[Frog on Charlcombe Lane] More than fifty volunteers helped 3,626 toads, frogs and newts across a half mile stretch of Charlcombe … More
Author: Richard Wyatt
Freelance Journalist, broadcaster, columnist and local historian. Director of Bath Newseum. Married and lives in Bath.
Interested in local history, architecture and visual display in museums and urban spaces.
Pic of the day. Monday, April 20th
The ‘opening spring’ sign has been replaced with a QR ‘catchup’ code. Expect a partial Jolly’s opening in September and … More
At home with a hero
He may have been a national celebrity, but when he wasn’t helping Britain rule the waves, Horatio Nelson spent a … More
Village shop under threat!
[Bathford Shop images courtesy of RL] I have been sent a copy of the April edition of the Bathford Bulletin … More
Pic of the day. Sunday, April 19th
More beautiful wisteria. This time spotted in Camden Crescent by Malcolm Mitchell.
Little Big Top magic at Beckford’s
Maybe it’s time for families to start making notes regarding summer holiday attractions nearer to home that don’t cost the … More
Celebrating our village
Barnsley Village Festival is returning on the 16th May 2026, hoping to build on the success of last year’s event, … More
The party’s off
[A previous Peadown Party in the Park] Increased costs have forced the cancellation of this year’s Peasedown St John’s community … More
The end of the bird table?
In no way am I an expert on birds, but I do belong to the Royal Society for the Protection … More
Combe Down ‘combo’
[library picture] Just a reminder that the Friends of Bath Jewish Burial Ground have their first Open Day of the … More
A big ‘no’ to Lambridge RPZ proposal.
[library picture] It’s maybe not the response they were hoping for but Bath & North East Somerset Council has published the … More
Pix of the day. Saturday, April 18th
A couple of points of interest on our journey up to York. Railway work underway on the multi million pound … More
Get ready to party!
What’s reckoned to be the biggest FREE multi-venue musical party celebration in the whole of the South West is coming … More
Colour our world
Just spent a few days in York and have to say I got quite excited about one idea the city … More
Light on the water
[Image: Norman Ackroyd CBE RA, Shiant Garbh Eilean, etching, 49.5 x 78cm © Norman Ackroyd. ] Famous as a printmaker for … More
Pic of the day. Friday, April 17th
We’re back from York and what a delightful picture to find amongst many emails that will need answering. At last, … More
Pic of the day. Thursday, April 16th
Remember, remember……. York.
Manvers Street closure for urgent cellar repairs
Major works to reconstruct a road in Bath city centre are due to start on the 26th of May. It’s … More