A specially curated guide to the next 48 hours (or more) in Bath
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ZEITGEIST | FROM OUR JANUARY EDITION
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The Great Post Office Scandal
Between 1999 and 2015 hundreds of innocent sub-postmasters and postmistresses were wrongly accused by The Post Office of theft, fraud and false accounting due to a defective IT system called Horizon. The Great Post Office Scandal has since become one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British legal history.
The ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office, starring Toby Jones and Julie Hesmondhalgh, aired on New Year’s Day and the four episodes are now available to stream on ITVX. The feature in our January magazine catches up with the latest news on the Scandal from journalist Nick Wallis and also includes some insights from Gwyneth Hughes, screenwriter of the ITV drama.
In 2021 Nick Wallis published a book on the Scandal, the first definitive account. Now with updates – because the fight for justice continues – the book is available in paperback from Bath Publishing Company (£13.99).
Nick and the publishers donate 5% of the income from sales of the book to the Horizon Scandal Fund, which directly helps sub-postmasters in need.
Click here to read the article on our website. To purchase the book go to bathpublishing.com
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OUR JANUARY ISSUE IS OUT!
You'll love our fabulous January magazine which features a collection of great reading by our team of wonderful writers as well as beautifully presented advertising by Bath's best businesses.
Features include television presenter and author Simon Reeve telling us about his latest BBC series Wilderness; the historical highlights of the Hop Pole Inn as its supporters make the final charge to save the beloved community pub; and get fitter and healthier with our health and wellbeing experts, from massage and personal training to osteopathy and yoga. Start your new year off the right way and we hope you’ll enjoy the read!
Every month we deliver 15,000 copies door to door, but if you don't get a copy at home then you can pick up a copy at many places around town and from our floor stands at: Waitrose, Sainsbury [Green Park], M&S Foods in Twerton, Tesco in Weston Village, and at The Holburne Museum.
Click here to enjoy the digital version of our current issue!
And if you would like to have a copy sent in the post every month, then we offer a postal subscription for just £33 for 12 issues, £18 for six issues or buy a copy for just £4.25. UK mainland prices. For Euro and World zone subscription prices – click here to subscribe on our website.
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WEEKEND RECIPES | HEARTY WINTER WARMERS
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Words by Melissa Blease
Cheesy Pearl Barley and Winter Green Casserole
This wholesome, hearty, meat-free winter warmer is an utter joy to come home to on a chilly January evening.
If you're not a fan of goats' cheese, add 200g of cheese of your choice; Gruyere, Edam or Taleggio all melt beautifully, but even good old Cheddar works well. Meanwhile, if you're embarking on a Dry January, omit the wine and use 200ml vegetable stock instead.
Ingredients (serves 4)
1 savoy cabbage, outer leaves removed, cut into quarters 300g Brussels sprouts, halved if large 1 large onion, peeled and finely sliced 2 fat garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 100g pearl barley 200ml white wine 3 tbsp plain flour 400ml whole milk (or vegetarian alternative) 100g sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped 100g Gruyere, Edam or Taleggio cheese (or vegetarian alternative) 100g goats' cheese Bunch fresh basil, roughly chopped 50g Parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), finely grated
Method
Heat 1 generous tbsp olive or vegetable oil in a large flameproof casserole over a medium-high heat and sear the cabbage and sprouts for around 3-4 minutes, or until just starting to caramelise. Add 2 tbsp of boiling water to the pan and allow the veg to steam slightly until the water has evaporated. Transfer to a plate or bowl and set to one side.
Reduce the heat under the pan and gently sauté the onion until softened. Add the garlic and the pearl barley and continue to sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously until the barley is coated in the fragrant oil. Add the wine to the pan, turn the heat up slightly and allow the alcohol to bubble away for a couple of minutes.
Add the flour to the pan and allow to 'cook' for 1 minute, stirring continuously. Add the milk, bring to a gentle boil then simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring regularly until the barley has softened and the sauce has thickened. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 5.
Add the sun-dried tomatoes and the cheeses of your choice. Stir for 5 minutes until the cheeses have melted, adding the basil for the last 30 seconds of cooking time. Take the pan off the heat, add the cabbage and sprouts to the sauce, season with plenty of freshly-ground black pepper and transfer to a lightly greased, suitably-sized oven-proof dish. Grate the Parmesan across the top and bake for around 20-25 minutes or until golden.
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WEEKEND WINE | DRY JANUARY
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Let's drink (mindfully) to that!
With Christmas being over and we step into the new year, the Great Wine Company has created a selection of alcohol free drinks for you to try as you challenge yourself with dry January:
Eins Zwei Zero Rose (Alcohol Free) - JJ Leitz Clean, fresh, alcohol-free rosé, with flavours of strawberries, raspberries and a final zap of grapefruit. | £8.85
Eins Zwei Zero Riesling (Alcohol Free) - JJ Leitz
This wine offers an original character that is clean and fresh with notes of lime and citrus; surprisingly rhubarb and a little hint of red apples on an underlying mineral base. The finish is dry and relatively long. | £7.50
Ceder's Classic Non-Alcoholic Spirit - Ceders
This is a distilled non-alcoholic premium drink, with all the flavours of gin without the alcohol. It is the combination of Swedish style and pristine water with the wild and rare South African botanicals that makes CEDER’S unique. | £18
Non Alcoholic Italian Spritz - Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Spirits
The sweetness from orange is perfectly fused with the complex and astringent flavours of rhubarb, finishing dry and deliciously refreshing. | £24
Forest Non Alcoholic - Everleaf drinks
Complex bittersweet botanical aperitif inspired by forest flavours, featuring saffron, orange blossom, Madagascan vanilla, vetiver & gentian. Serve as a Spritz. | £23
To explore more, visit greatwine.co.uk
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DINNER | FINE WINE AND DINING
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Wine Dinner at La Terra
This exclusive wine dinner at La Terra restaurant will treat diners to a four-course meal and a matching wine flight to accompany each course.
Designed around wine from one of the most prestigious Italian wine areas, the Valpolicella region of Verona, this is where some of the most prominent Italian red wines are produced.
The three sub-zones of Valpolicella will all be featured – Valpolicella Classico, Valpolicella Valpantena and Eastern Valpolicella. Arrival drinks at 7.30pm.
17 January | £78 per person. laterra.co.uk
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Happy New Year! To beat the January blues we're giving you 50% off!
Savour the delight of 50% off* on all A La Carte Dishes from Sunday to Thursday throughout the entire month of January.
Yes, you read that right – enjoy half-price indulgence all day long!
Book your table today!
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Looking for more delicious foodie inspo?
Click through to browse our full Delicious Guide!
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Donegal Wool Easy Sweater | £175
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Graphic Yoke Donegal Sweater | £195
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TOAST’s Graphic Yoke Donegal Sweater and the Donegal Wool Easy Sweater are knitted from warm wool spun in Ireland/. The easy sweater features characterful nepp and is shaped to a mid-hip silhouette with raglan sleeves and ribbing at the neck and hem, then finished with effortless rolled edges.
Click to shop for more at toa.st
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MALLORY | JANUARY BIRTHSTONES
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The Great Garnet
For those born in January the beautiful and diverse garnet is their birthstone.
Garnets are widely regarded as just being red but the gemstone can also can be found in a range of colours, including orange, yellow, purple and even green. The name “garnet” originates from the medieval Latin granatus, meaning “pomegranate”, in reference to the similarity of the red colour.
Shown here is a beautiful garnet ring with matching earrings from the luxury Italian jewellery designer Marco Bicego.
Every piece of Marco Bicego jewellery features a combination of fine Italian craftsmanship and creativity, the designs are based on three signature features: multi-coloured gemstones, the finest detailing and hand engraved 18ct gold.
The garnet ring (in 18ct yellow gold, £875), and garnet stud earrings (in 18ct yellow gold, £910) are from the Jaipur collection – inspired by the tropical Indian sunset and the stonecutting heritage of Jaipur, each piece is characterised by its prism-cut gemstones and epitomises the understated elegance that the Marco Bicego is famous for.
Mallory has an array of brilliant Marco Bicego pieces waiting to be discovered. Click here to discover the full range.
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NEW SCENTS | COMING UP ROSES
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Jo Malone London is Forever Loving Roses
Wear your roses on your sleeve. One timeless flower, many different expressions. A collection of rebellious rose scents, from light and fresh to deep and decadent. The British fragrance and lifestyle house introduces a collection of three limited-edition rose scents, each showing a different side to this iconic fragrance ingredient: Rose Blush, Rose & Magnolia and Rose Amber. Priced at £86, each scent is available as a 50ml cologne.
Available now via jomalone.co.uk
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Find unique ways to relax at The Soul Spa
Choose from a Guided Relaxation and Sound Bath, where you can nestle into a reclining chair and be guided by voice and the sounds of the crystal bowls into a deeply relaxed state of mind and body.
Try The Soul Spa's brand-new virtual reality Dream Odyssey relaxation journey where you can immerse yourself into alternate realities through beautiful visual landscapes and healing sound frequencies.
Located in the centre of Bath The Soul Spa is open 7 days a week and the team are always ready to welcome you and soothe your soul.
2 Hetling Court, Bath BA1 1SH thesoulspa.co.uk
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MAGAZINE KIOSK | MAGALLERIA
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Curated by Daniel McCabe
Each issue of MacGuffin magazine is based around a single, simple object – the table, the window, the bottle, the rug and so on – to illuminate a range of fascinating, inspiring and entertaining facts about them.
MacGuffin #13 is dedicated to one of the core elements of anyone’s language: the letter, a seemingly modest sign that can mean many things. The issue takes ‘a dive into the infinite world of written symbols, taking in Arabic protest and autocorrection, branded bodies and black typography, found fonts and feminist printshops, graffiti and grimoires, internet memes and interrobangs, language labyrinths and left-handedness, Palestinian resistance and queer typography, slogan T-shirts and secret messages | £23
magalleria.co.uk
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Thatchers gives away apple trees |
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Five hundred apple trees are being given away by Thatchers to community groups across the UK.
In the fourth year of its Community Orchard Project, Thatchers is looking for fifty organisations doing great things in their local neighbourhoods, to be the 2024 recipients of ten apple trees each enabling them to sow the seeds of their own community orchard.
Thatchers is keen to hear about local groups and charities doing great things in their communities; perhaps those growing fruit and veg for those in need, or those working with groups who have little access to outside space.
Thatchers is therefore appealing to community groups, charities and organisations to apply to the 2024 project, which opens on 3 January and runs until Monday 5 February.
Apply for the project and click here.
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CONCERT | EMBRACE THE MUSIC
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Nicola Benedetti and Bath Philharmonia
Start your new year facing a brighter future with Bath Phil in a concert that shimmers in the moonlight and embraces the warm glow of home.
The concert features superstar violinist Nicola Benedetti performing Bruch's gloriously romantic evocation of Scotland, Scottish Fantasy, along with works by Dvorjak, Vaughan, Williams, Dani Howard and Joan Tower.
16 January | The Forum Click here to book now.
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THEATRE | JOIN THE ADVENTURE
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Bath Drama: 'The Wind in the Willows' |
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The adventures of Ratty, Mole, Badger and the unforgettable Toad are told in this magical adaptation of The Wind in the Willows.
Exciting, lyrical, funny and always engaging, the play takes us from the idyllic riverbank via the creepy Wild Wood to the courtroom where Toad is on trial for (mostly) made-up crimes.
His daring escape from prison ends with a dramatic fight to reclaim Toad Hall from the invasion of evil weasels who’ve plotted for years to engineer his downfall.
17–21 January | Rondo Theatre, Bath, BA1 6RT Click here to buy tickets.
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Jack & the Beanstalk
Family pantomime by St Phillip & St James Church Drama Group.
Join Jack and his mother as they try to avoid being thrown out by the evil Baron Blackheart. Will they be able to keep their cow? Will Jack be able to marry his true love? Find out in this traditional family pantomime.
Packed full of music, dance, larger-than-life characters and a few surprises, this is one not to be missed.
24–27 January Click here to buy tickets. St Philip and St James Church, Bath, BA2 2QF
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RUGBY | GET IN ON THE ACTION
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Bath Rugby are back in action for Round 11 of the Gallagher Premiership this weekend playing hosts to Gloucester Rugby at the Recreation Ground this Sunday.
The Blue, Black and Whites will be looking to secure play-off places after being top of the table just before Christmas.
Johann van Graan has named a strong squad for the match and Will Muir will start the year with his 50th appearance after becoming a regular feature on the left wing since returning from injury at the start of the season. The recently rested Finn Russell rwill be back wearing number 10 shirt alongside Ben Spencer who reclaims his captaincy armband. A good team!
The Bath Magazine office poll believes it'll be a close match to start with but Bath will put up a great performance in the second half to come through in style.
The game kicks off at 3pm on Sunday afternoon. Click here to buy tickets
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THE GUEST EDIT | THE LUXURY GUIDE TO BATH
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Postcard from Bath - Edition Number 6
Produced by the team at The Bath Magazine - the 6th edition of Postcard from Bath, our beautifully presented visitor guide to the city, is officially out!
This luxury guide book is designed to elevate the visitor experience and can be found in over 1700 hotel rooms, Airbnbs, and other visitor accommodation across the city.
Postcard contains the very best of shopping, dining, and things to do and see in the Bath, alongside editorial pieces on the city's fascinating history, architecture, culture, people and so much more.
To see the digital edition or to buy a real copy for yourself as a keepsake or souvenir, head over to: postcardmagazine.co.uk.
Enjoy the read!
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PROPERTY | A SUPERB PENTHOUSE
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Percy Terrace, Bath, BA2
Offered for sale by Hamptons International estate agents in Bath.
Built approximately 5 years ago this stunning Penthouse, duplex apartment is now offered with no onward chain. Two substantial double bedroom suites take full advantage of the westerly aspect with floor to ceiling glazing. The open plan living area has a fully equipped kitchen and a roof terrace.
With lift serving both levels, the upper floor provides a stunning dual aspect 44'8 foot reception room. Filled with light from the wall of floor to ceiling glazing with a pair of doors that lead out to the private roof terrace. At the opposite end of this wonderful space is a fully fitted kitchen with integrated Siemens appliances including a wine cooler and island unit. With ample space for dining table and seating area, an inner cloakroom offers a deep storage/utility cupboard and a spacious cloaks/shower room with tiled floor and walls.
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A straight flight of stairs descend to the lower hall with a door leading from the communal hallway. The bedrooms include two suites. The principal, has a wall of mirrored wardrobes to one end with a further recess flanked by matching wardrobes. Full depth glazing allows light to flood in to the room. A luxuriously appointed and fully tiled en-suite bathroom comprises a suite of; bath, shower cubicle, his and her basins and a WC. The guest bedroom is equally well lit with floor to ceiling windows, a wall of mirrored wardrobes and a further en-suite bathroom with a separate shower cubicle, tiling to the floor and most walls.
Outside, there are fabulous open communal riverside gardens with expanses of lawn and seating to soak up the sun. This well-kept modern open space has lots of greenery and is a great addition with access to the footpaths lining the River Avon | Guide price: £700,000
For more details and information click here to see the property on the Hampton's website
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