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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/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:42 Acres\, Witham Friary\, Frome\, BA11 5HL
CATEGORIES:Animals,Community,Discover Frome,Environment,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Sustainability
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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/2026-08-30/
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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SUMMARY:Permaculture Volunteer Day at 42 Acres
DESCRIPTION:An invitation to spend a half-day working with our team in our permaculture produce garden. Learn regenerative growing skills whilst actively contributing to our permaculture projects. \nThe day is designed to be an enriching experience working with us on tasks ranging from creating living willow structures to building hugelkultur beds\, from threshing quinoa to sowing and harvesting fruit and veg. There will be an opportunity for meditation\, sharing and nature connection. \nAt 1pm we will end with a simple shared lunch provided by 42 Acres (think nourishing soup and bread). Afterwards\, you’re welcome to stay and explore our land or take a wild dip in our lake. \nPlease Note: \n-These sessions run on the 1st Wed of every month\, Apr-Sep.\n-Booking opens 30 days in advance. It is not possible to book further ahead.\n-Gloves and wellies/good boots are necessary.\n-Lunch is provided.\n-No experience needed\, just a can-do attitude!\n-If you have issues with mobility please let us know before signing up\, we will do our best to accommodate.\n-These are working exchanges so please be prepared for this and arrive promptly.\n-We kindly invite you to come for the whole session to get the most out of the experience and cultivate good connections within the group.\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 42 Acres Farmhouse location. Full directions are on our website: www.42acres.com/getting-here \nTickets: \nIn the spirit of the exchange economy\, we hope to keep these events free of charge. Please book only if you’re committed to attending and staying for the entire session. If you become unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible. \nTerms & Conditions: \nTerms & Conditions – Workshops & Experiences
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/permaculture-volunteer-day-at-42-acres/2026-09-02/
LOCATION:42 Acres\, Witham Friary\, Frome\, BA11 5HL
CATEGORIES:Community,Discover Frome,Environment,Gardens,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Spirituality,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Pop-up mini colour analysis
DESCRIPTION:Discover whether your best colours belong to the Spring\, Summer\, Autumn or Winter palette through the House of Colour seasonal analysis system with colour consultant\, Helen Baker. You’ll also try bespoke lip and cheek makeup shades selected from your palette to help you achieve a natural\, confidence-boosting glow.\n55 minute appointments available on the hour from 10am -3pm at Melanie Giles Hairdressing\, 3 Palmer St\, Frome\, BA11 1DS\n£99 pp + optional £50 for a fan of colour swatches.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/pop-up-mini-colour-analysis/2026-09-04/
LOCATION:Melanie Giles Hairdressing\, 3 Palmer Street\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Clothing and textiles
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T140000
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SUMMARY:Biodanza Frome September
DESCRIPTION:Biodanza is an easy\, interactive\, and playful dance class designed to help you step out of your thoughts and into your body. Suitable for all adults (18+)\, regardless of fitness level\, it’s a system of personal growth that uses music and movement to enhance instincts\, self-awareness\, communication\, and confidence. \nWhy try Biodanza?\n• Connect with yourself\, others\, and nature – express emotions in a more harmonious way.\n• Improve well-being – enjoy energetic dances for vitality and slower movements for relaxation.\n• No choreography\, just natural movement – there are no steps to learn\, only gentle guidance to help your body move freely.\n• A rich musical experience – dance to an uplifting mix of Brazilian and world music\, from tribal drums\, jazz\, and Latin beats to samba and classical melodies. \nWhat to expect in a class\n• Rhythmic\, dynamic dances to boost energy and vitality.\n• Slow\, flowing exercises to reduce stress and promote relaxation.\n• A welcoming space where everyone can move freely and naturally. \nWhat to bring\n• We usually dance barefoot or in soft shoes.\n• Wear comfortable clothing that allows for free movement.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/biodanza-frome-september/
LOCATION:Cheese and Grain\, Market Yard\, Frome\, BA11 1BE
CATEGORIES:Dance,Health and wellbeing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Burns":MAILTO:thelovelypeter@yahoo.co.uk
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SUMMARY:SLO | YIN Monthly Sound Bath @Rise
DESCRIPTION:SLO | YIN Signature Sound Bath \nA candlelit sound bath to clear stagnant energy\, restore balance and reconnect with a calmer\, more grounded state. \nThrough the vibrations of singing bowls\, gongs\, chimes and grounding instruments\, the body is guided into deep rest while the subtle energy of the space supports a quiet rebalancing\, creating room for clarity\, lightness and renewal. \nThis experience supports:\n✨ Energetic clearing and rebalancing\n✨ Releasing tension and emotional build-up\n✨ Deep rest and nervous system regulation\n✨ A sense of clarity\, grounding and inner space \nWhether you’re feeling energetically heavy\, mentally full or simply in need of stillness\, this session offers space to reset and return to yourself. \nReserve one of our YIN beds for ultimate comfort – Highly Recommended.\nEach bed includes a soft mattress\, pillow\, cosy blanket\, silky eye mask and aromatherapy bath salts\, to breathe in during the session and take home to extend the YIN feeling.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/slo-yin-monthly-sound-bath-rise/
LOCATION:RISE\, Whittox Lane\, Frome\, BA11 3BY
CATEGORIES:Health and wellbeing,Spirituality
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ORGANIZER;CN="SLO | YIN":MAILTO:hello@slo-yin.co.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T213000
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SUMMARY:Emerging Earth Day 1 (EARTH: The Land and the Body)
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. \nThe first full day of Emerging Earth is an invitation to deepen our connection with the earth element through the wisdom of the body\, the land\, and the natural world. The day weaves together embodiment\, meditation\, creativity\, and practices that reconnect us with the rhythms of nature. \nThe morning begins with Meditation and Movement with Brij\, followed by breakfast and our Whole Group Circle\, a space to gather\, connect\, and arrive together as a community.\nThe first session of the day offers to choose between Somatic Grounding and Centring with Rui Rodrigues\, Revival of Land-Based Spirituality with Rachel Knight\, and Cyclical Nature: A Playful\, Embodied\, Exploration of Our Cyclicity\, Connection and Remembering as Ourselves as Nature with Support from the Plants with Emma Sampson. \nThe first session is followed by communal lunch and after\, we enter a spacious period of collective rest\, exhale\, integration and being with the land. Another option during this time\, would be joining Rewilding Walk led by the 42 Acres team. \nThe afternoon continues with a choice of immersive experiences\, including Brij McCracken’s Environmental Cultivation: Ways of Discovering Open Presence of Awareness Through Relational Inhabitation and Meditation (Meditation Exploration Space)\, Plant Meditation with Jennifer Gwairocha. A second afternoon session offers a Panel Discussion on Neurodiversity held by Listening to the Land and Vaughan’s Breathwork Session. \nThe day closes with an evening storytelling session led by Michelle Hawkins and A Space for Healing\, Expression and Restoration Through Sound and Vibration with Rebecca Campbell and Nicolette Corcoran. \nThroughout the day\, you’ll have the opportunity to book one-on-one sessions\, including traditional Lithuanian pirtis (sauna) rituals\, hypnotherapy\, somatic bodywork\, massage\, and more.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/emerging-earth-day-1-earth-the-land-and-the-body/
LOCATION:42 Acres\, Witham Friary\, Frome\, BA11 5HL
CATEGORIES:Community,Crafts,Dance,Environment,Food and drink,Health and wellbeing,Live band,Music,Nature,Spirituality,Talk,Walks,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Emerging Earth Day 2 (WATER: Movement and Restoration)
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. \nThe second full day of Emerging Earth invites us into the qualities of the water element: flow\, movement\, emotional depth\, and the wisdom of allowing things to unfold. Through dance\, sound\, and reflective practices\, the day explores the ways we can soften\, connect\, and move with greater presence. \nThe day begins with Daoist Meditation and Yin Movement with Brij and Ezgi Erdal’s integration practice\, followed by breakfast and our Whole Group Circle\, a space to reconnect\, ground\, and move into the day together. \nThe morning session opens with the option of joining Sophie Bolton’s Outdoor Dance session\, an embodied experience inviting participants to connect with movement\, nature\, and the intelligence of the body\, and Nikki Trott’s Sacred Business session\, exploring the relationship between inner alignment and conscious creation. Another option during this time\, would be joining Wild Nutrition Workshop with Christina De Beuklaar \nThe first session is follow by communal lunch and after\, we enter a spacious period of collective rest\, exhale\, integration and being with the land. \nThe afternoon offers a choice between A Sound Journey with Joe and Garwyn\, a sonic exploration supporting deep listening and inner connection\, or Dee Woods’ Tending the River Ceremony\, an invitation to explore the symbolism and wisdom of water through creative and reflective practice. \nThe second afternoon session is Breathwork Session with Vaughan Dagnell. Vaughan is a trauma aware Embodied Resilience Practitioner and Conscious Connected Breathwork Facilitator\, working with somatic experiencing and central nervous system regulation. His work explores a hybrid of cognitive and somatic work to find balance and flow in everyday life. \nThe day will close with a performance by Jennifer Gwairoch – a musician and spiritual practitioner whose work is inspired by years of devotion to the living intelligence of the natural world\, esoteric traditions\, and the path of inner transformation. Through intuitive vocals\, prayer\, and original compositions\, Jennifer create immersive musical experiences that invite deep remembrance\, healing\, and reconnection with the heart. Many of her songs are sung in intuitive languages\, offering a contemplative space that speaks beyond the intellect and into the soul. \nFull programme and facilitators’ backgrounds and offerings can be found here: https://www.42acres.com/retreats/emerging-earth-2026/ \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\, sauna ritual and more.\nAccess to 173 acres of regenerative estate including wild swimming lake\, rewilded meadows and ancient woodland for land connection and meditation\nMusical offerings everyday \nYour Ticket Includes:\nAttendance to all sessions\, workshops and sauna pass\nFood: All meals are included for the duration of the gathering. All food will be vegetarian\, grown on the land and some wildly foraged.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/emerging-earth-day-2-water-movement-and-restoration/
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: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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SUMMARY:A Vision of Human Existence
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the jungle of ancient India or todays concrete one\, the teachings of the Buddha are just as relevant. \nThe 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. \nTransforming greed\, hatred and delusion into generosity\, love and clarity. Ehipassiko – ‘Come see for yourself’ was the Buddha’s invitation\, to test in your own experience his teachings. The spirit of this is still alive today\, come see for yourself a vision of human existence\, Free ‘Taster Evening’ September 21\, course starts September 28.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/a-vision-of-human-existence/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church Hall\, Innox Hill\, Frome\, BA11 2LN
CATEGORIES:Courses,Spirituality
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T100000
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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:20260927T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T110000
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SUMMARY:Autumn Equinox Gathering with Amanda Randell Cox
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-equinox-gathering-with-amanda-randell-cox/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T083000
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T140000
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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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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. \nIn the morning Anna from ‘Love Makers Craft Cafe’ will guide you in your choice of seasonal craft from her extensive menu.\nAfter a delicious Vallis Farm lunch\, Tara\, the Wild Swimming Woman\, will support you in a delightful wild swim and sauna session to celebrate the recent autumn equinox. \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/
LOCATION:Vallis Farm\, Egford Hill\, Frome\, BA11 3JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Crafts,Health and wellbeing,Nature
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T140000
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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:20261106T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T140000
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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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SUMMARY:Winter Medicine Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A meaningful experience learning traditional folk medicine-making skills that foster a deeper relationship between the land and ourselves. \nAs the seasons shift\, nature provides us with an abundance of wild berries\, mushrooms\, herbs and trees that are perfectly suited to support and nourish us throughout the winter months. Woodlands and hedgerows become a living basket of nutrient-dense ingredients that can aid our immune system\, respiratory system and general wellbeing\, helping us and our loved ones to stay nourished and well. \nIn this workshop\, guided by Tasha Stevens-Vallecillo\, you will walk the land and learn how to safely identify\, harvest\, store\, and process seasonal wild ingredients. \nYou’ll create a mini apothecary of potent folk medicines to take home – a winter gift to yourself and those you love. Learn to make: \nmedicinal berry tonics (both elderberry and rosehip)\nour much-loved medicinal mushroom chai syrup\na potent spruce salve\nLearning these traditional skills is a meaningful way to reconnect with the land and the abundant cycles of nature. As we protect what we love\, getting out into our local wild spaces fosters a deeper relationship between the land and ourselves. \nThrough foraging and medicine-making we learn more about our environment\, meet like-minded people\, and nurture a resilience that serves both people and the planet. \nThis event includes all materials\, warm drinks\, and a 42 Acres lunch from our Soil-To-Gut menu. You will eat food grown on the land you’re walking. \nThis is a truly ‘head\, heart\, and hands’ day exploring plant lore and learning traditional practices and skills. You’ll leave with your own folk medicines to support you and your loved ones. Plus\, the skills to continue this practice at home. Through foraging and medicine-making we learn more about our environment and nurture a resilience that serves both people and the planet. \nDates & Times: \n10:00-16:00 on Saturday 30 Jan 2027 \nFacilitator: Tasha Stevens -Vallecillo \nTasha Elena Stevens- Vallecillo is a mixed race English\, Central American woman with a Buddhist Spiritual practice. She is the Founder of Land\, Food\, Medicine and has been the visionary of many projects. Tasha is a true creative force working with community\, wild food\, wild tending\, food production and farming to address some of the core issues of our time. Her work is rooted in continuous learning and intuitive feeling\, to explore and continuously develop methodologies and product development\, creating food systems that work in harmony with nature through developing agri-wilding landscapes and products that draw on ancient or indigenous understandings of land\,food and medicine coupled with new technologies or capabilities. \n“Our medicine grows under our feet and below our noses\, we just have to choose to see it.” Tasha Stevens -Vallecillo \nAfter this Experience\, You’re Welcome to: \nExplore 173 acres of regenerative estate and nature reserve\nVisit our pioneering permaculture and rewilding projects\nSwim in our 7-acre lake (at your own risk). Please bring your own swim wear and towels\nTake out our row boat/ SUP boards/ canoes
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/winter-medicine-making-workshop/
LOCATION:42 Acres\, Witham Friary\, Frome\, BA11 5HL
CATEGORIES:Courses,Discover Frome,Environment,Food and drink,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Spirituality,Sustainability,Workshop
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