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This month we are teaming up with YMCA Mendip & South Somerset who will be launching a new national campaign – called #IAMWHOLE – to challenge mental health stigma and raise awareness in advance of World Mental Heath Day on 10th October 2019. You find the YMCA down at the Village Green, where they will […]
Earlier this month we spoke to Liz Huband aka, Badger House Leather – who has had a busy few weeks moving into her new studio at Black Swan Arts! This Frome-based designer-maker shares her thoughts on market trading, her love of the Somerset countryside and how to get your beans to grow by talking to […]
Eight Stony Street landed in Frome at the end of 2018 with the promise of tasty food, relaxed dining and an impressive selection of wine. Housed in one of Frome’s best-loved old buildings in the heart of St Catherine’s, the space is an independent cafe by day, and wine bar and eatery by night. Last […]
Join us beside the seaside…at Frome-On-Sea! Frome-On-Sea is a magical day out at the beach, right in the middle of the August edition of The Frome Independent. Now in it’s 6th year, our tiny pop-up beach was born out of a desire to bring a little bit of the Great British seaside to Frome for […]
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 […]
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