It's a big one tonight. The top two teams in the PREM will face each other at The Rec (kick off 8pm) in what's set to be a nail-biting quarter-final of the Investec Champions Cup. Will it be Bath or Northampton who makes it through to the semi-final, where the best side in France will be waiting?

Keep reading below to see who Johann van Graan has named as his starting 15...

Recipes

Spring Chicken Pie

Bring a taste of spring to a comforting chicken pie by inviting plenty of fresh herbs and a smattering of briny, tangy capers to the puff pastry-topped party.

The filling (which makes good use of leftover roast chicken) can be made up to 24 hours in advance of baking your pie; allow it to cool down completely before storing in a sealed container in the fridge until you’re ready to roll.

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Weekend Wines

Experience Sierra Cantabria

Nestled between the Sierra de Cantabria mountain range and the Ebro river, a unique microclimate and exceptional terroir combine to produce excellent wines.

Great Wine Co. recommends:

SIERRA CANTABRIA CRIANZA 2021 | £17.50

SIERRA CANTABRIA RESERVA 2018 | £26.50

SIERRA CANTABRIA RESERVA 2018 | £26.50

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Chopard's iconic dancing diamonds gave birth to Happy Spirit, a collection of jewellery endowed with mesmerising charm. Shown here is the Happy Diamonds, Happy Spirit in 18ct rose and white gold with 3 diamond pendant and 24 inch chain. 

Chopard Happy Diamonds Happy Spirit 18ct Rose and White Gold Diamond Pendant | £6,930 

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Why play it safe? Peppermint jumps. Black pepper jolts. Palo santo pushes boundaries you never knew you had. Climb higher with violet leaf and clary sage with a scent that says yes (before you overthink it).

Eau de parfum | £220 (100ml)

penhaligons.com

Artists

Artist and printmaker Karen Keogh explores landscapes and cityscapes using three plate colour etching using a combination of warm and cool colours. Roger Harris' mezzotints are created on copper plates that he hand-rocks with a tool called a mezzotint rocker. In some lights, his drawn images ‘appear and disappear’, giving a mystery to his work.

Ceramicists

Gilly Whittington’s work is in several UK galleries, and she exhibits widely at ceramic shows. She has also had work shown in French pottery markets and exhibitions. Katie Sargent is a UK-based ceramic artist working with hand-built stoneware forms. Based in Wiltshire, her practice sits comfortably between rural studio making and the quiet, material-led gallery contexts of Bath.

Featured Jewellers

Rachel Eardley meticulously hand cuts designs from obsolete coins from around the world and sets them in silver. Each item of jewellery comes in its own unique box, illustrated by Rachel with the coin’s design, date & origin. Helen Noakes is widely recognised in the jewellery community for her beautifully executed work in resin and silver. Integral to each piece is an element of surprise and humour.

‘Meet the Artist’ Days

Katie Sargent Ceramics 11 April, 1pm - 5pm

Gilly Whittington Ceramics 18 April, 1pm - 5pm

Roger Harris Mezzotint, Karen Keogh Artist & Printmaker,

2 May, 12.30pm - 4.30pm

gallerynine.com | Gallery Nine, 9B Margaret's Buildings, Bath

Karen Keogh Artist and Printmaker - The Shadow of the Cypress Tree

Immerse yourself in a world of tulips this season as we celebrate the springtime favourite which has strong links with the history of Dyrham Park.

Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.

Dyrham, Bath SN14 8HY | nationaltrust.org.uk

Join Bath Tennis for a TRY TENNIS OPEN DAY on Saturday, April 25th 2026. From NOON ’til 7pm. 

Open to all ages and abilities. Come as an individual, with a friend, as a couple or the family.

Experience the difference at the community sports hub for active health and social fun for tennis enthusiasts. 

Enjoy tennis drills, coaching tips, cardio and a fun doubles tournament along with junior and family zones, plus a chance to try pickleball tennis. 

The recent investment programme has inspired many past and new members of all ages and abilities to return to, or try, tennis for all its renowned benefits. Rackets and balls are provided. 

Rolling BBQ (£7 on the day) from 2 pm, with cake and refreshments from the bar and raffle prizes galore. 

TRY TENNIS with Bath Tennis Club.

FREE ENTRY | Bath Tennis Club Park Lane, Weston, Bath, AVON BA1 2XQ | 12pm - 7pm

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A brand-new talk series at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution: The Unsettled Mind: psychoanalysis in the age of anxiety launches this week with psychoanalyst Andrew Jamieson exploring the internal world of some of the world’s highest profile artists and thinkers. Personalities under discussion include Picasso, Virginia Woolf, Nelson Mandela and Cary Grant whose respective biographies are used as a prism through which to explore key psychoanalytic concepts.

Investigating what psychoanalysis can tell us about leadership, creativity, and the challenging times in which we live, Thursday’s talk sets the standard for what promises to be a great series.

For more information visit: www.brlsi.org

The Managing Directors of the Athenian and Amazonian factories look to mark their marriage and the merger of their two companies with a night of celebration. A group of factory workers (rude mechanicals) rehearse their play for this very night. Four lovers steal away to escape the judgement of their overbearing elders. All the while, the King and Queen of fairyland fight for control in the surrounding streets. Bath Drama presents this fun reimagining of Shakespeare’s most fantastical works, full of fairies, romance, magic, comedy and mayhem. transposed from the medieval Athens and the surrounding forest to a 1980s factory and the dark, winding streets.

29 April to 2 May at The Rondo Theatre. ­­­For further details and to purchase tickets visit: rondotheatre.co.uk

Meet Dr Jay Wilson, Specialist Orthodontist, for a free consultation and bespoke treatment plan

Free 3D digital scan and smile simulation

Free retainers at end of treatment

Free whitening for adults or free sportsguard for children

Places are limited. Secure your space now by calling on 01225 597533 or visiting smileofconfidence.com

9am - 5pm | Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant Surgery, 7 Edgar Buildings George Street, Bath BA1 2EE

Bath Rugby enters its second week of European knock-out rugby, taking on Northampton Saints in the Investec Champions Cup Quarter-final.

Tonight (10 April) will see Bath run out under the lights in front of a packed house at The Rec. Johann van Graan has named his matchday 23 for the quarter-final encounter, seeing Ben Spencer lead the side out. Beno Obano remains at loosehead, joined by Vilikesa Sela at tighthead. Tom Dunn links the two at hooker. Quinn Roux and Charlie Ewels partner in the second row.

To complete this week’s pack, Sam Underhill comes into the starting XV, with Guy Pepper lining up on the blindside and Miles Reid packing down at Number 8. 

The half-back partnership sees Spencer command from scrum-half and Finn Russell at fly-half. Across the backline, Cameron Redpath starts to join Ollie Lawrence in the midfield. Will Muir comes into the fold on the left wing, seeing Henry Arundell move across to 14. Full back Tom de Glanville completes this week’s starting XV. Kepu Tuipulotu, Francois van Wyk and Thomas du Toit will make their impact from the bench. Ross Molony, Ted Hill, Alfie Barbeary, Bernard van der Linde and Santi Carreras complete the 23.

TEAM

Bath Rugby: 1 Beno Obano, 2 Tom Dunn, 3 Vilikesa Sela, 4 Quinn Roux, 5 Charlie Ewels, 6 Guy Pepper, 7 Sam Underhill, 8 Miles Reid, 9 Ben Spencer (c), 10 Finn Russell, 11 Will Muir, 12 Cameron Redpath, 13 Ollie Lawrence, 14 Henry Arundell, 15 Tom de Glanville

Replacements: 16 Kepu Tuipulotu, 17 Francois van Wyk, 18 Thomas du Toit, 19 Ross Molony, 20 Ted Hill, 21 Bernard van der Linde, 22 Santi Carreras, 23 Alfie Barbeary

The game kicks off at 8pm, The Rec, Friday 10 April.

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No17 Interiors specialises in bespoke interiors for show homes, hotels and private residences. With a background in fashion and textiles, Lisa began working with a textile artist before joining a small interiors company. After relocating to Bath, she managed a successful interiors business for many years, before launching her own. Work ranges from custom-made window treatments, headboards and soft furnishings to full interior design services and installations, with each design carefully tailored to each brief and budget. The design process begins with an initial visit to discuss the project in detail, taking time to understand the client’s style, budget and preferences. From there Lisa develops furnishing concepts, sources samples and provides pricing – carefully incorporating the client’s vision and with the aim of exceeding expectations at every stage. “Working in interiors allows me to bring together my passion for fabrics and eye for design to create spaces that are both beautiful and functional. I love that no two projects are ever the same. Whether it’s enhancing a single room or transforming an entire home, I enjoy the challenge of turning tired interiors into beautiful, uplifting spaces. There’s real satisfaction in bringing a client’s vision to life and making the entire journey a smooth and rewarding experience.”

Tel: 07977271503 | Email: lisa@no17interiors.co.uk | Web: no17interiors.co.uk

Explore our Homes, Interiors & Gardens Spring/Summer 2026 Guide

Woolverton, Bath, BA2
Offered for sale by Peter Greatorex

Springfield Farm sits in an idyllic position on the edge of Norton St Philip, surrounded by rolling countryside. The detached timber-frame country home sits in just under half an acre of landscaped gardens with far-reaching views.

The main house is thoughtfully designed to maximise light and space, with many of the principal rooms enjoying dual or triple aspect, flooding the interiors with natural light and creating a calm, warm atmosphere throughout. Cream porcelain tiled flooring runs across the ground floor, complemented by wooden flooring upstairs. 

The accommodation includes a stunning open-plan contemporary styled, fully fitted kitchen/dining room with integrated appliances and island, a cosy snug, a fitted utility room with back door, and a spacious, elegant sitting room with a wood-burning stove, along with a cloakroom/WC. Expansive bifold doors from all principal rooms seamlessly connect the interior with the garden, creating a wonderful indoor-outdoor lifestyle.

Upstairs, there are four generously sized double bedrooms, each with its own en suite. The principal suite enjoys a particularly luxurious bathroom with both bath and separate shower and bifold doors open out onto a south-facing balcony, an ideal spot from which to enjoy a morning coffee.

The gardens are a true highlight, beautifully arranged with mature shrubs, flower and veg beds, and borders, and offering spectacular open views. The kitchen/dining room opens out onto a glass-covered patio, ensuring this outdoor space can be enjoyed all year round. A barbecue area and multiple seating areas make this an ideal setting for entertaining, while the south-facing orientation ensures sunlight throughout the day.

The property is approached via sliding programmable electric gates, opening onto a large gravelled courtyard with ample parking . The grounds also feature mature trees, including a productive apple tree. The grounds also feature a shed, timber playhouse and a greenhouse.

The Stables

A significant additional feature is the detached 88 sq m timber outbuilding, currently configured as five rooms including consulting rooms with basin and WC. This space This space has full planning for business use and benefits from its own air source heat pump and underfloor heating, ideal for a home office, studio, or wellness practice.

Available with no onward chain.

For more details, more images, a floorplan and to book a viewing, visit the Peter Greatorex website