GET ready for Frome’s third consecutive Comic Con, which will be held on Sunday 12th August, featuring famous faces from TV and film, walkabout characters, trade stands and exhibitors.
Each year’s event has grown in popularity and this year will see lots more to see and do across the day, with events taking place at the Cheese and Grain, Frome Library and throughout the town.
Traders and exhibitors will be at the Cheese and Grain between 10am and 4pm, including Podpadstudios with their realistic cars and vehicles from the movies, as well as other motor cars, a Tardis and walkabout characters with lots of photo opportunities.
There will also be guest appearances from actors including Samantha Womack (EastEnders, Game on, The Kingsmen), David Warner (Tron, A Christmas Carol, Titanic), Julian Glover (Indiana Jones, Game of Thrones, James Bond), Fenella Fielding (Carry On films), Lisa Bowerman (Dr Who), and Alan Harris (Star Wars). You will get the chance to meet them and get an autograph (extra charges apply).
Entertainment will be on the stage throughout the day, as well as interviews with the guests. There is also Frome Escape Rooms, ‘No Cape Required’ – DDP Yoga and Pikture-it green screen amongst much more.
Entry is £5 per person on the door, with under 5s going free.
Also on Sunday 12th August at Frome Library you will find artists and writers holding talks throughout the day including ‘Disconnected Press’ and Cole Henley. The South West Colonial Marines are there to raise money for ‘Help for Heroes’ as well as face painters.
Cordero Lounge, The Riverhouse Cafe, 23 Bath Street, The South Parade Club, Ellenbray and The Sun Inn are all also getting involved in the fun.
The main information hub for the day is The Round Tower at Black Swan Arts where you can get information, maps, brochures and tickets for side events.
In the evening, Fenella Fielding will be at The Granary at 7pm, with admission of £10. You can hear her speak about her life and ask questions. Limited tickets are available.
For more up-to-date information on the day, visit www.fromecomic.co.uk
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![Town-wide programme brings month of social activities in May
A month-long programme of activities and events is set to take place across the town in May as part of an initiative encouraging residents to connect with themselves, each other and local places.
The scheme, Frome Connects, will run throughout the month and includes a mix of social activities, creative events and informal meet-ups in community spaces.
Highlights include the return of Dress Up Fridays, which began during lockdown and invites people to wear formal clothing or fancy dress and turn the town into their catwalk each Friday.
Set-piece moments include a Kate Bush-themed flashmob (Running Up That [Catherine] Hill) on 30th May, followed by a bell peal at St John’s Church where the bells will play Running Up That Hill.
There will also be a whole-town drone photo on Friday 30th May, with everyone encouraged to ‘look up’ at around 12.30pm.
Read more on our website, the link is in our bio.
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A month-long programme of activities and events is set to take place across the town in May as part of an initiative encouraging residents to connect with themselves, each other and local places.
The scheme, Frome Connects, will run throughout the month and includes a mix of social activities, creative events and informal meet-ups in community spaces.
Highlights include the return of Dress Up Fridays, which began during lockdown and invites people to wear formal clothing or fancy dress and turn the town into their catwalk each Friday.
Set-piece moments include a Kate Bush-themed flashmob (Running Up That [Catherine] Hill) on 30th May, followed by a bell peal at St John’s Church where the bells will play Running Up That Hill.
There will also be a whole-town drone photo on Friday 30th May, with everyone encouraged to ‘look up’ at around 12.30pm.
Read more on our website, the link is in our bio.
Pictured: l-r Jenny Hartnoll and Ginny Adams")
