Beau Nash: From Past to Pratical
By Ron PringleThroughout history, families accumulated silverware not just for its aesthetic value, but as a form of financial security. Ancestral silver was a tangible representation of wealth and a...
View ArticleFood Review: Green Park Brasserie
Bring the routines back, says Emma Clegg, as she samples Sunday lunch at this much-loved Bath food and drinks venue and remembers the good old days.There was a time, before Amazon and iPhones, when...
View ArticleMayor opens new wellbeing bus at Oldfield School
Oldfield School were delighted to welcome the Mayor of Bath, Councillor Dine Romero and the team at ‘I Can & I Am’, a Bath based mental health charity, for the official opening of their second...
View ArticleTheatre Review: And Then There Were None
Picture credit: Manuel HarlanTheatre Royal Bath until 24 FebruaryAgatha Christie’s 1939 novel And Then There Were None remains to be the world’s best-selling murder-mystery novel with sales figures...
View ArticleThe Return of the Decorative Way: The Return of Pewter
Photo: Helsingborgs Auktionskammare, Auctionet.Tin box from 1930 designed by Estrid Ericson, founder of Svenskt Tenn. The structure of its surface is said to have been inspired by her father’s Panama...
View ArticleBlake & Bull
Blake & Bull started life 20 years ago with a simple cleaning service of Aga range cookers, this soon developed into complete Aga refurbishment business, bringing a beautiful new life to classic,...
View ArticleSofas & Stuff
Blending contemporary creativity with three generations of furniture-making expertise, Sofas & Stuff make timeless sofas, chairs, and beds by hand in their Lancashire factory. Offering design...
View ArticleHope Neon
Original neon artwork for cool homes and businesses. HopeNeon artworks are designed and handmade in Bristol. After discussing your preferences, artist and founder Wendy will create a unique neon...
View ArticleBespoke Roofing Services
Bespoke Roofing Services are an independent family company specialising in professional building and roofing and repairs to meet any residential or commercial need. Typical jobs taken on include...
View ArticleRetrofit West: Energy-saving home improvements
Retrofit West is a Community Interest Company offering independent advice and support for retrofit projects, otherwise known as energy-saving home improvements, in the West of England. Their expertise...
View ArticleRolls Interiors Limited
If you are looking for bespoke kitchen and bathroom fittings, contact Rolls Interiors Ltd. Rolls works closely with its customers to encapsulate their vision and design something that not only meets...
View ArticlePortrait of Bath: Basil’s Bakery
Basil Athanasiou, Basil’s BakeryFrom Thessaloniki, Greece to Bath is a long journey for a family with three young children, but for Basil and his wife Noula it has proved to be a rewarding...
View ArticleOCL: Tax and the main residence
For most of us, the house in which we live – our ‘only or main residence’ – is our most valuable asset. Often, it is one that has increased in value substantially over time.Typically, an increase in...
View ArticleStone King: Do I need a lasting power of Attorney?
We often worry about what could happen should we become incapable of managing our affairs or making decisions due to old age, illness or injury. The good news is that you can prepare a Lasting Power...
View ArticleBeau Nash: The Human Connection
Cynthia Wihardja and Ron PringleIn today’s fast-paced world, the convenience of online shopping has become a dominant force in the retail landscape. With just a few clicks, consumers can browse...
View ArticleDavid Morrissey takes on Pinter
The various dramatic conflicts in the plays of Harold Pinter present serious challenges for his characters and his audiences. Here comes a double bill of Pinter to the Ustinov Studio with director...
View ArticleCotswold in Bath
You may have noticed that the shop in Northgate Street once inhabitated by Duck, Son and Pinker has been revamped and recharged to a state of calm, stylish, open-plan interior deliciousness. That’s...
View ArticleBath-based swimming coaches heading to Paris 2024 Olympic Games with Team GB
Image shows British Swimming Performance Centre Bath coach Jamie MainUniversity of Bath-based David McNulty and Jamie Main have been nominated by British Swimming to be part of the Team GB coaching...
View ArticleTheatre Review: A View from the Bridge
Image show Dominic West as Eddie and Kate Fleetwood as Beatrice in A View From The Bridge. Credits: Johan PerssonUstinov Studio until Saturday 16 MarchWhen Arthur Miller’s 1956 drama A View from the...
View ArticleJeremy Bowen on the Middle East
Veteran war correspondent Jeremy Bowen is visiting Bath this month, as part of the Curious Minds festival. He took the time to answer some themed questions from us about his book on the Middle East,...
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