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£3.00 where sold • Issue 126 • March 2013 • www.thebathmagazine.co.uk

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6 ZEITGEISTOur choice of five things to do this month

8 THE CITYISTMy Bath, a top read and our Twitterati

14 FASHIONISTASA profile of Bath Spa University’s fashiondesign course and its success stories

22 TELLING PORTRAITSWe chat to Sir Roy Strong about dressingup and the Holburne’s latest exhibition

26 BATH AT WORKThis month’s portrait by Neill Menneer is ofartist and illustrator Simon Spilsbury

28 WHAT’S ONYour comprehensive guide to the city’scultural highlights in March

34 A LIFE LESS ORDINARYWe preview the Gangsters & Gunslingersexhibition opening at the AmericanMuseum later this month

36 FACE THE MUSICConductor and music teacher, JasonThornton choose his top ten tunes

38 ART &EXHIBITIONSWhat’s on show across the city

42 TRAVELVisit the Manet exhibition in London

44 FOOD AND DRINKFoodie news and dates for your diary

46 RESTAURANTREVIEWThe Royal Crescent Hotel

50 BATH PEOPLEBusiness news, movers and shakers

56 RACE FOR LIFEBath Half charity money put to good use

62 FAMILY FUNGreat events and activities to enjoytogether over the Easter break

70 FIT AND FABBeauty news and spring products

80 INTERIORS SPECIALCountry house renovations and the newtrend for big, bold wallpaper

88 THE WALKExplore the wild Wiltshire countryside

90 GARDENINGThe RUH has had its courtyardstransformed by a group of gardeners

95 PROPERTYProperty to purchase in and around Bath

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As you can see from SimonSpilsbury’s cover illustrationfor this month’s issue, there isa big run taking place in Bath.On Sunday 3 March the Bath

Half marathon will see more than 15,000people head out from Great Pulteney Streetto run just over 13 miles round the citystreets. Some will be doing it to breakrecords, or to train for the London

Marathon and other major sporting events, others, like me, willbe just doggedly determined to finish still standing. Also takingpart in the half marathon are the magazine’s publisher, SteveMiklos and financial director Jane Miklos – so if you see thethree of us on the day give us a shout-out to help us on our way.

The Bath Magazine is proud to be a media partner of thisyear’s event. The Bath Half is far more than merely a runningrace. It attracts huge numbers of visitors to the city for the eventand hopefully some of them will like what they see and comeback another time without their running kit. It also raises morethan £1.5m every year for charity. On 6 Bath Half directorMel Taylor tells the story of where some of that money has beenput to use and she took a tour of the Royal United Hospital’ssuperb new specialist baby care unit, where there is a room calledThe Bath Half, paid for with runners’ sponsor money.

Thanks to the innovation of the Just Giving online service,those taking part in the race can contact their friends, family andcolleagues via email, Facebook and Twitter to ask them to donatedirectly to the charity of their choice. And in addition to themoney raised directly from runners’ sponsorship there is aseparate Bath Half marathon fund which makes donations tosmall local good causes, so putting something back into thecommunity.

If you’re a local, may I apologise on behalf of us runners forinconveniencing you on the day with the parking and drivingrestrictions. But it is just for one day and, for the overall goodthat the event does for charities of all sizes, that’s not such aterrible sacrifice to make.

People keep eyeing my less than athletic physique and askingwhy I am putting myself through this rather gruelling ordeal. Ican only say it’s a challenge, something I want to achieve. Andwhile taking part in many hours of pounding round the streets ofBath you do get to know the city intimately and in a far differentway from how you’d see it in a car or from a bus. You’ll seerunners of all shapes and sizes, and varying degrees of sportingability, taking part in the race.

If you’re standing on the pavements watching, please offerthem friendly encouragement as they pass. For many of thosecharity runners this is a very personal and emotional challenge,particularly if their cause is very close to their hearts. I’m raisingfunds for The Alzheimer’s Society as a way of saying thank youto my mother-in-law Doris, who is now in a nursing home and nolonger recognises family members, but who was always the mostaffectionate, generous mother-in-law and grandmother.

Georgette McCreadyEditor

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ZEITGEIST

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If you’re out and about inBath over the next few weeksyou may spot the occasionalcelebrity, as the IndependentBath Literature Festival andthe Bath Comedy Festival topand tail the month of March,bringing all sorts of visitorsincluding JK Rowling,pictured, to the city.

The newly controversialHilary Mantel will be talkingabout her historic, award-winning Wolf Hall and BringUp The Bodies, while thecreator of Harry Potter will beresolutely not talking aboutthe boy wizard, but instead herventure into adult literature.Other names include PatBarker, Gavin Esler, PD James,Darcey Bussell and SandiToksvig.

There are dozens of talks,debates and events takingplace across the city – some ofthem free. Visit:www.bathlitfest.org.uk.

From Friday 29 March theComedy Festival will beraising everything from a wrysmile to a belly laugh with itsmixture of comedians old andnew. Opening night is at BathCricket Club, since theWidcombe Social Club hasshut and will warm itsaudience with a mixed cabaretof comedy. Other acts over theten-day festival include ArthurSmith and German comedyambassador Henning Wehn,and a glimpse into themysterious world of Clovisvan Darkhelm.Visit: www.bathcomedy.com

5things to do in March

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EnjoySometimes known as Christmas or Lenten roses, thesubtle hues of the hellebore are one of the mostwelcome sights in the spring garden, their delicateheads hanging down, but when lifted reveal varioushues from cream and palest green through to pinksand the blackest purples. Plantswoman Juliet Davis,who collects and propagates hellebores is opening hergardens at Southstoke Lane, Bath on Saturday 2 Marchfrom 11am to 1pm, and on Sunday 10 March from 2pmto 4pm in aid of Dorothy House. On both days refreshmentswill be available and there will be hellebore plants for sale.Visit: www.kapundaplants.co.uk

Bathonian and queen of baking, MaryBerry is sure to get a warm welcome fromher home city when she comes to talkabout her latest book, Mary Berry atHome, on Wednesday 6 March. If you’veever made one of her recipes you’ll knowwhy cooks of all abilities love her – herrecipes are clearly written and, moreimportantly they work. During a longcareer in teaching people, Mary Berry shotto fame with The Great British Bake Off,the television series that’s warmed thenation’s heart with its gentle approach tocompetitive baking. It’s nearly 20 yearssince the original Mary Berry at Home waspublished and this is an update offavourite dishes that the doyenne ofBritish cookery makes for her family andfriends at home. The talk has beenorganised by Topping & Co bookshop andwill be held at St Swithin’s Church, Walcot.

They’re coming back. Just for one day. Yes Bath’sherd of picturesque swine, known as the KingBladud Pigs, are congregating back in the city.The painted sculptures, sold off to their ownersin 2008, have been asked to attend the officialopening of the Two Tunnels project in Bear Flaton Saturday 6 April. Hundreds of people areexpected to attend the Two Tunnels openingfestival at Bloomfield Road, some of them withtheir bike in anticipation of being among thefirst to ride through the tunnels. The pathwaythrough the south of the city has been createdthanks to the opening up of land and tunnelsalong the old Somerset and Dorset Railway line.

She’ll tell you she doesn’t mind if she doesn’t geta present, but we all know that making a littleeffort really makes Mother’s Day. This yearMothering Sunday falls on 10 March. You couldmake her a card or buy her a bunch of daffodils,or offer to take her out for the day and treat herto lunch. A thoughtful present, carefully chosen,always goes down well – replace her usualperfume with a refill, buy some handcream fromher favourite beauty brand, or pick out a scarf orsome pretty jewellery. We’re spoilt for choicehere in Bath for shops and our independenttraders have something for every kind of mum.

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THOUGHTFUL: Floating Feather mug, £14,made by Bath ceramicist Katharine Pollen,www.katharinepollen.com

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BATHMyWe ask Christa Taylor, owner of the AbbeyHotel and Allium Brasserie, what she’sdoing this month

What brought you to Bath?My husband Ian and I sold Cotswold HouseHotel and Noel Arms in Chipping Campden in2007 and spent five years searching for theright location for our next hotel project. Weare delighted to have found it on North Parade– opposite as it’s locally known, Bog Island –in Bath.

What are you reading?The Last Runaway by Tracy Chevalier.

What is on your MP3 player?Jamie Cullum, Milos and a little harmony fromBath-based The BelleFleurs.

Which café or restaurant takes your fancy?We’re still working our way around the 274restaurants/cafés in Bath. Along with JayRayner (the Observer food critic) I am a hugefan of Chris Staines’ cooking at AlliumBrasserie. I also enjoy popping in for coffee atSociety Café to catch up with friends andfellow ex-Cotswold hoteliers Jane and Adrian.

Which museum or gallery will you be visiting?The Holburne Museum to see Painted Pompand Folded Napkins by Joan Sallis.

What local outdoor activity or event will yoube doing or visiting?Cheering on all the runners in the Bath Half onSunday 3 (we’ll be serving lunch in AlliumBrasserie until 5pm) and listening to PollyToynbee at the Bath Literature Festival onFriday 8 March.

Film or play? What will you be going to see thismonth?Lincoln (I was born in New York and my sisterslive in New York and Seattle) and next monthcatching Alan Ayckbourn’s Relatively Speakingat the Theatre Royal before it transfers to theWest End.

Your passions? What hobbies or interests willyou be pursuing?Racing: you can’t beat Cheltenham Festival forthe atmosphere. Hoping Paul Nichols will get afew winners. Food: very tempted by a RichardBertinet bread making course. Wine: learningmore about Spanish wine from Liam StevensonMW (owner of Red and White wine merchantsand ocean rower extraordinaire) at AlliumBrasserie on Wednesday 6 March.

We are so pleased to be involved with Bath inFashion (15-21 April.) The public areas atAbbey Hotel will be showing the work of twofashion inspired artists: Peter Clark and EmmaCowlan. We are open all day – enjoy the workof the artists with coffee, afternoon tea or acocktail. We will be holding two events atAbbey Hotel in conjunction with Bath inFashion: 16 April, talk and lunch: Vogue inFashion – Alexander McQueen, and 19 April,talk and lunch: Diana Vreeland – Empress ofFashion.For details of events at Allium Brasserie visit:www.abbeyhotelbath.co.uk, or please do pop infor a brochure. �

The House of Fiction by Susan Swinglerpublished in paperback by Freemantle PressIt’s not uncommon these days for fathers to beabsent, but the story of how the author’s fatherdisappeared from her life, later to re-appear ashis secrets were uncovered by his daughter,makes fascinating reading. The author, who livesnear Bath, will be at the Guildhall, Bath and atRadstock Library on Tuesday 5 March to talk

about the writing of her memoir. It is anunderstated piece of writing, but absorbing andunsentimental. She brings ordinary domesticscenes vividly to life. The meeting at her elderlyfather’s home in Perth, Australia, is particularlypoignant as the adult Susan struggles between themomentous sense of occasion and the everydaychit-chat over lunch. Here is her first encounterwith her father since her childhood: “It was

strange to look down on himlike this, because in myimagination he had toweredover me. Now I saw thereality – an old man, lyingon a bed, his thin framepropped up on pillows and,despite the heat, a redtartan travelling rug pulled up over his knees.”

ENJOY Exciting news from the BathInternational Music Festival – a pop-upculture club is being set up for the durationof the festival inside The Octagon, just offMilsom Place. We’re already fans of the 18thcentury chapel, having used it for a fashionshoot last year. The Festival Club will rundaily throughout the festival, from 22 May to2 June and will provide somewhere forpeople to pop in for coffee, lunch or anevening meal with a glass of wine. Sam’sKitchen of Walcot will provide the catering,there will be a shop selling CDs and anexhibition of past festival posters, made byThe Framing Workshop. The Octagon willalso have a small stage and artists involved inthe main festival will be encouraged to puton free performances in this intimate setting.

VOTE We’ve got until Tuesday 5 Marchto vote online for a Bath museum to receivean installation created by one of thecountry’s leading contemporary artists aspart of a national Museums at Night projectrun by the Arts Council. The HolburneMuseum is on a shortlist of four venueswhere Gavin Turk might create somethingfor our delight, inspired by the 18th centuryCosmorama which once stood in the nearbySydney pleasure gardens. Visit:www.holburne.org/vote-for-turk.

TwitteratiWe’re following @bathrugby. The club has in excess of 21,500 followers and givesits fans an ongoing account of which players have been selected to play, as well asa blow-by-blow report of every match so supporters can keep up with the score.

THE CITYistOne city. . . onemonth

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The mad March thing with hares can largely be put down to Alice inWonderland. Alliterations always sound better in creative writing. I’ve beenin several stage adaptions of the Lewis Carroll books but, although I can do‘mad’ at the drop of a hat, I’m not exactly hare-like in appearance, so I’venearly always been cast as Tweedledum or Tweedledee. Once I had to playboth, live and without the aid of televisual special effects or CGI.How did I manage? Well, it took a lot of thought, but since the production

in question took place in an enormous garden, I simply stepped behind aconvenient tree as Dum and popped out again as Dee. And vice versa. I didoccasionally get a bit mixed up as to which one I was.The script was extraordinarily complex. But then I only stuck to the script

when I spotted the director lurking in the shrubbery. The rest of the time Imade it up. Or extemporised as we luvvies would put it. The audiencewandered from scene to scene more or less at will, so they weren’t to knowwhich one I was meant to be at any particular point. Someone was heard tosay ‘Terry Scott lives!’ I’m still not sure if that was meant to be a complimentor not!

At the end of the performance the whole cast assembled on an outdoorstage in front of a large orchestra to sing a big operatic finale. On theopening night I couldn’t keep up with the musical complexities, so I mustadmit I did a Beyoncé and mimed quite a bit of it. Luckily my solo (whetheras Dum or Dee, I know not) was written down in the score as ‘random.’ Yes,for once, folks, I was being asked to make something up. So I stared boldlydown at the conductor, stepped forward and went for it.It got a huge laugh and at the after show party on the lawn I saw the

conductor making his way purposefully towards me. I thought he was goingto congratulate me on my improvisation skills, but instead heasked, without a trace of irony, if I was going to have my flies undone everynight. �

Have you ever seen a hare doing its mad March thing? I have,and it really looks like a bonkers boxing match. It used to bethought that the fights were between two males but it turnsout it’s the female giving over-amorous males a box roundthe ears. And this violent activity isn’t restricted to March.

You can get mad May hares and even mad September hares if the malesuddenly feels like procreating and the female has a headache, as it were.It just shows you that a lot of so-called old wives’ tales (what would that

expression be in politically correct parlance I wonder?) are prettyinaccurate. Ostriches don’t bury their heads in the sand for example. Andafter extensive research on the internet on seeing 14 magpies in my gardenfighting a ding-dong battle over some cheese rinds, I found this istraditionally meant to signify love is on the way. Well, that was two yearsago and I’m still waiting!Incidentally, a gathering of magpies is called a parliament, and after

seeing them tearing each other’s feathers out over a few scraps of drycheese, I can see why.


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Impact. This is the magic word in the fashion industry. Asa fashion designer your collection must have a wowfactor on the runway that causes industry experts to situp and take notice, usually appreciated in the form of agasp of excitement or a whisper to a colleague to ‘notethat name’. But while this dream of stealing the show is

one that a fashion degree graduate might one day realise, it isvery much a journey of hard work and determination. Theimpact of your collection on the catwalk ultimately seals yourfate, but there is a whole lot more to it than simply being a gooddesigner. To make it you need a broad set of industry skills toenable you to stand out from the crowd – and this concept is onethat Bath Spa University’s fashion department staff are havingtheir own impact on, and boy, its standard and success ofgraduates speaks for itself.

Louise Pickles, leader of the BA Hons fashion degree at theuniversity, left the fashion industry and set up the course nineyears ago. She says: “I used to complain about the standard offashion graduates – many had beautiful portfolios but they didn’thave the broad understanding of the industry or the ability todevelop their own ideas in the studio and promote their ownwork that is so necessary.

“You can’t be in fashion unless you’re nosey and curiousabout what’s going on in terms of culture, politics or consumerand cultural trends – you have to keep up to date and have anunderstanding. You also have to be involved in so many differentaspects of the industry and design, such as how fabrics work,graphics and the ability to develop your own personal identity inyour work – there are around 5,000 fashion students in thiscountry alone and not that many jobs, so you have to be multi-skilled and able to work in the many different roles in theindustry.”

And this is what the degree staff pride themselves on in whatthey offer and achieve with their students. They only take onaround 25 students for each three-year course, a stark

comparison to the approximate 60 students per course that anational programme might accept. The Bath Spa fashion designdegree aims to provide a realistic view of what a career in theindustry is really like, a notion that is able to be implemented asall of the staff are extremely knowledgable, having spent 15 to 20years working in all areas of the industry themselves. Studentsare given a studio based in The Circus in which to work and areexpected to be hands-on, to study and develop their ideas in itevery day, just as they would in a job. Deadlines are given inquick succession and the importance of meeting them isparamount. The students also have a session once a week at theFashion Museum, using the archives and studying collections aswell as receiving lectures from its staff.

Bath as a city is equally not a bad place to be to kick start acareer in fashion. The annual Bath in Fashion showcase, whichthis year runs from 13 – 21 April, is a series of events that are ahighlight in the city’s cultural calendar. Top designers andindustry experts are invited to Bath to take part and second yearstudents on the Bath Spa course assist with the production andstyling of the shows with show producer John Walford and stylist

Rebekah Roy. Louise says: “It’s great exposure for our students.They work on the Bath in Fashion photo shoot – this includesstyling clothes, hair, makeup, the model’s pose, selectingproducts, making sure nothing is lost, that everything is cared forand catalogued. They then work as interns through the week. Atlast year’s catwalk in the Assembly Rooms the fashion studentswere responsible for the black and white flooring that they alsolayed in place.”

The impact of your collection on the catwalkultimately seals your fate, but there is a whole lot more toit than simply being a good designer

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FASHION SAVVY:main picture, thefinale of GraduateFashion Week 2012

Right, clockwisefrom top, ChloeJones wins the GoldAward at GraduateFashion Week lastyear; one ofStephanie Kitchen’ssportswear designs;Rebecca Headfeatured as a toptalent in ItalianVogue; and asummer design fromBath Spa studentAlanna Kaye’sGraduate FashionWeek 2012collection

DRESSED TO IMPRESSStudents studying fashion design at Bath Spa University will work tirelessly behind the scenes at Bath in Fashionnext month. Rosie Parry finds out more about the course and its success stories


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As creative director of Bath in Fashion, Louise is also runninga Fashion Your Future event on 20 April, at which she hopes toraise awareness of other roles in fashion. She will highlight theprocess of design in particular, with a panel of experts ready togive advice such as a fabric developer at Alexander McQueenand an assistant stylist for Vogue. On the panel also is recentgraduate Chloe Jones who is one of the course’s success stories.She won the Gold Award at Graduate Fashion Week in Londonlast year with her collection of hooded shapes created in sheerorganzas. The Gold Award is highly prestigious; other claimantsinclude Stella McCartney, Matthew Williamson andChristopher Bailey, and Chloe’s winning of it in 2012 is atestament to the university’s all-rounder student concept.Although Bath Spa fashion graduates are highly successful

with previous students now working at the likes of Issa – thedesigners of Kate Middleton’s engagement dress; Mulberry;Coast; and Roland Mouret, there is another graduate whostands out. The Italian Vogue fashion editor selected just 140 ofthe strongest graduates out of thousands of entries fromuniversities all over the world, and Bath Spa student RebeccaHead was one of them. She was featured as one of the toptalents in the world in Italian Vogue and Hilary Alexander fromthe Telegraph chose her collection to be in the High Life BritishAirways Magazine – making her collection go truly global.Congratulations must also go to Spa student Stephanie

Kitchen who was very recently announced as the unanimouswinner of the 2013 Fashion Awareness Direct competition atFashion Scout in Covent Garden – her sportswear designs wereshowcased at London Fashion Weekend and she has alreadybeen offered an internship with Adidas in the USA.Bath in Fashion is just weeks away, so make sure keep an eye

out for our local university’s rising stars of the future – youmight just end up lusting after their next design in years tocome. For more information about the Bath Spa fashion designdegree visit: www.bathspa.ac.uk/schools/art-and-design. �

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This season’s stye is a breath of fresh air, with a softer colour palette, feminine fabrics and bold florals. Here are the top trends thatwe should all be wearing this spring...

All things bright & beautiful

FLORALSThis year florals are bold,confident and textured. Thekey is to accessorise – updateyour look with a chunkyfloral necklace of cuff

FLUORESCENT BRIGHTSThink neon pastels and shimmery fabrics and mixwith floral patterns for a more feminine look

Millie top, £60; Decorineskirt, £145, Coast

Bloom wowcollar, £19,Accessorize

Filigree enamel flowercuff, £15, Accessorize

Dynasty print maxi dress, £189;Primrose bag, £45; Imola sandal,£29; Reggio bracelet, £12, allfrom Monsoon

Acid Mari Tote, £39,Accessorize

Yellow Mulligan leather snake effect slingbacks, £70, John Lewis

Autograph top, £39.50;Autograph skirt, £199; bag,£25; belt, £9.50; shoes, £55;necklace, £15, all from Marks& Spencer

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STRIPES ANDMONOCHROMETwo of this season’s biggest trends.Vertical, horizontal or diagonal, there’sa stripe for you. Vertical stripes arevery flattering and elongates any bodyshape. But if you’d rather not be in thisline-up, try a subtle nod to the trendwith a classic all-white trouser suit orblack and white silhouette dress

BOLD PRINTSOptical, tartans, florals,swirls and geometrics –take your pick or try a mix,but go big and go bold

Top, £35;shorts, £29.50;belt, £9.50,M&S

Stripe SkaterDress, £50,Next

Hobbs Londonsuit, £159,Hobbs

GIA Round tip oversized hat, £25;Letitia statement necklace, £20;Georgia Chiffon Kimono, £40

Per Una Spezialedress £79; shoes,£25, Marks &Spencer

Maddox shoes, £50,Dune

Monocrhromepeplum dress,£35, BHS

Alexander McQueen neonjumper, £315 fromHouse of Fraser

LimitedCollectiondress,£39.50;necklace,£25, Marks& Spencer

Floral printbomberjacket, £38;floral printpencil skirt,£35, Next

Autograph dress,£79; bag, £39.50;

shoes, £49.50, Marks& Spencer

Natalia printed jersey dress£119, FennWrightManson

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Saturday 13 April

Super Saturday - Shop the CityCitywide

Monday 15th April

Mouvements de Femmes: By RolandMouret in conversationwith Susannah Frankel from Grazia3pm, The Octagon, Milsom Place

Tuesday 16 April

Bath in Fashion on Film: TheWomen Introduced by John Walford,Show Producer of Bath in Fashion8.30pm, The Little Theatre

Wednesday 17 April

Beautiful Freaks: From Blitz kids to As Seen In BLITZ Magazine –Iain R Webb and Princess Julia7pm, Café Lucca The Loft

Thursday 18 April

Look Fabulous lunch at Hall & Woodhouse12.30pm for 1pm start, Hall & Woodhouse

Friday 19 April

Diana Vreeland Empress of Fashion lunch and book signing by authorAmanda Mackenzie Stuart12pm for 12.30pm start, The Allium Brasserie at The Abbey Hotel

Saturday 20 April

Capturing the Beautiful People : A masterclass with David Downtonand Jade Parfitt with Q&A2.00-3pm, The Grange Suite, The Bath Spa Hotel

Looking at the wardrobe of the King of Pop: A Talk with Michael Bushin conversation7.30pm, The Guildhall

Sunday 21 April

Vintage Sunday, Secret Tea Party1pm for 1.30pm start until 5pm, The Guildhall

Friday 26 April

The Celebrity It Bag Auction and Lunch in aid of The Forever FriendsAppeal’s Cancer Care Campaign auction by The Rt Hon Don FosterMP for BathThe Grange Suite, The Bath Spa HotelFor booking information contact bathinfashion.co.uk or 0844 847 5256

Bath in Fashion Top Picks

Voted in the top 50 Antiques Shops in Great Britain, in 2010, by theIndependent on Sunday.

OLD BANK ANTIQUES CENTRE14-17 Walcot Buildings, London Road, Bath. BA1 6AD

Situated on the London Road, (A4) just a short walk from the top ofWalcot Street. Old Bank Antiques is the largest retailer of antiques in Bath.A hoarders’ paradise, fifteen dealers with showrooms spread through four

shops with everything from 17th century furniture to 1970s retro.Professional advice always available.

Customer parking at the rear, accessed via Bedford Street.Open 7 days a week. Weekdays 10 - 6 pm. Sundays 11 - 5 pm.

Visit our website www.oldbankantiquescentre.comTel 01225 338813 / 469282.

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particularly the drapes, rugs and embroidery, is sovivid that you almost feel you could reach outand touch it across four centuries. The Holburnehas cleverly mixed the display by borrowing someclothes and accessories from the time, including apunched leather fan which legend has it belongedto Charles I.

There are a pair of modern-day replicas ofcostumes made for The Globe theatre, so we cansee for ourselves how the outfits were puttogether. Children can also try on Jacobean hatsand the ruffs which were such a distinctive featureof the age.

Sir Roy is full of praise for Bath: “I nearlybought a flat here, I’ve always had a thing aboutBath. It’s still a jewel. And this museum, I havegreat admiration for. The glass extension isperfect, it’s got a bit of oomph. I’m so pleasedthey didn’t go for a Georgian pastiche.”

There will always be a bit of Roy Strong inBath. He recently donated his wardrobe of stylishand fashionable outfits that he wore during the period 1965 and1995 to the city’s world famous Fashion Museum.

“Someone might be interested in a man’s wardrobe from thatera. I like to think I’ve played my part.” �

The talk by Sir Roy Strong, The Jacobean Catwalk: Fashion andFaces at the Court of King James, is on Monday 15 April at7.30pm at the Holburne Museum. The Painted Pomp exhibitionruns until 6 May, admission £6.95. He will also be at Topping &Co bookshop on Wednesday 17 April talking about his memoir,Self-Portrait of a Young Man.

I’ve always been a ghastly fop,” admits Sir Roy Strong,smoothing down his velvet jacket and smiling disarmingly.“I suppose I shouldn’t still be wearing skinny jeans at 77,but I love them.” Somehow I hadn’t expected the veteranart historian, former director of the Victoria & Albert andthe Royal Portrait Gallery to be so engaging and candid.

The dandy septagenarian was in Bath for the private viewing of asplendid collection of nine richly painted lifesize portraits ofwealthy nobles during Shakespeare’s lifetime – and he will beback in the city again next month to give a talk about the showand another about his recently published memoir.

As the leading authority on Tudor and Jacobean fashion andportraits, Sir Roy is delighted that the collection, given the titlePainted Pomp, has been lent to the Holburne Museum. He hasbeen a fan of these portraits since he first saw them as a boy inan art history book. As an academic, in the 1960s, he researchedand wrote the definitive work on his subject, which is still usedtoday, and as he talks the facts, snippets of 17th century gossipand scandal come thick and fast.

The pictures are by William Larkin and depict men andwomen from the powerful Cecil and Howard families. Larkinhas displayed them in all their glory, wearing rich velvets andsilks, with embroidered bodices, elaborate lace ruffs and, it has tobe said, slightly superior expressions.

This is an exhibition for anyone fascinated by the politics andpeople of this era. The life stories of the earls and countesses readlike a soap opera, with marriages made for money, deals done,fortunes lost and the odd spot of poison and imprisonment in theTower of London. Sir Roy has a wealth of stories about them. Iparticularly enjoyed his story about how yellow lace becamefashionable for a very short time. “Mrs Turner wore yellow whenshe went to be executed,” he concludes, “And yellow lace died adeath when she fell from the scaffold.”

These were costumes which cost a fortune, a flamboyantdisplay of wealth and power. Sir Roy explains: “They didn’t dressthemselves, they had handmaidens putting on the layers, withunderpetticoats, bum rolls, the garments tied and laced. The waythey looked would have set them far apart from the workerstoiling in the field. They would have been like beings fromanother planet.”

Schoolgirl-like we giggle over the portrait of Lady Isabel Richwith her almost completely exposed bosom, her milk-pale chestetched with blue veins. “I’m not sure now that we wouldcompliment our partner on her beautiful veins,” says Sir Roy,before explaining that showing a pair of completely exposedbreasts was briefly the height of fashion at the court of James I.

This is a show for anyone interested in the development offashion and the history of textiles. The depiction of the fabrics,

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Since copying characters from comics, aged seven, todrawing sheep skulls and teasels (stock 1970s items toobserve) in my dad’s schoolroom, I’ve drawncompulsively. I wouldn’t call it an obsession, just acalling. I draw every day, whether I want to or not.

Sometimes it’s purgatory, but mostly thrilling. I was lucky, whenit comes to the old saying, “Every child’s creative until they’retold otherwise” – I was never told otherwise. I got enough ‘oohs’and ‘wows’ to keep me interested through school and threecolleges and subsequently a 20-year career.

My day never fits any regular pattern; I do between 0 and 18hours. Currently my workload includes an editorial illustrationfor Der Spiegel, 12 spots for a book on the English, a live-draw inCannes with The Creative Federation, an office mural in Londonand my regular cartoon in The Sunday Times. I’ve got a series ofprint editions to sort for a London gallery and need to preparefor a couple of live-draw talks. It’s hectic and varietal but that’sthe way I like it. If I’ve only one brief, I do nothing until the gunis pressed against my temple . . . apart from the usual doodling.

Drawing is an intrinsic part of our make-up and it pains mewhen people say they can’t draw. It’s no different to speaking(you start drawing at the same time you start speaking), it’s justthat speaking is the preferred medium of communication, so mostpeople give up the drawing. Yet drawing is a universal languageand when used as such, for example, to get you out of a tightcorner in foreign climes, it’s more effective, and fun, thanblustering your way through a linguistic car crash.

My inspiration comes in many forms but the bulk of myfigurative candy arrives via breakfasting in cafés around Bath,watching people to-ing and fro-ing, studying the minutiae andidiosyncrasies of a cocktail of characters. I sit at the intersectionof Westgate and Union at 8am and the complete social spectrumpasses before me, from Bath lifers retreading yesterday’s footstepsto out-of-town newbies, commuting back out of town. Some ofyou reading this may well have featured unwittingly in the press,parking your bike, sucking a croissant or picking up dog poo, forwhich I can only apologise.

I was involved in The Bath Half Marathon last year, drawingall those crazy competitors (front cover) but I’m no runner. Myskeleton is more fragile than agile these days so I work on myfitness by mountain biking. Sunday mornings are spent in thecountryside with a group of like-minded blokes all trying toreverse the ageing process. It usually ends with coffee and chatabout our adventures and how fortunate we all are to havelanded in such a spectacular part of the country. I can’t imagineever moving from Bath and while the digital arena is providingexciting times ahead for animations, projections, shorts, real timeanything, I can’t imagine I’ll change jobs.

It won’t be long before we can illustrate the sky, literally.Although as the hair in my ears gets long enough to make myown brushes, I might start painting.

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TThheeaattrree RRooyyaallSawclose, Bath. Box office tel: 01225 448844.www.theatreroyal.org.uk

The Mikado, Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 March, 7.30pm;Thursday – Saturday, 8pm; matinees:Wednesday & Saturday, 2.30pmBath Operatic and Dramatic Society presentsprobably the best-loved of all Gilbert andSullivan’s Savoy Operas. Gilbert’s libretto is amasterpiece of comic writing to whichSullivan’s ever-tuneful music is perfectlyadapted. Set in the magnificent court of Titipu,this tale of love, corruption in localgovernment, marriage, executions and heroics,brings to life some of Gilbert and Sullivan’smost colourful and popular characters. Moscow City Ballet,

Monday 11 – Sunday 17 March; Romeo& Juliet, Monday & Tuesday, 7.30pm;Swan Lake, Wednesday & Thursday,2.30pm & 7.30pm; Sleeping Beauty,Friday, 7.30pm, Saturday, 2.30pm &7.30pm, & Sunday, 3pmMoscow City Ballet returns to Bath afterprevious sell-out visits, with three of thegreatest ballets in the classical repertoire –Swan Lake, Romeo & Juliet, and SleepingBeauty. These big story ballets are the essenceof Russian culture –composed, choreographedand premiered in Russia and combiningvirtuosity, technique, narrative and live musicto create the ultimate dance experience.

The 39 Steps, Monday 18 – Saturday 23 March,7.30pm; Thursday – Saturday, 8pm;matinees: Wednesday, Thursday &Saturday, 2.30pmDirect from the West End, Broadway and 25countries around the globe comes AlfredHitchcock’s classic spy thriller. The 39 Steps isrecreated as the smash hit Olivier Award-winning Best New Comedy. This funny showfollows the incredible adventures of handsomehero Richard Hannay, complete with stiffupper lip, British gung-ho and pencilmoustache, as he encounters dastardlymurders, double-crossing secret agents, and, ofcourse, devastatingly beautiful women.

Noises Off, Wednesday 27 March – Saturday 6 April,7.30pm; Thursday – Saturday, 8pm;matinees: Wednesday & Saturday,2.30pmThe Old Vic and West End smash hit NoisesOff comes to Bath for its national tour.Michael Frayn’s multi award-winningbackstage comedy is widely regarded as one ofthe greatest British comedies ever written.Hurtling along at speed, it follows thebackstage antics of a touring theatre companyas they stumble their way through rehearsals,to a shambolic first night in Weston-super-Mare, and a final disastrous performance inStockton-on-Tees.

IICCIIAAICIA Arts Theatre, University of Bath. Box office tel: 01225 386777www.bath.ac.uk/icia

Just As We Are, Saturday 23 March, 7.30pmBgroup return to the ICIA with a new show.Just As We Are opens at walking pace, movesthrough a series of solos and duets andculminates in a spectacular group finale. It is atribute to an act of uncertainty, an invitationto the audience to consider the level of itsparticipation – how will you share themoment?

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TThhee UUssttiinnoovvSawclose, Bath. Box office tel: 01225 448844.www.theatreroyal.org.ukThe American Season

The American Plan, Thursday 7 March – Saturday 6 April,7.45pm; matinees: Thursday & Saturday,2.30pmA tangle of ravaged dreams, broken souls,twisted motives and deceit, The American Plantakes place against a backdrop of the CatskillMountains during a 1960s summer. Lili Adler,the beautiful daughter of a wealthy German-Jewish refugee meets Nick Lockridge, ahandsome young stranger and finds herselffalling in love. But when her overbearingmother learns of their relationship, sheproceeds to poison the young man’s affectionand Lili’s one chance to escape her mother’scontrol looks like being lost forever. This willbe the UK premiere of this brutally funny,heart-rending tale of love and loss whichpremiered in the States in 1990 and wasrevived on Broadway in 2009.

TThhee MMiissssiioonn TThheeaattrree32 Corn Street, Bath.Bath Box Office tel: 01225 463362www.missiontheatre.co.uk

Of Mice and Men, Thursday 7 – Saturday 9 March,7.30pm; matinees: Friday & Saturday,2.30pmTin Shed Theatre Company presents Of Miceand Men, the story of George Milton andLenny Small who are two very different menbound together by providence. Set against thebackdrop of the American Great Depression,the hapless protagonists hatch a plan to leavetheir life of poverty behind and start anew. Itseems simple, and perhaps that’s what is sobeautiful about it – but little do they knowthat fate still has a hand to play.

Mid-Somerset Drama Festival,Wednesday 13 & Thursday 14 MarchThe Mission has hosted speech and dramaevents for the Mid-Somerset Festival in everyyear of the theatre’s existence and welcomesback the highly-acclaimed competitive festival,which has a selection of classes for youngperformers. The competitions are for amateursbut adjudicated by professionals and aim toencourage performance at its most enjoyablelevel. For more information visit:www.midsomersetfestival.org.uk.

TThhee RRoonnddoo TThheeaattrreeSt Saviours Road, Bath.Box office tel: 01225 463362www.rondotheatre.co.uk

Mammals, Wednesday 27 – Saturday 30March, 7.30pmThe Rondo Theatre Company has handed thereins to a new director, Rob Dawson, to tellthe story of the trials and tribulations ofbringing up children. Written by AmeliaBullmore (BBC 2’s This Life), Mammals is aninsightful and amusing drama that opens awindow on one woman’s struggles as shecomes to terms with the sacrifices that she hasmade to be a mother.

BBaatthh CCoommeeddyy FFeessttiivvaallVarious venues across Bath. www.bathcomedy.com

Bath Comedy Festival, Friday 29 March– Sunday 7 AprilEveryone from local favourites and rising starsto some well-known names will be performingin a variety of pubs, theatres, arts centres andother venues across the city this year. This willbe a first chance to see many comediansperform their solo shows before they go to theEdinburgh Fringe and nationwide tours laterin the year. Highlights this year include:Arthur Smith; The White Wine Mystery ArtsTrail tour with Natural Theatre Company;Welshman Lloyd Langford; Ronnie Golden;and Alfie Brown.

MMeerrlliinn TThheeaattrreeBath Road, Frome. Box office tel: 01373 465949www.merlintheatre.co.uk

The Boy at the Edge of the Room,Wednesday 13 March, 7.45pmThis play is a fairy tale for adults, inspired byLucy Clifford’s 1882 story Wooden Tony. Itfocusses on a character who displays many ofthe classic traits of those on the autisticspectrum and is a beautiful and movingexamination of difference and acceptance,brought to life through song, movement andpuppetry.

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Show your appreciation foryour mum this Mother’s Day(Sunday 10 March) andspend some time together atone of these events:

� Mother’s Day at Dyrham Park,Sunday 10 MarchJoin the conservation assistant on amothers-only tour in the house. Discoverhow women throughout the ages madetheir mark on Dyrham, passing many oftheir portraits on your way. There are twotours available on the day and when youfinish you can rejoin your family and tellthem what they've missed over tea andcake in the Courtyard tea room. Ticketsavailable on the morning of the tour.Dyrham Park, near Bath. Visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dyrham

� Bath Artisan & Bristol Magpies and IMarket, Sunday 10 March, 10am – 4pm Enjoy browsing the wonderful flea, foodand craft market together, plus there willbe a vintage tea party and live musicspecially for Mother’s Day. Green ParkStation, Bath. For more information, visit: www.bathartisanmarket.com

� Special Treatment, Available from Saturday 9 – 31 MarchIndulge in a half hour mini pedicure for twofor £20 each or an hour’s spa pedicure for£30 each, both including a glass of bubblyand cupcake. La Rose Parfaite, 8 ChapelRow, Bath. Tel: 01225 426123

� Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea, Sunday 10 MarchEnjoy an afternoon cream tea at Prior ParkLandscape Garden before making a corsagebrooch together. Ralph Allen Drive, Bath.Tel: 01225 833977

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City of Bath Bach Choir,Saturday 16 March, 7pmWells Cathedral, Wells. Bath box office tel:01225 463362 or Wells Cathedral, tel: 01749672 773MacMillan’s thrilling St John Passion will bepremiered in the west by City of Bath BachChoir in collaboration with Exeter FestivalChorus and 2010 BBC Choir of the Year, theWellensian Consort. Renowned baritone MarkStone will take the role of Christus, theorchestra is Southern Sinfonia, which haspreviously recorded other works by JamesMacMillan, and the performances will beconducted by Bath-based maestro Nigel Perrin.

Paragon Singers,Saturday 16 March, 7.30pmSt Alphege Church, Oldfield Park, Bath.Tickets from Bath Box Office, tel: 01225463362 or on the doorThis is a chance to hear two glorious Baroquemasterpieces – Bach’s well-known Jesu meineFreude, and the ten-part Stabat Mater byScarlatti with its lovely tunes, dancing fuguesand an exuberant final Amen. Between thesetwo works will be seven poignant sacredmadrigals from Le Lagrime di S. Pietro.

Bath Cantata Group,Saturday 16 March, 8pmSt Stephen’s Church, Lansdown, Bath. Tickets£10 from Sharp & Flats, The Orange Grove,Bath or on the doorThe Bath Cantata Group will performMozart’s Little Organ Mass and Faure’sRequiem as well as its five soloists singingworks by Handel, Rossini and Lisa Lehman.

Bath Philharmonia with Claire Jones,Saturday 23 March, 7.30pmSt Swithin’s Church, Walcot, Bath. Ticketsfrom Bath Box Office, tel: 01225 463362 orvisit: www.bathboxoffice.org.ukClaire Jones held the role of official harpist toHis Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, from2007 until 2011, making her the longestserving royal harpist to date. She performedfor the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attheir wedding reception. This concert willinclude works by Britten, Debussy, Elgar,Grieg, Delibes, Puccini, Mascagni and Dvorak.

Bristol Choral Society,Saturday 23 March, 7.30pmColston Hall, Bristol. Box office tel: 0117 9223686 or visit: www.colstonhall.orgEnjoy two grand works by Italian masters –Verdi’s Four Sacred Pieces and Rossini’s StabatMater with the English Symphony Orchestra.

Organum Choir,Good Friday 29 March, 7.30pmSt Swithin’s Church, The Paragon, Bath.Tickets £10, tel: 01225 463362This is a chance to hear Francis Faux’sOrganum Choir perform Faure’s Requiem, aswell as Allegri’s haunting Miserere Mei.

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concert in aid of the Wells Cathedral ChoristerTrust and Help for Heroes. The programmeincludes: Hadyn’s Nelson Mass, Schubert’s AveMaria, and Mozart’s Laudate Dominum.

Balanescu Quartet,Friday 15 March, 7.30pmThe Assembly Rooms, Bath. Tickets £17/£14from the Bath SU box office, tel: 01225386777 or visit: www.abth.ac.uk/icia One of the world’s leading contemporarymusic groups, The Balanescu Quartet returnsas part of Bath Digital Festival. They willperform complex arrangements of Kraftwerkpieces from the recording Possessed, includingThe Model and Computer Love, as well asworks by Michael Nyman and Gavin Bryars.

Kathyrn Tickell,Saturday 16 March, 7.30pmWiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road,Bradford-on-Avon. Box office tel: 01225860100 or visit: www.wiltshiremusic.org.ukThis magical show of Northumbrian pipes andfolk music draws on interviews and recordingsof Kathyrn Tickell’s family and is an uplifting,moving concert.

Julian Smith & Band,Saturday 9 March, 7.30pmChapel Arts Centre, St James’ Memorial Hall,Lower Borough Walls, Bath. Tel: 01225461700 or visit: www.chapelarts.org The second runner up on Britain’s Got Talent2009, Julian Smith & Band will perform atChapel Arts. His musical style is described aseasy listening, crossover classical/pop/smoothjazz and influenced by Il Divo.

Shaplands Quartet,Saturday 9 March, 7.30pmThe Village Hall, Cold Ashton, Chippenham.Tickets £15 including a glass of wine, tel:01225 891354Shaplands String Quartet was formed in 2012and the four distinguished players, led byDennis Simons, will play works by Hadyn,Shostakovitch and Brahms.

Charity Gala Concert,Saturday 9 March, 7pm Wells Cathedral, Wells. Tickets £10-£25 fromthe box office, tel: 01749 672773Wells Cathedral Choir, talented young singersand soprano Dame Felicity Lott will perform a

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Crime Dinner with Sophie Hannah,Thursday 21 MarchAllium Brasserie, Abbey Hotel, Bath. Tickets£45 per head. To book tel: 01225 461603 orvisit: www.abbeyhotelbath.co.uk Allium Brasserie is hosting a unique eveningwith best-selling crime writer and poet SophieHannah. She will be discussing plot lines andher inspirations after a three-course dinnercreated by head chef, Chris Staines.

Author Event: Ben Macintyre, Friday 22 March, 12.15pmSton Easton Park, Ston Easton. Tickets £39, tobook a place tel: 01761 241 631 Ben Macintyre is a columnist and associateeditor of The Times. He is the author of eightbooks and here talks about his latest, DoubleCross – a thrilling story of the double agentswho deceived the Nazis – over lunch.

Artist Talk: Mark Angus, Thursday 28 March, 7.30pmBRSLI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath. Visit:www.bsartists.co.ukThis illustrated talk, Paintings in Light and onPaper, will focus on recent glass paintings onthe themes of human face, angels and journeys.

Children’s Designer Clothes Sale,Saturday 2 March, 10am – 4pm Claverton Down Community Hall, WidcombeHill, Bath. Entry £2, tel: 07843 169043This is an exclusiveopportunity totake homesomegorgeousgoodies foryour littleones from some ofthe UK’s premierchildren’s weardesigners,including Bibico,Oilily, Me Too andWeek End a la Mer.

Workshop: A World of Tea,Wednesday 6 March, 6pm – 8pm The Teahouse Emporium, New Bond Street,Bath. £25 per person, tel: 01225 334402The Museum of East Asian Art presents a teatasting workshop which includes a talk about

the origins and history of tea you will sample,how it is processed, and learn how to tastedifferent tea.

Talk: Artist Matthew Houlding andCeri Hand, Director of Ceri HandGallery, Thursday 7 March, 7.30pm ICIA Arts Space 2, University of Bath,Claverton Down, Bath. Tel: 01225 386777Matthew Houlding talks to Ceri Hand abouthis current exhibition at ICIA. Ceri Handinitially trained as an artist and has 20 yearsexperience in the arts world. She establishedLiverpool’s first contemporary commercial artgallery in 2008.

The Bath Decorative Antiques Fair,Friday 8 – Sunday 10 March The Pavilion, Bath. For further informationemail: [email protected] spring the Pavilion is transformed into achic marketplace for the most decorative,unusual and eye-catching art and antiques.With more than 45 specialist exhibitors, it hasbeen carefully designed to emphasise standdisplays combining everything from paintedfurniture and interior fitments, to folk art,early pottery, paintings, textiles, glass,metalwork and all kinds of collectables.


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Brutal, bad, even wild – the list is endless in the ways to describe themen and women who became legendary characters in 19th and20th century America. The country was finding its way during thisperiod, both as a force on the world stage as well as forming a

national identity within its own boundaries, and as a result, two definingeras emerged: the Wild West of the 1860s-1880s and the Prohibition era ofthe 1920s and early 1930s. During these times some of the most famous andinfamous heroes and villains – Buffalo Bill, Calamity Jane and Bonnie andClyde, to name but a few – became characterised in Hollywoodblockbusters and popular literature. They performed acts of derring-do,horror, deception and violence that captured the imaginations of theAmerican people, who saw the thrilling adventures, good and bad, of thegangsters and western outlaws as a far cry from their debilitating lives insqualid city sweatshops and unregulated factories.

Now, in a fantastic show with some pieces never seen before in Britain,The American Museum will showcase treasures from the comprehensiveAmericana collection and Hollywood archive of David GainsboroughRoberts in its exhibition, which runs from 23 March – 2 November,Gangsters & Gunslingers: The Good, the Bad & the Memorabilia.

There will be historical artefacts and memorabilia from both eras,transporting you back in time to Hollywood’s Golden Age as well as to allthe grisly events. You can see various clothing actually worn by some of themost prolific gangsters and crime lords, including Al Capone and be intouching distance of objects and accessories used by the outlaws includingFrank James’ gun and vicious killer Clyde Barrow’s watch. He wore it whenhe was gunned down with Bonnie Parker in 1934 and only part of thewatch remains intact because Clyde’s hand was shot off in the ambush. Andyou will find out more about the stories and lives of these notoriouscharacters and criminals.

You can discover more about brutalkillers Bonnie and Clyde for example,through not only some of the accessoriesthey wore but also through Bonnie’spoems. Never exhibited before inBritain, this collection of Bonnie’s ownpoems and traditional folk ballads wasironically penned by Bonnie in a bankbook. The book was given by Bonnie tojailer JW Tidwell and his wife in thanksfor treating her so kindly while she wasimprisoned for several months in theKauffman County Jail, Texas, in 1932.After a jury failed to indict her on acharge of armed robbery, Bonnie wasfree to return to Clyde.

It’s not all gruesome tales however, asthe exhibition also highlights the westernheroes of the time in Hollywood movies.Tom Mix, Hollywood’s first cowboysuperstar, made almost 300 silentwesterns and his heroic screen personainfluenced John Wayne, arguably thescreen’s greatest cowboy hero.

Ultimately, this great exhibitioninvestigates how facts gave way to thedemands of popular fiction and howhistory became hearsay – the pastimperfect.

Visit: www.americanmuseum.org

Rosie Parry previews the American Museum’s latest anddarkest exhibition to date – Gangsters & Gunslingers – whichopens this month


NOTORIOUS: above, Jesse and Frank James with gang members; below, Bonnie andClyde; and crime lord Al Capone

This bullet-proof vest – never exhibited before inBritain – was found in the car in which Bonnie andClyde were gunned down in 1934. The vest ispunctured with bullet holes. With their gang,Bonnie and Clyde robbed banks, small stores, andfilling stations. As well as killing civilians, the gangshot nine lawmen. The petite and pretty Bonnieensured the gang’s notoriety in the press so thatthey became celebrity criminals. The initialadmiration of the gang’s bravado quickly turnedto public revulsion, as killing followed killing.

This is one of the two death masks of John Dillingerwith the exit wound of the bullet that killed himvisible below his right eye, when he was ambushedby federal agents outside a Chicago cinema in 1934.Of all the Depression-era outlaws, Dillinger was themost infamous in his lifetime. His notoriety restedon his swagger and audacity as a bank robber, andin one of his most celebrated exploits, Dillinger useda fake wooden pistol to break out of a jail thatauthorities had boasted was escape-proof.

This was the cigarette case presented by Chicagomob boss John Torrio to his successor, Al Capone,and by Bosie Douglas to his disgraced lover, OscarWilde. Capone was the greatest of Chicago’s crimelords during Prohibition and was almost certainlyresponsible for orchestrating the infamous StValentine’s Day massacre in 1927.

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INSPIRATIONAL:conductor JasonThornton leads theBath PhilharmoniaOrchestra


Nothing compares to hearing a live orchestraplay, with its sheer power creating a harmonyof glorious sound to send shivers down thespine or move the listener to tears. And asseveral dozen highly skilled musicians give ittheir all, there is one person who holds the

balance of the performance in his hands – none other than theconductor.

We’re lucky in Bath to have a professional orchestra. TheBath Philharmonia can be regularly heard giving performancesthat range from the heavyweight classics, played against thebackdrop of Bath Abbey, to a light-hearted romp throughpopular culture for occasions such as the public celebrations for

the wedding of Prince William and Kate in Royal Victoria Park.The Bath Phil has a national and international reputation and isregularly featured on Classic FM radio.

And the man leading these performances – and all too oftenseen with his back turned to the audience – is conductor JasonThornton. Jason, as you can tell from his warm Brummieaccent, is not a native Bathonian. He was born in Ipswich in1970 and brought up in the Sandwell area of Birminghamwhere, thanks to the local council, he learnt to play the violinand later the viola.

He says: “It was the musical department of Sandwell Collegethat was the jewel in the crown of the council at that time andgave kids like me the opportunity to discover music and the

Jason Thornton, conductor and music teacher, talks to Mick Ringham about why music issuch an important part of his life, and how he enjoys bringing it into the lives of others

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SOURCES OFINSPIRATION: leftto right, singerRenée Fleming,Adele, HometownGlory andBeethoven,Symphony No 6


excitement of playing.”Jason went on to join the Sandwell Sinfonia and

acknowledges that the spark that ignited his enthusiasm forconducting during those years came from rehearsing with thegreat Simon Rattle.“Simon was my mentor in many ways, I knew even then at

the age of 14 that I wanted to conduct.”Two years later saw that dream become a reality as Jason,

aged just 16, was chosen to conduct the Sandwell YouthOrchestra. Since those early beginnings Jason has gone on towork with many of the UK’s finest professional orchestras,youth orchestras and choral ensembles including the Halle. Hehas toured throughout Europe, the Far East and the USA butalso finds time to offer valuable and inspirational support toyoung musicians from all kinds of backgrounds. He was theyoungest conductor in the world to have performed all Mahler’ssymphonies.

Jason is not just a conductor, he also has a career as a teacher,having taught in schools and at Bath Spa University, where he iscurrently director of the community music course. As a freelanceanimateur, helping people to appreciate music, he works withyoung people of all abilities and experience. Some have neverheld a musical instrument before, but through community basedprojects such as those designed to give young carers a break,they have forged a life-long love of playing music.He says: “Music in the community is very important to me as

it gave me my direction in life. I try to inspire a love of musicwhich can ultimately change people’s lives. Moreover I’mcontinually amazed at the talent that comes out of theseworkshops.”In his teaching and in his role as musical director of the Bath

Phil he has a huge impact on music across the south west.Jason lives with his wife Rachel and their three daughters in

Somerset. For a man whose vocation is music making it is nowonder he insists: “I have the best job in the world.”

Jason’s top ten:� Handel – The MessiahA piece of timeless brilliance and a bottomless spiritual depththat you can come back to again and again. I have conducted itmany times and never ever get tired of it. Someone once called ita ‘life opera’ – I couldn’t agree more with that.� Bach– B Minor MassFor me one of the greatest pieces of music ever written. It haseverything one could want from a piece of music. Its technicalbrilliance is simply unmatched by any other work in the westernclassical tradition. I have conducted it once but made the

decision to return to it much later in life when I’m experiencedenough to cope.� Haydn – The CreationI just adore this work and having conducted it many times, it issuch a joy for everyone – musicians and audience alike. I wouldhave loved to have met Joseph Haydn, his generosity andwisdom is clear in his music. This is also for my darling andtalented wife Rachel for her love of music – and me . . .� Beethoven – Symphony No.6For a conductor, the Beethoven Symphonies lie at the core ofyour repertoire. The Pastoral Symphony I adore and lookforward to it every time it’s on my schedule. It is programmemusic with a bottomless depth and can appeal to everybody atevery level – a universal feature of great art.� Elgar – The Dream of GerontiusA piece I feel very close to. I gave the Chinese premiere ofGerontius three years ago in Beijing in the Forbidden CityConcert Hall, two days before the 20th anniversary of theTiananmen Square demonstrations. I shall never forget the tenseatmosphere that night. The piece is surely Elgar’s greatest musicand a universal message of forgiveness and redemption.� Richard Strauss – Vier Letzte LiederThese four last songs are probably the greatest songs everwritten, painting a vivid and wonderfully autumnal picture ofsomebody at the end of a productive life and feeling contented. Iwas incredibly fortunate to perform these songs last year withRenée Fleming – and it doesn’t get much better than that.� Adele – Hometown GloryI have come to pop music only recently, but I just love Adele’svoice. It’s amazing what you can do with four chords and abrilliant vocal line, together with a fabulous voice. I’m learningmore about pop music as the weeks go by and enjoying theexperience.� Young Carers – CalypsoYou can find this on YouTube under Young Carers and BathPhilharmonia. I work a lot with these truly amazing youngcarers and this is a piece they composed and performed in BathAbbey a few years ago. It’s a happy, joyful account of being acarer and how these wonderful people are very proud of whothey are and what they do.� Ryan O’Shaughnessy – No NameI recently discovered this young Dublin based 19-year-oldsongwriter and cannot stop listening to his work. The lyrics aretouching and honest and I love the idea that this is a song abouta mystery person, it’s quite magical.� Traditional – Away in a MangerLike most parents over Christmas I went to one of mydaughter’s Nativity plays and we sang this carol at the end withthe children, teachers and everyone in the audience. As well asbeing the proud father of three daughters, it reminds me of whatmusic is all about; it can touch people’s lives so positively. �

The Bath Philharmonia’s next two local concerts are: Saturday23 March at St Swithin’s Church, Walcot with harpist ClaireJones, and Sunday 14 April, 3pm, at the Theatre Royal Bath,with pianist Alexandra Dariescu.

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44AD ArtspaceLower Borough Walls, Bath.

www.springartfairbath.blogspot.co.ukwww.44ad.net

16 – 21 MarchHosted by Bath’s newest contemporary art space, 44AD, The Spring Art Fair will feature the work of ten local, well-known and as yet

undiscovered Bath artists. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised by their refreshingly straightforward and delightful art works. The exhibitionexplores narratives of cultural invisibility, metamorphis, fables, dreamscapes, and seeing the new in the familiar landscape and objects around us.

Art works are for sale and include a rich variety of media including painting, print, photography, illustration and sculpture.

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Bath Contemporary35 Gay Street, Bath.Tel: 01225 461230www.bathcontemporary.com

9 – 30 MarchTwo complementary artists explore thesensuality and spirit of the female form –Russian artist Iryna Yermolova and Sara InglebyMackenzie.

Hilton Fine Art5 Margarets Buildings, Bath. Tel: 01225 311311www.hiltonfineart.com

8 – 30 MarchThis show, Mixing Pigments, brings together twoartists linked by the fact that they both make theirown paints – David Brayne collects his own pigmentswhich he uses with acrylic binders and Ruth Stagemixes the pigments with egg yolks – and use them tomake landscapes in the lyrical tradition. David’ssubject matter comes from a repertoire of favouritemotifs and things seen in the landscape and home;and Ruth’s paintings have a strong sense of designand pattern as well as a slight otherworldly quality inthe tradition of the English Romantic painters.

Quest Gallery7 Margarets Buildings, Bath. Tel: 01225 444142www.questgallery.co.uk

Until 16 MarchThis exhibition features the work of French artistAstrid de la Forest who trained at the Parisian ArtSchool and then worked as a theatre assistant toRichard Peduzzi. Her passion for sketching and talentfor creating expressive and atmospheric images ledher initially to be employed as the offical portraitistfor a national television channel in the Frenchcriminal courts. She is now one of the most excitingcontemporary French printmakers. She has travelledthe world, to Japan, Morocco and most recently WestTasmania – and from that extraordinary environmentshe has bought back drawings and sketches.

The Holburne MuseumGreat Pulteney Street, Bath.Tel: 01225 388 569

Until 12 MayIn 1934, Sylvia Gosse (1881-1968)gave the Holburne some “drawings Imade of the streets of Bath someyears ago” – probably in 1916 whenshe was living in Bladud Buildings.On show will be a selection of thedrawings alongside photographs byDan Brown taken on the same spottoday. Together they show how littleBath has changed in 100 years.

Victoria Art GalleryBy Pulteney Bridge, Bath.Tel: 01225 477233www.victoriagal.org.uk

Until 7 AprilKatie Sims graduated with a Firstin 2010 and was shortlisted for theSaatchi New Sensations prize. Herpaintings are inspired by thestructured compositions and deepspace favoured by the old masters,which she dissolves into anorganic fluidity. This, Sims’ firstmuseum show, profiles a risingstar of the art world.

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Ruth Stage, Figure on Cornish Beach

Sylvia Gosse, Stall Street, Bath

Katie Sims, Nightcap

Iryna Yermolova, Oh Hello!



Beaux Arts12 – 13 York Street, Bath.Tel: 01225 464850www.beauxartsbath.co.uk

4 March – 6 AprilBeaux Arts welcome back to BathNathan Ford with a gallery full of hisnew paintings. They include smallportraits such as those highly praisedby Brian Sewell in his review of the BPprizes of 2011 and 2012 at theNational Portrait Gallery, as well ashis epic large scale urban streetscapes.This is a must-see show for those witha penchant for paintwork anddraughtsmanship of the highestcalibre. Also on show are ceramics byEddie Curtis.

The White Room Gallery31 Brock Street, Bath.Tel: 01225 331500www.thewhiteroomgallery.com

Until 1 AprilA collection of work by Tom Lewisis on show, including new paintingsand limited edition prints alongsiderare and previously sold-out prints.The exhibition is a chance to seenew work and old favourites fromthis popular artist’s back-catalogue.

Walcot ChapelWalcot, [email protected]

13 – 17 MarchBath Spa Creative artundergraduates have organised aprofessional exhibition of theirwork, the profits of which will bedonated to Julian House. The workwill include painting, photography,textiles, sculpture and installationand the central theme of theexhibition is an exploration of thejuxtaposition between utopia anddystopia as concepts.

Edgar ModernBartlett Street, Bath.Tel: 01225 443746www.edgarmodern.com

MarchThis vibrant exhibition willshowcase fresh works byartists including BeckyBuchanan, Jessica Cooper,Henrietta Dubrey, JohnHarland, Mark Hall, HeathHearn, Dominic Hills, DavidMartin, Mhairi McGregor,Carl Melegari, MungoPowney, Janis Ridley andRonald Smith. The gallery willhave an alternating displaythroughout the month,introducing new work as newwork arrives so there willalways be beautiful new artworks to see and enjoy.

NATHAN FORD

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TOM LEWIS

ALIVE IN THE MIND

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Brunel’s Old Station, Bristol Temple MeadsTel: 020 8246 4848www.affordableartfair.co.uk

26 – 28 AprilAttention art enthusiasts, culture vultures and fledglingcollectors: this April the Affordable Art Fair returns toBristol’s historic Brunel’s Old Station for its 11th year.The fair will showcase a range of sculpture, prints, oilpaintings, photography and etchings from hundreds ofestablished names and emerging talents alike, all pricedfrom £40 to £4,000. With more than 50 galleriesexhibiting, there is enough choice for everyone to findsomething that’s right for them, at prices to suit the mostmodest, or generous, of budgets. With each piece of artavailable to buy and take home on the same day, the fair

has established itself as a key event onthe Bristol arts calendar. It’s a must-gofor those looking to start up acollection, as well more seasonedbuyers. Affordable Art Fair founder,Will Ramsay, says: “We like to thinkwe create a relaxed, unstuffyenvironment where people feelconfident to explore and learn aboutcontemporary art and maybe evenleave with a piece that they love.”This year Bristol will see work fromlocal galleries Lime Tree Gallery,Alexander Gallery, Antlers Galleryand Clifton Fine Art and local artistsAndrew Hood and Tom White amongmany others. Visitors can also takepart in one of the artist-led workshopsrunning during the weekend. Familiesare encouraged to join in the fun atthe fair, where a whole host of freekids’ art activities take place in theeducation space every day, so visitorsmay leave with a few personal pieces –courtesy of their own family’s talents.

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The London Underground this spring is dominatedby one arresting image: the face of a youngwoman, pale-skinned, dark eyed, with a mouthboth sensuous and vulnerable. She is dressed indeepest, darkest black, contrasting almostshockingly with the pale tones of the featureless

background. This is Berthe Morisot, sister-in-law and model ofthe artist Édouard Manet. She is the poster girl for the RoyalAcademy’s 2013 blockbuster – Manet: Portraying Life – and herportrait acts as a powerful introduction to the work of a painterwho paved the way for what we know as modern art.

We are lucky to have a number of Manet’s great paintings inBritish art galleries – partly because he painted more than oneversion of some of them: the Dejeuner sur l’Herbe included inthis exhibition is the one held by the Courtauld, for instance, andthe National Gallery has one of three versions of The Executionof Emperor Maximilian. And then there are the ubiquitousposter reproductions of The Bar at the Folies Bergeres, Olympia,The Café Concert – as a result, his work feels utterly familiar.Remarkable, then to discover that there has been noretrospective of Manet’s work in the UK since 1934.

This show, superbly curated by MaryAnne Stevens, more thanmakes up for that long absence by showing Manet as a ground-breaker, an often shocking maverick, and a fascinating linkbetween the old masters and the new wave ushered in by theImpressionists and continued by Sargent, Whistler and their 20thcentury heirs.

Manet was born in Paris on 23 January 1832. His family wasaffluent and well-connected, so he didn’t need to live by his art,unlike many of his contemporaries. He was free to experiment –and that he did throughout his career, from the early paintings ofhis family, through numerous striking (and sometimesdisconcertingly unfinished) portraits of the great and good,through to the gloriously sensual pastel portraits produced at theend of his short life.

At the age of 18 – relatively late for a 19th century artist –Manet began his formal art education. Like most students of thetime, he copied the old masters in the Louvre, and he also visitedGermany, Italy and the Netherlands, where he came to know thework of the Dutch painter Frans Hals, and the giants of Spanishart, Velazquez and Goya. The influence of all three is manifestlyevident in Manet’s work – the use of stark, unshaded black, theplacing of the subject on the canvas and the use of unusualperspectives. But Manet was also a product of the Realist schoolthat flourished in Paris in the mid 19th century – in literature aswell as art – and his loose, sweeping brushwork (described byone contemporary critic as ‘slapdash’) coupled with everydaysettings and candid viewpoints took portraiture to a new level.

He used family, friends and fellow artists as models, over andover again – there are four portraits of Berthe Morisot in thisexhibition, and his wife Suzanne appears in many of his genrepaintings – informal portrayals of Parisian and country life –along with his stepson, Leon Leenhoff. He painted fellow artists,literary and political celebrities, and society beauties. Theexhibition’s eight rooms group these works thematically,exploring Manet’s world alongside the social landscape of 19thcentury France, and Paris in particular.

Different sections focus on The Artist and his Family; Manetand his Artist Friends, and Manet and his Literary and TheatricalFriends – these include a fine, if formal, portrait of Emile Zola inhis study and another of the poet Mallarme looking suitablylouche, caught almost unawares, cigar in hand – a very modernportrait indeed. Status Portraits include striking images of

politicians and thinkers ofthe day, while The Artistand his Models bringstogether informal genrepaintings such as TheRailway, in which agrumpy VictorineMeurent waits with herlittle daughter on a Parisrailway platform, and thestill weirdly shockingDejeuner sur l’Herbe,which has Victorine again, stripped naked in the company offashionably, and fully, dressed young men, picnicking in a Parispark.

An entire room is devoted to the magnificent Music in theTuileries Gardens – a group portrait, filled with Manet’s familyand friends, with its deep blacks and grace-notes of red focussingthe attention on two women, dressed in creamy pale gowns,listening to the unseen musicians.

Shown alongside the paintings, and providing a neat reminderof the ultimate realism in portraiture, are dozens ofcontemporary photographs – many of the artist himself, otherstaken from his huge collection of cartes des visites: miniaturestudio portraits of friends and acquaintances, famous andobscure. Seen at the time as heralding the death of the painted

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MODEL SITTERS:main picture, BertheMorisot was afavourite subject

Inset, Dejeuner surl’Herbe’s nude gazingdirectly at the viewerand the context ofclothed men madethis workcontroversial and new

The Royal Academy’s latest exhibition providesa fresh perspective on the work of EdwardManet, as Joceline Bury discovers

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portrait, these faded little cards now look flat and washed out, incontrast to the richness of the paintings on display nearby.

Manet died in 1883 at the early age of 51, probably fromcomplications arising from untreated syphilis. He left amagnificent body of work – indeed, as MaryAnne Stevens says:“Although they profoundly disturbed his critics, Manet’s worksare some of the most powerful and beautifully rendered in thecanon of Western art.” �

Manet: Portraying Life is at the Royal Academy of Arts until 14April. From now until 14 April, the Athenaeum is partneringwith the Royal Academy of Arts to offer the Manet Experience –prices start at £240 (ex VAT) for a superior room and two opentickets to Manet: Portraying Life. Further details:www.athenaeumhotel.com. The Athenaeum, 116 Piccadilly,London W1J 7BJ, tel: 020 7499 3464.

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GROUP PORTRAIT:Music in the TuileriesGardens containsmany of Manet’sfamily and friends

A room with a viewElegantly poised at the top ofPiccadilly, opposite Green Park,the Athenaeum hotel hasbecome something of anattraction in its own right in thepast couple of years. It’s thatbuilding with the gardenscrambling up its side – a livingwall of exotic plants, providingupstairs passengers on the 38 buswith a welcome ‘wow’ moment.The hotel’s interior is equallyglamorous: the Whisky Bar isdecadently reminiscent of New York’s Upper East Side,while the guest rooms facing the park have deep baywindows where you can easily spend an hour or so in acomfy armchair watching the world go by.A huge, and hugely comfortable, bed; bathroom with

heavenly Ren toiletries; quiet, quiet, quiet – despite beingright on one of London’s busiest thoroughfares – it’s anideal base for a cultural break in the capital.There’s an excellent restaurant next door to the bar,

and a small but well-equipped spa/gym in the basement.The hotel’s afternoon tea – served in a beautiful roomlooking out on to the wall-garden –was named topLondon afternoon tea in 2012 by the Tea Guild.The Athenaeum is also well-known for its family

friendliness – it even has a team of children’s conciergeswhose sole purpose in life is to sort out entertainment forthe tinies, while mum and dad take in a show, anexhibition, or just go shopping.


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The supermarkets’ pile them high and sell themcheap attitude has cost them and, us the consumer,dear, with the horsemeat scandal damaging ourrelationship. One positive outcome, however, hasbeen that more of us are turning to our localbutcher for meat.That’s not to say that all independent butchers

are selling the finest meat, but there are ways tofind out. Start by asking your foodie neighbourswhere they recommend you shop – word of mouthis one way of finding the best and nearest goodbutcher, and there are several good ones about inBath as well as in farm shops in the nearbycountryside.Once in the shop don’t be afraid to say that

you’re not sure of the cut of meat you want. Agood butcher will know the best joints for specificdishes, so you can take his advice – he, or she, mayeven offer you recipe ideas.You can check the traceability of your meat as

each carcass has a label stated clearly where it’sfrom. Some butchers make their own sausages andburgers too.

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� Congratulations to Bath schoolgirlEmily, of Kingswood Prep School,pictured with Hare and Hounds pubowner Joe Cussons, who won acompetition to design the newchildren’s menu at The Hare and Houndsat Lansdown. Joe selected three finaldesigns which were put on to the Hareand Hounds Facebook page andcustomers and staff were able to votefor their favourite. Emily’s winningdesign has now been printed andcustomers are enjoying her artistictalents.

� The famously vegetarian family, Paul,Stella and the late Linda McCartney,started a campaign for Meat-freeMondays, as a small way to reduce thenation’s meat consumption. Bathvegetarian and chef Rachel Demuth iscontinuing the campaign and her recentMeat-free Monday cookery workshopsat the Vegetarian Cookery School inBath were fully booked – maybe due inpart to the recent horsemeat scare.More meat-free workshops, usingsummery seasonal vegetables, are to beheld in May.

� The Olive Tree restaurant in RusselStreet, Bath has appointed ChrisCleghorn as its new head chef.The Olive Tree has three AA rosettes andis part of The Queensberry Hotel. Chris isthe protégé of a trio of Michelin starchefs: Heston Blumenthal, MichaelCaines and Adam Simmonds. He said:“This is a great opportunity for me. TheOlive Tree is a beautiful restaurant in anamazing hotel and city. It servesexcellent food, everyone knows that; thechallenge is to take it to the next level.”

� Long-established Bath restaurantWoods in Alfred Street is celebrating 33years in business, and as part of itsanniversary it’s hosting a two-courseSunday lunch on 7 April with live musicafterwards from internationalentertainer and building contractor tothe stars Bill Smarme and The Bizness.Diners will enjoy lunch first, followed bythe gig, which is part of Bath ComedyFestival. Tickets are £30 a head and areavailable from Woods, tel: 01225314812.

Good time to meet your local butcher

Tapas with a twist

NEW KID IN TOWN: Bill’s in Cheap Street

Tasty bites

Sussex import will go down a treatIt all began with a littlegreengrocer’s shop in theHigh Street in the Sussextown of Lewes, wherelocal man Bill Collison setup shop. He might haveremained selling just fruitand veg if a flood hadn’twashed away his business.

But, a true entrepreneur,Bill rose again, by openinga cafe and produce shop inLewes in 2001, piling theinterior high with pickles,jams and other goodiesand selling good, heartyfood. Over the years Bill’shas won accolades andgrown in reputation – andthere are now 15 Bill’srestaurants across thesouth of England, thelatest being here in Bath.

Diners can enjoy food

throughout the day, from atraditional Englishbreakfast in the morning,through to elevenses ofcoffee and homemadecake, followed by freshsalads or a bowl ofmussels at lunchtime, or afull-blown evening meal ofa Bill’s burger.

The interior ispleasingly stacked with allkinds of comestibles forcustomers to take home.

For those of us whoused to enjoy a laidbackSaturday lunch at Bill’s inLewes, its arrival in Bath isvery welcome. I amespecially pleased to findthat Bill’s real ale is madeby the superb Harveysbrewery of Lewes.

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At the time of writing workmen were busy puttingthe finishing touches to the former La Tascapremises in Broad Street before it opens as abranch of Koh Thai Tapas.

The Bath restaurant is the fourth outlet for KohThai Tapas, which launched in Bournemouth, andthere are plans to open more with Bristol, Brightonand Winchester all under consideration. Its uniqueselling point is that it takes the Spanish tradition oftapas, but serves it with Thai dishes, such as dimsum, chicken curry and spring rolls. Prices fordishes are typically between £4.95 and £6.95.

There is already a growing market for smallplates dining, with places such as La Barrique inBath serving a French version.

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orange, the teeniest cubes of smoked eel (which I was pleasantlysurprised by) and a slice of juicy marinated fresh fig.Then came John’s favourite course, a witty take on an English

breakfast. A perfectly poached duck egg oozing bright yellowyolk had its creaminess set off by crispy pata negra ham,golden, crunchy duck fat soldiers and some dark mushroom, alltopped with lovely sliver of perigord truffle. We sippedchardonnay with this, and with the fish course, a piece of turbotserved with brown shrimps, cep purée and a vinaigrette with atang of something familiar that turned out to be cocoa bean.David Campbell, like fellow chefs Gordon Jones and Chris

Staines, is a playful cook who likes to perform little culinarytricks to entertain his diners, and himself, too. This is a manwho’s serving 40 or so covers nightly but isn’t getting boredwith putting on a show. Flavour, texture and balance lay at theheart of every single dish.

Our meal was unhurried and the dining room was busy withother couples so there was no feeling that you had to keep yourconversation to a mutter. The hotel, which recently acquirednew owners, is about to get a gentle refurbishment and we hearthe dining room is going to be brought up to date.A palate cleanser, in the form of a fruity combination, which

included coconut panna cotta, mango and passion fruit salsaand pineapple icy granite, was not too sweet.The grand finale was like a warm breeze on a Mediterranean

holiday. Thyme and lemon formed the main double act, in theform of a classic lemon polenta cake, with thyme jelly, lemoncurd and thin slices of meringue. It looked almost too pretty toeat, but you’ll be relieved to hear I put my scruples aside and ateup every last morsel. All was very lightly handled so as not tooverwhelm.In our own quiet, very English way, we applauded, called on

the chef to give a bow, and now I offer him this as a bouquet.

Ipromise you that you’ll feel like a very important person,from the minute the smartly uniformed concierge opensthe doors and welcomes you inside Bath’s jewel in thecrown – the glorious Royal Crescent. This must be themost photographed street in Britain after Downing Street,

and almost at its centre, at Number 16, the hotel, we get aglimpse of the gracious lives that may be lived behind its facade.To reach the Royal Crescent Hotel’s restaurant in the Dower

House, we followed the low lights along the path. Again wewere welcomed, our coats taken from us and within minuteswere unwinding on a big comfy sofa, sipping pink Champagneand nibbling on sesame toast with salmon mousse and freshlycut cucumber. This was the start of our tasting menu experience,which can be enjoyed for £75 a head, including that glass ofChampagne but excluding other wines.We were here to sample the culinary talents of head chef

David Campbell and his kitchen crew, who recently celebratedgaining the only three AA rosette accolade in Bath – no meanfeat when you consider there is some seriously good talent outthere at the moment. David is only narrowly behind Sam Moodyat the Priory, who holds that most coveted Michelin star. Butwatch this space, as like the top of the football league, stars arerising all the time.You’d think six courses would be too much, but hand on

heart, we enjoyed every one. Each was a visual and tasty delight.There was lots of attention to detail that had you wondering‘mmm, now what is that I can taste?’ in a dash of sauce, or morecleverly in a clear, small cube of jelly. And each course had itscentrepiece, a star turn, supported by an impressive supportingcast of other complementary ingredients.The overture was one beautifully plump Scottish scallop, with

a little taster of lemongrass jelly, some coriander in the form of asauce and two, suprising but well matched sticks of freshrhubarb.The head sommelier, Jean Marc, like all the staff, was

charming, knowledgable and professional. He chose our winesby the glass to match the food, so we began with Chablis. Withthe next course, a disc of rich goose liver, any lingering inherentfattiness was cut through with a glass of Riesling, and a backinggroup comprising crunchy gingerbread, sharp-sweet blood

The Royal Crescent Hotel16 Royal Crescent, Bath BA1 2LS. Tel: 01225 823333

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I love March, the days are longer, birds are back in the trees, springflowers are out, and it heralds the arrival of hopefully warmer times,brighter evenings, and an abundance of spring produce. Moods are

lifted, and there is a sense of anticipation in the air. It’s also Mother’s Dayand this year Easter just falls into play as well. So my wine choices thismonth try to cover all these key events, but in reality, they don’t requireany special occasions, they are just lovely wines, which will work any dayof the week.

Ferrari Maximum rosé £25Yes it sounds like the celebration drink for F1 drivers, but this is also goingto impress every mum on Mother’s Day, or be an elegant start to EasterSunday. From the leading producer of classically-made sparkling wines innorthern Italy, this stylishly packaged dry pink fizz has a salmon pinksheen, and vibrant aromas of rosehips, cranberries and summer fruits. Itknocks the spots off many, badly made pink Champagnes, with its crisp,refreshing style, and delicate, crushed raspberry and strawberry fruitflavours. A delight on its own, or with strawberries.

Heartland Stickleback white 2010 £9.95From one of my favourite Aussie wine producers, top winemaker BenGlaetzer, this is well worth a try, andmakes an interesting change to thosebetter-known grape varieties. Producedin two cool climate districts of theBarossa Valley, this is an intriguingblend of Verdehlo, Viognier andSemillon, which combine to produce atongue-tingling, full-bodied, citrus-spiked white, bursting with green appleand lime zest flavours, with just a hint of mint. Perfect for early springevenings, and great with salmon, and also Easter Sunday roast chicken.

Vina Collada Marques de Riscal Rioja 2009 £8.50Never buy Rioja in supermarkets again, when you can get this ridiculouslygreat value, dream of a wine. It’s a traditional Rioja, but with a modernedge. From Marques de Riscal, the oldest producer of Rioja, it’s packedwith brambly, forest fruit flavours, overlaid with vanilla oak, gentletannins, and a smooth, velvety style. This strawberry and vanilla-scentedgem is the perfect wine for Easter roast lamb.

Vigne-Lourac Braucol 2011 £8.95A new kid on the block, this proves that the voyage of discovery goes on,regardless of your supposed expertise. I discovered this little-known grapevariety last month, and am hooked. Dense in colour, but surprisingly livelyand fresh, it’s vibrant, packed with all manner of aromas and flavours ofthyme, sage, figs and blackberries, with a fresh, almost minty edge and lowtannins. Perfect fresh, juicy red for spring, and can even be chilled a little.

Wines to go with chocolate: Recioto Valpolicella Bertani,£21.75. With Easter eggs and invariably chocolate cake on themenu for Easter, it’s only right that I find a match for chocolate.Traditionally, sweet dessert wines, such as Muscat are perfect, butI’ve found a sweet red, with lower alcohol than most stickies.From sun-dried grapes from Valpolicella, this luscious raspberryand blackberry flavoured red, with hints of vanilla and darkchocolate will be perfect with grown-up Easter eggs.

THE WINE COLUMN

Great Western Wine is at Wells Road, Bath BA2 3AP,tel: 01225 322810. Visit: www.greatwesternwine.co.uk.

Angela Mount, wineand food critic,chooses wines forMarch and the firstdays of spring

MARCH’S CHOICE


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News in brief� TristanCarter, afamiliar face atthe TheatreRoyal Bath, willbe back in hisbeloved theatrethis month, butthis time asdirector ratherthan aperformer.Tristan is an expert in musical theatre,drama teacher and is a co-founder ofCurtain Up Theatre School.He has worked professionally acrossthe country before settling in Bath. Asa director, Tristan has a knack of beingable to update traditional pieces andmake them accessible by using amodern interpretation and humour.The Mikado, although written over 100years ago, will be no exception.Theproduction runs at The Theatre Royalfrom 5 - 9 March after which Tristanwill be found enjoying his second love,Bath Rugby.

� Bath group of the Build a Dream SelfBuild Association (BADSBA) is hosting afree talk on the evening of Tuesday 5March, at the Huntsman, Bath, when alocal planning officer will explainplanning do’s and don’ts and answerquestions about planning. BADSBAhelps people who wish to build theirown homes. Visit: www.badsba.co.uk.

� Avonpark retirement village nearLimpley Stoke is holding an open dayon Saturday 2 March, between 10amand 3pm. Visitors will have theopportunity to take a tour of thevillage, meet residents and viewproperties available for sale. AvonparkVillage offers a wide range ofaccommodation for the over 55s, fromindependent retirement houses andapartments to residential andspecialised nursing care. It is set incountryside on Winsley Hill, around sixmiles from Bath. Tel: 0845 5211857 orvisit: www.avonparkvillage.co.uk.

� A new forum for topical debate hasbeen launched in Bath and is holdingits next public session on Tuesday 12March in the first floor bar of TheRaven pub. Open Café Bath was set upfor academics, experts and thinkers todiscuss some of the big issues of ourtime. The first two sessions tackledEuro-scepticism, young people andrioting. The March session will discussfood, justice and food waste and twospeakers are Oxfam campaignersCaitlin Shepherd and Fiona Remnant.The event begins at 8pm and endswhen the bar closes, giving plenty oftime for discussion.

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Fashion students in Bath arebusy designing clothes to bemade using furnishing fabricsand trimmings, as part of acompetition sponsored byWalcot Street interiors storeEton Design. A number offashion designers, includingJean Paul Gaultier and

Christian Lacroix designfurnishing collections as wellas clothes. Eton Design willpick five finalists, whoseoutfits will be made up anddisplayed, and a winner willbe picked during Bath inFashion in April. First prize isa sewing machine and tools.

Bath-based Spirit Photographic has wona Dragons’ Den presentation at theannual SWPP (Society of Wedding andPortrait Photographers) convention inLondon.

Spirit’s Neill Menneer, one of fivefinalists, gave a presentation to fiveindustry leaders which included anoverview of the company’s backgroundwhich began in a derelict church in Bathin 2007. Run by husband and wifeteam, Neill and Jo, the company offersfamily portraits and makeoverphotography and has seen its turnoverincrease year on year.

“It wasn’t a great time to start anybusiness” said Neill to an audience offellow photographers “but through arange of diverse marketing initiatives wehave thrived.” The Dragons challengedhim on a number of fronts includingcustomer service and the effect of therecession. Neill walked away with thetop prize which was a bundle of itemsincluding all masterclass tickets for nextyear’s convention and four nights at theHilton Metropole. “We are absolutelydelighted” said Neill. “The conventionis our industry’s top show and it is vitalto attend the seminars given by topprofessionals from around the world toenable us to continue growing andlearning.”

A designer challenge

Award for master craftsman

Neill bravesfive dragonsat convention

INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM: Timothy Richards

Hamptons International estate agent, which hasbranches in the west country, has announced thelaunch of Hamptons Academy, a new trainingprogramme designed for anyone wanting to embarkon a career in property. The new trainingprogramme will provide candidates wanting topursue a property career, in addition to a full-timerole with a Hamptons International branch.

The first trainees will begin the academyprogramme in May and there will be two intakesper year. Successful applicants will be offered a sixmonth free training programme in a HamptonsAcademy office with coaching and an experiencedmember of staff as a mentor to guide them. At theend of the time, there will be paid jobs for successfulcandidates.

Andrew Brown, head of human resources, said:

“At a time when unemployment is high, theacademy will create fantastic opportunities for thosewho have a desire to succeed and possess thenecessary attributes to work at HamptonsInternational; energy, enthusiasm, confidence and apassion for property.”

To apply for a place applicants are asked tosubmit a short video and a CV to demonstrate theirenthusiasm and key attributes.

Andrew Brown added: “We want our candidatesto think out of the box and show us in a videoformat why they stand apart from the competition.Previous property experience is not important, ouraim is to find candidates who understand ourculture and have a desire to succeed.”

For further information or to apply online visit:www.hamptons.co.uk/careers/academy.

A helping hand on the property (job) ladder

A workshop in Widcombe is one of Bath’s best kept secrets. Itis here, in Alton Place, that architectural sculptor TimothyRichards and his team produce exquisitely detailed plastermodels of buildings which are sold to clients throughout theworld. The last six Lord Mayors of London have chosenTimothy Edwards pieces when giving diplomatic gifts. Thelatest accolade for the business comes as the Institute ofClassical Architecture and Art In America is to award it theArthur Ross award for Artisanship and Craftsmanship. In thepast 32 years of the prize only eight Brits have ever beenrecipients. The ceremony takes place in New York in May.

From the spring collectionby Jean Paul Gaultier

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No matter why you made the decision to put yourproperty on the market, you will need to understand thepsychology of making a sale happen.

As soon as you made the decision to sell, your housestopped being your home and became a commodity. Whilethe decision to sell is an emotional one, the action is not. Iappreciate that it can be very difficult to remove theemotional aspect from selling what is most likely yourlargest asset, but to be successful - especially in the currentbuyer's market - you really need to make the leap.

To begin with, stop thinking of your current property as "home." This willenable you to take down family photos and remove some personal items whichyou have an attachment to. From now on, think of your house as a product ofcommodity which you will sell, hopefully for a profit, and then walk awayfrom completely.

Transfer your “home” thoughts to your newproperty. If you haven't found it yet, that's OK -you will. Just keep the thoughts of “home” inmind for the new place.

Once you have begun to think of your current "home" as a commodity, itwill be easier for you to look at it with an objective eye. Go outside and lookat it from the street. Is it in the best condition possible to make you the mostprofit? Will potential buyers want to see what's inside? If the answer is “no”,spend a few pounds and spruce up the front garden. Buyers' eyes are naturallydrawn to colour, especially yellow, red, and purple. Congregate these colours

along the front walkway. Place a pot of red flowers next to the front door.Speaking of the front door; make sure there is nothing obstructing the buyer’saccess to it and, if necessary, give it a coat of paint and some shiny newfurniture; think of it as packaging your product.

Once your potential buyer is through the front door, the real psychologybegins. You don't usually know the buyer, so you don't have any idea whatcolour schemes appeal to them or anything about their lifestyle. However,most buyers can more easily envision their tastes, their lifestyle, their familyphotos and their furniture if they are viewing an area devoid of the seller'spersonal photos and knick-knacks and with a neutral colour scheme. The ideais to give the buyer a blank canvas. Allow them to fill in the space with theirown personality.

While you have to detach yourself emotionally from your product; yourpotential buyer needs to see it as their future “home”. Your agent will havespoken to the buyer at length and will have offered to show them yourproperty for a reason; they will showcase the product’s best features and pointout how it ticks the boxes for the buyer. Most of the time a buyer won’t knowwhat makes a particular property stand out; it will just feel like “home”. Whena potential buyer has made that emotional connection you are well on yourway to making the sale.

CENTURY21 has offices across the UK and in 77 countries worldwide. Ourfocus is on our clients; we believe that you should only have to deal with asingle professional to market and negotiate the sale or rental of your propertythat’s important because it means that you build a valuable relationship withyour agent who will listen to your requirements and tailor the marketing andselling of your home to best suit your needs. With a sales commission of only1% why not contact us and see the difference for yourself?T: 01225 325855. E: [email protected]. W: www.century21uk.com

Julia Traskas, Owner of Century21 Estate Agents Bath, looks at how changing the way you think about your property canincrease your chances of selling it

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In a typical Georgian building in Bath there arefive individual flats and conversion will generallyhave taken place prior to 1991. The one thirdrule will mean that one flat which is not owner-occupied will not make the building an HMO,but two flats let on short tenancies will have theeffect of making the building an HMO. Thesignificance of this for the building is that thelaw requires the communal areas, including themain staircase and hallway, to comply with theHMO Management Regulations. The cost ofbringing a listed building up to these standardsmay fall on all flat owners equally under theterms of their individual leases.

It is not an HMO if the building has selfcontained flats and was converted, or built, since1991 in compliance with Building Regulations.

Does the flat or house require a licence?

The current position within the Bath and NorthEast Somerset Council area is that, in the case ofa single property three or more storeys high,occupied by five or more people living as two ormore households, a licence must be obtainedfrom the Council. This excludes flats unless theflat is above commercial premises, when theCouncil may require it to be licenced. In thatsituation, it is best to check the position. TheCouncil is currently reviewing their licensingprovisions with a view to bringing furtherproperties into the mandatory licensing scheme.

Separately from the licensing requirementsmentioned above, Bath and North East SomersetCouncil run an accreditation scheme which isentirely voluntary, but which may well giveprospective landlords advantages when enteringthe student letting market.

Does the flat or house require planningpermission?

The use of a dwelling house for not more thansix residents as an HMO is a separate planningcategory from a dwelling house where theresidents form a single family, or household.Currently there is no need to apply for planningpermission to change from a single privatedwelling to an HMO, because there is deemedplanning permission under what is known as thePermitted Development rules.

However, that is about to change. The growingconcentration of student accommodation incertain areas of Bath has led to pressure on theCouncil to designate some areas of Bath as onewhere planning permission will be needed tochange the use of a private dwelling to an HMO.It is likely that from June or July this year,

If your child is going to live with friends whileaway at University, you will want somereassurance that basic safety standards are in

place for the property they are renting.

As a parent you can seek some comfort in the factthat there is a law (under The Housing Act 2004)which requires safety measures to be put in placefor much of the privately rented studentaccommodation in our cities.

The Act allows Local Authorities to stipulate thatlandlords of some or all Houses in MultipleOccupation (HMO) must apply for a licence ifthey want to let to tenants. This licensing schemeis, however, applied differently in various cities.Bath and North East Somerset Council alsooperates its own specific licensing policy whichmust be adhered to by any landlord who isconsidering letting a property as a HMO.

Thinking of becoming a parent landlord?

More and more parents are investing in rentalproperties when their children begin universitylife, especially with the incentive of offsettingsome of the cost by renting rooms to otherstudents.

If you are a parent who is thinking of buying ahouse or flat in the city of Bath for your studentoffspring, then you need to be aware of changescoming which may mean you will need planningpermission and a licence from the Local Authorityshould you wish to let your property for multipleoccupancy. The two regimes are independent ofeach other and you may need planning permissionbut not need a licence, or vice versa.

How to decide if a particular house or flat isclassed as a House in Multiple Occupation(HMO)?

An HMO is a house or flat which is let to threeor more unrelated tenants who share a kitchen,bathroom or toilets or it is a building convertedinto non self contained flats. Additionally, a flatwill be within the HMO definition if it is within abuilding converted entirely into self-containedflats and the conversion occurred before 1991and more than one third of the flats are let onshort-term tenancies. The 1991 date is crucial,because conversion work after that date wouldhave to comply with the Building Regulations atthat time, which stipulated appropriate fire safetyand construction standards.

A house or a flat which is an HMO must complywith statutory management regulations includinge.g. fire safety and the supply of certain basicservices.

Sally Ranwell, Residential Property Solicitor atMowbray Woodwards Solicitors.


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anyone buying a privately occupied house to letas an HMO will need planning permission inthose areas of Bath, such as Oldfield Park, wherethere is already a high density of suchaccommodation. While the concentration of suchaccommodation remains at current levels in theseareas, planning permission may well be refused.

Houses or flats currently used as HMOs will notrequire planning permission to revert to singleprivate dwelling use, or if they change ownershipand continue to be used as an HMO.

As the student population in Bath grows, and thepopularity of investing in buy to let propertiescontinues, both sides need to know theregulations. Our Residential PropertyDepartment keeps abreast of these developmentsand can guide you through buying or selling aproperty which is, or may be an HMO. Forfurther information, please contact SallyRanwell, Residential Property Solicitor atMowbray Woodwards on 01225 485700 or viaemail at [email protected]

Mowbray Woodwards Solicitors,3 Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HGwww.mowbraywoodwards.co.uk

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Pensions can beflexible

As a consequence of calls for more flexibility the Government removedthe ‘age 75’ rule that meant anyone with pension savings had to usethem to buy an annuity at that age. Simon Ewings of MonahansFinancial Services Ltd explains that this change means you can leaveyour pension fund invested for longer.

However, if you meet certain eligibility criteria, you can now take asmuch as you want from your pension fund in lump sums, rather thantaking a conventional regular income. You should note that any fundswithdrawn from your pension fund, above the tax free cash limit, aresubject to income tax. To be eligible for this facility – known as‘flexible drawdown’ – you have to prove that you already receive aminimum of £20,000 per annum in pension payments, which caninclude the state pension.

Use your pension fund to optimise your tax planning

If you do not need the money you draw from your pension fund youcan pass it on, either by ‘gifting’ regular payments, for example intotrusts, or as pension contributions to children using ‘normalexpenditure’ rules so as to help avoid inheritance tax.

For further information on this subject contact Simon on 01225785520 or email [email protected]

Levels and bases of and reliefs from taxation are subject to legislativechange and their value depends on the individual circumstances of theinvestor. The value of your investments can go down as well as up andyou may get back less than you invested. Pension drawdown can leaveyour funds open to investment risk and is not suitable for everyone.

www.monahans-fsl.co.uk

Monahans Financial Services Ltd is authorised and regulated by theFinancial Services Authority.

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Nick Oliver, a Partner at Pearson May isdelighted: “I first met Paul when he was SeniorManager of the Bath Branch of Coutts & Co in2004 and was immediately impressed by both hisprofessional and inter-personal skills. As aBanker he possessed a rare blend ofentrepreneurial flair and disciplined financialplanning. Whilst as an individual Paul is bothpro-active and generous.’’

Paul won the Private Banker of the Yearaward at Coutts & Co last year for South Westand Wales and has a string of other awards and

accolades to his name including Associate of theChartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB), MortgageAccredited Bridging Paper (Ce MAP), AdvancedFinancial Planning Certificate (dip PFS), andMember of the Chartered Securities Institute(MCSI).

He is most excited to be joining Pearson May:“Whilst at Coutts, we were always looking torecommend the very best to our clients and I wasalways very pleased to be able to introducePearson May. The accountancy firm has grownto become one of the best respected in the region

and I am very much looking forward tocontributing to this development.’’

Anyone wanting to know more about PearsonMay or to contact Paul Crook can do so viawww.pearsonmay.co.uk or by calling 01225460491

Pearson May Chartered Accountants andChartered Tax Advisors, 37 Great PulteneyStreet, Bath BA2 4DAT: 01225 460491 E: [email protected]: www.PearsonMay.co.uk

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It All Adds Up for Paul Crook

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help the hospital with their research. Perhaps that’s where I getmy passion for supporting charities through the Bath Half, whoknows?

“Ten years ago there was another blow to the family, when mydad suffered a severe heart attack. He was initially taken to theRUH, but was transferred to the Bristol Royal Infirmary forminor heart surgery. Six years later he was back in the RUH,while they prepared him for major heart surgery at the BRI. Healways said what wonderful care he received at both hospitals.

“My grandfather was also treated at the RUH. I too have spentmany a morning at the ear, nose and throat unit, where I take ourson James for regular consultant visits with him as he has hadproblems with his ears since he was very young. With twoenergetic boys we’ve also had the usual visits to paediatric A&Eover the years.

“I am ever grateful to the RUH and all the staff who haveworked so tirelessly to help my family and loved ones, throughthe good times and the bad. I feel very humbled to have such afantastic NHS hospital right on my doorstep, something which alot of people throughout the UK don’t seem to have any more.For all the reasons I’ve shared, and more, I will always have aclose affinity with The Forever Friends Appeal.

“Getting the opportunity to see the NICU and meet some of theparents there was a real privilege. We met one mother LucySutton, whose baby, Thea, was due on 3 March, the day of thisyear’s Bath Half, but she was born 11 weeks premature, weighinga tiny 2lb 7oz.

“It was amazing to see how relaxed Lucy was – the tranquillity

Bath-based family business, Running High, whichhas single-handedly organised the Bath HalfMarathon (BATHALF) since 2000, is a verypersonal and local business, run and owned by ahusband and wife team, Mel and Andrew Taylor.They are passionate about doing everything they

can to help charities, both local and national, now raising inexcess of more than £1.5m each year for worthy causes.

When the Taylors took over the organisation of the Bath HalfMarathon in 2000, the event was raising £30,000 a year forcharity, but since then, it has grown year on year, pushing newboundaries and smashing fundraising targets much quicker thananticipated. In 12 years, the Bath Half has raised more than£11m for charity, making it the largest single day fundraisingevent in the south west and one of the biggest fundraisers of itskind in the UK.

Since The Royal United Hospital’s charity, The ForeverFriends Appeal began in 1999, Running High has championedthe campaign, and half marathon runners have together raisedmore than £400,000 for the charity – raising funds to help alldifferent areas of the hospital.

Ted’s Team of fundraisers are dedicated to the challenge andpassionate about fundraising for a cause that is close to theirhearts. Over several years, £150,000 was raised by Ted’s Teamto go towards the campaign to build a new unit for sick andpremature babies at the RUH. The Dyson Centre for NeonatalCare opened its doors in July 2011 to its first babies. The NICU,as it’s known, has been transferred from its small, crampedfacilities into a pioneering new centre on the hospital campus –and this was achieved with the fundraising support of so manyand the ongoing backing from the Bath Half.

Mel Taylor, charity director at Running High explains whysupporting the Forever Friends Appeal is so close to her heart:“Being a local girl all my life, growing up in Westwood, a smallvillage near Bradford-on-Avon with my mum, dad and twosisters, I’m no stranger to the Royal United Hospital (RUH). Infact, I’ve probably had more visits with the hospital over theyears than I’d consider to be my fair share.

“From, what was then, a very traumatic experience having tohave my tonsils removed and stay overnight in a strange placeby myself, aged just three, I’ve grown to become very familiarwith the long corridors and echoing walls of the RUH.

“I met my husband Andrew in 1998, which is when I first gotinvolved in organising the Bath Half. We married in 2000 and Ilater gave birth to both my sons – Ben and James there. As wellas the happy memories I hold of the hospital – the place where Ifirst came face-to-face with my two wonderful boys – there havealso been some very sad and distressing times.

“Way back before I met Andrew, in 1986, my courageousmum took on a battle with breast cancer and spent 10 yearsgoing to and from the RUH for appointments, consultations andoperations. In 1998 she endured six months of chemotherapyand radiotherapy, and spent what felt like a lifetime at the cancerunit. To our relief, mum went into remission in 2008.

“My mum made a full recovery and is still with us today.Coincidentally, my sister also worked there as a radiotherapistfor about three years in the oncology department.

“Mum’s recovery is in no small part thanks to the care andsupport provided to her by the RUH, and we will all be eternallythankful for that. So much so, that for years, my mum has heldfundraising evenings in her local church hall to raise money to

BATHhalf

Bath’s half marathon raises more than £1.5m annuallyfor charity. Joint race director Mel Taylor explains whyone of those good causes – the city’s Royal UnitedHospital has such a special place in people’s hearts


EARLY ARRIVAL:little Thea, with hermother Lucy Sutton,is being cared for inthe Royal UnitedHospital’s newspecialist baby careunit

PHOTOS: MarcAitken

This really is a race for life

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BATHhalf

WHERE OURMONEY GOES:clinical manager ofthe NICU, DebbieGrant, talks toAndrew and MelTaylor with JoHones, events andcommunity officer atThe Forever FriendsAppeal, and TimHobbs, head offundraising at TheForever FriendsAppeal

Right, the roomdedicated to TheBath Half runners


in the NICU definitely helped. The unit has an air of serenity, dueto a combination of smart, fully equipped facilities for families,and the team that run it, led by clinical manager, Debbie Grant,who is incredibly calm.

“Charity fundraising is a core foundation of our business andknowing that we’re putting on an event that helps so manycharities really makes the long, hard hours so worth it.

“But we merely provide the stage for the real participants, our15,000 runners who drag their bodies round the 13.1 mile course– a personal achievement for all of them. It is incredible to seehow many of our runners give up so much of their time (andenergy) to take on such a personal challenge and raise so muchmoney for so many amazing charities. Long may that continue.”

Runners have raised sponsorship for the campaign to buy aGamma-CT scanner, used to diagnose many types of cancer, aswell as heart disease, bone pain and neurological disorders.

In 2013, the majority of Ted’s Team are raising money for theRUH Cancer Care Campaign – to help build a pioneering newcancer centre for the hospital.

Tim Hobbs, head of fundraising for The Forever FriendsAppeal, said: “It is thanks to the help of our dedicatedsupporters, such as our runners in the Bath Half Marathon, thatall these fundraising goals have been achieved. From the DysonCentre for Neonatal Care to the Gamma-CT scanner – bothsuch different projects, but neither would have been possiblewithout your support. We are just so thrilled that by naming aroom in the new Dyson Centre after the Bath Half it has helpedus show everyone how grateful we are. We hope that everyonewho has run (and is running this year) as a member of Ted’sTeam, is extremely proud of the significant contribution thatthey have made to their local hospital and its care of localpeople. We couldn’t do it without you – so thank you.” �

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Dwindling pension pots and escalating carecosts often make news headlines and weare reminded all too often of the

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Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)

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You can also make an LPA for your businessinterests. This may be important to ensure yourbusiness can continue to operate fully if for somereason you are suddenly unable to managethings.

Deputyships

If you haven’t made an LPA and the time comeswhen you are no longer able to manage your ownfinances or make decisions about your health andwelfare, then the Court of Protection will appointa deputy to deal with these decisions for you.

WHO WILLMANAGE YOURAFFAIRS IFYOU ARE NOLONGER ABLE?

A deputy may need to access your funds to payfor care home fees or day-to-day bills andmanage any investments. They may also need topay for adaptations to your property or buy anew property that is more suitable for you to livein as well as employ carers to look after you.

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Services for children and adults

We act as deputy for clients of all ages includingchildren and adults who have cerebral palsy,learning difficulties or have suffered a braininjury, as well as those who have lost capacitydue to old age. We understand the importance ofensuring each person has as much involvement indecisions as they are able and that their funds areused for their benefit to ensure they have the bestpossible quality of life.

For further information or a no-obligationdiscussion about you or your family’s scenario,please contact Maria Meek or Holly MievilleHawkins at Withy King in Bath on 01225730100 or email [email protected] Maria Meek, Court of Protection expert at Withy King

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All of the following planning measures should beconsidered by most before 5 April 2013. Inaddition, you should try to maximise the use ofyour personal allowances and basic rate bands.But for those of you who have been paying tax atthe Additional Rate of 50% (or 42.5% fordividends), there are additional savings availableif action is taken. Because the Additional Rate oftax is dropping by 5% on 6 April 2013, youcould save tax if you take certain action beforethis date.

So what can you do?

INCOME TAX PLANNING

Pension contributions

Maximising your pension contributions for2012/13 can save tax for additional rate payers at50% rather than 45% as scheduled for next year.In addition, if you have unused pensionallowances from the preceding three years, itcould be more beneficial to use them before 5April 2013. (However, you would need to talk toa pension expert to establish the pension inputperiods to fully maximise the relief and we canmake an introduction if that is necessary).

It should also be noted that the AnnualAllowance of £50,000 per annum will, accordingto the Autumn Statement, be dropping to£40,000 from 6 April 2014. So this presents anopportunity to maximise your contributions andrelief now.

Gift Aid donations

As with pension contributions, additional rate taxpayers can benefit by claiming relief in 2012/13.Relief is triggered when you give to charity, soproviding you donate before 5 April 2013, youwill obtain tax relief at 50% rather than 45%.

However if you are unable to make a donation in2012/13 but are planning to make a substantialdonation in either 2013/14 or 2014/15 it could beadvisable to do this in 2013/14 and then elect tocarry back the donation to 2012/13 for the higherrate relief.

Capped Income tax reliefs

From 6 April 2013, subject to the Finance Bill2013, there is going to be a cap on certain taxreliefs, which is intended to be set at the greaterof £50,000 or 25% of total income. The primaryreliefs affected will be trade and property lossreliefs that can be relieved against general incomeand qualifying loan interest relief. It might beworth assessing additional expenditurerequirements to see if it could be beneficial tobring that expenditure forward into 2012/13.

Deferring Bonuses and Dividend income

Dividends and bonuses from privately ownedcompanies should if possible be delayed untilafter 6 April 2013 for additional rate tax payers.The current dividend rate is 42.5% but this willreduce to 37.5% for 2013/14, and income tax onbonuses will fall from 50% to 45%.

ISAs

As always, we should mention utilising your ISAallowance each year. These investments do notneed to be reported on a tax return as they are taxfree and are a great way to obtain tax relief. Wecan introduce you to an appropriate financialadviser if necessary to help you execute thistransaction.

CAPITAL GAINS TAX PLANNING

Spousal transactions

If you are planning disposals this year, and yourspouse is not, consider the disposal of an asset tothem at no gain no loss, so that they can in turndispose of the asset and make use of their annualtax free exemption of £10,600.

Negligible Value claims

Negligible value claims can be made wherecertain investments have become worthless whileyou have held them. This can be particularlyvaluable if you have other assets on which youare making large gains. You should review yourportfolio to see if anything has become negligiblein value, and depending on the circumstances the

“loss” can be used in the current year or carriedback to preceding years to reduce capital gainstax, or sometimes income tax.

Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS)

We have mentioned this in previous articles and itcould be a great opportunity for the rightinvestor. If the gain from the disposal of anyasset is reinvested in a SEIS qualifying company,the original gain is exempt from capital gains tax,but this is only available until 5 April 2013. Alsoif the new shares are held for 3 years, they will beexempt from capital gains tax on disposal too,but this is not subject to the 5 April 2013deadline.

If you would like to talk to someone about yourtax planning needs, please contact Jon Miles ofthis office on 01225325580. Email –[email protected] .

www.richardsonswift.co.uk11 Laura Place, Bath BA2 4BL01225 325 580

Now that the 31st January tax return deadline is behind us, it is time to startthinking of what can be done before 5 April 2013 to maximise your personaltax efficiency

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Easter chick thumb cartoons, paint blowing andblossom printing. The challenge is suitable forchildren aged 3+.

All Things Great and Small, Tuesday 2 –Thursday 4 April, 10.30am – 4pmFind out more about the creatures that live in thewoodlands. Enter the realm of giants and tinymicro-worlds and discover tree champions andthe incredible hidden processes that help trees tosurvive.

RREEAADDYY FFOORR TTHHEE SSUUNNThe Fashion Museum, Assembly Rooms, Bath.Tel: 01225 477789www.museumofcostume.co.uk

Sensationally Spring-like, Tuesday 26 March, 10.30am – 12.30pm &1.30pm – 3.30pmJoin the team at the Fashion Museum to makehats that are full of the joys of spring.

MMUUSSIICCAALL MMAAGGIICCWiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford-on-Avon. Box office tel: 01225 860100www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk

Igor: The Bird Who Couldn’t Sing, Tuesday 26 March, 3pmFollowing the success of The Chimpanzees ofHappytown and Sir Scallywag, Polly Ives andEnsemble 360 present a wonderful children’sshow. With music by Luke Bedford inspired bybirds and flight, they bring to life this popularcomical children’s book by Satoshi Kitamura,retelling its hugely enjoyable, life-affirming storywith plenty of audience interaction. Togetherthey show how making music is a joyfulexperience and a deeper meaning emerges abouthow we value ourselves and our voices. This is aconcert for families with children aged 3+. >>

CCHHIILLDDRREENN’’SS TTHHEEAATTRREERoper Theatre, Haysefield School, Bath. Box office tel: 01761 239185www.curtainup.org.uk

Fame Jr, Wednesday 3 – Saturday 6 AprilThe children from Curtain Up Theatre Schoolpresent Fame Jr, the inspiring story of a diversegroup of students as they commit to four yearsof gruelling artistic and academic work, to setthem on their way for a career in performingarts.

AARRTTSS && CCRRAAFFTTSSVictoria Art Gallery, Bridge Street, Bath.Tel: 01225 477233www.victoriagal.org.uk

Spring Surprise, Thursday 28 March,10.30am – noon & 1.30pm – 3pmEnjoy early spring at the Victoria Art Galleryfocusing on animals using pictures from thecollection as inspiration. Suitable for childrenaged 3-11 years and must be pre-booked.

A Spring Landscape, Thursday 4 April,10.30am – noon & 1.30pm – 3pmCreate landscapes full of spring flowers andbirds. Suitable for children aged 3-11 years andmust be pre-booked.

SSPPRRIINNGG IINNTTOO AACCTTIIOONNWestonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury,Gloucestershire. Tel: 01666 880220 www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt

Easter Challenge, Tuesday 26 – Friday 29March, 10.30am – 4pmFollow the family trail and answer the riddles todiscover a spring surprise. There will also becraft activities such as flower sewing cards,

TTHHEE GGRREEAATT OOUUTTDDOOOORRSSLacock Abbey, Lacock, Nr Chippenham. Tel: 01249 730459www.nationaltrust.org/lacock

Science Pioneers, Sunday 24 March, 11am – 4pm Explore and celebrate the lives of four men fromWiltshire and Gloucestershire who changed theworld, as part of National Science andEngineering Week: Edward Jenner, WilliamHenry Fox Talbot, William Herschel and NevilMaskelyne. There will be hands-on activities forfamilies, exhibitions and talks as well as a trail.

Easter Trail, Sunday 31 March & Monday1 April, 10.30am – 4pm Meet the superhero eggheads – a band ofdelicious chocolatey heroes, find out about theirsuperpowers and help them unmask the bad eggamong the team on the self-led family trail.

EEAASSTTEERR FFUUNNThe Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street,Bath. Tel: 01225 388569www.holburne.org

Jacobean Easter Eggstravaganza,Sunday 24 March, noon – 4pmCelebrate Easter at the Holburne with anafternoon of Jacobean entertainment and craftactivities inspired by the Painted Pompexhibition. Find the eggs in the Easter trail,decorate your own Shakespearian egg-head, joinin with the giant egg roll, enjoy a bouncy castle,falconry display, crafts, and morris dancing.

Rosafresca, Sunday 24 March, 1pm – 3pmAs part of the Jacobean Easter eggstravaganza,Rosafresca will demonstrate their early musicalinstruments and perform instrumentalarrangements of English folk ballads.

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FFAAMMIILLYY TTHHEEAATTRREEThe Mission Theatre, 32 Corn Street, Bath.Box office tel: 01225 428600www.bathboxoffice.org.uk

Noughts and Crosses, Tuesday 2 –Saturday 6 April, 7.30pm; matinee:Saturday, 2.30pmNext Stage Youth presents this play for teenagersbased on the book by Malorie Blackman. In asociety divided by tribal bigotry, Crosses are thesuperior majority and Noughts are theunderclass. As Nought separatists fight forequality and inclusion, two children fromopposite sides embark on a bittersweet lovestory. Noughts and Crosses is one of the mostimportant stories for young people to have beenwritten in the last 20 years. With its universalthemes of intolerance, persecution, loss ofinnocence and family conflicts, this modern takeon Romeo and Juliet brings timeless issues intothe limelight for a new generation.

SSEENNSSAATTIIOONNAALL SSCCIIEENNCCEEAt-Bristol, Harbourside, Bristol.Tel: 0845 345 1235www.at-bristol.org.uk

Spring Night Sky Planetarium Show,daily from Tuesday 5 MarchThe nights are getting shorter but they’re stilldark enough for some star spotting. Be inspiredby the expert-led planetarium show: learn howto find satellites, discover more about Saturn,and see if you can spot the constellations Bootesthe Herdsman, Leo the Lion and Ursa Major theGreat Bear.

Build It!, daily from Saturday 23 MarchOpening just in time for the Easter holidays is anew permanent exhibition for under-eights. Littleones can set to work on an interactive

construction site, complete with hard hats, giantbuilding blocks and scaffold to climb, in order tobuild their own house. Children must worktogether through the exciting challenges.

Meet Bob the Builder, Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 MarchAt-Bristol will have a very special guest – Bob theBuilder, who will make a personal appearance atintervals over both days.

PPIIRRAATTEE MMAANNIIAATyntesfield, Wraxall, North Somerset.Tel: 01275 461900www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tyntesfield

Shiver Me Timbers! A Pirate Trail,Saturday 23 March – Sunday 3 April, 10am – 5pmSee if you can complete Tyntesfield’s pirate trailthis Easter. Shipshape fancy dress is recommendedfor all lads, lassies and young scallywags.

Treasure Island Holiday Workshop,Tuesday 26 – Thursday 28 March, 10am – 3pm each dayHave a great time with workshop leaders fromthe Cambridge Touring Theatre and put on aproduction of Treasure Island. You will be incharge of directing, stage management, acting,singing, dancing and publicity. At the end of thethree days there will be a performance at 2pm atthe local Failand village hall. Costs £90 per childfor children aged 7 to 11.

Pirate School, Saturday 30 & Sunday 31March, one hour workshops between 11amand 4pmThe good ship Tyntesfield needs a new crew, so ifyou want to sail the high seas join the team. Youneed to be a good swash buckler and able to hunttreasure.

GGOO WWIILLDDCotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens, Burford,South Gloucestershire. Tel: 01993 823006www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk

Easter Egg Hunt and Cotswold Falconry,Friday 29 March – Monday 1 AprilThere will be an Easter egg hunt where childrencan win a chocolate egg and there will also bebirds of prey flying displays from CotswoldFalconry. New to the park is a pair of six-bandedarmadillos from South America and soon therewill also be crocodile monitors, one of theworld’s largest reptiles. The restaurant has beenrefurbished and winning entries from the 2012photography competition are on display.

Rhino Week, Saturday 6 – Sunday 14 AprilThis will be a whole week dedicated to rhino-based talks and activities to highlight the park’swork with the Tusk Trust. There will also be achildren’s drawing competition – the drawings ofrhinos will go on display in the rhino house andwill be judged at the end of the week topotentially win a prize. Rhino keeper talks willbe held daily at 3.30pm.

SSAAFFAARRII AADDVVEENNTTUURREELongleat, Warminster, Wiltshire.Tel: 01985 844400www.longleat.co.uk

Deadly Safari, from Easter 2013BBC Worldwide and Longleat Safari &Adventure Park are joing forces to create a newseries of Deadly-themed features in the style ofBBC’s Deadly branded series. From Easter youare invited to go on a Deadly Safari discoveringsome of Longleat’s deadliest creatures. PresenterSteve Backshall has voiced the guide of facts andhas included his own experiences from bis on-screen adventures.

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CULTURAL EXCHANGE: theMayor of Bath was given a quicklesson in technology when he metand posed for pictures with visitingChinese students who were studyingat City of Bath College. CouncillorAndrew Furse hosted 14 art studentsfrom Shanghai who visited theMayor’s Parlour for tea. Theyoungsters told the Mayor aboutthe best mobile phones and tabletcomputers on the market, thenspending about 20 minutes takingphotos of him. Student Bibi Feng,19, said: “Bath is so much morepeaceful than Shanghai. It’s morerelaxing, people don’t move asquickly or run in the road.”


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GUEST SPEAKER: King Edward’sSchool sixth form welcomed formerEngland rugby international,Gloucester county cricketer,broadcaster and author AlastairHignell, who gave an inspiringlecture on his successful career andhow he has coped with living withmultiple sclerosis. The special guestalso spent time with pupils fromyears 8, 9, 10 and 11. Sincecontracting MS, Alastair hasdedicated his time to spreadingawareness of the condition andhelped to raise funds for the MultipleSclerosis Resource Centre of whichhe is a patron.

Port Regis school in Dorset has appointed its first residentialchaplain. The boarding and day school, established in 1881, is builtupon Christian foundations and educates children between theages of three and 13. The Rev Mark Perry will take up his post inSeptember. Headmaster Benedict Dunhill said: “Our mostsignificant goal is that children learn how to acquire a perspectiveon life, allowing them to feel at ease with themselves, theirfellows, their teachers and their families. We focus in particular onfive values: hospitality, perseverance, reconciliation, generosity andrespect. We put these values for life at the heart of everything wedo.” The purpose of this appointment is to enhance the spiritualityand pastoral care at the heart of school, thereby making a positiveimpact on the lives of all who are part of the Port Regis family.

A team of seven boys and girls fromBath, aged 11 to 15, have come upwith a fingerprint recognition doorentry system for their winning entryin the UK Lego RoboticChampionships – a worldwidecompetition designed to test youngpeople’s engineering, programming,design and teamwork skills.The fingerprint scanner is an

intelligent doorbell which wouldrecognise visitors by scanning theirfingerprints and sending a signal toa screen to tell the elderly residentwho is at their door. Designed forpeople with poor mobility, sensoryimpairments or dementia, thesystem would reduce anxiety forolder people by letting them knowwho is at the door, and couldautomatically open the door tocarers or relatives.

The team, students at RalphAllen and King Edward’s Schools,called themselves Untitled 1, andare now hoping to build aprototype of the doorbell to take tothe Lego Robotics World Final inthe USA in April. They are indiscussions with the Bath Instituteof Medical Engineering (BIME).The team also produced aquestionnaire and visited senior daycare centres to assess the product’susefulness.The Bath teenagers now have one

more challenge – to raisesponsorship to cover their travelcosts to the World Championshipsin St Louis, Missouri, in April.Visit: http://untitled-1-legoroboticsteam.webs.com/ oremail: [email protected].

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Bath Natural Health Clinic was established in 1986, as a centre of excellence providing arange of complementary health practices to the city. Operating from purpose-builtpremises in Alexander House on James Street West, the clinic has provided a wide rangeof services, including physiotherapy, osteopathy, acupuncture, psychotherapy,counselling, hypnotherapy and nutritional advice, as well as allergy testing, herbalmedicine and Shiatsu massage among others, since it opened – and continues to do sotoday.

In February 2012, the future of the clinic was under threat when the freehold ofAlexander House was put to auction. Luckily the property was purchased by Nick andChris Alexander, two brothers who live locally and were interested in securing the futureof the clinic. Having undergone a refurbishment during November and December, theclinic now provides six consulting rooms of various sizes, along with receptionist coverthrough the week. Nick says: “These are exciting times for Bath Natural Health Clinic.Our vision is to be the centre of excellence within Bath for body-related treatments, such as physiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropractic, pilates andacupuncture, as well as for psychotherapy, counselling and coaching. We have an excellent team of experienced practitioners in place covering allthese disciplines, and more. We are also looking to add a podiatrist, allergy specialist and a nutritionist to our team over the coming months.”Bath Natural Health Clinic has a new website too – www.bathnaturalhealthclinic.co.uk – giving details of the practices available, individualpractitioners and details of how to book practice rooms that are available for hire. For further information tel: 01225 313153 or email:[email protected]

Best foot forwardThe Forever Friends Appeal is calling onBathonians to take part in its fundraisingWalk of Life on Saturday 18 May. Join inthis beautiful walk along the Kennet andAvon canal between Bath and Devizes andhelp raise funds to help build a pioneeringnew Cancer Centre for the RUH. You canchoose to take on the full 21-milechallenge or you can sign up to walk ineither the morning or the afternoon. Everysection of the canal is beautiful, so thechoice is yours.

The Walk of Life, sponsored by MogersSolicitors, is open to both men andwomen and you need to be able to walk atleast 3.5 miles per hour. The walk sets offin the morning from Devizes Wharf,passes through Bradford-On-Avon andarrives in Sydney Gardens in Bath. Thereare marshals with refreshments at variouspoints along the route, and a goody bagwaiting for you at the end.

Help spread the word to your friends,family and colleagues and encourage themto walk with you. Entry is £15 per personand walkers are encouraged to raise asmuch as possible for the RUH CancerCare Campaign, transforming care forpatients and their families. To downloadan entry form visit:www.foreverfriendsappeal.co.uk or tel:01225 825823 for further information.

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“On that day, when I closed my good, left eyemomentarily, I simply couldn’t see the roadsigns any more – even when I was wearingvarifocal spectacles.

“The thought of not being able to drivesafely was really scary.

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Alarming news from her local opticianfrightened Adele when she went to have hereyes checked. “In just six months, theprescription in my weaker right eye hadreduced from minus 2 to minus 3 and a half.My left eye was stable and had good vision, butI began to worry about what would happen ifthat eye deteriorated. It would be devastating.”

Referred for further checks at her local NHShospital, Adele was diagnosed with a cataractin her right eye and lens replacement surgerywas recommended to remove the cataract on

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“I couldn’t choose either or – I absolutely needed good vision for closework for my clinical work and reading and excellent intermediate and longdistance for driving” says Adele.

Adele researched online about multifocal lenses – that correct visioneffectively at every distance. Clearly a multifocal lens would be the perfectsolution and Adele wanted to know if she would be a suitable candidate.

She contacted Mr Roger Baer, consultant eye surgeon at Circle Bath. Hethought she would be a good candidate for a multifocal lens; specificallythe new Lentis Comfort lens from Topcon, that gives excellent clarity andcrisp focus at the sort of working distance she would need in herprofessional life. It also has the advantage of very good intermediate anddistance vision – without the need for spectacles or contact lenses.

Whereas most multifocal lenses are designed with concentric circles onthem to correct vision at different distances, Lentis Comfort lens has aunique, advanced design with a totally flat surface. This gives a very precisesmooth graduation between the focus points for different distances. Thesmoothness of the Lentis Comfort lens eliminates problems caused bytransition zones between the different focus points, which can result inglare and halo effects associated with traditional lens designs. Manypatients who have had the Lentis Comfort lens implanted have been able tolive a life completely free of the need for spectacles or contact lenses -except for very close work such as crafts or reading very small print.

After discussing the options carefully with Mr Baer, Adele opted to havethe Lentis Comfort lens as a replacement artificial lens during cataractsurgery. The operation took place at Circle Bath, a state of the art hospitalsituated just to the south of Bath.

Adele explains how on the day of surgery, in November 2012, she feltvery nervous but as Mr Baer had put her mind at rest and explainedeverything in such detail she described her experience as ‘fantastic andtotally pain free’. “It was a very calming, friendly atmosphere. I felt like Iwas in excellent hands and I did relax.

“The procedure took only 20 minutes. It didn’t hurt at all – my eye feltslightly tender for a few hours that’s all. It was so much better and fasterthan expected.”

What followed was what she had been waiting for. “I could see in suchdetail – colours that were much more vibrant, and richer. That evening,when I took my glasses off, I realised I could already see wonderfully wellwithout them and was spectacles free for the first time since I was 15!”

Adele is now enjoying her independence from glasses for everydayactivities such as reading newspapers, computer use at work, watchingtelevision and driving. She now is also able to enjoy country walks moreseeing colour definition in the trees. She can’t remember the last time shehad such good vision.

“I have so much more enjoyment in mylife. I love walking with my Irish red setter,Archie. I see all the colours and contoursof the landscape, it’s just much morebeautiful, with richer colours and crisper,more focused shapes than I saw before Ihad the Lentis Comfort lens fitted. It is asif my vision before was a picture by animpressionist painter - now it’sphotography.

“I’m still in a happy bubble where Ican’t quite believe I can see so very clearly.Suddenly I have two good eyes, out ofhabit when I put make up on I still go soclose to the mirror, but then have toreverse! My night vision is also so muchbetter. I am more confident driving atnight and have an increased confidence ofindependence and I would recommend theLentis Comfort lens to other patients.”

Adele’s surgeon, Mr Roger Baer, says:“Many patients undergoing cataractsurgery are unaware that the option of amultifocal lens exists. This is an affordableoption that is usually done under localanaesthetic.

Roger continues: “After performingnearly 20,000 cataract procedures, I am continually surprised at how lensimplant technology keeps evolving. Lentis Comfort lens offers a real chanceof excellent near and distance vision together.”

Circle Bath is situated just outside Bath and offers a comprehensive eyeservice. All six local consultant ophthalmologists carry out their privatepractice exclusively at Circle Bath. In addition to performing cataractsurgery they provide sub-specialty expertise in eyelid and oculoplasticsurgery; diseases of the cornea and retina (including macular degeneration)and glaucoma.

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Huntsham Court was built in 1869 as a privatehouse for the Ackland Troyte family in thecentre of their thriving 5,000 acre estate inthe spectacular rolling Devon countryside,close to the Somerset border and ExmoorNational Park, and is one of the finest

examples of a Victorian Gothic private mansion in the country.It was designed by renowned architect, William Burges, to begrand enough to reflect the status of a Baroness, for whom itwas built as a wedding gift, and to be immensely comfortableproviding spacious reception rooms and gracious bedrooms.Damian Llambias and Christopher Badham bought the house

last year as their home and with the intention to restore it to itsformer grandeur and make it a place where everyone canindulge in country house living, hiring it out exclusively. Whenthey bought the house it was very neglected and 2012 saw amajor refurbishment programme to restore the house to itsformer glory, in keeping with its unique history and character,but with the addition of modern touches to create a relaxed andcomfortable country home-from-home for guests to enjoy incomplete privacy.Damian’s background in architecture and fine art brings a

wealth of experience to this project to ensure that every elementof the house is looking its finest and Chris brings his businesshead and personable demeanour. Damian said: “It felt a bit likethe Adams Family or an unused holiday home when we movedin. We’re trying to bring it back to life and restore its Victoriansplendour as part of a ten-year project repairing and restoringthe original features and filling it with period antiques andmodern comforts.“We’re fixing the roof and the walls – both the stonework

and the pointing – and the heating and plumbing have also beenfixed. A vast amount of redecorating has been carried out,including thousands of metres of curtaining being made and putup. But finding the balance between fixing the functionalelements of the house while respecting the history, heritage andcharacter of the building has been very challenging. We want tocelebrate and embrace the existing interior architecture and

work with it, not against it. But at the same time giving thehouse a lightness rather than just reproduce the originalVictorian decor, which was dark, cluttered and heavy.”Damian and Chris have done well to transform Huntsham

Court into a home that boasts relaxed grandeur and a cosy feel.Rooms are spacious and characterful and each have their ownindividual twist. Details include four poster beds, roll top baths,grand mirrored walls, chandeliers, chaise longue and quirkyseating areas.Damian says: “The most striking features of the house are the

muralled ceiling in the drawing room; the Jacobean paneling inthe great hall, granite columns and stone archways; and thedouble-height, vaulted octagonal kitchen (we’re told that this isthe only example in England) based on the monks’ kitchen atGlastonbury.”

The latest addition to the interior decor is the period librarywallpaper, called Shrewsbury Welby by Watts & Co, in theharewood colour. The design dates back to around 1845 – acomplex and boldly coloured pattern, which was commissionedfrom Pugin by his prominent patron the Earl of Shrewsbury forIngestre Hall. The colour has a gold base so reflects lightbrilliantly. But as much as possible Damian and Chris have keptmany of the vintage wallpapers, such as the 1970s bird paper inthe Baroness bedroom and the Victorian wallpaper in the Yyanisbedroom. Keeping the age of the house at the forefront of thedesign inspiration, they have bought antique furniture and usedtraditional fabrics too, mixed with some vintage or modernclassics, so it feels like rooms have evolved.Damian says: “The house came with many trophy heads and

antlers from the time when exotic hunting was all the rage in theVictorian era so we have grouped those all into the bar with

Details include four poster beds, roll-topbaths, grand mirrored walls, chandeliers,chaise longue and quirky seating areas

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A GRANDWELCOME: the hallis an ideal size for aparty – HuntshamCourt sleeps up to72 guests

A taste of country house lifeDownton Abbey has whetted our appetite for the trappings and lifestyle of the traditional English aristocracy.It’s now possible to briefly enjoy that experience, thanks to the owners of a restored Victorian mansion


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traditional 19th century prints and next to 20th century printsso it feels a bit more like a gentleman’s club room with a twist.”Fabric and texture also play an important role in the interior

design – there’s an abundance of silks and velvets and beautifulantique Aubusson tapestries have been hung in the dining roomand stairwell hall.The couple also have big plans for the garden: “This winter

we are removing ivy and conifers, we’ll be pruning what remainsof the original plants, and planting 800 beech trees, 320 yewtrees, and sowing around 4,000 bulbs,” says Damian. “We’llplant many other specimen items so that in five years thegrounds should look great. We’re also sorting out the woodlandwalk. Overall we’re embracing what we know of the originallandscape architecture and adding our own style.

“The restoration is costly and time consuming, and takes alot of consultation to get it right,” says Damian. “A house thissize is never finished – it is a labour of love. Our vision is tosecure a viable future for the house.”

Huntsham Court can sleep up to 72 guests in 30 bedrooms,most of them en-suite, and can seat up to 120 for weddings,banquets and events. The four grand reception rooms can bearranged to suit each individual event: from conducting awedding ceremony in the great hall, to feasting in the diningroom; dancing in the drawing room; and relaxing in the library.There is also a church on the driveway to the house, in theHuntsham Estate.“We recently held a village murder mystery event for the

village hall and the church roof, which went really well,” saysDamian. “This was the first time in the house’s history that ithas been opened for such an event and all the village came. It’simportant to us that we give back to the community and a houseof this nature has a responsibility to help out if it can, andequally the local community help the house in return with theirskills and trades. We’re planning charity events for the future,which will be open for the local community to attend.” �

For further information visit: www.huntshamcourt.co.uk

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TO BOLDLY GO...From bright botanicals to maps, tartan and even city skylines, wallpaper is undergoing something

of a renaissance in British homes. We’re going to roll with the trend and look at where youcan buy a big cat print wall covering or even your own trompe l’oeil mural

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WALL TO WALL:above, playful BeachHuts mural, ideal forchildren’s bedrooms orbathrooms, fromDigetex.com

Right, Rainbow lettersfabric and wallpaper byLinwood Fabrics, fromThe Sofa & Sofabed Co,Walcot Upholstery, EtonDesign and Multiyork

Left, Tube mapwallpaper fromLinwood Fabrics,stockists as before

CLEVER EFFECTS:above, books trompel’oeil wallpaper byTracy Kendall and,right, Sussex Downsprint from Sanderson,both available fromwest country designersWoodhouse and Law,visit:www.woodhouseandlaw.co.uk

GOT IT COVERED: above,Napoleon bee wallpaper fromTimorous Beasties, chosen byinterior designer Clair Strong,visit www.clairstrong.co.uk

Left and below, Tessellageometric wallpaper andOcelot animal print from anew range from Farrow &Ball

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INTERIOR INSPIRATIONSpring is in the air and it’s time to breathe some new life into our homes

There is endless information on interiorsand products available and an infiniterange of choice when it comes to creating ahome. The limitless choice may causeproblems for those short of time orexperience and so engage an interiordesigner, like Clair, of Bath-based ClairStrong Interior Design, to help them.Clair said: “The days when pine

furniture or ethnic goods dominated areover. People are eager to express their ownideas. There are discernible trends however:the subtle colours seen on the catwalk thisyear are reflected in some fabrics, and theold gold so popular in the 60s is available

once more. Texture is important too: thereare more soft, luxurious fabrics aroundwhich lend themselves to period styles, andyou can simulate surfaces like stone orleather through the use of various wallcoverings.”Clair’s projects have included a brightly

coloured contemporary home for a family,a refurbished modern house which hasbeen given an open-plan kitchen, a diningand living area using natural materials, andan unconventional workplace for abusiness wanting a stimulating butfunctional environment for its staff.

Visit: www.clairstrong.co.uk

BOLD PRINT: Zoom Knoll cushion,16x16ins, reversible graphite print with redzip. Overlapping rings of color provideZoom fabric (by Knoll Textiles) withenergy and elegance. Lustrous rayon addsa shimmering glow to the tight jacquardweave, £45, Hannah Brown interiorswww.hannahbrowninteriors.co.uk

GALLIC CHARM: Clarke and Clarke Clarisse is anelegant collection of French country inspired purelinen fabrics in a chic, soft, faded colour palette;suitable for curtains, cushions, bedding and eye-catching accessories.Fabric Mills, London Road, Bath

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Tomark what we hope will be the start of spring inMarch, we head eastwards from Bath, climbingfrom the Avon valley into Wiltshire and atimeless, pastoral landscape of ancient manorhouses and stone-built villages. The walk ends atthe village of Box, from where there are frequent

buses back to Bath.Head out of Bath along the Kennet & Avon Canal. After going

under the bridge by the George at Bathampton, head over to thelane on the left and carry on in the same direction. At the end,cross the railway line (ST782666), head down the steps and crossthe field towards a pylon. Go through a kissing gate and follow apath up the railway embankment and across the bridge.When you reach the road, cross and turn right, following the

pavement across a footbridge. Cross the road and go up OstlingsLane to the right of the Crown Inn at Bathford. At the top, go upthe path to the left of the church lych-gate. Carry on upMountain Wood road. When it bears left, carry on up the grass.After 75 metres, cross a stile on the right (ST790664) and headdiagonally up the field.Cross a stile and carry on up through Brown’s Folly woods in

the same direction. At a cross path, turn right for a few metres,before turning left and carrying on uphill. At the next cross path,bear right and then left up a stepped path. When it forks, bearright. At the top, carry straight on along a footpath between twolow, moss-covered stone walls.Go through a gate (ST795658) and carry on along a strip of

greensward. When you reach the trees at the far end, bear righttowards a small building. Keeping to the left of it, cross a laneand head straight on through a field with the hedge on yourright, and a view southwards to Westbury White Horse.Cross a stile and carry on past industrial buildings. Cross a

stile, go over the road, cross another stile and carry on. Look outfor a medieval conduit, built by monks, in the field on your right.Cross a stile (ST805657) and carry on past a farmhouse.

When you reach the road, bear left, continuing in the samedirection. Follow the road as it heads downhill, before bearingleft and then right. When it bears left again, turn right along alane. After passing cottages, you will see a bench beside the lane,with Monkton Farleigh Manor up behind it. Just before reachingit, turn left across a stile (ST808655) to walk along an avenue oftrees leading away from the manor.

After 1,100 metres, cross a stile in the fence and carry on. Atthe end of the avenue, cross another stile to the right of thegateposts. Cross a lane, go through a gateway and head acrossthe field to a stile. Carry on along a narrow path, over anotherpair of stiles, and across to a kissing gate (ST831654).Turn right along a lane, passing South Wraxall manor on your

left. At the main road, cross, go through a gate and carry on withthe hedge on your left. After crossing a stile at the end, you willsee a pylon ahead. Head for a gateway to the right of it(ST843658). Go through it and carry on before turning rightalong a farm track.Follow the track through a gateway, between fences and past a

sports pitch. As a drive swings in from the right, carry on pastStonar School. The original building, by Palmer and Jelly of Bath,and dating from the 1770s, is hidden behind modernoutbuildings. When the drive swings right, carry straight onthrough a gateway (ST850656), and immediately turn leftalongside a fence.

Go through a squeeze stile, carry on through another one andfollow a faint footpath across the field. Go through anothersqueeze stile and carry on, keeping close to the hedge on yourleft. When you reach the end of the field (with a line of firs),cross a stile in the corner (ST850662). Bear right alongside thehedgerow and carry on across the field. Go through a gap in thehedge and carry on with the hedge on your right. Go through asmall metal gate at the end and carry straight on. At the mainroad, cross and carry on along a footpath signposted to LentsGreen. Go through a gap in the hedge at the top of the field,cross a stile onto a lane and carry on, following a waymark sign,between cottages (ST846673).Carry on across a field, heading to the right of another group

of cottages. Turn left along a lane, and, after passing the cottages,follow a footpath on the left across a field (ST844675). Cross aslab stile and carry on with a fence on your right. When the fencebears left, carry straight on across two more stiles to the main

Look out for a medievalconduit, built by monks, in thefield on your right

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Wild, woolly WiltshireAndrew Swift plots a healthy 11-mile walk, with a route that takes us out of Bath, past some historic sitesincluding the fine manor house at Hazelbury and a small ancient roadside chapel


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road. A little way along the road to the right is the old Bell Inn.Beside it is Chapel Plaister, a medieval wayside chapel which laterbecame the hideout of an 18th-century highwayman called JohnPoulter. Our route, however, takes us across the main road,before bearing left, right and right again through the gates ofHazelbury Manor.

Follow the drive through the gateposts at the far end, beforeturning left. Carry on along a track, ignoring a bridlewaybranching left, and go through a squeeze stile beside a gate(ST834682). The artificial mound on your right was built in the1980s in homage to the prehistoric monuments that are soprominent a feature of the Wiltshire landscape.

At the end of the track, cross a stile in a stone wall(ST830682) and carry straight on down an old packhorse trail,which soon turns into a tarmaced road down into Box.(Alternatively, turning right after crossing the stile and carryingon for three-quarters of a mile will bring you to the Quarrymans

Arms (ST834693), open all day with food served till 3pm. In Boxitself the Queen’s Head is also open all day. Several buses an hourrun along the A4 through Box back to Bath.

Level of challenge: Generally straightforward, although withover 20 stiles and some muddy stretches. �

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PLENTY OFINTEREST: mainpicture, sheep safelygraze on the man-made mound atHazelburyAbove, left to right,Chapel Plaister, thelong vista throughMonkton FarleighAvenue, and theancient HazelburyManor house


FURTHER INFORMATION

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It always amazes me what a difference a few good peoplecan make. How seemingly small actions can improve thelot of others. Many charities seem to have been createdand fuelled by such people, those who unerringly believethey can make a difference, however small, to otherpeoples lives. It’s both humbling and encouraging, meeting

people who have that combination of energy and enthusiasmcoupled with practical ability and a selfless attitude. The smallband of regular gardening volunteers at the Royal UnitedHospital in Bath have just such a can-do approach and their hardwork was rewarded with the Community Garden award at theBath in Bloom competition last year.

Over the past six years this small but vigorous team havetransformed the tiny gardens and courtyards set within thesprawling hospital complex. The unkempt, overgrown spaceshave become tranquil oases of tree ferns, hellebores, bright-stemmed dogwoods and mature magnolia trees.

Bernard Rymer, one of the gardening volunteers, said: “Likemany hospitals the RUH has grown over the years. There aresome 15 or so courtyards and gardens, all surrounded by hospitalbuildings and overlooked by wards and consulting rooms, sothey’re very visible.”

As we walk around the maze of corridors it’s plain to see just

how important these small open spaces are. Not only do thesplashes of greenery and flowers break up the municipal beigepaint of the corridors but the sight of sun-dappled leaves musthelp to lift the spirits of even the most bed-bound of patients.

For although most of the courtyards are small and shaded bythe buildings there are several large enough for the volunteers tohave really worked some magic.

“Things get leggy and drawn up by the looming walls whichmakes choosing suitable plants a tricky business, especially aswe’re not working with a blank canvas here,” says Bernard.“There are already plants and structures in place and we have towork with those.

Alongside Bernard and his wife Jane, who leads the volunteergroup, are Christine and Jill, although other volunteers join in onWednesday mornings from time to time, under the umbrella ofthe Friends of the RUH volunteer team. The gardeners also workclosely with Hetty Dupays, the RUH art programme manager,and most of the larger gardens feature some dynamic and eye-catching pieces of art which add real vibrancy to the gardens.

“When we first started Hetty had already been placing art inthe gardens but they really didn’t do the pieces justice,” saysBernard. “She was very encouraging and keen to see themimprove.”

One of the first areas to receive treatment was the largest plot,the Jubilee Garden. This started out as a rose garden but hadbecome rather tired and depleted and when the volunteers took iton it had had something of a makeover. Now the garden is aglorious leafy space with a number of secluded benches nestledamong the herbaceous plants and evergreen and deciduousshrubs. As well as garden shrubs such as photinia, box andlonicera there are interesting plants like the bamboo pseudopanaxcrassifolius along with exotic climbers and mature trees. Winterinterest shrubs, trees with autumn colour and textured bark, andspring bulbs keep the interest going all year round but in summer

At the sunnier end of the plot thevolunteers have indulged theirlove of grasses, planting over 200in the thin soil which is only aspade’s depth deep

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OASIS OF CALM:exotic tree fernsprovide a focal point

Jane Moore meets a group of dedicated gardeners who have transformed the courtyards of Bath’s RoyalUnited Hospital, and offers some planting tips for small city gardens with shallow soil

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the Jubilee garden comes into its own, providing a haven for staff,patients and visitors.“You wouldn’t believe how many people use this little garden

on a sunny summer day,” says Bernard. “It’s a lovely place to sitand have your lunch of just relax and enjoy the fresh air.”On the whole the garden is low maintenance with herbaceous

plants such as bergenia, hardy geranium and epimediumproviding valuable ground cover to reduce weed growth.“We compost as much as we can because it’s very difficult to

get rid of rubbish here as the gardens are set right within thehospital and it’s a long way to the outside world,” says Bernard.The Four Seasons Garden, too, is low maintenance but totally

different in character with its magnificent tree ferns and greatJapanese style conifer arching over a sinuous sweep of rocks and

ferns. Hellebores, mature magnolias and wisteria complete theexotic look and Bernard’s rustic hazel pergola and tower only addto the charm of the garden. At the sunnier end of the plot thevolunteers have indulged their love of grasses, planting over 200in the thin soil which is only a spade’s depth deep.“It’s great to be able to create a garden in such different style

and we love seeing everyone’s reactions to the tree ferns,” saysBernard. “People just can’t quite believe what they’re seeing.”Not content to rest on their Bath in Bloom laurels, the team are

set to embark on a much needed redesign of the garden next tothe Friends coffee shop this year. When it comes to the RUHgardens, it’s very much a case of watch this space. �

Jane Moore is the head gardener of the award-winning gardens ofthe Bath Priory Hotel. Follow her on Twitter @janethegardener.

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LABOUR OF LOVE:left, one of thecourtyards at thehospital which hasbeen transformed byvolunteers

Right, the team withtheir Bath in Bloomtrophy


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The egg has been a symbol of Easter as far back as the time of theearly Christians of Mesopotamia in the 3rd century AD. Today inthe 21st century, especially with the recent surge in popularity of

keeping chickens, the egg is representative of healthy living. Recent changesto EU regulations and the help of the British Hen Welfare trust enablesmore people to adopt older commercial hens that still have the potential tolay eggs for a couple of years. Adopted hens have their share of problemsas most of them were raised indoors, lack feathers and are not able to walkdue to muscle wastage from caging, but with proper husbandry and a bit ofluck a few home grown eggs could still be had with the added bonus ofgiving these old layers a good retirement home.If you didn’t know this already hens do not need to be fertilized by a

cockerel to produce an egg, rather they depend on the total amount ofdaylight hours to be productive. You need 16 hrs of daylight to getmaximum egg quality Egg quality is also dependant on a multitude offactors including age, breed, diet, moulting, the environment and theoverall health of the layer. With so many variables to keep in mind it isimportant to focus on a few factors that you can influence.Environmental stresses play a significant role especially if hens are kept

outside where they are dependent on climate and natural light. Asmentioned earlier, about 14 to 16 hours of daylight will give you themaximum egg production. Because chickens can’t regulate their bodytemperature by sweating like humans, hot humid conditions can cause adrop in egg production. In hot weather hens can drink up to 500 ml ofwater daily so ensure that you give them access to more than one drinkingsite. Cold temperatures will also affect hens since their normal bodytemperature is 41.5 Celsius, much higher than humans, so they requireextra food rations to maintain body heat. Other stresses such as theintroduction of new birds will alter the pecking order and situations wherethe hens feel threatened, for example barking dogs or roaming cats, can bea problem.Always collect your eggs on a daily basis as it ensures that hens will not

develop bad habits such as broodiness or egg eating. There should alwaysbe enough nest boxes to prevent hens from laying eggs on the ground.Since eggs are porous, soiled eggs should not be washed; rather you shouldbrush off as much dirt as possible, failing this, discard very dirty eggs.Daily egg collection is part of good husbandry practice as well as regularcleaning of nest boxes and the avoidance of table scraps in the coop. Tablescraps will encourage vermin which increase the likelihood of diseases suchas salmonella. Don’t keep chicken feed outside the coop as it alsoencourages wild birds which are potential carriers of salmonella. Andremember that hand washing is important after handling chickens.Diseases such as infectious bronchitis can affect egg production. If you

hear respiratory problems in your brood be sure to separate those who aresick. Regular inspections of your hens will enable you to detect early signsof illness. Occasionally birds that suffer with respiratory illness will havewet feathers on the side of their bodies from wiping their nose. Open beakbreathing can be another sign as well as poor feather and comb quality.These are just a small number of hen health issues, so many more shouldbe discussed and with the popularity of keeping chickens many websitesdevoted to these topics can be easily accessed.So with the coming of Easter, our thoughts turn to the egg in its various

forms. Keeping chickens can be a rewarding and productive hobby and ifyou are thinking about it you should get cracking!

If you have any questions, local vet Jenny Keen will be pleased to help andcan be contacted on 01225 428921. All Bath Vet Group surgery contactdetails and further information are available at www.bathvetgroup.co.uk.

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HIGH BANNERDOWN, BATH

• Large detached family house

• Idyllic situation in highly sought after area

• 3 +1 bedrooms - 2 bathrooms

• Attached self contained annexe

• Extensive mature gardens

• Good garaging and ample off street parking

Price: £799,000

Thicket Mead is an outstanding detached property set in anidyllic position within the sought after area of HighBannerdown, east of Bath. This is a perfect family homeoffering plenty of options as the main house has beenextended to add a separate fully self contained annexe. Overall

the accommodation comprises of a large drawing room, kitchen, diningroom, garden room, cloakroom, and utility. Upstairs there are threebedrooms and a bathroom. The annexe features a second kitchen, livingroom, dining hall, a large bedroom and a bathroom, all at ground level.Outside there are extensive mature gardens with lovely lawns and patioareas that enjoy good views. The property also has a tandem garage and asingle garage as well as off road parking for several vehicles. This is aspectacularly good and versatile family house with great scope that shouldbe seen. Contact Bath estate agents Pritchards to arrange an early viewing.

Pritchards, 11 Quiet Street, Bath. Tel: 01225 466225


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4 VALE VIEW PLACE

LARKHALL

BATH

• Period terrace property• 4 double bedrooms• Light & airy throughout• Courtyard front garden• Off street parking

Price: £595,000

Forming part of an attractive period terrace, this propertyoccupies a peaceful and most convenient position on thepopular eastern outskirts of the City. The local village ofLarkhall is also within a short stroll and offers a wideselection of shops and many other amenities. A superior

quality four double bedroom period property offered in excellent orderthroughout and with the rare benefits of level gardens and off-streetparking. The accommodation on offer comprises entrance hall withcloakroom off, superb sitting room with bi-fold glazed doors openingonto the rear garden, dining room, superb kitchen with integratedappliances, four beautifully presented double bedrooms, bathroomwith modern white suite and a shower room. The sitting room is thereal gem though with its large double-glazed skylights and oak woodfloor with under-floor heating. There is also a lovely feature fireplacewith Bath stone surround in the dining room. Externally, there is anattractive courtyard garden to the front, beautifully landscaped gardenwith ornate paved patio seating area to the rear and an off streetparking area.

Pritchards, 11 Quiet Street, Bath. Tel: 01225 466225


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Lyncombe HillA detached period property set at the lower end of Lyncombe Hill in a prime location with outstanding views. Approx gross int area: 2612 sq ft/242 sq m.

Kitchen, dining room, drawing room, sitting room, office, morning room, study/bedroom, 4 double bedrooms - one with en suite bathroom, 2 further bathrooms. Garden.

Price: £895,000

Priory Close, Combe DownA fine detached modern house with an attractive west facing garden in a peaceful “no through” road on the desirable southern fringes of the City.

Five bedrooms, bathroom and shower room, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, games room, utility and cloakroom. Driveway parking for several vehicles.Total approx. floor area: 1980 sq ft / 183.94 sq m.

Price: £625,000

Shaw, Nr BathA most attractive attached 3 storey period property located conveniently east of Bath with excellent family accommodation & stunning countryside views from its level garden.

Ent hall, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, five/six bedrooms, family bathroom and 2 shower rooms - 1 en suite. 2 large double garages & parking area.Approx floor area: 1434 sq ft/133.2 sq m.

Price: £399,000

Sydney PlaceA superb and versatile luxury two bedroom apartment situated on the ground floor of this elegant and substantial Grade I Listed townhouse with historic royal connections.

Rich in period detail, form and proportion. Stunning drawing room, fine views towards Sydney Gardens (front) and towards St Mary’s Bathwick (rear). Master bedroom/Library, kitchen, bedroom two with en suite bathroom and separate shower room. Short, level walk to Centre.Total approx. area: 142 sq m / 1528 sq ft.

Price: £519,000

11 Quiet Street, Bath BA1 2LB Tel: 01225 466 225

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� Lansdown Place East, BathThis is an archetypal classic Georgian townhouse, beautifully proportioned, wellmaintained and enjoying south facing views. The first floor formal high ceilingeddrawing room has three huge windows which let light flood in. At the back onthis floor is a second sitting room. Now that households no longer have an armyof staff the kitchen/breakfast room hassensibly got the dining room on the samefloor, at ground floor level, and thekitchen is large enough for informalsuppers. The five bedrooms are on thesecond and third floors, with fourbathrooms between them. There’s morespace down at lower floor level with agenerous size study, a games room/utilityand two vaults which could be used foranything from wine to bicycles. At the rearis a leafy, paved garden. Join the pathacross Lansdown Crescent and you canenjoy a pleasant walk down to the citycentre.

Price: £1.35mContact: Carter Jonas,tel: 01225 747250

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� Valentine House, BeckingtonThis is a fine example of a double fronted stone cottage in the Somerset village ofBeckington. This four bedroom house has an en suite shower room for the master bedroom,

plus a family bathroom.Downstairs there are two sittingrooms, one with a woodburner,the other with an open fire. Thisroom also has working shutters,which make it cosy on chillyevenings. The house has a welldesigned modern kitchen whichsits comfortably with its periodcharacter, and this opens outinto the gardens, which aresouth facing and a sun trap insummer.Price: £540,000Contact: Hamptons,tel: 01225 312244

� St James’s Square, BathSt James’s Square is a rare example of a Georgian square in Bath,with a railed residents’ garden at its centre to create a little greenoasis in the city. No 35 is a complete townhouse with rooms overfive floors. Although it retains its Georgian proportions, with highceilings and sash windows, it also has a light, contemporary feelabout it. The drawing room and withdrawing room occupy pride ofplace on the first floor, while the dining room and a sitting room areat ground floor level. The kitchen/breakfast room is on the lowerground floor, along with the laundry and cellars. The master suitetakes over the entire second floor, with bedroom, big bathroom withfreestanding bath and a dressing room. Three more bedrooms sharethe third floor bathroom. Outside there is a courtyard at the back,but the owners also have use of that exclusive residents’ garden.Price: £1.15m Contact: Hamptons, tel: 01225 312244

We’ve got a lot to be grateful to the Georgians, who left us a legacy of classically proportioned homes, withbig windows, high ceilings and which have been beautifully conserved for future generations

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Modern fully furnished 2 bed house in a quiet location withgarage and gardens.

Delightful 4 bed, Located on the edge of a select developmenton the South of Bath with country views.

Odd Down £1500pcm Southdown £875pcm

Attractive 3 bed unfurnished terrace in Odd Down with aground-floor rear extension giving lots of light space.

Large 3 bedroom, unfurnished, ground floor flat set in largecommunal gardens in the centre of Bath.

Odd Down £995pcm Pulteney Road £1250pcm

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Bluecoat House, Sawclose

A smart and contemporary one bedroom apartment located on the top floor of a Grade II Listed building which has been newly refurbished to the highest possible standard throughout. Originally built as a school in 1860, Bluecoat House occupies an enviable position opposite the Theatre Royal in the heart of the city of Bath and enjoys immediate access to the many shops, restaurants and attractions that Bath has to offer.

Rent: £995 pcm

stunning new development | bright & spacious living room | spectacular rooftop views | modern open plan kitchen |

granite work surfaces | feature fireplaces | large double bedroom | contemporary shower room | central location

Reside Bath | 24 Barton Street Bath BA1 1HG | T 01225 445 777 | E [email protected] | W www.residebath.co.uk

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The Georgians weren’t just busy building 18th century Bath, they also builtsolid gentlemen’s homes in market towns such as Bradford-on-Avon, wherethis fine example is now for sale. It has got some Victorian additions, butthey haven’t spoiled its good looks.

Huntingdon House is detached and tucked away from prying eyes in itsown south facing walled gardens. Modern extras include a drive, a doublegarage and a smart fitted kitchen equipped with a black shiny Aga and acentral work island.

The main sitting room enjoys a double aspect looking out over the

gardens and there are two other rooms which could be used variously asdining room, TV room, snug or family cinema room. The kitchen opens onto the gardens, where there is a handy sunken terrace which makes an idealoutdoor dining space. The house also has four good sized bedrooms and abig, family bathroom.

Bradford-on-Avon has good restaurants and pubs, a range of shops,schools, a railway station and a vibrant cultural scene.

Price £825,000. Contact: Jeremy Jenkins, tel: 01225 866747

Holcombe Manor is a Georgian house on a grand scale, set in two acres ofstately grounds bordered by walls and trees and with views of the Somersetcountryside. The drive to the house passes a fountain and to the side asubstantial pond and waterfall. The manor has been sympatheticallyrestored and decorated in keeping with its period and maintaining itstraditional features. The entrance hall still has its original tiles and stainedglass doors. The grandeur continues to impress as one walks through to theamazing main hallway with its winding staircase, a wonderful receptionarea from which to receive guests. The sitting room has a handsome marblefire surround and views of the gazebo in the garden. There’s a modernkitchen and the dining room, where it is possible to dine on a grand scale.As well as six bedrooms in the main house there are eight studio apartmentsin an adjoining wing and two one-bedroom flats in what was once the coachhouse. The manor house even boasts a traditional snooker room and bar aswell as a swimming pool and patio in the garden.

Price £1.35m. Contact: Fine & Country, tel: 01225 320032

� Huntingdon House,Bradford-on-Avon

� Holcombe Manor, Holcombe� Bathwick Street, Bath

If you can’t afford, or don’t want, an entire Georgian house, there are plentyof converted apartments to be found in 18th century buildings, such as thistwo bedroom ground floor home in Bathwick Street. It has been sensitivelymodernised and, as you can see the main living space includes a sitting areaand the newly fitted kitchen with oak flooring and space for a dining table.The two bedrooms are both doubles and there’s a new bathroom. One of thebest features of the apartment is that it has its own 55 foot long garden witha dining terrace, lawn and flower borders. Bathwick Street is a short levelwalk from the city centre and a few minutes from the main Bath Spa Station.

Price £299,950Contact: Whiteley Helyar, tel: 01225 447544

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Huntingdon House,Bradford-on-Avon.

£825,000

Impressive & irresistible period homeset within large south facing walledgardens. Four double bedrooms,ensuite & family bathroom. Doubleaspect drawing room, study/dayroom, sitting room, kitchen familyroom with French windows to thepatio & gardens. Double garage &driveway parking. Superbly located onthe Bath side of the town centre. Arare & wonderful home. EPC – E.

Brookfield House,Wingfield.£795,000

Rurally situated substantial familyhome set in beautiful countrysidesouth of Bradford-on-Avon. Sevenbedrooms plus a two bedroomcottage in the grounds & separatecoach house with plenty of potential& double garage. Five receptions tospread out into including anenormous entrance hall opening intothe garden room. Lengthy farmhousestyle kitchen. Large gardens & lovelyviews. EPC – F.

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Hunters Lodge,Wingfield.£565,000

Set in the heart of Wingfield we findthis beautifully proportioned home. Alarge welcoming entrance hall sets thescene as all of the considerable livingspace is generously proportioned.Four good double bedrooms, 2 withensuites. Sitting room with fireplace,dining room, study, snug &conservatory. Refreshingly largekitchen dining room. Utility & cloaks.Double garage, driveway parking,enclosed gardens. EPC – D.

Trowbridge Road,Bradford-on-Avon.

£415,000

Built like a battleship and almost asbig! Period semi detached home withfour double bedrooms, one on thetop floor with a shower. Sitting room& separate dining room withfireplace. Fashionably large modernkitchen breakfast room. South westfacing garden & a useful formergarage building! Driveway parking for2 cars at the front. Level access torailway station & town centreamenities. EPC – F.

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www.fi delisproperties.co.uk 01225 421000

134 Wells Road, Bear Flat, Bath BA2 3AH

Fidelis

Saltford £450,000

A Delightful Grade 11 Listed Stone Barn Overlooking Meadows Surrounded by Gardens Divided by Seasonal Interest

Living Room with Floor to Ceiling Glazing Overlooking Meadows | Magnifi cent 24’2 x 11’7 Garden Room/Reception 2 | Kitchen | Utility | 1 Bedroom (Originally 2) | Bathroom | Detached Studio | Summerhouse | Feature Landscaped Gardens | Parking for 10 Cars

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www.fi delisproperties.co.uk 01225 421000

134 Wells Road, Bear Flat, Bath BA2 3AH

Fidelis

Hayes Place £425,000

A Fine 3 Storey Double Bay Edwardian Home Beautifully Appointed Throughout Located in the Heart of Bear Flat

Living Room | Dining Room | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Cloakroom | Lean-to Conservatory/Garden Room | Master Bedroom | En-suite Shower Room | 3 Further Bedrooms | Contemporary Bathroom | Enclosed Rear Garden | No Onward Chain

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Beyond your expectationswww.hamptons.co.uk

Cleveland Walk, BathThis delightful semi-detached home benefits from super views and a large enclosed garden, great for all the family. The house has three bedrooms and three reception rooms but does have planning permission to add a well-proportioned master suite if one needs the extra room. This is a truly wonderful home with a great garden enjoying westerly views towards the city. Approximate gross sq.ft. 1,744. EPC Rating D.

Guide Price £825,000

3 Bedrooms3 Reception RoomsSemi-DetachedWell-PresentedSuperb GardensViews over the City

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Beyond your expectationswww.hamptons.co.uk

Cleveland Walk, BathCleveland Walk is a highly desirable location a short stroll from King Edwards School and further down into the city centre. This handsome and substantial detached home dating from 1936 is very well presented with practical and flexible accommodation including a wonderful solid Green Oak framed studio that could also provide self-contained accommodation. Approximate gross sq.ft 4,456. EPC Rating E.

Guide Price £1.6m

4 Bedrooms4 ReceptionsDetachedSuperb GardenDesirable AddressWalking Distance to City

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1 Hayes Place, Bear Flat, Bath BA2 4QW 01225 422 224

MarkNaylor

CHAUCER VILLAS £725,000This capacious, Victorian, semi-detached house has oodles of period features and charm. With its 3 floors of accommodation, theproperty would make an ideal family home for those with large teenagers! Large walled garden and certainly within walking distance ofBath's City Centre, via Beechen Cliff and Holloway. NO ONWARD CHAIN.Ground floor includes: vestibule, hallway, drawing room, sitting room, study, bedroom 4. Lower ground floor: dining room, large kitchen with walk-inlarder, utility room, cellar/store room. First floor: master bedroom (with en-suite shower room), 2 further bedrooms and spacious family bathroom.Gardens and 'tumbledown' old timber garage (not useable). Approximate gross internal floor area: 2,785 square feet / 259 square metres.

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LONGFELLOW AVENUE £465,000We are proud to offer this super, classic, Poet's Corner home. This one benefits particularly from larger than average accommodation,southerly gardens and views towards Bristol. A wonderful location, just above the City - don't delay!Vestibule, hallway, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, lean-to conservatory, 4 double bedrooms and bathroom. Southerly facinggardens. Gas central heating. Approximate gross internal floor area: 1,670 square feet / 155 square metres.

THE FIRS, COMBE DOWN £469,950Enjoying an intoxicating blend of period charm & 21st Century chic, this fantastic, generously proportioned, family home must beviewed! Thoroughly modernised & remodelled, the property is superbly located near the heart of the village.Vestibule, hallway, sitting room, family room, kitchen/dining room, lean-to utility/store, cloakroom, 4 bedrooms and bathroom. Front and southerlyrear gardens. Gas central heating. Approximate gross internal floor area: 1,765 square feet / 164 square metres.

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The EmpireThe Empire is one of Bath's landmark buildingssituated in the very centre of the City. Originallybuilt as a hotel in 1901, commissioned by theAdmiralty during the war years, and, in the mid1990's, converted into exclusive apartments forthe over 50's.

A grandiose entrance hall and original mahoganystaircase immediately establish this building'scredibility. Residents' drawing and function roomsare located on the ground floor, along with liftsthat provide access to the lower ground floorcommunal facilities and to all apartment levels.

The apartment is located on the second floor andoffers one bedroom, sitting room with access to afull length balcony, high ceilings and wonderfulviews across the Avon valley, river and weir.

Communal facilities include guest

suites, cinema room, laundrette,

billiard room, craft room, exercise

room, sauna, library and roof

garden.The Empire will appeal to

those seeking a rather special

secure base in the City centre, with

glorious far reaching views, and

Bath's fashionable shopping areas

on the door step.

1 bedroom, sitting room, kitchen, shower room, full length balcony,communal facilities to include: roof terrace, guest suites, cinema/meetingroom, laundry room, sauna. EPC Rating = C

Contact: 01225 320032 £425,000

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The Chestnuts“We loved the spirit ofThe Chestnuts as soon

as we saw it” .“When you walk through the dooryou sense its hospitable atmosphere.There are twocenturies of history in the house; the nineteenthcenturyVictorian front has the large rooms andhigh ceilings of a grand house whilst the eighteenthcentury rear has a delightful cottage feel.These twodistinct elements create a home that can be bothelegantly formal and incredibly comfortable andrelaxed. I still love the sweep along the drivewayand the first sight of the house that has provided uswith such a good life.”“It is a home with a pleasing choice of generous

rooms but also lots of interesting nooks andcrannies where you can enjoy personal space”.“Forus the heart of the home is the fabulous Aga-warmed kitchen where the cook can be busy andchat to family as they relax on the sofa or settleround the table.The rooms are quite seasonal as inthe winter we relish the cosiness in the snug andduring the summer love the light and airiness in thedrawing room and the conservatory, opening intothe garden. However the main reception rooms

Detached period residence, 4 reception rooms and orangery, 5 bedrooms,cellars and range of outbuildings including garage and stable, gardens andpaddock, gravel driveway with parking for numerous cars. EPC Rating = D

Contact: 01225 320032 £1,100,000

have the original open fireplaces and to sit calmly,with a book, by the fire, is a great way to spend awinter afternoon.”"The house gives us room to be hospitable.We

love entertaining and the children fill the house withtheir friends so it is definitely at its best when full ofpeople”.“It's appropriate that the name of the househas associations with Christmas, it comes into itsown at that time, when adorned with seasonaldecoration and a giant tree in the drawing room; it isa happy place to be.We entertain outside during thesummer and the garden has hosted many barbequesand bouncy castles, whilst the front lawn is perfectfor croquet.The children have kept a variety ofanimals in the paddock and the vegetable gardensare abundant with produce.We can be quite self-sufficient but the joy is that although we are secludedand surrounded by woods and green fields we arenot at all isolated.The cultural and vibrant towns ofBath and Bristol are short drives away; there is anearby cinema complex and a supermarket plus alocal shop inWick.The M5 and M4 are easilyaccessible.”

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The Property PeopleOffices throughout the UK including 5 in London

Lansdown Guide Price: £1,750,000A supert Grade II Listed, five bedroom regency townhouse. It has been recently refurbished with a lovely garden, elevated views and with secure parking. (Approximately 3,698 sq ft / 344 sq m)

Bath 01225 747250 [email protected]

Great Pulteney Street Guide Price: £795,000A beautifully presented three/four bedroom maisonette in a enviable location with a pretty garden and a secure garage. (Approximately 2,146 sq ft / 199.63 sq m)


Lansdown Place East Guide Price: £1,350,000An elegant Georgian townhouse in a prominent position. It has long views over the city and accommodation of grand proportions filled with period features.(Approximately 4,244 sq ft / 394.28 sq m)


Pierrepont Place Guide Price: £550,000A five storey Grade II Listed Georgian townhouse in need of modernisation, set in the heart of Bath.(Approximately 2,572 sq ft / 238.9 sq m)


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Combe Down Guide Price: £500,000A superb three bedroom maisonette in an award winning development on the edge of Combe Down. Dedicated private parking for two cars, with visitiors parking in addition. (Approximately 1,151 sq ft / 141 sq m)


Vane Street Guide Price: £295,000A superbly presented apartment situated close to the city centre. Double bedroom, bathroom, kitchen/breakfast room, living/dinning room and courtyard garden. (Approximately 753 sq ft / 70.0 sq m)


Great Pulteney Street Guide Price: £450,000An exceptional new 2 bedroomed apartment within a beautiful Grade II Listed townhouse in a highly desirable location. (Approximately 805 sq ft / 74.8 sq m). New 999 year lease * Fully refurbished * Period features with high ceilings and grand proportions * High specification fitting throughout


Horstmann Close Guide Price: £220,000A well presented two bedroom ground floor apartment. It sits in a tucked away position and boasts a rear courtyard garden and an off street parking space. Energy efficient Band C(Approximately 506 sq ft / 47.0 sq m)


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CAMDEN CRESCENT

BATH

• Period terrace property• 2 Double Bedrooms• Fitted kitchen• Robert Adams fireplace

Price: £1475pcm

Atruly outstanding and most impressive Georgian First Floor twobedroomed Apartment in a first class residential location offeringoutstanding far reaching views across Bath. The beautifullypresented Georgian Apartment has undergone extensiverefurbishment works and now boasts under-floor heating, fitted

kitchen with integrated Siemens white goods including a tall fridge-freezer,washer-drier,dishwasher and double oven with Combi microwave and 4 hobwith concealed extractor hood over. Other features include an instant hot watertap, water softener and waste disposal.There are high ceilings with ornate original cornicing, an original Robert

Adams fireplace and windows enjoying far reaching views from the Lounge andKitchen. No expense has been spared with the Shower room which has a superbtwin shower with a mirror fitted cupboard, wash hand basin and WC.A truly magnificent Apartment coming to The Apartment Company March2013.

The Apartment Company, 1 Queen Square, Bath. Tel: 01225 471144


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