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We’ve been catching up with some of Frome’s businesses and shops this year, and recently checked in with the team at RISE – the newly rebranded Hubnub Centre which is home to the marvellous Rye Bakery, and a rather beautiful gallery space. Now known as the Whittox Gallery, the space can be found in the […]
Need chocolate? Look no further! This month we caught up with purveyor of plant-based deliciousness, Gemma Lewis, the genius behind Dark Matters Brownies. It was great to learn more about Gemma’s journey and how she and Dark Matters have grown during the 6 years she has been trading with us. Hi Gemma! Tell us a […]
We’re looking forward to having Lucie Sheridan with us at the Village Green for our July market with something a bit…rubbish. Illustrator Lucie Sheridan has over 18 years experience and specialises in silk screen printing.She is represented by many galleries and shops both on the high street and online and has been commissioned by such clients as […]
One of the best bits of running an event like The Frome Independent is seeing businesses grow on every part of their journey. This week we chatted to Frome maker Meg from Scatter Jewellery, who has been a big hit in the Catherine Hill suitcase sale, where she began trading with us as a new […]
Join us for a very special one-off supper club on Wednesday 17th July that showcases the food of Syria. We’re teaming up with the talented bunch from Black Swan Arts Cafe, and working with Frome residents Lara and Somaya, who will be sharing some delicious dishes from Syria. The evening will take the form of […]
What’s a summer in the West Country without a drop of local cider?! We caught up with cider-maker Tim Beer of Marshwood Vale Cider this month, who told us all about his passion for proper cider, his love of his home county of Somerset and the joys of market trading! Read on to be taken […]
Throughout 2019 we are taking a peek at the behind the scenes lives of some of Frome’s best loved independent shops and businesses. Recently we caught up with Ed and Io, founders of Rise, which is the new name for the HubNub centre. Many of you will know the building as the home of Rye […]
We’re chatting to some of Frome’s independent businesses this year, finding out a bit more of what goes on behind the scenes and the stories behind the shops. Earlier this month we caught up with Zara from Settlers Stores, which specialises in clothes to be worn “wherever the fancy takes you”. Settlers Stores’ clothing is […]
We’ve been catching up with a few traders from Somerset Farmers Markets recently, and this month we heard from the team behind Wookey Farm, who can be found in Somerset Farmers Markets’ section next to Boyle Cross on Market days with their range of goat-related produce! Sarah from Wookey Farm told us all about life […]
We are very excited to have our friends from The Good Life Experience with us at our June Market! Founded by Cerys Matthews, Steve Abbot and Charlie & Caroline Gladstone in 2014, for those of you who are yet to discover this magical little festival, you’re in for a treat! The Good Life Experience is held […]
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