The Frome Independent

Bristol-based micro brewery producing traditional ales and New World-hopped beers

Bread, sausage rolls, pies, quiches, and scones from Chippenham baker Holly Weeks

Mobile pop up pizza catering for all types of events. Using authentic Italian ingredients and locally sourced fresh produce where possible.

The Smoke Folk is an award-winning smoked food business based in Frome, Somerset. We employ traditional and contemporary cold-smoking techniques, and use responsibly sourced ingredients and smoke-woods, to make delicious and intriguing flavour combinations.

We are Designer Makers from Bath offering modern classics in Birch Plywood. Our range of playthings and homeware is crafted in our workshop with a conscious consumer and sustainability the core.

the southwester is a newspaper rooted in the south-west, available only in print and with no content posted online. It is a paper for anyone, anywhere.
At its core, it seeks to reignite the imaginations of those who desire change, by telling stories and sharing wisdom from the many artists, designers, makers and creators who call this place home.

Weavers Cottage Yarn hand dyes small batches of yarn, with each skein thoughtfully dyed using quality materials and sustainable practices.

Healthy, delicious, plant-based Tibetan curries, dahl and dumplings made from scratch.

Marmalades and jellies made with fresh fruit and a spicy kick

Toastie Guys offer a delicious range of Sourdough Cheese Toasties which are cooked over a gas grill. All are made using local Somerset Cheeses and tasty homemade fillings.

Tuga Pastries has been making fresh Pasteis de Nata since 2015.
We use local ingredients from Farms such fresh free Range eggs, organic milk and Artisan Flour, we have achieved 11 food Professional Awards in our Tarts.

Bold, collectible illustration and prints inspired by music, pop culture and nostalgia, created by illustrator and screen-printer Phoebe Phillips.

Ultimo Clump.Antiques, industrial and art.From the barns, lofts and auction rooms.Of Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.

Handmade peanut and cashew nut butter. Made by Katie in neighbouring Wiltshire.

Handmade ceramics that blend landscape-inspired glazes with playful, characterful forms. Rooted in feeling and memory, the work spans both functional pieces and decorative objects.

We are a small vintage business that take great delight in finding treasures from the past and making them accessible for the future.

Vintage by Lottie May was born out of our passion for treasure hunting and a firm belief in the slow movement.We offer curated Vintage for women and children, chosen for quality, longevity and modern relevance. Thoughtfully sourced, made to last, and meant to be worn again.

Vintage Doodahs has been sourcing vintage and antique interior pieces for 15 years, bringing freshly sourced pieces to the market every month.

Single-estate honeys from apiaries around Wiltshire and Frome

We make proper unpasteurised Somerset cheese – such as our traditional clothbound Westcombe Cheddar, Duckett’s Aged Caerphilly and Ricotta – using raw milk from our own cows.In addition, we also make charcuterie, combining our veal bull calves with pork from Andrew Brown to create unique takes on classic saucisson, salami, pancetta and more.

Artisan fermented chilli sauces, condiments, kimchi and fire tonic handmade by us in Dorset using British grown chillies and natural ingredients. Over 51 varieties, endless flavours.

The eclecticism of Victorian cottons, 70s suedes, mid-century mohairs and everything in-between. A careful clash of vintage & antique clothing and accessories.

I make greeting cards and prints that focus on the dreamy exotic fantasy of the everyday with the allure of faraway lands, using beautiful colours to brighten up the day.

Wolfe Academy is an independent & sustainable clothing brand from the South West. They create organic & ethical apparel & accessories inspired by the outdoor life.