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A specially curated guide to help you enjoy the next 48 hours (or more) in Bath
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CLEVELAND POOLS | NEW PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCED
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| The future is certain for the UK’s oldest lido |
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Cleveland Pools Trust is thrilled to announce its future operating partner will be Fusion Lifestyle.
Following the completion of restoration work in Summer 2022, Fusion Lifestyle will manage the day-to-day running of the Pools. This will enable local people to enjoy swimming at this nationally important historic facility once again, following a major campaign and capital project to restore the venue.
Fusion Lifestyle is a registered charity created to promote the benefits of healthy lifestyles and encourage participation in sport, physical and cultural activity. It manages around 60 facilities on behalf of its partners most of whom are either local authorities or trusts. Fusion Lifestyle operates existing renowned and successful outdoor swimming pools including Saltdean, Brockwell Park and Shepton Mallet lidos.
The restoration of the site including the pools and listed buildings is on track to be completed in August. From September, Fusion Lifestyle plans to hold several events including cold-water swimming, guided tours, family activities and community group visits.
clevelandpools.org.uk | fusion-lifestyle.com
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| OUR JUNE ISSUE – OUT NOW |
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Our June magazine features a collection of great reading by our team of wonderful writers as well as beautifully presented advertising by Bath's best businesses. We really hope you'll enjoy the read!
Every month we deliver 15,000 copies door to door, but if you don't get a copy at home then you can pick up a copy at many places around town and from our floor stands at: Waitrose, Sainsbury [Green Park], M&S Foods in Twerton, Tesco in Weston Village, and at The Holburne Museum.
You can enjoy our current issue by clicking here.
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And if you would like to have a copy sent in the post every month, then we offer a postal subscription for just £33 for 12 issues, £18 for six issues or buy a copy for just £3.95. UK mainland prices. For Euro and World zone subscription prices – see our website.
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WEEKEND RECIPE | HOORAH FOR NIÇOISE
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Recipe by Melissa Blease
4 Salads
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| Salade Niçoise (serves 4) |
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Boil 500g halved, unpeeled new potatoes for 12-15 minutes (or until tender), adding around 300g trimmed green beans (chopped into bite-sized slices) for the last 3-4 minutes of cooking time. Drain and set to one side. Hard boil 4 large eggs for around 6 minutes (for a slightly soft-set yolk) and plunge into cold water before peeling, to avoid the dreaded 'green rim'. Whisk 6-7 tbsp extra virgin olive oil with 3 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 garlic cloves (crushed), 2 tbsp finely-snipped chives and plenty of seasoning. Tumble 10-12 cherry tomatoes (halved), 10-12 pitted black olives and 2 stripped, torn baby gem lettuces into a large salad bowl. Add the room-temperature potatoes and beans along with the salad dressing and mix gently to combine (clean hands are the best utensils here!). Top the salad with the hard boiled eggs, the contents of 2 x 200g high-quality tinned tuna in olive oil (drained) and 6-8 anchovy fillets. Serve immediately.
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| Waldorf Salad (serves 4) |
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Toast 50g shelled, roughly-chopped walnuts in a dry frying pan until fragrant and set aside to cool. Put 50g sultanas into a small bowl and add enough boiling water to just cover; set aside. Peel and core 2 sharp green apples and chop into matchsticks. Put the apple matchsticks into a large bowl and tumble with the juice of ½ a lemon. Destring and finely-slice 2 sticks of celery and add to the apples. Mix 100g mayonnaise with 2 tbsp natural yoghurt (or crème fraîche) and 1 generous tsp Dijon mustard and season to taste. Drain the sultanas and add to the apple and celery followed by most of the toasted walnuts (keep some back for garnishing) and the dressing. Stir well to combine. Strip the leaves from 2 Little Gem lettuces and divide them across 4 serving plates. Top each lettuce-lined plate with equal amounts of the salad mixture and top with the reserved toasted walnuts and a drizzle of walnut oil. Serve immediately.
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| Caprese Salad (serves 4) |
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Chop around 600g ripe tomatoes into quarters or bite-sized chunks depending on size (use really, really good, flavoursome, room-temperature tomatoes for this recipe, as they're the co-stars of the show). Put the tomatoes into a bowl, sprinkle liberally with salt and set to one side for 10 minutes before adding 1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and gently tossing with a couple of spoons. Arrange the tomatoes on a big flat platter and spoon the juices from the bottom of their bowl over the top. Tear 250g room-temperature buffalo mozzarella into chunks and dot hither and thither over the tomatoes. Drizzle with a little more extra virgin olive oil, a sprinkling of salt and a liberal scattering of torn basil leaves. Serve immediately.
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| Caesar Salad (serves 4) |
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Remove the crusts from 2 slices of day-old white bread and cut into croûton-sized cubes. Heat around 3 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick frying pan, add the bread cubes and fry over a high heat for 3-4 minutes until golden-brown. Transfer the croûtons to a bowl, season with salt and pepper while still warm and set to one side. Combine 6 tbsp mayonnaise, 1-2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2-3 tbsp finely-grated parmesan, 1 clove garlic (peeled and crushed), a few drops of Worcestershire Sauce and 1 tbsp tepid water and gently beat until smooth. Tear the leaves from 1 sliced Romaine lettuce heart into a large serving bowl along with 12 cherry tomatoes (halved). Add the dressing and toss gently until the lettuce leaves and the tomatoes are thoroughly coated in the dressing. Scatter with the toasted croûtons, plenty of finely-grated Parmesan and a generous sprinkling of black pepper. Serve immediately.
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WEEKEND WINE | THE 2022 DECANTER AWARDS
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Meet some of the medallists
Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc – Ken Forrester Wines
Awarded Best in Show. A full bodied, well rounded wine, that is a great example of the harmonious balance which can be achieved between fruit and delicate oak flavours as they combine to produce gentle complexity. Bursting with dried apricot and pineapple and some typical Chenin honey notes on the long-lasting finish | £16.65
Finca Legardeta Chardonnay – Chivite Family Estates
Silver medallist. This has a lovely aroma of perfectly ripe, juicy William pears, with delectable nuances of spices, frankincense and ginger. Wonderful succulence of texture, with an understated richness reminiscent of Saint Véran in Burgundy. Irresistible! | £16.65
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC – Bosco Nestore
Silver medallist. Bright ruby red hue with wild cherry and red berries flavours leading on to enticing spicy notes. Smooth and enjoyable with plum and black cherry fruits on the finish. Fantastic value | £9.95
Jumilla Dry Muscat – Juan Gil
Silver medallist. A pale golden colour with rose petal and musk nose, fresh and lively in the mouth with notes of stone fruits, spice and marmalade. Very long. Serve super chilled | £12.95
Gigondas Les Hauts de Montmirail – Domaine Brusset
Gold medallist. A ‘wow’ wine! Deep crimson in colour, with a rich, spicy, smoky aroma, showing hints of chocolate and blackberry and a rounded, powerful palate with mouth filling fruit | £36
Merlot – Meinert
Bronze medal. When crafting his Merlot, the winemaker gains inspiration by opening bottles of Pomerol from the top chateaux! This has all the wonderful, velvet softness that you expect of Merlot, but with so much more personality | £19.95
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Looking for more delicious foodie inspo?
Click through to browse our full Delicious Guide!
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DELICIOUS GUIDE | FAMILY-FRIENDLY DINING
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Dough Pizza
Proudly independent, family-run pizzerias, with venues in Kingsmead Square and The Corridor, Dough combines years of expertise and the best ingredients to bring you first-rate pizza, every time. With a focus on pizza for everyone, Dough offers 12 alternative health-giving bases, from kamut to hemp, grano arso, multigrain and more, alongside traditional sourdough. Gluten-free and allergy friendly pizzas are a particular speciality. You’ll find all the classics from margheritas to marinaras alongside pizza parcels, star-shaped pizzas and gourmet specials such as La Gina with ‘fior di latte’ mozzarella, caramelised onion, crispy speck, olive pâté, ricotta, pistachios and parmesan discs, based on turmeric dough. Warm, family-friendly service, dough-spinning entertainment and plenty of Italian charm ensures that any visit to Dough is a memorable one.
14–16 The Corridor, Bath BA1 5AP Tel: 01225 443686
9 Kingsmead Square, Bath BA1 2AB Tel: 01225 422320
Web: doughpizzarestaurant.co.uk
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SPECIAL OFFER | PURE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE LOVE
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Chatley Farm Brownies
If there’s one thing that Chatley Farm know well, it’s that chocolate makes everything better. Since 2006, Chatley Farm Brownies has been bringing chocolate love to Somerset, handmade in their professional kitchens on a beautiful farm, near Bath. Chatley Farm use the best Belgian chocolate and locally sourced ingredients to create their delicious squares of heaven.
You can currently get 20% off all Chatley Farm Brownie Hampers! Order online and simply use BATH20 at checkout. Offer ends 30 June.
chatleyfarmbrownies.co.uk
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WHAT'S ON | FOOD FESTIVAL
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Fantastic Food Festivals, Royal Victoria Park, Friday 29-31 July
Featuring: Gennaro Contaldo | Dean Edwards | Andy Clarke | Karen Wright | Stefan Gates | George Egg – and many more in a host of interactive and immersive experiences including: The Festival Kitchen, The Artisan Coffee Co. Jubilee Garden, The Tasting Tent, and masterclasses.
Plus, independent stallholders, street food, refreshing bars, family entertainment and live music. Dog friendly; carers go free.
Also appearing at the festival is Mark Studley, aka The Dirty Food Guy, who we caught up with Mark in this month's magazine. Click here to read the full feature.
fantasticfoodfestivals.co.uk.
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OBJECT OF DESIRE | FATHER'S DAY INSPO
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Cool Montblanc accessories
Discover the iconic and refined styles of top German brand Montblanc. Famous for its writing instruments Montblanc also produce a full range of luxury goods and accessories. look out for the white, six-pointed snowcap with rounded edges trademark - it represents the Mont Blanc snowcap from above and the number "4810", the mountain's height in metres, is also a leitmotif in many of Montblancs products.
- 1858 Geosphere black leather Bracelet | £260
- Meisterstück Aviator sunglasses in grey | £290
- Black leather 4810 Westside belt | £260
- Meisterstück Key ring in navy blue calfskin leather | £140
For more details on these and many more luxury Montblanc accessories click below.
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Bleu de Chanel Shower Gel
The aromatic, woody notes of Bleu de Chanel in a gentle cleansing shower gel. A generous lather that leaves the skin delicately scented. A modern and practical bottle that opens with an innovative sliding cap. £35
Click here to shop the gel.
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New arrivals from Peloton Apparel
River Rock High Neck Bra: Inspired by dreamy rocky landscapes, this high neck bra will transport you to to a serene oasis, while the mesh back adds both allure and ventilation as you tap into your strength | £52
River Rock High Waist Legging: The high, hold-you-in-waist makes those bendy and flexy workouts worry-free, while 4-way stretch, moisture-wicking, quick-drying, and antimicrobial fabric keep you slip- and stink-free | £76
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Peloton Bath, SouthGate Bath, Unit 5A, 9 St Lawrence Street, Bath BA1 1AN
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FASHION | DAD'S FAVOURITE
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Men’s Union Jack Crochet Back Leather Driving Gloves
Stand out in the crowd with Dents' Union Jack inspired driving gloves. The Fine Gloves makers have combined classic details with a modern colour palette for a truly unique pair of leather driving gloves.
£99 from dentsgloves.com
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ON THE BIG SCREEN | STARRING ROLE FOR BATH
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Netflix: Persuasion, 15 July
Living with her snobby family on the brink of bankruptcy, Anne Elliot is an unconforming woman with modern sensibilities. When Frederick Wentworth—the dashing one she once sent away—crashes back into her life, Anne must choose between putting the past behind her or listening to her heart when it comes to second chances. Adapted from the Jane Austen novel.
Persuasion, starring Dakota Johnson, will be released on Netflix on 15 July: netflix.com
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I spy with my little eye – Bath! 👀
Bath's own Royal York Crescent stars in the new Austen adaptation: can you spot it in the trailer?
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THE MAGAZINE KIOSK | WHY WE LOVE PRINT
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Curated by Daniel McCabe
Viscose is a Copenhagen-based journal for fashion news and criticism published roughly once a year in – for some reason – novelty packaging. The first issue came in a handbag, the second as something that looked like shrink-wrapped underwear (both sold out) and the latest has arrived inside a Chinese fan. The fan itself is a nod to the issue’s focus on the fashion scene in Asia (it’s called the ASIAS issue, published in partnership with X Museum in Beijing) and, gimmicks aside, this is must-have for anyone interested in contemporary fashion from an interesting think-tank in the field. £20
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HEALTH | UNDERSTANDING THE MENOPAUSE
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At The Core: Let's Talk Menopause, 30 June (2.30pm and 7.30pm)
Physiotherapy and wellness clinic At The Core is pleased to partner with local GP Claire Quiggin who has a special interest in menopause. Open to all, Claire will lead a menopause Q&A session, share her professional knowledge and answer all those burning questions around menopause and its effects on our bodies.
There will be physiotherapy exercise advice to help support bone density at a time when the reduced oestrogen production can lead to conditions such as osteopenia and osteoporosis, making bones more prone to fracture.
Join in with a breath-work practice to help alleviate stress and get practical advice on pelvic floor strengthening from Sports Therapist Julie Cornwell and Chef and Nutrition Advisor Chris will be on hand to give life-stage nutrition advice while sharing his nutrient packed, menopause supporting nibbles.
This will be a popular event, so At The Core will be running 2 sessions on 30 June at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Both talks will take place at At The Core, Beehive Yard, Walcot Street, Bath BA1 5BT. Reserve you place early to avoid disappointment: eventbrite.co.uk
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ART | LANDSCAPE INSPIRATION
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Sandra's Salon with David Walsh, 22 June (8pm), The Drawing Rooms
In his talk, en plein air landscape artist David Walsh will look at the crucial role that being in the landscape, walking through it and experiencing the weather has on his painting.
He will also talk about the draw of particular places in particular seasons, as well as his history of becoming a landscape painter and the journey of cycling from England to Italy in the period of his life that he calls the Awakening and Enlightenment.
David’s talk will also reflect on the influence of early plein air painters on his and others work, as well as the act of painting requiring both energy and stillness.
Find out more at the Sandra Higgins Art website: sandrahiggins.art
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EXHIBITION | FABULOUS FLOWERS
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Exhibition: Colours of Life, Burdall's Yard, until 5 August
An effusive and varied collection of blooms from Natalie – who is a finalist in the Creative Bath awards 2022.
The artist’s unique pieces all have an energetic line and ooze with the unctuous delight of a vase of flowers. Affordable, accessible, unique. Go smell the roses! Natalie will be at Burdall’s Yard (where the exhibition is being held) on Tuesdays and Fridays, 11am-4pm.
Take a closer look at Natalie’s work on her Instagram: @bynataliecreative | burdallsyard.co.uk
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ARTS SHOW | CELEBRATING STUDENTS
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Bath Spa Undergraduate Degree Show, 18-23 June, Locksbrook Campus
The Undergraduate Degree show for the Bath School of Art, Film & Media and the Bath School of Design.
The show will be on public view from Saturday 18 to Sunday 26 June, 10am-8pm, at Locksbrook Campus, Bath Spa University. Booking required (free). Free tickets available from the Bath Spa website: bathspa.ac.uk
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CRAFT | LET'S TALK TEXTILE
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Talk: 'Joana Vasconcelos: The enduring legacy of embroidery in contemporary art', 20 June (7pm), Zoom
Visual artist Joana Vasconcelos is renowned for her monumental sculptures, drawing, film and textiles.
She updates the arts and crafts concept to the 21st century and incorporates everyday objects with irony and humour, creating a bridge between domestic environment and public space while questioning the status of women, consumerist society and collective identity. Inspired by The Holburne Museum's display of seventeenth century embroidery, Joana will discuss that, in spite of the notion of needlework as a domestic pastime rather than artistic endeavour, it has an enduring legacy in contemporary art.
Joana will speak as part of The Holburne Museum's summer programme; the event takes place on 20 June (7-8pm) on Zoom, and is free to attend. Find out more on The Holburne's website: holburne.org
Image courtesy of The Holburne Museum
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BRLSI – British Political Cartoons 1805-2022: A Brief History, 20 June
From Gillray’s Plumb Pudding to Dave Brown’s subversive depictions of the war in Iraq, throughout history cartoons have helped us consider our world in a different and more subversive light.
Next week, Britain’s leading authority on political cartoons will outline their evolution and history, using examples of some of the greatest cartoons to appear in print. This special live event, being hosted on Monday 20 June by the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, sees Dr Tim Benson of the Political Cartoon Gallery, London outline the history and evolution of political cartoons.
Dr Benson will discuss the evolving relationship between cartoonists and their editors and will consider recent developments, in the light of the case of Charlie Hebdo and the 'Je suis Charlie' movement and address whether cartoonists can continue to assert the right to offend while holding those who govern us to account.
This talk will take place in-person at BRLSI, 16 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN, on Monday 20 June, from 7.30pm-9pm. Members £4, non-members £7. Click here to buy your tickets.
Featured image credit: the speaker Dr Timothy Benson has copyright permission to use this image
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OPEN GARDENS | PLANTS AND CAKE
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Landsdown Open Gardens, 19 June, 2pm-5.30pm
The annual Lansdown Open Gardens will be held this Sunday (19 June) . There will be seven gardens around Lansdown to view, a plant and produce sale on the Millennium Green and the usual homemade cakes and teas.
Tickets are £5 each (children free) and all proceeds go towards the upkeep of the St. Stephen’s Millennium Green.
Tickets may be purchased on the day at the Millennium Green or at the gardens. Tickets can also be purchased in advance from the Millenium Green website.
millenniumgreen.org.uk
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The Widcombe Art Trail, 18-19 June, 10.30am-5pm
Art lovers are in for a treat at the annual Widcombe Art Trail weekend.
You can expect some nice chats with the artists, and to see work in progress. The Art Trail has some new artists joining it as well as some long-standing favourites. You can see a preview of this year’s art here, a map of the venues here, and information about its sponsors here.
The Trail runs from June 18 to 19 and runs from 10.30am to 5pm each day. For more information concerning this year’s Widcombe Art Trail please email Pippa Wrigley: mandp@wrigleyrosebank.co.uk. You can also visit the Widcombe Art Trail website for more information: widcombearttrail.com
Featured image: Narrowboats on the Kennet and Avon canal in Widcombe | courtesy of The Widcombe Art Trail
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LOOKING BACK | ON THE TRACKS
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| Words by Andrew Swift |
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| Tucking Mill Viaduct |
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As our thoughts turn to summer holidays, this week’s archive photograph recalls the time when express trains linked Bath with Bournemouth.
A century ago, three trains a day ran from the north of England to Bournemouth via Bath, and in 1927 one of them, which started in Manchester, became the legendary Pines Express. By 1952, more people than ever before were taking annual holidays, but, as very few of them had cars, they travelled by train. On a typical high summer Saturday 70 years ago, the Somerset & Dorset line from Bath to Bournemouth was worked to its full capacity. No less than ten expresses from the Midlands and the North to the South Coast travelled through Green Park station, and eight local trains had to be fitted in as well. It was more or less the same in the opposite direction. An added complication was that most expresses had to have an extra engine attached to get them up the one in 50 gradient out of Bath. Once they got to the top of the bank, the extra engine was detached and headed back to be ready to assist the next express. The problem with all this frenetic activity was that it was concentrated into only around 10 or 12 days a year. The rest of the time, things were much quieter, and by 1962, when the Pines Express was rerouted via Oxford, it was clear that the Somerset & Dorset was being downgraded in preparation for closure, which came four year later.
This photograph, taken in the 1930s, shows a Bournemouth express heading south over Tucking Mill Viaduct, a spot that will today be familiar to many as one of the most scenic stretches of the Two Tunnels Greenway.
akemanpress.com
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PROPERTY | A DREAM DOER-UPPER
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| Horsecombe Grove, Bath |
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Offered for sale by Cobb Farr estate agents
This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a spacious, detached bungalow positioned beautifully in a magnificent south facing plot of 0.6 acre, enjoying breathtaking, elevated, uninterrupted panoramic views over open countryside, across the Horsecombe Vale towards Midford Castle.
Quarry Drive is a generously proportioned 3-bedroom bungalow, tucked away at the bottom of a quiet cul de sac. This attractive property offers a rare opportunity and much potential to add value, update and potentially reconfigure the accommodation or to develop the plot subject to the necessary planning consents.
The accommodation, which is generally in need of some cosmetic updating throughout is entered into a large hallway with built in cloak cupboards and a desk area, doors lead to all rooms which include a guest cloak room and study. The impressive living accommodation comprises a large open plan, double aspect split level dining and sitting room which has a fabulous aspect over-looking the gardens and enjoying the views; it also conveniently leads onto the sun terraces which wrap around the property. The kitchen and utility room lead from the dining area and are both spacious, well equipped and have access to the gardens.
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The bedroom accommodation is pleasantly separated via a doorway leading from the entrance hall and comprises 3 double bedrooms all enjoying the lovely views and garden aspect. In addition, there is a family bathroom and separate WC.
The beautifully well-manicured gardens and generous plot are a key feature of this lovely home, and comprise several defined areas which include a wild meadow, formal well stocked gardens and vegetable beds. In addition, there is a single garage, large workshop, timber framed shed and a greenhouse along with plenty of off street parking.
Offers in excess of £1,000,000
Find out more by clicking here to see the property on the Cobb Farr website.
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