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The List Frome - February 2026

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Don McCullin

Rose Langley

This year was all about ease – make no plans, have no goals, seek no change, and definitely don’t make life complicated. It didn’t last.

Long-term readers of this mag will recall my life goal: to be surrounded by animals – a goal inspired by my childhood on a smallholding and, as yet, utterly unrealised. But yesterday we took one step closer to my dream of sharing my home and garden with more animals than people, and chose a brand-new puppy. Beryl. Bez, possibly, for short. A fluffy black lump who will grow into a sizeable mutt and help to redress the imbalance in the house (currently me and three lads).

My family have had many dogs over the years, and they are always present in our conversations, like old family members. Like Squid, a barrelbodied rescue dog whom my grandfather renamed Hector, possibly in the hope that he might live up to his grand new title. He did not. He ran away at every opportunity and was 100% deaf to any vocal command. My grandfather loved him anyway.

I fear I may have swapped a year of ease and no plans for a year of toilet training and chewed shoes.

Beryl is the same make as an old dog of my dad’s, Charlie. He was a huge but gentle soul, who defended the weak heroically but was also afraid of the moon and hot air balloons. You could have play fights with Charlie and it was like fighting a friendly bear. His giant head was full of kindness and a desire to be a good boy. And so Beryl has a lot to live up to.

We had tiny little Mo, who, in her later years, was almost blind, and would hurl herself off the stairs, mistakenly believing she had reached the bottom, landing with a thump. She also stared at walls and was confused by corners.

For my family, dogs have always been part of the story, and I can’t wait for Beryl’s chapter to begin. But as the reality of our decision sinks in, I fear I may have swapped a year of ease and no plans for a year of toilet training and chewed shoes. Oh well – maybe we’ll relax in 2027.

IMPRESSION: FROME PRINTMAKERS

Black Swan Arts, on until 15 February, 10am–4pm

Frome Printmakers is an artist-led co-operative that has been a vital local resource for open-access printmaking since 1997. This exhibition celebrates the breadth of contemporary printmaking practice, showcasing a diverse range of styles and techniques from ten artists, including group chair Steve Clarkson.

Rooted in landscape, Sarah Du Feu creates abstract, multilayered prints that combine fluid monoprints with more rigid linear marks produced through etching plates. For Martin Martin, landscape becomes a metaphor for the human condition, shaped by the belief that there is always a reason, a history, and a consequence behind what we see.

Sue Cook references both open and urban landscapes alongside organic natural forms, producing representational and abstract works through lithography, collagraphs, and monotypes. Sophie Pearson weaves textured layers using etching, woodcut, Mokulito, collagraph, and lino printing, celebrating emotional connections with the natural world.

Stephen Forster prints using wood with richly textured grain, exploring how raw material can be developed into resolved imagery. Steve Clarkson’s still-life mezzotints and monotypes blend light and dark in rich chiaroscuro, capturing retro toys with subtle humour and a keen observational eye.

The Amazing Animal GuyZ

Merlin Theatre, 8th February, 11am & 2pm

If you love animals, then you are going to love this show. A show dedicated to and celebrating all creatures great and small. The only show around that you get to see life-sized crocodiles, Sloths, Reindeer, penguins, Orangutans and maybe even a spraying skunk bursting out onto the stage right before your very eyes. The heart-warming

Charlotte Moore works from a painting, place, or object, creating heavy, dark carborundum prints that aim to capture the essence of what first drew her to the subject. Elizabeth Irving specialises in stone lithography alongside etching and monoprinting, exploring plant forms and the cyclical landscapes of South West England.

Canadian-born Jen Chow combines line and space through lino and wood carving, drawing inspiration from her work as a gardener. Liza Saunders’ screen prints draw on a broad range of printmaking skills to reveal and share the inner joyfulness of her subjects.

show packed full of music, comedy and amazing animal effects is suited to all ages from toddlers to grownups.

Valentine’s at Vallis Farm By Laura

February 14th, 6:00pm - 10:30pm, Vallis Farm

This Valentine’s Day, Laura Hicks is coming to host a supper club at Vallis Farm. After placing as a Quarter Finalist on MasterChef in 2022, Laura went on to become a professional chef and is currently working at Upstairs at Landrace. For this evening, she is taking time away from the restaurant to cook at Vallis Farm, creating a menu designed to be shared with a loved one, served across the table and eaten together.

Giving Laura a helping hand in the kitchen is Jesse Bryson, formerly of Noble Rot, St. John, Noma, and many other well celebrated institutions. Now working at Square Food Foundation, Laura convinced him to dust off his chef whites for the night. Expect thoughtful cooking, beautiful produce, and a relaxed, intimate evening where food is the excuse to come together.

SEED TALKS: ADHD & WOMEN

Monday 16th February, Rook Lane Doors 7pm Talk 7.30pm

Discover the nuances of how ADHD presents itself differently within women in a neuroaffirming environment.

This insightful talk explores how ADHD uniquely affects women – from late or missed diagnoses to the emotional toll of being misunderstood.

Despite growing awareness, many women are still overlooked or misdiagnosed due to outdated assumptions and gender bias. Drawing on the latest research and real-life experiences the speaker will unpack key topics including emotional regulation, masking, burnout and Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria, as well as how hormonal changes can intensify ADHD symptoms – and what can be done to support wellbeing throughout these shifts.

This talk takes a neuro-affirming approach, offering practical strategies and insights to empower women to better understand themselves and advocate for the support they need, and is followed by a Q&A.

Frome’s Missing Link Ceilidh

Rook Lane, Friday 14 February

Frome’s Missing Links are bringing back their everpopular ceilidh on Friday 14 February, offering a lively alternative to a traditional Valentine’s night out—and one that works just as well for singles and groups of friends. The evening features live folk music from Spill the Whisky and traditional Scottish dancing suitable for everyone, from seasoned ceilidhgoers to complete beginners. An experienced caller will guide dancers through each step, ensuring the night is welcoming, energetic, and full of fun.

“We’re delighted to bring the ceilidh back for another year,” said trustee Grant Gellatly. “It’s often a sell-out event and a wonderfully friendly,

John Hegley: New and Selected Potatoes

Merlin Theatre, 7th February, 7.30pm

New and Selected Potatoes is the spud-in-cheek title of the 2012 Bloodaxe compilation of 38 years work, which is here added to by further newness, focusing on the author’s educational work and drawings. Mandolin accompaniment has been retained, alongside a train whistle from Didcot Railway Centre. A long-time favourite of Frome Festival, John Hegley has for many years been involved in the creation of songs, poems, books, radio programmes, festival performances, and cardboard animals. A former BBC online poet and Poet in Residence at Keats House, he was nominated for the Edinburgh Fringe Perrier Award and described in The Independentas “awesomely mundane.” This event is a Frome Festival Fundraiser – find out more: fromefestival.co.uk/25years/

community-focused evening that brings together people from all walks of life.”

Tickets are £22 (plus Eventbrite booking fee), with proceeds supporting Frome’s Missing Links in their work to create traffic-free walking and cycling routes connecting the town to neighbouring communities. Current projects include exploring the extension of the tarmac path through Whatcombe Fields to link with Spring Gardens.

A fundraising bar and raffle will run throughout the evening, with traditional Scottish treats among the prizes.

Night River Presents: Georgia Duncan

Vallis Farm, February 26th, 7pm

Georgia Duncan is a South London-based vocalist, guitarist and songwriter whose music blends folk warmth with jazz-tinged harmony and adventurous textures. Her debut album Four Ways To The Sun has received widespread acclaim, earning support from BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio 3 and Jazz FM. The record showcases her instinct for space, collaboration and lyrical depth. Her songs move between storytelling and exploratory arrangements. There’s a calm confidence to her sound, inviting listeners into a rich, emotionally resonant world. Georgia has recently appeared at Glastonbury, Smugglers Festival, Green Note, The Lexington and Woodburner, and now brings her captivating live show to Vallis Farm for a special Night River evening. Expect a seated, attentive listening experience in a beautiful rural setting. Only 35 seats available. Book your seats at nightriver.net

SUNDAY 01 FEB

FROME CONCERTS GROUP

PRESENT: VOICE

Doors 2.15pm Concert 3pm

Tickets from www.fromeconcertsgroup.org

SATURDAY 14 FEB

FROME’S MISSING LINKS FUNDRAISING CEILIDH

7pm to 10.30pm Tickets £22 from Eventbrite

MONDAY 16 FEB

SEED TALKS: ADHD & WOMEN: MISUNDERSTOOD, MISDIAGNOSED & MOVING FORWARD FOR CHANGE

Doors 7pm Talk 7.30pm Tickets from £13.50 Eventbrite.

Sunday 8 March

FROME CONCERTS GROUP PRESENTS: JOANNA LEVINE & ARNGEIR HAUKSSON

Doors 2.15pm Concert 3pm

Tickets from www.fromeconcertsgroup.org

Dual Natures: Exploring Contradiction and Connection

Silk Mill Gallery

Dual Natures is a compelling new exhibition bringing together the work of artists Hannah Thomas and Genevieve Leavold at Silk Mill Gallery in Frome. Running from 26 February to 4 March, the exhibition explores the idea of duality as it exists in both the natural world and human experience, examining the tensions that sit between beauty and violence, instinct and consciousness, attraction and unease.

At its core, Dual Natures considers how we respond to the world around us—emotionally, physically, and intuitively. The exhibition invites viewers to engage with the shifting boundary between the conscious and unconscious, and to reflect on how meaning is shaped not only by what is seen, but by the visceral responses art can provoke.

Hannah Thomas’s practice is rooted in an investigation of moral ambiguity and humanity’s conflicted relationship with nature. Working through a semi-abstracted process and employing recurring, potent motifs, her paintings evoke landscapes that feel alive with tension. Hints of predation and unease run beneath their surface, presenting nature as a space of constant movement and adaptation—one in which beauty and violence coexist, and identity remains unstable.

In contrast, yet in conversation with Thomas’s work, Genevieve Leavold is known for her freeform, organic paintings and reverence for spontaneous gesture. Influenced by Zen Buddhism and philosophies that embrace universal consciousness, Leavold’s approach is immediate and intuitive. Working wet colour into wet and building layers of glaze, her paintings develop a distinctive softness and sense of motion. Characterised by sweeping forms emerging from dark backgrounds, her work draws on observations of nature as it appears within man-made environments.

Both artists have exhibited extensively in the UK and internationally, with works held in collections at home and abroad. Together, their practices create a dynamic dialogue within the gallery space, highlighting both contrast and resonance.

Dual Natures ultimately invites viewers to reflect on the contradictions that shape our understanding of self and environment, and on the uneasy balance between attraction and repulsion that defines humanity’s relationship with the natural world.

The exhibition opens with a private view on Thursday 26 February, 5–9pm. An artist talk will take place on Saturday 28 February at 10am (45 minutes), with tickets priced at £5 and available via Eventbrite. The exhibition is open daily from 11am to 6pm at Silk Mill Gallery, Frome.

This exhibition runs from February 26th until March 4th, 11am - 6pm

Hannah Thomas
Genevieve Leavold

HANNAH THOMAS

DUALNATURES

An exhibition of paintings

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ARTIST TALK Saturday 28th February 10-11am Ticketed

SILK MILL GALLERY SAXONVALE

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GENEVIEVE LEAVOLD

Jubilee: Three Generations of Image-Making

at Cafe La Strada until the end of March

Jubilee is a new exhibition that brings together the work of three generations of image-makers from the same family, celebrating both creative continuity and personal milestones. The exhibition takes its name from the occasion it marks: 25 years since the artists first arrived in the town they now proudly call home.

The chosen venue, Café La Strada, holds particular significance. As Frome’s first coffee house, it represents not only a local landmark but also a place closely associated with community, connection, and wellbeing. For the artists, it symbolises a meaningful chapter in their lives, making it a fitting setting for this celebratory exhibition.

The exhibition features work by Clive Walley, Django Lewis-Clark, and Dave Clark, each bringing a distinct perspective and practice to the shared space.

Clive Walley has spent a lifetime working in the visual arts. His career spans commissions as an art animator for the BBC, Channel 4, and S4C, alongside an ongoing exploration of visual representation in his current body of work. Clive has also played a significant role in Frome’s cultural life, notably through his work with the Black Swan and his longstanding support and promotion of fellow local artists.

Django Lewis-Clark is the youngest of the three exhibitors. His earlier work has focused primarily on line drawing, earning commissions from individuals and companies drawn to the clarity and efficiency of his style. In Jubilee, Django expands his practice by exploring colour and shape in a series inspired by theme and variation—echoing the improvisational spirit of jazz. Alongside his visual practice, he is also an actor, musician, and skilled barista, with a creative future full of possibility.

Dave Clark, a local plumber and self-described political nuisance, brings a refreshingly unconventional approach. His recent work explores phonetography, finding unexpected visual interest in images captured on his phone. The exhibition itself began when one such image was printed at A3 and framed, sparking a deeper exploration of this medium. Dave’s work is rooted in noticing and celebrating beauty in places that are often overlooked.

Visitors are warmly invited to Café La Strada to enjoy a coffee, sample the café’s much-loved menu, and spend time with the images on display. Jubilee is both a celebration of creative expression across generations and an invitation to pause, look closely, and enjoy.

When does food offer a sense of place?

Frome farmers’ market co-ordinator Hugh Thomas suggests the town’s food culture is hidden in plain sight

If you want to learn about the food culture of a particular area, all you have to do is visit its farmers’ market. The one we run on the second Saturday of each month on Boyle Cross (itself a historic marketplace), starts with what you’d expect of a Somerset market – there’s cheese (courtesy of Bath Soft Cheese and White Lake), and there’s cider (brought to you by Wincanton-based Dowding’s).

Obvious examples may end here, but look a little closer and the market has much more to tell you about the story of this corner of Somerset: Pete Hempshall’s former coffee shop Frama, now on the market in pop-up form, is reflective of Frome’s discerning coffee culture; Rye Bakery mill their own flour from the locally-adapted grain of regenerative farms in the South West (something quite rare to anywhere else); Mere Trout farm, based on a chalk stream, offer up a source of local omega-3 to what is an unavoidably landlocked part of the country;

the honey made by Wainwrights changes in texture and flavour depending on what parts of Somerset and Wiltshire their bees have foraged from; while Meadowsweet’s beef reminds us this wet and lush part of Britain is especially good for cattle grazing.

The basic criteria for trading on a Somerset farmers’ market is that you must be based within a 40-mile radius of the market and make or produce food in a nature-friendly manner. While that might heavily limit who we can have to trade (if you’re a producer in that mold and have the odd Saturday free, drop me a line!), it does mean its character can only be reflective of what’s available around it. So, when you come fill your basket at Boyle Cross, you’re doing more than just the weekly shop – you’re taking home a taste of Frome’s place in the world.

SFM’s next markets take place alongside the Weekly Market on Saturday 14th February, returning to Boyle Cross 9am-1pm on the second Saturday of each month after that. Further info and dates at somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk .

MOVEMENT THAT FEELS GOOD, ALL YEAR ROUND

AT THRIVE PILATES

For years, exercise has been framed as something we should do—often endured rather than enjoyed. Yet research increasingly shows that enjoyment is the key to consistency. When movement feels good, it becomes sustainable. This matters even more during the long, dark winter months, when many people feel stagnant, tense, and depleted. The answer, it seems, isn’t pushing harder—but finding movement that feels nourishing, supportive, and right for your body.

Pilates offers exactly that. As a low-impact, fullbody conditioning system with a strong emphasis on spinal health, Pilates supports strength, mobility, posture, and bone health while remaining accessible to a wide range of abilities. It can ease back pain, calm the nervous system, reduce cortisol levels, and improve both energy and sleep. Adaptable by design, Pilates meets people where they are—whether they are new to movement or deeply experienced.

Of course, the benefits of Pilates are amplified when the environment feels welcoming and inclusive. This is where Thrive Pilates, based in Frome, stands apart.

More than a studio, it feels like a sanctuary—a place to pause, breathe, and reconnect, both with yourself and with others.

Located just off Wallbridge, less than a five-minute walk from the train station, Thrive Pilates is lightfilled, spacious, and calming. More than a studio, it feels like a sanctuary—a place to pause, breathe, and reconnect, both with yourself and with others. It is movement without pressure, and strength without judgment.

Founded by Laura Carter, Thrive Pilates is built on a simple but powerful belief: everyone deserves to feel at home in movement. Classes are mixedlevel and inclusive, meaning participants are guided according to their individual needs rather than forced into a one-size-fits-all approach. Some days invite challenge; others call for rest and gentleness. Listening to the body is not only encouraged—it is celebrated.

As Laura explains, the intention is to help people rediscover joy in movement and integrate Pilates into their wellbeing routine as an act of self-care. Here, Pilates is not a chore or a punishment, but a mindful moment—something to look forward to. In Laura’s words, Pilates is self-care, not something you need to recover from afterwards.

Posture Strength Balance Flexibility Energy Less Stress

The studio’s approach is also refreshingly personal. With one dedicated teacher, members benefit from continuity, care, and genuine attention. Progress is tracked, exercises are adapted, and individual goals are supported. The result is a practice that helps people feel stronger, more stable, and more at ease in their own bodies.

The passion behind Thrive Pilates comes from lived experience. Laura discovered Pilates while navigating life with hypermobility, finding that it helped build strength, stability, and a renewed sense of trust in her body. That personal transformation now underpins the studio’s ethos—helping others feel empowered, capable, and comfortable in themselves.

This sense of care is reflected in the community that has grown around the studio. Thrive member Nicola shares her experience:

“Laura brings a wonderful mix of specialist knowledge and gentle encouragement to her small group Pilates classes, with a dose of humour and fun thrown in. I hadn’t even tried Pilates before, but after a couple of months I am totally hooked. She gives clear feedback, builds each class thoughtfully, and offers variations for different needs. I’d highly recommend it, especially if you want to improve flexibility and balance.”

Thrive Pilates also understands the realities of modern life. With a range of pricing options, memberships, and flexible booking, Pilates is designed to fit around busy schedules—not the other way around. There is no requirement to commit to blocks of classes or the same time each week. Members can choose from nine weekly classes and manage everything easily through an online booking system.

Now welcoming new members, Thrive Pilates offers a refreshing alternative to traditional fitness spaces—one rooted in kindness, consistency, and genuine care. For those who have ever felt out of place in gyms, discouraged by past experiences, or simply longed for movement that feels good, Thrive Pilates may be exactly what they’ve been looking for.

More information and bookings can be found at thrivepilatesfrome.co.uk , or by contacting Laura directly at hello@thrivepilatesfrome.co.uk .

ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, FLIP!

AT FROME PANCAKE DASH

Afree, fun, family-friendly event supported by Bonne Maman will mark Valentine’s Day and Pancake Day in the town centre on Saturday 14 February, from 12pm to 3pm, as the Stacks of Love pancake dash comes to town. From midday at the Boyle Cross, there will be pancakeand Valentine’s-themed crafts, games, hot and cold drinks, a crêpe stall, free Bonne Maman jam samples, and a raffle raising funds for the Frome Skatepark Project. Visitors can also enjoy a Valentine’s-themed selfie frame with props, perfect for capturing a portrait of you and your Valentine. Tea and coffee will be served outside The Blue House, alongside the registration point for the other activity of the day –the Frome Pancake Dash.

From 1pm to 3pm, pancake ‘dashes’ will set off every five minutes from outside The Blue Boar up to the Boyle Cross. Participants must walk or run the 100m distance and flip their pancake (fabric – thank you, Frome Shed!) at least three times along the way, using a heart-shaped frying pan. Each pancake dash ‘wave’ is limited to six participants for space and safety, so early booking is encouraged. Local legend Cheryl Sprinkler of Mojo Moves will be sounding the klaxon and seeing each set of dashers on their way. Pancake dash finishers can claim a free crêpe from the stall on Boyle Cross by showing their medal.

Mayor Anita Collier said: “This will be a wonderful family day out – whether you’re getting crafty, having your face painted, enjoying something sweet to eat, or getting a Valentine’s portrait with your loved one, your friends and family – or your canine companion. It’s a celebration of love in all its forms! And if you don’t fancy running, you can still test your pancakeflipping skills ahead of Pancake Day by seeing how many times you can flip in a minute in the games area. Book your slot soon to make sure you’re in with a chance of a free crêpe to get your strength back.”

Drop in at any time from midday to enjoy activities and refreshments around the Boyle Cross. Book a slot for a pancake dash wave, starting from The Blue Boar between 1pm and 3pm, at https://bit.ly/ stacks-of-love.

Sat 14th February 1-3 pm

A delicious day of pancakes, activities and celebration in Frome town centre!

Pancake fun with Mojo Moves

Crafts, stalls and face painting

Crêpes and drinks on sale

Sign up online to take part in the pancake dash and claim your free pancake : www.bit.ly/stacks-of-love

REBALANCE

Reiki with Clau

Clau is a Reiki practitioner based in Frome, offering a grounded and compassionate approach to energy healing. Their work centres on helping people slow down, release stress, and reconnect with themselves through gentle yet effective Reiki practices. Clau is particularly passionate about supporting those who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or emotionally overloaded, as well as individuals who are curious about Reiki but unsure where to begin.

They offer personalised one-to-one Reiki sessions, available both in person and at a distance. Each session is carefully tailored to meet the client where they are, addressing physical tension, emotional stress, anxiety, or a sense of disconnection. Clau’s approach is intuitive yet practical, making energy healing feel supportive, safe, and accessible rather than overly mystical or intimidating.

Rooted in the Usui lineage, Reiki works to restore balance across the physical, emotional, mental, and energetic bodies. Many clients leave sessions feeling calmer, more centred, and mentally clearer, often carrying a renewed sense of inner peace into their everyday lives. Clau’s intention extends beyond relaxation, aiming to create a space where meaningful emotional release and deeper self-awareness can unfold.

Sessions are currently offered by appointment at Honey on the Hill in Frome, with weekly availability. Guided by a strong belief that healing should be accessible and inclusive, Clau also offers sliding scale options for those experiencing financial difficulty. All are welcome.

Gift Guide VALENTINE’S

In Love With Love by Ella Risbridger £16.99, Hunting Raven Books
The Dog Is Full Of Love by Lou Peacock £9.99, Hunting Raven Books
Mixed Craft Beer Pack starting at £35, Palmer Street Bottle
Silver Heart Earrings
£55, Christina Oswin Jewellery
Rest & Relax Bath Salts
£20 - Hibi Botanics
Anthurium clarinervium houseplant with velvet heart-shaped leaves £20, Pilea Plant Shop
Electric Love Heart necklace by Rachel Jackson £90, Marchbank Jewellery

THE FLAME OF ROMANCE FROME’S VALENTINE GAS LAMP

Atthe top of the pretty cobbles of Catherine Hill stands the Valentine Gas Lamp — one of Frome’s most cherished and enchanting landmarks. Framed by heart-shaped cobblestones and a simple “love seat,” the lamp casts its warm glow down one of the town’s most historic streets, reminding passers-by that love, like tradition, thrives when it is tended.

Each year, as Valentine’s Day approaches, this modest gas lamp becomes the focus of a ceremony unlike any other. The next lighting will take place on 14 February 2026, and, as ever, it is free, open to all, and defiantly untroubled by the weather. Come rain or shine, locals and visitors alike are summoned to Catherine Hill at 5.30pm. As dusk settles, the crowd waits for The Lamplighter. Dressed in period costume and carrying a traditional lamplighter’s pole, he arrives to perform a task once commonplace. At 6pm the lamp is lit.

For more than 30 years, the annual Valentine Gas Lamp Lighting Ceremony was led by its creator and renovator, Reg Ling, whose vision and dedication ensured the lamp’s survival and significance. Now in his 90s, Reg passed the mantle at the 2025 ceremony to Eddie Young, marking not an ending but a continuation — proof that traditions endure when they are shared.

The lamp itself is cared for by The Friends of the Frome Valentine Gas Lamp, a group sustained entirely by voluntary donations. Their work ensures that this unique symbol of love and community remains in perfect condition, ready to inspire future generations of romantics.

The next lighting will take place on 14 February 2026 5:30pm, Catherine Hill

An award-winning, coeducational independent preparatory school and nursery for children aged 6 months to 11 years.

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.

Rated ‘Excellent’ by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in 2023.

Families are invited to join our open events with Headteacher, Sally Cox for an exploration of the opportunities Springmead School can offer...

Reception Class 2026 Discovery... Join our Easter themed to find out all about starting with us in our Reception Class.

Friday 6 March, 2pm-3pm

Breakfast open event...

Friday 13 March

9am - 11am

Scholarship Day for current Year 2 and Year 4 pupils...

Friday 20th March

13 Castle Corner

Beckington, Frome

Somerset BA11 6TA

01373 83555

admissions@springmead.com

Booking is essential for all our events. Please scan the QR code to visit our website.

Start Volunteering in 2026

with SPARK Somerset

Somerset charity SPARK Somerset are hosting a series of ‘Get Involved Frome’ dropin sessions, to help link local organisations with people seeking fulfilling volunteer roles in Frome. SPARK also host a Somerset-wide online platform, ‘Spark a Change’ where charities can post details of current opportunities and volunteers can browse for roles.

Drop-in sessions run at The Good Heart on Fridays from 23 January to 27 February from 10am to 12pm, Frome Medical Practice on Wednesday 28 January, 11 February and 25 February from 2pm to 3.30pm and at the Key Centre on Monday 2 Feb from 1pm to 3pm. Anyone interested in finding out more about volunteering is welcome to join at any point in the sessions.

SPARK Somerset is Somerset’s infrastructure charity, supporting voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations by providing training and networking opportunities. Find more information and volunteering opportunities here: sparkachange.org.uk

Frome Concerts Group Presents: Voice Rook Lane, 3pm, £16

Mini Mindful Beings Baby Massage Vallis Farm, 11am, £55 for 5 week course

Gentle Flow Yoga

Vallis Farm, 6.30pm, from £10

Wild Memories Dementia group

Vallis Farm, 11am

The Reset Ritual Vallis Farm, 6.30pm, from £12

Frome College: Back To The 80’s Merlin Theatre, 7pm

Frome Weekly Market Market Yard, 9am - 3pm

Frome College: Back To The 80’s Merlin Theatre, 7pm

Frome Women’s Circle

Vallis Farm, 6.30pm

Frome College: Back To The 80’s Merlin Theatre, 7pm

Frome College: Back To The 80’s Merlin Theatre, 7pm

Frome Saturday Market Market Yard, 9am - 3pm

John Hegley: New & Selected Potatoes Merlin Theatre, 7.30pm

Cinnamon Bun Workshop Vallis Farm, 10am, £65

The Amazing Animal Guys: Amazing Animals Merlin Theatre, 11am & 2pm

Mini Mindful Beings Baby Massage Vallis Farm, 11am, £55 for 5 week course

Gentle Flow Yoga

Vallis Farm, 6.30pm, from £10

Wild Memories Dementia group

Vallis Farm, 11am

The Reset Ritual Vallis Farm, 6.30pm, from £12

Frome Weekly Market Market Yard, 9am - 3pm

Frome Film Club: Ernest Cole, Lost & Found Merlin Theatre, 8pm

Night River Presents: Zach Thompson Vallis Farm, 7pm, £22

Fuel & Will Adamsdale: Ai, Ai, Oh… Merlin Theatre, 7.30pm

Frome Farmers’ Market Market Yard, 9am - 1pm

Frome Saturday Market Market Yard, 9am - 3pm

Frome Pancake Dash Town Centre, 10am - 3pm

Frome’s Missing Links Fundraising Ceilidh Rook Lane, 7pm

Valentines at Vallis Farm By Laura Hicks Vallis Farm, 6pm, £62

Lighting Of The Valentines Lamp top of Catherine Hill, 5.30pm

Royal Ballet: Woolf Works (screening) Merlin Theatre, 2pm

Blue Lotus Cacao Ceremony Vallis Farm, 12:00 - 14:30. From £25

Seed Talks: ADHD and Women Rook Lane, 7.30pm

Wild Memories Dementia group Vallis Farm, 11am The Reset Ritual Vallis Farm, 6.30pm, from £12

Frome Weekly Market Market Yard, 9am - 3pm

Wild Circle Vallis Farm, 10am, £20

Frome Saturday Market Market Yard, 9am - 3pm

Hatha Yoga Vallis Farm, 9.30am, £60 for a 6 week course

Gentle Flow Yoga Vallis Farm, 6.30pm, from £10

Wild Memories Dementia group Vallis Farm, 11am

Frome Weekly Market Market Yard, 9am - 3pm

Dual Natures - Exhibition Opening

Night Silk Mill, 5-9pm

Night River Presents: Georgia

Duncan Vallis Farm, 7pm, £22

NT Live: The Audience (screening) Merlin Theatre, 7pm

Alasdair Beckett-King: King Of Crumbs Merlin Theatre, 8pm

Frome Saturday Market Market Yard, 9am - 3pm

Dual Natures - Artist Talk Silk Mill, 10 - 11am

Power Film: Power Station Merlin Theatre, 7pm

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