Join us on an atmospheric tour by candlelight around our church, for an immersive experience of meditation, light, music and stories that this ancient church has to share with us. At the end of the evening, you are invited to join the choir for compline - a short service of quietness and reflection.
Enjoy the glories of a traditional Choral Evensong in the magnificent Parish Church of St John the Baptist. Sung by the choir of St John’s, this evensong will include music by Tallis and his contemporaries to complement Frome Festival’s theme of our town’s rich heritage in the textile industry.
Kanekt are a diverse group of musicians united by their passion for each other's craft, founded by John Robertson (guitar) and Ricky Romain (sitar). Together, they bridge their musical diversity, with Karen Wilmhurst on clarinet and Sudhi Salooja on violin, creating a unique blend of sounds and styles. Doors 7pm.
Andrew Ziminski, a well-known local stonemason with decades of experience working on churches, shares his unique perspective in his new book. Church Going is a handbook to medieval churches of the British Isles, exploring their history and features. Beautifully written and illustrated, the book will be available to purchase.
Explore the life, loves and letters of Elizabeth Rowe, the 18th century Frome poet. Called "the ornament of her sex and age", she was known to Alexander Pope and grew into a radical writer who influenced Jane Austen. With Andy Hardy, Professor Nicola Grove, and choir accompaniment.
Enjoy an introduction to the art of bell ringing, including a visit to St John's ringing chamber. Discover how to ring the bells, hear of their history, and have a go with a set of hand bells. All ages from 10 years up - under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.
