Local glove and accessory manufacturer Dents has royal connections

The ceremonial presentation of a glove at a coronation can be traced back to the enthronement of Richard II at Westminster Abbey in 1337.

At the coronation of a British monarch, the Sovereign's right hand coronation glove is removed and the coronation ring is put on their finger. The gauntlet shaped glove is made from white kid leather, with an embroidered gauntlet covering in raised gold purl wire in shapes of sprigged sequins, acorns, roses and shamrocks and lined with crimson coloured silk. The crown and E II R are embroidered on the centre back of the glove.

H. M. Queen Elizabeth II coronation glove and her father King George VI coronation glove were both made by local glove and accessory manufacturer Dents, in Warminster. Dents makes gloves and accessories for the world's finest stores in over 30 countries as well as for royalty, theatre, TV and film.

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This week's 13 letter word is made up using the above letters in green and blue. We’ve placed 3 letters to give you a start. The blue letters are used more than once.

Clue: something Bridget Jones most certainly is not (but we still like her – just as she is). 

Make sure to follow us on twitter ( @thebathmagazine ) to see the answer: posted on a Thursday afternoon. Winners picked at random.

Urban Greens: a visit to The Urban Garden

Emma Clegg visits "the smallest garden centre with the biggest heart" and finds a collaborative social enterprise that offers a host of plants and garden products, but also has the power to boost emotional and physical wellbeing.

Visit The Bath Magazine website to read the full feature: thebathmagazine.co.uk

Coronation Chicken Sandwiches (makes 6 whole sandwiches, enough to serve 12 people as part of an afternoon tea)

Combine 6 tbsp high-quality mayonnaise with 2-3 tsp mild curry powder, 2 tbsp mango chutney, 2 tbsp sultanas and ½ tsp ground cinnamon. Add 500g shredded roast chicken to the mix, stir well to coat in the sauce and season to taste. Generously butter 12 slices of white bread (oh of course, it has to be white bread!). Divide the mixture across 6 slices of bread and top with a crisp lettuce leaf and the remaining bread slices. Remove the crusts and slice each sandwich into triangles or fingers.

Mini Roast Beef Yorkshire Puddings with Horseradish Cream (makes 12)

Preheat the oven to 230°C/gas mark 8 and place a 12-hole mini muffin tray in the oven to heat up. Meanwhile, gently combine 1 egg with 85g plain flour and 85ml 50/50 milk/water mixture until you have a smooth batter (the batter can be made up to 8 hours in advance and refrigerated). Remove the hot muffin tray from the oven, drizzle each hole with a little vegetable oil and slide the tray back into the oven until the oil is smoking hot. Carefully pour the batter into each hole, slide back into the oven and cook for around 8-10 minutes or until the puddings have browned on top, and puffed up. Allow the puddings to cool on a rack while you make the filling: combine 300ml full fat crème fraîche with 2-3 tbsp horseradish sauce. Season well and add a splash of lemon juice. Add generous slices of roast beef to each mini Yorkshire Pudding and top with the horseradish cream.

Eton Mess Trifle (serves 12)

To make a speedy strawberry coulis, put 140g hulled, chopped fresh strawberries into a small pan along with 2 tbsp caster sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract and 100ml sweet sherry. Bring to a simmer and allow to bubble for a few minutes until the sugar has dissolved and the strawberries have started to soften. Tip the coulis into a blender or food processor, process until smooth, then sieve into a bowl to remove the strawberry seeds. Leave the coulis to cool. Line the bottom and sides of a large bowl or dish (preferably glass) with 1 small, sliced, strawberry jam-filled Swiss Roll and drizzle with around 4-5 tbsp cooled coulis. Hull and slice around 450g fresh strawberries and place around half of the slices (cut-side facing outwards) on top of the Swiss Roll layer. Softly whip 500ml double cream with 2 tbsp icing sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Fold 150ml full fat natural yoghurt into the cream and ripple the remaining strawberry coulis into the mixture. Tip half of the mixture into the trifle bowl, add more sliced strawberries and several generous handfuls of crushed, ready made meringues. Top with the remaining cream mixture followed by yet more fresh strawberry slices, more crushed meringue and a smattering of flaked almonds. Serve fairly quickly, before the meringues start to dissolve!

English Elderflower Prosecco (makes 8 large glasses)

Peel ½ a large cucumber and slice lengthways. Use a teaspoon to scrape out and discard the seeds before peeling into long, thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler or sharp knife. Fill a large glass jug with ice cubes and top with 180ml English Elderflower Cordial, 300ml tonic water and 1 x 750ml bottle of Prosecco. Add the cucumber ribbons, a spritz of fresh lime juice and a small handful of fresh mint leaves. Swirl with a long spoon and serve immediately in tall glasses. Cheers!

Words by Head Chef at Chez Dominique Sam Lewis

A trip to Modern French and European restaurant, Chez Dominique

Picture the scene; it's a warm, late spring afternoon at the end of the working week. The sun is glowing on the Bath stone down through to the Laura Place fountain, and The Holburne Museum in the distance in all its Bridgerton glory. Lunch is booked at the gloriously humble Chez Dominique.

I'd recommend a crisp, cold glass of Champagne Testulat Carte d’Or Brut Blanc de Noirs and some warm Bertinet sourdough lavished with salted French butter whilst you peruse the menu. A personal favourite of mine is the scallops, curried lentils, cauliflower purée and hazelnut dukkah; fresh, plump and sweet scallops sent up from the restaurant's Fisherman Burt in Dorset, seared, seasoned, and finished with a squeeze of lemon. Paired with a glass of Viognier, domaine Mas Bahourat 2019, it blends well with the Scallops but also the creamy and curry notes. 

Moving on to your mains. I suggests the roasted cod: a big hunk of perfectly flakey Cod sat on buttery samphire with ripe, slightly warmed Heritage tomatoes, shallots, olives and capers muddled with a piquant Cabernet Sauvignon vinaigrette and lashings of lemon beurre blanc.

Then on to dessert: there is always room for a good pud. Nothing on the Chez Dominique menu screams sunshine more than the passion fruit meringue tart served with coconut Chantilly cream and passion fruit purée. A glass of Muscat de Frontignan, Chateau de Stony 2018 would lend itself perfectly with the sharp passion fruit and meringue. 

To book your table at Chez Dominique, visit the Chez Dominique website: chezdominique.co.uk. Alternatively, you can email eat@chezdominique.co.uk, or call 01225 463482. 

Celebrate like royalty at The Ivy Bath Brasserie

Celebrating The Queen's Platinum Jubilee, The Ivy Bath Brasserie has launched a limited edition menu of royal-themed cocktails, a special dessert and an afternoon tea fit for a queen.

In honour of the United Kingdom's longest-reigning monarch, the limited-edition cocktail menu is inspired by notable royals, past and present. Boudica (£10.25), a typically British serve, is a refreshing mix of Pimm’s, Tanqueray 10, Crème de Pêche, Lime Juice and Ginger Ale, garnished with mint and cucumber, while Queen Victoria (£10.75) is a smooth mix of Tanqueray 10, Vanilla Syrup, Lavender Syrup, Crème de Mure and Lemon Juice. Lilibet (£13.50) features Tanqueray 10, Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, Lemon Juice and Honey Syrup, topped up with The Ivy Champagne for a true royal touch. Those seeking a non-alcoholic alternative can opt for The Virgin Queen (£8.50), which features Seedlip Grove, Honey Syrup, Lime Juice and Ginger Juice.

Launching on the bank holiday weekend on Thursday 2 June, the specials will be served alongside The Ivy Bath Brasserie’s extensive spring menu and firm favourites.

To book a table, visit theivybathbrasserie.com.

De Martino – great wines from Chile

As the first winery to export Carmenere to the UK, De Martino boast a provenance that is unrivalled in Chile.

A family-owned and operated estate founded in 1934 and now managed by the third and fourth generations, De Martino champion a rich range of wines from great everyday value, to highly polished single estate wines.

Having been nominated as Winery of the Year on three separate occasions, this winery consistently push the boundaries and innovate; they are certified sustainable and are converting more and more vineyards to organic certification.

Every wine that De Martino produces has a unique point of difference, whether it be the grape, the region, the soil, the blend, or the amphora. With their extensive range at the Great Wine Co., there is something for everyone. 

Shown here, left to right:

• De Martino Gallardia Range – Cinsault and Old Vine White,  £15.95 each 
• De Martino Estate Range – Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere and Chardonnay, all £11.95 each

Discover 22 fabulous wines from De Martino at The Great Wine Co.

Electric Bear celebrates the Jubilee with its Treetops English Pale Ale

Aptly named Treetops, this contemporary English Pale Ale was lovingly made by a talented craft beer team to celebrate The Queen's Jubilee and to be enjoyed – whilst supporting her Majesty's tree planting project at the same time. 

Electric Bear will donate 30p for every can sold to The Queen's Green Canopy Fund: a nationwide project to plant trees. Every 33.3 cans will raise £10, which is enough to plant one tree (for the Jubilee) in the UK.

In the words of the Electric Bear Brewing Co, "Drink beer and plant some trees". Not a bad idea, we think. Happy Jubilee celebrations!

electricbearbrewing.com; queensgreencanopy.org

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Travel in style with Montblanc

Montblanc’s cabin luggage is a statement travel accessory. As well as robust, compact four-wheel carry-ons in a hard-shell polycarbonate with leather trim and beautiful Jacquard lining, there’s also a range of stylish fabric backpacks and document cases all with the iconic snowcap motif – perfect for business and leisurely getaways.

• Nightflight #MY4810 silver polycarbonate and leather trolley cabin suitcase with front pocket measures 38w x 55h x 23cm deep. £690
• Nightflight #MY4810 silver polycarbonate and leather Pilot’s suitcase, measures 43w x 40h x 22 cm deep. £600.
• Nightflight medium backpack in grey and black fabric with leather trim and fitted with Montblanc shield technology (RFID-blocking lining). Measures 35w x 42h x 12cm deep. £630

Explore the Nightflight Montblanc luggage collection at Mallory.

These are all generally accepted as cabin luggage, however, as size and weight restrictions on hand and cabin luggage often vary between airlines it’s always a good idea to double check the regulations of your flight before travelling

The L003 from Lacoste Footwear

Brand new for the season, the genderless L003 shoe is about connection; it unites comfort and style, history and modernity, athletics and image, menswear and womenswear. 

The trainer pays tribute to the possibility of sport, while catering to the needs of consumers today; day-to-night dressing, commuting, travel and self-expression. £100

Available from asos.com.

Celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee with L’OCCITANE

All Hail the Queen! 

In celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, L’OCCITANE has unveiled a limited-edition Jubilee gift (worth £31.50), free when customers spend £65 or more.

Included in the gift set are L’OCCITANE’s most iconic products: Lavender Foaming Bath 100ml, Shea Hand Cream 10ml, Shea Butter Foot Cream 10ml, Overnight Reset Serum 5ml and Immortelle Precious Cream 8ml.

uk.loccitane.com

Netflix: Stranger Things season 4

It’s been six months since the Battle of Starcourt, which brought terror and destruction to Hawkins. Struggling with the aftermath, our group of friends are separated for the first time – and navigating the complexities of high school hasn't made things any easier. In this most vulnerable time, a new and horrifying supernatural threat surfaces, presenting a gruesome mystery that, if solved, might finally put an end to the horrors of the Upside Down.

Stranger Things Series 4 (Vol. 1) will be available to watch on Netflix from today (Friday 27 May): netflix.com

Curated by Daniel McCabe

The Road Rat overhauls the conventional model of the car magazine. And we stress ‘overhaul’ rather than tinkering around or trying to power it up. It’s less interested in technical detail and performance. The Road Rat instead believes that there’s a load of interesting and untold stories located in both the past and the present, on the road and on the race track. The tenth issue examines Enzo Ferrari’s complex relationship with son Dino and the car that carried his name in place of Ferrari’s, the Dina Berlinetta Speciale. Plus Porsche, IndyCars, Lotus, Giugiaro, Saab and Villeneuve.

Talk: art critic Andrew Graham-Dixon 'In the Picture', 6 June, The Holburne Museum

In this wide-ranging talk, art critic and presenter Andrew Graham-Dixon plays the role both of biographer and detective to discuss the principles and practice of art appreciation. He will explore some of his favourite paintings from many different corners of the history of art, telling the fascinating stories that lie behind them and revealing their often hidden meanings.

Tickets are £20, available from The Holburne Museum website: holburne.org.events

Bedivere Arts: 'The Many Lives of Nellie Bly' by Jack Fairey

The Many Lives of Nellie Bly is a new one woman show that tells the outrageous true story of a pioneer of investigative journalism. Her exploits blazed a trail for ambitious women around the world and pushed boundaries nobody knew could be pushed.

From going undercover in an asylum to expose the terrible conditions and prompt legal reform, to heading to the Western Front during World War Two, to racing Jules Verne's fictional Phileas Fogg around the world just to prove it could be done, everything Bly did should have been impossible. But, in her own words: “I've always had the feeling that nothing is impossible if one applies a certain amount of energy in the right direction. If you want to do it, you can do it.”

This show blends intimate storytelling and rooted performance with an original cinematic score and clever multi-purpose staging and design. It explores ideas of ambition and fearlessness and asks the question: who gets to decide who we are? Who gets to decide what we be?

The show – part of the Bath Fringe Festival 2022 line up – will take place on Saturday 28 May and Sunday 29 May at The Mission Theatre (main auditorium). Doors at 7pm, show at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12.50 (£10 concs) and are available from ticketsource.co.uk/bedivere-arts 

Bathampton Art Group exhibition, 10am-5pm Saturday 28 May

Paintings for sale; demonstrations; portraits painted. Refreshments and raffle. Vote for favourite painting and best in show. Free entry. 

New members welcome: email info@bathamptonart.co.uk or call 07801 444521. Visit the Bathampton Art website below for further information.

The exhibition will take place at Bathampton Art Group, Holcombe Lane, Bathampton BA2 6UL. Visit bathamptonart.co.uk for further information. 

Featured painting: View from Solsbury Hill by Jane Rile 

Half term craft activities

This May half-term, families can enjoy a programme of special craft activities to celebrate the Jubilee week at the Roman Baths, Fashion Museum and Victoria Art Gallery.

Crowning Glory | The Roman Baths

• Monday 30 May to Friday 3 June, 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4pm
• Explore coins and medals celebrating special events through the ages and make a Roman crown.
• Included in admission price. Book online in advance to avoid disappointment

All Dressed Up | The Fashion Museum

• Tuesday 31 May, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3pm
• Make a coronation cape using special papers, fabric scraps and sequins.
• Free drop-in activity in the Assembly Rooms. Tickets required to visit the Fashion Museum

Superior Selfie | Victoria Art Gallery

• Wednesday 1 June, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3pm
• Create a right royal self-portrait using drawing and collage
• Free drop-in activity in the Upper Gallery. Tickets required to visit the Bath Society of Artists exhibition in the Lower Gallery

Activities are suitable for children aged 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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