LOCAL American author and Frome Writers’ Collective member, Frederica Noble, is hosting a ‘meet and greet’ to discuss her book ‘The Special Relationship’.
The free event is on Thursday 21st April, at the Tool & Gauge Kitchen, from 7.30pm.
Frederica’s book is part cultural commentary, part relationship coaching, part travel guide, and takes a light-hearted look at her experience of life and love in the United Kingdom as an American woman.
Organisers say, “A smart, career-focused American woman from Los Angeles finds her British Prince Charming, moves to the UK after a whirlwind romance and is overwhelmed with how tricky it is to navigate the culture clash. Sound familiar?
“At the outset, it seemed simple: have a few dates, have a bit of fun. However, as friendship gave way to romance, and romance gave way to marriage and moving from LA to Somerset, neither of them quite saw the culture clash which was coming.
“It has been 20 years since Frederica Hendricks Noble met her Bristol-born husband (who calls her ‘the original Megan Markle’) and moved to the United Kingdom to live and work.
“The Special Relationship details the humorous culture clash that happens when a Black American woman falls in love with a White British man.
“It explores how to navigate English culture and provides readers with insider tips and advice on how to have a successful, modern day Anglo-American relationship. The book also looks at the historical ‘million-dollar heiresses’ who came on the transatlantic marriage trade at the end of the 19th century and compares them with modern day Anglo-American relationships.”
The event is free, but if you would like to pre-order an autographed copy of the book, register on Eventbrite. The Special Relationship can be ordered from your local bookstore or is available to buy online from retailers including: Barnes & Noble, Blackwell’s and Amazon.
Connect with Frederica at www.fredericanoble.com
![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")
