It’s amazing to think Bath’s Victoria Art Gallery has been collecting and caring for works of art since 1900, which…
Brunel’s bridge to get paint job
Headlines have to grab attention, but l am not talking here about Bristol’s iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge but a modest…
Pic of the day. Thursday, February 12th
Looking at the paving, that hasn’t always been the case. I don’t know why l hadn’t realised this before but…
A transport vision for the West
A proper mass transit link to Bristol Airport is one potential concept that is due to be worked upon in…
How the Vietnam War changed Hollywood
[The cover of Joe’s just-published book!] Note to self. When checking microphones are working – it’s not just the guest…
Pix of the day. Wednesday, February 11th
Yesterday, at 20 to 10, the clouds parted and this big ball of fire we call the sun shone through…
Let’s get creative.
More half-term suggestions, and this time involving The Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery in Bath. Whether your children prefer…
Half-term fun
School holidays can be expensive for parents, but here’s a fun suggestion to keep your youngsters happy that doesn’t cost…
United 4 Peace
Four years to the day Russia invaded Ukraine, my husband and l will be attending a very special concert on…
Pix of the day. Tuesday, February 10th
[library picture] For years l have championed the idea of promoting Bath’s ‘hidden’ retail corridors as ‘The Lanes’ in the…
Respects paid to war veteran.
The Leader of Bath & North East Somerset Council, Cllr Keven Guy, has paid tribute to Bath war veteran Stan…
Never forgotten
Remembering my mother, on her birthday.
Pic of the day. Monday, February 9th
Toad rescue road
[All images courtesy of the Charlcombe Toad Patrol] I am full of admiration for the volunteers who will be out…
Pic of the day. Sunday, February 8th
Watch your step.
A shopping Saturday
[Mr D trying to keep a straight line on the Sainbury’s slope] It’s not going well this soggy Saturday morning.…
Shadows and snuff boxes
[One of sculptural artist Hannah Lim’s ‘reimaginings’ of a Chinese snuff bottle] A busy evening last night with two art…
