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March sees the launch of an exciting venture from one of Frome’s favourite traders. Acclaimed designers Nick Fraser and Polly Bell will open Kobi & Teal - a shop, gallery and workshop - in time for the March market. Read more
For our first trader profile of the year, we caught up with James Hughes-Davies of Little Jack Horner’s Sausage Rolls. Read more
It’s been a busy year here at The Frome Independent, and we can’t quite believe that 2016 is now drawing to a close. It’s a time of year when a lot of us take stock of what we’ve been up to over the past 12 months, so we’d thought we’d share our highlights of the year with you, before we get stuck in to planning 2017! Read more
We are big fans of Somerset maker Elisabeth Barry’s delicate and contemporary ceramics. Specialising in porcelain homewares and jewellery, Elisabeth can be found in our Designer Maker section on market days. Read more
Local farmers and Frome Independent market traders Penleigh Farm have launched a new butchers’ shop in the heart Frome, specialising in locally reared meat and stocked with produce sourced from the monthly market. Read more
After studying a BA in Fine Art Sculpture at Cardiff School of Art and Design where her degree show was a large installation in paper, Tess Wakeling began experimenting with different materials before deciding to set up a business in lighting design. Read more
If you need proof that Frome is a hotbed of creative talent, you need look no further than local designer-maker Nick Fraser. Nick has become a Frome Independent market stalwart and produces a range of contemporary interior products and furniture. Read more
Anna has been trading as Lost Shapes at The Frome Independent since it launched in 2013. With a degree in 3D design crafts, followed by a varied career, Anna took the opportunity of her youngest child starting school to get back into designing and making. Read more
Engaging Women would like to know if you are man enough to walk a mile in high heel shoes? Read more
When The Bakemonger's application dropped into our inbox there was a collective whoop of excitement. Unlike anything we'd seen before, Helen's creations combined cutting edge design, quality and individuality with the added bonus that they were edible! Read more
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