Kindness Festival 2025: River Walk and Talk

Join us for a guided walk along Frome’s riverside, where nature, health, and community come together. This immersive event explores how the natural world enriches our well-being, with insights from expert speakers and fun activities and experiments to get involved with, leaving you feeling inspired, informed, and connected.

Who is this for? Both adults and children are curious about the links between nature, health, and community. Whether you’re passionate about the environment, seeking ways to improve your well-being, or simply looking to be kinder to yourself, this walk is for you.

What You’ll Experience:

• Green & Social Prescribing with Dr. Georgie – Will unpack the evidence-based power of green and social prescribing. We will test the theory of how something as simple as spending time in nature can enhance health with a fun experiment. As well as introduce you to the many ways of being part of a healthier community.

• River Conservation with Jeremy Wade & Frome Families for the Future – Learn how rivers support biodiversity and why protecting them matters for wildlife and people alike.

• Active Travel with Cycle Together –  Join our cycle-inspired activities and learn about our Top 5 local bike routes and the benefits of joining the two-wheeled revolution.

• The Quiet Joy of Seeds with Frome Seed Library – Experience the calm of planting a seed, join in fun activities and take home seeds to plant a bit of kindness in your backyard. 

Why Join?

This isn’t just a walk—it’s a chance to reflect on how kindness to ourselves and the planet go hand in hand.

📍 Where: This 40min walk starts riverside by Welsh Mill Woods playground and ends at the Roundhouse.

👟 What to Bring: Comfortable shoes and an open heart

Be part of a movement that nurtures both people and the planet. Let’s walk, talk, and reconnect—starting by the water’s edge.