Rook Lane Blog

May 22, 2026

Discover the story of the first seven years of Frome Festival, covering the period when it
was founded and directed by Martin Bax MBE. Enjoy film clips and stories from the early years including Craft on the Hill and outdoor musical spectaculars. Spot familiar faces still supporting the Festival today. Presented by Rosie Eliot. Donations in support of Frome Festival welcome.

May 9, 2026

Immerse yourself in the power of West African dance with this family-friendly workshop in traditional Senegalese style. Move with big, dynamic steps to the pulse of live drumming, led by experienced dancer and workshop facilitator, Landing Mané. The
uplifting and vibrant drumming rhythms will support mental wellbeing and engage your body, mind, and soul.

May 9, 2026

Move to the irresistible rhythms of live music, blending vibrant African roots with a sizzling Latin twist. Learn dynamic new steps, led by an internationally renowned dancer and choreographer from Senegal, and experience Africa in a whole new way. All ages welcome, no experience necessary.

March 27, 2026

An evening of deep connection, healing and inner stillness in the heart of Frome as part of the 2026 Frome Festival Programme with Ali Hutchinson and Lisa Rothnie

Step into a nurturing space where ancient ritual meets vibrational healing. This unique evening weaves together the heart-opening medicine of cacao with the soothing, restorative frequencies of a sound bath – inviting you to slow down, soften, and come home to yourself.

March 4, 2026

Come and discover the untold history of these intriguing warrior-monks who have fascinated the world for over 700 years. In our day of talks, our expert speakers will reveal the stories behind the conventional history: what were the knights really doing in Jerusalem during the Crusades, why were they called the guardians of the Holy Grail, and why are the Cathars also important in this story?

February 20, 2026

We probably danced before we talked. Moving our bodies is part of being kind to ourselves and brings us in contact with others and with our environment. Dance gives us the freedom to move and become more joyfully empowered.

In this Dance Event you are invited to participate in three very different styles of dance. We will start with the luxurious curves and fluid moves of the Middle East, progress to connecting with the power and earthiness of Africa and finish with the calm and meditative moves of the Circle Dance, a form of dance that stretches across continents and cultures, and connects us both to our inner selves and to the world around us.

February 20, 2026

A guided meditation, accompanied by the beautiful sounds of the harp, using the creative power of the imagination to build our future from the inside out.

February 20, 2026

An interactive workshop inviting you to rethink self-care through kindness, compassion, and a more human understanding of wellbeing.

Self-care is meant to help us feel better. Yet for many of us, it has increasingly become another area of pressure, something we should be doing “properly,” keeping up with, or fixing ourselves through.

February 20, 2026

Young peoples Poetry Celebration.

Join your host Esmé Patey-Ford to showcase the poems created by the young people of Frome on the theme of imagining more kindness.

February 20, 2026

Join the Frome Window Wanderland team to kick off this community celebration, where the windows of Frome will be illuminated with creativity, joy, and hope by its residents. This year, the theme for Window Wanderlands across the nation is hope, making it a perfect match for The Kindness Festival, which will run concurrently with this event.