Green Park Brasserie
Live music, locally sourced produce and a buzzing atmosphere; this is one of Bath’s best restaurants. Proudly independent for over 27 years and popular for their steaks, the brasserie sits in the...
View ArticleTHE CIRCUS RESTAURANT
A small, very busy, much-admired family-run business, The Circus Restaurant is one of Bath’s sparkling culinary gems, serving seasonal, locally sourced, freshly cooked English food. It has a carefully...
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Going my own way: Interview with Will Young
The moment when Will Young stood up firmly to Simon Cowell during the inaugural 2002 Pop Idol made a big impression. Since then he has continued to garner attention, while collecting multiple top-hit...
View ArticleDancing on air: interview with Claire Calvert
Rehearsing three or four different ballets a day, managing a strict diet and maintaining peak fitness make life as a ballet dancer a world with strict parameters. It’s not for the faint-hearted,...
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Roses: simply the best
“He that dares not grasp the thorn. Should never crave the rose,” said Anne Brontë. Jane Moore has grasped plenty of thorns in her time and her love of roses still burns brightly It takes all sorts to...
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Five things to do in Bath in June
Watch The Forestry Commission England’s major outdoor live music series Forest Live is back this summer for four nights of great music and food and drink in the beautiful setting of Westonbirt...
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Swimming under the sky
Plunging into the unknown, in whatever form that takes, is daunting but ultimately liberating, says Liz Lowe Last summer, I stood at Vobster Quay watching wetsuit-clad figures glide through clear,...
View ArticleBath at work: Nicola Cragg, animal care manager at BCDH
From a young age my dream was to work with animals – and I’m lucky enough to say that dreams really do come true. Growing up in Melksham, I was surrounded by family pets. We had cats, hamsters,...
View ArticleBeauty: Glow getters
With the warmer months coming, Crystal Rose reveals a few highs and glows to help get you summer-ready With summer around the corner and lighter evenings and warmer weather on their way, we can leave...
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Forest of Imagination: The festival that celebrates the creativity of young...
Forest of Imagination – a festival celebrating the creativity of young people – spreads its magical influence in the city from 20–24 June. Architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios have supported the...
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New summer pop-up: The Nook Garden at The Bird, Bath
The Bird, situated on Pulteney Road, has launched a summer pop-up, The Nook Garden, open until 29 September The south-facing garden has had a flamboyant transformation featuring creative planting,...
View ArticleReview: Educating Rita at Theatre Royal Bath
Melissa Blease reviews Willy Russell’s Educating Rita starring Stephen Tompkinson and Jessica Johnson, on at Theatre Royal Bath until 8 June June 1980: the UK was in the grip of a major recession,...
View ArticleNew head appointments for Millfield
Millfield School in Street has announced two new appointments to its staff. Millfield Prep School has appointed Mike Jory as Head of Millfield Pre-Prep, while Alexandra Haydon has been made Deputy...
View ArticleKnees Home and Electrical: Surprisingly stylish at 140
Based at Spitfire Retail Park in Trowbridge, Knees Home and Electrical has recently been transformed to offer a destination for modern interior design as they celebrate 140 years in business With a...
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Treats, beats and plenty to eat at Valley Fest 2019
Valley Fest is bringing top tunes, great headliners, Michelin-starred food, relaxing treatments and workshops, plus much more to Chew Valley Lake from 2-4 August 2019 Valley Fest, the best-tasting...
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Spy Stories: interview with author Mick Herron
Mick Herron talks to Simon Horsford ahead of the publication of his latest spy thriller, Joe Country, and his appearance at Topping & Co. on 24 June. He chats about why he wouldn’t make a good...
View ArticleReview: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at Ustinov Studio
Melissa Blease reviews Christopher Durang’s Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, on at Ustinov Studiountil 6 July Cooped up in the same Pennsylvanian farmhouse where they grew up (and later cared for...
View ArticleReview: Hacienda Classical at Westonbirt Arboretum
As part of this year’s Forest Live series, Melissa Blease reviews Hacienda Classical’s appearance at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Gloucestershire Bez (yup, Happy Mondays Bez) is manically...
View ArticleCastle Combe
It’s summer at the circuit. If you’re looking for a weekend of jam-packed action, head to the BIG Race Weekend on 6 and 7 July for two days of on-track excitement, or make your way down to the Combe...
View ArticleLucknam Park
Looking for a kids’ summer birthday party idea? Why not learn how to bake and decorate delicious cupcakes with one of Lucknam Park’s talented chefs – and then take all the tasty treats home with you?...
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