A specially curated guide to the next 48 hours (or more) in Bath
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THEATRE | HILARIOUS HISTORY
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The Natural Theatre Company presents Dirty Bath
Bath’s very own Natural Theatre Company explore the darker side of the city in their comedy production, Dirty Bath at the Roman Baths this summer.
Dirty Bath is a 60-minute production that combines the company’s passion for history with their love of making people laugh; the show will shed a light on the darker and lesser-known aspects of Bath’s past, and promises to offer a hilarious alternative (though no less accurate) history of the city.
13 – 29 July | 6pm, 8pm | Clore Learning Centre, Swallow Street, Bath BA1 1NH For specific dates, tickets, and more information, visit naturaltheatre.co.uk
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OUR JULY ISSUE IS OUT NOW! |
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Our July magazine is out, and covers everything from the excitement of the Modern Pentathalon to the state-of-the-art interiors straight from Milan. In this month's issue, we also take a look at the American Museum's new exhibition Brick America: An Adventure in LEGO® Bricks, and The Holburne's Lucy Rie: The Adventure of Pottery. There's a lot to get your teeth into!
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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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 – see our website.
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WEEKEND RECIPES | SUMMER SOUP
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Words by Melissa Blease
Gazpacho
Refreshing, colourful and bursting with vibrant, seasonal flavours, Gazpacho (aka, Spanish chilled soup) is hugely popular across the Iberian Peninsula during the hotter months of summer – and it's really, really simple to rustle up.
There are probably as many recipes for Gazpacho as there are fans of this elegant Español tastebud-teaser, but this one pretty much covers all the basics. But take note: tomatoes really are the star of the show here, so use the sweetest, ripest you can get your hands on, along with the freshest red and green peppers you can find. You can, if you so wish, interchange the bread/almonds using just one or the other to make up 100g in total, but a 50/50 mixture of both brings both all-important texture and a subtly nutty flavour to the party. As for the sherry vinegar: honestly, no other vinegar will do. If you prefer to omit the actual sherry in this recipe, use another 2 tbsp sherry vinegar instead.
To serve/garnish, diced black olives, diced hard-boiled egg and tiny pieces of cucumber and peppers add further flair, as does a smattering of finely-chopped fresh basil, mint or parsley.
Fancy making a grown-up version with extra-added piquancy? Add 130ml vodka to the mix.
Ingredients (serves 4 as a starter; 8 as part of a tapas feast)
1kg very ripe tomatoes, diced 1 ripe red pepper, deseeded and diced 1 green pepper, deseeded and diced 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced 2 spring onions, peeled and chopped 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed 50g blanched almonds 2 tbsp sherry vinegar 2 tbsp dry sherry 50g slightly stale, crusty white bread, soaked in cold water for 20 mins 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
To serve/garnish: see note above.
Method
Tip the tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, spring onions, garlic, blanched almonds and sherry vinegar into the bowl of a food processor or a large blender along with 50ml cold water. Drain the bread, squeeze out as much liquid as possible (clean hands are the best utensils here) and add that to the mixture too.
Process or blend until smooth, season to taste and allow to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before adding the extra-virgin olive oil and blending again. Pass the mixture through a fine sieve, then cover and refrigerate until fully chilled before serving in small bowls as a starter or in shot glasses as part of a tapas feast.
Gazpacho can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
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WEEKEND WINE | GOLD-STANDARD GLASSES
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Decanter's Award Winners
While we at The Bath Magazine fancy ourselves as wine connoisseurs, we thought that this week we'd hand over to the real experts for some recommendations. The Decanter World Wine Awards have given us some fabulous picks for bottles, so come with us as we travel all over the world to give some of them a try.
Syrah ‘The Graduate’ - Mienert Starting with the reds, we're heading down to South Africa for an attractive and nuanced Syrah. With an exciting bouquet of lilies, cloves and cream, it's reminiscent of a Pinot Noir, with lots to unfold and savour | £15.50
Farvie Frankland River Grenache - Swinney Staying South, this rich Australian red has rosehip and red cherry character on the nose. The texture is super-supple and refined, with a subtle, integrated acidity | £99.50
Dragonstone Riesling (Off-Dry), Rheingau - Weingut Leitz Up in Germany, this white is a beautifully-balanced wine, with lovely freshness while not being too dry. It has a wonderful flavour of peaches, cream, clover honey, pineapple and lime, and is made with sustainable practices | £15.50
Signature Barrel-Fermented Torrontes - Susana Balbo This Argentinian wine is golden in colour with a fragrant and complex nose. It has hints of tropical fruits, especially lychee, and citrus notes, such as lemon peel, with delicate floral aromas | £25
Classic Reserve Brut - Hattingley Valley If you have reason to celebrate, why not try this British Brut? With hints of baked apple, creamy nougat and brioche on the nose, supported by notes of soft lemon sherbet on the palate, it's perfect for a party | £37.50
Las Fincas Rosé | J. Chivite Family Estates Despite the recent rain, summer is still here, and so a rosé is definitely in order. With intense aromas of strawberry, pomegranate, raspberry and rose petals, this Spanish rosé is a perfect substitute for the (lack of) sun | £14.12
For more award-winning wines, visit greatwine.co.uk
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THE DELICIOUS GUIDE | A BATH INSTITUTION
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Woods
Woods is quite simply a Bath institution. With Georgian elegance and a warm informal atmosphere, Woods has created an enviable reputation as one of the city's best independent restaurants, a firm favourite with locals and a must for visitors to Bath.
A truly family-run business offering personal service, dazzling food, modern British cooking with a classic French influence, and sourcing local ingredients to give you a mouth-watering sensation that will leave you coming back for more.
Woods also has a Wine Shop and Deli (which runs from Weds to Sat) to eat in or take away, and you can enjoy a Sunday lunch on the first Sunday of every month.
9 -13 Alfred Street, Bath, BA1 2QX Visit woodsrestaurant.com to find out more
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THE DELICIOUS GUIDE | A COSY COFFEE SHOP
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The Bridge Coffee Shop
This wonderful little coffee shop comprising of two shops adjacent to each other is situated right on the World Heritage site that is Pulteney Bridge.
There are incredible views (especially on sunny days) over Pulteney Weir and the cosy interiors complement the Georgian architecture. This family business offers a warm welcome with eat-in and takeaway menus which include very popular homemade cakes and bakery treats.
There are options for breakfast, lunch and afternoon cream teas. The homemade scones, baked upstairs, with a pot of their loose leaf tea is a perfect interlude during a visit to the city.
The Bridge Coffee Shop, 16 Pulteney Bridge, Bath BA2 4AY
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Looking for more delicious foodie inspo?
Click through to browse our full Delicious Guide!
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SHOPPING | COLMAR ORIGINALS
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Long softshell jacket | Sale price: £153 |
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Women’s jacket with fixed hood made of waterproof and breathable stretch softshell. Water-repellent treatment.
The side slits and the internal drawstring enrich the garment, making it both feminine and technical.
Visit colmar.com to shop
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Recycled essentials coat with hood | Sale price: £201 |
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Women’s mid-length softshell jacket made by coupling two recycled fabrics. Includes a fixed hood and adjustable drawstring waist.
Utmost attention paid to the environment without losing sight of practicality.
Visit colmar.com to shop
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SUMMER ESSENTIALS | LIMITED EDITION
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Lime Blossom Shower Gel | £8 |
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Cleanse your body and refresh your senses with the floral, citrus sunshine scent of gorgeous lime blossom. Created to help leave skin feeling smooth and fresh, this shower gel is like summer in a bottle.
thebodyshop.com
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Lychee Whipped Body Butter | £19 |
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Replenish skin with moisture this summer with our limited-edition, fresh and deliciously scented air-whipped body butter. The airy texture feels light and refreshing on warm skin and is absorbed quickly with no greasy or sticky feel.
thebodyshop.com
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OBJECTS OF DESIRE | LUXURIOUS FUNCTIONALITY
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TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Steel 36mm
Inspired by crystal clear lagoons and diving in warm waters, the wavy lacquered dial design complete with diamond detailing of the Aquaracer Professional 300 series is an elegant, sporty and thoroughly luxurious timepiece that combines beauty with extreme functionality.
This is a professional dive watch, powered by the automatic Calibre 5 movement and water-resistant to 300m it features TAG's instantly recognisable 12 sided black ceramic bezel, and a 36mm steel case with date marker at 6 o’clock. The steel bracelet with folding clasp is extendable to fit over a wetsuit.
Shown here in pink and green. The Aquaracer Professional 300 Steel 36mm timepiece is priced at £3,300.
Find more TAG Heuers and explore the Aquaracer series at mallory-jewellers.com
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MAGAZINE KIOSK | MAGALLERIA
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Curated by Daniel McCabe
OOF is an art and football magazine. Not many of those around, and here we are with issue No 11, described by the publisher as 'its tricky winger, artfully creating chances, delivering moments of sheer beauty, moving with grace and elegance’. As it happens this issue goes full-on – or feet-first – with JJ Guest tackling (sorry) homophobia, Hank Willis Thomas tracing the history of imperialism, Discofoot exposing macho nonsense in the game, Masahide Tomikoshi experiencing drizzle in West Yorkshire, Chantal Joffe’s tender portraits of young boys playing football, Martin Kazanietz's love letters to amateur kickabouts and, as indicated on the cover, plenty of ‘beautiful, complicated, problematic Gazza’. | £8
store.magalleria.co.uk
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RACING | A TASTE OF THE CARIBBEAN
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Rum & Reggae Racenight
The Rum and Reggae racenight will be a unique Caribbean night with the food, drink and music from Jamaica alongside seven exciting horse races; all offering you the chance to experience the thrill of watching live horse racing.
Enjoy a taste of the Caribbean with delicious food from Jamaica – jerk chicken, curried goat and rice and peas – before dancing to live music from an incredible Bob Marley act who will be giving you all the Marley Hits and classics
Don’t worry, about a thing … Bath Racecourse got you covered!
Friday 4 August | 4pm - 11pm | Bath Racecourse, Lansdown, Bath BA1 9BU For tickets and more information, visit bath-racecourse.co.uk
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MUSIC | AWARD-WINNING PERFORMANCE
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Bath Philharmonia and Pacific Chorale
Pacific Chorale with Bath Philharmonia present Florence Price's rediscovered Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight alongside Joseph Haydn's stirring Nelson's Mass in Bath Abbey.
The Grammy Award-Winning Pacific Chorale is one of America's great choirs, noted for its artistic innovation and commitment to expanding the choral repertoire. With Aundi Marie Moore (Soprano), I-Chin Betty Feinblatt (alton), Nicholas Preston (Tenor), and Michael Sumuel (Bass).
21 July | 7.30pm | Bath Abbey, Bath BA1 1LT Go to bathboxoffice.org.uk for tickets
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BA7 Summer Exhibition
Seven Bath artists have come together to create an exciting exhibition that features paintings, illustrations and prints inspired by Bath and its surroundings.
Illustrators Kate Davies, Penny Ives and Nadine Wickenden have joined forces with the artists Kate Flood, and Teresa Foster and the printmaker, Carole Anne Tonge, to produce this truly exceptional show.
18 - 23 July | 11am - 6pm | Walcot Chapel Arts Space, Walcot Gate, BA1 5UG Visit catonge.com for more information
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SPORT | WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
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Modern Pentathlon Championships
The UIPM Modern Pentathlon and Laser Run World Championships are taking place at the University of Bath from 19 - 28 August.
The Modern Pentathlon comprises horse-riding, fencing, swimming, running and shooting for a competition that challenges competitors in every aspect of their sporting prowess.
Daily tickets are priced from £5, with entry to Pentathlon Finals Day on Sunday 27 August - when both the men's and women's champions will be crowned - priced from £15 for adults and £5 concessions. All tickets in the accessible stand are £5 throughout the event.
19 - 28 August Visit pentathlongb.org to buy tickets
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AUCTION | MEET THE SPECIALISTS
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Elmwood's Valuation Day
Tired of paying high insurance premiums? Why not sell to a global network of buyers?
Transparent, trustworthy and reliable: specialist luxury auctions Elmwood's is a house that sells authentic, one-of-a-kind stories, extending their life-cycle, one piece at a time. Sell jewellery, watches, designer handbags & fashion.
Visit the team at City of Bath Scouts on Grove Street on 18 July for free, no obligation valuations.
18 July | City of Bath Scouts, 7 Grove Street, Bath BA2 6PJ Email info@elmwoods.co.uk for further information
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Barbie events at The Little
As we prepare to join Ken and Barbie on their adventures on 21 July, The Little Theatre has some fun events planned to celebrate!
Friday 21 July - Barbie Dress Up Screening
First, raid your closets and join The Little in Barbie Land for their extra special dress-up screenings of Barbie — they want to see your finest, pinkest outfits, whether you’re a Barbie or a Ken. Tickets: picturehouses.com
Sunday 23 July - Dog Friendly Screening
The Little invites you to bring your dog along to this special dog-friendly screening (you're welcome without a dog too). During the screenings, they'll provide bowls of water around the screen and increase the lighting levels and lower the volume. Tickets: picturehouses.com
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Christine McKenzie's solo exhibition
From 15 - 23 July, Christine McKenzie presents her solo exhibition at Lansdown Stores.
She invites everyone to come and have a look at her fresh, bright and vibrant paintings and prints, with originals and prints for sale.
15 - 23 July | Lansdown Stores, Lansdown Road, Bath, BA1 5EE Visit christinemckenzieart.com for more information
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FUNDRAISER | COMPETE FOR A CAUSE
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SJP Charitable Foundation T20 Cricket Tournament
McKenzie & Co are proud to host a charity cricket tournament partnered with SJP. All money raised will go towards the St James Place charitable foundation.
The main focus of the Charitable Foundation is on helping children and young people who have special needs or are disadvantaged, both in the UK and overseas. The Charitable Foundation also supports the hospice movement, charities in aid of cancer and, more recently, those helping people of all ages with mental health issues.
There will be 3 T20 matches alongside music and a BBQ followed by a social evening for a chance to network and raise money for the charity. There will also be a charity raffle.
28 July | Bath Cricket Club, North Parade, Bridge Road, BA2 4EX Visit mckenzieandco.co.uk for more information
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CHARITY SCREENING | HERSELF
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Charity Screening: Herself with Julian House
Julian House are thrilled to announce that on Friday 14 of July they will be screening 'Herself' to raise money for local Bath charity Julian House. Julian House provides homeless services and accommodation, domestic abuse services, criminal justice, employment support and more across the South West.
'Herself' is a film about a young mother struggling to provide for her daughters, and explores the challenges that she faces while doing so.
Julian House's partnership with The Little Theatre allows the charity to raise awareness and vital funds at the same time.
Friday 14 July | 6.30pm | The Little Theatre, St Michaels Place, Bath BA1 1SF Visit picturehouses.com to find out more
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BATH PHILHARMONIA | YOUNG CARERS
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Young Carers’ orchestra raises the roof at the House of Commons
An orchestra of Young Carers from Bath and North East Somerset travelled to Westminster to perform music created with Bath Philharmonia to an audience of MPs, Peers and music industry professionals at the House of Commons.
The performance was part of an event, organised at the invitation of Wera Hobhouse MP, to celebrate the work of Bath Philharmonia and the incredible impact of music-making on young carers.
Bath Philharmonia is the only professional orchestra in the UK that delivers a year-round transformational programme of creative music-making residencies for Young Carers. Since 2009, Bath Philharmonia has enabled over 1500 Young Carers from across the South West and beyond to co-create and perform their own music.
Donations to support Bath Philharmonia’s work can be made at bathphil.co.uk
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PROPERTY | ELEGANT AND BRIGHT
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St James's Square, Bath
Offered for sale by Cobb Farr estate agents in Bath
This is an exquisite example of a 3 bedroom, upper maisonette; elegant, light, and enjoying wonderful views both to the front and rear located in a prime residential square.
Accessed from the second floor landing after a smart hall and stairwell, the apartment opens from the private hallway, leading to a generous front aspect drawing room boasting 3 large windows that overlook the Square.
To the rear of the house, the well-proportioned dining room has a superb bay window with views over Marlborough Buildings and the approach golf course. It also opens onto a private, open-air terrace – ideal for enjoying the wonderful views.
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On the same level is the fully fitted kitchen with granite work surfaces and integrated appliances. There’s also a cloakroom and staircase leading to the upper floor.
On the upper floor the spacious main bedroom offers views to the rear and boasts a sumptuous ensuite. Both of the other bedrooms can accommodate double beds with the smaller room currently being a study / dressing room. There’s also a family bathroom.
St James’s Square is one of the finest and most complete Georgian squares within the city of Bath, with all the houses having a wonderful aspect to the front over the gardens providing a charm all of its own | £950,000
For further details, images and the floorpan click here to see the maisonette on the Cobb Farr website
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