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Legend - The Bob Marley Experience

Cheese & Grain, April 9th, 8pm

‘Legend’ is made up of seven great musicians and singers dedicated to the life and music of the late great Bob Marley. This dynamic band, led by the charismatic Michael Anton Phillips, has a pedigree second to none, whose members have worked with such reggae greats as: Beres Hammond, The Original Wailers, Dennis Brown, Rankin Roger, The Beat, Apache Indian, Musical Youth, Gregory Isaacs and Aswad, to name but a few. This two-hour show covers the very best of Bob Marley and The Wailers’ timeless classics.

Utterance Choir

Makers’ Yard, Thursdays, 7.30 – 9pm

Led by composer Verity Standen, Utterance Choir is a new drop-in singing group for anyone who likes to make noise with others. You don’t need any experience (although seasoned singers are very welcome), and you don’t need to read music, as Verity teaches everything by ear. Verity will bring along a range of songs to get things started, from Björk to Bulgarian folk tunes. And then she’ll go away and arrange anything that the group suggests – from sea shanties to classic soul – with a focus on rich and playful harmonies. The choir is run on a donate-what-you-can basis. For more information go to: www.utterancechoir.com

From Balfour to Banksy

Holy Trinity Church, April 2nd, 7.30pm, £6

Frome and Bradford-on-Avon Friends of Palestine are jointly hosting a presentation of the film From Balfour to Banksy. This film tells the story of how, just over 100 years ago, Arthur Balfour, then UK Foreign Secretary, had a vision which ultimately led to an occupied Palestine today. It also shows the vision of another Englishman: the contemporary artist Banksy, who has created in Palestine a hotel that is also a remarkable, satirical art installation.

Tickets available from Hunting Raven Books, via EventBrite or on the door.

at The Write Place

The Write Place is a creative haven for wordsmiths in every genre, whether writing for themselves, a publication, university or work. In these distractionfree studios under the eaves of Black Swan Arts, word counts soar as writers stop procrastinating and focus, encouraged by the company of other writers.

Besides the quiet writing studio (no mobile phones), a comfortable chat room provides somewhere for writers to socialise, share knowledge or simply relax in the shiatsu massage chair.

Members can write for as long as they like between 9-5, seven days a week for only £30pm. Zoom members and visiting writers are also welcome.

More information on www.writeplace.org.uk

CHEESEANDGRAIN.COM MARKET YARD . JUSTICE LANE FROME . BA11 1BE LEGEND - THE BOB MARLEY EXPERIENCE

SAT 9 APRIL | 8PM DOORS £17 ADV (+ SERVICE CHARGE)

MAKERS MARKET - EASTER SPECIAL

SAT 16 APRIL | 9AM - 2PM FREE ENTRY

ULTRABEAT & N-TRANCE (DJ SET)

SAT 16 APRIL | 8PM DOORS £20 ADV (+ SERVICE CHARGE)

SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW ABOUT DINOSAURS?

TUE 19 APRIL | 2:30PM DOORS £17 ADULT/ £13.50 CHILD (+ S.C)

ELIZA CARTHY TRIO

MON 25 APRIL | 7:30PM DOORS £16 ADV (+ SERVICE CHARGE)

UKRAINE HUMANITARIAN APPEAL EVENT

SAT 30 APRIL | 6PM DOORS £10 ADV (+ SERVICE CHARGE)

BOX OFFICE 01373 455420

The Three Billy Pigs

Merlin Theatre, April 10th, 2pm

Once upon a time there were three little pigs…and now it is time for them to leave home. The Three Billy Pigs, from Noisy Oyster, is a show for children of 3 years and over. The show blends two classic fairy tales: The Three Little Pigs and The Three Billy Goats Gruff with beautifully crafted puppets, light-hearted storytelling, live music and a little bit of eco-awareness in a pig sty.

Fundraiser Concert for Ukraine – Slav Spirit

Christ Church, April 9th, 7.30pm

Save the date for a heart-warming concert celebrating the music of Eastern Europe and raising funds for Ukrainian refugees. The concert features gems by Dvorak, Chopin and Ukrainian composers for piano, piano duet, violin and song with soprano Maria Danishvar, violin Matthew Taylor, piano Stephen Marquiss and Liz Kozlowski.

Tickets at the door, or in advance from OWL Gallery and www.artsandmusic.uk/ukraine

Artists For Ukraine

Black Swan Arts, 1 - 24 April

In response to the war in Ukraine, over thirty local artists have come together to donate work for an exhibition being hosted by Black Swan Arts in the historic Round Tower Gallery.

All proceeds will go towards Frome Town Council’s pledge to raise funds for Frome’s twin town Rabka-Zdrój in Poland. Rabka-Zdrój will take in over 500 Ukrainian refugees in the coming weeks and funds raised will provide shelter and food. The exhibition will feature late night openings, talks and events including updates from close friends who have been directly affected. All works will be sold by secret auction. For more details go to artistsforukraine.squarespace.com

Merlin Theatre Frome Friday 8th April at 7.30pm

Join us for an evening in conversation with one of the UK’s leading Psychotherapists, Julia Samuel as we celebrate the release of her latest book Every Family Has a Story.

Book Online: bit.ly/JuliaSamuelFrome

JULIA SAMUEL PRESENTS EVERY FAMILY HAS A STORY FRIDAY 08 APRIL - 7.30PM NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE HENRY V THURSDAY 21 APRIL - 7PM

NOISY OYSTER PRESENTS THE THREE BILLY PIGS SUNDAY 10 APRIL - 2PM QUIRKY BIRD THEATRE PRESENTS DNA BY DENNIS KELLY TUESDAY 26 APRIL 3PM AND 7.30PM

01373 465949 merlintheatre.co.uk Bath Rd . Frome . BA11 2HG

galleries | round tower | studios | shop | cafe 2 Bridge St . Frome . BA11 1BB | 01373 473980

Open 7 days a week | FREE ENTRY www.blackswanarts.org.uk

Registered Charity No.292463

The Vintage Bazaar

Cheese & Grain, April 23rd, 9am - 2pm

The Spring Vintage Bazaar comes to Frome this April, showcasing some of the country’s best dealers in vintage textiles, decorative antiques and French brocante as well as a handpicked selection of designer makers. The Vintage Bazaar has been running for over ten years and has earned a reputation for not only providing the best quality vintage but also for the show-stopping displays each dealer puts on. It has become a firm favourite with fashion and interior designers as well as makers and vintage aficionados, who come to source decorative antiques, vintage fabrics and ephemera.

For more information go to www.thevintagebazaar.co.uk

that’s the spirit!

Recognition for Retribution

Congratulations are in order as Frome-based drinks company Retribution Distilling has received a plethora of awards and accolades for its incredible range of spirits. Owner and Head Distiller, Richard Lock, has been working hard to produce spirits of exceptional quality using locally sourced ingredients, and now his hard work has paid off. Retribution White Rum was shortlisted by Whisky Exchange for 2022 Rum of the Year. It was also featured in a national newspaper, gaining 9/10 in its review. (It is incredible – we’ve tried it!). But more was to come. In the International Wine and Spirits Competition, all four of Retribution’s spirits won medals, with Silver for the Navy Strength Gin and Bronze for the Retribution Gin, White Rum and Just Juniper Gin.

For more information, and to purchase, go to www.retributiondistilling.co.uk

Celebrating Man’s Best Friend at The Frome Independent Market

at April’s Frome Independent Market

The monthly Sunday market that welcomes designers, craftspeople, food producers and vintage experts to the streets of our beloved town is as popular with dogs as it is with their owners! On Sunday April 3rd, the Frome Independent will be saluting our furry companions with a selection of activities for all to join in on their Village Green, accompanied by the mighty Vintage Mobile Disco, with a stellar line-up of local DJs playing vintage vinyl.

Head over to the Village Green next to the Library and you’ll find artist Sue Palmer and graphic novelist Joff Winterhart bringing their online Art Club Frome into the market. Sue and Joff welcome all abilities, and will provide all materials and inspiration. It’s a drop-in session for older teens and adults (younger makers are welcome to attend with an adult) from 11am - 2pm. The Frome Independent’s charity partner for April is Dogs for Health, which works alongside professionals in the community to help reduce stress, social isolation and anxiety to improve health and wellbeing with their therapy dogs. Come and meet their gorgeous dogs at the Village Green, and find out more about the vital work they do in Frome and surrounding areas.

Sunday April 3rd,10am - 3pm, Frome town centre www.thefromeindependent.org.uk

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