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Magical festive season begins in Bath as Christmas Market opens

Magical festive season begins in Bath as Christmas Market opens

Visitors are being given a warm welcome to the Bath Christmas Market – a unique festive shopping experience set among the city’s iconic monuments – which officially opened today. The magical Bath Christmas Market has more than 200 traders and 36 community groups offering delightful gifts, crafts and delicious food and drink. Residents were treated to a… Read More…

Countdown to Christmas begins in Bath and North East Somerset

Countdown to Christmas begins in Bath and North East Somerset

The magic of Christmas is about to be scattered across Bath and North East Somerset with the build of Bath Christmas Market starting today (November 13) and the switch-on of festive lights across the area from Wednesday. Bath Christmas Market runs for 18 days from November 23 to December 10 and will see more than 200… Read More…

Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday events in Bath and North East Somerset

Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday events in Bath and North East Somerset

People wishing to pay their respects are being reminded about events taking place across Bath and North East Somerset to commemorate Remembrance Day on November 11 and Remembrance Sunday on November 12. Councillor Sarah Moore, Chair of Bath & North East Somerset Council, said: “On Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday it’s important that we join… Read More…

Carnival 2023

Carnival 2023

Carnival season is almost here! Did you know there are around 30 illuminated carnivals in and around Somerset? Here are the dates for the Guy Fawkes and South Somerset Carnivals for 2023, will we see you there? 7th October Ilminster Carnival, 7.15pm 13th October Wincanton Carnival, 7.30pm 14th October Castle Cary Carnival, 7pm Chard Carnival… Read More…

Events across Bath and North East Somerset during Black History Month

Events across Bath and North East Somerset during Black History Month

A powerful exhibition about Black freedom fighters and a celebration of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I receiving the Freedom of the city of Bath in 1954, are just two activities in a programme of events taking place in Bath and North East Somerset during October’s Black History Month. Saturday 28th October sees a celebration… Read More…

Heritage Open Days in Bath and North East Somerset

Heritage Open Days in Bath and North East Somerset

Venues across Bath and North East Somerset will open their doors this September for Heritage Open Days (8-17 September). The nationwide celebration of history and culture is a chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all for free. Councillor Paul Roper, Cabinet Member for Economic & Cultural Sustainable Development, said: “Heritage… Read More…

30,000 people sign up for FREE Discovery Card in Bath

30,000 people sign up for FREE Discovery Card in Bath

In the last year more than 30,000 local people have signed up to enjoy the benefits of Bath & North East Somerset Council’s FREE Residents’ Discovery Card. The scheme, which was relaunched last June, offers residents free entry to the Roman Baths, Victoria Art Gallery, and Parade Gardens – as well as access to exclusive… Read More…

Go Wild for Beat the Street Somer Valley!

Go Wild for Beat the Street Somer Valley!

Participants in the Beat the Street Somer Valley game are invited to Go Wild this week! The themed week aims to encourage residents of Paulton, Radstock, Midsomer Norton, Westfield, Peasedown St John and Timsbury to explore their local parks, waterways and green spaces. There are double points all weekend on Saturday 10th June and Sunday… Read More…

Start planning your community Coronation event

Start planning your community Coronation event

Communities in Bath and North East Somerset wishing to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort in May are being advised to start planning now. Bath & North East Somerset Council has put together a toolkit to help people plan their local celebrations and is asking residents to get in… Read More…

Ukrainian children’s pictures go up in B&NES libraries

Ukrainian children’s pictures go up in B&NES libraries

Hand-drawn ABC pictures to help Ukrainian children learning English are going up in Bath libraries. They have been created by the former Lord Lieutenant of Somerset Annie Maw who is a trustee of  Somerset Supports Ukraine which brings local organisations, involved in supporting Ukrainian refugees, together. The ABC pictures are going up in the children’s section of… Read More…

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