Bath Weekend 28 April 2016

April 28, 2016

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Breakfast Emily Atack looks forward to making her Bath debut as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s

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BATH IN FASHION | 08 BLOGGERS DAY | 10 MAGICAL MILLINERY | 12 VOGUE ON VERSACE | 13 SIR ROY STRONG | 14 ERDEM MEETS TIM BLANKS | 15 BATH CHRONICLE PRIDE AWARDS | 16

HEALTH AND FITNESS

LIFE COACH ALISON HEATHER SUTTON | 27 BATH FITNESS COACH ZITA ALVES | 29

BATH PEOPLE DAD’S ARMY’S EMILY ATACK IN BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S | 20 JEREMY HARDY AT KOMEDIA | 24 SPOTTY HERBERTS’ KATE AUSTIN | 45

FOOD & DRINK WINES OF THE WEEK | 30 THE PIG GUIDE | 31 RAYMOND BLANC ON BATH | 34

HOME & GARDEN

DESIGN DOUBLES WITH BROOKS GUESTHOUSE | 38 SPRING REFRESH | 40

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Raymond Blanc, the chef patron of Brassiere Blanc ine, Queen’s Squar tells us why he thinks it’s so important to use fresh and local produce

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/,6$ 6$<6 Welcome to our event-special issue of W which highlights some of the coolest goingson in the city.

We not only have 11 pages of stylish pictures from the city’s glittering events over the past couple of weeks – including Bath in Fashion’s catwalk shows, In Conversation events and designer workshop days – but we’ve also spoken with two big names who are coming to Bath in the coming weeks for the sole purpose of entertaining you. On page 20 The Inbetweeners’ Emily Atack talks to us about her feelings on making her stage debut as Holly Golightly on the UK tour of Breakfast at Tiffany’s – a role which Audrey Hepburn made so iconic.

The actress, who’ll be performing at the Theatre Royal Bath in a few weeks’ time, also surprises us by revealing her hidden off-stage talents and admits that she’s secretly shy. Comedian Jeremy

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Hardy – who has just embarked on yet another major nationwide tour which will visit Komedia Bath next week – sat down with us to discuss lottery wins, Britishness and his dislike of anything remotely cheery (page 24). On top of that The Pig Guide has your foodie events mapped out for the upcoming month (page 31) and, on page 34 celebrated chef Raymond Blanc waxes lyrical about the importance of fresh, local ingredients and his love of our “beautiful, modern, yet traditional” city. We close this issue with some fantastic spring/ summer interior trends for you to enjoy at home (page 40) plus we take a look at one of the city’s most glamorous boutique guesthouses to ¿QG RXW KRZ WR JHW WKH ORRN LQ RXU RZQ abodes (page 38).

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THIs BATH HAS IT ALL MAPPED week OUT ... at W Julia Gash, head designer founder of British to w e r s and eco-ethical brand

Here’s what our team has found (and loved!) this week...

The prestigious Bath Society of Artists Summer Open exhibition launched at the weekend at Victoria Art Gallery on Bridge Street. Now in its 111th year, the popular exhibition showcases the best of the region’s artistic talent and attracts over 13 thousand visitors.

Open until June 4 (www.victoriagal. org.uk)

The Vale House Kitchen cookery school in Timsbury, Bath has released its new timetable of events for spring summer. Expect cookery, foraging, shooting, butchery and fly fishing courses taught by high-calibre tutors such as Tim Maddams (former River Cottage chef ) and Chris Westgate (an experienced forager who supplies The Ethicurean & Pig Hotel). valehousekitchen.co.uk

The English premiere of Piaf! The Show – which has already taken Europe by storm – will be staged in Bath during the Bath Music Festival in May. The show, starring Anne Carrere, has toured the world with a superb four-piece band. Charles Dumont, the composer of Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien, Mon Dieu and dozens of Edith Piaf ’s songs, said that it is “the best show ever made about the life of Edith Piaf ”.

Talented, has created a unique and striking illustration of Bath which have been printed onto tote bags. Julia’s creation, which includes sketches of iconic heritage buildings and landmarks such as Pulteney Bridge, the Roman Baths and the Royal Crescent, used signature colours of red, blue and black further infuse the Bath design with a sense of patriotic pride and passion. Julia’s Bath Cityscape captures the imagination of tourists and students who fall in love with the city and natives who are naturally proud of their hometown.

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ice ’n’ easy Chippenham-based Marshfield Farm Ice Cream has a brand new look and has extended its range (yay!) The packaging now has a beautifully contemporary design and identity which will be rolled out across its portfolio of 30 different ice cream and sorbet flavours - from the tropical tasting Mango Madness to the award-winning Salted Caramel. Every flavour of Marshfield Farm ice cream is produced using fresh, organic milk from their own herd of 250 Friesian cows, milked just meters away from the ice creamery and only natural ingredients are used across the entire range, which are locally sourced wherever possible.

“We are really pleased with the look and feel of the new packaging,” says Will Hawking who owns Marshfield Farm with his wife Dawn. “It has a clean, modern design and reinforces the important role of our herd in producing the ice cream. This presents a considerable opportunity for retailers as many people are taking a greater interest in authenticity, provenance and quality.”

budget blow it Dubbbed by Rossiters of Bath as “The original Kate Middleton earring”, these Athena Aqua Chalcedony stone drop earrings, were apparently worn by the duchess on numerous occasions. £19.95, Rossiters of Bath, Broad Street

The legendary elegance of the Indian queens, the so-called Maharani, is the inspiration for the new Thomas Sabo Maharani line – including these Milky Aqua Quartz Drops. £235, Fabulous, SouthGate

They were shoulder-grazing and mismatched on the new season catwalks at the likes of Celine and JW Anderson, but any length of drop-earrings are hot for spring summer ’16. We love this style of earring in the Limpet Shell shade – one of the 10 hues in Pantone’s semi-annual colour report for the fashion industry, which is compiled by a group of colour experts around the world.

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OUR ROUNDUP OF BATH’S MOST FABULOUS EVENTS: PAGES 08-18 BATH IN FASHION: IN THE CROWD AT BATH ASSEMBLY ROOMS BENNETT STREET

Bath in Fashion papped its guests as they attended some of the festival’s headline events including: State of the Fashion Nation with M&S style director Belinda Earl in conversation with the head of fashion from Sunday Times Style, Claudia Croft; Bold & Beautiful Design with fashion designer Erdem in conversation with Tim Blanks, editor at large of The Business of Fashion; and Thinking Fashion with Justine Picardie, the Editor-inChief at Harper’s Bazaar.

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BATH IN FASHION BLOGGERS DAY

AT THE FASHION MUSEUM, BENNETT STREET Bath in Fashion hosted a preview day for bloggers in the city this month.

At the event, the festival gave fashion fanatics - who came from Bath, Bristol, Swindon, West Wales and Taunton the opportunity to visit the brand new exhibition at the Fashion Museum A History of Fashion in 100 Objects - before embarking on their retail quest to visit all the retailers involved in Bath in Fashion. During the shopcrawl, the bloggers reviewed the new season styles and were then treated to makeovers at Jollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Debenhams and Space NK. The event was arranged by our W columnist Sarah Baker who is also the social media manager for Bath in Fashion.

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SPRING/ SUMMER ‘16 CATWALK SHOW

AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS, BENNETT STREET Bath in Fashion celebrated this season’s styles with a headline catwalk show at the glamorous Assembly Rooms showcasing key looks from the likes of Flock Bath, Jolly’s, Instant Vintage and Laura Ashley.

PHOTOS BY ANTHONY PROTHERO

MAGICAL MILLINERY: WORKSHOP WITH THE ROYAL SCHOOL OF NEEDLEWORK AT THE OCTAGON, THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS

Taught by the Royal School of Needlework, this workshop during Bath in Fashion was inspired by the haute couture gown designed and created by Nicholas Oakwell Couture for the GREAT Britain Campaign, which was embellished by the RSN. At the event, guests created headpieces, learning basic millinery assembling techniques including embellishment, using beads and feathers.

PHOTOS BY ANTHONY PROTHERO

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CRINOLINE: FASHION’S MOST MAGNIFICENT DISASTER, WITH BRIAN MAY AND DENIS PELLERIN

AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS, BENNETT STREET Legendary Queen guitarist Brian May guest-starred at Bath in Fashion where he hosted Crinoline: Fashion’s Most Magnificent Disaster. The event, which highlighted his new 3D book of the same name, was an exploration of one of fashion’s most disastrous yet most celebrated garments - crinoline.

Featuring contributions from Vivienne Westwood and Zandra Rhodes, Brian’s book - which he wrote with Denis Pellerin after decades in the making - is published to coincide with the V&A’s highly anticipated exhibition, Undressed: 350 Years of Underwear Fashion.

PHOTO BY ANTHONY PROTHERO

COLOUR IN THE CITY INSTALLATION MILSOM STREET

At the beginning of the Bath in Fashion festival last week, a colourful ‘yarn bomb’ hit the city. Curated by artist Emma Leith, the voluntary project - which saw local ladies come together to crochet and knit flowers inspired by the colour palette of one of the festival’s headline designers, Zandra Rhodes - raised money for the RUH Cancer Care Appeal.

PHOTOS BY CHRIS DAW

VOGUE ON VERSACE

AT THE GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL, BEAU STREET Charlotte Sinclair - a contributing editor to British Vogue - came to Bath in fashion to host a Vogue on Versace event last week. At the talk, she told the story of Gianni Versace - the designer that came to dominate the catwalk and the red carpet - through the eyes of the glossy publication she writes for.

PHOTO BY ANTHONY PROTHERO

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#WEVENTS NAUTICAL NARRATIVE: WITH SOPHIE CHADWICK OF SEASALT

AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS, BENNETT STREET At Bath in Fashion, Sophie Chadwick - Seasalt’s co-founder and senior print designer - was joined by Alice Olins, the fashion features director of Red Magazine, where they discussed their journeys and successes in the industry.

PHOTO BY ANTHONY PROTHERO

SARTORIAL STYLE WITH SIR ROY STRONG

AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS, BENNETT STREET Eminent historian, former director of the National Portrait Gallery and the V&A, and dedicated follower of fashion Sir Roy Strong came to Bath in Fashion to discuss his lifelong delight in clothes with Ben Whyman from the Centre for Fashion Curation at the London College of Fashion.

PHOTO BY CHRIS DAW

BEN WILD ON CECIL BEATON

AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS, BENNETT STREET One of the headline In Conversation events at Bath in Fashion was between Ben Wild - lecturer at the Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design - and Vogue photographer Tim Walker. The pair discussed their mutual appreciation of the dress of Cecil Beaton - a legendary fashion photographer who spent 50 years charming the rich and famous from behind the camera in order to produce an array of iconic portraits.

PHOTOS BY CHRIS DAW

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BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL DESIGN: WITH ERDEM MORALIOGLU AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS, BENNETT STREET

A favourite designer with the Duchess of Cambridge and Michelle Obama, Erdem is renowned for his experimental use of textiles, vibrant prints and detailed craftsmanship. At Bath in Fashion, he was interviewed by one of the fashion industry’s most read and respected critics, Tim Blanks, editor-at-large of The Business of Fashion.

PHOTO BY ANTHONY PROTHERO

THINKING FASHION: WITH JUSTINE PICARDIE

AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS, BENNETT STREET As editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar, Justine Picardie has created a magazine for independently minded women. At this event during Bath in Fashion she talked about the magazine’s maxim ‘Thinking Fashion’ as well as her bestselling biography Coco Chanel: The Legend and the Life.

STATE OF THE FASHION NATION: WITH M&S STYLE DIRECTOR BELINDA EARL

PHOTO BY ANTHONY PROTHERO

AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS, BENNETT STREET Bath in Fashion 2016’s first headline event was with Belinda Earl - style director of Marks & Spencer, who has been credited with putting the style back in to M&S - in conversation with Claudia Croft - fashion editor of The Sunday Times and head of fashion of Style Magazine.

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BATH CHRONICLE PRIDE AWARDS

AT BATH RACECOURSE, LANSDOWN Bathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unsung heroes had their moment in the spotlight at the Bath Chronicle Pride Awards 2016. The Sirona Care and Health-sponsored event saw awards given out in eight different categories to outstanding individuals and groups. It was opened

by Bath Chronicle editor Lynne Fernquest and presented by Ali Vowles of BBC Points West.

Winners included: Fiona Carr (Carer of the Year, sponsored by Stone King); Newbridge Surgery (GP Practice of the Year, sponsored by BMI Healthcare); Shirley Ward (Community Champion of the Year, sponsored by Bath and North East Somerset Council); Gloria Ware (Extra Mile Award); Glenys Green (Charity Fundraiser/ Volunteer of the Year, sponsored by Monahans Chartered Accountants); Sarah Long (Brave Heart Hero, sponsored

by McMillan Williams Solicitors); Aaron Rawlings (Young Person of the Year, sponsored by Sirona Care and Health); and Adam Reynolds (Environmental Hero, sponsored by Good Energy Generation).

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Of all the places we are touring to, Bath is definitely one of the places I’m most excited about - not just because the city is so beautiful but I’ve heard the theatre is absolutely stunning too

Emily Atack visits Bath Theatre Royal as Holy Golightly in the UK tour of Breakfast at Tiffany’s and right, screen beauty Audrey Hepburn in WKH ¿OP Picture Sean Ebsworth Barnes

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Good golly Miss Holly!

Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gone from Inbetweeners siren to Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Army blonde bombshell, and now Emily Atack is making her stage debut starring as Holy Golightly in the UK tour of Breakfast at Tiffanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. She tells Lisa Evans about how having a deep shy streak has affected her life, what it was like working with national treasures Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bill Nighy and Michael Gambon, and how she feels about taking on a role that Audrey Hepburn made so iconic.

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hen I sit down to talk with effervescent, bubbly actress Emily Atack, the last thing I expect her to say is that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shy, but The Inbetweeners star who has just appeared as a home-front blonde bombshell in the cinematic reboot of Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Army, admits that she has always been an extremely self-conscious person. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a very deep shy streak, but I think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m able to mask it quite well,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always been self-conscious and worried whether people liked me or not. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure where it stemmed from, but I still have nerves when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in front of crowds â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but good nerves, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more like adrenaline now.â&#x20AC;?

Despite this surprising admission of introversion, Emily has always known - even in childhood that she wanted to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;feel the fearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and perform for a living. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I used to sign autographs when I was in play group,â&#x20AC;? laughs the actress. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would make the other kids play make-believe that I was the celebrity and they were the fans. I was such a nightmare.â&#x20AC;?

Performing is in Emilyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DNA; her mother is the actress, singer and comedian Kate Robbins, and her father, Keith Atack, had hits with his band Child in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;70s and went on to become Bonnie Tylerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guitarist. She shines on screen, but Emily blames her nerves for never having treaded the theatrical boards before. Taking a leap of faith into the unknown, the actress is about to embark on her stage debut in the starring role of Holly Golightly (the character made famous by Audrey Hepburn) in the musical adaptation of the movie classic Breakfast at Tiffanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Âł, KDG WR EXLOG XS P\ FRQÂżGHQFH WR JHW WR WKLV point where I got on stage,â&#x20AC;? says Emily whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be touring the UK with the production. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For me, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about gaining experience. They are such GLIIHUHQW EHDVWV VWDJH DQG VFUHHQ ,ÂśP SHWULÂżHG at the thought of getting something wrong on stage and not being able to edit the scene out, but at the same time Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m extremely excited. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m all for giving things a go. Spontaneity is what drives me, and, to be honest, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never really

had a plan, I just roll with whatever feels right at the time, and this role feels like a fantastic opportunity for me.â&#x20AC;?

This will also be her Bath debut too, something which she says sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very excited about and the location will be a milestone for her whilst sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s touring. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of all the places we are touring to, Bath is GHÂżQLWHO\ RQH RI WKH SODFHV ,ÂśP PRVW H[FLWHG about - not just because the city is so beautiful but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard the theatre is absolutely stunning too,â&#x20AC;? says Emily whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be performing at the Theatre Royal Bath in few weeksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never performed in Bath before so this will be an absolute treat. My family will be coming to the city to see me perform too, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great excuse for a nice family gathering in Bath.â&#x20AC;?

The opportunity to star in the play came about when Emmerdaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Verity Rushworth, who was previously sharing the role of Holly Golightly with multi award-winning singer Pixie Lott, stepped down from the production after announcing that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pregnant. d to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;My agent called and said that Verity had recast,â&#x20AC;? says Emily who will be playing the lead role in May and June before Pixie steps in to lighted star as Holly in the West End. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was delighted to be offered the part and I just clicked with rical the role immediately and loved the theatrical atmosphere.â&#x20AC;?

For this sophisticated stage production, ast Truman Capoteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic novella Breakfast at Tiffanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has been adapted by Pulitzerr YLHU 3UL]H ZLQQLQJ ÂżQDOLVW DQG 7RQ\ DQG 2OLYLHU Award-winning playwright Richard gs Greenberg and contains memorable songs from the era - some of which Emily, a keen singer whose guilty pleasure is â&#x20AC;&#x153;blasting â&#x20AC;?, out Celine Dion songs for hours on endâ&#x20AC;?, will be performing.

Set in New York in 1943, the play tells the story of Fred, a young writer from Louisiana, who meets Holly Golightly, a charming, vivacious and utterly elusive girl. Everyone falls in love with Holly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including Fred. But Fred is

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poor, and Hollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other suitors include a playboy millionaire and the future president of Brazil. As war rages on in Europe, Holly begins to fall in love with Fred â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just as her past catches up with her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to talk about the story without giving too much away to those who havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen it,â&#x20AC;? says Emily. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All I will say is that people should GHÂżQLWHO\ FRPH DQG VHH LW LWÂśV IDQWDVWLF ´ So, will Emily be taking inspiration from the generously browed Miss Hepburn who played WKH UROH LQ WKH ÂżOP DGDSWDWLRQ ZKLFK WXUQHG eating a pastry while window-shopping into a fanciful rite of passage? Âł7KH VWDJH YHUVLRQ LV VR GLIIHUHQW WR WKH ÂżOP DV LW goes back to the original script,â&#x20AC;? says Emily. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I watched the movie to get a sense of the FKDUDFWHU EXW , ZLOO GHÂżQLWHO\ EH LQMHFWLQJ D ELW RI my own style into the role rather than emulating $XGUH\ +HSEXUQ , DP VR Ă&#x20AC;DWWHUHG DQG KRQRXUHG to be playing Holly Golightly; to take such an iconic

#WCOVER STAR Quick fire round with Emily Atack One thing Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m obsessed with isâ&#x20AC;Ś Anything turquoise â&#x20AC;&#x201C; especially rings.

I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t standâ&#x20AC;Ś.

Forced fun. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the point in that?

My hidden talent that I pull out at parties isâ&#x20AC;Ś Impressions. [I ask Emily to show me what she means, and she demonstrates the voice of Lois from Family Guy; sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right, she can do impressions!]

When Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m relaxing, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m usuallyâ&#x20AC;Ś Watching anything to do with Ricky Gervais. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the funniest man on the planet.

On a perfect weekend you can ďŹ nd meâ&#x20AC;Ś At the pub. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll either be ordering a dry rosĂŠ wine or a cider. And a bag of crisps.

I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave the house withoutâ&#x20AC;Ś My makeup bag. Coming from a family of performers, I learned about makeup early. I understood it not as a way of marking yourself out, but presenting yourself as well as you can.

This year Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so excited toâ&#x20AC;Ś Come to Bath and experience this Breakfast at Tiffanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey with amazing audiences.

Emily Atack is making her stage debut starring as Holy Golightly in the UK tour of Breakfast at Tiffanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

role as my stage debut is both incredibly exciting and challenging. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to get started and I plan to have as much fun with it as possible. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very much looking forward to getting in front of an audience and going on this journey with them every night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; especially in Bath!â&#x20AC;?

Holly Golightlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s character is one that Emily describes as multi-layered: charismatic but at WKH VDPH WLPH P\VWHULRXV VRPHWLPHV VXSHUÂżFLDO and sometimes genuine. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a character that academic folk love to discuss since she isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as cut and dried as she may initially appear. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good-time girl,â&#x20AC;? says Emily. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She has so PDQ\ GLIIHUHQW SHUVRQDOLW\ WUDLWV <RX ÂżQG WKLQJV out about her as you go along. She likes dating ULFK PHQ ZKLFK DW ÂżUVW PLJKW PDNH \RX QRW OLNH her, but sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much more than that. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a drifter and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what she wants â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but you root for her as sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been through a lot in the past. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s someone who every woman wants to be, and every man wants to be with.â&#x20AC;?

Often cast within a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;beautiful blondeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pigeonhole, Emily, who has been named as one of FHMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top 10 sexiest women in the world, says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a refreshing change to play a brunette.

+HU ÂżUVW PDMRU UROH ZDV DV VFKRROJLUO &KDUORWWH Hinchcliffe â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a peroxide embodiment of every teenage boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fantasy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in Bafta-winning &KDQQHO VHULHV 7KH ,QEHWZHHQHUV Âł,W ZDV DQ DEVROXWH EODVW ÂżOPLQJ WKH VKRZ ´ VD\V Emily. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had such a laugh. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to be associated with such a successful show and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud of the work.â&#x20AC;?

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See Emily Atack in Breakfast at Tiffanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, directed by Nikolai Foster, which tours to the Theatre Royal Bath from May 16 to May 21

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Jeremyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s joy Stand-up comedian and Radio 4 regular Jeremy Hardy has just hit the road to tour the country. Ahead of his date at Komedia Bath next week, we sat down with him to talk lottery wins, Britishness and his dislike of anything remotely cheery

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ith more than three decades of stand-up performances under his belt, Jeremy Hardy reckons that, without a lottery win, he has another three decades ahead of him.

Not that he minds. Which is good news, as heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just embarked on a major nationwide tour.

The comedian, whose show, Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation, has run for 10 series on Radio 4, makes for entertaining and acerbic company when we meet with him ahead of his stop-off at Komedia Bath next week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Audiences donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to laugh â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they just have to turn up and pay,â&#x20AC;? says Jeremy with an appealingly downbeat attitude. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not demanding money from them on Just Giving so I can take a two-week holiday to Barbados in aid of Indigestion Awareness.

I just want them to come to the show. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face it, what else are they going to do that night? â&#x20AC;&#x153;[I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have time] for this awful vogue for false cheeriness in comedians,â&#x20AC;? adds Jeremy, hitting his miserablist stride now. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all a bit CBeebies.

I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go with this perkiness thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s around at the moment. I appeal to peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chipper sense of resignation and stoical determination to keep going.

I should have been around in the Second World War. I was born after my time.â&#x20AC;?

For all his grumbling, though, Jeremy still loves stand-up. He proceeds to explain what he enjoys so much about performing live. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really like the fact that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not edited or recorded,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be turned into anything else. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to produce DVDs. I like the fact that my live stuff is there and then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gone, to be forever misquoted by the people who were there. I also love the fact that it can never be repeated. Each night is a unique experience, a complete one-off.â&#x20AC;?

The comedian, who is also a regular on The News Quiz and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Sorry I Havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a Clue on Radio 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; appearances that led Alan Bennett to remark recently that he likes Jeremy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; also relishes the fact that his act is never set in stone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The great thing about doing a live show is that it keeps evolving,â&#x20AC;? says Jeremy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I keep changing and developing it. It wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be the same at the end of the tour as it was at the beginning. Stand-up is not like other art-forms. When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done a painting and sold it to someone, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep going round to their house and adding bits. That

would be a bit strange. It would also be burglary, not to say criminal damage.â&#x20AC;?

So what might we expect from his new show which heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be bringing to Bath on May 6? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I talk about class, race, identity, Britishness, food, death and health,â&#x20AC;? he reveals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are only seven or eight things I ever talk about!â&#x20AC;?

One thing you can be absolutely sure of is that Jeremy will be discussing politics. The subject is as vital to him as breathing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would be very hard for me to do a set without mentioning anything about the news,â&#x20AC;? says the comedian. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I feel itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not forced coming from me. Politics is part of who I am. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I actually think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weird for comedians not to be political. I think, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Why are you standing on stage and not talking about whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening in the world?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; When comedians do stuff about their Ă&#x20AC;DWPDWH RU IRRWEDOO RU WKHLU PXP DQG GDG LWÂśV ÂżQH But I think increasingly audiences think, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Why are you talking about that?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;My material always has to be entertaining â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and appropriate,â&#x20AC;? he adds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be shrill or belittle serious things by doing jokes about them.

When horrible things happen, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not going to feed off them like a carrion crow. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to see the world as fodder for my comedy.â&#x20AC;?

He would also hate his act to be seen as didactic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of course, I hope the show resonates and that people think about things in the coming days,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want people to bring along a

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notebook so they can jot down the salient points. I want them to be entertained! Âł$ ORW RI WKH WKLQJV WKDW , ÂżQG IXQQ\ DUH QRW political,â&#x20AC;? he adds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People imagine I spend my evenings reading huge treatises about the economy, but actually I love Morecambe and Wise.â&#x20AC;?

For all that, the comedian will not be ignoring one area of current affairs that has been grabbing the headlines lately: migration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There has been this ridiculous idea that you can freeze the demographics of this country â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;yes, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exactly the mixture weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always wanted,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now going to stay like that foreverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People say itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a small country, but I travel a lot and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clearly not. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to get from one side of Britain to the other on a Sunday, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s absolutely enormous. Everywhere you look, there are empty spaces and dilapidated buildings. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interesting is that there has been this huge change in peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attitude to migration recently, which I hope will be ongoing. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hoping things will be more positive now.â&#x20AC;?

Finally, we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t part without discussing the election of Jeremyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s old friend, Jeremy Corbyn, as the new Labour leader. The comedian echoes the surprise â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and delight â&#x20AC;&#x201C; felt by many about Corbynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sudden rise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve known Jeremy for 25 years and never for a second did I imagine that he would become leader of the Labour Party â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the very idea would have been dismissed as nonsense,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happened, there are a lot of jubilant people around.

Even some non-Labour people seem pleased because Jeremy is clearly someone who means what he says and isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t well-drilled in the art of self-preservation. +HÂśV EHFRPH D YHU\ SRSXODU ÂżJXUH , WKLQN ZHÂśUH LQ for a jolly time. Of course, there was an enormous backlash against him in the media. But I hope people will just accept that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leader now and not try to derail him. Âł7KLV LV WKH ÂżUVW WLPH ,ÂśYH IHOW VR SRVLWLYH DERXW anything in a long time,â&#x20AC;? he adds, unable to resist one last gag. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It could be a bloody nightmare for satirists, though. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to re-train.â&#x20AC;?

So what would he re-train as? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to lecture on Comedy at the University of Mirth.â&#x20AC;?

See Jeremy Hardy at Komedia Bath on May 6. For tickets visit www.komedia.co.uk

Audiences don’t have to laugh – they just have to turn up and pay...

I just want them to come to the show. Let’s face it, what else are they going to do that night?

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She aims to help people understand how life works and how to get more out of it; to feel secure and at peace; and to discover how joyful life is when our thoughts are not taken too seriously. She once believed the source of her wellbeing came from her next Gucci handbag. She now specialises in helping people see through similar myths and to notice that they already have innate mental and emotional wellbeing, they just think they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.

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The next Pig Guide Supper Club is taking place at the Gainsborough Bath Spa Hotel

Independent ďŹ shmonger The Fish Shop is opening on lovely, lively Moorland Road

Ă&#x152; Really excited about the next exclusive Pig Guide Supper Club taking place on Thursday, May 5 at the Gainsborough Bath Spa Hotel. A very limited number of Piggies are invited to join us at this gorgeously glamorous location at the heart of Bath and meet head chef Daniel Moon, who will prepare a four-course feast for the very special price of just ÂŁ49pp (optional Wine Flight available for an additional ÂŁ28pp). But be warned: thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hardly any space left! Email melissa@ thepigguide.com for further information and/ or to book your place today. Ă&#x152; Wishing a big Pig Guide warm welcome to brand new Bath-based foodies (and Pig Guide members) Manna From Avon, who are setting up shop in a gleaming new hut at Green Park Station in a couple of weeksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; time. Expect to tuck into a tantalisingly tasty DUUD\ RI 0DOD\VLDQ %DOLQHVH H[RWLF IDU Ă&#x20AC;XQJ treats made with love from locally sourced ingredients, dished up at bargain prices â&#x20AC;&#x201C; fabulous! Follow @mannafromavon on 7ZLWWHU RU ÂżQG WKHP RQ )DFHERRN WR NHHS XS to date with their exciting plans.

Ă&#x152; Lovinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; the new location/new look Circo bar, hipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;happening right now at 16-19 George Street: cocktails, cool vibes and good times a go-go â&#x20AC;&#x201C; good work, Circo circle! Ă&#x152; Thrilled at the news that independent ÂżVKPRQJHU 7KH )LVK 6KRS LV RSHQLQJ RQ lovely, lively Moorland Road. Owner Dan Stern is renowned for keeping Bristolians in the Gloucester Road/North Street hubs supplied with top-notch, well-priced, VXVWDLQDEOH IUHVK ÂżVK GLUHFWO\ VRXUFHG IURP Brixham and Devon... and Bathonians will shortly be able to dive in too! Follow Rob RQ 7ZLWWHU #ORYHWKHÂżVKVKRS RU YLVLW ZZZ ORYHWKHÂżVKVKRS FR XN IRU DOO WKH QHFHVVDU\ updates. Ă&#x152; Eagerly anticipating head chef Tony Caseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spring Menu Showcase Supper Club at The Chequers on Thursday, May 12. Expect to sample a six-course array of WKH ZHVW FRXQWU\ÂśV ÂżQHVW VHDVRQDO SURGXFH sprinkled with Tonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inimitable kitchen stardust for ÂŁ45pp (www.thechequersbath. com) Lovin' the new look Circo bar on George Street

Head chef Tony Caseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spring Menu will soon be showcased at The Chequers in Bath

Manna From Avon will soon be whipping up exotic street food in Bath's Green Park Station

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A passion for quality furniture at great prices S

ince it was founded 116 years ago, Silcox Son and Wicks has established an enviable reputation for quality furniture together with an array of accessories at great prices.

The family-run heritage store in Kingsmead Square, Bath is constantly restocking its showrooms to ensure customers always have thee widest choice of the very latest products.

Indeed, with popular sales in the summer and nd winter, the eye-catching range is frequently being ng renewed. So there is always something new storee to discover.

And from this month there is a fantastic saving for customers-anyone who spends ÂŁ500 will get ÂŁ100 00 off.

With an impressive range of sofas, chests of drawers, bedroom furniture, beds, dining furniture re and accessories the store caters for all tastes. The he accent is always on fashion and quality to furnish sh every room in the house.

Silcox Son and Wicks is based a 5-7, New Street, t,

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Kingsmead Square, Bath and is open from 9am to 5.30pm daily from Monday to Saturday.

Call 01225 463933 or visit the website at www. silcox.co.uk Social media handles are Facebook: www. facebook.com/pages/Silcox-Son-Wicks Twitter:@ SilcoxandWicks

Steve Wicks (left) and Charlie Wicks have launched a new bed range

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Blanc canvaS You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t walk through Queen Square, Bath, without noticing the ever so stylish Brassiere Blanc restaurant at the foot of The Francis Hotel. Here, Raymond Blanc, the chef patron of the restaurant, tells us why he thinks itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so important to use fresh, local produce, why his hearty French cooking is so inspired by his famous â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mamanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and why Bath will always be a place he admires

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n a recent trip to France to visit his elderly mother, Raymond Blanc was woken by a noise in the garden. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was 6am, I opened the shutters and who did I see? Maman Blanc,â&#x20AC;? the chef recalls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That little woman had already hoed about 10 square metres of earth, and she was going fast.

I said: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Maman, can you stop? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll break your back!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; My sons call her Mother Teresa on speed,â&#x20AC;? adds the father-of-two, who grew up in Besançon in eastern France. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still working 10 times faster than me.â&#x20AC;?

Raymondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father was also a keen gardener, and while his school friends were playing football, Raymond and his four siblings would be digging soil and harvesting food for his mother to cook, bottle or pickle to store for the cold winter months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It gave me an understanding of seasonality, of heritage,â&#x20AC;? says Raymond. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For me, it was the strongest part of my philosophy, and it still is today.â&#x20AC;?

His culinary big break came when, after moving to England in 1972 to work as a waiter, the eateryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chef fell ill, and he ended up being required to take over in the kitchen. By 1984, the two-Michelin starred chef had opened hotel and restaurant Belmond Le Manoir aux Quatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Saisons in Oxfordshire. Âł7KH ÂżUVW WKLQJ , GLG DW /H 0DQRLU ZDV FUHDWH an immense garden,â&#x20AC;? he says between gulps of coffee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Before I even considered the foundations or the roof, I did the garden.â&#x20AC;?

And at his restaurant in Bath, Raymond says the locally-sourced food is his best kept secret.

Bath meshes modern and traditional in a beautifully eclectic tapestry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; of course I wanted to open my restaurant here

New potato and chorizo tortilla â&#x20AC;&#x201C; see recipe on opposite page

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buying seasonally and close to home is part of my DNA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better for you, it has more QXWULHQWV WKHUHÂśV D EHWWHU WH[WXUH DQG WKH Ă&#x20AC;DYRXU is the best it can be. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seasonality is all about food that comes close to home,â&#x20AC;? he adds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s close to home there DUH QR GHÂżFLHQFLHV RI YLWDPLQV $QG ZKHQ \RX produce a lot of something on your doorstep it halves the price. For Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sake! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a no brainer! I wish we could tell the whole world about the importance of eating well, and fresh food.â&#x20AC;?

Raymond says he fell in love with Bath when he ÂżUVW YLVLWHG PDQ\ \HDUV DJR DQG NQHZ IURP WKDW point on that he wanted to have a restaurant here. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peter Gabriel used to have a house there so I would come to visit him and I always thought WKH SODFH ZDV VR PDJQLÂżFHQW ´ KH VD\V Âł,W ZDV like my own city; I felt at home. Bath meshes modern and traditional together in a beautifully eclectic tapestry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; of course I wanted to open my restaurant here. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is a classic place of extraordinary beauty so it only felt right to have a presence here.â&#x20AC;?

As much as he loves coming to Bath, Raymond hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t visited for a while, but says he aims to come back this summer to win a game of Bath Boules. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll admit, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a sore loser,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So yes, I need to win a game of Bath Boules. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been SUDFWLVLQJ DQG , ZDQW WR ÂżQDOO\ KDYH D YLFWRU\ for once! I hate to fail. But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learnt to rein it in a bit. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve stopped jumping queues and have learnt to laugh at myself more and stop shouting as much.â&#x20AC;?

NEW POTATO AND CHORIZO TORTILLA Serves 4-6 people Ingredients: 400g Jersey Royal potatoes, quartered 1 onion, diced 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 3tbsp olive oil 2 bay leaves 1 thyme sprig 1 rosemary sprig Pinch of Espelette pepper or smoked paprika Pinch of sea salt 120g chorizo, diced 15g flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 80g spinach, chopped 8 eggs, whisked Method: Preheat the oven to 170C/Gas 3.5.

In a medium pan with a lid, sweat the potatoes, onion and garlic in the oil with the bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, pepper or smoked paprika and salt for 13-15 minutes.

Stir regularly.

Add the chorizo and sweat for five minutes with the lid on.

Add the parsley and spinach for 30 seconds, then remove from the heat, add the eggs and stir.

Pour the mixture into a 20cm non-stick ovenproof frying pan and place in the oven for 15 minutes. Once cooked, remove from the oven and leave to rest for five minutes before turning out on to a large serving dish. Cut the omelette into four to six wedge-shaped slices and serve warm.

More from Raymond Blanc on page 36

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#WFOOD Raymond Blanc - from page 35

CARROT CAKE Serves 4-6 people Ingredients: For the carrot cake: 300g light brown sugar 3 medium eggs 100g marzipan 1tsp vanilla puree or good-quality vanilla extract 300ml sunflower oil 300g plain flour, sifted 1tsp bicarbonate of soda 1tsp baking powder 1/2tsp sea salt 1tsp ground cinnamon 1tsp ground ginger 100g sultanas 300g carrots, grated For the icing and topping (optional): 75g cream cheese 25g unsalted butter, softened 75g icing sugar 30g pecan nuts/walnuts, toasted, to decorate

I hate to fail. But I’ve learnt to rein it in a bit.

I’ve stopped jumping queues and have learnt to laugh at myself more

FRENCH ONION SOUP

Method: Preheat the oven to 170C/Gas 3.5. Line two 900g loaf tins with baking parchment, leaving an overhang of paper.

In a food mixer on a medium speed, whisk together the sugar, eggs, marzipan and vanilla puree for four minutes. Continue mixing and pour in the sunflower oil in a steady stream.

Mix together the flour, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder, salt and spices and sift. Fold into the wet mixture. Fold in the sultanas and carrot, then pour the mixture into your lined tins.

Bake for 45 minutes.

Remove the cakes from the oven, take them out of the moulds and leave to cool on a cooling rack.

To make the icing, briskly beat the cream cheese, butter and icing sugar together.

Once the cakes are completely cool, use a palette knife to spread the icing on top of each loaf and finish by scattering over a few whole toasted pecan nuts or walnuts.

Serves 4-6 people Ingredients: For the soup: 2tbsp plain flour 60g unsalted butter 1kg Rose de Roscoff onions or white onions, cut into 3mm slices 2tsp sea salt 2 pinches freshly ground black pepper 200ml dry white wine, boiled for 30 seconds 1.5L cold water (or brown chicken stock, if you prefer a richer soup) 1tsp caster sugar (optional) For the croutons: 12 x 1cm-slices of baguette 150g Comté cheese (ideally two-yearold), grated Method: Preheat the oven to 170C/Gas 3.5.

For the soup, put the flour into a baking tin and toast in the oven for 30 minutes.

On a high heat, in saucepan, melt the butter. Add the onions and soften for five minutes, stirring frequently. Season.

Continue cooking for 20-30 minutes to achieve an even, rich brown colour.

Stir in the toasted flour, gradually stir in the white wine, and one-third of the cold water and whisk to prevent lumps forming. Bring to the boil, add the remaining water and simmer for five minutes. Taste and correct the seasoning, adding the sugar if required.

To make the croutons, heat your grill on a high setting. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking tray and toast on one side until lightly golden.

To serve, divide the soup between serving bowls, top with croutons, toasted side up, and sprinkle over the grated Comté.

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Design doubles

Lounge at Brooks Guesthouse

How to get that heavenly hotel look. This week: Brooks Guesthouse, Upper Bristol Road

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been sending Grazziel l a Pinto to some of Bathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best hotel s tolookfind out how to get the l u xury in your own home.

I f youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a true local, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve probably passed this hotel many times; just a short stroll from the centre of Bath (seven minutes to be precise), 350 metres from the Royal Crescent, and a few steps from Victoria Park sits Brooks Guesthouse. Run by husband and wife duo, Andrew and Carla Brooks, the hotel is a pair of Victorian townhouses with 21 stylish rooms and a relaxing guest lounge.

The hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dĂŠcor is what Brooks Guesthouse call â&#x20AC;&#x153;Classic English with a modern twistâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; think antique standalone pieces of furniture, statement prints and luxe wallpapers from leading interiors brands. *XHVWV FDQ UHOD[ E\ WKH RSHQ ÂżUH LQ WKH ORXQJH ZKHUH \RX FDQ DOVR H[SHFW WR ÂżQG EXWWHU\ OHDWKHU FKHVWHUÂżHOG sofas, a grand chandelier and armchairs in zesty colours. You can also delve in to the selection of daily

newspapers, magazines and tourist information to KHOS \RX HQMR\ \RXU VWD\ ,I \RX SUHIHU WR ÂżQLVK \RXU GD\ UHOD[LQJ ZLWK D GULQN WKHQ \RX ZLOO DOVR ÂżQG D residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; honesty bar here too.

THE ROOMS All unique in their design, the rooms at Brooks vary from single rooms to spacious superior rooms. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re travelling on your own, or with your family, then there are many other options to suit. Each of the rooms have a very clear colour scheme and range from champagne tones to fresher green and blue hues.

The rooms thoroughly complement the Victorian building of this very individual Guesthouse. ,Q D VXSHULRU URRP \RX ZLOO ÂżQG RUQDWH PLUURUV statement wallpapers and a chaise lounge. Guests can

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Grazziella Pinto

Following the success of her own business, Fashion Bloodhound â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a luxury designer resale website â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Grazzie is now the marketing and PR manager for leading bathroom retailer Ripples and she is based at the showroom on London Road, Bath. When sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not working, Grazzie can be found at some of the coolest restaurants in our city and, as a new home owner, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ďŹ nd her shopping up a storm at our favourite interiors destinations.

Juliet Silver Droplets Pendant, £95, Laura Ashley, SouthGate Bedroom at Brooks Guesthouse Bedroom at Brooks Guesthouse

Bedroom at Brooks Guesthouse Ophelia Sofa from £775, Next, SouthGate

Butterfly by Matthew Williamson cushion, £35, Debenhams, Southgate Brooks Guesthouse bathroom Bedroom at Brooks Guesthouse

Lace Effect Ceiling Pendant, £29.95, House of Bath Heart of House Keira Mercury Glass Floor Lamp, £49.99, Argos, Upper Bristol Road

Bedroom at Brooks Guesthouse

enjoy free WIFI, an honesty bar, hospitality trays, homemade biscuits made by Lucas – their in-house chef – and complimentary toiletries.

WHY GRAZZIE LOVES IT The individuality of the furniture really grabs my attention at this Guesthouse, what I love most is that it has been sourced locally from Bath’s antique shops and from many of the unique, independent stores found on Bath’s Walcot Street.

Bedroom at Brooks Guesthouse

INSIDER TIP +HDG WR WKH EUHDNIDVW URRP DQG \RX ZLOO ¿QG PDQ\ silver plates lining the walls; these were once used onboard a cruise ship for its silver service. I love that even the accessories have their own history at this unique and personal guesthouse.

Mya mirror, £225, Jolly’s, Milsom Street

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#WHOMES

Bowler Hat Pendant Light, £49.95, Rossisters of Bath, Broad Street

Isaac sofa in Chalk Washed Linen, £1,840, Sofa.com showroom, The Corridor, Bath

MONO MADNESS

Just as we shake up our wardrobe at this time of year, following the same approach indoors can brighten our homes. We speak with Kay Hutcheson – head of buying at House of Bath – about how best to brush off winter chills and add instant cheer to rooms so they’re smart for spring.

Antique cut crystal vases, £24, Article Bath, Bartlett Street

Maximise the light in a room by painting everything white and grabbing some white furniture which will make a space feel fresh and airy.

Don’t fear black accents either: monochrome works brilliantly all year round. If you’re not crazy about the harshness of the hues, opt for a softer cream to take the edge off.

Holly vase, £38, Brissi, Milsom Street Keith Brymer Jones flowers vase, £20, Bloomsbury, New Bond Street

VASE VISION

Ambassador candle stick, £85, India Jane, Milsom Street

Valetta double bed in Liquorice, £1,190, Sofa.com showroom, The Corridor, Bath

Clusters of accessories, such as vases, add instant colour and interest to a space and can be an effective way to revamp a tired sideboard, bookshelf or dining table, as the eye will instantly be drawn to the new colour and pattern.

Gray & Willow vases, from £20, Jolly’s, Milsom Street

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WING IT

Knot Block, ÂŁ79, The Salcombe Trading Company, Broad Street

Even if your garden isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet bursting with EXWWHUĂ&#x20AC;LHV DQG ELUGV WKHUHÂśV QR UHDVRQ \RX canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t welcome them into rooms. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about bringing the outside in.

Elvis sofa in Pumice, ÂŁ1,030, Sofa.com showroom, The Corridor, Bath

CLEVER COLOUR

Menagerie Special Edition Placemats from ÂŁ14, Avenida Home, Walcot Street

Pops of fun colour in unexpected places are a surprising and playful touch, which could revitalise an interior. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not into rainbow shades, try a soft, pastel approach â&#x20AC;&#x201C; chalky greys, powder blues and creamy citrus colours all work well.

Whitby corner sofa in Meadow, ÂŁ2,220, Sofa.com showroom, The Corridor, Bath

Triple green parrot on perch ďŹ gure, ÂŁ55, French Grey Interiors, Burton Street

Retro Orange Glass Table Lamp, ÂŁ14, Next, SouthGate

Padstow Rose Diffuser, ÂŁ25, Cath Kidston, Broad Street

ArtiďŹ cial Lavender Flower in Pot, ÂŁ12, OKA, Milsom Street

BLOOMINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; MARVELLOUS Outdoors, the sweet scents of grass, blossom and earthy pungency signal springâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrival, DQG Ă&#x20AC;RUDOV FDQ KDYH D VLPLODU HIIHFW LQGRRUV WRR )LOOLQJ D KRXVH ZLWK Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV PD\ VHHP like an indulgence, but displaying faux blooms and plants can be an affordable way to celebrate the season of new life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We saw the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;age of fauxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; emerge strongly last

Vintage wall clock, ÂŁ6.99, Sugar Loaf, Quiet Street

Gosford Bloom Floral Embroidered Cushion, ÂŁ48, Laura Ashley, SouthGate

\HDU ZLWK WKH GHPDQG IRU HYHUODVWLQJ Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV and plants for indoors and out taking off,â&#x20AC;? says Kay Hutcheson, head of buying at House of Bath who lives in Weston and is based at +RXVH RI %DWKÂśV KHDG RIÂżFH LQ WKH FLW\ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Potted daffodils are a traditional way to welcome spring, and if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re faux, they work in areas where lack of light make them unsuitable for real arrangements.â&#x20AC;?

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Daffodils in a Pot, ÂŁ14.95, available from House of Bath

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4 daysfrom £338 per person

Departing on 27 May 2016

Join our escorted tour by rail to one of the most enchanting cities in the world. Synonymous with art, fashion, food and romance, Paris has something for everyone to enjoy and our leisurely break shows you some of the most iconic sights and areas including the Eiffel Tower, the charming city of Versailles and the hill of Montmartre which is crowned by the Sacré Coeur. With accommodation in the heart of Paris’ La Défense area, not far from the magnificent Arc de Triomphe and the grand avenue of Champs Elysées, this is a great way to discover the ‘city of light’.

Rail travel included from Bath

Prices Includes: • Return rail travel from Bath to London • Return Eurostar from London to Paris • Three nights’ bed & breakfast in Paris • Coach sightseeing tour of Paris • Visit to Versailles & Montmartre • Services of our Tour Manager

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St Tropez, Nice & Monte Carlo Departing on 21 June 2016

The Côte d’Azur, on the French Riviera, is one of the most stylish coastlines in the world, a playground for the rich and famous who come here to enjoy long sunny days beneath sapphire skies. But you don’t have to be rich – or famous – to holiday here. With accommodation in St Raphaël, a pretty town on the Mediterranean, we take you to some of the most well-known places where not only can you experience the glitz and glamour but also the natural beauty of this area, which was once filled with sleepy fishing villages. There’s also plenty of time to explore the resort, relax on the beach and unwind in this delightful destination.

Prices Includes: • Return Eurostar from London to Lille/Paris • Return TGV from Lille/Paris to St Raphaël • Seven nights’ half board accommodation in St Raphaël, France • Visits to St Tropez, Nice & Monte Carlo • Services of our Tour Manager

0330 134 4345 Quote BZ

www.diamondrailholidays.co.uk

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PLAY: Our families live many miles away, so whenever we’re not working we nip off for a weekend to catch up with everyone. My husband’s family are in South Wales and we often combine a visit with a trip down Gower for Welsh cakes and hot chocolate on the beach.

Friends: They’d describe me as honest, strong and kind (I asked them!) heroes: I admire: Mary Portas, a lovely lady and a retail guru; Paul Smith for his beautiful shop interiors and his love of Mail Art; and Robert Rauschenberg, forever inspirational.

LOVES: I love my husband for working hard for our family and cooking amazing roast chicken; and our two children for being “spotty Herberts” and of course my folks for doing such a great job!

HATES: Thoughtless service and bad manners.

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