Category: history

Fiction becomes fact.

While we were there, the people of Mexico were gearing up for their annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of … More

Save the planet

Pic of the day. Tuesday, October 31st

It’s that time of year!

Bath’s Mexican connection

An interesting email from Jane Sparrow-Niang in which she reminds me that our city has an historial connection with the … More

Lights out

Here’s an environmental issue we have hit on before, and the problem of light pollution is raised again now in … More

Pic of the day. Monday, October 30th.

Dr Lyn Barham, who is Treasurer / Membership Secretary of Bath Organic Group, writes: “I’ll leave you to contemplate headlines … More

The air that we breathe…..

Good to hear that air quality in Bath has improved following the launch of the Clean Air Zone in 2021. … More

Pix of the day. Sunday, October 29th

Look what has been happening while l was away! Varian Tye’s first email to me included the above shot. He … More

Bath-based charity wins design award.

A national charity – based in Bath – have come up with a winning idea to make pushchairs accessible to … More

A letter from the Mayor

True grit

[Gritting lorries at the council’s Clutton depot.] Rain, rain and more rain. But don’t be fooled into thinking there isn’t … More

Calling all landlords

[Previous conference held in Bath] Now here’s an event l haven’t come across before – though it seems, it’s been … More

Cleveland Bridge restrictions to stay

[Library shot] I see the ‘temporary’ 18-tonne weight limit in place at Cleveland Bridge in Bath is to be extended … More

Why Green’s my favourite colour

Well l am back, and let’s deal with some Green issues first. People will have the opportunity to visit homes … More

Pix of the day. Saturday, October 28th

Well, we are back and a little time-zone dazed to be honest. Mosquito swellings subsiding, whilst the laundry pile grows! … More

Pic of the day. Thursday, October 26th

Coming home with very special memories of such friendly Mexicans – including this little fella! Say hello to Rocky the … More

Pix of the day. Wednesday, October 25th

Not frightened of colour here in Merida, Mexico! Meanwhile, l want one of these! Are the ‘sheds’ up yet?

Pic of the day. Tuesday, October 24th

What’s all this about the Night of the Iguana? We sneak out in daylight too. Not bad camouflage either and, … More