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A specially curated guide to the next 48 hours (or more) in Bath
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Tonight: Bath Rugby travel to Ashton Gate to play Bristol Bears for Round 17, 29 May
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The Gallagher PREM reaches its penultimate round of the season this weekend, seeing a trip to BS3 for the Blue, Black and White.
After securing a third consecutive play-off spot in as many seasons, the squad now look to confirm their seeding among the top four of the log.
To open proceedings at loosehead, Beno Obano is joined by Kepueli Tuipulotu and Thomas du Toit in Friday night’s front row set up.
Ted Hill and Charlie Ewels remain in the second row following their pairing in Round 16.
Coming into the starting line-up, Ethan Staddon will take the blindside with Guy Pepper at 7.
Sam Underhill is named at Number 8 to complete the forwards starting selection.
Ben Spencer captains from scrum-half, joined by Ciaran Donoghue who makes his second start this season.
In the midfield, Max Ojomoh starts at 12, joined by Ollie Lawrence at 13.
Completing the back line, Henry Arundell and Joe Cokanasiga take the wide channels with Santi Carreras manning the back field.
Providing this week’s impact from the bench, Dan Frost, Francois van Wyk and Vilikesa Sela make up the replacement front row.
Ewan Richards, Josh Bayliss and Alfie Barbeary complete the replacement forwards and Tom Carr-Smith and Cameron Redpath are named as Bath’s replacement backs.
The game will kick off under the lights at Ashton Gate on Friday 29 May at 7.45pm.
Live on TNT Sports
bathrugby.com
Image: Max Ojomoh, Bath Rugby
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Recipes
Jerk Chicken
This iconic Jamaican dish brings all the flavours of the Caribbean to your British summertime repertoire. If you’re igniting the barbecue, place the chicken pieces skin-side down over a medium heat then cook for around 30-40 minutes (turning over every 4-5 minutes) until the skin is charred and crispy and the juices run clear.
Read online
Discover more of Melissa's recipes on our website
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Object of desire...
The OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300M
Chronograph 007
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Lovebrook & Green in Residence at Bramley
in Bath, 9 -14 June
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Summer Escapes: Everything you need for slower days and lighter packing.
Join a week-long Lovebrook & Green in Residence set amongst the botanical magic of Bramley’s new shop in the centre of Bath.
Discover swimwear and summer dresses, sandals, jewellery and travel essentials chosen for warm-weather dressing and effortless packing, alongside a curated display of food and drinks brands designed to bring the feeling of summer living to life.
lovebrookandgreen.com
Plus... ‘Breakfast with Bella: Your Essential Holiday Capsule Wardrobe | 9 June
A beautifully considered summer wardrobe begins long before the suitcase comes out.
To kick off Lovebrook & Green’s week-long pop-up at Bramley's Bath shop, join award-winning stylist Bella Hignett for breakfast.
Discover how to build the perfect summer holiday capsule wardrobe with effortless styling tips, intentional packing advice and more.
Tickets: £15pp | https://luma.com/5htbtigu
Bramley, Shires Yard, Milsom Street, Bath BA1 1BZ | bramleyproducts.co.uk
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Celebrate the return of tailoring
greats, Gieves & Hawkes, 3 June
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You're invited to celebrate the launch of Gieves & Hawkes new Bath store.
Take time to view the collection, meet the team and rediscover the House while enjoying 10% off any purchases on the night.
Guests will enjoy complimentary Gusbourne English sparkling wine and canapés, alongside an exclusive in-conversation event with model and broadcaster Jade Parfitt and stylist Louise Pennington, discussing wardrobe building, modern menswear styling, and the heritage of Gieves & Hawkes.
Gieves & Hawkes' made-to-measure specialists will also be in store throughout the evening to discuss bespoke tailoring and the ready-to-wear collection.
2 Broad St, Bath BA1 5LJ | 6pm | Spaces are limited. RSVP events@gievesandhawkes.com
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• THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT! •
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Perfect Magazine
Perfect Magazine’s zine series is the hot celebrity print publication of the moment, attracting a roster of megastar creative partners that has so far racked up the likes of Addison Rae, A$AP Rocky, Miley Cyrus, Chappell Roan and other stellar names. Published in a glossy A3 format the latest zine features Sabrina Carpenter in which the superstar is photographed by longstanding collaborator Bryce Anderson, styled by publishers Katie Grand and interviewed by design legend Marc Jacobs. It’s completely sold-out of course, but somehow we have got our hands on a limited number of copies which include all eight extraordinary covers while they last.
£25 | magalleria.co.uk
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Thespians at Theatre Royal Bath
"The world’s first ever Dionysia gets off to a cracking start with help from the show’s outstanding chorus and Jasmine Swan’s gloriously whimsical, pastel-toned set. Thespis discovers his Zeus-given acting abilities (and, well… acting in general); Melampus envisions the future of theatre (‘There’ll be a play about cats…. it’ll have no discernible plot, but it’ll be shockingly successful’); the gang discover the foreign concept of empathy (‘Your life is a chariot crash like mine!’) and we all do a tango with a bunch of geriatric men. Oh, and we also meet the world’s first ever theatre critic.
It’s… not a flattering portrait. No comment."
Words by India Farnham | Production images by Mark Senior
Read the full review on our website
Thespians is showing at Theatre Royal Bath until 30 May
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Towards Abstraction by the Photographic Arts Collective, 30 May - 4 June
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An exhibition of contemporary photography, showcasing the work of seven artists drawn from the Photographic Arts Collective, a global group of over 600 members. The exhibition presents a diverse and thought-provoking exploration of abstract photographic practice.
The featured artists Benedict Brain, Diana Henry, Fiona Humphreys, David Lewis-Baker, Shay Parsons, Mark Somerville, and Richard Young bring together a wide range of approaches to abstraction, united by a shared commitment to pushing the boundaries of photographic expression.
Artists clockwise from top left: Shay Parsons, David Lewis-Baker, Fiona Humphreys,
Diana Henry, Richard Young
Private View 29 May 6pm | The ArtPad, 62 Great Pulteney Street, Bath
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Summer Exhibition: Through the
Crescent | Studio Ellie Maya, 6 June - 27 September
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Studio
Ellie Maya is delighted to present, Through the Crescent, an
outdoor sculpture exhibition set in the picturesque gardens of The Royal
Crescent Hotel & Spa. The exhibition will bring together nine talented
UK-based artists and sculptors working across a range of materials.
Through the Crescent refers both to the physical journey
through the historic landmark building, where a carefully considered selection
of sculptures unfolds – and to the portals and organic forms that draw
attention to the significance of “in-between” spaces, exploring the threshold
between the handcrafted and the natural world.
Exhibiting artists: Hannah Bennett, Sue Jones, Benji
Lowsley-Williams, Roberta Mason, Alex Relph, Ian Turnock, Dominic Welch, Neil
Wilkin & Zoë Wilson
The Royal Crescent Hotel
& Spa, 16 Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LS | studioelliemaya.com
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Festival of Nature, 6 - 14 June
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This free nine-day celebration of the natural world is back, and bigger than ever with more than 160 events happening across, Bristol, Bath and online. From the hidden life of trees to the wonders of nature at night, try out new ways to experience nature, learn new skills and take action.
For Bristol, the big moment is always ‘Wild Weekend’, when stalls, live music, workshops, parades and thousands of people take over Millennium Square. This time, there’s lots for younger children, with guest appearances from CBeebies’ presenters Andy Day with his famed dinosaur raps and Aaron Roach Bridgeman from I Can Grow It answering children’s big gardening questions. Weekday highlights in the city include woodland trails, insect identification, night time nature discoveries
and a Queer eco-poetry workshop.
To explore the programme, visit festivalofnature.org.uk
9am - 7pm | Various locations across Bath and Bristol | bnhc.org.uk/festivalofnature
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Lansdown Open Gardens, 7 June
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There will be 6 lovely gardens to visit mostly towards the Sion Hill area. New this year will be a children’s play garden close to the Millennium Green, with play equipment, crafts and snacks.
As usual there will delicious home made cakes and tea in the St Stephens Centre and a stall full of super value plants on the Millennium Green.
Tickets available in advance and on the day £6 Adults. Free for Children.
2pm - 5.30pm | St Stephen's Millenium Green, Richmond Road, Bath BA1 5PR
Visit millenniumgreen.org.uk/events/
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Jonathon Porritt joins screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing in Bath, 8 June
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Bath and West Community Energy and St Michael’s Without Church in Bath are delighted to welcome Jonathon Porritt to the panel to bring a special screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing on climate and nature on 8 June.
In November 2025, the National Emergency Briefing brought together leading experts to present the latest evidence on the climate and nature crisis to politicians and other influential people in Westminster.
The film is not just about the threat of climate and nature breakdown but also about agency and collective action, something that will be
explored further at the end of the film.
7pm - 8pm | St. Michael's Without, Broad St., Bath BA1 5LP
Follow this link to reserve your free place at this community screening
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Sulis Hospital: Why Men’s Health Matters: Prevention, Performance and Wellbeing with leading experts, 11 June
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Join Sulis Hospital for an expert-led educational session on mastering Men’s Health with a leading Consultant Urologist. This supportive, informative session will explore real‑world topics from prevention and bladder health to everyday wellbeing.
Why This Matters
Sulis Hospital are here to show that seeking support is a real strength. Get the facts on everything from prostate health to bladder health to physical wellbeing.
What You’ll Gain
Expert Insight: Learn from Mr Jon McFarlane, Consultant Urologist and Men’s Health specialist at Sulis Hospital, as he shares practical, trustworthy advice.
Whole‑Health Focus: Discover how metabolic health affects energy, resilience, and long‑term wellbeing and how small changes can make a real difference.
Supportive Q&A: Finish with an open, interactive Q&A, where you can ask questions in a relaxed, non‑judgmental space.
6.30pm - 8pm | Combe Grove, Brassknocker Hill, Bath BA2 7HS
sulishospital.com
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Matthew Coleridge’s Requiem – Bath Abbey, 12 June
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From the sweeping majesty of Vangelis’ Conquest of Paradise and the heart-breaking lyricism of James Horner’s Titanic Suite, to the childlike wonder of John Williams’ Flight to Neverland from Hook, this concert opens with some of the most iconic, emotionally charged film music ever written.
Performed by the 50-piece Fulltone Orchestra and a 70-strong Fulltone Chorus, this is a large-scale, immersive concert experience – music of cinematic power and intimate beauty, brought to life by massed forces in full voice.
Rooted in the traditional Latin Requiem text yet shaped by a modern, cinematic harmonic language, Coleridge’s Requiem offers a deeply human response to loss, remembrance and hope – music that is consoling, quietly powerful,
and profoundly moving.
7.30pm - 9.30pm | £11 - £38.50 | Bath Abbey, Bath, BA1 1LT
fto.org.uk
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Bath Phil & Sterling Elliott, 25 June
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Experience a night of orchestral fire with Bath Philharmonia, led by the dynamic Kerem Hasan, one of Britain’s most exciting young conductors.
The evening sparkles with the wit and energy of Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro Overture, followed by the lyrical brilliance of Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto, performed by soloist Sterling Elliott (acclaimed for his stellar stage presence and joyous musicianship). György Ligeti’s Concert Românesc bursts with folk-inspired rhythm and vitality, before Alberto Ginastera’s Dances from Estancia delivers a thrilling, fiery finale.
From elegance to exuberance, this programme pulses with passion, drama, and unforgettable orchestral energy - an evening not to be missed!
Guest conductor: Kerem Hasan
Soloist: Sterling Elliott
7.30pm - 9.30pm | The Forum, 1a Forum Buildings, St James Parade, Bath, BA1 1UG
bathboxoffice.org
bathphil.co.uk
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Bath Dragons 2026 finalists announced
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Following a competitive selection process, the four finalists in year two of the Bath Dragons competition can now be announced.
Organised by Richardson Swift, Mogers Drewett, South West Business Finance and The Business Exchange, Bath Dragons brings together ambitious local businesses, expert support and the wider Bath and B&NES business community.
The 2026 Finalists are:
Wild Flour Cake Company
Nuditea
Caliunity
Sporting Sensations
These four businesses stood out from a strong field of entries and will now go head‑to‑head in the Bath Dragons Live Final on Monday 1 June.
This year’s overall winner will take home a £25,000 prize package, comprising: £5,000 cash & £20,000 of expert support, covering tax, finance, legal, PR and communications.
The Bath Dragons Live Final 2026 takes place on Monday 1st June, from 5.30pm, at the Apex City of Bath Hotel.
Places are limited and allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis, so booking is essential. Register your attendance here.
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Contemporary styled five-bedroom
detached country house
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5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2 Receptions | Guide Price, £2,250,000
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Offered for sale by Peter Greatorex
Orchardleigh Farm | Stone Allerton, Axbridge, Somerset
Occupying a glorious rural position close to the Somerset market town of Axbridge, Orchardleigh Farm is an exceptional country property that combines contemporary family living with an established lifestyle business. Set within approximately 12 acres of gardens, orchard and productive land, the property enjoys far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside at the foot of the Mendip Hills.
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Originally a traditional Somerset longhouse, the five-bedroom home has been extensively renovated and enlarged, particularly in recent years, to create a beautifully appointed residence. A striking galleried reception hall provides a dramatic introduction, while the heart of the house is an impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and living space featuring a vaulted ceiling, full-height glazing and sweeping views across the gardens and orchards. Elegant reception rooms, generous bedroom accommodation and lift access between floors ensure the property is as practical as it is stylish, with excellent potential for multi-generational living.
A significant feature of Orchardleigh Farm is its thriving cider enterprise. The productive orchard contains around 2,100 apple trees across 12 varieties, forming the basis of a successful business operated from the property. Further supporting facilities include a substantial brick-built tractor barn with workshop, stock room and storage areas.
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Complementing the main residence is Bramley Cottage, a well-presented three-bedroom detached holiday cottage extending to more than 1,100 sq ft. Currently run as a successful Airbnb, it offers an additional income stream or could provide accommodation for extended family, guests or staff.
With gardens, allotments, polytunnels and a blend of residential and commercial opportunities, Orchardleigh Farm represents a rare chance to acquire a versatile country estate in one of Somerset's most attractive rural locations, while remaining within easy reach of Bristol, Bath and the wider South West. Offers in excess of: £2,250,000
For further images and more information click here to visit the
Peter Greatorex website.
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