Long-term followers of this blog will know how critical I have been about the redevelopment of the Sawclose. I considered…
Democracy under threat?
Are we right, as citizens, to conclude that our democratic systems are in genuine danger of collapse, or is there…
Beethoven and ballet
[Red, white and blue!] A weekend of culture for me. It began with a pew seat at St Mary’s Church,…
Pic of the day. Monday, June 1st
Love it. Real flowers, too!
Pic of the day. Sunday, May 31st
Busy bee
Pic of the day. Saturday, May 30th
Not a coffee shop.
Blue badge checks
[B&NES Council Civil Enforcement Officer checking a Blue Badge.] Hundreds of Blue Badges were checked by Bath & North East…
Ad-free cities
[Has this old box had its chips?] Disused telephone boxes have often featured on my blog. The latest to be…
Pub talk
The historic Devonshire Arms pub is the venue for the next meeting of the Odd Down History group, who are…
Act up
[Jonathan Porritt] Bath and West Community Energy and St Michael’s Without Church in Bath are delighted to welcome environmentalist and…
Celebrating Nature
Sophie Bancroft writes: ‘This email is all about the Festival of Nature 2026, https://www.bnhc.org.uk/festival-of-nature/, the UK’s largest free celebration of the…
Pic of the day. Friday, May 29th
Our front garden archway of roses.
Free People
It’s a new one on me, but I see the former double-fronted Russell & Bromley shoe shop on Old Bond…
Should bigger cars pay more?
Should bigger vehicles pay more for residents’ parking permits? Just one of the questions Bath & North East Somerset Council…
What future for Bath’s oldest shopping venue?
Having been told to cut back on the caffeine, I like to treat myself to what I consider the best…
They’re planning an escape at The Rondo!
[All photos © RondoTheatreCompany] Every year, The Rondo Theatre – based at Larkhall in Bath – chooses a local charity…
Pic of the day. Thursday, May 28th
Well l never! I have been saying for several years why the notice (alongside the Roman Baths shop) regarding our…
Walking with benefits
The much-loved RUHX Walk of Life marked its 20th anniversary in style by bringing together hundreds of supporters to celebrate…