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SUMMARY:FROME PUBLISHING FAIR
DESCRIPTION:Join Frome Writers’ Collective’s fabulous free fair: readers\, writers\, publishers\, editors\, artists\, illustrators and visitors of all ages will be there\, with more stalls to mark Frome Publishing Fair’s tenth anniversary\, and a wonderful variety of publications on display and for sale. A must for all readers\, writers and book lovers. Refreshments available.
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/frome-publishing-fair/
LOCATION:Silk Mill Gallery\, Merchants Barton Saxonvale\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word & Literature
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SUMMARY:SEA CHANGE
DESCRIPTION:A wild\, poetic dive into transformation. Stand-up poet Kate Fox and folk duo Union Jill explore the raw\, powerful currents of transformation\, sea swimming\, and ecological shift. Part gig\, part performance\, part ritual–a journey where human and ocean collide\, changing everything in their wake.
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/sea-change/
LOCATION:Silk Mill Gallery\, Merchants Barton Saxonvale\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Eco,Music,Spoken Word & Literature
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SUMMARY:MYTHICA - A NEW HISTORY OF HOMER’S WORLD\, THROUGH THE WOMEN WRITTEN OUT OF IT
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning classicist and historian Emily Hauser blends archaeology\, literature and myth to uncover the real women behind Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. From Helen of Troy\, Cassandra and Aphrodite to Circe\, Athena\, Calypso and Penelope – Mythica is a ground-breaking reassessment of the reality behind the often-mythologised women of ancient Greece.
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/mythica-a-new-history-of-homers-world-through-the-women-written-out-of-it/
LOCATION:Silk Mill Gallery\, Merchants Barton Saxonvale\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:History,Spoken Word & Literature
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SUMMARY:BAND OF PILGRIMS
DESCRIPTION:Band of Pilgrims is a four piece group of local musicians led by Kevin de Las Casas blending folk and blues traditions. Expect a wide range of melodic original compositions\, spirit of occasion and skilled musicianship. These are much loved by the Silk Mill team!
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/band-of-pilgrims/
LOCATION:Silk Mill Gallery\, Merchants Barton Saxonvale\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:SATISH KUMAR - PEACE IS POSSIBLE
DESCRIPTION:The world is in turmoil. Many believe they will be made more secure by creating a stronger military to challenge their ‘enemies’. Launching his book ‘Peace is Possible’\, Satish Kumar dispels this illusion and argues that we do not need enemies. Peace is the certain way to prosperity and happiness.
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/satish-kumar-peace-is-possible/
LOCATION:Silk Mill Gallery\, Merchants Barton Saxonvale\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word & Literature
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SUMMARY:TAPESTRY - TWO WOMEN AND THE STORY OF BAYEUX
DESCRIPTION:Tapestry\, Kylie Fitzpatrick’s bestselling novel\, is re-released in June 2026 to mark the historic visit to the UK of the Bayeux Tapestry. The novel explores the tapestry’s story through the lives of two women: an embroiderer in 1064 and an academic in 2018. Together\, they reveal the history of this most enigmatic artefact. \nFrome author\, Kylie’s 5 historical novels have been published in 11 languages. She holds Masters and Doctoral degrees in Literature and Creative Writing\, is a publishing consultant\, and hosts writing events in the UK and internationally. In conversation with Jayne Sadgrove\, Chair of the Frome Society\, she unwinds the threads of Tapestry. \nDoors 7pm
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/tapestry-two-women-and-the-story-of-bayeux/
LOCATION:Silk Mill Gallery\, Merchants Barton Saxonvale\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:History,Spoken Word & Literature
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SUMMARY:READY TO PUBLISH?
DESCRIPTION:Please note this event is taking place in Silk Mill Gallery\, not Silk Mill West / Frome Art School as per the brochure \nDiscover what top agents look for in submissions. Kate Hordern\, who runs an independent literary agency with a growing list of clients\, and Clare Wallace\, shortlisted for the British Book Awards Agent of the Year\, will be in discussion with well-known local author and writing tutor\, Alison Clink. \nIN ADDITION: \nTHURSDAY 9 JULY /13.00-16.00pm\nKATE HORDERN & CLARE WALLACE: CONSULT THE AGENTS A 10-MINUTE AGENT SLOT AVAILABLE WITH KATE or CLARE\nA chance to submit an extract of your manuscript in advance and receive feedback from a top literary agent in a relaxed\, face-to-face meeting. \nSILK MILL WEST /£50\nEmail for details and book instructions to: fromewriterscollective@gmail.com \nEarly booking advised as numbers limited.
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/ready-to-publish/
LOCATION:Silk Mill Gallery\, Merchants Barton Saxonvale\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word & Literature
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SUMMARY:KANGAROO MOON AND BLUE MIDNIGHT
DESCRIPTION:Come dance under a Blue Moon! Together for the first time at the Frome Festival\, these two very different but intricately linked bands will intrigue your mind and engage your body as they weave magical violin and keyboard with the strumming of strings\, the plucking of bass\, the beating of drums and a splash of trombone into a funky psychedelic heart-lifting wall of richly melodic sound.
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/kangaroo-moon-and-blue-midnight/
LOCATION:Silk Mill Gallery\, Merchants Barton Saxonvale\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nick Waterhouse":MAILTO:nick.waterhouse@fromecollege.org
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SUMMARY:MEETING AT CROSSROADS
DESCRIPTION:Martin Kolarides (guitar\, who declines to say if his extraordinary skills are due to a late night crossroads meeting)\, Keith Harrison-Broninski (piano)\, and Pete Maxfield (double bass) fuse jazz with traditional music to play everything from Celtic\, spirituals\, gospel\, and blues to Doc Watson\, Hendrix\, modal jazz\, modern Cornish session tunes\, and Oscar Peterson’s anthem for the civil rights movement.
URL:https://fromefestival.co.uk/event/meeting-at-crossroads/
LOCATION:Silk Mill Gallery\, Merchants Barton Saxonvale\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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