Grassroots philanthropy: The Bath Percent Club
Trevor Osborne of The Trevor Osborne Property Group on why Bath businesses have pledged to share profits with charity The idea for the Bath Percent Club was inspired by Brian Roper. Brian and his wife,...
View ArticleThe famous visitors of Bath’s past
Jessica Hope delves into the archives and discovers some of Bath’s most illustrious visitors from centuries gone Bath attracts all kinds of famous and notable people and has done for centuries. From...
View ArticleThat’s another fine mezze…
Melissa Blease goes behind the menu to discover that fresh flavours from the Middle East are trending in Bath as 2017 kicks off Do you recall in 2012, the phrase on every foodie hipsters’ lips was...
View ArticleWine and dine at Bistrot Pierre this Valentine’s Day
Bistrot Pierre has created a menu that you and your partner will fall in love with this Valentine’s Day Bistrot Pierre on George Street will be serving delicious dishes on Tuesday 14 February for...
View ArticleA dinner to remember at The Olive Tree this Valentine’s Day
The 3 AA Rosette Olive Tree in Russel Street, Bath, has created a tasting menu for Valentine’s Day that will make this year’s celebrations extra special. Proud to be one of Bath’s longest established...
View ArticleTheatre review: Pride and Prejudice
Melissa Blease reviews Pride and Prejudice, on at Theatre Royal Bath until 21 January It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen’s enduring popularity isn’t set to wane any time soon. And,...
View ArticleFriends of the Royal United Hospital receives £6,000 cheque from Asset...
The Friends of the Royal United Hospital recently received a cheque for £6,000 from the Asset Finance Professionals Association – a forum for people employed in the asset finance industry. The money...
View ArticleDorothy House awarded ‘Outstanding’ by Care Quality Commission
Dorothy House Hospice Care has been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Outstanding is the highest available rating and places Dorothy House in the top 6% of adult social care...
View ArticleRoyds Withy King helps banish the January blues
Royds Withy King recently hosted a ‘meet the team’ event for around 150 people to help banish the January blues. Business contacts, private clients and lawyers gathered in Brasserie Blanc, off Queen...
View Article30% off threading in January at Frontlinestyle, Bath
Threading gives more definition than tweezing, creating a very clean, precise hairline, resulting in high definition eyebrows. It is a very delicate procedure, making it suitable for even the most...
View ArticleRestaurant review: Comptoir Libanais
Georgette McCready starts 2017 with a health kick after a visit to new Lebanese restaurant Comptoir Libanais My first visit to the new Middle Eastern eaterie in Southgate was with daughter and...
View ArticleMaking a difference: Bath-based charities
Hannah Newton talks to some of the people who are moved to do more than drop a few coins in a charity collection tin, helping to change the lives of people in different parts of the world When you buy...
View ArticleNewton Farm Foods: Far from everyday farming folk
Melissa Blease meets the Gay family, the award-winning food heroes of Newton Farm Foods If you’re not inspired to fill a basket or two at Newton Farm Shop, you’re simply not a proper food shopper....
View ArticleBath Abbey: A giant step for the footprint project
At the start of the new year we report on the progress of the mulit-million pound project to protect the historic fabric of Bath Abbey and prepare it for useful service in the 21st century After almost...
View ArticleReview: the UK’s first L’Occitane spa at The Bath Priory
Georgette McCready visits the UK’s first L’Occitane spa at The Bath Priory Hotel The low winter’s sun casts a watery grey light over the ancient cedar tree on the lawns of the Bath Priory Hotel. It’s...
View ArticleThe new romantics
Pretty pastel roses and sweet peas, soft grasses and old English hedgerow favourites – Jane Moore sets her gardening style predictions for the year ahead While it’s true that gardening may not follow...
View ArticleReview: Swan Lake
Swan Lake by The Saint Petersburg Classical Ballet is on at Theatre Royal Bath until 25 January, followed by The Nutcracker from 26 – 28 January I can’t believe that a whole year has passed since I...
View ArticleEmployability day marks the launch of Bath College’s Care Academy
Students from Bath College received valuable advice and experience from health and social care professionals at a recent employability day. The day marked the launch of the college’s Care Academy,...
View ArticleTaste the world without leaving Bath
Discover a world of flavour on your doorstep at the newly opened restaurants in SouthGate, Bath From authentic flavours of Thailand to the spicy Lebanese dishes or comforting American soul food, you...
View ArticlePrior Park College extends its boarding to all years
Prior Park College is to extend its boarding to all year groups from September 2017, including years seven and eight. Boarding currently starts from age 13 and above. Headmaster James Murphy-O’Connor...
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