Frome Festival is thinking Green
As well as the exciting new green events welcomed into the festival programme for the first time, the
World Food Feast on Saturday 7 July synchronises with the worldwide Live Earth concerts organised by Al Gore.
Local favourites The Critters begin the celebrations, with Bristol-based band Rhythm Republic continuing the party atmosphere.
The Green Fair
This family event at the Cheese and Grain celebrates all things green.
Following a Grand opening with Kevin McCloud, the fair offers expert advice on how to 'green' your home, garden, shopping and more, with appearances from the Merrill family from ITV's The Green Life .
Children's Play Area.
Green Film Shows.
Live music. All day café run by Cookery at The Grange.
Have I Got Gardening Questions For You!
Let our experts solve your gardening headaches!
Public question-and-answer session on nature-friendly gardening with panellists Tommy Parker and Jules Curtis (Longleat), Alan Power (head gardener at Stourhead), Charles Dowding (Organic Producer / Fosse Way Magazine).
Chaired by Liz Leyshon (Stroud Theatre Director and gardening guru).
Drop in your questions to the Frome Festival Office at 25 Market Place , Frome BA11 1AH by 30th June, or email them to office@fromefestival.co.uk.
This event will may be broadcast by Frome FM radio
Sustainable Trail
Hidden around Frome, all kinds of re-using, recycling, repairing and renewable energy production is taking place.
The Green Trail will be combined with the Green Quiz to let you in on the secrets. Further information from Sagebury Cheese, Tourist Information, Cheese & Grain.
Green Film / Music Project
Green-themed film shorts, produced by a group of local film-makers and composers, under the auspices of Frome College Media Department. Screenings at The Green Fair and Merlin Theatre.
Farmers' Markets
Don't miss what may be the biggest and best Farmers' Market in Somerset. There is an amazing selection of food to choose from, with the advantage that you can meet the producer and usually taste before you buy.
Held on every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month at the Cheese & Grain and entry is Free.
Schools Recycling Arts Project
Children from two schools in
Frome have worked with local
artist Stina Harris to create‘Litterbugs’ from recycled
materials.
The Litterbugs will be
used to decorate litterbins and
will be on display during the
Litterati Street Theatre event.
FROGS - Frome Recreation And Open Ground Supporters
On Sunday 8 July FROGS will be running a range of activities along the River walk into Frome from Welshmill.
These will include a nature trail, making tunnels out of Withies, den building, storytelling and tree sculptures.
Supported by funding from the Local Network Fund and Mendip Housing, FROGS aims to encourage people to enjoy the small area of woodland next to the River Walk into town.
Workshops are free and people of all ages can dip in and out of them as they wish.
To find out more about FROGS or to offer help as a volunteer please contact:
Alice McColl on 07967960501 or Cath Haines on 01373 452298
