A specially curated guide to the next 48 hours (or more) in Bath
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THINGS TO DO | JANUARY 2023
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Wave those jazz hands
The Bath Jazz Weekend features a remarkable line up of bands and soloists of international standing from across the British jazz scene. Performers include the Parisian-inspired Esprit du Jazz quartet, newcomer violinist Theo May’s folk-into-jazz Odd Unit quintet, solo pianist Matthew Bourne and many more. The Jazz Weekend will take place at Widcombe Social Club, 6–8 January.
Tickets from £23, available at bathjazzweekend.com
Image: percussionist Harriet Riley
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Dine at Robun with 50% off |
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Celebrate the start of a new year, Robun are giving diners 50% off through January. Enjoy authentic Japanese food and drink in a casual yet refined environment to share freshly prepared small plates and pairings. Robun specialises in a modern take on Yakiniku – the art of grilling meat, seafood and vegetables over a traditional robata charcoal fire.
The January offer is valid Sunday to Thursday, from 3 – 26 January. To reserve your table, call 01225 614424 or email bookings@robun.co.uk, and quote JAN50.
Terms and conditions apply. robun.co.uk
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Panto time
A tale as old as time about a fearless young Beauty, who bravely ignores Count Danton's advances, and goes on a quest to save her sick father, no matter the cost!
Bath Drama's Beauty and the Beast offers a festive treat for all the family with song and dance, suspense and romance.
12 – 15 January, Thursday to Saturday at 7.30pm, Saturday to Sunday at 2pm; tickets from the Rondo Theatre website, or on 0333 666 3366.
rondotheatre.co.uk
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Discover the Magentaverse |
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Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2023, Viva Magenta 18-1750, vibrates with vim and vigour. Pantone explains that it is “a shade rooted in nature, descending from the red family and expressive of a new signal of strength.” (Excellent plan.) “Viva Magenta is brave and fearless, and a pulsating colour whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration, writing a new narrative.”
Now let’s see which of us is brave enough to use it in the coming months! Pink up nicely with some great ideas in our January edition
pantone.com
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New year concert at Bath Abbey
Saturday 7 January, 7:00 pm
Acclaimed Bath Abbey Girls’ Choir sing Benjamin Britten’s masterpiece, A Ceremony of Carols, accompanied by harp.
The 40 day period of rejoicing from 25 December until 2 February is known as Candlemas. In January we mark Epiphany, the time when the wise men brought gifts to the baby Jesus in the stable at Bethlehem. To celebrate this festival, the Abbey Girls’ choir sing Benjamin Britten’s beautiful and challenging work. Other items include movements from John Rutter’s charming Dancing Day (also accompanied by harp). As we remember Queen Elizabeth II the girls will sing Huw Williams’s arrangement of Away in a manger, written for The Queen’s Christmas Day broadcast in 2015. This beautiful music in this magical setting will be an uplifting and inspiration way to start 2023.
Click here for tickets - £18 and £15 (16s and under half price) from the Bath Box Office website
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OUR JANUARY ISSUE – JUST OUT
Happy New Year to all our readers, advertisers and everyone that help make The Bath Magazine possible every month.
Our January 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.
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 RECIPE | LOVELY LEFTOVERS
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Recipe by Melissa Blease
Classic ratatouille
New Year... new you. This'll make you feel good.
This luxurious taste of Mediterranean sunshine is laden with vitamins, minerals and fibre, and is perfect served on top of a bed of rice or a jacket potato, accompanied by crusty bread, tumbled through pasta and topped with feta cheese, as a side order to grilled fish/roast chicken – or as a stand-alone superstar in its own right. It happily keeps well in the fridge for up to two days and can also be frozen, so batch cooking is highly recommended.
Ingredients (serves 2–3 as a main course, 4 as a side dish) 2 large red onions 2 large aubergines 2 large courgettes 2 red peppers 2 yellow peppers 6–8 large, ripe tomatoes (preferably plum) 3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 1 tbsp balsamic or red wine vinegar 1 tbsp tomato puree 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp dried oregano Pinch of dried chilli flakes Olive oil, for frying
Method 1. Chop the onions, aubergines, courgettes, peppers and tomatoes into similarly sized large dice, but keep them in separate piles.
2. Heat approx. 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan and sauté the aubergines until soft (around 5 minutes.) Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set to one side. Add a splash more oil to the pan (the aubergines may have absorbed quite a lot) and again, sauté for around five minutes until soft. Remove the peppers from the pan and set to one side. Add the onions to the pan and sauté until translucent (again, around 5 minutes.)
3. Add the crushed garlic and chilli flakes to the onions and cook for a further minute or so before adding the tomato purée, sugar and vinegar. Bubble and stir together for one minute before adding the tomatoes and introducing the rest of the vegetables back to the pan. Stir well, season generously with salt and freshly ground pepper and bring the mixture to boiling point before turning the heat right down. Simmer for at least 40 minutes (stirring occasionally, and adding the odd splash of boiling water if necessary) until the vegetables have almost melted into each other but still retain their shape.
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This luxurious taste of Mediterranean sunshine is laden with vitamins, minerals and fibre, and is perfect served on top of a bed of rice or a jacket potato, accompanied by crusty bread, tumbled through pasta and topped with feta cheese, as a side order to grilled fish/roast chicken – or as a stand-alone superstar in its own right. It happily keeps well in the fridge for up to two days and can also be frozen, so batch cooking is highly recommended.
Ingredients (serves 2–3 as a main course, 4 as a side dish)
2 large red onions
2 large aubergines
2 large courgettes
2 red peppers
2 yellow peppers
6–8 large, ripe tomatoes (preferably plum)
3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 tbsp balsamic or red wine vinegar
1 tbsp tomato puree
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp dried oregano
Pinch of dried chilli flakes
Olive oil, for frying Method
1. Chop the onions, aubergines, courgettes, peppers and tomatoes into similarly sized large dice, but keep them in separate piles. 2. Heat approx. 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan and sauté the aubergines until soft (around 5 minutes.) Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set to one side. Add a splash more oil to the pan (the aubergines may have absorbed quite a lot) and again, sauté for around five minutes until soft. Remove the peppers from the pan and set to one side. Add the onions to the pan and sauté until translucent (again, around 5 minutes.) 3. Add the crushed garlic and chilli flakes to the onions and cook for a further minute or so before adding the tomato purée, sugar and vinegar. Bubble and stir together for one minute before adding the tomatoes and introducing the rest of the vegetables back to the pan. Stir well, season generously with salt and freshly ground pepper and bring the mixture to boiling point before turning the heat right down. Simmer for at least 40 minutes (stirring occasionally, and adding the odd splash of boiling water if necessary) until the vegetables have almost melted into each other but still retain their shape.
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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 | SIMPLE ELEGANCE
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Travel in style with Montblanc
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Montblanc’s cabin luggage is a statement travel accessory. Its stylish, compact four-wheel carry-ons in a hard-shell polycarbonate with leather trim featuring beautiful Jacquard lining with the iconic snowcap motif are perfect for those who travel for business.
Montblanc #MY4810 blue polycarbonate (also in black) and leather trolley cabin suitcase with front pocket measures 38 x 55 x 23cm. £680.
Explore the Montblanc luggage collection at Mallory.
The above is generally accepted as cabin luggage. However, as size and weight restrictions on hand and cabin luggage often vary between airlines it’s always a good idea to double check the regulations of your flight before travelling.
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CHRISTMAS APPEAL | DONATE TODAY
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Help rebuild lives with Julian House
Thanks to supporters like you, Julian House were able to help 1624 vulnerable people last year. Next year, this number will be a lot higher, because the challenges that are making things so difficult today are set to continue.
There are many issues which can lead someone to become homeless, and addressing these issues, even at the best of times, is tough. But Julian House have a long track record of achieving amazing outcomes for those who seek our support. Not just changing lives; often saving lives.
Please help, in whatever way you can, to rebuild lives this Christmas.
Donate to the Julian House Christmas appeal at julianhouse.org
Above: Scott, who received help from the Julian House team to overcome substance addiction. You can read more of Scott's story by clicking here.
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