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A specially curated guide to help you enjoy the next 48 hours (or more) in Bath
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COMING THIS AUTUMN | IN CONVERSATION WITH...
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Fane's 'in conversation' events, Autumn 2022, Bath Pavilion and Bath Forum
Don’t miss out on Fane’s live ‘in conversation’ events coming to Bath Pavilion and Bath Forum this Autumn.
Join Graham Norton as he discusses his latest novel, Forever Home, on 10 October (BOOK HERE) and spend an evening with the Queen of History, Lucy Worsley, as she delves into the fascinating life of the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie on 13 October (BOOK HERE).
Richard E. Grant reflects on love and loss to celebrate his new book A Pocketful of Happiness on 4 November (BOOK HERE); Gardeners’ World presenter Adam Frost shares advice and amusing stories from a lifetime in the garden on 15 October (BOOK HERE); and Kaleb Cooper shares amusing observations about Diddly Squat Farm and beyond on 21 October (BOOK HERE).
Browse the full Fane programme: fane.co.uk/whats-on
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| OUR JULY ISSUE – OUT NOW |
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Our July 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 July 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 £3.95. UK mainland prices. For Euro and World zone subscription prices – see our website.
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WEEKEND RECIPES | SWEET AND STICKY
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Recipes by Melissa Blease
Barbequed Chicken 'n' Ribs
"I don't care what the weatherman says when the weatherman says it's raining"?
But if you're planning a barbecue, you most certainly do. What you need is a barbecue recipe that isn't weather dependent – and here it is: a big pile of super-tasty chicken'n'ribs, ready for the barbecue or the oven when you are, and guaranteed to offer your guests a taste of alfresco foodie sunshine inside the house or out... regardless of what the weatherman says.
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| Ingredients (serves 6-8) |
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12 meaty, higher-welfare pork spare ribs
12 free range chicken thighs (skin on, bone in)
250mls sharp apple juice
4 tbsp maple syrup (or runny honey)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
2-3 whole star anise
6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
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1. Put the maple syrup (or honey), vegetable oil, soy sauce, star anise into a bowl and stir well to combine. Season well, add the apple juice, and stir again.
2. Put the ribs and chicken pieces into a large tupperware box with a lid (or a couple of large, sealable freezer bags) and add the marinade. Put the lid on the box (or seal the bags) and give everything a really good shake (or, squelch everything together with your hands) and leave to marinate in the fridge overnight (or up to 2 days).
3. When you're around 2 ½ hours from service, take the marinated meat out of the fridge and allow to come to room temperature for around 1 hour. Meanwhile, either preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6 or fire up the barbecue.
4. If oven roasting, divide the meat across 2 large roasting tins (with the chicken skin-side up) and roast for around 1 ½ hours, or until the meat is charred and sticky on the outside and thoroughly cooked through within.
5. If barbecuing, wrap the ribs in foil in an even layer and plonk on the prepared barbecue for around 1 hour, turning twice throughout the process to ensure even cooking. Barbecue the chicken directly on the grill, skin-side down, for around 15 minutes, then turn over and allow to cook for a further 20-30 minutes until the meat is thoroughly cooked all the way through.
6. Serve with potato salad, coleslaw, squidgy white bread rolls... and plenty of napkins.
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WEEKEND WINE | TWO RED, TWO WHITE
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Looking for something a bit special?
These are just four from a fabulous selection of fines from The Great Wine Co.
Pouilly-Fuissé – Domaine Ferret
Probably the finest Pouilly-Fuissé producer that we have encountered, whose wines have that ‘mineral’ edge more typical of Chassagne, Puligny, etc. This comes from a variety of vineyards surrounding the village of Fuissé. It has an immediate approachability, with the Domaine’s hallmark tension and zestiness still in evidence – a thrilling balance. There is an understated oakiness, a slight flintiness on the nose, then honeyed ripeness and creamy texture in the mouth, complemented by bright acidity | £44
Chablis Premier Cru Côte de Léchet Réserve – Bernard Defaix
A flinty wine offering layers of buttercream, honey, green apples, white flowers and a hint of herbal freshness. A white wine of good complexity, with pleasing concentration and mouthwatering and lingering finish | £36
Mercurey 1er Cru – Michel Juillot
Deep, brilliant, ruby red in colour with violet-blue hues. Although the nose remains a bit shy in its youth, the extent of its mineral content, fruit scents (cherry, redcurrant) and woody aromas beg to be revealed. On the palate its richness bursts forth. It is broad, rich and gamey. This is the very essence of a Mercurey Premier Cru | £39.50
Margaux, 3ème Cru Classé – Château Desmirail
Chateau Desmirail is a third growth in the 1855 classification, which has an outstanding terroir bordering the Route des Chateaux. Jean Desmirail gave his name to the Chateau after marrying an heiress from the Rausan family in the late 17th century. The current owner and manager, Denis Lurton, took over from his father Lucien in 1992. A well balanced wine, with spicy notes, good length, not too powerful – charming | £55
Explore the fine wine collection at the Great Wine Co: greatwine.co.uk/fine-wine
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Looking for more delicious foodie inspo?
Click through to browse our full Delicious Guide!
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DELICIOUS GUIDE | FILMS BY THE BATH MAGAZINE
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Pre-dinner cocktails at the Hudson Steakhouse
Served under sparkling chandeliers in the warm and welcoming downstairs bar, the pre-dinner cocktails are expertly mixed by bar manager Johnny Hunt.
One of Bath's best loved restaurants, the Hudson Steakhouse has been serving the people of Bath the best steaks for over a decade, offering its diners prime dry-aged steaks, starters with a fusion influence and classic dishes, all served in a sympathetic conversion of a once-notorious Victorian pub.
Owner Richard Fenton took on this run-down building and has created a destination that has consistently won best-restaurant awards locally and nationally. The upstairs grill room has an open kitchen which looks out over Hedgemead Park. Enjoy great food and beautifully mixed drinks. Delicious!
14 London Street, Bath BA1 5BU
hudsonsteakhouse.co.uk
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BEST PUBS AND BARS | TEQUILA, MEZCAL, COCKTAILS
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Dos Dedos
Dos Dedos is a lively Mexican cantina in the heart of Bath, with a focus on tequila, mezcal and creative cocktails. You’ll also find signature street food staples of Mexico City, with a small selection of tacos and nachos, which are great to share. A cool city hangout, with a reclaimed vibe, bartenders are supremely knowledgeable, there’s a dogs-allowed policy and children are welcome until 6pm. They don’t take advance bookings due to the size of the venue, so simply rock up to get your margarita and taco fix.
Edgar Mews, Bartlett Street, Bath BA1 2QZ
dosdedos.co.uk
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Browse the rest of our Bath's Best Pubs and Bars Guide by visiting The Bath Magazine website: thebathmagazine.co.uk
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EATING OUT | THE BEST OF SUMMER DINING
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The Ivy Bath Brasserie welcomes guests with new seasonal dishes
The Ivy Bath Brasserie has launched a selection of new seasonal dishes for guests to enjoy during the warmer months.
Dishes include a Goat’s Cheese and Courgette Tart (£8.75), with artichoke tapenade, mixed herbs, and truffle crème fraiche sauce to start, the Pan-Fried Salmon Fillet (£17.25) served with asparagus spears, courgette ribbons, toasted pine nuts, and a chive velouté for mains, and the delicious Almond and Blueberry Panna Cotta (£7.95) for dessert, featuring a limoncello sauce, almond tuile, and gold flakes.
The menu is complemented by a range of summer cocktails including the Bloodflower Margarita (£11.50), a twist on a classic Margarita with Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila, St Germain elderflower liqueur, blood orange, lime and orange juice, and the Mango Colada (£11.75), a tropical dream made with La Hechicera Reserva Familiar Rum, mango, coconut and lime.
The summer menu is available at The Ivy Bath Brasserie until Wednesday, 31 August. To book a table, visit theivybathbrasserie.com.
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OBJECT OF DESIRE | NOSTALGIC STYLES
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By Longines: live the DolceVita
Launched in 1997, The DolceVita timepieces by Longines are a range of classic, Art-Deco-style rectangular steel case designs – but given a very contemporary styling, characterised by elegantly decorative dials with steel hands and either batons or Roman numeral hour markers. The range comes in a variety of case sizes and some models feature a date window or seconds sub-dial at the 6 o’clock marker. Bracelet options are leather or steel – depending on the model – as well as either a reliable self-winding or quartz movement. All watches are water resistant to 30 metres. Evocative, pretty and understated, the DolceVita watches are eye-catching and the perfect piece for everyday wear – as well as every occasion.
Shown above left to right:
- Longines DolceVita Steel White Baton Dial Watch on a Orange Calfskin Leather Strap | £1,050
- Longines DolceVita Steel Blue Baton Dial with a Steel Polished Bezel Watch on a Brushed and Polished Steel Bracelet | £1,160
- Longines DolceVita Steel Silver Roman Dial with a Steel Polished Bezel Watch on a Burgundy Alligator Strap | £1,160
- Longines DolceVita Steel Silver Arabic and Baton Dial Watch with a Steel Polished Bezel on a Tan Alligator Strap | £1,420
Visit Mallory (below) to see more DolceVita options.
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BEAUTY | LUXURIOUS LAUNCHES
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| GABRIELLE CHANEL PARFUM, launched 1 July 2022 |
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GABRIELLE CHANEL PARFUM stands out thanks to its rich composition that instantly reveals its heart notes. Reinforced by vanilla extract and comforting sandalwood, the floral tuberose heart unfurls into an sensual fragrance trail | RRP £250 / 35ml
Available from chanel.com
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Jo Malone London welcomes Rodin olio lusso, launching 12 July
Treasured ingredients and indulgent textures infused with the exquisite scent of Jasmine and Neroli: uncover a new limited-edition collection from Jo Malone London and skincare authority Rodin olio lusso.
Right: Jasmine & Neroli Luxury Body Oil
Enjoy top-to-toe indulgence with a body oil enriched with evening primrose and sweet almond oils | £88
Available for 12 months (until July 2023) at jomalone.co.uk
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FASHION | CAPSULE COLLECTION RESTOCK
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Whistles X Hai collection returns, 14 July
The Whistles collaboration with Hai launched this May – the next release will launch on Thursday 14 July, exclusively at Whistles.
The capsule collection comprises 13 signature Hai styles in 100% silk, all reworked to echo the vibrant tones of Whistles SS22 colour palette. From playful handbags and scrunchies to a lilac bias cut skirt and coordinating ruffle blouse, as well as two classic slip dresses in bold shades of lime green and hot pink, these are pieces designed to complement each other.
The Whistles x Hai collection rerelease launches Thursday 14 July and will be available exclusively online at whistles.com and in selected Whistles stores.
Above: Whistles X Hai Slip Dress in Green | £198
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THE MAGAZINE KIOSK | WHY WE LOVE PRINT
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Curated by Daniel McCabe
Sloft is a new French magazine about architecture, design and decoration with a specific focus on compact interiors. It goes without saying that these spaces are nearly always urban, and the magazine promotes a vision of a more sustainable city and the challenges of achieving this: pollution, stress, an increasing cost of living, noise, etc. This second issue is the first in English (it’s bilingual) and, given so many of us live in fairly bijou circumstances, it makes an important and realistic addition to the discussion around making ‘home’. | £19.99
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SUBSCRIBER SPECIAL | DISCOUNT TO BUGSY MALONE
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| "You give a little love and it all comes back to you (Da da-da da-da da-da)" -See Bugsy Malone at the Theatre Royal Bath |
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We have a special offer for you! Enjoy reduced prices for Tuesday 12 July, 7pm. Best Seats: £30 adults & £20 children.
Click here to book online using the voucher code : BMAGBUGSY
or call the Box Office on 01225 448844
Offer subject to availability. No other discounts apply. Booking fee applies. Offer valid for listed performances of Bugsy Malone only. Does not apply to tickets previously purchased.
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ART | ELEMENTAL FORMS AND PSYCHIC VISION
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'Altered Land States' exhibition, 13-17 July, Walcot Chapel
See this exhibition of paintings and ceramics showing elemental forms and psychic visions of the landscape by artists Louis Miles (@louimiles) and Milly Stephen (@millyrosestephen). Both are alumni of the Fine Art Painting course at the Brighton School of Art, and are now based between Bath and Bristol.
A private viewing will be held on 13 July 5-9pm. Exhibition running until 17 July, 11-6pm.
Featured painting: Ouarzazate by Louis Miles, oil on canvas, 180×150
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MUSIC | FOUR DAYS AND NIGHTS
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Ham Farm Festival, 28-31 July, Ham Farm Cottage, Emersons Green
All kinds of music with all kinds of performers for all the community.
- 4 days and evenings
- 8 concerts (folk, world, classical, pop, rock ’n’ roll)
- 2 kids shows (Nutty Noah and Bubble Bach)
- 3 free workshops (percussion workshop, violin/viola masterclass and musical games and storytelling)
The festival is set outdoors in beautiful gardens – bring a picnic and drinks for concert intervals. Come ready to be inspired by music and nature.
Find out more via the Ham Farm Festival website: hamfarmfestival.com
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TALK | WHERE FILM AND PAINTING UNITE
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Holburne: 'Bruno Wollheim in conversation with Chris Stephens', 14 July
Bruno Wollheim has made two films with David Hockney, notably the award-winning A Bigger Picture that documented the artist’s return to Yorkshire and his painting of its landscape from 2004 to 2009.
Join Bruno in conversation with Holburne Director Chris Stephens, as he explores David Hockney – the man and his art – using clips and out-takes from the films.
This talk will take place at The Holburne Museum at 7pm on 14 July. Tickets (£15) available from the Holburne website: holburne.org
Featured image: Production still from David Hockney: A Bigger Picture, (dir. Bruno Wollheim, Coluga Pictures 2009). Photo: Jean Pierre Gonçalves de Lima ©David Hockney
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EXHIBITION | CUTTING-EDGE WORK
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Black Swan Arts Open 2022, 15 July-11 September, Black Swan Arts
The Open exhibition is the highlight of Black Swan Arts’ annual programme.
This year’s show features cutting-edge work from established art practitioners through to avant-garde young graduates. Some 190 artworks are on display covering a variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, printmaking, textiles, photography, sculpture, ceramics and video. Every piece is for sale, with a top price set at £1,000 to encourage collectors and first-time buyers to snap up works they love and make investments for the future.
For further information, visit the Black Swan Arts website, where you can sign up to the newsletter and receive the latest information on events: blackswanarts.org.uk
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LOOKING BACK | CARNIVAL WEEK
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| Words by Andrew Swift |
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| Carnival 1911 |
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As Bath Carnival returns this Saturday, this week’s archive photograph takes us back to Carnival Week in July 1911, when Bath Cricket Club entered in the spirit of the occasion by staging a gala at its ground on North Parade.
A variety of stalls and rides were set up, including the large "motor switchback" seen in the background. The highlight of the event was the Fancy and Funny Cricket Match, taking place in the foreground. One team appeared as "a nondescript side of all sorts of characters", with those seen here including a territorial soldier in tartan trews and jacket, a sailor, someone wearing half cricket gear and half football gear and a monk.
The other team, who were dressed as police officers, can be seen batting with hollow bats designed so that balls could disappear into them. The Chronicle ended its somewhat bemused coverage of the event by noting that "ordinary bats were not used, and the mysterious manner in which the leather disappeared in the box bat perplexed the fielding side. Who won, we don't know, nor does anybody else."
No doubt, though, a good time was had by all, and, with the weather set fair for this Saturday, the 2022 Carnival, with a gala in Sydney Gardens rather than on the Cricket Ground, will doubtless be just as entertaining.
akemanpress.com
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PROPERTY | A GEORGIAN-STYLE COUNTRY HOUSE
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| Avonwood House, Corston, Bath |
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Offered for sale by Peter Greatorex Unique Homes
This is an elegant detached four-bedroom family home on the edge of the village of Corston, to the west of Bath.
Originally a wooden frame house dating back to the 1800s, the property was totally rebuilt to a very exacting standard in Georgian style in the 1980s.
The windows in the main house have new bespoke Georgian sash double glazed wood frames. With high ceilings, airiness and light, and a symmetrical façade, it reflects the finest features of Georgian architecture.
The house sits in a plot of just over four and a half acres. In an elevated position away from the road, the property enjoys lovely views of the hills.
The accommodation includes a reception lobby, hallway, a dining room, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, downstairs WC, study, and utility room on the ground floor. Upstairs are four good-sized double bedrooms – the master has an en suite bathroom and there is a family bathroom and separate WC.
Adjoining the house – and with its own entrance – is a spacious ‘Coach House’ annexe with a sitting/dining room, fitted kitchen, bedroom, and shower room.
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Additionally, there is an architect designed, fully insulated and serviced garden “pod” with a shower room and french doors to private garden providing further flexible space e.g. office, gym, or additional guest accommodation.
To the front of the house is a terrace bordered by a stone Italianate balustrade, where views across the field can be enjoyed. To the east side of the house, there is a wide gravelled driveway with ample parking for many vehicles.
Many varieties of fruit trees can be found around the garden including fig, cherry, apple, pear, and walnut.
The gardens just to the rear also have an Italianate feel, with decking from the kitchen leading to a terrace, a large raised ornamental fish pond with lilies and a stone surround and flowerbeds stocked with shrubs and plants.
Also at the rear of the house is a courtyard with stabling for up to four horses and a tack room and a tucked away pond - formerly an old Victorian swimming pool, which is fed by a spring. There is a charming stone building beyond, one of many interesting features to be found around the garden, including a stone wall with three inset arches and a pretty covered well. Price: £1,600,000
For beautiful images, a floor plan and all the details, click here to visit the Peter Greatorex website.
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