Flute Seafood Café & Bar is now open!

We’ve been teasing you with this for a few weeks but we are thrilled to let you know that Flute – Bath’s new Seafood Café & Bar – is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night cocktails! 

Flute isn't your average seafood spot. It is all about creating an experience that's not just delicious but also filled with good vibes. Whether you're looking for a morning bite, a leisurely lunch, a dinner to remember, or a late-night adventure, Flute has something for everyone. 

What's more, every visitor to Flute is given an amazing Seafood Passport full of special offers and foodie bonuses, taking them on a culinary journey across land and sea! 

Watch out for our November issue next week -  inside each magazine you'll find your very own passport. And don’t forget, you can still sign up for their Tasty Tenner £10 Voucher! Just visit flute-bath.com

OUR NOVEMBER ISSUE IS OUT NEXT WEEK!

You'll love our fabulous November 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 an insight into the heady world of 1970s' fashion, an interview with Steve Backshall as he talks about his latest sea expeditions, and we get to know Bath-based solo pianist Nurry Lee. We really 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 our current issue!

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Recipe by Melissa Blease

Carnitas, AKA Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos

Carnitas – basically, slow-cooked pulled pork – is a Mexican Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) feasting staple; why not put the scream into your own Halloween by taking a trip down Mexico way? Having said that, Carnitas makes a cool alternative to the traditional hot dog/jacket potato Bonfire Night supper too – but really, any excuse to go Carnitas crazy is worth celebrating.

You need to cook your pork the day before you plan to tuck in to your Carnitas Tacos, but there's very little fuss involved on either day – and, when it comes to serving up, your guests do all the 'hard' work for themselves.

Ingredients (serves 6)
1.6k boneless, higher-welfare pork shoulder, thick skin removed

For the rub:
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp ground cumin
2 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp olive oil

For the stock:
1 large onion, peeled and roughly chopped
1 tbsp jalapeños (from a jar)
4 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
1 tbsp soft brown sugar
1 heaped tsp cinnamon
The juice from 2 large oranges
500ml chicken stock

To serve: tacos (or taco shells); guacamole; salsa; shredded iceberg lettuce; grated cheese; soured cream.

Method:

Preheat the oven to 160°C/gas mark 3. Dry the pork shoulder thoroughly. Combine all the ingredients for the rub together in a small bowl and massage into the pork, making sure you get the rub into all the nooks and crannies.

Mix all the ingredients for the stock together in a jug. Place the pork into a sturdy roasting pan and pour the stock over the top. Cover tightly with foil, roast for 2 hours then remove the pork from the oven. Take the foil off, baste well and return to the oven for a further 2 hours, or until the pork is really, really tender.

Remove the pork from the roasting pan and place it in a large, deep, lidded container. Strain the stock over the pork and allow to cool. Put the lid on the container and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Around an hour before you want to serve your Carnitas, preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 5 and remove the pork from the fridge. Using a large spoon, skim the fat off the surface and put the pork joint onto a large plate or chopping board. Pour the strained stock into a saucepan, bring to the boil and simmer until reduced by half. Meanwhile, shred the pork using two forks. Muddle the crispy bits with the softer slivers, spread across a roasting pan and pour the thickened stock across the top. Cover with foil and reheat in the oven for around 30 minutes.

Serve accompanied by piles of tacos, guacamole, salsa, shredded iceberg lettuce, grated cheese, soured cream and more jalapeños, for party people to combine to their Halloween heart's content.

Get ready for festivities with 25% off all wine at The Great Wine Co.

We've got some big weekends lined up... Halloween and Bonfire Night, with December and all its Christmas festivities just around the corner. So now's the time to start stocking up on fantastic wines, and The Great Wine Co. is just the place to do it!

They're offering 25% off all wine when you mix any 12 bottles until 30 October – so get shopping! But if you're stuck on where to start, we've put together a wine list to suit any celebration, so you'll be well and truly party-prepped:

Albarino DO Rias Baixas – Mar de Frades

Mango, pineapple and lychees on the nose together with wild flowers and notes of eucalyptus. Bright, fresh and vivacious on the palate with tropical fruit flavours | £22

Vin de France Rosé – Anciens Temps

An attractive, easy-drinking rosé from sunny Languedoc, this Cinsault glows pale pink and tastes unassumingly of red fruit | £9.95

Papale Oro, Primitivo di Manduria – Varvaglione

Aromas of kirsch, plum and spicy oak, and flavours of rich dark chocolate, ripe cherries and spice. Great character, with complexity and ultra-plush, velvety texture | £33.00

Carménère Gran Reserva – Viña Falernia

An intense nose with aromas of brambly black fruit, espresso, spice and sweet pepper. Robust and dense on the palate, super-velvety tannins and a fine oak nuance | £19.50

Classic Reserve Brut – Hattingley Valley

Pale gold in colour with an abundance of fine bubbles, the wine has baked apple, creamy nougat and brioche on the nose. With notes of soft lemon sherbet on the palate, it has beautiful roundness of texture and a lovely finish | £35

Shop for these wines and more at greatwine.co.uk

Looking for more delicious foodie inspo?

Click through to browse our full Delicious Guide!

Lush shops give away 10,000 prizes worth £150,000

This week, in the lead up to Halloween, all UK and Ireland Lush shops will give away Treats (10,000 prizes) or Tricks (gifted samples) for every paying customer - from Halloween products to Lush Spa vouchers and customisable Parties.

After shopping, every customer who purchases something will receive a note on their receipt with ‘Trick’ or ‘Treat’, which is randomly selected on the till system. If customers win a ‘Treat’, they get a prize to claim straightaway.

If the customer receives a ‘Trick’ on their receipt, they can redeem it for an extra product sample of their choice, recommended just for them.

Customers without a Lush shop nearby can receive a treat, or two free samples when they make a purchase online. 

Valid from 24 – 31 October 2023. One receipt to be redeemed per customer per day. Only valid at the time of purchase.
Terms and conditions apply. For more information visit lush.com

Farne Beanie in autumn orange | £40

Crafted to keep your head and ears warm on cold winter days, the Farne Beanie is woven from super-soft pure Merino Wool and is a newcomer to Finisterre's winter collection. 

Lightweight yet wonderfully warm, it is naturally breathable and temperature regulating. Keeping the heat in and the cold out, from intrepid treks to coastal camps. 

Shop now at finisterre.com

Cosy up with Toast for National Sleep Day

On Sunday 29 October, daylight saving conveniently lands on National Sleep Day, making for an extra reason to stay in bed. 

And you can never go wrong with TOAST's nightwear, with neutral tones as well as more colourful prints, it never fails to impress!

Pictured: Tulip Cotton Flannel Pyjamas, £130
Shop more TOAST nightwear at toa.st

Bright Star fireworks from Francis DIY & Hardware

Francis DIY & Hardware supply a wide range of Bright Star fireworks at competitive prices.

Above: Bright Star Family Collection Box – offering a superb display for family and friends at a fantastic price | £29.99

francisdiy.com | 39 Moorland Road, Bath BA2 3PN | 01225 427885

Montblanc Writers Edition – Brothers Grimm

Embrace your darker side this Halloween weekend with Montblanc's Writers Edition Brothers Grimm fountain pen and notebook. 

The fountain pen is made from black precious resin, beautifully designed with twisting lines resembling roots. The roots are in homage to the way in which the Brothers Grimm viewed their linguistic work as 'research into roots'. The platinum-coated clip, reminiscent of a knobby piece of wood, turns to reveal the silhouette of the profile of the Brothers Grimm. £1,065

Pair this with the Homage to Brothers Grimm Lined Notebook in green leather. The elegant design is inspired by the forest, a recurring setting of the fairytales. With 192 pages, it's the perfect companion to any writing endeavours. £75

Click here to discover these and more of Montblanc's Writers Edition at Mallory

Curated by Daniel McCabe

Fashion legend Giorgio Armani graces the cover of Fantastic Man #37. Photographed by Alasdair McLellan at his home in Milan, we haven’t seen a lot of the Italian designer of late but he is now 89 years old and this issue features a substantial interview that looks over a long career and the implications of a forthcoming handover of the Armani empire to his two most trusted insiders. Of more importance to us, Fantastic Man has been redesigned yet again, ditching the recent unconventional square, LP-sized format just as we were getting used to it and returning to a regular A4 appearance. Still, however it comes, this Netherlands-based men’s style and culture journal is always one of the must-reads in this category | £10

magalleria.co.uk 

FEARless at Avon Valley Scream Park

Created exclusively for 11-15 year olds, FEARless offers a frightfully fun night out.

This family-friendly immersive attraction lets you navigate 4 scare attractions which are tamed down for the evening with no major scares but a few frights along the way!

Enjoy epic fire shows, spooky street performers, fairground rides and side stalls. There will be a licensed bar for the grown ups, a fun choice of mocktails and delicious street food.

FEARless takes place at FEAR Avon Valley Scream park, the multi award winning & UK's Best Scream Park.

28–29 October | Avon Valley Scream Park, Pixash Lane, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1TP
fearscreampark.co.uk

Beaujolais Nouveau Day at Corkage Bath

Corkage is hosting a night of Franglais fun and frolics to celebrate the newly bottled vintage of Beaujolais this Beaujolais Nouveau Day.

There’ll be optional fancy dress, rustic French food, tunes and good times for a relaxed evening on the heated, covered terrace and in the garden by the fire pit. Join them in Chapel Row, when the team will put on a relaxed three-course set menu with a glass of Beaujolais Nouveau 2023 for £25, from 5.30pm until late. 

16 November | 5.30pm
5 Chapel Row, Bath BA1 1HN
Book your Beaujolais night here.

'My Son - My Brother', in honour of Kieron Jones

A special concert will take place at Bath Abbey in November to commemorate the life of Kieron Jones, son of Grenville Jones, who passed away on July 11, just two days before his 47th birthday.

Kieron was diagnosed with bowel cancer three years ago, and the concert will support cancer charities.

The concert will feature music from many of the groups linked to the family including the Worship Group from St Philip and St James’ led be Daniel Jones, and special guests include the brilliant classical pianist Nurry Lee, violinist Lizz Lipscombe, and a celebration choir of 150 voices comprising singers from both Grenville and Laurie’s mixed voice choirs.

3 November | 7.30pm
Bath Abbey, Bath, BA1 1LT
Tickets priced at £18, to purchase click here

Bath Bonfire and Firework display

Walcot RFC presents a safe environment to enjoy the bonfire night display on 3 November. 

Head down to Albert Field and enjoy the firework display sponsored by Compra Limited. Gates open at 6.45pm and the display begins at 8pm. Tickets are not needed for this event, payment will be required upon arrival at the gate. 

There will be lots of food options provided by multiple different outlets, as well as a bar and soft drinks. 

Friday 3 November | 6.45pm
Albert Field, Lansdown, BA1 9BJ
For more information click here

Bath Rugby vs Leicester Tigers

In two wins from two, Bath Rugby return to The Rec this weekend to take on age-old rivals, Leicester Tigers.

After last year's epic win over the Tigers, seeing Will Butt dive over for a photo finish, game-winning try, the Blue, Black and White's head into the Round 3 fixture looking for the same final whistle elation.

They prepare to take on Leicester Tigers this Saturday at the Rec. The game kicks off at 3.05pm, so get yourself a ticket to be in on the action! 

Click to buy tickets here.

BHM Freedom in the City Festival at the Assembly Rooms

A powerful exhibition about Black freedom fighters and a celebration of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I receiving the Freedom of the city of Bath in 1954, are just two activities in a programme of events taking place in Bath and North East Somerset during October’s Black History Month.

Saturday 28 October sees a celebration of the 70th anniversary of HIM Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia, receiving the Freedom of the City of Bath, where he lived at Fairfield House from 1936 to 1941.

The event will take place at the National Trust Assembly Rooms from 10am - 5pm, and will see the diverse communities of Fairfield House including the Ethiopian and Rastafari Community host a free, day-long pop-up Black History Month day festival with workshops, talks, poetry, food and music.

10am - 5pm | fairfieldhousebath.co.uk

Trimnells, Colerne, SN14

An attractive 4 bedroom family home, listed for sale by Cobb Farr estate agents

18 Trimnells is an attractive 4 bedroom family home positioned beautifully in a quiet, leafy cul de sac of 19 exclusive properties within easy access of the village amenities. The property has recently been refurbished and provides beautifully presented family accommodation arranged practically over 2 floors.

The ground floor gives a light, front to back sitting room with double doors through to the open plan kitchen / dining room, both of which have access to the level rear gardens via patio doors. The kitchen proves a full range of units with spaces for range cooker and oversize fridge freezer.

The cloakroom and study complete the original part of the house and the semi roof-glazed extension includes a marvellous family room, utility room and store (plumbing in place for a shower room).

Upstairs there are four well proportioned bedrooms with a family bathroom and ensuite shower room attached to the largest bedroom.

Externally the rear garden is fully enclosed with side access, seating areas and a summerhouse with a hot-tub. There is also a side garden alongside the double garage which has a pitched roof and a ladder accessing the storage above.

Colerne is a thriving village community located on Bath’s sought after eastern fringes, within close proximity of Bath city centre and the nearby market towns of Chippenham and Bradford on Avon. The village offers a wealth of local amenities which include a village shop and post office, two public houses, a doctors and dental practice, a good local primary school and a luxury five star hotel and spa. Sheldon School, which has an outstanding reputation is also within the catchment area. £875,000

For more images and details click here to see the property on the Cobb Farr website.