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Architecture Club presents…. Geoff Rich from FCB studios on the Bath Abbey Footprint

Posted on March 20, 2014

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Another stimulating talk for this month’s Architecture Club, featuring Geoff Rich from Feilden, Clegg & Bradley Studios, discussiong their impressive Bath Abbey Footpront project.

The Write Day

Posted on March 10, 2014

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A monthly retreat for procrastinating writers, The Write Day aims to help you get those words onto the page in a supportive environment.

The Write Day

Posted on March 10, 2014

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A monthly session for procrastinating writers, The Write Day works to one principle: Don’t get it right, get it written.

Frome Urban Sketching with David Chandler

Posted on February 20, 2014

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Sketching in Frome with one of the town’s most prolific artists and tutors, David Chandler. David (with the help of Giles Vallis from NVB Architects) will lead the group in sketching Frome’s beautiful idiosyncracies.

Chris Jelley: Flycatchers and Winding Charms

Posted on January 6, 2014

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Come and join award winning digital artist and story-teller Christopher Jelley, for a talk on how to inspire young readers by creating adventurous outdoor stories in the wilderness of West Somerset.

Break 3 Teacher Talks: Tales in Trails with Chris Jelley

Posted on January 6, 2014

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An afternoon talk from award winning story-teller and digital artist Chris Jelley for anyone working in education who want to learn more about how to inspire an adventurour approach to reading.

Words in the Woods: Family den-building workshop

Posted on December 18, 2013

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Come along for a free family den-building workshop at Rook Lane Chapel, where you can design and build your own secret space for reading.

Architecture Club presents….Ed Hollis: The Secret Life of Buildings

Posted on December 12, 2013

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The second in our latest seaon of talks about architecure, planning and our environment. Open to everyone (not just architects), these talks intend to stimulate discussion about why we build what we build.

Architecture Club presents….Destination Antarctica with Hugh Broughton

Posted on December 12, 2013

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The first in this seaon’s talks on architecure featuring Hugh Broughton, whose architectural practice desgined the space-age Halley VI Antarctic Research Station.

The Steiner Academy Frome Advent Fair

Posted on October 9, 2013

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All are welcome to this festive day out with a difference from Frome’s new Steiner Academy.

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.

Around the chapel

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