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Explore the Holburne Museum after dark
Enjoy live jazz outside at St Stephen’s Millennium Green
SIDE BY SIDE: KNIT FOR VICTORY Sunday 26 August, 1–4pm n The American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath Americans of all ages were requested by the United States government to knit wool socks, sweaters, and other garments to keep soldiers at home and abroad warm during the First World War. Enjoy an afternoon in the company of the museum’s volunteers and have a go at knitting. Beginner or expert you’re sure to have fun and learn something new. Normal admission applies. JAZZ ON THE GREEN Sunday 26 August, 6–9pm n St Stephen’s Millennium Green, Richmond Road, Bath Stan Scott and friends will be playing in the lovely garden of Millennium Green this bank holiday weekend. Take a rug, make yourselves comfortable and enjoy the live music. There will be a BBQ and a bar to buy refreshments. Entrance fee £5, children go free; millenniumgreen.org.uk COMBE COUNTDOWN RACE DAY Monday 27 August, 8.30am–6pm n Castle Combe Circuit, Chippenham This is where the racing season heats up at the circuit. This race day features the penultimate rounds before the Castle Combe Champions are crowned. Advance tickets: £15/£10, includes paddock pass; castlecombecircuit.co.uk SUMMER FAIR Monday 27 August, 2–5pm n St Stephen’s Millennium Green, Richmond Road, Bath Enjoy the annual summer fair at the Millennium Green where there will be produce for sale, mostly from the St Stephen’s allotments, including jams, jellies and flowers. There will also be a tombola, tea and cakes and family games. At 3pm Andrew Hume will bring his ever popular Punch and Judy show and Stan Scott’s jazz group will be playing live. If rain appears, the fair will move to St Stephen’s Centre; millenniumgreen.org.uk 30 TheBATHMagazine
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GOD OF CARNAGE Wednesday 29 August – Saturday 15 September, times vary n Theatre Royal Bath When 11 year-old Ferdinand hits 11 year-old Bruno in a playground punch-up and knocks out two of his teeth, the combatants’ enlightened parents decide to meet to talk things over civilly. But once the niceties are done with and the drink starts flowing, it is the parents who turn into spoiled brats. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play and the Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, this ruthlessly comic study of middle class parenting, by the author of Art, is one of the most successful plays in the history of the West End. Starring Elizabeth McGovern (Downton Abbey), Amanda Abbington (Sherlock), Ralf Little (The Royle Family) and Nigel Lindsay (Victoria). £15–£38.50; theatreroyal.org.uk GRASSHOPPERS & CRICKETS Thursday 30 August, 7.30pm n BRLSI, 16–18 Queen Square A guide to the local species of grasshoppers and crickets by Rob Randall from the Bath Natural History Society. Most British species can be found in the Bath area. Rob will provide an introduction to the local species, with tips on where and when to look for them. £4/£2; brlsi.org HOLBURNE UP LATE Friday 31 August, 5–9pm n The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street Enjoy after-hours access to the Holburne’s galleries and garden. Enjoy a cocktail in the café and admission to the Prized Possessions: Dutch Masterpieces from the National Trust House exhibition for £10; holburne.org PLANNING AHEAD... MOVIE BY MOONLIGHT: THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Saturday 1 September, 8.30pm (gates open from 5pm) n Royal Victoria Park, Bath The popular outdoor cinema, organised by the Royal United Hospital’s charity
The Forever Friends Appeal, is returning to Royal Victoria Park with a screening of the worldwide musical sensation The Greatest Showman (rated PG). Starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron and Michelle Williams, get ready to sing your heart out to the catchy soundtrack which has dominated the music charts since the film’s release last December. Free entry; foreverfriendsappeal.co.uk OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR Thursday 6 September, doors 6.30pm, start 7.30pm n Komedia Calling all ocean lovers! The annual Ocean Film Festival is sweeping towards Bath with a brand new selection of the world’s most amazing ocean films, from both above and below the surface. This collection of short films celebrates divers, paddlers, surfers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray. Be wowed at the mind-blowing marine life, exhilarated by the power of the waves, and be inspired by the characters who dedicate their lives to answering the call of the ocean. 12+. £14/£12; komedia.co.uk BATH SCOTTISH DANCERS Tuesday 18 September, 7.30pm n Ralph Allen School, Claverton Down Road, Combe Down Join the Bath Scottish Dancers for a free taster evening. Classes for beginners and intermediate dancers available. Beginners classes also take place at Bathampton Village Hall starting at 1.30pm from Thursday 13 September; rscdsbath.co.uk BATH PRETTY MUDDY 5K AND PRETTY MUDDY KIDS Sunday 23 September n Bath Racecourse Scramble over the A-frame, crawl through the mud pit, have fun with your friends, and raise money for Cancer Research UK at this Race For Lift muddy obstacle course. Suitable for ages 13+. For the first time in Bath there will also be Pretty Muddy Kids, a new exciting obstacle course designed just for children. £10 for children, £19.99 for adults; raceforlife.org n