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| Desert Island Reads | 14:00-16:00 |
Eight renowned writers present extracts from favourite prose or poetry that has delighted, moved, and inspired them. Sharing personal choices are: Lindsay Clarke, Helena Drysdale, Andrew Miller, Debby Holt, Rosie Jackson, John Payne, Pip Utton and Steve Voake.
Trinity Church Hall
£3
Refreshments available.
Event Code: 1101 | Category: Literary
| Take One Picture Exhibition | 15:00-18:00 |
Following a collaborative project with the National Gallery in London, the children of St John's First School present an exhibition of cross-curricular work inspired by 'An autumn landscape with a view of Het Steen in the early morning' by Rubens.
St John's CE VA First School
Free (Donations to St John's Church Restoration Appeal)
Event Code: 1102 | Category: Visual Arts
| Cream Teas and Entertainment | 14:00-16:00 |
Monmouth House Garden
See Saturday 7, Event 0704.
Event Code: 1103 | Category: Miscellaneous
| Walk and Talk: Frome Tunnels | 18:00 |
Meeting point and information with the ticket.
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£6
For details see Monday 9, Event 0903.
Max: 15
Event Code: 1104 | Category: Talks & Walks
| Talk: Longleat and its Importance to Frome | 19:30 |
Sir John Thynne, of Longleat, acquired estates in West Woodlands and Frome in 1541. The Thynne family held much of it until after the Second World War, and the link between Frome and Longleat continues. Michael McGarvie will examine the relationship between the estate and the town through the centuries, from leaseholds to lions via politics and rebellion, literature and romance. From 19:00 enjoy a drink in the Secret Garden and take in the splendid views over the formal gardens to Longleat House.
Longleat Orangerie
£6
Event Code: 1105 | Category: Talks & Walks
| An Evening with Salley Vickers | 19:30-21:00 |
Internationally acclaimed author of Miss Garnet's Angel and Mr Golightly's Holiday will discuss her work and read from her latest moving novel, The Other Side of You, which explores redemption through love and art.
Salley will also sign books.
Rook Lane Chapel
£5
Licensed bar and soft drinks available.
Event Code: 1106 | Category: Literary
| Water's Edge: 20th Anniversary Screening | 19:30 |
Shot on location at Orchardleigh in 1987, the haunting short film Water's Edge went on to win international awards and a BAFTA nomination. For the festival, the film is being shown at its original location for the first time, with an introduction by its writer Ashley Pharoah (co-creator of Life on Mars). This special event reunites some of the film's cast and crew, who share their memories and photographs of Orchardleigh's film-location past, and provides a rare chance to tour part of the house.
Orchardleigh House
£6 (Includes welcome drink)
Event Code: 1107 | Category: Film
| The Last Night | 19:45 |
The Merlin Young Company presents an exciting mix of autobiography and fiction.
The Last Night follows a group of teenagers over a summer's evening as they converge on a disco.
Inspired by the play Road and the film American Graffiti.
Trinity Church Hall
£5 (£3)
Event Code: 1108 | Category: Comedy, Dance & Drama
| Jan Akkerman | 20:00 Doors |
Jan Akkerman is remembered by many as the guitarist who came to the fore with Dutch band Focus in the early '70s.
He is one of rock's great individuals and a true guitar legend who continues to sell out concerts across the world.
Offical Jan Akkerman website: www.janakkerman.com
Cheese & Grain
£13 advance (Includes booking fee)
Seated event
Age: 14+ only.
Event Code: 1109 | Category: Other Music
| Al O'Kane with Support | 20:30 |
Original blues/folk/rock from one of Frome's finest purveyors of cutting, acoustic-based song writing. With his superb band and top support acts, this is a night not to be missed.
Al O'Kane on My Space: www.myspace.com/alokane
Christie's Wine Bar
Free
Event Code: 1110 | Category: Other Music
| Patchway Theft | 20:30 |
The band has drawn from a wide range of musical influences including indie, electronica and jazz. Patchway Theft has an explosive live sound built around catchy tunes and crowd pleasing on stage antics.
Griffin Inn
Free
Event Code: 1111 | Category: Other Music