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FROME OPEN ART TRAIL 3-11 JULY
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ver a number of years the Frome Open Art Trail (which runs alongside Frome Festival) has grown in strength and reputation attracting many visitors who enjoy meeting and buying direct. Artists and makers show a diverse range of beautiful
arts and crafts, exhibiting from studios, homes and venues. There is affordable art including ceramics, paintings, textiles, photography, glass, and jewellery.
Frome supports student, emerging, self-employed and professional
artists – many of whom seriously struggled financially through the pandemic. The 2021 brochure has been distributed in Frome and its surrounds and can also be accessed via the website. It gives details of the artists taking part, with images, contact details and links. The distinctive Art Trail logo is inspired by the Art Nouveau lamps around Frome. Their ornate pattern is a design by the Cockey family, who began by casting church bells in 1685. Frome had street gas lighting as early as 1831. The Listed lamps are unique to Frome’s rich history. Follow the trail on social media @fromeopenarttrail or email fromeopenarttrail@gmail.com.
Kate Cochrane’s Aspens by the Coly
• frome-open-art-trail.co.uk
HILLY HELMET CHALLENGE RETURNS!
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fter a year away, the awardwinning Hilly Helmet Challenge running event returns to Westburys’ Leighton Recreation centre on Wednesday 11 August. The scenic route heads out through a quiet lane before climbing up a bridleway to the Imber Range Path. Participants follow public rights of way offering spectacular views across Westbury and beyond towards the Avon Valley before looping back under an imposing avenue of Beech trees and dropping back down the bridleway to head back to the finish at the recreation centre where a warm supporting atmosphere (and unique pottery memento) greets every finisher.
helmet for a year after suffering a brain infection following a brain tumour removal. It is held to raise funds for a Brain Tumour Support charity, selling out each year it has been held and raising over £15,000 along the way. During a tough year for everyone last year, the charity looked set to miss out on the annual fundraiser until Robin was able to convert the event so participants were offered the chance to take part virtually.
Robin successfully gained support for event expenses from local businesses, most of whom have remained loyal to the event each year it has been held, along with many of those who take part. As well The 4(ish) mile event was created as prizes to first man and first woman by Robin-Mark Schols based on his there is a special prize awarded to experience of having to wear a safety the participant wearing the best 12
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helmet (in the opinion of the judges)! If you’re up for the challenge and can design some creative headgear, they’d love to see you this year. Entry is available online and on the night but be warned, this event sells out fast, so don’t delay and sign up today to help Brain Tumour Support. • www.entrycentral.com/ thehillyhelmetchallenge The Hilly Helmet raises funds for Brain Tumour Support
