Past Events: August - December 2011 Programme
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Film
Rook Lane Film Night
Like films but fancy breaking away from the mainstream from time to time? On the first Sunday of every month we will be screening a different cinematic rarity from the collection of the British Film Institute.
Sunday 4 September
Event
Rook Lane Wedding Fair Postponed
Offering an array of handpicked, local wedding suppliers – this fair will act as a one-stop wedding shop – with independent jewellery designers, dressmakers, florists, photographers and more.
Sunday 11 September
11am – 3pm
Talk
Institute of Civil Engineers Talk: Shared Space
A new approach to street design, place making and the integration of highway engineering with urban design presents significant opportunities for historic places such as Frome, and for towns and villages across the country.
Tuesday 13 September
Doors 6pm. Talk 6.30pm.
Exhibition
Somerset Art Weeks 2011 – Blue II
A fascinating 18th-century dyers woad recipe book from Wallbridge Mill, in Frome, is the inspiration behind Blue II. Private view: Friday 16 September.
17 September – 1 October
10am-5pm Tuesday - Sunday
Community
Life Drawing Classes
Life drawing classes with David Chandler will be taking place every Wednesday from 28 September to 30 November, from 7-9pm.
Every Wednesday 28th September - 30th November
7-9pm
Film
Rook Lane Film Night
Like films but fancy breaking away from the mainstream from time to time? On the first Sunday of every month we will be screening a different cinematic rarity from the collection of the British Film Institute.
Sunday 2 October
Events
Rook Lane Retro
The twice-yearly retro fair returns this October with yet more vintage treasures and antique delights. With national traders alongside local vintage-enthusiasts, there will be a wealth of vintage and retro collectables, clothes, furniture and ephemera. Arrive clad in vintage attire for free entry.
Saturday 8 October
10am – 4pm
Music
Helen Barrett: Songs of Innocence and Experience
Spellbinding Singer-Songwriter Helen Barrett will perform an evening of jazz - featuring songs from her forthcoming album, “Songs of Innocence and Experience”.
Sunday 9 October
Doors Open 7pm
Community
Break 3: Exhibition, trail and family activities
Rook Lane Arts and Frome Community Learning Partnership launch a year of activities for all ages at Rook Lane and in schools and other community venues, bringing the fun and imagination back into maths.
Wednesday 12th – Wednesday 26th October
10-00am - 4-00pm Tuesday – Sunday.
Closed Saturday 22 October.
Exhibition & Workshops
A Week of Angels
Tom Lomax will be exhibiting a series of seven colour printed sculptures, entitled: ‘A Week of Angels’ through November. He will also offer workshops alongside his exhibition, exploring this phenomenon.
Saturday 29 October – Thursday 17 November
Film
Rook Lane Film Night
A screening of different cinematic rarities from the collection of the British Film Institute.
Sunday 6 November
Exhibition
Frome Decorative Arts Exhibition
Art, crafts, furniture, furnishings, design, decoration and workshops creatively combined to show how the home can be brought back to life and given a new sense of enjoyment.
Saturday 19 November – Friday 2 December
Tuesday – Sunday
10am – 5pm
Talk
Discuss and Do
As part of the ‘Discuss and Do’ series of events – for businesses, creative businesses and artists, there will be a talk on: Social Media, Marketing and PR.
Wednesday 23 November
5.45pm – 9pm
Music
Frome FM Presents: The Live Lounge
An evening of live music to celebrate Frome FM’s newly-approved FM licence.
Saturday 26 November
7.30pm
Music
Mr. B Gentleman Rhymer
As featured at Edinburgh Fringe, Glastonbury Festival and on Radio 1 Scott Mills show. Armed with his pipe and Banjolele, Mr B.Gentleman Rhymer makes an exclusive appearance at Rook Lane for an evening of Chap-Hop! Special guest Funk/Soul/Old Skool Hip-Hop DJ Sets from DJ Angeloro/DJ Columbo.
Saturday 3 December
7.30pm
Film
Rook Lane Film Night
A screening of different cinematic rarities from the collection of the British Film Institute.
Sunday 4 December
Music
Edward Leaker – Blaze Saxophone and String Quartet
Featuring a brand new work by internationally acclaimed composer and saxophonist – Iain Ballamy – with support from PRS for Music Foundation.
Thursday 8 December
7.30pm
Music
Jane Taylor
One of the South West’s most popular singer songwriters, Jane Taylor has opened for likes of Jools Holland, played sessions on BBC Radio 2 and last year her sell out concert at St George's Hall in Bristol was voted one of the top three gigs in the South West of 2010 by Venue Magazine.
Friday 9 December
D/O 7.30pm
Concert 8.15pm – 10.30pm
Exhibition
Frome College Exhibition
Frome College Art & Design BTEC students will exhibit their 2D art work on the theme of Angels – pushing the boundaries of digital and illustration techniques – inspired by a series of photographs that explore figure and portraiture.
Monday 12 December –
Friday 23 December
Tuesday – Saturday
10am – 4pm
Music
Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments – The Ministry of Angels
The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments are leaders in the fields of traditional and early music and share a delight and fascination with the possibilities presented by their unusual instruments. Their repertoire includes medieval, renaissance, baroque and traditional music.
Friday 16 December
Doors and bar open: 7.00pm. Concert begins: 7.30pm.
Music
Bath Camerata Christmas Concert
This year the Christmas Concert will be held this year at the Rook Lane Chapel – offering an eclectic mix of carols old and new, delivered in the inimitable style of Bath Camerata.
Sunday 18 December
Doors and bar open: 6.30pm.
Concert begins 7pm.
PLEASE NOTE: The events shown above have past. Click here to visit the current listings.