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| Children's Bookmaking Workshop | 10:00-12:00 |
Join in the fun with your parent/carer and make your very own book from recycled materials.
Bring along any scrap paper/pictures and transform them into something special.
Frome Key Centre
£2 per child
Age: 5-9 yrs (accompanied)
Event Code: 0701 | Category: Workshops
| Writers-In-Residence | 10:00-14:00 |
This year, Writers-In-Residence will include local writers who have won their place in a selection of Cheap Street's shops.
Come along and see them at work, who knows what or who they'll use as inspiration - maybe it will be you.
Cheap Street
Event Code: 0702 | Category: Literary
| Litterati Street Theatre event | 12:00 |
The children from three schools in Frome will work with local artist Stina Harris to create 'Litterbugs' from recycled materials.
The Litterbugs will be used to decorate litter-bins during the Litterati Street Event. This is an event for all the family and one not to be missed. All will be revealed on the day! Watch out for the pink coats!
Westway Shopping Precinct
See page Highlights: Thinking Green for other Green Events.
Event Code: 0703 | Category: Green
| Cream Teas and Entertainment | 12:00-16:00 |
Strawberry cream teas, freshly prepared sandwiches and homemade cakes are served in the delightful courtyard garden of Monmouth House.
In the heart of town this is a little oasis to sit and relax with gentle musical accompaniment by guitarist Simon Downwes, Martin Gill on Mandolin and Martin Solomon Harp.
For Positive Action on Cancer by kind permission of Karen Harvey.
Positive Action on Cancer website: www.positiveactiononcancer.co.uk
See page Highlights: Positive Action on Cancer fundraising events in the Frome Festival.
Monmouth House Garden
Also on Sunday 8, Wednesday 11, Saturday 14, Sunday 15.
Event Code: 0704 | Category: Miscellaneous
| Workshop: Family Animation | 13:00-17:00 |
Animation is fun and easy!
Come and get creative; make your own animated short in an afternoon at this special workshop aimed at parents and children.
All materials and equipment supplied. Just bring your imagination... Led by Howard Vause.
SORRY THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT - click here to view other workshops available
Frome Community College Media Arts Studio
£2
Please book in advance
Max: 6 family groups (eg parent and 1-2 children of 6yrs+)
Event Code: 0705 | Category: Workshops
| Workshop: An Introduction to Butoh Dance | 14:00-15.30 |
Butoh is a modern form of dance theatre originating in Japan.
It is for anyone interested in using the body expressively. This workshop will use simple structured group exercises to allow unpressured, individual response.
Come along and experience this beautiful art form. Led by Neil Light and Marina Sossi, both experienced theatre practitioners and workshop leaders.
Trinity Church Hall
£5
Max: 16 people
Event Code: 0706 | Category: Workshops
| Poetry with Judith Nicholls | 14:30-15:30 |
Just what was an elephant?
Who was the shiny black monster?
And what on earth are we doing?
Judith's poems answer some of these questions - and ask more! Judith's many poetry books include one of the first conservation anthologies (1989).
Find out more about Judith Nicholls at: www.poetryarchive.org
Frome Library
£1
Age: 7-11yrs
Event Code: 0707 | Category: Literary
| Reopening of Chateau Gontier Walk | 14:30 |
Bruno Herisse, the premier Maire Adjoint -first deputy Maire of Chateau Gontier, reopens the walk.
Chateau Gontier walk
Event Code: 0708 | Category: Miscellaneous
| Terry Hill Big Band | 14:30-16:30 |
Enjoy the big band sounds from this award-winning, 20-piece, community-based Big Band conducted by David Dayman-Johns.
This is a fundraising event for the Blue House.
Blue House
£5
Tickets from the Blue House or on the door
Refreshments available.
See also Exhibitions.
Event Code: 0709 | Category: Other Music
| HMS Thunderbolt (ex Thetis) - Frome's Adopted Submarine | 14:30 |
Dom Young tells the remarkable story of the submarine Thunderbolt and explores its connections with Frome.
Assembly Rooms
£6
Event Code: 0710 | Category: Talks & Walks
| World Food Feast | 17:30-21:00 |
Always a festival highlight. This year, to kick off the festival's Thinking Green theme, the event synchronises with the worldwide LiveEarth concerts.
Food from Frome's eating establishments in the car-free Market Place: local food for local people, with each stall representing a country. Beginning the musical celebrations are local favourites The Critters, with their dazzling melée of soul. Bristol-based Rhythm Republic, who went down a storm at last year's festival, continue the party with blues, country and ska.
Market Place
Free
Event Code: 0711 | Category: Miscellaneous
| Battle of the Bands Final | 19:30 |
Promoted by the Somerset Standard and Guardian
Last year's final was a tremendous success with hundreds of music fans packing the Cheese and Grain to see local metallers Mnemosyne crowned BotB winners. Back for a third year, the 2007 event promises to be even bigger, better, bolder and brasher than ever before. Book early to see the best of the best of local talent competing for fabulous prizes. Not to be missed.
Cheese & Grain
£5
For more information visit www.myspace.com/sgbotb or www.thisissomerset.co.uk/botb.
Event Code: 0712 | Category: Other Music
| Violin and Piano Recital | 19:30 |
Promoted by Jackdaws Music Education Trust
Paul Barritt: Violin
James Lisney: Piano
The programme will include works by Debussy, Previn, Ravel and Franck.
Their latest recording received rave reviews in America:
"Sunny and warm as Fritz Kreisler, thoughtful as Joseph Szigeti, intense as Francescatti, Paul Barritt's partnership with James Lisney seems just about ideal."
For more information about Jackdaws Music Education Trust visit www.jackdaws.org.uk
See Latest News: "Classical music remains festival's strong suit" for additional information.
Rook Lane Chapel
£12.50 (Under 18 £6)
Event Code: 0713 | Category: Classical Music
| Slippery Fish | 20:30 |
One thing remains constant with Slippery Fish - the groove.
From roots to funk, they swing and rock to suit the mood. The rhythm is solid, the blues powerful, Frome's Must-See Rhythm and Blues Band.
Griffin Inn
Free
Event Code: 0714 | Category: Other Music
| Rachmaninov Vespers - Bath Camerata | 21:45 |
Directed by Nigel Perrin
In the glow of many candles, the much-loved Vespers - at once rich and romantic and yet deeply spiritual - will be sung by the award-winning Bath Camerata, directed by former King's Singer, Nigel Perrin.
See Latest News: "Classical music remains festival's strong suit" for additional information.
St John's Church
£7 (£5)
Performance lasts 70 minutes without interval.
Event Code: 0715 | Category: Classical Music
| Ghostwalk | 23:30 |
Take in the sights and sounds of Frome's paranormal past, from the witch dunkings to the infamous hangings in Apple Alley and the ghosts that still walk amongst the cobbled walkways.
A Mysterious Masked Character will lead the Ghostwalk from a mystery location only known to ticket-holders.
Everyone who comes will be given a special gift if they survive!
SORRY THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT - click here to view other talks & walks available
£10 (To include CD)
See page Highlights: Ghostwalk for additional information
Event Code: 0716 | Category: Talks & Walks