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SUMMARY:NICHOLAS SHAKESPEARE - SPIES AND LIES
DESCRIPTION:Nicholas is a prize-winning novelist and biographer. In discussion with Kylie Fitzpatrick\, he will explore the intimate connection between writers and spies\, and the authors and places which have inspired him. In his latest novel\, ‘Frame 37’\, Dyer – an ex-journalist – tries to stop a dubious candidate from becoming US President.
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/nicholas-shakespeare-spies-and-lies/
LOCATION:Merlin Theatre & Ecos Outdoor Stage\, Bath Road\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 2HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word & Literature
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SUMMARY:ST JOHN’S BY CANDLELIGHT
DESCRIPTION:Discover St John’s on an atmospheric tour by candlelight around our church. Experience the immersive combination of meditation\, light\, music and stories that this ancient church has to share with us. Afterwards\, you are invited to join the choir for Compline – a short service of quietness and reflection.
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/st-johns-by-candlelight/
LOCATION:St John’s Church\, Church Steps\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word & Literature
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SUMMARY:JOHN HEGLEY - THE FISH AND SHIPS WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Join John Hegley for an opportunity for writing drawing and drawing out the creative. No experience required\, just experiences. There is optional sharing and singing. There is mandolin playing. There is colouring-in. Activities are designed for anyone who has been seven-years-old. All adults to be accompanied by a child or children. No children to be un-accompanied. \n 
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/john-hegley-the-fish-and-ships-workshop/
LOCATION:The Awesome Studio\, The Station\, Station Approach\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1RE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Spoken Word & Literature
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SUMMARY:FROME AND NON-CONFORMITY WALK
DESCRIPTION:In the post-Restoration period Frome became a major centre of non-conformity\, with many places of worship being built within the town. This walk will visit several of them (exteriors only) and reveal the stories behind the denominations who built them. Led by David Lassman of Frome Heritage CIC.
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/frome-and-non-conformity-walk-2/
LOCATION:St John’s Church\, Church Steps\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,History,Outdoor,Spoken Word & Literature
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SUMMARY:ANDREW MILLER & EMMA CRAIGIE - THE LAND IN WINTER
DESCRIPTION:Andrew Miller talks to Emma Craigie about ‘The Land in Winter’\, his Booker-shortlisted\, ‘word-of-mouth favourite’ novel\, set in Somerset during the Great Freeze of 1962-3. As the relentless snow creates a new world\, two neighbouring couples start to question what it is they want from life.
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/andrew-miller-emma-craigie-the-land-in-winter/
LOCATION:Merlin Theatre & Ecos Outdoor Stage\, Bath Road\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 2HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word & Literature
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SUMMARY:A DISCOVERY OF SELWOOD WITCHES - BOOK TALK & GUIDED WALK
DESCRIPTION:Join author Emma Poole for an enchanting afternoon as she unveils the secrets behind her latest work\, ‘Rentum Tormentum’. \nThis immersive book talk delves into the shadowy history of Somerset witchcraft\, exploring the folklore and forgotten rituals that inspired her writing. Emma will share insights into her research process with local museums and the stories from 17th century texts that breathe life into her pages. \nFollowing the discussion\, you’ll take to the cobblestone streets of Frome for a short guided walk. Joseph of The Haunts Curiosity Shoppe team will lead you to specific points of interest featured in the book\, connecting the narrative to the town’s atmospheric landmarks. It’s a must-attend event for history fans. \nLOCATION: The Haunts Remedy Room & Pharmacy Kitchen at the Iron Gates\, ground floor
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/a-discovery-of-selwood-witches-book-talk-guided-walk/
LOCATION:The Iron Gates\, 9 King St\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1BH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,History,Outdoor,Spoken Word & Literature
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SUMMARY:SHORT STORY COMPETITIONS – PRIZE-GIVING EVENT
DESCRIPTION:Join Frome Writers Collective for a wonderful celebration of local\, regional and international writing talent. The winners of the Young Writer Competition and the Frome Writers in Residence contest will be announced\, and acclaimed author Claire Fuller will reveal the winners of the Frome Short Story Competition and award the prizes.
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/short-story-competitions-prize-giving-event/
LOCATION:Merlin Theatre & Ecos Outdoor Stage\, Bath Road\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 2HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word & Literature
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SUMMARY:FROME HERITAGE TREE WALK
DESCRIPTION:Join local author and heritage tree specialist Julian Hight on this ever-popular walk to see some of Frome’s most majestic trees\, and hear about their history\, legacy and lore. This easy walk will include Millennium Green\, Rodden Meadow and Willow Vale.
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/frome-heritage-tree-walk/
LOCATION:Cheese & Grain\, Market Yard\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Eco,Outdoor,Science,Spoken Word & Literature,Wellness
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SUMMARY:FASHIONABLE FAITH - WALK AND TALK
DESCRIPTION:Glamour and glory! Back by popular demand\, Fashionable Faith will give you an expert guide through the history and meaning of Christian dress. Admire the detail of our embroidery\, be dazzled by the array of colour\, understand the rich symbolism and meaning of Church-wear in today’s world.
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/fashionable-faith-walk-and-talk/
LOCATION:St John’s Church\, Church Steps\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:History,Spoken Word & Literature,Visual Arts & Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T160000
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SUMMARY:PROFESSOR KEITH BARNHAM - AN ALL-RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY FOR FROME
DESCRIPTION:Emeritus Professor of Physics at Imperial College London\, Prof. Keith Barnham considers how Frome could become the first UK town with an all-renewable electricity supply from wind and solar power. The software GIFTS (Get It From The Sun) compares solar and wind supply with grid demand and calculates the anaerobic digestion required to deliver secure electricity every hour of the year.
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/professor-keith-barnham-an-all-renewable-electricity-supply-for-frome/
LOCATION:Frome Town Hall\, Christchurch Street West\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Science,Spoken Word & Literature
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SUMMARY:THE POWER OF WRITING AND READING MEMOIR
DESCRIPTION:Lily Dunn talks to Harriet Derioz about the importance of memoir in our fragmented times\, as a transformative experience for both writer and reader. A discussion about life – writing as a shifting and changing form\, and why a personal narrative is so much more than finding the story and sharing it with the world.
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/the-power-of-writing-and-reading-memoir/
LOCATION:Archangel\, 1 King Street\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1BH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word & Literature
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