The Bath Film Festival returns this weekend for its 35th edition – ten days packed with over 50 films, events and immersive experiences across the city of Bath. From historic venues to unexpected spaces, we’re once again bringing world-class
cinema to the heart of the city.

Deliver Me from Nowhere chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 Nebraska album. Recorded on a 4-track recorder in Springsteen’s New Jersey bedroom, the album marked a pivotal time in his life and is considered one of his most enduring works—a raw, haunted acoustic record populated by lost souls searching for a reason to believe.

18 Ocotber | 8.15pm | The Little Theatre Cinema, St Michaels Place, BA1 1SF

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Explore the rest of the Bath Film Festival line-up online

Recipe

Mushroom Pilaf

Mushrooms are at their bounteous best right now; make the most of them with this hearty, satisfying, flavour-packed, oven-baked, all-in-one (phew!) pilaf.

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Festive Bites

Neuhaus Classic Advent Calendar 2025

Count down to Christmas with the Classic Advent Calendar (277 g), filled with 25 Belgian chocolates crafted by our Maîtres Chocolatiers. Created for children and just as irresistible for adults, each window hides a delicious surprise: iconic Neuhaus pralines in milk, white and dark chocolate, alongside playful
winter figurines filled with creamy praliné.

£38 | neuhauschocolates.com | 2 Milsom St, BA1 1DA

Weekend Wines

Wines from the Rhône

France boasts regions that make delicious wines that don’t cost the earth, and the Rhône Valley is a prime example. The producers who craft the most sought-after labels also make much more wallet-friendly wines.

These may come from the other side of the vineyard path, or the not-so-precipitous slope, but they are still brilliant wines, and you’ll often pay less than £20 for them.

Côtes du Rhône 'Cuvée Laurent B' Organic | £12.95

Côtes du Rhône Villages Laudun Rouge | £13.30

Côtes du Rhône Blanc Organic | £16.65

Discover more brilliant wines at greatwine.co.uk

Discover the Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 37 in Oystersteel
and Everose gold with an Oyster bracelet. 

The Yacht-Master’s bidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated bezel is made entirely from precious metals or fitted with a Cerachrom insert in high-tech ceramic. The raised polished numerals and graduations stand out clearly against a matt,
sand-blasted background.

This functional bezel – which allows the wearer to calculate, for example, the sailing time between two buoys – is also a key component in the model’s distinctive visual identity.

The intense black dial features broad hands and hour markers in simple shapes filled with luminescent material that emits a long-lasting blue glow, offering exceptional legibility in the dark.

The Rolex Yacht-Master 37 in Everose Gold and Oystersteel | £15,200

For further information contact Mallory's Specialist Rolex Team on 01225 788800, or via email at ⁠rolex@mallory-jewellers.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

 mallory-jewellers.com

This party season, Whistles are turning up the volume — not just in their celebrations, but the way they dress. Think impactful style that’s refined and sophisticated, yet statement making in its finer details. Their Partywear Collection is the perfect embodiment, designed to bring effortless elegance to after-dark plans. The colour palette echoes this underlying sense of quiet distinction, with brighter notes of red, bronze and winter white paired with burgundy, chocolate brown and black.

Whistles have also announced an exclusive Autumn Winter ‘25 collaboration with ESSEN THE LABEL: a brand redefining luxury footwear and accessories. Explore the Whistles x ESSEN limited-edition collection online.

whistles.com | 1 New Bond St, BA1 1BL

Jo Malone London is supporting The Breast Cancer Campaign through sales of the Special-Edition Peony & Blush Suede 100ml Cologne, packaged in a decorative bottle that incorporates the famous Pink Ribbon in its design.

The essence of charm, this floral fragrance captures the scent of peonies in voluptuous bloom, exquisitely fragile. Flirtatious with the juicy bite of red apple and the opulence of jasmine, rose and gillyflower, mingling with the sensuality of soft, blush suede.

Jo Malone London will donate £20 from the purchase price of Peony & Blush Suede Cologne 100ml with a special-edition design to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF) until 31 October 2026, up to a maximum donation of £12,000.

£122 | jomalone.co.uk

"Over the last three months, Bath’s locals and visitors alike have been watching on in eager anticipation as Ralph Fiennes, one of the most celebrated actors and directors of our time, has transformed the Theatre Royal Bath stage into his very own
theatrical playground...

And now, just as the early autumn threatens to slip away, we encounter Fiennes at work for the final time in his season at TRB as Larry (and, as it turns out, Larry’s housebound twin) in a brief and dizzying new play by acclaimed playwright Rebecca Lenkiewicz. Welcome to the dreamlike world of Holly Race Roughan’s Small Hotel."

Read our full review online

Small Hotel is showing at Theatre Royal Bath until 18 October
Limited tickets still available online

The story of the passionate love affair between two powerful rulers - Cleopatra , queen of Egypt, and Mark Antony, of Rome - is full of comedy and witty banter, yet also a history play wrapped round a tragic romance, examining the choices between
the personal and the political.

This fast-paced version, adapted and directed by Jacky Crosher for Shakespeare Live, spins a new twist on this less-performed play.

Antony and Cleopatra will be touring various venues in and around Bath.
For more information and to book tickets,
visit shakespearelive.com/antony-cleopatra

 18 - 26 October | From 8pm | Tickets £16 | 07780938107

Explore the Contrasts & Connections Exhibition with  Sandra
Higgins at her Curator's Talk on 19 October.

Three British artists, Patrick Hughes, Steve Thomas and Donald Smith with three unique styles, creating one dynamic exhibition where illusion,
rhythm and colour meet in dialogue.

2pm - 3pm | Free to attend 

Contrasts & Connections runs until 26 October. 

Units 12 & 13 Shires Yard, 41 Milsom Street, BA1 1DN 

Open Tues–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 11am–4pm. sandrahiggins.art

What can we learn from fungi? How might we work with them to adapt to the radical change of our times? What secrets lie beneath our feet?

Join renowned biologist and bestselling author Merlin Sheldrake for a mind-expanding journey into the extraordinary world of fungi.

Alongside immersive time-lapse sequences from Fungi: The Web of Life, Merlin will share groundbreaking research revealing how fungi shape life on Earth, from healing our bodies to sustaining our ecosystems.

Friday 31 October | 7.30pm – 9.20pm | The Forum, 1A Forum Buildings, BA1 1UG

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The fashion for porcelain figure sculpture in the eighteenth century reflected that society in miniature. There are characters from the Commedia del’Arte and the English stage, the gods of Olympus - even the odd monkey!

This lecture will be delivered in a hybrid format – you can attend via Zoom from your home and in person at the Widcombe Social Club.

Non Members: £10 (£7 on Zoom) must book by email by Friday 31 October

Lecturer: Jane Gardiner | 11.30am – 12.30pm

Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, BA2 6AA, UK

theartssocietybath.com

Jewellery, watches, silver, objects of vertu & coins.

Noonans' specialists offer free auction valuations with
the opportunity to consign to their Mayfair auctions. 

For an appointment call 020 7016 1700
or email jewellery@noonans.co.uk

11am - 3pm | Lansdown Grove Hotel, Lansdown Road, Bath, BA1 5EL

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Enjoy a Guided Wine tasting featuring premium wines from exceptional regions and producers. 

Tickets are £20pp, pay at the venue. 

Upcoming tastings:

Languedoc: A Taste of Languedoc, 10 November, 6.30pm

Sud-Ouestc: A Taste of Sud-Ouest, 1 December, 6.30pm

comptoirpluscuisine.com | Comptoir+Cuisine, 5 George Street BA1 2EJ

Executive Chef Matthew Briddon will teach you all you need to know about fermenting the best of the season's vegetables and fruits to make your own drinks, kimchi, sauces and more.

The day includes refreshments, a delicious lunch in Iford Manor Kitchen’s restaurant and all materials and ingredients required for the course.

Timings:
09:30am - arrival, hot drinks and pastries
10am - Masterclass starts
12.45pm - 2 course lunch in Iford Manor Kitchen
1.45pm - Masterclass resumes, followed by Q&A
3.30pm – Finish

9.30am - 3.30pm | Iford Manor Kitchen, Iford, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 2BA

ifordmanor.digitickets.co.uk

Also, Iford Manor Kitchen’s ultimate sunday roasts return…

Carved at table, having been jointed and cooked bespokely for you, the Iford Manor roast is an experience not to miss. Pre-order and choose from a selection of delicious roasts (vegetarian and pescatarian catered for), including dry-aged beef and lamb wellington from the Iford Manor Estate.

Roasts must be pre-ordered by 3pm on the Friday prior to your visit (subject to availability) to ensure we can prepare it especially for you.

Book here

Hosted by Bath Rugby Foundation, in proud partnership with Cobb Farr, Mogers Drewett, The Ivy Bath Brasserie and Novia Global.

Your evening will include:

A champagne reception from 5.30pm
A delicious three-course French-inspired dinner at 6.30pm
Complimentary Beaujolais Nouveau (half a bottle per guest!)
Fancy dress encouraged — don your finest Parisian garb for a
chance to win best dressed prize!
French fun and games

Why it matters: This isn’t just an evening of indulgence—it’s an opportunity to change young lives. Every ticket sold helps Bath Rugby Foundation deliver vital programmes that support disadvantaged young people in our local community, empowering them through sport, education and inclusion. Your glass of Beaujolais is fuelling futures.

5.30pm - 11pm | £85 pp. | 39 Milsom Street, Bath, BA1 1DN | bathrugbyfoundation.com

Thermae Bath Spa, Britain’s original natural thermal spa, has been selected as a finalist in the Bristol Bath Somerset and Gloucestershire Tourism Awards 2025, in the category of ‘Spa and Wellbeing Experience of the Year’.

Located in the heart of Bath, the spa is renowned for its naturally warm, mineral-rich waters, striking architecture, and panoramic views from the open-air rooftop pool.

These awards are an annual event that celebrates excellence and innovation within the region's tourism and hospitality sector. Winners will be announced at a special ceremony in November 2025 at the Apex Hotel Bath.

thermaebathspa.com

The Royal United Hospitals (RUH) Bath NHS Foundation Trust has teamed up with local groce Dean Cooper, from Wild About Fruit and Veg, to provide a fresh produce stall at the hospital’s Weston site.

Located outside the Brownsword Therapies Centre, Dean and his team have an amazing range of fresh fruit and vegetables for sale, from the familiar carrots, potatoes and strawberries through to more unusual items such as dragon fruit.

The stall is on site every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, from 10am to 3pm, and is already proving popular with staff and visitors.

Barry Fennell, Senior Catering Lead at the RUH, said: “Staff told us they would love to be able to pick up a few essentials during their busy day. As a hospital we are all about supporting healthy choices, so I’m delighted we’ve been able to work with Dean to bring fruit and veg right to our doorstep.

“The stall is open to all, you don’t have to work here or be a patient at the RUH, anyone from the local community is welcome to pop by for some lovely fresh produce. I know Dean and his team have lots of ideas in the pipeline, starting with fruit baskets which would make great gifts for patients.”

The fruit and vegetable stall is the latest addition to the RUH to provide patients, visitors and staff with more food and drink choices when they are at the hospital.

The well-established Friends of the RUH Café, Lansdown Restaurant and Oasis Café continue to provide hot and cold meals, drinks and snacks to eat in or take away.

ruh.nhs.uk

Tom Dunn is set to make his 250th appearance for Bath Rugby when the Blue, Black and White face Leicester Tigers on Saturday (18 October, kick-off 3.05pm) in Round 4 of the Gallagher PREM.

Named amongst the replacements, Dunn, now in his 16th season at his boyhood club, will be joined in reaching landmark appearances at the weekend by Tom de Glanville and Ewan Richards, who currently sit on 99 and 49 caps, respectively, for
Johann van Graan’s side.

Hooker Dan Frost will make his first start for Bath having debuted in Round 2 of the Gallagher PREM against Sale Sharks with props Beno Obano and
Will Stuart completing the front row.

Quinn Roux returns to the squad having overcome a knee injury and will be partnered by Ross Molony in the engine room.

The back row sees flankers Ethan Staddon and Sam Underhill lining up alongside Alfie Barbeary at No.8.

Captain Ben Spencer and Finn Russell are the half-back pairing with Cameron Redpath and Louie Hennessey selected at inside centre and outside centre, respectively.

Henry Arundell and Tom de Glanville will operate as the two wingers with Santi Carreras coming into the side as fullback to make his first start, and second appearance, for Bath.

Along with Dunn, the front row replacements are Francois van Wyk and Thomas du Toit.

Richards, who scored two tries in last weekend’s 38-17 win over Gloucester Rugby, Miles Reid and Arthur Green are the other impact forwards.

Scrum-half Tom Carr-Smith and fellow back Will Butt complete
a six-two split on the bench.

KO 3.05pm | Live on ITV4, TNT Sports 1 and Ultimate HD

Read our interview with Tom Dunn online

bathrugby.com

Joel Bugg Furniture & Spaces designs and creates elegant, bespoke fitted furniture and interiors, which are architecturally thought through to seamlessly fit and suit your property. Joel and his team offer a fully managed service from initial space planning and concept designs, using teams of skilled cabinet makers in their manufacture through to final installation. 

They will also recommend, source and provide lighting, flooring and other finishing touches as required. Their expertise spans all interiors from kitchens and bathrooms to libraries and boot rooms, and as well as working directly with clients they work collaboratively with architects and interior designers to deliver a truly tailored solution.

Tel: 01225 583520 / 07779 236242; Web: joelbugg.co.uk

Explore more of our Homes, Interiors & GardensAutumn/Winter 2025 Guide

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2 Receptions | £3,500 per month

Offered for rental by Cobb Farr Estate Agents

This attractive and substantial detached property with accommodation set over three floors is very well presented throughout, with the benefit of a larger than average garden.

The property has a large kitchen and living area on the ground floor with bi-folding doors opening out to the garden, and at first floor level an attractive separate sitting room with wonderful views towards the Welsh hills and Beckford’s Tower.

There are four good size bedrooms and the principal bedroom has French doors leading onto a balcony with superb views. To the rear, views overlook the playing fields and beyond. This particular house also has the benefit of a large, double width driveway, with parking for four cars and double garage.

To the rear is a good size garden with side access, an area laid to lawn, a paved patio and well enclosed by walling, fencing and hedgerows.To the rear there is a water tap and personnel door leading into the double garage, with two metal up and over doors, electric light and power point, space for fridge freezer, tumble dryer and a work bench. Access to storage within the roof space.

To the front there is an attractive garden area immediately to the front and side, with a pedestrian gate leading through to the rear garden. The whole garden area is enclosed by stone walling and high hedgerows. There is an attractive covered porch area and double gates lead to a good-sized driveway with parking for 4 vehicles which in turn leads to the double garage.

There is courtesy lighting to the front. Immediately to the front of the property are turning spaces as this property is located at the end of the close, with a communal lawned garden area with mature trees.

To view more images, details and the floor plan, visit the Cobb Farr website