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Then, ahead of the Children’s Literature Festival (23 September – 2 October) Daisy Game talks to Waterstones Children’s Laureate and award-winning poet, playwright and writer Joseph Coelho who believes that kids are hungry for stories and poems that deal with deeper subjects: “If all the world were paper, we could paperclip families together, draw smiles on all the sad faces...” (see page 32).
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S eptember is always a busy month in the city and this one is no exception.
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We have a dazzling display of the arts with Gianna Scavo’s thoughts on the power of the sculptural expressionof Degas and Rodin ahead of the Holburne’s new exhibition (see page 38); we cover the Museum of East Asian Art’s exhibition of the work of Hong Kong photographer Nancy Sheung (see page 42); and I meet artist Natalie Bedford as she prepares for a new show at 44AD Gallery (seeContinuingp44). apace with the culture theme, the Herschel Museum of Astronomy, celebrating 200 years since William Herschel’s death, has put on a special exhibition commemorating his achievements. On page 30 we look at William’s backstory as a talented composer and performer as well as the associated events taking place.
I also spoke to Caroline Hickman from the University of Bath, a psychotherapist specialising in the effect of climate change on young people, who talks about the critical importance of communicating openly and regularly with our children about these crucial issues that affect them, allowing them to manage any anxiety they might feel and grow into informed individuals (see page 58). We have an exclusive education special on page 64, with a detailed listing of schools and colleges and their specific offerings, to help you research and make wise choices about your children’s futures.
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© MC Publishing Ltd 2022 Monsoon coming soon! We’re delighted to hear that fashion retailer Monsoon is returning to Bath, with a new shop opening on Old Bond Street on 3 September. This will be a very welcome addition to the takesifpurchaseintent,wanderwindowchancethelandscaperetailincityandatoshop,withandthefancyyou. monsoon.co.uk ON THE COVER ‘Long Line ‘ coat by Carole Waller, made using the devoré printing technique of etching away part of the velvet pile and painted using paintbrushes and dyes. Photographed by Egle Vasli at the American Museum & Gardens. carolewaller.co.uk Peonella Floral Print Blouse Green from Monsoon, £65
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“Clear, loud, and lively is the din from social warblers”, said Wordsworth in his poem September. We’re so clear, loud and lively this month.
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Join Bath Film Society Join Bath Film Society for its 2022/23 season, and celebrate the best of international film. This year’s season (September –March) opens on 16 September with Jim Jarmusch’s 2016 flick, Paterson: the tale of bus driver and poet Paterson (Adam Driver) and his country music-loving wife; on 30 September, society members and their guests will meet six-year-old Yusuf (Bora Altas), whose life is turned upside down when his father fails to return from collecting honey from the forest in Semih Kaplanoğlu’s Bal. Screenings take place at BRLSI, Bath and start at 7.30pm. Find out more, including information on memberships, at bathfilmsociety.org.uk
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Curl up with a good book Bath is at its best in the autumn: the crispness in the air, the golden sunlight bouncing off the honey-coloured buildings – and the fizz of excitement as the Bath Children’s Literature Festival (23 September –2 October) rolls into town! There’s something for everyone at this year’s festival. A top line-up of superstar authors and illustrators will be talking about their brilliant books for all ages, in venues across the city. Among them will be some of Bath’s festival favourites: the brand-new Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho, Cressida Cowell, Rob Biddulph, Jacqueline Wilson and Michael Rosen, as well as a guest curation by Alice Oseman, creator of YA sensation, Heartstopper. bathfestivals.org.uk Celebrate Austen The Jane Austen Festival returns to Bath this September. The largest and longest running celebration of all things Austen worldwide, the festival is held annually for ten days in September, boasting a programme of over 70 events. Commencing on Saturday 10 September with the ‘Grand Regency Costumed Promenade’, this iconic symbol of the Jane Austen Festival is an unmissable opportunity to retrace Austen’s footsteps by parading through Bath. Following the Promenade, celebrations will continue throughout the day with walks, talks and theatricals, and the unique ‘Regency Festival Fayre’. Taking place Friday 9 – Sunday 18 September, in locations across Bath. janeausten.co.uk/pages/festival
Admire calligraphy, discover the skill of Palaeography and decorate an illuminated letter at Bath Abbey’s Heritage Day. This is a rare opportunity to view manuscripts from the Abbey’s Archive. There will also be a chance to learn the art of Palaeography (deciphering difficult to read writing), and to meet experts in historic medieval calligraphy who will demonstrate their skills and help you to create your own design. Free entry, no booking required. Taking place at 9 Kingston Buildings, on 17 September, 10.30am –4.30pm. heritageopendays.org.uk
Have a good laugh American stand-up comedian, author, political activist and podcast host Doug Stanhope is making a rare visit to Bath to deliver his trademark mix of caustic social commentary and first-person narratives. Famous for railing against western civilization's slide into apathy, he’s a unique comic voice, sporting a vulgar turn of phrase which hides a fierce intellect and insights which cut like a sword to the truth. Stanhope will appear at Bath Forum on Tuesday 27 September. Details and booking at bathcomedy.com
• Carer and Young Carer of the Year, recognising an individual or couple who have supported or cared for a family member or friend.
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Independent property consultant, Julianne Mackrell has 28 years estate agency experience. Always fascinated by architecture, she is now a Trustee at the Museum of Bath Stone in Combe Down and has lived in Bath all her life. JulianneBATH Mackrell
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I like working with people and get inspired by positivity and a can-do attitude. My parents had a great work ethic, and seeing this growing up, I didn’t know there was another option. The fact that I am not afraid of failure means that I will try anything. I believe that most people we meet in life are kind and want to help out. We are very lucky at the Museum of Bath Stone that we have a great team of volunteers, who are willing to learn and share experiences (and eat pizza!). ■ If you want to find out more or are interested in volunteering, you can visit by appointment or come to the open day on 18 September, from 10am–4pm. info@museumofbathstone.orgEmail or telephone 01225 837439; museumofbathstone.org
I spent my childhood in lower Swainswick, Larkhall and Bathford Both my grandparents were in Bathford and both grandfathers worked for Stothert and Pitt. I love the family connection and the freedom we had in the 1970s. Sundays were special as we visited Bathford and my grandparents, often preceded by a sleepover. It felt safe and carefree as we played out around the village.
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THE BUZZ Nominations have opened for people to champion individuals, businesses or organisations who deserve recognition for their positive contribution to Bath and North East Somerset. There are seven categories and the winners will be invited to a special event where a tree will be planted in recognition of their achievements. Nominations are now open in the following categories:
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• Green Business Leader of the Year, recognising a business that has shown leadership in helping to tackling the climate emergency and has contributed to achieving carbon neutrality across B&NES by 2030 and supported their customers to lead lower carbon lives. You can nominate by downloading the word document from the website. Closing date: 29 September at 5pm. bit.ly/3PMDOpO
Architecture, buildings and construction have always interested me. As a child I used to dream of owning a caravan site, of all things, and would draw plans of how it would be laid out. I would also design my own home with an ‘in and out’ drive, with a fountain in the middle (no less) and parking for a fleet of cars, which I never did achieve.
• Charity of the Year, recognising an organisation with charitable purposes that supports residents and the community of B&NES.
My other passion is linguistics and communication My degree is in Deaf Studies, which I did as a mature student after my nephew became profoundly deaf after contracting meningitis as a toddler. I am currently learning Spanish with a plan to spend more time in Spain in the future.
Having been here all my life I can’t go into town without bumping into somebody I know. I find this a privilege as I’m very sociable. I believe it is the Abbey that gives Bath its status, but you can walk from the top to the bottom of Bath in 15 minutes. The compactness of the city makes it a great place to visit for a few days and I love to see all the visitors enjoying the sights.
I love to start a project and see it through.
• The Peter Duppa-Miller Award, recognising parish and town councillors who go above and beyond to support their community.
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I am fortunate enough to live in Bloomfield Road, on a hill with spectacular views. We have a great community here and that is reflective of the small city we live in. Bath is apparently the second safest city in the UK –this, and the fact that we are a World Heritage Site, has just meant that I have never wanted to move.
Another interest of mine is social history so the Museum of Bath Stone ties in naturally with prominent local figures such as geologist William Smith and entrepreneur Ralph Allen.
Mining the stone and moving it to Bath to create the heritage city would have been impossible without Allen’s rail transportation, and it changed the city’s history.
In terms of challenges in the city, it’s all about the traffic. We all like the idea of a pedestrianised central area for people to be able to explore without traffic congestion, however we haven’t got it right yet. Facilities for local people are few and far between and the cost of parking makes it inaccessible for many local residents –instead they choose to shop at towns further afield such as Trowbridge or Keynsham, which in some cases offer more choice and cheaper parking. One of the big benefits that has come from the pandemic is the council allowing cafés and bars to have seating outside, which has given Bath a more cosmopolitan feel –hopefully it is also good for local business.
• The Beryl Dixon Community Leader of the Year, recognising a paid employee or volunteer of a charity.
• Volunteer and Young Volunteer of the Year
• Volunteer Team and Young Volunteer Team of the Year
The Museum of Bath Stone has particular interest to me as my mother had a hair salon in Combe Down for many years and I remember the stabilisation works being undertaken in the village, and the chaos it caused for the villagers who were at home during the works.
I am fascinated by family history. I am happy to take on ancestry searches for others as I love to uncover the stories. I have found myself in many places in search of cemeteries of ancestors –this includes local villages such as Sopworth, and Belfast where my Dad was born and grew up. For me Bath is more of a village than a city.
My career was as an estate agent for 28 years, and it was a privilege being able to see inside so many beautiful buildings.
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The Rondo wants to replace the seats with newer, more comfortable seating in 2023, but help is needed. The cost of new seating and other improvements is estimated at around £75,000, so the Rondo Revamp fundraising campaign has been launched. Any amount, no matter how small, will help the theatre to futureproof the venue and make sure that it’s there for future generations of artists and audiences. To donate, visit rondotheatre.co.uk/rondorevamp
An afternoon of free family fun, music, circus and spectacle is being held at Bath’s Sydney Gardens on 11 September from 1pm–5pm, to celebrate the completion of the Gardens Restoration Project. Over the past three years £3.4m has been spent restoring and conserving the historic buildings and gardens, improving the landscape and providing new visitor facilities at the former Regency Pleasure Gardens. The project has been a partnership between B&NES Council’s Parks and Open Spaces Team and the Friends of Sydney Gardens, with the National Lottery providing the majority of funding.
Since the Rondo opened in 1989, it has nurtured local talent, provided a home for community theatre groups, and brought the best touring theatre, stand-up comedy and music to the stage. In that time, the original building has been extended and improved, tech facilities have been upgraded, and a reputation built as one of the best fringe theatres in the West Country. The theatre goes through a lot of wear and tear, with hundreds of shows and thousands of visitors each season. Nowhere can this be seen more obviously than on the seats which, as comedian Stuart Goldsmith recently said, “look like they’ve been chewed by the family dog”. The seats, purchased second-hand from a closing cinema, are in desperate need of replacing due to wear and tear.
Visitors will see the locally based Rainbow Steel Band and Turkish Folk Band, Chalguh Chengi. Sparklin’ Sorcha & Juggling Jim will entertain with fire-eating, juggling and stilt-walking. You can try your hand at tennis, petanque and hula-hoop and see the rare and restored cast iron toilets (booking essential via eventbrite.co.uk). There’s a new play area, and there’ll also be ribbon wand-making, cyanotype printing, donkey rides, a fire engine on show and a Forest School especially for children. There’ll be stalls with inventive activities for the whole family in archaeology, astronomy, beekeeping, climate action, local heritage and more. If you need a breather, take part in a wellness workshop or wander the quiet areas of the Gardens and look at the new planting and works to preserve and enhance this special space.
“For some years, we have felt saddened at witnessing the decline of the city –the rubbish, the dirty pavements, the seagull deposits, the weeds, the potholes, the empty shops, and it is dispiriting that everything you mentioned and more is either being neglected or wilfully ignored –put simply Bath looks grubby and ‘unloved’ and any so-called improvements appear to be perfunctory with little thought for aesthetics, and too much focus is made on cars by a Council keen to eradicate them from the city.
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“... When we visit the continent and return to Bath, the difference is glaring and it is impossible not to feel anger and actually rather ashamed. I have even heard people say we no longer deserve the World Heritage listing... Thank you for bringing it to people’s attention and I do hope that you get the support that you wish for."
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In our August edition, Richard Wyatt was arguing for the appointment of a 'Heritage Tsar' –an independent individual to guard our city’s assets. His thoughts brought a response from a Bathonian, from which here is an excerpt: "I feel compelled to respond to your article ... which highlights that Bath, a city with World Heritage Status, is not measuring up to this accolade – other than with the beauty of the Georgian architecture and the history which we are so lucky to have.
Dozens of community groups have stepped forward to organise events as part of B&NES Council’s Climate and Biodiversity Festival (from 24 September –2 October.) The Council put out a call for groups and residents to submit a proposal for an event they would run as part of this year’s festival. The theme is ‘take action for your community’, with the idea of raising the profile of local groups and encouraging action to help the Council deliver on its climate commitment. The first events have been added to the festival website and are available to book.
Family events include the Big Family Apple Day at Farmborough Community Shop, a Biodiversity Event at Beckford’s Tower, a Community Farmer Day in Chew Magna and a Woodland Family Morning organised by Creative Roots Outdoor Learning in Batheaston. Gardeners can put their questions about wildlife and gardening to a panel of experts in the Lower Hall at St Luke’s Church in Hatfield Road on 30 September. Transition Bath will run a series of five online sessions bringing together small groups of neighbours, friends or colleagues to talk about the powers we have to make a difference. Eco Together is free to take part and the sessions take place on Zoom. beta.bathnes.gov.uk/climate-and-biodiversity-festival
“Cycling and walking are both great options for some people and it would be wonderful if everyone could do this, but we live on hills and many people can’t cycle or walk up and down, and the bus service availability is limited in many places, therefore ... cars are still a necessity to many...
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The Rondo Theatre is asking for your help to give the beautiful theatre a new lease of life.
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Bath Unlimited, the initiative to energise the sustainable growth and future success of the Bath region, has launched a new Young Professionals Network called Unlimited Potential. The idea emerged from a discussion between Tram Pham, an MBA Graduate from the University of Bath School of Management, BU founder Kevin Peake and the University’s Head of Community Engagement and BU Director Josh Hale about how there is a need for networking support for young professionals. The network is aimed at young professionals under 35 working or living in Bath to grow their business networking skills. It is open to staff at all organisations (including the University of Bath) who are members of Bath Unlimited and to students and graduates, including business owners. bathunlimited.org
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Plan Partial Update examination, B&NES Council attempted to push forward the removal of land from the Green Belt, citing ‘exceptional circumstances’. The University of Bath has also expressed a similar intent. These exceptional circumstances are to enable both organisations to build new buildings or install infrastructure, hardly the actions of environmentally responsible public bodies, BTP maintains. Bath Preservation Trust urges the Council and the University to think again, as an act so at odds to their public, ‘green’ agenda diminishes the intent and authenticity of their commitment. BTP also believes it gives a message to others that the Green Belt does not matter. bath-preservation-trust.org.uk
The Chandos Singers in Bath are looking to recruit more singers, in all parts. The local chamber choir’s repertoire includes both well-known and rarely heard music. Recent performances, led by Rupert Bevan, include Carissimi’s Jephte, a dramatic Old Testament story of love and sacrifice, and J.S. Bach’s Cantata Wachet Auf. In July the choir took part in a concert commemorating the life and music of their director from 2000 to 2021, Dr Malcolm Hill. The next performance will be in St John’s Church, South Parade on 20 November, featuring Purcell’s Hail Bright Cecilia and Haydn’s Te Deum chandossingers.co.uk Bath Preservation Trust (BPT) is warning that despite strong public commitments to address the Climate Emergency and mitigate beingBeltemissions,carbontheGreenofBathisatriskofslowlyeroded.AttherecentLocal
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“We encourage the installation of solar panels in the valleys of double-pitched roofs in the centre of Bath for example, where the panels may be supported on existing rafters and the impact to views into the city is minimal. We also welcome the potential of other renewables with lower visual impacts entering the market, such as solar glass and ‘hidden’ domestic turbines,” says Alex.
CITY | NOTEBOOK Columnist Richard Wyatt has got the wind in his sails this month. He’s been thinking about power, considering how we can harness the wind and the sunshine in our city to give us naturally generated energy –and reduced bills
Of course turbines work with running water, too, and here’s where my web-searching led me to the Bath and West Community Energy site, a not-forprofit community benefit society focused on developing clean local energy projects. They’ve already got a hydro scheme working at the Bathampton Old Mill Hotel where a special waterwheel is generating clean electricity 24 hours a day 365 days a year. This summer they are also installing communityowned solar schemes at Beechen Cliff, Hayesfield, Norton Hill and Somerville schools. These are the latest educational facilities in the city doing their bit! We live in a World Heritage city and don’t want to abuse its UNESCO given credentials, but these are unprecedented times. What do you think?
Well, contrary to some press reports, the people at Bath Abbey say they don’t want to install solar panels on the nave roof, but may consider putting them on the south-facing slopes of the church offices. This will be a fund-raising exercise that will have to wait until the multi-million pound Footprint Project is completed. Part of that costly scheme –to stabilise the church floor and improve facilities –involved the installation of an eco-friendly, underfloor heating system utilising the energy from the city’s natural hotwater springs.
Shouldn’t all those living on the sun-kissed slopes of Lansdown get a solar panel discount to cover the hill with glistening arrays?
Speaking of ‘hidden’ turbines, I passed a canal narrowboat just recently with a colourful screwshaped wind turbine revolving on top the cabin and no doubt generating some useful power. Just imagine those on the rooftops of the city! With what Alex said in mind, I did see on the Web that devices are available disguised as terracotta chimney pots which would look less out of place in Bath.
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ABOVE: View along the nave roof at Gloucester Cathedral, showing the solar panels © St Ann’s Gate
FARArchitectsLEFT:Harnessing the power of small-wind turbine systems has the potential to produce enough energy to power the lights and electrical appliances in a typical home
ENERGY FOR A WORLD HERITAGE CITY
This is one reason why the people at Bath Abbey allowed students from the University of Bath’s Physics department to do a feasibility study on such a rooftop installation –one that could maybe help an historic building, like the city’s parish church, beat rising energy costs. The results, published earlier this year, showed that solar panels could produce enough electricity to cover 35% of the Abbey’s daytime usage. In the model, the panels were sited so they couldn’t be seen from the street, only from a distance from the ‘Bath Skyline’, so would have minimal visual impact on the Grade I listed building. There is a nearby ecclesiastical role model. Up the M5 and just 50 miles away, Gloucester Cathedral is already benefitting from free energy collected from 150 panels tucked away on the lofty roof of its nave, generating around 25% of the church’s electrical usage.
‘Harm to heritage’ may include inappropriate loading, modifications to the fabric or structure of a building, or visual impacts affecting the Outstanding Universal Value of Bath as a World Heritage Site.
NOTES ON A SMALL CITY Richard Wyatt
Taking this solar panel idea one step further, I find myself asking could they be installed elsewhere in a city whose World Heritage status and tourist economy, maybe make decision-makers nervous about such installations above its historic Georgian facades? Certainly, solar panels are becoming ever more efficient and cheaper to install, but is there a place for them in Bath? Could the roofs of our rugby and football stadiums also be involved? Summer time may be ‘out of season’ for action on the pitch but solar activity on the roof could still be feeding the National Grid? What about the Guildhall and the Empire Hotel?
A spokesperson told me: ‘We would like to explore ‘slate tile’ style solar panels so that they blend in with other roofs in the city and so protect the image of Bath from the surrounding hills.
I checked in with Alex Sherman who is CEO of Bath Preservation Trust, the city’s heritage watchdogs. He told me his organisation “supports the principle of installing solar panels on buildings, including listed buildings, where the benefits outweigh the overall harm to heritage.”
The Bath Preservation Trust (BPT) BPT has been advocating the use of retrofit and sustainable energy sources in historic homes for more than 10 years, since it published Warmer Bath in 2011. This is a guide to improving the energy efficiency of traditional homes in the city and is free to download from bit.ly/3A6B7ee. Bath and West Community Energy (BWCE) A Community Benefit Society developing clean local energy projects that benefit local communities in Bath. See the solar panels above just installed at Beechen Cliff School. bwce.coop Richard Wyatt runs the Bath bathnewseum.comNewseum:
W hen it comes to considering renewable forms of energy, did you know that church roofs make great places for installing solar panels? Because these centres of Christian prayer are aligned east to west, the sun shines on the ‘righteous’ from dawn to dusk, barring the odd cloudy day.
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CITY | FASHION
Contemporary, stylish and timeless, Carole Waller’s silk clothing has been wowing the art-to-wear market for over 30 years. Her newly released collection of archive pieces continues to dazzle and bewitch
Textile artist Carole Waller has been making one-of-a-kind hand-printed clothes and scarves since 1987. Her professional career began on a small sailing boat in the Mediterranean, after which she returned to Southampton in the UK, and then to Bath which she made her home in 1992. Carole studied painting at Canterbury and then a Fine Art Textiles MA at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Detroit.
Each garment and scarf is completely unique because it is the act of painting that is at the heart of the work –Carole revels in the luminosity of colour achieved using brushes that allow her to capture the required characteristics into her ‘canvases’, layering mark upon mark of transparent dye. The cloth also plays a hugely important role, and she uses all sorts of silks, linen and organic cottons.
RIGHT:Mucky pink hand-painted silk crepe shirt with big face, from ‘Images of Women’ collection, £395
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Green and black hand-painted silk organza coat, from ‘Peru’ collection, £950 (Chanii B shoes and necklace by Alice Menter)
The images shown here are from a recent shoot at the American Museum & Gardens, Bath, and show some very special archive pieces that were made during the 1990s. The archive goes on sale this month –it can be found on Carole’s website and at her studio on Box Road, four miles from Bath city centre. n Waller & Wood have an Open House from 11–5pm on 1–2 October as part of Batheaston Art Trail where you can also see Gary Wood’s stoneware and ceramic vessels and wall pieces. Call 07803 033629 for an appointment at any other time. Waller&Wood, One Two Five, Box Road, Bath; carolewaller.co.uk BELOW LEFT: Long white coat seen from the back, hand-painted silk viscose devoré satin, from ‘Oasis’ collection, £1500
All photographs by Egle Vasi, styling by Sarah Baker, hair and make-up by Naomi AsymmetricLake dress dress with writing and silk shawl across model’s arms, hand-painted silk with metallic thread, from‘ Bliss’ collection, £950 (Alice Menter earrings)
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THE WORLD OF MARTIN BROWN: HORRIBLE HISTORIES AND OTHER DAZZLING DRAWINGS Until 12 November, 10am–4pm n Weston Museum, Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare An inspirational array of cartoons and art by illustrator Martin Brown, including the Horrible Histories and Lesser Spotted Animal books. Exhibition supported by Arts Council England and co-created with Events of Wonder. westonmuseum.org
on early Methodist history. He was Warden at the New Room (John Wesley’s Chapel) in Bristol and was responsible for creating its new Visitor Centre and award-winning museum. He is a published author of five historical novels, including Slavery and Bristol. Free for members, £2 suggested donation for non-members. u3ainbath.org.uk
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MYTHS & MONSTERS Until 29 October n Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle, Castle Green, Taunton See over 70 artworks of monsters by 17 of our most-celebrated children’s book illustrators. Star contributors include: Axel Scheffler (The Gruffalo), Jim Kay (A Monster Calls), Chris Mould (The Iron Man) and Victoria Topping (Mythologica). Exhibition co-created with Events of Wonder museumofsomerset.org.uk
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HATCHING THE PAST: AMERICAN DINOSAUR EXPLORERS Until 31 December n The American Museum & Gardens, Claverton Down An look at the life of dinosaurs through their eggs, nests and embryos. Captivating for all ages, visitors are invited to touch real dinosaur bones and reconstructed nests, dig for eggs, and see animated videos. This multimedia experience gives credence to the theories that dinosaurs and birds are closely related. americanmuseum.org
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JANE AUSTEN 9–18 September n No 1 Royal Crescent, Bath This month Bath Preservation Trust and No.1 Royal Crescent are revelling in the life, work, and times of Jane Austen by offering a 1799-themed party (14 September) with dancing and traditional Georgian punch, plus a riveting talk (12 September) giving Walking Festival
INTO THE WOODS Until 10 September, 7.30pm, plus matinees n Theatre Royal, Bath This imaginative new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Into the Woods sees a world-class creative team led by film director Terry Gilliam and codirector and choreographer Leah Hausman. Tickets from £27; theatreroyal.org.uk
U3A LECTURE: SLAVERY EXPLORED 1 September, 10.30am n The Pavilion, North Parade Road, Bath Speaker Gary Best is a recognised authority
The World of Martin Brown at Weston Museum
MUSIC AT GREEN PARK BRASSERIE n Green Park Brasserie, Green Park, Bath 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
IF OPERA 2022 1–3 September n Belcombe Court Bradford on Avon If Opera’s productions in September are La rondine by Giacomo Puccini on 1 and 3 September, and Dido and Aeneas on 2 September. Call Bath Box Office: 01225 463362 or visit ifopera.com WAG WALK 2022 4 September, 9.30am start n Bath Cats and Dogs Home, Claverton, Bath BA2 7AZ Join in the Wag Walk sponsored dog walk, open to all with or without dogs. Starts and finishes at Bath Cats and Dogs Home and features the stunning National Trust Bath Skyline with breath-taking views over the city. Two- or five-mile routes to choose from, followed by goodie bags, refreshments and activities to enjoy on the field. Entry £15pp or free for 16 years and under. bcdh.org.uk/wagwalk
THE HERSCHEL 200 EXHIBITION Until 31 December n The Herschel Museum of Astronomy, 19 New King Street, Bath To commemorate the bicentenary of the death of astronomer William Herschel, Bath Preservation Trust hosts an exhibition to highlight the contributions he made to our understanding of space. Organised in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society and the Herschel family. herschelmuseum.org.uk
BLACK SWAN ARTS OPEN 2022 Until 11 September n Black Swan Arts, 2 Bridge Street, Frome This year’s Open Show features cutting-edge work from established art practitioners through to avant-garde young graduates. The 190 artworks cover a variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, printmaking, textiles, photography, sculpture, ceramics and video. Every piece is for sale, with a top price of £1,000 to encourage collectors and first-time buyers. blackswanarts.org.uk
THEBATHMAG.CO.UK | SEPTEMBER 2022 | ThEBATHMagazinE 23 by taking a walk. A packed two weeks with over 60 free walks of different distances, led by our local experts. Or try our self-guided activities and trail guides. We’ve got walks for nature enthusiasts, hikers, history buffs and lovers of the quirky! For more information see www.bathscape.co.uk/walking-festival/ or call us on 01225 477 WalkingBathscape265Festival All screenings will take place at BRLSI 16-18 Queen Square Bath BA1 2HN at 7.30pm on Fridays Please join us a few minutes earlier for a glass of wine. Films screened fortnightly, with a few exceptions (see list below). Season starts 16 September 2022 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 30 years, screening films for members and their guests. Our season offers 14 films for only £35-£45 a year. These include a wide range from well-loved classics to modern dramas and documentaries by prize-winning directors from around the world. Film Screenings 22/23 Season 16 September Paterson (USA) 30 September Bal (Turkey) 14 October Mandabi (Senegal) 28 October Cycling with Moliere (France) 11 November The Seventh Seal (Sweden) 25 November Limbo (UK) 16 December It Happened One Night (USA) 6 January Seagull Diner (Japan) 20 January The Servant (UK) 10 February In the House (France) 24 February The Breadwinner (Ireland) 10 March The Salt of Life (Italy) 24 March Finding Vivian Maier (USA) 31 March Ridicule (France)
A new show by artist Cath Bloomfield features collagraph and collaged prints inspired by the human form and landscape. Using textured and contrasting materials, Cath layers and constructs plates and stencils for printing, overlaying or collaging several plates to create relief. The original collagraph becomes a textural object, layered with the memory of use. blackswanarts.org.uk
n Corsham High Street and town centre Music, food, entertainment and lots more. Anyone who came along in 2021 knows what a great day it is! Free parking. corsham.gov.uk
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BIG AVON PADDLE CHALLENGE 17 September, from 10am n From The Boathouse, Newbridge, Bath Paddle boarders, kayakers and canoeists are coming together to raise funds for Dorothy House Hospice Care. The event was launched last year with huge support from Channel Kayaks and The Boathouse pub. Any form of 'paddle powered' craft is welcome to take part. Entry fee £20. big-avon-paddle-2022dorothyhouse.org.uk/get-involved/events/the-
A VOCABULARY OF MAKING REVEALED BY CATH BLOOMFIELD 17 September–23 October n Black Swan Arts, 2 Bridge Street, Frome
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HERITAGE DAY: DESIGN & DECIPHER 17 September, 10.30–4.30pm n Bath Abbey A rare opportunity to view important manuscripts from the Abbey’s Archive, including commemorative books, parish registers, a Book of Remembrance and other examples of finely written documents. There will be the chance to learn the art of Palaeography (deciphering difficult to read writing), come and meet costumed experts in historic medieval calligraphy and feel inspired by stunning examples of illuminated letters to create your own design using coloured inks, quills and brushes (and crayons for smaller hands!). Ages 3+. heritageopendays.org.uk
n Various locations Bathscape’s walks programme runs over twoweeks and includes events to suit walkers of all abilities. Some of the walks will be led in small groups with stopping points, while others will be self-guided trails for which people can download a map. The festival will close with the 20-mile Julian House Circuit of Bath walk on Sunday 25 September. circuitofbathwalk.co.uk
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fresh perspectives on life in Regency and late Georgian Britain. The museum will also be offering its immersive Jane Austen tour experience from 9–18 September. no1royalcrescent.org.uk
NELLY – A FOLK MUSICAL 22 September, 7.30pm n Rondo Theatre, St Saviours Road, Bath In Restoration England, Nell Gwynne became the most famous woman alive. A new play, a folk musical, tries to show you why. It’s funny. It’s sad. It has 19 belting songs. Known to history as an orange seller and mistress of Charles II, this show says she is really known to us because she was funny, with songs written by some of the folk world’s finest songwriters. £15/£7.50. rondotheatre.co.uk
MUSIC FOR A COUNTRY CHURCH 10 September, 3pm n St Mary Magdalene Church, Langridge Lane, Bath The little church of St Mary Magdalene has been a place of worship for the community since 1086. Soprano Evelyn Strasburger has chosen a combination of sacred and folk songs for this fund-raising event, accompanied by pianist Charles Whiffen. From Mozart’s Laudamus Te to country folk songs of love and loss, this afternoon of music will delight, along with the tea and cakes on offer afterwards. stmarymagdalenelangridge.com
CARDBOARD ACADEMY From 13 September, Tuesdays 5–6pm n The Egg, Saw Close, Bath This series of practical, hands-on workshops explores designer and puppet maker Sam Wilde’s signature cardboard style so participants can create their own show from recycled materials and make their own cardboard puppet theatre. Ages 13–21, £30. theatreroyal.org.uk
BEER FESTIVAL RACE DAYS 10–11 September n Bath Racecourse, Lansdown, Bath Bath Racecourse is holding two Beer Festival Racedays this weekend so you can make the most of the longer days with a day at the races. Make it a family day out that everyone will enjoy, or go along with your friends. There’ll be at least seven exciting live horse races to watch and delicious food and drink to enjoy. A special and unique day out that everyone will love. bath-racecourse.co.uk
THE 13–17DOCTORSeptember, 7.30pm, plus matinees n Theatre Royal, Bath In a divisive time, in a divided nation, a society takes sides. The latest smash-hit by director Robert Icke, starring Juliet Stevenson. theatreroyal.org.uk
ROSIE BROWN BAND 24 September, 8pm n Chapel Arts, Lower Borough Walls Rosie Brown is coming to Chapel Arts with a fourth studio album, Detail From a Dream (2022). Weaving folk, jazz and blues influences, the band expresses a musical sensibility of its own. £14/16. chapelarts.org
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FROME LIT FESTIVAL 16–23 September, Monday to Friday, 10am–12pm n Merlin Theatre, Frome Town Hall and Silk Mill The very first Frome Lit Fest is bubbling over with big ideas, big dreams, big journeys, and simply brilliant books. fromelitfest.com
DIVA NIGHT 16 September, 8pm n Widcombe Social Club Bath Comedy presents Diva Night hosted by Jimmy Mc – a fun-packed evening of music, madness and merriment celebrating female talent and raising funds for humanitarian charity UNICEF. bathcomedy.com
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THE SCIENCE OF MAGIC MUSHROOMS 15 September, doors 6.45pm n Komedia, Bath Learn about the neuroscience, pharmacology and psychology of Magic Mushrooms from one of the leading Psychedelic Researcher’s Dr David Luke. Ages 16+. komedia.co.uk/bath
LOOKING AHEAD How I learned to Drive, Rondo Theatre Megan and Ruben, from Bath Young Musician of the year
6 October, 7.30pm n The Pump Room, Bath A playful and cheery musical evening including Beethoven’s 8th Symphony and featuring internationally renowned pianist
A BRITISH BLUES DOUBLE BILL: TROY REDFERN & WILL JOHNS 21 September, 7.30pm n Komedia, Bath Join two of the finest blues guitarists/ songwriters as they play a one-off British Blues Double Bill at Komedia’s Electric Bar. Featuring ‘Britain’s King of Slide’ Troy Redfern & contemporary blues virtuoso Will Johns. komedia.co.uk/bath
RAISED EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP 3 September, 10am–4pm n Holburne Museum, Bath Join the Royal School of Needlework for this Raised Embroidery class, inspired by the Marvellous Makers, Wondrous Worlds display. An expert RSN Tutor will teach hand embroidery techniques including, padding, goldwork, surface stitching and textural couching. £150. holburne.org
5FIFTY+October, 7.45pm n Bath Forum Hot on the heels of his most successful solo tour ever, this highlights tour from Steve Hackett will mark the 50th anniversary of the legendary Genesis album Foxtrot which, in 1972, was pivotal in establishing the band as a major force in British rock. Tickets £39.50/£45 bathforum.co.uk
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Benjamin Grosvenor performing Mendelssohn’s stormy and passionate first Piano Concerto. Tickets £35/£30/£25/£5 (under 18s). bathboxoffice.org.uk; bathphil.co.uk
COMEDY NIGHT 25 September, 7.30pm n Revolution Bath, George Street Bath Comedy Club: Revolution returns with another great line-up starring Pierre Hollins, Louise Leigh, Dom Hatton Woods, Jasmine Morton and Daniel Dagger (MC). bathcomedy.com
CITY OF BATH BRASS BANDCENTENARY CONCERT & PROM 8 October, 7.30pm n St Michaels Church, Broad Street, Bath In 1921 the St James Mission Band was established at St James Church in Bath. Today the band plays at many engagements throughout the year including fetes, bandstands and charity events, as well as filming for advertising and a BBC series. In 2019 the band’s name changed to The City of Bath Brass Band to enhance its connection to the city. The concert and prom celebrates its 100 year history in Bath. Tickets on the door, or from bathboxoffice.org.uk
HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE 5–8 October, 7.30pm n Rondo Theatre, St Saviours Road, Bath This dark, funny, and insightful Pulitzer Prize-winning play explores the uneasy relationship between a young girl and an older man. Li'l Bit tells the story of her younger self in 1960s Maryland. We watch her navigate loyalty, family, sexuality, love, and her own sense of right and wrong. Directed for Bath Drama by Peter Benson. rondotheatre.co.uk
WORLD HERITAGE: THE GREEN SETTING OF THE CITY 5 October, 7pm n South Stoke Village Hall Bath’s landscape setting is one of the outstanding values for Bath’s World Heritage status. This talk by Professor Barry Gilbertson, organised by the South of Bath Alliance, explains why WHS is so important to Bath. Tickets £10, profits to support SoBA in resisting the overdevelopment of the South Stoke Plateau. soba.org.uk/tickets
BATH YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR 2022 12 October, 7.30pm n The Pump Room, Bath Recognised as a platform for talented young musicians from the area here is an evening of outstanding performances. The five young local musicians, all high achievers in the Mid-Somerset Festival, are Jack Harris on euphonium, Evie Maya on violin, Megan Ong on cello, Ruben Ridyard on piano, and Amelia Wiseman on clarinet. Previous winner Xavier Raynes, who wowed the audience in 2019, returns to play. Tickets £15/£10 from bathboxoffice.org.uk n
CRAFT4CRAFTERS SHOW 29 September –1 October n Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet Over 100 leading craft and textile suppliers bring new and popular crafts including needlecraft, crochet, felting, weaving, jewellery making, papercrafts, stamping, sculpture, embroidery, lacemaking and much more. There are also quilt and textile displays, workshops, demonstrations and make and takes. There is also a spectacular handmade ‘Alice in Wonderland’ display created in felt. Free parking and shuttle bus. craft4crafters.co.uk
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TETBURY MUSIC FESTIVAL 24 September –2 October n The Goods Shed Arts Centre and St Mary’s Church, Tetbury Tetbury Music Festival welcomes fine classical musicians to the heart of the Cotswolds with its autumn music festival. Events include La Fonte Musica, The Consone String Quartet, Manu Brazo (saxophone) and Prajna Indrawati (piano). tetburymusicfestival.org
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There are many events in Bath and elsewhere this year to celebrate the achievements of William Herschel, who died 200 years’ ago on 25 August 1822. He is most famous for the discovery of Uranus, the first new planet to be discovered since antiquity, in March 1781 at 19 New King Street, now the Herschel Museum of Astronomy. He later became one of the key founders of modern astronomy. But he came to this country as a musician, and made a great success of it, especially here in Bath. Here we discover his musical background, less well known than his scientific achievements, and tell you about the associated events taking place to mark the anniversary of his death
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William Herschel: 200 years
William Herschel
Words by Charles Draper, Matthew Spring and Claire Dixon
William Herschel: the backstory
W illiam Herschel was born into a family of German military musicians. His father was a bandsman, his elder brother a wind player in the Hanoverian Court Orchestra, and his younger brothers would both become musicians. At 14 William was an oboist in the Hanoverian Guards and at 18 his older brother Jacob was organist in the garrison chapel. In 1757 William left Germany at the age of 18 to try a career as a freelance composer/ performer in London. Finding the music market there overcrowded, he moved north where he composed and performed orchestral and chamber music in Sunderland, York, Durham, Leeds, and Halifax; all the while teaching himself science. William performed his own concertos on the oboe and viola, but was also an able violinist, harpsichordist and organist. Yet he was increasingly dissatisfied with his lack of a permanent situation and the huge distances he had to travel to make a meagre living as a musician. The big break came in the autumn of 1766 when William was invited to Bath to become the first organist of the smart new Octagon Chapel in Milsom Street. Bath was at the height of fashionability, and William developed a thriving teaching practice among the beau monde that flocked to the city for the cure, and for leisure and entertainment –all of which needed music and musicians. He played in Bath’s orchestral ensembles, published elegant keyboard music, and composed organ and church music for his chapel. Soon he was joined by his celloplaying brother Alexander and, in 1772, by his sister Caroline. Caroline had been destined to look after her mother in her old age, and for a life of domestic drudgery. But in Bath William trained her as a singer and she became his assistant in all things. William became Director of Music at the New Assembly Rooms in 1776 after the departure for London of Thomas Linley senior, his musical rival in Bath. As well as composing and performing in Bath’s chapels, William was a concert director in Bath and Bristol and made a speciality of performing Handel’s Messiah in which Caroline occasionally sang as a principal. Herschel introduced more formal summer garden concerts to Bath; had a long relationship with Bath’s Spring Gardens (land now occupied by Bath Rugby Club); and composed light and witty music to be played there. Music gradually gave way to astronomy; though William maintained his teaching, performing and concert directing until his departure in 1782. By 1778 his lessons were becoming increasingly erratic, his concerts chaotic and his house full of scientific books and instruments. One of Herschel’s last performances in Bath was at the 19 May 1782 Whit Sunday service at the Margaret Chapel with William at the organ and Caroline singing the treble solo.
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As the Museum celebrates William’s achievements we also highlight the important role of his sister Caroline, not just as a contributor to William’s work, but as an astronomer in her own right.
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The planet Uranus, discovered by Herschel
Planetarium shows are running at various locations including the Percy Community Centre and local libraries. Two new trails are being launched, one for children and another for adults, to showcase the public’s Top 10 items in the collection linked to William. The exhibition celebrates the achievements of William in science and music, and conveys more about his life in Bath. Important artefacts have been borrowed from the Herschel family and the Royal Astronomical Society, including his notebook that details his observations on the night that he discovered the planet Uranus, as well as other items, some on public display for the first time. Solar gazing and astronomy sessions are being run throughout the year with the support of Bath Astronomers. In August, a new stone carving was laid in the garden of the Museum, to commemorate the anniversary and serve as a platform for telescopes, and the new art installation by Lynda Laird was launched, a lightbox celebrating Caroline and William Herschel. In the autumn a downloadable map will be available, highlighting areas across the UK that relate to William’s life. The Museum is delighted to be running this programme with many partners, including the Herschel Society, Bath Astronomers, Percy Community Centre, Slough Museum, local artist maker Iain Cotton and the University of Bath. It has been made possible thanks to a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
1 October, all-day conference, BRLSI The fame resulting from William’s discovery of Uranus led to his appointment as the King’s Astronomer based in Slough. This joint Herschel Society/BRLSI all-day conference on will examine the revolution he then made in astronomy. He built uniquely powerful telescopes. He and his sister Caroline developed a forward-looking observing partnership that led to the first systematic catalogues of star clusters, gas clouds, and galaxies. He used his observations to deduce many important features of our galaxy. He had ideas about life on other
William Herschel Concert 30 September, 7.30pm, St SwithinsChurch This concert showcases music composed by William Herschel in Bath (1766–82), and in the six years before, which he had spent in the north of England, and is curated and introduced by Dr Matthew Spring. Along with Herschel’s own music, pieces by composers who worked closely with him will be performed: Avison, Linley, Rauzzini and Milgrove. We explore a variety of genres intended for the home, the church and chapels, the Assembly Rooms, and the Pleasure Gardens of Bath. The instrumental pieces will be performed by The Bristol Ensemble, led by Simon Kodurand, and are balanced by vocal pieces, performed by the Vauxhall players, both unaccompanied and accompanied, to produce a varied programme that charts the great astronomer’s musical life.
William Herschel and his sister Caroline, 1896 Lithograph, Wellcome Library
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celestial bodies that seem quirky today. We will see how the amazing stream of information and discoveries coming from the GAIA space-based survey telescope today is a modern development of Herschel’s great work. There will also be a demonstration related to William’s discovery of infra-red radiation, and a virtual 3D model of his most important telescope developed by students from Bath Spa University.
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Performance remains a significant part of Coehlo’s writing process: “When I’m writing, I do tend to pace the room a lot and do the character voices: I always draw on my background in performance to help bring characters and books to life”.
A fairy-tale ending?
Peeling poetry off the page (points for alliteration, perhaps?) is a process that Coelho is keen to see his readers enjoying too; post-festival performance, he will run a workshop in which his little audience
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oseph Coelho is Pro 2022. Well: he’s Pro Telling It Like It Actually Is In“There2022. aren’t many ditties and rhymes that speak to the children of today”, the performance poet, theatre-maker, and newly announced Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2022–2024 tells me; and that, in Coelho’s opinion, simply won’t do. The Laureate’s upcoming collection of baby ‘action poems’, Blow a Kiss, Catch a Kiss, (publishing in October) means to actively celebrate what the poet describes as “a world that we recognise in 2022”: gone are the Wheels on Buses and Rings o’ Roses – with Kiss, Coelho is putting car journeys, avocados and screen time on the verse map. This is poetry for the contemporary kid. That said, Coelho isn’t against using his work to explore a landscape slightly further removed from our 2022 reality. Later this month, the Kent-based writer is set to make an appearance at the Bath Children’s Literature Festival, where he will delve into the curious world of his Fairy Tales Gone Bad series: comprising three books, FGB takes familiar fairy tales – and flips them upside down, inside out, on their heads, etc.
Cinderella is transformed into the undead Zombierella, Rumpelstiltskin receives a Mary-Shelley-makeover (Frankenstiltskin) and, in the last of the trio, Sleeping Beauty morphs into chilling counterpart, Creeping Beauty; as Coelho puts it, the stories have all turned a little bit “icky”.
“I have always been drawn to fairy tales, and Greek myths, legends – folk tales”, he tells me; “There’s something really archetypal in those stories, something that connects deep down in all of us. That’s why they’ve lasted so long: because they deal with themes and issues that have been themes and issues forAsmillennia.”forhisdesire to turn the literary world a little topsy-turvy – the poet simply likes to keep his readers on their toes (/fingers): “In this day and age, we have so much content –there’s not a huge number of stories that we all know; but most of us know those fairy tales and folk tales. And so there’s a wonderful opportunity there to turn things on their heads and subvert expectation, because the audience knows what to expect. They know the stories. There’s a lot of fun to be had there.”
It’s this sense of fun that Coelho intends to share around while at the festival; his Guildhall-based event will kick off with a set of Creeping Beauty readings and performances.“Performance and poetry were always at the heart of my work”, the writer says, recalling how he enjoyed playing around with the likes of Oliver Twist and Bugsy Malone as an eleven-year-old. While studying for a degree in Archaeology at UCL, Coelho continued to tread the boards, juggling coffins and crypts with costumes and call times.
We all like a fairy-tale ending – but what happens when the story goes, in performance poet Joseph Coelho’s words, a bit“icky”? Ahead of his appearance at The Bath Children’s Literature Festival later this month, Daisy Game chats to the new Waterstones Children’s Laureate about subverting expectation
“Poetry is a birthright –expressing our feelings and emotions is a birthright”
Translating the soul, funerals, “describing the indescribable”: I can’t help but wonder at Coelho’s attitude. It doesn’t sound as ‘child-friendly’ as one might expect the Children’s Laureate’s to be. But this writer isn’t one for using rose-tinted ink – and he’s willing to bet that younger readers aren’t interested in reading anything written in it either.“I’m
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This last point is one that Coelho devotes a decent chunk of his professional energy to pushing. In 2019, he teamed up with the BBC to produce Understanding Poetry (a series of short films geared towards making poetry accessible for KS1 and KS2 children), and in July of this year he was announced as the Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2022–24. It’s a role that will see Coelho take on three projects, all of which aim to demistify poetry and the publishing industry as a whole. First up, the poet will complete his ‘Library Marathon’. Pre-Covid, Coelho embarked on a tour of the nation’s 200+ libraries, successfully dropping into 140 of them before The Dreaded put a (full) stop to such bookish ramblings. In the coming months, Coelho will recommence his travels: borrowing books, meeting librarians and signing up for those all-important library cards at each of the remaining stops. He will also put into action ‘The Poetry Prompt’, through which the writer hopes to encourage people nationwide – enthusiasts and sceptics alike – to pen their own verse. Finally, Coelho’s ‘A Book Maker Like You’ project
“I think for both children and adults, poetry comes with a lot of baggage – often because it’s been taught in a way that [suggests that it] has to be analysed, and that there’s a correct way and a wrong way to analyse a poem – and there’s a correct answer and an incorrect answer.”
“Yet now that it’s published”, he ponders aloud; “It’s one of my most popular poems for children, and one that children will make their own and do their own versions of because they respond to the emotional content.”Whenit comes to a good poem, it seems that age really is just a number; as Coelho so excellently puts it, “Good stories and good characters transcend all boxes that you put them in in terms of age. I just try to write good characters and good stories that I hope will connect, and that I believe all readers –regardless of age – are hungry for.”
This somewhat forensic approach to verse, Coelho suggests, isn’t always the easiest of classroom pills to swallow; “If you’re told to analyse a poem, but never told that you are a poet, then that can be very off-putting – because we are all poets. Poetry is a birthright – expressing our feelings and emotions is a birthright”.
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will introduce young people to up-andcoming members of the publishing industry: from writers and illustrators, to poets, editors, agents – and more. “It’s so important that we get to see a diverse range of voices in publishing and in writing, so that every child gets to see themselves represented and can have that thought: “Ah, that could be me! I could do that job one day!”, the poet enthuses. “That job” is a pretty important one, after all. “I think instinctively we know that poetry is powerful”, Coelho continues; “That’s why we turn to poems at weddings and funerals and new birth. There’s something about the shorter medium, something about the way poems are able to describe the indescribable. They translate the soul – deep down we all understand that.”
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definitely aware that kids are hungry for stories and poems that deal with deeper subjects, sometimes-darker subjects –because we often protect them from those things. But actually, a book is a wonderful space – a wonderful safe space – where young people can explore some of the trickier things in life. Where we can explore death, and grief, and mourning and help young people navigate these areas of life that we will all experience and have to go through. The more you can read stories that are like our own stories, or stories that are totally different to our own, the more we can step into the shoes of others; the more we can step into shoes that are very like our own as well – the more we can navigate life.”It’s not just children for whom Coelho’s poetry provides a sense of direction. Sitting down to read If All The World Were Paper one of Coelho’s better known pieces –I can’t help but feel (suitably) torn up. “If all the world were paper, we could paperclip families together, draw smiles on all the sad faces, rub out the tears”, the fifth stanza begins. As a child, Coelho’s imagery provides a helpful visual through which he or she might begin to grasp the dimensions of family relationships; but as an adult, the verse does something quite different. It makes us yearn for a time when things seemed so simple –and wonder how it was that they ever ceased to be so. There’s a touch of the Toy Story 3 Phenomenon about Coelho’s work: where cinemas were filled with weeping adults, libraries stocking the Laureate’s work should consider putting aside a seat or two for any sobbing 23-yearolds in session. When I mention this to Coelho, he confesses that Paper did raise some publishing-eyebrows when he presented it as a children’s poem. It was suggested that the language might be a little on the ‘challenging’ side for younger readers.
It all sounds like pretty good fun to me –but I am curious: do young readers ever show resistance to being plunked down with a poem –“icky” or otherwise? The answer, Coelho admits, is yes. Children can be sceptical; but this attitude isn’t something with which young people alone are afflicted.
Joseph Coelho is at The Guildhall, Bath on Friday 30 September for Bath Children’s Literature Festival. bathfestivals.org
“If all the world were paper, we could paperclip families together, draw smiles on all the sad faces, rub out the tears” Joseph Coelho
The self-guided trail comprises 19 venues, many within walking distance of each other. Free entry. newbridgeartstrail.org
Hockney’s drawings in the late 1960s and 1970s show his extraordinary power of observation and skill in using tiny, mundane details to help capture a situation.
Mick Lindberg: Awakening a Dream 5–30 September
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This body of work, created in textiles, touches on themes of positive emotion and sense of hope: “In the stitches of my images, I hope that the layers within each piece, that other-worldly essence, will reach the imagination that each viewer possesses.” The unique compositions in cloth and thread by this Swedish-born artist depicts narratives in an almost painterly manner, making use of pattern and texture from her archive of vintage and antique fabrics.
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Ossie Clark in a Fairisle Sweater, by David Hockney, 1970 Coloured pencil on paper 43.18 x 35.56 cm © David Hockney. Photo credit: Fabrice Giber ARTS
Shades of Green at Sulis Hospital Foxcote Avenue, Peasedown St John, Bath
Seascapes, Sculptures and Ceramics
Nesting Bowls by Jaejun Lee
Here is a selection of work from the recent Shades of Green exhibition, curated by Sandra Higgins. All works are available to purchase. Contact Sandra at sandra@sandrahiggins.com for more information or to arrange a time for a guided curatorial tour holburne.org
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Beaux Arts Bath kick off their autumn exhibition schedule with some stormy seascapes by Sussex-based Mark Johnston.
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Thin layers of oil-paint are applied over time, creating depth and atmosphere such that the wearing of oil-skins is recommended when viewing these works. Johnston’s paintings are a counterpoint to the glowing, gilded carved wooden wall sculptures of Simon Allen. Beautiful celadon ceramics are provided by Korean master Jaejun Lee. beauxartsbath.co.uk sandrahiggins.art
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Marvellous Makers, Wondrous Worlds: Raised Embroidery from the 17th Century until 11 September A show of the exceptional raised and 17th-century embroideries from the museum’s collection –a jewel-like show allowing visitors to look closely at these exceptional objects. The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath
David Simon Contemporary 37 High Street, Castle Cary BA7 7AW
For visitors, the trail provides an opportunity to meet artists, talk about their work and processes and see original art. There’s an impressive array of art, from painting and printmaking to photography and digital art and from textiles to ceramics and sculpture. Much of the work is offered for sale at affordable prices.
Ionic Beauty by Pete Hoida
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12–13 York Street Bath, 3 September –3 October
Love Life: David Hockney’s Drawings, until 18 September
Over the weekend of the Newbridge Arts Trail, 36 artists and makers in the Newbridge and Lower Weston area of Bath will open their doors to the public, showcasing new work. Now celebrating its 11th year, the trail brings together professional and non-professional artists with students, business sponsors and the local or wider community.
Newbridge Arts Trail 2022 17–18 September, 10.30am–5pm
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David’s work is being exhibited at The Claremont Pub, 5 Claremont Road, Bath; and at The Old Crown Pub, Weston, Bath. Custom prints are available online in a range of sizes – see the website: real-images.com
Wildlife cards by local artist Sarah Epsom
The Batheaston Art Trail follows a walking route around the village with stops at artist studios as well as St John the Baptist Church and the Batheaston New Village Hall. The village hall will also be the venue for a suffragette exhibition during the art trail weekend where photos and suffragette artefacts will be on display, to show the crucial role Batheaston played in modern democracy.
The award-winning monthly Bath Contemporary Artists’ Fair (BCAF) is back for its autumn/winter season on Sunday 11 September. Committed to bringing the best of contemporary art from the city and beyond to the heart of Bath, the fair has created a regular space where artists can network, share ideas, connect with the public, and where the public can connect with art. Visitors can browse the works of local artists and admire fine art, photography, sculpture, textiles, ceramics and much more, all under the vaulted glass roof of Green Park Station. For updates and exhibiting artists visit the website. bcaf.co.uk
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Sarah Epsom created her first art and greeting card range, ‘Meliora’, in April 2021, and her local Bath business has since provided a home for her artwork and an opportunity to share her paintings as prints and greeting cards. Sarah recently received a commission from the WWT (Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust) to paint and design a bespoke card range displaying the diversity of insects and plants in UK wetlands. ‘Apricus warmed by the Sun’ is now available in UK stores across WWT sites. Sarah also has a new range ‘Tropicus’ which is available to shops throughout the UK.
Index by Roy Osborne
Bath Contemporary Artists’ Fair, Sunday 11 September, 10am–5pm
A colourful selection of abstract paintings based on divisions of a square by one of England’s prominent colour theorists and author of books on colour. Roy Osborne was the winner of the Golour Group GB Turner Medal (2003) and the International Colour Association CADE Medal (2019).
David Ringsell: Contemporary Art
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Roy Osborne:DivisionsSquare Black Chalk Workshops Gallery, 19a Monmouth Place Bath, September24–25
Image: Crossing the Shadows, A2 framed giclée print by David Ringsell. There is colour at the end of the (dark) tunnel. The running girl moves into the tunnel of shadows.
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Various locations in Batheaston, 1–2 October, 11am–5pm
Batheaston Arts Trail
Many of the venues on the Batheaston Art Trail will have a café, including the garden at Eagle House, the home where many suffragettes were offered respite after their prison sentences and where the women planted memorial trees. A colourful brochure and map is provided to help you find your way from one venue to another.
Painting by Georgina Robinson
“I aim to present a contemporary perspective on some familiar places. I often focus on the darker side of Bath architecture; peeling paint and stained stonework.”
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Dance Movement A, Auguste Rodin, Modelled c. 1911, cast 1947 by Alexis Rudier, bronze, private collection. Photograph: Ken Adlard, New Moon Photography
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A new exhibition at the Holburne Museum brings together major sculptures by two towering figures of modern art, Auguste Rodin and Edgar Degas. The show focuses on the artists’ representation of the human body and their expression of its energy. Gianna Scavo compares the work of the two artists and the power of their sculptural expression
In the early 1890s, British painter Walter Sickert paid a visit to the studio of an artist who influenced his work –he recalls how the artist “turned the statuette slowly to show me the successive silhouettes thrown on a white sheet by the light of a candle.” The artist was Edgar Degas, renowned French impressionist painter and sculptor, known for his most favourite subject matter of dancers. It comes as no surprise that Degas was interested in this play of light and movement, as we witness a similar effect in his oil paintings and pastels –the delicate tulle skirts almost seem to flutter before our eyes. When we think of figurative sculpture, we may not immediately think of movement, of fluidity or dynamism, but perhaps longevity –life-sized expressions of memory and power. Sculpture is often perceived as concrete and unchanging, but the evolution of modern art represented a break from this austerity. Principles that pushed the creative boundaries of art, such as those of Impressionism, a movement defined by rapid brushwork and capturing the way that light interacted with a moment in time, were also being applied to the sculptural medium. Materials so solid, such as bronze, marble and wax, combined with principles so freeing, generated a powerful energy, and one that you can witness in The Holburne Museum’s major exhibition, Rodin & Degas: Impressionist Sculpture, focusing on how these two pioneering artists captured the vitality of the
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It wasn’t until his death in 1917 that over 150 sculptures were recovered from his studio, and it was decided among his heirs that a series of 72 posthumous bronze casts would be authorised. Due to the experimental and concealed nature of his sculptures, or so he thought, these pieces communicate an immediacy and transience not often seen in three-dimensional work –a privileged glimpse into the artist’s mind, the unraveling of an idea as swift as pencil on paper, but fully fleshed in bronze.
Little Dancer Aged Fourteen, Edgar Degas, 1922, UEA 2, Sainsbury Centre human body. The dynamism of this exhibition is generated by the juxtaposition of two renowned artists who explored similar subject matter while maintaining highly contrasting methods of working.
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You can witness this first hand in Degas’s Dancer Looking at the Sole of her Foot, an exhibition highlight that depicts a female nude holding a rather strenuous pose. She balances on her left leg and her left arm is also raised while her torso twists, allowing her to inspect the sole of her right foot. Ironically, it took months of model sittings in order to depict such a fleeting moment. The roughly textured surface of this sculpture is perhaps its most breathtaking element, showing visible traces of the artist’s sculptural process. Look closely enough, and you can see fingerprints and indentations, along with scratches and strokes of brushes. This abstracted and almost rugged surface allows the piece to interact with the light as it sweeps over the surface, a quality reminiscent of Impressionist painting that gives her a fluidity and sense of movement as she balances, rendering both a figure –and an idea –on the precipice. Unlike Degas, Auguste Rodin’s practice was more public, and many of the works in the exhibition derive from commissions. While Rodin did not take part in Impressionist exhibitions, his utilisation of the effects of light create a natural association. Drawing on the artistic principles of Renaissance sculpture, and reworking them with his fresh, expressive techniques, Rodin’s work possesses a raw emotionalism, humanity and inner life. When roaming the exhibition, keep an eye out for Rodin’s Eve, who unlike Degas’ dancer, is painfully aware of our gaze, as she contorts her body and shrouds her face in shame. Her anguished, contrite disposition is wonderfully juxtaposed by the courageous, confrontational Iris, Messenger of the Gods, initially intended to be part of a monument for Victor Hugo, depicting a body in full flight with her legs stretched open. Acrobatic, carnal and simply splendorous, this radical work is yet another powerful example of Rodin’s portrayal of both emotional and physical energy. Though different in subject matter, these works are equally radical, illustrating Rodin’s ability to depict the body on the verge of the extreme. What unites Degas and Rodin is their sensitivity and creative response to the energy that our bodies possess, whether in a state of stillness or movement. Encountering their works, both individually and in conversation with one another, prompts us to reflect on the ways in which we inhabit our own bodies, seeing a bit of ourselves in Degas’ Little Dancer, both vulnerable yet dignified, or perhaps in Rodin’s Iris, audacious and unashamed. Sculpture can be a difficult medium to interpret, and we are perhaps not accustomed to engaging with three-dimensional works in the same way that we confront other artistic mediums. Sylvie Broussine encourages us to take the same inquisitive and playful shadow puppet approach that Degas did in his studio. As you witness how these artists explored and interpreted the human body, “Materials so solid, such as bronze, marble and combinedwax,withprinciplessofreeing,generatedapowerfulenergy”
“Rodin and Degas are two of the leading figures of modern European sculpture”, says Sylvie Broussine, Assistant Curator at The Holburne Museum, “This exhibition offers the opportunity to view some of their most exciting and important works, and explore their individual, yet equally ground-breaking approaches to the depiction of the human form.”
The uniqueness of Edgar Degas’ sculptures lies in the fact that for him, sculpting was an intimate and private practice. He had doubted his sculptural work, and was hesitant to cast his pieces in more permanent materials and publicly display them, with the exception of The Little Fourteen-Year-Old Dancer, which was exhibited during an impressionist exhibition in Paris in 1881, and was met with criticism.
While most artists use sketching as a way to capture the essence of an idea, Degas would sculpt with wax, clay, plastiline, and even incorporated materials such as cork and rope.
40 TheBATHMagazine | sepTeMber 2022 | issUe 235 ARTS | EXHIBITIONS don’t be hesitant to involve your own in the viewing process. Sculpture gives us this unique art-viewing experience, far from the approach of engaging with paintings and works on paper. So engage with these works from every aspect and angle, and don’t be afraid to circle around them, following their curves and lines –ask yourself, where is the sculpture naturally guiding us? How does the texture of each surface create patterns of light and shadow, contributing to their sense of movement? How is each artist’s unique modelling hand seen in the various surfaces and textures? Rodin is quoted as saying “The sculptor must learn to reproduce the surface, which means all that vibrates on the surface, soul, love, passion, life… sculpture is thus the art of hollows and mounds, not of smoothness, or even polished planes.” When visiting each work, meditate on how the intricacies of their surfaces, their materiality, contribute to their expressional force. You can practice looking at and interpreting sculpture with some of the treasures found in The Holburne Museum’s permanent collection, some of which even influenced Rodin, especially that which represented classical subject matter. Visit the Davidson Ballroom Gallery to see Crouching Venus, a bronze sculpture that was cast and finished by Antonio Susini from a model by the Florentine sculptor Giambologna in around 1600. Her twisted and dynamic stance invite us into her orbit, and if you look closely enough, you may spot an inventory mark on her shoulder, hinting at an exciting bit of provenance, as she was part of the French Royal collection until the Revolution in 1789. You can also find a collection of bronze Italian Renaissance statuettes, symbols of luxury often displayed in the studies of wealthy homes and which took inspiration from Roman antiquity. Be sure not to miss Diana and Endymion, an exquisitely detailed marble sculpture by Giuseppe Plura that was executed in 1752 after the artist had set up a studio in Bath, which depicts an allegory of eternal youth and beauty. n Rodin & Degas: Impressionist Sculpture is on view at the Holburne Museum from 24 September until 8 January 2023; holburne.org Dancer Looking at the Sole of her Right Foot, Edgar Degas, c. 19001910; posthumous cast, bronze, private collection. Photograph: Heini Schneebeli BELOW: Diana and Endymion, Carlo Giuseppe Plura, 1752, marble, 52 x 54 x 54cm, part of the Holburne Museum’s collection
ABOVE: Crouching Venus, bronze, Giambologna c. 1600, cast and finished by Antonio Susini, part of the Holburne Museum’s collection
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As Dr Michael Pritchard reflects: “Nancy was an exceptional photographer, moving her practice from traditional subjects to a more contemporary approach set amongst the booming construction and expansion of Hong Kong in the 1960s and 1970s.”
In this exhibition we can see Nancy’s progression as a photographer.
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Dr Pritchard continues: “What makes her even more remarkable is that she was an amateur in a male-dominated world and became vice president of the Photographic Society of Hong Kong and established an international reputation through her membership of the Royal Photographic Society.”
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Nancy was born in Suzhou, China, to a well-to-do family. She moved to Hong Kong in the 1940s and successfully established her own business in construction and architecture. She turned to photography in her forties and took it seriously: studying with local photographers, building her own darkroom and entering competitions and exhibitions.
An exhibition at the Museum of East Asian Art shows the work of photographer Nancy Sheung whose interpretations of the people and places that defined Hong Kong during the fifties and sixties are characterised by patterned elements and visual strength.
T his new exhibition at the Museum of East Asian Art offers a rare opportunity to view the work of Hong Kong photographer, Nancy Sheung (1914–1979), which is only the second time that her work has been shown in the UK.
LEFT: Portrait of Nancy Sheung
Nancy died in Hong Kong while printing in her darkroom in 1979. Nancy left behind a remarkable photographic archive that is only now being reappraised and exhibited. Line and Texture: The photography of Nancy Sheung was first shown as part of Photo Oxford 2021. n
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Nancy’s work is often focused on the female and has a strong emphasis on patterns and lines. It stands out from her contemporaries in its approach and boldness which remain fresh to viewers today. The exhibition is curated by Dr Michael Pritchard, photographic historian and Director of Programmes at the Royal Photographic Society, Bristol.
In a world that was dominated by men, she developed her own distinctive style, which combines an Asian aesthetic with a modernity inspired by the European and American photography of her time. A strong, determined woman, Nancy joined the Photographic Society of Hong Kong in 1966 where she quickly made her mark becoming its Vice President in the 1970s. She joined the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) in 1965 and gained her Fellowship in 1971 and regularly exhibited in the RPS’s exhibitions.
Line and Texture: The Photography of Nancy Sheung is on show at the Museum of East Asian Art until 8 Allmeaa.org.ukOctober;photographs © Estate of Nancy Sheung
It is well known that, in the past , the often putrid water meant that beer was a safer way of simply keeping hydrated, less appreciated is the lack of alternatives. Coffee houses only started to spring up after 1650 and tea was an expensive luxury for another 100 years after Winethat.
DUNCAN CAMPBELL Antique silver specialist Because they make sense
Naturally enough, many visitors to my shop want to know how to keep their silver clean and the best answer to that question is always the same; use it as often as you can find an opportunity. The ancient Greeks allowed their silver wine kraters to go black so that it showed off gold inlay all the better, but still they were made to use and they certainly used them. They even made cheaper clay versions of the silver ones (as illustrated).
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really was all there was. Luckily for us, Eleanor of Aquitaine’s dowry included vast parts of the very best wine growing regions of France. This must have discouraged England’s own wine growers as by 1273 we were importing and drinking the equivalent of 10 million bottles of wine every year, a prodigious number given a total population of just over 4 million.The Greeks and Romans also devoted an extraordinary amount of their silver manufacture to vessels for grape juice. From Dionysus to the last supper, wine has always held a quasireligious place in western culture so I suppose it is no surprise that both vast resources and great technical skill are directed at producing containers to move it around in. n beaunashbath.com; 01225 334234
A really good way to ensure regular use is to make silver objects only if they are going to be useful. As decorative as they might look, virtually every item of English silver that exists from before about 1700, if it isn’t a spoon, was made to make the consumption of alcohol appear a little more elegant. There does exist the occasional plate or bowl to hold something to soak up all that booze, but goblets, wine ewers, punch bowls and wine tasters are about all that's left in silver from those olden days.
Old Habits Die Hard
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Natalie’s In My Element show at 44AD Gallery takes place from 5–16 October. Appropriately, it is a show about water and swimming and it will be immersive (yes, aside from the water). “I don’t want an exhibition that is just paintings on walls. I want an exhibition that’s about engagement, connection,
Natalie continues: “I swim a lot in Vobster Quarry, a freshwater lake near Radstock, which has a circuit of 750 metres. Some people breaststroke round the route and some are triathletes, but the common thread is that we get in and we all come out feeling so much better. Swimming is community and a lot of the joy is knowing the other people swimming with you. I also swim through the winter there, when it’s six degrees, in a wetsuit.”
ABOVE: Vobster Quarry, 30 x 20cm, watercolour and pen; BELOW: Swimming Reflections, 40 x 50 cm, screen print Natalie in her studio with a swimming pool painting in progress “
My work can end up under the sewing machine or the hose pipe.”Artist Natalie Bedford doesn’t stick to convention and embraces a language of energetic line, texture, and colour.
These are not the words of an artist for whom water is an abstract, visual concept. You see Natalie Bedford is defined by swimming. “I’ve swum all my life competitively and I was also a competitive life saver. I swam as a sanctuary, I took my four daughters swimming – that was the place where we were all level in the water – and since they have grown up I’ve been with the Bath Dolphins. I swam with the Penarth Stamina Swimmers when I lived in Wales, I swam 10km around the Scilly Isles, I did Coniston five miles about a month ago and three weeks ago came back from 25km round Greece.
You’d think with all that swimming, energy for painting might fall short, but Natalie charges her artwork with the same level of drive and enthusiasm. Not only does her Bath home thrum with her often large-scale creations, hanging on and leaning against walls in every room, with bulky canvases packaged up for collection in the hall, but her sketchbooks and visual ideas spill over freely onto surfaces and tables. Her bottom-of-the-garden studio, and the garden itself, is the same. Every moment, every surface, every mark, I gauge, is an experience that’s embraced by Natalie with pace and enthusiasm.
Emma Clegg goes to meet her and discovers a) that she is a dedicated swimmer and b) her exuberant plans for an exhibition with a watery theme
Take her Wild and Wonderful Art Workshops, where she encourages students to find a way through the paralysing fear (that many have) of a blank piece of paper – the process starts with drawing in white wax on white paper, which breaks down the nervous, tight gestures of those who say they can’t draw (“You are already over the fear of drawing because you can’t see what you are drawing”), and then leave in urgent search of the nearest framer. Then there is the painting itself. The recurrent thread is untrammelled freedom. Covering figurative, flowers and landscapes, Natalie thinks organically across media, from painting to printmaking and patchworked art studies to film. There is a constant striving for reinvention, a reaching out for something new, reflected in her subjects and the various treatments and media used. Her soaring, free signature style connects each piece, but each one rebels, reassesses and finds its own character. There is no fear. A painting of a vase of flowers has no straight lines or studied forms, just suggestive, subtle delineation. The paint draws in volume, the vase is squiffy but grounded on its red surface, in turn roughly painted with daubs eating into the vase, the flowers without definition, just gestural brushstrokes and drags of paint.
“When you are in water, it feels different, it is supportive; it can be frightening but it’s also soothing. It’s so incredibly familiar but it’s very personal, too”
I ’m interested by the meniscus that separates air and water – above water you have one world, and a millimetre away there is a completely different world.”
Finding the flow
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Boat on the Dock, St Martin’s, Isles of Scilly, 20 x 40cm, oil on board about community, about what water means to you and how it makes you feel. I think this will reach out to a different audience – in lockdown people have been out wild swimming and outdoors more”, says“WhenNatalie.you are in water, it feels different, it is supportive; it can be frightening but it’s also soothing. It’s so incredibly familiar but it’s very personal, too.” Her water studies will certainly capture its different moods, from shimmering surfaces and dancing light in the sunshine to underwater absorption and buffeting, energetic stormy seas. Natalie will be running free workshops for children during her show and teaching is clearly a rewarding way of spreading her ineffable creative enthusiasm. “I like a playful element in my art. I like to think you can smile at it. My work is based in real observation and drawing and then from those roots it can be liberated,” says Natalie.
So when you visit, expect a multi-sensory experience, with big canvases down to smaller artworks, experimental pieces, projected films, photographs, and prints encompassing every watery element and experience –the sea, swimming, boats and fish.
“When you get Butterfly stroke right, it does flow”, says Natalie. Why not go and find her artistic flow at 44AD? In My Element is at 44AD Gallery from 5–16 October. Check the dates and times of workshops for children and those of Natalie’s Wild and Wonderful workshops on bynatalie.co.uk. A selection of flower paintings are also currently on display in The Art Bar at The Abbey Hotel, North Parade, Bath
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The Great Bath Feast is back! The festival, which is in association with The Bertinet Kitchen, celebrates the best food and drink in the South West – as well as taste-sensations from further afield. The line-up features a host of Bath’s renowned and much-loved culinary stars from James Golding, Group Chef Director of The Pig Hotel, and Michelin starred Hywel Jones; to Bath Rugby star Tom Dunn, Jon Coates from Bath institution The Elder and Garry and Dan Rosser from The Scallop Shell. There’s plenty to taste and enjoy for all the family, with chef demos, an artisan village, book signings, masterclasses, talks and street performance alongside market stalls on Milsom Street. Milsom Street, 23–25 September. greatbathfeast.co.uk
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D ata has been analysed since the dawn of civilisation. In Sumeria in ancient Iraq from c. 3500–3000 BC, scribes produced lists of ploughmen employed by the state and preserved this data on clay tablets, making the first database. Replace ploughmen with footballers, zoom forward five and a half thousand years and add a whole lot of super tech, you’ll find that data is still Bath-basedking.StatsBomb
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Corinne cites AS Roma, Wolves, Villarreal CF, Borussia Dortmund, Rangers FC and Middlesbrough FC as some of the high-profile football teams that StatsBomb works with. One of the reasons that the company has developed the profile of their business so effectively is because the quality of the data is meticulous, thorough and unequalled by other data providers. Its adoption, however, varies between football teams. “The way individual teams engage with data provision and analyics depends on the way they use the data and the personnel in the club, but we work with a high proportion of teams from the Premier League,” says Corinne.
–who have recently joined the Bath Unlimited group of Bathbased world-class businesses –is a sports data business, collecting and analysing the world’s most comprehensive sports data. It started in 2013 as a soccer analytics blog set up by founder Ted Knutson, who wanted to create a place to centralise good analysis from around the internet, and was established in 2017 in Bath with co-founder Charlotte Randall. Corinne Durnford, Senior Project Manager at StatsBomb, chats to me at The Guild, a coworking hub where groups of employees hotdesk for two days of the working week, otherwise based at home. “We deal in both raw data and attractive visualisations,” Corinne explains. “Raw data is literally everything that happens in a match, and it could be 3,500-4,000 things –a pass, tackle, or a shot, who did it, where it happened, whether the shot was right foot or left foot, and so on. Technical analysts at football clubs can take the raw data and write code to provide their own analysis. In addition we provide our StatsBomb IQ website which is our advanced analytics platform, to aid analysis via visualisations, charts and tables of football data.”
“It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data”, said Sherlock Holmes. Fortunately sports data business StatsBomb has a multitude of data and can provide it in the raw, or model it into colourful charts and visual analysis. Emma Clegg talks to Corinne Durnford about two of her favourite things –data and football
In August 2021, StatsBomb launched their Live data product, relishing the challenge of providing fast, accurate, high-quality data in real-time. Corinne explains “For Live Match collection, we have five data collectors simultaneously collecting data and ensuring it’s accuracy –this then gets aggregated into our Live Data feed and powers our IQ Live analytics platform. So if we do 20 matches on a Saturday, that involves 100 data collectors.” StatsBomb’s teams include a wide range of
“After a match, the team’s analysts will use
“We work with over 100 teams in over 25 countries; they use our data and IQ platform as their primary source data for player recruitment, performance analysis and to analyse their upcoming opposition.”
IQ Soccer customises metrics and includes them in data visualisations –this means that users can instantly share the templates with colleagues the data and visualisations to produce a match report which they would present to the manager and coaches to aide their post match evaluation. They would similarly use the data and visualisations to prepare reports on upcoming opponents to prepare for the next match.”Asthe lists of ancient ploughmen prove, data is not just about tech. Even football data used to be manually collected by people making notes in a notepad, logging where players were crossing the ball from, or where a team was losing the ball. “These collected observations have always been used by managers to influence how they changed play,” says Corinne. “Now people watch videos, but they combine this with harnessing data to prepare for the next match. Data is also used by football scouts researching potential team recruits. So if a scout is looking for a left-sided midfielder who can both defend and attack and gets 10 goals a season, our data can tell them all that. It’s possible to filter the data in so many ways using our IQ package.”Thevast majority of Statsbomb’s customers are football teams, but the company is branching out into both the media and gambling markets, the latter to provide data for football StatsBombpricing.”has20staff based in Bath and the surrounding areas and around 90 in the UK, as well as in Europe including France, Italy and Spain, and further afield including Colombia and the USA. StatsBomb also has employees based in Cairo, in Egypt, including highly skilled data collectors, who watch the video footage of football matches and record every event that happens, recording data such as which player, where on the pitch and additional detailed data attributes.
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RIGHT: StatsBomb 360 allows you to conduct deep analysis by adding a freeze frame to every event;
BELOW RIGHT: Radars deal with player stats, visualising a large number of stats at one time; OPPOSITE: IQ Soccer is StatsBomb’s advanced data analytics platform
roles and technical expertise, including software developers, engineers and a data science department responsible for data modelling, including StatsBomb’s market leading Expected Goals model, predicting the number of goals in a match. In addition, product, design and user experience roles ensure the company’s IQ platforms are intuitive and easy to use. A customer success team ensures customer feedback is utilised and excellent support is provided to help them get the best out of their products.
Geography for her University degree (which is where her love of data originates and also where she regularly played in the university women’s football club) and spent over 20 years at B&NES Council producing data and managing the social care IT systems to support vulnerable people and families, as well as playing for Bath City Ladies F.C. Co-founder Charlotte persuaded Corinne into the StatsBomb fold by saying, “You love football, you love data, you love analytics, and you’re an organised project manager, so come and work for us.” Apparently not all StatsBomb staff have an interest in football. I suspect, however, that they may be dramatically outnumbered. n statsbomb.com
Over the last two and a half years at StatsBomb, Corinne has primarily worked on the Live Data project and as the Project Manager for the IQ Live product. “IQ Live provides a flexible tool with highquality, real-time data and visualisations and is a fully customisable platform, so users can choose what they see on their match dashboard,” she explains.
A natural progression for Americanborn founder Ted Knutson, StatsBomb have recently launched their American Football product, collecting highly accurate and detailed data and developing an IQ platform specifically for AmericanHeartwarminglyFootball. the company also invests in its home city by regularly lending its video analyst Carl Carpenter to Bath City Football Club. “Carl spends time before, during and after the match providing analysis to Bath City, working with manager Jerry Gill. All clubs film their matches and most will have analysts, but Bath City hasn’t got a huge amount of resources so that’s why we give them Carl’s time. He’ll provide insights to the managers and coaches during the match and afterwards and he’ll help them work on what they need to do in Corinnetraining.”studied
The ongoing appeal aims to raise £200,000 to fund a dementia research programme and to support the growth of RICE’s clinical and research capability into new areas of age-related illnesses. Research activity at RICE focuses on improving three areas of health for older people: Thinking Clearly, Moving Well and Staying Strong. RICE’s aim is to fight for a cure for dementia, and the appeal will help fund research into Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, Parkinson’s disease and the decline of bone and muscle health which impacts on the wellbeing of older people and their families. According to the Alzheimer’s Society, only £90 per patient is spent on dementia research per year despite the total annual cost of dementia to the UK reaching £26 billion.
The Mayor of Bath recently attended the Grand Opening of the Information Suite of Midford Manor: a new luxury care home from Hallmark Care Homes, due to open in early Midford2023.Manor is one of Hallmark’s most exceptional care homes, situated on the outskirts of Bath where it will become home for 80 residents. The luxury feel is matched by the excellence in care, provided by professional and passionate teams who respect residents’ preferences and support their independence. It will provide peace of mind, knowing that high-quality residential, nursing and dementia care support is there 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, should care be required now, or in the future.
Local charity RICE, the Research Institute for the Care of Older People, announces that their Delivering Healthy Ageing President’s Appeal received early donations worth £80,000 at their recent launch event.
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RUHX, the NHS charity for the Royal United Hospitals Bath is offering people the chance to make or update their Will in September for a reduced fee. In collaboration with RUH Will Month, solicitor firms across Bath, Somerset and Wiltshire are donating their fees to the hospital to raise awareness about the importance in planning for the future. The costs for a professional Will writing service are £195 for a standard single Will, or £295 for standard Joint Will. Until the end of September, 100% of all the solicitor fees are donated to RUHX so they can continue providing extraordinary care to everyone in Bath and beyond. ruhx.org.uk
To support RICE’s appeal, visit rice.org.uk/supportus/delivering-healthy-ageing-presidents-appeal
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Bath-headquartered law firm Stone King has welcomed experienced education property specialist Chris Emm to strengthen its Commercial Property team. Chris joins the firm as a Partner from Browne Jacobson LLP and has developed his knowledge and expertise through 18 years of experience working with education sector clients, as well as on general real estate matters including landlord and tenant issues. Chris will focus on education sector property matters, including Academy conversions, transfers and re-brokerages, developments and general estate management. Stone King operates nationally with offices in Bath, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Leeds and London. stoneking.co.uk BAR RUH WILL MONTH NEW PLANNINGFINANCIALCO. KING companies in Bath and what makes them unlimited.. Cara Charles-Barks, Dr Tomas Welsh and Melissa Hillier at the RICE Appeal launch
Paragon Wealth Management, headed up by Bath resident Jacob Pugh, recently opened to new clients in the Bath and Bristol area. The company was founded to provide the level of service associated with private banking, while having access to the service proposition, resources and financial strength of a FTSE 100 wealth management firm. The company offers services ranging from holistic financial planning to advice in retirement. paragonwealth.co.uk
The Information Suite from Hallmark is now open at Broad Street, Bath BA1 5LJ. Learn more about Midford Manor at hallmarkcarehomes.co.uk
Tax benefits of leaving a charitable gift
It is important to ensure that this is not too restrictive on the charity, but that the funds will still be used in accordance with your wishes.
Ordinarily when a person carrying on a trade makes a loss for a tax year they may claim for that loss to be offset against their other income of the same year, the previous year, or both. Subject to some restrictions.Ifthisclaim is made, or there is no general income against which a loss could be offset, a person may also treat any unrelieved loss as a capital gains loss of the tax year in which relief is claimed against general income.
Aside from the fact that you are going to make a big difference to your chosen charity, when it comes to tax planning for your own estate, leaving a charitable legacy in your Will can also offer many benefits.
Leaving a legacy is more important than ever
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Without gifts in Wills, many charities in the UK would struggle to survive and with many having lost a third of their total income over the last two years as a result of Covid-19, charities have never needed our support
The changes extend this carry back to three years, for accounting periods ending between 1 April 2020 and 31 March 2022, with losses required to be set against profits of most recent years first before carry back to earlier years. Companies can choose to only claim the one year carry back (or not make a claim at all) even if they have enough losses to carry back for three not relieved in these ways may be carried forward to be set against profits of the same trade in future years.
Many individuals choose to nominate a specific purpose for the legacy, or a wish of how the monies should be used. Although stipulating a use for the legacy is possible, care should be taken when drafting such a condition.
Charitable donations pass free of inheritance tax and so reduce the value of your estate chargeable to inheritance tax, and (if the necessary criteria are met) can also reduce the rate of any inheritance tax payable on assets passing to non-exempt beneficiaries (such as friends and families) from 40% to 36%.
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If you haven’t yet made a will or would like to review your will with our specialist team, or simply wish to discuss the effect of including charitable legacies within your will, please contact David Hill on 01225 750049 or email david.hill@mogersdrewett.com
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people left more than £3 billion in their wills to good causes, making up about a third of a charity’s voluntary income*. With little or no government funding many charities rely heavily on donations and legacy payments under individuals’ wills as their main source of income.
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Loss carry back rules have been temporarily extended allowing trading losses to be offset against profits arising in the previous three years.
What this means for companies Usually a company that incurs a trading loss may make a claim for that loss to be offset against total profits of the same accounting period. If any trading loss remains, in most cases, it may claim for those losses to be carried back and offset off against total profits of the preceding 12 month period.
From our offices in Bath, Frome, Sherborne & Wells, we work closely with many local and national charities regarding the wording of legacies, ensuring that your legacy supports the work of that charity in the areas you most wish to benefit. www.oclaccountancy.com445507 Extended loss carry back for businesses
What this means for trades
The extended loss rules build on this by allowing unrelieved trade losses of tax years 2020/21 and 2021/22 to be carried back and set against profits of the same trade for three years before the tax year of theAnyloss.losses which are not relieved in these ways are available to be claimed and carried forward to be set against profits of the same trade in future years. The optimal application of losses varies for each business and may require careful consideration. For tax saving tips contact us – call Tristan Wilcox-Jones, Samantha Taylor or Lucas Knight on 01225 445507
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But, despite this, the reverse is happening. Children and young people are anxious about climate change. “People accuse me of being doom-mongering and scaring people, but I don’t think explaining the reality is scaring people. I think scaring people is saying ‘it will be alright’ and ‘technology will save us’. That is scary because it’s a lie,” says Caroline. “I’m working with children, teenagers and adults who are so enraged by this lying that it is causing them to feel despair. Because they are online, informed and knowledgeable. A 19-year-old said to me recently, ‘Why are people not running round the streets screaming? Tell me how to live in this world that tells me not to worry’.”Caroline, who trained as a psychotherapist, specialises in climate psychotherapy. Her individual psychotherapy work is focused on adults and young people, helping them deal with eco-anxiety. A PhD candidate in Education at the University of Bath, she also researches children and young people’s relationships with nature and feelings about the climate and ecological crisis, and is on the Executive Committee of the Climate Psychology Alliance (CPA), a group contributing specialist psychological knowledge to the area of the
aroline Hickman does not mince words. “Talking to me is not always comfortable, so I apologise for that,” she says. “But even if we went to zero carbon emissions tomorrow, the amount of carbon in the atmosphere means that sea levels will continue to rise, glaciers will melt, and we will get increased heat and wildfires. It’s too late for Bangladesh, too late for the Maldives, too late for the low-lying Pacific nations. They will go underwater. We can’t reverse what we’ve done. That is the reality.” This reality feels too much. And as adults we seem to be able to wriggle out of its stark glare. “Adults manage to avoid thinking about these truths as a natural defence mechanism, but children do not have that ability. They cannot shut that down in the way that adults can,” says Caroline. Out-and-out climate deniers use a heightened form of this defence, running out phrases like, ‘There’s no consensus among scientists that climate change is real.’ And this is a defence, because there is nearly 100% agreement among scientists about the long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. And the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change (IPCC) says that global warming is accelerating, and will reach 1.5ºC above pre-industrial levels around 2030, a full decade earlier than previously forecast. For other adults who typically engage regularly with the news, are environmentally and ecologically aware, do their recycling, and understand that climate change is a threat, it can be all too easy to bury the urgency of this knowledge, not to think about it too much. And more often than not, this results in adults avoiding talking to their children about climate change and the threats it poses to our life on Earth and our children’s futures – we don’t want to stress them out, after all. It protects us from the uncomfortable reality.
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Caroline Hickman about why eco needs to be at the heart of conversations with our children
Education and communication go hand in hand. So when it comes to the changing climate and the environment crisis, let’s not leave our children and young people to struggle with these issues on their own. Let’s talk to them openly, open up debate, and allow them to grow into informed individuals who will feel in charge of their own futures and will have the ability to keep governments accountable. Emma Clegg talks to climate pscychotherapist
So what is Caroline’s direct experience of climate anxiety when talking to children and young people? She tells me about one visit she made to a father and nine-year old son. “I just got the child talking about the world and how he thinks about his future. Within minutes this child was saying to me, ‘Oh, climate change is like a crocodile crawling across the face of the earth, and it’s destroying everything.’
Parents shouldn’t feel unqualified, because it’s really just a process of sharing information. “Parents have to be willing to do this, but they don’t have to be skilled. They have to be willing to say, ‘maybe we don’t have all the answers but let’s go and find out together’.” Plastics, recycling, ice melt, temperature rises, the effect on individual animal species, a story in a newspaper, all provide a way of focusing a discussion. “So you don’t have to be an expert, just to regulate your own emotion and be a bit brave. What children need is to be supported and heard and understood. They don’t need parents to have all the answers.
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She continues, “We need to offer a way of shaping a child’s awareness so they learn how to absorb and assimilate the information that is all around them. I always say to children that I’m not going to try and get rid of their climate anxiety, because it’s an emotionally healthy response. I teach them how to navigate it, so it’s neither too much or too little. That’s what we all need – we need to feel the anxiety but we don’t want to be overwhelmed by it.”
Caroline believes that children’s awareness of the climate crisis is an awakening process. “Children see it in school, they hear about it from their peers, they watch it on television with programmes like Planet Earth II, and they wake up to the issues. Sometimes individuals can go back to sleep and sometimes they can’t. It depends on how developed your moral conscience is. It depends how much you care.”
Thunberg speaking in Berlin in September 2021
“This father has a good relationship with his son. The father was in the room, and he was totally shocked. And he said to the child afterwards, ‘How long have you thought about this?’ and he said, ‘Oh, two Carolineyears’.”explains, “What I say to children is, ‘Look, you are feeling the climate anxiety because you care, and you shouldn’t feel embarrassed about that, you should feel proud’. It is an emotionally healthy response to feel despair, rage, hopelessness, even to feel suicidal, but what is causing the trauma and distress is not the environmental problems. It’s adults and people in power failing to act; it’s governments failing to act, oil companies lying to us. That’s what causes the distress. That is a betrayal. This is not a mental illness that has struck our young population – it’s a moral injury. It’s people failing to do what is right.”
The graph shows the proportion of the sample (ages 18–25) reporting various levels of worry about climate change. Data is shown for the whole sample (n=10 000) and for six of the 10 countries (n=1000 per country)
Greta Thunberg has become a defiant spokesperson for young people and climate change, challenging world leaders to take immediate action for climate change mitigation. Caroline says, “Greta speaks with clarity and she is a brilliant role model for engaging other young people. She can be very difficult for adults, and there have been some awful backlashes against her. But that’s because adults don’t like the clarity. They don’t like the feelings of shame and guilt that they can feel when she speaks.”
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Caroline recently undertook research with Dr Liz Marks based on a survey published in December 2021. This was a large-scale investigation of climate anxiety in children and young people globally and its relationship with perceived government response. This saw 10,000 children and young people (aged 16–25 years) surveyed in 10 countries (Australia, Brazil, Finland, France, India, Nigeria, Philippines, Portugal, the UK and the USA) with 1000 participants per country. Respondents across all countries were worried about climate change (59% were very or extremely worried and 84% were at least moderately worried). Many reported a high number of negative thoughts about climate change, with 75% saying they think the future is frightening and 83% saying they think people have failed to take care of the planet. Respondents rated governmental responses and reported greater feelings of betrayal than of reassurance.
Inspired by Greta, children and young people are mobilising around justice and unfairness in the world. “They see the systemic nature of this and they feel the pain and the loss on behalf of the child in Africa or Australia, and the koala bears and the polar bears. They are connected emotionally with the unfairness.”
Very young children can be affected, too. “I’m a big believer in talking to children young. You wouldn’t dream of not talking to your five-year-old about why mummy and daddy are getting divorced; you wouldn’t let your child’s hamster die and not talk to them about it. Climate change is no different. Children need to have these issues included in ordinary, everyday conversations. When we don’t talk to children, we leave them with their fantasies. It doesn’t need to be made big and scary. In fact it gets bigger and scarier if we don’t talk to them. So we need to have these conversations over the breakfast table. You just make it normal and then it doesn’t overwhelm them.”
Worry about climate change (ages 16–25)
Action Conservationfor bringing nature into the lives of young people and thethemempoweringtoprotectnaturalworld; actionforconservation.org
In the school environment, children learn about aspects of the environment and climate change, but it is categorised within certain subjects, rather than as an organic theme that affects everyone and everything.
“Children need to have these issues included in everyday conversations. When we don’t talk to children, we leave them with their fantasies”
• If a child expresses an interest in something, such as the health of our rainforests, offer to find out more •together.Don’tbe afraid to explore the serious issues and discuss what they mean. Don’t dismiss a child’s fears and tell them everything will be okay, as this may make them feel you’re not listening.
workshops and research projects in schools with children, so it’s about developing a culture that supports teachers, but also finds ways to have these conversations in school.”
“It’s always about the practical and the emotional, the internal and external. I know that schools are stretched, but we (the CPA) will run workshops and give talks in schools – schools just have to ask us. I’ve also run a lot of workshops for teachers, and to do that you also have to support teachers about how they feel about the issues. When it comes to climate distress we are all struggling with it –nobody is exempt.”
• Create hope in your conversations, so talk about the politicians, celebrities, individuals, organisations and groups who feel strongly about the issues and the action they are taking. Your children might want to get involved, or go to a local event with you.
School Strike for Climate Action in 2018
There is an extensive network of support and advice for children, young people, parents and teachers about climate change, dealing with anxiety, and communicating the issues. Here is a small selection: Teach the Future –an inclusive campaign by secondary and tertiary students to improve education on the climate emergency and ecological crisis; teachthefuture.uk Green Schools Project –providing resources and support to schools to engage them in environmental projects; greenschoolsproject.org.uk
Force of Nature –encourages young people to turn their eco-anxiety into agency; forceofnature.xyz Wicked Weather Watch – aims to provide clarity for young people and teachers about climate change and global warming; wickedweatherwatch.org.uk People and Planet –a student network campaigning for social and environmental justice; peopleandplanet.org These and other resources can be found on the Climate Psychology Alliance website: climatepsychologyalliance.org
“Schools are required to include climate change and the environment in the curriculum, but it is usually taught in geography or science classes, where what is taught is facts.” A range of new measures in UK schools has been announced, to be in place by 2023, so that children will be taught about the importance of conserving and protecting our planet as well as about nature and their impact on the world around them. But Caroline is looking for more: “Schools are not given guidance on delivering support around the emotions. This needs to be included in art classes and English classes, and across the whole curriculum, so children have the space to emotionally reflect on this.
• As a teacher you can ask the Climate Psychology Alliance team to visit your school for a workshop or a talk. The CPA also run workshops for teachers. climatepsychologyalliance.org
• Don’t make assumptions. Ask open questions to find out what a child knows.
Caroline recently ran a day workshop in a school that was focused on ecological living and mindfulness. “The children took part in wild swimming, growing vegetables, building bug hotels, and they had a one hour talk and workshop with me about climate anxiety. The whole school, with all the teachers and all the pupils, was involved for the whole day.
“Many schools are doing a great job of trying to address this. And they have the opportunity to use the support of organisations and groups like Teach the Future, who are lobbying for resources and for climate change to be embedded in the curriculum. I’ve done creative
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• Young children find it easier to explain how they feel if they talk about an animal or a particular part of the world, otherwise it can be overwhelming.
What can I do?
• As a parent, talk regularly to your children about climate change and the environment. Don’t protect them from the reality –involve them.
“The way I engage any children around climate change, especially young children, is through stories. So, for example, I’ll ask children to tell me their favourite animal. And then I’ll say ‘Let’s talk about how climate change might be affecting that animal. That’s because asking them how it’s affecting people is too direct and scary. By distancing it slightly, they can think about how climate change is going to affect polar bears. It makes it digestible and tolerable.”
• As a family, make changes to how you travel, what you eat and what you buy to reduce your carbon footprint. Then your children will feel that you are making a difference and they have choices about how they interact with the world.
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Hachette, ages 9+, £5.99
Talent to Triumph by Amy Williams Talented athletes don’t always go on to fulfil their true potential. You might not have found the right sport, have faced setbacks, had bad luck or a lack of facilities. You might not have the knowledge to optimise your performance, look after your wellbeing or take a long-term approach to your development. This book is the answer! Bath-based Olympian, Amy Williams MBE guides you through your sporting journey, using her own experiences and those of some of Britain’s greatest elite performers to help you turn your talent into your triumph. An inspiring read for young athletes! Sequoia Books, ages 12+, £15.99 n
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Another great read for this age group sees the ground-breaking stand-up comedian Rosie Jones introducing her sparky new character, Edie. This 11-year-old girl is brilliant, funny, ambitious – and, like the author herself, happens to have cerebral palsy. Hear all about Edie’s experiences starting secondary school and auditioning for the lead role in the school play. Rosie says that when she was growing up there were no books featuring disabled people as the main character – so she’s created precisely the kind of heroine she wanted to read about. Cool, kind and funny, readers will fall in love with Edie.
The Amazing Edie Eckhart by Rosie Jones
A Better Day by Alex George Life can be full of ups and downs, but did you know that there are ways you can stay on top of your mental health? Dr Alex George is here to show us how to look after our minds in the same way we look after our bodies. He’ll be talking to CBBC presenter Lauren Layfield about positive ways to cope with all the things that might worry us – from friendship issues and school stress to stories in the news. His fantastic new handbook provides warm advice and practical tips to help sweep away the rain clouds. Even if you might be having a hard time right now, you can look toward to your future with optimism and positivity. Because no matter what, there is always hope for a better day. Hachette, age 10+, £9.99
The Secret Sunshine Project by Benjamin Dean Benjamin Dean will be in Bath to introduce his heart-warming new book, The Secret Sunshine Project. Following the death of their father, Bea and Riley have moved to their grandma’s small village. This means that they will miss London Pride. Desperate to cheer up her big sister, Bea decides to organise a Pride event of their very own in the village. Uplifting, inclusive and sweet, this is a perfect book for readers aged nine and up. Simon & Schuster, ages 9+, £7.99
The Bath Children’s Literature Festival is on from 23 September –2 October; bathfestivals.org.uk/childrens-literature
Victoria Walters, creative producer at Bath Festivals, has picked some of the wonderful books featured at Bath Children’s Literature Festival this month. After all, what could be better on a cosy autumn afternoon than curling up with a book?
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Bunnies in a Boat by Philip MantleillustratedArdagh,byBen Little ones can set sail for a wild bunnytastic adventure with the impressively tall and beardy Philip Ardagh. He’ll be talking about his pesky bunnies’ latest adventure – and this time the naughty bunnies have commandeered a boat! Hold on to your tails as they whoosh past the sailboats, and zoooom across the sand, then it’s up onto the jetty where the silly bunnies get covered in spaghetti! A hilarious romp of a book, with fantastic read-aloud rhyming text and joyful illustrations. Walker Books, ages 3+, £6.99 Be Climate Clever by Amy and Ella Meek Young eco-warriors can discover everything they need to know about climate change with teenage activist sisters, Amy and Ella Meek. The founders of Kids Against Plastic, Amy and Ella’s inspiring environment book for kids is packed with facts about the climate crisis, practical tips for personal change and what we can do to encourage others in positions of power, all delivered with a hopeful message. This brilliant book is an empowering read and the perfect solution for parents seeking a simple way to explain topical environmental issues to their child. Dorling Kindersley, ages 7+, £6.99
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Monkton Combe School and All Hallows School have announced that they will merge.
Founded in 1868, Monkton offers an education for nearly 700 pupils across prep and senior schools. Focusing on every child’s individual strengths, Monkton develops academic excellence built on exceptional pastoral care and a living Christian ethos. All Hallows, located near Frome, is a leading day and boarding prep school for boys and girls aged 3 to 13 and currently has 275 pupils.
“By joining with a leading senior school, we will be able to share best practice, support educational innovation and build a deeper understanding of how children journey through their whole school career. Pupils gain real benefit from interacting with each other and we value that this collaboration with Monkton will bring real benefits to all of our students,” said Melanie Eyles, Chair of the All Hallows Prep School Governing Body. allhallowsschool.co.ukmonktoncombeschool.com;
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“There is already a strong relationship between our two successful schools. Not only are we close geographically, but we share pupil-centred educational success supported by a kind and caring culture,” said Chris Wheeler, Principal of Monkton. “Students at both schools already thrive in a school community which is inspiring, inquiring and instils a confident humility. This merger will strengthen that expertise and further position us as leaders in providing an outstanding education.”
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“The Governing Bodies at both of our schools have been carefully considering a move such as this for a number of years. We both wanted to choose a partner who is a good fit, and we could not be more delighted to have found this in All Hallows,” said Prof Helen Langton, Chair of the Monkton Combe School Governing Body.
September is the signpost month that indicates the end of the extended summer break and signals the time to go back to school and college. For some children it is the beginning of their formal educational journey; for many it is a return to a new year at last year’s school; and for others it is a new start in a fresh educational establishment. Bath & North East Somerset has an exceptional number of high-class schools and colleges –both independent and state schools –and on the following pages we provide an extensive listing of these, with full details of key staff, the curriculum outline and the qualities of each school that give them their individual character, from pastoral care and sporting achievements to academic results and extra curricular opportunities. Watch out, too, for the open days coming up, many included here, which give you and your children a chance to look around prospective schools... and maybe discover that special place for them to thrive.
At Monkton, 83.5% of students achieved A* to B at A Level in 2021, with up to 8% of pupils gaining Oxbridge entrance and 50% securing places at Russell Group Universities. In 2016 the Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school as excellent, the highest available grade, in all areas. “This merger allows us to take full advantage of shared resources, facilities and expertise, helping All Hallows flourish and grow while ensuring each child has the same individual attention they need,” said Dr Trevor Richards, Headmaster at All Hallows.Governance across both schools will be unified, but each school will retain its own leadership and management, teaching and support staff, as well as uniform and site.
EDUCATION EDUCATION NEWS
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Religious denomination: None The curriculum: This high-achieving state day and boarding school offers an exceptional allround education. The ambitious and vibrant academic curriculum of predominantly GCSEs and A Levels includes the Extended Project Qualification and inspirational Super Curricular and Future Horizons programmes.
Faith: Non- denominational The Curriculum: Each pupil follows an individual timetable tailor-made to meet the needs of both the child and the National Curriculum. Our average class size is just eight with a staff to pupil ratio of one to four.
BATH COLLEGE
The curriculum: At Bath College we offer a range of vocational courses and qualifications. This includes BTECs at Level 1,2&3, Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Higher Education Courses, and the new qualification: T Levels. Furthermore, we offer part time courses, adult community learning and leisure courses. Extra curricular activities: We have a Students Union team that operates across both campuses, providing learners with the opportunity to engage in volunteering, college trips and day-to-day social activities.
A typical pupil: spends two years or three years at Calder House; leaves with a reading age appropriate for their chronological age or (in the case of one in three pupils) an adult reading age; returns to mainstream education equipped with the skills needed to thrive. HOUSE SCHOOL City Centre Campus, Avon Street, Bath BA1 1UP Tel: 01225 328720 Somer Valley Campus, Wells Road, Radstock, BA3 3RW www: bathcollege.ac.uk
Outstanding characteristics: Bath College has two campuses: City Centre Campus in Bath and Somer Valley Campus in Westfield. Both of our campuses have unique identities with outstanding facilities. At our City Centre Campus our brand new Institute of Technology centre has recently opened, and the Construction Skills Centre is a highlight of our Somer Valley Campus.
Thickwood Lane, Colerne, Wiltshire, SN14 8BN Tel: 01225 743 www.calderhouseschool.co.uk566
Name of headteacher: Mr Tim Markall Age of pupils: 11 – 16 boys, 16 – 18 mixed Number of pupils: 1,300 (including 400 in a large mixed Sixth Form)
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Name of head: Mrs Julie Delahay Age of pupils: 7 - 13 Number of pupils: 48 Fee Structure: £6,825 per term / £20,475 per annum. All remedial support delivered by the school, including that provided by our specialist oneto-one support teachers or recommended by our Speech and Language therapist and/or Consultant Occupational Therapist, is provided at no extra cost.
Outstanding characteristics: Home to the academy programmes of both Southampton FC and Bath Rugby, the school also has a popular boarding house. We are heavily oversubscribed in the lower school and Sixth Form. Beechen Cliff provides an environment where pupils thrive and develop rich and warm memories.
Kipling Avenue, Bath, BA2 4RE Tel: 01225 www.beechencliff.org.uk480466
BEECHEN CLIFF SCHOOL
Outstanding characteristics: Calder House offer a whole-school approach to specialist education – one which delivers a carefully structured programme of one-to-one support, tailored to meet each child's individual needs, within a normal school environment.
Ofsted has rated Calder House as OUTSTANDING in every single one of its assessment criteria three times in a row.
Pastoral Care: Student support is at the heart of Bath College. The is a pro-active Welfare team that are approachable and accessible. All students also have a personal tutor to guide them in their studies and advise them on progression.
Name of Head: Jayne Davis Age of pupils: 16 - 19 years, Adult Learners Number of pupils: 8,500 Religious denomination: Non denominational
Fee Structure: (Day) None, (Boarding) £12,000 per annum 2021 exam results GCSE % 9-4 (A*-C): 95% A Level % A*-C: 91%
Extra curricular activities: The school’s commitment to the developing and celebrating activities beyond the classroom is legendary. These range from the character developing outdoor challenges (Centurion Challenge, Ten Tors, Three Peaks, Coast-to- Coast cycle ride) to the performing arts (Musical Theatre, Carol Service, Bands Nights, School Concerts). With activities such as the F1 Car Challenge, Warhammer, Code Breaking, Duke of Edinburgh, CCF and Bee Keeping there are opportunities for all. Sport at Beechen Cliff needs no introduction with high levels of participation and both local and national success for our teams. Pastoral care: The pastoral system revolves around the House system. Each student is placed into a tutor group in one of four Houses, which helps to contribute to the Beechen Cliff family atmosphere about which so many visitors comment. There is a commitment to getting to know pupils as individuals and a strong focus on wellbeing, equalities, personal development and participation.
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Name of Headteachers: Mr Greg Taylor (Junior); Ms Jayne Gilbert (Pre-Prep and Nursery) Age of pupils: 3 - 11 Number of pupils: Pre-Prep - 102 (as at June 2022); Junior School - 193 (as at June 2022)
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KING EDWARD’S JUNIOR, PREPREP AND NURSERY SCHOOL
Religious denomination: Non-denominational Unique Characteristics: Hayesfield provides an inspirational environment in which girls flourish. Here, all girls experience a strong sense of belonging, enjoy freedom from stereotyping and grow limitless aspirations. The curriculum: Students achieve exceptional outcomes by studying a traditionally academic curriculum. The vast majority of girls study a language to GCSE and results in the Basics (English and Maths) and English Baccalaureate are always well above national expectations.
HAYESFIELD GIRLS’ SCHOOL & MIXED SIXTH Upper Oldfield Park, Brougham Hayes, Bath, BA2 3QU. Tel: 01225 426151 www.hayesfield.com Name of Principal: Mr Phillip White Age of pupils: 11 - 16 years girls, 16 - 18 years co-educational Number of pupils: 1,430 Sixth Form pupils: 345 2020 Exam Results GCSE % 9-4 ( A*-C): 96% A Level % A*-C: 96% Fee Structure: N/A
Extra curricular activities: All students participate in the school’s “LEAP” afterschool enrichment programme. There is something for everyone – debating drama, wind band, choirs, Duke of Edinburgh (Bronze, Silver and Gold) as well as a huge range of both competitive and social sports teams. Hayesfield is also very proud of its thriving Navy CCF contingent, which is active and prominent in school life. Pastoral care: There is a strong belief in traditional values at Hayesfield: the school sets high standards of work, conduct and appearance. Emphasis is placed on developing the skills and values that will enable pupils to become thinking, informed and confident young women who will be able to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. Each tutor group belongs to a House, each named after an inspirational woman, which allows students to form friendships across the school community.
At the Junior School, the children study a broad curriculum, enhanced by a wide and varied enrichment programme. The school has high aspirations for its pupils in all aspects of school life, with a strong emphasis on each individual’s needs and wellbeing, to ensure that each child develops into a well-rounded, happy, caring and active participant in society.
King Edward’s Pre-Prep & Nursery School, Weston Lane, Bath BA1 4AQ Tel: 01225 www.kesbath.com421681
King Edward’s Junior School, North Road, Bath BA2 6JA Tel: 01225 463218
Day fees (per term): Junior School £4,215; Pre-Prep £3,805; Nursery £3,140. Co-ed day school
The curriculum: The Pre-Prep and Nursery follows an enhanced version of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the national curriculum and boasts specialist teaching in DT, Art, Music, French and Dance. Pupils also enjoy weekly Forest School sessions.
Co-curricular activities: The Junior School and Prep-Prep co-curricular programme is varied, broad and interesting, creating opportunities for the children to increase their knowledge, to pursue their interests and talents or simply to try something new, helping with each child’s all-round development. Clubs include: Cookery Club, Animation Club, Jiu Jitsu, Lego, Eco Club to name just a few.
Outstanding characteristics: Awarded ‘excellent’ in every category in the most recent whole school ISI report. Good Schools Guide noted that at the Junior School, “Intellectual rigour is underpinned by excellent pastoral care – these kids really seem to thrive.” Whilst at the Pre-Prep and Nursery, “The watchword is learning through play – the children hardly realise they are learning.”
Fee Structure: Boarding students: (Full and weekly) (Years 3-8) £10,085 per term Day students: Year 3 - £4,015 per term Year 4 - £4,590 per term Year 5 - £5,160 per term Year 6 - £5,740 per term Years 7&8 - £6,945 per term
Co-ed day school
Name of principal: Mr Dan Thornburn Age of pupils: 7 - 13 Number of pupils: 442 (135 full time boarders)
King Edward’s Senior School, North Road, Bath BA2 6HU Tel: 01225 www.kesbath.com464313
Edgarley Hall, Glastonbury Somerset, BA6 www.millfieldschool.com/8LD
The curriculum: The school has high aspirations for its pupils in all aspects of school life with a strong emphasis on everyone’s needs and abilities, ensuring that each child develops into a well-rounded, happy, caring and active participant in later life. In the Senior School, every young person is encouraged to strive for excellence and to acquire a life-long passion for learning, discovery and adventure. “KES turns out young people who are not merely hardworking and well-educated, but compassionate and thoughtful to boot.” Good Schools Guidel.
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Extra Curricular Activities: With a broad, balanced sports programme, tailored to the individual, the school prepares children for a lifelong involvement in sport and physical activity, promoting confidence, health and wellbeing. Whether through art, music or drama, the arts instructors enable students to enjoy creative freedom.
Religious denomination: Although assemblies are Christian, they focus on common ideas and values held by the world’s great religions, and by those of no faith.
Outstanding characteristics: The school provides world-class resources, opportunities and teaching for children to discover their brilliance and to achieve their full potential. From the moment they arrive, children develop their character, resilience, relationships, abilities, skills and knowledge, supported by the school values: Be Challengers, Be Curious, Be Kind, Be You and Be Brilliant.
Name of Head: Mr Martin Boden Age of pupils: Senior School: 11 - 18 years
Number of pupils: Senior School - 846 (as at June 2022) Fee Structure (per term): Senior School £5,330; Sixth Form £5,425
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The Curriculum: English and maths, as well as sciences, humanities and art through the inquiry-based International Primary Curriculum. Other subjects include languages, food technology, design and technology, ICT, music, drama and PE.
Pastoral care: Millfield sees the pastoral care and needs of the children as central to their success and personal development. There are four main areas of pastoral care that are provided to every student: Emotional, Social, Intellectual and Physical. Staff, both day and boarding, work together to ensure that every child’s individual needs are met. The introduction of the new Wellbeing Curriculum aims to educate Year 7 and 8 pupils about their mental health and wellbeing through a series of activities such as Yoga, Movement to Music, Alfresco Pursuits and Meditation.
Co-curricular activities: Senior School pupils take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Ten Tors, Combined Cadet Force, sports, drama and music - the latter enjoying partnerships with Bath Abbey and Bath Philharmonia. “KES has long since lost its reputation for being just about academics and sport. Its art offer is right up there with the best of them.” Good Schools Guide. Pastoral care: The school’s most recent ISI report found the quality of pastoral care to be excellent. This is echoed in The Good Schools Guide which states that that, ‘The Head of Pastoral and her team are widely praised, but students also rate their tutors’ ability to support them through the helter skelter of school life.”
Outstanding characteristics: Awarded ‘excellent’ in the most recent whole school ISI report, with the school’s extra-curricular provision achieving ‘outstanding’. The school has previously been awarded Independent School of the Year for performing arts by Independent School Parent. King Edward’s is ranked as one of the top five independent schools in the southwest for its outstanding A Level and GCSE results in the most recent The Sunday Times Schools Guide, Parent Power survey.
THE PARAGON SCHOOL Kelston Road, Bath, BA1 9AB. Tel: 01225 www.oldfieldschool.com423582
Extra-curricular activities: The school believes a vibrant and wide-ranging extra-curricular and enrichment programme is an essential part of personal development. Participation is encouraged from all students. Extracurricular activities include the debating society, language clubs, drama, and music clubs. Sports clubs include netball, football, boys’ and girls’ rugby, athletics, dance, crosscountry, badminton, basketball, tennis, and cricket. Residential and day trips are seen as an important part of the students’ educational lives, with trips offered to Barcelona, Paris, Moscow, Belgium, Dorset, and a week-long activities week, with all students participating in a wide variety of activities in this country and abroad. Pastoral care: Seeing students as individual learners and promoting a fully rounded education is at the heart of what the school aims to achieve. Staff work in partnership with students and parents to raise students’ expectations and standards of achievement in a caring, secure and supportive environment. Each student is supported by a tutor who monitors their group attendance, celebrates their achievements and raises any concerns.
Name of principal: Mrs Rosie Allen Age of pupils: 3 - 11 years Number of pupils: 250 Termly fees: per term, Juniors: Years 5-6 £4,105 per term including lunches. Years 3-4 per term including lunches £4,005. Years Reception, 1 & 2 £3,600 per term including lunches. Squirrels Pre-School: Full time, including lunches £3,330 per term. Part time (cost per day) including lunch: £640 per term. Per morning, including lunch (until 1 o’clock): £470 per term.
Extra curricular activities: A fantastic range of extra-curricular activities from sewing and pottery to cricket and African drumming. Staff and external specialist teachers and coaches run over 65 lunchtime and after school clubs. The majority of the clubs focus on enjoyment and exploring new interests.
There is a Year 7 evening in September for parents to meet the tutors and staff. Tutors remain with their tutor groups throughout a student’s time at Oldfield, enabling them to support them through their school life.
Outstanding characteristics: An exceptional education in an environment that challenges all students and fosters ambition. Students have respect for themselves, each other and their school and are well-prepared to face the world as compassionate, confident and resilient young people. The behaviour and conduct of students is excellent. Good work and behaviour is recognised and rewarded. The principles underlying this policy are based on respect – for self, for others and for the environment.
Outstanding characteristics: The Paragon is a vibrant school, full of fun and energy. Its friendly family atmosphere and belief that happy children learn best, is at the heart of what they do.
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Name of Headteacher: Mr Steven Mackay Age of pupils: 11 - 18 years boys and girls Number of pupils: 1,270 The curriculum: Oldfield has a broad and balanced curriculum delivered through eight learning areas. In Years 7 to 9 the curriculum broadly follows the National Curriculum. Over 25 subjects are offered at A Level and students usually study 10 subjects at GCSE.
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Number of pupils: 620 Fee Structure: Day, £5,580 - £6,160 per term
Lyncombe House, Lyncombe Vale, BA2 4LT. Tel: 01225 310837, www: paragonschool.co.uk
Weekly boarding, £9,500 per term Full boarding, £12,250 per term
Pastoral care: Every child at The Paragon should feel secure and affirmed, valued for who they are regardless of their ability. Children feel comfortable about approaching a teacher to talk about something that’s bothering them. Strong relationships with parents help identify problems at an early stage. A school council, with democratically elected representatives from Year 3 up, meets monthly with the Head.
Religious denomination: Christian The curriculum: Broad, balanced curriculum with exciting topic-based work which is explored across all subject areas. Each child is supported to achieve their full potential academically with 'limitless' opportunities to discover their passions and learning strengths. Sport, art, music and outdoor learning are extremely strong.
Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, BA2 5AH Tel: 01225 835353 Website: www.priorparkcollege.com
Pastoral Care: Prior Park prides itself on its pastoral care, aiming to provide a safe, stimulating and positive environment. It is very much a community that looks out for each other and after each other.
Extra curricular activities: The College has outstanding facilities including a Sports Centre, Art and Design Faculty and Sixth Form Centre. An impressive number of music and drama productions are held in the College’s Julian Slade Theatre and John Wood Chapel. Prior Park offers many afterschool activities ranging from CCF to Astronomy club. The term time Saturday Active programme, open to both day and boarding students, also offers various courses including computer programming, sailing, and golf.
Some of the clubs are by invitation only to provide the children with the opportunity to develop their skill level. There is also a rich mix of school trips and activity days, including a week in France for Year 6 children, a trip to Osmington Bay for Year 5 and a residential to Mill on the Brue for Year 4. Visits are to local historical and educational sites, and many themed days make full use of the school’s grounds.
Outstanding characteristics: A happy, purposeful, high-achieving community which aims to develop as fully as possible the many talents of each student, to ensure an education of the whole person.
Religious denomination: Catholic, but all faiths welcome. The curriculum: Prior Park College offers a broad but balanced curriculum, allowing every child to find their talent. The College offers 27 A Level subjects, while students study 10 or 11 GCSE subjects out of 24 available. The College prides itself on the very strong teacher/student partnerships based on mutual respect and commitment to learning.
Name of Headmaster: Mr Ben Horan Age of pupils: 11 - 18 years
Pastoral care: Pastoral care is central to everything staff do at Kingswood Prep and it both supports and defines the School’s holistic approach to education. This child-centred framework drives the motivation to find and celebrate the uniqueness of every individual ensuring that children feel good about themselves, recognise their strengths and constantly develop any areas they find challenging. In the Senior School, Houses are at the heart of the pastoral structure, with staff providing daily support. This was ranked outstanding in the latest report and is highly regarded by parents. Personal tutors mentor and assist with the pupil’s independent learning plan, personal targets and offer support to achieve individual aims.
The curriculum: Kingswood offers an inclusive, extended family, day and boarding community which is free of pretension and provides academic rigour and real objectives for all pupils.
Name of Head: Mr Andrew Gordon-Brown (Senior School Head and Principal of the Kingswood Foundation) Mr Mark Brearey (Prep School)
Younger children benefit from learning-friendly classrooms which cultivate curious, confident and independent minds. In the senior school, students develop independent learning skills, securing impressive academic results, with the support of outstanding staff and access to excellent facilities. With a balance of traditional subjects such as Mathematics and Science, Kingswood also embraces contemporary changes in the curriculum, alongside a strong emphasis on Languages, Drama and Art.
Outstanding characteristics: Kingswood has outstanding teaching staff, a strong sense of community and fantastic extracurricular opportunities across both the Prep and Senior Schools. Academic achievement takes place in the context of all round personal development. Kingswood School believes that every individual has talents to be discovered and nurtured. This is focused on, whilst also preparing students for their future beyond school. Pupils achieve astonishing successes as they constantly progress well beyond their natural potential.
Extra curricular activities: There are more than 100 extracurricular activities available to pupils during the week and at weekends which means there is something for everyone. The prep school’s Activities Programme focuses on music, drama, sport, design and technology, which ignite a spark in a child, increasing their self-confidence and self-esteem. Senior school options might include outdoor pursuits, Model United Nations (the school hosts a large conference in the Spring each year), fashion and textiles, climbing, script writing or jazz. These activities are the chance to hone skills, or discover new talents which often often becoming life long interests. Kingswood believes that an all round education is vital to prepare young people for life beyond school.
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Senior School: Kingswood School, Lansdown Road Bath BA1 5RG Tel: 01225 734200
Prep School: Kingswood Prep School, College Road, Bath, BA1 5SD Tel: 01225 www.kingswood.bath.sch.uk734460
Age of pupils: Prep school: 9 months – 11 years, Senior school 11-18 years
Number of pupils: Senior school - 847 Prep - 440
Fees: Nursery fees from £69 per day, Prep day fees from £3,783 per term. Senior day pupils from £5,744 per term, weekly boarding from £9,030 and full-time boarding from £10,337 per term
Religious denomination: Methodist/Non denominational
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MONKTON COMBE SCHOOL
Name of head: Senior School – Chris Wheeler, Prep School –Catherine Winchcombe Age of pupils: 2 - 18 Fee structure per term: Prep School: Kindergarten: £3,670; Reception: £3,670; Years 1 and 2: £3,775; Years 3-8: (Boarding) £8,605 - £9,300; (Weekly/flexi boarding) £8,235-£8,445; (Day) £4,430 - £6,450. Senior School: (Full boarding) £12,235 - £12,560 per term; (Weekly/flexi boarding) £11,100-£11,400; (Day) £7,490- £7,870 Faith: Christian The curriculum: MonktonCombe School wants all its pupils to develop lively and enquiring minds. The aim is to excite pupils in their learning environments by providing a broad and balanced curriculum to foster every pupil’s educational development. Lessons are lively and enjoyable as well as rigorous and demanding. Ongoing self-reflection and teacher guidance ensure that pupils see progress in areas where they excel as well as in areas that they find more challenging. Outstanding exam results demonstrate the academic ambition which is inspired by Monkton’s teachers. Extra curricular activities: Monkton isn’t just an all-round school, it is a school committed to all-rounders. Unlike many schools where 10% of children lead on 90% of activities, the school actively seeks and selects those who want to play a game of hockey, then sing with the ‘Choir Who Can’t Sing’, then head off to a play rehearsal before conservation club or fencing. Whatever the choice, the co-curricular activities encourage commitment, inspire curiosity and engender collaboration, skills that will serve students for life. Monkton sees these skills as an extension to the learning which pupils do in their academic pursuits, and encourages them to reflect on how each enriches the other. Pastoral care: Monkton is a small school which allows it to develop excellent relationships and really get to know pupils. There is a strong sense of family and commitment to a vibrant boarding ethos which helps students to feel unconditionally valued. Monkton is a co-educational school, accepting the contention of single-sex schools that boys and girls learn differently, but in place of keeping that separate, they celebrate the opportunity for them to learn from each other. Boarding is the heart of Monkton, creating a unique atmosphere and thriving social scene that brings day pupils and boarders together, both during the week and at the weekends. All pupils are part of a Monkton boarding house which becomes part of the Monkton family. Every Saturday a full programme of trips, sporting and social activities follow morning lessons at both the Prep and Senior Schools. Many day pupils choose to spend all weekend at Monkton and the school offers flexible boarding arrangements to support them. Outstanding characteristics: What is different about Monkton? Aside from the stunning views, outstanding academic exam results and passionate teachers which many schools boast, Monkton focuses on the journey of each individual in a way that is tangibly different. As pioneers in pastoral tracking, Monkton holds true to the belief that self-discovery is the key to success; not only do happy children learn but they also explore their strengths and weaknesses, develop resilience and face challenges with greater strength. The school believes in the power of failure of taking on challenges, accepting this will mean you get some things wrong and become better people because of that. No writing, no booklet, no website will ever capture something so hard to describe; you have to come and meet them yourselves.
Monkton Combe, Bath, BA2 7HG Tel: 01225 www.monktoncombeschool.com721133
Telephone: 01249 www.sheldonschool.co.uk766020
Extra curricular activities: Pupils have a wealth of opportunities available to them, which are provided by staff volunteers and specialist coaches, usually out of school hours. These range from DofE, Ten Tors, sport, drama, music and public speaking opportunities to chess, gardening and knitting clubs.
Name of Principal: Ms Ann Cusack
Pastoral care: At Saint Gregory’s, the personal development and well-being of students is paramount with Christian values central to their educational purpose, creating an aspirational, enriching and supportive environment for all. In the day-to-day life of the school, these values are evident in a strong ‘family’ atmosphere and a highly valued House System.
SHELDON SCHOOL ST GREGORY’S, BATH Saint Gregory’s, Bath Combe Hay Lane, Odd Down, Bath, BA2 8PA Tel: 01225 www.st-gregorys.org.uk832873
Name of Head: Mrs Kate Reynolds Age of pupils: 3 - 18 Number of pupils: 580 Fees: (Per term – 3 term year); Nursery £60 per day; Reception - Year 6 (£3,712-£3,911); Year 7 – Year 13 (£5,041-£5,262); Full Boarding Year 7 – Year 13 (£11,234-£11,809)
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Unique Characteristics: Expectations and aspirations are high and we are committed to developing the young people in our care, whatever their talents. Children of all abilities succeed at this school and are encouraged to develop academically, physically and spiritually, fulfilling their potential in a happy, caring environment.
Outstanding characteristics: Saint Gregory’s is the only secondary school in B&NES rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in three consecutive inspections making it one of Ofsted’s highest achieving secondary schools locally and nationally. They were recognised once again in 2019, as an ‘Outstanding’ secondary school in their Section 48 Diocesan Inspection, highlighting Saint Gregory’s as a flourishing educational community where every child is valued and encouraged to grow as individuals.
Extra curricular activities: RHS girls get involved in just about everything offered on the extensive list of clubs and activities, during lunchtime and after school. Whether it’s cricket or French, swimming or science club, debating or digital photography, the school encourages girls to try something new. They meet challenges, develop passions, have fun and make new groups of friends. Pastoral care: Pastoral care and academic development go hand in hand. Girls perform best when they are happy and secure, so the caring and supportive community gives girls a real sense of belonging. Student wellbeing is a key priority for Royal High School Bath and the school understands the pressures, uncertainties and challenges moving from childhood to adulthood. The pastoral care aims to nurture and support each student throughout their academic career, making sure every girl has a positive experience. Students have access to in-house counselling provided by a UKCP registered psychotherapist and a MBACP registered counsellor who both specialise in young people, as well as a wellbeing coordinator, who is on hand to listen and support. Outstanding characteristics: The school is a mix of day and boarding girls, a happy, thriving community, free from stereotypes. The girls build confidence and high self-esteem, whilst fostering the RHS learner qualities; creative, brave, sparky, inquisitive, collaborative, reflective, underpinned by the core value of kindness. Royal High School Bath is part of The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) which has 25 UK schools and academies nationwide. RHS is an innovative, high-achieving school, providing a wonderful environment for girls to excel academically, thrive emotionally and develop socially. The Royal High Prep School is situated in the beautiful grounds of Cranwell House in Weston, with a dynamic curriculum and opportunities for outdoor learning, which fosters an interest in ecology and conservation. Girls develop a deeper understanding of their studies, to help them see the connections within and between disciplines.
Head of Sixth Form: Mr Eugene Spiers
Pupils: 1,696 Sixth Form pupils: 369 Age: 11 - 18
Extra-curricular activities: Students at Saint Gregory's are encouraged to explore their talents beyond the classroom and through a wide range of sporting and extra curricular activities. Through an engaging enrichment programme students develop a sense of selfawareness, an appreciation for healthy lifetsyles, key employability skills and build lasting friendships through teamwork and a spirit of togetherness and support. With a vast range of opportunities, each and every student has an opportunity to discover their talents and shine.
Religious denomination: Multi faith The curriculum: The stimulating curriculum promotes intellectual rigour, creative enquiry and critical thinking to ensure that girls will lead and shape the world confidently and positively, now and in the future. With excellent academic results, RHS girls become well-educated, well-rounded and wellbalanced, able to navigate a global, multicultural, and technology-driven world successfully. It is the only school in Bath to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Pastoral care: Year groups are organised into tutor groups under the guidance of the same tutor, head of year and deputy from Year 7 through to Year 11. There are separate tutor groups in the Sixth Form with specialist tutors. Parents have the opportunity to meet the tutor and involve themselves with Parents’ Forums for each year group regularly throughout the year. Outstanding characteristics: Sheldon Sixth Form is justly proud of our consistently strong A level results and wide-ranging Sixth Form package, aimed at developing confident and happy young adults. This includes oneto-one pastoral and subject support.
Royal High School Bath, GDST Tel: 01225 313877 www.royalhighbath.gdst.net
Age of pupils: 11 - 18 years Number of pupils: 980 Religious denomination: Catholic The curriculum: Saint Gregory's curriculum encourages students to develop their talents, deepen their knowledge and become motivated, independent learners within a caring Christian setting. High expectations combined with excellent teaching and learning opportunities create an atmosphere that allows students to attain outstanding results. A broad and balanced curriculum with specialisms in Science and the Performing Arts inspire a particularly creative and engaging focus.
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Extra curricular activities: Through the huge range of extra curricular activities on offer in the 80 acre campus pupils discover their own interests and talents and learn to respect and celebrate those of others.
The curriculum: Wells Cathedral School provides an innovative and bold curriculum with an Integrated Arts Programme, Modern Foreign Languages, STEM, a Specialist Music Scheme and a Specialist Maths Scheme. Around one quarter of Senior School pupils are specialist musicians, however, it’s unique in being the only specialist music school in the world to be situated within the context of an all-round school, meaning that pupils benefit from “the best of both worlds.”
Cottles Park, Atworth, Wiltshire SN12 8NT Tel: 01225 www.stonarschool.com701740
Name of Master: Mr Alastair Tighe Age of pupils: 2 - 18 Number of pupils: 767. 190 sixth form pupils; 260 boarders Fee Structure: JS day fees: from £2,936. JS boarding fees: from £9,012. SS day fees: £6,822. SS boarding fees: from £11,382
Co-curricular: Sport is an integral part of school life and they encourage pupils of all abilities to take part. They offer over 15 sport options and are proud to have the best cricket grounds in Somerset. The drama department has built a reputation for ambitious productions (one was attended by Sir Cameron Mackintosh!). Art flourishes with regular exhibitions in Cedars Hall, and CCF has over 200 cadets. A recent ISI report noted
Bay Tree Road, Larkhall, Bath, BA1 6ND Tel: 01225 www.st-marks.org.uk312661
Pastoral care: Pupils, parents and teachers alike often describe Stonar as a family. As a small school each pupil is known individually.
Outstanding characteristics: The school was visited by both Ofsted and SIAMS in the 2021/2022 academic year and both of these inspections resulted in ‘Good’ gradings in the new challenging frameworks. The really positive reports were a testimony to the hard work of students and staff.
Age of pupils: 11 - 18 years
“The quality of pupils development is excellent.” The school won the Independent School of The Year Award for Performing Arts in 2020 and has also been shortlisted for Co-ed School of The Year 2021.
Outstanding characteristics: There is a strong sense of family, acceptance and kindness at the school that makes it a very special place in which to live and learn. Wells encourages every pupil to be curious and open-minded. Their core values of Creativity, Aspiration, Responsibility and Endeavour, (CARE) represents the most important thing of all –that we all take care of each other, and that we are kind to each other.
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Religious denomination: Non-denominational The curriculum: The school offers a broad and imaginative curriculum. Small class sizes a hard working ethic and excellent teaching ensures that each pupil is achieves their full potential. Stonar is regularly in the top 10% of schools at GCSE for valueadded, meaning pupils achieve on average up to a grade higher than predicted in all subjects. The school motivates pupils to think for themselves, explore new ideas and develop independence, imagination, resilience, high aspirations and a sense of responsibility for their own progress. Pupils gain confidence in their strengths, acquire life-long learning skills and the ability to adapt to change.
Faith: Christian. All faiths welcome Exam Results 2021 GCSE: 9-4 = 97%. 9-5 = 88%. 9-7 = 62% A Level: A*-C = 93%. A*-B = 80% A*-A = 61%
Pastoral care: Wells aims to provide all pupils with a family environment within a kind and caring community where they can be happy, healthy and, most importantly, who they are. With the mixed day and boarding houses situated in the heart of the school, this warm atmosphere extends into the day-to-day life of every pupil making Wells not just a school but a home. The Good Schools Guide 2020 noted “Pastoral care was voted outstanding by all we spoke to.”
An array of clubs at lunchtime and after lessons enrich the experience at Stonar and academic work is enhanced by subject specific trips. Forty percent of Stonar pupils ride at our British Horse Society approved equestrian centre, which offers outstanding onsite facilities including stabling, indoor and outdoor schools and a cross country schooling field.
Number of pupils: 500 Day fees: N/A Religious denomination: Church of England The curriculum: The curriculum at St Mark’s is designed to fulfil the school’s vision to inspire students to achieve their goals and be a force for good both in school and the world beyond. Academic and vocational qualifications are the cornerstone of educational success at St Mark’s and we have a curriculum offer that enables learners at all levels to achieve their personal best. We create young adults ready for the world of work, possessing the skills and personal qualities to become healthy, resilient individuals, ready to lead fulfilling lives as valued members of society.
Extra curricular activities: There is a remarkable range of additional activities organised by staff and relished by pupils to extend their learning and enrich their life experiences, in order that they achieve their personal best. At St Mark’s, your child will be encouraged to identify and nurture their individual talents. They will have the opportunity to develop qualities of independence and leadership qualities that will prepare them for success in later life by undertaking the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Pastoral care: St Mark’s has an outstanding reputation for supporting students through their educational journey and providing them with the encouragement and support that they need to excel. We know the quality of our pastoral care has a positive effect on academic progress and we are proud of our inclusive system that encompasses Learning Support with Student Support. We work tirelessly to ensure our students have access to a caring environment in which they can readily turn to us, and each other, for support.
Name of principal: Mr Matthew Way, BSc.Econ. (Hons), PGCE, MEd Age of pupils: 2 - 18
Name of Principal: Mr Barnaby Ash, BSc (Hons) NPQH
A nurturing ethos is integral to the school, backed up by an outstanding and robust pastoral structure that ensures the very best care for every child. Stretched and inspired by everything they experience at Stonar, pupils develop into confident and outgoing young adults.
Number of pupils: Junior school 100; Senior school 320 Fees: Boarders: £9,200 – £11,985 per term; Reception/Prep: £3,225 – £4,335 per term; Senior school: £5,805 – £6,265 per term
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The Liberty, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2ST Tel: 01749 834 www.wells.cathedral.school200
Outstanding characteristics: Stonar is proud to be part of the Globeducate Education Group, which consists of over 50 schools around the world. As a result pupils attending Stonar benefit from developing a global outlook that will be essential for the world in which they will live and work. Through its partnerships with the schools in the group, pupils engage in a wide range of academic and cultural events that allow them to work alongside peers of other nationalities and forge long-term connections and friendships.
To find out more about our schools and how we work together, please come to the Open Evening events, as detailed in each school’s website. We look forward to meeting you there.
Students from St Mark’s, Hayesfield and Beechen Cliff schools
From left to right: Emma Yates, Deputy CEO and Bath Hub Lead; Alun Williams CEO; Barnaby Ash, Headteacher St Mark’s; Philip White, Headteacher Hayesfield and Tim Markall, Headteacher Beechen Cliff
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At this time of year many parents are looking to find the right secondary school for their child. In Bath, you have many choices of schools - both state and private. There is also a family of secondary schools in Bath that work together so that every young person can experience an excellent education. Beechen Cliff School, Hayesfield Girls’ School and St Mark’s School are all proud to be part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership (MNSP), a multi-academy trust of 30 schools with over 12,000 pupils on roll. The Trust’s strength is how it celebrates each school’s individual character, while offering support & challenge. The Bath Hub enables the three schools to work closely together and share a common goal, ensuring that every child in the city has an excellent secondary education.
The schools are celebrating their first year of collaboration. Post, covidlockdown, Year 7 students from all three schools enjoyed joint trips to Legoland, Inter-School Discos and Ice Skating.
Our Schools in Bath are better together
The schools joined together to celebrate Christmas at The Forum, held Music Showcases and an Arts Fair to showcase future the talents of future Artists and walked the Centurion Challenge together, tackling 100 miles in 3 days. Behind the scenes, the schools work to ensure that no students were disadvantaged by the national pandemic; teachers share high quality teaching strategies that meet the needs of all learners in all schools. This collegiate support saw St Mark’s School achieve an Ofsted ‘Good’ rating in February. The report noted that the rise in academic standards in the school is supported by expertise offered by staff across the Trust.
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Presentation at 6.30pm / doors open from 6pm / tours
If you would like to see why the inspectors were so impressed, come and visit us this autumn to experience our positive learning environment full of young people who are supported in their learning, motivated to work hard together and who would be happy to share their personal stories of success with you. We look forward to being able to welcome you to our aspirational and friendly school community.
Open ThursdayEvening15th September, 6.30-8.30pm
WednesdayOpen7-8.30pmMornings21st September, 9-11am - welcome at 9am Friday 30th September 9-11am - welcome at 9am
This is an exciting time to join St Mark’s School, a school that has rapidly improved over the last two years since joining the Midsomer Norton Schools’ Partnership. We are proud to be a member of the partnership, a multi academy trust consisting of over 30 schools with over 12,000 pupils. The partnership celebrates our school’s individual character and provides outstanding support and challenge to help us continue our journey to Earlierexcellence.this academic year, St Mark’s School was celebrating glowing inspection reports after being visited by both Ofsted and SIAMS. Both inspections resulted in‘’Good’ gradings in new challenging frameworks.
Set in beautiful grounds on the outskirts of Bath, St Mark’s is a smaller than average sized mixed secondary school where students can quickly establish themselves and develop their true identities, in a setting where they are known by name by all members of staff. This helps ensure that our students develop a strong sense of belief in themselves and encourages them to be masters of their own destiny. But our smaller size doesn’t limit what we can offer. With the full support of Hayesfield Girls’ School and Beechen Cliff School we provide excellent opportunities both in and out of the classroom, so that students have high aspirations and experience personal growth through a high quality curriculum offer and a wide range of exciting and engaging personal development opportunities.
A school full of pride and ambition
“Sometimes you need to make a little shift in the way you live. But doing the two side by side, addressing the way you live, making little alterations to your lifestyle and then doing body treatments, that’s when you get the results. So that’s why we offer the whole package here,” says Victoria.
y approach to beauty has always been based on minimal to no intervention, and a philosophy of ‘natural is best: why look 10 years younger when you can openly embrace being the age you are?’
This works well when you are naturally toned and beautiful, or even untoned, unfit and under 40. But as you age, there is a myriad of things that start to irk as they build up, such as droopy jowels; belly fat that lingers determinedly; skin that has forgotten what taut is, with areas defined by cellulite, thread veins, spider veins and liver spots; and under-eye shadows that require regular concealing to make you feel more like the person you are inside. And it’s not just about ageing –those affected by injury, chronic and acute illness, fatigue or stress often find themselves dealing with cosmetic and physical issues that affect what they do and undermine how they want to look.
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“We are built for evolutionary survival,” says Victoria. “When we lay down body fat, it is so we can survive in times of famine. So we need to change the way we live to use up that reserve. All our treatments are about helping support the body to achieve the best results.”
Victoria Rawlinson at The Body Clinic offers a free consultation to establish what clients want and explain how treatments can form part of a journey. The Orangery Clinic, No. 1 Argyle Street, Bath; Tel: 01225 466851. Visit theorangerylaserandbeautybath.co.uk to see the full range of treatments.
“Our work at The Orangery is about managing the ageing process and winding the clock back. It’s the same for all beauty measures – it’s all about management and maintenance.”
Trying to forget the large number of fruit gums I’d eaten earlier, I was treated to a lymph massage, called LPG Endermologie, which Victoria recommended as a good introductory treatment. This is a non-surgical procedure and the first cellulite treatment approved by the FDA (US Food and Drug Administration). As well as helping to deal with the appearance of cellulite, this can improve circulation, relieve
Winding the clock back
The Orangery Clinic – since October based in Argyle Street, Bath –is the local expert in skin health, aesthetics (minimally invasive clinical treatments to enhance physical appearance) and advanced beauty treatments. I went along to try a treatment and talk to Victoria Rawlinson, who runs The Body Clinic at The Orangery.
So how exactly do these treatments help support the body to achieve the best results? “The body is holistic, so it’s not a magic wand; it’s about working with the body,” explains Victoria. “When people come and see us we will always talk to them about their nutrition and their sleep. We have a nutrition specialist who advises on diets, and who helps menopausal women if they have put on a lot of weight, helping them to manage their lifestyle in order to manage their weight.
Velashape is another choice, an ultimate body treatment combining three treatments: suction and rollering, Infrared and Radio Frequency. Skin is tightened, fat cells heated and emptied, resulting in a smoother firmer younger body shape. Another, called Hifu (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound), is used to break down fat and stimulate the rejuvenation of the skin cells. There is also a skin specialist who offers facials and can recommend products. “We all work together, that’s the idea. And there are things that people don’t know about –if you have sun spots on your face or your hand we can just zap them with the laser. It’s not very painful or expensive, and it’s completely rejuvenating.
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I tingled all over for hours afterwards, felt as if my body battery had upped its charge, and felt less clogged up (new medical term) with aches and tension. I also slept very deeply for two nights afterwards (unusual) and felt more responsive and connected.
“A single body treatment is not the answer, unless it’s just a case of working on crepey skin. But if you have stubborn fat cells to shift, for example, you need to look at the whole picture. If someone doesn’t sleep, drinks too much coffee and has too much processed food, I wouldn’t suggest they start with a body treatment –they need to think about making a change at all levels, a regime that can be maintained.
Where now is the child of nature who embraces her visible physical age in each decade? Why, she’s ushering in a lifestyle with a healthier diet, less alcohol, more water, better sleep and more self-care. And she has her eye on a few more Body Clinic treatments. There may even be an absence of fruit gums. n
“Making little alterations to your lifestyle and then doing body treatments, that’s when you get the results”
minor muscular aches and help to tighten the skin. The treatment also helps to break down fat, water and toxins, allowing the lymphatic system to drain it away. The down side to the LPG Endermologie was the need to put on a white body stocking suit. “It’s like a pair of tights for the body – it means your skin is protected and gives you a better treatment,” says Victoria. The up side totally outweighed the down, however, because after having been ‘hoovered’ all over with the rollers of the treatment head (with a dial that can be turned up or down according to preference), I could feel my body reacting to the massage stimulation.
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Why resist the physical ageing process? On the other hand, what about those irritating body characteristics –from cellulite to liver spots –that don’t reflect the person you feel inside? Emma Clegg talks to Victoria Rawlinson at the Body Clinic at The Orangery, who has some very acceptable solutions, and tries out a treatment
The Orangery takes a holistic approach where there are no quick fixes. “We don’t do fad diets because they don’t work. You can lose two stone in a month on a fad diet. The trouble is that once you stop taking the shakes and having the body treatments you realise that life gets out of control, whereas if you teach people to live a healthier life and look after themselves the results can be amazing.”
“LPG Endemologie benefits from regular sessions, so it keeps you energised, puts your skin in a good place and keeps the fatty bits smooth,” explains Victoria. Other options at The Body Clinic include Ultratone, using revolutionary microtechnology to electronically stimulate the body’s impulse to reshape, slim, tighten, tone, lift, shape and rejuvenate.
The chance of measurable success of MBST® therapy is 80-90% and the key is in identifying the exact cause of a musculoskeletal pain and immobility. This is why MBST® therapy can only be recommended by a distinct range of healthcare professionals and we are discriminatory in who we supply with MBST® devices.
Have there been any Brexit related challenges?
Do you have any key statistics you can share around the success of MBST® therapy and getting patients back to fitness?
Since childhood, I had wanted my own business and having worked in a large, corporate, media relations firm after graduating, it consolidated my desire to work for myself. I also wanted to build a meaningful career that involved helping people. It took the tragic death of a close friend for me to realise that life is short and that I needed to be brave and take action. Six months after the fatal tragedy, the company was registered. Driven by grief and fuelled by a desire to overcome my anxiety, a month later I had opened a physiotherapy clinic dedicated to treating patients who would benefit from MBST® therapy.
Where did you first hear about MBST® therapy?
A red rag to scepticism, we always knew it was going to take time to build a substantial bank of patient evidence to build trust. In Rutland, at the inaugural MBST® clinic, after 11 years in practice, advertising is no longer required and we have patients on devices from 8am until 8pm. Time has also brought acceptance of MBST® technology from leading healthcare professional, Jonathan Webb MB ChB FRCS (London) FRCS (Orth), Consultant Knee Surgeon, which afforded us a sound platform from which to grow.
Do you support any professional sports clubs by way of supporting recovery from injury?
Tell us about your journey into entrepreneurship - how did you come to be a female business owner?
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There is one extremely successful premiership football club that we have supported for a few years now, a couple of high-profile rugby clubs and several Olympic athletes (and horses). Former professional boxer Johnny Nelson is an MBST® ambassador following successful results from his own course of MBST® therapy.
Ye and I wish I could name them all and share the incredible outcomes, however we must maintain a level of confidentiality.
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What has been your biggest career highlight so far?
Absolutely. Not only extra paperwork and registrations, but our business growth ambitions have also been impacted by European funding being withdrawn from an MBST® clinical study in the UK. Added to that, the financial implications of increased import costs, not to mention delays at customs. MBST® devices deliver tailored treatment depending on tissue and these are managed through personal treatment cards that are imported from Germany. We now hold stocks of these to protect against causing delays in patient treatment. MBST® therapy is an innovative treatment developed in Germany, that stimulates internal tissue healing and provides pain relief for a range of injuries and conditions. In several cases it has even eliminated the need for surgery, so says Bristol based Consultant knee surgeon, Johnathan Webb.
Our first MBST UK conference at the end of last year is my personal career highlight. To see a group of health professionals and clinic owners who deliver MBST® therapy around the country, grouped together was incredible. The conference was hosted at the venue where the business idea was first spawned, which completed a circle.
What single thing has made the biggest impact on your business growth? Time! No genuine, sustainable growth has ever happened overnight. This is especially true when introducing to a new market an innovative medical technology with such bold claims.
My mother is a chartered physiotherapist and since 2007 had been realising great success in her practice treating patients with an innovative new device from Germany. She first encountered MBST® technology at an osteoarthritis conference in London. At the time, the therapy was portable and delivered through moveable pads. After being astounded by the positive health benefits her patients were experiencing, she upgraded to an MBST® therapy bed. As the practice was run from our family home, the dining room being decommissioned to house the MBST® therapy bed, I regularly saw letters through the door from patients reporting their improvements. When I fractured my foot, I was able to experience the results for myself. MBST® technology stimulates cell repair to promote healing post injury. How long did it take to get the licence agreement for MBST® devices? MBST® technology was developed in Germany and the patent is held by MedTec GmbH in Germany. The license agreement to enable us to bring MBST® devices to the UK was a 7-figure sum that we simply couldn’t afford when we first incorporated. In our contract with MedTec GmbH we secured first refusal to licensing should another company come along. In 2020, we had built such a solid relationship with MedTec GmbH, the mutual trust and respect we had developed facilitated us securing the licence agreement. We have since added Ireland to the licence agreement and will be launching MBST® veterinary in March 2023.
What is MBST® therapy
MBST® therapy treatment cards are designed to deliver magnetic resonance therapy at the right frequency to specific tissues to promote healing, so it is important if you arrive at your clinic with a bad knee, that correct diagnosis is given – whether the issue is a result of damaged muscles, ligaments, cartilage, tendons or bone.
Paul first encountered MBST® technology during his time as Football Manager at Exeter City. Intrigued by the speed at which injured players were able to return to match fitness after undergoing treatment for sports injury, we soon uncovered its use in Europe. MBST® therapy has been successfully used for over 20 years in 40 countries to help more than 270,000 patients find relief from pain and inflammation associated with conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis. It is also used extensively to promote healing from injury by stimulating cell production. What has been the most challenging part of starting At The Core? Starting a new business during a global pandemic was never going to be easy, but the clinic has welcomed well over 100 patients for treatment. Unlike other physiotherapy clinics in the area, At The Core has MBST® therapy in its range of treatment modalities which makes us unique in Bath. Injuries can happen at any time and during the pandemic people were engaging in exercise and outdoor activities, often for the first time. We specialise in helping people back to mobility quickly following injury, as well as helping people find relief from pain associated with arthritis. Once free of pain, it is much easier to start to exercise and rehabilitate. How is MBST® therapy used in professional sport Professional sporting clubs are using MBST® therapy to help players back to fitness. Time on the bench can be expensive so innovative clubs are open to ways to help maximise their investment in players and MBST has been used successfully to reduce recovery time. We recently supported former Bristol Rovers player Ed Upson who underwent a course of MBST therapy for a hamstring tear, which saw him back to training weeks ahead of schedule.
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When did you first hear about MBST® therapy? My husband and co-founder
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence last year recognised MBST® magnetic resonance therapy as safe for use in knee osteoarthritis and a scoping review in Radiography, the official peer-reviewed journal of the Society and College of Radiographers, published in 2021 showed that MBST® therapy has a beneficial effect in the treatment of patients with osteoarthritis in reduced pain, improved joint function, and improved quality of life. Inclusive and open to all, At The Core treats patients of all ages with mobility issues associated with sport, lifestyle or age-related conditions. If you are interested in finding out more about MBST ® therapy and the conditions it can support, give Julia a call, 01225 461205.
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The shoulder is made up of three bones: the collar bone (clavicle), the shoulder blade (scapula), and the upper arm bone (humerus). Four tendons – called rotator cuff tendons – hold the shoulder joint in place, but as tendons age, they are less able to tolerate stress, are less elastic, and become easier to tear. It is therefore important to take a patient’s occupation and lifestyle into account, as well as their age, when diagnosing the cause of their shoulder pain.
Impingement pain is very common in all age groups. This is a sudden pain in the shoulder that comes on when reaching out, up, or behind, and can occur from the shoulder being held in a poor postural position, overuse or sometimes following injury. It can be due to a structural problem with the shoulder joint, related to the tendons of the rotator cuff, which may fray or tear completely. The shoulder bursa (a cushioning sac filled with lubricating fluid located between the tendons and bone) can become inflamed, generating pain. Impingement pain can often be successfully treated with physiotherapy and cortisone injections. If it is more severe, where you are unable to raise your arm, this can be a sign of a rotator cuff tear, which may require
Shoulder instability happens most often in younger people and athletes. When the muscles and ligaments that hold it together are stretched beyond their normal limits, the shoulder becomes unstable. The acromioclavicular joint, or ACJ, is a joint at the top of the shoulder where the clavicle meets the shoulder blade. Problems occur due to overuse, which causes tenderness of the ACJ. Treatment often involves resting and applying ice to the joint for it to heal. In some cases, injections, anti-inflammatories or arthroscopic surgery may be required. Osteoarthritis in the shoulder is less common than in the hip or knee, but over time, this can cause pain, stiffness and weakness of the joint. The condition can arise due to degeneration of the joint, or following trauma to the shoulder. Modern advancements in shoulder replacement surgery mean that there are a number of options relating to joint replacement, which can help ease pain and restore function. Adhesive capsulitis, or ‘frozen shoulder’, is very painful stiffness, caused when the
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capsule (soft tissue envelope) surrounding the shoulder joint becomes thick and stiff, preventing normal movement. Again, steroid injections are useful in dampening pain and allowing the physiotherapists to work.
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The shoulder is one of the most flexible joints in the body, with a wide range of motion. However, due to this flexibility, it can be unstable, is easily injured, and can deteriorate with constant use over time. Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital offers advice on how to keep shoulders healthy and pain-free, as well as how to spot and avoid common injuries.
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Having waited nine years for their IVF baby to arrive, Sky News editor Emily Deeker and husband, BBC Points West’s Will Glennon, are urging other couples with fertility issues to be patient and keep trying if they can.
“And then, finally, there was the positive pregnancy test.
“Will and I fell into the huge group of people who have ‘unexplained’ fertility issues,” explained Emily. “We had 11 rounds of IVF, and a lot of exploratory procedures in between. “Olivia was our next-tolast chance. We had 12 frozen embryos available to us, and she was number 11, so on paper she was not the strongest embryo.
“We trusted and believed in them. Their research is second-to-none – look at Valentine Akande’s work - and we had faith in their knowledge, their reputation and the amazing care they gave us
After welcoming baby Olivia into the world on 10 December 2021, Emily posted on Instagram Nothing worth having comes easy, together with a touching tribute to the team at BCRM, who worked so hard to enable her and Will to have a baby of their own: Thank you, Bristol Centre For Reproductive Medicine, from the bottom of our hearts.
“It says a huge amount about the team at BCRM that we decided to stay with them throughout our entire IVF journey, all nine years of it.
“Tothroughout.us,Valentine is peerless, and we owe him so much.
“Let’s be honest - you don’t want to be going to a fertility clinic in the first place but if you have to go to one you want to have faith in them, and we did have faith in ours.
“And it was genuinely freeing to walk into the nurse’s room and have a good cry if I wanted to, while she held my hand. I know they were doing their job, but it always felt so much more personal and human than that.”
THE NINE-YEAR WAIT FOR BABY OLIVIA
BCRM www.fertilitybristol.com is the longest established fertility clinic in Bristol, helping people from throughout the South West and Wales with fertility treatment for both private and NHS patients. The clinic is involved in innovative research and has one of the best success rates with IVF and other fertility treatments in the UK.
“Will and I both had Covid in January 2021, just before we were due for an embryo transfer. The virus knocked us for six, and we had to delay treatment until the end of March.
Q. Were you able to maintain the majority of your consultant and medical practitioner workforce after the takeover?
Yes, we’ve seen a significant increase in private patients due to long waits. Rapid access to diagnostic consultations and appointments with world-class experts here at Sulis Hospital has given patients reassurance in their clinical pathways and direct access to private treatment. Patients can opt to spread the cost of their treatment with various payment plans.
Q. The hospital’s private work funds its operation, and needs to be continued, so how has the switch to NHS ownership resulted in extra capacity for the trust?
Q. How is it hospitals like the Sulis Hospital are able to relieve the pressure on the NHS system? What’s key here is that beds at Sulis Hospital cannot be taken away for emergency care, therefore guaranteeing space for elective care such as hip surgery, cataract surgery or general surgery. With the social care system under so much stress, capacity issues can mean the pressure on beds in large NHS hospitals is huge. Sulis Hospital is physically distanced from the RUH so we’re not directly affected by the same capacity issues and can continue to see and treat private and NHS patients.
Q. Having treated or operated on an NHS patient, does the Sulis Hospital continue to deal with that patient in their aftercare and treatment, or are they returned to the standard NHS system? We are committed to our contractual obligations under the NHS tariff by providing appropriate aftercare such as physiotherapy, and integration with our NHS community colleagues when required, such as GP or community care.
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Q. What have been the advantages of this new model?
Q. Because of the increase in waiting times caused by the pandemic, has there also been an increase in private patients at Sulis Hospital by patients frustrated by the long wait?
Q. What is the range of treatments that the hospital offers? We offer a broad range of treatments from Cardiology to Ophthalmology and Orthopaedics to General Surgery for over 18s. We also offer Private GP Services and Physiotherapy with direct access to advanced diagnostics including MRI, CT, X-ray, Ultrasound and Endoscopy.
Sulis Hospital in Bath –previously Circle Bath Hospital –is the first private hospital in the UK where 100% of the shares are owned by an NHS Trust. The acquisition by the RUH NHS Foundation Trust has grown the hospital’s services, increasing capacity for both NHS and private patients. Emma Clegg talks to Hospital Director Simon Milner
Consultants love that the revenue generated for the hospital goes back to the NHS as they want to give something back. We’ve attracted more clinicians because of the model and increased the number of employees overall.
Private work is core to funding Sulis Hospital and remains our key focus. However collaboration with the NHS Trust through ownership means that we’ve been able to dedicate extra capacity to the RUH.
Q. How close is the collaboration of NHS staff and Sulis staff at the hospital, and does this work smoothly? At consultant level it is seamless. We’re giving staff the opportunity to rotate between the two hospitals and we’re working towards an even more integrated approach at every level. n Sulis Hospital Bath, Foxcote Avenue, Peasedown St John, Bath; 01761 422222; sulishospital.com
Q. Can you tell what impact the Sulis Hospital has had on NHS waiting times in our region in the last year? Given the demands on the system at the moment, we took a conscious decision in conjunction with the Clinical Commissioning Groups to take our fair share of patients waiting for two years or more. We have seen over 1,100 patients from six NHS Trusts across the region over the last 12 months. Our priority now is to assist patients waiting over 78 weeks and continue to treat the patients coming to us through NHS eReferrals (Choose and Book).
Choosing private healthcare gives patients rapid access to treatment and at the same time, by coming off an NHS waiting list, reduces the time others unable to go privately, have to wait. We have capacity for both private and NHS patients and are committed to providing the same outstanding level of care to everyone.
Q. What was the idea behind this acquisition? A private hospital acquired by an NHS Trust is an apparent dichotomy. However, when you pick it apart it makes absolute sense, and it benefits everyone in the local community. We ensure capacity for NHS patients by ringfencing space throughout the year, and in particular when demands for urgent care at the Royal United Hospital are high, especially during the winter months. We also provide a strong presence for private healthcare in Bath giving patients choice. Surplus income from the care of private patients at Sulis Hospital goes back into the pockets of our local NHS Trust helping improve services for everyone locally. Everyone benefits from the same high-level of clinical care.
The new model has given us the opportunity to integrate RUH best practice and governance with Sulis’s best practice and governance, all of which has enhanced the service at Sulis Hospital. It has been refreshing for us to see how the RUH has identified some areas in which Sulis excels, and has chosen to adopt.
High-quality hospital care for all
Q. How does the hospital keep the right balance between treating private patients and those who have been on NHS waiting lists? How do you manage your capacity?
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The Cross Keys, which stands on the corner of Midford Road and Southstoke Road in Combe Down (ST748619; BA2 5RZ), signals the beginning of the walk. If you plan to drive to the starting point, there should be plenty of parking in Southstoke Road. Alternatively, regular buses (D2, 4a, 4b) from the city centre stop outside The Cross Keys.
Cross Midford Road in front of the pub, go up steps by the bus stop and turn right through a squeeze stile to follow a path along the course of the Wansdyke. After 400m, turn left through a kissing gate (KG) and follow a path alongside a hedgerow. After 225m, when you come to a cross path, turn right to follow it westward. A few metres along, when it divides, fork left to carry on through a strip of woodland. At the end, after the two paths join up again, turn left alongside the hedgerow to head south across the plateau.
Although the valley is picture-postcard peaceful today, it was once a very different story. Busy collieries lay a little way west, and a canal and later a railway were built through the valley to carry the coal away. Both are long gone, but the railway achieved immortality when it was used, seventy summers ago, to film The Titfield Thunderbolt, while the canal is being restored by an enthusiastic band of volunteers.
Throw in a couple of quiet villages, spectacular views and three pubs en route, and you have the recipe for what should prove a memorable walk.
The Packhorse in Southstoke
Abandoned locks on the Somersteshire Coal Canal View from MillenniumSouthstokeViewpoint
At its farthest point this month’s walk strays no more than three miles from the centre of Bath, and yet it lies almost entirely through unspoilt countryside –green spaces such as these are where our city wins, says Andrew Swift
T his walk starts in Combe Down, from where a brisk walk across the Southstoke plateau leads to a lost Roman Road, which runs downhill to the valley of the Cam Brook.
South Stoke Plateau walk
The walk includes not only a section of the old railway trackbed but also a 50m tunnel under the line. There is also a chance to see the canal’s most spectacular feature – a monumental flight of abandoned locks.
Carry on in the same direction and, after going through a gap in the wall at the end, turn left along a tarmac drive for 50m to the Southstoke Millennium Viewpoint (ST743613). The view southward from the edge of the escarpment is spectacular, and a toposcope is on hand to identify landmarks on the distant horizon. What it doesn’t reveal is the name of the grand house half-hidden among trees below you. This is Hodshill, built in 1911 by Geoffrey Hignett, a Liverpool tobacco magnate, who was also a keen antiquarian and archaeologist, and became a major local landowner. Retrace your steps along the tarmac drive and continue along it as it follows the edge of the escarpment. After 500m, when the path forks, carry straight on. The development taking shape behind the trees on your right is the first phase of a scheme which, if it gets the go ahead, will see much of the plateau over which you’ve walked covered by housing. After 350m, continue through a KG, and at the end go through another KG, cross a lane and go through the KG opposite. Follow a rough path which after 400m emerges in a field. Carry on as the path re-enters a beech copse before emerging in another field with splendid views westward. At the end, when you come to a broader track, turn left down it (ST724609). This is the Roman Fosse Way, which, after heading steeply downhill, levels out. As you can see, however, the agger, or embankment, is still raised above the land on either side, almost 2,000 years after it was built. When you come to a lane, turn left down it. After 900m, just before the end, look out for a brick wall on the right, below which is the eastern portal of Combe Hay Tunnel (ST728599). Originally, the Somersetshire Coal Canal ran through the tunnel, but, after the canal was abandoned, it was taken over by the Camerton & Limpley Stoke Railway. The thatched cottage opposite, at the end of the lane, is the 18th-century lodge to Combe Hay Manor.
After passing Manor Farm, whose 15th-century barn incorporates a spectacular dovecote, a gate leads into Southstoke village. To visit the Packhorse Inn, turn right down a footpath to the left of the church lychgate, which leads to the pub garden. If you want to head straight back to the Cross Keys, however, carry on, bearing left past a phone box, and turning left uphill along Southstoke Lane. n
Length of walk: 6 miles Approximate time: 3–4 hours Pubs: Wheatsheaf, Combe Hay BA2 7EG; Packhorse, Southstoke BA2 7DU Public toilets: Church Road, Biddestone Map: OS Explorer 155 (plus a very short section on OS Explorer 142) Level of challenge: Steep climbs, rough and overgrown paths, a few stiles and a 50m tunnel where a torch is recommended.
Starting point: Cross Keys, Midford Road, Combe Down BA2 5RZ (ST748619; crosskeysbath.co.uk)
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At the bottom, turn right through a 50m tunnel under the old railway line (ST732602). The tunnel is low, dark, rough, and – as the footpath shares it with a spring – damp, although at this time of year you should manage to keep your feet dry. A torch is recommended.
Turn left uphill, passing the brick wall above the eastern portal of the tunnel. 50m further on, turn right through a gateway to follow a permissive path along a drive. After 275m, just before the drive starts to drop downhill and curve right, head across the grass on your left to find a narrow, overgrown path heading downhill in the same direction. There is no waymark, and the start of the path may not be that obvious, but, once you start heading down it, the way ahead should be clear.
When you emerge at the far end, follow a path as it weaves its way left through woodland. At the end, cross a stile, climb a flight of steps, turn right through a gate and then right down a lane which leads past the Wheatsheaf Inn. Turn left at the bottom, and after 175m, when you come to a junction with a signpost, turn left for a few metres before going through a KG on the right (ST738601). A footpath leads down steps to the trackbed of the old railway, where an impressive bridge looks as though it’s only just been built, although it actually dates from around 1909. Turn right along the trackbed. After 550m, the path starts dropping down from the embankment along a narrow overgrown track, which continues in the same direction for another 300m. At the end, turn left under a bridge to follow a path beside an abandoned flight of locks (ST745604). After 400m, when you come to a KG, carry on in the same direction, ignoring footpaths branching left. Follow the track as it heads up a field to the left of a pair of cottages and carry on up through a KG. After going through a squeeze stile, head up through a field, with Hodshill visible to your right. At the top, go through a squeeze stile and carry on up a lane in the same direction.
FACT FILE Many more walks can be found in Andrew Swift’s Country Walks from Bath, published by Akeman Press; akemanpress.com.
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It’s easy to make mistakes when plant shopping, and filling even a relatively small space can be surprisingly expensive, especially if you don’t have a plan and are just picking things out because they’re on display and looking good that particular week. We’re probably all guilty of coming home with a boot full of plants, and no clear idea about where to put them or how to grow them. But if you’re prepared to spend a bit of time and be patient, then there are plenty of plants that will multiply and make more plants with the minimum of assistance.
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The simplest way to fill a border with colour is to plant self-seeders. Either invest in a few plants to get you started, or grow them from seed yourself. There’s something very satisfying about knowing that some plants will reliably multiply year on year. Foxgloves, nigella, forget-menots and Alchemilla mollis will all spring up and produce a whole new generation of plants with no help whatsoever. If you want to sow the seeds a little less indiscriminately, then leave the seedheads on the plant to ripen for as long as possible, before cutting them off or shaking them into a paper envelope. Unripe seeds won’t germinate, so look for seed pods that have turned from green to brown. Now is a great time to collect seeds when you’re out and about, or in friends’ gardens. As well as those already mentioned, look out for hollyhocks, poppies, sweet peas, sunflowers, astrantia, nasturtiums, cosmos and zinnia. Choose a warm, dry day and remember to label your envelopes, then store them somewhere cool and dry in an airtight container until you’re ready to sow them. For many plants, you’ll have better results waiting until spring when the seeds have matured further and the soil warms up. Sow them in trays or pots and you’ll easily end up with enough seedlings to swap or maybe sell on your gate or at a localTakingfair. cuttings is another great way to produce new plants for free. Softwood cuttings are taken in spring and early summer from fresh new growth. Take off a side stem around 5–10cm long that doesn’t have any flower buds on it and remove a few of the bottom leaves. Cut the bottom end just below a leaf joint. Poke it into a pot of compost, water gently and cover with a plastic bag to keep conditions moist, then leave on a well-lit window sill for best results, as they need some warmth to stimulate the root growth. Softwood cuttings are suitable for propagating a wide range of perennials such as penstemon, pelargonium, verbena, salvia and osteospermum, as well as some deciduous shrubs including buddleja, fuchsia, viburnum, sambucus and hydrangea. Semi-ripe cuttings are taken slightly later in the year and are more woody – the base of the cutting is hard, while the tip is still soft. These type of cuttings tend to root better if taken with a ‘heel’, where a sliver of the main stem is pulled away with the cutting. They can be slightly longer than softwood cuttings, up to 15cm, then treated the same way as your softwood cuttings. Shrubby plants such as lavender, ceanothus, box, escallonia, rosemary, Convolvulus cneorum, fatsia, camellia, choisya and hebe are all good contenders. It’s also a reliable way to propagate climbers such as passion flower and trachelospermum.
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The beautiful cascading flowers of fuchsias are a familiar sight to many people, and there’s a good reason for their popularity. Hardy fuchsias – the varieties that will survive our British winters outdoors –mostly originate from mountainous South America, with a few species from New Zealand, which gives them their exotic look, but also their resilience. They appreciate sunshine and are happy in most soil types, particularly if it's fairly freedraining, as they don't like cold, soggy winter roots. Those in the border will appreciate a mulch of extra compost or other organic matter in winter, to ensure they come back with healthy vigour in spring. Once flowering is over it’s a good idea to cut plants back to about half their size to keep them compact and encourage a bushy shape. Hardy fuchsias are ideal for creating backbone and structure in a modern border, along with attractive flowers for months on end, providing much-needed colour through summer and into November and even December in mild years. Good plant partners are flowers.tonedfoilactsartemisia,seneciofoliage,silver-tonedgrasseslate-summerandanysuchasorwhichasafantasticfortheruby-fuchsia
Hardwood cuttings should be taken in autumn or winter, and work well for deciduous trees and shrubs. These should be taken after the leaves have fallen and can go straight into the garden, so are probably the most straightforward, although they do take longer to root. Make a V-shape trench in the border somewhere sheltered and sprinkle some horticultural sand in the bottom for good drainage. Choose vigorous healthy shoots from the current year’s growth and remove the soft tip. Cut the stem into sections around 20cm long, cutting cleanly above a bud at the top, and below a bud at the bottom. Insert the cuttings the right way up into the ground with two-thirds below the surface and firm them in. This method is suitable for most deciduous shrubs including roses, dogwood, abelia, forsythia and philadelphus. Roots should develop in the spring, so leave them until the following autumn before you attempt to move your new (free!) plants.
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www.theapartmentcompany.co.uk ® Cleveland Walk £2,500 pcm Marlborough Buildings £2,100 pcm Clarks Way, Rushill £1,350 pcm Henrietta Court £1,700 pcm Russel Street £1,500 pcm Brassknocker Hill £1,450 pcm Gay Court, Batheaston £1,500 pcm Long Fox Manor, Bath Road £1,400 pcm Green Park £1,500 pcm Three double bedrooms · Unfurnished · Minimum 12 month tenancy · Two bathrooms · Immaculate throughout - GSH · High specification · Council Band D · EPC Rating D · Available 14th September 2022 Three large double bedrooms · Two luxury bathrooms · No more than 2 professional sharers · Parking - On street permit · No pets · Sorry no students · Available 22nd August 2022 · Council Tax Band E · EPC Rating C 2 bedrooms - 1 double/1 large single · Gas fired central heating · 12 mins drive from City Centre · Sorry no pets · Redecorated throughout · New carpets · Garage and parking · Council Tax Band B · EPC Rating C · Available 3rd September Available Now · Professional person/couple - No more than 2 sharers · Two double bedrooms · New kitchen & bathroom · GCH · Council Tax Band D · Minimum 12 Month Tenancy · EPC Rating C Furnished · Two double bedrooms · En-Suite & separate bathroom · Light and spaciousFurnished · Postgraduate students considered · Minimum 12 month tenancy · Council Tax Band A · EPC Rating D Unfurnished · Two double bedrooms with ensuite · Gas Central Heating · Fabulous views · Spectacular location · Private allocated parking spaces · Council tax band D · EPC Rating C · Available 5th September 2022 Available now · Strictly no more than 2 sharers · Large private balcony · Sorry no students · Easy access to Bath City Centre · Garage · Unfurnished · Minimum 12 Month Tenancy · Council Tax Band C · EPC Rating C Unfurnished Top floor apartment · Two Double Bedrooms · Approx 848 sq.ft · Superb communal facilities · Outdoor Swimming Pool · Minimum 12 month tenancy · Council Tax Band D · EPC Rating C Unfurnished · Level walk to city centre shops/ amenities · Two Double bedrooms · No Children · No Sharers/No Students · Central zone parking permit · Council tax band D · EPC Rating D · Available 27th September 2022 AGREEDLET AGREEDLET AGREEDLET TOLET TOLET TOLET TOLET TOLET TOLET
Trowbridge - OIEO £1,650,000 A most impressive and incomparable Grade II* Listed, semi-detached property steeped in history. This family home now consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms, 4 reception rooms and an orangery. There is a long, private driveway accessed via high gates and just under 1.5 acres of grounds. Peter Greatorex Unique Homes 01225 904999 www.petergreatorex.co.uk Peter Greatorex Sharon Clesham Managing Director Head of Sales
Corston, Bath - OIEO £1,600,000 An elegant Bath stone, Georgian style, detached 4-bedroom family home on the edge of the village of Corston with adjoining annexe. The house sits in a plot of just over 4½ acres, with approx. an acre of garden and with a field to the front. In an elevated position away from the road, the property enjoys lovely views to the hills. EPC Rating D Peter Greatorex Unique Homes 01225 904999 www.petergreatorex.co.uk Peter Greatorex Sharon Clesham Managing Director Head of Sales SOLDSTC
