Former Bath Rugby Captain Stuart Hooper will be joining the leader of Bath and North East Somerset Council and … More
Month: June 2016
It’s been repaired, but who saw the fountain damaged?
At last!! I passed by the Laura Place Fountain today and found local stonemason Nick Shinn hard at work preparing … More
Have your say on heritage.
Members of the public are being asked to comment on plans to enhance Bath’s World Heritage status. The City of … More
Towpath section may open before July 15th
The complete resurfacing of the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath from Bathampton into Bath is still on schedule for completion … More
New directions for Bath?
B&NES appears to be having a review with regard to how it ‘informs’ people about its city attractions. Things like … More
Search is on for Bath’s Young Citizen of the Year
The Mayor of Bath – Councillor Paul Crossley – has launched his search for a ‘Mayor’s Young Citizen’. To enter, … More
Bath’s musical window into space.
Bath Philharmonia, the city’s professional orchestra, will be paying tribute to the memory of local businessman and philanthropist, Brian Roper, … More
Rubbish reaction
Don’t our councillors and elected MP ever walk around the streets of Bath? Are they oblivious to the daily sight … More
Still no date for bridge push
Latest update on the new Destructor Bridge push with another statement issued this morning – Tuesday, June 14th! It reads: … More
Old Bath pub voted ‘Pub of the Year!
The Old Green Tree in Bath has been voted Pub of the Year by the local branch of the … More
Dutch pupils learn new sports in Bath.
A group of Dutch school students have been learning traditional English sports for the first time, thanks to a new … More
Rainbow ‘dipped’ over Bath.
Pleased to see B&NES flying the Rainbow Flag at half mast on the Guildhall in Bath this morning (Monday, June … More
B&NES appoints a new Chief Executive
B&NES has named its new Chief Executive – Ashley Ayre will be succeeding Jo Farrar. However, initially, it will only … More
Rubbish week – and we’re up to Sunday!
Well, l can tell you now that this week was always going to be rubbish. Seriously, l am featuring … More
Bloomsbury Group interiors recreated in Bath.
It’s been quite a week for staff at the Victoria Art Gallery in Bath. They have had five days to take … More
Bath’s garden bridge?
Having spent 3.4 million pounds dismantling and remaking Mr James Dredge’s remarkable Victoria suspension bridge in Bath – l think a … More
Pray perch elsewhere!
Just in case you have noticed – as l did – a man abseiling on the side of Bath Abbey, … More
Parade Gardens picnic for Queen’s birthday & good news about that ugly substation!
A charity picnic is due to take place in Bath’s Parade Gardens today (Sunday, June 12th) in celebration of … More