I ride a bike, but how do I park it? Oversized cars not able to stay between the lines? Inconsiderate parking at Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel.

I ride a bike, but how do I park it? Oversized cars not able to stay between the lines? Inconsiderate parking at Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel.

Good to hear that five friends have completed a 31.5-mile charity walk through Bath and the surrounding countryside, spending 15 hours on foot and raising more than £3,000 for Family First Ghana. R…

Good to hear that five friends have completed a 31.5-mile charity walk through Bath and the surrounding countryside, spending 15 hours on foot and raising more than £3,000 for Family First Ghana. Rosie Watts, Harriet Moatt, Liberty Hamer, Sarah Withams and Buse Yediayli set off from Bath Abbey at 6am on Saturday, 26 September, before making their way through Batheaston, Colerne, Slaughterford, Box, Bradford on Avon and Monkton Combe, eventually returning to Bath later that evening. Originally planned as a 30-mile route, the challenge lived up to its name as the group went the extra mile, completing a total distance of 31.5 miles.

[An image from last year’s conference] The Bath Business Conference returns for its fifth year on 13th October at the Apex City of Bath Hotel. Now firmly established as a highlight of the cit…

The Bath Business Conference returns for its fifth year on 13th October at the Apex City of Bath Hotel. Now firmly established as a highlight of the city’s business calendar, the annual event brings together professionals, entrepreneurs, and organisations from across Bath and beyond for a day of connection, challenge and collaboration. This year’s programme doesn’t shy away from the big questions facing business today. Delegates have the chance to meet Bath’s business community while diving into some of the most-talked-about topics shaping the city’s future. The day kicks off with a Quickfire Speed Networking session led by Luca Volentir, Founder of The Briefing Room and Les Redwood, Head of Marketing and Business Development at Mogers Drewett, getting delegates connecting from the moment they walk through the door.

As exhibitions at the Victoria Art Gallery go, this is a first! Never before has the art venue hosted an exhibition of Ukrainian icons, the work of husband-and-wife iconographers, Sofia Atlantova a…

As exhibitions at the Victoria Art Gallery go, this is a first! Never before has the art venue hosted an exhibition of Ukrainian icons, the work of husband-and-wife iconographers, Sofia Atlantova and Oleksandr Klymenko. It opens tomorrow, Thursday, October 1st. The couple live in war torn Kviv and instead of the usual wooden panels, they have chosen to use panels from ammunition boxes from the war zones in Ukraine. As Marian McNeir MBE, ambassador for the partner city charity, the Friends of Oleksandriya, says: " The icons are intensely moving and serve as silent witnesses and symbols of victory over life and death.

I’ve lost my chair to a 92-year-old! Ok, in cat years, Mr George is 19. Age before beauty l suppose.

I've lost my chair to a 92-year-old! Ok, in cat years, Mr George is 19. Age before beauty l suppose.

Out and about this Tuesday morning, taking the bus and hitting a bit of a traffic jam, too!

[Bathford Village Club] Julianne Mackrell writes: ‘The newly formed Bathford History group on Facebook has proved popular since the demise of the Bathford History Society in the summer. The h…

Julianne Mackrell writes: 'The newly formed Bathford History group on Facebook has proved popular since the demise of the Bathford History Society in the summer. The hope is that there is interest in recording all of the valuable research which is held by a local resident currently. The Village Club (former Legion) will be the venue for our long-awaited meet-up! The group has already reunited old neighbours who are keen to share memories. Everyone is welcome to attend; there is no charge, but please buy a drink to support the venue for hosting us.

[The Right Worshipful The Mayor of Bath (Councillor Ruth Malloy) recently joined Bath’s M2C Tea & Chat peer support group ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pictured with co-hosts (L…

[The Right Worshipful The Mayor of Bath (Councillor Ruth Malloy) recently joined Bath's M2C Tea & Chat peer support group ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pictured with co-hosts (L – R) Sue and Carol.] With October 1st launching Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Mayor of Bath, Councillor Ruth Malloy, has been to visit a local peer support group for people living with incurable secondary (metastatic) breast cancer. Make 2nds Count is a UK-wide patient and family-focused charity dedicated to giving hope to people living with secondary breast cancer.

I keep coming back to this character pub as being amongst the best florally decorated businesses in Bath. You’ll find the Coeur de Lion – reckoned to be Bath’s smallest alehouse &…

I keep coming back to this character pub as being amongst the best florally decorated businesses in Bath. You'll find the Coeur de Lion - reckoned to be Bath's smallest alehouse - in Northumberland Place, just off the High Street.

First festive tree of the season?

First festive tree of the season?

It's quicker for us to drive to Sainsbury's at Chippenham rather than cross Bath to the GreenPark store. An early Saturday morning trip recently gave us a lovely taste of autumn as it trickles into our surroundings. How about this for a valley mist? We stopped to record the scene on top of a hill leading from Box to Corsham.

Looking towards Bath, between Box and Corsham.

Looking towards Bath, between Box and Corsham.

A big thank you to the people who worked so hard clearing this pathway. It’s made a blind corner much safer, visibility-wise. This route – away from the London Road – is shared by…

A big thank you to the people who worked so hard clearing this pathway. It's made a blind corner much safer, visibility-wise. This route - away from the London Road - is shared by us cyclists, buggy pushers, dog walkers, joggers, schoolgoers, commuters on foot and just people out for a stroll. The pathway leads across the River Avon and under the London railway line up to the towpath on the Kennet and Avon Canal. I shouted well done while they were still cutting back the weeds, and l think someone shouted back, 'volunteers for the ramblers.' Is that the Rambler's Association? If you have any more information, then do let me know.

Congratulations to local repair and reuse charity Share and Repair, which this week celebrated one year at its new Hub on the Lower Bristol Road in Bath. Since relocating their base there last year…

Congratulations to local repair and reuse charity Share and Repair, which this week celebrated one year at its new Hub on the Lower Bristol Road in Bath. Since relocating their base there last year, the charity has gone from strength to strength and in the last year at their Hub volunteers have- Seen over 1,300 items brought in by the local community requiring repair, and the Share and Repair Fixers have mended 75% of them Over 3,700 items were borrowed by local people from their Library of Things, saving people the cost of buying new.

This is a bit of a last-minute notice, but it’s good to welcome a singing group from America to Bath. It’s one offering the chance to join in too! Jeremy Carter-Gordon emailed me to say…

This is a bit of a last-minute notice, but it's good to welcome a singing group from America to Bath. It's one offering the chance to join in too! Jeremy Carter-Gordon emailed me to say: " I sing with the internationally touring vocal ensemble Windborne. We’re in Bath tomorrow, Saturday, September 26, for a singing workshop and short concert at St Swithin’s Church. I wondered whether this might be of interest to Bath Newseum or something you’d be willing to share today. I’ve included the event information below that you can use verbatim if that’s easiest.

One of Bath’s unique wedding venues is celebrating a significant sustainability achievement. The Roman Baths & Pump Room has been awarded accreditation by the Sustainable Wedding Alliance…

One of Bath's unique wedding venues is celebrating a significant sustainability achievement. The Roman Baths & Pump Room has been awarded accreditation by the Sustainable Wedding Alliance (SWA), recognising its commitment to environmentally responsible practices and continuous improvement. Managed by Bath & North East Somerset Council, the historic venue welcomes couples from across the UK and around the world who choose to celebrate in one of Britain's most extraordinary settings. From drinks receptions overlooking the torchlit Great Bath to wedding breakfasts in the elegant Georgian Pump Room, it offers a wedding experience unlike any other.

[Photo: Back row L-R: George Clutten, Town Clerk at Radstock Town Council; Toni Green, Project Manager at 3SG; Ghika Savva, Student Community Partnership Manager. Front row L-R: Rod Dixon, Beryl Di…

It's time to say 'thank you' as nominations open for the Bath and North East Somerset Community Awards. Do you know someone or some support animal who you think has gone above and beyond to support their community? Nominations have opened for the annual awards, which celebrate volunteers, charities, and organisations that make a real difference to people's lives. Now in their 17th year, the awards recognise community champions who promote equality, inspire others to get involved, and provide outstanding support to residents. This year there are exciting new categories for Support Animal of the Year working for an organisation, and a special lifetime achievement award for those who have left a lasting legacy in their community.

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I meant to have posted this a couple of days ago. It reminded me that Tuesday, September 22nd was the first day of astronomical autumn – when day and night are approximately equal in length. …

I meant to have posted this a couple of days ago. It reminded me that Tuesday, September 22nd was the first day of astronomical autumn - when day and night are approximately equal in length. I have to admit I am a Northern Hemisphere sort of guy and am happier with mists and frost. Though still with a blue sky above.

If you’re a regular user of city roads, you can’t have failed to notice that there’s a fair bit of disruption at present with roadworks dotted around central Bath. One of the main…

If you're a regular user of city roads, you can't have failed to notice that there's a fair bit of disruption at present with roadworks dotted around central Bath. One of the main obstructions is currently Manvers Street, where last-century concrete slabs over the many vaults and cellars beneath the road's surface are being replaced. The danger, with modern and much heavier traffic, is that one of those underground structures could collapse and cause both injury and considerable damage. It's where I caught up with Cllr Lucy Hodge, who is B&NES Cabinet member for Sustainable Transport Delivery.

Good to see the completion of the new Georgian-inspired garden in the basement courtyard surrounding Number 1 Royal Crescent. Before After It’s been installed by Bath Preservation Trust to ma…

Good to see the completion of the new Georgian-inspired garden in the basement courtyard surrounding Number 1 Royal Crescent. Before After It's been installed by Bath Preservation Trust to make something special of what was an empty space. Here's a sneak preview:

Ralph Oswick – a bathnewseum.com regular – suggested l take a walk down to the Ha’penny Bridge and view the new garden that’s been created by and for GWR staff at Bath Spa S…

Ralph Oswick - a bathnewseum.com regular - suggested l take a walk down to the Ha'penny Bridge and view the new garden that's been created by and for GWR staff at Bath Spa Station nearby. It's just beside the river crossing to Widcombe. Not exactly park-sized, but what a wonderful idea to create a garden 'from overgrown weeds' and in such an ideal setting. I hope they enjoy it!

I have to wish good luck to the five friends who are preparing to go the extra mile this Saturday, 26 September, as they take on a 50km walk through Bath and the surrounding countryside to raise mo…

I have to wish good luck to the five friends who are preparing to go the extra mile this Saturday, 26 September, as they take on a 50km walk through Bath and the surrounding countryside to raise money for Family First Ghana. Rosie Watts, Harriet Moatt, Liberty Hamer, Sarah Withams and Buse Yediayli will walk approximately 50km in a single day, beginning in Bath at 6.30 am and aiming to return around 13 hours later. Their circular route will take them from Bath through Batheaston, Colerne, Slaughterford, Box, Bradford on Avon and Monkton Combe before returning to the city.

[Credit: Tommy Clayton] Bath Philharmonic Orchestra is launching two new ticket offers for its 2026/27 season, designed to make it easier for audiences to take their first steps into live orchestra…

Bath Philharmonic Orchestra is launching two new ticket offers for its 2026/27 season, designed to make it easier for audiences to take their first steps into live orchestral music – and to explore more once they have. Bath Phil Discover offers a free ticket to experience a live orchestra for the first time. No previous knowledge or experience is needed – just come along, take your seat and discover what a live orchestra can do. For those who have already experienced Bath Phil, Bath Phil Explore offers £6 tickets (£7.50 including per order processing fee) for selected concerts, making it easier to come back for more.

[library picture] Construction begins next week on a new £12m Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, which will provide improved facilities and a bet…

Construction begins next week on a new £12m Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, which will provide improved facilities and a better environment and experience for patients with non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Once completed, the new purpose-built centre will replace the RUH’s current UTC, which at the moment is based within its Emergency Department. Moving the centre out of the Emergency Department to a new location on the RUH site will improve capacity in ED for patients and staff, reducing crowding and supporting safer care.

Well l never. Excavations beneath the National Trust’s Bath Assembly Rooms have uncovered a network of Roman ditches along with pottery, coins, glassware and a fragment of a military helmet, reveal…

Well l never. Excavations beneath the National Trust’s Bath Assembly Rooms have uncovered a network of Roman ditches along with pottery, coins, glassware and a fragment of a military helmet, revealing substantial activity in an area previously unexplored for Roman settlement. Experts say the finds expand the known extent of Roman occupation and suggest that further remains are likely to survive beneath neighbouring Georgian streets and properties that have never been investigated archaeologically. Bath’s Roman Baths and temple complex are among Britain’s best‑known archaeological sites, and Roman activity has long been recorded beyond the second‑century walls of…