Bath Lights the Night
Saturday 23 November, 5pm to 6pm

Bringing light to the streets of Bath during the dark evenings of November, join Bath BID and Bath Carnival in a musical tour of the city lit by beautiful handmade lanterns and giant animal puppets created by local children and groups including Achieve Together and Bath Spa creative students. The parade finishes at Bath Abbey for a celebration with music and laughter.

Watch the procession at any point along the route or meet the lanterns and puppets at the bottom of New Bond Street at 5pm and tag along following the route (on the map to the left), finishing at Bath Abbey at approx 6pm.

The Bath Lights the Night lantern procession will proceed to the inside of Bath Abbey before everyone joins together for a musical celebration illuminated by the ‘Under the Same Stars’ paper star installation. Featuring the Head Rush Brass Band, comedian Jarred Christmas and music from gifted local performers Josh Frere, Isla Byrne and Maddy Bobin

There will be reserved seating for ticket holders and performers. After that, there will be standing spaces and when the Abbey gets to capacity, they will close the doors. There will be a retiring collection in aid of Bath Carnival.

Click here for more information. 

OUR DECEMBER ISSUE - OUT NEXT WEEK!

Keep an eye out for our fabulous December issue which features a collection of great reading by our team of wonderful writers as well as beautifully presented advertising by Bath's best businesses.

This month we've found every opportunity to celebrate the season in style – we've interviewed Father Christmas, an elf and a gnome, and we've got a portrait of Bath favourite Jon Monie as he prepares to play Lester the Jester in the panto. We've also investigated Christmas films, both classic and recently released, and have asked some local experts for their opinions. There is a fascinating feature on the thriving poetry scene in Bath and an interview with Jenni Jackson, the director of a new adaptation of Robin Hood at The Egg. We also meet the top antiques specialists in Bath and get an insight into their specialist markets. 

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's [Green Park], M&S Foods in Twerton, Tesco in Weston Village, and at The Holburne Museum. 

Click here to enjoy the digital version of our current issue! 

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 – click here to subscribe on our website. 

Words by Melissa Blease

Pecan Pie

Thursday 28 November is Thanksgiving Day in the USA; if you rustle up this classic all-American pie to celebrate the occasion, your friends will definitely thank you for it!

You can, if you wish, use all 300g of the whole pecan nuts to arrange in a concentric circle on the top of the pie but to me, chunks of nuts held within that rich, sweet, indulgent filling adds to the Pecan Pie party.

Ingredients (serves 8-10)

500g pack ready made, all-butter shortcrust pastry
75g butter, softened
100g caster sugar
175g maple syrup
175g golden syrup
3 eggs
½ tsp vanilla extract
300g pecan nuts
To serve: lightly whipped double cream or vanilla ice cream

Method

Roll the pastry out on a lightly-floured surface and use it to line a 23cm tart case. Prick the base of the pastry with a fork and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 190°C/gas mark 5. Line the pastry case with greaseproof paper, fill with baking beans (or uncooked rice) and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the beans (or rice) and greaseproof paper and return the pastry case to the oven for around 10 minutes, or until the base has set and the pastry is lightly golden in colour.

Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy then add both the maple and golden syrups to the bowl. Beat again, then gradually add the eggs, the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt and whisk until combined.

Chop 200g of the pecan nuts, add them to the pie filling and stir well to thoroughly distribute them throughout the mixture (or see note above). Pour the mixture into the tart case and arrange the remaining pecans in a circle around the edge.

Bake for 10 minutes, then turn the heat down to 160c/gas mark 3 and continue to bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top of the pie is golden brown and the filling is still a little bit wobbly in the centre.

Leave the pie to cool on a rack before removing from the tin and serving with lashings of whipped double cream or vanilla ice cream.

Beaujolais wine at The Great Wine Co.

To the south of Bourgogne lies Beaujolais, a region famed for its production of light, vibrant and fruity reds. Its vineyards are almost entirely planted with Gamay - the grape from which Beaujolais' signature style is derived - making this one of the few winemaking regions in the world to place such focus on a single grape variety. Refreshing acidity, fruit-driven flavours and low tannins are the distinguishing characteristics of the region - a vast separation from the heavy, tannic styles from surrounding regions. It's also home to the now-famed Beaujolais Nouveau, an early-release style bottled a mere 6-8 weeks after harvest, with no barrel ageing at all - a stylistic tradition that has propelled Beaujolais into public awareness and popularity.

Fleurie 2023, Pierre-Marie Chermette | £25
Brouilly, Louis Tête | £18.50
Beaujolais Nouveau 'Le Pot', Louis Tête| £16.95
Fleurie, Louis Tête | £25

Click here to see these and much more at The Great Wine Co.

Clayton's Kitchen

Clayton’s Kitchen is a firm favourite with locals and a must for visitors to Bath seeking a wonderful culinary experience. This charming, relaxed and stylish restaurant is led by chef-patron Robert Clayton, who has achieved two Michelin Stars while running retaurants in Bath. Inspired by Mediterranean and modern French cuisine, Robert creates uncomplicated but sublime dishes; prepared, cooked and perfectly presented using the freshest, highest quality ingredients. To reflect this, the beautifully compiled menu changes seasonally and is accompanied by an excellent wine list. Enjoy a fantastic lunch or dinner – you’ll want to return.

Open Wednesday to Sunday. Weds–Thurs: 12–2.30pm and 6–9.30pm. Fri–Sat: 12–2.30pm and 5.30–10pm. Sun: 12–3pm and 5.30–8.45pm.

15a George Street, Bath BA1 2EN
Tel: 01225 724386 Web: claytonskitchen.com

Click here to check out their new Christmas menu!

Top trend - hot luxury

When it comes to 'IT girl’ styling, few shades will work better than red and pink. Complement your look, your wardrobe, your style with a dash of racy red or pink to really catch the eye.

Here’s five or our favourite luxury 'hot pink’ watches currently on show at Bath jewellers Mallory. Above left to right:

TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 steel 36mm pink patterned diamond dot and baton dial watch with a black ceramic and steel rotating bezel on a brushed and polished steel bracelet, £3,400

Longines Conquest steel and rose gold capped 34mm purple baton dial watch with a rose gold capped polished bezel on a purple rubber strap, £2,800

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M steel 34mm rose baton dial watch with a steel polished bezel on a steel bracelet, £6,200

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18ct rose gold 35mm purple lacquered baton dial watch with a rose gold diamond set bezel on a purple brushed satin strap. Total diamond weight: 0.55ct, £34,110

Chopard Happy Sport Steel 36mm white Roman dial watch with a steel polished bezel on a red alligator strap. Total Diamond Weight: 0.24ct, £6,390

Click here to see these and many more luxury timepieces at Mallory

Rare Thos. Moser Dining Table

Thos. Moser is a small American company specialising in high end handmade furniture. When the final handwork on a piece of Thos. Moser furniture is complete, it’s signed by the craftsperson who brought it to life. It is unmarked. 

This table was manufactured in 2004 and is in the style of Arts and Crafts Movement with additional Japanese influence. The wood is American Cherry, the auburn hue is rich and warm. As new. It sits between 4 to 12 people (2 leaves).
 
Private Sale | £3,500 ono
To buy please contact Victor Windt at 01225 832324 or 07528787413

Curated by Daniel McCabe

CHEW is a charming new title from the publishers of market-leading children’s magazines ANORAK and DOT that aims to reconnect kids aged 6+ and their families with the universal foods we take for granted, such as fruits, grains and vegetables. CHEW uses play, imagination and creativity to engage them in the idea that healthy foods are exciting rather than something to battle against. The first issue is all about the orange and how this humble fruit has become one of the most popular foods on our planet. | £6.50

magalleria.co.uk

Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas, illustrated by Bonnie Hawkins
Talk and exhibition Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 November, 10.30am-4pm

Dylan Thomas' mesmerising masterwork, illustrated by Bonnie Hawkins.

The Bath and County Club is proud to present the launch of an extraordinary new edition of this much loved play illustrated with 22 stunning drawings by an award-winning local artist.

Bonnie Hawkins will talk about her artwork and sign copies of her illustrated book Under Milk Wood On Saturday and Sunday 23 and 24 November between 10.30am and 4pm.

The exhibition will also be open 10am to 4.00pm Tuesday to Friday 26th - 29th November and Tuesday 3 to Friday 6 December 10am to 4pm
Free entrance and there is coffee and a bar to serve drinks.

Click here to purchase your copy of 'Under Milk Wood' today.

The Bath & County Club Queens Parade, Bath BA1 2NJ
For information on the event, click here.

“Being There”: Panel Discussion on Portraiture
Thursday 28 November, 6.30pm

This discussion on portraiture today will range across a number of themes such as intimacy, motherhood and cultural identity.

Doors will open at 6pm at the Museum of Bath Architecture, and a bar will be available to purchase drinks from.

The Being There exhibition at No.1 will be open that day until 6pm and can be visited free of charge from 5pm-6pm ahead of the panel talk.

Click here to book your space.

Museum of Bath Architecture, The Countess of Huntingdon's Chapel, The Vineyards, Bath, BA1 5NA

Purchase your copy of the superb A/W edition of Postcard from Bath

Produced every 6 months by the team at The Bath Magazine – the Autumn/Winter 24/25 edition of Postcard from Bath is now available to buy.

The ultimate, luxury guide to the city, Postcard contains the very best things to see and do in Bath, alongside editorial pieces on the city's fascinating history, architecture, culture, and so much more.

If you'd like to buy a copy for your coffee table as a keepsake  or even send someone you love a Postcard from Bath – head over to postcardmagazine.co.uk 

The price is just £10 and includes postage to any UK mainland address.

Paris 2024 Olympians and Paralympians celebrated
at University of Bath homecoming reception

Five Paris 2024 medallists were among the Olympians and Paralympians whose achievements were celebrated at a special homecoming reception at the University of Bath.

The athletes all train, study or studied at the University, one of the country’s leading institutions for high-performance sport, and were joined at the gathering by staff, coaches and civic representatives from Bath and Somerset.

Double Paralympic Champion Dimitri Coutya (wheelchair fencing) and Olympic gold-medallist Kieran Bird (swimming) were in attendance along with Dan Bethell (para-badminton), Piers Gilliver (wheelchair fencing) and Becky Wilde (rowing), who all enjoyed podium success in Paris.

Tokyo Olympic Champion Freya Anderson, Leah Crisp and Jacob Whittle, Bird’s team-mates in the Aquatics GB Bath Performance Centre, also attended, as did Pentathlon GB’s Kate French and Charlie Brown. Demonstrating the international nature of the University’s Paris contingent were student-athletes Henrique Mascarenhas (swimming) and Sofia Sjostrom (eventing), who represented Angola and Sweden respectively.

Find out more about sport at the University of Bath by visiting bath.ac.uk/sport and teambath.com.

Royal Crescent, Bath

Offered for sale by Cobb Farr estate agents.

The property is entered through a generous hallway with plenty of built-in storage and easy access to loft space. The main living space is to the rear and benefits from enjoying a fine and quiet aspect over-looking the garden. This beautiful open plan space has a large bow window with three original sashes with working shutters and a handsome period fireplace. To the rear there is a well-equipped hand painted Shaker style kitchen and a well-appointed bath and shower room. Accessed from the living space there is a rear lobby with a large built-in utility cupboard that houses the washing machine, boiler and hot water tank. To the rear, accessed from the lobby there is a pretty, sheltered parterre walled garden, with a wealth of mature shrubs and trees.

£750,000

For more images and to read through all the details click here to visit the property on the Cobb Farr website