AUTHOR David Almond visited Selwood Academy to talk to year 7 and 8 pupils about his new book ‘The Colour of the Sun’.
David Almond is also the author of ‘Skellig’ and ‘My Name is Mina’ and many other novels. His innovative, boundary-breaking work is loved by readers of all ages.
The pupils at Selwood had the opportunity to meet him and ask questions about their own reading, writing and have their books signed.
Above: Selwood pupils with author, David Almond.
• Year 7 pupils and staff at Oakfield Academy welcomed acclaimed author, David Almond, on Wednesday 2nd May
Author of children’s fantasy novel ‘Skellig’, which was later made into a film, David captured the audience with stories of his life and the books that he has written. This was followed by a lively Q&A session.








![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.
Pictured: l-r Jenny Hartnoll and Ginny Adams 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.
Pictured: l-r Jenny Hartnoll and Ginny Adams](https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/684201964_18069463433653265_2722712448142239347_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=lpPD1lkIpzUQ7kNvwGc5hdb&_nc_oc=Adpzr2hnI58mBzDyMxcnkdK_pr7-84FAARfoTk3dgtKJKwIbvYouQytEkAdXpaUAvxU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Urk_LoKdbyA5wCGXfOsmxA&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQE9bG0JiwAGbDiRybWpniHl3S_JME1opy0wA9QFDIy0XxntRNw8bGoPIKb_1jRonirVvDCw6NYu&oh=00_Af12PjQUAyrVZjkbOBVFQkTHkVywPeQ0QxjRSdeTjBvGIg&oe=69F6752A)




