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A specially curated guide to help you enjoy the next 48 hours (or more) in Bath
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VINTAGE FUNFAIR | ROLL UP, ROLL UP: ONE LAST TIME
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Carters Steam Fair to spend its final weekend in Victoria Park
After touring their unique range of vintage fairground rides and vehicles around the UK for the last 45 years, the Carters family have decided that it's time for a new chapter: this weekend marks the final hurrah for the award-winning Carters Steam Fair.
The vintage funfair includes over 70 years of traditional British fairground rides and sidestalls which have been lovingly restored using traditional techniques. Visitors can enjoy a range of rides suitable for toddlers, big kids, and anyone young at heart, including their set of beautifully restored British Galloper horses dating from the 1890s, and stylish dodgem cars.
The fair is now for sale, and the Carters are looking for a new permanent home for it so as to preserve the legacy of the vintage rides for future generations.
Open daily in Victoria Park, 11am–7pm, until Monday 29 August; free entry every day.
carterssteamfair.co.uk
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| OUR SEPTEMBER ISSUE – OUT ON TUESDAY |
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Our September magazine features a collection of great reading by our team of wonderful writers as well as beautifully presented advertising by Bath's best businesses. 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.
You can enjoy our August magazine by clicking here.
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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 WINE | THINK PINK
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Rosé times in the Summer Sale
Be quick and stock up for the bank holiday!
It’s the last few days of the Great Wine Co’s Summer sale. Build a box of 12 bottles to take advantage of extra discounts.
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| Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé – Viñamar | Was £9.50, now £5.50 |
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Delicate pink colour, with red fruit aromas of strawberry and Victoria plum. In the mouth it is fresh, with exquisitely balanced acidity that enhances the fruit tones and leaves a subtle, sweet finish.
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| J Brut Rosé – J Vineyards | Was £44, now £24 |
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The J Brut Rosé sparkles with a vibrant, pink salmon hue and inviting aromas of jasmine blossom, Kaffir lime leaf, tangerine and raspberry.
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| Angels and Cowboys Rosé – Angels and Cowboys | Was £23.50, now £11.10 |
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Angels and Cowboys Rosé is classic 'Oeuil-de-Perdrix' ('partridge eye') style, meaning a delicate blush colour. Aromas are minerally and ethereal with hints of grapefruit and spicy floral notes.
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| Más Amor Rosé – Franck Massard | Was £12.95, now £8.85 |
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A light, dry rosé, with freshness in the glass and enough complexity to tantalise for another sip. It presents intense aromas of berry fruit, made more interesting with a Mediterranean herbal edge.
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Grande Reserve Rose – Ixsir | Was £25, now £15.50
Pure rose-gold hue. Enticing white flowers, peach and citrus fruits on the nose. Equilibrium between mellowness and liveliness on the palate which leads into a long finish with classy oak notes.
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| Cube Rosé Brut – Champagne Jacquart | Was £30, now £25 |
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A deliciously elegant, rounded, fruity style of Champagne, with hints of cherry and wild strawberry. Its fine streams of bubbles enhance the delicate pale pink colour. It is fresh and vibrant in style.
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WINE DINNER | A FAMILY AFFAIR
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La Terra: Wine Dinner – Maculan Veneto, 14 September, 7.30pm
Born just after the harvest of 1977, Fausto Maculan jokes that his daughter Angela was the best thing to come out of that vintage, since it wasn't a good year for wine.
She took her first steps in the winery and proceeded to follow her father’s every move – becoming the mascot of the Maculan winery team.
Maculan Wines: Located in the small town of Breganze in the Veneto Province in Italy, Maculan is a family-owned wine estate that was established in 1947. Currently run by the third generation of Maculan family members, this is one of the few Italian wine labels that still uphold the tradition and heritage that were followed many decades ago.
The evening will begin with drinks on arrival at 7.30pm. This will be followed by a four-course dinner. Matching wines will accompany each course. £78 per person.
La Terra, 2 John Street, Bath BA1 2JL | laterra.co.uk | 01225 482070
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Looking for more delicious foodie inspo?
Click through to browse our full Delicious Guide!
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OBJECT OF DESIRE | THE ULTIMATE DIVERS WATCH
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Rolex Submariner Oyster Date 41mm
Rolex classic watches have been beautifully redesigned to be current and covetable – but still maintaining the heritage and the historic links between Rolex and exploration.
Shown here are three über-stylish diver's watches, all water-resistant to 300m and featuring the excellent 3235 Calibre perpetual, self winding movement. With a power reserve of approximately 70 hours it is precision, strength and elegance all in one.
From left to right:
- Oystersteel case with green ceramic bezel and black dial | £8,500
- Oystersteel and yellow gold case with black ceramic bezel and black dial | £11,800
- White gold case with blue ceramic bezel and black dial | £32,550
Mallory Jewellers – Bath’s official Rolex retailer, has many models available to view.
For further details, see the Mallory website.
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CHANEL: Mascara Noir Allure
NOIR ALLURE, the new mascara by CHANEL, fans out the lashes for a four-dimensional result: volume, length, curl and definition.
CHANEL's iconic shade of black has also been enriched with an additional hint of red. This subtle flicker is only noticeable during application, making the black even more vibrant | £37
Available from chanel.com
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Whistles AW22 Collection: launching soon
The Whistles AW22 collection features hard-working pieces that bring a sense of playfulness to our day-to-dark closets.
Juxtaposing statement shades and tactile textures with easy-wearing silhouettes, these are mood-boosting garments to uplift and inspire a stylish season ahead.
The first release of the collection will be available in stores and online at whistles.com from next week (1 September). You can also browse the Whistles collection at Whistles Bath, 1 New Bond Street Buildings, Bath BA1 1BL.
Image: Julia Cumming, vocalist and bass player of the Brooklyn-based band Sunflower Bean | Photograph by Camille Vivier
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MAGAZINE KIOSK | WHY WE LOVE PRINT
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Curated by Daniel McCabe
As we all know, the global Covid pandemic forced a lot of us to set up office at home. Useful Photography specialises in ‘found’ or unusual photographic images, and for its latest issue the publishers researched real estate websites across Europe to collect images of that 'corner of the room' reserved for remote working (and it seems to be any room, be it the spare bedroom, kitchen, living room or whatever – they’re all here). It’s a project that reveals the future workplace to be quite different to what we imagined it to be | £26
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(BACK) ON THE BIG SCREEN | ONE LITTLE ALIEN
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The Little Theatre Cinema: E.T The Extra-Terrestrial, 2 – 8 September
A little, lost alien, three million light years away from home – and a lonely ten-year old boy willing to take him home.
Perhaps the best-loved family film of all time, Steven Spielberg’s hugely influential 1982 tale of a stranded alien still strikes a chord with audiences everywhere, and is both an exciting sci-fi adventure and a remarkable and moving portrait of childhood.
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Spielberg classic, The Little Theatre Cinema is bringing everyone's favourite alien back to the big screen.
Book tickets to see E.T The Extra-Terrestrial at The Little Theatre Cinema, 2 – 8 September, via picturehouses.com.
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TONIGHT! | MUSIC, COCKTAIL, DANCE, REPEAT
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Harlem Rhythm Cats, 26 August, Green Park Brasserie
TONIGHT (26 August) will be a big evening of alfresco dancing, live music, cocktails, fizz and more at Green Park Brasserie.
The kitchen will be open from 5–10pm, serving local produce.
greenparkbrasserie.com.
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CHOIRS | SEARCHING FOR SINGERS
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| Chandos Singers |
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The repertoire of local chamber choir the Chandos Singers includes both well-known and rarely heard music.
Recent performances, led by Rupert Bevan, include Carissimi's Jephte, a dramatic Old Testament story of love and sacrifice, and J.S. Bach's cantata Wachet auf.
In July the choir took part in a concert commemorating the life and music of their director from 2000 to 2021, Dr Malcolm Hill.
Their next performance will be in St John's Church, South Parade on Sunday 20 November, featuring Purcell's Hail Bright Cecilia and Haydn's Te Deum.
They are looking for more singers in all parts. For more information, see chandossingers.co.uk
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| Bath Show Choir |
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Singing songs from smash hit West End shows such as Wicked, Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen, as well as lesser known off-Broadway gems, all in acapella, Bath Show Choir is exciting, fast-paced – and a whole load of fun!
There are no auditions, and although singers do work from scores, you don't have to be able to read music in order to join; the choir just asks that you to bring your passion for musical theatre (and a willingness to throw in the odd dance move here or there...).
With regular performances across the south west and further afield, plus socials and theatre trips, bring some of that West End magic to your week and join Bath Show Choir today.
Bath Show Choir starts at Batheaston New Village Hall on Wednesday 14 September and meets weekly, during term-times from 7.30-9pm. For more information and to book your taster, please visit bathshowchoir.com
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GIN SCHOOL | GO ON, GIVE US A GIN!
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Still Sisters Gin Distillery pop-up shop, 2 – 4 September, 15 New Bond Street
After a successful first pop-up event, Still Sisters are back in Bath.
You will be able to meet one of the distillery’s gin experts; purchase a bottle of your favourite gin; enjoy a gin and tonic; book a gin tasting experience and learn all about the history of gin, how Still Sisters make theirs and sample some award-winning gins with a selection of mixers; or visit the gin school and be guided in choosing your botanicals to make your very own gin.
The shop will be open from 10am – 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 10am – 6pm on Sundays. Visit stillsisters.co.uk for more information.
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Join University of the Third Age
From history to languages and tennis to country walks, U3A Bath take in a range of activities and put on Monthly Talks exploring a wide variety of topics.
On 1 September, Gary Best will lead his 'Slavery Explored' talk, whilst in October Kate Pullinger is set to contemplate 'Digital Media and The Future of The Novel'.
U3A Bath is are always looking for new members: application forms – and further information on the group's upcoming Monthly Talks – can be found at u3ainbath.org.uk, or by phoning 01225 318438.
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'Prue Leith: Work in Progress', The Rondo Theatre, 20 – 21 September
Join Prue Leith as she prepares her first ever one woman show.
This work-in-progress show will tell her wonderful, surprising and often hilarious story – from growing up in Africa to being the judge on the world’s biggest TV baking show and being made a Dame of the British Empire.
Tickets available from ticketsource.co.uk
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LOOKING BACK | A BOY AND HIS DOG
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| Words by Andrew Swift |
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| Beckhampton Road Police Station |
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As a follow-up to last week’s archive photo of one of Bath’s lost post offices, this week’s photo shows one of its lost police stations. According to the 1911 Bath Directory, in addition to the Central Police Station in the Orange Grove (now Brown’s Restaurant), there were police stations in Bathampton, Batheaston, Bathford, Combe Down, Larkhall, Odd Down, at Augusta Place on the Upper Bristol Road – and here, at 72 Beckhampton Road in Oldfield Park. The constable in charge was Eli Horler, and the boy standing at the door with a dog was almost certainly his son, Ernest, who was aged nine at the time of the 1911 census, which probably dates this photo to a couple of years earlier.
akemanpress.com
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NEW LAUNCH | SAFE STORAGE
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| Bath to welcome new self storage hub following £5.2million investment |
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Self-storage operator StoreAway has secured £5.2million in investment to open a new storage facility in Bath town centre.
Launching just four months after the brand’s flagship site in Liverpool, the 27,000 sq. ft London Road facility will be home to 245 lockers across two floors in what was formerly a furniture storage depositary.
StoreAway allows users to take control of their storage needs via a smartphone app, where they are able to book a space, arrange a drop-in time to visit their designated locker
To find out more, visit storeaway.uk
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| Bath Rugby European Cup hero Jon Callard returns as Kicking Coach |
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Bath Rugby is delighted to welcome back Jon Callard as Kicking Coach ahead of the 2022/23 season.
A Blue, Black and White legend, the five-time England full-back spent a decade at The Rec between 1989 and 1999, playing over 200 senior matches.
He also collected over 2,000 points during his time at the club and it was his tally of 19 which helped Bath become the first ever British team to win the European Cup in 1998.
“Jon has over 20 years of coaching experience as well as a deep connection with Bath Rugby,” Head of Rugby Johann van Graan said.
“We are excited for Jon to be working with our kickers to develop their skills in such a key part of the modern game.”
bathrugby.com
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PROPERTY | A PEACEFUL HIDEAWAY
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| Lower Stoke, Limpley Stoke, Bath |
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Offered for sale by Bath estate agents Cobb Farr
Number 2 Lower Stoke is set in an elevated location overlooking the Limpley Stoke Valley and toward the River Avon and Kennet and Avon Canal. The property is surrounded by a selection of wonderful trees and overlooks open farmland.
The property is ideally located for easy access to the nearby town of Bradford on Avon and also the city of Bath, both within approximately a ten-minute drive. Both have access to stations, as does the nearby village of Freshford.
Believed to have been built in the 1920s, this detached property was extended and completely refurbished in the early 2000s, including a new roof, replumbed, rewired and new double-glazed windows installed.
In addition to the three good-size bedrooms, sitting room and kitchen/breakfast room, the property opens to the front onto a wonderful elevated decked terrace, currently adorned with numerous potted shrubs, plants and small trees, many of which the owners are prepared to leave for the current purchaser.
At road level, there is a large parking bay for at least four vehicles with steps leading up to the front of the property.
This is a most attractive property set on the edge of Bath, convenient for Bradford on Avon, and a viewing is strongly recommended. Guide price £750,000
For more information and photographs click here to see the property on the Cabb Farr website.
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