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Nature lovers can head to woodland near town for Fungi After Dark FROME, an observational walk hunting for biofluorescent fungi with ultraviolet torches. The evening begins with medicinal mushroom tea and an introduction before wandering through the trees to spot glowing lichens and fungi, ending with an explanation of how biofluorescence works. It is open to anyone with warm clothes and curiosity, including accompanied under-18s.

Those looking to move can choose between two dance events in town. At the Tri.Art Dance Academy on Marshall Way, Friday Night Dance with Sophie Bolton invites dancers to express their hidden sides on a non-verbal upstairs dancefloor, featuring an altar and cacao. Meanwhile, DJ Manarva leads The Last Dance at the Bennett Centre on Vicarage Street, offering an ecstatic dance ritual with pre-dance cacao, burning frankincense, and music that moves from soft, slow rhythms to dynamic intensity.

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In a woodland near Frome, curious locals can join Fungi After Dark FROME for an observational night walk led by mycologist Alice Pefanis. The evening begins with medicinal mushroom tea before the group heads out with UV torches to spot glowing lichens and biofluorescent fungi, followed by an explanation of the science behind the glow. The event requires warm clothes and personal transport, and accompanied under-18s are welcome.

For music lovers, Kirtan in Frome with Siôn Jones, Paolo and Martin at St Mary's Church Hall offers an evening of call-and-response mantra singing. Siôn Jones plays harmonium alongside Paolo on drums, welcoming seasoned singers and beginners alike with no prior experience needed. Meanwhile, an old weaver’s cottage hosts Mae Bird- Intimate house concert in Frome, where listeners can sit by an open fire on sheepskin rugs with cups of herb tea for songs, vocal harmonies and stories inspired by nature.

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