Age getting in the way of learning computer skills? Give course a go
Over-50s in Bath are being encouraged to brush up on their computer skills by signing up for Silver Surfers classes.Age UK Bath and North East Somerset is running a new course which is aimed at...
View ArticleBath Waterside Travelodge gets a makeover
A Bath hotel has been given a makeover.The Bath Waterside Travelodge is one of the first 500 in the chain to benefit from a £223 million national investment campaign.All the rooms have been given a...
View ArticleA creepy load of fun at Bath Central Library
Families looking for free entertainment this summer are invited to head down to Bath Central Library.Creepy House Dance is a free 45-minute performance and workshop aimed at children aged between four...
View ArticleBath Artists' Studios opens for showcase
The Bath Artists' Studios are opening their doors to the public to showcase some of its work.The open studios events, at Comfortable Place, in Upper Bristol Road, are taking place on September 14 and...
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MEP Sir Graham Watson sets sights on fifth term
An MEP who went to school in Bath is seeking re-election to the European Parliament for the fifth term.Sir Graham Watson, a former pupil at the old City of Bath Boys' School, is leading the Liberal...
View ArticleNew-look Co-op store in Bath
A Bath shop has been given a £222,000 makeover.The Co-op store in Julian Road, has been redesigned with a new lay-out, including a champagne chiller and a cash machine for customers.There is also a...
View ArticleRide challenge conquered by parents and staff from Kingswood Prep School
A team of parents and staff from Kingswood Prep School have successfully cycled from the Royal United Hospital in Bath to John O'Groats, in Scotland.The epic cycle of 1,000 km completed in seven days...
View ArticleNight of music in memory of young cancer victim
A charity music night is being held in Bath in memory of a young girl who died of cancer.The Serviced Apartment Company (SACO) is putting on the event to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust.SACO's...
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Bath Rugby destroy local rivals Bristol in one-sided pre-season clash
MATCH REPORT: BATH RUGBY 69 BRISTOL 5 Bath Rugby warmed up for the new Aviva Premiership campaign by destroying local rivals Bristol in a one-sided pre-season friendly at The Rec this afternoon,...
View ArticleCats Protection appeal for volunteer fundraiser in Bath
The Bath branch of the charity Cats Protection is looking for a volunteer fundraising officer.The branch, which is run entirely by volunteers, needs someone who can spare a few hours each month to...
View ArticleFree cream tea for the elderly
Older people in Peasedown St John are being invited to enjoy a free cream tea put on by the village's younger generation.The event is being organised as part of a programme of summer activities at the...
View ArticleJoin Hartley Farm's celebration
A Winsley farm is hosting a family event to marks its fifth birthday.Hartley Farm is holding a summer fayre on Sunday, August 25.There will be a whole host of local food and drink producers in...
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Curtain up on new arts centre work at University of Bath
Work on a new arts centre at the University of Bath has begun.The Centre for the Arts will include performance and dance studios, art galleries, two artists' studios, an ensemble rehearsal room,...
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Speedy walkers aid Julian House with 104-mile trek . . . in just five days
A group of fundraisers have completed a 104-mile hike in just five days to support Bath homelessness charity Julian House.The Cotswold Way National Trail can be completed in seven days, but the team,...
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Funeral tribute to Bath Archers president Philip Simmons
The Bath Archers have paid tribute to their president Philip Simmons by forming an honour guard of 32 longbows at his funeral.Mr Simmons died at the age of 74 on July 21 after a brief battle with...
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Marathon trek from Houses of Parliament to the Royal United Hospital
A group of fundraisers will be racing from the Houses of Parliament to the Royal United Hospital to raise money for a new scanner.Nigel Arbury will be walking the 160 miles and has challenged his...
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Bath Rugby head coach Mike Ford not getting carried away after big Bristol win
Mike Ford says Bath Rugby will not be getting ahead of themselves after they thrashed local rivals Bristol 69-5 in yesterday's pre-season friendly at The Rec. Bath laid down a marker for the coming...
View ArticleProviding a roof for those who need it as empty properties in Bath converted
Empty properties are being converted to help those struggling with life put a roof over their heads.Bath charity Developing Health and Independence (DHI) is refurbishing several properties in the city...
View ArticleFifty train to become lifeguards in Bath
People in Bath have been training to become lifeguards.A scheme at Bath Sports and Leisure Centre and Culverhay Sports Centre has helped 50 people complete the qualification, with a further 24 to be...
View ArticleRoyal United Hospital consultant's call to ban skin allergy chemical
A consultant dermatologist at the Royal United Hospital is calling for a chemical to be banned from everyday cosmetics and household cleaning products because it causes a severe allergic reaction in...
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