Frome’s very own Apple Day festivities are gearing up for a day full of talks, food, drink and apple themed fun and games.
The family friendly event takes place at the Old Showfield on Sunday 20th October from 10am-3pm and will see tours of the town’s orchard, apple pressing and crafts, face painting and outdoor gym sessions.
Mayor of Frome, cllr Mark Dorrington said, “We had great feedback from last year’s event and are excited to be making this year’s Apple Day even bigger and better for the community. From the interesting to the educational, to the silly and light-hearted, there really is something for everyone.”
For the first time, Frome Town Council is launching a free Talks Tent for the whole community to enjoy. Judy Duffus from the WI and Frome Country Market will kick off the varied talks with a session on ‘preserves and honey’ at 10am, followed by Pavla Kiselova at 11am who will talk about all things foraging before leading the audience on an interactive foraging walk.
At 12pm Jonathan Powell from the National Beekeping Trust will be explaining his Spanish and UK re-wilding projects which aim to encourage honeybees back into their natural home – tree cavities. Then Cordelia Rowlatt from Vallis Veg will look at what the global economy has to do with your local market garden at 1pm. And finally, at 2pm, Dan Lupton will finish the day with a talk on birds.
There will be a selection of refreshments for sale from the Crumpeteers, offering warm drinks and hot buttered treats, to Matt Smith Catering with his luxury hot chocolate, hot apple crumble and homemade mini toffee apples.
Find out more about Apple Day by going to www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/apple-day-2019
![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")
