An angel stands guard as Puebla’s active volcano ‘Don Goyo’ – or Smoking Mountain – grumbles in the distance. We … More
Category: history
Get it right guys!
Note to self. Once the holiday laundry is happily being mechanically thrashed in the washing machine, sit down and write … More
Pic of the day. Saturday, October 21st
Forgive the indulgence – but l am experiencing life, death and culture in Mexico.
Rail ticket office petition
[Library shot] An update – from Ellie Farrar In Larkhall, Bath – about an online petition demanding that the government … More
Wera’s Bill
Good to hear that Liberal Democrat MP for Bath Wera Hobhouse has cleared the final legislative hurdle to pass the … More
Pic of the day. Friday, October 20th
Comes from Lyn Barham, who writes: “Transition Bath had arranged for volunteers from Avon Wildlife Trust, Bathscape and the Prince’s … More
A home for the homeless
[Â l-r Councillor Matt McCabe, cabinet member for Built Environment and Sustainable Development, Councillor Kevin Guy, leader of Bath & North … More
Face to face with the Woods
Considering how grand and admired their building schemes are it is perhaps surprising that John Wood and his son (John … More
Pix of the day. Thursday, October 19th
The retractable ‘safety’ barrier, being installed at the Abbey end of Cheap Street, is now properly revealed. Along with all … More
Widcombe Deli to close
Now l live the other side of town from the Widcombe Deli, but it has been a meeting point with … More
A Christmas card for Wera
Bath’s MP, Wera Hobhouse, has launched a Christmas card competition open to all primary school children across the city. Mrs … More
Pic of the day. Wednesday, October 18th
All good things around us …….
For your diary..
Marc Allum is a freelance art and antiques journalist, writer and broadcaster based in Wiltshire. He has been a miscellaneous … More
Civic honours
[L to R: Honorary Alderman Andrew Furse; the Mayor of Bath, Cllr Dine Romero and Honorary Alderman Rob Appleyard] Two … More
Not on the right track says Wera
You’ve cancelled Britain’s new zero-carbon, high-speed railway, but what is the knock-on effect for journeys by other means? Bath’s MP, … More
Give a little help
Here’s a way residents, wishing to support others in the community who are struggling during the cost of living crisis, … More
Pic of the day. Tuesday, October 17th
Simply gorgeous.
Hotel plans for Beazer House site
You will have a chance, later this month, to view plans for the redevelopment of a prominent site in Bath. … More