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Rose Langley

eptember is a big deal this year. My little chap starts school, and I’m

struggling with this concept. I fear I am the one who needs to get used to this, more than he does. I wasn’t great at school. I found the constraints of the school day a huge frustration – I was desperate for the whole experience to be over

I talked my way into good jobs and always felt very capable. I put this down to a lot of luck, and a lot of reading books. Reading, to me, is everything. and done with so that I could get on with my life and make my own choices. I couldn’t understand the point of most lessons and was probably rather disruptive. It all seemed like a horrendous waste of time. Oh, the privilege of youth! But, it turned out that I was fine without much of an education. I talked my way into good jobs and always felt very capable. I put this down to a lot of luck, and a lot of reading books. Reading, to me, is everything. The written word

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has passed down the history of humanity, made us question our beliefs, challenged us to think, to imagine, and to dream. And reading is already having an incredible effect on my son. He was hesitant about starting school after we read him Matilda. He had envisioned a Miss Trunchbull-esque teacher who would hurl him out of the window at the merest mistake. He has now moved in to the realms of “I can’t wait for school to start!” after we started reading the first Harry Potter book. I explained that his school wouldn’t be like Hogwarts, there would be no magic, no dorm rooms, no broomsticks, but he would learn how to write and how to read all by himself. He looked at me in amazement. “What, read my own books, myself?” Yes, though I will still want to read to you until you are a huge teenager. “Oh, that’s the best thing ever!” Yes, it really is. My hope for my son is that he is a little less casual about school, gets a bit more out of it, and doesn’t squander what so many people around the world are denied. But, as long as he benefits from the simple pleasure, and powerful effects, of reading books, I won’t have much to worry about.

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» the list recommends « Portrayal of a Pandemic 3 - 12 September, Black Swan Arts Active and in Touch, the local charity which seeks to support those who are lonely and isolated in Frome and the surrounding villages, is busily putting the finishing touches to its forthcoming art exhibition. Showcasing works of art, poetry, pottery, craft, photographs, mixed media and much more, Portrait of a Pandemic arises from an outpouring of emotions, thoughts and feelings, highs and lows experienced over the last eighteen months by people in Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset.

Portrayal of a Pandemic highlights the amazing artistic response to the coronavirus, which will not only encourage you to reflect on the challenges of the past months but will also uplift and inspire you for what may lie ahead.

Frome 80’s Festival with Martin Kemp

The Spirit of Woodstock

25 September, Cheese & Grain

September 11th, Merlin Theatre

Martin Kemp Back to the 80’s is one of the most indemand shows in the UK currently, having previously sold out the Cheese & Grain three times in one year. The Spandau Ballet star will be taking to the decks again and spinning all the best of the hits from the 80’s.

How is it possible, in this strange time, to attend, right here in Frome, the world’s largest free festival, with over 500,000 people all squeezed together on a dairy farm in New York State? Simple. Awardwinning theatre company Something Underground are bringing their latest open air stage show, The Spirit of Woodstock, to Frome this September. The show is about the incredible era that surrounded the “mother of all free festivals”... The politics, the conflicts, the music, the protests, the moon landings, the civil rights movement, the adverts, the anti-war protesters, the women’s liberators, the drugs, the music, the musicians and the personalities. Over two wild, interactive and immersive hours.The show takes place at 3pm and 7pm outside in the amphitheatre, so bring blankets and a picnic. Tickets are £15 and can be purchased here: merlintheatre.co.uk

Musical Youth will be playing their reggae and ska classics as main support on the event. Musical Youth are probably best known for their brilliant 1982 hit Pass the Dutchie, which made it to number 1 across the world, selling over 5 million copies. The Cheese & Grain will be running an 80’s themed BBQ, serving hot food throughout the event. Tickets are £21 + booking fee, and are available via cheeseandgrain.com

Submitted artworks were divided into three age groups: under 12s, under 18s and adults, and were chosen by a panel of well-known local judges, including Edgar Phillips (designer and glass artist), Laura New, (artist and illustrator), Chris Bailey (photographer), David Chandler, (artist, tutor, writer and broadcaster), Gladys Paulus, (textile artist), Moira Andrew (poet and author) and Tina Gainsford-Waller, (manager of Hunting Raven Books).

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» the list recommends « Beth Orton 9 September, Cheese & Grain Brit Award-winning songstress Beth Orton returns to the Cheese & Grain for a special one-off, allseated solo acoustic gig. Beth Orton is one of the most original voices in music, a trailblazer who has paved the way for many. Her debut LP, Trailer Park, pioneered a synthesis of electronic and acoustic songs to huge acclaim, including two Brit Award and Mercury Award nominations. Beth is currently in the studio working on a new album. Tickets are £23 + booking fee, and are available via cheeseandgrain.com

Frome Craft Beer Festival

Frome Agricultural & Cheese Show

1 - 3 October, Silk Mill

11 September, West Woodlands Showground

Two of Frome’s favourite watering holes, Palmer Street Bottle and Brewed Boy, return with their collaborative event celebrating craft beer in all its varied finery. A huge highlight on the Frome calendar, the festival offers a much needed chance to let your hair down and catch up with your fellow beer-loving Fromies. There are ten craft beer taps, which will be rotating beers throughout the weekend. You’ll be able eat from a selection of street food stalls, and there will be DJs and live music on both evenings.

Frome Cheese Show returns with another funpacked day for all the family, with fine local food, cheese, crafts and other British produce, as well as the prestigious Global Cheese Awards, which are an integral part of the event.

The festival is made up of four sessions, including one just after the Frome Independent Market on the Sunday. Each session costs £10, but you can purchase a weekend ticket covering all four sessions for £20 (limited number available). To buy your tickets go to: palmerstbottle.co.uk 6

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The Show also offers village green entertainment, a countryside pursuits area, a livestock village and much more. For more than a century and a half, local people have been exhibiting their home-made cheeses here. There’s so much to see and do, including the equine and livestock showing, car stunt show, family dog show, falconry display, the music stage showcasing local talent and of course plenty of food and shopping outlets. Tickets cost £15 adult, £5 child and £35 for a family of four. They can be purchased via the website: fromecheeseshow.com

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5 - 9 October, East Woodlands Village Hall The Woodlanders have performed their popular variety show at East Woodlands Village Hall each year since 1977. Over the 44 years, well over £150,000 has been raised and distributed to deserving causes around Frome and the local villages, including recent donations to Fair Frome, Mendip Community

Jenny Morse and Susanna Lisle: INTO THE COLOUR 25 September – 31 October, The Whittox Gallery ‘Into the Colour’ is the latest exhibition at the Whittox Gallery at RISE, showing work by abstract artists Jenny Morse and Susanna Lisle, who both share a passion for colour, but differ in style and technique. Uplifting and enigmatic, their paintings juxtapose layers of joyful colour, playful pattern and elements inspired by nature and their surroundings. Jenny Morse makes her multi layered one-off paintings using a screen print press, sometimes combining that with direct painting. “I like the element of chance that comes with this approach – unexpected things happen which drives the work on and keeps me absorbed in each stage.” Exhibiting alongside Jenny, Susanna Lisle returns to the Whittox Gallery, having had her solo show back in 2018. “The garden, sprinkled and bouncing with colour, has been the inspiration for these recent paintings. I am looking at the succession of roses, grasses, seeds and foliage and their relationship to the sky, to space and to the landscape.” The new gallery shop will be selling artist greeting cards and a selection of unframed works from Jenny and Susanna alongside the exhibition. Private view on Friday September 24th, from 6.30pm until 8.30pm. Whittox Gallery, Rise, Whittox Lane, Frome, BA11 3BY www.thewhittoxgallery.com 8

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Transport, CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) and East Woodlands Village Hall, who are currently endeavouring to buy the hall for the community. Rehearsals are under way for the comeback show in October 2021 “We are so happy to be back and intend to put on a show designed to be a much needed tonic and bring some fun back into our lives after the rigours of the last eighteen months or so,” said Chairman Sandra Gaisford. “Our purpose is not just to entertain but to raise as much money for local charities as we can.” This year there will also be a matinee performance on Saturday, October 9th. Tickets cost £10 and are available via the box office: 01373 839008, reneecole14@ymail.com

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» the list recommends « Gallery at the Station Located near Frome train station in a former warehouse, Gallery at the Station is a bright and airy contemporary multi-use creative space. The gallery is owned and run by five local creative, Tom Hull, Lisa Merryweather-Millard, Philip Millard, Ben O’Brien and Neil Southwell. The gallery opened with its inaugural exhibition, We Feed the World, which was met with great acclaim, and runs until September 10th.

September sees the gallery host four exciting exhibitions: We Feed the World Open until 10th September A series of photographs commissioned by the Gaia Foundation, and in collaboration with the Whittox Gallery, to celebrate small-scale farming across the globe. Simply Still September 16th until September 19th A stunning collection of still life drawings and paintings for your home by Holly Clifton-Brown, with plants by Pilea Plant Store. Our Spaces September 20th until September 26th Commissioned in collaboration with Frome Town Council and Great Big Green Week, Our Spaces celebrates Frome’s green spaces through the work of local artists and creatives.

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SPIN: The Art of Music September 30th - October 31st A group exhibition celebrating music and our love for it, from making mix tapes to clubbing in Ibiza, and from gig posters to big politics.

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16–19 September A collection of beautiful still life contemporary art by Holly Brown to purchase for your home, with plants by Pilea Plant Shop.

Private View 16 September 6:30–9:30pm Open 17–19 September 10am–4pm

20–25 September Working alongside Frome Town Council to celebrate Great Big Green Week, Gallery at The Station proudly presents Our Spaces, a celebration of our shared green spaces. From the 20th September to the 25th we invite you to step indoors to experience Frome’s great outdoors as represented by 12 local artists and creatives. No umbrella required. In partnership with

Gallery At The Station, Station Approach, Frome, BA11 1RE info@galleryatthestation.com

30 September to 30 October An exhibition celebrating music and our love for it, from making mixtapes to clubbing in Ibiza, and from gig posters to big politics. SPIN: The Art of Music is a group show with a diverse selection of invited artists contributing paintings, drawings, collages and digital illustrations, all celebrating different aspects of music and what it is to be a music lover. The exhibition will include Horace Panter’s meticulous hand-painted cassettes, jazz collages by Ed Cheverton, gig posters by Drew Millward and many, many more.

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DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE WITH POP! SUPERMARKET

estled snugly in the heart of one of Frome’s prettiest streets, POP! Supermarket is a shop like no other. Bursting with colour and energy, the shop might be small, but it is mighty! The shelves are lined with an array of lighthearted, cleverly designed gifts with a heavy hint of nostalgia. Items are sourced both locally and from as far afield as Japan and Korea, and often come from tiny Instagram-based makers, meaning you won’t find them anywhere else on the high street. At POP! you’ll find everything from unusual snacks and drinks, clothing, home accessories and jewellery. Most items are under £10, so everyone can afford to buy something.

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It’s no wonder POP! owner, Helen Cook, has been given the unofficial title of the “Willy Wonka” of gifts. Helen opened POP! in 2017, and it quickly became a firm Fromie favourite. “POP! Is all about colour and affordable treats, it’s like a sweet shop, but without the calories,” says Helen. It’s no wonder that this small but perfectly formed retail heaven has been so popular, as Helen has used all her experience from her past life as a designer of an international fashion brand to make it something truly unique. “I always loved working, playing with people’s imagination in my designs and now I get to do it here in my own community. I love seeing people’s reactions when they first come into the shop!”

“Retail has changed and I’ve been adapting with those changes, planning how POP! can rise phoenix-like from the ashes of the pandemic.”

POP! has been garnering attention from beyond Frome, listed in the top seven independent retailers and winning a Drapers Independents award. Life for all independent businesses has been tough over the last eighteen months, but Helen has a positive attitude for the future of her shop. “Retail has changed and I’ve been adapting with those changes, planning how POP! can rise phoenix-like from the ashes of the pandemic. POP! will offer a fresh, safe and visually creative environment, putting people’s needs and the community first.” pop_supermarket 18a Cheap Street, Frome, BA11 1BN

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THE FROME INDEPENDENT COMES HOME! SUNDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER

fter a year and a half in hibernation, The Frome Independent is back this September. Having tested out an understated return last

array of vintage treasures and delicious locally made street food. There’s live music too, with the return of the Market Place stage, and down in the Market Yard,

month with their capsule event, A Little Night Market, the team are now gearing up to a town-wide event on Sunday September 5th. For the uninitiated, The Frome Independent takes place across the whole of Frome town centre, and is a celebration of contemporary craft, vintage finds, local produce and independent businesses from Frome and the South West.

visitors can rediscover the astro-turf utopia that is the Village Green, where Donna Somerset, Frome’s Vintage Mobile Disco, will be spinning tunes throughout the day.

While times have been tough for everyone over the past year and a half, craftspeople, food producers and those working in creative industries have shown incredible resilience in adapting their businesses to lockdown life. However, the Frome Independent has always been about championing the personal connection between customer and producer, and is a place where customers can meet the makers, food producers and flea traders who are passionate about what they do. Visitors can expect to find everything from jewellery to cheeses; traditional ironwork alongside vegan brownies; plus an

The Frome Independent is free to attend, but the organisers are encouraging all visitors to please adhere to covid safety advice which is: - Take a free lateral flow test before attending, and staying at home if the result is positive. - Staying at home if they have any symptoms or have come into contact with someone who has the virus. - Respecting the distance of others, and making use of hand sanitising stations The Frome Independent takes place on Sunday September 5th from 10am – 3pm. Admission is free. For full visitor information, please visit: www.thefromeindependent.org.uk

visitors can rediscover the astro-turf utopia that is the Village Green, where Donna Somerset, Frome’s Vintage Mobile Disco, will be spinning tunes throughout the day.

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FROME FILM CLUB RETURNS TO LIVE SCREENINGS

Like so many cultural activities during lockdown, Frome Film Club suspended their live audience screenings and moved online. Calling it Season 9 ½, their online screenings ran from January to July this year, with an eclectic range of films including Oscar winner, The Father. Now Frome Film Club are delighted to announce Season 10 and a return to live audience programme for 2021-2022. Sally Somers, who is one of the film programmers from the Frome Film Club committee, said, “Everyone has missed the buzz congregating at the Merlin to watch films together on the big screen, and this marks a welcome return to normality for film lovers.” Films are shown generally on the second Wednesday of every month at 8pm. Membership costs £30 and buys you the whole season of 10 films. Handily, membership is transferable – if you can’t make it on the night, you can pass your card to a friend – and members can make use of a DVD library of films from past seasons, or to catch up on any missed during the season. Frome Film Club membership is limited to just 200 members, so signing up early is recommended. The first film of Season 10 is And Then We Danced, a beautiful Georgian story of dance and sexual identity in an ultra-conservative society, which will be screened at the Merlin on Wednesday September 8th.

8 SEPTEMBER 2021 AND THEN WE DANCED Dir: Levan Atkin, Turkey/Georgia 2019, 114 minutes, Cert 15

13 OCTOBER 2021 NOTTURNO Dir: Gianfranco Rosi, Italy 2020, 100 minutes, Cert 12

10 NOVEMBER 2021 THE TRUFFLE HUNTERS Dirs: Gregory Kershaw, Michael Dweck, Italy 2020, 84 minutes, Cert 12

12 JANUARY 2022 HONEYLAND Dirs: Tamara Kotevska, Ljubomir Stefanov, North Macedonia 2019, 87 minutes, Cert 12A

16 FEBRUARY 2022 CORPUS CHRISTI Dir: Jan Komasa, Poland 2020, 116 minutes, Cert 15

9 MARCH 2022 SLALOM Dir: Charlène Favier, Belgium 2020, 92 minutes, Cert 15

13 APRIL 2022 BEANPOLE Dir: Kantemir Balagov, Russia 2019, 130 minutes, Cert 18

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8 JUNE 2022 COLUMBUS Dir: Kogonada, USA 2018, 104 minutes, Cert 12

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ALICE WHITBY A PORTRAIT

lice Whitby is a Frome-based photographer who specialises in environmental portraiture and lifestyle photography. Her commissions and personal work allow her to meet and photograph people from all walks of life and the collaborative approach she takes to her work results in warm, unguarded portraits. In 2019 Alice collaborated with The Frome Independent on a book project In The Making, documenting the working practice of a selection of the makers who trade at the Frome Independent, offering a glimpse behind the scenes at the workspaces, tools and materials used to make their bespoke products. Inspired by people, human interaction, and connection, Alice is passionate about working with small, independent brands and creative businesses in Frome and The South West. “I work closely with my clients to get to know the story of their business and brand, and go on to discuss how we can visually translate that story into authentic

photography that will connect and speak to their audience.” Alice offers bespoke brand storytelling for creative like-minded businesses, providing engaging, honest content for a full website rebrand, social media or PR content. “I understand that stepping in front of the camera to promote a personal business can be hugely intimidating (I completely relate) but years of experience photographing people has given me the tools to put those I work with at ease and make it an enjoyable and successful process.” If you would like to find out more about working with Alice you can contact her via her website or social media (links below).

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CHICKEN, BLACKBERRY &HAZELNUT SALAD seasonal Recipes from our resident Foodie Laura Coate

lackberries seem to be ripening earlier each year. My favourite blackberry combination is that of a Bramley apple and a crunchy crumble topping, and thankfully, blackberries are usually still fairly abundant around September time, when the Bramleys start dropping. That said, I do tend to over-crumble somewhat when it comes to September’s seasonal riches, so this year I’ll be using blackberries for more than just dessert. This salad is a delightful, early autumnal pairing of sweet, sharp blackberries; salty, crispy chicken skin; earthy lentils and peppery watercress. Personally, I’d roast a whole, small chicken, as the ratio of crispy chicken skin will be greater, but you could happily use skin-on thighs instead. Follow Laura for updates and recipes: Instagram @foodwithfolk

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45g hazelnuts 1 small, happy chicken, or 3 plump, skin-on thighs 120g blackberries 2 small shallots, finely chopped 4 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp honey 200g cooked puy lentils 1 tsp Dijon mustard Lemon juice 2 small heads of Little Gem lettuce, washed & dried 80-100g watercress, washed and dried Salt, pepper, plus coarse, flakey salt for sprinkling Preheat the oven to 170˚C and toast the hazelnuts for about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool a tad. In the meantime, increase the oven temperature to 190˚C. Use 1 tbsp of oil and some salt and pepper to season the chicken, then roast for about 1.5 hours (depending on the weight of your chicken), or until the juices run clear. To ensure your skin is as crispy as you’d like, remove it from the chicken, cover the bird in foil to rest and replace the skin on a tray in the oven for a further few minutes until golden brown. While the chicken is roasting, rub the hazelnuts in a tea towel to remove their skins, then roughly chop them. Add another 2 tbsp oil to a small frying pan and add the shallots. Cook for a scant minute then tip in the blackberries. Heat for another minute or two until the pan turns purple and the blackberries have softened a touch, but not collapsed. Remove from the heat, then add the balsamic vinegar and honey and stir. Warm the last tbsp of oil over a very low heat in a pan and stir in the lentils. When these have warmed through, stir in the Dijon, a small squeeze of lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. To assemble the salad, shred four palms’ worth of chicken and roughly chop as much crispy skin as you’d like. Divide the salad leaves among four plates and spoon the lentils over and around them. Top with chicken pieces and skin, before dotting with the blackberries and drizzling the blackberry dressing over. Season with flakes of salt and scatter with the toasted hazelnuts.

Food With Folk creates beautiful, seasonal food for you to eat at home or at work. Our menu changes monthly and is made conscientiously, by hand, with the happiest ingredients available. Our Easy Weekend deliveries are made on a Friday evening and equip you with a parcel of goodies to see you through a few meals and snacks over the weekend. Our Office rounds are made on Thursdays and Fridays (perfect for the latter half of the week, when packed lunch inspiration begins to wane) and include handmade, filled flatbreads, seasonal salads, soups, as well as something sweet.

To book, simply DM via Instagram, Facebook or via our (upcoming) website by Wednesday, wherever possible. www.foodwithfolk.com   @foodwithfolk Menu is subject to last minute tweaks.

MOJO MOVES BACK WITH A BANG

ojo Moves - the retro dance aerobics class with a comedy twist - relaunches this month with a bang. Having survived the pandemic online, the inimitable Cheryl Sprinkler is returning to live classes with her winning blend of backing dancer choreography, shamanic rituals and sharp wit to help you reclaim your mojo back from the universe (and after the couple of years we’ve had, who doesn’t need an injection of positivity and laughter with their daily exercise). The new term kicks off with a fundraiser in aid of We Hear You (Frome’s free counselling service for those affected by lifethreatening conditions) on Saturday September 4th at Boyles Cross Market Place. There you can join in any of the free sessions between 11am and 2pm, with Cheryl, one-time LA choreographer Tony DiManté, and a very merry band of Mojo Movers.

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FROME’S GREAT BIG GREEN WEEK FROME TOWN COUNCIL

his September, Frome Town Council are hosting Frome’s first Great Big Green Week. From September 18th – 26th, Frome will see a

The Great Big Green Week is a great precursor to the major UN climate summit, COP26, being held in the UK in November, where politicians will set out

host of events celebrating how the local community is taking action to tackle climate change and protect our green spaces.

how they plan to fulfil their promise of reducing greenhouse gases across the world. The week provides the perfect opportunity to show decision makers that people from all walks of life, here in Frome and across the country, are stepping up to take action on climate change, setting the stage for the most ambitious climate summit ever.

The Great Big Green Week is a nationwide event, and here in Frome there will be a range of events taking place including an exciting new live show from the SIREN Poets, We Feed…Frome at Station Approach, a special event from OpenStoryTellers and the return of Improve Don’t Move.

As well as enjoying the events on offer in September, Frome Town Council are also inviting local residents to create art, poetry and stories to show their love for our green spaces, our planet and for the action we want to see from our leaders to protect it. The artwork will be displayed in Frome Town Hall throughout Great Big Green Week, and will be used to deliver Frome’s message to the leaders of COP26. Creations can be taken to the Town Hall any time between now and September 24th.

There will also be walks, forest school sessions, film screenings, workshops, exhibitions and a PlasticFree Tea in the Park which will see students from Frome College perform their Later…with show, as well as giving people the chance to find out about the many climate-friendly projects that are happening in the town.

For more details and ticket information, visit www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/great-big-greenweek-2021

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Saturday 18th September Improve Don’t Move 10am-3pm - Frome Town Hall - Free Wild About Green, community art exhibition 10am-3.30pm - Frome Town Hall - Free Community Ride Out 10am-12pm – start at Cheese & Grain - Free Jewellery Repair & Remodelling drop-in 1.30pm-5pm – Marchbank Jewellery - Free Loop: Frome Community Composting drop-in 2pm-4pm – Victoria Park - Free Climate Café 2pm-3.30pm – Frome Town Hall - Free Plastic Free Tea in the Park 3pm-5pm – Victoria Park - Free Bat Walk 7pm-9pm – start from Cheese & Grain car park - £5

Sunday 19th September Mossy Church 9am-9.30am – Christ Church - Free Tech Shed drop-in and air monitor workshop 10am-12pm - Frome Town Hall - Free Wild About Green, community art exhibition 10am-12pm - Frome Town Hall - Free Ride Kids Ride 12.30pm-3pm – The Old Showfield - Free River walk with Friends of the River Frome 2pm-4pm – Welshmill Weir - £3 SIRENS 7pm-9pm – The Silk Mill - £10

Monday 20th September Wild About Green, community art exhibition 10am-4pm - Frome Town Hall - Free Our Spaces Exhibition 10am-5pm – Gallery at the Station – Free Intro to the Community Fridge 2pm-2.30pm – Community Fridge - Free Woodland Tribe “Tower in an Hour” 4pm-5.30pm - Tower View - Free

Tuesday 21st September Wild About Green, community art exhibition 10am-4pm - Frome Town Hall - Free Our Spaces Exhibition 10am-5pm – Gallery at the Station – Free How to Talk about Climate Change 10am-11.30am - Frome Town Hall - Free School Street Awareness Session 3.30pm-4.30pm – venue tbc – Free Health Connections Mendip Healthy Lifestyles – Eating 2pm-3pm – online - Free Woodland Tribe “Tower in an Hour” 4pm-5.30pm - Egford Park – Free School Street Awareness Session 6pm-7pm – online - Free How to Talk about Climate Change 5pm-6.30pm - Frome Town Hall - Free Everyday Botany Walk with David Hamilton 6pm-7pm – start from Frome Town Hall - £5 Project Wild Thing (film Screening) 7pm-8.30pm – Frome Town Hall - Free

Wednesday 22nd September Healthy Homes – drop-in Energy Advice Session 9am-1pm - Boyle Cross – Free Wild About Green, community art exhibition 10am-4pm - Frome Town Hall - Free Our Spaces Exhibition 10am-5pm – Gallery at the Station – Free Yoga in the Meadow 12.30pm-1.30pm Rodden Meadow - £5 donation Jewellery Repair & Remodelling drop-in 1.30pm-5pm - Marchbank Jewellery - Free Woodland Tribe “Tower in an Hour” 4pm-5.30pm - The Old Showfield - Free Frome Heritage Tree Walk 5.30pm-7.30pm - start outside the Cheese & Grain - £5

Thursday 23rd September Wild About Green, community art exhibition 10am-4pm - Frome Town Hall - Free Our Spaces Exhibition 10am-5pm – Gallery at the Station – Free Guided Walk at Rodden Nature Reserve 10am-12pm - Rodden Nature Reserve - £5 Wild Neighbours 10.30am-12.30pm – The Silk Mill - Free Thalis for Tales 12pm-3pm - Station Approach - Free Plastic Free Communities and Good Business 12.30pm-2pm - Frome Town Hall - £5 Intro to the Community Fridge 2pm-2.30pm – Community Fridge - Free Guided Walk at Rodden Nature Reserve 2pm-4pm - Rodden Nature Reserve - £5 Mending & Alterations workshop 4.30pm-6.30pm - Millie Moon - £20 Shape the vision for active travel in Frome 7.30pm-9pm - Online - Free

Friday 24th September Wild About Green, community art exhibition 10am-4pm - Frome Town Hall - Free Our Spaces Exhibition 10am-10pm – Gallery at the Station – Free Improve Don’t Move: Tour of a low carbon home 2pm-3pm – Milk Street - Free Seaside Donkey (film screening) 7pm-8.30pm – Frome Town Hall - Free

Saturday 25th September Our Spaces Exhibition 10am-10pm – Gallery at the Station – Free Improve Don’t Move: Tour of a low carbon home 2pm-3pm – Milk Street - Free We Feed…Frome 6.30pm-10pm – Station Approach - Free

Sunday 26th September Kitchen Medicine to Help the Climate 2pm-4pm – Welshmill Hub - Free Frome Churchyards’ Biodiversity Trail 2pm-4.30pm – start at Holy Trinity - £3

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rake. Don’t tread on the soil as this can damage the bulbs. If the ground is moist or the bulbs are autumnplanted, watering is not critical. If it’s dry, water straight after planting.

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Planting in a container Most bulbs are ideal for growing in containers, but this especially suits those with large, showy flowers such as tulips, lilies, arum lilies and alliums.

What to plant now Plant spring-flowering bulbs, such as daffodils, crocuses and hyacinths, preferably by the end of September, lilies, alliums and crocosmia in September and October, and tulips in November.

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