120 years of modelling Harbutt’s Plasticine and Bathampton’s connection.

This year marks 120 years since the registering of the trade name Plasticine by art teacher William Harbutt in 1897. … More

Canal grit and courtesy

Contractors have made a great job of resurfacing the towpath – between the George Inn at Bathampton and the first … More

Second canal towpath closure coming up!

The second section of canal-side towpath – from the Grosvenor Bridge incline to the entrance to the Sydney Gardens tunnel … More

Towpath improvements latest.

Plans to improve the condition of the towpath into Bath for pedestrians and cyclists look like taking a while to … More

Australian High Commissioner at Bathampton.

Australia’s High Commissioner, His Excellency the Hon Alexander Downer AC, was in the Bath area this week ( Monday, October 12th), … More

Making room for the Arts.

Make room for culture and the creative industries – give them space to grow – or risk Bath losing out … More

Choosing a site for park and ride.

Bath & North East Somerset Council will hold a public consultation to seek the public’s views on possible sites for … More

Road tax for cyclists?

Good to know that work by Bath & North East Somerset Council on a new route to improve access from … More

Fun runs but the route marking left-overs are not amusing.

Dodging the showers tonight – with friends – for a walk out to Bathampton and a drink at the Mill … More

Lido campaign takes to the river

Took a cruise up the River Avon from Pulteney Weir to Bathampton Mill weir and back again today  to see … More

Slow down for safety.

Residents are being asked their views on a proposed 20 mph scheme for Bathampton, Batheaston, Bathford, and Beckford Gardens as … More