Weekend 25 August 2016 2016

August 25, 2016

Get ready for the new school year with tips, events and features for parents in Bath!

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THE PIG GUIDE | 09 FRESHLY PICKED: BATH PRIORY’S FORK TO FORK EVENT | 10 LOVELY LUNCHES FOR LITTLE ONES | 12 CELEBRATE THE RETURN OF THE BAKE OFF WITH OUR APPLE PIE RECIPE | 15 DELICIOUSLY THAI-ED UP – AD FEATURE | 16

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MAKING THE MOVE TO SCHOOL CHILD’S PLAY | 22 CROSSING SAFELY WITH LOLLIPOP LADIES IN BATH | 23 BANK HOLIDAY EVENTS | 26

INTERVIEW WE FIND OUT ABOUT ACTOR DOMINIC COOPER’S LOVE OF THE CITY | 30

TRAVEL BRIGHTON ROCKS! FAMILY FUN IN THIS BEAUTIFUL SEASIDE TOWN | 34

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SAMANTHA SAYS | 05 THE FIRST WORD | 07 EVIE ON BEAUTY | 39 ALISON HEATHER SUTTON | 41 ZITA ALVES | 43 NANCY CONNOLLY | 46

August 25, 2016

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THIs week at W to w e r s Here’s our team’s pick of the week...

1: Special Summer Market at Queen Square On Bank Holiday Sunday in August, the market will up sticks to Queen Square, bringing even more artistic and creative flavour to central Bath. Expect the best of Bath’s artisan food, arts and craft. There will be some covered areas for traders and customers should the day turn out to be typically British in temperament!

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2: Movie by Moonlight: Top Gun The Forever Friends Appeal’s Movie by Moonlight, sponsored

by Freestyle Designs, is once again returning to Bath’s Royal Victoria Park on Sunday. Entry to the event is free, with all funds raised on the night going towards the RUH Cancer Care Campaign – to help build a pioneering new Cancer Centre for the Hospital. The film starts at approximately 8.30pm ... or when it gets dark!

3: The Cribs at Komedia Following the release of their new album For All My Sisters in March of last year The Cribs return to Komedia Bath for a one off show on Friday, September 2. This is sure to be a rocking night for all involved. Doors open at 7pm with tickets starting at £17.50.

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4: Cinderella at The Little Cinema’s Vintage Sunday This week’s Vintage Sunday showing is the timeless classic Cinderella. This enchanting 1950 Disney animation has all the ugly sisters, fairy godmothers, charming princes and glass slippers your heart could wish for. Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo! The screening starts at 3.15pm on Sunday, August 28 with tickets starting at £6 for a child’s ticket.

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5: Dan Reed plus support, Toby Fowles & Max Harvey at Chapel Arts Centre Dan Reed Network has released their first studio album in over 25 years entitled ‘Fight Another Day’ on Frontiers Records, and Dan will be performing some tracks from the new release as well his solo material and DRN classics at Chapel Arts Centre on Friday, September 2. Doors open at 8.30pm with advance tickets costing £12.50.

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6: Bath Farmer’s Market at Green Park Station Held on Saturday, August 27 this market offers goods that are all produced within 40 miles. There is a range of stalls selling everything from meat, fish, poultry and game, to organic vegetables, award winning cheeses, savoury pies, homemade cakes and flowers. From 9am to 1.30pm.

7: Live music at Green Park Brasserie The Green Park Brasserie is hosting a wide range of live music acts this week with Guy Harrup showing off his musical stylings on Saturday, August 27 from 7pm.

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8: Krater Comedy Club at Komedia Krater is one of Bath’s premier comedy nights and on Saturday, September 3 will be providing giggles courtesy of Roger Monkhouse, Gordon Southern, Michael Fabbri and MC Mark Olver. Doors open at 6.30pm for an 8pm start.

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9: The Libertine at The Theatre Royal From Wednesday, August 31 you can enjoy The Libertine starring Dominic Cooper. This wild romp through 1670s London is being performed every evening at 7.30pm with matinees on Thursday and Saturday at 2.30pm. See pages 30 - 32 for our interview with Dominic Cooper.

10: Weave Workshop at the Fashion Museum Taking a light brown and blue striped wool gauze dress with blue pom-poms from the 1840s as a starting point, this workshop with hand-loom weaver and artist Penny Wheeler will guide you through how to thread up your own rigid heddle backstrap loom and then weave cloth with it. The class runs from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, September 3.

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Located on the ďŹ&#x201A;oating harbour in the historic quarter of Bristol, the Glassboat restaurant is a perfect setting for all occasions. The restaurant offers spectacular views of the river and Bristol bridge and celebrates its 30th birthday this year. We pride ourselves on sourcing the ďŹ nest ingredients and delivering perfect classic French dishes.

Our recently refurbished Lower Deck can be used as a meeting room or private dining for up to 40 people. Larger events and weddings have the option of exclusive use of the boat for up to 150 people. This romantic setting is also available for licensed wedding ceremonies.

Please visit our website to view our events brochure and day delegate rates: www.glassboat.co.uk Day Delegate - rates available Meeting Room - For business meetings (AV equipment inclusive) Private Dining - Available for breakfast, lunch or dinner Weddings - Ceremonies, wedding breakfasts, evening receptions

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FOOD

Our foodie expert The Pig has her trotter on the pulse of Bath's incredible gastronomic scene. This week, The Pig is mostly... Ă&#x152; Alerting all Piggies to the fact that the next Summer Beer and Pizza Friday at the Electric Bear Brewing Co in Brassmill Lane, presented in collaboration with acclaimed ZRRG ÂżUHG SL]]D DÂżFLRQDGR 9LWR $OEHUJR takes place tomorrow Friday, August 26 from 6-11pm at EBBC HQ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; seriously, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be mad to miss out. Can't make the date? Join (OHFWULF %HDU WR KHOS WKHP FHOHEUDWH WKHLU ÂżUVW birthday on Saturday, September 10 from 2-10pm. (www.electricbearbrewing.com)

Lovinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Summer Beer and Pizza Friday at the Electric Bear Brewing Co

Ă&#x152; Delighted to be collaborating on three unique Pig Guide Supper Club events this season in partnership with Combe Grove, 'HPXWKV 9HJHWDULDQ &RRNHU\ 6FKRRO DQG WKH Gainsborough Bath Spa Hotel, all of which guarantee to offer Pig Guide followers the opportunity to experience a very different taste of Bath indeed. For the full lowdown, check out the news stories currently trending on the Pig Guide home page right now or follow The Pig on Twitter @ThePigGuide Ă&#x152; $GGLFWHG WR WKH ZRQGHUIXO ZRRG ÂżUHG pizzas served up by the Bath Pizza Co in Green Park Station, created using locallysourced ingredients often inspired and

The Pig is teaming up with Demuths Vegetarian Cookery School

supplied by the Green Park Station traders and cooked up by a team of passionate, experienced chefs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; have we discovered pizza perfection? Go forth and make your own mind up... (www.bathpizzaco.com) Ă&#x152; Shop for up-to-date produce the old fashioned way at the annual Summer Fair and Produce Sale on St Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Millennium Green on Monday, August 29. The fair offers an opportunity to stock up on fruit, vegetables DQG Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV IURP WKH 0LOOHQQLXP *UHHQ allotments, homemade cakes from local bakers, homemade jams and chutneys and plenty more fair fun (www.millenniumgreen.org.uk) Ă&#x152; Reminding all Piggies revelling in Olympic fever that you only have until Wednesday, August 31 to make the most of Las Iguanas at Seven Dials fabulous Brazilian Set Menu (why, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost live from Rio!).

The menu offers 2/3 courses and a drink for just ÂŁ17/ÂŁ20pp and features limited edition specials such as dadinhos, bolinhos, picanha, tembleque and brigadeiro. Haven't got a clue what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking about? You're seriously missing out! (www.iguanas.co.uk)

Visiting the annual Summer Fair and Produce Sale on St Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Millennium Green

Making the most of Las Iguanasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Brazilian set menu

Addicted to the wood-ďŹ red pizzas served up by the Bath Pizza Co

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FOOD Chef Sam Moody in the Bath Priory Hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen garden

Freshly picked Nothing tastes better than growing your own food and when celebrated chef at the Bath Priory hotel, sam moody, requires the finest seasonal produce for his delightful dishes, head gardener Jane Moore goes picking. Nancy Connolly went along to find out how all that freshness gets from fork to plate

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hen it comes to serving up delicious Michelin-starred fare, the Bath Priory knows that freshness and quality ingredients are key.

Little wonder then that the hotel in Weston Lane is keen to highlight its kitchen garden that includes 21 raised beds at a recent Fork to Fork event.

It was Bathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s answer to Gardenersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Question Time as head gardener Jane Moore took guests on a tour of the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grounds.

Here, under Janeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supervision, vegetables LQFOXGLQJ FKDUG FDXOLĂ&#x20AC;RZHU EHHWURRW EURFFROL SHDV and potatoes are grown for Michelin-starred chef Sam Moody in the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurant.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big challenge, the gardens have to look splendid all year round and one of Janeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tasks is to make sure there is something to look at all through the year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; winter and summer.

She said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The gardens are so much a part of the hotel and restaurant now. People like to look out at WKH EHDXWLIXO Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV DQG ODQGVFDSH IURP WKH ZLQGRZ of the restaurant, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much a part of the experience. I have to make sure there are vegetables

all through the year so that chef can just come and help himself. There is something great about just coming and picking a handful of rosemary or coriander from your own garden for a special dish, and that is what happens here at the Priory.â&#x20AC;?

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The tour revealed the colourful vegetable garden which looks stunning at this time of year.

Some vegetables, like purple chard, are grown specially for colour and effect. And it seems that many people in the city are keen to put their green ÂżQJHUV WR ZRUN ZLWK GLQHUV JHWWLQJ WLSV DQG LGHDV IRU future harvests from Jane.

She explained how she and her team plan and create the garden with the award-winning kitchen in mind.

Following the tour of the garden Sam talked about his love of food before serving up a delicious lunch â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it really canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get fresher than that.

Photos by Paul Gillis paulgillisphoto.com

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For information about future Fork to Fork events, visit www.thebathpriory.co.uk

The gardens are so much a part of the hotel and restaurant now. People like to look out at the beautiful flowers and landscape

Head gardener Jane Moore tends to the beans

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With childhood obesity top of the Government agenda, little wonder parents and school cooks are becoming more health conscious. For many parents packed lunches are a good optioN. Chef John Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien from the baby-friendly Arts Café at Komedia gives Nancy Connolly top tips for a healthy lunchbox to give your child the best start at school

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The NHS Change4Life Healthy Lunchbox for the first week of school John O’Brien is passionate about supporting the NHS Change4Life programme which promotes not only healthy lunch boxes, but also healthy portion sizes.

The NHS has put together a weekly list of suggestions for packed lunches for school children of all ages. Here is their suggestion for the first week for 5-8 year olds Monday * Banana sandwich with wholemeal bread * Tomato * Boiled egg * Low-fat fruit yoghurt * Small box of raisins * Semi-skimmed milk Tuesday * Tuna and sweetcorn wholemeal roll * Reduced-fat cheese triangle * Satsuma * Apple juice, unsweetened Wednesday * Pasta and sausage salad (with spring onion and red pepper) * Stewed apple and blackberry with crumble top * Reduced-fat natural yoghurt * Bottle of water Thursday * Edam cheese, ham and lettuce pitta pocket * Tomato * Small flapjack * Nectarine * Reduced-fat yoghurt drink Friday * Hummus, red pepper and grated carrot wrap * Grapes * Creamed rice pot * Slices of malt loaf * Bottle of water For more ideas on healthy eating for all age groups go to www.nhs.uk/change4life/Pages/ healthy-lunchbox-picnic.aspx

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STROUD AUCTION ROOMS Entries now invited for our upcoming auctions October 12th & 13th

Including specialist sections of books, stamps, paintings & pictures, musical instruments, vinyl records & mechanical music November 9th & 10th Guns, weapons, medals, militaria, taxidermy, motoring & transport & toys

Militaria

Contact Mark Rozelaar A pair of WWII Carl Zeiss U-boat Binoculars.Sold for £18,500

Stamps

Contact David Lord

Australia 1916 Kangaroo £1 stamp Sold for £1,300

Medals

Paintings & Pictures

Contact Mark Rozelaar

A Selous Scouts Rhodesian Bravery Group Sold for £8200

Guns

Contact Nick Bowkett

Continental School oil on canvas portrait of a gentleman Sold for £6,900

Contact Stuart Maule

A pair of Bass 28 bore flintlock pistols. Sold for £6,600

FREE valuations every Friday & Saturday at our saleroom or at your home by appointment or why not email us a photograph for an instant valuation? info@stroudauctions.com

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FOOD

Bake Off is back!

Mixing bowls at the ready - the Great British Bake Off returns to our screens

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he Great British Bake Off, judged as ever by Bath’s very own Queen of tarts and cakes Mary Berry, gets big audiences every week, featuring people from all walks of life trying their hand at their best sponges, pastries or tasty buns.

This year’s bakers include a pastor, a hairdresser, a nurse and an aerospace engineer.

Viewers saw these 12 amateur bakers trying to impress Mary Berry and fellow judge Paul Hollywood when the new series began on BBC One last night. And retired primary school teacher Val from <HRYLO ZLOO EH À\LQJ WKH EDNLQJ ÀDJ IRU 6RPHUVHW

Last year’s winner Nadiya Hussain set a new w level and judges say this year’s crop were feeling the pressure already.

Mary Berry said: “They know the standard that it is, which is now pretty high. “ And I think they were slower to bond this year than they were in the past.”

Fellow judge Paul Hollywood said: “Nadiya went to a whole new level, it put more pressure on them.

“I think we felt it in the tents as well.”

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RECIP PE FO RECIPE FORR APPLE PIE Soon it will be Autumn, the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, the apples will be falling from the trees and, as The Great British Bake Off is on the air, why not try your hand at the perfect apple pie?

It is still the nation’s favourite recipe, and it is so easy to do.

Equipment and preparation You’ll need a 1.2 litre/2 pint pie dish.

Ingredients for the filling 5oz golden caster sugar, plus 1 tbsp for sprinkling 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tbsp cornflour 600g/1lb 5oz Bramley cooking apples, peeled, cored, sliced Ingredients for the pastry 400g/14oz plain flour, plus extra rolling 2 tbsp caster sugar 1 lemon, zest only 250g/10oz cold butter, cut into cubes 1 free-range egg, beaten with 2 tbsp cold water, plus 1 free-range egg, beaten, to glaze Method 1. For the pastry, place the flour, sugar and lemon zest into a bowl and rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Add the beaten egg and stir with a round-bladed knife until the mixture forms a dough.

2. Set aside one-third of the

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pastry for the lid.

3. Roll out the remaining pastry on a lightly floured surface until the thickness of a pound coin and 5-7cm/2-3in larger than the pie dish. Lift the pastry over the rolling pin and lower it gently into the pie dish.

4. Press the pastry firmly into the dish and up the sides, making sure there are no air bubbles. Chill the fridge for a few minutes.

5. Preheat the oven to 200C/180 (fan)/Gas 6. Place a baking tray into the oven to preheat.

6. For the filling, mix the sugar, cinnamon and cornflour in a large bowl. Stir in the apples.

7. Place the apple filling into the pie dish, making sure that it rises above the edge. Brush the rim of the dish with beaten egg.

8. Roll out the reserved ball of pastry. Cover the pie with the pastry and press the edges together firmly to seal. Using a sharp knife, trim off the excess pastry, then gently crimp all around the edge. Make a few small holes in the centre of the pie with the tip of a knife. Glaze the top with beaten egg.

9. Lightly knead the pastry trimmings and re-roll. Cut into leaf shapes place all around the edge of the pie, slightly overlapping each other, and glaze with more egg. Sprinkle the pie with sugar and bake in the centre of the oven for 45–55 minutes or golden-brown all over and the apples are tender.

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Retail assistants Jade Welsh and Eve McWilliams pictured with some of the uniforms, Scholars store, Terrace Walk, Bath

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Nancy Connolly finds out how Scholars and John Moore Sports have been kitting out Bath youngsters for decades

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or many parents in Bath a visit to Scholars is an annual event.

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Edward Kirk, whose family have been running Scholars shops around the West Country for more WKDQ \HDUV KDV D ORW RI H[SHULHQFH DQG KDV ÂżWWHG thousands of schoolchildren in the Bath area.

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to the last minute. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My advice would be for people to leave plenty to time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little ones can wriggle around a lot and it can take time, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always good to come in early if possible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mums can be very tearful as going to school is the ÂżUVW VWHS WRZDUGV OHWWLQJ WKHLU OLWWOH RQHV JR LW LV D big moment, we have seen it over the years.â&#x20AC;?

Another uniform supplier in the city is Ben Moore, the great grandson of the original John Moore Sports shop.

He said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the most important things is IRU SDUHQWV WR OHDYH HQRXJK WLPH IRU ÂżWWLQJV DQG discussions with staff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Time really is the essence, the best thing to do is make an appointment and we can make sure there is somebody on hand to give undivided attention.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some people run in, they are double parked, they get really stressed and the experience can be unnecessarily stressful. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best thing is to be really relaxed, we are there to help you, we want to give the best possible service to parents and children, we want to make sure we get it right so the very best thing is to leave plenty of time.â&#x20AC;?

Mr Kirk has seen many changes in the school uniform business over the years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It started out as very formal wear 60 years ago, everyone wore blazers and tailored clothes, then we moved to the looser, less formal tracksuits and bottoms, but I think we are moving back to the more formal wear now. Âł6FKRROV OLNH 5DOSK $OOHQ KDYH JRQH EDFN to wearing a formal blazer, Beechen Cliff also has a blazer, I think this is the way most schools are going,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Uniform is a social leveller, there is no peer pressure and everyone is in the same clothes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It cuts out all that competition where some children can afford expensive brands like Adidas or Nike. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It also means children can represent their school, they look smart, it looks better.â&#x20AC;?

Uniform can be very expensive but schools can help. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Schools will always help if a family cannot afford to buy the uniform, there is no embarrass-ment, we have a system where we can liaise with ith the school and nobody need ever know, there is always help for families,â&#x20AC;? added Mr Kirk.

Daniel, 9, and Alexander, 3, wearing their uniforms, with Elena, Victoria, 10, and Nick Corfield, John Moore Sports shop, Argyle Street, Bath

meet the corfields Getting a new school uniform can be an exciting time for all the family, it can also be stressful and expensive. Nancy Connolly caught up with the Corfield family who’ve moved to the city so their children can go to school in Bath

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As a smiling and slightly embarrassed Alexander came out of the dressing room, decked out in a navy sweatshirt and bottoms, he looked very smart and seemed most impressed.

His mum Elena said: “He was very excited about getting his new uniform, he does not seem scared at all about starting his new school, he is looking forward to it.

“I like the fact children wear a uniform, it puts WKHP DOO RQ D OHYHO SOD\LQJ ¿HOG DQG LW PDNHV it much easier for parents as they don’t have to choose what to wear every morning,” she said.

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Dad Nick, a past pupil of Prior Park College in the 80s, said the family is very excited about their move to Bath.

“We came here because of the schools, I know the city well although it has changed a lot, I still can’t get used to the bus gates and one way system.

“I think the children will be very happy at school, it is nice for Alexander as his brother Daniel will be at the same school.

“I think it is good to have a uniform as it means you can represent your school, you can wear it with pride.

“I remember my days at Prior Park so well, I have such fond memories, and some of my old teachers including the fantastic Dennis Clark still recognise me, he remembers everything that man, school trips, rugby games, the scores, what we ate, it’s amazing.

“I think my children will have a great time in Bath.

“Alexander doesn’t seem concerned about starting his new school at all, he is looking forward to it and he was looking forward to getting his new school uniform and meeting new friends.

“It has all gone very well so far,” he said.

As he spoke sales assistant Debbie Clark helped Alexander and all the children try on their new uniform, their grandmother came along and it seemed like a very relaxed family day out at John Moore Sports.

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Jacquiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Top Tips 1. Talk about how exciting it is to be starting school and the fun they will have 2. Talk about the friends they will meet.

3. Talk about their new teacher, how it does not have to be a scary time, it is an exciting new stage of their life.

4. Make sure they can dress themselves.

5. Teach them to follow simple instructions and to listen to the teacher.

At W our top tip is teaching young children how to go to the loo on their own - and wash their hands afterwards.

Did you know?

Lollipop men and women ďŹ rst appeared in London in 1953.

Lollipop people were introduced to allow policemen, who had previously run crossing patrols, to perform other duties.

The job of a lollipop person is to walk to the middle of the road at a suitable time, holding up their sign. It is a legal requirement for trafďŹ c to stop at this command.

Once it is safe to do so the lollipop man or lady will signal for pedestrians to cross.

TrafďŹ c may only move when the sign has been lowered.

The round lollipop sign was introduced in the 1960s.

The earliest lollipops were red and black triangles with the words â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Stop, Children Crossingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Despite a recent recruitment drive, two Bath primary schools are still without a permanent lollipop man or woman

Crossing safely Nancy Connolly looks at the history of lollipop men and women and the shortage of people to fill this vital role

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Be in a of your new school year means fancy new kit with pencil cases, lunch boxes and uniforms all needing to be bought and lovingly labelled.

Hopefully youngsters won’t be using their jumpers and backpacks for goalposts so they’ll last for a good while. $QG SDUHQWV ZLOO EH FURVVLQJ WKHLU ¿QJHUV DQG KRSing the hours spent labelling garments pays off and their little darlings remember to bring home their school items.

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Watch This Space Watch, £13, Smiggle (www. smiggle.co.uk) Once they’ve mastered how to tell the time, children may find themselves obsessed with stationery emporium Smiggle. This cool, rubber watch reveals a digital clock every time you press it, which should help keep them on time. Available in pink, blue, green, purple or black, it’s a must-have for the new school term, and makes a perfect party present too.

Smiggle, SouthGate, 10 St Lawrence St, Bath.01225 X 338956

Bath is lucky to have some great uniform suppliers including Scholars and John Moore Sports. M&S also does smart school uniform including a stylish and practical bib pinafore for girls with prices ranging from £10-£14.

Lunch bags are £14. M&S, Stall Street, Bath.

There’s loads of room for healthy X goodies and the occasional treat in these fab lunch bags from good old M&S. The lunch bags have been made with Thinsulate to keep goodies cool for longer, and come in a variety of patterns.

There’s a football print for soccer mad boys and girls and also a fun spotted print.

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X Maxi Graphic Electric Sharpener, £13, Smiggle (www.smiggle.co.uk) Gone are the days when preparing your pencil case for the new school term gives you blisters on your hands. All hail Smiggle’s electric pencil sharpener, with two different-sized holes, for smaller and larger pencils. Load it up with batteries (you’ll need four AAs) and off you go.

Smiggle, SouthGate, 10 St Lawrence St, Bath.

01225 338956

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Traditionalists will love this pleated skirt, also from M&S, priced between £9 and £14.

Olixar HexStyli 6-in-1 Stylus, £9.99 (reduced from £14.99), Mobile Fun (www.mobilefun.co.uk) This pen is like a Bond gadget. Yes, it’s a pen, but it’s also a stylus for their tablet and a ruler. Plus, once they’re old enough to be getting a little bit handy around the house, they can utilise the genius inclusion of a spirit level, as well as the double headed screwdriver, so you’ll never need to search for the Phillips again!

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Tile (Gen 2), £19.99, Very (www.very.co.uk) Anyone with children old enough to own their own key should not start the new term without a Tile. Attach the discreet tracker to their keys (or anything else you don’t want them to lose!) and X the location can easily be found via an app on a smartphone or tablet. Also very handy for checking they’re where they say they are once the teenage years set in!

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De’Longhi ECP31.21 Pump Espresso Coffee Machine, £114.39 (reduced from £139.99), Argos (www.argos.co.uk) Not strictly for the ones going back to school, but after a leisurely few weeks of summer holidays, resurrecting the school drop-off routine can be something of a challenge. Worry not - a morning espresso is exactly what you need to get going (and this one has a just-hot-water function for tea lovers, too). You can even earn some brownie points making one for your other half, as it brews two at the same time.

Blazers look good and also add an extra layer of warmth for children who don’t want to wear their coats just yet.

Prices start from £29, M&S.

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DAYS OUT

Summer Family Discovery Trail at the Bath Skyline Walk There are fewer places more beautiful and spectacular than the Bath Skyline Walk at this time of year. There are lots of organised activities and special days for children and families throughout the year, and one of the most popular is the Family Discovery Trail, a fun-packed two mile stretch of the Bath Skyline loaded with activities for the whole family.

Search for magical doors in the Long Wood elf and fairy foray, hunt for geocaches, complete a series of ‘50 things’ challenges or just let off some steam playing in the woodland play area.

The Family Discovery Trail is set amongst woodland and pasture with some superb views of Bath – a place of freedom for families to roam and enjoy.

To find the area, head towards Claverton Down.

The play area is opposite the Sulis Club on Claverton Down Road and is marked. For a map and more information visit www.nationaltrust.org. uk/bath-skyline/features/family-discovery-trail

in the city The long, carefree school holidays may be coming to an end, but the fun isn’t over yet! with a whole host of family activities taking place in Bath over the August bank holiday Weekend, Nancy Connolly highlights some of the best to help you make the most of the last days of summer Also at the museum, you can take shelter from the sunshine or rain indoors with a range of events surrounding the American Toy Story exhibition.

Star Wars fans can learn to fight like a Jedi and create their own intergalactic battle model, lightsaber or Yoda ears, while budding illustrators can learn how to bring cartoon characters to life.

Price for the American Museum is £11 per adult and £6.50 per child.Some activities are free.

The American Museum An all-time favourite for children and families, the American Museum in Claverton welcomes children and always has a host of things to do, whatever the weather. One thing young explorers might be interested in is the Kids’ Trails and Museum Explorer Backpacks. The packs are available to borrow from reception and contain a range of activities to help you explore the museum, including aroma boxes, items of costume, quilt puzzles, replica handling objects, riddles, and other exciting activities.

There are three packs, each with a different American animal theme: Baby Bear (4-6 years), Raccoon (6-8 years) and Eagle (8-11 years). Don’t forget to collect your sticker when you’ve finished!

Kids’ trail sheets are also available to download and bring with you when you visit the museum. There are three different trails available to suit a range of ages. Each sheet has a fun trail and colouring pages to follow through the Manor House.

Cinderella on the big screen at the Little Theatre Cinema The fabulous Little Theatre Cinema will be showing the classic Disney film Cinderella on the big screen at 3pm on Sunday, August 28.

This is a great opportunity to see the Disney classic as part of the cinema’s Vintage Sunday series, to see and hear all the famous songs in the magical fairytale. It is so much better than seeing it on the small screen, and adults, children and young people will be interested in going along for a bit of nostalgia and escapism. For information and tickets, visit www.picturehouses.com/cinema/The_Little/ Whats_On

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Holburne Museum at night on Friday, August 26.

Start your bank holiday weekend by relaxing with friends and a drink in the Garden Café, share some light bites and spill out on the beautiful new terrace.

Enjoy music from DJ Cowboy Beat-bop throughout the evening, explore the museum after hours to discover both the treasures of the collection and exhibitions Stubbs and the Wild, A Handful of Dust and Linda Brothwell: The Missing.

For more information, visit www.holburne.org Enjoy Bath’s beautiful parks Bath has some beautiful parks for a picnic or day out with the family, so if the weather is good it is a great way to spend a bank holiday.

Victoria Park is the most popular, with a large playground area and a new barbecue area. There is plenty of space to enjoy a picnic or a game of play football, and enjoy either a picnic or barbecue on the extensive grounds.

Alice Park, Sydney Gardens, Alexandra Park and Parade Gardens are also popular with families, and fabulous spots for a picnic and day out.

We are so lucky to have so much open space in our city – pack up the kids, dogs and a picnic, and get out there and make the most of it.

XXX The Makery If you’ve ever wanted to learn a new skill and walk away with something you’ve created, The Makery could be the place to visit. From jewellery making to upholstery, from children’s parties to hen parties, learning a craft is more accessible than ever.

You can book children’s parties or workshops, and little ones can learn to make anything from a stuffed owl to a necklace or bracelet.

To find out more, visit www.themakery.co.uk Bath City Farm Bath City Farm is open every day, providing the perfect opportunity to live in harmony with nature a bit closer to home than Longleat or Bristol Zoo. From Shetlands to Gloucester Old Spot sows, the farm has a huge range of creatures and animals to entertain people of all ages.

The 37-acre farm also offers clubs and workshops for kids. It is a great option for animal lovers of all ages. Call 01225 481269 for more information.

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Bath Sports and Leisure Centre If the weather is not good, head to the Bath Sports and Leisure Centre for a host of sports and activities for all the family. The 25m swimming pools have inflatable toys and slides, and adults can relax in the Jacuzzi and steam baths.

Zany Zone is an indoor playground designed for children aged 10 years and under and less than 1.47m in height to play in a safe environment. There are three floors of fun including log ramps, ball pits, cargo nets, tunnels and slides, as well as a seating area for adults with snacks and refreshments available.

Beazer Maze at Beazer Gardens, near Pulteney Bridge A quaint grassed area which can be found on the east side of the weir in Beazer Gardens. The paving stone maze is a favourite with younger children who try to find the centre. The garden itself is mpany named after the Bath-based construction company which donated the land. The central location of the maze makes this an ideal spot for families to take a picnic away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre.

Access is from the steps on Pulteney Bridge.

Champagne & Tissues Parents sending their children off to school for the first time can mark the occasion with Champagne thanks to a Bath toyshop.

My Small World in SouthGate is holding a special Champagne and Tissues event from Thursday, September 1, so parents can celebrate after dropping their little ones at school.

And those who are feeling a little tearful at seeing their youngsters start school needn’t worry as there will be boxes of tissues on hand to mop up any tears.

Shop owner Dawn Burden said the event was now in its ninth year and always proves popular.

“It’s for parents who are dropping their children off at school for the very first time ever,” she said. “Instead of going home feeling teary, parents hotfoot it straight to us, where we’ll be waiting with Champagne, tissues, as many hugs as you need and a goody bag to take back to your child.

“It doesn’t matter if your child starts in the morning or afternoon – we’ll be on hand, ready.”

Sales assistant Alex Sykes said the fun event is also open to grandparents.

“This will be my first time of doing Champagne and Tissues and I’m really looking forward to it,” he said. “It’s a really lovely thing to do for mums and dads, and even grandmothers and granddads.

“It’s for those who are feeling a little low or nervous and they can come into the shop and be with people who are all going through the same thing – it’s about celebrating the new experience.”

Champagne and Tissues is a drop-in event which runs until September 11.

For more information call My Small World on 01225 312943.

Bath Museums A Discovery Card means Bath and north y’s east Somerset residents can access the city’s museums for free so culture needn’t cost a fortune! hield Investigate the Roman Army and make a shield at the Baths, put your best foot forward and design some special shoes at the Fashion Museum and create a spoon puppet at the Victoria Art Gallery.

Bath and north east Somerset residents can get ov. a Discovery Card by visiting www.bathnes.gov.

-card uk/services/tourism-and-heritage/discovery-card Botanical Gardens est The Botanical Gardens is one of Bath’s oldest attractions, but it’s still going strong. Since 1887, the gardens have grown into nearly 10 acress of trees, plants, flowers and walks. eek and Open from 8am to 6pm every day of the week providing trials and activities for all the family, ly, the Botanical Gardens make a fantastic free dayy out.

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They say choosing a school for a child is like buying a new house. The minute you walk in the door you will know if this is the one. That’s why most of the schools in Bath hold open days. It’s a chance to see what the school has to offer, to meet the pupils and teachers and to introduce your child to the school environment. Nancy Connolly compiled a list of some of the school open days in Bath Bath Community Academy Rush Hill, Bath, BA2 2QL The future of this school is still in doubt but it’s holding open mornings on October 4 and 5, 8.40am-12pm Open evening on Thursday, October 6, 4.30pm-7.30pm.

01225426268 info@bathcommunityacademy.org.

open evening on Friday, September 23 from 6pm-8pm.

Senior school open morning on Saturday, September 24 from 9am-12pm.

01225820399 admissions@kesbath.com

Prior Park College Ralph Allen Drive, Bath BA2 5AH. Open morning on Saturday, October 1, at 9.30am.

01225 835353 infor@priorparkschools.com Ralph Allen School Claverton Down Road, Combe Down, Bath BA2 7AD Open morning on Tuesday, October 4 from 9am-10.45am.

Open evening on Thursday, September 29, from 5.30pm-8pm.

01225 832936 enquiries@ralphallenschool.com

The Bath Studio School Frome Road, Bath BA2 5RF Open day every Wednesday from 9am-1pm.

01225831933 info@thebathstudioschool. org.uk Beechen Cliff School Alexandra Park, Bath BA2 4RE Open evening on Tuesday, September 20 from 6pm-8pm.

Open morning on Wednesday, September 28 from 9am-12pm.

01225 480466 headmaster@beechencliff.org.uk Hayesfield Girls School Upper Oldfield Park, Bath BA2 3LA Open evening on Tuesday, September 20 from 6pm-8.30pm at Upper Oldfield Park Campus.

Open morning on Friday, September 23 from 9am -12pm at Brougham Hayes es Campus.

Open afternoon on Thursday, October 13 from 1.30pm-4.15pm at Brougham Hayes Campus.

01225 426151 information@hayesfield. com King Edward’s Senior School North Road, Bath BA2 6HU Sixth form

Kingswood School Lansdown Road, Bath BA1 5RG Open morning on Saturday, October 8 from 9am-12pm.

01225 734210 admissions@kingswood.bath.sch.uk Monkton Combe School & Monkton Senior School Monkton Combe Bath BA2 7HG Full school open morning on Saturday, October 8. Open morning on Saturday, November 19.

01225 721133 admissions@monkton.org.uk

The Royal High School Lansdown Road, Bath BA1 5SZ Junior & Nursery Open Morning on Thursday, September 29, 9.30am-12pm. Sixth Form Open Evening on Wednesday, September 28, 6pm8.30pm. Senior School Open Morning on Saturday, October 15, 10am-12pm.

01225 313877 l.bevan@rhsb.gdst.net Saint Gregory’s Catholic College Combe Hay Lane, Odd Down, Bath BA2 8PA. Open evening on September 29 from 6.30pm-9pm.

Open morning on October 4 and 11 from 9am-12pm.

01225 832873 stgregorys_sec@bathnes.gov.uk

Oldfield School Kelston Road, Bath BA1 9AB Open evening on Wednesday, September 28 at 6pm.

Open morning on Friday, September 30 at 9.30am.

01225 423582 enquiries@oldfieldschool.com

Saint Mark’s Church of England School Baytree Road, Fairfield Park, Bath BA1 6ND Open evening on Wednesday, September 21, from 6.30pm-8.30pm.

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October 7, from 9am-11am.

01225 312661 stmarks_sec@bathnes.gov.uk

Wellsway School Chandag Road, Keynsham BS31 1PH Open evening on Thursday, October 6, from 5.30pm-8.30pm.

Saint Laurence School Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon Wiltshire BA15 1DZ Open evening on Wednesday, September 28.

01225 309500 salhav@st-laurence.com

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Dominic Cooper is relishing the chance to play legendary rogue the Earl of Rochester in Stephen Jeffreysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tale of excess The Libertine at Bathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre Royal

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ominic Cooper stars in a brand new staging of The Libertine, which opens in Bath from Wednesday, August 31, to Saturday, September 17, as part of the Theatre Royalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2016 Summer Season.

Directed by Olivier and Tony Award-winning Terry Johnson, Stephen Jeffreysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; thrilling drama appears at the Theatre Royal Bath immediately prior to its West End transfer to the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

Based on true events, The Libertine tells the story of John Wilmot, the second Earl of Rochester - a charismatic poet and playwright with a legendary appetite for excess. A close friend of King Charles II, Rochesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life of debauchery knows no bounds.

That is, until headstrong actress Elizabeth Barry makes an appearance at the Playhouse and a chance encounter sends the Earl reeling, forcing KLP WR UHFRQVLGHU HYHU\WKLQJ &RXOG VKH ÂżQDOO\ be the one to tame him?

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His stage credits at the National Theatre include the Olivier and Tony Award-winning production of The History Boys, as well as His Dark Materials, Mother Clapâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Molly House and Phèdre alongside Helen Mirren meet DOMINIC COOPER Welcome back to Bath. Last time round you were treading the boards in Mark Ravenhillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play Mother Clapâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Molly House. How do you think The Libertine will fare?

I remember the audiences being the best audiences Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever performed in front of. It went so well in Bath.

It is an extraordinarily odd play, if quite brilliant,

Dominic Cooper with Ophelia Lovibond and alongside Jasper Britton and Richard Teverson during rehearsals; and Nina Toussaint-White with Jonathan Hansler, James Marchant and Photos Alastair Muir Lydia Piechowiak

and it changes so dramatically halfway through, but people there really loved it.

I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to be back in that theatre. By the way they reacted to that particular play I think The Libertine is going to go down tremendously well.

With the theatre itself I remember it being very big but also very intimate. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful in Bath and I have a great feeling about us starting out there before the West End and gaining conďŹ dence with a really welcoming and all-embracing audience.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special about The Libertine?

Someone mentioned the play to me â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I think it was an actor who wanted to direct it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; about two years ago, maybe more.

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VOICES XXX I got approached about doing it but it never happened at the time, but I read it and loved it. Then very strangely my agent said to me ‘Do you fancy doing a play?’ and I said ‘Yeah, I’m desperate to do one’. She said ‘What play do you want to do?’ and when I said The Libertine she said ‘Are you joking?

I’ve just put down the phone from the producers who are looking for someone for The Libertine’.

That’s absolutely how it happened. From the moment I first read it I loved its wit and its humour and the world of excess and the lifestyle he led at that time in England.

He was his own worst enemy in that his intellect caused complications; it hindered him more than it helped. There are so many layers to him and it’s a part that hopefully I will do justice to.

Are there any similarities between you and the character?

No, not at all. He was extraordinary narcissist.

There’s this wonderful speech at the beginning where he talks about the fact that he must not be ignored. Clearly he wants to be on people’s minds and thought of all the time.

We are the centre of our parents’ universe, I suppose, up to a certain age and there’s a horrible moment of discovery when you realise you’re not the centre of the world.

You think you are, but you’re actually just the centre of your parents’ world.

There’s a realisation that many have and many don’t, and Rochester stays believing he’s the centre of the universe because he can’t bear competition from the King and he hates the lack of change the King has made.

It must be great fun getting to play such a rogue?

It’s wonderful but it’s about the language as well.

Stephen Jeffreys has written such a magnificent play and the language is very fulfilling and terribly enjoyable. It’s like doing a Shakespeare in many ways.

It’s that enjoyment of language they had then that Stephen certainly enjoys.

That for me is very fulfilling and rare as an opportunity – to enjoy the language so much and behave in the way Rochester does; to enjoy the excess and the danger and the threat and how he relishes that.

It’s a really fun character to immerse yourself in.

What fascinates you about Rochester?

I keep learning things every day. I was told a story the other day about some truly heinous things he did, which I can hardly bear to repeat – but everything in the play is true.

I was talking to Stephen Jeffreys (playwright) about the time Rochester left a very young man for dead, and the death was part of his making really.

Rochester fled the scene, hid in the East End of London and became a quack doctor.

He got the servants of the house to create medicines that were apparently made from coal and urine and administered them to patients.

That’s a real lack of care and he messed up people’s lives for pleasure and fun.

He seemed to have a lack of empathy towards anyone except himself and people at that time were rarely punished for the things they did.

He was terrible to his wife and he never fulfilled his ambition.

It’s hard to find many redeeming qualities in him.

I want the audience to like him, to enjoy him, and relish his absurdity but if you really do analyse the man and take him apart he’s not particularly pleasant.

I’m studying that dark side to him, but at the same time I want the audience to enjoy watching this person.

Dominic Cooper with Amanda Seyfried in Mamma Mia!

Dominic Cooper with Richard Griffiths in The History Boys.

Do you think that’s what draws audiences in – seeing someone behave so badly?

I suppose the play does do that, yes. We do enjoy watching that kind of thing, don’t we?

Living out things we’d never dream of doing ourselves – things that are so far removed from anything to do with our lives.

You ask the question ‘He’s so awful, why will people want to watch him?’ but the answer is people love seeing that kind of behaviour.

And the truth is he did behave like that; it’s not a made-up story. In many places in the world people still do behave that way.

There are still terrible people who feel they can behave in any way they like and treat people with such disdain and such a lack of love.

Will you be exploring Bath in your downtime?

I have no idea what we got up to the first time. In fact I have no idea where I stayed. But I’m looking forward to being in Bath again. It’s a beautiful place. I know it better now and I love it.

Dominic Cooper with Keira Knightley in The Duchess

Dominic Cooper as Ben in Tamara Drewe

Dominic Cooper as Lacey in The Escapist

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Which roles are you most recognised for?

It’s funny because you can normally guess when people are approaching from their age and their look what they’re going to mention.

It goes in waves and it depends what’s on at the moment. I’m getting recognised for Preacher these days, which is nice because I’m very proud of it.

But I get recognised for many different things like The History Boys because it ran for such a long time and a lot of people got to see that, especially when it was made into a film.

Then there’s the Mamma Mia! fans who are all grown up now. They used to be 11-year-old girls and now they’re a totally different generation. And the poor parents who suffered being made to watch it six times a day by their five-year-old kids!

But I love it when people talk about Mamma Mia! It seems to have brought joy to a lot of people’s lives, sometimes through quite hard times too they often say, and that’s a rewarding thing to hear.

It’s a big contrast to The Libertine, which just shows you’ve had a very diverse career…

I’m so lucky it’s turned out to be that way.

Maybe it’s not true; maybe I’m exactly the same in everything. But I feel I’ve done a lot of different stuff and I love that. As I say, I’m very lucky.

The Libertine, starring Dominic Cooper as John Wilmot, Second Earl of Rochester, runs from Wednesday, August 31, to Saturday, September 17, at the Theatre Royal

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Brighton towering over this historic seaside town and the charred remains of its iconic pier, Kate Whiting and family get a gullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye view as they ride the beachfrontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest attraction ays i360

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The pierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charred remains are all thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s left of the Grade I-listed structure, which was closed in 1975 and burned down in 2003. The i360 rises almost from its ashes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the pierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dilapidated 19th century Italianate tollbooths have been carefully

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The giant glass bubble can carry 200 passengers and has a shiny Nyetimber Sky Bar that serves sparkling wine from the Sussex vineyards visible from the pod, as well as other locally produced drinks.

Besides soaking up the views, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mesmerising to watch the honeycomb-patterned steel cans that form the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most slender tower slip through the centre of the pod.

Most importantly for my two-year-old son, Ollie, the pod is buggy friendly, meaning babies and toddlers can enjoy the whole ride from the comfort of their pushchairs.

The ÂŁ46 million project, expected to generate 440 new jobs in Brighton and Hove, is part of a wider regeneration effort by the city council in whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s being dubbed the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Creative Quarterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The Victorian West Pier Arches on either side of the tower, under the seafront road, were rebuilt from scratch and opened in July 2014 as cosmopolitan-feeling JDOOHULHV FUDIW DQG ERXWLTXH JLIW VKRSV As we discover over a long weekend, Brighton is a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paradise, with endless hours of fun to be had for kids of all ages â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even the grown-up variety.

Across the road from the West Pier Arches, we stay at the 131-room Holiday Inn, which has also just

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high ceilings, large windows and a massive mural of a New York apartment block, it oozes Manhattan warehouse chic and serves great food.

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The beauty of Brighton â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s underground car park â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is you can leave your car safely stowed and forget about it for an entire weekend, because all the fun stuff is well within walking distance. Opposite the hotel is an extremely handy playground with clean sandpits, and a coffee shop and souvenirs in the arches, where mum and dad can grab a cappuccino to sip while little ones build sandcastles to rival the i360, which towers above.

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Tracy Park Golf & Country Hotel Bath Road, Wick, Near Bath, BS30 5RN

Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel, Sydney Road, Bath, BA2 6NS The Macdonald hotels’ signature Collection

From the moment you arrive through the impressive entrance at Tracy Park there is a sense of elegance and grandeur to the property. This 17th century Jacobean Manor House makes a stunning location for your Christmas Party.

The luxurious Five-Star MacDonald Bath Spa Hotel is nestled amongst seven acres of stunningly landscaped gardens and yet only a short stroll away from the historic centre of Bath.

Grandeur and style awaits you – whatever the occasion.

The historic estate lies within 240 acres of mature parkland, including two 18 hole golf courses surrounding the main house.

When you sweep up the driveway towards our magnificent colonnaded Spa Hotel, you’ll know your Christmas celebrations are off to a truly memorable start.

The interior has recently been refurbished in a way that gives the luxurious rooms a modern twist. Our interior is both in keeping with the grandeur of the building and also tastefully modern with tall mirrors, chandeliers and new furnishings throughout.

Celebrate the festive season in style this year with a night to remember at one of our 2016 party nights!

To complement our outstanding food, drink and entertainment, our team are here to help you from initial enquiry, through to your event and make it the perfect festive celebration.

For more information or to make a booking please contact us on christmas@tracypark.co.uk or 0117 937 2251

Join us during the festive season for a relaxing stay, an office party, a family gathering, a special Sunday lunch or Afternoon Tea, we offer something for every occasion.

At MacDonald Hotels we are proud of our service culture and food & drink offerings. Our wine cellar comprises of hand selected wine, fine Champagne and Armagnac. Only the finest and freshest ingredients are used to transform them into a range of delectable dishes. We serve only the best of Scottish beef, British lamb, pork, wild white fish, and specially sourced vegetables and dairy products in our restaurants.

At Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel, we serve up the perfect recipe for an idyllic festive season, with wonderful accommodation, delicious food and an indulgent spa, what more can you ask for?

For more information or to make a booking please contact the events team on 0344 8799106 or email events.bathspa@macdonald-hotels.co.uk

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15A George Street, Bath, BA1 2EN The Porter on George Street, Bath certainly has a lot going on this Christmas. Now that they have combined an award winning restaurant, a sumptuous cocktail bar and luxury accommodation they can provide everything you are looking for under one roof.

Clayton’s Kitchen restaurant offers sit down meals from 1 – 60 people and private dining areas for up to 20 people. Their Christmas menus sound delicious with the likes of Pheasant and smoked bacon terrine to start and minute steak lovingly prepared by the award winning Rob Clayton. Three courses of top notch food for £38.00 is a bargain and one we can’t wait to get our teeth into.

If you feel like continuing the party after your meal or want to kick start your Christmas party with a cocktail or 2, head to Circo where the expert team can whip you up something to make you smile.

This year Circo are offering delicious Christmas buffets complete with the nibbly bites by Claytons Kitchen like cheese bonbons, crab focaccia, pulled pork, caramel mousse, the list goes on! The buffets start from £18.50 per person for a minimum of 15 people and there are some super savings to be made by adding on a drinks package.

If you don’t want to make the long journey home after your party you can stay in the luxurious Halcyon apartments, who are offering a discount to anyone taking part in a Clayton’s Kitchen or Circo Christmas party.

Request a Christmas brochure: 01225 585100

Comptoir Libanais Unit 2 Little Southgate Bath, BA1 1AS bath@comptoirlibanais.com Have a unconventional Christmas celebration at Comptoir Libanais this year. Enjoy a spread of healthy Lebanese mezze to share with your friends and family, followed by your choice of main and a selection of baklawa (authentic sweet pastries) and fresh rose mint tea for dessert all for just £19.95. Main courses include Salmon marinated in Pomegranate Molasses and Sumac; Traditional Lebanese Okra with Herb Scented Tomato Sauce and Vermicelli Rice or Ginger & Lemon Chicken with Lebanese cranberry rice.

Often cited as one of the world’s healthiest cuisines and with plenty of vegetarian options, Lebanese dishes typically use an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables as well as herbs, lemon juice and spices like sumac and zataar, rather than heavy sauces.

The food at Comptoir Libanais is fresh, healthy, honest and affordable. The menu stays true to this tradition, with a beautiful kaleidoscope of mezze, salads, tagines, soups and warm wraps as well as a selection of pastries and cakes.

Comptoir Libanais provides a great opportunity to experience authentic, wholesome and healthy Lebanese food in a relaxed, souk-like setting. Open daily for breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, the restaurant also offers a range of cocktails, wines, soft drinks and their signature home-made lemonades. There’s now also a Take Away menu for customers who want to grab and go, and delivery is available. And with a treasure trove of middle-eastern foodie gifts, hand crafted accessories, spices and sweets, alongside our great welcome and hospitality, the experience is truly Lebanese.

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Thu/Sun free – Fri £5 – Sat £6 Join the party of the year in a 1,500 people tent at Millenium Square German band and DJ plays and brings the sing along feeling.

Bavarian food and lovely beer.

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Bath makeup artist Evie Smith shares her top beauty tips, trends and tutorials with us each week.

Evie has been a professional makeup artist for almost six years and has worked with contestants on The Voice, MasterChef and Miss Great Britain... as well as doing the makeup for guests at the Oscars in LA. Evie’s also been a musician for 14 years and has five years’ of experience in Kung Fu.

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For the days when you just want to get out of the door on time, embrace the fresh face and get on with your day – but don’t forget the golden rule of always moisturising.

For the other days when you want to make a little effort but are still limited on time, follow w my 5 minute routine for applying makeup.

Moisturise I can’t emphasise this enough but moisturising your skin is one of the most essential things that at you can do in the mornings. Just spending 30 seconds to apply a radiance balm or cream willll give your skin a fresh and healthy glow. Don’t forget to apply it to your neck too!

Concealer Concealer will always be my go-to product forr the mornings when I’m a little short of time.

Most people believe that they always need a full face of foundation but usually this isn’t the case. se.

Generally we only need coverage where theree are blemishes or uneven skin tone. Concentrate te on covering under your eyes, around your nose ose and chin (if you tend to get breakouts there) with concealer.

Cream blush This will always be one of my must-have favourites for speed, dewy skin and an effortless look. Cream blush looks super natural and you barely need any product to make such a difference to the overall look of your skin.

Apply to the apples of your cheeks and blend outwards towards your ears.

Eyebrows Eyebrows, when filled in properly, can be an absolute game changer. I personally prefer to use a brow powder over a pencil as it is much softer. Try not to change the natural shape of your brow as this can be a little harsh. Just fill in the natural hairs using a sweeping motion.

Mascara A couple of coats of mascara will open your eyes up and make you look more awake than you probably feel. Apply to both the top and bottom lashes, but go easy on the layers, you want it to still look natural.

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Alison Heather Sutton is a Transformational Life Coach, working in Bath.

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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Cirque du Soleil at the Royal Albert Hall

2 days from £169 per person

Departing on 2 February 2017 Join us on a mysterious island governed by goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon, where unfolds an epic and emotional love story. This dream-like production – which has never been staged in the UK – will amaze you in a way that only the Cirque du Soleil can, with breathtaking acrobatics, magical scenes and spectacular costumes.

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HMS Victory & The Mary Rose Departing on 1 October 2016 Step aboard the oldest commissioned warship in the world and proud memorial to Britain’s greatest naval hero, and see Henry VIII’s magnificent warship which was raised from the seabed after more than 400 years.

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• Private coach travel from your local area • One night’s stay with three course evening meal & cooked breakfast • Visit to Winchester • Entrance to the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to see HMS Victory & the Mary Rose Museum

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Sunken Cities: Egypt’s Lost Worlds at the British Museum Departing on 21 October 2016 Discover the treasures of two lost cities of ancient Egypt which lay submerged beneath the sea for over 1,000 years.

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A Rail Good Time!

Glacier Express Winter Magic

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Departing on 16 December 2016 & January - March 2017 Join our five day tour for the experience of a lifetime as we travel aboard the world’s slowest express train, with views of mountain peaks, steep ravines and picturesque villages made even more enchanting when the snow has fallen and transforms the entire landscape as if by magic.

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• Return Eurostar from London to Paris • Connecting rail journeys • Four nights’ bed & breakfast in Interlaken

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• Journey on the GoldenPass Line to Lucerne • Visits to Alt Goldau & Mount Rigi • Journey on the Glacier Express from Chur to Brig • Visit to the Swiss capital of Bern • A cruise on Lake Thun

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Liège, Valkenburg & Aachen Christmas Markets Departing on 26 November, 5 & 12 December 2016 Enjoy a trio of Christmas markets as we visit the countries of Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands on this festive break.

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• Return Eurostar from London to Brussels • Return rail to Liège • Three nights’ bed and breakfast in Liège • Visit to Liège Christmas Village

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• Visit to Aachen Christmas Market • Visit to Valkenburg Christmas Market • See the Valkenburg Christmas Parade • Visit to the Disneyland® Ice Dreams Festival • Services of our Tour Manager

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Strasbourg & the Black Forest Christmas Markets Departing on 9 December 2016

Light up the festive season with a trio of spectacular markets, from the ‘capital of Christmas’ in Strasbourg, to fairytale Freiburg with its medieval squares and narrow lanes, and a very special little market that nestles beneath a viaduct in the beautiful Black Forest.

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River Cruise 7 days from £749 per person FREE EXCURSION PACKAGE

Christmas Rhine Cruise Departing on 23 December 2016 There are no festive pressures on this leisurely cruise through the Rhine valley – the ship is seasonally decorated, there’s a mountain of delicious festive food to indulge in and we’ve prepared a fun-filled programme of entertainment. All that’s left for you to do is relax and enjoy yourself!

Prices Includes: • Executive return coach travel from a departure point near you • Return ferry from Dover to Calais • Welcome drink, Captain’s get-together & party night • En suite cabin accommodation aboard the mps Lady Anne • Full board during your cruise • Traditional Christmas lunch • Entertainment every night of your cruise • Visits to Cologne, Andernach, Rüdesheim, Koblenz & Bonn

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Christmas Markets Extravaganza Cruise Departing on 7, 10 & 13 December 2016 Enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas and find unique gifts for all the family as we visit three notable Christmas markets.

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• Executive return coach travel from a departure point near you • Return ferry from Dover to Calais • Welcome drink, Captain’s get-together & party night • En suite cabin accommodation aboard the ms Serenity • Full board during your cruise • Entertainment every night of your cruise • Visits to Delft & Brussels • Visits to Antwerp Christmas Market, Valkenburg Christmas Market & Hasselt Winterland • Excursion to Bruges Christmas Markets

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German Christmas Markets Cruise Departing on 4 December 2016 Relax on board our ship as we cruise along the mighty Rhine from one pretty town to the next, where you can shop alfresco style and enjoy the magical atmosphere, before we spend our final day in Cologne – home to one of the best markets in Europe.

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Calls cost 5ppm from a BT landline. You may also be charged a connection fee. Mobile and other providers’ charges may vary. Prices are from, per person, based on two people sharing, are applicable to selected departure dates and may have been rounded up or down to the nearest pound. Any applicable discounts have already been deducted. These holidays and included excursions are subject to availability. Single rooms and regional departures are also subject to availability and a supplement may apply. Prices and holidays are subject to availability and change, some holidays are subject to minimum passenger numbers. Terms and conditions apply. Holidays are operated by various suppliers which are ABTA and/or ATOL bonded where applicable. These suppliers are independent of Local World. When you respond, the holiday supplier and Local World may contact you with offers/services that may be of interest. Please give your mobile or email details if you wish to receive such offers by SMS or email. We will not give your details to other companies without your permission. Price Guarantee – terms & conditions apply - call for details.

Nancy Connolly worked as a journalist on Irish television and national newspapers before moving to Bath, where she now works as a news and features writer for The Bath Chronicle.

Having moved to Bath more than 20 years ago, she loves living in the city with her family.

A versatile writer, she covers news, features, arts, events, theatre and restaurant reviews and just about anything that moves in this city.

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One of the best things about your child starting school, particularly if you are new to the area, LV WKH IULHQGV ERWK \RX DQG WKH\ PHHW My friends from my childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary school DUH VWLOO P\ EHVW IULHQGV LQ %DWK By the time Georgia, our youngest, came to go to school, (we had an eight year gap between Anna and Georgia), I should have been an old KDQG %XW LW ZDV RQO\ RQ WKDW ¿UVW PRUQLQJ , UHDOLVHG what my mother went through, there is nothing quite like seeing your last child go out into the ZRUOG IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH Georgia went to Bathwick St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as we had moved house to south of the city, and she bounced to school with her friend Molly, us PXPV ZDONLQJ EHKLQG WKHP She also had a great time and in typical Georgie fashion stayed behind to help the teacher VWDFN WKH FKDLUV I know weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not meant to show emotion, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not meant to worry about our children, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not meant to let them feel our anxiety EXW LW LV KDUG WR OHW JR DW WLPHV Some of my friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; children are going to XQLYHUVLW\ IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH QH[W PRQWK LW¶V QR GLIIHUHQW Letting go is what we parents do, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PHDQW WR EH It can be emotional at times, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best job in the world and I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change it for DQ\WKLQJ Good luck to all the children starting school, it is a fantastic stage, you will meet the best of IULHQGV DQG VR ZLOO \RXU PXPV DQG GDGV 0\ DGYLFH WR ¿UVW WLPH PXPV DQG GDGV LV WR go for a nice coffee with friends after you drop your child off, make an occasion of it, and FHOHEUDWH WKLV JUHDW QHZ SKDVH ,W¶V D ELJ GD\ IRU \RX DV ZHOO And the best thing of all is, the kids will be ¿QH ZH DUH VR OXFN\ WR KDYH VXFK JRRG VFKRROV KHUH LQ %DWK

Nancy

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