• Wiltshire Publications
  • Melksham Independent News
  • White Horse News
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
22 °c
Frome
22 ° Thu
23 ° Fri
  • Login
  • Register
Frome Times
Advertisement
  • Latest News
  • About Us
    • Mission Statement
    • Corrections
  • Digital Edition
  • Back Issues
  • Contact us
  • Advertise with us
  • Family Messages
  • Directory
  • More

    Search

    News

    • Latest News
    • Special Featured Stories
    • Featured Stories
    • Crime
    • Transport
    • Education
    • Health
    • Business
    • Politics

    Sport

    • Frome FC
    • Football
    • Rugby
    • General Sport
    • Cricket
    • Golf
    • Bowls

    Best of Frome

    • Frome Community
    • Fundraising
    • Volunteering and helping out
    • Clubs Organisations
    • History
    • Environment

    What's on

    • Events Entertainment
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Things to do

    Family Messages

    • Announcements
    • Death Notices
    • In Memoriam
    • Birthday
    • Engagement
    • Wedding Messages
    • Awards

    Digital Editions

    • Digital Edition
    • Digital Archives
No Result
View All Result
  • Latest News
  • About Us
    • Mission Statement
    • Corrections
  • Digital Edition
  • Back Issues
  • Contact us
  • Advertise with us
  • Family Messages
  • Directory
  • More

    Search

    News

    • Latest News
    • Special Featured Stories
    • Featured Stories
    • Crime
    • Transport
    • Education
    • Health
    • Business
    • Politics

    Sport

    • Frome FC
    • Football
    • Rugby
    • General Sport
    • Cricket
    • Golf
    • Bowls

    Best of Frome

    • Frome Community
    • Fundraising
    • Volunteering and helping out
    • Clubs Organisations
    • History
    • Environment

    What's on

    • Events Entertainment
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Things to do

    Family Messages

    • Announcements
    • Death Notices
    • In Memoriam
    • Birthday
    • Engagement
    • Wedding Messages
    • Awards

    Digital Editions

    • Digital Edition
    • Digital Archives
No Result
View All Result
Frome Times
No Result
View All Result

Half term activities in Frome

February 21, 2024
in FT News
Reading Time: 4 mins read
402 21
A A
0

LOOKING to get organised ahead of February’s half term? There are a variety of fun events happening in and around Frome to give you something to look forward to.

Here is a roundup of some of them: 

The Awesome Studio Holiday Club: Wednesday 14th February 

Super Pirates are running a half-day holiday club for kids aged eight to 13. You can expect comic book making, board games, arts and crafts, construction activities, Nerf battles and more. They have joined forces with Lungi Babas to keep your kids well fed. For lunch, children will create their own dish with chef Mahesh. You only need to send them in with a snack. 

The holiday club will take place at The Awesome Studio, Station Approach, BA11 1RE, from 10am to 2pm. All staff are qualified and carefully recruited for maximum safety and fun! Spaces are £25 a day. They are also registered with the HAF programme – if your child is entitled to free school meals then they can come to this club for free. Your child’s free space can be booked through the Super Pirates website. 

I.G. Sports Coaching: Monday 12th February to Friday 16th February 

From fundays to football camps, arts and crafts to cheerleading, there is lots of fun to be had with I.G. sports. They are offering something every day, so check out their schedule for more information. Some camps run from as early as 8am until as late as 5pm – you can choose!

They have secured a number of free places for children who would usually receive free school meals. If you are entitled to a free place and wish to book, please contact: theo@igsportscoaching.co.uk 

Liberty Gymnastics Funday: Tuesday 13th February to Thursday 15th February 

Liberty Gymnastics are back with their ever-popular half term fundays. Including an action-packed day full of arts and crafts, gymnastics and games, choose from any of the three dates in the middle of the half term. Tickets are going fast, so be quick if you’d like to book your child in! Drop off at 8.45am and pick up at 3pm, or 4pm for £2 extra.

These fundays are open to all school-aged children, as well as both members and non-members of Liberty Gymnastics. 

Free tennis in Frome: Tuesday 13th February to Thursday 15th February 

Frome Tennis is offering free tennis sessions on the Frome Tennis Club’s Community Courts from 1pm to 3pm on Tuesday 13th and Thursday 15th.

They are informal sessions, so go along and have some fun; all ages are welcome.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe: Thursday 15th February 

The Merlin Theatre is putting on a magical showing of this classic film – a treat for half term! Join Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy on their epic adventure, battling dark forces, uncovering ancient prophecies, and discovering the true magic of Narnia. Tickets are just £4. 

Little Mix & Taylor Swift Pop & Dance workshop: Thursday 15th February 

Tiff will be running a “pop” and “dance” workshop at Danceworks Studio on Thursday 15th February 10am to 1pm for children school year 3 and over. This is an awesome opportunity to come and learn some routines to “Little Mix” and “Taylor Swift”. Dance, perform and singalong. 

Frome Potato Day and Seed Swap: Sunday 18th February 

The Frome Potato Day and Seed Swap brings together gardening enthusiasts, local businesses, and community groups to celebrate the joys of gardening. With a focus on sustainability, health, education, and community engagement, the event aims to inspire individuals to cultivate their growing spaces and foster a deeper connection to the environment.

This event has become a cherished annual tradition, offering a one-stop-shop for all things gardening. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting, Potato Day provides everything needed to kickstart the growing season.

Taking place at the Cheese and Grain, 10am to 2pm. £3 entry, kids go free! 

Poo-Dunnit Challenge at Palette and Pasture: until Sunday 18th February 

Fancy adding some hilarity to your half term? Palette and Pasture are running a ‘Poo-Dunnit’ challenge. Go along and see if your child can match the animal to its excrement! Complete your activity sheet, take a photo sat on the throne wearing your crown and collect your prize. 

Paint your own pottery at Made at Nest 

If you’re looking for something crafty to do with the kids but in your own time, then look no further than Made at Nest. You can choose from a selection of over 100 different ceramic items to paint and enjoy a cuppa and piece of cake in the process. Open Tuesday 13th February to Sunday 18th February. 

Go bouldering! 

Frome Boulder Rooms are a fantastic option if your kids are climbing-crazy or just starting to take an interest. If you’d rather stay grounded than climb too, supervising adults go free. Open daily, check Frome Boulder Room’s website for timings, pricing and more information. 

Take a town trail! 

Local charity We Hear You have devised a town trail suitable for families – pick up the trail map for £2 from Frome Town Hall or the Discover Frome point in Frome Library and test your observation skills!

For a full run down and more information on how to book, head over to: https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/discover-fromes-february-half-term-roundup/

Share234Tweet147Pin53
Advertise your products or service in The Melksham Independent News Advertise your products or service in The Melksham Independent News Advertise your products or service in The Melksham Independent News

Related Stories

King Charles calls regional press ‘cornerstone of democracy’ as Frome Times attends Buckingham Palace

King Charles calls regional press ‘cornerstone of democracy’ as Frome Times attends Buckingham Palace

April 9, 2025
0

The Frome Times was amongst the attendees at Buckingham Palace recently at a reception held in recognition of the importance...

Pay a visit to the Kind Bank at this year’s Kindness Festival

February 28, 2024
0

GET ready for Frome’s third Kindness Festival, taking place from Saturday 16th to Friday 22nd March. Organised by the team...

Hopping into spring with the Frome Frog Patrol

February 28, 2024
0

FROME Frog Patrol, a local group run by volunteers dedicated to safeguarding the native amphibian population, is back conducting nightly...

Frome to Land’s End gym challenge for air ambulance

February 28, 2024
0

A GROUP of local people collectively cycled and ran three times the distance of Frome to Land’s End, to raise...

Frome Times Digital Edition Frome Times Digital Edition Frome Times Digital Edition

Recommended

  • All
  • Latest news
  • Environment
  • Politics
  • Frome Town Council
  • Clubs & Organisations
  • Volunteering and helping out

What happens to food waste after it gets scraped off our plates and chopping boards?

May 24, 2022

Goalkeeping heroics earn Town three points

October 25, 2022

Follow Social Media

  • Action-packed June for Frome Running Club

June saw some incredible performances from Frome Running Club members, under at times challenging conditions with high temperatures throughout the month. 

Things got off to a speedy start on 1st June with the Gloucester 10K. Frome runner Daniel Thomson (MSEN) took to the starting line in the historic town of Crewkerne, finishing in 00:45:25. 

The next highlight in the June calendar was the AVR Westbury 5K, the second in the 2025 series of four races, and race three in the Wiltshire Road Race League. Frome fielded a strong team with Alexander Fisher (MV40) finishing first in 00:18:05, followed by Daniel Thomson (MSEN) in 00:20:24, Keith Vance (MV50) in 00:20:34, and Barrie Knight (MV70), whose time of 00:23:29 earned him first in age category. 

Read more on our website. The link is in our Bio.
  • Volunteer for Frome’s Healthy Homes team

Residents are invited to sign up to become Energy Champions and ensure that local people get the energy support they need. The Healthy Homes team at Frome Town Council are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to join as Energy Champions to support people with lowering energy bills, dealing with energy debt and increasing energy efficiency and retrofitting homes. 

Energy advice volunteer co-ordinator, Caroline Wajsblum, said, “With just a few simple changes, most homes in Frome can be adapted into cooler spaces in summer, warmer havens in winter and drier throughout the year - helping households to save money, cut carbon, improve health and feel more comfortable every day.” 

Healthy Homes is part of Green and Healthy Frome, a collaboration between Frome Medical Practice, Edventure and Frome Town Council, and funded by the National Lottery’s Climate Action Fund (CAF). 

The team is also supported by the Centre for Sustainable Energy and the Centre for Energy Equality. 

Caroline said, “Joining the crew means becoming part of a friendly and supportive team. Full training will be provided and hours of volunteering, whether daytime or evening, can be flexible so everyone is very welcome. 

“As an Energy Champion you will provide energy advice to groups and individuals with initiatives such as regular drop-in energy sessions, pop up outreach events, phone calls and home visits.” 

Cllr Fiona Barrows said, “If you can spare some time and would like to make a difference to people’s lives in our town, reducing their energy bills and lowering their carbon footprint, we would love to hear from you.” 

To ask any questions about the role or to apply send a CV and cover letter to cwajsblum@frometowncouncil.gov.uk. 

Read more on our website. The link is in our Bio.
  • From The Mayor

Anita is away enjoying some sunshine, so she’s asked me, Cllr Fiona Barrows, to stand in and write the mayor’s column this week. 

Like Anita, I was recently elected to a new role as chair and leader of Frome Town Council. Usually in a town council, the ‘chair is the mayor’ but at Frome Town Council we’re taking a different approach. 

Anita, as deputy chair of Frome Town Council, is taking on the civic leadership role as mayor; attending events, meeting residents and community groups and writing this column (usually!) 

My role as chair and leader is about political leadership and chairing council meetings. I’m looking forward to working closely with Anita this year - we share an enthusiasm for giving young people a real voice in our town. 

Like many of you, I’m struggling with everything that’s going on in the world right now. 

Read more on our website. The link is in our Bio.
  • Rainbow Paradiso brings glamour and fun to Frome Festival

Frome is set to sparkle on Tuesday 8th July as Rainbow Paradiso, a dazzling cabaret night, takes over the Cheese and Grain main stage for an evening of music, comedy and colour. 

The show, which has already wowed audiences in Bath at Komedia, is on Tuesday 8th July and features professional artists, including local band Sweet Machine and the Frome Show Choir. 

Leading the night is international queen of charisma, Kiki Babs, who promises glamour, laughter and a chance for the audience to shine with fun games and a lip sync challenge (yes, there are prizes!). Kiki will be joined by the seriously amusing Professor of Whimsy, Robert Garnham, and LED acrobatic dancer, Ember Elation, bringing visual magic to the evening. 

Sweet Machine is a Frome Festival favourite with gigs at the Silk Mill and the Tree House, fresh from the Brighton Fringe Festival. This locally-based band plays original 80s influenced electro-pop, think Pet Shop Boys meets Human League, but are not averse to a bit of Kylie and are known to indulge in the Time Warp! 

The Frome Show Choir will join the band to perform Sweet Machine’s new single, the Rainbow Paradiso anthem, and are looking forward to the chance to display their musical magic to a wider audience. 

Local DJ Tashphrodisiac ends the night with a chance to boogie. 

“It’s going to be bright, loud and fun,” says the organisers. “All are encouraged to enter into the spirit and let their hair down. 

Read more on our website. The link is in our Bio.
  • Local causes hit the jackpot with Frome Community Lottery grants

Frome Community Lottery has awarded around £4,500 to six local organisations at an annual awards evening last month. 

The beneficiaries this year were Frome Town Band, Frome Festival, Cultivating Community, Frome Memorial Theatre, Fair Frome and Frome Birth Talk. Representatives from each of these organisations received their cheques from chair Lorna Lewis. 

One of the trustees, Richard Aspray, said, “We are proud to be able to support these fantastic local community groups, but we wouldn’t be able to do this without the contributions of our lottery players. The more players we have, the more local causes we can support.” 

During the event, each organisation described their role in supporting the local community and talked about what they would be spending their money on. 

Frome Community Trust raises money to fund capital projects which develop community facilities in Frome and the local area. 

Read more on our website. The link is in our Bio.
  • Local school supports children’s wellbeing with new initiative

A Frome primary school is embarking on a new initiative to help children understand how their brains work and support emotional wellbeing, following a recent funding boost. 

Berkley First School has received funding for two years to implement myHappymind, an NHS-backed programme delivering interactive lessons in which children learn about their brains and emotional wellbeing. 

“The aim is to help them process their thoughts and feelings, and each child is provided with a journal to record their reflections from the lessons,” explained headteacher Suzanne Thompson. “We are thrilled to have been awarded funding. The initiative will support the children in developing positive skills and habits to become their very best selves.” 

Parents can join in on the journey too, with the myHappymind parent app. Suzanne said, “This app will help parents understand what their child is learning and provide activities they can do together at home. 

Read more on our website. The link is in our Bio.
  • Let’s make Frome more seedy

LAST year we invited Frome gardeners to share their thoughts on their gardening year. 

When asked, ‘Do you save seed from any of your plants?’, just under 30% replied that they always saved seed each year. Well, here at the Frome Seed Library, we’re on a mission to encourage more people to save seed, but where to begin? 

Thankfully, some of the easiest plants to save seed from also happen to be the tastiest. 

These include peas, French beans, lettuce, peppers, chillies and tomatoes. These generally self-pollinate, so there is very little chance of cross-pollination; the seed you will save will be true to the parent plant (this won’t be the case for F1 varieties, so check that the plant you wish to save seed from isn’t F1 – it will say on the original seed packet). 

So, if you grew some particularly tasty peas this year, why not leave some pods on the plant to become brown and brittle. 

Read more on our website. The link is in our Bio.
  • Uncover the town’s rich connections to TV and film with guided walking tour

A guided walking tour around Frome, which follows in the footsteps of television luminaries including Reginald Perrin, Poldark and Nessa from Gavin & Stacey, is due to run this month. 

Join local historian David Lassman as he uncovers the town’s rich and surprising connections to the world of film and television through a guided walking tour, which takes place on 3rd, 17th and 25th June. 

“Frome has played host to a remarkable range of film and television productions over the years, from classic BBC dramas to modern ITV adaptations,” said David, who has himself appeared on television and in film many times. 

The 90-minute tour will reveal local landmarks and hidden corners where iconic scenes were filmed, such as Gentle Street, used in Jane Austen’s Sanditon. 

David will also share behind-the-scenes stories, reveal the name of a Frome-born Oscar winner, and explore the town’s ‘bizarre’ association with a BBC primetime show. 

He said, “Whether you’re a screen buff, a local history lover, or simply looking for a fascinating hour and a half, this guided tour is for you.” 

In addition to the Film and TV tour, David will also be leading walks around the Trinity area, which celebrates several anniversaries this year, and taking people on a journey to the darker side of the town in ‘Foul Frome.’ 

For more details on all walk dates and how to book, visit: https://somersetexperiences.com/Experience/famous-frome-film-and-tv/

Pictured: Poldark being filmed in Gentle Street in 2018 - picture by Colin Read 

Read more on our website. The link is in our Bio.
  • Merlin Theatre hosts a packed line-up of summer shows

The Merlin Theatre has a packed line-up of exciting shows and performances this summer inside the venue and outside at the ECOS outdoor amphitheatre. 

From Shakespeare to Jane Austen, the theatre has also become the first in the UK to have obtained the rights to stage a community production of Come From Away, a captivating and a heart-warming story of people who found themselves, on the day of 9/11, stranded on the airport runways of Newfoundland. ECOS amphitheatre 

This year’s open-air programme includes one of the country’s most sought-after touring bluegrass and Americana bands, Buffalo Gals, who are based in Frome. 

This much-loved act, featuring their Appalachian clogging step-dancer, will be playing a Sunday Social special on the afternoon of 20th July, as part of the theatre’s ‘Made In Frome’ season. 

This is followed by Shakespeare, a classic theatre tradition, which will be presented on the afternoon of Saturday 9th August by Folksy Theatre with Twelfth Night, preceded on the evening of Wednesday 6th August by Immersion Theatre’s family-friendly, suitable for children 8+, version of The Tempest. 

The award-winning, international touring experts, Illyria Theatre, will be bringing Lizzy and Mr Darcy to the stage in August with Pride and Prejudice, “celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th birthday at her vibrant and often venomous best,” said the Merlin Theatre director Claudia Pepler. 

Inside the Merlin 

Merlin Theatre Productions has become the first in the UK to have obtained the rights to stage a community production of Come From Away. 

Claudia said, “This is the captivating and heart-warming story of people who found themselves, on the day of 9/11, stranded on the airport runways of Newfoundland. 

“Telling the stories of strangers thrown together and how a small community rallied and supported to greet, take care of and, ultimately, celebrate the lives of 6,600 people, from 38 planes, this musical has been an international hit and is now giving the talent of Frome a chance to shine from 17th to 19th July.” 

Encouraging theatregoers to arm themselves with picnic blankets and cushions, Cla…

Get in touch

  • About Us
  • Advertising
  • Self Service Advertising
  • Issue Dates and Deadlines
  • Payment Information
  • Send Us Your News
  • Contact Us
  • Advertising Terms Conditions
  • Complaints
  • Placing a family message
  • Photos
  • Useful Information

More from Frome Times

  • Latest News
  • Sport
  • Digital Edition
  • Digital Archives
  • What's On
  • Mission Statement
  • Corrections

FOLLOW US

© 2024 Frome Times | Wiltshire Publications Ltd, 31, Market Place, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6ES Registered in England & Wales | 02627096

  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Legal Hub
  • Site Map
Melksham Independent News
Melksham Independent News
Frome

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
Frome Times
Manage Cookie Consent
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behaviour or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Manage options Manage services Manage {vendor_count} vendors Read more about these purposes
View preferences
{title} {title} {title}
No Result
View All Result
  • Latest News
    • Special Featured Stories
    • Featured Stories
    • Crime
    • Transport
    • Education
    • Health
    • Business
    • Politics
  • Digital Edition
    • Digital Edition Archives
  • Advertising with us
  • Family Messages
    • Announcements
    • Dealth Notices
    • In Memoriam
    • Birthday
    • Engagement
    • Wedding Messages
    • Frome Says Thank You
    • Awards
  • More
    • Book An Advert
    • Sports
    • Best of Frome
      • Frome Community
      • Fundraising
      • Volunteering & Helping Out
      • Clubs Organisations
      • History
      • Environment
    • What’s On
      • Events Entertainment
      • Arts and Culture
      • Things To Do

© 2024 Frome times | Web Design & SEO by YOW Internet.