Keeping a watch on the watering

Recent rain is a bit of a blessing for all gardeners, but just imagine the headache our Parks Department has…

A cool visit

I hear the Odd Down History Group recently hosted an open morning for children and young people to view their…

Pic of the day. Thursday, August 20th

That image was taken before the rains came, so well done to whoever kept those floral delights watered. You know…

Sex in the city

Bath Medical Museum’s fourth exhibition linked to the ‘Doses of History’ podcast series opens this Saturday. The exhibition ‘Sex In…

Aid for the homeless

Today’s funding announcement from the Prime Minister to help tackle rough sleeping and ensure everyone has a route off the…

Bath’s art extravaganza

[Rosalind Robinson, The Muse] One of the city’s most popular annual art events returns this autumn as the Bath Society of…

Pix of the day. Wednesday, August 19th

The Circus trees at their summer finest. Meanwhile, it seems, not all greenery is so well placed. Nick Sommer writes:…

March with Pride

[Last year’s Pride march] With just days to go, final preparations are underway for Bath Pride’s third annual celebration this…

Pop-up fashion

Here’s something a little different. A pop-up fashion shop. Miles Martin writes: Lutea Studios is an independent Somerset-based studio bringing…

Pix of the day. Tuesday, August 18th.

Guess where we were yesterday? A there-and-back crossing of the Prince of Wales Bridge, which spans the Severn Estuary over…

Saving lives

[Jansen Dela Cruz at the event, alongside Pippa from DKMS, a blood cancer and disorders charity, who supported and helped…

Pic of the day. Monday, August 17th

This isn’t a pretty picture. Is B&NES responsible for cleaning bus stops? This one opposite the Guildhall is anything but…

Pic of the day. Sunday, August 16th

Pix of the day. Saturday, August 15th

Driving back from Chippenham today. Is it me? Or is there evidence that even our deep-rooted trees are under stress…

Cold flannels and fans.

After experiencing a rousing performance of Carmen under canvas a week ago, we were back in the Wiltshire countryside last…

Smoke in the air

Can you smell it? I went out into the garden first thing and could smell burning. Turns out so can…

Pic of the day. Friday, August 14th

Still waiting.

Explore a more hidden Georgian treasure

Natalie Craven has emailed me from The Landmark Trust to tell me about a rather unusual open day. She writes:…