Barnsley Village Festival is returning on the 16th May 2026, hoping to build on the success of last year’s event, … More
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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
Taking art outdoors
Took a walk around the park yesterday but this one was on a slightly bigger scale than those l am … More
Pic of the day. Wednesday, April 15th
Looks as if it’s going to be a Bath in bloom week. After my ‘Pic of the Day’ yesterday, Bernadette … More
Pic of the day. Tuesday, April 14th
Wisteria on the old school in Bailbrook Lane.
Remembering Bath’s part in the Miner’s Strike of 1926
[Miners’ mass meeting in the Sawclose] The centenary of the General Strike will be commemorated next month with a special … More
Is your street on the list?
[library picture] A £5 million programme of road improvements across Bath & North East Somerset is rolling out as the … More
Pic of the day. Monday, April 13th
Thanks for brightening our kitchen.