The Frome Independent

Handmade Smocks, from the idea of workwear, from cord and drill, from vintage and deadstock material. For adults and children. They are for everyone, for a lifetime.

Somer Valley Farms believe that everyone should know where their food comes from. That’s why we aim to bring together farmers across the Somer Valley®, to provide you with sustainable, local and high quality food. All this, with the knowledge that it has come from farms you can trust.

Somerset Charcuterie uses Italian and Spanish methods to produce amazing charcuterie using local ingredients, ciders and cheeses

Handmade 100% natural soaps

Sophie Alda makes ceramics in bright beautiful colours to elevate your space.

Come and try these amazing sausages, lovingly created from rare breed local meats, by local chef Alisdair.

Biltong is a traditional South African treat, using fresh cuts of beef which are cured in spices and then hung in an air drying cabinet for two weeks. This creates a delicious and versatile product which can be used as a snack or garnished on top of your favourite foods. We use Somerset Beef and natural herbs & spices and no artificial additives.

Contemporary pottery made for the home, to be used and loved everyday.

Still Sisters and Friary Drinks are a small independent family business run by two sisters, creating handmade spirits from the finest ingredients, carefully considered and crafted in small batches.

We make leather strops, our own shaving brushes, bowls and soaps and a range of natural beard care products. Alongside this, we sell Ardennes sharpening stones and a range of traditional shaving products, including a fine selection of traditional safety and straight razors.

Joyful. Colourful. Sustainable. Harvesting natural dyes from our flower farm, we celebrate the vibrant colours of nature by hand-making products that bring joy to everyday life in your home.

Vintage clothes and hats from the 50’s to the 80’s. Also funky upcycled clothes & accessories, beautifully reworked from vintage textiles.

Naturally fermented micro-batch miso maker, using locally sourced organic ingredients and sprouted brown rice koji. Along with the authentic soya miso, Sumikichi makes modern miso with chickpeas and fava beans.

Seasonal cut flowers that nurture soil health and support biodiversity

Tash Fry is a process-led artist creating hand-built functional ceramics. Tash’s organic, innate pieces harness nature into tactile objects aiming to cultivate sense-led experiences.

Teresa creates miniature artworks using multiple layers of colour and texture on reclaimed plywood to create bold and atmospheric pieces, which somehow feel familiar to the viewer.

Hand printed linen clothing & accessories. Made in small batches in Devon. Commissions welcome.

Thai Spice Home style Thai Cooking.

The Ark is an eclectic mix of vintage style and one of a kind treasures.

Artisan Patisserie and Bakery goods made by hand using locally sourced seasonal ingredients

Bath Soft Cheese Co is an award-winning artisan cheesemakers based at Park Farm near Bath. All our cheeses are handmade on site using milk from our own single dairy herd.

Frome artist Violet Von Riot returns to The Frome Independent with her ever expanding range of prints featuring local landmarks. The original art pieces are created using bits of cut or torn pieces of old, recycled magazines, with the focus being on unique and sustainable art.

Patisserie with personality!

Freshly made Spanish style churros and chocolate using locally sourced ingredients.