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Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters

The legendary Led Zeppelin frontman talks about his latest album ahead of his Finale Weekend performance at the Bath Festival's 70th Anniversary celebrations

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What's On | HAyley Tammadon Asian Cuisine Focus | National Vegetarian Week 2018 Festivals Focus | Vince Freeman | Iford Arts | Music review Days Out | Property | NEw HOmes | and More

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Home time. Time at home together isn’t something owned, it’s something shared. Time together with family and friends smiling, singing, making food, making plans. Talking, laughing over a dream, over a coffee in the heart of your home.

With an Elmore kitchen, you’re already in good company.

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This issue is jam-packed with the best events, exhibitions, festivals and shows the city has to offer.

Our Food and Drink section takes a look at the history of Father's Day, plus what our local restaurants have to tempt us this season.

We speak to 'triple-threat', Hayley Tammadon, about her new show 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' as she treads the boards at The Theatre Royal.

We preview Dorothy Houses' 'Bubble Rush' and 'Ladies Day' at Bath Racecourse, as well as a couple of great competitions for you to win.

We also focus on Asian Cuisine, covering the many nations, tastes and ingredients that make up this massive continent. Finally, we preview National Vegetarian Week 2018 with Acorn Vegetarian's Rich Buckley. Plus, win a signed copy of his new book.

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Our music feature will include local listings of some of the great names coming to the city.

Bath offers a vibrant calendar of theatrical, musical, artistic and sporting events, but in May, and throughout the following three months, the city comes alive with its 'Festival Season'.

Our property section will get expert opinion on how the local market is currently performing. We focus on both the residential and lettings market, so there is something for everyone.

Our extensive guide to the festival season will make sure you don't miss a beat giving you the lowdown of the best festivals around the region.

Plus, we speak to Tom Kerridge about bringing his 'Pub In The Park' to Bath.

As always, we will highlight the offers, opportunities and incentives available with our 'new homes' section. Plus, there will be great advice and tips on all things property.

& The Sensational Space Shifters

latest album ahead of his Finale Weekend The legendary Led Zeppelin frontman talks about his celebrations performance at the Bath Festival's 70th Anniversary

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What's On | HAyley Tammadon Asian Cuisine Focus | National Vegetarian Week 2018 Festivals Focus | Vince Freeman | Iford Arts | Music review Days Out | Property | NEw HOmes | and More

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We have three interviews this issue; the ďŹ rst is with Rock legend, Robert Plant, who will perform at this years Bath Festival Finale Weekend.

We speak to Vince Freeman who will perform at Roman Baths Kitchen this May and Carney Villains who are at Bath Racecourse later this year.

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what's on 4 May Buzzcocks Komedia www.komedia.co.uk Pete Shelley and Howard Devoto formed Buzzcocks in Bolton in February 1976. The band, completed by the addition of Steve Diggle and John Maher, opened for the Sex Pistols in Manchester, a follow up to the now (in) famous Lesser Free Trade Hall gig which Devoto and Shelley had organised the month before.

Time: 7pm Prices vary, see website for details 5 – 28 May Landscape - Light and Colour Malthouse Gallery, East Lambrook, TA13 5HH www.eastlambrook.com Somerset to Tasmania Kate Cochrane: a joyful sense of place leading the viewer into rich textured landscapes.

Jason Nosworthy: deconstructs landscape elements towards abstraction creating depth with ambiguity. The quintessentially cottage garden was created by Margery Fish combining oldfashioned and contemporary plants.

Time: 10 – 5 daily except Mon 14 & 21 May 6 - 7 May Newbridge Arts Trail www.newbridgeartstrail.com 23 venues in the Newbridge area of Bath Free entry Discover something new this spring Forty artists open their doors to the public over the weekend, showcasing painting, printmaking, photography, jewellery, ceramics, sculpture and stonemasonry.

Visitors can meet the artists, talk about their work and even buy original art at affordable prices. A brochure detailing artists and venues is available from local shops and online.

Free admission Time: 11.00am - 6.00pm

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6 May The Life & Rhymes Of Benjamin Zephaniah Theatre Royal www.theatreroyal.org.uk He befriended Nelson Mandela, fought in the 1980s race riots and recorded radical and relevant reggae music with Bob Marley’s former band. Benjamin Zephaniah was unable to read and write at school but became one of Britain’s most remarkable poets. And now he’s back with his first tour in eight years, to coincide with his remarkable autobiography, The Life And Rhymes Of Benjamin Zephaniah.

Time: 7.30pm Prices: £22 (£20 concessions) 7 – 12 May Art Theatre Royal www.theatreroyal.org.uk Art is one of the most successful plays ever.

Having opened in 1996, it took both the West End and Broadway by storm, won Olivier, Tony, Moliere and every other major theatre award, and has been packing in audiences worldwide for more than twenty years.

Times and Prices vary, see website for details 8 May Eddi Reader Komedia www.komedia.co.uk Eddi Reader grew up in Glasgow and Irvine, Scotland and it was in those towns that she learned to use music as a vehicle for communicating with others through busking and performing at the local folk clubs.

From the traditional to the contemporary, Eddi brings joyous life to all forms of song. Her taste in co-writers, writers, songs and players is impeccable and anything with her name on it is guaranteed musical treasure.

Time: 7.30pm Prices: £22.50

11 May Nina Conti The Egg www.theatreroyal.org.uk Back with astonishing spontaneity, side-splitting characters and brand new surprises, Nina is experimenting with new ideas and some old favourites as she works out her new show.

Time: 8pm Prices: £15 / £12 concessions (A booking fee of £1.25 per ticket applies) 11 – 27 May The Bath Festival www.thebathfestival.org.uk.

The Bath Festival will return from 11 to 27 May, offering more than 180 events over an extended period of 17 days, and bringing some of the world’s leading writers, musicians and cultural figures to the city. See our 4 page focus on the festival on pages 52 – 55.

12 May Andrew Adonis The Forum www.bathforum.co.uk Andrew Adonis hit the headlines at the beginning of 2017 over his furious criticism of Brexit and the inadequacy of the government’s response to it.

His views on transport policy and university pay have also made waves. In a keynote address, Lord Adonis talks about why he spoke out and his hopes for Britain’s future.

Time: 11am Prices: £15.00 (+ booking fee per ticket) 12 May RUH Walk of Life www.foreverfriendsappeal.co.uk Join The Forever Friends Appeal in 2018 for this popular walk along the Kennet and Avon canal you will be helping raise funds towards our Cancer Care Campaign, RNHRD & Therapies Centre or any other area of the Royal United Hospital, it’s up to you!

Price: £ 20.00 per ticket 14 – 19 May The Case of the Frightened Lady Theatre Royal www.theatreroyal.org.uk Building on the phenomenal decade-long

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success of The Agatha Christie Company, which sold over two million tickets around the UK, the Classic Thriller Company returns with a brand new adaptation from the legendary “King of the detective thriller”.

Times and Prices vary, see website for details 18 May Remembering Fred The Forum www.bathforum.co.uk On the eve of the UK tour for Strictly Come Dancing stars Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara’s new theatre show ‘Remembering Fred’, the pair have confirmed an even bigger UK tour for 2018 due to popular demand.

Time: 7.30pm Prices vary, see website for details 21 – 26 May The Rat Pack: Live From Las Vegas with Ella Fitzgerald Theatre Royal www.theatreroyal.org.uk The Rat Pack: Live from Las Vegas sends you back in time to the glamorous, golden era of 1950s Las Vegas, when Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr and Dean Martin joined forces and become the hottest ticket in town at the famous Sands Hotel.

Times and Prices vary, see website for details 25 May – 10 June Fringe Arts Festival www.fringeartsbath.co.uk We aim to raise the profile of contemporary visual arts in Bath, provide opportunities for early-career and emerging artists, and put art in unusual places in unexpected ways for people to happen across and interact with.

Find out more about the festival on page 56 25 May – 10 June Bath Fringe Festival www.bathfringe.co.uk The origins of Bath Fringe go back to the sideshows which sprang up around important Temple festivals before and during the Roman Occupation, to the street fairs that surrounded the Abbey for the coronation of Edgar in 959…

Find out more about the festival on page 56

26 May - 4 Aug Iford Arts Iford Manor www.ifordarts.org.uk Opera at Iford is staged in-the-round and sung in English for an audience of ninety. Performances take place in the miniature Italianate cloister within The Harold Peto Gardens of Iford Manor six miles from Bath.

All events during the Iford Arts Festival offer a chance to relax over a pre-show picnic, whilst enjoying the peaceful tranquility of the Peto Garden. All Festival goers can pre-order picnics to collect on arrival at Iford 01225 868 124 Find out more about this years event by turning to pages 64 - 65.

29 May – 2 June Thoroughly Modern Millie Theatre Royal www.theatreroyal.org.uk The winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie is based on the Academy Award-winning film starring Julie Andrews.

This hilarious musical comedy will take you back to the height of the Jazz Age in New York City, when ‘moderns’ – including a flapper named Millie Dillmount – were bobbing their hair, raising their hemlines and rewriting the rules of love.

Times and Prices vary, see website for details See our interview with Hayley Tammadon on pages 8 - 9.

4 – 9 June Great Expectations Theatre Royal www.theatreroyal.org.uk Peopled by some of Dickens’ most colourful and memorable characters and painted in rich, vivid colours across a vast landscape of people and locations, this stunning new version promises a powerful and theatrical telling of Dickens’ universally loved masterpiece.

Olivier Award-winning actress, Nichola McAuliffe, leads the cast as the iconic Miss Havisham in this powerful new stage adaptation.

Times and Prices vary, see website for details

8 – 10 June Pub in the Park Royal Victoria Park www.pubintheparkuk.com Tom Kerridge presents Pub in the Park, at Royal Victoria Park, with a stellar line up of chefs, pubs and music.

Times and Prices vary, see website for details 10 June Andy Hamilton: Change Management Komedia www.komedia.co.uk In his 60 years on this planet, comedy writer and performer Andy Hamilton has experienced many changes. For instance, he was once a 6’4”-tall professional basketball player, until a tree fell on him.

Time: 8pm Prices vary, see website for details 12 – 16 June Iolanthe Theatre Royal www.theatreroyal.org.uk Universally regarded as Sullivan’s most beautiful score, Iolanthe is a topsy-turvy love story between the most unlikely of companions… fairies and members of the House of Lords!

Times and Prices vary, see website for details 14 & 19 June Plants Taste Better Acorn Restaurant Lunch and talk at Bath’s Acorn Restaurant hosted by chef-proprietor Richard Buckley.

Plants take centre stage in this new cookery book which transports vegetarian cooking to a new level of sophistication. Richard Buckley creates inventive and delicious dishes with the most superb flavour and is guaranteed to change your views on cooking with plants.

Time: 12.30pm Prices: £22 per person 15 June Count Arthur Strong is Alive and Unplugged Komedia www.komedia.co.uk Alone, solo and by himself, with no one with him, the show business Colossasus (check that)

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Keither Sutherland Count Arthur Strong takes us back on a journey through his early career.

Time: 8pm Prices vary, see website for details 22 June Craig Charles Funk and Soul Club Komedia www.komedia.co.uk The legendary actor, host and broadcaster Craig Charles of Red Dwarf, Robot Wars and Coronation Street fame is also one of the UKʼs best loved Funk and Soul DJʼs. Broadcasting for 10 years on BBC 6 Music with their primetime Saturday night slot, Craig Charles has gone from strength to strength, becoming a commanding figure and DJ in the UK funk and soul scene.

Time:11:00pm Price: £16.00 23 June – 7 July Dusty Theatre Royal www.theatreroyal.org.uk Dusty celebrates the extraordinary and vivacious woman whose timeless voice immortalised her as “one of Britain’s most successful female singers” (Daily Telegraph). Dusty Springfield’s global hits include I Only Want to Be with You, You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me and Son of a Preacher Man. Times and Prices vary, see website for details 26 June Keither Sutherland Komedia www.komedia.co.uk Sutherland’s career as a touring and recording artist has catapulted him globally as a bonafide guitarist and vocalist. After the release of his refreshingly honest country-rock album Down In A Hole, Sutherland embarked on a SOLD-OUT North American and European tour. Now back on the road, Sutherland will make a limited number of appearances in the UK, including one night only at Komedia Bath!

Time:7:00pm Price: £27.50 28 June Nick Heyward Komedia www.komedia.co.uk Nick Heyward first burst into the public consciousness with the New-Wave group Haircut 100 back in 1982 and is now 9 albums into his solo career, releasing Woodland Echoes earlier this year- his first in 18 years- which has received critical acclaim.

Time:7:00pm Prices: £22.50

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Roni Size to headline Bath Racecourse with Ibiza-style set

Bristolian DJ and music producer, Roni Size will wow Bath Racecourse with an Ibiza-style commercial set on August 18th, as part of the Lansdown Live series.

Roni grew up in St. Andrews, Bristol, added: “I’m really excited to be performing at Bath Racecourse in August, as part of the Lansdown Live series.

Lansdown Live is a series of live entertainment which will run on race days throughout the spring and summer months, presenting a prime opportunity for budding performers to showcase their talents in front of a jam-packed crowd.

Roni Size has toured some of the biggest festivals in Europe, including Glastonbury, Coachella, Bestival, Lovebox, EXIT and Rock Herk, as well as being nominated for Best Dance Act at the UK Festival Awards. The 48-year-old is also a regular performer in Ibiza.

“The whole theme of the series is something very close to my heart, as someone who began their career on the grassroots scene and has since grown and developed their music on a much bigger stage.

And as someone whose musical journey began locally, at grassroots venues across the south west, Roni is a fitting headliner for the event.

“Lansdown Live is all about local and grassroots talent, and what better way to celebrate that than with an artist from the South West, who has experienced the journey to the big-time,” said marketing manager, Tom Bettles.

“Roni Size started locally and is now a household name in the music industry. This should inspire plenty of other local artists to pursue their dreams.”

“With any luck, the sun will be shining, and we can look forward to a really special day.”

For more information about the event, or to book tickets visit the racecourse website: www.bath-racecourse.co.uk

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Kevin and Karen Dance 7 July Kevin and Karen Dance The Forum www.bathforum.co.uk Following a sensational sell-out debut tour last year, Strictly sweethearts Kevin and Karen Clifton are back in 2018 with a brand new show.

Expect a sultry, hip-swinging journey through the Waltz, Cha Cha, Fox Trot, Tango and Salsa. It’s a high-energy performance filled with sassy tunes, heart-pounding choreography and sparkling costumes.

Kevin and Karen will dazzle audiences as they weave their own spellbinding style of ballroom magic. Backed by a supporting cast of dancers and a live 12-piece show band, Kevin and Karen’s most famous, edge-of-your-seat routines are brought to the stage propelled by passion.

Time: 7.30pm Prices vary, see website for details 13 July That'll Be The Day The Forum www.bathforum.co.uk Prepare yourself for a party as the legendary That’ll Be The Day, the nations favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show, makes its debut appearance at The Forum!

Bubble Rush is Back!

The Bubble Rush for all the family is back on Saturday 14 July! Last year the event was an incredible success raising over £55,000 for Dorothy House Hospice Care and this year we’ve got…double the bubbles!

Get ready to run, jog or walk your way two times around the 2.5k route through a sea of colourful bubbles at the world renowned Bath and West Showground. The fun and foamy circuit will take you through four “bubble stations” where high-powered foam cannons will blow out 30 cubic metres a minute of bright, frothy bubbles…

TWICE! There are no age restrictions and the route is child friendly. Our circuit is suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs and prams. It’s not a race; we just want you to pass the finishing line frothy and smiling!

The Bubble Village will be party central with a warm up, live entertainment, children’s activities

This hugely entertaining rock ‘n’ roll spectacular features a fantastic line up of gold hits from the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s, plus loads of hilarious comedy! Prepare for an unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughs and ROCK ‘N’ ROLL! Time: 7.30pm Prices: £25.00 (+ booking fee per ticket)

There is no minimum sponsorship amount but as always we’d love you to raise as much as you can for Dorothy House to help us fund vital patient care.

Sign up today at www.dottybubblerush.org.uk and join the bubbly fun!

Summer in the city Our extensive 'What's On' section will contain the latest shows and events, from music to comedy, exhibitions to festivals. Plus, we will speak to one of the many celebrities coming to the city.

Set in London in 1895, this drama about political corruption, blackmail, scandal-loving journalists and the pitfalls of holding public figures to higher standards than the rest of us, displays Wilde’s most sparkling wit and sharp humour in a feast for both the ear and the eye.

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Choose between the Pink Wave at 11am or the Blue Wave at 12 noon. All entrants get a free T-shirt and medal.

Our July/August edition of InBath will be a 'bumper' 100 page edition, celebrating the best of Bath.

18 July - 4 Aug An Ideal Husband Theatre Royal www.theatreroyal.org.uk Edward Fox, Freddie Fox, Susan Hampshire, Nathaniel Parker, Frances Barber and Sally Bretton star in Oscar Wilde’s glittering comedy.

Oscar Wilde is the author of some of the best-loved comedies in the English language including The Importance of Being Earnest, Lady Windermere’s Fan and A Woman of No Importance.

Times and Prices vary, see website for details

and yummy food for participants and spectators alike. Jazz up your attire with colour gear and crazy accessories to buy too!

Our 'Food and Drink' focus will contain our annual 'Al fresco Dining' guide, packed full of recipe ideas, new menus and the best places to dine out this summer. For those who prefer a liquid lunch, we also showcase Bath's best beer gardens.

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July/August

As this issue also covers the school holidays, we will take a look at the best days out for the family, so that the children are entertained as well as educated this summer. Plus, there are the usual competitions and much more.

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The winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie is based on the Academy Award-winning film starring Julie Andrews. This hilarious musical comedy takes audiences back to the height of the Jazz Age in New York City, when ‘moderns’ – including a flapper named Millie Dillmount – were bobbing their hair, raising their hemlines and rewriting the rules of love.

Starring Hayley Tamaddon as the irrepressible Millie, this sparkling show is bursting with spectacular dance routines and great songs including ‘Not For The Life of Me’, ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ and ‘Forget About The Boy’.

Hayley Tamaddon is best known on television for playing Del Dingle in Emmerdale and Andrea

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Beckett in Coronation Street and was the winner of the 2010 series of Dancing on Ice. Her numerous musical theatre credits range from Chicago to Spamalot.

Thoroughly Modern Millie appears at the Theatre Royal Bath from Tuesday 29th May to Saturday 2nd June.

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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One pair of tickets to watch Thoroughly Modern Millie at the Theatre Royal Bath on Tuesday 29th May, 7.30pm To enter, simply send us your name and contact details; on e-mail, to: competitions@inbath.net Subject: Millie Closing Date: May 22nd Usual T's and C's apply

WIN one of TWO pairs of TICKETS TO SEE Sasha Regan’s all male

Iolanthe at the Theatre Royal Bath

From the team that brought the award-winning all male productions of The Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado and HMS Pinafore.

Having wooed Bath audiences before with The Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore and The Mikado, Sasha Regan now brings her all male company back to the Theatre Royal for the fourth consecutive year as they perform her most critically acclaimed Gilbert and Sullivan production to date, Iolanthe, appearing from Tuesday 12th to Saturday 16th June.

Universally regarded as Sullivan’s most beautiful score, Iolanthe is a topsy-turvy love story between the most unlikely of companions… fairies and members of the House of Lords!

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Sasha Regan’s inimitable inventiveness combined with Gilbert and Sullivan’s inherent barminess make for an unmissable night out.

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

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One of two pairs of tickets to watch Iolanthe at the Theatre Royal Bath on Tuesday 12th June, 7.30pm performance.

To enter, simply send us your name and contact details; on e-mail, to: competitions@inbath.net Subject: Iolanthe Closing Date: June 1st Usual T's and C's apply

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Hayley Tamaddon is set to star in the lead role when the multi award-winning musical comedy Thoroughly Modern Millie tours to the Theatre Royal Bath from Tuesday 29th May to Saturday 2nd June. Best known for playing Del Dingle in Emmerdale and Andrea Beckett in Coronation Street, Hayley was also the winner of the 2010 series of Dancing on Ice. Her numerous musical theatre credits range from Chicago to Spamalot.

Hayley took time out of her busy performance schedule to chat to In Bath Magazine about the show, reveal some of her highlights on stage to date and pass on some advice for budding performers.

For those who aren’t familiar with the story, can you give us a brief synopsis?

Sure! It’s about a young girl who comes to New York from Kansas... in search of a man with money! She thinks if she finds a boss to work for - then she can marry him and be ok, as he will have money to look after her. She’s not interested in love!

It must be great to play such a fantastic, rebellious, energetic, sassy role?

It truly is! It’s keeping me on my toes that’s for sure! It’s the hardest role I’ve ever played as I’m never off the stage, and if not singing, I’m acting or tap dancing or being thrown in the air! Haha! It’s quite full on!

There have been many outstanding actors/dancers play the role of Millie Dillmount in the past, including Julie Andrews in the original film. How much can you take from their portrayal or is it a case of bringing your own take on the role?

I always like to put my own stamp on a part. Julie Andrews is a legend and I’m a huge fan of hers, I have been since I was a little girl! I used to do impersonations of her as a kid!! But I play the role quite differently.

Thoroughly Modern Millie is packed full of foot-tapping, show-stopping, Jazz-inspired musical numbers. It must be a great show for audiences to get off their feet and join in the experience?

They seem to be loving it! The songs are all so recognisable and happy that you can’t help but tap your feet! And it’s full of comedy so there’s a lot of laughter!! …and for the cast to just let themselves go!

Yes! We love it on stage.. it’s such a feel good show to do!

You've played the likes of Roxie Hart (Chicago), Frenchie (Grease) and Diana Morales (A Chorus Line) on stage to name a few. What is it about these roles that appeal to you?

I have been so lucky in that I’ve managed to play all the roles I’ve ever wanted to do. Roxie was a dream since I was 16 and I was 39 when I finally played it!

I used to dance around the living room as a child to the movie “A Chorus Line”. When I auditioned for

the part of Diana, the director said in my audition “I want to give you the part but I worry you’re too young?” I told him I would cut my hair - dye it, whatever he wanted. The next day he offered me the job!!

And yes, I did cut my hair!

You are what they call a ‘triple-threat’, you can sing, dance and act. What advice would you give to someone who may be watching you perform on stage and want to become a performer?

It’s the hardest role I’ve ever played as I’m never off the stage, and if not singing, I’m acting or tap dancing or being thrown in the air!

I trained to be a dancer as a child, but I had a back injury at 16 and I was told by doctors that dancing in the future might be tricky. So I moved onto the musical theatre course at college, and it was the best decision I ever made. So acting took over for me, I was never the best singer and to this day I am still terrified when I sing! But give me a script to read and I’m in heaven!

It’s good to be a triple threat if you want to be in musicals but find your path early. If it’s acting? Television? Then work hard on finding the right agent and take advice from as many people as possible.

What does the rest of 2018 have in store for you?

A holiday! And then who knows?! I would love to do Strictly Come Dancing - and I would love to do a gritty northern TV drama! But as long as I’m working, and paying the bills, then I’m happy!

Thoroughly Modern Mille tours to the Theatre Royal Bath from Tuesday 29th May to Saturday 2nd June.

Tickets are on sale at the Theatre Royal Bath Box Office on 01225 448844 or can be booked online at www.theatreroyal.org.uk

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Superlative luxury and breathtaking surrounds

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa is located in the centre of quite possibly the most famous crescent in the world. As Bath’s most iconic hotel, the two stunning Georgian mansions that the hotel inhabits creates the superlative luxury setting that guests travel from both near and afar to experience.

The origins of Father's Day There is a school of thought that believes Father's Day is a relatively recent concept, conceived to compliment the already popular Mother's Day and celebrate the paternal side of parenting.

It may, therefore, surprise you to know that scholars believe the earliest Father's Day message came from a young boy called Elmesu, who lived 4000 years ago in Babylon (modern day Iraq), and carved a message on a card , out of clay, wishing his Babylonian father good health and a long life.

Father's Day remained an annual appreciation in several countries all over the world but only became popular in Western culture during the early twentieth century. Although there are numerous potential 'founders' of Father's Day in Western society, one persons efforts stand out above all others.

Born in Arkansas, but raised just outside of Spokane, Washinton, Sonna Smart Dood had seen the success obtained by Anna Jarvis, promoting Mother's Day in the US, and took it on herself to make sure fathers were honoured throughout the nation.

The first Father's Day celebration was in Spokane, Washington on June 19, 1910 and although it didn't have much success initially it was on her return from College in the early 1930's that Dodd started to raise awareness of the day on a national level.

Having gained the necessary support from trade groups that may benefit from the celebration (tie manufacturers, tobacconists etc..) and from 1938, the Father's Day Council, founded by the New York Associated Men's Wear Retailers to consolidate and systematize the commercial promotion, Father's Day celebrations became more widespread.

Despite her best efforts, Fathers Day still hadn't been embraced by the American public. Many took a cynical view that, like Mother's Day, it was a synthetic celebration solely for the purposes of commercial industries to make more money.

Despite presidential backing, it wasn't until 1966 that President Lyndon B. Johnson issued the first presidential proclamation honouring fathers, designating the third Sunday in June as Father's Day.

Although there are numerous potential 'founders' of Father's Day in Western society, one persons efforts stand out above all others.

Dodd's own father, William Jackson Smart, was a Civil War veteran and a single parent who reared his six children after his wife died in child birth. After hearing a sermon about Jarvis' Mother's Day in 1909, she told her pastor that fathers should have a similar holiday honouring them. Although she initially suggested June 5, her father's birthday, the pastors hadn't enough time to prepare their sermons, and the celebration was deferred to the third Sunday of June.

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Six years later, the day was made a permanent national holiday when President Richard Nixon signed it into law in 1972.

It was soon after that Father's Day was adopted by the UK, although not a national holiday, many of us take the opportunity to treat our 'Dad's' in the form of gifts, meals or just a relaxing day.

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa houses many notable treasures, a jewel in the crown is its one acre of secluded gardens, the professionally preened and landscaped gardens offer an out-ofthis-world environment to enjoy a relaxing coffee, All Day Dining experience, Afternoon Tea or Al Fresco dinner including the newest delicious addition of the ‘Al Fresco Sharing Menu’- served Monday-Friday 5pm-8pm, it’s perfectly balanced for an after work get together with spectacular sharing dishes partnered with a refreshing cocktail or glass of champagne, you most certainly won’t be stuck for choice .

Nestled in the corner of the gardens is the tranquil Taittinger Spa Garden, a secluded oasis perfectly situated right next to The Spa & Bath House, an environment of ideal solace for Day Retreat guests and hotel residents, a space for all spa users to enjoy when visiting The Spa & Bath House in the summer months. To compliment this space of relaxation, Executive Head Chef, David Campbell has devised a delicious Spa Menu for guests to choose from light or indulgent options to enhance their day.

For many, it’s hard to believe that this haven of luxurious tranquillity is only a ten minute stroll from the central high-street of the city centre.

You must experience it for yourself to truly understand the magnificent ambience and feeling of wellness that has been created here.

The Hotels one acre of gardens plays host to The Dower House Afternoon Tea Garden, The Taittinger Spa Garden, The Taittinger Sun Terrace and The Wedding/Walled Garden.

Enjoying Al Fresco Dining at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa offers you the chance to seat in truly the finest surroundings in the city, whilst enjoying Afternoon Tea, complemented by a chilled glass of delicious Taittinger Champagne or a glass chef’s seasonal non-alcoholic cordial?

If you simply cannot bear to leave and wish to experience all that the hotel has to offer, stay a little longer in one of the hotels 45 Suites or bedrooms. Home to some of the most elegant suites in the country, boasting stunning views of The Royal Crescent lawn or private gardens, private balconies and breathtaking features.

Hotel residents can enjoy complimentary valet parking and unlimited access to The Spa & Bath House during their stay.

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa really provides the ultimate in five star luxury.

New Al Fresco Sharing Menu It’s Good to Share

Relax with friends after a busy day in one acre of beautiful gardens and enjoy

delicious Sharing Plates, specially created by Executive Head Chef, David Campbell

Pair your selection with a ‘Summer in the City’ Sipsmith Gin cocktail or select from the extensive drinks menu and enjoy the beautiful British summer evenings

Sharing plates from £3 each* Served 5-8pm Monday-Friday

Available from Monday 7th May

*We recommend selecting 3 to 4 Sharing Plates per person

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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The perfect place to dine: morning, noon and night Searcys was established in 1847, when the Duke of Northumberland’s talented pastry chef teamed up with his innovate butler to form an independent catering business. Now, innovation has remained at the very heart of what Searcys are about.

The passion, quality and constant strive for excellence has led Searcys to now be the longest running catering company in the UK, synonymous with amazing restaurant and bar experiences in iconic venues across the UK. Think sipping cocktails on the 40th floor of the Gherkin, or treating yourself to lunch within the elegant Orangery at Blenheim Palace. The Pump Room restaurant is no different. Surrounded by Corinthian columns, the stunning Chandelier and beautiful Georgian detail, it really is the prime spot to enjoy some delicious dishes.

At the Pump Room in Bath, the aim is to delight guests using seasonal, local produce, sourced from the South West to create elegant British cuisine with a current twist.

With the launch of some new menus, Father’s Day and the summer so nearly upon us, there is something in there to tickle everybody’s taste buds.

Why not start the day in one of the most classic ways, with hot buttered crumpets and local honey for just £3.25.

At lunchtime treat yourself to one course for £14, two courses for £19 or go all out for £24 and enjoy 3 courses. With dishes like Clarence Court duck, bubble and squeak and kale pesto, you won’t regret indulging.

In the afternoon, why not delight in the new Beau Nash Cream Tea and really lose yourself in the history and grandeur of the surroundings.

Enjoy a glass of Greyfriars Non-Vintage Cuvée from Surrey whilst feasting on Scottish smoked salmon and cucumber pikelet, shallot crème fraîche, homemade fruit and plain butter milk scones with Dorset clotted cream and jam, and wash it all down with a pot of the house loose leaf tea, all for just £18.

Book online: romanbathssearcys.co.uk Call: 01225 444477

At the Pump Room in Bath, the aim is to delight guests using seasonal, local produce, sourced from the South West to create elegant British cuisine with a current twist.

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An indulgent afternoon tea with an apple twist Orchard Pig Cider or apple juice Chicken & fennel sausage roll Free range scotch egg Apple cider cake Served with one of our loose-leaf house teas or a pot of hand roasted coffee

The Pump Room is managed by Bath & North East Somerset Council and catering is provided by Searcys

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What does a 3AA Rosette dining experience taste like? tart with sweet banana ice-cream; feather light chocolate ganache with crisp honeycomb... and these are just a few of the options on offer. How will you choose?

Oh-So-Lovely Lunches

If you visit at lunchtime you can enjoy the beautifully presented three course lunch menu – perfect for business or leisure. Currently twofor-one, two guests can enjoy their meals for £36 (excluding weekends).

Served 12:00 to 14:30, Monday to Friday.

Sunday Roasts are available 12:30 to 15:00 every Sunday - three courses for £30, with a complimentary glass of Prosecco.

Dan Moon at The Gainsborough isn’t just a restaurant. It’s an experience.

You walk through the doors into the welcoming ambience of the beautiful historic building. A friendly member of the waiting team takes your coats and – if you’re in the mood for a pre-dining aperitif - ushers you into the sleek Gainsborough Bar. Then you take your seats in the elegant yet informal dining area, where you’ll be offered a choice of menus.

What follows next can only be described as culinary bliss: mouth-watering combinations of perfectly cooked seasonal ingredients and the very best cuts of meat. Each creation is delicate, beautifully presented and wonderfully flavoured.

Head Chef Dan Moon is continually developing his menus, meaning you’ll always find something different to try each time you visit.

Warm fragrant breads served with churned-onsite butter; creamy risotto; meltingly soft chicken liver parfait; still-smoking smoked salmon; Dan’s signature Creedy Carver Duck; salted caramel

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Decadent Dinners and Tasting Menus

For a special occasion why not visit in the evening and sample the à la carte dining menu – served 18:00 to 22:00?

Or if you have plans in the evening but still want to dine you can enjoy the pre-theatre menu.

For an extra special occasion try our six course tasting menu – we have two new ones coming soon.

It’s time to experience Dan Moon at The Gainsborough To book your table, call 01225 358 888 or visit www.thegainsboroughbathspa.co.uk

2-FOR-1 ON OUR NEW LUNCH MENU

Enjoy a delicious lunch in our stylish, yet informal restaurant. Designed by Head Chef Dan Moon, the menu combines the very best seasonal produce with imaginative cuisine and classic flavours.

Only at The Gainsborough...

12.00 – 2.00pm every Monday – Friday £36 for two people for 3 courses

Book now

www.thegainsboroughbathspa.co.uk 01225 35 88 88

www.thegainsboroughbathspa.co.uk The Gainsborough Bath Spa, Beau Street, Bath, BA1 1QY

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Food and Wine Tour of Catalonia: part one

Café Rouge unveils their new menu collection, inspired by this season’s flavours and tastes.

Their Executive Chef Bruno Balle has travelled across France, from Calais to Corsica, sourcing the best ingredients and suppliers to create their new à la carte and set menus.

Captivating Catalonia Bath-based pizza THe Cross Keys: TheTraditional Perfect Spot home made Newly redeveloped beer garden offers food at The Cross Keys Food and Wine Tour of Catalonia: part one fans rejoice!

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Tastes of Asia

To the ruler, the people are heaven; to the people, food is heaven.

Ancient Chinese proverb

Asia is the largest continent in the world, and is made up of hundreds of different regions, countries, and subcultures. Therefore the term Asian food is often considered to be too broad by most culinary experts and is often broken down into the following regions: East Asian, Western Asia, South East and finally, Southern Asia.

We will take a look at each of these areas, the countries who make up these regions and the ingredients, flavours and influences that help shape it.

Eastern Asia:

(Chinese, Japanese and Korean)

Chinese

As you would expect from a country as large as China, there are huge differences in the types of ingredients used in their cuisine. In the North, the cuisine relies primarily on hearty dishes of meaty and starchy foods. Most of the ingredients in this region are influenced by agricultural. Whether these are meat dishes, based on mutton, pork, beef, chicken, duck, and fish and served with root vegetables, or Inner Mongolian inspried dairy dishes.

Central China sees the three regions of Sichuan, Chongqing and Hunan, each with ther own unique taste and influence. Sichuan Province, is famous for its particularly numbing and spicy taste resulting from liberal use of garlic and chilli peppers. Hunan cuisine is similar to Sichuan cuisine, but generally even spicier.

Western China is influenced by the bordering Muslim and Tibetan nations. The region of Xinjiang is inhabited by many ethnic groups, with the food predominantly halal, due to most Xinjiang people being Muslims. Tibetan cuisine is a blend of flavours of Nepalese, Indian, and Sichuan cuisines due to Tibet's position neighbouring India, Nepal and Sichuan Province.

Eastern China includes five of the famous eight cuisines of China. Cantonese tends to be mild.

It focuses less on spices, but more on absolute freshness and flavour of ingredients. Most of its dishes use sweet sauces. Cantonese is the most widely served style of Chinese cuisine in the world.

When talking about cuisines from around the world, there is none that encompasses such a vast area, with so many varied ingredients, flavours and national influences as Asian cusine.

Fujian cuisine is famous for its abundant ingredients from the sea and mountains.

Ingredients of Jiangsu Cuisine mainly come from rivers, lakes, and the sea. Zhejiang cuisine is known for its elaborate preparation and varying techniques of cooking, such as sautéing, stewing, steaming, and deep-frying. Finally, Anhui cuisine features wild ingredients from local mountain areas, leading to greater freshness and tenderness.

Finally, Southern Chinese cuisine is characterised by lots of preserved foods, particularly pickled vegetables and tofu, which give it its sour flavour. The mountainous areas

are populated with poor farmers who need to prevent wastage.

Japanese

Sushi and sashami are two of the most popular food types offered in Japanese cuisine. Each uses a lot of fresh fish and rice, the most abundant ingredients in Japan. As with China, Japanese cuisine is divided into distinct geographic regions, each of which has developed its own unique culinary traditions.

For example, the political centre of Tokyo has been one of the major influences in Japanese cooking. You will find nigiri-zushi, the most popular sushi today, originated as a fast-food dish in Tokyo. Tempura, deep frying seafood and vegetables is prominent, as is Soba noodles (buckwheat noodles) with it's thick dipping sauce.

Popular cooking styles in Japan include,Teriyaki - in which foods are broiled or grilled while being basted in a sauce made out of soy sauce, mirin and sugar.

Korean

Korean foods are typified by their use of rice, vegetable and meats cooked in a wide variety of sauces, sides and spices. Some of Korea's most popular dishes include; Kimchi, a fermented and spiced vegetable dish is served with virtually every meal. Seolleongtang, a traditional hot Korean soup made from ox bones, ox meat and briskets, this is a is a local dish of Seoul, often seasoned with salt, ground black pepper, chopped green onions, or minced garlic.

Tteokbokki, steamed and sliced rice cakes cooked with fish cakes.

Also popular is the Korean barbecue "pulgoki", which is meat marinated in a sauce made with soy sauce, garlic, sugar ,sesame oil ,and other seasonings, and cooked over a fire.

Western Asia:

(Arabian Peninsular, Iranian/Persian, Turkish and Israeli)

Arabian Peninsular

Situated North East of Africa and on the Arabian plate, the Arabian Peninsular is the largest in the world and consists of Yemen, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, plus parts of Jordan and Iraq. As you can imagine, the cuisine is rich and varied.

Seafood plays a significant part in the diet of this vast region, usually eaten with rice.

Historically, the area would have originally relied on a diet of dates, wheat, barley, rice and meat, with little variety, and with a heavy emphasis on yogurt products. The influence of the Romans, Persians, and laterly the Ottomans brought the Arabs a much more varied diet and as with most Asian countries, the culinary heritage can find its root in either Persian, Indian, or Chinese cuisine.

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Peking Chinese Restaurant It will come as no surprise, therefore, that the cuisine today incorporates Persian, Indian, Lebanese and Chinese cooking styles. Dishes are heavily dosed with spices, from hot sauces to every variety of pepper, to tea.

Iranian/Persian

Iranian cuisine has recently become extremely popular in multicultural cities such as London, Los Angeles, Toronto etc. Influenced by neighbouring regions such Caucasian cuisine, Turkish, Levantine, Greek, Central Asian, and Russian cuisine, you will see combinations of rice dishes with meat (such as lamb, chicken, or fish), vegetables (such as onions and various herbs), and nuts. In fact, there are many varieties of rice in Iranian cuisine including gerde, domsia, champa, doodi (smoked rice), Lenjan (from Lenjan County), Tarom (from Tarom County), anbarbu, and others.

As with its neighbouring countries, Iranian cuisine relies heavily on spices such as saffron, dried lime, cinnamon, turmeric, and parsley and are mixed and used in some special dishes.

Turkish

Largely based around the Ottoman cuisine, Turkish food can be described as a fusion and refinement of Central Asian, Middle Eastern and Balkan cuisines. As with other national cuisines, the ingredients used in Turkish dishes depend on the region in which you are in. The Black Sea Region uses fish extensively, especially the Black Sea anchovy (hamsi) and includes maize dishes. Kebabs, mezes and dough-based desserts are typically found in the South East, while in the West, the abundance of olive trees sees a more mediterranean feel, with vegetables, herbs and fish being the staple diet. In the capital of Istanbul, the influence of Ottoman court cuisine is still popular today. A much lighter use of spices, a preference for rice over bulgur, and a wider availability of vegetable stews (türlü), eggplant, stuffed dolmas and fish are the order of the day.

Israeli

Israeli cuisine is a true melting pot of influences.

Falafel (deep-fried chickpea balls in pita) is still considered to be one of, if not the, most popular dish in Israel, although it is believed to originate from the Middle-East. The “Israeli salad” of cucumbers and tomatoes cut into small small pieces has undoubtedly come from the Mediterranean. No conversation with regards to Israeli cuisine would be complete without

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hummus. This chickpea paste is a staple in almost every Israeli home.

South Eastern Asia:

(Thai, Vietnamese and Malaysian)

Southeast Asia, or Indochina, includes the popular cuisines of Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Malaysia.

Famous for its use of fresh herbs, vegetables, citrus fruits, fish sauce and rice, dishes are characteristically lighter than those from the neighbouring regions, with an emphasis on contrasting yet complementing flavours.

Thai

The secret to Thai food is a balance of five flavours: sour, sweet, salty, bitter, and spicy. As well as the inclusion of many herbs and spices, fish sauce is often used in a similar way to how we use salt.

It might be hard to believe, but Thai food used to be a lot more spicy than it is now, but over the years it was toned down, and fewer and less spices were used in Thai curries, while the use of fresh herbs, such as lemon grass and galangal, increased.

When Mr Wong moved his family from Hong Kong to Bath over 30 years ago, he did so with the vision of creating a traditional Chinese restaurant that would deliver outstanding Chinese/British cuisine to the city.

Three decades later, the Peking Chinese Restaurant, situated on Kingsmead Square, has become a permanent fixture, loved by locals, day trippers and tourists alike.

On entering, you are greeted by one of the restaurants attentive staff which will include tMr Wong's son Jun, who has inherited his fathers attention to detail and charm offensive. As a family run business with 30 years of quality food and impeccable service behind them, its comforting to know that the Peking's future is in safe hands.

Inside, the restaurant has looks fresh and vibrant, having been refurbished recently with updated furniture and mood lighting. The relaxed ambience, traditional wall art and feature fish tank add to the dining experience.

It is also important to point out how immaculately clean the restaurant is, from its perfectly laundered table cloths and folded napkins to cutlery – no corners have been cut.

Thai food, like many others, relies on its climate and geography for its influences. In the North, the cooler mountainous climate means there is a lager variety of vegetables than in other regional Thai cuisines, and roots and herbs have a strong presence. There are many sour and bitter flavours, especially apparent in soups. People of the North prefer glutinous rice to white rice, rolling it into balls with their hands, and dipping into dishes and sauces. Also, the influence of neighbouring Myanmar and Laos is strong, with curried broths with egg noodles and chicken pork or beef being popular.

And so to the main reason the Peking has been such a well respected and much loved restaurant for three decades – the food. Ever since Mr Wong opened its doors back in 1985, the restaurant has championed local produce, sourcing its meats and vegetables from the same local butcher and grocer for over 30 years.

Central Thailand is a vast checkerboard of paddy fields, orchards and vegetable gardens, fed by the rivers and streams that make up this delta-like landscape. The best rice in the country is grown in the Central region, with Jasmin rice being a major Thai export. Three main curries are also cooked in the region, including the famous Green Thai Curry. As famous, Tom Yam, a hot and sour soup comes from the region and you will also wee many dishes containing coconut milk, egg and seafood. It is impossible to ignore the Chinese influence in the Central region, with noodle dishes, soups and ground pork at the fore.

Whether you are taking in the Peking's lunchtime (1 course for £ 7.95 or 2 courses for £ 9.95) or evening menu, you'll leave with a smile on your face and, due to their perfectly measured portions, without the 'bloated' feeling that some Chinese meals can give you.

All the food available on the restaurants A la Carte, and lunchtime menus are freshly prepared and cooked to order, creating light, fresh, mouthwatering dishes that many Chinese restaurants will find difficult to compete with.

To book a table, call: 01225 466377.

For more information, follow the Peking Chinese Restaurant via twitter: @PekingBath, facebook: Peking Restaurant Bath. Or go online: www.pekingrestaurantbath.co.uk

Family run and providing quality food and service since 1985

01225 466 377 @PekingBath Peking Restaurant Bath

1-2 New Street Kingsmead Square Bath BA1 2AF Tel: 01225 466 377 www.pekingrestaurantbath.co.uk

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Thaikhun: Bringing the soul of Bangkok to the heart of Bath Are you a lover of Thai street food? Well look no further than Thaikhun! Nestled in Little Southgate, it’s our very own slice of Bangkok in the heart of Bath.

Walk through the doors and be instantly greeted with vibrant bric-a-brac, delicious Thai street food and an atmosphere that will make you think you’ve been transported to Khao San Road.

It all started with a humble Pad Thai cart in Bangkok back in the 90’s, where Kim Kaewkraihot was working hard serving up noodles for the hungry public. Kim’s Pad Thai was so loved, she even won an award for her recipe (which you can try for yourself at Thaikhun). Kim eventually moved to the UK with a dream of bringing her passion for Thai food and introducing the cuisine to the people of Britain. Kim opened fine-dining restaurants across England and Scotland but always wanted to go back to her Thai street food roots. Thus, Thaikhun was born in Manchester in 2014.

3 course kids menu is the perfect fit. Mix, match, learn and explore new tastes, with two options to choose from, starting at £5.95.

For the littlest of explorers, there’s the mix and match tray – with all food elements served separately so your child can experience new flavours and textures on their own terms.

Vegetarian, Vegan, Plant based or Gluten free?

No worries! There are plenty of delicious dishes for everyone’s tastes and needs.

For kids a little older, there’s a selection of dishes from the a la carte menu available in a half size portion for half the price.

Who fancies an after-work cocktail? Good news – Thaikhun have some delicious Thai inspired cocktails to try like their Phi Phi Bellini and Muay Thai Kick during Happy Hour every day. Yes, you read that correctly. Thaikhun’s Happy hour starts from 12pm until 6pm every day and again from 9pm onwards with cocktails for just £5.

And the best part? Both meals come with a cool free mini mag by Nat Geo Kids, filled with fun Thai facts and games so your kids can learn something new whilst munching on some yummy food. And for the bravest of kids, Thaikhun have edible creepy crawlies to try too!

Why not bring your little ones along to Thaikhun and introduce their taste buds to exotic Asian flavours! Whether your kids are fussy eaters or a little more adventurous, Thaikhun’s awesome

Not only do the Chefs cook up a tasty Thai feast, the Thaikhun team hold Cooking Schools every Sunday so you can learn how to cook up your own spicy storm in the kitchen! The Thaikhun Cooking School is an exciting opportunity to create your own Thai feast with the guidance of their expert chefs. You will learn all there is to know about Thai ingredients, culture and how to cook a 2-course meal from scratch. The menu changes each month so be sure to check the schedule on the Thaikhun website.

Thailand is at the heart of everything they do in Thaikhun. The recipes are authentic Thai street food dishes you can find across Thailand and their interiors are all hand-picked by Kim and transported straight from their top-secret Bangkok Bazaar.

With a menu packed full of Thai firm favourites like Thai green curry and Som Tum Papaya salad to regional classics like Kao Soi Gai (a dish originating from Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand consisting of curried chicken soup with crispy egg noodles) there is something that everyone will love.

Not only do the Chefs cook up a tasty Thai feast, the Thaikhun team hold Cooking Schools every Sunday so you can learn how to cook up your own spicy storm in the kitchen!

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So head on over to Thaikhun and get ready to be transported to a little slice of the ‘Land of Smiles’ right here in the heart of Bath.

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cocktails from thailand to bath

Bursting at the seams with hand-picked brica-brac, authentic street food and Thai inspired cocktails, Thaikhun Bath takes you on a journey across the world to Khao San Road.

www.thaikhun.co.uk Ground Floor, Little Southgate, Bath, BA1 1AQ

tastes of asia Staple ingredients in Sri Lankan cuisine are rice, coconut, native tropical fruits and vegetables.

The island grows some 15 varieties of rice (down from 280 just 50 years ago, and 400 in times before that), some of which are used for various types of rice flour pancakes (called hoppers) and rice noodles (called string hoppers).

Nepalese

The final stop on our tour of Asia, sees us arrive in Nepal. Like many other Asian countries, Nepalese cuisine relies heavily on the influence of its neighbours, while proud of its own gastronomic history.

Whilst Nepal does take heavy influences from its closest geographical companions such as India and China, the Nepalese diet is far healthier, relying less on using fats and more on chunky vegetables, lean meats, pickled ingredients and salads. Common ingredients found across Nepalese cuisine include lentils, potatoes, tomatoes, cumin, coriander, chilies, peppers, garlic and mustard oil.

The Mint Room The area of the North East lies on the other side of the Mekong River and is therefore detached from the influence of Bangkok. Here, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnamese cuisine plays a dominant part. Glutinouse rice dishes, pickles and herbs, plus an abundance of grilling and roasting make this regions cuisine unique. In order to liven up a dish, the North Eastern region isn't shy of adding in a few chillis!

Finally, the South - Influenced by Malaysia and India. The warm seas produce an abundance of fish, big lobsters, crabs, mussels squid, prawns and scallops. Simply steamed of fried with noodles or rice, the Southern region will add Cashew nuts and pineapples to their dishes as they grow in great volume. Oh, and don't forget the very hot chilli.

Vietnamese

Located with China to its North, Laos and Cambodia to the West and the South China Sea to the East, its 3000 km coastline runs from the Hanoi to the North, through its rugged central highlands down to Ho Chi Min City in the South.

The cuisine relies on a balance of salty, sweet, sour and hot flavours – similar to Thai and especially with its use of fish sauce and cane sugar. The North is heavily influenced by China, with many stir-fries and noodle-based soups. The further South you go, the sweeter Vietnamese cuisine becomes as influences from Thailand and Cambodia take hold.

One of the more interesting influences on Vietnamese food is French cuisine. Having witnessed French missionaries coming to Vietnam in the 18th century, their presence up to the early 1950's had a profound effect on the cuisine. Banh Mi is a crusty baguette filled with grilled pork, fish patties, sardines, chilli and pickled vegetables. The French also left their mark with a number of meat broths, called Pho.

Malaysian

Once described as 'sunshine on a plate', Malaysian cuisine, like most Asian countries, has been influenced by Thai, Chinese, Indonesian and Indian cuisine. Although chilli based, Malaysian food is not overly hot. Malay dishes combine the traditional Southeast Asian herbs and spices with those from Indian, the Middle East and China, leading to fragrant combinations of coriander and cumin, Add in lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, cardamom, star anise and fenugreek and you have the basis of a Malay curry.

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Nasi lemak, a steamed rice dish with coconut milk and served with dried anchovies, peanuts, hardboiled eggs, dried shrimp, cucumber and sambal, is considered Malaysia’s national dish.

Adding a choice of curries or meat stew it can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner and is known as rendang.

Southern Asia:

(Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Nepalese and Indian)

Bangladesh

It is highly likely that, without knowing it, you have already eaten Bangladeshi food. Boarding the Indian state of West Bengal, Bangladesh shares many cultural ties with its neighbour.

Some of the most common are language, history and of course, food.

Bangladeshi cuisine is South Asian in nature.

However, the abundance of fish and its employment of a variety of often fiery pastes made from ground roots, spices and chilies make it unique. It is rumoured that some Bangladeshi dishes are so hot that even visiting Indian's can't handle the heat.

It is not surprising, that a country full of rivers should rely heavily on fish as part of their diet, in fact that is not uncommon in any country that shares a similar geology. However, the additional use of pastes that include ginger, garlic, red chili peppers, turmeric, onion, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, or mustard seed give it a unique taste.

Add into the equation mixed vegetables such as carrots, potatoes and cauliflower and you have a typical Maach Bhuna (Fish Bhuna).

Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan food offers a vivid array of flavour combinations. Many people, on first encounter, will make the connection with India, as Sri Lanka is located southeast of its southern tip. But unlike Indian cuisine, dishes on this island nation have their own spin. Curries, although varied and many, tend to be thinner an more heavily spiced than many Indian versions, and the cuisine is more inclusive of non-native ingredients, brought by international trade moving through the island.

Traditional Sri Lankan curries pack a real punch and therefore rice is an ever-present antidote to these big flavours.

Rice is the obvious staple for many Nepalese dishes, just like many other Asian countries. The fried rice dish of Pulao (also know as Pilaf and Pilau) can be eaten on its own or with added vegetables and accompany with yoghurt (Dahl) and papadoms, you get a dish that's popular with locals and visitors alike.

Another popular dish that takes its influence from China is Thukpa. This hot noodle soup, containing pieces of meat and vegetables is a delicacy in the mountainous regions of Nepal.

With its mountainous geography, don't be surprised to see a fair quota of Lamb dishes.

Gorkhali lamb is an intense and filling curry dish.

The curry is chunky and involves slow cooking the lamb, adding chunky potatoes and roughly chopped onions.

Indian Cuisine

With over 5000 years of history, India has welcomed settlers from across the world creating a population that reaches over 1.3 billion. Each region and religion make up a cuisine as diverse as its people.

Hindu and Muslim are the two dominate religions of India and their cooking styles and diversity of ingredients have helped shape Indian cuisine.

The Hindu vegetarian culture is widely practiced, while the Muslim tradition is the most dominate in the cooking of meats. Rich Kormas (curry), and nargisi kaftas (meatballs), the biryani (a layered rice and meat dish), rogan josh, and tandoori (prepared in a clay oven) are massively popular contributions made by Muslim settlers.

Largely rice based, the Southern region sees rice pancakes, rice cakes and fermented rice as popular dishes. Coconut is also a staple of the Southern region and is the culinary mascot of Kerala. In the North, the Moghuls who ruled for three centuries, have heavily influenced the regions cuisine.

Rich gravies, saffron, pureed nuts and creams were all influenced by the Moghuls. The Western states of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa all have unique food experiences. Gujarats are predominately vegetarian and is celebrated for being one of the best places to eat vegetarian food. Maharashtra is home to the city of Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay). With its five-star hotels and restaurants this city is the home of modern cuisine.

Finally, the Eastern states of West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, and Jharkhand. The more familiar Bengali cuisine can be described as delicate and subtle, with fish and rice at the centre of their diet.

Arguably Bath’s finest modern Indian restaurant, Mint Room prides itself in offering contemporary pan-Indian dishes, expertly prepared and eye-catchingly presented, made with quality British ingredients sourced locally from reputable suppliers.

Four-time winner of four-time winner of the Best Indian restaurant category at the Bath Good Food Awards, the restaurant also boasts the Piper Heidsieck Rooftop Champagne Bar.

There's something here for everyone!

Longmead Gospel Hall | Lower Bristol Rd | Bath | BA2 3EB. Tel: 01225 446656 www.themintroom.co.uk

Tastes Of ASia To celebrate our focus on 'Tastes of Asia', we have highlighted some tasty, creative recipes that you can try at home.

Wonton Wrapper Crisps Soup

Serves 10–12

China

Joe Wicks' Massaman Curry Method:

Melt half of the coconut oil in a large frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add the cinnamon, onion and aubergine and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

Chuck in the midget trees and chilli and continue to stir-fry for another minute.

Thailand REDUCED-CARB MAKE AHEAD, GOOD TO FREEZE

Serves 1

Ingredients:

1 tbsp coconut oil 1 cinnamon stick ½ red onion, sliced ½ aubergine, chopped into 2cm chunks 4 midget trees (tender-stem broccoli), any bigger stalks sliced in half lengthways 1 red chilli, finely sliced 2 tbsp massaman curry paste 200ml coconut milk 1 x 240g skinless chicken breast fillet, sliced into 1cm strips handful of coriander, roughly chopped 1 tbsp fish sauce 2 tbsp tamarind paste 2 tbsp desiccated coconut lime wedges, to serve

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Dollop in the massaman paste and mix it through the other ingredients. Stir-fry for a further minute, stirring almost constantly, then pour in the coconut milk and simmer for 2 minutes.

While the coconut milk is simmering away, melt the remaining coconut oil in a second frying pan over a high heat. Fry the chicken for 2 minutes, browning it a little all over.

Tip the chicken into the coconut curry mixture, bring it back up to the boil and simmer for 4 minutes, or until you are certain the chicken is fully cooked. Check by slicing into one of the larger pieces to make sure the meat is white all the way through, with no raw pink bits left.

Turn off the heat from under the pan and stir through the coriander, fish sauce, tamarind paste and desiccated coconut.

Serve up the mock massaman with wedges of lime.

Joe Wicks' Massaman Curry recipe can be found in his book 'Lean in 15: The Sustain Plan'.

Published by Bluebird and avialble to buy online: www.panmacmillan.com R.R.P: £16.99

Groundnut or corn oil for deep-frying 60 wonton wrappers, halved and folded in 2 25g (8oz) Cantonese roast duck with some skin, diced 275g (10oz) cooked crabmeat broken into chunks 100g (4oz) canned bamboo shoots, thinly sliced or diced 225g (8oz) canned straw mushrooms, drained and halved or quartered 2.5 litres (41⁄2 pints) prime or clear stock 5–10ml (1–2tsp) salt pepper to taste 15–30ml (1–2tbsp) thin soy sauce 12 spring onions, cut diagonally into 1-cm (1⁄2-inch) sections, white and green parts separated

Method:

Half fill a wok or a deep-fryer with oil. Heat to a temperature of about 180°C (350°F) or until a cube of stale bread browns in 60 seconds. Add a batch of wonton wrappers, about 20 at a time; they will sizzle and expand at once. Remove to kitchen paper before they turn brown, using a hand strainer or perforated disc. Repeat until all are done.

Put the duck, crabmeat, bamboo shoots and straw mushrooms into the stock and bring to the boil. Add the salt, pepper and soy sauce. Add the white spring onion and, finally, the wonton wrappers. (It is always better to add the wonton wrappers at the last moment so that they retain their crispness.) Dunk them with a wooden spoon. Remove from the heat and add the green spring onion.

Serve immediately, either from a communal bowl or in individual bowls. Note: Wonton wrappers can be deep-fried ahead of time and, if kept in an airtight container, will remain crisp for more than a week. With some salt sprinkled on them, they are quite a novelty to serve with drinks. Cantonese roast duck, is also available in some Cantonese restaurants, whole or in portions.

Recipes taken from Yan Kit's Classic Chinese Cookbook, published by DK, £16.99, dk.com

Ingredients:

Smoked salmon & avocado sushi

Japan Makes 32

Ingredients:

8 cherry tomatoes, halved handful baby spinach 200g pack raw peeled prawn For the cumin rice 1 tsp cumin seed 175g basmati rice

Method:

India Serves 2

Ingredients:

1 tbsp sunflower oil 1 onion , thinly sliced 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 red chilli, deseeded and sliced ½ tsp turmeric ½ tsp chilli powder 1 tsp ground coriander 10 curry leaves 1 large potato diced 400ml can half-fat coconut milk

Heat the oil and fry the onion, ginger, garlic and chilli for 5 mins until starting to soften. Add the spices, curry leaves and potato, then cook for 1 min more.

Stir in the coconut milk and tomatoes, cover and leave to simmer for 10 mins until the potato is tender.

Add the spinach and prawns. Cook for 1 min more until the spinach wilts and the prawns turn pink.

Meanwhile, make the rice. Tip the cumin into a pan and toast over a dry heat for 30 secs.

Add the rice, salt to taste and 400ml water, then cover and cook for 8-10 mins until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.

Serve with the curry.

Method:

Put the rice in a small pan with 600ml water.

Bring to the boil and cook for 10 mins until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Stir through the vinegar and sugar, cover and cool.

Skin, stone and slice the avocado. Put in a bowl and squeeze over the lemon juice, turning the avocado to ensure the pieces are covered.

Divide the rice between the nori sheets and spread it out evenly, leaving a 1cm border at the top and bottom. Lay the salmon over the rice, followed by the chives and finally position the avocado across the centre.

Fold the bottom edge of the seaweed over the filling, then roll it up firmly. Dampen the top border with a little water to help it seal the roll.

Repeat to make 4 rolls. At this stage, the rolls can be wrapped individually in cling film and chilled until ready to serve.

Using a serrated knife, cut each roll into 8 rounds. Serve with sweet soy sauce for dipping.

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Recipes on this page courtesy of www.bbcgoodfood.com

Goan prawn & coconut curry with cumin rice

300g sushi rice 2 tbsp rice or white wine vinegar 1 tsp caster sugar 1 large avocado juice ½ lemon 4 sheets nori seaweed 4 large slices smoked salmon 1 bunch chives sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), to serve

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One of Head Chef, Daryl Sharpe's creations

Breathtaking views across the estuary at The Orestone Manor Hotel

The Orestone Manor Hotel review by Stephen Barrett

In the Westcountry there are many terrific boutique or country house hotels that are run by passionate and expert patrons, none finer than the family-run Orestone Manor Hotel in Maidencombe on the glorious English Riviera that sports luxurious accommodation and 2 rosettes for fine dining from the AA. This is a gem of a place hidden from the main road meandering between Shaldon and Torquay nestling in a winding copse of ancient trees and walkways pointing to the hidden coves below.

On parking my car and taking in the sea air I realised that this is an amazing spot for bird watching as I counted six species in as many minutes. Indeed I discovered just a few minutes walk from the hotel the excellent RSPB site at Labrador Bay. This is the home of the Cirl Bunting that nests here and is thriving. I also observed a fluttering Sparrow Hawk, Buzzard and numerous small birds with an abundance of Gulls cruising on the thermals above the tree line.

The garden and south facing rooms at Orestone Manor also allow great views sweeping over the trees to the vast Lyme Bay sound to the South and South East.

The scene is set for a relaxing couple of days with a welcome of assuring professionalism from all the staff in all departments. Eager to please with taste and style was evident.

Orestone Manor is owned by a family of caterers, some might say chefs as the easy-going “nod” to great menus throughout the range is its hallmark with Chef Darryl Sharpe at the helm.

Open to non – residents it’s a haven for producing the simple things very well – Sunday Lunch for example is a renowned event packing the restaurant every week with a modern or “Orestone” twist on the great Sunday Lunch classic.

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I was (as you might expect) eager to investigate the newly re-shaped Wine List so it was off to the bar I ventured meeting Craig to sip my way through samples of excellent wines purchased after extensive tasting from many different Wine Merchants.

Glasses of Picpoul de Pinet, Sharpham Dart Valley Reserve and several v tasty Reds from the Rhone and the South of France vie for notation with Sharpham Blanc and great Champagnes dispensed with knowledgeable ease.

Cocktails are also a great addition to the new bar with the usual suspects available at any time. Creating a “Brunelli” Gin – based Martini in honour of one of the hotels great visitors Isambard Kingdom Brunel with Plymouth Gin and Tio Pepe (slinging the drinks that would have been in the bar during his time) seemed the sort of fun thing that the Orestone can execute with ease!

Stunning gardens my car and jumped on the historic ferry to Teignmouth.

Strolling between the two beaches either side of the peninsular that is Teignmouth, overlooking Shaldon’s quietly understated style offers the visitor real quality in and around this great estuary.

Heading back to the hotel I then headed for the local pub down Steep Lane to the Thatched Tavern where tradition is married to modern pub food and just 270m from the beach at Maidencombe Cove. So there’s plenty to find in and around this great hamlet.

Supper is a highlight at Orestone Manor with a brilliant combination of a fixed price plus ala carte menus that are easily mixed. Hake and Venison Haunch were my supper fancy with spot-on glasses of wine to match both courses.

After a peaceful night’s sleep my stay was coming to an end so one final stroll around the gardens, viewing the newly created Coach House (two duplex suites – next time I hope!) nestling in the shadow of the main house looking fine with the east sun’s shafts of light creating Spring’s promise of a new season.

Thanks to Neil and Catherine D’Allen and their great staff for hosting my visit. www.orestonemanor.com

My room, the Horsley Suite, was a south facing, four-poster bedded comfort zone of real quality overlooking the great Coves that make up the walks and explorations of the sweeping fields between Shaldon and Torquay.

It a mesmerising view that captures the sunrise with deft piercing into the room.

Breakfast is a garden room experience that starts the day with calm styling offering both buffet and traditional dishes to start the day.

Stephen Barrett is a Wine, Food and Travel Writer based in Plymouth. Stephen welcomes correspondence via his website

Eager to experience the locality I headed toward Shaldon a few miles to the East where I parked

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Love food?

Then you’re going to love National Vegetarian Week 2018!

Vegetarian food leaves a deep impression on our nature. If the whole world adopts vegetarianism, it can change the destiny of humankind.

Albert Einstein

If you love keeping your finger on the pulse of fab food then you are going to love National Vegetarian Week 14-20 May 2018!

This year already saw a romance growing between the UK and National Vegetarian Week with the Hairy Bikers fronting the campaign, over 100 community events and 500 mentions of the week in the media. Add to that the One Show giving a shout out to the week, plus #nationalvegetarianweek trending for ten hours across the UK on Twitter and you can see the love starting to blossom.

Lynne Elliot, Chief Executive, the Vegetarian Society said, “Everyone loves great food and National Vegetarian Week 2018 is going to be so exciting.

National Vegetarian Week 2017 saw events happening across the country. There was a school sandwich competition, a film about veggie BBQs, urban community chefs rustled up

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· Have a bring-and-share lunch with friends, colleagues or family members. Everyone can bring a veggie dish to enjoy. · Ask your school / university / office / local library to display the NVW posters.

veggie food to share, hundreds of elderly people received special home-made snack boxes featuring baked treats made and distributed by 16 to 25 year old volunteers.

· Visit your local shops and ask them to display one of the National Vegetarian Week posters, or give them a stack of flyers for their customers.

These were just some of the 100+ events put on by community groups, schools, universities, colleges, Brownies, individuals and others – all of which were awarded grants to help their communities get stuck in to National Vegetarian Week. The grants awarded by the Vegetarian Society ranged from £30 to £2,000, helping to make possible both large-scale and smaller more intimate National Vegetarian Week celebrations happen all across the UK.

· Share your favourite vegetarian recipes on social media (don’t forget to use #NationalVegetarianWeek)

How anyone can get involved in National Vegetarian Week 2018: · Organise a vegetarian event, sharing food, knowledge or ideas (you may be eligible for a grant).

If you’re already veggie, you can still sign up for some great recipes and competitions, and additionally there’ll be a few short and sweet actions for you to take part in during the week.

All things veggie and plant-based are very much on trend at the moment, and this year will see a first for the Vegetarian Society: the launch of a London Underground poster campaign.

The campaign will run for two weeks and will showcase meat-free products and brands to millions of people all over the capital - and everyone can take part.

Recipe Ideas

To celebrate National Vegetarian Week 2018, we have highlighted some tasty, creative recipes that you can try during the week.

These are a great way to both assist vegetarians as well as inspire anyone thinking about changing to a vegetarian diet.

Loaded Mexican Tortilla Pan Ingredients: Serves 4

2. Add in the garlic, yellow pepper and courgette.

Stir and cook for 2 minutes, then add the cumin, cinnamon, ground coriander and chilli.

Vegetable sauce:

1 ½ tbsp olive oil 1 onion, peeled and diced 1 carrot, peeled and diced 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1 yellow pepper, chopped into chunks 1 courgette, chopped into chunks 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ground coriander 1 red or green chilli, chopped 2 x 400g tins of good-quality chopped tomatoes 1 x 400g tin of kidney beans or mixed beans, drained and rinsed 1 tsp honey Pinch of salt and pepper

Cheese sauce:

Stir and cook for another minute, then stir in the tinned tomatoes, kidney or mixed beans, honey, salt and pepper. Bring to the boil and allow to simmer for 10 minutes, whilst you mix your cheese sauce.

3. In a bowl, mix the 25g cheese, double cream, salt, pepper and soured cream. This is your cheese sauce – it will be a thick, spreadable consistency.

4. Now it's time to layer up. Spoon out half of your vegetable sauce from the pan, into a bowl, and flatten out the remaining sauce in the pan.

Place one tortilla on top of the sauce in the pan, then spread half of the cheese sauce on top of the tortilla.

Salted Chocolate and Prune Truffles Raw cacao and cocoa powder are very rich sources of minerals, which makes these tasty treats not only delicious but also good for you.

Makes 4 truffles

Ingredients

100g prunes, pitted 50g ground almonds 1½ tbsp raw cacao or cocoa powder (plus a little more for dusting) Pinch of salt 2 whole almonds

Method:

1. Put the prunes in a bowl, cover with boiling water and leave to soak for 20 minutes until soft.

2. Drain the prunes and place them in a food processor along with the ground almonds, cacao powder and a pinch of salt.

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25g of vegetarian Cheddar cheese, grated 4 tbsp double cream Pinch of salt and pepper 3 tbsp soured cream

Top with the remaining vegetable sauce from the bowl. Then place your second tortilla on top, followed by the rest of the cheese sauce.

3. Blend the mixture until it resembles a soft

dough then transfer it from the processor onto Fresh, modern vegan food in one of Bath’s most a plate.

5. Sprinkle on the 100g mixed cheese and place You will also need: the pan on a medium-to-high heat for a minute historic locations.

Local ingredients, artisan producers, 4. Divide the mixture into four. Carefully cut each 2 flour tortillas until the sauce starts to bubble. whole almond into two and encase each half 100g of mixed vegetarian Cheddar cheese and wine and contemporary cooking. fine almond with the mixture and roll into balls. vegetarian Red Leicester cheese, grated 6. Place the pan under a grill for a couple of

To serve:

1 ripe avocado, de-stoned, scooped out (sliced) ½ small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced 1 fresh red chilli, sliced Small bunch fresh coriander, roughly chopped

Method:

1. In a large frying pan, heat up the oil over a medium heat and add in the onion and carrot.

Cook for 5 minutes until the onions start to soften.

minutes until the cheese is melted.

5. Dust with a little cacao powder and serve.

7. Serve from the pan, topped with avocado, red onion, the sliced chilli and fresh coriander.

© The Vegetarian Society

Note: If you’re looking to lower the fat levels of this recipe, use reduced fat cheddar cheese and reduced fat soured cream. © Kitchen Sanctuary in partnership with the Vegetarian Society

The Vegetarian Society is a charity that is passionate about veggie food! They want everyone to know how varied and delicious vegetarian dishes are – and how easy it is to enjoy a veggie lifestyle.

You can find out more information on this years event, plus more deliciuos recipes by going online: www.nationalvegetarianweek.org

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Plants Taste Better win Richard Buckley is chef proprietor of the award-winning Acorn Restaurant in Bath, which is often mentioned amongst the world’s top vegetarian eateries. Rasied a vegetarian, Richard has recently released his ďŹ rst cookbook, 'Plants Taste Better', sharing his passion, knowledge and techniques in order to increase the general standard of vegan cookery across the country.

Here, we highlight just a couple of the delicious, thoughtful recipes that will persuade even the most carnivorous that plants can, and should, be at the centre of our plate. There's a chance for you to win a signed copy of Richard's book.

a signed copy of 'Plants Taste Better'

by Richard Buckley.

For a chance to win, simply send us your name and contact details, via e-mail, to: competitions@inbath.net Subject: Buckley Closing Date: Fri 15 June Usual T's and C's apply

CHOCOLATE SALTED CARAMEL TART with peanut butter sorbet

This has become something of a classic at the restaurant, it is so simple to look at, the flavours so familiar, but nothing can prepare you for the intensity and clarity of the flavours.

Using as few ingredients as possible in each element allows the purity of the ingredients to shine through – the peanuts taste purely of peanuts, the chocolate and caramel exactly of that. Just remember that the sorbet and the tart need four to five hours to set.

Richard Buckley

FOR THE SORBET

70g (2½oz/1/3 cup) caster (superfine) sugar 0.5g (scant ¼ tsp) xanthan gum 175ml (6fl oz/¾ cup) cold water 175ml (6fl oz/¾ cup) glucose syrup 150g (5½oz) unsweetened crunchy peanut butter 25ml (1fl oz/5 tsp) brandy

FOR THE TART BASE

90g (3oz/¾ cup) plain (all-purpose) flour 10g (¼oz/1¼ tbsp) cornflour (cornstarch) 20g (¾oz/12/3 tbsp) caster (superfine) sugar pinch of salt 30ml (1fl oz/2 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil 20ml (4 tsp) cold water 25g (1oz) dark chocolate, 53% cocoa solids

FOR THE TART FILLING

400g (14oz) dark chocolate, 53% cocoa solids, finely chopped or coarsely grated 7g (¼oz/1¼ tsp) sea salt 125g (4½oz/2/3 cup) caster (superfine) sugar 300ml (10fl oz/1¼ cups) cold water

To serve

4 tsp cocoa nibs

METHOD

Make the sorbet first. Mix the sugar and xanthan together. Place the measured water in a large saucepan, then whisk in the sugar and xanthan.

Add the glucose syrup and peanut butter and bring to the boil. Immediately remove from the heat and add the brandy.

Allow the sorbet to cool slightly, then put into an ice-cream machine and follow the manufacturer’s instructions before freezing.

Preheat the oven to (fan) 160°C/180°C/350°F/ gas mark 4.

Mix all the ingredients for the tart base together, except for the dark chocolate, in a large bowl to form a dough.

Place the dough between 2 sheets of baking parchment and roll it out until 1mm thick (very thin).

Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Put the dough on a large baking tray (sheet), leaving the top sheet of baking parchment on, and bake for 15–25 minutes until just crisp.

Remove from the oven and remove the baking parchment. While still hot, place the base of a 21cm (8-inch) springform cake tin (pan) onto the pastry and cut round it.

Return the base to the springform tin (pan) and line with baking parchment. Fit the cut pastry base inside.

Place the dark chocolate for the tart base in a bain-marie (see box, below) and melt gently.

Spread evenly over the pastry base.

Make the tart filling. Place the chocolate and salt in an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment.

Put the sugar into a small, heavy-based saucepan and gently melt until it becomes a dark caramel. Add the water and simmer until the sugar has melted.

Weigh out 250g (9oz) of the boiling caramel and pour over the chocolate and salt in the electric mixer.

Whisk on the lowest speed until the temperature has reduced to 27°C/80°F. Pour the mix onto the base and put in the fridge for 4–5 hours to set.

Remove the chocolate tart from the fridge and from the tin (pan) – use a blowtorch to gently heat the outside if necessary.

Cut into slices and place 1 slice on each plate.

Place 1 tsp of cocoa nibs next to the tart and top with a quenelle of sorbet.

Serves 4 Recipe taken from 'Plants Taste Better'

by Richard Buckley.

'Stunning recipes which celebrate plant-based eating from root to fruit' Published by Jacqui Small £25| Hardback

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SMOKED CASHEW CROQUETAS with port-glazed red beetroot (beets) and orange emulsion

Croquetas are a traditional Spanish tapas made from a thick white sauce, usually with added ham, which are breaded and deep fried so the outside is crisp and the inside is melting and delicious.

This dish makes use of the magical qualities of cashew nuts to create a similar effect, but with only the one ingredient. Cashews contain a lot of natural starches and fats and so, once puréed, they can fulfil the role of the roux, milk and cheese in the recipe all on their own. The full culinary potential of cashews is only just being realized – heat them up and wonderful things begin to happen.

Take a large piece of foil and wrap the beetroot (beets) and 50ml (2fl oz/scant ¼ cup) of the water tightly in it, making a watertight parcel. Put on a baking tray (sheet) and bake in the oven for 1 hour until soft, then leave to cool in the foil.

Once cold, remove from the foil and transfer any liquid into a saucepan. Rub the skin from the beetroot (beets) and put the skin into the saucepan.

FOR THE CROQUETAS

300g (10½oz/21/3 cups) smoked cashew nuts, 750ml (26fl oz/3 cups) water, 10g (¼oz/1¾ tsp) sea salt, cayenne pepper, 200g (7oz/12/3 cups) plain (all-purpose) flour, 400g (14oz/32/3 cups) panko, breadcrumbs sunflower oil, for deep-fat frying

FOR THE GLAZED BEETROOT (BEETS) 6 round red beetroot (beets), 550ml (19fl oz/2¼ cups) water, 1 onion, finely sliced, 2 sticks of celery, sliced, 1 bay leaf, 20 black peppercorns, 100ml (3½fl oz/scant ½ cup) red wine, 125ml (4fl oz/½ cup) ruby port

FOR THE ORANGE EMULSION

2 oranges, 15g (½oz/1 tbsp) Dijon mustard, 5g (1/8oz/1 tsp) caster (superfine) sugar, 100ml (3½fl oz/scant ½ cup), rapeseed oil.

FOR THE GARNISH

mixed toasted seeds (see below), handful of watercress, handful of red mustard frill, extra virgin olive oil

METHOD

Prepare the smoked cashew nuts (see below), then add to a blender with 500ml (18fl oz/2 cups) of the water and the salt. Blend until very smooth. Transfer to a small saucepan and heat gently, stirring all the time – as it comes to the boil it will thicken dramatically. Check the seasoning and adjust if necessary. Add a small pinch of cayenne pepper and transfer to a small bowl. Cover with cling film (plastic wrap) in contact with the surface of the mix and place in the fridge to chill. Preheat the oven to (fan) 160°C/180°C/350°F/gas mark 4. Make the mixed toasted seeds (see 3rd column).

Line a chopping board with 4 sheets of cling film (plastic wrap) to stop staining, and use plastic gloves. Cut the top and bottom from each beetroot (beet), then cut each one into 1cm (½-inch) thick slices. You need 20 slices. Using a vegetable peeler, trim the edges from each disc to round it off neatly. Set aside.

Add the beetroot (beet) offcuts to the saucepan with the skin, along with the onion, celery, bay leaf, peppercorns and the rest of the measured water (500ml/17fl oz/ 2 cups). Bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, allow to cool completely, then strain and return 200ml (7fl oz/generous ¾ cup) of the beetroot (beet) stock to a clean saucepan. Boil the stock rapidly to reduce until it begins to thicken noticeably, almost completely evaporating. Add the red wine and port and simmer to reduce by three-quarters.

Meanwhile, make the orange emulsion. Finely grate the zest from the oranges and then juice the oranges. Check you have 200ml (7fl oz/ generous ¾ cup), and add a little more if necessary. Put the zest and juice into a small saucepan and simmer gently until reduced by half. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely, then add the mustard and sugar and mix to combine.

Using a stick blender to emulsify, slowly add the rapeseed oil and blend until it is thick and glossy. This will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge.

Finish the croquetas. Put half the flour onto a plate and the other half into a large bowl. Whisk the remaining measured water (250ml/8fl oz/1 cup) into the bowl to form a thin batter. Place the breadcrumbs on a plate. Transfer the croquetas mix to a piping bag fitted with a 2cm (¾-inch) round nozzle (tip). Prepare your deep-fat fryer (see page 26). Put the watercress and red mustard frill in a small bowl and dress with a little olive oil.

Deep-fry the croquetas, in batches if necessary, until crispy and golden brown, then drain on kitchen (paper) towel. At the same time, put the beetroot (beet) discs into a large frying pan (skillet) and add the port glaze. Bring the glaze to a rapid boil and reduce it down until it forms a sticky shiny glaze. Turn the beetroot (beets) over in the glaze to make sure they are well covered – if the glaze is too thick, add a tiny splash of water. Place 3 or 4 beetroot (beets) slices and 2 croquetas on each of 4 large plates. Drizzle the orange emulsion around the plate (remember it is a strong flavour). Scatter the dressed watercress and red mustard frill over each plate and then sprinkle with the toasted seeds.

Smoked cashew nuts

Smoke and nuts is a fantastic modern flavour.

Use these to bring a wonderful interest to any plate. Makes: 100g (3½oz) 100g (3½oz/¾ cup) blanched cashew nuts Put 1 tablespoon of hickory chips into a stove-top smoker. Line the top grate with foil to prevent the nuts from escaping and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Smoke the nuts until they have a pronounced smoky flavour. Remove from the smoker and leave to cool. These will keep for 2 weeks in an airtight container.

Mixed Toasted Seeds

This makes enough for about 10 meals, although you can easily just eat them all without really meaning to straight from the oven – they’re very moreish. Makes: 1 small jar 20g (¾oz/2½ tbsp) sunflower seeds 5g (1/8oz/½ tbsp) poppy seeds 10g (¼oz/4 tsp) sesame seeds 10g (¼oz/1 tbsp) flax seeds 10g (¼oz/4 tsp) hemp seeds ½ tsp extra virgin olive oil 1g (scant ¼ tsp) sea salt, finely ground Preheat the oven to (fan) 160ºC/180ºC/350ºF/ gas mark 4. Mix all the seeds together with the oil on a baking tray (sheet) and roast for 5 minutes until just golden. Sprinkle with the salt and allow to cool. These can be kept in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Serves 8 - 10

Pipe the croqueta mix in 5–6cm (2–2¼-inch) lengths onto the floured plate and carefully roll to coat them in the flour. Repeat until you have 8 perfect croquetas. With a knife, transfer them one at a time into the flour and water mix first and then into the breadcrumbs. Roll each one in the breadcrumbs, ensuring they are completely covered and then gently re-roll so you have a neat tube shape. Continue until all the mix is used.

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music

Bath has a long established reputation for showcasing some of the brightest talent music has to offer. The likes of the Eurythmics, Radiohead, The Cure, Blur, The Smiths, Oasis and the legendary Led Zepplin, to name a few, have all taken to stages across the city.

Our new music section will showcase live gigs, new releases, interviews with some of the stars coming to the city and much more.

5 May

The Everly Brothers & Friends Tribute Show

Chapel Arts Centre www.chapelarts.org The Temple Brothers, the UKs No.1 Tribute to The Everly Brothers are proud to announce the return of their Theatre Show, produced by themselves. The only show of it’s kind dedicated to the music of one of the greatest harmony duo’s the Everly Brothers. Just as the Everly Brothers were the Temple Brothers are real life brothers, their harmonies are unlike anything ever heard, truly not to be missed.

Time: Doors 7.30 p.m. - 10:30 pm Prices: Door Price: £20.00, Advance: £17.50 6 May

Wizz Jones

Chapel Arts Centre www.chapelarts.org “Originally inspired by seeing Big Bill Broonzy and Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, Wizz learnt his guitar licks from the likes of Davy Graham and Long John Baldry whilst playing in the coffee bars of London’s Soho in the late 1950’s.

Clapton, Keith Richards and the late John Renbourn have all named him as an important early influence and Bruce Springsteen opened his Berlin concert in May 2012 with Wizz’s song “When I Leave Berlin”.

Time: Doors 7.30 p.m. - 10:30 pm Prices: Door and Advance: £12.00

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Young Waters Global Beats & Irie Heights present a seminal event – Roger Steffens and John Masouri – two of the world’s most acclaimed reggae writers in conversation for two-hours of unique insights into the life and times of Bob Marley and the Wailers.

The show includes rare and unreleased film and audio recordings of Marley, plus anecdotes and insights drawn from the speakers’ own experiences and knowledge of Jamaica, it’s music and culture.

Time: Doors 7.30 p.m. - 10:30 pm Prices: Door Price: £15.00, Advance: £13.50 13 May

The Three Little Pigs with the Magnard Ensemble

St James Wine Vaults www.stjameswinevaults.co.uk Hattie Briggs is a 24 year-old singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Recently named Fender Undiscovered Artist of the Year 2017, she won the prize of supporting Lucy Rose at the prestigious O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire.

Time: 7pm Prices: £ 10.00

Wiltshire Music Centre www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk Discover the magic of musical instruments as the Magnard Ensemble and narrator Rebecca Kenny bring to life the characters of Roald Dahl’s The Three Little Pigs in this interactive family concert with storytelling and live music. Venture into the dark forest to take on the Big Bad Wolf and visit an enchanted garden, but keep your wits about you, because there might be a few surprises along the way!

Time: 3pm Prices: £8 / £4 U18s + students

11 May

17 May

Wiltshire Music Centre www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk A journey through Wiltshire’s history, landscape and wildlife. Depicted through the voices of three immortal characters, in this one man show, we bear witness to this most magical of counties in spoken word, poetry and live music.

Time: 8pm Prices: £10 adults, £9 concessions

St James Wine Vaults www.stjameswinevaults.co.uk It has been a couple of years since we had the pleasure of having Damian as our guest so we are really pleased that he has found a date to visit us again.

Time: 8pm Prices: £ 7/ £ 6 concessions

6 May

Hattie Briggs Live

Nick Harper's A Wiltshire Tale

12 May

The Life and Times of Bob Marley and The Wailers

Chapel Arts Centre www.chapelarts.org “So Much Things To Say” – The Life and Times of Bob Marley and The Wailers with Roger Steffens & John Masouri.

Damian Cook with the JazzHouse Trio

17 May

Young Waters plus support Kit Hawes & Aaron Catlow

Chapel Arts Centre www.chapelarts.org Young Waters’ twisted neo-folk is a tapestry of emotionally powerful vocals, stirring harmonies, lyrical strings and finely mastered acoustic guitar.

Their exhilarating rhythms and intricate melodies, coupled with a repertoire that combines startling

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Matthew Bourne's Cinderella original material with traditional folk songs, makes for a captivating stage presence.

Time: Doors 7.30 p.m. - 10:30 pm Prices: Door Price: £12.00, Advance: £10.00 18 May

Vince Freeman

Roman Baths Kitchen www.romanbathkitchen.co.uk BBC The Voice contestant (2012) and acclaimed singer-songwriter Vince Freeman makes a welcome return to The Roman Baths Kitchen where he will be performing live. Vince appeared on The Voice in 2012 where he reached the finals. Described by Will.i.am as ‘awesome, awesome, awesome’ this is an act not too be missed.

See out interview on pages 44 - 45.

Time: 8.00pm 19 May

The Landscape of Guitar

Chapel Arts Centre www.chapelarts.org Performing fiery Spanish guitar pieces like “Malaguena” to the gorgeous vocal harmonies of “Sounds of Silence” this duo takes the art of guitars to another dimension with the exciting new animated painting concert experience.

A colorful backdrop of lush vibrant painted landscapes based on the guitar theme flows thru the concert. Moving in 3D guitar birds fly through guitar mountains and over guitar rivers, cities and oceans. The paintings come alive with music in this unforgettable surround art experience.

Time: Doors 7.30 p.m. - 10:30 pm Prices: Door Price £15.00, Advance: £12.50 20 May

Matthew Bourne's Cinderella (as live)

Wiltshire Music Centre www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk A chance meeting results in a magical night for Cinderella and her dashing young RAF pilot, before they are parted by the horrors of the Blitz.

Matthew Bourne’s vivid storytelling takes the audience into the heart of Prokofiev’s magnificent score.

Time: 7.30pm Prices: £15 / £7.50 U18s + students

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Carny Villains

A wild night of foot stomping, shirt swinging fun at Bath Racecourse with Carny Villains

Thanks for taking the time out to chat to us.

You’re performing at Bath Racecourse in August for the Cider Carnival Racenight. For anyone who is not familiar with your music, how would you describe it?

Its a lively blend of swing, ska, balkan folk and a bit of surf rock in there as well..

I’ve been listening to your mini album ‘Why Am I Here’ all week and it’s infectious. I understand you are known for your energetic live shows.

Thanks! Yeah it’s always a pretty full power affair with us. Lots of dancing, clowning, and jumping around. Not everyone in an audience always wants to go nuts down the front, so I think it’s important that it’s an entertaining show to watch as well as to listen and dance to.

How much are you looking forward to getting all the punters on their feet and joining in with the circus atmosphere?

Can’t wait!! It’s what we love doing. Everyone getting involved is part of the magic of a live show.

I know you have been quoted in saying the bands influences are Tequilla, but listening to the mini album there are many musical influences involved. Do you all bring something to the mix?

Ha! Tequila and Mezcal have a lot to answer for!

When we formed the band we had no intention of it being of a certain style or genre, we just had to learn the show tunes for various circus acts. From there we started to write our own show tunes, so its everyones individual musical influences and tastes that make it what it is.

As a keen cricketer, I love ‘Trouble on the Green’ but also like ‘The Desert’ which wouldn’t be amiss in a Sergio Leone film score. How do you come up with your unique lyrics and sound? Is it a group effort?

We don’t have a set way of writing. Sometimes one of us will come up with a whole song and we all learn it. Other times it’s just a riff or a lick that someone brings to a rehearsal and we build it from there. But yes, it is always a group effort. To tweak arrangements and get to the stage where a song is ready to gig takes everyones input.

What do you think of the current music scene around Bath and Bristol?

There are some really great bands out there at the moment. Really top musicians and so many styles and genres, it’s a really exciting time for music in the south west.

Is 2018 a busy year for you guys and where else can we see you?

Yeah its starting to look like a busy year. We are playing a lot of gigs overseas in places like Malta, Germany and Czech. In the UK we are playing a load of gigs and festivals all over the place. Towards the summer we will be announcing dates and venues so keep an eye out for that!

How can readers hear more of your music?

Come to our gigs!!

Recording wise we’ve currently we’ve got 2 cds..

A self titled EP and ‘Why am I Here’. Both of those are available on our band camp page and at live shows. We’ve just recorded a couple of new singles that we will be releasing over the next few months, and we are planning to record a new album in autumn.

Come and see Carny Villains perform live at Bath Racecourses' Cider Carnival Racenight on Friday August 3rd.

Don't miss this proper West Country knees up, one of the highlights of the racecourses season.

Visit: www.bath-racecourse.co.uk for more details of how to book tickets.

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Robert Plant Almost 50 years after Led Zeppelin performed at Bath Blues Festival (1969) on Bath Recreation Ground, their former lead singer and lyricist and one of the greatest voices in rock and roll, Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters return to the city for the 70th anniversary finale weekend of The Bath Festival.

In the crowd watching Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and others that day in 1969 was Michael Eavis, who was then inspired to start the Glastonbury Festival a year later.

Singer, songwriter and musician, Robert Plant CBE, returns to Bath with The Sensational Space Shifters as he takes his new album ‘Carry Fire’ around the world on numerous sold out dates.

He heads up the Sunday programme on the Rec on 27 May, following Tears For Fears and Alison Moyet who perform on the Saturday evening..

Ian Stockley, Chief Executive of Bath Festivals said: “We’re thrilled to announce that Robert Plant will headline on the second day finale weekend, completing a great circle in rock history 50 years on.This important weekend will have something for all the family, rounding off the 17 days of next year’s festival with three outdoor stages and a number of hugely exciting acts across the two days, and it’s terrific that Robert will be there to perform for us.”

I rejoice in my previous work but must continue the journey to new worlds, after all there are so many songs that are yet to be written.

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In 2011, Rolling Stone ranked Plant the greatest of all lead singers. Led Zeppelin released their eponymous debut album in 1969, the year they played Bath Blues, and went on to write ‘Whole Lotta Love’ and ‘Stairway To Heaven’, recognised in numerous polls as the greatest song of all time. Plant embarked on a solo career from the 80s following the death of drummer John Bonham, and has received numerous Grammy Award nominations, collaborating with the likes of bluegrass star Alison Krauss.

In 2009 Plant won the Outstanding Contribution to Music prize at the Q Awards, and in 2013 he contributed to a community buyout scheme to save Bath music venue, the Bell Inn. Now, some 50 years later, Plant returns to Bath, accompanied by The Sensational Space Shifters, to perform at The Bath Festival's 70th anniversary, finale weekend.

The show follows on from a succesful Autumn Tour, promoting Plant's eleventh solo album and first full-length release 'Carry Fire'.

Robert, who lived in Texas for a time before returning to England three years ago, together with his friends, present the songs Carry Fire, melding unusual rhythms with naturalism and smouldering power.

“Bluebirds Over The Mountain,” reconceived as an otherworldly duet for Plant and the Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde, two iconic voices that intertwine beautifully.

Once again Plant collaborates with the Sensational Space Shifters, his well-matched band of brilliant, eclectic players with whom he’s been touring, on and off, since 2002: longtime guitarist Justin Adams, keyboardistprogrammer John Baggott, bassist Billy Fuller, drummer Dave Smith, and guitarist Liam “Skin” Tyson. Collectively, the group—which evolved out of an earlier Plant backing combo, Strange Sensation—has its roots in folk and world music, and the still-influential Bristol Sound of Massive Attack and Portishead, propelled by the juggernaut Howling Wolf/Led Zep legacy.

Plant produced the album himself with contributions from all the musicians, with the help of engineer Tim Oliver, who was also on board for lullaby. With Oliver, Plant assembled layers of backing vocal tracks. They provide a lushness to the otherwise brooding “A Way With Words,” enhance the dreamy sensuality of “Season’s Song,” and help to dial up the romantic drama of “Dance With You Tonight.” Plant even uses some unlikely pop harmonies to serve as counterpoint to the main voice on “New World.”

“We recorded it in a studio next to Peter Gabriel’s ‘Real World,’ not far from Bristol and Bath in the West Country. It’s a real hive of industry there. Working alongside the main studios, we’d encounter many artists from around the world.

It’s an inspiring atmosphere.

We recorded it (Carry Fire) in a studio next to Peter Gabriel’s ‘Real World,’ not far from Bath. It’s a real hive of industry there. Working alongside the main studios, we’d encounter many artists from around the world. It’s an inspiring atmosphere.

Even before they’d developed a repertoire of their own, Plant and the Space Shifters had a unique live sound, a heady mix of American roots music, Celtic folk, reverberating trip hop, and hypnotic Middle Eastern and African grooves.

They employed this sonic arsenal to reinterpret old blues standards, Led Zeppelin classics, and Plant’s earlier solo work at festivals and on concert tours. That exploratory approach became the foundation for Plant’s acclaimed 2014 Nonesuch debut, lullaby….and the Ceaseless Roar, his first album of original compositions since 2005.

Having now returned to the Welsh borders, he retains the sensibility—and the soul—of an itinerant troubadour. His diverse musical points of reference stand out like pins on a map, from Austin, Texas to Timbuktu, Mali. Plant treasures transience.

On his second Nonesuch album, Carry Fire, Plant reflects on the experiences, the emotions and the sounds of where he’s been, and he ruminates on where he—and our world— might be headed. Bittersweet songs of love remembered and of time passing, are juxtaposed against cautionary tales, of people and nations that have failed to learn the familiar lessons of history.

On Carry Fire, Plant and the Space Shifters make what Plant calls “a mélange a trois”: “It’s a very British thing, the Bristol thing and then the element of North African and West African drum rhythms brought together with plaintive melodies.” Plant added a new voice to this polyglot sound by inviting fiddle and viola player Seth Lakeman, a luminary of the British folk scene, as a guest star on these sessions, much as he did with Gambian musician Juldeh Camara, on lullaby.

“I’ve filled many British passports,” says Plant.

“It’s like I’m just moving through the spheres. I feel like a mariner who has spent so much time in so many different ports of call, experiencing so many different adventures and scenarios.

So perhaps this collection is more ‘pictures at twelve’ rather than ‘pictures at eleven’.”

While Plant wrote the words, the group collectively brainstormed the basic tracks, encouraged by Plant to bring the same sense of fearlessness and spontaneity they display on stage. As guitarist Justin Adams told the New York Times, Plant “can create an atmosphere where suddenly lightning is more likely to strike.

In collaborative music, it’s often not a question of careful writing and composition and all these sorts of things. It’s more the spirit of the moment when things come together in a flash. And he’s an expert on that.”

“May Queen” starts the album on an upbeat note, percussive psychedelic folk, with Plant’s vocal alternating between seductive and yearning. “Carry Fire,” on the other hand, is a kind of haunted desert blues, bolstered by a pulsing rhythm, ghostly backing voices, and a viola chasing the melody of an electric oud.

The anthemic rock beat of “New World” visits the everlasting story of immigration, expansion and the disastrous effects on existing cultures.

“Carving Up The World Again” is a more contemporary glimpse of “trouble at the border” and the futile palisades and walls. The sole cover is a pounding, trip hop-style take on Ersel Hickey’s 1957 sweet and simple rockabilly hit,

“Some things were really spontaneous.” Plant corroborates. “I’d been singing ‘Bluebirds’ live with the band for a while. I approached Chrissie because I wanted a female voice. It’s such a retro-esque part for her, a 1957 rockabilly song… and now we’ve screwed it to the ground and put it through the Bristol sonic mill. That one came straight away. And ‘Carry Fire’ was very immediate. Justin has a beautiful electric oud line from which it developed. I’m inspired by the rhythmic grooves we create. We specialize in hypnotic moments of atmosphere and sounds.

And of course there’s the bendir”—a North African hand drum—“underneath many of these rhythms”.

You meet Welsh singers, African players from Niger, and American Bluegrass goddesses passing through. It’s a creative place”.

Plant has never been an artist to rest on his laurels. He’s a multiple Grammy Award winner, most recently for Raising Sand, his collaboration with Alison Krauss; as a member of Led Zeppelin, he’s a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee; and, in a 2011 Rolling Stone poll, readers named him the top rock vocalist of all time. On the closing track, “Heaven Sent”—a song he calls “the anthem of my being”—he describes a restless, journeying spirit: “All that’s worth the doing is seldom easy done/All that’s worth the winning is seldom easy won…”

“It’s about intention,” said Plant of his latter-day career and his current work. “I rejoice in my previous work but must continue the journey to new worlds, after all there are so many songs that are yet to be written. The whole impetus of the band has shifted, moved on its axis somewhat to allow more air and light to come in. Ultimately that makes for more exciting, and interesting landscapes of mood, melody and instrumentation.

The weekend finale promoter is the Orchard Media and Events Group, twice winner of the Regional Promoter of the Year in the UK Live Music Business Awards. Orchard already bring a number of artists to Bath, working with venues such as Komedia. Orchard’s director Pablo Janczur said: “Robert Plant has been selling out concerts for years so we’re excited to bring him back to Bath Rec after 50 years, just as we’re bringing Tears For Fears home the day before.

The finale weekend is a brand new initiative for the festival, and we’re thrilled to be involved.”

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Jill Jackson

Lankum

Juan Martin Flamenco Trio 25 May

Cool Britannia!

Chapel Arts Centre www.chapelarts.org 1960 ushers in a heady new era. Postwar austerity is over and Britain is back on its feet, ready to spring onto the world stage with a look, vibe and sound all its own.

No more would Britain need America for glamour, excitement and music. The new decade brings with it a new, young breed of British artists from all walks of life, who are about to put Britain at the very heart of the Swinging Sixties.

Time: Doors 7.30 p.m. - 10:30 pm Prices: Door Price: £15.00, Advance: £13.50

Over the course of the weekend an amazing array of talented musicians, performance artists and artisan food providers will turn the Bath Rec into an open-air party, tailor-made for the whole family. Grammy winning pop super stars Tears for Fears return to their home town to headline Saturday whilst Sunday’s bill is topped by rock legend Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters nearly 50 years on from Led Zeppelin’s history making performance in the city.

In addition to the music there will be a World of Words Area (Poets Corner) and a Multi Youth Space (providing activity zones for children and families with programmes of workshops and performances for all ages).

25 May

27 May

Wiltshire Music Centre www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk Dublin's four-piece traditional folk group bring back the voice of the streets.

Chapel Arts Centre www.chapelarts.org Daryl’s vibrant, multi-layered technique is sure to enthral lovers of acoustic blues and jazz, pop and rock alike. He is currently receiving huge acclaim across the guitar world for his unique arrangements of classic songs; whilst his own songs, both vocal and instrumental, are a breath of fresh air and true inspiration.

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Although an acoustic group whose repertoire is fundamentally based on traditional song, influenced by legends such as Frank Harte, Planxty, The Dubliners and the Watersons, subtle traces of the group’s collective influences can be detected, from American old-timey music, krautrock, ambient techno and psychedelic folk, to black metal, drone, punk and rock n’ roll.

Time: 7.30pm Prices: Adult £16.00, Concessions: £8.00 26 and 27 May

The Bath Festival Finale Weekend

www.bathfestivals.org.uk The Bath Festival Weekend Finale celebrates the 70th Anniversary of the internationally renowned Bath Festival. The two-day event takes place on the Bath Recreation Ground in the heart of the world heritage city.

Tears for Fears, Robert Plant and the Sensational Shape Shifters, Alison Moyet, Imelda May, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Midge Ure, Seth Lakeman, Freya Ridings, Jade Bird, Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer, Rhys Lewis, Ward Thomas, Poets Corner/Spoken Word stage, Talent Show, Children’s area, artisan food and drink, bandstand stage, eclectic selection of craft stalls and much more….

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Daryl Kellie & Sim Jones

‘Epic’ – Guitar World Magazine, USA ‘Truly stunning’ – D’Addario Strings Time: Doors 7.30 p.m. - 10:30 pm Prices: Door Price: £12.00, Advance: £10.00

30 May

Juan Martin Flamenco Trio

Chapel Arts Centre www.chapelarts.org The awe-inspiring guitarist, composer and allencompassing musician returns to tour the UK with great new artists, direct from Spain. Juan’s new dancer is the 19 year old star from Cádiz, Raquel Gonzalez.

Her tremendous footwork and passion joined with the extraordinary singer Antonio Aparecida and the poetry and emotion of one of the world’s leading guitarists make for a performance not to be missed.

Time: 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm Door Price: £20.00, Advance: £18.00

2 June

Imogen Cooper

Wiltshire Music Centre www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk Internationally acclaimed pianist Imogen Cooper is regarded as one of the world’s finest interpreters of Classical and Romantic repertoire.

She returns to WMC with a recital that contrasts one of Haydn’s most mature piano sonatas with Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations.

Time: 7.30pm Prices: £22 / £11 U18s + students 3 June

The Small Glories

Wiltshire Music Centre www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk A founding member of The Wailin’ Jennies, Cara Luft’s folkie yin is a perfect match for JD Edwards’ country yang, and these singersongwriters have garnered international acclaim for their tight harmonies, and visceral live performances.

Time: 7pm Prices: £12 / £6 U18s + students 6 June

Anthony Kerr with the JazzHouse Trio

St James Wine Vaults www.stjameswinevaults.co.uk Anthony Kerr was born in Belfast and is regarded by many as the most enchanting, original and exciting jazz Vibraphone Player in the UK today.

He has either been voted, or been nominated 'best instrumentalist' in the British Jazz Awards every year since 1994.

Time: 8pm Prices: £ 9 / £ 8 Concessions 8 June

Jill Jackson

Chapel Arts Centre www.chapelarts.org Are We There Yet? is the long awaited 5th solo album by Paisley born singer songwriter Jill Jackson, a record that bears the hallmarks of a 25 year musical journey that has taken her from Paisley to Top of The Pops to playing in every State of America (50 States in 50 Days…..yes really!)

Time: Doors 7.30 p.m. - 10:30 pm Door Price: £14.00, Advance: £12.00

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Firmly established as Bath’s alternative arts venue, Chapel Arts Centre presents an eclectic array of events for all the performing and visual arts in the heart of Bath.

With a superb, solid and smooth oak oor, state-of-the-art lighting system and truss,fantastic natural acoustic of the room (best in Bath!), the venue can accomodate 200 people standing, 150 seated theatre style and 105 seated at cabaret style tables.

There is now a permanent and well stocked bar with many local and organic drinks and a choice of excellent wines, and the ever-popular Chapel Arts Cafe area downstairs has been fully refurbished and serves tasty and wholesome vegan designer atbreads, a range of platters, plus excellent & mouth-watering home-made cakes and desserts, many of which are gluten free!

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VINCE FREEMAN Described by Will.I.Am as “awesome, awesome, awesome,” Vince Freeman has been fulfilling his promise as an accomplished performer and songwriter ever since that first blind audition on The Voice.

Vince’s stunning vocal prowess and acoustic blend have highlighted this performer as a rare talent and have led him to work with such artists as Paul Weller, Ed Sheeran, Jocelyn Brown and Eric Clapton to name a few. Vince brings his live show back to the Roman Baths Kitchen this May (18th) as well as his festive offering 'Christmas Rocks' to the Assembly Rooms in December. Here, Vince talks to Craig Maplesden about why Bath is such a special place, how his music has developed by playing with iconic artists as well as plans for the rest of 2018.

Vince and his band FREEMAN Many thanks for taking the time out to chat to me. It’s great to see you coming back to Bath, not once, but twice, this year. What is it about the city and the gigs that you enjoy and keep you coming back?

I love Bath, there always seems to be something going on here. I love cities that have a street life and by that I mean; artists, musicians, choirs, exhibitions etc. There is always something new to see in Bath.

We all remember your blind audition on the first series of The Voice, but how long had you been performing before then and did you think your break would ever come?

I had been performing for nearly 10 years before The Voice and although I had done some really amazing things like perform in Las Vegas for PEPSI, the TV has to be the wildest thing I have ever expereinced.

As for my 'break' I love writing and performing music so I guess my break was being able to do this as my profession for the past 15 years.

I try to make every show unique, so the songs and stories are usually led by the audience, so expect me to talk to you!

And with the Christmas Rocks at the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 15th December, how does that differ?

Christmas Rocks is with the full concert band FREEMAN. Its a band of 'all-star musicians'.

Imagine going to a concert but listening to all your favourite songs from one band.

It seems that there are more opportunities now, than ever before, for someone wanting to get into the music industry. What advice would you give someone who wanted to achieve this dream?

Make sure you love what you do first. Chasing fame is the easiest way to get disillusioned and frustrated.

If you had the opportunity to change anything in the music industry, what would it be and why?

I love bath, there always seems to be something going on here. I love cities that have a street life and by that I mean; artists, musicians, choirs, exhibitions etc. There is always something new to see in bath.

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two tickets to see Vince Freeman at Christmas Rocks, in The Assembly Rooms, on Saturday 15th December.

For a chance to win, simply send your name and contact details, on e-mail, to: craig@inbath.net Subject: Vince Closing date: Monday 18th June Usual T's and C's apply

So when Danny turned around, and you got the comments you did from the likes of Will.I.Am and Sir Tom Jones, did that feel like this was the beginning of the rest of your life?

I guess I would love to see a better platform for developing artists. The music industry today is very 'throw away' and therefore development deals for artists have become a thing of the past.

Yes It did, I guess it is easy to get swept up in competitions like The Voice.

I think that the industry the way it is, is much less likely to produce stars that will last generations and I think that is truly a double step backwards for music and the creation of it.

The past 6 years have seen you perform with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Paul Weller and Eric Clapton to name a few. How much have you learnt from working with these iconic names and has it helped develop your musicianship/songwriting skills?

I don't think I will ever stop learning about music. It is too vast a subject. The best thing I have learnt from great/iconic artists is the way they practise and rehearse. Every detail is examined and then examined again! Perfect takes time.

You have your first live show at the Roman Baths Kitchen on May 18th, for those who have yet to see you perform, what can they expect?

Other than a busy summer of shows, what else are you working on?

I write for labels in my studio and am always working on my next release. I have some exciting projects coming out this summer so watch this space.

How can fans keep up-to-date with everything Vince Freeman?

You can find me on Facebook/Instagram and Twitter plus my website: www.vincefreeman.com

For more information regarding the event at Roman Baths Kitchen on 18th May, please call 01225 477877 For ticket information regarding Christmas Rocks, please visit www romanbathssearcys.co.uk

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Vocal Works Gospel Choir

Real World Studios

BATH INTRODUCES

The Bath Festival and Bath Spa University host “Bath Introduces”: A live music competition on Bath Rec to win a full day of recording at Real World Studios From the 11th to the 27th of May, the 70th anniversary of The Bath Festival will take place around the city, engaging the wider community with music, art and literature. Everyone can get involved!

“Bath Introduces” is a live music competition to win a full day of recording at the prestigious Real World Studios.

The competition will take place on the weekend finale of The Bath Festival 2018 at The Recreation Ground Bath in front of music industry judges, including Midge Ure. Artists will have to pass three phases of submissions: “This is a wonderful opportunity for all the local talent in the B&NES and Bristol area and I am so pleased to be able to support.” – Midge Ure Phase 1: Applications are now open. Visit: bathfestivals.org.uk/the-bath-festival/ the-finale-weekend/bath-introduces Phase 2: Twelve bands will be shortlisted to perform at one of the three live heat events at Bath’s best live venues where they can showcase their talents in front of the judges. Donations from the audience for the World Wildlife Fund will also be collected. These events will take place on the 2nd, 5th, and 9th of May. Venues TBC. Phase 3: Six finalists will perform at Bath Introduces at The Rec in front of 16,000 people for The Bath Festivals Weekend Finale on the 26th and 27th of May. “This is an amazing opportunity for local music

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acts to play alongside some great artists to a big crowd” – Jim Dickinson, Commercial Music subject leader at Bath Spa University “Bath Introduces will allow artists to really break through and catch the attention of the right people, the entire process will be very exciting.”

– Faye Dolle, Kojo Promotions “I’m excited to see that The Bath Festival is supporting local grassroots music with a Finale Weekend Battle of The Bands competition and we at Real World studios are proud to be a part of it.” – Tim Oliver, Senior Consulting Engineer at Real World Studios “We are delighted at Bath Spa University to have the opportunity of working more closely with the Bath Festival this year and onward. The Festival is such a great nucleus of international talent, diversity and vitality. We are privileged to be on a parallel journey at Bath Spa, where we have great talent who will give generously and learn much through these invaluable new projects such as Bath Introduces. Above all and finally such partnership is tremendous news for the region. Bath has such depth and quality in the arts, it deserves the very best. Our strengthened relationship will work to enable this.” – Andy Salmon, Executive Dean at the College of Liberal Arts at Bath Spa University

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Vocal Works Gospel Choir

Wiltshire Music Centre www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk One of the UK’s leading soul and gospel choirs Tim King musical director Vocal Works are back with a brand new show celebrating the legends of soul and pop; including classics by Whitney Houston, George Michael, The Jacksons and Queen.

Time: 7.30pm Prices: £16 / £10 U18s + students 21 June

Ben Waghorn with the JazzHouse Trio

St James Wine Vaults www.stjameswinevaults.co.uk Our first guest who started it all off some 11 years and playing better than ever. Come along and enjoy a great evening of Jazz Saxophone.

Time: 8pm Prices: £ 7 / £ 6 concessions.

29 June

FolkLaw

Chapel Arts Centre www.chapelarts.org Supporting The Shires, Seth Lakeman, Mad Dog Mcrea and more, FolkLaw were catapulted on to their debut European tour with gusto.

FolkLaw aren’t just another band, they’re a full show. A true cross-genre acoustic group, these talented musicians combine their experience of the live music circuit, festivals and folk scene to create a vibrant stage show that wins them loyal fans wherever they go.

Time: Doors 7.30 p.m. - 10:30 pm Door Price: £12.50, Advance: £10.00 5 July

James Copus with the JazzHouse Trio

St James Wine Vaults www.stjameswinevaults.co.uk James is an award winning trumpet player with a first class BMusic degree from the Royal Academy of Music as a back up! You will be impressed.

Time: 8pm Prices: £ 9 / £ 8 Concessions

Graduation Day

Preparing you for the rest of your life

Bath College: Helping you be, the best you can be College is about being the best you can be and preparing yourself for the rest of your life.

It’s also about a once-in-a-lifetime experience, making new friends and finding out more about yourself.

Under Government guidelines, young people must now stay in education or training until the age of 18. Bath College can offer a full-time course that allows you to specialise in something you’re passionate about all the while offering you progression opportunities to move into employment or further study. A large number of our programmes carry UCAS points and therefore allow you to progress on to Universitylevel study.

The City Centre Campus gives students the opportunity to be in the middle of Bath’s vibrant atmosphere, which is easily accessible from Bristol, Wiltshire and the surrounding areas.

Courses available include art and design, photography, business, hospitality and catering, hairdressing, complementary therapy, health and social care, IT, media, music and sport.

Based in Bath is the Care Academy, Shrubbery Restaurant, Bath Theatre Academy and Hair, Beauty Studios & Spa Academy, where students are gaining industry experience in the heart of the city.

At the Somer Valley Campus, based in the picturesque Somerset countryside, students study arboriculture, animal care, veterinary nursing and motor vehicle maintenance.

In addition, the Somer Construction Centre caters for 500 students and apprentices studying bricklaying, construction, carpentry and stonemasonry, as well as plumbing, electrical installation and refrigeration. The College are creating a centre of excellence for the West of England, helping learners to gain the practical and theoretical skills they need to secure and sustain employment in the construction industry.

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Bath College also offers excellent opportunities for young people to earn and learn on the job, as it is the largest provider of apprenticeships in Bath & North East Somerset. Last year, a number of students secured apprenticeships with local companies including Curo, Rotork, Wessex Water and Combe Grove Manor Hotel.

Ben King, a Bath College student and apprentice at Bath Building Society says that “For me, an apprenticeship is better than going into a job from uni as I’m building my skillset now while I’m at College.

I highly recommend undertaking the Access Course, it has allowed me to realise my potential and inspired me to further my goals and aspirations

Sharing a passion “The course is perfect for fitting into your family needs and all the lecturers are incredibly supportive. Prior to the course I was concerned how I would cope with study and children, but it is doable and prepares you for university.”

Adult Community Learning at the College offers courses that help people who want to improve their chances to find work, support their families or live independently. Courses include CV Workshops, Cookery and Animal Care.

Carolyn, who completed the Snap and Stroll course said that “It is surprising how powerfully effective photography is at building positive mental health.

“Engaging in the Snap and Stroll project has helped me to attain a greater sense of natural focus and calmness.”

Part-time leisure courses at Bath College are designed to fit around your existing commitments. The College offers a vast array of ‘Love2Learn’ courses that range from a one day Saturday course to a 10-week programme.

There are courses in everything you could dream of, such as Art for Beginners, Cake Decoration, Bricklaying, Nail Art, Photoshop Skills, Painting & Decorating, Floristry, Web Development, Dog Behaviour, Wallpaper Hanging, languages and hundreds more!

If you’re looking for personal development, career development or talent development, Bath College can provide you with the tools to achieve your goals.

“I’m in a business environment, answering phones, working in an office, learning the skills on the job”.

If you’re interested in going back to study after having taken a break, Bath College also offers a wide range of Access to Higher Education courses as well as over thirty Undergraduate degrees.

Ellen Moore has just gained places at multiple universities to study Midwifery, “I highly recommend undertaking the Access Course, it has allowed me to realise my potential and inspired me to further my goals and aspirations.

For more information on any of our courses visit www.bathcollege.ac.uk or contact our Student Advice Centre on 01225 312191.

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An outstanding season of world class festivals Buzzing with life, Bath offers a vibrant, yearround calendar of theatrical, musical, artistic and sporting events, but in May and throughout the following three months the city comes alive with its 'Festival Season'.

The flagship Bath Festival not only celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, but also kicks off the festival season.

The programme will consist of performances in iconic venues and open spaces, creating an electrifying festival atmosphere with increased community engagement and high visibility across the city.

Ian Stockley, CEO of Bath Festivals, says “We’re thrilled to be able to extend next year’s 70th anniversary festival from 10 to 17 days with a programme of over 160 vibrant events. We continue to bring international artists, authors and speakers to Bath to perform alongside those starting out on their professional career."

Bath’s flagship multi-arts festival will take place from 11th to 27th May and will offer more than 180 events over an extended period of 17 days, bringing some of the world’s leading writers, musicians and cultural figures into the iconic buildings and onto the streets of Bath.

Well known rock and pop bands as well as classical, jazz and folk music will be heard alongside contemporary fiction, intelligent debate, science, history, politics and poetry, with concerts, discussions and collaborations and many free events across the city.

Running over the same 17 day period, Bath Fringe is a festival of all the artforms you can find (and some that don't have names yet) with the collaboration of many of the cities population taking the lead roles.

Usually coming in at somewhere around 200 events, Bath Fringe features performers from around the world and some from next door, in places from the Spiegeltent, to the secret rooms of Bath, to the streets and cafés, and of course in all the city’s best venues. Bath Fringe is plotting some additional and special diversions for 2018. Read about this years even on page 60 or go online: www.bathfringe.co.uk Within our 'Festivals' section, we take a look at some of the many festivals, fayres and events that will keep us entertained throughout the summer months. There is something for everyone during the festival season, so I hope we've given you some ideas that will make summer 2018 a year to remember.

Making the most of the region Ever since the Romans recognised the unique potential of Bath's natural hot thermal springs, the golden city of Bath has been welcoming visitors to enjoy its obvious charms.

Well known rock and pop bands as well as classical, jazz and folk music will be heard alongside contemporary fiction, intelligent debate, science, history, politics and poetry, with concerts, discussions and collaborations and many free events across the city.

Artistic directors Alex Clark, David Jones and James Waters have created a programme to provoke and delight, inviting audiences to enjoy performances, exchange ideas, enable discussions and stop the world for a moment to listen to one another. The full programme can be viewed online at www.thebathfestival.org.uk See our four page focus on this years event on pages 56 - 59 The Bath Fringe and Fringe Arts Bath (FAB) are two festivals that focus on the creative arts.

FAB is Bath's only visual arts festival that actively promotes and celebrates contemporary art in the Bath area and beyond. Showcasing early career artists and curators, and those who find it difficult to break into the gallery based art scene, the festival runs from May 25 – 10 June. Find out more about this yearss event on page 60 or by going online: www.fringeartsbath.co.uk

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the beautiful Georgian city of Bath presents some of the finest architectural sights in Europe including the Royal Crescent, the Circus and Pulteney Bridge.

All within easy walking distance, Bath has more museums in just one square mile than most other much larger cities can boast altogether.

Offering everything from astronomy, architecture and industrial heritage to American history, Jane Austen, far eastern and Roman remains.

Following our Festivals section, we will showcase some outstanding museums and galleries, along with their many exhibitions and workshops, that offer visitors and residents alike, an outstanding diversity of arts, culture and history that makes Bath such a special city to both live and visit.

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THE BIGGEST NIGHT OF FREE ENTERTAINMENT IN BATH This year, The Bath Festival has broken from tradition by programming Party in the City on the second Friday of the festival period. Party in the City is an almighty celebration of FREE entertainment in central Bath and, this year, it will take place on Friday 18 May from 5.30pm.

The streets, parks and venues in the city will be filled with sound of music so if you like acoustic, jazz, classical, choral, folk, world, indie or pop music come along! The evening starts with the Schools Commission in Bath Abbey where children will become ‘festival spirits’, celebrating Bath Festivals’ 70th anniversary through song, stories and visual arts. After dark, Queen Square, Parade Gardens and Brunel Square will be alive with music, local food and drink. Indoor events will take place in 34 venues, with 2,000+ performers and, historically, the evening has attracted more than 20,000 people to the city.

Party in the City has something for every musical taste so put the date in your diary.

Outdoor highlights

Queen Square will showcase bands including Flowerpot, an energetic all female 4-piece, infusing intricate drum beats, catchy slashing guitar riffs, thumping heavy bass lines and powerful melodic vocals to produce an exciting unique new sound in the world of rock; and The Red Bandits, a funky, fun-loving, all singing, all strumming, Ukulele orchestra. Expect to hear reinterpretations of the very best of songs of all time. Beautiful harmonies and toe-tapping rhythms that will leave you with a smile on your face.

Southgate will see the likes of Isobel Holly perform in a vocal sensation that promises to pull on the heart-strings; and Giovanni L'Immigrato, a rambunctious bunch of fun-loving indie-folk musicians that'll have heads nodding and toe taping with their uplifting blend of indie-folk and contemporary songwriting.

The Bug Club, will perform in Parade Gardens.

They who combine blues, rock and pop along with psychedelics influences, along with The Blues Others who pay homage to the well-known film by faithfully reproducing all-time classics

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such as Everybody Needs Somebody, Soul Man, Gimme' Some Lovin', Shake a Tail Feather and Rawhide.

Venue highlight

Komedia will host seven events throughout the evening. Highlights include the Bath Spa Big Band Society who’ll play all time classics with an eclectic mix of old school ballads and hard funk blow outs; and Lula Redd will perform her gothic, surreal indie/pop in a mix of theatrical escapism which pays homage to her biggest influences Depeche Mode, Placebo, Kate Bush, The Cure and A Perfect Circle.

The Abbey will showcase a number of performances, starting with the school’s commission. The magic of the festival has transformed children from St Andrews, Bathwick St. Mary’s and St. Stephen’s Primary School into ‘Festival Spirits’.

See the children mischievously disrupt and take over a traditional song recital. They join soprano Elizabeth Karani, composer Richard Barnard, artist Edwina Bridgeman.

Saint Loe will perform at Bath Brew House.

Imagine yourself driving down an open road with a car full of friends, heading towards the sun, whilst singing along to your favourite songs.

Saint Loe convincingly bring a modern-day pop sound back to the live band scene, with incredibly catchy choruses and ultra-tight, multipart vocal harmonies.

Friends Meeting House will see the likes of Bath City Jubilee Waits perform lively folk-oriented music, with a bias towards older tunes with their friends Eagle Alley with songs that everyone will recognise.

LIBERTE will perform at Green Park Brasserie.

They’re an American Indie rock band that refuse to fit inside the box. From haunting memories to unforgettable anthems; along with The Binderos, a band that love playing a mix of covers and original tunes.

Five bands will perform at The Nest including All That Glitters who’s rich powerful vocals cut through dark, blues infused rock; and closing with Scout Killers who are an alternative rock band based in Bath. They have spent the last 5 years honing and developing their own sound, and taking inspiration from an array of different bands, all of which have helped then write and release their self-titled ‘Scout Killers’ and the follow-up EP ‘Stand your Ground’.

Party in the City really is a city-wide celebration with many other venues offering a variety of FREE music and entertainment such as Boston Tea Party, Bath Central United Reformed Church (BCURS), Kingston Parade, Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Museum (BRLSI), Museum of Bath At Work, Nexus, Walcot House, Vino Vino, Pig & Fiddle, St James’ Wine Vaults, St. Swithin’s Church, Widcombe Social Club and many more.

To view the full listings for Party in the City, visit our website bathfestivals.org.uk/the-bathfestival/event/partyinthecity Party in the City is part of The Bath Festival which runs from 11th to 27th May featuring some of the biggest names in music and literature with an accessible and vibrant programme that embraces the wider performing arts. Leading thinkers, writers and musicians will perform with the most gifted new talent emerging on the global stage. The festival will also provide a platform for the year round extensive creative learning programme.

Party in the City is an evening of completely FREE entertainment.

Tickets for The Bath Festival can be bought online at www.thebathfestival.org.uk or, Buy in person at Bath Box Office from 9.30am to 5.30pm Buy by telephone on 01225 463362.

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For the 70th anniversary of Bath Festivals, The Bath Festival returns as a 17 day multi-arts festival with over 180 events from 11 to 27 May 2018. World class musicians, writers and cultural figures will come to the city to offer classical, jazz and folk music alongside literary discussions, intelligent debate, family events and free entertainment.

The festival finale on 26 and 27 May on Bath Recreation Ground will showcase rock and pop legends, alongside contemporary artists and emerging talent with a plethora of entertainment on the main stage, big top, bandstand, children’s field and in poets corner. For full listings, visit our website or pick up a brochure from Bath Box Office.

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PARTY IN THE CITY

Friday 18th May, 6.00 - 11.00pm Various venues in Bath City Centre Price Free

The biggest night of FREE music in Bath is back!

Performers will appear across 35+ venues, as well as on the city streets and our outdoor stages. Festival (Queen) Square and Parade Gardens will be filled with great live music, local food and drink, and you’ll be able to hit one of our festival venues or bars and enjoy the music until the early hours in style.

WEST SIDE STORY

Saturday 19th May, 7.30 - 10.00pm

The Forum Price £25 (£24) / £15 (£14) / £10 (£9) A concert performance of one of the greatest of all musicals in Leonard Bernstein’s anniversary year. This retelling of the story of Romeo and Juliet set in 1950s New York with its street gangs is full of amazing songs such as Somewhere, Maria and America.

FAMILY ARTS DAY

Sunday 20th May, 11.00am - 3:00pm

A FESTIVAL FOR EVERYONE! Special Events at The Bath Festival

F-Rated Day Discount: Add all 8 F-Rated day events to your basket and get £20 off! (excl. workshops and film screening). See website for full details:

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In partnership with FilmBath.

Sunday 20th May, all day, Komedia

2018 marks the centenary of the Suffragettes’ landmark victory on the road towards female equality. To celebrate this extraordinary achievement, The Bath Festival has joined forces with FilmBath to present a day of F-Rated events and discussions at Komedia.

Highlights of the day include: Who Runs The World?

Living Literature: Frankenstein

Friday 25 May, 7.30-10pm

Masonic Hall at The Old Theatre Royal £40 (£38) (Includes one welcome drink) Step into the world of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein filled with interactive performance, ghoulish spectacles and sinfully delicious cocktails that will bring all five senses to life.

12.15 – 1.15pm, £10 (£9) An empowering panel discussion featuring Rachel Reeves, Jess Phillips, Thangam Debonnaire and Jo Swinson; chaired by Melissa Benn on how women can make their voices heard and bring about change.

The Bath Festival, in partnership with the University of London’s School of Advanced Study, will immerse you in Shelley’s world and that of her scientist and his unholy monster.

Period costume is optional but encouraged!

Meet The Suffragettes

In partnership with the University of London’s School of Advanced Study.

3.15 – 4.15pm, £10 (£9) Join bestselling authors Diane Atkinson (Rise Up, Women!), Tessa Dunlop (The Century Girls), Helen Pankhurst, great-granddaughter of Emmeline Pankhurst and author of Deeds Not Words, and writer and performer Naomi Paxton (The Methuen Drama Book of Suffrage Plays) in discussing who were the trailblazing suffragettes.

Film Screening: Frida at The Little Theatre:

8pm, £8(£6) Sofas £10(£8) In tribute to Hayek’s perseverance behind this passion project (which came to light during the #MeToo movement) as well as to iconic artist Frida Kahlo, we present a very special screening of this wonderful film at the Little Theatre Cinema.

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Twerton Park

Saturday 12 May, all day

A football festival extravaganza filled with family activities, discussions and a live broadcast by talkSPORT all about the beautiful game.

The Bath Festival presents this unique day in association with Bath City Football Club and radio station talkSPORT coinciding with the eve of the Premier League Final. There will also be film screenings and the chance to meet players throughout the day!

In partnership with talkSPORT and Bath City Football Club.

Parade Gardens Price Entrance to Parade Gardens (£1.50/£0.80).

Free to Discovery Card Holders Calling all families! Come and get creative with us in Parade Gardens. Try a new instrument and make some noise, listen to some tall tales in the story tent, or make your own jumble masterpiece.

Have a go at our ever-popular musical treasure hunt and listen to up-and-coming performers on the bandstand. You might even see some beautiful dancers appear between the trees.

Perfect for families of all ages, don’t miss out on this jam-packed day of fun.

CONCERT FOR THE PEOPLE OF BATH Friday 25 May, 7.30- 9.45pm

The Forum Price £34/£28/£22/£18/£15 The festival presents the annual concert dedicated to the memory of Brian and Margaret Roper; a concert that encourages future generations to develop their love of classical music.

How to Book:

bathfestivals.org.uk/the-bath-festival/whats-on/ or by calling our Box Office on 01225 463362 Box Office Opening Hours Monday to Saturday, 9.30am–5.30pm Closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

(Open on Sundays 10.30am-4pm during the festival only)

Rec the Mic Finale weekend line-up - Saturday 26 May

Alison Moyet, Imelda May, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Midge Ure, Seth Lakeman, and up and coming indie artists Freya Ridings, Jade Bird and Rhys Lewis join headliners Paloma Faith and Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters for a stellar weekend in the heart of the city.

Finale weekend line-up - Sunday 27 May

BRIT Award winner Paloma Faith will headline the Saturday night of The Bath Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters will headline on Sunday Festival Finale Weekend of May 26-27 as an extension to her sell-out summer 27 May as part of the Finale Weekend. Robert Plant is regarded as one of tour. the greatest singers in the history of rock and roll. His previous appearance on the Rec was with Led Zeppelin in 1969.

Paloma comes to the Saturday night headline of The Bath Festival Finale fresh from her acclaimed Number 1 Gold album ‘The Architect’, which included After Led Zeppelin disbanded in 1980 he released his first solo album in the singles ‘Crybaby’, ‘Guilty’ and ‘Till I’m Done’. She is one of only two British 1982 and has since gone on a remarkable musical journey. His latest album, female artists this decade to have their first three albums go Double Platinum Carry Fire, was released to great critical acclaim in August 2017, following in the UK. the extraordinary album Lullaby and the Ceaseless Roar from 2014. Robert is about to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the UK Americana ‘The Architect’ was Paloma’s first album in more than three years since giving Honours and Awards. birth to her first child and became her first UK #1. It features an array of acclaimed co-writers, producers and collaborators including Sia, John Legend, Imelda May is the unique Irish vocal talent, songwriter and multiRag'n'Bone Man and actor Samuel L. Jackson. instrumentalist who released her fifth studio album, Life. Love. Flesh. Blood in April last year. Her first two singles, Johnny Got a Boom Boom and Big Alison Moyet is a famed songwriter and performer noted for her bluesy, Bad Handsome Man were released in 2009, she has toured with Jools contralto voice. She came to prominence as half of the duo Yazoo, but has Holland and Jamie Cullum, and appeared on stage with the likes of U2, Sir since mainly worked as a solo artist. Her UK album sales have reached a Tom Jones and Smokey Robinson. certified 23 million, with over a million singles sold. All nine of her studio albums and three compilation albums have charted in the Top 30 UK Album Midge Ure's career has been recognised with Ivor Novello and Grammy Chart, with two of the albums reaching number one. awards along with a flotilla of gold and platinum records. Midge has headed up bands such as Slik, The Rich Kids, Thin Lizzy, Visage, and Ultravox, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor's album, Read My Lips, resulted in three top three he has also directed rock concerts for The Prince's Trust, Night of the Proms, singles including Take Me Home and Murder on the Dancefloor (Europe’s Wicked Women for Breakthrough and in honour of Nelson Mandela. Midge’s most played song of 2002). Sophie also sang on the universal number 1 catalogue of hits run from Slik’s Forever And Ever to Visage’s Fade To Grey Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love), which won the Ericsson Muzik Awards for Best to Ultravox’ Reap the Wild Wind, Dancing With Tears in My Eyes, Love's Single and Best Ibiza Tune of 2000.

Great Adventure and 1981's Vienna, along with his solo hit No Regrets. He co-wrote and produced Do They Know It’s Christmas which went on to raise There were three more Top 10 singles that decade before Sophie’s fifth studio £8 million for the starving in Africa. album, Wanderlust marked a change in musical direction, rising to number 4 in the UK on its release in 2014, followed by the album Familia in 2016.

Seth Lakeman’s eighth studio album Ballads of the Broken Few is a stunning combination of his dynamic song writing and playing. He rePerforming in the Big Top on Saturday, the 23-year-old Londoner Freya released the Top 20 album, with added bonus tracks around his performance Ridings released her debut single Blackout in May 2017. Produced by Rich at BBC Radio 2’s Festival in a Day at Hyde Park in September 2017.

Costey, it has flown past 1m Spotify streams. Her latest single, Maps (a breath-taking version of the Yeah Yeahs original song) also made a big impact Seth has performed with artists such as Robert Plant, Jools Holland, Runrig as word begins to spread of this young talent. and Billy Bragg since his first album, Kitty Jay was nominated for a Mercury Prize, and his follow-up, Freedom Fields went Gold.

Also in the Big Top is singer-songwriter Rhys Lewis who has released four songs on Decca, including his latest soulful ballad, Be Your Man. Performing in the Big Top is British singer, songwriter and musician Jade Bird whose debut EP, Something American was released in July 2017.

Rhys became somewhat of an online sensation, with his first release Waking Up Without You soaring to the #1 spot on Spotify’s Viral Chart. He has since Rolling Stone described her vocals as raw and robust and named her as a racked up 4.5 million streams in total. new country artist to watch in July 2017.

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themselves. Bath really is a unique place, with talented & interesting people, to live in or visit: especially during the Fringe!

Bath Fringe, the city’s homegrown festival of the unexpected, has gone back to its roots this year, with a lot of the most exciting events being theatrical performances, both in the city’s small theatres and in spaces that never were intended for suchlike shenanigans.

It’s all at www.bathfringe.co.uk and www.fringeartsbath.co.uk

May 25 - June 10 www.bathfringe.co.uk

The Mission Theatre has at least two shows every day - like ‘Darlings’. Palomar Theatre’s exploration of the dark side of relationships, with puppets - and The Rondo, the city’s yearround home of small-scale shows, has its own complement of intriguing propositions - take for example ‘Gunshow’, a one-woman exploration of danger & reputation in the YouTube generation.

The Theatre Bath Bus crams 14 shows into a weekend in Brunel Square by the station: they’ll be taking the same local package to Edinburgh Fringe, a highlight could be local writer Claire Reddaway’s continuing exploration of Chinese culture, ‘Little Potatoes’.

Immersive and interactive theatre groups take performance even further away from its usual homes: Kilter Theatre present ‘Cubicle’, an investigation of body image developed with Bath University researchers, in the changing rooms of an empty shop, and Fake Escape will take their 20:20 Vision new writing project (this year ‘Retold’ - new versions of classic literature sent in Bath) into spaces in the city that we didn’t even know existed before we started using them.

The Bedlam Fair Street weekend (June 2/3) has some spectacular shows this year including the return of silent movie comedy Bash Street Theatre, and Bath-based Ramshacklicious’ lurch towards Armageddon, ‘The Band at the End of the World’. We’re not expecting the latter to be quiet or contained. Bedlam also features new work from a dozen up-and-coming street companies, and its presence on the streets perfectly complements FAB Fringe Arts Bath’s use of empty shops & offices for dozens of visual artists from all round the country.

The Fringe comes live & direct from the city’s own artistic community: everything in it is there because somebody in the city is very enthusiastic about it, or in some cases is in it

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May 25 - June 10 www.fringeartsbath.co.uk

Fringe Arts Bath 2018 features artists from Bath’s ever-growing creative community and beyond in an annual festival of pop-up exhibitions, events, installations and performance in empty shops, open spaces and the city’s streets.

Come along to the opening night party Friday 25 May - all FaB venues will be open from 6pm until late, offering an exciting variety of curated exhibitions along with a great selection of refreshing beverages in our pop-up bars.

FaB18 is to host over 30 curated shows; some curious, others whimsical or ironic, often challenging and always inspiring. FaB18 will transform and breathe new life into unexpected spaces and promises to offer you a range of delights and surprises.

Start you adventure at Walcot Chapel With LIVE You can say the word live in two ways. live is an initiative that will bring both definitions together, in a series of exhibitions, installations and performances in the heritage city of Bath. live is a key element of FaB18, Look out for the FaB Art Market, Workshops, Photomarathon, performances and all sorts of things we can’t mention yet in the free FaB Newspaper available from all venues & good cafes or visit www.fringeartsbath.co.uk to find out more about what’s happening during the FaB 2018 Festival.

FaB 2018 Social media www.facebook.com/fringeartsbath www.twitter.com/fringeartsbath @fringeartsbath #FaB18 www.instagram.com/fringeartsbath @fringeartsbath #FaB18 www.flickr.com/fringeartsbath

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May 26 - August 4 www.ifordarts.org.uk Now in its twenty-first year of consistent evolution Iford Arts reflects its host venue, the Peto Garden at Iford in its emphasis on organic growth offering a select audience of 90 the opportunity to see world-class opera within the glorious environment of the exquisite Italianate cloister.

In 1995, a new planting, the Magic Flute, by local amateurs, Opera Piccola, proved the outstanding sales success of the season.

Since then over 50 operas have been produced for, or by Iford Arts, productions staged, uniquely for the Iford cloister. Growing year on year the festival in 2015 culminates in 20 nights of opera, 3 very popular picnic proms and 2 cloister concerts. Find out more about this years festival by tunring to pages 74- 75

Royal Bath and West May 30 - June 2 www.bathandwest.com

Celebrate Great British Agriculture, Entertainment, Food and Drink at the Royal Bath & West Show 2018!

Taking place at the Bath & West Showground, Somerset from 30 May to 2 June; England’s Royal Four Day Show offers visitors an array of attractions from world class livestock to live music, and the very best of British Food & Drink.

The Show is steeped in elite competition including; The British Cheese Awards, British Cider Championships, world class show jumping, international sheep shearing and Six Nations Wool Handling!

Extreme Bike Battle will perform amazing BMX stunts and offer tuition to visitors in the revamped Sports Village. In the Woodland and Countryside Conservation Area, The Dorset Axeman will perform numerous feats with Axes and razorsharp saws!

Farming for the Family sees an all new display ring, while machinery will be to the fore in the Main Ring as Tractor Ted and Redlynch

Pub In The Park Agricultural Engineering join forces to support the Show’s chosen charity Child Bereavement UK. Our 600+ exhibitors offer an unrivalled shopping experience. While over 125 producers of the finest food and drink in Britain will offer plenty to please your palette.

With over 50 hours of entertainment each day of show you’ll be sure to find something to keep the whole family happy!

Tickets are now on sale, with super saver prices available until 6 April. 2017 prices have been frozen at £20 per adult which includes two free children’s tickets. Head to www.bathandwest.com to buy yours!

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CHERISHED VEHICLE & FARM FUN DAY June 3 www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/chippenham

We estimate more than 2,500 will be present at the Chippenham Lions ‘Cherished Vehicle and Farm Fun Day’ on Sunday 3 June on the Allington Farm Shop field.

Now in its 7th year, the event, held in conjunction with Allington Farm Shop have built on the success of the previous years to deliver an event which has something for everyone - the cars, the fairground, the craft, charity and trade stands, farm animals and farm demonstrations.

Cherished cars will start arrive between 9:00 - 9:30am, with a never ending stream of vehicles of all types. There is no restriction on vehicle type or age and as a result there was a huge diversity from classics, kit cars, working vehicles, muscle cars, a few military vehicles and rare breeds.

The show has built up over the years with ever more visitors, traders and cars with an estimated 250 cherished vehicles and more than 50 stall holders available on the day. Doors open to the general public at 11.00am. For more details, please visit the website above.

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June 8 - 10 www.pubintheparkuk.com

Pub in the Park will be heading to the beautiful city of Bath from 8 - 10 June to bring a glorious three day feast with the very best food the country has to offer.

After the success of our launch in Marlow in 2017, Tom Kerridge and his merry band of foodie friends are chuffed to be touring the country with a stellar line up of world-class chefs, Michelin-starred pubs, plus a selection of other top UK pubs and restaurants to serve their most popular dishes.

Combined with great live music, chef demonstrations, top quality shopping and other festival fun, it has all the ingredients for the perfect foodie experience. So sit back, relax and let the 'lush vibes' kick in.

See our interview with Tom Kerridge overleaf.

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Your Kerridge awaits!

Headed up by Tom Kerridge, and with a stellar line up of chefs, pubs and music, Pub In The Park, will be heading to Royal Victoria Park on 8 - 10 June. Combined with great live music, chef demonstrations, top quality shopping and other festival fun, it has all the ingredients for the perfect foodie experience. Here, Tom chats to Craig Maplesden about how excited he is about the forthcoming event and what's in store.

Many thanks for taking the time out to talk to me today. You're bringing your 'Pub In The Park' Festival to Royal Victoria Park, Bath, on June 8 – 10. Tell us a little more about the event.

Pub in the Park is bringing world class chefs and chart topping music to your doorstep. It’s all about great food, that community feel and having a lush time. You don’t need to go to a fancy restaurant to enjoy top quality food, you can come along to Pub in the Park and get yourself high-end pub grub, cooked by a top-class chef, for just £5.

Last year’s Marlow event was just such a brilliant vibe. People were talking about it days, weeks and even months afterwards and it was a wonderful feeling to know that the town was buzzing. People were talking about how superb it was and then we started thinking about how we could bring all the fun and talent to other places around the UK. The idea of bringing the best of live music, great food, top quality shopping and fun to one venue, over one weekend, sounds like a sure fire winner. How difficult was it to get everyone available for the same weekend?

Here in Bath, there are some excellent pubs serving refined food using some of the best west country produce and we should shout about that.

So, bring your family, bring your friends, you can even bring the dog and just have a great day out!

Everyone involved are people that I’ve personally know for a long time, they’re great mates. It wasn’t too tricky because Pub in the Park is an opportunity for us to all get together and have a great day out cooking amazing food.

The 18,000 tickets to the inaugural festival in Marlow sold out within 24 hours, could it have been any more successful?

I think if the chefs are having a good time then that feeling spreads out in to the park and everyone feels that buzz.

Here in Bath, there are some excellent pubs serving refined food using some of the best west country produce and we should shout about that. So, bring your family, bring your friends, you can even bring the dog and just have a great day out!

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What and who do you have in store for the people of Bath this year?

I’m so excited to bring Pub in the Park to Bath this year. We’ve got top music talent coming including the likes of Tom Odell, Mel C, Razorlight and Squeeze as well as world class chefs such as my very good friend Paul Ainsworth. We’ve even got Josh Eggleton from The Pony & Trap which was just named the UK’s second best pub in the Top 50 Gastropubs Awards! There’ll be heart, soul and passion and also a chance to have a good chat to the chefs themselves. Tickets are selling fast though so grab yours quickly by visiting www.pubintheparkuk.com.

Can sponsors and exhibitors still get involved?

Absolutely, we are really keen to hear from local businesses. Anyone that’s interested in getting involved as a pub, chef, stallholder or sponsor can get straight in touch with us by emailing info@pubintheparkuk.com.

What is it about the city that made it one of your venues of choice for 'Pub in the Park'?

Bath is the perfect location because it has a similar demographic, it has a good feel and it’s a community led city. We wanted to have that feel of the event being in your back garden rather than it feel like a festival on a national level.

The Royal Victoria Park is a perfect spot for the community to come together and enjoy the vibes.

You can find out more about the event by visiting: www.pubintheparkuk.com.

If you wish to book tickets over the phone, please call 0844 995 1995 (calls cost 7p per minute plus network extras).

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Festival of Imagination

Bath Iron

Bath Iron (Festival of Ironwork) June 14 - 17 www.bathiron.org.uk

For the first time ever in Bath, this four day festival offers a unique opportunity to witness Master blacksmiths at work as they forge a brand new musical themed balustrade for the Parade Gardens bandstand. The design for the balustrade is based on an original musical score 'Hammer and Anvil' composed by Bath Spa University competition winner Jake Garrat.

The festival will culminate in a striking piece of public art, donated to the city, leaving a beautiful lasting legacy for generations of visitors to Bath and Parade Gardens to enjoy. Join us in a celebration of our craft heritage.

The NHIG need to raise £10,000 to help fund the new balustrade. Anyone can be part of this special creation and its legacy. Sponsor a note, a treble clef, a stave and take this unique opportunity to be a part of making this memorable piece of public art a reality. Sponsors could give a note, a treble clef, a whole stave or even an entire unique blacksmiths panel in loving memory of someone close to you, a gift for a music lover or teacher, a present for a wedding or an anniversary?

Sponsor some unique hand forged iron now and support this unique crowd funding appeal at: www.localgiving.org/appeal/bathiron EDUCATIONAL EVENTS FOR HERITAGE PROFESSIONALS BathIRON will also be hosting four-days of inspiring talks just around the corner in The Guildhall, Bath. Professionals and students from the heritage building industry are invited to a series of seminars covering conservation, craft, history and heritage. Bath IRON is FREE to members of the public, the talks are ticketed. For all ticketing information visit www.bathiron.org.uk

Festival of Motoring

June 16 - 17 www.bathfestivalofmotoring.com

Bath Festival of Motoring will be held on 16th

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Festival of Motoring and 17th June 2018 at Walcot Rugby Ground, Bath. Featuring an eclectic display of classic and vintage cars and motorcycles, the event will be a fun-filled weekend for all the family.

Bath Festival of Motoring is a two-day event run by Bath Rotary Club and once again this year will raise money for two main charities – Freewheelers, motorcyclists who voluntarily transport blood and other essential life saving products and “Time2Share” an organisation which gives time to improve the lives of disabled children in Bath.

Last year the event welcomed over 500 exhibitors and in excess of 6,000 visitors through the gate. The vehicles ranged from a 1904 Renault to a 2012 Maserati Saloon, offering people the chance to see a spectacular range of cars and motorcycles spanning the 20th and 21st centuries.

The Bath Festival of Motoring would love to hear from you.For all enquiries please email: info@bathfestivalofmotoring.com

Festival of Imagination June 29 - July 2 www.forestofimagination.org.uk

The Forest of Imagination takes the idea of our ‘natural home’ into the unique landscape of Bushey Norwood, a National Trust meadow right on the edge of the city of Bath. This prehistoric meadow landscape, with mature open grown trees surrounded by pockets of woodland and elevated views has been inhabited for thousands of years. It provides the perfect setting to explore the idea of where we feel most at home – in the city or in nature.

The idea of ‘home’ is explored by mixing up representations of our human, urban homes with the natural habitat/homes of the ora and fauna that live on Bushey Norwood. Planet Earth is our wider home and Aerocene Explorer, by the Aerecene Foundation, explores the importance of our planet’s atmosphere.

Through collaboration with creative partners in Bath and beyond we have developed an engaging and thought provoking series of experiences for all ages but with an emphasis

on children and their connection with the natural environment. The project reinforces a renewed interest in the countryside around the city through the Bathscape project and highlights the importance of engaging people, especially children, with the experience of nature and outdoor play. The National Trust is a key partner in this year’s event and this project will be a real focus for their own promotion for active engagement of children in the countryside.

BIKE BATH

July 1 www.bikebath.co.uk

Bike Bath returns for seventh year Sunday 1 July 2018 The race is on for families and cycling enthusiasts to secure their place in this years annual Bike Bath ride.

Now in its seventh year, the ride will take place on Sunday 1 July and will once again raise money for a local hospice Dorothy House Hospice Care, near Bath. Individual riders can also nominate their own charity. Championed by national property developer Redrow Homes, the event will start and end at the Rec in the heart of Bath. Riders will have the choice of three new rides this year - the 25-mile social tailored to novice cyclists and families or the 50 or 80-mile challenge rides for the keener rider through the city and the glorious Somerset countryside.

Riders will also enjoy some of the regions finest food and drink at food stations along the routes and a celebratory pint of Bath Ale at the finish.

Organised by cycling experts Iconic Cycling Events, Bike Bath has grown year on year and last year attracted more than1,500 riders from across the region. The event is fully supported and features food stops and route signs, as well as mechanical support. As always, the 2018 event will feature three fresh new routes which will be confirmed shortly.

Entry is £36 per ride for the 80 and 50-mile rides or £26 for the 25-mile ride. New to 2018 is a family entry for the 25-mile route at £70 for two adults and two children under 16. For more information and to register visit the website: www.bikebath.co.uk. To keep up with the action on social media follow @BikeBath on Facebook and @bikebath on Twitter.

The Food Feast, Hidden Gardens, Exhibitions, Open Studios, Small Publishers Fair, Children’s Festival, Films, Drama, Poetry, Literary events, Classical concerts, Workshops, Walks, Talks and much much more.

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Frome Festival

July 6 - 15 www.fromefestival.co.uk

The Frome Festival has been the town’s biggest celebration of the arts for 17 years. Its UK wide reputation is thought to be one of the major factors in Frome becoming a hot spot for tourists and for those relocating from London, Bristol and Bath.

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This year’s Festival will feature close on 200 events across many venues starting on Friday 6th July and continuing through to Sunday 15th July. As usual, the Festival features an eclectic mix of opera, pop, choral, jazz and folk music; theatre, workshops, exhibitions, films, walks and talks, literary events, Small Publishers Fair, the Hidden Gardens and the Children’s Festival.

The Festival features an eclectic mix of opera, pop, choral, jazz and folk music; theatre, workshops, exhibitions, films, walks and talks, literary events, Small Publishers Fair, the Hidden Gardens and the Children’s Festival.

The Festival celebrates the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”. Amongst the “Frankenstein” related events is, a talk on the works of film director Terence Fisher, who directed the Hammer Horror “Frankenstein” movies, with showing of cult film ‘Frankenstein Must be Destroyed’.

Headliners this year are: Aston Merrygold (JLS singer and recent “Strictly” contestant) the inimitable Badly Drawn Boy; Scottish folk rockers Blazin’ Fiddles; performance poet John Cooper Clarke, and as a post-Festival “Encore” the legendary Leo Sayer. Comedians include Tom Allen, Viv Groskop; and comedy chef George Egg. Professor Michael Wood returns to give a talk on the Myth & History of the Trojan war.

Classical events include an Opera double bill Mozart’s Coffee Cantata, and Bach’s Bastien and Bastienne, accompanied by the London Gala Orchestra, a solo piano recital by Clare Hammond, an evening with soprano Julia O’Connor and mezzo- soprano Marie Elliot.

Workshops include drop in pottery sessions, a children’s dance workshop, photography walks and Bee Keeping. Many events are free.Camping is available at vallisveg.co.uk/camping.

Full programme details will be available on www.fromefestival.co.uk Tickets will be available from third week of May through the Cheese and Grain’s box office www.cheeseandgrain.com 01373 455420, or from hosting venues.

THURS 14th - SUN 17th JUNE 2018

FESTIVAL OF IRONWORK Parade Gardens & Guildhall, Bath 10am - 6pm daily

Live blacksmithing demonstrations HAVE - A - GO FORGING for all Live music and stalls heritage craft talks and demonstrations Food and bar Blacksmithing exhibitions with childrens activities Guided walks throughout the city Let’s make some noise! Please like and share this event on Social Media...

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Bath Carnival

Bath Carnival

July 15 www.bathcarnival.co.uk

Bath Carnival will work with three disability groups and two charities working with vulnerable adults this year, having been awarded a £9,950 lottery grant from Awards For All. The money will help fund the delivery of Carnival arts workshops to participating groups, including sessions in drumming, costume making and dance.

Matt Prescott from Genesis Trust, one of the participating charities, said: "Our Life Skills project works with people who are vulnerable.

This may be due to loneliness, mental health issues, addictions or problems with confidence.

“We are delighted Lifeskills can take part in the workshops organised by Bath Carnival, this will be an excellent way for clients to gain confidence and be part of a community based project."

The full list of groups involved are: Action on Hearing Loss, Wheels For All, MENCAP, Genesis Trust and Julian House.

The workshops are part of a wider workshops programme in the community organised by Bath Carnival, which takes place throughout May and June and also involves collaborations with schools and community groups across B&NES.

MAS-CAMP WORKSHOPS For the first time Bath Carnival will also be organising a series of large ‘mas-camp’ workshops giving members of the public a taste of Carnival before the event.

The first in the series will take place on Milsom Street and has been organised in collaboration with Bath Festivals as part of Party in the City on Friday 19 May. Plans are in place to transform Milsom Street with Carnival themed entertainment including Samba drumming, a Mardi Gras style brass band and the chance for members of the public to make a Carnival costume for the final event.

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Jane Austen Festival

PARTY IN THE PARK Bath Carnival has also announced plans to bring back the party in the park at the final event, which was cancelled last year due to increased running costs of the procession and some unsuccessful funding.

An application to host the event in Sydney Gardens has been submitted to the local authority.

This year the festival style event will include a range of independent food and drink traders, walkabout acts, a large main stage with live music and a colourful children's play area co-organised by Super Pirates and Avon Valley Country Park.

100-4-100 CAMPAIGN UPDATE Bath Carnival's100-4-100 Campaign which was launched in the Bath Chronicle last month has now surpassed 10% of its target.

The campaign invites Bath residents and businesses to chip in with donations from £100 to support the Bath Carnival project. Donations will help the non-profit organisation deliver more workshops in the community and make the final event an even bigger summer spectacle.

Bath Carnival Organiser Stuart Matson said: "Bath Carnival has rapidly grown into one of the city's largest annual community projects. In order to deliver the full-scale project we rely in part on sponsorship and the community spirit of local businesses in the area.

"As well as the 100-4-100 campaign we are also looking to design bespoke sponsorship packages for businesses looking to give something back to the community."

The carnival returns this year on Saturday 15 July. To sponsor the Bath Carnival 2017 or to get involved in preparation workshops, email: enq@bathcarnival.co.uk.

Bath Folk Festival 11 - 19 August www.bathfolkfestival.org

Bath Folk Festival is not a traditional field-based folk festival. Instead, concerts, sessions, dances and workshops are held at a variety of venues across Bath, so the whole city becomes alive with traditional music, dance and storytelling.

You’ll experience folk culture in unconventional places, and get the opportunity to join in at any of our lively pub and cafe sessions. If you want to develop or improve your own performing skills, you can join us at our week-long traditional music summer school, where you can learn from our world-class tutors.

Your visit to Bath Folk Festival is not confined to a muddy festival field: Bath is a World Heritage City, and whilst you’re here you are free to explore the city’s wide range of museums and attractions, including the Roman Bath Museum and luxury Thermae Bath Spa. Bath Folk Festival celebrates all flavours of traditional music, from English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh music to Americana, gypsy jazz, French, bluegrass, world folk and more.

Jane Austen Festival

14 - 23 September www.janeaustenfestivalbath.co.uk

Every year, hundreds of lovers of all things Austen descend on the city of Bath, England, for the largest gathering of Jane Austen enthusiasts in the world.

During the course of ten days, there are over eighty events including the world-famous record breaking Grand Regency Costumed Promenade.

This spectacular parade through the city centre literally stops the traffic and is always held on the first Saturday. Another unique event is the Regency Costumed Masked Ball with its drinks reception around the Roman Baths and dancing in the historic Pump Rooms.

Whilst many participants take the opportunity to immerse themselves in the spirit of the Festival and dress for the entire ten days in costume,

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Bath Children's Literature Festival

FilmBath The Bath Children’s Literature Festival is the largest 1 - 11 November dedicated children’s literature festival in Europe, www.filmbath.org.uk In 1990, Bath Film Society screened a handful of films. They were so successful that the always offers a vibrant array of talks and activities for French society was left with £50 profit. Buoyed by this, Baker approached local businessman and children with a dedicated young adult (YA) programme. Chris film buff, Philip Raby, sound engineer Alastair Goolden and the three cinemas in Bath at the apart from for the Promenade and the Masked time, to propose a film festival.

THE Great Bath Feast Ball, costume is not obligatory.

Other events include theatricals, bus and walking tours of Austen sites, public readings, theatricals, dance workshops, talks and discussions on all sorts of subjects from food and 18th Century fashion to health and gardens. Taking place in historic venues around the city, such as Bath Abbey, the Assembly Rooms, the Guildhall and of course the Pump Rooms.

Having fun, meeting and making new friends is what the Festival is all about and it is not necessary to have a partner and perfectly fine to come on your own.

Bath Children’s Literature Festival 27 September - 7 October www.bathfestivals.org.uk

Europe’s largest dedicated children’s literature festival takes place Friday 28 September – Sunday 7 October.

The Bath Children’s Literature Festival, the largest dedicated children’s literature festival in Europe, always offers a vibrant array of talks and activities for children with a dedicated young adult (YA) programme, and this year is no exception.

Our artistic directors, John and Gill McLay, have secured a world-class line up to thrill young book lovers.

Putting fun and laughter first, the festival is a chance for children and young people to meet the creators of their literary heroes, see illustrations come to life and fuel their imaginations.

Dates TBC www.greatbathfeast.co.uk

Celebrating its sixth birthday with a superenhanced schedule of events and promotions across the city, the Great Bath Feast will dominate Bath’s social calendar.

Celebrating, acknowledging and paying tribute to the very best tastes and flavours that Bath has to offer from local producers, passionate artisans and unique, tiny tea houses to the nationallyacclaimed culinary superstars hard at work in some of the most talked about restaurants in the UK. The Great Bath Feast is brought to you by Visit Bath.

BAth Digital Festival 23 - 27 October www.bathdigitalfestival.co.uk

The Bath Digital Festival brings people and technology together. It allows everyone to explore the thriving digital scene here in Bath and get hands on experience with the latest projects.

Each year it's run by a team of volunteers, overseen by the Bath Digital Festival CIC, and supported by an array of fantastic sponsors.

Whether you fancy trying your hand at coding, joining an interactive workshops or just want to get your hands on the latest tech, there will be plenty for everyone to take part in and enjoy.

You can find out more details of this years event by going online.

Since then, locations have changed and been added to, eminent industry names have given us their patronage and film distributors have recognised that FilmBath Festival (previously Bath Film Festival) is a great outlet for previews of their upcoming gems.

The success of Bath Film Festival has led to bigger ideas and new initiatives, giving birth to the newly named FilmBath in 2017.

2018's programme is currently being compiled, If you want to keep up to date with all the news and updates from FilmBath, you can sign up to their newsletter online.

Bath MozartFest

9-17 November www.bathmozartfest.co.uk

This November sees the 28th Bath Mozartfest – recognised as one of this country’s finest celebrations of classical music.

It’s a wonderful time to be in the city – combine some Christmas shopping with experiencing some of the world’s great musicians performing in historic venues like the Assembly Rooms and the Guildhall.

This year’s programme will be announced late June, with priority booking for Bath Mozartfest Society members available from July. Concerts sell out very quickly so please make a note to check this website in the summer when full details will be available.

There will be 17 concerts with artists including The Hallé, The Tallis Scholars and La Nuova Musica, to name just a few.

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further afield

Shindig Weekender

The Handmade Fair

Shindig Weekender

The Handmade Fair

Kick start the summer at the Shindig Weekender in May, one of the country’s few genuinely ‘Boutique’ boutique festivals. No VIP tickets necessary as Shindiggers are all VIP and get to experience the acts up close and personal.

A swarm of butterflies is set to land on Bowood House and Gardens in Wiltshire, as Kirstie Allsopp calls on craft enthusiasts across the region to create and donate – all in the name of a good cause.

25 - 27 May www.shindigfestival.co.uk

That’s the beauty of Shindig; we made it for our friends to enjoy. And now four years later, their friends and their friends, friends are also loving it, and that’s the best way to build something wonderful and beautiful and happy. We’ve woven all the best bits we’ve experienced in our lives into a one weekend bag of laughs you won’t forget.

This year sees Soul II Soul feat. Jazzie B & Caron Wheeler, are Jungle Brothers, Stereo MC's, Dub Pistols, London Posse, The Cuban Brothers, Chali 2na & Krafty Kuts, Slamboree, Blak Twang, Rodney P & Skitz, The Correspondents, Macka B, Too Many T's, Sian Evans, Inja, My Bad Sister, Gardna & Eva Lazarus, Regime, Daytoner, Oh My God! It's The Church, The Carny Villains, and Love Boat.

With DJ sets there'll be Mr Scruff, Norman Jay, Cut Chemist, Opiuo, Stanton Warriors, A Skillz, Crazy P Soundsystem, Altern-8, Luke Solomon, Plump DJs, Danny Rampling, Alfredo, Radioactive Man, Terry Farley, Ellis Dee, 2 Bad Mice, Top Buzz, Micky Finn & Aphrodite, Deekline & Ed Solo, Marten Horger, JFB, Allergies, Mark Rae, Featurecast, WBBL, Dutty Moonshine, Boca 45, DJ Cheeba, DJ Chris Tofu, Shaka Loves You, Hong Kong Ping Pong, and Toby One. Alsong side the music there's also comedy, talks and cabaret, which will include Phill Jupitus, Mark Thomas, BBC Planet Earth & Blue Planet Talks, Bullzini Family Circus, Paka The Uncredible, Showbiz's Ballpit Karaoke, and Acid House Therapy.

Shindig Weekender which returns for a fifth year to take place at Bruton, Somerset, from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th May 2018. This event is now SOLD OUT!

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22 - 24 June www.thehandmadefair.com.

Ahead of The Handmade Fair on 22-24 June, handy crafters are being asked to lend their skills to make beautiful origami butterflies in aid of Together for Short Lives; a leading UK charity for children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions.

Makers are invited to personalise their contribution by signing each creation, and then drop them off in the collection point at their nearest Hobbycraft store, with a donation to continue the vital work of Together for Short Lives.

At the Fair, the butterflies will be brought together to form an array of decorative garlands to adorn the show, creating a crowd-sourced installation made entirely by the public. The artwork will continue to grow at The Handmade Fair, where guests can head to the press tent to make more butterflies and donate to the charity.

The butterfly template and step-by-step instructions from Jane Gois, professional crafter and founder of Tea and Crafting, can be found at https://www.teaandcrafting.co.uk/ David Westman, marketing manager at The Handmade Fair said: “The Create and Donate project in aid of Together for Short Lives is a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic crafters to get involved and make a difference through their donations. We can’t wait to see the final installation come together when The Handmade Fair debuts at Bowood summer.”

Together for Short Lives is a leading UK charity for children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions. The Handmade Fair takes part during the run-up to Children’s Hospice Week, a national campaign lead by the charity taking place on 21-27 May to raise awareness of the

work of children’s palliative care services and what children and families need.

Katherine Scott from Together for Short Lives said: “This unique and beautiful creation, made by hundreds of crafty members of the public, will raise vital funds and generate awareness of the work we do at Together for Short Lives. Our team can’t wait to see the garlands in all their glory – thank you to everyone who is able to contribute.”

Crafter and designer of the origami template and founder of Tea and Crafting, Jane Gois, added: “It’s a real privilege to play a part in forming this spectacular installation created using the endless talents of creative people from across the region.

Not only will the final product look beautiful, but it will be a fantastic tool for raising awareness and funds for a truly worthy cause.”

The Handmade Fair will debut at Bowood, Wiltshire from 22 to 24 June. For more information about Bowood House and Gardens visit www.bowood.org. The event is the ultimate creative day out with friends or family, mixing shopping, eating and making, all in one place.

Guests can enjoy an array of expert talks and hands-on workshops as they indulge in the perfect destination for craft lovers.

For more information and tickets visit thehandmadefair.com.

GRILLSTOCK FESTIVAL 30 June - 1 July www.grillstock.co.uk

Get ready for some meat, music and mayhem at Grillstock Festival 2018.

Our biggest ever line-up awaits alongside the sweet smell of the UK's finest BBQ, cooked over smokey coals. Don't miss the eye watering chilli eating competition where contestants brave the hottest varieties in the world!

Saturday, Sunday and Weekend tickets include entrance to the festival, a line-up of footstomping music across two stages and access to the BBQ competition area where you can sample food from some of the best BBQ experts in the land. Pit Crew Tickets include a full weekend ticket to the festival, access to our legendary

Priddy Folk Festival Friday night Firestarter party, 4 beers from the Grillstock bar, 2 smokehouse meals, and a £15 merch voucher. 2018 line-up will be announced shortly.

Priddy Folk Festival 10 - 12 July www.priddyfolk.org

In 1991 the PTA started the Folk Festival as a fund raiser in the village hall. Since then, the Festival has grown, but still remains true to its roots. It is organised and run by a group of volunteers dedicated to bringing good music into Priddy. It is a “not for profits” organisation with the stated aims of promoting music and arts and improving the environs of Priddy. But it still is a major contributor to the local school respecting its PTA origins. The Festival is now based on and around the historic green in Priddy – the most wonderful setting for a weekend of music.

Leading the line for 2018 is Galician pipe supremo Anxo Lorenzo, whose mastery of the gaita – a bagpipe indigenous to the Celtic region in northern Spain – is winning him friends and admirers around the world. Expect a lively set rooted in Celtic dance culture.

Also performing in 2018 are Blue Rose Code fronted by soulful Scottish singer-songwriter Ross Wilson whose music has won admirers inside and outside Caledonia.

Still in Scotland, Talisk wowed Priddy last year and the trio’s amazing concertina player Mohsen Amini is back in 2018 with a new band Ímar – a Glasgow-based five piece which also includes members of other Priddy favourites Barrule and Jamie Smith’s Mabon.

Other performers include; The Drystones, Bristolbased trio 3 Cane Whale, Alden, Patterson & Dashwood whose 2016 album Call Me Home was a fRoots Editor’s Choice album of the year and Grace Petrie to name a few.

For more details on the festival line-up, plus ticketing information, got to the festival website: www.priddyfolk.org

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Wells Theatre Festival 12 - 15 July www.wellstheatrefestival.org

The first Wells Theatre Festival will take place from Thursday 12th to Sunday 15th July 2018. It will present classic drama by well-known artists alongside exciting, emerging theatre-makers.

The festival will feature a community production of Romeo and Juliet, performed on the lawn in front of Wells Cathedral on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th July.

Performances and workshops will take place in venues around Wells including the Cathedral Green, Wells Museum, Cedars Hall, Wells Almshouses Chapel, Little Theatre, The Globe Inn and The Bishop’s Barn. Oscar winning actress, Dame Judi Dench and renowned Director, Sir Richard Eyre are patrons for the festival. Follow Wells Theatre Festival on Twitter and Facebook to get news of tickets and events.

The programme includes a mix of world class theatre and performance as well as a series of workshops run by leading theatre practitioners including, Sir Richard Eyre, Clarke Peters, Dominic Mafham and Harry Burton. A percentage of the profits from this first year will go to Antony Nolan the charity that works to save and improve the lives of everyone who needs a stem cell transplant.

Jonathan Guy Lewis’ production of I Found My Horn, based on Jasper Rees’ best selling book about his experience of setting out to renew his relationship with the instrument he hadn’t touched for 31 years. “A thoroughly enjoyable account of his struggles with the horn he loves and mistrusts as if it were some wayward mistress” (The Times). “Lewis is terrific, playing not only the French horn – supposedly up there with the oboe for difficulty – but also a hilarious range of brass-playing eccentrics” (The Guardian).

have stunned audiences and intrigued sceptics from New York to Australia; from London’s West End to Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.

Fellow mind reader and spoon-bender Uri Geller described him as “one of the greatest thought readers of all time”.

“You may find the answers to what you‘re looking for – if you can deal with the shock. For better or worse, you’ll be altered forever.” You have been warned. ***** (Edinburgh Evening News). ***** (Daily Record).

For young children, Wells Theatre Festival presents The Fabularium’s Reynard the Fox follows the woodland’s most infamous scoundrel who prides himself on being the trickster of the forest. Reynard the Fox, is a new piece of engaging outdoor theatre for family audiences of all ages, using The Fabularium’s unique aesthetic, strong imagery and all performed upon their traditional wooden cart. It will feature storytelling, puppetry, original live music and The Fabularium’s bespoke animal headpieces.

The centre piece of the Wells Theatre Festival is the community performance of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet performed entirely by local residents.

Oscar winning actress and national treasure, Dame Judi Dench and Director, Sir Richard Eyre are patrons for the festival.

You can keep up-to-date with all that is happening at Wells Theatre Festival on Twitter @WTFest2018 and Facebook WTFest18 Visit their website to book your tickets! www.wellstheatrefestival.org

Fresh from sell out shows on Broadway and the Edinburgh Fringe, acclaimed forensic mind reader Colin Cloud Live brings – Psycho (Logical) to the Wells Theatre Festival. Cloud’s astounding deductions and outrageous stunts

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Don Giovanni

The stunning Peto Garden

Unmissable Iford ARTS You don’t have to be an opera buff to find something to please you at the Iford Arts summer festival 2018; there are many other reasons to book for the Iford experience. If you love enchanting other-worldly settings and want a musical night to remember we will have something for you.

Our 2018 season offers jazz, swing and party music, a cloister concert and three stunning new opera productions. All this, in combination with picnics, a captivating garden and cloister hidden in its Shangri-La valley create an irresistible summer music festival.

If you have ever visited the Peto Garden at Iford you already know what magic awaits; if you haven’t, prepare to be blown away.

The garden at Iford Manor creates an idyllic setting for a celebration with your friends. The Picnic Promenades create a perfect, sociable, informal introduction to the place, as do the smaller scale and easily affordable cloister concerts, a user-friendly introduction to opera.

CANDIDE*

May 26 I 29 I 30 I June 1 I 2 I 5

PARTENOPE

June 23 I 26 I 28 I 30 July 3 I 4

MADAME BUTTERFLY

July 21 I 24 I 26 I 28 I 31 I Aug 2 I 4 Tickets for all operas: £126 (Mon – Fri) £130 (Sat)

THE PETO PROM

Saturday 9th June - Tickets £35

At Iford Arts we are renowned for the informality and warmth of our welcome and quality of our productions. We love to meet our audiences and look forward to making new friends.

HEIDI VOGEL

This year we have three opera productions – all sung in English, for an intimate audience of just 84 - that form the backbone of the festival with informal picnic proms and classical concerts in the enchanting miniature Italianate cloister punctuating the season.

JAMES TAYLOR QUARTET

The festival entices some of the best musicians and singers to the South West and this year is no exception. This is our last year at Iford Manor so be quick, tickets are selling like hot cakes.

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“She’s got an extraordinary voice...an incredible range and such a texture... keep an eye out for Heidi Vogel.” Jamie Cullum BBC Radio 2 “James Taylor is the best Hammond player this side of the Atlantic” Craig Charles BBC6 Funk and Soul Show

MIDSUMMER PROM

Friday 6th July - Tickets £35 MICHELLE JOHN THE GIN TRAP HOUSE BAND

FINAL FLING

Saturday 7th July - Tickets £35 MARCO MARCONI TRIO

"Marco is a breath of fresh air for dedicated Jazz fans everywhere." Anthea Redmond, Founder Jazzbitesradio.com, March 2016

MISS KIDDY AND THE CADS

“The (Miss Kiddy and the Cads) show is hugely entertaining... these imaginative new (but old) versions are playful, sophisticated and witty. The band are note-perfect and tightly drilled.... the crowd loved it.” I Went To The Theatre, June 2017

NEW ARTISTS GALA CONCERT WITH OLIVER GOOCH Sunday 3rd June - Tickets £22 Popular operatic arias and ensembles

BUTTERFLY DAY

Sunday July 1, 12pm onwards, FREE event

A wonderful family day out in the Iford Manor orchard with guided butter y walks through the beautiful Iford river valley, moth trap displays and bat roost viewing by infra-red camera, arts and crafts, face-painting and story-telling. Delicious Iford Manor cream teas and refreshments are available from the Iford Manor tea rooms or bring a picnic to enjoy on the river bank. Please check the website for regular updates. www.ifordarts.org.uk Box office: 01225 448844 *Music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN Book adapted from Voltaire by HUGH WHEELER Lyrics by RICHARD WILBUR New version by JOHN CAIRD (The 1999 Royal National Theatre version) With additional lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, John Latouche, Lillian Hellman, Dorothy Parker and Leonard Bernstein. Performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Limited

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May – August PROMS

9 JUNE James Taylor Quartet Heidi Vogel 6 JULY Michelle John The Gin Trap House Band

SHOWS CANDIDE* PARTENOPE MADAME BUTTERFLY YOUNG ARTISTS GALA CONCERT

7 JULY Marco Marconi Trio Miss Kiddy And The Cads

PICNIC IN THE WORLD FA M O U S P E TO GA R D E N

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days out May half-term activities at the Roman Baths, Fashion Museum and Victoria Art Gallery There’s no excuse for kids to be bored this May half-term as the Roman Baths, Fashion Museum and Victoria Art Gallery have plenty of exciting activities on offer.

Young visitors can dress up in a Roman toga, make a Roman-inspired treasure chest, have a go at ‘messy knitting’, or create some beautiful spring blossoms and trees to take home.

The activities at the Victoria Art Gallery are inspired by themes of flowers and nature from the summer exhibition, A Celebration of Flowers: Kaffe Fassett with Candace Bahouth. Alll are free for Bath and North East Somerset residents with a Discovery Card (www.bathnes.gov.uk/ discoverycard).

Half-term highlights include:

‘What’s on’ at Lacock Abbey this May… Our gardens are in full bloom, warmer days are stretching out in front of us, and those priceless summer firsts are easier than ever to tick off the list. While you’re spending days in the fresh air at Lacock, having picnics and watching nature in the woodland gardens and orchards, our garden team are busy planting more summer bedding, and plants they’ve cared for all winter indoors. Our shop on Lacock’s High Street is renewed with gorgeous summer lines, and a new photography exhibition from photographer Karen Knorr is unveiled in the Fox Talbot Museum’s mezzanine gallery in late May.

The Roman Baths 28 May-1 June 2018, 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4pm Make a Roman-inspired treasure chest to keep your precious things in.

Get Knitted

IMAGE: Blindfold © National Trust Images / Lori Vrba

Fashion Museum Bath Tuesday 29 May 2018, 10.30-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm Find out about 'messy knitting' in our Dress of the Year from 2016, then use finger knitting to make a cuff, neckpiece or something from your imagination!

Last chance to see the photography exhibition TRIBE at Lacock

‘TRIBE’ is on display at the Fox Talbot Museum in Lacock until Sunday 20 May and is free with normal admission to the property. Follow the Fox Talbot Museum on Twitter @foxtalbotmuseum

Ela’s Foundation Story The Lost Church at Lacock Abbey

This year, as part of the Women and Power national programming theme, Lacock will be exploring the legacy of Lady Ela the Countess of

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The Roman Baths 26-27 May and 2-3 June 2018, 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4pm Discover how the Romans dressed and try wearing a toga.

Treasuring the Past

Not to be missed, at the end of May, Whispering Woods, a talented troupe of aerialists and storytellers will be weaving a site specific journey through the woodland garden, with ten performances over five days.

This new exhibition, co-curated by artist Lori Vrba, is by a collective of eight American female artists, drawn to the notion of story-telling, memory, nostalgia, the natural world and family.

Togas and Tunics

Salisbury, taking us back to the time before the dissolution of the Monasteries in the mid-16th century and the subsequent demolition of the abbey church in 1539.

The lost church is to be recreated through an outdoor installation with an accompanying soundscape this spring after over 400 years of silence as you travel back to the 1300s. A good look at the architecture of the abbey will allow you to find out about the abbey's missing church.

Ela’s Foundation Story – The Lost Church at Lacock Abbey will be on display on the South Lawn from Saturday 5 May until Sunday 15 July and is free with normal admission to the property.

Spring Blossoms

Victoria Art Gallery Wednesday 30 May 2018, 10.30am–12.30pm and 1.30pm–3.30pm Enjoy creating a blossom picture using mixed media.

Trees R Green

Victoria Art Gallery Friday 1 June 2018, 10.30am–12.30pm and 1.30pm–3.30pm Create paper craft 3D trees.

All activities included in the admission price, no need to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Explore the lost church this May at Lacock Abbey Sat 5 May - Sun 15 Jul, 10.30am-5pm The lost church is to be recreated this spring after over 400 years of silence. You might hear the nuns singing as you explore the South Lawn, and will you be able to solve the architectural riddle?

Call 01249 730459 for details nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock #nationaltrust

When you visit, donate, volunteer or join the National Trust, your support helps us to look after special places in the south west such as Lacock and The Courts Garden for ever, for everyone.

Š National Trust 2017. The National Trust is an independent registered charity, number 205846. Photography Š National Trust Images\20/20 projects.

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GOING DUTCH The Silverware Still Lives (2017) Phot - Rosalind Atkinson

Experience some of the National Trust’s best-loved works of seventeenth-century Dutch art at the Holburne.

Prized Possessions: Dutch Masterpieces from National Trust Houses 25 May to 16 September 2018

Admission £10 FREE to Museum members and Under 18s Prized Possessions brings together some of the National Trust’s best-loved works of seventeenthcentury Dutch art to celebrate the enduring appeal of two great achievements of European culture: Dutch Golden Age painting and the British country house.

Bath to Baghdad

14 June to 21 October 2018

Discover the eclectic collection of Persian art formed by Miss Ellen Tanner following her intrepid journey to the Middle East in the 1890s.

From sumptuous textiles to delicate carved woodwork and lacquer and elaborately decorated metalwork, this collection is on display for the first time following a major conservation project

A Taste of Persia: Food and Music from the Middle East Friday 17 August, 6–9pm £15

(Bath to Baghdad & Garden Café open 6 to 9pm) For one night only, sample the tastes and sounds of Persia in our Garden Café with food from Simi’s Kitchen and traditional Middle Eastern folk music from Mazaj. Inspired by our new display, Bath to Baghdad, this event will bring to life the Persian world as experienced by nineteenthcentury traveller, Ellen Tanner.

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Made for the Table

Friday 13 April to Sunday 1 July 2018

A modern table setting featuring contemporary silver from the Goldsmiths’ Company Collection alongside other crafts, demonstrating how makers continue to be inspired to make beautiful objects for use. The exhibition explores the sensory experience of the table, from taste and flavour to light and display.

‘Golden Age’ Aroma-Tour Produced by AVM Curiosities Friday 22 June, 6-9pm £10

In celebration of Made For the Table and Prized Possessions, award-winning food historian Tasha Marks, will present the exhibitions as a treat for the senses. Drawing the two displays together through scent, this Aroma-Tour will match works from the exhibitions to a bespoke smell or taste.

Rosewater Sprinkler

Dutch Masters: Flower Arranging Workshop Rachel Wardley

(Founder, Tallulah Rose Flower School)

Saturday 30 June, 10.30-4.30pm £70

(includes flowers and vase, and entry to Prized Possessions) Create your own Dutch-inspired floral arrangement in this workshop led by Rachel Wardley, founder of the Bath-based Talullah Rose Flower School.

PRIZED POSSESSIONS: GILTED KEEPSAKE CHESTS

£10 Adults/£5 children (5 years+) Have fun decorating and gilding a miniature keepsake chest in which to keep your own ‘Prized Possessions’.

workshop is inspired by Prized Possessions 17th Century Paintings from This and the elaborate, decorative frames in which many of the paintings are displayed. the Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis, The Hague COMING SOON… Quentin Buvelot Thursday 28 June, 7-8pm £10 COLOURSCAPE (includes entry to Prized Possessions from 6-7pm, Garden Café open for drinks, 6-7pm) This lecture offers a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the explosion of talent that took place within the cities of the Dutch republic in the seventeenth century – still one of the miracles of Western art. The Mauritshuis is the home of some of the best-known paintings from the Dutch Golden Age, including Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring and Rembrandt’s Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp.

Monday 20 to 29 August, 11am–4pm, £5

For more details on these and other events, please visit the website: www.holburne.org

®National Trust Images / Chris Titmus

25 May to 16 September

PRIZED POSSESSIONS Dutch Masterpieces from National Trust Houses

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days out Museum displays oldest known patchwork coverlet in Britain

Celebrating Women’s Suffrage 100 at Bath Preservation Trust Museums enduring fight of women to gain equality alongside the power and impact of war, as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage.

The oldest quilt in existence the patchwork coverlet (made in 1718) will be displayed at the American Museum in Britain to mark its 300th anniversary.

The coverlet will be joining the Museum’s own world renowned textile collection this year. This collection has over 250 quilts and is acclaimed as the finest of its type in Europe and the equal of many premier collections in the United States.

Chief Curator, Kate Hebert, said ‘We’re delighted to display the 1718 Coverlet at the American Museum. It’s a huge honour to be the only location in the South of England where you’ll be able to see the 1718 Coverlet this year. This is a unique opportunity to see this treasure of The Quilters’ Guild collection alongside our renowned quilt collection.’

Marking the centenary of women’s suffrage is the theme linking our four museum exhibitions this year.

We focus on the significance of the suffragette movement and effect of the First World War in enabling women to gain political freedom over time. We explore how suffragettes impacted the City of Bath, revealing through architecture and stories the roles played by local women driving the campaign.

Themes include the architectural language of death and memory, those who fought and campaigned for women’s rights, and other issues relevant to Bath. Looking at historical figures reveals the first women to fight for political equality, potentially inspiring future generations such as suffragettes. We shine a spotlight on those women instrumental in the fight to save and protect Bath’s historic building throughout the 20th century, inspiring those now working within Bath Preservation Trust to safeguard and protect the City of Bath’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.

There are many landmarks across the city which reveal the impact of the First World War and suffragette movement, providing spaces for commemoration, reflection and empowerment.

In 2018 through exhibitions, performance, lectures, events and music, we explore the

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The exhibitions at No. 1 Royal Crescent and the Museum of Bath Architecture highlight the fight for women’s suffrage, the journey taken to achieve it and aspects of how the fight continues today. The influence that such activism continues to have today – and could have in the future – is also be better explored.

The coverlet will be on display during normal opening hours from 10th April until 29th July.

Side by Side: America and World War I

now – 28 October 2018 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of America’s first major military engagement in the Great War 1914 – 1918, Side by Side: America and World War I, will uncover the relationship between the US, and Europe, as well as reflecting on those who went into battle, and those who stayed at home.

This immersive exhibition will explore life back home, recruitment, training, a Red Cross hospital, and a reconstructed Renault tank used by the Americans on the Western Front.

At the Herschel Museum of Astronomy our exhibition Wonder Women of Space explores the role of women in science, and at Beckford’s Tower we look at the influence that the women in William Beckford’s family had upon his life and work. These form part of our wider programming on the theme of women’s equality.

Expect over 40 events including performances, lectures, workshops, music and activities. www.nath-preservation-trust.org.uk

Your journey will introduce you to some of those who served on the home front, and to those who saw active service, including Ernest Hemingway, President Woodrow Wilson, journalist Alice Rohe Gertrude, Red Cross worker Charlotte Bannon and one of the 16 million animals who served.

Modern photographs, taken by Brett Killington, of the graffiti made by US soldiers in their training caves in France, will also compliment items from the Museum’s collection, as well as loans from other museums, and private lenders.

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25th Anniversary Special Exhibition

A Celebration of Flowers: Kaffe Fassett with Candace Bahouth at the Victoria Art Gallery 19 May - 2 September 2018 Internationally-renowned colour expert and fabric designer Kaffe Fassett will make a welcome return to Bath in May with a new exhibition at the Bath & North East Somerset Council-run Victoria Art Gallery. When Fassett and Candace Bahouth last showed here in 2008 the Gallery welcomed a record-breaking 31,000 visitors.

Inspired by flowers all his life, Fassett will demonstrate his full creative flair in this stunning new exhibition, A Celebration of Flowers. With a bespoke dazzling colour scheme to match, the installation will transform the Gallery using 40 of his vibrant coloured quilts and needlepoints.

The show will also feature colourful mosaiced island gardens, benches, totems, mirror frames, shoes, flower encrusted candlesticks and a chandelier by one of Fassett’s long-term collaborators, fellow American Candace Bahouth, who is based in Somerset. Many of these works are on a large scale and extend the floral theme into three dimensions.

Councillor Paul Myers (Conservative Midsomer Norton Redfield), Cabinet Member for Economic and Community Regeneration, said: “These two stunning exhibitions will appeal to a wide range of audiences, both residents and visitors, when they show at the gallery over the summer and I hope attract as many, if not more, visitors as the last time.”

Kaffe Fassett said: “Since colour is my obsession in art, I am fascinated by flowers as a subject.

This show celebrates my recent book on the floral world called Bold Blooms.”

Candace Bahouth added: “My encrusted mosaics are inspired by nature, ceramics and textiles. Come and be immersed. Escape, dream, reflect…in a world of fantasy, pattern, colour and delight!”

Kaffe Fassett

Kaffe Fassett is one of the world’s most renowned textile designers. His work has been exhibited at museums worldwide and is in many permanent collections, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. He continues to travel worldwide to lecture, teach, and promote his work.

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Born in 1937, Fassett spent much of his youth in the creative community of Big Sur, California. He moved to England as a student in the 1960s and spent some time living in Bath, where he was inspired by quilts in the American Museum.

Starting out as a fine artist, he ventured into the world of colourful yarn on a visit to a Scottish wool mill where, inspired by the colours in the landscape, he was thrilled to find yarns in the same colours. On the train back to London a fellow passenger taught him how to knit.

Candace Bahouth

A graduate in fine art from Syracuse University, Bahouth settled in rural Somerset, where she developed her unique facility for expression in mosaics using found material from nature as well as fragments of china and even high-tech plastics. Many of her creations are designed on a large scale to fit within garden settings. Her work also features in many permanent exhibitions, including the Victoria & Albert Museum.

During the exhibition the Victoria Art Gallery shop will be selling a beautiful range of gifts and homeware featuring Kaffe Fassett’s unique and fabulous designs.

There will be a series of talks and tours to accompany the show, including:

Lunchtime exhibition tours

Every Thursday, 24 May to 23 August inclusive, 12.30pm-1pm Free to ticket holders and Discovery Card holders.

Lunchtime talk by Candace Bahouth

Wednesday 27 June, 1.10pm-1.45pm A free lunchtime talk by Candace Bahouth at The Guildhall, Bath.

A Quest for Wellness – Contemporary Chinese Art by Zhang Yanzi 5 May to 12 November 2018 For 25 years the Museum of East Asian Art has been sharing more than 7,000 years of exquisite artistry and craftsmanship from East Asia with local residents, students, tourists and scholars.

To commemorate the Anniversary, the museum is hosting a series of special exhibitions focusing on the theme of wellbeing through art and creativity.

Internationally renowned, Beijing-based Chinese artist Zhang Yanzi brings a range of her artworks, encompassing contemporary ink paintings and installations, to the museum in the exhibition ‘A Quest for Wellness’. Zhang Yanzi’s art is collected by the National Art Museum of China, Beijing’s Central Academy of Fine Arts and the M+ Museum in Hong Kong among others.

For Zhang Yanzi, wellness is a quest for mental and physical reassurance. In this exhibition, the artist explores our common frailties and shared humanity, investigating the nature and meaning of wellness in China: its history, and its modern counterpoints from a Chinese perspective.

Events in May and June: Talk: Adventures in Ink Contemporary Chinese Painting

Thursday 3 May 19:00-20:00 @BRLSI

This talk explore the evolution of Chinese ink painting: how an ancient art form has come to embody the dynamism and innovative spirit of the region. In the presence of the artist, Zhang Yanzi. This event is supported by Galerie OraOra.

Family Fun: Art with Herbs

2 June 14:30 - 16:00 @ Museum

Be inspired by our wellness exhibition and create your own artwork with dried herbs and flowers.

Talk: The Art of the Gift: Snuff Bottles at the Qing Court 8 June 19:00 - 20:00 @ BRLSI

Kaffe Fassett: Colour and Inspiration

Snuff entered the Forbidden City in the 17th century as gifts from foreign missionaries and led to the development of the snuff bottle in China.

This talk explores the technical and artistic challenges in making these clever miniature treasures.

Tickets available from Bath Box Office (www.bathboxoffice.org.uk) at £12.00/£11.00 concessions from 2 April 2018.

Museum of East Asian Art offer free entry to Discovery Card and Season Ticket Holders. www.meaa.org.uk

Wednesday 25 July, The Assembly Rooms A talk by Kaffe Fassett at the Assembly Rooms in Bath.

25th Anniversary Special Exhibition

A Quest for Wellness

Contemporary Chinese Art by Zhang Yanzi 5 May - 12 November 2018

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New generation of family home buyers keeps Bath market bouyant

Thinking of selling this Spring?

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Thinking of selling this Spring?

Top tips to get your property noticed.

As low interest rates continue to make it a buyers market, those deciding to put their property up for sale may feel that prospective buyers will be cueing up outside the door to buy.

Despite the fact that hosuing stock is low at present, sellers will still want to attract the best price for their property, therefore preparing your home for sale is as important now than ever.

It’s a well-known fact that properties receive the most interest during the first two weeks, so it’s crucial that you have everything in order for these initial viewings.

First impression count!

We've all heard the saying 'never judge a book by its cover', but when it comes to a new home, many potential buyers will make an immediate decision based on the exterior. Ensuring your property has kerb appeal is one of the most important steps in preparing to sell your home.

Remove any unsightly items from view, touch up any areas that need a lick of paint and make the garden an area that buyers can see themselves enjoying.

Cosmetic changes are as good as big ones Unless your home drastically needs a new bedroom, bathroom or kitchen in order to get a sale, then focus on cosmetic changes.

Financially, this will make more sense than blowing any potential profit on a complete renovation. As with the outside, repaint any stained walls, fix taps and loose door handles, new cushions and curtains that won't break the bank are all easy on the eye for prospective

buyers. Remember, the more a buyer feels they need to spend on a new home, the more they will take off your asking price.

Potential buyers will view many properties before making a decision. It is therefore essential that your property stands out from the crowd.

Create space

You can be creative in making space in your home. Whether it’s the bathroom, a bedroom or the hallway, a cleverly placed mirror and some strategic lighting can give the impression that rooms are larger and, make the property more appealing to prospective buyers.

Make buyers feel at home

The more a buyer can see themselves living in your home, the easier it is to sell. Make sure each room looks like it is used. Place furniture into vacant rooms, such as desks and a bed.

Set the dining table so that the buyer can picture themselves eating with their family. All these actions are helping the buyer picture themselves living in your home.

Stand out from the crowd

Potential buyers will view many properties before making a decision. It is therefore essential that your property stands out from the crowd. It’s sometimes the simplest touches that turn a house into a home and make your property more memorable,

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Avoiding home horrors: a guide for renters How to find a good landlord in a fast growing rental market Marcus Arundell of HomeLets In a city where more and more people are renting, says Marcus Arundell of HomeLets, it pays to find a landlord you can trust. In 2000 less than 10 per cent of UK households were privately renting. Now more than 20 per cent are – and by 2022 that could be nearly one in four, according to a report by Knight Frank.

Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) are often more likely to have problems, and as a result have become more tightly regulated. But if you’re trying to rent a home for a single household?

There’s one way to ensure you find a decent and safe place to live: choose the right lettings agency.

These are dramatically and historically significant changes. And it’s the same story in Bath.

Between 2001 and 2011, private renters went from 10 per cent to over 15 per cent – and you can bet that that trend has continued in the years since 2011 (when the last census occurred).

A good quality lettings agency will make sure, on your behalf, that you can trust your landlord.

They will personally check that every property is compliant with the relevant legislation – that means a home that’s safe from a gas, electrical and fire perspective, and maintained to a decent standard. In a nutshell, a good agency means you’ll find a good home.

Yet in the decades since the Second World War home ownership steadily increased until the turn of the millennium, and the assumption was that it would keep increasing. Not any more. Even the belief that everyone would aspire to home ownership no longer holds sway. There’s been a cultural shift. Some people may be happy to rent throughout their lives – just as so many people do on the continent. Others may dip in and out of renting. Others may simply have no option.

In this new cultural and social context, the quality of privately rented accommodation is once more on the agenda. The government have been looking increasingly closely at the situation of renters, and already increased the requirements on landlords. For example, they have to carry out annual gas safety checks, ensure the electrical system is safe and follow a number of fire safety regulations, as well as keep the property in decent condition.

But, there’s a problem.

Last year the Independent reported that nearly a third of privately rented homes fail basic standards – meaning they may have safety hazards, unacceptable kitchen or bathroom facilities or inadequate housing. This is a pretty shocking statistic. It shows that if a landlord stays under the radar they can get away without following regulations. You can bet this is happening here in Bath too.

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But not every agency is a good agency. Lettings agencies currently aren’t regulated – although all that could be about to change. Just as some landlords are cowboys, some agencies are too.

The best way to tell if an agency will look after your interests is to see if it has chosen to self-regulate. Has it joined one of several key schemes such as TPO (The Property Ombudsman), DPS (Deposit Protection Service), ARLA (Association of Residential Letting Agents) Propertymark, NALS (The National Approved Letting Scheme) or SAFE Agent, and does the agent have in place CMP (Client Money Protection). All these prove that an agency has a commitment to high professional standards.

As the rental market changes rapidly, forwardthinking agencies are transforming themselves into best practice agencies. Yes, it’s partly a question of future-proofing. But fundamentally it’s a matter of being committed to providing the best possible service to customers. Above all this means never, ever putting a tenant into a cold, damp and dangerous property – however large the rental market grows.

Setting the right rental asking price is key to making a great return on your investment.

Pick a figure that is below its true value and you will fail to maximise its potential, but pitch your house or flat to rent too high and you could struggle to let it and experience costly voids.

A good local letting agent will advise you of the optimum asking price that means your property attracts quality tenants willing to pay a great rent while ensuring you maximise your return.

There are numerous factors to consider before determining exactly what your property is worth on the rental market.

- Location - The current state of the local market - Proximity to schools or major workplaces - Whether the property is furnished or unfurnished - Number of bedrooms and bathrooms - Condition of the property Michael Cook, Romans’ Lettings Managing Director explains; “Ultimately, market demand will determine the perfect rent for your property.

Working with a local lettings expert is the best way to ensure you have access to expert insight into the exact level of demand for a home like yours at any time.

“When there is high demand you will be able to charge more, whereas in periods of lower demand you may have to lower the rent.

“A good local letting agent will advise you of the optimum asking price that means your property attracts quality tenants willing to pay a great rent while ensuring you maximise your return.

An agent can also work with you to calculate the rent you require in order to cover your outgoings and make a profit.”

Tea and sympathy

By Dick Jenkins, former Chief Executive of Bath Building Society

surprised that I was prepared to go out and talk to them. We had an interesting conversation about “the system” and spent a couple of hours putting the world to rights. I don’t think any of them had ever met anybody senior in a financial services organisation, the very people they were protesting about, and the simple fact that I didn’t have horns and a forked tail probably worked in my favour.

At the height of the Financial Crisis there was a small protest in Queen Square by a group calling themselves Occupy Bath. Their protest took the form of an encampment of 30 or so people in the public space and some banners railing against the behaviour of bankers. This was an offshoot of a much larger protest in London which featured prominently in national news bulletins. The encampment lasted for a couple of months and was cleared in December 2011.

When they were out in Queen Square in 2011, I thought I should, as the CEO of their local Building Society, go and meet them and talk to them about what they we’re protesting about.

I didn’t expect to find much common ground, but thought, nonetheless, that it was my duty to listen; they had, after all, pitched up right in front of my Head Office, protesting about the industry that gave me quite a comfortable living. I’m sure that a tray full of hot tea helped, but I found them to be polite and respectful, and rather

I pretty much disagree with most things they stand for but I love the fact that I live in a country where they can have their say.

Interestingly, most of them had little understanding of how the financial system they were railing against worked. I made the point that banking itself wasn’t an evil; in fact, it is the lifeblood of an economy, that had real benefits for ordinary people as well as rich people. That borrowing money was not just a road to rack and ruin, a “scam” run by the banks. Of course, there were; and still are, egregious practices of certain banks which couldn’t be defended. But for the vast majority of people, banks were a blessing not a curse. In our discussions, it was entirely proper of me to point out that in the Financial Services world, Building Societies were the good guys, and I didn’t waste that opportunity. Many were genuinely unaware that such institutions existed.

One or two of the more savvy participants did have some good arguments against the way that some banks behave, but I think I did get the point across that the average person behind the counter at NatWest couldn’t be put in the same bracket as the whizz-kid City wheeler-dealer, something which they hadn’t all fully appreciated.

I don’t suppose I changed anybody’s mind about anything that afternoon but I felt the need to do something to defend my profession.

After a while I repaired back to my nice warm office at Queen Square and thought little more about these guys in the intervening years. In fact, I thought that Occupy Bath had folded like their tents on the day they were cleared out of the Square.

Until the other day, that is.

When up on my Facebook news feed up popped Occupy Bath. It appears from their Facebook page that they’ve been going ever since 2011 opposing economic inequality with, predictably enough, a very pro-Corbyn and Anti-Government/Establishment stance. Recent campaigns have included the Grenfell Tower disaster and the Vice Chancellor pay.

I pretty much disagree with most things they stand for but I love the fact that I live in a country where they can have their say. Long live Occupy Bath!

On behalf of everyone at InBath, we would like to thank Dick for his great service to the city of Bath and wish him and his family a long and happy retirement.

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New housing report highlights scale of housing crisis in B&NES People wanting to live in Bath & North East Somerset face the highest rents anywhere in the South West, according to the Home Truths South West report issued today by the National Housing Federation.

The average private sector rent in the district is £1,190 per month. Meanwhile, the cost of home ownership continues to move beyond the reach of many people, with the average house in B&NES costing more than 13.8 times typical earnings. This means the average family would need a household income of at least £87,106 to afford a mortgage.

Chancellor reports 60,000 first time buyers have already benefited from the stamp duty exemption!

It was one of the marquee announcements in Chancellor, Phillip Hammond's Autumn Budget of 2017, a stamp duty land tax relief for firsttime buyers on purchases up to £300,000 with the existing rate of 5% applying to properties between £300,000 and £500,000 Since 22 November 2017, The Chancellor revealed that 60,000 first time buyers have now benefited from the stamp duty exemption.

As mentioned, under the new rules, first time buyers purchasing homes under the value of £300,000 are exempt from paying stamp duty and, those who are purchasing in London and other expensive areas, will not pay tax on the first £300,000 of their purchase on properties up to the value of £500,000.

The importance of helping First time buyers get their first home is incredibly important to the overall housing market. It's only by making new homes purchases more achievable, that allows existing homes owners to sell up and take their next step.

A recent report by the Halifax at the start of the year, showed a 6% annual increase on the number of first time buyers making a purchase – meaning the number of first time buyers has reached a ten year high.

Prime Minister, Theresa May, has made a promise to the electorate that she would take “personal charge” of solving Britain's housing crisis and with low mortgage rates, high employment, incentives like the Help to Buy scheme, as well as the stamp duty exemption, young people are finding it easier to get on the property ladder.

On announcing the new policy back in November, the Government predicted that the change to stamp duty would benefit up to 95% of first time buyers. If these early indictions are anything to go by, it is clear that it has already had a positive impact on the housing market.

The importance of helping First time buyers get their first home is incredibly important to the overall housing market. It's only by making new homes purchases more achievable, that allows existing homes owners to sell up and take their next step.

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Curo Chief Executive Victor da Cunha said: “These figures reveal the stark realities of the housing crisis in our district. Housing associations like Curo provide a lifeline for the growing numbers of people who can’t afford to rent or buy a home on the open market. We do this by providing homes at subsidised rents and through affordable home ownership schemes like Shared Ownership. We’re tackling the root causes of the housing crisis by building more new homes across the district.

“This year we have delivered 118 new affordable homes and started work at another rural site in Clutton which will see 12 affordable homes built. Together with the planning permission we recently secured for 31 new affordable homes at Peasedown St John and the work we are already doing at Mulberry Park in Bath, we’re working really hard to bring forward more affordable homes across the district but are always on the look-out for land and opportunities to work with others to build more.”

At Highbury Fields in Clutton Curo are building a total of 36 homes with 33% affordable housing while in Peasedown St John 89 new homes will be delivered with 35% affordable housing.

The Home Truths South West report is available at www.housing.org.uk/hometruths.

Classical design and luxury interiors at Holburn Park Dramatic drone photos of Holburne Park show how the new neighbourhood of classically designed homes being created in Bath are taking shape. We speak to the developers, Hardrock Developments, to find out more:

What makes Holburne Park so special?

Created by Robert Adams, the acclaimed architect who designed the Duchy of Cornwall’s Poundbury, we are enormously proud of the design and craftsmanship of the new homes.

The facades will be made of locally-sourced Bath stone, while important touches like natural slate roofs and timber windows mean that the development will blend in with the classical architecture of Bath.

What will they be like inside?

Designed by luxury interior designers Sims Hilditch, renowned for their fresh take on the English country house look, these individuallydesigned homes have an array of super sleek features including Neptune ‘Limehouse’ handpainted contemporary kitchens and underfloor heating on the ground floor in all the houses.

Where is Holburne Park

Holburne Park overlooks the Kennett and Avon Canal and is set on a secluded site off Warminster Road with expansive views of the city’s historic skyline.

It offers the rare opportunity to own a brand new contemporary home just an easy stroll from the city centre, whilst also been close to the open countryside.

What sort of community can buyers expect?

We’re delighted by the range of buyers who’ve been attracted to live at Holburne Park, which promises a nicely-balanced community.

This includes professional couples buying their first home together, families with children and newly-retiring downsizers.

Are there still homes available in phase one?

75% of the homes in the first phase have been sold but we still have three and four beds available and homes that are also eligible on the Government’s Help to Buy scheme. Three bed homes start from £535,000 and four bed properties start from £975,000.

How can we find out more?

You can find out more information and register your interest in Holburne Park at www.holburnepark.co.uk, call 01225 302888 or visit The Marketing Pavillion, Warminster Road, Bath, BA2 6SF from Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm or on Sundays, 10am to 4pm.

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Living by the water becomes distinct reality in Bath Living by the river in Bath is much more affordable than a lot of people may think.

That’s the reality for those either looking for their first home or who are simply wanting to make the next step on the property ladder.

News on the chance to live on the banks of the River Avon comes from the city’s most distinct and important new property development where the current selection of waterside apartments are available under the Government’s much heralded Help to Buy scheme.

This means the purchaser will have to pay just 80 per cent the cost of the property – made up of a 75 per cent mortgage and five per cent deposit.

For example when purchased under Help-to-Buy, one of the apartments currently available at the development will cost £280,000 (a 20 per cent reduction off the £350,000 list price) with purchasers needing a deposit of £17,500.

Danielle Simpson, Sales Manager, Crest Nicholson said: “Help-to-Buy is a great opportunity for everyone looking to buy a new property.

“What’s so good about the scheme is that it is available for all purchasers, whether they are first time buyers or looking to take the next steps on the property ladder.

Each building also includes a stunning central atrium that mirrors the organic surroundings through the inclusion of columns of greenery that stretch from the ground floor all the way to the ceiling or green walls that imitate the planting outside. properties currently available at the development fall within the initiative and is great news for those looking to buy here.”

For further information please call 01225 463 517 or visit www.crestnicholson.com/bathriverside The marketing suite on Victoria Bridge Road is open daily from 10 am to 5pm.

Current availability includes a selection of one and two-bedroom apartments in the highly distinctive and unique Sovereign Point and Royal View buildings.

With their curved design, each building has no beginning or end and have proved a big draw for those wanting something a little different.

Danielle added: “The figure of eight design of both Royal View and Sovereign Point has broken new ground in terms of what can be achieved In addition, those who are tempted by the relaxed lifestyle and proximity to Bath’s city centre could also get £500 off the purchase price upon reservation*.

Available at Bath Riverside, with as little as a five per cent deposit, house hunters could soon find themselves lapping up a way of life that can only be found at the world heritage city’s most prominent new property development.

Open to anyone buying a new property, under Help to Buy the Government will lend up to 20 per cent of the value of the property through an interest-free equity loan.

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“Each building also includes a stunning central atrium that mirrors the organic surroundings through the inclusion of columns of greenery that stretch from the ground floor all the way to the ceiling or green walls that imitate the planting outside.

“The properties in both Royal View and Sovereign Point have been very well received since their launch and we are extremely pleased to be able to offer Help-to-Buy on these brand new homes.

“With the scheme open to properties up to the value of £600,000 means that many of the

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