What’s
On In Frome
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Below is a calendar of events happening in and around Frome. More events
are added on a regular basis. Click here to view by
month
If you wish to publicise your event please email
us with details.
24 March 2008 - Mells Daffodil Festival Mells, nr Frome The annual Easter Monday Daffodil Festival held in the beautiful village of Mells. Includes many stalls in the streets, classic cars, fairground attractions, live music, Town Crier's competition, entertainments and refreshments. 11am - 5pm. For details email: martcox@talktalk.net or Tel: 07970 775494 www.mellsdaffodilfestival.co.uk
07 June 2008 - Beckington Village Day Beckington, nr Frome Crafts, stalls, refreshments, entertainments and music with Trowbridge Town Band. Climbing Tower, obstacle course & bouncy castle. Terrier Racing and Fun Dog Show. 12 noon. Free entry. For details Tel: 01373 830541 www.beckington.org.uk/the village/villageday.htm
21 June 2008 - Leigh on Mendip Country Fair Leigh on Mendip Recreation Field A country fair for all the family with a Companion Dog Show. Stalls, rural crafts, Viking combat display & camp, dog agility, drumming & dancing displays, rides to local quarry, refreshments, bar and more. 12 midday - 4pm. For details Tel: 01373 812467
04 July 2008 - 13 July 2008 - Frome Festival Venues in Frome & surrounding area An exciting ten day festival for all ages packed with music, comedy, drama, dance, film, literature, walks, talks, workshops, exhibitions and much more. For programme see website or Tel: 01373 453889 www.fromefestival.co.uk
02 August 2008 - Nunney Street Fayre Nunney, nr Frome A lively street fair with over 100 stalls, crafts, entertainers and live music. 10am - 5.30pm. For details Tel: 01985 220479
13 September 2008 - Frome Cheese Show Bunns Lane Showfield, West Woodlands, nr Frome A large agricultural show with a variety of ring events, fun fair, craft, horticultural and cheese tents, competitions, stalls & exhibitions. 8.30am till dusk. For information see website or Tel: 01373 463600 www.fromecheeseshow.co.uk
20 September 2008 - Frome Carnival Frome Town The annual Frome Carnival Procession with floats, music, majorettes and more. Starts 7pm through town centre (Children's Procession: 2.30pm). For information contact tel 01373 455234 or Tel: 01373 461625
30 November 2008 - Frome Christmas Spectacular Frome Town Centre Experience a true family festive occasion with Christmas lights, carol singing, entertainment, music and firework display. Frome Town from noon. For information contact Sue Wilthew Tel: 01373 465757
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Frome Venues
There are a number of venues in Frome offering entertainment of all kinds.
Merlin Theatre: A theatre dedicated to unifying performing arts and the community. Our programme offers a wide variety of high quality performing arts, workshops, youth activities and education work. 01373 465949 www.merlintheatre.co.uk
Ecos Amphitheatre: alongside the Merlin, built to commemorate European
union in 1992, with a programme of summer events.
Memorial Theatre: built as a memorial to the fallen of the
Great War, now houses all War Memorial plaques. Wide ranging programme of popular
entertainment ranging from local amateur operatic society to international stars.
www.fromememorialtheatre.org.uk
01373 462795
Cheese & Grain: Multi purpose venue with regular day time
markets and a varied
programme of evening entertainment. Licenced café. Skateboard park alongside.
01373 455420 www.cheeseandgrain.co.uk
Rook Lane Arts: a new space for the arts in Frome providing
an ideal setting for performing and visual arts. www.rooklanearts.org.uk.
01373 468030
Black Swan Arts: A contemporary crafts centre with galleries,
craft studios, craft shop and café. A regular programme of exhibitions
in various mediums. Open Monday-Saturday l0am-5pm. 01373 473980
www.blackswan.org.uk
Enigma Contemporary Art & Crafts: resident ceramicists
and regularly changing exhibitions of hand-crafted quality artwork. Open Tues
- Sat 10am - 5pm, Phone for other times. 01373 452079
www.enigma-gallery.com
La Strada:
Gallery with regular exhibitions and coffee shop/ice cream parlour. Open Mon
- Sat 8:30am - 6pm, Sunday 10:30am - 5pm. 01373 474374
Byrne Gallery: Cheap Street. Tel: 07980 106998 or 01373 812804
Westway Cinema: A programme of up-to-date releases. 01373
465685 www.westwaycinema.co.uk
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