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Floral tribute to Forever Friends

A unique summer floral display marking the 20th anniversary of The Forever Friends Appeal – the fundraising charity of the … More

Bath, Forever Friends, Parade Gardens, RUH

Sunday in the park

I had a brief moment of being proud to be born in this country last night. I wasn’t dancing to … More

art, artisan, bandstand, Bath, blacksmith, Fire Folk, folk, folk music, forging, iron workers, Ironart, Music, Parade Gardens

Not good enough Bath.

This is a picture – l am afraid – that says it all about Bath at the moment. It cannot … More

architecture, Bath, Bath BID, Georgian, Guildhall, High Street, Ironart, Parade Gardens, Roman, shops High STreet, The Corridor, tourism, traders, World Heritage

A dream coming true.

It’s taken a few years and a lot of effort to get to this stage but finally – the transformation … More

bandstand, Bath, Bath Festival, blacksmith, Gardens, Ironart, ironwork, Music, Parade Gardens, Park

This cover-up’s a good one.

A little email ‘tip-off’ from Sydney Gardens Community Ranger, Sue Palmer, sent me scuttling off to visit another public garden … More

Bath, cover-up, High Street, Landscape, Parade Gardens, Parks, retail

Want to help paint a masterpiece?

Not everyday you get invited to take part in painting a masterpiece but that is exactly what is on offer … More

bandstand, Bath, blacksmith, forge, Ironart, listing, National Heritage Ironwork Group, Parade Gardens
river avon

Commute by water?

How about commuting by water bus? River Avon pleasure boat businesses are being asked if they would consider running a … More

Bath, Cleveland Pools, Parade Gardens, River Avon, water bus

Bath’s ‘display’ freebie.

Been out and about in this glorious autumnal sunshine today – Friday, October 19th – and have to say our … More

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What future for the​ meadows?

Whitehall cut-backs in local government funding – and the increased demands on social services from us all living longer – … More

B&NES, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Council, cutbacks, Grosvenor Bridge, Grosvenor Gardens Vauxhall, Grosvenor Terrace, John Eveleigh, Kennet and Avon Canal, Kensington Meadows, Local government, london road, Mr Thomas Shew, Parade Gardens, Parks, River Avon, Sydney Gardens

Pitch in with your thoughts.

Today – through to Saturday – is your chance to have a say on the future look of  facilities down … More

Bath, Bath Rugby Club, East Stand, Parade Gardens, River Avon, sport, Stadium for Bath, The Rec

On parade for the judges.

It was all hands to the flower beds this morning (Monday, July 16th) in Bath’s Parade Gardens where Parks Department … More

Bath, Britain in Bloom, floral, flowers, Parade Gardens, RHS, South West in Bloom

All fired up!

The fires are lit – so let the forging begin! Bath’s first-ever Festival of Ironwork has got underway today – … More

Bath, Bath Iron, blacksmiths, festival, Festival of Ironwork, forge, iron, National Heritage Ironwork Group, Parade Gardens

Hot off the press.

Not long to go now before 25 blacksmiths’ forges are installed in Bath’s Parade Gardens ready for the launch of … More

Bath, BathIron Festival, blacksmiths, forge, Parade Gardens

Spring is in the fayre.

Out early enough to join the queue waiting to experience the opening of the Spring Fayre B&NES has organised this … More

B&NES, Bath, flowers, Parade Gardens, Parks Deprtment, Pulteney Weir, spring, spring fayre

On Parade.

Parks Department gardeners were hard at work again today getting plantings in Parade Gardens ready for this weekend’s big Bath … More

Bath, Bath Spring Fayre, children, Georgian, Georgian Garden, heritage, history, Monks Mill, No 4 The Circus, Parade Gardens, plants, tourism

Not any old iron!

Elsewhere on the site there is an interview explaining how Bath will benefit from the holding of a BathIRON festival … More

Bath, BathIRON, blacksmith, festival, Parade Gardens, wroughtiron

A couple of changes underway in the layout of Bath’s award-winning Parade Gardens where a flower bed near the loos … More

B&NES, Bath, Monks Mill, Parade Gardens, spring fayre

Earth, wind and fire.

Earth, wind and fire. Not just the name of a successful American band from the 1970’s but some of the … More

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In loving memory.

While l am pleased B&NES have managed to get the Laura Place foumntain working again, regular followers of Bath Newseum … More

Bath, bath preservation trust, Edward V!!, Museum of Bath Architecture, Parade Gardens, Reginald Blomfield, statues, war memorial

Still – on parade!

Bath’s awarding-winning floral showcase park beside the River Avon will be showing the effects of local authority austerity this summer. … More

Bath, Bloom, cut backs, flowers, Parade Gardens, Parks

A ‘first’ for Parade Gardens

A first for Bath’s Parade Gardens which – next month – will be hosting a spring fair featuring more than … More

Bath, Parade Gardens, spring fayre

Now we know why the ‘thermals’ were in full flow!

It’s the first time l have witnessed Bath’s thermal waters visibly draining into the River Avon from the edge of … More

Bath, Parade Gardens, River Avon, Roman Baths, thermal waters

Goodbye old friend.

It’s always sad to see an old friend go and non more so than realising the lovely old weeping ash … More

B&NES, Bath, Parade Gardens, Parks Department, trees

Council statement on vandalised loos.

A spate of vandalism across many of the city’s new 20 pence in the slot toilets has put them all … More

City of Bath Apex Hotel, Green Park Station, Parade Gardens, portaloos, Sainsburys, Sydney Gardens

Bath’s heritage blooms amongst the flowers.

Many of  Bath’s museums and heritage interests took part in an open air celebration of World Heritage Day in the … More

Bath, bath preservation trust, Bath Record Office, Cleveland Pools Trust, heritage, history, mayors guides, Museum of Bath at Work, National Trust, Parade Gardens, Stride Treglown, Waters of Bath, World Heritage Day

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