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Frome-On-Sea has been a TFI institution since it’s inception in the summer of 2014. As many of you decamp to warmer climes during the summer holidays, we thought we would bring a little bit of the Great British seaside to Frome for the day, and install our very own pop-up beach for one market only in August each year. Read more
Fancy getting your hands on one of over 30 amazing prizes, donated by our talented bunch of traders? Check out our summer holiday Market Maker competition... Read more
The Ark are proper, old-fashioned flea market traders, who specialise in mid-century homewares. They don't sell online, and are passionate about nostalgic pieces that will jog memories for customers. Their stall is a riot of colour, comprising authentic deckchairs, kitchenalia and an extensive collection of 1960s Ladybrid books. This month, they told us about their passion for all things mid-century, and the magic of market days. Read more
Come and celebrate the joys of a Somerset springtime (and this one feels like it's been a long time coming...!) with Somerset Garden Day. Read more
We've been finding out a bit more about some of your favourite traders and chatting to them about their businesses, inspirations and influences. Read more
We are very sorry to announce that unfortunately, due to the adverse weather conditions, we must cancel The Frome Independent on Sunday 4th March. Read more
For Market visitors of all ages, we've something a bit different this December market with the chance to make an “Amazing Scene” with The Amazing Scene Machine. Join animation model maker Jim Parkyn, who will be leading the creation of a Festive Frome scene, made entirely of plasticine. Read more
The Frome Independent’s December market is the final instalment of 2017. To celebrate, the Frome Flea will be transformed into a Vintage Winter wonderland, with 1930s and 40s costumes, old-fashioned games, Christmas trees and swing dancing from Swing Time Frome. This brand new group will be lighting up the Village Green with some amazing vintage dance moves. Read more
After a busy market day, we popped over to Bristol to the first ever Crumbs Magazine Awards, where we were delighted to pick up the award for Best Food Event! Read more
Our trader of the month is leather-worker Justine Weyman from Elytra England. Justine creates accessories in soft leather and felt, from tablet cases to artists' tool rolls, which are designed with care and attention for the contents inside. This month Justine chats to us about her practice, trading at markets and how she came up with the name for her business. Read more
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