We Visited the Church Transformed into the Trendiest Café Saturday, December 6, 2025 church café frome community historic transformation art coffee victorian reuse In 1867, poet Matthew Arnold lamented the “sea of faith” receding—a reflection of his time. Yet, over 150 years later, faith endures, even as society becomes increasingly secular. This shift has prompted many churches to find … Read More
From Sacred to Stylish: The Church Turned Trendy Café Saturday, December 6, 2025 church café frome community history art architecture food transformation heritage In 1867, poet Matthew Arnold famously lamented the “sea of faith” receding, capturing a moment of uncertainty about religion’s role. Fast forward 150 years, and while faith remains significant for many, the role of churches … Read More
Cobble Wobbles and Cheese Lords: Exploring Somerset’s Most Quirky Town, Frome Saturday, December 6, 2025 frome somerset art community cobblewobble cycling cheeselord markets creativity housing Frome feels like an artist’s haven. Everywhere you turn, you encounter painters, sculptors, craftspeople, musicians, and designers shaping the town’s eclectic character. As a reporter, I met people from all walks of life … Read More
Winner of the Turnip Prize Announced: A Crushed Beer Can Takes Top Spot Wednesday, December 3, 2025 turnip art parody competition award minimalism rubbish beercan spoof modernart The winner of this year’s Turnip Prize, a tongue-in-cheek art award celebrating the worst in art made with the least effort, has been revealed. The prize went to a flattened beer can titled “Bitter & Twisted,” … Read More
Former Royal Marine from Bath Embraces His True Passion for Art Saturday, November 29, 2025 royalmarine art bath exhibition nature landscapes conflict afghanistan sudan somalia Simon Haselock, a Bath resident with a distinguished 50-year career as a Royal Marine and an expert in conflict resolution, is embarking on a new chapter—his first art exhibition in Bath this December. Having served and … Read More
'I’m Too Old for Gardening, So I Had a Garden Painted on My Wall Instead' Monday, November 24, 2025 gardening mural art garden elderly somerset community nature artist home Muriel Baker, aged 94 and living in Meare near Glastonbury, always dreamed of having a garden but knew she couldn’t maintain one due to her age. Instead of tending to plants, she decided to have a beautiful garden mural … Read More