10am Frome GamesCon

Plenty to see, try and do for all ages. There will be 30+ explainers there to help you! CCG’s, Board Games, Miniatures, Fantasy, Classic Games, Talks, Demonstrations, War Games, Prizes and Surprise Guests! Competition entry is only £1. Bar and food available. Details from Wassail Games on
01373 469946 or Iksentrik Models on 01373 471695

Cheese & Grain

Ends 5pm • £1
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11am Hidden Gardens

See Saturday 9 July

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11am Parade & Drumhead Service

A local event at the end of ‘Veterans Awareness Week’ to remember the end of the World War II and those who gave so much in the war against tyranny. The parade leaves the Drill Hall in Keyford and marches to the War Memorial outside the Memorial Theatre where a short military-style ‘drumhead’ service will be held.

War Memorial

Free
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Music and Memories

Music of World War ll played by a local band, with recollections of personal wartime experiences by local people live on stage. An enjoyable educational experience for the young and, perhaps, some bittersweet memories for the older generation. There will be a display of 1940s memorabilia in the foyer.

Memorial Theatre (immediately following the service at the War Memorial)

Free
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12noon Nunney Jazz CafÉ presents - Cool Jazz for a Hot Day

Chill out on a long hot lazy Sunday with the grooviest outfits on the Bristol jazz scene: hip-hop icons CCQ, horn kings Silverado, far-out funkmeisters The Blessing, and The Fantastic Englishman himself headlining, Iain Ballamy. With kids workshop/performance and jam session led by keyboard wizard John Law, plus loads of other cool stuff for kids of all ages. The park is where it’s at.

Victoria Park

Ends 6pm • Free
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12.30pm Bach Cello Suites

Ruth Zagni, noted exponent of chamber and solo repertoire, performs J S Bach’s unparalleled contribution to the solo cello canon. The six suites demonstrated his supreme skill in harnessing the technical and colouristic possibilities of the cello, and finally brought it out of the shadow of its predecessor the gamba. In this second concert, Ruth performs suites 3, 4 and 5.

St Mary’s Church, Orchardleigh

£12 (£10) • For two concerts £20 (£18)
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2pm Treen

Songstress Catherine Neal’s original material enriched with the addition of Jody Turner forms acoustic act Treen. Beautiful weaving melodies journey though an eclectic mix of solo work from the two. A female Ben Harper meets Norah Jones via Patti Smith. ‘A breath of fresh air...’

Griffin Inn

Free
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2.30pm Walk: Frome’s Historic Past

Guided tours with local experts around historic Frome, starting at The Round Tower and ending at Frome Museum, where refreshments will be available. Donations to the Museum are welcome.

Meet Frome Tourist Information Centre

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3pm Workshop: Music for film

Create a new film score for Irish classic Man of Aran (1934) under the guidance of Jesse Vernon from Morningstar Small Orchestra, and perform the final piece live at the film screening later in the evening. All instrumentalists, particularly those with unusual instruments, are welcome.

Merlin Theatre

Ends 6pm • Free (Places are limited so please book in advance)
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Doors 5pm Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band

The historic Sun Inn, Whatley, is hosting a Frome Festival event for the first time. The legendary Geno Washington is bringing his fabulous Ram Jam Band to celebrate the first anniversary in residence of hosts Angie and Jim. Constantly touring festivals abroad and in Britain, last year Geno appeared at the Albert Hall with other greats, Eric Clapton and Jools Holland.

Sun Inn, Whatley

£12.50 adv, £15 door
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7.45pm Man of Aran (1934) & Circus of the Damned (2004)

FILMFROME'S finale is a rare screening of Man of Aran (1934) with a brand new score created and performed live by local musicians. The haunting film exposes the natural splendour of the Aran Islands and the hardships faced by their inhabitants. A locally produced short film, Circus of the Damned, will be shown beforehand, with live piano accompaniment from filmmaker Eddie Young.

Merlin Theatre

£6.50
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7.30pm Festival victory Proms

Join Jason Thornton as he once again conducts the Bath Philharmonia in an evening of your ‘Last Night of the Proms’ favourites with a grand firework finale. This year we are delighted to announce that our guest soprano is Jane Gilchrist, who recently won Channel 4’s Operatunity. Pack your picnic and flags and celebrate the last night of the festival.

Marston House

7.30pm (Picnic from 6pm) • £18.50 (£25 on the gate) Child 5–14 years £5
Earlybird Adult £16.50 (before 14th May) • Private terrace tables sold out
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8pm Super Markets? Free House Debate in conjunction with Fairtrade Frome

Supermarkets: a boon, in providing cheap and convenient food in a time-scarce age, or an enemy to quality of life and a friend to exploitation both here and in the poorer parts of the world? Everyone welcome to contribute to the discussion over a pleasant drink. For more information: 01373 454210.

Griffin Inn

Free
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Doors 8pm Love and Arthur Lee

Sixties legends of Forever Changes fame, still fronted by singer and songwriter Arthur Lee, Love has long been recognised as one of rock’s truly legendary bands. Led by the charismatic singer/guitarist/drummer Arthur Lee, this Los Angeles-based group was among the most influential and experimental of its era, and typified West Coast progressive rock.

Cheese & Grain

£14 adv, £16 door
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8.30pm Comedy Night

A great way to end the festival with five of the hottest comedians on the current comedy scene, including:
Andre Vincent, hit of the BBC4 TV show The
Late Edition;
Alex Horn (pictured above), Perrier Nominee, for best newcomer at the 2003 Edinburgh Festival;
Rob Rouse, co presenter of Channel 4’s The Friday Night Project.
With support from Martin Evans and Pete Cain.

Frome Rugby Club

Doors 7.30pm • Ends approx 11pm • £8
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