2023 Programme
We're very excited to announce this year's programme. See below for a list of events, and scroll down further to book.
Please note that the programme is evolving and new events may be added so please keep checking back for the latest updates!
2023 Frome Kindness Festival
5th - 11th March
Throughout the week:
Caravan of Kindness
Enjoy Amy Kolarides' beautiful micro exhibitions 'Hold Up', experience a private musical serenade, do some daily Qigong, hook a kindness duck or get stuck into the day's crafting or kindness activities
Kindness Challenge
Participate in Frome's first Kindness Challenge- either on your own or with others. Find out more
or drop by the Caravan of Kindness
Decorations
Look out for the wonderful creations of eco textile collective 'Everyone Needs Pockets' which will be bringing the town centre to life with kindness-themed works of art during Festival week
Sunday 5th March
Theme: Spreading Kindness
The Frome Independent: Kindness Festival Takeover
Centre of Frome 10am - 3pm
The first Frome Independent market of the year will be dedicated to Kindness - expect special decorations, craft activities, and lots more! Including:
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Kindness Decorations from Everyone Needs Pockets
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The Kindness Caravan
Also on this day:
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How to Be More Kind - guided meditation with Vajrasara: 2:30pm - 4pm at Pure Moves
Monday 6th March
Theme: Kindness to Ourselves
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Heartspace: 9am - 9:30am on Zoom
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Wake Up & Move: 9:15am - 9:45am outside Frome Library
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The Talking Cafe:10am - 11:30am at The Cheese & Grain
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Mindfulness for All: 11am - 12pm at The Good Heart
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Being Kind to Our Body with Terésa Hadland: 3pm - 4pm at The Bennet Centre
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Kindness Stories at the Library: 4pm at Frome Library
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'Mission: Joy' Screening & Talk: 7pm at The Good Heart
Tuesday 7th March
Theme: The Science of Kindness
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Heartspace: 9am - 9:30am on Zoom
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Wake Up & Move: 9:15am - 9:45am outside Frome Library
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Choosing Kindness - Where Science Meets Daoism: 3:30pm - 4:30pm at Frome Library Meeting Room
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Kindness Stories at the Library: 4pm at Frome Library
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Frome Kindness Annual Lecture - Dr Robin Banerjee: 7pm at Frome Town Hall
Wednesday 8th March
Theme: Kind Words
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Heartspace: 9am - 9:30am on Zoom
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Wake Up & Move: 9:15am - 9:45am outside Frome Library
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Let’s Talk - Tackling Tricky Conversations: 10am - 12:30pm at Frome Town Hall
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A Little Peace & Quiet: 11am - 12pm at The Good Heart
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Health Connectors - Talking Bench: 10:30am - 11:30am outside Frome Library
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Kindness Stories at the Library: 4pm at Frome Library
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* EVENT POSTPONED* Kindness in Social Media: 7pm at Frome Town Hall
Thursday 9th March
Theme: Kindness to the Planet
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Heartspace: 9am - 9:30am on Zoom
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Wake Up & Move: 9:15am - 9:45am outside Frome Library
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Kindness to the Land - Tour of 42 Acres: 9:30am - 12:30pm at 42 Acres, Witham Friary
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Green Connectors Workshop: 11am - 12pm at The Good Heart
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Tree Planting: 11:30am - 12:30pm at New Road Playpark
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Talking Café: 1pm - 2:30pm at Coffee#1
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Kind Fashion - Swap Not Shop (Kids): 2pm - 4:30pm at The Silk Mill
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Kindness Stories at the Library: 4pm at Frome Library
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Kind Fashion - Swap Not Shop (Adults): 7:30pm - 10pm at The Silk Mill
Friday 10th March
Theme: Kindness & Giving
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Heartspace: 9am - 9:30am on Zoom
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Wake Up & Move: 9:15am - 9:45am outside Frome Library
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Groove Tots at Tiny Hearts: 10am at The Good Heart
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The Keys to Kindness with Claudia Hammond: 2:30pm - 4:30pm at Frome Town Hall
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Kindness Stories at the Library: 4pm at Frome Library
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'Amelie' Immersive Screening Extravaganza: 7pm at The Merlin Theatre
Saturday 11th March
Theme: Kindness & Community
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Social Bike Ride: 10am - 12pm start & end at The Cheese & Grain
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Spring symbolism and Kindness - print, collage and stencil workshop: 10:30am - 2:30pm at The Bennet Centre
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Felt Kindness - Community Felting Workshop: 12pm - 2pm at The Bennett Centre
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Frome Rock Choir's Songs of Kindness: Pop-up events in the centre of town
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Mojo Moves Kindness Dance: Pop-up events in the centre of town
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The Kindness Festival Closing Party with Frome Street Bandits and other special guests: 3pm - 5pm at The Bennet Centre
Book Tickets
Sat, 11 MarFrome
Sat, 11 MarThe Bennett Centre
Sat, 11 MarThe Bennett Centre11 Mar, 10:30 – 14:30The Bennett Centre, Vicarage St, Frome BA11 1PX, UKInspired by nature, the words and attributes needed to build a kinder future and the vibrant colours and magic of Matisse’s cut outs, please come and join Proseprints to explore simple relief printing, collage and stencil to create your own stunning and colourful symbolist flower still life.
Sat, 11 MarCheese & Grain
Fri, 10 MarThe Merlin Theatre
Fri, 10 MarFrome Town Hall10 Mar, 14:30 – 16:30Frome Town Hall, Christchurch St W, Frome BA11 1EB, UK“You are kinder than you think, but we could all be kinder still.” An invitation to spend the afternoon with Claudia Hammond, the award-winning writer and presenter of the BBC Radio 4 series All in the Mind and The Anatomy of Kindness.
Fri, 10 MarThe Good Heart
Thu, 09 MarThe Silk Mill09 Mar, 19:30 – 22:00The Silk Mill, Merchants Barton, Saxonvale, Frome BA11 1PT, UKJoin Frome Families For Future for a clothes swap like no other! Not only can you swap your clothes for a brand new wardrobe, there's a bar, DJ, catwalk (yes you can catwalk if you want), and have your photo taken by a professional photographer in your brand new clobber!
- Thu, 09 MarThe Silk Mill
Thu, 09 MarThe Good Heart
Thu, 09 Mar42 Acres
Wed, 08 MarFrome Town Hall
Wed, 08 MarThe Good Heart
Wed, 08 MarFrome Town Hall
Thu, 09 MarNew Road Play Park