\nLet the little ones get hands on with some forest crafts. This need to be booked in addition to your festival ticket. \nFeed the Animals\nCome meet the chickens and the sheep at feeding time. On that note\, no dogs please. \nScarecrow Trail\nSet out on a farm adventure to meet all of our scarecrows and learn a bit about their homes along the way. \nStalls & Activities \nOpen Studios\nVisit the our farm makers. Drop in to see their work\, chat about their craft\, and join pop-up workshops throughout the day. \nStorytelling & Live Music\nLet little imaginations run wild with nature based tales and get your toes tapping along to local musicians. \nFood and Drink\nAs always we’ll be championing great food grown/reared locally and homemade here at the farm. Think hearty lamb stew and farm veg soup with a generous slab of locally made breads. We’ll also have snacks like sausage/vegan rolls available at the bar and our ever popular tearooms will be stocked up with delicious teatime treats. \nSee you on the farm!
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/vallis-farm-harvest-festival/
LOCATION:Vallis Farm\, Egford Hill\, Frome\, BA11 3JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Family,Food and drink,Gardens,Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vallis Farm":MAILTO:hello@vallisfarm.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260810T105023Z
CREATED:20260728T091705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T105023Z
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SUMMARY:Herbalism and Medicine Making Day with Elena Tornberg-Lennox
DESCRIPTION:Come and explore nature in a new way at this Herbalism Walk and Medicine-Making Day led by Elena Tornberg-Lennox. \nYou will discover the history and medicinal uses of plants\, deepening your appreciation and understanding of them and how humans have connected to them throughout time. \nAs we move into autumn\, when the days are cooler and the nights are crisper\, the abundance of the natural world invites us to explore her gifts. So many of the plants we walk past every day have medicinal properties\, with some that might surprise you. Even bramble leaves and the humble nettle offer incredible health benefits\, while haws can support the heart and joints and rosehips contain around 40 times more vitamin C than oranges. \nThroughout the session\, Elena will share her ecological and herbal knowledge as you explore a different way of connecting with nature. Together\, you will walk the land\, identifying medicinal plants\, discussing their uses and learning how to forage for them respectfully. You’ll then enjoy a tasting of wild herbal teas before making your own hedgerow syrup\, created over the firepit\, to take home. \nTimings: \n\n10am: Arrival and welcome\n11.30am: Walk of site\n1pm: Lunch (please bring own)\n2pm: Medicine Making Session over the firepit\n4pm: Session ends\n\nRefreshments will be provided throughout the day \nAbout your guide\, Elena Tornberg-Lennox: \nElena is a herbalist\, ecologist\, storyteller and rewilder\, and loves to help people find ways to connect with the land and nature. Elena believes deeply in finding practical ways to work with the land\, and honouring the natural rhythms and processes of the natural world. \nElena says\, “By learning to work with plants\, we notice more and create a deep connection with the world around us. To be able to name and understand a plant creates a relationship that will last. What we know\, we can protect. Rewilding also needs us to rewild ourselves\, and understand ourselves as a part of nature”.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/herbalism-and-medicine-making-day-with-elena-tornberg-lennox/
LOCATION:Heal Somerset\, Lower West Barn Farm\, Bindon Lane\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 5HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment,Gardens,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Spirituality,Sustainability,Talk,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heal Somerset":MAILTO:events@healrewilding.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260810T145717Z
CREATED:20260810T145717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T145717Z
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SUMMARY:Village Boys: A Long-Term Mentoring Group
DESCRIPTION:Village Boys is a new weekly mentoring group at The Village Frome for boys aged 8–12. \nLed by Luke and Rob\, the group offers boys the chance to spend regular time with trusted male mentors\, build strong relationships and become part of a community where they are known\, needed and trusted. \nDays are rooted in the land and shaped around practical skills\, real responsibility\, adventure and contribution. The boys will build and make\, use tools\, cook over fire\, grow food\, explore the woods\, care for the land and take on real jobs that matter. \nAs the group develops there will also be adventures\, expeditions and rites of passage\, with the intention that this becomes something the boys grow with over time rather than simply another weekly activity. \nAt the heart of Village Boys is the opportunity for boys to experience healthy masculinity through relationship: spending time alongside good men and seeing how they work\, listen\, lead\, care and contribute. \nThursdays\, 10am–3pm\, term time \nAges 8–12\n£40 per session \nStarting September at The Village\, Frome. \nTo register your interest\, email villagefrome@gmail.com or visit thevillagefrome.co.uk.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/village-boys-a-long-term-mentoring-group/2026-10-08/
CATEGORIES:Children,Coaching,Health and wellbeing
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Village Frome":MAILTO:villagefrome@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260810T145717Z
CREATED:20260810T145717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T145717Z
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SUMMARY:Village Boys: A Long-Term Mentoring Group
DESCRIPTION:Village Boys is a new weekly mentoring group at The Village Frome for boys aged 8–12. \nLed by Luke and Rob\, the group offers boys the chance to spend regular time with trusted male mentors\, build strong relationships and become part of a community where they are known\, needed and trusted. \nDays are rooted in the land and shaped around practical skills\, real responsibility\, adventure and contribution. The boys will build and make\, use tools\, cook over fire\, grow food\, explore the woods\, care for the land and take on real jobs that matter. \nAs the group develops there will also be adventures\, expeditions and rites of passage\, with the intention that this becomes something the boys grow with over time rather than simply another weekly activity. \nAt the heart of Village Boys is the opportunity for boys to experience healthy masculinity through relationship: spending time alongside good men and seeing how they work\, listen\, lead\, care and contribute. \nThursdays\, 10am–3pm\, term time \nAges 8–12\n£40 per session \nStarting September at The Village\, Frome. \nTo register your interest\, email villagefrome@gmail.com or visit thevillagefrome.co.uk.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/village-boys-a-long-term-mentoring-group/2026-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Children,Coaching,Health and wellbeing
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Village Frome":MAILTO:villagefrome@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T121500
DTSTAMP:20260908T113235Z
CREATED:20260908T113235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T113235Z
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SUMMARY:Hope In Action: The State of Nature at Heal Somerset
DESCRIPTION:Join Heal’s co-founder and CEO\, Jan Stannard\, for a presentation and walk which brings to life the findings from the Heal Somerset State of Nature Report 2026. \nThis is the first ever State of Nature report which focuses solely on rewilding and its aim is to produce tangible evidence that rewilding can drive rapid and meaningful ecological recovery and contribute our results to a national dataset for rewilding. \nThe land at Heal Somerset is recovering using nature-led approaches\, with our role being to help restore natural processes through interventions. These interventions include the introduction of animals acting as ecosystem engineers (pigs and\, in future\, cattle and ponies)\, the renaturalisation of water flows\, and natural and assisted regeneration of trees and scrub (such as blackthorn\, hawthorn\, bramble and wild rose). \nDuring the session\, Jan will share the thinking behind Heal’s approach\, talk about the interventions taking place across the site and discuss the first suite of species and habitat surveys that form the foundation of the report. \nFollowing the presentation\, you’ll join Jan on a guided walk through Heal Somerset to see these nature-led approaches in action and discover how rewilding can help tackle the UK’s biodiversity crisis\, strengthen climate resilience and create healthier\, more resilient ecosystems.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/hope-in-action-the-state-of-nature-at-heal-somerset/
LOCATION:Heal Somerset\, Lower West Barn Farm\, Bindon Lane\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 5HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Animals,Environment,Nature,Sustainability,Talk,Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heal Somerset":MAILTO:events@healrewilding.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260810T145717Z
CREATED:20260810T145717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T145717Z
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SUMMARY:Village Boys: A Long-Term Mentoring Group
DESCRIPTION:Village Boys is a new weekly mentoring group at The Village Frome for boys aged 8–12. \nLed by Luke and Rob\, the group offers boys the chance to spend regular time with trusted male mentors\, build strong relationships and become part of a community where they are known\, needed and trusted. \nDays are rooted in the land and shaped around practical skills\, real responsibility\, adventure and contribution. The boys will build and make\, use tools\, cook over fire\, grow food\, explore the woods\, care for the land and take on real jobs that matter. \nAs the group develops there will also be adventures\, expeditions and rites of passage\, with the intention that this becomes something the boys grow with over time rather than simply another weekly activity. \nAt the heart of Village Boys is the opportunity for boys to experience healthy masculinity through relationship: spending time alongside good men and seeing how they work\, listen\, lead\, care and contribute. \nThursdays\, 10am–3pm\, term time \nAges 8–12\n£40 per session \nStarting September at The Village\, Frome. \nTo register your interest\, email villagefrome@gmail.com or visit thevillagefrome.co.uk.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/village-boys-a-long-term-mentoring-group/2026-10-22/
CATEGORIES:Children,Coaching,Health and wellbeing
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Village Frome":MAILTO:villagefrome@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260528T090240Z
CREATED:20260512T105427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T090240Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Guardians at 42 Acres
DESCRIPTION:A relaxed\, monthly volunteer gathering to support nature restoration. Rooted in a spirit of community and curiosity. Join us to learn new skills\, spend time in nature\, and connect with like-minded folk. \nCome and spend a few hours in nature doing something that matters. No experience is necessary\, just a willingness to get stuck in and try something new. \n42 Acres has been a rewilding nature reserve for over a decade and is species-rich. Join us to connect with the natural world through hands-on activities from wildlife surveying\, to tending habitats\, and slowing down with nature photography. \nSessions run on the last Sunday of the month 10am-2pm (except in May when we are meeting at 8pm for bats and beavers!). There will be time to connect\, wander\, and simply be outside. If you’re up for it\, you’re welcome to join in for a wild swim too. At 1pm we’ll stop and share a simple lunch together\, provided by 42 Acres. \n____ \nSun 31 May: Bats and Beavers: \nPart of the Great Somerset Wildlife Count\, with guest expert Keith Ball (Somerset Bat Group). Please note: this is an evening session\, running 8–10pm\, as we head out for some gentle nocturnal exploration. \nSun 28 June: Hazel Dormice & Reading Nature: \nJoin us to create footprint tunnels for hazel dormice to discover whether this protected species (that have been spotted on neighbouring land!) exist at 42. We’ll also take a relaxed walk around the 11-acre lake\, recording observations and contributing to global biodiversity databases. We’ll look for signs of beaver activity\, tracks\, and birdlife\, and finish at the white stork enclosure\, part of our species reintroduction work. Guided by Lynne Sewell (Sustainable Witham)\, Robyn Caple (@nestandnettleecology)\, and Lisa Hawes (42 Acres). \nSun 26 July: Butterflies\, Dragonflies + Pond Dipping: \nPart of the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme\, one of the longest-running insect surveys in the world. With guest expert Fred Giles\, we’ll explore the world of butterflies\, dragonflies\, and other insects\, with a chance to get closer through pond dipping and observation. \nSun 30 Aug: Reptiles and Botanics: \nJoin us to check reptile refuges across the site\, helping us understand which species are present (and which are likely absent). Or take a creative route\, help us start making a handmade herbarium for the site while learning how to “key out”\, a step by step process used to identify unknown plant species. \nSun 27 Sep: Trees\nDiscover the stories of Britain’s ancient and veteran trees\, and learn how to identify and photograph them in their late-summer form. \nSun 25 Oct: Harvest Mice and Native Fungi:\nHelp us ascertain whether harvest mice are present on the land at 42\, we’ll search together for their tiny nests. We’ll also explore the world of fungi\, discovering what’s emerging across the site at this time of year. \nPlease Note: \n– Gloves and wellies/boots are necessary.\n– If you have issues with mobility please let us know before signing up\, we will do our best to accommodate.\n– Please book only if you’re committed to attending and staying for the entire session.\n– If you become unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your space to someone else.\n– If rain stops play\, we have a Plan B and will aim to move inside to create bee bricks and/or a herbarium together.\n– Please speak with your licensed medical health professional if you have any health conditions or are pregnant.\n– As much as we love our four-legged friends\, we can not allow dogs on this experience. \nLocation & Arrival: \nPlease arrive 10 minutes before we begin. Meeting at The Hermitage car park. Full directions are on our website: www.42acres.com/getting-here \nTerms & Conditions: \nhttps://www.42acres.com/terms-and-conditions-workshops-and-experienc
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/wild-guardians-at-42-acres/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:42 Acres\, Witham Friary\, Frome\, BA11 5HL
CATEGORIES:Animals,Community,Discover Frome,Environment,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T191500
DTSTAMP:20260615T094609Z
CREATED:20260615T094609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T094609Z
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SUMMARY:Full moon swim and sauna at Vallis Farm
DESCRIPTION:Women have been gathering under the full moon forever so join me for a wild swim and sauna under the stars and full moon (moon sighting not guaranteed but we’ll feel her energy whatever the weather!) We’ll meet outside the farmhouse and then have an hour together in a private sauna and swim session with a full moon ritual and intention setting. Swimming in the dark is a truly magical experience and extremely empowering.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/full-moon-swim-and-sauna-at-vallis-farm/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:Vallis Farm\, Egford Hill\, Frome\, BA11 3JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Health and wellbeing,Nature,Spirituality
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Swimming Woman":MAILTO:tara@wildswimmingwoman.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260810T145717Z
CREATED:20260810T145717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T145717Z
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SUMMARY:Village Boys: A Long-Term Mentoring Group
DESCRIPTION:Village Boys is a new weekly mentoring group at The Village Frome for boys aged 8–12. \nLed by Luke and Rob\, the group offers boys the chance to spend regular time with trusted male mentors\, build strong relationships and become part of a community where they are known\, needed and trusted. \nDays are rooted in the land and shaped around practical skills\, real responsibility\, adventure and contribution. The boys will build and make\, use tools\, cook over fire\, grow food\, explore the woods\, care for the land and take on real jobs that matter. \nAs the group develops there will also be adventures\, expeditions and rites of passage\, with the intention that this becomes something the boys grow with over time rather than simply another weekly activity. \nAt the heart of Village Boys is the opportunity for boys to experience healthy masculinity through relationship: spending time alongside good men and seeing how they work\, listen\, lead\, care and contribute. \nThursdays\, 10am–3pm\, term time \nAges 8–12\n£40 per session \nStarting September at The Village\, Frome. \nTo register your interest\, email villagefrome@gmail.com or visit thevillagefrome.co.uk.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/village-boys-a-long-term-mentoring-group/2026-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Children,Coaching,Health and wellbeing
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Village Frome":MAILTO:villagefrome@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260202T105310Z
CREATED:20260202T105310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T105310Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Wild Swimming Woman Retreat
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis retreat weekend is space to rest\, restore and revive your connection to soul and joy for life. \nThroughout the weekend\, you will be invited to experience moments of renewal and reconnection: individual time and community\, wild nature and homely luxury\, reflection and intention\, doing and being\, movement and stillness. Finding your flow… \nPrices from £500pp – with just three twin-bed rooms left and a shepherds hut.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/winter-wild-swimming-woman-retreat/
LOCATION:Vallis Farm\, Egford Hill\, Frome\, BA11 3JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Discover Frome,Environment,Health and wellbeing,Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Swimming Woman":MAILTO:tara@wildswimmingwoman.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260908T113827Z
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SUMMARY:Wet\, Wet\, Wet: Beaver and Human Wetlands of Heal Somerset
DESCRIPTION:Discover how humans and beavers are joining forces to restore vibrant wetland ecosystems at Heal Somerset. On this guided walk and talk with rewilding ranger Daniel Hill\, you will experience first-hand these developing wetlands and learn how dams\, ponds\, scrapes and more can shape water movement\, biodiversity\, and habitat recovery. Together you will explore how beaver activity and human intervention can complement each other to create healthier habitats\, cleaner water\, and climate-resilient ecosystems. \nAbout Daniel Hill \nAs the Rewilding Ranger at Heal Somerset\, Dan manages the site’s monitoring and land management programs. You can find him surveying for signs of beavers\, co-ordinating volunteer work parties\, or working with partners to deliver the hydrological restoration plan\, amongst a huge variety of other tasks. Dan’s passion for nature was sparked as a child growing up on an organic small holding in rural south Wales watching red kites soar above. His love of rewilding developed through volunteering with the RSPB on the Somerset Levels after completing a degree in Mathematical Sciences.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/wet-wet-wet-beaver-and-human-wetlands-of-heal-somerset/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:Heal Somerset\, Lower West Barn Farm\, Bindon Lane\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 5HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment,Nature,Sustainability,Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heal Somerset":MAILTO:events@healrewilding.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260226T114224Z
CREATED:20260226T114224Z
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SUMMARY:Medicinal Mushrooms Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDuring this full-day workshop\, you’ll discover native\, wild\, medicinal mushrooms growing at 42 Acres and in the local southwest area. \nFor the first half of the day\, you’ll be heading out on a guided foraging walk; illuminating the incredible world of medicinal fungi that we commonly walk past. You’ll learn the key features needed to safely identify each mushroom and where each is commonly found. \nIn the afternoon you will be creating your own wild mushroom ‘medicine cabinet.’ You will learn how to safely preserve your mushrooms and extract their medicine for use all year round\, in yours and your loved ones lives – for a host of illness and preventative uses. This medicine is often very expensive and our shared vision is to support you to be able to do it yourself safely. Our intention is for you to feel empowered to harvest your own mushroom medicine cabinet and grow your own medicinal mushrooms. \nYou will also learn the ancient technique of mushroom inoculation – a highly sustainable method that mimics nature and produces mushrooms dense in nutrients that are hard to find from other food sources. Take home your own inoculated log – where it will fruit in your garden for years to come. \nWhat to expect: \nLearn about the properties of Turkey Tail\, Shiitake\, Lions Mane and Artist Conk\, most of which are native strains to the UK and cultivated from the wild here at 42 Acres.\nBe guided through the basics of drying and making tinctures.\nLearn the technique of mushroom inoculation – the world’s oldest recorded farming method.\nLearn more about 42 Acres’ wild-tending principles and our pioneering agriwilding projects. \nWhat is included: \nThis workshop includes a tasty lunch from our “Soil to Gut” menu – you will eat food grown on the land you’re walking. Wild teas will be provided throughout the session. \nOur session will open with a guided meditation and a check-in\, in the spirit of our vision to help ourselves attune to living in harmony with nature. We believe that connecting in this way encourages deeper connection and mindful working practices\, for both us and the land. \nThis is a unique and hands-on day ideal for any fungi lover or wild medicine cabinet enthusiast!
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/medicinal-mushrooms-workshop-2/
LOCATION:42 Acres\, Witham Friary\, Frome\, BA11 5HL
CATEGORIES:Courses,Discover Frome,Environment,Food and drink,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Spirituality,Sustainability,Walks,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260810T145717Z
CREATED:20260810T145717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T145717Z
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SUMMARY:Village Boys: A Long-Term Mentoring Group
DESCRIPTION:Village Boys is a new weekly mentoring group at The Village Frome for boys aged 8–12. \nLed by Luke and Rob\, the group offers boys the chance to spend regular time with trusted male mentors\, build strong relationships and become part of a community where they are known\, needed and trusted. \nDays are rooted in the land and shaped around practical skills\, real responsibility\, adventure and contribution. The boys will build and make\, use tools\, cook over fire\, grow food\, explore the woods\, care for the land and take on real jobs that matter. \nAs the group develops there will also be adventures\, expeditions and rites of passage\, with the intention that this becomes something the boys grow with over time rather than simply another weekly activity. \nAt the heart of Village Boys is the opportunity for boys to experience healthy masculinity through relationship: spending time alongside good men and seeing how they work\, listen\, lead\, care and contribute. \nThursdays\, 10am–3pm\, term time \nAges 8–12\n£40 per session \nStarting September at The Village\, Frome. \nTo register your interest\, email villagefrome@gmail.com or visit thevillagefrome.co.uk.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/village-boys-a-long-term-mentoring-group/2026-11-12/
CATEGORIES:Children,Coaching,Health and wellbeing
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Village Frome":MAILTO:villagefrome@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260902T095217Z
CREATED:20260902T095217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T095217Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful Photowalk with Celie Nigoumi
DESCRIPTION:Join professional photographer Celie Nigoumi for a gentle Photowalk around Heal Somerset\, combining creativity\, nature and the simple pleasure of slowing down. \nThrough a short grounding exercise\, you’ll be guided into a more relaxed and attentive headspace before setting off to explore the landscape with your camera. Along the way\, Celie will share practical photography and storytelling techniques to help you notice more\, see differently and give you confidence to take better photos. \nThis walk is not about about making perfect photos but more about the joy of looking\, practising observation while being present in nature and giving yourself space to switch off from the everyday. \nWhether you’re an experienced photographer or simply enjoy taking photos on your phone\, come and fill your creative cup\, connect with nature and meet others seeking a slower pace of life. \nWhat to expect: \nMeet at the visitor car park at Heal Somerset where you will be directed to our community nature barn for a welcome and introduction with Celie\nGet into a relaxed and inspired headspace through a short grounding exercise\nBe guided through techniques to observe your surroundings with more intention\nLearn what to pay special attention to when taking photos\, with insight into storytelling and technical processes\nYou’ll have the opportunity to ask Celie any questions as you go and she will offer 1:1 photography support\nThe group will finish by chatting about our experience and learnings over a cup of tea\, and share the images we made (if we’d like to!) \nAbout your guide\, Celie Nigoumi \nCelie is an artist and facilitator who finds peace and inspiration when taking her camera on gentle walks in nature. Based in Somerset\, she works across the UK as a story-led Photographer for purposeful brands and organisations. Her practice is greatly influenced by the rhythm of nature and her mindful photowalks support others to slow down and re-connect with themselves and fellow creative folk in the outdoors.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/mindful-photowalk-with-celie-nigoumi/
LOCATION:Heal Somerset\, Lower West Barn Farm\, Bindon Lane\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 5HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Sustainability,Walks,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heal Somerset":MAILTO:events@healrewilding.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260810T145717Z
CREATED:20260810T145717Z
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SUMMARY:Village Boys: A Long-Term Mentoring Group
DESCRIPTION:Village Boys is a new weekly mentoring group at The Village Frome for boys aged 8–12. \nLed by Luke and Rob\, the group offers boys the chance to spend regular time with trusted male mentors\, build strong relationships and become part of a community where they are known\, needed and trusted. \nDays are rooted in the land and shaped around practical skills\, real responsibility\, adventure and contribution. The boys will build and make\, use tools\, cook over fire\, grow food\, explore the woods\, care for the land and take on real jobs that matter. \nAs the group develops there will also be adventures\, expeditions and rites of passage\, with the intention that this becomes something the boys grow with over time rather than simply another weekly activity. \nAt the heart of Village Boys is the opportunity for boys to experience healthy masculinity through relationship: spending time alongside good men and seeing how they work\, listen\, lead\, care and contribute. \nThursdays\, 10am–3pm\, term time \nAges 8–12\n£40 per session \nStarting September at The Village\, Frome. \nTo register your interest\, email villagefrome@gmail.com or visit thevillagefrome.co.uk.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/village-boys-a-long-term-mentoring-group/2026-11-19/
CATEGORIES:Children,Coaching,Health and wellbeing
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Village Frome":MAILTO:villagefrome@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T153000
DTSTAMP:20260715T155400Z
CREATED:20260715T155400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T155400Z
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SUMMARY:The Crafting Retreat Day with Swim & Sauna
DESCRIPTION:Craft\, Creativity and Connection – a restorative day of crafting\, delicious food\, and relaxing by the natural pool and wood-fired sauna in the beautiful surrounds of Vallis Farm. In the morning Anna from ‘Love Makers Craft Cafe’ will guide you in your choice of seasonal craft from her extensive menu. After a delicious Vallis Farm lunch\, Tara\, the Wild Swimming Woman\, will guide you in a delightful wild swim and sauna session designed to support you as we move through the darkest month until we reach the return of the light at the winter solstice. \nWhat to expect: \n• A warm welcome with light refreshments\n• An introduction from Anna about the Craft Cafe and how it works\n• The opportunity to select your choice of craft\n• Time for play and experimentation\, easy conversation – or companionable quiet \n.A light and delicious lunch \n• Supported cold water dip in a natural pool\n• Wood fired sauna\n• Tea and cake \nYou will: \n• Learn a new crafting technique\n• Create something wonderful to take home in your own gift bag \n• Receive a full safety briefing and gentle education about cold water immersion\n• Be guided through a fully supported\, safe\, and empowering immersion in\nthe crystal-clear natural pool \n.Leave feeling inspired and proud of yourself! \nAbout Wild Swimming Woman \nTara is on a mission to help women bring a little more wild and joy into their everyday lives\, through nature connection and swimming outdoors. As a qualified and experienced open water swim coach she ensures that everybody feels safe and supported and celebrated\, whether it’s your first ever dip or your millionth. \nAbout Love Makers Cafe\nThe Love Makers Cafe exists to celebrate making\, curiosity and community. Whether you’re a dab hand already but fancy some company\, or you haven’t picked up a brush since school: you are welcome.\nAn antidote to the pervasive perfectionism\, loneliness and tech overwhelm of modern life\, this is a space where play and experimentation\, easy conversation (or companionable quiet) and working with our hands is encouraged. \n£96 (includes all craft materials\, lunch and cake)
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/the-crafting-retreat-day-with-swim-sauna-2/
LOCATION:Vallis Farm\, Egford Hill\, Frome\, BA11 3JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Crafts,Health and wellbeing,Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Swimming Woman":MAILTO:tara@wildswimmingwoman.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260810T145717Z
CREATED:20260810T145717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T145717Z
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SUMMARY:Village Boys: A Long-Term Mentoring Group
DESCRIPTION:Village Boys is a new weekly mentoring group at The Village Frome for boys aged 8–12. \nLed by Luke and Rob\, the group offers boys the chance to spend regular time with trusted male mentors\, build strong relationships and become part of a community where they are known\, needed and trusted. \nDays are rooted in the land and shaped around practical skills\, real responsibility\, adventure and contribution. The boys will build and make\, use tools\, cook over fire\, grow food\, explore the woods\, care for the land and take on real jobs that matter. \nAs the group develops there will also be adventures\, expeditions and rites of passage\, with the intention that this becomes something the boys grow with over time rather than simply another weekly activity. \nAt the heart of Village Boys is the opportunity for boys to experience healthy masculinity through relationship: spending time alongside good men and seeing how they work\, listen\, lead\, care and contribute. \nThursdays\, 10am–3pm\, term time \nAges 8–12\n£40 per session \nStarting September at The Village\, Frome. \nTo register your interest\, email villagefrome@gmail.com or visit thevillagefrome.co.uk.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/village-boys-a-long-term-mentoring-group/2026-11-26/
CATEGORIES:Children,Coaching,Health and wellbeing
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Village Frome":MAILTO:villagefrome@gmail.com
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