WHAT’S ON

MUSIC AT GREEN PARK BRASSERIE n Green Park Brasserie, Green Park

Enjoy live jazz/funk/soul/swing at Green Park Brasserie on Weds and Thurs from 6.30–8.45pm and Fri and Sat from 6.30–9.45pm. Music includes dynamic duos, modern trios and a Hot Club style quintet. greenparkbrasserie.com

TORCHLIT SUMMER EVENINGS AT THE ROMAN BATHS n Roman Baths

Until 31 August, open until 10pm Torchlit Summer Evenings are returning to the Roman Baths, offering visitors a chance to soak up the special atmosphere around the Great Bath and explore the museum long after the usual closing time. There will be a pop-up bar beside the Great Bath from 11.30am each day, selling Champagne, prosecco and soft drinks. romanbaths.co.uk

SUMMER SUNDAYS IN BATH

6, 13, 20, 27 August n Around the city

For the 3rd year running, Bath Business Improvement District (BID) are running Summer Sundays, inviting local families into the city centre with free family-friendly outdoor activities and events. August events include Free Face Painting on 6 and 20 August, the Jane Austen Dancers on 13 August and an Urban Treescape Riverside Ramble on 27 August. See the full range of events at welcometobath.co.uk/summersundays

BATH ABBEY SUMMER LATES

Abbey open Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout August, 5pm–7pm and live music in the Abbey on Thursdays, 6.30pm–8.45pm n Bath Abbey

Bath Abbey is hosting a series of late-night summer events in August, allowing visitors to soak up the atmosphere of the building like never before. If visiting the Abbey, Step it Up Tower Tours are available to purchase on the day or evening. If coming for the live music, booked performers include Charlie Limm on 3 August, Nancy Tapernoux on 10 August, Jools Scott on 24 August and Edward Cross and Jake Gauntlett on 31 August. bathabbey.org/bath-abbey-summer-lates/

CORSHAM’S BACK TO SCHOOL TRAIL

Until 31 August n At participating businesses and Town Hall, High Street, Corsham Pick up a Parent Passport from participating businesses displaying the Back to School Trail window sticker, get it stamped in at least six of the participating businesses, and return it to the Town Hall to be in with a chance of winning a hamper of goodies – a special treat for the grown-ups after spending out on the kids! The Trail, a first for Corsham, was the brainchild of local shoe shop owner Kate Whittingham-Jones, of If the Shoe Fits, encouraging families to shop local. Some of the things families can do is sort out school shoes, get haircuts done and get lunch boxes and water bottles. corsham.gov.uk

RICHES OF THE EARTH: THE BEAUTY OF MINERALS

Until 7 October n Bath Royal and Literary and Scientific Institution, 16–18 Queens Square, Bath Riches of the Earth reveals the beauty of minerals through the astounding forms and vibrant colours of more than a hundred carefully selected specimens from the BRLSI collection. Free to attend. brlsi.org

THE WORLD IN 2050: AI AND THE FUTURE OF HUMANITY

4 August, 7.30pm–9pm n BRLSI, 16 Queen Square, Bath

You don’t have to be a computer scientist to understand the importance of the discussion about where artificial intelligence and technology are going. In the final talk of BRLSI’S World in 2050 series, scientist and philosopher John Lennox introduces a kaleidoscope of ideas, taking in the key developments in technological enhancement, bioengineering, and artificial intelligence. £4–£8. brlsi.org

RUM AND REGGAE RACENIGHT

4 August, 7.30pm n Bath Racecourse bath-racecourse.co.uk

The Rum and Reggae racenight will be a unique Caribbean night with the food, drink and music from Jamaica alongside seven exciting horse races; all offering you the chance to experience the thrill of watching live horse racing. Gates open 3.55pm; first race 5.55pm; last race 8.35pm. Tickets £21, with access to public bars, eateries, and betting outlets along with the best views of the racing action.

VIRTUOSO MUSICAL GEMS

6 August, 6.30pm n Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street

Two accomplished musicians bring a sparkling programme of pieces written for the beloved instruments of the 19th century salon: the fortepiano and romantic guitar. The programme will feature virtuoso and chamber music by Schubert, Rossini, Giuliani and others. £20. holburne.org

ALDRIDGE’S OF BATH AUCTION

8 August, 9am–12pm n Online

Decorative and household sale, including

Victorian, Edwardian, 20th-century and modern household furniture and furnishings, decorative china and glass, pictures and prints, mirrors, rugs, etc.; also garden furniture, tools and general household goods. aldridgesofbath.com

HEY DUGGEE

9–12 August, Weds, Thurs and Friday 10am and 1pm; Sat 10am, 1pm and 3.30pm n Egg Theatre, Theatre Royal, Saw Close Hey Duggee – named Best Family Show at the 2023 Olivier Awards –features Duggee and the Squirrels plus many more of your favourite characters. Betty wants to make costumes, Happy wants to sing, Tag wants to make music, Norrie wants to dance, Roly wants jelly and they all want you to join them at the Clubhouse. There is so much to do, but luckily Duggee has his theatre badge. Tickets £22 /£20. theatreroyal.org.uk

BRICK SHOW

12–13 August, 10am–5pm n American Museum & Gardens, Claverton Down

A special LEGO themed weekend for all the family. Visit the special exhibition Brick America: An Adventure in LEGO® Bricks, and have fun at the inspiring brick show organised by GertLUG, a Bristol based group of LEGO enthusiasts. This will include even more LEGO displays and activities for all ages. americanmuseum.org

BILLY MAGERISON LIVE IN SESSION AT THE ELECTRIC BAR

13 August, 2–4pm n Komedia, 22–23 Westgate Street

The son of two accomplished jazz musicians, Billy Magerison is a singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist, who honed his craft in and around South London, Bristol and the south west playing a mix of blues, reggae and soul. Taking inspiration from these along with elements of his Celtic heritage, he has developed his own unique sound. Tight grooves, soulful vocals and experimental effects bordering on the psychedelic. Free. komedia.co.uk

CALF2COW: LEWIS CARROLL’S JABBERWOCKY & OTHER NONSENSE

19 August, 7.30pm n Corsham Almshouses, Pound Pill, Corsham The village of Pokeytin is under threat. Their crops and cows disappear in the night. Mrs Dodos’ washing has been pinched and Mr Walrus can’t find a single oyster! The Jabberwocky is to blame! Join a young hero to take on the fierce Jabberwock in this hilarious new adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s poem. Expect the Calf 2 Cow treatment of silly multi-rolling, kicks and trips, live floorstamping rock ’n’ roll, water buckets, sweaty actors and a giant dragon puppet. Outdoor performance so bring chairs. Adult £16, Child £10, Family £40. poundarts.org.uk

A TOKEN OF LOVE

22 August, 10.30pm–12.30pm n Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street Drawing on Painted Love: Renaissance Marriage Portraits, design your own love token in clay. Learn about relief building techniques, mark-making and more. Make one for yourself, for a special someone or even your four-legged friend! No need to book, just drop in on the day. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. holburne.org

POTTY PRINTS

23 August, 10am–11am or 11.45am–12.45pm n Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street

Inspired by Lucie Rie The Adventure of Pottery create an exciting repeat pattern print. Use the unique profiles of Rie’s vessels to design an artwork. Places are limited per session and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. 6+ years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. holburne.org

IAGO BANET – THE GALICIAN KING OF ACOUSTIC GUITAR

23 August, 8pm n Chapel Arts, St James’s Memorial Hall, Lower Borough Walls

Summer Holiday Fun At The Roman Baths And Victoria Art Gallery

Various dates in August n Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery

From arts and crafts to adventures into Bath’s past, there’s lots going on for families at the Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery this summer. Young history hunters can join in with different activities inspired by the museum collections and exhibitions each week of the holidays.

You can also explore the Roman Baths and have a go at crafts inspired by objects in the museum. Sessions run from 10am–12.30pm and 1.30pm–4pm. For children aged 3+. romanbaths.co.uk; victoriagal.org.uk

Iago was born in Galicia in north west Spain. As a teenager, he found a classical guitar at home and set about learning to master it. From that moment, there was no going back: guitar became his passion. Banet has been building an impressive career as a solo fingerstyle acoustic guitarist, showcasing his immense talent and receiving rave reviews along the way. With two studio albums and a live album under his belt, Banet redefines the boundaries of the instrument; creating stories without words and enthralling audiences as he does so. £12/£14. chapelarts.org

SUMMER SCREENINGS: LA LA LAND, TOP GUN AND THE GREAT SHOWMAN

25–27 August, doors 6pm, films start at 8pm n American Museum & Gardens, Claverton Down

Experience a thrilling blockbuster in the garden cinema, with an evening of classic American-style entertainment and valley views. La La Land (25 Aug) is a lyrical tale of the intertwining lives of two dreamers as they navigate the highs and lows of life in Los Angeles. In Top Gun Maverick (26 Aug), Maverick must confront ghosts of his past when he leads the elite TOP GUN graduates on a mission. Finally celebrate the sense of wonder when dreams come to life with The Greatest Showman (27 Aug). americanmuseum.org

IF OPERA: FROM 24 AUGUST

FEDORA

24, 26, 31 August, 1 September n Belcombe Court, Bradford on Avon An opera that encompasses love, murder, betrayal and tragedy. When Princess Fedora seeks revenge on the man she believes murdered her betrothed, she sets in motion a train of tragic events that will cost her everything. Here are beautiful sweeping melodies, febrile emotion and glorious orchestral colours. Tickets from £30; unders 18s free.

ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND

27 August, 1.30pm and 5pm n Belcombe Court, Bradford on Avon Alice is jolted out of her daydreams when she meets a talking rabbit who she follows to Wonderland. Alice comes across a number of peculiar characters, including a

Looking Ahead

WAG WALK

3 September, 9am n Bath Cats and Dogs Home, Claverton

Join in this sponsored dog walk with (or without) your four-legged friends to raise funds to support rescue animals in need. Two walking routes of 2 miles and 5 miles start and finish from the home and take in the stunning National Trust Bath Skyline. Refreshments and stalls available. Sign up at bathcatsanddogshome.org.uk/events

THE GOOD LIFE n BRLSI, 16 Queen Square, Bath, or online

5 September, 7.30pm–9pm

Are you living the best life you could be? If not, an upcoming talk from the philosophy programme at BRLSI suggests you do it with a little help from Socrates.

Join Dr Don Cameron to discover how the great philosophers can begin to help you find happiness. Could it be that the results of research unavailable to the ancients means you might even be one step ahead of the game when it comes to answering the great Socratic question, ‘How should I live my best life?’ £3–£6. brlsi.org

U3A LECTURE: BRISTOL PORT: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE n The Pavilion, North Parade Road, Bath relaxed caterpillar, a happy cat, a depressive hare, a white knight, a romantic duchess, a mad hatter and a sleepy dormouse. Will Todd’s music for is an eclectic mix of jazz, musical theatre and opera. £10 children, £25 adults, £5 Mad Hatter’s Tea Party.

7 September, 9.45am coffee, 10.30am talk Bristol Port has developed to be a successful business enterprise and strategically important national asset. The Port deals with deep-sea, short-sea and coastal shipping and provides a multimodal hub linked to the national strategic road and rail networks. The presentation by John C Chaplin will briefly outline the history of the Bristol Port before describing current operations and associated activities.

THE MIKADO

29 and 30 August, 7pm n Belcombe Court, Bradford on Avon Behind the closed doors at the British Consulate, the scheming, slippery Lord High Executioner is about to hatch one plot too far, with far-reaching and hilarious consequences for everyone involved, especially when the ruler himself arrives… This punchy and hilarious satire promises to be a treat. From £27; unders 18s free.

Bring a picnic and take in the enchanting 18th-century gardens of Belcombe Court. ifopera.com

Bath Film Society Programme

Bath Film Society has launched its autumn programme of films. Ones to look forward to in September are 7 Boxes (2012) on 15 September directed by Juan Carlos Maneglia where teenage porter Victor jumps at the chance to earn $100 simply by transporting seven boxes across a busy street market. Soon it seems that all eyes are on him. But is the prize worth the price? Then on 22 September comes Five Easy Pieces (1970) directed by Bob Rafelson, a powerful meditation on families, alienation, loss and a picture that announced Jack Nicholson’s arrival as an actor of complexity and depth.

It will conclude with a discussion addressing future challenges, threats and opportunities. Admission free for members and a donation of £2 for non-members. u3ainbath.uk

PHENOMENAL WOMEN: BELINDA BROWN

n Gainsborough Bath Spa, Beau Street, Bath

14 September, 5.30pm–7.30pm

The next in the Gainsborough Bath Spa’s 2023 series features Belinda Brown, the Global ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Performance Director at Diageo Plc, based out of London. Diageo is the leader in beverage alcohol –operating in around 180 countries with over 200 brands. Belinda is a role model who uses her platform to listen to and amplify marginalised voices, taking action to use her influence and her privilege to help break down barriers. £15. eventbrite.co.uk

Bath Film Society Screenings are held at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16–18 Queen Square, 7.30pm on Fridays.

Visit The Bath Film Society website for more information: bathfilmsociety.org.uk; membership secretary: mail@bathfilmsociety.org.uk

2023/24 SEASON

All screenings will take place at BRLSI

16-18 Queen Square Bath BA1 2HN at 7.30pm on Fridays

Please join us at 7.00pm for a glass of wine. Films screened fortnightly, with a few exceptions (see list below).

Season starts 15 September 2023

For more information check our website: www.bathfilmsociety.org.uk or contact our membership secretary on mail@bathfilmsociety.org.uk

We are a sociable club that has run for 40 years, screening films for members and their guests.

Our season offers 14 films for only £50 a year. These include a wide range from well-loved classics to modern dramas and documentaries by prize-winning directors from around the world.

Part membership £40 (£1 admittance) Concessions £40 (free admittance)

Film Screenings 23/24 Season

15 September 7 Boxes (Paraguay)

22 September 5 Easy Pieces (USA)

20 October Petite Maman (France) AGM

27 October The Maltese Falcon (USA)

10 November A Season in France (France

24 November Murina (Croatia)

8 December Mr Hulot’s Holiday (France)

12 January I’m Your Man (Germany)

26 January The Quiet Girl (Ireland)

9 February Ae Fond Kiss (UK)

23 February Summer of Soul (USA)

8 March Jean de Florette (France)

22 March Balloon (China)

5 April All About My Mother (Spain)