I am writing this in the middle of half term, working, as always, amongst the chaos of my children. Their age gap has meant that, thus far, playing together has been a relatively stressful experience for the entire household, normally resulting in tears or shouting, or both. But this week we have had a welcome coming together of the brothers, inspired by the most unlikely of sources – Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Since our eldest watched this gloriously absurd classic at the weekend, a new game has taken shape, revolving around knights who say Ni, chopping off arms and legs whilst yelling “it’s only a flesh wound” and telling passersby (me) that my mother is a hamster and my father smells of elderberries! (I am deeply sorry if you have not seen the film and are finding this utterly unrelatable – you now have homework.)
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old comedy shows. Going through my parents’ record collection as a child gave me an appreciation for the bands of their youth, and now my kids ask me to play the same music they were listening to sixty years ago. The thread that runs between generations is strengthened by sharing the things that we love, and the cultural influences that shaped us, with each other. And in that way we create our own little cultures within our own families.
thread that runs between generations is strengthened by sharing the things that we love, and the cultural influences that shaped us, with each other.
For me, there is something deeply satisfying about the new generation taking enjoyment from something that was part of my youth. Not everything ages well, but for those films, bands, TV shows and comedians who do, passing on their brilliance is joyful. I remember listening to Hancock’s Half Hour and Round the Horne in the car with my parents. I loved listening to them laughing and inherited their enjoyment of these wonderful
I like to think that maybe one day my great-grandchildren will be listening to Round the Horne, or watching Monty Python. Maybe they will read to their children the books that my parents read when they were little, and so the thread will continue. Maybe, maybe not, but it’s a heartening thought. And right now this is enough: to watch my children pretend to be one-legged knights, to ask to read The Hobbit again, or to dance to The Kinks. They will find their own tastes too, and some will be hard to bear, like my eldest’s love of a band called The Toilet Bowl Cleaners (don’t look this up, it will ruin your day). But somewhere in the background will be our shared thread, joining us all together somehow.
Next step (for when they are a little older, maybe): Spinal Tap.
The Grief Opera
Rook Lane, 21st March, 2.15–4pm
An extraordinary journey from shock and pain to profound love, The Grief Opera may be the most emotional show you see this year.
When rock musician George Linacre died by suicide, his father Nigel started to write, and Vladimir Miller, a contemporary music band leader, began composing using George’s bass rhythms. Together, they created The Grief Opera. The production shines a spotlight on suicide — the most common cause of death in young men — and the consequent harrowing grief. Its creators hope it will enable people to have potentially life-saving conversations and to work through their grief. Mr Miller lost a band member to suicide earlier in his career.
Clay Connections
The Long Gallery, Black Swan Arts
Clay Connections shines a spotlight on artists living and working in Frome and the surrounding area, celebrating the full spectrum of ceramic practice — from everyday functional objects to works that explore deeper existential questions. Featuring work by Kim Birchall, Craig Eyles, Rachel Foxwell, Lutz Krainhoefner, ChristineAnn Richards, Jane Sheppard, Fi Underhill, Sasha Wardell and Maria Wojdat.
This exhibition is a celebration of local talent, community and the many possibilities of clay. Runs until 29th March.
An opera, concert and musical rolled into one, it fuses haunting melodies with quirky jazz. Part of Frome Kindness Festival.
The KLINKER Club
14th March, Bennett Centre, 7.30pm
This March, The KLINKER Club returns to present an evening of offbeat absurdist performance and untamed experimental drama, including: New Super 8 cine films by absurdist disrupter and multi-musicologist Hugh Metcalfe, accompanied by Corston Fissures (double bass) and Kay Grant (vocals); world-class rummaging from Robin Foster; and cracking free-jazz improv from Aidan Searle (drums) and Rebecca Sneddon (sax). Entry is £10 or £6 concessions, and guests can BYOB. See @erehwon_film for more info.
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Now taking bookings for 2027 with some limited availability for 2026. For more information and to arrange a viewing please contact Sara by email rooklane@nvbarchitects.co.uk or call 01373468040 between 10am and 3pm most weekdays.
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Creating Garden Structures
Vallis Farm, 14th March, 9am–1pm
Join Vallis Farm for a hands-on, nature-led workshop exploring how to create beautiful and practical plant supports using natural materials. Led by Head Gardener Sarah, this outdoor session introduces traditional and modern techniques for working with willow and hazel to craft structures such as domes, teepees and fences.
Designed to support climbers, perennials and vegetable crops, these features add structure and visual interest throughout the seasons. Set within the landscape itself, the workshop offers relaxed, practical learning rooted in sustainability and creativity. Refreshments are included, and participants will take home materials and skills to use year after year. £80.
Sights and Sounds of Early Spring:
a Heal Somerset walk with Nick Patel
Heal Somerset, 15th March, 10am - 12pm
Whether you’re an avid nature enthusiast or a casual rambler, come and celebrate the beauty of early spring on a guided walk at Heal Somerset – an ideal way to spend Mother’s Day with your mum. Led by expert guide Nick Patel, this gentle walk offers the chance to slow down, enjoy the season together and reconnect with wildlife. Nick will share his deep knowledge of local ecosystems and the rich diversity of wildlife that live within them, sharing fascinating insights into the flora and fauna
Marcus Brigstocke: Vitruvian Mango
Merlin Theatre, 21st March, 7.30pm
What are men for? Most heavy things can be lifted by machines, most problems can be solved by computers, and most puddles can be crossed without men gallantly draping their capes over them — so are fellas of any use at all?
Award-winning MAN Marcus Brigstocke thinks men might still serve some useful function. But what is it? This new tour show will resolve the entire issue once and for all (in a non-patriarchal, open-minded, progressive sort of way).
Da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man is the image of the ideal male form. Marcus’s Vitruvian Mango is the same, but sweeter, softer, seasonally available and, when ripe, delicately perfumed.
that make Heal Somerset a sanctuary for nature and helping you spot some of the wildlife on site including, hopefully, some early migrating birds.
Frome Window Wanderland
14th–21st March, 6–9pm
Frome Window Wanderland has been a muchloved annual event since 2018. It offers a wonderful opportunity for residents to unleash their creativity, connect with the community, and celebrate the artistry and spirit that Frome has to offer. Each year, the town’s streets are transformed into a delightful outdoor gallery for everyone to enjoy.
In 2026, the event will take place from March 14th to March 21st, providing eight full nights for visitors to wander and explore. This year, organisers are partnering with The Good Heart to run the event alongside the Frome Kindness Festival. The collaboration reflects the national Window Wanderland theme for 2026: “Hope.” While participants are not required to follow this theme, they are warmly encouraged to embrace it if it inspires their display. Taking part as a “Windowmaker” is free, and everyone is welcome. Displays can be created in the windows of flats, houses, businesses, schools, nurseries, cars, campervans, shops, or even front gardens. The aim is to make the event inclusive and accessible to all.
Taking part as a “Windowmaker” is FREE
Participants need not feel overwhelmed. A display can be as simple as placing a candle, a favourite book, or a string of fairy lights in a window. For those feeling more adventurous, it might involve staging a creative scene or performance in a living room. The possibilities are endless, provided that displays remain family-friendly.
To take part, participants should visit windowwanderland.com , locate the Frome 2026 event, and select “Take part in this event” to add their location to the event map. Upon registering, they will receive a Welcome Pack and gain access to plenty of inspiration for creating their window display.
Anyone with questions, or those interested in sponsoring, promoting, or volunteering, can get in touch via the “Contact Event Organiser” button on the website or by emailing fromewindowwanderland@gmail.com .
Black Swan Arts Open – Submissions Open for 2026
The Open is Black Swan Arts’ flagship exhibition, and organisers warmly invite submissions from artists and makers working across all disciplines and media. Founded forty years ago, in 1986, Black Swan Arts has played a central role in Frome’s cultural life for four decades. To mark its 40th anniversary, this year’s Open will be shaped by a carefully chosen panel of guest selectors and judges drawn from across the contemporary arts, all independent of the organisation’s Board and Programming Group. This approach allows for a thoughtful, open-minded and rigorous selection process.
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Selected works will be exhibited in the Long Gallery at Black Swan Arts from Saturday 8th August to Sunday 27th September 2026, accompanied by a programme of talks and events.
Further details and entry information can be found at blackswanarts.org.uk
Merlin Theatre, 8th March, 7pm
Blue Beard the Magician makes hearts flutter and pupils dilate. With a wink, a stroke and a flick –things just seem to vanish. Cards, coins, scarves… and women.
Puff! Gone. Without a trace. He meets his match when his young bride discovers his dark and murderous secret. She summons all her rage, all her smarts and all her sisters to bring the curtain down on his tyrannous reign. Emma Rice brings her own brand of theatrical wonder to this most beguiling and disturbing of tales. With her signature sleight of hand, Blue Beard explores curiosity and consent, violence and vengeance – all through an intoxicating lens of music, wit and tender truth.
This screening of Blue Beard is part of Frome International Women’s Day 2026.
Witchfest Market
Cheese & Grain, 28th March, 9am–3pm
Witchfest Market returns to Frome this month, where visitors will find unusual and interesting gifts with a witchy twist — perfect for yourself or others.
There are all kinds of magical items to be found, including clothing, jewellery, home décor, kitchenware, candles and scented products, vintage and rare pieces, handmade goods, spellcraft supplies, ritual accessories and much more.
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Kith & Kin: The Quilts of Gee’s Bend
The American Museum
Kith & Kin: The Quilts of Gee’s Bend celebrates the extraordinary work of a group of African American women from a remote river island community in Alabama, embodying a 200-year tradition of quilt-making that holds profound artistic and political significance.
Co-organised by the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA), Dublin, and Souls Grown Deep, USA — a non-profit organisation dedicated to the recognition and empowerment of Black artists from the American South — this is the only showing of the exhibition in the UK. With skills passed down primarily from mother to daughter, the women of Gee’s Bend have created quilts renowned for their improvisational style, bold colours and abstract designs, often compared to modernist movements such as Abstract Expressionism.
The quilts reflect resilience and self-sufficiency, born out of necessity in an economically deprived, racially segregated region. This exhibition recognises their invaluable contribution to art and ensures their legacy continues to inspire future generations. Exhibition runs until 21 June 2026.
Frome Kindness Festival
Frome Kindness Festival is back this month with another jam-packed programme of thoughtful activities. Running from 14th to 21st March, festival highlights include the Annual Kindness Festival Lecture with time-traveller and community activist Rob Hopkins at The Memorial Theatre. During the event, Rob will transport the audience to 2036, inviting them to explore a future society reoriented around kindness and care.
A line-up of acclaimed comedians will bring laughter to the festival for ‘Random Acts of Comedy’ at The Tunnels, hosted by Adam Grierson. Creative writing tutor Derek Niemann and his photographer wife Sarah will lead a ‘Write to be Kind’ workshop celebrating the generosity of spirit within everyone. Poet, comedian and musician John Hegley will be joined by Angie Arnold and Mike Tomes for their mid-March musings at The Good Heart.
The Grief Opera, written and composed by Nigel Linacre and Vladimir Miller, will shine a spotlight on suicide, the most common cause of death in young men. Its creators hope the production will encourage potentially life-saving conversations and help people work with their grief. The Frome Grief Network will also host a welcoming community event on the first day of the festival, offering a space to talk openly about grief and loss.
Poet Rosie Jackson and other local poets will gather to read poems inspired by the practice of kindness, while Barbara J Hunt will lead an ‘Exploring Forgiveness’ workshop at Rook Lane Chapel. Renowned south west seven-piece combo Seize the Day will also join the line-up, filling The Tunnels with passionate, anthemic songs to inspire audiences in their efforts toward a kinder world.
This year, the festival is teaming up with Frome Window Wanderland, the community arts project that sees residents decorate their street-facing windows with colourful, illuminated displays to create magical after-dark walking trails.
Visitors are encouraged to drop in to the festival hub on Cheap Street to explore the Kind Lab and Imaginarium, discover the many ways kindness animates the town, and imagine how kind acts might be further embedded into the community.
Festival coordinator Jess Francombe said there would once again be a host of free and low-cost activities for all, including plenty for families. These include arts and crafts, music, walks, wellbeing events, film screenings and a school poetry project. The Neighbourhood Network will curate a photographic exhibition celebrating kindness at street level, alongside a variety of pop-up events across town.
Back by popular demand, local choirs Songbirds, Frome Youth Choir and Svitlo will perform at St John’s Church for an afternoon of hopeful songs and scones. A talk entitled ‘The Gift of Water’ with Jayne Sadgrove (Chair of the Frome Society) and Simon Keyes will explore stories of kindness and unkindness in Frome—past, present and future.
For more information and to secure tickets, readers can consult the Frome Kindness Festival programme at https://thegoodheart.uk or pick up a free printed programme at The Good Heart, the library, the Town Hall and other locations across town. Those wishing to stay up to date with events at The Good Heart can sign up to the mailing list via the website.
Pilea Plant SHOP
Seven Years Growing on Catherine Hill
This May, Pilea celebrates seven years at the top of Catherine Hill. What started as a small specialist houseplant shop has grown into a much-loved space for plant and flower lovers in Frome.
In a busy world filled with screens and constant noise, caring for a plant can feel calming and grounding.
From the beginning, Pilea has focused on offering beautiful and unusual houseplants. The shop is known not just for what it sells, but for the knowledge of its friendly staff. Customers are given clear, practical advice so they feel confident taking a plant home and caring for it. The aim has always been simple: help people enjoy plants and succeed with them. “We’re very lucky to do what we do, discovering new, exciting varieties of plants and bringing them to the store. Seeing that excitement in our customers’ faces when they see what we’ve got in each week. It’s great fun.” Says Lula, Pilea’s passionate owner. Houseplants have become more important in recent years. In a busy world filled with screens and constant noise, caring for a plant can feel calming and grounding. Watering, pruning and watching new growth appear brings a sense of routine and achievement.
In October 2025, Pilea added a new chapter to its story by introducing fresh cut flowers.
It was a long-held dream, bringing together a love of foliage and flowers under one roof. Inspired by gardening knowledge passed down through family, and years spent growing a personal flower garden, the move felt like a natural step. As with the houseplants, the focus is on unusual and interesting varieties. Weekly deliveries often include flowers not commonly found in traditional florists, from interesting varieties, such as delicate butterfly ranunculus in soft colours to distinctive tulips like the fringed Zaragoza variety with its antique pink tones. The aim is to offer something a little different and special. The flower side of the shop has been strengthened by the arrival of Amanda Randell Cox, a talented florist and twotime RHS Chelsea gold medallist. Her creativity and experience have brought fresh energy to Pilea. With her expertise, the shop now offers the same level of care and knowledge in its flower arrangements as it does with its plants.
Pilea’s passionate owner
During the British growing season, Pilea is excited to work with local flower growers in and around Frome, including Mel Calver of Re-Rooting. Her regenerative growing plot, just 20 minutes away, produces beautiful and unusual seasonal flowers. Working with local growers allows the shop to celebrate British flowers at their very best.
Creativity plays a big part in the shop’s identity. At Christmas, a fresh garland transformed the front of the shop into a festive display. For Valentine’s Day, hundreds of handmade hearts decorated the windows. Monthly workshops — including terrarium making and kokedama moss balls — are a regular feature, and new floral workshops such as ikebana and flower crown making are planned for the year ahead.
Today, Pilea is more than just a plant shop. It is a welcoming, green-filled space offering flowers, plants, tools, cards and gifts. The team also creates bespoke floral arrangements for weddings and events. Customers can order online for local delivery or visit the shop to talk through ideas for special occasions. Seven years on, Pilea continues to grow with the support of its community. After a busy Valentine’s season, the team is looking forward to the return of the Frome Independent Market and celebrating Mother’s Day on 15th March — ready for another season of greenery, flowers and new beginnings.
To visit Pilea, follow the cobbles to the top of Catherine Hill. You can find more information here: www.pileaplantshop.com and follow them @pileaplantshop
Beautiful Spring texture and shapes
Build a terrarium on a workshop
Festive display in December
Ranunculus joy
Palm St Pilates
Tucked into the heart of Frome, Palm St Pilates is a refined Reformer Pilates studio where strength and movement meet modern wellbeing. Reformer Pilates is a powerful, low-impact practice that supports strength, mobility, posture and balance at every stage of life. Using spring resistance, each movement is designed to challenge the body while remaining kind to the joints, making it ideal for all ages — from those new to exercise to seasoned movers looking to refine their practice.
At Palm St Pilates, every class is expertly guided and thoughtfully programmed, offering a sense of flow, control and precision that leaves you feeling stronger, taller and more connected to your body. Expect intelligent movement, elegant strength and an atmosphere that feels both energising and restorative.
With a range of flexible class packs and memberships, the studio is designed to fit seamlessly into your lifestyle, whether Pilates is your weekly reset or part of your regular routine. Palm St Pilates classes are led by expert instructors who have a passion for helping people find strength and confidence in their bodies and learn a new form of movement that will empower them throughout life.
The team behind Palm St Pilates has created more than just a studio, offering a space to invest in yourself, move with intention and feel truly supported.
For more information, including a class timetable, go to www.palmstpilates.co.uk
offering a sense of flow, control and precision that leaves you feeling stronger, taller and more connected to your body.
A Unique Approach to Health in Frome
In Frome, Kara Mia Vernon offers a distinctive, whole-person approach to wellbeing at The Happy Gut Clinic. With more than 15 years in leading clinics in Chelsea and Belgravia, she brings a wealth of expertise to her practice.
Originally from Canada, Kara Mia’s interest in natural health began in her teens, influenced by holisticminded parents. She began formal training in 2000, studying Nutrition, Naturopathy, Homeopathy and Hypnotherapy. Her philosophy centres on supporting the whole person rather than focusing solely on symptoms. While some clients first visit for colon hydrotherapy, her work extends far beyond
this. A core element of her practice is bio-resonance technology, which assesses the body’s responses in real time. The process is non-invasive and provides immediate feedback without the need for lengthy waits or costly testing. By analysing thousands of variables in one session, it offers highly personalised insight into what the body may need to regain balance. One customer writes, “Love my time with KaraMia what an eye opening and empowering experience. The bio-resonance was absolutely spot on and taking the actions suggested has really had a big impact.”
Sessions may explore diet, food intolerances, nutrient deficiencies, organ and system function, supplement effectiveness, and even the impact of stress or emotional patterns on physical health. Each client leaves with a tailored plan, including dietary guidance and practical next steps designed to restore alignment and support long-term wellbeing.
The Happy Gut Clinic offers a calm, thoughtful space for those looking to better understand their health and feel more in balance. www.thehappygutclinic.co.uk
you’re looking for a Spring Detox, a deeper dive into Gut Health, help with a Chronic Illness or simply want to be proactive with your Health and Wellbeing.
Dog Daddies
Dedicated Dog Care
Trevor began professional dog walking in 2004, at a time when dog walking as a business was still in its infancy in the UK. While his partner, Roy, worked in the City, Trevor spent his days walking dogs in some of London’s best-known green spaces, including the Royal Parks, Wormwood Scrubs, Hampstead Heath, and Richmond Park.
What started as a one-man operation gradually grew through dedication, hard work, and a genuine love of dogs. In 2015, Roy left his career in the City to join the business full-time, and together they rebranded as Dog Daddies. As partners in both life and business, they built a highly professional and experienced team, establishing a reputation for excellence and reliability. Having fallen in love with Somerset many years ago, Trevor and Roy made the move in 2019. They initially settled in Bratton Seymour before moving to their forever home in Batcombe. From the moment they arrived, they were frequently asked whether they planned to open a Dog Daddies daycare facility in Somerset. They are now delighted to say that the time has come. Drawing on more than 20 years of hands-on experience, the award-winning Dog Daddies team now offers a complete dog daycare experience, delivering outstanding service with each dog’s well-being at the heart of everything they do. Their knowledge and commitment naturally led to the creation of an online store featuring a personally curated selection of products for dogs and their owners. Every item reflects their values and has been thoroughly tested by the dogs in their care, with final approval given by their own beloved dogs, Crumpet and Dumpling.
Dog Daddies operates with the highest professional standards. The business is fully insured, including public liability and professional indemnity cover. All team members are DBS checked and trained in Canine First Aid, ensuring peace of mind for owners. An easy-to-use online booking system and customer portal, complete with itemised monthly invoices, makes arranging care simple and convenient.
Dog Daddies facility offers a fully supervised and enriching environment set within four beautiful acres of private, securely fenced fields. There is space for dogs of all sizes, including a dedicated field for puppies and smaller breeds. The fields also provide direct access to 40 acres of stunning woodland, offering endless opportunities for adventure and play in nature.
Day care is available on weekdays at £38 per day, including home pick-up, drop-off, and VAT. A minimum commitment of one day per week is ideally requested but other flexible options are available. Morning pickup takes place between 8:30 and 9:30am, with drop-off between 4:30 and 5:30pm. The straightforward online booking system allows clients to request day care up until 5pm the day before.
For more info, visit www.dogdaddies.com, call 07770666502 or follow @dogdaddies_somerset
International Women’s Day in Frome
Frome Frome is marking International Women’s Day (IWD) with events designed to entertain and bring people together, while opening up important conversations and raising awareness.
On Saturday 7th March, Frome Town Council is welcoming Lu Featherstone — motivational speaker, influencer and performer — to the Frome Saturday Market, along with her 32-foot vintage American bus ‘Susie’, spreading the message of the vital positive role of male allyship, sharing information about Frome’s White Ribbon campaign and providing a space to chat, reflect and engage. Frome town councillors will also be available at the market on 7th March for their regular ‘Meet the Councillor’ session from 10am to 12pm.
On Sunday 8th March, the town council marks IWD 2026 with a free screening of the Emma Rice Company’s ‘Blue Beard’ at the Merlin at 7pm. There’s a suggested donation of £3, which will support women’s safety initiatives and White Ribbon activity in Frome. This critically acclaimed feminist reinterpretation of the French folktale explores themes of consent, violence and vengeance in the company’s signature style.
Lucy McMahon, a member of the town council’s White Ribbon steering group, said: “We’d like to say a huge thank you to the Emma Rice Company for allowing us to screen Blue Beard for International Women’s Day — there’s nothing more powerful than a well-told story to start important conversations, and their generosity is truly in the spirit of this year’s IWD theme, ‘Give to Gain’. We’re also excited to welcome Lu Featherstone back after her brilliant show at the Merlin in 2024, and to hear what comes out of this year’s Lightning Talks. There are several other projects in the pipeline as part of the council’s White Ribbon accreditation programme, including new activities with local schools, sports clubs and businesses throughout the coming months, and the full implementation of the WalkSafe app’s ‘safety map’. Join us for this year’s IWD activities and find out more about how you can get involved with local action to make Frome a safer place for women and girls.”
OPEN MORNING
7 March and 16 May 2026
To book your place please visit: www.downside.co.uk/open-morning Or email admissions@downside.co.uk or call 01761 235103
• Co-educational day & boarding school for pupils aged 11-18
• New Sixth Form Centre opened in September 2024
• Full daily minibus service available from Frome and surrounding villages
• Awarded ‘Outstanding’ in all categories by Catholic Schools Inspectorate May 2024
• Wrap-around care from 8am-9pm
• Second highest means-tested bursary provider in the UK
BACK ON THE SADDLE WITH FROME COMMUNITY BIKE PROJECT
Frome Community Bike Project is hosting a friendly, supportive event for International Women’s Day, to help women rediscover cycling or try it for the first time. ‘Back on the Saddle’ will be a relaxed, drop-in session taking place at the FCBP Workshop, Sunday 8th March, 10am - 1pm, focused on building confidence, sharing information and meeting others in a welcoming environment.
Whether your bike’s been gathering dust or you’re feeling a bit nervous about getting started, you’ll learn how to give your bike a simple safety check, get tips on safer, quieter routes around Frome, and have the chance to meet new cycling buddies. You don’t need to have a bike to take part, just come and find out about FCBP and ask anything cycling related. You’re also invited to bring your bike along for a free safety check. There will be information on choosing the right bike, the correct size and essential safety equipment – you can even try some out. Find out about child seats, trailers, cargo bikes, and how to cycle safely with children, or getting back on a bike with kids.
Led by experienced female volunteers, Back on the Saddle is relaxed, encouraging and judgement free. There is no pressure, no pace setting and no prior experience needed. Just a chance to connect, learn and build confidence on two wheels. There will be tea and cake, with plenty of time to chat, ask questions. Come on your own or with a friend. You don’t need to be “a cyclist” – just curious!
“I forgot how much fun it is to ride a bike. It’s like reconnecting with my inner child.” Says Holly, Frome cyclist.
For further information on this and other upcoming FCBP events go to www.fromebikeproject.org
All profits from Frome Community Bike Project go to Frome’s Missing Links, a local charity working to link up traffic-free routes in and around Frome. More information on the charity and how you can support them can be found on their website, fromesmissinglinks.org.uk
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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
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Scholarship Day for current Year 2 and Year 4 pupils...
Friday 20th March
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» WHAT’S ON MARCH 2026 «
Frome Independent Market
Town Centre, 10am - 3pm
Annie Elliot Book Launch Hunting Raven Books, 11am - 1pm
Wild Memories Vallis Farm, 11am
Frome Weekly Market Market Yard, 9am - 3pm
Qigong Vallis Farm, 10.30am Othello (NT Live) Merlin Theatre, 7pm
Trio Paradise: Daughters of the Muse Christ Church, 1.15pm
Alternative European Wines: Croatia & Hungary The Stores, 7 - 9pm
Frome Women’s Collective Vallis Farm, 7pm
Apple Tree Grafting with Oliver Dowding Vallis Farm, 9am
Frome Weekly Market Market Yard, 9am - 3pm
Lu in LuLand’s Self-Love
Revolution outside Frome Library, 10am - 3pm
A Tavola: An Italian Supper with Burnt Sugar Collective & The Stores, Vallis Farm, 7pm
