The List Frome - October 2024 by The List Frome

Vintage Bazaar Returns to Frome

AUTUMN & WINTER FEASTS

The feasting barn doors are opening once more!

Our set menu farm feasts are a celebration of the current season here on the farm, alongside some of our wonderful sustainably-minded farming neighbours. Expect meat from the wood fire with greens and vegetables either fresh or preserved from our garden, picked from the wild or grown locally.

We have a well stocked bar, an excellent wine list and a roaring fire to greet you!

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need a pet. After my beloved and faithful hound passed away, I have been in an odd state (for me) of living without an animal companion. I think this is the first time in 43 years that this can be said. As someone who used to be a dog walker, I now find myself a little awkward walking through the fields alone, no busy hair ball whizzing around my feet, nothing to whistle or throw a stick for. I grew up surrounded by animals: chickens, lambs, dogs, cats, a rabbit and guinea pig, and even a hive of bees.

The rabbit and guinea pig were a rather depressing combo as, like many a double act, each had a deep dislike of the other. They also hated me, yet still I feel that I let them down dreadfully, bestowing upon them names unworthy for even the most unloved pets: Bunny and Guinea. We had one especially dull cat who often vomited under my brother’s bed, and one exciting tom who came for walks with us and disappeared for days at a time on his wayward travels, returning to sleep in my bed like a long ginger hot water bottle. We had Jumble, an heroic

We woke up early to bottle feed the lambs and I read them bedtime stories and gave them soppy names.

hound, who accompanied me and my youthful cohort on our many adventures in the fields and hay barns, and then the tiny and rather angry terrier Mo joined us, bringing much hilarity but very little in the way of affection. I hand-raised a chick, from a tiny black fuzzball into a huge cockerel. We called him Pip, and he used to follow me everywhere, once even to the village shop. We woke up early to bottle feed the lambs and I read them bedtime stories and gave them soppy names.

We all have hangovers from childhood, and if you become a parent you bring those into your parenting, both the good and the bad. For me, a childhood spent with animals was bliss, and I have a strong desire to provide that same experience for my children. My old nemesis ‘Practicality’ has managed to get in the way of our impending menagerie thus far, but one day, a larger garden, a little more free time, and it will happen. It’s a small and simple dream, but I’ll be honest – that’s my favourite kind.

Harvest Time at the Frome Independent

Frome Town Centre, 6th October, 10am - 3pm

October brings an abundance of delicious autumn produce to the Frome Independent. You’ll find fresh ingredients for warming soups and stews, award-winning cheeses and charcuterie, hearty

Traces of Time

Black Swan Arts, open until 27th October

Artists Siân Martin, Lesley Roberts and Pauline Lerry have been visiting Avalon Marshes to walk, record and work. Over their years of living in Somerset they have visited Avalon and experienced its sense of timelessness and its beauty. The marshes evoke a connection to the past and an awareness of the resourcefulness of the people: the Summer People. Living with the water, the pathways over the marshes, the industry that has taken place there is playing an essential part in nature conservation. As well as responding to this area through making artwork, they hope to draw attention to how valuable our nature reserves are in supporting well being, and the vital role they play in ensuring the survival of the planet.

Siân Martin is a textile artist. She works in two and three dimensions using textile media and local materials such as willow. She aims to create a sense of the atmosphere of the wetland landscape and the contrasting textural effects of the marsh.

pies and sausage rolls. It’s the month when Frome beekeepers bring this year’s honey to market, so treat yourself to a jar or two - perfect with creamy Somerset butter and locally baked bread. Head to the Market Yard, where you’ll find beautiful cut flowers and plants plus seasonal fruit and veg straight from a local farm.

The market’s charity partner for October is the amazing Withywood CIC, a new organisation offering opportunities for adults with additional needs in the beautiful walled Secret Gardens of Berkely.

Harvest is traditionally a time of charitable giving, and this month market organisers are teaming up with Fair Frome, asking visitors to donate non-perishable food items to a harvest festival collection. With a drop-off point by Loop de Loop, next to Frome Library, Fair Frome are looking for tinned goods, store cupboard staples such as sugar, rice and pasta to support local people through times of crisis.

Lesley Roberts works with photography, taking it through to screen printing and collage. Through layered imagery, she aims to create an impression of the history, beauty and timelessness the marshes evoke.

Pauline Lerry paints and makes mixed media collages. She focusses on the trackways, the marsh waters, the quality of light and surface patterns. Her work also refers to the precious sustainable natural materials of the marshes.

EVENTS AT ROOKLANE

WEDNESDAY 23 OCTOBER | 7PM - 9PM GRIEF TENDING FROME

SUNDAY 27TH OCTOBER | 3PM FROME CONCERTS GROUP PRESENT: BAROQUE ALCHEMY FROMECONCERTSGROUP.ORG

14 NOV - 18 DEC - 10AM-4PM MON-SAT “WINDRUSH THE JOURNEY. PEOPLE AND PLACE”

A wonderful exhibition featuring photography by Jim Grover, social-documentary photographer based in South London. aplacecalledhome.glade.org/events/

SUNDAY 24 NOVEMBER | 3PM

FROME CONCERTS GROUP PRESENT: ROSS MORRIS ON GUITAR FROMECONCERTSGROUP.ORG

01373 468040 rooklane@nvbarchitects.co.uk www.rooklane.org.uk

Bath Children’s Literature Festival Free Day

The American Museum, 5th October, 10am – 5pm

In partnership with Bath Children’s Literature Festival, the American Museum and Gardens are offering free entry all day, with storytelling and creative activities by Alice Tait, author and illustrator of No, Nancy, No! A Dog Chase in New York. The day also includes free entry to the new, child-friendly exhibition, Unforgettable Behaviour, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year show created in partnership with the Natural History Museum. Among other activities on the day are playtime in the gallery, games and colouring, a reading corner, and plenty of space in our gardens and woodland for running and exploring, including a children’s play area.

A Pandemonium of Poe

American Museum, 28th October, 7– 9pm, £15/£12

Get into the Halloween spirit with a spinechilling show all about Edgar Allan Poe, the master of mysterious spooky tales! A Pandemonium of Poe is a show in which the audience gets to choose which Edgar Allan Poe tales are performed. No two performances will ever be the same! This full-blooded gothic melodrama is brought to life by Jonathan Goodwin and directed by Gary Archer from Don’t Go Into the Cellar theatre company. Suitable for 14 years +

Chapmanslade Independent Makers Market

Chapmanslade Village Hall, 2nd November, 10am - 4pm

A stone’s throw from Frome, you’ll find a lovely rural festive artisan market in the pretty Wiltshire village of Chapmanslade. Meet and support local makers, and find some wonderfully unique Christmas gifts, including pottery, jewellery, candles, pet portraits and so much more. All money raised is going to Dorothy House Hospice Care.

Harvest Festival

Vallis Farm, 6th October, 10.30am - 3pm, £5, Under 2s go free.

Celebrate Harvest Festival with this fun-packed family day at Vallis Farm. Meet the chickens and sheep, and explore the market and kitchen gardens. Decorate a pumpkin, learn about natural dyes and have a go at preserving food for the winter pantry. There will be story telling by the fire, forest school sessions, and fun educational games including the favourite ‘Poo-dunnit’. Veg, preserves and plants from Vallis Farm will be available to buy, and there will be pizza, tea and cake on offer. To sign up go to https:// www.vallisfarm.co.uk/events/harvest-festival

Vintage Bazaar

Cheese & Grain, 19th October, 9am - 2pm

The hugely popular Vintage Bazaar is set to return to Frome this October. This one-day event promises to be a haven for lovers of all things vintage, featuring some of the finest dealers specialising in French brocante, vintage textiles/ fashion and decorative antiques. At this Autumn Bazaar, visitors can also expect to find a unique selection of antique Christmas decorations - perfect for adding a touch of nostalgia to the festive season, as well as a carefully curated selection of talented makers, offering an ideal opportunity to find the perfect presents ahead of the Christmas mayhem.

This year, the organisers are excited to welcome the renowned designer and writer Pearl Lowe, who will be

Baroque Alchemy

Rook Lane, Sunday 27th October, Doors 2.15pm Concert 3pm, £15

Baroque Alchemy is a unique fusion of old and new, bringing together the simplicity of one of the earliest wind instruments, the recorder, with the 21st century technological wizardry of the electronic keyboard. The repertoire, mostly drawn from the Baroque era, explores the myriad possibilities of this combination in a variety of ways – from the authentic reproduction of acoustic instruments to space-age sound worlds of which the composers could only have dreamt. Baroque Alchemy’s vision is to break free from the constraints of the classical music world and reimagine some of their favourite music in a way which they hope is engaging and inspiring.

swapping her usual role as customer to that of dealer by bringing a selection of her antique finds for sale.

So, whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply searching for something unique, the Vintage Bazaar is an event not to be missed. For more information visit www.thevintagebazaar.co.uk

Sat 19th October

The Cheese & Grain, Frome 9am-2pm

antiques, French brocante and vintage textiles www.thevintagebazaar.co.uk

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Ruth Knagg heads to Jordan in her

latest WHY Fundraiser

Local fundraiser, Ruth Knagg, has signed up for another challenge: a trek this time to Petra in Jordan, raising sponsorship for We Hear You. She sets off on 5th October, and after an easy first day exploring Mount Nebo and the Dead Sea, the small group she is joining will set off on a five-day trek through rugged arid mountain territory, following the same path used by the Bedouin nomads. Along the way, she will pass

Neolithic settlements, unexcavated Roman ruins and end up at the ancient capital of the Nabatean Arabs – Petra – one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The total distance is 77km, so it’s about 10 miles per day.

‘The biggest challenge for me is probably going to be the heat, since I’m more equipped for the cold. But we’re camping along the way and expecting the nights to be cold in the desert, so that should be

The Prince & The Knave

Merlin Theatre, 25th October, 8pm, £14

The Prince and the Knave takes extracts from Shakespeare’s Henry IV plays to tell the story of the tortuous relationship between Prince Hal, the future Henry V, and the down-at-heel knight Sir John Falstaff. With his incomparable wit, Shakespeare mingles comedy, drama and pathos in the tale of the young prince coming of age and at last finding his destiny, while the boastful, blustering Falstaff follows haplessly in his wake.

more familiar. I’ve done some long training walks recently and have just re-watched Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade as homework!’

Ruth has already paid for all the costs of the trip herself and has set up a fundraising page for Frome-based We Hear You (WHY) which provides therapeutic support to anyone affected by cancer and other life-threatening conditions. Having surpassed her original £1,000 target, she is now hoping to reach a new stretch target of £1,200. To sponsor Ruth, go to wehearyou.enthuse.com

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The Visionary Arts Collective

Silk Mill, 11th - 13th October

An exciting artists’ showcase will take place in the beautifully light and airy venue of the Silk Mill. Nine visionary artists, each with very diverse talents, will be taking part, including:

Guy Watts - showing originals and prints of his exquisite fine pen drawings depicting surreal, obscure landscapes and galactic themes.

Emma Watkinson - initially working with the legendary Ernst Fuchs, Emma has struck out on a narrative-based style reflecting Druidry and far eastern philosophies.

Ben Taylor - whose work reflects his desire to incorporate his love for far flung travel experiences, discovering repurposed and upcycled gems.

Jus Gana Art - Working from a single dot, his free flowing, meditative process results in a worldly, tribal and cosmic journey onto canvas, primarily focussed on an abstract outlook.

The showcase takes place over three days: Friday 11th (opening night), 5 - 11pm, Saturday 12th 12pm - midnight with a DJ in the evening, and Sunday 13th 12 - 5pm.

Exhibition

The Silk mill

Showcasing 9 artists 11-13 October

Friday 5-11pm Saturday 12-12, Djs’ from 5pm Sunday 12-5pm Free entry

Details of exhibition at www.visionaryarts.gallery

BEN TAYLOR

EMMA WATKINSON

JUS GANA

GUY WATTS

© Guy Watts, ‘Rockery’. Pen and ink, 20 x 20cm)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Moo Birthday Drinks 5TH OCTOBER

Coffee Courses 24TH/25TH OCTOBER 21ST/22ND NOVEMBER

Beers & Vinyl Night 24TH OCTOBER 21ST NOVEMBER

Christmas Carols 22ND DECEMBER

STUDIOS AVAILABLE

Black Swan Arts, one of the leading centres for arts and crafts in the South West, has two exciting opportunities for artists and makers as two studio spaces will become available in the next few months.

For further information, please message Leon at office@blackswanarts.org.uk or on 07775 871350

STUDIO 1

A ground floor, public-facing studio workshop, available on a three-year tenancy for a new or emerging artist or craftsperson

STUDIO 2

a large, non-public-facing space on the second floor, perfect for single or shared occupancy and with capacity for workshops and courses

Five Yard Coffee

A place for coffee lovers and petrol heads

Five Yard Coffee is Frome’s hottest new hangout and event space based up at McEwan’s Customs classic car garage, offering specialist coffees from Round Hill Roastery, small batch cakes and tasty treats. Five Yard is the result of a collaboration between Euan of Moo and Two, Frome’s hugely popular indy coffee shop on Catherine Hill and front-of-house extraordinaire Rhi and her husband Jake McEwan, owner of McEwans Customs, a classic car and motorbike garage. Coffee is served from what was the Moo and Two custombuilt coffee shack, which has been a fixture at many festivals and events over the summer seasons and has now set up permanent residency at the Yard.

‘Frome has been our home for many years - Jake and Rhi are Frome through and through - and we all have a deep affection for our town,’ explained Euan. ‘Our

shared love of coffee and everything classic means we had the same vision for Five Yard. We have really exciting plans for the space, including live music, classic car meets and bike nights. Our next gig will be Alan Power and the Take Twos on Friday 11th Oct. Beers, burgers and country music!’

This brilliant space will be hosting regular pop ups and a wide range of unique events, all information will be on the website and instagram. With outside seating, parking and a whole load of stunning classic cars, this new local favourite is a place to catch up with pals, sip delicious coffee and hear about exciting upcoming events. During evening events, the team will be serving up a range of beers from local breweries as well as offering wines and cocktails.

“We

have really exciting plans for the space, including live music, classic car meets and bike nights.”

Left to right, Jake, Rhi, Euan

A Countryside Gem

The Bath Arms at Crockerton

In the rural idyll of Crockerton, on the edge of the Longleat Estate and close to the popular Shearwater Lake, the Bath Arms is a stunning 17th century pub, lovingly restored and reopened in 2023 by the Chaffinch Pub Company.

With original beams, heritage 1930’s copper bar and cosy log fires, this historic inn has a warm and welcoming ambience for diners, dogs and drinkers alike. They serve local ales, English wine and classic cocktails.

Using locally sourced ingredients, head chef Tom and his team create beautiful, ever changing, seasonal menus alongside perfectly executed pub classics. Booking is recommended, but the team always save space for those passing by so those dropping in are always welcome.

Somerset author Tinsley Collins latest book is sophisticated, escapist, and sexy and has a nail biting plot that is held together by a thread of romance. What more could the discerning reader ask for?

The Bath Arms is now taking bookings for the festive season. Book your Christmas party with them before the end of October to receive 10% off in January.

To book, call 01985 221852 or visit atthebatharms.co.uk

FESTIVE PLANS 2024

2-23 December

FESTIVE MENU AVAILABLE

(excluding Sundays, booking and pre order required)

Turkey available on all Sundays in December

24 December ~ Christmas Eve

PUB OPEN 11AM - 9PM

Lighter lunch/Bar snack menu 12pm - 4pm

25 December ~ Christmas Day CLOSED

26 December ~ Boxing Day

PUB OPEN 11AM - 6PM

Lighter lunch/Bar snack menu 12pm - 4pm

27-30 December

NORMAL OPERATING HOURS

31 December ~ NYE

PUB OPEN 11AM - 3PM

Normal lunch menu

Lighter lunch/Bar snack menu 12pm - 4pm

1 January ~ NYD

PUB OPEN 11AM - 6PM

Lighter lunch/Bar snack menu 12pm - 4pm

We look forward to welcoming you in the festive season. Booking is recommended during this time.

Pomona

More than a Supper Club

Lucy Rollins is a private chef, caterer and the Frome foodie hero behind the ever popular Pomona Supper Club. She spent fifteen years working as a private chef in the British Virgin Islands, catering for yachts, villas and corporate clients, and later ran a successful catering company, providing services for weddings, parties and offshore banking clients. Now, she’s bringing her wealth of experience and talent for creating for exceptional food to Frome.

‘I now offer a range of services, from intimate gatherings to corporate events. Whether it’s a bespoke supper club experience, private catering for special occasions, or a convenient food delivery menu, my goal is to bring delicious, seasonal meals to the tables of Frome. I’m really excited to have recently launched a drop-off delivery service, providing food for local holiday rentals and businesses - the menu

for this service is on my website. If you are planning a special event or need a stress-free meal option, I’d love to create something.’

The next Pomona Supper Club is a fabulously festive one, held on 14th December in the stunning setting of St. Mary’s Church, Innox Hill, with a four-course sharing style supper. Hosted in the gothic style church hall under candlelight, guests will dine together on refectory style tables. The menu is tailored to celebrate the best of the West over the festive season, and of course there will be some very special cocktails and drinks available from the Supper Club bar. To book, go to www.pomonasupperclub.co.uk

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Geo Ring

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Jewellery

£160

Inner Guidance pendant, silver

Josie Mitchell

Jewellery

£155

Shanghai Cast Iron Tea Set cupoftea.co.uk

Celler del Roure, Vermell. Biodynamic wine made with the Mando grape, perfect for Autumnal evenings

The Stores

£17.80

Saints: A New Legendary of Heroes, Humans and Magic By Amy Jeffs

Hunting Raven

£30

All Over Balm, a deeply nourishing moisturiser for face & body

Hibi Botanics

£18

Hand enameled Gold plate

Harvest Mouse Brooch

Marchbank

Jewellery

£78.00

Portraits from Five Decades

by Tim Mercer

Famous faces from the past 50 years will be on display in a new photography exhibition at Holy Trinity Church, Chantry, 25th October - 22nd November.

The retrospective by renowned photographer Tim Mercer features portraits from the 1970s to the 2020s. He is a portrait photographer who has captured the great and the good from all walks of life, and his five decades of experience have left him with a list of sitters that would be the envy of many. Tim’s compelling photographs have a stillness and poise, the sitter revealed in a combination of beautiful lighting and exquisite composition.

Tim, who now lives in Chantry near Frome, worked freelance for magazines such as the Sunday Telegraph, Sunday Times, Observer, Elle, Harpers & Queen and Tatler, and his work is also in the collections of the National Portrait Gallery, V&A and Royal Academy.

In his time he has captured Enoch Powell, famous for his ‘rivers of blood’ speech, sporting carpet slippers at his Belgravia home, HRH The Prince and Princess of Wales in a private shoot, Calvin Klein in a cupboard, Beryl Cook, Ian McEwan, Prince Harry, Jonny Wilkinson and Damien Hirst, to name just a few.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Portraits from five decades by Tim Mercer

Photographs taken over fifty years of famous and notorious... Opening night Friday 25th October 6-8pm Exhibition runs from 25th Oct until 22nd Nov Open on Weds, Thurs, Fridays and Saturdays 11am - 4pm At

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Help build the path to Frome!

Frome’s Missing Links, a local charity run entirely by volunteers that aims to create new, safe, off-road paths to connect Frome with surrounding areas, is looking for help to finish a 1.3km section of path near Great Elm.

The charity has just launched a crowdfunder to raise £20,000, which will unlock more funding from a generous private donor and Sustrans (the sustainable travel organisation) amounting to £100,000 in total. All money raised will go towards putting a longlasting tarmac surface on Phase 2 of the ‘missing link’, which runs from Great Elm to Hapsford.

Thousands of hours of volunteer labour have been spent seeking permissions, clearing the route, in some places pulling out the old rails from the unused railtrack, putting down the base layers, and planting and maintaining verges to protect it as an important wildlife corridor. At present, it is a rough stony surface, not accessible to all. The charity received an initial generous pledge in the Spring to match public donations to take the final step to lay tarmac, as long as the work could be completed within twelve months. Now, with more funding pledged from Sustrans too, this feels very achievable.

The surface will allow all users to enjoy the path, as well as ensuring it remains usable throughout the year.

The Frome to Radstock link is now even more tantalisingly close to completion.

Richard Ackroyd, Chair of Frome’s Missing Links says ‘Please help – all donations, no matter how small, will help us to reach our target, and we simply can’t do it without public support. There are some rewards to be claimed for certain donations too, from key-

All money raised will go towards putting a long-lasting tarmac surface on Phase 2 of the ‘missing link’, which runs from Great Elm to Hapsford.

rings to named benches, but these are limited, so it’s worth having a look sooner rather than later.’ Go to crowdfunder.co.uk and search ‘Frome Phase 2’ to make your donation.

Journalist, podcaster and author, Laura Laker, was delighted that Frome’s Missing Links launched this crowdfunder at her sell-out talk about her new book Potholes and Pavements at Frome Town Hall last Friday. She says, ‘We can all agree on a few things: that we want safer, quieter streets, cleaner air, cheaper transport options, places children can be independent, and ways for older people to keep their mobility and health for longer by staying active. Happily, it’s not super-complicated, but that’s not to say it’s easy. The Frome to Radstock link is now even more tantalisingly close to completion. I urge you to support Frome’s Missing Links campaign to see it happen.’

The Babington Clinic

Skin health & restorative aesthetics

The Babington Clinic, run by independent nurse practitioner Emma, offers a safe approach to age-appropriate treatments within a discreet environment. “I want to help my clients cut through the confusion and get honest advice about aesthetics, and build confidence using subtle, gentle, natural-looking enhancements and skincare,” says Emma. “There are no trout-pouts or pillow-faces in my clinic. My ethos focusses on skin health, using restorative and regenerative aesthetic medicine.”

Emma loves delving in to her wealth of experience, offering advice on skincare for all seasons. “The shift from summer to autumn can be tough on our

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skin. The cooler air and decreased humidity, combined with more time spent indoors with the heating on, can really strip our skin of moisture. So it’s a time to focus on hydration. Use a richer moisturiser at home, incorporate

ingredients like hyaluronic acid or ceramides to lock in moisture. Remove dead skin cells with gentle exfoliation, and keep up the high SPF sunscreenUV rays aren’t just harmful in Summer”

Emma has been a Registered Nurse since 2000 (registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council), and has varied senior level Hospital and GP based work experience. “My love for Aesthetic Nursing started in 2018, and I can never get enough of that special feeling when I help boost someone’s confidence”

For more information on the treatments Emma offers, go to: www.thebabingtonclinic.com

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Landscape Design & Ecological Restoration

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022

Gold Metal & Best in Show

Top 50 Garden Designers of the Year 2022 & 2023 House & Garden

Best International Garden 2024 Society of Garden Designers

Lulu Urquhart and Adam Hunt set out on a landscape design partnership 20 years ago, rooting their practice in a shared passion for romantic planting schemes, ecological harmony, applied horticulture, authentic craftsmanship and outstanding design.

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Mojo Moves Cheese & Grain, 6.45pm

The Settlers (film) Tinity Hall, 8 - 10pm, free

Trio Paradise Cafe Concert: Vive la France! Christchurch, 1 - 2pm, free

Mojo Moves RISE, 9.30am

Frome Birth Talk: Community Day Frome Town Hall, 9.30am - 2.30pm, free Arcade Fridays The Awesome Studio, 5 - 7.30pm, £7

Bath Children’s Literature Festival Free Day The American Museum, 10am - 5pm, free

Frome Faerie Faire Christ Church Hall, 10am - 3pm, free Sauerkraut Workshop Vallis Farm, 11:00 - 13:00, £45

The Frome Independent Market

Frome Town Centre, 10am - 3pm Harvest Festival Vallis Farm, 10:30 - 15:00, £5

Yin Yoga , Vallis Farm, 10:00 - 11:15, £15/class or £40 for block of 4 consecutive classes

Mojo Moves Cheese & Grain, 6.45pm

Mojo Moves RISE, 9.30am

The Visionary Arts Collective Opening Night Silk Mill, 5 - 11pm, free Arcade Fridays The Awesome Studio, 5 - 7.30pm, £7

Frome Farmers’ Market Boyle Cross, 9am - 1pm

Father’s Celebrating Daughters Vallis Farm, 9am - 5pm, from £54

The Visionary Arts Collective Silk Mill, 12 pm - 12am, free Stolen Moments - My Foolish Heart Christ Church, 3pm - 5pm, free

The Visionary Arts Collective Silk Mill, 12 pm - 5pm, free Multicultural Frome , Cheese & Grain, 12pm - 3pm, free

Gaza Outwards: The Big Picture - with Jeff Halper, Trinity Hall, 7 - 9pm, free

Mojo Moves Cheese & Grain, 6.45pm

Meet the Maker: Tom Calver from Westcombe Dairy The Stores, 7pm, £32

Mojo Moves RISE, 9.30am

Arcade Fridays The Awesome Studio, 5 - 7.30pm, £7

Retribution Gin & Rum Tasting , Givino, 6.45 - 9pm, £25

Vintage Bazaar , Cheese & Grain, 9am - 2pm

Apple Day The Old Showfield, 11am - 2pm, free

FMTC presents A Night At The Musicals Frome Memorial Theatre, 7.30pm, £14/£15

Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland (screened) Merlin Theatre, 2pm, £18/£15

Mojo Moves Cheese & Grain, 6.45pm

Grief Tending Frome

Rook Lane, 7 - 9pm, £5/£10

New Academic Feetwarmers

Three Swans, 8pm, free

Mojo Moves RISE, 9.30am

Arcade Fridays The Awesome Studio 5 - 7.30pm, £7

Portraits From Five Decades

Opening Night Holy Trinity Church, Chantry, 6 - 8pm

The Prince & The Knave

Merlin Theatre, 8pm, £14

Magic At The Mill: Folkcraft & Halloween Market 11am - 3pm

Alice Gift The Frixion, Sweet Machine 23 Bath Street, 7pm, £5 - £10

Song Writing with Jazz Morley

10:00 - 18:00, £100

Frome Concerts Group Present:

Baroque Alchemy

Rook Lane, 3pm, £15

A Pandemonium Of Poe

American Museum, 7 - 9pm, £15/£12

Halloween Day

American Museum, 11am - 4pm

Halloween Zombie Silent Disco

Walk starts outside Cheese & Grain, 7pm, £10

Blackadder II Merlin Theatre, 7.30pm, £14/£12

Masterchef Supper Club: Kasea

Fraser The Stores, 8.30 - 10.30pm, £55

Book a place for your child at our Years 3 and 5 Experience Day on 16th October!

If your child is in current Year 2 or Year 4, then why not join us for our Experience Day to give them a flavour of what life is like at Springmead in Years 3 and 5.

We are a small school with a big ambition, situated in the beautiful village of Beckington, near Frome, on the Wiltshire – Somerset border. Our vision is to ignite a passion for learning and for life in every child. This happens every day through exciting, engaging lessons in small class sizes, and also through the wide range of enrichment activities available to the children.

We welcome families to join us for a personal tour or at one of our open events to see how a Springmead education can benefit your child.