Pic of the day. Saturday, November 15th A little light relief.

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Our council has a new C.E.O. Bath & North East Somerset Council has announced it will be recommending to a meeting of the full Council, next week that Sophie Broadfield is appointed as the next Chief Executive of the authority. Sophie will replace Will Godfrey, who is retiring at the end of December after six years of dedicated service to the council and 39 years of service in local government.

Our council has a new C.E.O.

Bath & North East Somerset Council has announced it will be recommending to a meeting of the full Council, next week that Sophie Broadfield is appointed as the next Chief Executive of the authority. Sophie will replace Will Godfrey, who is retiring at the end of…

Bringing a pledge to life [A still from one of the videos] A series of award-winning new videos outlining key commitments that support care-experienced young people until they reach the age of 25 has been launched by Bath &…

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Bringing a pledge to life A series of award-winning new videos outlining key commitments that support care-experienced young people until they reach the age of 25 has been launched by Bath & North East Somerset Council during National Care Leavers' Month. The Care Leavers’ Pledge is the council’s promise to children and young people in care and those leaving care in Bath and North East Somerset.

Bringing a pledge to life

A series of award-winning new videos outlining key commitments that support care-experienced young people until they reach the age of 25 has been launched by Bath & North East Somerset Council during National Care Leavers' Month. The Care Leavers’ Pledge is the council’s…

Oh Claudia! Well, if this rather moisture-ridden weather system doesn’t help refill our reservoirs, nothing will!!

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A guide to shopping As the festive season gears up, the Bath Business Improvement District (BID) and Bath and North East Somerset Council have unveiled the brand-new Bath Shopping Guide—a beautifully designed companio…

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A guide to shopping As the festive season gears up, the Bath Business Improvement District (BID) and Bath and North East Somerset Council have unveiled the brand-new Bath Shopping Guide—a beautifully designed companion to help visitors and locals alike explore the city’s vibrant retail and food scenes. Created to encourage footfall dispersal across the city centre, the guide highlights a diverse range of shopping destinations and foodie hotspots, from unique independents to beloved high street favourites.

A guide to shopping

As the festive season gears up, the Bath Business Improvement District (BID) and Bath and North East Somerset Council have unveiled the brand-new Bath Shopping Guide—a beautifully designed companion to help visitors and locals alike explore the city’s vibrant retail and food…

New lights for Bath FC [ © Google Maps ] I see that Bath City Football Club is applying for planning permission to install a replacement floodlighting system, which will involve replacing two of the four light-bearing columns and installing new LED lights in all four. In a planning statement received by B&NES, the club says: "The existing halide floodlights are old. It is accepted that the existing lights have come to the…

New lights for Bath FC

[ © Google Maps ] I see that Bath City Football Club is applying for planning permission to install a replacement floodlighting system, which will involve replacing two of the four light-bearing columns and installing new LED lights in all four. In a planning statement…

Pic of the day. Friday, November 14th Look what’s arrived!

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Pic of the day. Friday, November 14th Look what's arrived!

Pic of the day. Friday, November 14th

Look what's arrived!

Lost pubs of Odd Down An invitation to come along and listen AND reminisce about the Wansdyke, the Burnt House, the Rose and Laurel and the old Red Lion – as well as other interesting historical pub facts. Local a…

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Lost pubs of Odd Down An invitation to come along and listen AND reminisce about the Wansdyke, the Burnt House, the Rose and Laurel and the old Red Lion - as well as other interesting historical pub facts. Local author David Lassman will be presenting this talk. It's happening at 11 am on Thursday, 4th December at Odd Down Football Club, Combe Hay Lane (next to St Gregory's), and the Odd Down Park and Ride practically takes you there.  NB Membership of the football club is also available for £10 per year, which allows access to other club events and discounted drinks. 

Lost pubs of Odd Down

An invitation to come along and listen AND reminisce about the Wansdyke, the Burnt House, the Rose and Laurel and the old Red Lion - as well as other interesting historical pub facts. Local author David Lassman will be presenting this talk. It's happening at 11 am on…

Costume dramas! This Christmas, you've an opportunity to step into the shoes of our regency forebears, as No. 1 Royal Crescent Museum and Bath Theatrical Costume Hire collaborate to launch two immersive heritage experiences: The Portrait Parlour and The Georgian Glow Up. Together, they offer an opportunity to explore Bath’s Georgian era through costume, photography, and cultural engagement. Experience One: The Portrait Parlour:

Costume dramas!

This Christmas, you've an opportunity to step into the shoes of our regency forebears, as No. 1 Royal Crescent Museum and Bath Theatrical Costume Hire collaborate to launch two immersive heritage experiences: The Portrait Parlour and The Georgian Glow Up. Together, they offer an…

A helping hand Good to hear that Vanguard Self Storage Bath – the place on the Lower Bristol Road with a plane in the window – is providing free storage to Christmas for CAMHS, a charity that supplies…

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A helping hand Good to hear that Vanguard Self Storage Bath - the place on the Lower Bristol Road with a plane in the window - is providing free storage to Christmas for CAMHS, a charity that supplies gifts to children and young people in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services wards across the UK during the festive season. The charity, which is predominantly run by volunteers and without a physical office, approached Vanguard’s Bath branch to rent a unit for storing and distributing donated presents.

A helping hand

Good to hear that Vanguard Self Storage Bath - the place on the Lower Bristol Road with a plane in the window - is providing free storage to Christmas for CAMHS, a charity that supplies gifts to children and young people in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services wards across…

It’s Snowman season You're once again invited to experience the pure magic of Christmas as The Snowman returns to the big screen, accompanied by Bath Philharmonia, Bath’s very own professional orchestra, performing the beautiful and iconic score LIVE! Bring the whole family for this cherished, festive tradition. Before the film, enjoy a hamper of seasonal orchestral delights - perfect for getting everyone into the holiday spirit.

It’s Snowman season

You're once again invited to experience the pure magic of Christmas as The Snowman returns to the big screen, accompanied by Bath Philharmonia, Bath’s very own professional orchestra, performing the beautiful and iconic score LIVE! Bring the whole family for this cherished,…

Pic of the day. Thursday, November 13th I love trees. From the mighty oak to the graceful weeping willow, l will stop to admire their beauty. However, there is one golden tree in Sydney Gardens, unknown by name to me, until I did a bit o…

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Pic of the day. Thursday, November 13th I love trees. From the mighty oak to the graceful weeping willow, l will stop to admire their beauty. However, there is one golden tree in Sydney Gardens, unknown by name to me, until I did a bit of research. It's a Ginkgo biloba - also known as the maidenhair tree - which is native to East Asia. It is the last living species of the order Ginkgoales, which first appeared over 290 million years ago.

Pic of the day. Thursday, November 13th

I love trees. From the mighty oak to the graceful weeping willow, l will stop to admire their beauty. However, there is one golden tree in Sydney Gardens, unknown by name to me, until I did a bit of research. It's a Ginkgo biloba - also known as the…

Who do you want to nominate? [Left to right. Richard Maccabee, Chair of Bath and North East Somerset ALCA Area Group; Councillor Liz Hardman, Chair of Bath & North East Somerset Council; Amy Pollen, Council Service Manager…

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Who do you want to nominate? [Left to right. Richard Maccabee, Chair of Bath and North East Somerset ALCA Area Group; Councillor Liz Hardman, Chair of Bath & North East Somerset Council; Amy Pollen, Council Service Manager - Everyone Health; and Roderic Dixon, the son of Beryl Dixon MBE. Time for us to do our bit in nominating some local heroes. The spotlight is once again shining on people in Bath and North East Somerset who go above and beyond to make a difference to the lives of others with the launch of the Community Awards for 2025/26.

Who do you want to nominate?

[Left to right. Richard Maccabee, Chair of Bath and North East Somerset ALCA Area Group; Councillor Liz Hardman, Chair of Bath & North East Somerset Council; Amy Pollen, Council Service Manager - Everyone Health; and Roderic Dixon, the son of Beryl Dixon MBE. Time for…

Pic of the day. Wednesday, November 12th As previously revealed on BathNewseum, the installation of post-holes for temporary bollards has been completed at the Primark end of Bath Street. Must say they’ve done a good job. It doesn&#…

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Pic of the day. Wednesday, November 12th As previously revealed on BathNewseum, the installation of post-holes for temporary bollards has been completed at the Primark end of Bath Street. Must say they've done a good job. It doesn't impact on the view down the colonnades. A favourite camera spot for our tourists.

Pic of the day. Wednesday, November 12th

As previously revealed on BathNewseum, the installation of post-holes for temporary bollards has been completed at the Primark end of Bath Street. Must say they've done a good job. It doesn't impact on the view down the colonnades. A favourite camera spot…

RUH marks Armistice Day [John Palmer (Managing Director, RUH) reading the Beatitudes.] Staff and patients gathered to mark Armistice Day today at the RUH, remembering military and civilian sacrifices made in conflicts across the world.  The service, which took place in the garden of the hospital's Spiritual Care Centre, included the two-minute silence, readings, the laying of a wreath and the Last Post.

RUH marks Armistice Day

[John Palmer (Managing Director, RUH) reading the Beatitudes.] Staff and patients gathered to mark Armistice Day today at the RUH, remembering military and civilian sacrifices made in conflicts across the world.  The service, which took place in the garden of the hospital's…

Christmas at the Baths You are being invited to celebrate the festive season at one of the UK’s most atmospheric landmarks. From torchlit afternoons and choir performances to steaming waters and festive drinks, The Roman…

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How are we doing on cancer waits? An email this morning from Helen Stanfield, who writes: 'Having heard the news about NHS targets for cancer treatment, I typed 'Bath' into the link and was disappointed to see that the RUH ranked 79th out of 121 NHS Trusts, despite the impressive-looking new Dyson Centre. Can it really be two-thirds down the rankings? Why? A big concern when we are told that 1 out of 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime. 

How are we doing on cancer waits?

An email this morning from Helen Stanfield, who writes: 'Having heard the news about NHS targets for cancer treatment, I typed 'Bath' into the link and was disappointed to see that the RUH ranked 79th out of 121 NHS Trusts, despite the impressive-looking new Dyson…

Creative Christmas. We’ve got Bath’s annual Christmas Market opening for business on Thursday, November 27th – but it’s good to see the Widcombe community jumping into the festive ring first. W…

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Creative Christmas. We've got Bath's annual Christmas Market opening for business on Thursday, November 27th - but it's good to see the Widcombe community jumping into the festive ring first. Widcombe Christmas Market is back for its nineteenth year with stallholders showcasing an array of handmade gifts and a welcoming, friendly atmosphere! It will take place on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November in two venues on Lower Widcombe Hill, Bath – the Natural Theatre Company and Widcombe Social Club.

Creative Christmas.

We've got Bath's annual Christmas Market opening for business on Thursday, November 27th - but it's good to see the Widcombe community jumping into the festive ring first. Widcombe Christmas Market is back for its nineteenth year with stallholders showcasing an array of…

No! Something we don’t want to see above our city centre streets.

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No! Something we don't want to see above our city centre streets.

No!

Something we don't want to see above our city centre streets.

Armistice Day At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, a two-minute silence to remember all who have died in war.

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