MARCH MARKET CANCELLED
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
Amazing Scene Machine
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
Swing Time Frome & The Little Victory Ball
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
The Frome Independent is Best in the South West
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
TRADER PROFILE-Elytra England
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
MARKET NEWS-A New Way to Pay on Market Days
If you're not keen on squandering good shopping time queueing for cash at The Frome Independent, then you might be interested to know about our partnership with Pixie - a brand new discovery, payment and loyalty app. Read more
School’s Back
We are delighted to let you know that our Autumn / Winter term of NIGHT SCHOOL classes is ready for launch. Read more
Crowdfunder news-Hooray and thank you
We are thrilled to say we raised just over £10,000 in our Crowfunder campaign! Read more
Trader Profile-Paly Glass
Our trader of the month is maker Nikki James from Paly Glass. Nikki is a glass artist and maker of geometic terrariums and frames which have been a big hit at The Frome Independent since she began trading with us in the Suitcase Sale just over a year ago. Read more
Your market needs you
This month we are running a Crowdfunder campaign to raise money to rejuvenate and update our much-loved pop-up Village Green. We are also looking to raise funds to host Frome-On-Sea, our annual urban beach on Sunday 6th August. Funds will also support our work with local charities and community groups, helping them to raise money throughout the coming year. Read more
