Top tips for dressing for Ladies Day at Bath Racecourse
One of the highlights of the Bath Racecourse calendar is upon us as Ladies Day takes places on 15 June. As well as an afternoon’s of horse racing, it’s also a day dedicated to fashion and style as...
View ArticleJess Gillam: Classical’s rising star
Classical music just got a whole lot cooler. Following a rousing Proms appearance, a Classical BRIT Award,and a moving performance at the BAFTAs, young saxophonist Jess Gillam is hitting all the right...
View ArticleCollection Stories: The new permanent display at the Fashion Museum
The Fashion Museum is taking a jump back to the 19th century with a new permanent display which draws on its world-renowned collection of historical fashionable dress. Words by Jessica Hope Following...
View ArticleHistory: Indispensable Twerton
The Domesday Book of 1086 records that Twerton, once known as Twiverton on Avon, was held by the Bishop of Coutances, when the population only consisted of 32 households. Catherine Pitt investigates...
View ArticleReview: The Rocky Horror Show at Theatre Royal Bath
Melissa Blease reviews The Rocky Horror Show, starring Ben Adams and Joanne Clifton, on at Theatre Royal Bath until 11 May The guy wearing glitter-dipped platform boots has fallen off his heels,...
View ArticleCurrent Vacancy – Governor
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS BATH SPA UNIVERSITYClosing Date: 21 May 2019 One of the country’s leading modern universities, formally established in 2005 but with a local heritage stretching back...
View ArticleInterview: Elizabeth Day
Author and journalist Elizabeth Day presents a podcast called How To Fail. She explains to Emma Clegg how she has come to understand that talking about failure is the ultimate expression of strength...
View ArticleInterview: Mark Kermode
Mark Kermode has two great passions: films and music – and both dominate his life. He is coming to The Bath Festival to talk about his musical memoirs and to play skiffle and blues with his band The...
View ArticleBath at Work: Andrew Hume, Puppeteer
Our series of photographic portraits by Neill Menneer shows Bath people at work I was born in Mitchum, Surrey. My father was a chemist and we lived above the shop. I remember Saturday mornings when...
View ArticleBath’s sustainable beauty scene
Reducing single-use waste and cleaning up our act – Crystal Rose dives a little deeper into the plastic problem and discusses a few of the good guys that are doing great things in the beauty industry...
View ArticleWalk: From West Dean to Salisbury
A 12th-century palace steeped in royal history, roaming alpacas and a couple of quaint country pubs are among the hidden gems that feature on Andrew Swift’s linear walking route from West Dean to...
View ArticleFormer Millfield pupils honoured at Old Millfieldian of the Year Awards 2019
Five former pupils with remarkable personal stories were honoured at this year’s Old Millfieldian of the Year Awards – joining the 67 other former pupils to be honoured by the OM Society since the...
View ArticleCooking up a storm with Anthony Warner
If you want to make The Angry Chef live up to his name, just mention clean-eating or sugar-free – Anthony Warner talks to Melissa Blease about the myriad food messages all around us and challenges...
View ArticleInterview: Hothouse Flowers
Hothouse Flowers are an Irish rock group that combine traditional Irish music with influences from soul, gospel and rock. Their 1980s hits – including Don’t Go, Love Don’t Work This Way and Hallelujah...
View ArticleReview: Captain Corelli’s Mandolin at Theatre Royal Bath
Melissa Blease reviews Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, on at Theatre Royal Bath until 18 May I’m one of the very few people who haven’t read Louis de Bernières’ sprawling historical novel Captain...
View ArticleMogers Drewett at forefront of innovative robotics technology adoption
The South West-based law firm Mogers Drewett has welcomed a T-Impact robot to its team, putting the firm at the forefront of innovative robotics technology adoption within the region. Keen to use the...
View ArticleThe Griffin Inn
Situated in the heart of Bath, The Griffin Inn is a lovely pub and guest house right on the doorstep of everything that the city has to offer. With famous attractions only minutes away, this is the...
View ArticleClayton’s Kitchen
Clayton’s Kitchen is a firm favourite with locals and a must for visitors to Bath seeking a wonderful culinary experience. This charming, relaxed and stylish restaurant is led by chef-patron Robert...
View ArticleRestaurant Hywel Jones at Lucknam Park
Restaurant Hywel Jones offers an unforgettable dining experience. Enter through the mile-long driveway lined by beech and lime trees before you commence your evening of fine dining from the à la carte...
View ArticleBath Pizza Company
Bath’s favourite pizza joint were recent finalists at the European Pizza Chef of the Year Awards and for good reason. The alfresco, casual dining pizzeria is set under the glass roof canopy at Green...
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