Bath
Time for a nostalgic trip back to The Good Life at The Theatre Royal
Simon McNeill-Ritchie was transported back to the 70’s when he attended the Press Night showing of The Good Life at The Theatre……
COVID-19 restrictions have demanded a re-jig, but it’s (nearly) alive! Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein is beginning to twitch on the slab…
It is a little-known fact that Mary Shelley; poet, feminist icon, and conjurer of Gothic tales, wrote her masterpiece ‘Frankenstein; or the……
‘Take pains. Be perfect.’: Renowned mental health and homelessness charity, St. Mungo’s, is now rehearsing for their production of Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
St. Mungo’s has been running wellbeing and meditation sessions, therapeutic one-on-one sessions, and writing groups for some time. Now, they’re taking their……
Kelly Madigan, archaeologist and mastermind behind the discovery of a Roman sarcophagus in one of Bath’s most popular parks, speaks
‘It’s an opportunity to share something wonderful with the local people’, says Kelly Madigan, lead archaeologist of the team that recently discovered……
Bath’s latest ‘fascinating find’: A rare, ancient Roman sarcophagus has been discovered beneath Bath’s Sydney Gardens.
As we know, Bath’s Roman heritage is one of the defining features of the city, attracting tourists from around the globe. It’s……
‘What is something you don’t own but you can give to anyone you meet? – Charity Julian House launches family-friendly ‘Code Breaker’ scavenger hunt to raise funds for Bath’s vulnerable.
Julian House, a charity supporting vulnerable people in Bath, is launching a scavenger hunt, running from the 24th July – 7th August……
‘Giving young people a voice is one of the best things we can do’ – Chippenham’s Youth Council calls for passionate young people to join their ranks
‘We’re passionate about giving the young people of Chippenham a voice’, says Isabelle Pettinger, 17, a member of the youth council, ‘and……
Are you a flavour-fiend? A taste-troubadour? A culinary-cavalier? ‘Savouring Bath’ invite you to ‘join the food and drink revolution’ and try out one their immersive tasting experiences.
‘Savouring Bath’ are a revolutionary food and drink company offering bespoke, immersive tasting experiences. On one of these tours you will be……
‘Never swim alone […] mates matter’: Craig Carter highlights the ‘hidden dangers’ of wild water swimming, and urges river-goers to be sensible and prepared if they’re going for a dip in the sun.
The rivers around here may be beautiful at this time of year, but their beauty doesn’t make them any less dangerous. ‘Hidden……
Pride in June: Bath and North East Somerset’s “Off the Record” (OTR) provides support to local young people and empowers them to express their identity.
With Pride Month being celebrated every June, this month has been no different in creating awareness and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. However,……
People are flocking to Bath Abbey’s ground-breaking ‘Monuments Exhibition’, we asked a couple of exhibition-goers for their thoughts on an event that ‘aims to encourage visitors to reflect on past injustice and the need for racial equality now and in the future’.
Abby, a history student at The University of Bristol, has a penchant for public history. On her course she’s done plenty of……
The nation teeters on the edge of lifting COVID-19 restrictions, but how do Bathonians feel about it?
‘I’m totally up for everything being open again’, says Layla, of Jody Cory Goldsmiths, ‘[…] but let’s not blow it’. Layla loves……
Bath on the Beach, ‘Bath’s most chilled out summer venue’, is open now for six weeks only. Don’t miss your chance to soak up some Caribbean vibes in the centre of Bath.
Bath on the Beach is a pop-up outdoor venue in the centre of Bath, right next to Victoria Park and The Pavilion.……
Bath’s Business Improvement District reports record footfall in the city, and encourages people to return to the streets and make the most of all that Bath has to offer.
Bath’s Business Improvement District (BID) is excited to see the city reopening, with footfall in the city centre increasing exponentially every day.……
Jane Samson speaks out against property development group The Fragrance Group who seek to ‘destroy’ historic location in the centre of Bath. Will Samson beat the Philistine billionaires?
Bath Labour Chair Jane Samson has launched a scathing attack on the developers of the former Mineral Water Hospital on Upper Borough……
Bath is taking part in Britain in Bloom again this year, and across the city, greenery is being planted, pruned and pampered in preparation.
As lockdown slowly lifts, the flowers start to open. Bath explodes into colour; it’s famous white washed walls are now punctuated with……
Local Charity Mentoring Plus, supporting vulnerable young people in the area calls out to places in Bath such as the Roman Baths and the new Bath Heritage Centre in an appeal to get involved in any projects they may have coming up.
Mentoring Plus is a charity working with vulnerable young people aged 7 – 25. It enables, through various means including one-on-one guidance,……
Local hairdresser Karen Silk, a Bath Life finalist, urges salons throughout Bath and West Wilts to become more eco-conscious, and be careful about how much waste they produce and how it is disposed of.
Karen Silk prides herself on being eco-conscious, both at home and at work, and now she is asking other hairdressers in BANES……
In response to the tragic murder of George Floyd, Bath Abbey had conducted in-depth research into their monuments, to further understand their colonial past. They have opened their ‘Monuments, Empire and Slavery’ exhibition to shed light on their findings.
Until the 4th September 2021, the exhibition will reveal the links between some of the people commemorated on the Abbey’s ledgerstones and……
Sing and Sign are encouraging parents to use simple signs with their little ones to encourage communication and expression of needs with babies as young as 4 months old.
Often communicating with a baby is difficult. There’s perhaps the biggest, and sometimes most frustrating, language barrier imaginable: you can talk, they……
A group of passionate gardeners local to Batheaston have far exceeded the expectations of their small project set up during the first lockdown, Grow Batheaston – a committee dedicated to creating a greener local area.
Bath and North East Somerset has always been an eco-conscious area. Many businesses, organisations and schools have taken the ‘Plastic Free Community……
Deputy Director of nursing and midwifery Sarah Merit at the Royal United Hospital urges people to continue to follow the guidelines in order for the hospital to recover from the pandemic and return to normal.
Freedom is right around the corner, that’s the latest from the government. Restrictions are being lifted in many different sectors. But with……
‘Share and Repair’ To Start Home Kit To Donate Appliances To Those In Need.
‘Share and Repair’ is a service where people share their knowledge with others and help people repair small broken appliances. This is……
‘Bathscape’ have Teamed Up With Bath Mind To Provide Walks To Improve Mental Health.
‘Bathscape’ is an organisation that focuses on the green spaces and Royal Heritage sites in Bath. They run projects to enhance the……