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SAW presents… Artists Sue Palmer and Hannah Still discuss art and gardens.

Posted on September 20, 2013

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An inspirational talk that explores the artistic response to the garden and its social politics.

ARCHITECTURE CLUB presents: Charles Holland

Posted on September 3, 2013

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ARCHITECTURE CLUB presents Charles Holland from FAT Architecture in the first of a series of six talks designed to stimulate ideas and debate around architecture, space and the built environment.

Frome Stop the War Campaign presents: War……..What is it Good For?

Posted on August 13, 2013

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The latest evening hosted by Frome Stop the War Campaign, featuring talks from Jeremy Corbyn MP, Dr Sami Ramadani and Dan Glazebook.

Persistent jet contrails and weather manipulation – Public talk on geoengineering

Posted on May 29, 2013

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An introduction to the theory of geoengineering, including a free talk from David Lim.

Urban Sketching….in Frome

Posted on May 21, 2013

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A unique opportunity to celebrate and draw some of Frome’s beautiful architecture, with Giles Vallis of NVB Architects and Frome draughtsman, David Chandler.

Rook Lane Arts Trust AGM

Posted on May 14, 2013

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The Annual General Meeting for Rook Lane Arts Trust will take place on Monday 3rd June from 4pm – 5pm. Any member of the public wishing to attend must contact the arts coordinator in advance of the meeting.

The Illustration Competition at the end of the Universe…

Posted on May 14, 2013

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A last chance workshop session, for those wanting to enter Break 3’s Young Illustrator Competition. Accompanied children from all age categories are welcome to have a go at creating a book cover design in the hope of winning prizes.

In Praise of Thomas Bunn

Posted on May 8, 2013

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Thomas Bunn (1767-1853) was one of the most influential men in Frome’s modern history. This is an evening to take us to a different age, to experience Frome as it was two hundred years ago and to celebrate a benefactor whose influence on the town is still visible today.

Frome Festival: Writers & Publishers Day

Posted on May 8, 2013

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This promises to be an exciting day of talks, presentations and much more. The event presents and opportunity to meet accomplished writers, top literary agents, publishers and local writers from all genres.

Frome Stop the War Campaign Presents: Drones – Convenient Killing: The Playstation Mentality

Posted on April 15, 2013

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Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVS) are either aircraft controlled from the ground by operators thousands of miles away, or increasingly, a robotic aircraft on a pre-programmed mission. Frome Stop the War Campaign presents “Drones: Convenient Killing and the Playstation Mentality” a talk by Chris Cole founder of ‘Drone Wars UK’. and Ian Chamberlain, Campaigns and Media officer of the National Stop the War Coalition

Rook Lane Chapel

Available to the community as the perfect setting to showcase skills and artistic talent, this prestigious venue is used for performances and exhibitions.

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Venue Hire

For information on hiring the venue for events/ exhibitions please do not hesitate to contact us directly to discuss available dates & times.

Venue Hire

Wedding Hire

This magnificent Grade I listed building in the heart of Frome, Somerset provides the most elegant and timeless of surroundings for your special day.

Weddings