The Montblanc Heritage Collection Rouge et Noir "Baby" celebrates the pioneering spirit and rich heritage of the Montblanc maison. Inspired by the original Montblanc "Baby" pens from the 1920´s, Montblanc reinterprets the then unexpected design and gives it a modern twist. The name "Baby" playfully describes its small size compared to other Montblanc writing instruments. 

Created in ivory-coloured precious lacquer and with signature gold coated fittings, it is crowned by a Montblanc emblem in precious resin surrounded by the coral hue of the Montblanc Rouge et Noir collection. The handcrafted Au 585 solid gold nib features a drawing of the Mont Blanc mountain. With signature gold and/or signature gold-coating, Montblanc describes the enlightened shade of yellow gold which has become an appreciated tone for the Maison’s Writing Instruments. £635

Click here to discover the Montblanc Heritage Rouge et Noir Baby Special Edition Ivory-Coloured Fountain Pen at Mallory

Les Beiges Bronzing Cream is a cream-gel bronzer that warms up the skin and gives a healthy sun-kissed glow.

The two new shades are 'Soleil Tan Light Bronze', a deep beige, and 'Soleil Tan Intense Deep Brown', a dark chocolate brown.

£50 | chanel.com

Bath Contemporary Artists' Fair (BCAF) returns Sunday 11 May with a newly curated exhibit of unique, quality art by Bath's best creatives.

Returning to its home in the historic Green Park Station, the fair showcases the talent of both established and up and coming artists, and is an opportunity for the artists and art-lovers alike to come together, share in Bath's creative community, and discover new pieces. Artistic mediums on show include paintings, sculptures, photos, and ceramics.

BCAF takes place on the second Sunday of every month; entry is free.

Sunday 11 May, 10am - 5pm | Green Park Rd, BA1 1JB | bcaf.co.uk

The Holburne annual plant sale returns!

The work of local artists and makers will be on sale alongside plants, accompanied by expert advice and gardening tips, second-hand books, a display of local bees and honey, and a tea-room offering delicious homemade cakes.

For the green-fingered, stalls will include The Urban Garden, The Blooming Wild Plant Nursery, Triffids Nursery and Buriton Nursery among others. A fantastic variety of plants and herbs will be on sale. 

10.30am – 2.30pm | Free to visit | Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, BA2 4DB

For more information, visit holburne.org

Step into the scented past and uncover what the city of Bath might have smelt like in Jane Austen’s time. 

Led by a perfume expert from locally based luxury brand Parterre Fragrances, this unique experience reveals the fascinating history of scent from the Roman era through to the Georgians and beyond. 

Discover who wore perfume, how it was made, and explore an array of natural ingredients and oils as you journey through the world of fragrance. As part of the workshop, you’ll design and blend your own simple signature scent to take home in a 10ml bottle.

After the session, sit back and enjoy a refined afternoon tea - complete with a nod to Jane Austen - served in The Library at The RCH...or the garden, weather permitting!

Royal Crescent Hotel, 16 Royal Crescent, BA1 2LS | Sunday 18 May, 2pm | £109pp

For more information, visit parterrefragrances.com

Kilver Court & Gardens has recently undergone a quiet transformation - and
it’s ready to be seen in a new light.

Set behind a towering Victorian viaduct in Shepton Mallet, Kilver is known for its striking three-and-a-half-acre gardens and rich heritage. Today, Kilver has been redefined. A refreshed identity brings the garden’s rich past and creative future into sharper focus, while staying true to what makes the place so distinctive.

Alongside the gardens, Kilver is home to a small collection of curated brands (including Mulberry, TOAST and Makers & Merchants), a cafe, and a growing calendar of
exhibitions and events.

Whether you’re there for an hour or an afternoon, Kilver invites exploration - a place to slow down, look closer and experience something quietly unexpected.

Kilver Court and Gardens
Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 5NF
for the curious. for the creative. for the cultivator.
kilvercourt.co.uk | @kilvercourt

Bath Fashion Museum, which closed in 2022, has been given £768k in
National Lottery funding to help it reopen in 2030. 

Next year, the museum will apply for a full National Lottery grant of £7.2 million. 

Commenting on the funding award, Leader of B&NES Council Cllr Kevin Guy said: "As the UK’s leading museum of fashion, Fashion Museum Bath will be a new jewel in our city’s cultural crown, joining the Roman Baths as an internationally important destination, whilst serving residents through its community outreach
and engagement programmes.”

fashionmuseum.co.uk

Pictured: Cllr Paul Roper, Cabinet Member for Economic and Cultural Sustainable Development (left) and Cllr Kevin Guy, Leader of B&NES Council

As both teams take to the field in the Welsh capital for ‘Big Day Out’ (kick-off 3:05pm), it will be a proud moment for lock Ewan Richards who will captain the
Blue, Black and White.

The Bath Rugby Academy graduate led the side in this year’s Premiership Rugby Cup campaign and will be joined in the engine room by Ross Molony.

There will be a first Gallagher Premiership appearance for hooker Jasper Spandler as he lines up alongside props Francois van Wyk and Archie Griffin, who made his senior international debut for Wales at the Principality in 2024.

The Team:

Bath Rugby Starting XV: 1 Francois van Wyk, 2 Jasper Spandler, 3 Archie Griffin, 4 Ewan Richards ©, 5 Ross Molony, 6 Josh Bayliss, 7 Ethan Staddon, 8 Arthur Green, 9 Louis Schreuder, 10 Ciaran Donoghue, 11 Austin Emens, 12 Orlando Bailey, 13 Louie Hennessey, 14 Joe Cokanasiga, 15 Tom de Glanville

Replacements: 16 Kepu Tuipulotu, 17 Arthur Cordwell, 18 Kieran Verden, 19 Will Jeanes, 20 Tom Cowan, 21 Tom Carr-Smith, 22 Ruaridh McConnochie, 23 Miles Reid

The game will be streamed live on TNT Sports and ITV Sports.

bathrugby.com

Introducing a new collection of finely crafted four bedroom terraces offered for sale by City & Country | Prices from £925,000 to £975,000

Discover a significant new addition to Bath. Located just west of Bath city centre, City & Country are transforming the former Pitman Press site into luxurious new townhouses and apartments, all set around beautifully landscaped courtyards. 

Register your interest today by visiting bath-press.co.uk
01225261203