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With the festive season on the horizon our local entertainment venues, arts centres and museums are jam-packed with everything from live music to comedy and workshops to festivals.

Our food and drink section will focus on the festive season, with a number of our cities best restaurants, bars and hotels tempting us with fantastic party nights, festive menus and offers.

We also have three great competitions with a chance to win a family ticket to Theatre Royal Bath's Panto, two family tickets to see Aladdin at Bristol Hippodrome as well as the amazing Thriller Live! at the Theatre Royal Bath.

We also take a look at why we need to thank the Victorians for Christmas as we know it today, as well as Stephen Barrett's wine review and some great christmas food and drink book releases.

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If you are at all worried about what to get that special someone this Christmas, then don't be.

Bath has a wealth of Independent shops, national chains, stylish boutiques and a collection of shopping centres that can offer the perfect gift to even the most difficult to buy for.

Much has changed over the past 20 years on our typical British 'high street'. Technological innovations, economic pressures, ever evolving products, tastes and strategies have influenced the landscape as well as our shopping trends.

As the year comes to an end, we take a look at how the housing market has performed as well as how the government is looking to give new home owners a much needed boost by adding an extra £ 10 million to the Help to Buy scheme.

It is therefore great to see that Bath has a thriving Independent sector who offer the city such a variety of unique, bespoke products. We highlight just some of the best.

Finally, we take look at some of the local areas new homes developments that may tempt us into moving in 2018.

Our Shopping Guide has over 30 pages of ideas, locations and retailers who may just find that perfect gift, for that special someone.

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Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Only Fools and Boycie

what's on 2 – 12 Nov FilmBath Festival www.filmbath.org.uk For the 27th year running, FilmBath Festival (Formally known as Bath Film Festival) will be showcasing a superb programme of diverse and extraordinary cinema at various venues within the wonderful city of Bath. The festival will bring you an exceptional array of screenings including documentaries, family films, sci-fi features, art and design features and F-Rated Films.

Among the impressive and eclectic mix will be three new European films, which have been shortlisted for the EU Lux awards. Full details of all screenings, with booking details, are now online.

Visit the FilmBath Festival website for all the latest news and updates and join the mailing list to receive priority booking. hello@bathfilmfestival.org.uk Tel: 01225 463458 Bath Box Office: 01225 463362 3 – 5 Nov Great Odds The Egg www.theatreroyal.org.uk Exploring ambition, communication and friendship, the story follows the Great Odds; Marco, Grouch and Jewels, on an exciting and sometimes wobbly journey...

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up a brand new ‘lost’ Jane Austen novel based on nothing more than a title suggested by the audience.Time: 8pm Prices vary, see website for details

6 Nov It’s jazz with the remarkable ICP Orchestra Widcombe Social Club www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3097757 The Instant Composers Pool (ICP) Orchestra is a unique and internationally renowned collective of Dutch composer-improviser-instrumentalists.

Put simply, it is revolutionary band - a band full of inspired wit and musical imagination - and the last of its kind. With special 50% discount on tickets for Under 25s, this is Bath’s jazz gig of the year, perhaps of the decade!

Time: 7pm Prices vary, see website for details 6 – 11 Nov The Kite Runner Theatre Royal www.theatreroyal.org.uk Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international bestselling novel, this haunting tale of friendship which spans cultures and continents, follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption.

Times and Prices vary, see website for details 8 Nov Simon Amstell: What Is This?

Komedia www.komedia.co.uk Following a series of critically acclaimed, sold out international tours, Simon Amstell begins his fifth stand up tour in the UK. What Is This? promises to be a deeply personal, funny exploration of beauty, intimacy, freedom, sex and love.

Time: 8pm Prices vary, see website for details

8 Nov Tamara Lampicka: The Roaring Twenties.

BRLSI, Queen Square, Bath www.batheveningarts.co.uk The Arts Society Bath Evening Talk by Harry Fletcher Harry will tell the story of Tamara de Lempicka a Polish Art Deco painter and “the first woman artist to be a glamour star”. She had a very distinctive and individual style. Her art and her name have become synonymous with the hedonistic lifestyle of the Roaring Twenties and the Art Deco movement .

Time 7.15pm.

Visitors £8, full time students free.

9 Nov The Smyths Komedia www.komedia.co.uk Brought together by a shared passion for The Smiths, The Smyths are more than a tribute band - they recreate what is was to see and hear The Smiths live focusing on the sound and spirit of The Smiths live. 500 shows and worldwide appearances later and they are now in the in the top tier of tributes globally.

Time: 7:00pm Price: £13.00 10 – 18 Nov Mozartfest www.bathmozartfest.co.uk As the days shorten and leaves begin to fall, music-lovers across the region turn their attention to the annual Bath Mozartfest.

Each year Mozartfest celebrates the maestro’s music, and that of his contemporaries or those influenced by him, in a glorious nine-day feast of world-class classical music.

10 – 12 Nov Apple John The Egg www.theatreroyal.org.uk A woman sits on a train. As the gentle rocking awakens the baby inside her, she starts to eat an apple and finds that its seeds have already started to sprout. She throws the core out of the window. Whoosh. A jolt and the baby is on

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Dodgy (Acoustic) Tour its way. John is born. And that night, out by the railway, an apple tree starts to grow. Aged 5 – 11 Times and Prices vary, see website for details 12 Nov Only Fools and Boycie Komedia www.komedia.co.uk Only Fools And Boycie – An intimate evening with Only Fools And Horses actor John Challis.

Enjoy an intimate evening with John Challis, one of the nation’s greatest comedy actors, best known as Boycie in BBC1’s Only Fools and Horses. Time: 8pm Prices vary, see website for details 14 – 18 Nov Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Theatre Royal www.theatreroyal.org.uk Get ready for a road trip extraordinaire as Bath Light Operatic Group brings the feelgood international hit, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert The Musical, to Bath.Based on the Oscarwinning film, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is the heart-warming story of Mitzi, Felicia and Bernadette, three glamorous performance artists, searching for love and friendship who end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of.

Times and Prices vary, see website for details 17 – 19 Nov Leaf The Egg www.theatreroyal.org.uk Join us as we tell the life story of a very special leaf in this warm, intimate and playful new piece for under 3s inspired by nature and the seasons.

Framed within an evocative soundscape, this is the perfect introduction to theatre for the very young. 0 – 3 years Times and Prices vary, see website for details 20 – 25 Nov A Judgement in Stone Theatre Royal www.theatreroyal.org.uk Eunice struggles to fit in.

Times and Prices vary, see website for details

22 – 23 Nov The Ladybirds The Egg www.theatreroyal.org.uk A short performance followed by a facilitated play session where everyone gets to play and explore adventures based on the show.

Expect, giant nets, silky rivers, singing with gusto and finally going to sleep. Today's story is The Ladybirds.

Times and Prices vary, see website for details 23 Nov – 10 Dec Bath Christmas Market www.bathchristmasmarket.co.uk Regularly voted amongst the most popular events in the UK, the 18-day Christmas shopping extravaganza is the biggest Christmas Shopping event in the South West and consists of more than 170 beautifully decorated wooden chalets in the heart of Bath’s World Heritage Site.

See more information on pages 62 - 65.

23 Nov Dodgy (Acoustic) Komedia www.komedia.co.uk Dodgy started life 27 years ago. In that time they released 6 albums, countless singles, toured the world, criss-crossed the UK, as well as managing to take a well-earned break for 10 years.

Time: 7pm Prices vary, see website for details 24 Nov Hazel O'Connor Komedia www.komedia.co.uk Award-winning singer, writer and actress Hazel O’Connor has announced a thirteen-date UK tour for November and December 2017 including a date at Bath Komedia on Friday 24th November.

Time: 7.30pm Prices vary, see website for details 25 – 26 Nov Hansel and Gretel The Egg www.theatreroyal.org.uk Is hunger stronger than love? In this story it

seems to be as the poor woodsman’s empty stomach goes to his head, he gives in to the bony step-mother and they leave Hansel and Gretel in the forest, not just once but twice and the second time there won’t be any moonstones to follow back home. Instead they follow their noses to the sugary heart of darkness…

Times and Prices vary, see website for details 27 Nov – 2 Dec Thriller – Live!

Theatre Royal www.theatreroyal.org.uk Direct from London’s West End where it is now in its record breaking ninth year, Thriller Live is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer.

Times and Prices vary, see website for details 30 Nov Jerry Sadowitz: Comedian, Magician, Psychopath! comedian, magician, and all round scary man is back!! Actually he saved petrol and never left!!

Strictly Over 18's Time: 8pm Prices vary, see website for details 4 Dec The Art of Partying Depiction of Parties in Western Art Talk by Alice Foster BRLSI, Queen Square, Bath www.batheveningarts.co.uk The Arts Society Bath Evening From Greek Mosaics in the second century, through weddings in the Bible, Renaissance allegories of refinement and excess, sixteenth century peasant parties out of doors, eighteenth century harlequins, to the celebratory styles of twentieth century painters, the depiction of parties has always been popular in the history of Western Art. Time 7.15pm.

Visitors £8, full time students free.

5 Dec Sweet Baboo Komedia www.komedia.co.uk

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Little Mermaid Sweet Baboo will be making his debut at Komedia’s Arts Café following the release of his latest album, Wild Imagination.

Time: 7:30pm Price: £10 7 Dec – 7 Jan 2018 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Theatre Royal www.theatreroyal.org.uk Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, which will be the best pantomime of all...?

It has to be Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - a traditional family pantomime heading to Bath for only the third time ever in our illustrious history! Packed with comedy, slapstick, singing, dancing, beautiful costumes and plenty of audience participation, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is set to thrill West Country audiences.

Times and Prices vary, see website for details 7 Dec – 14 Jan 2018 Little Mermaid The Egg www.theatreroyal.org.uk Thousands of leagues deep beneath the sea, a shipwrecked 1950s cruise liner is the grand palace where five little mermaids live - but don’t imagine this is going to be a pink and frilly princess story…

Times and Prices vary, see website for details 10 Dec Clyve's Funky Christmas Show Komedia www.komedia.co.uk Clyve is a Bath born soul artist, who brings funk and soul grooves from various decades, right back at ya, with a live show that is sure to make you move. Time: 7pm Prices vary, see website for details 15 Dec – 7 Jan Aurora The Egg www.theatreroyal.org.uk Look up into the night sky and at the furthest point, as far away as you can possibly see, there’s a fabulous party going on. Can you spot it?

31 Dec Motorcity Gold – New Years Eve with Soul!

Komedia www.komedia.co.uk Bath’s BEST Saturday night out is throwing The New Year’s Eve Party of Parties this year!!

Forget overpriced disappointment and get ready for nonstop great fun, friends, drinking, dancing and music all the way into 2018!!

Time: 10.30pm Prices vary, see website for details

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Gift Ideas from Thermae Bath Spa

If you are looking for a present for a friend, family or colleague, you might like to consider a gift voucher from Thermae Bath Spa. Located in the heart of bath, Thermae is a remarkable combination of ‘old and new’ where historic spa buildings blend with the contemporary design of the New Royal Bath.

Here you can bathe in the UK’s only naturally warm, mineral-rich waters, just as the Celts and Romans did over 2,000 years ago.

A Thermae Welcome is a great introduction and includes access to the indoor Minerva Bath, the new Wellness Suite, the Springs Restaurant and the open-air rooftop pool with spectacular views over the city. The use of towel, robe and slippers is included.

One of our favourites is the Twilight Package (£48 for one or £90 for two) which lets you relax in the early evening in the open air rooftop pool before enjoying a delicious meal & glass of wine in the Springs Restaurant.

A range of spa packages are available as gift vouchers and offer great value for money. Valid Mondays – Fridays, they have the option of a choice of spa treatments and a delicious meal in the Springs Restaurant. For example, a Thermae

Harmony at £99 includes a 4-hour spa session, a 2-course meal along with a choice of a Hot Stones Vichy treatment, a Watsu water massage or a Reviver Massage & Body Scrub.

Other packages include a Thermae Together (£199) which is ideal for a couple or two friends who want to spend time together and enjoy a Couples Massage or Tailor-Made Facial.

Gift vouchers can be purchased in person, by telephone or online.

For full details, please call 01225 33 1234 or visit www.ThermaeBathSpa.com

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Spa Gift Vouchers make a great gift for friends, family and colleagues Our choice of gift vouchers include full use of Thermae Bath Spa and a range of specially selected spa packages

Gift Vouchers available from: • www.ThermaeBathSpa.com • Reservations: 01225 33 1234 • Spa Shop in Hot Bath Street

Open daily from 09.00 – 21.30 (pools & Wellness Suite close at 21.00)

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Krater Christmas Party is the original and best, tried and tested, sure-fire, risk-free, Christmas Party that everyone will enjoy!

60 second interview with Emile Clarke, star of The Egg's Christmas show, The Little Mermaid

Perfect for your Christmas treat with friends or work colleagues, a Christmas Meal & Show ticket gets you a three-course meal, a fantastic line-up of comedy with two top stand-ups and a compere, as well as an after-show disco so you can dance until late!

Christmas is a time for family and fun, and at the egg we’re all about both! We’ve been getting to know Emilie Clarke, one of the stars of this year’s Christmas show The Little Mermaid, before welcoming him (and you!) to the herd this winter...

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A connection to the egg…

Growing up I had friends in the Theatre Royal’s YPT [now the Theatre Royal Bath Theatre School], though didn't go myself. I would hear the kind of things they were up to and people they were meeting. There wasn’t a drama department at my school so I loved seeing YPT shows and friends up on stage.

An inspirational acting moment...

Around age 8 or 9 I attended a summer course at the Theatre Royal, Bath where I learnt that all the 'playing' I'd being doing as a kid was actually something people got paid to do! I remember a moment where an actor used just their hands to tell an incredible yet tiny story about a jellyfish. To me those hands contained magic. I decided I had to learn how to do it. I’ve been drawn to performing and the art of play ever since.

A Christmas theatre memory…

The first Christmas show I remember was actually my own school play.

I was the second half of a door frame... I remember it being VERY traditional yet somehow missing a message other than - “Look at your child in our nativity"!

A Christmas show that stands out…

The Cheltenham pantomime - they had a professional clown in the cast which upped the level of silly-ness by 100%. I recall looking round at the audience and catching adults smirking at the ridiculousness of it. I think that show helped me recognise how powerful laughter can be.

An exciting part of working on The Little Mermaid ...

Smoked salmon with rosemary roasted beetroot, lime Crème Fraiche and toasted walnuts Ham hock terrine with winter piccalilli chutney, cider dressed leaves and crostini Charred leek and purple sprouting broccoli tart, with goats cheese, caramelised red onion chutney and dressed mixed leaves Roasted artichoke bruschetta with olive tapenade and walnut crumb

Main Courses Ruby and White roast beef Turkey wrapped in bacon with apricot stuffing Roasted butternut squash and pistachio Wellington Stuffed sweet potato with marinated roasted pepper and fennel All served with crispy roast potatoes, rosemary and honey roasted carrots and parsnips, winter greens, cider soaked sprouts with bacon or chestnuts.

Homemade stuffing and pigs in blankets served with beef and turkey options.

Vegan, veggie friendly & meat gravies available

Desserts Homemade Christmas pudding with brandy cream Homemade gluten free brownie with Purbeck vanilla ice cream Fruit salad with blueberry puree and cranberries = Gluten free version available

= Suitable ffor or vegetarians

= Suitable for vegans

I'm always excited about being involved in experiences that champion issues such as equality and diversity. This show is fun, slick and cool, but also progressive in comparison to other Christmas stories. I get to invite the children I teach and the younger members of my family such as my brothers. It's exciting that they get to see stories being told on stage with characters that they may recognise parts of themselves in.

Join Emilie and the rest of the gang under the sea in The Little Mermaid, at the egg 7th December - 14th January.

Book online at www.komedia.co.uk/bath/christmas or call our booking line on 0845 293 8480

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Discover the Magic of Bath this Christmas Immerse yourself in the magic of Bath at Christmas by soaking up the festive atmosphere at Bath Christmas Market, filling your shopping bags with gifts from Bath’s independent, boutique and high street stores and making merry at Bath on Ice, Bath Theatre Royal’s panto and many more Christmassy events.

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Get your shopping wrapped up early at Bath Christmas Market which will be nestled in the heart of the city from Thursday 23 November Sunday 10 December 2017.

Soak up the festive sights, smells and sounds as you wander around over 200 decorated wooden chalets that line the picturesque Georgian streets and squares.

With local artwork, handmade Christmas decorations, bespoke jewellery, homewares, festive food and drink, toys, accessories and even gifts for pets you will be sure to find the perfect present for friends and family or perhaps even a little treat for yourself.

Various entertainers will be filling the streets with music and merriment during the Bath Christmas Market. Look out for the Snow Queen as she glides gracefully through the market on Thursday 23 November and boogie to the Rock Choir when they perform on Sunday 26 November, Saturday 9 December and Sunday 10 December.

For a more immersive experience join Bath Spa University on Thursday 7 December as they take their production of a Christmas Carol around the city.

Soak up the festive sights, smells and sounds as you wander around over 200 decorated wooden chalets that line the picturesque Georgian streets and squares.

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Weary shoppers can drop into The Lodge for comforting winter food, locally-brewed quality beers and warming tipples from Bath Ales and Framptons Café Bar and Kitchen. The relaxing rustic décor makes The Lodge the perfect place to take a well-earned rest and soak up the festive atmosphere – day or night.

Flash your Discovery Card on weekday visits for exclusive discounts and promotions. Our favourite discounts include a free balancing dragonfly with any other purchase from Timber Treasures, 7 pots for £20 at The Potted Game and a half price gift box of 12 assorted flavours from Chocolate Kiss Co.

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Bath Christmas Market is a truly festive experience but there are plenty more Christmas treats on offer outside of the market too. Come Christmas, the city is abuzz with fantastically festive things to do.

Kingsmead Square will be hosting a Christmassy street food market for the first time, giving hungry shoppers plenty to feast on. There will be mulled wine, live music and 18 street food stalls offering a plethora of exciting street food options to cater for all palates. Starting on Friday 24 November, the Street Food Market will run on Friday and Saturdays until 9 December, from 12 noon until 9 pm.

Visit the Artisan Market in Queen Square on Sunday 26 November for the best of Bath’s art, craft and vintage scene. You will be sure to find a present unique to Bath and maybe even pick up a treat for yourself along the way.

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Bath Christmas Market is a truly festive experience but there are plenty more Christmas treats on offer outside of the market too. Come Christmas, the city is abuzz with fantastically festive things to do.

Step into Northumberland Place and The Corridor where costumed characters, musical entertainment and traditional festive treats will transport you back in time to a Dickensian Christmas. Visit on Thursday 7, 14 and 21 December from 5-7.30pm to celebrate one of Bath’s most famous Victorian residents and you may even see the first flurries of snow. Little ones can continue the Victorian celebrations from Thursday 14 December as the much loved traditional carousel returns to Stall Street.

At St Michael’s Without the crypt will be transformed into a magical Christmas grotto for weekly storytelling sessions where families will be enchanted by costumed characters telling traditional children’s Christmas stories and spreading festive cheer. Children can also make a Christmas decoration to take pride of place at the top of the tree.

On Sunday 26 November the Winter Festival will return to Walcot Street in celebration of festive arts and crafts. Pupils from pupils from St Andrew’s, Oldfield Park and St Mary’s Bathwick will lead a traditional lantern procession along the length of Walcot Street and carols being sung outside the Hilton Hotel.

Firm Festive Favourites

Visit Royal Victoria Park for festive ice-skating and glow in the dark mini golf at Bath on Ice (17 November- 2 January). After a spin on the ice rink (which is even bigger this year) or a turn around the golf course you can get cosy in Mogul’s Alpine Bar with a wood-fired pizza or gourmet chips and a mulled wine or indulgent hot chocolate.

Packed with comedy, slapstick, singing, dancing, beautiful costumes and plenty of audience participation, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is set to thrill audiences as this traditional family pantomime makes a welcome return to the Bath stage to delight audiences of all ages (7 December – 7 January).

Party through the ages at The American Museum and discover what Americans did to let their hair down in Christmases gone by (23 November – 17 December). Don’t miss the dazzling Central Hall Christmas tree, bedecked in decadent decorations, glorious glitz, and Gatsbyesque glamour of the 1920’s. And the popular Christmas Craft fair will return on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 November, offering visitors the chance to meet the makers and browse through

Festive food and drink a diverse range of ceramics, textiles, jewellery and prints, away from the hustle and bustle of town.

Shopping in the city

From Thursday 16 November, the warm glow of twinkling Christmas lights will signify the start of late-night shopping across the city. Visit SouthGate for high-street favourites and stop off at Milsom Place for high-end retail brands and independent boutiques.

At the top of town Topping & Company Booksellers can cater for the bookworm in your family whilst V V Rouleaux will make sure that yours are the best wrapped gifts beneath the Christmas tree. Add a touch of glamour to your Christmas party outfit with a pair of sumptuous velvet heels from designer footwear store Chanii B. Treat a loved one to exquisite designer jewellery from Nicholas Wylde and delight little ones with the perfect gift from My Small World.

And for homewares visit super stylish Graham and Green, a real treasure trove of handpicked gifts for the home.

Rest weary feet at the snow topped Apres Ski Bar outside The Abbey Hotel. Serving steaming mulled wine and hearty winter warmers this cosy hideaway is filled with festive fun and authentic Alpine ambience.

Bath Christmas Market will be open from Thurs 23 November – Sun 10 December 2017.

Monday to Wednesday – 10am to 7pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday – 10am to 8:30pm Sunday – 10am to 6pm For further information on visiting the Christmas Market visit: www.bathchristmasmarket.co.uk

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Win a Family Ticket to

at the Theatre Royal Bath Hi Ho! Hi Ho! It’s Panto time at the Theatre Royal as star of stage and screen Harriet Thorpe, panto favourite Jon Monie, dazzling Dame Nick Wilton and West End star Devon-Elise Johnson take centre stage in Bath’s pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs from Thursday 7th December to Sunday 7th January.

Hilarious, glamorous and one of the UK's best loved actresses Harriet Thorpe stars as The Wicked Queen. Best known as Carole in The Brittas Empire and Fleur in Absolutely Fabulous, her recent starring West End roles include Her Ladyship in The Dresser, Madame Morrible in Wicked, Tanya in Mamma Mia! and Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd. Her films include Calendar Girls, Maurice and AbFab: The Movie.

Much-loved comedian Jon Monie returns by huge popular demand to play Muddles; Nick Wilton, best known as Mr Lister in EastEnders, returns after last year’s acclaimed panto performance in Bath, to play dazzling Dame Dolly; West End star Devon-Elise Johnson plays Snow White direct from her leading role in Half A Sixpence; Michael Quinn appears as the Prince; seven talented short actors will be playing the ‘Magnificent Seven’ joined by the Ensemble and the Dorothy Coleborn School of Dance.

Packed with comedy, slapstick, singing, dancing, beautiful costumes and plenty of audience participation, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is set to thrill West Country audiences. Join in the fun this Christmas and visit the Theatre Royal Bath for a truly spectacular festive treat for the whole family to enjoy.

Tickets for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs are on sale at the Theatre Royal Bath Box Office on 01225 448844 and online at www.theatreroyal.org.uk

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a FAMILY TICKET (for 4 people) to watch Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Theatre Royal Bath on Wednesday 13th December at 7pm.

To be in with a chance of winning a family ticket, simply send your name and contact details, on e-mail, to: competitions@inbath.net Subject: Snow White Closing Date: Wednesday 6th December Usual T's & C's apply

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Harriet Thorpe as Wicked Queen

A spectacular family pantomime!

Martin Dodd for UK Productions in association with Theatre Royal Bath proudly presents

from ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS

HARRIET THORPE as THE WICKED QUEEN

from EASTENDERS

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

JON MONIE

NICK WILTON

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as DAME DOLLY

WEST END STAR

DEVON~ELISE JOHNSON as SNOW WHITE

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THE DOROTHY COLEBORN SCHOOL OF DANCE

7th Dec ’17 to 7th Jan ’18 Box Office: 01225 448844 www.theatreroyal.org.uk

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Direct from London’s West End where it is now in its record breaking ninth year, Thriller Live is set to appear at the Theatre Royal Bath from Monday 27th November to Saturday 2nd December.

Thriller Live continues to moonwalk around the world, taking audiences on a visual, audio and electrifying journey through the magic of Michael Jackson's forty-five year musical history.

This spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer has now been seen by over four million people in over thirty countries.

Experience over two hours of non-stop hits from pop to rock, soul to disco as the cast pay homage to Jackson’s legendary live performances and innovative dance moves executed with flair, precision and passion. This is a show that you will never forget.

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Tickets are on sale at the Theatre Royal Bath Box Office on 01225 448844 and online at www.theatreroyal.org.uk

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To be in with a chance of winning, simply send your name and contact details, on e-mail, to: competitions@inbath.net Subject: THRILLER LIVE Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd November Usual T's & C's apply

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Choose either 2.5km or 5km Join our festive fun run for all the family... and the dog!

Venue: Dorothy House, Winsley Starts: 11.00am Ages and Prices: 0-4 yrs – Free 5-11 yrs – £7.50 [free elf accessories] 12+ yrs – £15 [free Santa suit]

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Win one of two family tickets to see Aladdin! at THE Bristol Hippodrome

Joe Pasquale, Marti Pellow and Hayley Tamaddon are to star in this year’s magical Bristol Hippodrome pantomime, Aladdin!

The Bristol Hippodrome is delighted to announce that comedy legend Joe Pasquale, recording and musical theatre star Marti Pellow and Emmerdale and Coronation Street’s Hayley Tamaddon will lead the cast in this year’s magical family pantomime Aladdin, from Saturday 9 December 2017 - and you can win one of two family tickets to see this magical pantomime.

Comedian and star of ITV’s Dancing on Ice, Joe Pasquale stars as Wishee Washee. Well-known for being one of the hardest-working and top-selling live comedians in British comedy today, Joe has been delighting audiences for more than 20 years with his live stand-up tours and infectious sense of fun. Along the way he’s voiced characters for Hollywood movies Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties and Horton Hears A Who!, toured in several major theatrical productions including Mel Brooks’ The Producers, starred in the West End production of Spamalot, been crowned King of the Jungle in ITV’s I’m A Celebrity…Get Me out Of Here; appeared on five Royal Variety Performances and even learned to skate for ITV1’s Dancing On Ice – no mean feat! Joe is currently guest starring on ITV’s Live At The London Palladium with Bradley Walsh.

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The Christmas leisure experience in Bath has just got a whole lot better this year. The Bath on Ice rink will be nearly 50% bigger enabling more people to demonstrate their ice skating skills!

The rink, which is open from the 17th November 2017 until the 2nd January 2018, will move right next to the popular Glow in the Dark Mini Golf course so that spectators can sit and enjoy watching both attractions at the same time.

The rink will increase in size from 494 sq m to 720 sq m and will cater for up to 240 people per session. In addition to the larger rink, catering facilities, viewing areas and seating will also be expanded.

Also new for 2017, is the Moguls Alpine Bar featuring the highly popular wood-fired pizzas. The fully licensed bar and café will also provide an extensive range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, cakes, snacks and Gourmet chips. Special packages are available for office parties, school groups and birthday celebrations.

The hugely talented performer Marti Pellow co-stars in the role of the evil sorcerer Abanazar. Achieving some of the UK’s biggest number-one singles, Marti has regularly featured in the UK charts throughout his career, both as a solo artist and as the frontman to Wet Wet Wet. The BRIT and Ivor Novello award-winning artist has released over twenty studio albums, including his new hit album Mysterious. Marti has enjoyed over 25 hit singles and continues to sell out with his live concerts and arena shows – including this year’s sold-out Mysterious Tour.

Hayley Tamaddon joins them as Princess Jasmine, having played leading roles in Emmerdale as Del Dingle and in Coronation Street as Andrea Beckett. No stranger to the stage, Hayley starred as the Lady of the Lake in Spamalot and most recently completed a UK tour in the leading role of Roxie Hart in Chicago. Hayley also took to the ice alongside Joe Pasquale on the ninth series of Dancing on Ice: All Stars, coming second in the competition.

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2 x family tickets (8 tickets total, 4 per winner) to see Aladdin! At The Bristol Hippodrome on 2 January 2018, 7pm For a chance to win, simply send your name and contact details, on e-mail, to: competitions@inbath.net Subject: Aladdin!

Closing Date: Fri 15 December 2017 Usual T's and C's apply Aladdin! Saturday 9th December 2017 – Sunday 7th January 2018 Tickets from £12.00: ATG TheatreCard Best Offer – Half Price when booking early Groups Best Offer - £9 off Supergroups 50+, Family Ticket £75 Concessions apply to specific performances please check at time of booking www.atgtickets.com/bristol 0844 871 3012* *calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge

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Another fan favourite, Glow in the Dark Mini Golf is back. Bath’s famous mini golf course is transformed after dusk featuring glow in the dark balls, colourful lit holes and lots more beautiful themed lighting. You might have tried it during the day but can you conquer it at night? It’s great fun for family and friends.

You may even feature in the league table of the all star Glow in the Dark mini golf sporting greats!

Simon Smith from Bath on Ice said ‘The biggest feedback we received each year from our customer surveys was that they wanted a bigger rink. It has been our dream to achieve this and at last our expansion plans have been approved.

Our site in Royal Victoria Park will include a linked network of vibrant attractions and catering facilities, which provide entertainment for all ages and will benefit local residents as well as attract people to the area.”

Both attractions are open every day except Christmas Day from 10.30am until 9.30pm, All ages are welcome. Prices start from £7.75 per person for a one-hour ice skating session including skate hire. Golf is from £5.50 per person. The rink welcomes groups and discounts are available. It can also be hired exclusively. For further details and to book online visit www.bathonice.com

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Kate Rusby comes to The Forum, Bath With a career spanning 25 years in music, Kate Rusby is one of the finest interpreters of traditional folk songs and one of our most emotive original songwriters - melding old and new so you can barely see the join. A Mercury Prize nominee, Folk Singer of the Year, Best Live Act, Best Album and Best Original Song winner at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

Forever proud to call herself folk singer, Kate Rusby’s beautiful, expressive vocals never fail to connect the emotional heart of a song to that of her audience. Famously down to earth, for over twenty years Kate’s engaging personality and sharp Yorkshire wit have further endeared her to concert goers everywhere.

Famously down to earth, for over twenty years Kate’s engaging personality and sharp Yorkshire wit have further endeared her to concert goers everywhere.

And it is in her special Christmas concerts that all these elements combine to exquisite effect.

After fifteen years of enchanting audiences up and down the land, Kate’s Christmas tour – captured on her 2013 Live At Christmas concert DVD – has for many, become as much a part of the festivities as Christmas pudding itself!

Warm and inviting, spicy and sparkly she and her marvellous band – joined as ever by a sublime brass quintet – embody the sounds and joyous spirit of the best Christmases ever!

This festive tour will feature brand new tracks from Kate’s forthcoming fourth Christmas album Angels and Men, celebrating this marvellous Yorkshireinspired tradition. There might be a favourite or two from her back catalogue in recognition of 25 years of magnificent music making, but with a special festive release scheduled for November 24th, fans will be lucky to experience brand new material.

You can see Kate at The Forum, Bath on Wednesday 13 December, 7.30pm www.bathforum.co.uk

Chic elegance meets historic charm If you are seeking to host a fun and festive end of year celebration in Bath, then Bath Pavilion offers an exclusive and unique event space to kick off the season. Our hard-earned expertise and top tips in planning corporate occasions will guarantee that your Christmas party goes off without a hitch.

Built in 1910, Bath Pavilion is a splendid Edwardian Period building. Its vast internal proportions offer a unique and versatile space to suit all types of formal and informal events.

Its central location, parking facilities and easy access to both the bus and train stations make it a perfect venue for your conferencing or Christmas party requirements. With the festive season looming, this simple yet elegant venue will be sure to impress! Whatever your theme or style, Bath Pavilion can make your ambitions a reality.

With the festive season looming, this simple yet elegant venue will be sure to impress!

Whatever your theme or style, Bath Pavilion can make your ambitions a reality.

The team at Bath Pavilion will help you choose your festive entertainment suited to your individual requirements and will help you develop a fantastic theme to transform your party into something amazing. The staff will also work with trusted catering providers to design and deliver bespoke menus for your Christmas event/party and will deliver an exquisite sit down Christmas dinner for up to 420 guests, or spectacular end of year cocktail celebrations for up to 1000 guests.

Bath Pavilion comprises of a huge auditorium, raised stage, large entrance lobby with a licensed bar, café area and a convenient kitchen.

Any of the spaces within Bath Pavilion can be hired and transformed to make your festive event one to remember. With the option to transform

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the Pavilion into either one of the largest event spaces in Bath or a more intimate smaller space, there has never been a better time to book your conference or Christmas party at Bath Pavilion.

Whatever your budget and ambition, we want to work in partnership with you to deliver an unforgettable celebration.

Find out what the Bath Pavilion team can do for you at bettervenues.org.uk or via email bettervenues@gll.org

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NORTH PARADE ROAD, SOMERSET, BATH The historic and beautiful Bath Pavilion offers all you need for a wonderful wedding day, a fun and festive end of year celebration or a chic gala event to impress your guests.

Find out what our team can do for you at bettervenues.org.uk Better Venue is a registered trademark and trading name of GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), a charitable social enterprise and registered society under the Co-operative & Community Benefit & Societies Act 2014 registration no. 27793R. Registered office: Middlegate House, The Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 6SX. Inland Revenue Charity no: XR43398

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Sign up for the Dorothy House Hospice Care's 7th annual Santa & Elf Run Entries are now open for Dorothy House Hospice Care’s 7th annual Santa & Elf Run on Sunday 3rd December. The 2.5k or 5k fun run is open to all ages and will start and finish at Dorothy House Hospice Care in Winsley. The runners will be raising valuable funds to support the work of the hospice which provides specialist palliative and end of life care for people living with a lifelimiting illness in Wiltshire, Bath & North-East Somerset and Somerset.

Families, friends and supporters are invited to come and cheer the runners on and sprinkle biodegradable snow on them as they pass by.

This year the race is open to all the family and will take place on a new, flatter course for 2017, dogs are welcome if on a short lead and there will be exciting Snow Stations to run through in the scenic grounds of the hospice.

Families, friends and supporters are invited to come and cheer the runners on and sprinkle biodegradable snow on them as they pass by.

Festive fancy dress is welcomed by all and mulled wine, hot food and other refreshments will be available to buy so it's an event for everyone to enjoy.

The fun run starts at 11am on 3rd December with registration from 10am and a warm up session at 10.50am. Entry costs £15 for 12+ years and £7.50 for 5-11 year olds. All 12 + year old participants will receive a Santa suit at registration and 5-11 year olds will receive Elf accessories included in their entry fee plus free refreshments after the run.

All runners aged 16 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

New Year, New Opportunities at Bath College If you’re looking for a new way to challenge yourself in the new year take a look at Bath College’s Love2learn part-time leisure courses.

It’s easy to add a course at Bath College to the top of your New Year’s resolutions list. You can visit our student advice centre, pick up a prospectus or visit our website where every course is listed.

We provide a wide range of courses to make sure there’s something for everyone – from art, photography, cookery and floristry to business, computing and property maintenance.

You can choose from a five-week introductory course in philosophy or art appreciation, or learn how to create your own blog with our new Writing for Social Media course.

In January, we start our beginner’s courses in French, German, Spanish, Japanese and Italian.

These courses are ideal if you have no previous language skills but want to be able to have a simple conversation.

We’re also looking forward to welcoming students who’d like study garden design.

You’ll learn about design principles, surveying techniques, patios, ponds and turf with awardwinning gardener Christine Pritchard.

For sewing fans, there’s a 10-week course where you can learn how to make Roman blinds and London blinds with a specialist tutor to guide you through measuring up, marking up and fitting. Or, if you haven’t used a sewing machine before, we have a new sewing skills course which will help you learn machine stitch skills and how to follow a pattern.

If you’re looking to decorate your house, you can learn more about this on our new wallpaper hanging course. We hold a number of courses at our Somer Valley Campus, including a four-week motor vehicle maintenance course.

To sign up for the event visit www.santaandelfrun.org.uk

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This will teach people a range of basic skills, including removing a wheel if you get a fla

tyre, inspecting brake discs, and checking tyre pressures. It’s perfect for young people starting to learn to drive and would also suit drivers who want to cut the cost of routine maintenance.

Anna Dawson, Love2learn co-ordinator at Bath College, is looking forward to a new year and welcoming new and regular students.

She said: “Last year, we welcomed over 2,000 students from all over the region who came to use looking to further their skills for work or leisure. We’re expecting another busy year in 2018, so I would encourage people to sign up for courses as early as possible.”

Throughout December our Advent Calendar will include discounts and special offers on Love2learn courses.

To take advantage of these offers visit www.bathcollege.ac.uk/advent2017 before you enrol.

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Party through the ages in our period rooms and discover what Americans did to let their hair down in days gone by. Amid the razzle-dazzle, fabulous flapper rag-dolls will be daringly dancing through each room – will you spot them all?

The jewel in the crown is the dazzling Central Hall Christmas tree, bedecked in decadent decorations, glorious glitz, and Gatsbyesque glamour of the 1920’s. Whether you’re a dancing dame or a fancy fella, our Jazz Age inspired Christmas is set to be the swankiest soirée in town!

Christmas Craft Fair

Christmases past and present(s) The centrepiece of the festive display (from 25 Nov) at No. 1 Royal Crescent is the sumptuous spread of rich and painted foods on the Dining Room table. Roast meats and pies were gilded and decorated, with candied fruit and sugar sculptures showing off the wealth of the hosts.

Decorations, swags and flower arrangements were made from boughs of evergreens and herbs, with berries and ribbons adding colour and contrast. Every room displays Christmas dressings, with flickering candlelight adding to the atmosphere.

Open every day until 17 December.

Late opening on Saturdays and Sundays in December, until 7.30pm. www.no1royalcrescent.org.uk The final concert of the Jubilate Concert Series is a celebration of the Lute and early English guittars, by Din Ghani, before he is joined by sopranos Jane Hunt and Carmel Edwards for

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Workshop: Christmas Wreath making

Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 December, 10.30 – 1pm or 2 – 4.30pm Using foliage from the Museum estate, and with a helping hand from, the South West’s much loved, Sarah Pepper, she’ll guide you through every step, to craft your own unique Christmas wreath. No experience necessary. £35 including all materials, coffee and cookie.

Booking essential.

Family Fun: Meet Santa

Saturdays 9, 16 and Sundays 10, 17 December, 12 - 3pm Ho ho ho! Can you hear those sleigh bells ringing? Pop into the American Museum to meet Santa in his grotto, and tell him and the elves what you’d like to find under the tree on Christmas morning.

You are sure to find interesting and unique gifts in the Georgian-themed shop.

Why not browse the New Views of the Crescent exhibition (from 25 Nov) before you visit the shop; admire the handiwork and creative skills of all those contributors who have produced artworks during this special year of the Royal Crescent’s 250th birthday.

Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 November, 11am - 4.30pm Our Christmas Craft Fair returns with a diverse range of work on offer, from ceramics and textiles to jewellery and prints. Meet the makers themselves, discuss their techniques, and find unique Christmas gifts in a festive atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of town. £2 entry to fair including access to café and shops.

Normal admission applies to Museum.

Sacré et profane – airs, dances and motets from 17th century France.

10 November 6.30 – 7.30pm. £12

At the Museum of Bath Architecture, Countess of Huntingdon’s Chapel, BA1 5NA www.museumofbatharchitecture.org.uk MoBA Christmas shop open until 26 November with a variety of books on architecture and buildings – from the specialist to pop-ups for children. Closed 26 November – 10 February 2018.

£5 per child, includes gift from Santa.Normal admission applies for adults and children.

Booking essential. For more information and how to book please head to americanmuseum.org

Family Fun: Holiday Homecoming

Sunday 17 December, 12 - 3pm Join us for a magical end to our Christmas season. See the choir performing in and around the Museum, and make festive Christmas cards.

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Dazzling exhibitions and festive fun in store at Holburne Museum this Autumn Seurat to Riley: The Art of Perception

20 October 2017 to 21 January 2018 Closed 24 to 26 Dec and 1 Jan £10/£9 concs/ Free to all Museum Members Under 16s go FREE (Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult).

Image: George Seurat, The Morning Walk , copyright the National Gallery, London

".dazzling" The Sunday Times This exhibition will explore one of the most exciting threads of art history of the past 150 years. Many artists from the Impressionists onwards were inspired by scientific colour theories, such as the pointillist work of Georges Seurat, where colours other than those actually painted on the canvas are generated in the eye of the viewer.

During the 20th century this interest in perception extended to creating a sense of movement and a variety of artists from the Vorticists to Josef Albers looked at using form, and often colour, to convey the sensation of movement. This interest intensified in the 1950s and 1960s in what came to be known as 'Op Art' and 'Kinetic Art', exemplified by the work of artists such as Victor Vasarely, Bridget Riley, Jeffrey Steele and Peter Sedgley.

This art has had a bold legacy right up to the present, not only in the further development of some of these artists but also in the work of others including Carlos Cruz-Diez, Jim Lambie and Sara Moorhouse.

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The Optical Conscious: Bridget Riley's Op Art from an Historical Perspective Frances Follin Thursday 16 November 2017, 7pm-8pm

£10 (Garden Café open for drinks and, Seurat to Riley: The Art of Perception, open 6 to 7pm) In the 1960s Bridget Riley was recognised as producing some of the most varied, serious and interesting Op Art paintings. Yet her work also attracted negative reactions.

Join Frances Follin, co-curator of Seurat to Riley: The Art of Perception as she explores why Riley's work aroused such controversy amidst a backdrop of the Cold War, the increasing impact of science and technology on everyday life, and growing public engagement in cultural and political life.

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Silk-Screen Printed Pocket Squares Jo Kidd Saturday 9 December 2017, 10.30am-4.30pm

£50 (includes entry to Seurat to Riley: The Art of Perception)

Many artists from the Impressionists onwards were inspired by scientific colour theories, such as the pointillist work of Georges Seurat.

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Make a fashion statement this Autumn with an Op Art-inspired pocket square. Explore the art of perception through silk-screen printing with textile designer Jo Kidd, as you create a set of hand-printed pocket squares for yourself, or as a Christmas gift for a friend! Tour our exhibition, Seurat to Riley: The Art of Perception, before learning the techniques of hand-cut paper stencils and silk-screen printing. Students will experiment with silk, cotton and colour.

Psychedelic Science Café Friday 24 November 2017, 5pm-9pm

FREE In keeping with our exhibition, Seurat to Riley: The Art of Perception, join scientists and mathematicians from the University of Bath for a night of illusion and wonder!

Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to our galleries where you can discover the mindbending illusions that artists such as Bridget Riley create, in a series of fun pop-up activities and challenge your perception of taste with Great Western Wine. Sample a cocktail or two in our Garden Café and chill out to the psychedelic tunes of our resident DJ, Pablo Tinte.

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Art Meets Science: Festive Fun Sunday 26 November, 12 noon - 4pm

FREE Inspired by our exhibition Seurat to Riley: The Art of Perception use illusions to make some crazy, unique Christmas decorations to make your trees the trendiest in town! Plus meet experts from the University of Bath to discover the science and maths behind your creations.

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Free lunchtime World Heritage talks at the Guildhall A series of free lunchtime talks will take place at the Guildhall, Bath, this November to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Bath becoming a World Heritage Site.

Management professionals from Hadrian’s Wall, Stonehenge, the Tower of London, and Bath & North East Somerset Council will give 30-minute talks on how they are undertaking the conservation and promotion of their respective sites.

Councillor Paul Myers (Conservative Midsomer Norton Redfield), Cabinet Member for Economic and Community Regeneration, said: “Bath and North East Somerset has a well-deserved reputation as a centre of excellence for heritage management.

Christmas at Lacock Thursday 30 November – Sunday 31 December 2017 If you’re looking to escape the weekend crowds this Christmas, then make the most of the calm serenity of Lacock during the quieter weekdays.

You can admire the decorations in the cloister, home to the popular community Christmas tree festival, or pick up the perfect gift in our courtyard Christmas shop. And why not round off a bracing winter walk with an indulgent hot chocolate in our cosy new Courtyard tea-room?

New for this year, a Victorian choir will be performing in the courtyard on Thursdays and Fridays, and as always, from Thursdays to Sundays, the abbey’s Great Hall will be beautifully decorated.

30 Years of World Heritage in Bath Tony Crouch, City of Bath World Heritage Site Manager World Heritage at Hadrian’s Wall Humphrey Welfare, Chairman, Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site Partnership Board

Wednesday, November 15 Give a year of adventure this Christmas with a gift that keeps on giving.

There’s so much to do, why not make Lacock one of your Christmas traditions?

For more details and opening hours, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock or call 01249 730459.

For more details on membership options, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock or call 01249 730459.

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Wednesday, November 1

Wednesday, November 8

Give someone the gift of an annual National Trust membership and you’ll be inviting them into over 500 of the nation’s most loved places. From coastal walks and woodland bike rides to historic houses and landscape gardens, everyone will find something to inspire, surprise and delight them. What’s more, you’ll be helping us look after these places for ever, for everyone.

We know of a particular spot by the fire that is wonderful for admiring the enormous Christmas tree…

“We constantly monitor best practice elsewhere to maintain this and it is a pleasure to welcome these national experts to share their knowledge and experience with us.”

World Heritage at Stonehenge Sarah Simmonds, Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site Partnership Manager

Wednesday, November 22

World Heritage at the Tower of London Natasha Downie, World Heritage Site Co-ordinator, Tower of London All talks run from 1.10pm until 1.45pm.

Booking is not required, just turn up on the day. www.romanbaths.co.uk/events

Gather round for Christmas carols at Lacock this December Thursdays and Fridays, 30 November - 15 December Performances at 12.30pm, 2pm and 3pm Featuring classics such as 'O, Christmas Tree' and 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen', a Victorian choir will be singing carols around the glittering Christmas tree in the abbey courtyard on Thursdays and Fridays during December. Why not warm up afterwards with an indulgent hot chocolate in our Courtyard tea-room?

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Dressed to Impress: Netsuke and Japanese Men’s Fashion

4 November 2017 – 22 April 2018 Generously supported by the Dorset Foundation

Dressed to Impress: Netsuke and Japanese Men’s Fashion Museum of East Asian Art, Bath Dressed to Impress: Netsuke and Japanese Men’s Fashion is a British Museum Partnership Exhibition featuring a selection of delightfully detailed netsuke and other traditional Japanese male dress accessories from the Edo period (1615-1868). The exhibition runs from 4 November 2017 to 22 April 2018.

Netsuke are a form of Japanese miniature sculpture that were primarily functional, but evolved into an important art form in Japan. They were used by men as toggles to fasten tobacco and medicine pouches to the belts of their kimonos. While men of all classes of society used netsuke, they were particularly popular with merchants, who wanted to demonstrate their style and financial status through these fashion accessories.

Top image: Goldfish. Masanao I of Ise, Japan, 1815–90.©The Trustees of the British Museum

Netsuke of Chinese boy holding a dragon mask. Japan, early 1800s. ©The Trustees of the British Museum

This exhibition features a selection of netsuke, chosen from over 2,300 in the British Museum’s collection, with more pieces added from MEAA’s collection to show the range and beauty of these objects and their excellent craftsmanship.

Netsuke come in a variety of forms and materials such as wood, ivory and porcelain. The exhibition places the netsuke and other objects in context with a bespoke male kimono to demonstrate how they were worn as a complete outfit in the 18th century.

This is the first collaboration between the British Museum and the Museum of East Asian Art after a partnership was formalised since 2013. “Dressed to impress gives us a wonderful opportunity to focus on Japan.” Nicole Chiang, the curator of MEAA said, “In the future, we will be planning to borrow loans from other national museums and major partner museums, which will allow local residents to see great treasures without travelling to other parts of the UK.” This exhibition is generously supported by the Dorset Foundation.

Free entry for Discovery Card and Seasonal ticket holders. For more exhibition related event and booking please check on Museum’s website: www.meaa.org.uk Exhibition related events:

Talk: Dressed to Impress: Adornment in Early Modern Japan Friday 10 November 2017 19:00 – 20:00 Dr Nicole Rousmaniere (IFAC Handa Curator of Japanese Arts, British Museum)

Workshop: Zodiac Animals Origami Netsuke Friday 19 and 26 January 2018 18:00 – 19:30 Akiko Wakefield

Free Entry to Discovery Card & Seasonal Ticket holders

Workshop: Japanese Textile Dyeing Saturday 18 November 2017 11:00 – 16:00 Mamiko Markham

Workshop: Netsuke Exhibition Family Day Sunday 19 November 2017 14:00 – 15:30

Workshop: Christmas Origami Netsuke Friday 1 December and 8 December 2017 18:00 – 19:30 Akiko Wakefield

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The Christmas Chronicles

by Nigel Slater Publisher: Fourth Estate RRP: £ 13.00 (hardcover)

It’s the most wonderful time at The RCH Now that the summer holidays are somewhat of a distant memory, many of us are turning our thoughts to the next milestone event in the calendar year, an opportunity to gather with friends and family and indulge in delicious food and quite possibly the occasional cocktail or two.

It’s……..CHRISTMAS! Christmas at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa is always a magical occasion, not only on the actual day itself but in weeks leading up to the big day. The stunning floral displays, the smell of log fires mixed with the beautiful fresh scent of real Christmas trees, the scene is perfectly set for a truly magical occasion.

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa offers a modern, elegant and relaxed luxury environment to host a family get together, Christmas party or festive gathering with friends and its city centre location makes it easily accessible to all.

Celebrate at The RCH and experience outstanding festive AA 3 Rosette dining created

by Executive Head Chef, David Campbell and his team, paired with attentive service and an allround wonderfully memorable experience.

The magic really begins when you arrive at the hotel, the team of experienced staff truly make this beautiful Georgian property come alive. You and your guests will be greeted by the friendly Concierge team who will show you to The Dower House Restaurant or to your very own private dining room that you will have pre-arranged with the hotels dedicated and friendly events team.

Expert sommelier Jean- Marc Leitao is on hand to talk you through the wine and Champagne list and to assist you in making the perfect choice to complement the seasonal lunch, dinner or Afternoon Tea menus.

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The Christmas Chronicles is the story of Nigel Slater’s love for winter, the scent of fir and spruce, ghost stories read with a glass of sloe gin, and beeswax candles with shadows dancing on the ceiling. With recipes, decorations, fables and quick fireside suppers, Nigel guides you through the essential preparations for Christmas and the New Year, with everything you need to enjoy the winter months.

The Hotel’s mixologists will be delighted to shake up a festive cocktail for you to enjoy as the perfect aperitif.

The iconic Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa has evolved and flourished in the last 3 years with the service described by guests as “Quite possibly the friendliest, most professional service that you will experience in any hotel throughout the world”.

Christmas at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa is always a magical occasion, not only on the actual day itself but in weeks leading up to the big day.

There truly is no better time to experience the magic, beauty and modern elegance of The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa then at Christmas.

The Hairy Bikers' Mediterranean Adventure

by Si King and Dave Myers Publisher: Seven Dials RRP: £ 12.50 (hardcover)

This time, they're discovering the most delicious food from our favourite Mediterranean countries.

For more information or to book your Christmas get together, call: 01225 823333, or email;info@royalcrescent.co.uk Why not give the gift of The RCH this Christmas with a magical RCH experience voucher Visit royalcrescent.co.uk to find the perfect gift.

Including recipes from their upcoming prime time BBC Two cookery show, THE HAIRY BIKERS' MEDITERRANEAN celebrates the culinary delights of France, Spain and Italy.

With more of us understanding the health benefits of a Med diet, these hearty and healthy dishes are a taste of the very best holiday memories.and the New Year, with everything you need to enjoy the winter months.

Make a Gift of The RCH Afternoon Tea

In your Element Spa Retreat

Wine & Dine

From £35 per person

From £140 per person

From £130 for two

To purchase your RCH experience gifts, please visit royalcrescent.co.uk The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, 16 Royal Crescent, Bath BA1 2LS 01225 823333 info@royalcrescent.co.uk royalcrescent.co.uk I #RCHBath

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Castang Wine

White Rioja an alternative wine for Christmas

By Stephen Barrett

Recently I extolled the joys of White Rioja having tasted diverse styles from historic bodegas. When the magic wine word Rioja is mentioned it seems to please both the novice and more experienced wine slurper alike! What is it about these “wine words?” I bet the great wines of Germany would like you to spout forth Nahe, Wurttemburg or the maybe the easier Now that the summer holidays are somewhat Rheinhessen with the same smile of approval? of a distant memory, many of us are turning The same could be said for wines of Portugal’s our thoughts to the next milestone event in the grape varieties? Try saying Dolzelinho Branco, calendar year, an opportunity to gather with Alfrosheira or Samarrinho with confident ease? colleagues, friends or family and indulge with I guess it’s always about familiarity and being in food and the occasional cocktail or two. It’s…….. your comfort zone. Remember Chardonnay? The CHRISTMAS! grape became a familiar Christian name in TV sit coms. already!

Christmas at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa is always a magical occasion, not only on the Enough of this meandering lets get back to White actual day itself but in weeks leading up to the Rioja and its characteristics. big day also. The stunning floral displays, the smell of log fires mixed with the beautiful fresh For many a year White Rioja was always made scent of real Christmas trees, the scene is in the style similar to White Burgundy. perfectly set for a truly magical occasion.

and Verdejo from Rueda a more aromatic style of White Rioja is emerging.

Christmas comes early at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa

Labels still need to be read and tasting the wine before buying would be a great help but at the moment it’s a bit hit and miss. This might be ok for the wine hunter who would be happy to taste as many wines as he or she could before fixating on a certain house style from one of the great names in Rioja.

For the majority of wine drinkers White Rioja will eventually represent a modern dry fruit driven wine. Not unlike many others on the market but that’s a conversation for another day.

For the older more traditional style try Muga White Rioja 2015 £10.99 Majestic This has just been released so try and keep it for a couple if years – drink something else meanwhile – it should then offer a complex classical style reminiscent of White Burgundy but made with Viura and Malvasia so a tad quirkier. Great with spicy poultry dishes it is a red wines drinkers white wine!

Host your celebrations at The RCH to experience outstanding festive AA 3 Rosette dining created by To experience a more modern style of White Executive Head Chef, David Campbell, service, Rioja plump for attentive the Rioja Vega Tempranillo Blanco Edicion Limitada 2015 @ £10.95 luxurious event spaces, fun Christmas crackers and a discovered a few weeks ago at the annual tasting withway.

Castang Wine Cellars from Looe. many other hidden gems along the

Ripe Viura grapes were harvested and fermented in oak barrels before bottling. This created a “Vin de gard” or “wine for keeping” that needed some years in bottle to soften and mature into a glorious vanilla-scented wine with enormous aging potential. During this aging process the young often clumsy wine will morph into something worth searching out for for those who relish White Burgundy’s inimitable luxurious The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa offers a style. This also brings a premium as time in oak sumptuously relaxed, luxury environment to host and bottle costs money. This was a rather closed a family get together, corporate Christmas party shop for most wine drinkers creating a wine that or festive gathering with friends, as its city centre has simply not been consumed in any great location makes it easily accessible to all. Host proportions as it is probably less than 5% of the your celebrations at The RCH to experience entire Rioja production. outstanding festive AA 3 Rosette dining created

by Executive Head Chef, David Campbell, Then in 2007 I was in Rioja when the regulating attentive service, luxurious event spaces, fun authority declared that other white grape Christmas crackers and a many other hidden varieties would be allowed to be used, changing gems along the way. at a stroke the future styles of White Rioja.

Grapes that can now be used are Tempranillo The magic really begins when you arrive at the Blanco, Verdejo, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, hotel, the team of experienced staff truly make Malvasia, Garnacha Blanca, Maturana Blanca, this beautiful Georgian property come alive. You Turruntes and Viura (Macabeo). Some of them and your guests will be greeted by our friendly you will know some you won’t.

Concierge team who will show you to The Dower House Restaurant or to your very own private Regulations in 2007 controlled the percentage dining room that you will have pre-arranged with of Chardonnay, Verdejo and Sauvignon Blanc the hotels dedicated and friendly events team. allowed to just 49% either singularly or as part of a blend. In other words the three (outsider) Expert sommelier Jean- Marc Leitao is on hand grapes will not be allowed to dominate. So a to talk you through wines and champagnes that new style of White Rioja was born. It took five will work beautifully with your seasonal menu years or so for plantings to be considered but whilst the hotels Mixologist will be delighted to now with the popularity of Albarino from Galicia

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Excellent notes of a floral scent on the nose shake up a festive cocktail for you to enjoy as the followed quickly by a citrus and herbal middle perfect aperitif. palate with a bone – dry finish creating a top new style from this as yet under - planted grape.

The iconic Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa has I hope other bodegas from Rioja plant more evolved and flourished in the last 2 years with the indigenous varietals for unique styling but don’t service described by guests as “Quite possibly forget their heritage as inevitable changes the friendliest, most professional service that emerge! These are potentially your new-styled you will experience in any hotel throughout the wines for the Christmas holiday! world”. There truly is no better time to experience the magic, beauty and modern elegance of The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa then at Christmas.

Parties from 6-30 people can be arranged or for larger groups exclusive use is available.

eat-drink-party There is something Festive events atfor everyone...at Zuzimo! the Abbey Hotel, Bath Located the famous Plymouth Barbican, a With ouronpop-up Après-Ski Bar back for its fifth short forrestaurant the city centre anddecadent next to Sutton year,walk Allium serving dinners, Harbour, Zuzimo!ArtBar offers ashaking relaxedup and friendly our glamourous fabulous atmosphere to perfectly compliment the fresh, creative cocktails and Igloo, our vaulted events local & homemade are cooked with venue available fordishes privatethat parties, the Abbey passion, by chefs, in styles from around the Hotel is the place to be during the festive season. world.

23rd November – 21st December

With the restaurant able to accomodate up to 80 Après-Ski season 5 for a festive people at a time,Bar, Zuzimo! is perfect Openordaily from 10am 11pm party an intimate meal– for two.serving warming goulash, fondue and bratwurst plus mulled wine, marshmallow-topped chocolates and festive Having just celebrated hot 3 years of business, cocktails. owners Mo and Zuzi Vassif, have created the

perfect combination of great service, outstanding An integral of the Christmas cuisnes and part an atmosphere that isexperience both friendly here in Bath, our Après-Ski Bar is decked out like and relaxing. an Alpine lodge, complete with faux furs, stag’s heads and twinkling lights aplenty.

TheAfrican first port Although specialising in Persian, North of call for locals seeking festive fun, athe place of and Southern Mediterranean cusines, multirelaxation revelry. national mixand of chefs can create dishes from all over the world, making Zuzimo! unique.

Don’t miss the Après-Ski Bar fondue lunch parties on 11th, 12th, 18th 19th December.

Zuzimo! offers something forand everyone, from Please callTasting 01225 805389 to book. their 'Tapas Menu', which is perfect for

couples or for parties of 8 or more to a free bottle not wine forgetting Après-Skiforchill-out ofAnd house on a our Wednesday groupsdiscos, of 4 entry on 26th November and 3rd, and orfree more, when visiting the Plymouth Arts10th Centre 17th December – no need to book, simply turn and Theatre Royal. up!

Zuzimo! also offers 'Tapas Thursday' which 20th and December comprises of a21st sellection of 3 tapas of your choice long and with aDisco small glass of wine just Dinner Nights inforAllium £The 9.95. festive season is all about wining, dining and dressing up, which is why Allium makes the With the backdrop party season just around the party. corner, perfect for your Christmas Head Zuzimo! are putting a 'Latino Nightfeature to chef Rupert Taylor’sonfestive menus the Remember' on Friday 24th November, 7pm. best of seasonal produce and our wines are You will bematched welcombed with the best of South carefully to complement each course.

American cocktails & light bites, then onto aFor selection of traditonal or starters followed more information, to book, pleaseby email Gaucho style grill and much more - all for just events@abbeyhotelbath.co.uk £ 22.00 per person.

While every day has bit of magic and sparkle, Finally, Zuzimo! wrapped up with some days are has extraChristmas special, so for information aon menu unlike any in the city.

Sunday Christmas Eve,other Christmas Day,Book Boxing Day toand Thursday, Christmas lunches for £ 21.95pp New Year’s Day please get in touch using and Friday, Saturday at just £ 26.95pp.

They are the details below. also open for Christmas day lunch £ 34.95pp.

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Please see the website for more details and Hollywood Glitz and Glamour offers.

New Year’s Eve Party in Allium OR

70s New Year’s Eve Party in Igloo Stephen Barrett is a Wine, Food and Travel Writer based in Plymouth.

For more information or to book your Christmas Stephen welcomes correspondence via his party email our dedicated events team website www.stephenbarrett.com events@royalcrescent.co.uk or call Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram 01225 823333 @BistroWineMan

It’s the biggest night of the year, so dress-up, indulge in good food and wine and dance your way into 2018; choose between a Hollywood Glitz and Glamour themed evening in Allium or a more informal 70s affair in Igloo.

For more details on these events including tickets, timings and more, or to book, call 01225 805389 or visit abbeyhotelbath.co.uk

Say “Thank You” with a Christmas Celebration at

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa

PRE-BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL.

To make a booking please call 01225 805958 or visit abbeyhotelbath.eventcube.io/events

Host your Christmas Celebration at Baths’ most iconic luxury hotel, The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa this Christmas for 6-30 people and enjoy • Complimentary winter cocktail on arrival • Festive set 3 course menu including tea, coffee and mince pies • Christmas crackers • Personalised table plan, place cards and menus

• Festive private dining room • Dedicated Event Planner • Christmas cocktail masterclass with our resident Mixologist* or wine tasting with the Head Sommelier (other group activities available)

Spa opening November 2017 Hidden beneath the pavements of the grandest street in Bath, will be a spa with a personality all of its own.

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Come and Join us this festive season and be surrounded by a Winter Wonderland.

We have our delicious and festive three course meal available day and evening, take advantage of the fantastic food, views and service to treat yourself and the family.

It’s back – bigger & better than ever!

The Christmas Chronicles The Christmas Author: Nigel SlaterwithChronicles Kick off your Christmas our Christmas Party

Aldi Wines under for under a Fiver Just like you I love a bargain. As Anton Mossman once explained to me as I was on an internment at his dining club “Lobster or a bacon roll can both be a bargain” He’s right, of course, but how does it apply to wine?

Its label is unpretentious and ok. Its nose (bouquet) is also ok but not concentrated. Its taste is ok, probably better than ok as its tasty red and black fruit notes make it a catch all, softish style – and well-made for under a Fiver.

So go search for Vignobles Rousellett Malbec NV for £4.49 per 75cl or £26.94 for 6 bottles purchased on-line www.aldi.co.uk

Need Need a a little little Christmas Christmas inspiration? inspiration?

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Searcys has it all covered…

Budget constraints are something we all have. So when I get a press release stating It’s never too early to start thinking about Supermarket Aldi have award-wining wines for It’s never too start thinking Christmas andearly heretoat Searcys we about already under £5 per bottle, it interests me as, I always Christmas and here at Searcys wecalendar already have an column action packed feel this shouldChristmas be a multi-facetted have an action packed Christmas calendar which Christmas Torchlit vehicleincludes; looking carefully at Rocks, ALL wines and their which includes; Christmas Rocks,Party Torchlit Terrace Dining, Shared Black-Tie Nights, value - no matter what the price.

Terrace Dining, Shared Black-Tie Party Nights, Festive Dinners and Afternoon Teas, Cocktail Festive Dinnersand andBucks Afternoon Teas, Cocktail Masterclasses Fizz Breakfasts!

The average price for a bottle of wine in the UK Masterclasses andreturn BucksofFizz Breakfasts!

Not forgetting the the of popular in The is £5.66 for 75cl.

So, a couple winesPig under Not forgetting the A return at of the the Bath popular Pig in The Yard and Stew Christmas that figure that In had Box been recognised in national Yard and Stew In A Box at the Bath Christmas Market.

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If that's not all, we complete the season with book.a bang - with the spectacular New Year’s with a bang - with the spectacular NewPump Year’s Eve Ball at The Roman Baths and The Eve Ball at TheisRoman Baths The Pump Room - which renowned as and being glitziest The wines were both red. One beingthe a Non Room - which is renowned as being the glitziest NYE celebration in town!

Vintage French wine and the other from Utiel NYE celebration in town!

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The grape Malbec is no stranger to France as Christmas Cocktails & Dinner its ancestral home is (depending how you see Christmas & Dinner In to ourCocktails special Christmas Cocktail it) addition either Bordeaux or Cahors in SW France.

In addition to our special Christmas Cocktail Masterclass you can indulge in a traditional So my guess is this grape is sourced in the Masterclass you can indulge in a traditional festive dinner to complete your evening.

South of France probably south of Cahors into festive dinner your evening.

From £46 perto person. the Roussillon orcomplete Languedoc where swathes From £46 perinperson. of vines grow suitable conditions. It is then Available forand groups of 10with or more from of Syrah elaborated blended a smidgen Available for groups of£10.00pp 10toormake more November – January. deposit (for perfume and depth) a from wine required.

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Next a Tempranillo (better known for Rioja Tinto) from Utiel Requena under the name Toro Loco Superior 2016 at £3.69 for 75cl or £22.14 for 6 bottles on-line.

A moderate (yet still hot) climate can produce some lovely quality grape varieties and this region is no exception as the grape Bobal (one to watch for) is cultivated and mush revered. On pouring this wine I saw a good colour that boded well for the bouquet that was full-on and reeking of black fruits. Eager to taste I left it for an hour in the glass and returned. It was truly lovely, rich and full, just like the nose. It is made with the addition of Bobal which certainly “beefs it up” Black-tie Christmas Party a tad. Remarkable value this is only possible if Black-tie Christmas Partythat do elaborated in vast quantities in vineyards Nights atpremium The Roman Baths not carry the that Rioja would carry.

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Packages vary on recommendations from mydepending wine commentating Packages and prices vary depending on the night. and of course keep reading this colleagues the night. column!

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Christmas Rocks at the Assembly Rooms 2017 on Thursday 21st December

This five-man band headed up by critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Vince Freeman guarantee a mighty performance. Vince, has shared stages with artists such as Ed Sheeran, Jocelyn Brown, James Morrison and Nizlopi. The other guys have toured extensively with various bands, playing at numerous venues and festivals including the O2 and the Hammersmith Apollo. Drummer Leon even provided the backing vocals for Adele’s Skyfall BBC Special.

With not one but two discos, there’s no excuse for sitting down at this event!

Thursday 21st December 2017

Tickets: £39.50 per person Time: 7.00pm – 1.00am Location: Assembly Rooms (includes arrival drink, street food and all music).

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Vita ano

Family run and providing quality food and service since 1985

Head Chef Gianluca Zattini

Now taking Christmas bookings

Effortlessly traditional

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Christmas Fizz on arrival Street food feasting Disco FREEMAN Live band

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Thursday 21st December 7.00pm

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Dan Moon at The Gainsborough:

raising the culinary bar this Christmas * Three Rosettes * Award-Winning Head Chef * AA Hotel of the Year

Served Thursday 23 November Friday 22 December 2017 (Monday – Friday only) 12 noon – 2.30pm

Christmas celebrations call for extra special dining experiences – and in Bath you won’t find any better than Dan Moon at The Gainsborough Restaurant.

£30 per person | £46 per person with a glass of Champagne

Since award-winning Head Chef Dan Moon took the reins 18 months ago, the restaurant has eclipsed all expectations, achieving the coveted three AA Rosettes.

Come and see what our warm and welcoming five star restaurant has to offer…

Festive Two-for-One Lunches 4-courses for £40 for two people.

Enjoy our delicious festive lunch menu at The Gainsborough. Designed by Head Chef Dan Moon, the menu combines the very best seasonal produce with classic festive flavours.

A complimentary glass of mulled wine on arrival is followed by Ham Hock Foie Gras Terrine to start, Smoked Ballotine of Salmon, Roast Red Leg Partridge with a Chestnut Purée, finishing with a Dark Chocolate Torte with Orange Sorbet.

Unwind in our relaxed yet sophisticated interior, and let our friendly waiting staff and expert sommelier attend to your every need.

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Festive Afternoon Teas

Relax in the comfort and charm of The Canvas Room with a decadent Festive Afternoon Tea. Enjoy an assortment of finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and preserves, an array of Christmas-inspired cakes served with a choice of artisan teas and the option of a glass of fine Champagne.

Served Thursday, 23 November – Sunday 24 December 2017

Festive fare has never been so fine…

Book your five-star festive lunch or afternoon tea today on 01225 358 888. www.thegainsboroughbathspa.co.uk for more details.

2-FOR-1 ON OUR FESTIVE LUNCH MENU

Enjoy a delicious Festive Lunch Menu in our stylish, yet informal restaurant. Designed by Head Chef Dan Moon, the menu combines the very best seasonal produce with classic festive flavours.

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12.00 – 2.30pm every Monday – Friday (from 23rd Nov – 22nd Dec) £40 for two people for 4 courses and a complimentary glass of mulled wine

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Celebrate a Joyeux Noël at Bistrot Pierre Bistrot Pierre’s ‘raison d’être’ is great value French cooking and seasonal menus. Combining French bistrot classics such as steak-frites, boeuf bourguignon and tarte au citron with their own take on regional favourites like confit de canard and paté de campagne.

Located in the impressive surroundings of George Street, the bistrot with its chic French Grey pallet, ornate mirrors, leather seating, natural oak floor and marble finishes, oozes elegant simplicity that reacquaints those who have been with the gregarious, bistro style dining that is distinctly Parisien.

Christmas food and drink book releases

Gordon Ramsay Ultimate Fit Food

by Gordon Ramsey

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The dream combination - a Michelin-starred superchef who is also a committed athlete.

Gordon knows how important it is to eat well, whether you're training for a triathlon or just leading a busy active life. And just because it's healthy food you don't have to compromise on taste and flavour.and the New Year, with everything you need to enjoy the winter months.

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Christmas food and drink book releases

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, thanks to the Victorians During the middle ages, Christmas had become a prominent festival in England. Many of the countries dignitaries would celebrate with a Christmas Feast, with one notable event being held by King Richard II in 1377 where 28 Oxen and 300 sheep were eaten. Such feasts would see a Christmas Ale being supped whilst carols were sung by dancers.

Rick Stein: The Road to Mexico

by Rick Stein Publisher: BBC Books RRP: £ 12.50 (hardcover)

Rick Stein brings his unrivalled enthusiasm and trusted expertise to the fresh, flavourful food of Mexico and California. No one better captures the food essence of a country and brings the best recipes into our kitchens like Rick.

Despite its popularity, the reformation and subsequent Puritan parliament triumphing over King Charles I of England in 1644, Christmas being banned in 1647. This resulted in ProChristmas riots breaking out in major cities.

The restoration in 1660 lifted the ban, but the celebration of Christmas was still disapproved of by the Anglican clergy. It wasn't until the beginning of the 1800's that Christmas started taking the form that we recognise today.

Many attribute the rise in popularity of Christmas in the 1800's to Queen Victoria, and it was her marriage to the German-born Prince Albert that introduced some of the most prominent aspects of Christmas.

1843 was a significant year for the 'rebirth' of Christmas. Although Charles Dickens did not invent the Victorian Christmas, his book A Christmas Carol (1843) went a long way to popularise and spread the traditions of a festival.

Its themes of family, charity, goodwill, peace and happiness encapsulate the spirit of the Victorian Christmas.

The preparation and eating of the feast, decorations and gift giving, entertainments and parlour games - all were essential to the celebration of the 'Victorian Christmas' and were shared by the whole family.

In the same year, Henry Cole commissioned an artist to design a celebratory card. The illustration showed a group of people around a dinner table and a Christmas message. The message on the card read 'Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year' and was taken from an informal letter, written by an English admiral in 1699. At one shilling each, these proved too dear for the ordinary Victorian family and so weren't initially successful. However, the idea caught on and many children - Queen Victoria's included – were encouraged to make their own Christmas cards.

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By the 1880s the sending of cards had become hugely popular, creating a lucrative industry that produced 11.5 million cards in 1880 alone.

Many attribute the rise in popularity of Christmas in the 1800's to Queen Victoria, and it was her marriage to the German-born Prince Albert that introduced some of the most prominent aspects of Christmas.

In 1848 the Illustrated London News published a drawing of the royal family celebrating around a decorated Christmas tree, a tradition that was reminiscent of Prince Albert's childhood in Germany. Soon every home in Britain had a tree decked with candles, sweets, fruit, home made decorations and small gifts.

Also in 1848, confectioner, Tom Smith, invented a new way to sell sweets. Inspired by a trip to Paris where he came across 'Bon-Bons', a sweet wrapped in paper. he came up with the idea of the Christmas cracker: a simple package filled with sweets that snapped when pulled apart.

In years to follow the sweets were replaced by small gifts and paper hats.

Finally, in the late 19th century, decorating the home at Christmas had became very popular.

Using twigs and sprigs to decorate a room for a celebration had dated back to Medieval times, but in the 1880's families were encouraged to spend more time creating a more elaborate affair.

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Inside the book is a combination of reduced carb, post workout and snacks and sweet treat recipes – all incredibly tasty and easy to make in 15 minutes flat.

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Home-made winter vegetable soup.

Thyme roasted Portobello mushrooms, with chestnut puree and brie.

Smoked salmon, served with soda bread, beetroot and crème fraiche.

Duck and orange pate with Melba toast.

All gluten free

Mains

Roast Somerset turkey and ham, duck fat roasted potatoes, pigs in blankets, homemade sage & cranberry stuffing and our delicious red wine gravy.

Roasted salmon wellington with a spinach and cream cheese filling and fondant potatoes.

Braised blade of beef with horseradish mash.

Pork fillet with sautè potatoes and a leek, cranberry and mustard sauce.

Home-made root vegetable mixed nut roast, roast potatoes, beetroot sauce, vegetarian stuffing and gravy (V).

All served with roasted carrots, parsnips and winter greens.

Puddings Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy sauce* Warm chocolate brownie with lrish cream* Lemon and white Chocolate posset, crushed meringue and mulled wine fruits* Tiramisu cup with a coffee and chocolate mousse* Somerset Cheese board with a biscuit selection. *All home-made Bread rolls to commence and mince pies to complete

Lunch Two Course £14.00 Three COurse £17.00 Dinner Two Course £17.00 Three Course £20.00 Available November 18th to January 6th. T&Cs apply, Deposit of £5 per person.

All meals must be pre-ordered a minimum of 7 days in advance.

The Cross Keys Midford Road, Combe Down, Bath, BA2 5RZ tel: 01225 849180

www.crosskeysbath.co.uk

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Winter serves up even more at The Cork Winter is coming but that doesn’t mean The Cork has any less to offer!

To accompany their new winter menu, their Christmas menus will be live from 24th of November and have got set menu and buffet options to suit any type of festive celebration at a competitive price. And what is a Christmas party without a little sing-a-long? Boasting Bath’s only private karaoke pods, we’ve got the facilities to round off a fantastic evening whether you’re dining or just coming in for drinks.

The Cork’s garden doesn’t lose any of its appeal in the winter either, with a number of heaters to fight off the chills while you enjoy a glass of in-house mulled wine and cider. Their rotating collection of guest ales becomes increasingly festive as they source seasonal beers from a number of breweries local to Bath to accompany their already extensive collection of whiskies, rums and liqueurs.

A warm welcome awaits this Christmas at The Bath Brew House Located perfectly in Bath city centre, the Bath Brew House has become a firm favourite as a well-loved pub where Bathonian’s can head to celebrate Christmas. If you’re looking for somewhere cosy, their warm reclaimed wood interior accompanied by their well known mulled cider is the perfect escape from a chilly Winters evening.

If it’s beer you’re after then you won’t be disappointed as they have their own on site micro-brewery with an exceptional range of craft beers on both cask and keg, including their Santa Claudius beer which offers the spicy and fruity aromas of Christmas! With their many different areas and settings inside the pub they really can cater to your needs, whether you’re wanting an intimate dining experience, a sit down meal for 100 people, or drinks and nibbles for up to 200, they’ve got you covered. If you’re looking for a unique experience, then why not try one of their popular brewery tours that run daily at 12pm and 6pm.

For just £7.50 per person you’ll get a fun behind the scenes tour of how they brew their beer, and of course no beer tour is complete without a pint!

From buffets to set course menus and something to suit all taste buds, their Christmas menu has something for everyone.

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Friday 8th Dec is a date for the calendar as they host their Beer and Carols evening where you can expect outrageous Christmas jumpers, festive beers on tap and all your favourite Christmas carols, with free entry the whole night.

We know that Christmas is upon us, but New Years is also just around the corner, and the Brew House also have this covered. This year sees the return of their ultra violet (UV) fancy dress party complete with UV face painting, 90’s dance music from their guest DJ and free entry from 8pm till late.

If it’s beer you’re after then you won’t be disappointed as they have their own on site micro-brewery with an exceptional range of craft beers on both cask and keg.

Now in their fourth year and after winning Bath CAMRA City Pub of the Year 2015 and the Great British Pub Awards ‘Best free house in the Southwest 2015 they are a must see for anyone who hasn’t visited them already.

As one of Bath’s best venues to watch sport, the Cork will be showing every Autumn Rugby International across both floors and on the heated terrace. One of the highlights of the festive season, The Bath Christmas Market, is always a huge event at The Cork. Situated between the entrance to the market and many of the transportation links into Bath, The Cork is well placed to provide hot beverages, fantastic food and a cosy atmosphere a stones throw away from the hustle and bustle of the market.

With their secret VW camper van that will be open every Saturday of the market, providing hot takeaway beverages and snacks for those keen to keep on shopping!

So whether you’re local to Bath or just visiting, looking for an intimate festive meal or wanting to organise a Christmas work do, The Cork has something for everyone this winter.

For more details about Christmas at The Cork, or any other information about everything we have to offer, please visit our website: www.thecork.co.uk.

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Mike and Maria Invite you to

Sam Weller's

13 - 14 Upper Borough Walls, Bath, BA1 1RH Tel: 01225 474910

Loved by locals and visitors alike!

We are proud to offer freshly prepared British pub food and high quality drinks.

With experienced and friendly staff, whether you are a cask ale fan, love a chilled glass of white wine, we will serve you in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Join us for a classic British dish such as bangers and mash, a juicy rump steak ,burger and chips or a classic British fish and chips. Our pub food is freshly prepared and includes all your favourites.

We also offer a range of sandwiches and baguettes, all served by our welcoming team.

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Dan and Katie of The Bath Holiday Company

Family values create the perfect holiday experience The Bath Holiday Company is a full service company for Holiday Let rentals in the city and the beautiful surrounding countryside. Run by Katie and Dan Whiting and their team, they look after properties for their owners and offer them to guests for their stays in this incredible part of the world. We speak to the mother and son partnership about the company, its challenges and why Bath is a great place to holiday.

Tell us a bit about the two of you and The Bath Holiday Company: We have a variety of homes to give the customer choice and we choose our properties carefully so that we have an array of very special places to stay. All being Bathonians, we also have a vast combined mind of local knowledge to pass on to our guests.

As a team we bring to the business over 20 years of experience in all aspects of the property industry so we can advise on the best possible solution for owners for their home, depending on their situation. We do this without obligation or bias – it’s important that the homeowner does the right thing for their property and their lifestyle and we will always do our best for them.

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Why did you set up?

Dan: I had to move to London with my previous job in the corporate world back in 2006 and as my apartment in Bath was empty all week we decided to holiday let it. Katie looked after it and it was such a roaring success that we thought it would be good to extend our service. The guests were always so thrilled to stay; we wanted to offer that experience and choice to more people.

Katie: As I began looking after more and more properties, I gave my job up at the hospital to run the business full-time.

Dan: The business became so successful that I eventually gave up my long-term job in technology to run the business with Katie – I’d

We love meeting owners and being shown properties with a view to offering them to our guests for their stay. The properties, owners and guests are the best three things.

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been working there for 12 years since education - we have 50 years of customer service experience between us!

Katie: Yes, we started young…! I felt very lucky when Dan brought his technical expertise to grow the business and the team. He advanced all of our systems & put in place new technology that put us ahead of the rest in terms of achieving bookings 24/7. The result of this has been increased occupancy rates at higher prices - which made our next step a search for more properties essential to fulfil our potential guests’ desires to rent from us.

What do you like best about running your business?

Katie: Whilst at university I worked at Hamptons selling houses, which is a real treat in Bath with all the amazing buildings here. So, our properties are very specially chosen. We love meeting owners and being shown their homes with a view to offering them to our guests for their stay.

The properties, owners and guests are the best three things.

Actually, I’m a bit obsessed with Bath buildings!

You can see that from our Instagram account! thebathholidayco Dan: I love travelling! In the corporate world I travelled all over the world for my work and you get to know what kind of service you expect – you see the good and the bad when travelling.

My wife and I also share a passion for travelling (for pleasure!) so I wanted to help provide a service in Bath that ticks all the right boxes for visitors.

Perfect retreats

Luxurious holiday apartments

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Outstanding locations

Maintaining standards, both for the health and safety of guests but also for residents’ peace of mind and wellbeing.

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Katie: And of course, we all love working in this amazing city!

What are the biggest challenges?

Dan: The biggest challenges are finding the answers to things that are out of our control.

Katie: Yes, things like parking. Parking is often difficult in Bath. It’s no-ones fault - Bath wasn’t built for cars- but it can be frustrating for everyone sometimes. We encourage the train - a car isn’t necessary in Bath and anything that’s better for the environment is always a good thing.

Dan: Maintaining standards, both for the health and safety of guests but also for residents’ peace of mind and wellbeing. We are adamant that this should be across the industry from someone “AirBnB’ing” a spare room to so-called party houses.

Where do you see the industry going?

Katie: The holiday let industry is growing rapidly.

Bath is perfect for it and we’re so lucky to have massive demand from all over the world and such an amazing city that sells itself.

Dan: We think it will plateau out at some point - purely because there are only so many appropriate properties in any one place - but it’s great for visitors to Bath to have lots of options when it comes to their accommodation and an

alternative to hotels. Bath has lots of hotels and more seem to be opening almost daily so holiday lets are a nice way to experience the city as a local but also allows money generated from tourism to stay in the city and importantly, in the pockets of the residents of the city. We very much believe in Independent Bath.

What is the most rewarding part?

Katie: There are 2 most rewarding parts of our work and the first one is hearing from all the very happy customers who have had such a great time in Bath. Bath doesn’t disappoint and our ethos ensures that we don’t either. Perhaps a surprising one to some people is the other side of it and that is enabling some of our owners to travel and see the world themselves by looking after their properties for them.

favourite. For breakfast I love Rosario in Northumberland Passage who do great glutenfree food. In the evening, Corkage is a must and we now have the Ivy in Bath which is incredible.

Katie: For the daytime, walking around Bath is lovely – look up high so that you don’t miss some amazing architecture.Don’t miss the Royal Crescent, the Circus and the Botanical Gardens in Royal Victoria Park.

Dan: All the main attractions are a must too: The Roman Baths, Thermae Bath Spa and do climb Bath Abbey for amazing views.

Katie: Oh, and the tour bus is great fun and very educational!

What is your funniest guest story?

Katie: Ahem! Not sure we are at liberty to disclose that sort of information!!

We have a few funny stories, like the lady who locked herself out wrapped in just a towel (luckily she saw the funny side too) but some of them are quite personal!

Dan: We rescued her quickly though!

Dan: Yes, that is a side that people don’t see but it’s great to be able to enable that, although we do get jealous of their holiday pics!

If you only had 48 hours in Bath, what would you recommend?

Katie: There is so much to do in Bath and 48 hours isn’t really long enough. Our guests consistently say that they wished they had booked longer.

Dan: There are plenty of great watering holes.

I love The Dark Horse in Kingsmead Square and The Hideout near Sally Lunns is my latest

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Destination Bath If you are at all worried about what to get that special someone this Christmas, and more importantly where to buy it, then don't be. Bath has a wealth of Independent shops, national chains, stylish boutiques and a collection of shopping centres that can offer the perfect gift to even the most difficult to buy for.

SouthGate

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Snow, shopping and seasonal fun in SouthGate This year SouthGate is inviting you to experience a white Christmas.

Bath’s top shopping destination is having a thrilling South Pole makeover with snow guaranteed to fall every hour from 16th November till Christmas Eve. St Lawrence Street North and South will be transformed into a wintry wonderland with breathtaking icicle chandeliers suspended high in the sky to light your way.

Other special attractions include a kissmas selfie love seat and Frosty the snowman. All in all, it will be a beautiful backdrop for all your festive gift-buying, and dining this year.

Filled with delights

Come and stroll through the snowflakes while you discover all the fabulous gift ideas and party fashion in over 50 stores. While you’re out and about, you can take a relaxing break at Frosty’s Bar, the outdoor winter bar.

There you’ll be able to enjoy a warming cocktail, mulled wine or creamy hot chocolate with a delicious mince pie and other seasonal treats.

Just pull up a chair, snuggle under a cosy blanket and savour the atmosphere.

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Put your feet up

So, after ticking off your Christmas list, why not reward yourselves with a delicious meal together at one of SouthGate’s fantastic restaurants?

All of the restaurants offer a warm welcome and a delicious range of festive menus. Perfect for a bite to eat with your shopping partner or celebrate Christmas early with friends.

SouthGate Bath has everything you need this year to make your Christmas extra special and magical.

For more information visit southgatebath.com or call 01225 469061.

Take a trip through magical scenes of falling snow, twinkly trees and dazzling gift displays. southgatebath.com

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Milsom Place

Milsom Place

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Gather friends and family or your colleagues from work for festive fare at Milsom Place.

Côte Brasserie presents classic French dishes with a festive twist. Lunch menus come at great prices from £18.95 for two courses or £22.95 for three, or celebrate dinner in style for £34.95, including a free bottle of Crémant de Bourgogne. Tempting lunchtime appetizers feature classic French Onion Soup or Duck Liver Pâté which are followed by Pan Roasted Salmon with Hollandaise sauce or a Rib-Eye steak accompanied by Côte’s crispy frites. Irresistible desserts include Brioche Bread and Butter Pudding with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.

The Corridor Porchetta. For dessert treat yourself to Festive Chocolate Tart or Tiramisu and add a glass of Limoncello to complete the perfect meal. Jamie Oliver fans will also be keen to pick up a copy of his latest book “5 Ingredients, Quick and Easy Food” now on sale at a special promotional price of £9.95 (RRP £26) in Jamie’s Deli.

CAU imports the heart, soul and spirit of Buenos Aires for festive fare with a twist. Main courses like Coal Baked Bream served with Spicy Spanish chorizo or succulent sirloin steak are followed by Churros dusted with cinnamon sugar or winter berry pancakes. Menus are priced at £22.50 for two courses and £29.95 for three, so grab a piece of CAU’s distinctively Argentinian infectious energy which combines delicious comfort food, cool cocktails and a lively atmosphere.

Discerning shoppers on the hunt for Bath’s best cup of coffee will not be disappointed at Hunter & Sons who seek out seasonal, single origin, special grade coffees.

Carluccio’s Menu Festivo is available at just £17.95 for two courses or £20.95 for three courses including a glass of Prosecco and a cracker. Starters feature pear served with sharp gorgonzola and a mushroom crostini followed by lasagna of crayfish, crab and lobster or mushroom risotto with baby spinach. Finish with Carluccio’s Panettone drizzled with Santo syrup served with vanilla ice cream. Or why not take a Panettone home from Carluccio’s Deli? They are also stocking up with their famous festive treats such as the “Lui E Lei” oils and the divine “Clemente in Camicia” chocolate orange.

Jamie’s Italian packs a punch for a lively Christmas party with feasting menus from £24.95. The famous anti-pasti plank is ideal for sharing to get the party started, followed up by Gennaro’s Turkey Ravioli or Jamie’s slow cooked

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Discerning shoppers on the hunt for Bath’s best cup of coffee will not be disappointed at Hunter & Sons who seek out seasonal, single origin, special grade coffees. They see roasting coffee as a way of unlocking its natural character and flavour, not masking them, and apply the same kind of discipline to sourcing their unusual craft beers.

YO! Sushi know how to serve delicious food without a fuss or delay. Help yourself from the belt to a vast array of Japanese street food dishes or order up some hot favourites like prawn tempura or chicken katsu curry. The folks at YO! Sushi keep the menu fresh with some seasonal specials as well as super fresh cut tuna and salmon. Why not find out more by booking a place at one of their Sushi Schools?

The Corridor

www.thecorridorbath.co.uk The Corridor has been a prime destination for shoppers in the South West of England ever since the arcade was opened on 12 October 1825. Now, in its 192nd year of trading, one of Bath's hidden gems can be the one stop destination this Christmas.

Following in the steps of the fashionable shopping arcades of Paris, London’s Burlington Arcade (built in 1819) and The Corridor became Britain’s first examples of indoor, covered arcades. Over 10,000 people and local dignitaries attended the opening of the arcade which was designed and built by local architect Henry Edmund Goodridge.

Goodridge was the son of a successful Bath builder, James Goodridge. Henry developed his own style of architecture from his early Greek revival work to his later eclectic mix of Greek, Italian and Romanesque features which were inspired by his travels abroad.

On its completion in 1825, the residents of Bath could see how The Corridor showcased Goodridge’s neo-classical influences. The Grade II listed arcade featured at the High Street end, a Doric colonnade and arch with marble columns. A musician’s gallery with a wrought iron balustrade and gilt lions’ heads and garlands is in the centre of the arcade making it one of the most attractive of its kind in the world.

Over the years, The Corridor has been home to a wide variety of stores, a mix which continues to the present day with visitors enjoying a wide range of high quality outlets.

If you are ever wandering through the arcade, think of the history, think of Henry Goodridge and most importantly stop and have a look at whats on offer to keep The Corridor thriving for another 192 years.

Dreaming of a Kilver Christmas…

Just a 30 minute drive from Bath, Kilver Court Designer Village in Shepton Mallet is the perfect one-stop-shop for all your shopping needs this Christmas. There’s over 50 designer brands showcasing the best in fashion, interiors, lifestyle and plants, as well as quirky gifts, amazing decorations and party outfits you won’t find anywhere else.

Late Night Christmas Shopping 9 November and 1 December Shop under the glow of twinkling Christmas lights at Kilver Court’s two Late Night Christmas Shopping evenings on Thursday 9 November and Friday 1 December.

On 9 November, head to the Great House where you’ll be treated to mince pies and mulled wine to celebrate the annual Great House Christmas Party. With festive music provided by the Midsomer Norton and Radstock brass band, it will be the perfect atmosphere to get you into the Christmas spirit.

Shop the fabulous selection of discounted gifts and homeware from brands including Daylesford, Sophie Conran and Neom or head to the Christmas food area for a selection of festive food and drink from local suppliers.

With all stores open until 8pm, it’s the ideal opportunity to get a head start on your Christmas shopping. There’s gorgeous clothing from TOAST, M.i.h Jeans and Whistles, fancy footwear from Penelope Chilvers and Seven Boot Lane and accessories galore from L.K. Bennett and the Mulberry Factory Shop.

Christmas Room - Now Open!

The Christmas Room at Kilver Court is a magical room with seven festive themes. There’s every decoration you could ever dream of, from the pared-back and minimal to the truly traditional.

If the thought of buying decorations and untangling fairy lights is just too much, you can enter Kilver Court’s competition to win a fabulous faux Christmas tree, bedecked in decorations and fairy lights worth over £500! You can enter the competition online at kilvercourt.com or instore when you visit the Christmas Room.

There’s also sportswear from Rapha and Bjorn Borg, occassionwear from Pringle of Scotland and Turnbull & Asser, casual clothing from Jack Wills and Parka and shoes and trainers from Tricker’s and K-Swiss. Plus, there’s lots of lovely homeware from Yves Delorme and Sofa.com.

On Friday 1 December, the site will once again be open for Late Night Christmas shopping, including the doors to the famous Paul Smith warehouse sale which will be open until 8pm. Shop thousands of items of menswear, womenswear, kidswear and accessories - with up to 70% off RRP – before the weekend rush.

Once you’ve shopped ‘til you’ve (nearly) dropped, head to the Sharpham Pantry restaurant to refuel with a delicious dish from the new festive menu.

Once supper’s over, it’s time to relax with a hot chocolate in the new outdoor ‘snuggery’, a cosy corner nestled in between the Sharpham Pantry restaurant and garden nursery.

Draped in festoon lights with plenty of warm blankets and hot water bottles, it’s the perfect place to relax when the temperature drops. It’s also the ideal vantage point to scope out this year’s Christmas tree, wreath or houseplant from Kilver Court’s garden nursery and ‘Wiggly Shed’ garden shop.

Meet Father Christmas 8, 9 and 16 December To keep the festivities goingthroughout December, Father Christmas will be flying into Kilver Court to meet and greet children in his magical grotto in the gardens.

On Saturday 9 December, Father Christmas will also be joined by his trusty side-kick…his real-life reindeer, Rudolph. To book to see Father Christmas, head to kilvercourt.com.

Kilver Court Designer Village Kilver Street, Shepton Mallet BA4 5NF Tel: 01749 340410 Email : info@kilvercourt.com www.kilvercourt.com

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TRUE GRACE CONIFER CANDLE RRP £25 KILVER £17.50

perfect stocking fillers SHARPHAM PARK ORGANIC WALNUTS £7.99

CHINTI & PARKER POM POM JUMPER RRP £295 KILVER £175

JACK WILLS SOCKS RRP £12.50 KILVER £5

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This year, you’ll find exclusive offers and gifts here at Kilver Court Designer Village from Jack Wills to TOAST, plus a range of eclectic gifts in our shopping emporium; The Great House. Visit us over the festive season and don’t forget to refuel with a warming hot chocolate in our brand new Snuggery, part of the Sharpham Pantry Restaurant.

AVERYS CAVA BRUT RRP £9.99 KILVER £7.99

BARRY THE CACTUS HEART £8

a hint of luxury WHISTLES LEATHER GLOVES RRP £70 KILVER £49

TOAST AVIATOR JACKET RRP £795 KILVER £399

GARDEN TRADING FESTOON LIGHTS RRP £90 KILVER £72

for the adventurer SOFA.COM FELIX FOOTSTOOL RRP £210 KILVER £147

NAKED MARSHMALLOW TOASTING KIT £16.50

JACK WILLS LOUNGE LEGGINGS RRP £29.95 KILVER £20

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L.K. BENNETT MINI PURSE RRP £45 KILVER £22

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Short-circuit your Christmas shopping at Milsom Place where you can source perfect gifts for all the family.

Start at Cath Kidston with their Christmas Planner, a tool that keeps you on track and focused. The enchanting Peter Pan range is already flying out the door – designed with a generous sprinkling of Tinker Bell’s pixie dust and the deep blue of midnight skies reflecting the idea of going on an adventure in the twilight hours of sleep.

The Peter Pan range includes designs on bags, phone cases, note-books, mugs and of course cosy bed socks and PJ’s for sweet dreams.

Quadri is among Bath’s veteran indie stores and always delights and surprises with new ranges of contemporary jewellery and watches. “Cluse” is a new range of well-priced contemporary watches with simple elegant faces to add to their wonderful selection of Scandinavian watches. Much of the jewellery is very affordable like Reeves and Reeves with their cute dog and squirrel pendants or opt for the Les Georgettes range of rings which can be colour coded to team with your outfit. Quadri stocks fabulous homewares including Alessi and loop candles, in

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antique brass and copper as well as the ever popular silver version.

True Grace is like a sweetie shop for candle buffs with special fragrances evocative of Christmas. They have bottled these fragrances with their indulgent Christmas candles like “Village Christmas”, a traditional Christmas fragrance of conifer and spice; “Manor Christmas” which brings to mind the zest of mandarins with elements of cinnamon and clove; or “Burlington Christmas” combining cloves, citrus and cardamom. Diffusers, rooms sprays and gift sets also make great gift ideas.

When it comes to “decking the halls” then look no further than Anemone, the delightful florist at the entrance to Milsom Place. They create seasonal wreaths and table centres to give your home a festive feel and fresh flowers to take for your hostess over the festive season.

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Decking the bedroom with the help of Yves Delorme’s luxury linens will make your guests feel extra special and Yves Delorme’s bathrobes make super indulgent gifts.

Seven Boot Lane has a new line in hand-crafted leather bags from Devon based Rosie Drake Knight to add to its gorgeous Spanish made boots.

Discover party shoes at Chanii B Shoes, directly opposite as well as bags and purses in their distinctively playful colours and leathers.

Hobbs also have great accessories with bright scarves to complement a winter coat, elegant clutch bags for a night on the town and sensible shoppers to fill up with gifts. Phase Eight can also be found at Milsom Place with its range of sparkling clutches and bold jewellery pieces.

So head for Milsom Place to find unusual and lovely gifts in store and great restaurants when you need an energy boosting break for lunch or a quick caffeine fix.

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WITH clarks village ‘Tis the season to be jolly and Clarks Village, the UK’s first outlet shopping centre, is the perfect destination for a festive break.

The designer shopping outlet is kicking off the festive season on 4 November 2017 with a free evening of explosive fireworks that will bring sparkle to the skies. A fabulous way to launch the Christmas season, spend the evening with friends and family, plus late-night shopping, Clarks Village offers the perfect, festive setting to pick up gifts for loved ones this year. All stores will be in full Christmas mode with their seasonal window displays, special festive offers and a w-“ho-ho-ho”-le load of Christmas present ideas.

Whether you’re looking for a high-fashion outfit for the party season, a new roasting tin and cooking utensils for the Christmas turkey, some beautiful new decorations

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for the tree, or you just want to finish your Christmas shopping – you’ll be able to find everything, and much more, at Clarks Village, with over 90 designer & high street brands always offering up to 60% off RRP. There is a wide selection of designer brands with exclusive festive offers, including Hobbs, Phase Eight, Calvin Klein Underwear, Ben Sherman, Molton Brown, Joules, Superdry, Pro Cook, Wonderbra, Lindt and the world famous Hamleys toy store!

There’s more than just shopping available at Clarks Village too – you’ll find a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere with award-winning landscaped gardens, a stylish restaurant terrace with a large variety of tasty dining options, from Prezzo and Pizza Express to Frankie & Benny’s and Gourmet Burger Kitchen (all open

A fabulous way to launch the Christmas season, spend the evening with friends and family, plus late-night shopping, Clarks Village offers the perfect, festive setting to pick up gifts for loved ones this year. ‘till late every day!) And for those all-important shopping spree breaks, Pret, Costa and Caffé Nero offer a host of festive fancies.

Christmas activities and treats will be available from 4 November, with late - night shopping (Saturdays until 7pm and Thursday’s until 8pm).

Easily accessible at less than 20 minutes from the M5, come along and enjoy the Christmas season.

For more information, please visit: www.clarksvillage.co.uk

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FRIDAY 24TH – SUNDAY 26TH NOVEMBER • Exclusive Weekend Offers • • Entertainment throughout the centre • • Visit Father Christmas (Friday Only) •

CHRISTMAS PARTY WEEKEND

FRIDAY 15TH – SUNDAY 17TH DECEMBER • Festive entertainment throughout the centre • • Visit Father Christmas •

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Bath Christmas Market

Let Bath's Christmas markets get you in the festive spirit Bath Christmas Market 23 November - December 10 bathchristmasmarket.co.uk

Looking for a truly fantastic festive shopping experience? Each year Bath is transformed into a magical Christmas shopper’s paradise, as over 200 chalets packed full of gorgeous Christmas gifts line the streets.

Soak up the sights, smells and sounds as you wander around the market; we guarantee the aroma of warming mulled wine and freshly baked mince pies, enjoyed with a generous sprinkling of cheering carols that will get even the biggest of humbugs into the Christmas spirit!

Don’t forget that Bath has plenty to offer outside of the market too, including family friendly entertainment, stunning architecture, top restaurants and the UK’s only natural thermal spa that you can bathe in.

We’re proud to be not just a distinctively British Christmas market, but a very local one too, as

more than 80% of our chalets are businesses from the South West and over 60 chalets are brand new for 2017. Our chalets are a large part of what makes the Bath Christmas Market so special, with each one carefully selected to give you the best shopping offer possible. From handmade wooden toys and crafted candles, to tasty cheeses and funky jewellery, you’ll be able to find something for everyone on your Christmas gifts list.

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Special gifts are those that have some thought behind them; which is why a present bought from one of The Bath Artisan Market's Christmas events will be one to treasure. All of our local makers take a lot of care in creating products by hand or from their own original designs, using ethically sourced materials and/or processes where possible. This means their work is from limited runs or even unique one-offs and all created with care, plus your money goes to a

small business and stays local and nothing is highly packaged, so you are being good to the environment too. Plus if you order early enough, many of them will be open to taking commissions to create something personal for you to give - so do ask them.

Our first winter market this year is on November 12th at Green Park Station which falls on the same day as Remembrance Sunday, so we will be observing the 2 minutes' silence at 11am.

Then we have markets at Queen Square, Bath on November 19th (which we are describing as a Gift Fair and is the perfect chance to shop before the city is flooded with visitors). Then we are also running events on 26th November and Saturday December 2nd in Queen Square. We'll be at Green Park Station, Bath on Sundays December 10th and 17th and will have lots of hot street food, mulled wine, mince pies and music at all events too, to get you in the festive mood.

For more information go to www bathartisanmarket.com

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Sunday 19th November 10am-4pm Sun 26th November & Sat December 2nd 11am-7pm

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Sundays 10th & 17th December 10am-4pm

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Bath Guildhall Christmas Market November 23 - December 10 bathguildhallmarket.co.uk

Whilst Bath Guildhall Market offers everything you need all under one roof throughout the year, at Christmas things really step-up and the excitement and buzz of its annual Christmas Market is not to be missed.

Extending out of the building next to the Market Café, large interlinked centrally heated marquees are erected in the car park at the rear housing an amazing array of fabulous seasonal gifts for everyone. There’s also a licenced bar serving locally brewed Abbey Ales beers and hot mulled wine, hot pies and mash with ‘live’ entertainment throughout the day.

This year’s Christmas Market runs for 18 days from Thursday 23rd November until Sunday 10th December – entrances on Orange Grove (next to Browns and opposite Bath Abbey), Pulteney Bridge (side of The Empire) and High Street (next to The Guildhall).

The marquees are open from 10am each day until 7pm, Mon – Wed and until 8.30pm, Thu – Sat and Sun until 6pm.

BATH ARTISAN MARKET Sunday 12th November Green Park Station, Bath

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CHRISTMAS ARTISAN MARKET AT GREEN PARK! SUNDAY DECEMBER 11TH Over 60 original stalls selling presents for all the family Plus brass bands, christmas carols, local and street food, mince pies and mulled wine

Bath Artisan Winter Market Where to buy original gifts from the makers this season

This winter, the long established Bath Artisan Market is running three markets all packed with unique and original gift ideas made by local craftspeople, designer-makers, independent businesses and artists. There’ll be street food and delicious produce from local producers too, plus seasonal activities and entertainment to turn Christmas shopping from fraught to fun.

Read on to find out more!

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Sunday November 13th Remembrance Sunday Market Strasbourg at Green Park Station, 10-4pm November 24Legion – December 24 fitting Over 60 stalls, fundraising for the Royal British and live music Daily the 9am 7pm silence at 11am. It’s for the day, plus we will be observing two- minutes’

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If you prefer to venture a little further afield to sample at Queensome Square 10-4pmSince this time, Strasbourg has continued the Join us for a special seasonal market magical central Bath warm park, with traditioninofthis a traditional, authentic, and a festive cheer, then here are some Christmas Markets that have wide range of gift stalls, hot street food and drinksChristmas plus musicand from the Bath generous Alsatian these are all gained world recognition.

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Imagine the lights of a Christmas tree rivalling the glistening tiles of the Golden Roof, the aroma of freshly made “Kiachln” (piping hot doughnuts laced with Sauerkaut), and the sound of traditional Christmas carols. This is Christmas time in Innsbruck.

The aromatoo, of baked apples, biscuits Green Park Station. It’s all undercover with plenty of cinnamon places to sit and decorations and festiveof food. and and mulled will waft through the alleys, and soak up the seasonal atmosphere freewine live music. many differently themed Christmas markets will You can find regional specialities here, and invite people to stroll, shop and explore.

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Sunday December 11th Christmas November 27 to December 26Artisan Market Cologne at Green Park Station, 10-4pm Daily 11.00am to 8.00pm November December 23 Park When the centre of town becomes too busy, 27 hot –foot it over to Green On Place Rihour, 80 wooden chalets teem Times Station where we’ll have over 60 of ourTBC best artisan stalls in the relative calm with gift ideas, nativity figurines, Christmas

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The larger Christmas markets are held in Every Advent in the historic part of Innsbruck, in downtown Cologne. The booths near Cologne front of the famous Golden Roof and surrounded And that's not to forget the gingerbread and other Cathedral are arranged around a huge Christmas by beautifully preserved medieval facades, delicacies, which you can take away or eat on tree, next to which is a stage for a diverse you will come across the Old Town Christmas the spot with a glass of mulled wine... programme of live music performances.

Market. Strolling through the market you will fi nd Christmas ornaments, handicrafts and other At the "Heimat der Heinzel" (Home of the winter treats. Traditional dishes such as Kiachln Heinzelmännchen) on Heumarkt, visitors will be November 27 – December 23 and a mug of Glühwein (mulled wine) will keep thrilled to fi nd a spectacular skating rink. The you warm whilst mingling with the locals and Daily 11 am – 9 pm, Fri & Sat to 10 pm Featuring over 60 stalls,The Hamburg Town Hall Christmas Market is "Markt der Engel" (Angel Market) on Neumarkt making new friends. will treat you to a magnifi cently shining sea of free live music and fi lled with hand-crafted Christmas decorations stars, while the "Nikolausdorf" (St. Nick’s Village) fundraising for the from the Erzgebirge region and looked after by on Rudolfplatz will create a family-friendly bakers form Aachen Royal British legion woodcarvers from Tyrol, Whilst atmosphere.

Bath Guildhall Market offers everything you need all under one roof November 18 - December 30 (producing their famous “printen” cookies on the Two minutes’ silence will throughout year, at Christmas things really step-up and the excitement Daily 10am - 10pm scene) or gingerbread makers from the Nuremberg be observed at 11am and the pottery is made by andartists buzz from of its the annual Christmas Market is not to be missed.

Step into the joy of Christmas with the beautiful streets of Vienna as your backdrop. Punch and Lausitz region.

December 2 – December 23 Extending out of the building next to the Market Café, large interlinked chestnut stands draw customers with seasonal centrally heated erectedTBC in the car park at the rear housing treats and stallholders get shoppers in the Silversmiths and many other artisans andmarquees areTimes markets (Vanocni trh) are aalso key a an amazing array seasonal gifts for everyone.

There’s Christmas spirit with handcrafted goods. craftsmen from all over Germany invite youoftofabulous Christmas ingredient of Ales the festive the Czech licenced barthis serving locally brewed Abbey beers magic and hotinmulled wine, marvel, join in, taste or simply enjoy fantastic Republic, andthroughout the Praguethe Christmas markets day.

The Christmas Markets in Vienna truly are an atmosphere in Hamburg.hot pies and mash with ‘live’ entertainment are the most impressive.

They light up the city, age-old tradition. The forerunners of the and tourists together Christmas Market bringing runs for locals 18 days from Thursday 24 in a true presentday events date back to the Middle Ages Old-fashioned carouselsThis bringyear’s a gleam to 'winter wonderland' Buy Local until Hamburg Sunday 11 December – entrancessetting. on Orange Grove (next everyone's eyes, not justNovember the children's. when in 1298 Albrecht I granted Vienna's citizens to Browns and season: opposite Bath Abbey), Pulteney Bridge (side of The Empire) Bemuch Unique the privilege of holding a December Market has so to offer during the festive www.bathartisanmarket.com The main markets are held atopen the Old Town and High on Street (next to The Guildhall).

The marquees are from or "Krippenmarkt". Nowadays, over 20 offi cial you can enjoy a mug of glühwein a lake Alster Square Square minutes 10am each dayexhibition until 7pm, Mon – Wedand andWenceslas until 8.30pm, Thu –(5Sat and walk Advent Markets sell a vast array of seasonal gifts boat tour or you could visit a Christmas from each other).

Sun until 6pm. and mouth-watering treats. in one of the city's museums.

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Don’t miss Bath Guildhall Christmas Market 2016!

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10am - 4pm

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GREEN PARK STATION, BATH, BA1 1JB

BATH GUILDHALL MARKET

High Street, Bath BA2 4AW 01225 460808 Mon to Sat 8.00 - 5.30 bathguildhallmarket.co.uk Aranais Natural health & body care specialists.

01225 436169 9.30 to 5.00

Bath Guildhall Market is the oldest shopping venue in the city and today a colourful group of 20 or so stallholders trade in this jewel in the heart of the city just 80 yards from Bath Abbey and opposite the famous Pulteney Bridge. Offering virtually everything one needs under one roof plus the service with a smile and personal attention one receives when shopping at a family run business, prior to the internet taking over our lives! Soak up the atmosphere under the magnificent central domed roof of this gem of a 19th century building adjoining The Guildhall.

Discover the famous 18th century pillar ‘The Nail’on which transactions took place, beleived to be the origin of the saying ‘Pay on the Nail’.

Dufflebag Bags, luggage wallets, purses brollies & gloves.

01225 422456 9.30 to 5.00

Guildhall Barber Shop Traditional menʼs hairdressing

M&K Hardware & Electrical Tools, DIY, paint housewares, light bulbs, plumbing garden & plastics.

01225 339638 8.00 to 5.30

Stardust Designs Design led jewellery. Stone set & silver items. 01225 445524. 9.30 to 5.00 Commissions undertaken

Bath Humbug Shop Traditional confectionery.

07766 650145 9.00 to 5.00

Funtastic Party Shop Cards, balloons gifts & flags.

01225 460808 8.30 to 5.15

Guildhall Deli Non-veggie, veggie & vegan.

Cakes, pickles & preserves.

01225 427195 9.30 to 5.00

Nibbles Cheese Shop Locally sourced cheese, bacon & cider. French produce & wine.

01225 460213 8.30 to 5.00

Skoobs Secondhand paperback books.

Mats & rugs.

01225 463133 9.00 to 5.00

Bath Leather Goods Handmade belts.

Leather bound journals & note books. Embossing.

01225 571964 9.30 to 5.00

Funtastic Souvenirs & Gifts of Bath 01225 442916 9.30 to 5.00

Guildhall Market Cafe All day breakfasts & daily specials.

01225 461593 8.00 to 5.00

Not Cartiers Vintage & new Costume jewellery. 9.30 to 5.30

Time Out Espresso Bar Coffee, tea, beer, wine, crepes, cakes & snacks.

01225 424672 8.30 to 5.00

Dream of Olwen Indian textiles, silk scarves, bags throws & shawls.

9.30 to 5.00. Sat 9.00 to 5.00

Gillards of Bath Specialist coffee & tea blenders.

9.15 to 5.00 01225 311888

9.00 to 5.00 9.00 to 5.00

Undercover in heated marquees so never mind the weather!

Visit our annual

CHRISTMAS MARKET

From the last Thursday of November

FOR 18 DAYS!

Guildhall Pet Supplies 01225 464085 9.00 to 5.30

Please note SewʼnʼSew individual shop Haberdashery, wool, ribbons, lace opening times. & craft items.

01225 482648 9.00 to 5.00

Held in the Car Park adjoining the market at the rear of the Guildhall.

Entrances through Guildhall Market in the High Street or Orange Grove next to Browns opposite the Abbey.

Festive goods Beer Tent Hot Mulled wine Hot and cold food

Enquiries: 01225 460808 contact@BathGuildhallMarket.co.uk

1280 and 1281

Style through British luxury eyewear brand Cutler and Gross combines the finest Italian craftsmanship with irrefutably cool style. InBath takes a look at the independent heritage brands Autumn and Winter Collection 2017 and how its new modern styles and widest ever selection of new colourways makes it the brands coolest collection to date.

Since its establishment in fashion's halcyon days, Cutler and Gross have been at the forefront of optical eyeware design. Synonymous with quintessential British style, the luxury brand has collaborated with some of the industries biggest design houses such as Erdem, Comme Des Garcons and Maison Martin Margiela.

Considered the bastions of iconic eyeware, the brand's bold, individual style has been worn by some of the worlds most recognisable

faces, including; David Hockney, Tinie Tempah, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Sir Elton John and Kate Moss.

This Autumn and Winter, Cutler and Gross unveils its most irrefutably stylish collection to date. Drawing inspiration from vintage designs and updating them technically to create timeless, modern day classics, this effortlessly confident collection will be celebrated for years to come.

Introducing a bold line of modern styles, milled

Drawing inspiration from vintage designs and updating them technically to create timeless, modern day classics, this effortlessly confident collection will be celebrated for years to come.

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from a solid piece of metal using 'state of the art' technology, each frame takes four to six weeks to produce, and is hand crafted in the brands very own, dedicated factory in Cadore, Italy. It is this attention to detail and 42 step manufacturing process that gives each frame its unique character.

Titled 'Techni-Colour' the collection showcases the brands widest ever selection of colourways, with red, purple, yellow and blue lenses all taking centre stage. The metal designs are complemented by two meticulously hand carved acetate frames, along with a selection of iconic Cutler and Gross classics in new acetate colour creations.

The collection kicks-off with the 80's inspired 1270 model. This round metal pair of sunglasses features contemporary detailing an a double bridge. A notable new detail on the 1270 is an acetate rim with integrated side shields, creating an effortless sports luxe edge. The 1270 is available in 7 striking colourways including Rose Gold with Purple Flash, Palladium, Matte Smoky Quartz and Gold and Black Horn with Orange.

Continuing the contemporary, sleek, round style, the 1271 features a contrasting combination of metal and acetate with three riveted hinges that gives it a 50's FBI chic look. Available in 8 colour styles, our favourites include Black and Gold with Blue Flash, Black and Camouflage and Gun and

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Techni-colour Autumn/Winter Collection 2017

Cutler and Gross offers a personal, indulgent service to each of its clients, including the option to have a completely bespoke and unique design created according to a customer’s taste, style and optical needs.

Dark Turtle with Orange. The innovative 1276 model comes with a round lens, available in such colourways as Champagne, Purple and Dark Grey. With its double bridge and futuristic design, the 1276 is destined to be a modern classic.

Finally, the 1268 features a delicate metal framework and adjustable nosepads. The Gold Plated and Pale Purple are our Editors pick this Autumn and Winter.

Creating a link between the past and the present, the iconic 1007/S2 and 1008 frames make a welcome return. This firm favourite features a single bridge square, unique metal and acetate construction and is available in new colourways, Ground Cloves and Matt Aviator Blue.

The brands 0822/2 model is reimagined with its timeless aviator optical frame available in new Ground Cloves and Classic Navy Blue. Featuring a flat bridge and classic round pins, this effortless design is accentuated by stunning new Bronze Mirror and Petrol Blue lenses.

The ultra-glamorous, ultra-extravagant 1280 features square frames, tinted lenses and in Black acetate with styles including Edged Herringbone and Black Zen Garden that are set to be another modern classic.

Finally, the 1281 'cat eye' sunglasses also come in a black acetate frame with tinted lenses and follow the 1280 in its ultra-cool finishes.

Style Director Marie Wilkinson commented:

"As a uniquely placed, independent heritage brand, we are constantly fine tuning the balance between the traditional craftsmanship of the past and the innovative designs and technology of the future."

"Our new collection aims to do just this, enhancing our range of iconic models with cutting edge designs and new manufacturing techniques, yet remaining loyal to are artisanal roots with an uncompromising dedication to handmade craftsmanship".

Cutler and Gross offers a personal, indulgent service to each of its clients, including the option to have a completely bespoke and unique design created according to a customer’s taste, style and optical needs.

The Autumn/Winter 'Techni-colour' collection is available at Cutler and Gross, Bath.

Available at Cutler and Gross 9 Bridge street Bath, BA2 4AS Tel: 01225 428427 www.cutlerandgross.com

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Bath's Independent Spirit Much has changed over the past 20 years on our typical British 'high street'.

Technological innovations, economic pressures, ever evolving products, tastes and strategies have inuenced the landscape as well as our shopping trends.

The growth of out-of-town shopping, compounded by the impact of on-line retailing has created enormous challenges for the traditional high street and especially for local, independent traders as they battle with adapting to change but also maintaining their uniqueness and independence.

With tougher economic conditions gripping the UK since 2008, coupled with many national chains severing their links, the traditional high street is now showing signs of reverting back to

an older model - when Britain was considered a 'nation of shopkeepers'.

If you ever wondered what the beneďŹ ts of using Independent shops may be to you, your town and the local economy, then read on:

Traceability: Most local retailers will know exactly where they or their provider gets their products from. This enables your independent retailer to let you know

With many national chains severing their links, the traditional high street is now showing signs of reverting back to an older model - when Britain was considered a 'nation of shopkeepers'.

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where the product was made/grown giving peace of mind as the purchaser. With recent scandals involving supermarkets and 'meat' providers this extremely sensitive situation can be avoided.

Unique Items: Independent shops are the perfect place for a unique gift or item. Typically, a local trader will focus on local producers whether they be a local artist, designer, author or farmer - items that you will not see on the shelves of a national chain.

Boost to the local economy: Recent research suggest that 63 pence in the pound spent at a local, independent retailer would ďŹ nd its way back into the local economy, compared to just 40p with a larger business.

5 queen street Bath BA1 1HE spottyherberts.com Spotty Herberts donates 1% of all takings to sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity Charity registration number in England and Wales (299679) and in Scotland (SC042789)

Increase in house prices: The impact of a thriving independent high street has a knock-on effect to the cost of local house prices. On average, house prices in a prosperous area such as these have risen by £40,000.

Community: Continuing the community theme – as more towns promote and support local retailers, in turn local retailers will support the local community by holding events, fayres and markets to entice more people into the local community as well as add a 'social' aspect to area.

Personal touch: As soon as you walk into an independent shop you immediately notice the difference. Not only will you generally find the owner of the business on hand to give you their advice, background to the product and expert opinion but also you will inevitably find that (depending on the item) you can 'try before you buy' – giving you piece of mind and a sense of 'customer service' thathas long been a distant memory for many larger businesses.

You may also find that you get more for your money. How many times has there been an extra roll thrown in for a familiar face to the local bakery or a little discount when purchasing a couple of items. Again, something that is alien to the big chain and certainly something the member of staff will not be sanctioned to give.

Choice: Having Independent retailers within any shopping area gives us as buyers choice. Many town centres and high streets have recently been criticised for being 'cloned' - offering the same uniformed goods, products and services. As we all have different tastes and styles, independent retailers can offer this choice which adds something different to what would be a very boring high street.

With the years busiest shopping period on the horizon, we take a look at some of the best areas of the city to find Independent retailers and even highlight some that desrve a special mention.

MINERVA

Art Supplies Bath's Premier Art Centre For all Artist and Student materials, Watercolours, Oils, Acrylics, Pastels, Papers, Easels, Mountboards, Canvases and much more.....

In addition, we offer many seasonal discounts and promotions throughout the year!

10% Student Discount Inc Course Lists & Students In Year 10 Onwards

13 Green Street, Bath, BA1 2JZ 01225 462116 info@minervaartsupplies.co.uk

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Nicholas Wylde Ltd

Nicholas Wylde Ltd

12 Northumberland Pl, Bath, BA1 5AR Tel: 01225 462826 www.nicholaswylde.com

Nestled in picturesque Northumberland Place within Bath’s city centre, you’ll find the home of the unique Wylde Flower Diamond® at Nicholas Wylde’s flagship store.

Celebrating 30 years in 2017, Nicholas has been at the forefront of outstanding jewellery design for three decades and is widely regarded at the South West’s leading designer jeweller.

Recently, Nicholas was awarded the best designer-maker for the whole of the UK in the Professional Jeweller 2017 Awards along with the best retailer in Bristol award by Bristol Life magazine (where Nicholas has his second store in Clifton Village).

One of the few jewellers in the world to have a registered, patented diamond (The Wylde Flower Diamond ®, containing more cut facets than any other brilliant cut diamond), Nicholas continues to explore new frontiers in designer-led jewellery.

The Wylde Flower Diamond® is a clever and unique cut that allows you to see an image of a flower by looking through the ‘table’ of the stone, creating a brilliance and visual fire that often makes the stone appear larger than its actual size.

You won’t find this diamond anywhere else in the world and Nicholas Wylde brought all his experience, dedication and love of beauty and art together to create this stunning masterpiece.

In this 30th anniversary year, Nicholas has been very active with promotions including a summerlong Treasure Hunt which saw over 2,000 people searching around the city of Bath for hidden jewelled treasures for a chance to win a jawdropping £10k value prize package.

This was followed by a model search for our first ‘Queen of the Wylde’ won by Bath-based Isabella Alexander, who now appears in our new brochure and advertising.

For Christmas 2017 period, Nicholas has designed and launched no less than three brand-new collections: Perla, Wave & Cascade unveiled at special client events in November.

Offering a bespoke service with on-the-premises workshops in both stores, Nicholas and his team of dedicated, knowledgeable staff, continue to

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Spotty Herberts offer superb jewellery along with a customer service that’s second to none.

Make this holiday time the one you’ll always remember fondly by giving your loved one a gift that’s truly as special as they are. All purchases come beautifully gift-wrapped and if you can’t make it into Bath during the hectic festive period, remember you can browse and buy 24/7 online with our easy-to-use website.

Minerva Art Supplies

13 Green Street, Bath, BA1 2JZ Tel: 01225 462116 www.minervaartsupplies.co.uk

Minerva is a well established business providing nearly 200 years of service. Formally 2 art shops (F. J. Harris & Son and Minerva Art Supplies) they merged in 2015 combining experience as well as materials.

Their stock has kept expanding and they offer a wide range of materials from paint, brushes, papers, and moulding materials to graphic markers, technical pens, folio's and sprays. The list is endless!

Minerva also offer discounts to professionals, students and art clubs. Their friendly staff are able to help and advise. This is the perfect place for the artist in the family. You can find out more about Minerva Art Supplies by visiting our new website.

Spotty Herberts

5 Queen Street, Bath, BA1 1HE Tel: 01225 331834 www.spottyherberts.com

Independent children’s shop Spotty Herberts has won two awards within its first year of trading on one of Bath’s oldest cobbled streets.

Just months after opening, Spotty Herberts scooped its first national retail award from CWB for Best New Children’s Store and a few months later picked up the Muddy Stilettos award for Best Children’s Business in Somerset.

It’s easy to see why Spotty Herberts is an award-winning brand; co-owners Kate Austin and Emily Ingram have carefully curated a shop full of fun, where children are welcome and can lose themselves discovering treats

for pockets. Friends for over 12 years, the pair readily scour local markets, independents and Instagram sourcing inspiration from makers and craftspeople. The shop is brimming with colourful, unisex clothes and eclectic treasures, products chosen for their thoughtful design, singularity and ethical production, often Britishmade. The perfect place to fill a stocking!

Kate, who has lived all over the world and studied Graphic Design at Bath Spa University College, is today a mother of two and explains the thinking behind the creation of Spotty Herberts: “We wanted to offer traditional, simple toys you can pick up and play with again and again – a warm and nostalgic experience for children, and adults, with clothing for boys and girls to grow up in, grow out of and hand on and on.

Emily and Kate firmly believe that childhood should be filled with an innocent, magical sense of fun, silliness and wildness and this conviction shines through in their choice of toys, games and clothing.

Spotty Herberts donates 1% of its takings to SANDS, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity.

Moss of Bath

45 St James Parade, Bath BA1 1UQ Tel: 01225 331 441 www.mossofbath.co.uk

Moss of Bath is an independent television and hi-fi retailer who are celebrating 55 years in business, in 2017.

Founded in 1962, by Frank Moss, the company originally focused on retailing small electrical appliances and black and white televisions.

From its modest beginnings the business now specialises in the sale, installation and servicing of consumer electronic products, including television, home cinema, hi-fi and portable audio products.

Moss of Bath has been awarded many national and regional business awards and has been recognised as the UK Consumer Electronics Retailer of the year on three occasions. Several members of the Moss of Bath team have won awards for excellence in product knowledge and customer service.

As you discover the beauty of Bath, seek out also the city’s rare and romantic bloom, the Wylde Flower Diamond®.

Prices from £1,900 for the Flower Collection as shown.

Home of the

W Y L D E F LO W E R D I A M O N D ® nicholaswylde.com

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Taste of Bath

Taste of Bath

18 Vineyards, Bath BA1 5NA Tel: 01225 683021 www.taste-of.co.uk

Looking for the perfect gift for any occasion?

Taste of Bath works with over 30 award-winning local produces, hand-selecting the very best food and drink made within a fifteen mile radius of the city, and packing it into beautiful hampers to be sent all across the UK. We know that our customers are keen foodies – but these days, it can be hard to find the time to scour farmers’ markets, pop-ups and delis for your next delicious discovery. Taste of Bath does all the hard work for you, and delivers the most unmissable goodies straight to your door – you can order any of our products individually, so why not let us stock your cupboards with treats?

And if it’s a hamper you’re after, whether you’re shopping for a cheese-lover or a chocoholic, a craft beer fan or a gin drinker, there’s something to tickle the tastebuds. Choose one of our Bath Boxes, all designed around a different theme, or create your own hamper and fill it with your favourites. With Christmas on the horizon, it’s the perfect present – not more stuff to clutter up the house, but a delicious experience to share and enjoy.

Need a gift that’s guaranteed to impress important clients or partners, or looking for a way to reward employees? We also offer a fantastic corporate gifting service, with a full brochure of hampers to suit any budget or the option to design your own in consultation with Taste of Bath founder, Helen Rich.

Mallory of Bath

1-5 Bridge St, Bath BA2 4AP Tel: 01225 788800 www.mallory-jewellers.com

We offer a constantly evolving array of the finest contemporary jewellery, watches and luxury gifts and accessories from the world’s most exclusive brands.

In addition, the highly skilled goldsmiths in our own in-house jewellery workshop create the most exquisite pieces of Mallory jewellery and can design and handcraft bespoke one-off pieces according to your wishes.

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Independent Spirit Whether you’re looking for a special piece of jewellery, a watch that will last a lifetime or an elegant gift, we can always be of service at Mallory of Bath, with an unsurpassed level of exceptional customer service. Our in-house watchmakers are highly experienced in watch repairs and servicing, and we also offer such services as valuations, engraving and repairs.

Step in to the Mallory world and prepare to inspire generations to come.

Quadri

16 Milsom Place, Bath, BA1 1BZ Tel: 01225 329212 www.quadri.co.uk

Quadri is a well established luxury gift shop that specialises in strong design and high quality products for the discerning customer.

We focus on fine and fashion jewellery, watches and homeware. We pride ourselves on our selections of precious jewellery, while also specialising in offering affordable yet unique fashion jewellery, thus aiming to be accessible to everyone. With a passion for clean design, we have a number of contemporary watch brands with famous architects as their designers, these include Jacob Jensen and Rosendahl.

Find something beautiful for your home with eye catching and abundant Alessi collections or a gift for that notoriously difficult person to buy for.

Situated in the heart of Milsom Place in Bath, Quadri is the ideal shop to look for something extra special for any occasion.

Rossiters of Bath

38 - 41 Broad Street, Bath Tel: 01225 462227 www.rossitersofbath.com

Rossiters of Bath is a family run department store that sells a wide range of goods including homeware, fabrics, glassware and leather goods.

Set in four former 18th and 19th century merchants houses one of which was built in 1709 making it the oldest building in Broad Street.

Along with the many departmnents already detailed, Rossiters has an impressive gift department stocking Neals Yard, Crabtree & Evelyn plus luggage, fashion accessories and a large selection of greetings cards and wrapping papers.

Rossiters is an outstanding independent store which deserves a visit at any time of year.

Silcox Son and Wicks 5-7 New Street, Bath, BA1 2AF Tel: 01225 463933 www.silcox.co.uk

Referred to as an "Aladdin's Cave" or a "Tardis", around every corner, Silcox Son and Wicks offers furnishing gems for every room in the house.

Still a family concern, current owner Steve Wicks is the great-grandson of Frank Silcox and has inherited his critical eye for fashion and passion for quality.

From a humble beginning in 1900 when Frank Silcox set up in business as a Furniture Remover, Cabinet Maker and Undertaker, we have grown in size and stature, now consisting of 14 rooms on 7 levels in Kingsmead Square.

Nowadays we source our furniture from throughout the world, whilst still retaining contacts with local manufacturers in Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. The result is an exciting, eclectic collection to suit a broad range of tastes.

Independent Spirit

7 Terrace Walk, Bath BA1 1LN Tel: 01225 340636 www.independentspiritofbath.co.uk Cocktail grade spirits, Single Malt whiskies, fine wines, premium champagnes, cocktail equipment, sundries and a vast selection of world and craft beers.

Independent Spirit combines over 25 years of knowledge and experience in the cocktail and specialist drinks world under one roof.

The shop has one of the most enviable locations in the city, located in the heart of Bath in the historic Terrace Walk which dates back to the early 1700’s and situated by the beautiful Parade Gardens, Bath Abbey and the Weir.

Their location on Terrace Walk is only bettered by our phenomenal tasting room downstairs built around their Georgian fireplace which plays host for our regular tastings, events and master classes all of which you can find on their website.

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Roman Baths Shop

Roman Baths Shop

Stall Street, Bath, BA1 1LZ Tel: 01225 466766 www.romanbaths.co.uk/shop

Each Christmas the Roman Baths Shop transforms into a unique shopping destination for visitors and passers by. Adjacent to the historic Roman Baths, its carefully curated collection of fabulous decorations for the home and unique gifts is certain to suit every taste. This year look out for gleaming peacocks, glittering stags and great deals on indulgent bathing gift sets in our wonderfully decorated shop. From giant chocolate coins to hand crafted tiles and paperweights there really is something for everyone on your list.

The Roman Baths Shop is also delighted to be taking part in the first ever Museum Shop Sunday on 26th November. The worldwide event celebrates the best of cultural retailing and offers an alternative to the usual Christmas shopping experience. #museumshopsunday promises to be a fun and festive event. The Roman Baths Shop will be celebrating the locally made, the artisan produced and presenting a stylish range of gifts inspired by the Roman and Georgian history of the beautiful city of Bath.

The Roman Baths Shop is open 10am-6pm, seven days a week; 10am-8pm ThursdaySaturday (23rd November to 10th December) Conveniently located on Stall Street, the shop can be enjoyed by visitors to the ancient spa, and local shoppers alike.

Jody Cory Goldsmiths Ltd 9 Church Street, Bath, BA1 1LY Tel: 01225 460072 www.jodycory.co.uk

Jody Cory is based in the heart of Bath, in front of the Abbey and adjacent to the Roman Baths and Pump Rooms. Jody has been working in the jewellery trade for over 30 years. In that time she has enjoyed adorning the lucky finger of many a bride and groom. She has also mended people’s memories in the form of a much loved piece of jewellery that need some TLC. With her bespoke commission service she has delighted people with something unique and very special. Within the in house workshop, she has marked many an occasion in lots of people’s lives.

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Jody Cory The store is home to an extensive range of jewellery. Both made in house and supplied by other designers using traditional and modern techniques, there really is something to suit all.

Popular ranges include Alex Monroe, Collette Waudby and of course Jody’s own collections.

There are many one-off pieces that have been created with rare and precious gemstones including highly covetable coloured Diamonds, impressive colour changing Sapphires and Alexandrites.

As well as creating jewellery, Jody Cory also offers lots of different services. These include repairs, remodelling, new commissions, valuations, stringing, engraving, gemstone replacement and CAD design.

Jody is an established, independent designer Goldsmith and also a member of the prestigious National Association of Jewellers. When visiting the beautiful Georgian City of Bath make sure you browse their inspired selection of British jewellery, crafted by a collection of renowned local and national designers. Jody Cory Goldsmiths is very much worth a visit.

Grace and Ted

10 Kingsmead Square, Bath, BA1 2AB Tel: 01225 461518 www.graceandted.co.uk

pre-owned designer clothes and accessories for men & women.

Owned by neither Grace nor Ted, actually mother and daughter Sharon & Emma Savage; they are committed to sourcing timeless designer pieces of the best quality so that you can have the things you love, without breaking the bank.

Visit Grace & Ted and you’ll find a curated collection of discounted designer labels that includes Chanel, Mulberry, Gucci and Prada alongside luxury high street brands such as Rag & Bone, Acne and Twenty8Twelve. Explore two floors of clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories with plenty of pieces brand new or with the original packaging; making it even easier to find the perfect gift for a loved one!

Take a breather from the hustle and bustle of the Christmas shopping rush and visit Grace & Ted nestled in the corner of Bath’s beautiful Kingsmead Square.

Robert Welch Designs 6 Broad Street, Bath, BA1 5LJ Tel: 01225 336530 www.robertwelch.com

The Robert Welch Studio Shop showcases designs from the award-winning British company, Robert Welch Designs. Founded in 1955 today the business is still a family-run company with an international reputation for the design and manufacture of products with exceptional functionality.

The Robert Welch mission has always been to combine a search for innovation with sincere respect for the traditions of the past so that quality, ease of use and fine design are in harmony. The shop only sells products designed and developed in the Robert Welch studio in an old silk mill in the town of Chipping Campden – at the other end of the Cotswold Hills from Bath.

These products include the company’s renowned collection of cutlery and kitchen items, such as the multi-award-winning Signature kitchen knife and utensil ranges. Plus living items such as the exclusive range of stainless steel candlesticks.

You can shop at the Robert Welch shop in central Bath at 6 Broad Street, Bath, BA1 5LJ (adjacent to Milsom Place) or online at www.robertwelch.com

The Makery

Beau Nash House, 19 Union Passage, Bath, BA1 1RD Tel: 01225 581888 www.themakery.co.uk

Looking for something a little different to do during your visit to Bath? Come along to The Makery- a craft shop where workshops and parties are held, so why not learn a new skill, and go home with something handmade by you!

The Makery runs a range of workshops, from sewing to jewellery-making, Crochet to upholstery and more. You could spend the morning making a beautiful fabric lampshade, making your own clothes or accessories to adorn your home. Each workshop is designed to be lots of fun, and lasts between 2 and 6 hours depending on the course. You’ll need to book in advance, so check our website or give us a call; we love to chat!

Designer re-sale boutique for men & women.

Shop pre-owned designer clothing, shoes and accessories at a fraction of their original prices.

Discover Chanel, Mulberry, Gucci & more and start building your dream designer wardrobe…

10 Kingsmead Square, Bath, BA1 2AB

01225 461 518

www.graceandted.co.uk

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9 Abbey Churchyard, Bath, BA1 1LY www.jodycory.co.uk

01225 460072 jody@jodycory.co.uk

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Not Just Pets

Not Just Pets

10 St James's Parade, Bath BA1 1UL Tel: 01225 461461 www.notjustpets.co.uk

At Not Just Pets in Bath and Frome, we pride ourselves on customer service, knowledge and a warm welcome.

Our award-winning stores stock a large range of good quality pet foods and accessories - and some pets too, including small animals and reptiles.

We are a family-run business offering everything you might need for your pet dog or cat, your small animal, reptile, bird or fish. We love local wildlife too.

Our online store at www.notjustpets.co.uk offers a good range of pet foods and accessories and if you can't find what you want, just ask as we can usually get items in to store or to your door within a day or two.

We offer an excellent range of products, high quality foods including RAW dog food, nutrition advice, flea and worming advice, grooming tips and superb after-sales care.

We are happy to spend time with you, to make sure you are happy with your purchase, and can advise on and provide all types of set-up from aquarium to vivarium.

Our Frome branch has a huge selection of tropical and coldwater fish and also offers pet holidays!

All our shops offer FREE local delivery (for a spend of just £20) and pet tag engraving.

‘They’re not just pets they’re family’

The Brow Place

1 Abbey Street, Bath, BA1 1NN. Tel: 01225 443821 www.thebrowplace.co.uk

Sue & Amy Adams founded The Brow Place in 2013 as a mother-and-daughter duo looking to create a brow and lash bar which combined high quality treatments with the convenience of a drop-in service. "The response has been fantastic and our client base has continued to

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grow. So much so that after four years we have outgrown our current location and are now in a larger and more luxurious premises."

"We have recently project managed a major refit for our new salon, which has an elegant white & silver marble colour scheme, with accents of blush & copper.The Brow Place operates upstairs as normal in its current form as a drop-in service, but with an exciting new addition of 3 nail stations! " "We are offering manicures & pedicures using OPI and Gelish nail products. our additional treatments, such as lash lifts and lash extensions, are performed downstairs. We would advise booking your manicures, pedicures and additional treatments in advance to secure your place."

You can now find Sue and Amy at 1 Abbey Street, BA1 1NN. www.thebrowplace.co.uk

Verve Living

15 Walcot Buildings, Bath, BA1 6AD Tel: 07785 332536 www.verveliving.uk

Verve offers a fresh concept for your living space - one that is creative, distinctly and uniquely yours.

Located in Bath’s ‘artisan quarter’, on the rapidly revitalising London Road, we offer an eclectic selection of unique pieces for the home - furniture, lighting, accessories and artwork, all presented in an airy and über-stylish setting.

Everything we stock is sourced or created in Britain and we have partnered with some fabulously talented designers and artists, with new pieces being added all the time.

We also offer inspiration and assistance in creating a personal and bespoke environment without the need for a ‘break the bank’ budget.

We aim to work with our customers to help them to find unusual or unexpected items and to visualise how an item could work in their own environment, to suit their lifestyles and needs.

Very un-High Street and well worth a visit.

Free parking nearby and great coffee on tap!

Chanii B

9 Milsom Place, Bath, BA1 1BZ Tel: 01225 333693 www.chaniibshoes.com

Chanii B is a must-visit for any shoe and handbag lover on a shopping day in Bath. It is the home of international shoe designer, Chantal Pilon, and her Milsom Place shop is the only place in the UK where you can try and buy the full range of her limited edition shoes, bags and accessories.

Chantal's shoes and boots are beautiful, fun, colourful, exciting, and most importantly comfortable, as they are made from exquisite leathers hand-selected by Chantal in Portugal.

We carry sizes 34-43, meaning we can fit almost everyone into a beautiful pair of Chanii B’s. If you thought you had to compromise fashion and style for comfort - think again. Even the most elegant and high-heeled styles come with cushioned insoles, leather / suede inside and out, and well-designed shapes so you can walk and stand in them for hours without hurting your feet!

Chantal’s mantra is that everyone should feel beautiful and her shoes, bags and accessories are designed with that in mind.

Our staff are friendly and helpful, and if you want their guidance, they’ll encourage you to try styles you perhaps wouldn't have thought of, until you find your perfect pair. Chantal herself is also regularly in the store, chatting with her customers about the designs, how she chose the leathers, how they’re made, and helping people find what they’re looking for.

With their bright colours, shapes, bows, ribbons, metallic leather, animal prints and skins, and glorious heels of every shape and size, they are ideal for wedding and party outfits, as well as workwear and casual.

Chantal also has a bespoke service to make a one of a kind designer shoe for your wedding day or other special occasion.

Come and visit Chanii B Shoes today! Once you’ve tried a pair on, you’ll be hooked.

Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ chaniibshoes and Twitter @shoesbychaniib

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christmas shopping My Small World

19-21 St Lawrence Street, Bath, BA1 1AN Tel: 01225 312943 www.mysmallworld.co.uk

My Small World is Bath’s famous, award-winning Toy Store, renowned for its fabulous mix of wooden toys and games from all across Europe.

This is a toy shop like no other, where traditional classics mix with the funkiest of new children’s design. Of course, the most traditional element of the store is its great old fashioned service –staff who love their job, are truly knowledgeable about their products, think children are a delight and like nothing better than finding you the perfect present or gift.

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Nominated for National Toy Shop of the Year in 2009 and winner of Bath’s Retailer of The Year 2009/10, this is the crème de la crème of Bath’s vibrant independent shopping scene, and is as firmly on the tourist map as The Royal Crescent or The Roman Baths.

Favoured by it’s celebrity clientele (they are too discreet to spill the beans, but let’s just say you never know who you might bump into...!), My Small World is the perfect place to while away an hour or two – especially if you have children in tow. Visitors are encouraged to get totally hands on with the toys, which means your children really can try before you buy!

Aimed squarely at children under six, the shop is full to the brim with sturdy, beautiful and funky wooden toys, books and games. The team at the store are specialists in their field, and search across Europe to find the absolute best quality and most hardwearing goodies...toys so beautiful you won’t feel like packing them away at the end of the day.

Having moved from it’s original home in The Podium, My Small World now lives at Little Southgate, a beautiful modern arcade tucked away in Bath’s newest shopping area, Southgate. It’s two minutes from the train and bus stations, and the team are more than happy to look after any purchases while you carry on wandering round this beautiful city! Alternatively, they can post your purchases so they meet you when you get home...what could be more perfect?

Topping & Company Booksellers The Paragon, Bath, BA1 5LS Tel: 01225 428111 www.toppingbooks.co.uk

Topping & Company Booksellers offer a vibrantly independent haven for real bibliophiles — with over 45,000 titles and knowledgeable, passionate booksellers.

A lively, all-year-round events list is a huge part of their ethos, providing readers and authors with the opportunity to meet and chat over a glass of something, amid the convivial surroundings of the hand-crafted bookcases.

They always have a fresh pot of decent coffee on the go, as well as a variety of teas, so do drop in for a browse.

Miles Mann Jewellery

9 Cheap Street, Bath, BA1 1NE Tel: 01225 330200 www.cotswoldfinejewellery.co.uk

Miles Mann Jewellers offer a range of beautiful antique, vintage, modern jewellery and silverware from the family that traces its routes in the trade back to Gloucester city cross in 1741.

Very friendly and knowledgeable service.

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Allington Farm Shop

Allington Farm Shop,Allington Bar Farm, Chippenham, SN14 6LJ Tel: 01249 658112 www.allingtonfarmshop.co.uk

The Reynolds family have farmed at Allington Bar, near Chippenham, as tenants, for three generations. And since 1981, their award winning, family run, farm shop has been providing fresh, seasonal, local produce to a growing number of discernible customers.

When Paul and Jenny Reynolds first started to sell potatoes and eggs, produced on the farm, from a small garage (which is now the car park) back in the early 1980's, they could not have imagined how popular the farm shop would become; culminating in numerous awards including Countryside Alliance Awards, a Deli of the Year nomination, Taste of the West gold awards as well as being in the Daily Telegraph, Top 50 Farm Shops in the South West.

Specialising in quality, home & locally produced food, the Farm Shop boasts a fantastic range including; fresh vegetables and fruit, an in house butchery, a delicatessen counter as well as many locally produced store cupboard and grocery items.

Whether you are looking for locally produced ingredients to make your own creations or something delicious, quick and ready to eat, you are sure to find it at Allington.

Throughout all the seasons of the year there is always a fantastic selection of salads, vegetables and fruit. Potatoes are grown on the farm and seasonal fruit & vegetables are sourced locally from Bromham, Sutton Benger and the local wholesale fruit & vegetable market as well as, seasonal and exotic fruit and vegetables from further afield.

There is a huge range of both essential and speciality grocery items sourced from the local area and from further afi eld. Local freshly baked bread, homemade cakes & pies, locally made biscuits, local eggs (from Quail to Goose), local honey, preserves, chutneys & pickles, local organic jersey milk, cream, butter & yoghurt, extensive range of local ice cream & frozen desserts, Prue’s meringues from nearby Marshfield, loose frozen fruit, vegetables & pastries, local apple juice, freshly squeezed orange juice and much more!

The in house butchery offers a wide range of meat & cuts, much of the meat is reared on the farm using extensive farming methods.

Traditional British breeds are reared on grass and home grown cereals. By careful hanging on the bone and a high level of attention to preparation, the full flavour and tenderness of the meat is allowed to develop.

This may mean that the meat is not the bright red colour seen in most retail outlets but a darker shade which is a sign of craftsmanship. The way that meat is cut is important too; the farm shop’s butchers cut each carcass on their merits to give you, the customer, the very best..

The Farm Shop also includes a bakery with award winning handmade fresh bread from Hobbs House Bakery and Bakers Corner, Homemade Sponge Cakes as well as an indulgent selection of locally made Cakes, Meringues, Biscuits & Pies and Fresh, Gluten Free Bread, Cakes & Biscuits.

The delicatessen has an array of local, artisan & some continental cheeses, local chorizo and local wild boar salami, home cooked meats, delicious Italian olives & insalatas, pates, handmade scotch eggs, locally smoked fish & meats, locally made pies and gluten free savouries. Local, organic, jersey milk & cream, butter & yoghurt, local eggs, from quail to goose and fine oils & vinegars.

If all this wasn't enough, the farm shop has an array of delicious confectionary for all tastes and ages!

Luxury chocolates handmade locally, best quality, hand packed, traditional sweets and the finest West Country Fudge, perfect gifts and scrummy treats!

Allington also stock a great selection of local, beers, ciders, wines, single variety apple juices, fruit cordials, presses and health drinks, hot chocolate, Fine Teas and freshly ground coffee.

Whether you are looking for ingredients to create your own culinary masterpiece, or sit back and let the chefs in the cafe work their magic; Allington has something for everyone.

For more detials about Allington Farm Shops, visit the website: www.allingtonfarmshop.co.uk or give them a call on: 01249 658112

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Beautiful Christmas gifts for adults and children Stall Street, Bath Open seven days a week

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Geode Pendant and Drusy Pendant and earings

Jane Iredale Purebrow Brow Gel

Geode statement pendant £46.00 Drusy hexagon pendant £35.00 Drusy hexagon earrings £45.00 www.romanbaths.co.uk

This miracle product holds brow hairs in place while adding colour, covering greys and neatening up the brow shape. £ 16.00 www.thebrowplace.co.uk

Perfect Partners Bath & Shower Oil

18ct white gold, Snowflake pendant

The set of beautiful products from Aromatherapy Associates £19.00 www.ThermaeBathSpa.com

18ct white gold, Dazzle Collection, large Snowflake pendant without chain, 0.30ct SI G/H £1000.00 www.nicholaswylde.com

Artists Water colour Field Travel Box 12 quality 1/2 pans, water pot, brush & sponge.

30% off at £54.99 www.minervaartsupplies.co.uk

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The Luxury Christmas Hamper A festive feast of treats to make Christmas extra special £ 65.00 www.taste-of.co.uk

Wooden Nativity Advent Calendar

Create the nativity scene, collect a figure a day throughout Advent. 24 wooden figures, stable and drawstring bag. Painted wooden figures with gold foil detail by Meri Meri. £ 25.00 www.spottyherberts.com

18ct white gold ring

Mulberry Kensal Bag

18ct white gold ring with green diamond and pave set diamond shoulders £ 2635.00 www.jodycory.co.uk

A versatile bag with removable strap so it can be worn on the shoulder or as a clutch £430.00 www.graceandted.co.uk

The Wylde Flower Diamond® 18ct white gold, Leaf Collection, multi-diamond ring 0.51ct VS1 E

£4650.00 www.nicholaswylde.com

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High Definition Beauty Brow tech pencil

This pencil can be used to create more shape, definition and fullness £ £19.50 www.thebrowplace.co.uk

Lily's Kitchen Christmas Cracker Pet Treats Lovingly made heart-shaped Christmas Cracker Treats for Cats £2.95 and Christmas Biscuits for Dogs £3.49. www.notjustpets.co.uk

Reindeer Cushion

Warmly dressed in a striped knit, woolly scarf, fluffy antlers and with a neon pompom nose.

100% cotton, approx 50cm tall. By Meri Meri £40.00 www.spottyherberts.com

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Sterling Silver Angel Necklace Sterling Silver angel necklace on an 18" Sterling Silver box chain £ 150.00 www.jodycory.co.uk

Vintage Chanel Medallion Belt/Necklace

A timeless piece of costume jewellery from one of the world’s most iconic fashion houses £790 www.graceandted.co.uk

Festive Sock Monkey Treat your precious pup this Christmas with this fun and festive Sock Monkey toy. £10.99 www.notjustpets.co.uk

The Boutique Christmas Hamper A collection of our favourite Christmas goodies to treat family & friends £ 45.00 www.taste-of.co.uk

Polychromos Artists Pencils A collection of 12 artists quality Pencils.

20% off at £18.20 www.minervaartsupplies.co.uk

Spa Gift Vouchers Choose from the wide range of Spa Gift Vouchers for Thermae Bath Spa. From £36.00. www.ThermaeBathSpa.com

White Grape perfume and reeds White Grape fragrant reeds

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property PM promises £10bn Help to Buy boost The Prime Minister, Theresa May, will inject an extra £10bn into the current Help to Buy scheme to let another 135,000 people get on the property ladder.

Stamp out the fear of duty surcharges David Mackenzie, Partner, Carter Jonas Bath

When the former Chancellor, George Osborn, made two rounds of reform to Stamp Duty Land Tax, his intention was clear – he wanted to create greater liquidity at the bottom end of the market, and curtail accelerated house price growth over the £1million mark. Presumably he wanted to establish a more even playing field, as well as to cease the emerging monopoly that he perceived landlords and investors to have on the market.

The success of Osborn’s plan, however, is still up for debate. Rather than empowering homeowners to sell and move on, while creating optimum conditions for first time buyers and second steppers, he has instead intensified confusion – and cultivated a sense of fear – around the implications of Stamp Duty, and the levies that might be owed on the inadvertent ownership of multiple homes.

Before the second round of Stamp Duty regulations were activated last year, vendors had the benefit of buying a new property even if it took a little longer to sell their existing property, without owing an additional tax. The sale and purchase could take place in two transactions at any time – the vendor simply had to consider how they might fund the purchase of a second property without the proceeds from the sale of the first.

Since the introduction of the 3% levy for multiple home ownership in 2016, however, vendors are now liable to pay an additional surcharge if at the end of their purchase they still own their original property. This has exerted particular pressure on vendors, who feel compelled to buy and sell in the same transaction in order to avoid additional payments.

In instances where clients can’t line up a sale and purchase on the same day, the extra stamp duty dramatically increases the upfront cost of moving home. Buying an £800,000 home means paying £30,000 in stamp duty, but if it is an additional home, the tax will be £54,000.

Finding an extra £24,000 is by no means an easy feat for many, so what can be done to alleviate the financial burden?

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As ever, Stamp Duty is dominating the agenda – and is overshadowing the conditions under which that 3% might be reclaimed. This has led to innumerable clients feeling unclear about how to navigate their move and has made some elect to stay put rather than sell.

Crucially – and a key point of demystification in the Stamp Duty conundrum – is that the 3% surcharge can be refunded, providing the client sells one of their two properties within three years of the purchase. Indeed, HM Revenue and Customs are set up to process refunds, and their official figures indicate that they expect to issue 6,800 Stamp Duty refunds for the tax year, 2016-17.

For those who cannot shoulder the burden of the additional surcharge, there is always scope to sell a property before making an offer on a new property, and that is indeed our recommendation to many. This affords a more favourable position when it comes to negotiating on price, and also demonstrates to vendors that the buyers are both motivated and have minimised their hassle. It also minimises the risk that a chain can sometimes create.

Some who sell before they buy might elect to rent for six months; however, in the current market, there is also the potential to agree a sale and for the vendors to come to an agreement with the buyer that allows them to stay put until they find a new home. We’ve had recent cases in which vendors were able to remain in situ for six months before the sale was progressed to point of completion.

Ultimately, our message to clients is clear – shelve any fears about Stamp Duty surcharges, don’t let this new era of Stamp Duty uncertainty preclude a purchase, and rest assured that in the vast majority of instances, any additional levies are refundable.

The extra money will help potential buyers get a mortgage with a deposit of as little as 5% to buy newly built homes. Although the details of the plan will not be made public until the Budget on 22 November, it has been suggested that this new cash boost is part of a Conservative push to win back younger voters, whom favoured the policies of Labour's Jeremy Corbyn in the general election on June 8th.

What is Help to Buy?

The first phase of Help to Buy started in April 2013 in England and offered a 20% equity loan from the government to buyers of newly built properties worth up to £600,000.

Therefore, if you were looking to buy a home worth £ 250,000, the potential buyers would need to place a deposit of £ 12,500 down with a top-up loan from the government of £ 50,000.

When the property is sold, the government reclaims its loan and will make a profit if the property's value has risen.

The Help to Buy cash can only be used for the purchase of newly built homes.

In November 2015 George Osborne, then Chancellor, said the equity loan scheme in England would be extended to 2021 rather than end in December 2016.

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In recent years, home ownership has fallen by 8% (62.9% in 2015-16), having been 70.9% in 2003.

According to the Local Government Association, just 20% of those aged 25 own a property, compared with 46% two decades ago, and almost half of those aged 24 to 34 in England pay rent to a private landlord.

The Home Builders Federation has stated that the Help to Buy scheme has helped more than 200,000 people buy a newly-built home in the past four years, which accounts for one in 12 of all first-time buyers. The Federation also states that the scheme has also helped the industry to keep investing in new sites "at a time when activity in the market generally remains stubbornly slow".

Not everyone is happy with the new cash injection, Polly Neate, chief executive of Shelter, says Help to Buy had increased house prices and "propped up a speculative development model in need of reform".

Calm down Dear, it’s only a rate rise Dick Jenkins, CEO, Bath Building Society On the basis that hasn’t really happened to the degree they expected, I think they’ll pop rates back up by that 0.25% to take them back up to the level they have been getting on now for ten long years! I’m not the only one with that hunch; the Governor of the Bank of England said he saw that rise coming shortly and on the back of that statement the money markets are all predicting it too. In fact the price of a new mortgage has already gone up a shade in anticipation.

Interest rates are on the way up; or so it would seem at the moment. Good news for savers and bad news for borrowers, you might think.

But if the Bank of England does stick up rates once or even twice in the next few months, we’d still be miles away from what we banking folk might term “a normal interest rate environment”.

I am predicting a rise in Bank Base Rates up from 0.25% to 0.5% shortly (but don’t read too much into that; I was convinced that Hillary Clinton was a shoo-in!) and if that happens I suspect the Bank of England will see that as a “correction” for the drop they announced last August to counter their expectation of the economy dipping following the Brexit vote.

The papers will of course make a massive thing out of it. “The first rate rise in over ten years”, “Bank reversing its long term policy”, “The end of cheap home loans”. I can see the headlines now; sensationalists will talk about a doubling of interest rates. And there will be the lambasting of banks that do not raise their savings rates by the same amount as the Bank of England rate rise.

Been there, seen it before. I have a wardrobe full of T-shirts.

As a man who started home ownership in the early 1980’s with interest rates at 15%, I’d simply say “this ain’t nothing”.

For starters, a lot of home owners are on fixed rates so what will happen to their mortgage payments following a Bank Base Rate Rise?

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For starters, a lot of home owners are on fixed rates so what will happen to their mortgage payments following a Bank Base Rate Rise?

Nothing. Zilch. Nada.

For those with mortgages on discount or variable rate there will be an increase, but the vast majority of those borrowers have been subject to “stress tests” on their affordability following the introduction of more stringent lending regimes in early 2014, and they have been granted the mortgage, generally, on the basis that they could meet the payments of their mortgage payments if base rates went up by 3 whole percentage points, where the interest they are paying on their mortgage leapt from say from 3.5% to 6.5%.

Many others will have taken out their mortgages when they were earning a bit less than they are today. Despite what I expect to read in the tabloids, I do not predict a meltdown for homeowners.

The point of raising interest rates would be to address inflation which has risen quite sharply in the UK (and indeed across the rest of the developed world) in the last year and a half.

Some of that is a Brexit effect where, because of the fall in the value of the pound; relative to other currencies, imported goods are more expensive.

But I don’t think the Bank of England are that alarmed by this, but I think they’ll be equally worried about choking off the economy if they move too far or too fast on putting rates up.

So let’s not rise to the sensationalist bait. Time to Keep Calm and Carry On!

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Lifestylers make winning move to Bath Riverside Offering modern, flexible living spaces, open parks, landscaped courtyards and views like nothing else in the city, those wanting to change their lifestyle are being advised to take a closer look at Bath Riverside.

Once there they will be astounded by what has been achieved since work began over six years ago, resulting in a range of stunning new homes, boulevards, walkways and open space that has not only won a host of awards but sits perfectly within the Bath city scape.

Marcus Evans, sales and marketing director from developer Crest Nicholson said: “Those who want to spend more time doing the things they enjoy, really should come and see why Bath Riverside has enriched the lives of those who now call it their home.

Reflecting this exciting, modern attitude all of the properties at the development offer a specification and layout that better suits the needs of today’s discerning house hunter.

He added: “It’s a win, win for people who move here. Many have come from older properties so they’re spending less time and money on maintenance while having more time to enjoy the things they like.

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Many have come from older properties so they’re spending less time and money on maintenance while having more time to enjoy the things they like.

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Bath house hunters looking to unlock the door to a new way of living should consider a trip to the city’s most aspiring new property development.

“The waterside location itself seems to have invigorated residents to go out and explore, and try new things that they perhaps didn’t consider before.

“We all seem to be busier than ever and for some, using their downtime to do the things they want has become much more important.

“Another big draw is the location. The short flat walk to the vibrant city-centre means those who live here can take advantage of all the attractions the world heritage city has to offer including the many shops, bars and cafes.”

“To swap painting weather beaten window frames or tending the garden for trips to the theatre or enjoying a walk around Bath’s famous ‘skyline’ route has grabbed the attention of those looking for a change.

Marcus is keen to point out that with a renowned creative flair, there is always something going on in the city.

“And the appeal of this ‘doorstep’ lifestyle, and having everything close by and within walking distance, has certainly appealed.”

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Those interested in seeing Bath Riverside for themselves, can visit the marketing suite on Victoria Bridge Road which is open daily from 10am to 5pm, where the friendly sales advisors can be reached on 01225 463517.

Alternatively www.crestnicholson.com/ bathriverside provides is a great way to find out more, including a virtual tour of the stunning show apartment.

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Bellway buyers using Help to Buy to move to Mulberry Park The Help to Buy scheme is helping a number of people make the move to a new development of homes in Bath.

Around 40 per cent of buyers at Bellway’s Mulberry Park development have taken advantage of the scheme to help them buy a new home.

The five-star housebuilder is offering a selection of one to five-bedroom homes at the development, which is being built in Combe Down, just three miles from the city centre.

A variety of high-quality homes, including apartments and houses are being built, with a range of two and four-bedroom homes currently available to buy.

The Help to Buy scheme was introduced in April 2013, and has been used in the purchase of over 134,000 properties. When used, the scheme allows buyers to purchase a new home with a five per cent deposit and a 75 per cent mortgage.

The remaining 20 per cent is provided in the form of an equity loan, which is interest free for the first five years of home ownership.

The scheme can be used by first-time buyers or homeowners to purchase a new-build home with a value of less than £600,000.

Sales Manager for Bellway’s South West division, Rachel Way, said it was easy to see why many were using the Help to Buy scheme to make the move to a new home.

She said: “Help to Buy has been incredibly popular with people looking to purchase a new home ever since it was first introduced, but we’re

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seeing more than the average amount of buyers using the scheme at Mulberry Park.

“Everyone associates Help to Buy with first-time buyers who use the scheme to make it easier to save for a deposit, but it actually has huge advantages for current homeowners as well.

The scheme lets you borrow interest free for five years and can give you a competitive rate on your loan after five years as well.

“While the majority of people using the scheme are first-time buyers, more and more homeowners are realising that the scheme could make their money go further when they are planning their next move. We’ve been visited by lots of people who have purchased a larger home than they were previously looking at by using the scheme.

“Mulberry Park has been a great success so far, and we’re seeing a fantastic new community coming together. We’ve already welcomed a whole variety of different residents to their new homes, including first-time buyers, downsizers, young professionals and families.

“We’re looking forward to talking to more homehunters in the area in the coming months, and hopefully they will be impressed by what we have to offer.”

This year Bellway has been named as a five-star housebuilder by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) after more than 90 per cent of its customers said they would recommend the housebuilder to a friend as part of the National New Homes Survey, which measures customer satisfaction.

The Sheppey housetype at Mulberry Park Over 90,000 surveys were sent out to house buyers in the weeks after they moved in to their new home to see if they were satisfied with their chosen builder.

A five-star rating is the highest rating a housebuilder can receive, and is testament to the high quality of Bellway’s homes and its exceptional customer service standards.

A variety of two and four-bedroom homes are currently available to buy at Mulberry Park, with prices starting from £305,000 for a two-bedroom home and £540,000 for a four-bedroom house.

For more information about the homes at Mulberry Park visit the sales centre, which is open between 10am and 5pm on weekdays, 10am until 7pm on Thursday and 11am until 5pm at weekends.

Alternatively, call 07779 413537 or go to www.bellway.co.uk.

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Enjoy a hassle-free move to Crest Nicholson’s Vicarage Fields with VIP Part Exchange Lying in the picturesque heart of England’s smallest city is Crest Nicholson’s rural haven, Vicarage Fields. Offering a traditional collection of three and four bedroom homes, Vicarage Fields is perfect for growing families looking for their next home.

With Crest Nicholson’s VIP Part Exchange scheme, buyers at Vicarage Fields can enjoy a stress-free move to their new home. Crest Nicholson becomes your chain free cash buyer offering you full market value for your current home and guiding you every step of the way, with regular updates and professional guidance throughout. With VIP Part Exchange, Crest Nicholson will even pay your agents’ fees and cover the cost of your removals.

Three and four bedroom homes at Vicarage Fields offer luxurious comfort, yet remain architecturally mindful of the rural surroundings.

Each home is fitted with a beautiful Moores Definitive Kitchen, complete with integrated Bosch appliances. The interior décor is impeccably designed, with sleek, sophisticated features ideal for modern living.

The three-bedroom Elsenham at Vicarage Fields offers families generous living space with patio doors leading onto the garden. A spacious kitchen and dining room is perfect for entertaining guests, while the three bedrooms and master en-suite make this house a home for the whole family.

With views of the rolling Somerset countryside, Vicarage Fields is well placed for residents to enjoy the great outdoors in rural Wells. Keward Brook runs through the development and a wildlife corridor winds across the site, home to otters, kingfisher birds, bullfish and greater horseshoe bats.

Vicarage Fields benefits from superb local amenities just a short walk away. Residents can wander into nearby Wells in ten-minutes, a city home to several excellent schools.

Three and four bedroom homes are available at Vicarage Fields now from £320,000.

Wells Cathedral School, Stoberry Park and St Cuthbert’s Church of England Infant and Junior School are all close by, making this a fantastic area for growing families.

With Crest Nicholson’s VIP Part Exchange scheme, buyers at Vicarage Fields can enjoy a stress-free move to their new home....

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The charming city of Wells has a brilliant community feel, and is a popular tourist attraction due to its historical character. With a magnificent cathedral, a medieval palace and traditional narrow cobbled streets, Wells has an abundance of attractions to keep the family entertained.

The bustling city centre, just a short walk from Vicarage Fields, has a wide range of shops, restaurants and other amenities.

Pop in to the Sales & Marketing Suite to visit the show homes, open daily 10am to 5pm for more information, visit www.crestnicholson.com/ developments/vicarage-fields, email Vicaragefields@crestnicholson.com or call 01749 600864.

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