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A specially curated guide to the next 48 hours (or more) in Bath
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Bath Half Marathon on Sunday 16 March
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The GetPRO Bath Half Marathon will hit the streets of Bath this weekend, with competitive athletes and charity runners gearing up for an unforgettable challenge. As usual it will be a thrilling spectacle of speed, determination and community spirit.
First held in 1982, the Bath Half is now one of the largest charity fundraising events in the South West, with over £30 million raised for charity since 2000. Participants will run the famous 13.1-mile course through the heart of Bath, surrounded by the city’s memorable architecture.
The weekend kicks off on Saturday 15 March, with the GetPRO Bath Miles, presented by Bath College wherre participants of all ages and abilities will run a single mile, with all participants receiving a special souvenir medal.
The GetPRO Bath Half Marathon itself starts on Sunday morning from Royal Victoria Park and will finish at the Royal Avenue. The race will begin with these elite runners attempting to secure a qualifying spot for 2025 World Athletics Road Running Championships Half Marathon and will be followed by the thousands of people coming together to raise vital funds for charity, with the first wave of runners at 10.30am. Runners can download the official Bath Half app to track their progress and encourage friends and family to do the same.
For more information, visit www.bathhalf.com
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On our cover is the straight-talking journalist and communicator Ros Atkins, who brings 'assertive impartiality' to his news stories, which are much needed in these bewildering political times. Another visitor to Bath for the Curious Minds festival this month is journalist and presenter Gabriel Gatehouse who will talk about his book The Coming Storm, which explores how conspiracies in the US are breaking down the liberal world order.
We’ve also chatted to comedian Jenny Eclair, absorbing her high-spirited, absurd perspective on life, which we’ve dubbed ‘Planet Eclair' – her musings include the habits of squirrels, hotel beds, punk rock, and watching TV in your pyjamas.
We interviewed chef Nathan Outlaw who has two Michelin Star restaurants in Port Isaac, Cornwall and is visiting Bath this month. You can also find out about the importance of metabolic health, and immerse yourself in ideas for the home interior.
Every month we deliver 15,000 copies door to door, but if you don't get a magazine at home then you can pick up a copy at many places around town and from our floor stands at: Waitrose, Sainsbury's [Green Park], M&S Foods in Twerton, Tesco in Weston Village, and at The Holburne Museum.
Or 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 £35 for 12 issues, £20 for six issues or buy a copy for just £4.95. UK mainland prices. For Euro and World zone subscription prices – click here to subscribe on our website.
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Recipe by Melissa Blease
Ingredients (serves 6)
1kg boneless lamb shoulder, cut into roughly 3cm pieces
4 tbsp plain flour
2 onions, peeled and sliced
1 tbsp soft light brown sugar
2 × 440ml cans Irish stout (ie. Guinness!)
2 tbsp malt vinegar
4 carrots, thickly sliced
1 small swede, peeled and cubed
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. Coat the lamb with the flour and season well. Melt a little oil and butter in a large casserole dish and fry the lamb in batches until nicely browned on all sides (you may need to add a little extra fat to the pan for the last batch.) Set the lamb to one side.
Melt a little butter in the same pan and sauté the onions over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until very soft, adding the sugar for the last minute or so.
Add the meat back to the pan along with the stout (Guinness!) and the vinegar. Add the carrots, swede and potatoes and just enough cold water to cover the lot (probably around 400ml) and bring to the boil, making sure to skim off and discard any foam that rises to the surface.
Cover the casserole with a lid and cook in the centre of the oven for around 1 ½ hours before removing the lid and returning to the oven for a further 20-30 minutes to reduce and thicken the sauce. Serve in warm bowls accompanied by, perhaps, cabbage and
soda bread.
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Biodynamics is a form of organic farming that emphasises the interrelationship of soil fertility and plant growth, drawing on the spiritual theories of Austrian occultist Rudolf Steiner, that studies the astrological sowing and planting calendar, as well as treating the earth as a living and receptive organism.
Some grape growers who have adopted biodynamic methods claim to have achieved improvements in the health of their vineyards, specifically in the areas of biodiversity, soil fertility, crop nutrition, as well as pest, weed and disease management.
So, does it improve the quality of the wine? Certainly producers believe their biodynamic grapes are stronger, clearer, offer more vibrant tastes, as well as making wines that remain drinkable for longer.
In many leading blind tastings involving leading Masters of Wine and head sommeliers, biodynamic wines have been judged superior to their conventional counterparts with better expressions of terroir – the way a wine represents its specific place of origin in its aroma, body and flavour. Here are some great biodynamic wines available to by at Great Wine Co...
1. The Roost Biodynamic Chardonnay by Bonterra, USA, £33
2. Beautiful Chaos Syrah by Seresin Estate, New Zealand, £25
3. Canon du Marechal Grenache - Syrah by Domaine Cazes, France, £16.95
4. Los Yesares Monastrell, Bodega Cerron, Spain, £52.50
greatwine.co.uk
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The Fabergé dynasty really began in
1882 when Peter Carl Fabergé took over his father’s very ordinary 40-year
jewellery business. Together with his brother Agathon, he quickly transformed
it into an international phenomenon.
The success of the two brothers was changing the nature
of the business. Out went the then-fashionable style where diamonds prevailed.
In came the design-led artist-jeweller with a penchant for colour through both
stones and reviving the lost art of enamelling. They added objets deluxe to
their repertoire, including objets de fantaisie such as the Imperial Easter
Eggs, now regarded as pinnacles of the goldsmiths’ art.
Today these are treasured in some of the world’s leading
museums and private collections. The craftsmanship of all their creations was
of the very finest standard. This formula of design and craftsmanship made
Fabergé irresistible and the ultimate objects to own, as well as the gift of
choice.
These Fabergé egg pendants and lockets are not only
wearable and highly collectable but are keepsake investments to be treasured
for years to come.
Shown above:
Fabergé Essence 18ct Rose Gold and Diamond Locket Pendant
and Chain with a Star Surprise | £6,840
Fabergé Heritage Palais Yelagin 18ct Rose Gold Red
Enamel and Diamond Pendant and Chain | £6,000
Fabergé Essence Simple 18ct Yellow Gold and Diamond
Pendant and Chain | £3,480
Click
here to see more pieces by Fabergé at Mallory Jewellers
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Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Eau de Parfum Spray | £149
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A more tender interpretation of the Chance Eau de Parfum. A delicate presence with an intensely feminine and enveloping trail. The Eau de Parfum comes in a spray for more generous use, with easy and fluent application on the skin or clothing.
chanel.com
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Love Neroli & Orange Blossom Pink Glass Candle | £28.50
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In a vintage inspired pink glass container, the Love candle arrives in a custom cream giftbox, and features a ribbed surface and curving lid finished with a faceted top. When burned, the candle contains sweet fragrance notes of neroli and orange blossom.
oliverbonas.com
Unit 5A St Lawrence St, BA1 1AN
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| Rewind Half Zip Sweat |
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Hit the slopes. Or the surf. Either way, do it in White Stuff's rebooted ‘Boys from the White Stuff’ half-zip sweatshirt. It’s part of their Rewind '85 archive collection. A nod to their ski-and surf-inspired clothing roots. (And a way of them saying happy 40th birthday to themselves.)
£60
Visit whitestuff.com to shop
8/9 New Bond St, BA1 1BE
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Chanel: Rouge Coco Playground
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21- 30 March, Covent Garden, London
Chanel launches the Rouge Coco Playground, an immersive experience in an all-new playground setting in Covent Garden
The Rouge Coco Playground draws inspiration from the Rouge Coco Lipsticks: Rouge Coco, Rouge Coco Baume, Rouge Coco Shine and Rouge Coco Flash.
The playground design reflects the playfulness of Rouge Coco lipsticks, whose carefree spirit is captured with interactive experiences. There will be games, ice cream and even live skateboarding performances for you to enjoy and marvel at. This fun, relaxed atmosphere invites visitors to experience the lipsticks’ unique appeal.
If you’d like to up your makeup skills, book a one-to-one beauty appointment or a makeup masterclass to learn how to apply Rouge Coco like a Chanel MUA.
The Rouge Coco Playground will offer an exclusive Customisable Set adorned with a Chanel lipstick charm that can attach to your bag.
For more information and to book a beauty appointment, visit rougecocoplayground.com
21 - 30 March, East Piazza, The Market Building, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8RF
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• THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT! •
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| Curated by Daniel McCabe |
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We don’t stock as many outdoors magazines as we did a decade ago. Other than the pandemic putting the brakes on travel I can’t really think why. So it’s great to see a new one out there, and a very impressive one at that. New Mountain Magazine moves the focus from more professional and near-expeditionary undertakings to share more modest and personal narratives that explore how individuals connect with nature in their own unique way – ‘relatable experiences in the outdoors’ is the how the publisher puts it and I can’t do better. The (surely) Apartamento-inspired cover hints that this is going to be an accessible, absorbing and unpretentious affair, and that’s what you get.
£23
magalleria.co.uk
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| BBC mystery-drama Towards Zero filmed at The Forum! |
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The new adaptation of Agatha Christie's lesser-known drama Towards Zero hit our screens last week, featuring some filming locations very close to Bathonian hearts.
The three-part series was partly filmed right here in Bath, amidst the grandeur of The Forum's art deco architecture. Set in 1936, the story follows an explosive love triangle, a formidable matriarch and a deadly web of jealousy and deceit making The Forum the perfect setting for the glitz, glamour and ruckus that ensues...
Episode 3 will be on BBC One on Sunday at 9pm, or if you just can't wait, watch the whole thing on iPlayer now!
bathforum.co.uk | bbc.co.uk
Photo credit: Dan Skidmore. Inspo from @steppingthroughfilm
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Screen time
Watch darkly comic sci-fi flick Micky 17 at The Little Theatre
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From the Academy Award-winning writer/director of Parasite Bong Joon Ho comes his next groundbreaking cinematic experience: Mickey 17.
The unlikely hero Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson) has found himself in the extraordinary circumstance of working for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment to the job… to die, for a living.
Click here to book tickets for screenings of Mickey 17 at The Little Theatre
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Bath Arts Collective | Curious Minds Festival Highlights
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See Gabriel Gatehouse live in Bath this Thursday
Bath Arts Collective | Curious Minds Festival
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Gabriel Gatehouse, award-winning journalist and broadcaster, is coming to Bath this Thursday for Curious Minds Festival, on hand to help us unpack and unpick what may lie ahead as we embark on another four years of Trump’s presidency.
With the publication of his new book, The Coming Storm, he engages with how conspiracy theories have come to shape a radical new kind of politics in America. In our March issue, Gabriel shares his thoughts with us ahead of his visit to the city...
Gabriel Gatehouse: What Next for America? takes place on 20 March, 7.30pm at St Swithin's, BA1 5LY. Tickets £12, Click here to book.
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Mary Shelley in Bath
Bath Arts Collective | Curious Minds Festival
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Fiona Sampson, acclaimed poet and biographer of Mary Shelley, will be in conversation with Manderley press Publisher Rebeka Russell to discuss a new collection of Mary Shelley’s work.
Mary Shelley in Bath is a collection of journals and letters collated together for the very first time from the short yet influential period Mary spent living in Bath.
It also includes the chapter of Frankenstein penned during her stay in Bath, and three short stories inspired by her time in our historic literary city.
Does this electrifying combination of personal and professional factors suggest that Frankenstein was set in Bath itself? By investigating how a place can shape a writer's life and work, this talk will shed fresh light on Mary's life and legacy.
Wednesday 19 March 5:30pm - 6:30pm at the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16-18 Queen Square, BA1 2HN
For more information and to book tickets, visit bathboxoffice.org
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Explore The Extraordinary Connection Between Two of The Greatest Writers of The 21st Century
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Join John Chambers at the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution as he shares his passion for two of the greatest writers of the 20th Century, Virginia Woolf and Sylvia Plath, and discusses their extraordinary yet little-known creative connection.
Sylvia Plath’s discovery of Virginia Woolf’s novel Mrs Dalloway during her High School years in America led to a lifelong preoccupation with Woolf. Plath saw Woolf as a kind of literary mother, and remarked in her journals that “her novels make mine possible.”
So, why did Sylvia Plath admire Virginia Woolf so much, and how did the great modernist influence her own writing? Find out at an upcoming talk at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution with previous head of English at King Edward School, John Chambers.
Mon 17 March, 7:30pm- 9:00pm
Available online via livestream or in person at the
BRLSI HQ at 16-18 Queen Square, BA1 2HN
Visit www.brlsi.org to book
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Grab a free Lush Goodie Bag at Store Reopening next Friday
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Bath’s much-loved Lush shop is celebrating its grand reopening next Friday. There will be exclusive goodie bags for the first 50 customers through the door from 10am.
Head to the store until 4pm to try out their new spa or get hands on in a product-making workshop. You can also enjoy a free facial or scalp massage.
Prizes and treats will be available all day.
Reserve your spot here
Lush Spa, 8 Union Street BA1 1RW
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An Evening Soirée in Bath Abbey's Song School
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Next Friday, step into the heart of Bath Abbey’s musical life with this exclusive evening recital, featuring solo performances from the talented musicians of the Abbey Choirs—Boys, Girls, and Lay Clerks. Enjoy a relaxed and immersive musical experience in the Abbey’s stunning state-of-the-art Song School.
Your host for the evening, Huw Williams, Director of Music, will guide you behind the scenes, offering insights into the life of a chorister and the dedication that shapes their craft.
Friday 21 March 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Doors & Bar open at 6:40 PM. For more information and to book tickets, visit bathabbey.org
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Last chance to see Remembered / Imagined?
in Freshford on 15 March
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Taking colour for a dance rather than 'a line for a walk’ is one aspect of Gail Mason’s work, where speed and gesture, combined with periods of reflection and careful editing, result in paintings that offer space for daydreaming. Her work displayed in Remembered / Imagined? invites reflection, celebrating the restorative and hopeful aspects of our world. Gail’s exuberant gestural semi-abstract landscapes draw inspiration from nature, creating fictive environments that revel in colour to set the emotional tone. She is a multi award-winning artist and exhibits widely.
Remembered / Imagined? finishes 15 March
The Galleries, Freshford Lane, Freshford, BA2 7UR
galleriesshop.co.uk
Image: Ripple, acrylic on cotton rag paper, by Gail Mason
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Cream Cornwall Birthday Offer!
Enjoy £10 off when you spend £50 in store
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Cream Cornwall are celebrating a birthday after three wonderful years in their store on Milsom Street. To thank their customers, they’re offering
£10 off on a £50 spend this weekend.
Inspired by the Cornish coast, Cream Cornwall make luxury and exclusive homewares for people who love to be surrounded by beautiful things.
Get £10 off on a £50 spend this weekend by visiting the Cream Cornwall store at
29 Milsom St, BA1 1DG
creamcornwall.co.uk
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Step up for a challenge and walk a whopping 10, 16, or marathon 26.2 miles along the Kennet & Avon Canal in support of RUHX.
Sign up to join hundreds of walkers stepping out onto the canal, in support of Royal United Hospitals Bath. Kindly sponsored by Savills, the Walk of Life is a celebration, for loved ones and for those who cared for them. Whatever your reasons for walking, you’ll be supporting your local hospital to do more for patients, families, and our amazing NHS staff.
Featuring a group warm up at each start line, a communal lunchtime BBQ, regular refreshment stops, and a big celebration at the end with finish line photos, they’ve got everything ready to keep you going on this tough but rewarding challenge.
17 May; starting times and entry prices vary, visit ruhx.org.uk/events to find out more
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Stand up to the Bath Dragons!
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Are you
ready to take your business to the next level and face the Bath Dragons? Then
you have until 31 March to get your application in!
The new business competition
will result in a prize worth £20,000 from Bath’s top business experts. Aimed at
businesses that are ready to grow, Bath Dragons offers companies a shot at
winning an unrivalled package of business support, including 12 months of
access to legal, financial, accountancy, and tax advisory services. To be
chosen they will have to go through a gruelling process of interviews and have
their development plans picked over by some of Bath’s toughest business
experts, the ‘Dragons.’
Submissions are required by the end of March 2025. Get full
details and enter via the online form here: www.bathdragons.com
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Bath name side for Premiership Rugby Cup final
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Bath Rugby have named their team for Sunday’s Premiership Rugby Cup final away at Exeter Chiefs (kick-off 12:00).
Bath Rugby Starting XV: 1 Arthur Cordwell, 2 Jasper Spandler, 3 Kieran Verden, 4 Will Jeanes, 5 Ewan Richards ©, 6 Arthur Green, 7 Ethan Staddon, 8 Alfie Barbeary, 9 Tom Carr-Smith, 10 Ciaran Donoghue, 11 Ruaridh McConnochie, 12 Will Butt, 13 Cameron Redpath, 14 Joe Cokanasiga, 15 Austin Emens
Replacements: 16 Tom Dunn, 17 Beno Obano, 18 Thomas Du Toit, 19 Miles Reid, 20 Guy Pepper, 21 Louis Schreuder, 22 Max Ojomoh, 23 Jaco Coetzee
The match will be broadcasted live on TNT Sports, X (written commentary) and BBC Radio Bristol & Somerset.
bathrugby.com
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Spacious, open-plan living | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom Price Guide: £335,000
Offered for sale by Wentworth Estate Agents
This is an extremely spacious one bedroom, ground floor apartment situated in an extremely desirable private Riverside development located on the banks of the River Avon, boasting allocated parking, communal gardens, and a level walk to the city centre.
Inside there is a communal entrance hall with a door close by leading to the ground floor apartment. On entering the apartment there is a light and airy hallway with a good size useful airing cupboard. The apartment boasts high ceilings and a wonderful open plan living space and kitchen. This is a sleek spacious dual aspect room with a stunning picture window offering Southerly views down the River Avon This lovely room offers ample space for both a dining area and sitting area. The kitchen is modern with a variety of wall and base units., Neff integrated appliances include a slimline dishwasher, electric oven, hobb, and extractor hood. There is also a built in Neff fridge and freezer, and an inset one and half bowl sink unit plus space for a washing machine.
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The bedroom is of a very good size and benefits from wall to ceiling fitted wardrobes. The bedroom has the benefit of a private balcony with patio doors offering fantastic river views. The accommodation is completed by the fully fitted bathroom suite. This comprises of a bath with shower over, wash hand basin, w.c and towel radiator, as well as a vanity unit with
Externally, private electric gates give access to the building and car park. There is parking for one vehicle plus ample visitor parking. This property benefits from a communal garden as well as a private balcony from the bedroom overlooking the River.
This lovely apartment is offered to the market with no onward chain.
For more images and details click here to see the property on the Wentworth website.
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From our Home and Interiors Guide...
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Joel Bugg Interiors
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;
joelbugg.co.uk
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