Talk on Saltford Brass Mill
People are invited to attend a talk about the Saltford Brass Mill and its links with the Commonwealth.The Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) Bath and District Branch has invited Tony Coverdale to give...
View ArticleThe volunteers who look out for us at big events
While colourful balloons were inflated in the main arena and aircraft whizzed past overhead, in a green tent on the edge of the fiesta site an army of volunteers was treating people for a range of...
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Coughs and sneezes can spread many diseases...
An education isn't the only thing kids will be gaining when they start the new school term – the far less desirable result of mixing with other children in the classroom is picking up plenty of...
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We can all learn a thing or two about going back to school
Shiny new shoes, pencil cases and rucksacks all lined up in shop displays are proof positive that it's time to get ready for the new school year.But while parents can hardly miss what they need for the...
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Enjoy a blooming good late-summer show of flowers
Coming back recently from a break in the beautiful region of Tuscany, Italy where fields of bright sunflowers contrast with green rolling hills, vineyards and postcard-perfect farmhouses, I felt pretty...
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Gavin Henson: Bath Rugby have grown close together after infamous night out
Gavin Henson believes the Bath Rugby squad has grown closer together following the infamous start to his career at The Rec. The Wales international was knocked out by team-mate Carl Fearns in the Pig...
View ArticleButterflies in stomach ahead of Taste results
THE winners of the first ever Taste of Somerset awards have been decided.Voting has now closed in the categories where newspaper readers chose the winners.And last week judges helped to choose more...
View ArticleWe do not really need 700 more houses
If one doesn't read The Chronicle, it may have escaped Bath residents' notice, the intention of Curo to build 700 houses on the former MoD site at Foxhill.There is no doubt people need homes, and this...
View ArticleDismayed at let down
I was dismayed this week to learn that B&NES will scale back their involvement in the Public Inquiry process and effectively withdraw their support for those who have opposed the application to...
View ArticleTrade loss at one door
Just catching up on the discussion on Parking. I thought I would recount my experiences.I moved from London to Frome in 1978.I used to pop into Bath regularly, and always parked away from the centre,...
View ArticleWe have certainty
It is said nothing is certain in life except for death and taxes. Oh, and that Councillor Anthony Clarke of the Conservatives would welcome the contribution of the Residents' Associations to the 'Bath...
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Why not 'suspend' coffee for homeless?
Here is a great idea for helping feed people in Bath who don't have food. Ever heard of coffee suspending?Basically a couple went into a coffee shop in America and witnessed just that. The man in front...
View ArticleFracking chemical risk can't be contained
Don Foster has declared his moderate concerns about fracking (Chronicle, August 8). We in the Green Party oppose fracking for many reasons.The unique hot springs in Bath are protected by Parliament...
View ArticleFully support protester's public toilet sit in
I am writing to say I fully support Ms Lin Patterson in her staged sit-in in Twerton's public conveniences threatened with closure (Chronicle - Thursday August 15). With many families with small...
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A Little Hotel on the Side, Theatre Royal BathIt's just as we suspected. Danny Moar at the Theatre Royal simply hasn't put a foot wrong for this year's Summer Season.For this, the last in this year's...
View ArticleHealthy walks you can really Trust
In September the National Trust's Dyrham Park near Bath is hosting a variety of walks for The Great British Walk.The Great British Walk runs from September 1 until November 3, and to kick start the...
View ArticleLet's do more with heritage
I realise it may be a little controversial to say so, but our Masonic Museum, wonderful as it is, has only a limited amount of space and there is so much more we could do with some aspects of our...
View ArticleGrand parade
This year's Jane Austen Festival takes place from Friday, September 13 to 21.As usual the festival, which attracts visitors from all over the world, opens with a grand Regency costumend promanade from...
View ArticleCases at Bath Magistrates' Court
These are among the latest cases to be dealt with by Bath Magistrates' Court.Kathleen Murray, 65, of St Mary's Close, Timsbury, was fined £60 and given three penalty points for speeding.Michael...
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Colourscape festival adds splash of colour to Holburne Museum
Families have been exploring a weird and wonderful world at a Bath museum.The Colourscape festival has returned to the Holburne Museum, featuring a programme of contemporary music and colour.There are...
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