Bath Chronicle, The back issues from October 2008:
Concert praising purcell
Oct 09, 2008 ... Bath's Chantry Singers join forces with the Bradford Baroque Bandon Saturday, October 18, at St John's Church South Parade for anevening of church, court and theatre music. The evening explores the music of Henry Purcell, one of thegreatest ever English composers. Such has ...
Grieving parent's passionate plea for safety on our roads
Oct 09, 2008 ... To lose a child in a road traffic collision when you have spentyour whole life doing all you possibly can to protect them and keepthem safe is the worst possible experience any parent can face. The unbearable pain is indescribable. The shock runs deep to yourcore, life drains ...
Bath hotels in top guide
Oct 09, 2008 ... Five hotels in Bath have been praised in a guide to the top 800in the country. The five - including one which has been at the centre of the TVshow The Hotel Inspector - are given the accolade of main entries intoday's 2009 Good Hotel Guide. And another eight make it into the ...
Wickham pips rival to title
Oct 09, 2008 ... Bath Approach Title-holder Brian Wickham rocketed from fifthplace to first to deny opponent and long-time title favourite DaveFerebee the Division 1 seniors' crown at Bath Approach Golf Club. Reserving his best golf of the season for the final match,Wickham went out in two under ...
Ace team so close to crown
Oct 09, 2008 ... Tennis TeamBath under-16 boys team just missed out on winning theprestigious National Junior Club League title for the first time. After battling their way through several regional qualifyingrounds, captain James Andell selected a strong squad of SidHazarika, Richard Gabb, Dan ...
RUH apology after problems with patient transport
Oct 09, 2008 ... Health chiefs have apologised for teething problems with a newsystem to take vulnerable out- patients to Bath's Royal UnitedHospital. Officials say there was a high demand for the service in itsfirst week, leading to some patients being taken on wild goose ...
United fail to make an impression
Oct 09, 2008 ... Bath United A young Bath United side failed to make much of animpression at Clifton RFC as Bristol ran out deserved 50-21 winnersin Monday night's Guinness A League fixture. The home team put pressure on a young Bristol side from the firstwhistle, with winger Lee Robinson going ...
'Our lives will be ruined by car park plan'
Oct 09, 2008 ... Residents of Newbridge Hill say they have been forgotten as theproposal for a rapid bus route through Bath gathers pace. Tied in with its controversial bus rapid transit (BRT) plan, Bathand North East Somerset Council wants to extend Newbridge Park andRide. But homeowners ...
Fashion passion
Oct 09, 2008 ... The Fashion Museum, has contributed to two major fashion booksout this autumn: Bill Gibb Fashion and Fantasy by Iain R Webb andJohn Bates: Fashion Designer by Richard Lester. To coincide with the publication of his book, Iain R Webb hasbeen working closely with Rosemary Harden, the ...
Here's the news - we're doing this for nothing
Oct 09, 2008 ... Staff at radio station Bath FM are working without pay to keep itgoing after its parent company hit financial problems. The firm that owns the station says it has a bright future,despite a cash crisis that has left presenters and other workerswaiting more than a week for their ...
Illustrator's book printed
Oct 09, 2008 ... Bath artist Daphne Radenhurst has had illustrations she drew in1952 published in a book. Mrs Radenhurst, who moved to Bath in 1989, worked as areceptionist at a hotel in Cornwall, popular with the famous in the1950s. During her time at the Lobster Pot in Mousehole, she ...
Dream comes true as angelo meets heroes
Oct 09, 2008 ... An RAF instructor from Bath has rubbed shoulders with rugby unionlegends at a charity match. Angelo Flammia, a physical training instructor in the air force,plays for Henley Hawks in National League Two. He has also played for Combined Services teams. But he had never ...
For those who recall Avril mcgee
Oct 09, 2008 ... In April, Avril, an old school friend, who lived in Australia,decided to do a world tour and stopped off in England. We met up and had an afternoon chatting about our lives. She was with her partner, Russell. They then continued their trip and after Europe they went ...
Campaign to win back allotments
Oct 09, 2008 ... A group of gardeners evicted from their allotments 20 years agoare campaigning to return to their plots. Two decades on, members of Claremont Residents' Association(CRASS) are urging council chiefs to take action to put the landback into horticultural use. But their campaign ...
Safety in the home
Oct 09, 2008 ... Bath: Wellsway Townwomen's Guild welcomed police crime reductionofficer Beth Shire to speak on safety in the home. Members were also asked for help and donations towards theguild autumn sale and coffee morning to be held on Saturday, October25 at Beechen Cliff Methodist Church ...
Full-size pitch is available
Oct 09, 2008 ... Biddestone FC, based between Corsham and Chippenham, has afootball pitch available for hire on a Saturday afternoon. It is a full-sized men's pitch and is prepared to County JuniorMen's standards. The changing rooms are to Toolstation Leaguestandard and there is a separate one ...
Nursery concerns
Oct 09, 2008 ... The Government intends spending millions of pounds on creatingyet more nurseries. The places in present nurseries are free but seem to be usedmainly as a bonus for parents who are fed up with ...
Holt secures states victory
Oct 09, 2008 ... Judo TeamBath's Michelle Holt fulfilled her American dream whenshe won the US Open Judo Championships title in Colorado Springs. Competing in the 70kg category, Holt beat opponents from USA andCanada before facing a tough Japanese opponent in the final. With characteristic ...
State schools offer alternative to A-Levels
Oct 09, 2008 ... Sixth-formers at two Bath state schools will be given the chanceto ditch A-levels in favour of a global qualification from nextSeptember. As part of a new partnership, Beechen Cliff and Hayesfieldschools will offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) to theirstudents as well ...
Environment is a pressing concern for apple growers
Oct 09, 2008 ... A group of young mothers from Bathford has helped set up a newenvironmental group. The mums have established a branch of the internationalTransition initiative which looks at ways of reducing dependence on dwindling resources, especially oil. The aim is to look at practical ...
Rubber mill bounces back
Oct 09, 2008 ... A derelict former rubber mill at Freshford is being given a newlease of life. Developer Ypres Rose is restoring Freshford Mill's original stonebuildings and converting them into 13 two- three- and four-bedroomapartments and houses. There will also be eight new homes which ...
Somer lays on events for the young at heart
Oct 09, 2008 ... The Bath area's biggest landlord is organising events in the wakeof UK Older People's Day. The day last week celebrated later life and the contributionolder people make to their communities. Somer Housing will lay on an event called Get Active, StayHealthy, at the Somer ...
Royal High head teacher has play at Rondo
Oct 09, 2008 ... James Graham-Brown, the head teachr at the Royal High School Bathand an increasingly successful playwright is the author of a newplay that is coming to The Rondo Theatre Bath next week following athree week run at the prestigious Kings Head Theatre London. That Moment . . . a new ...
One for the pot from theatre albi
Oct 09, 2008 ... Theatre Alibi returns to the egg theatre Bath to with a new showcalled Teapot from Thursday to Saturday October 9 to 11. Oneof the company's most popular and inventive shows, Teapot issuitable for children aged five to 11 years . Set on a farm in south Devon, Teapot tells the ...
Sixties' icon revived at mission
Oct 09, 2008 ... Looking back, the play A Taste of Honey was one of the greatcultural icons of Britian in the sixties. Now very much a period piece, it was ground breaking theatrehalf a century ago with its sympathetic portrayal of a young workingclass heroine, a gay man and an interracial ...
The hound is more chilling than ever
Oct 09, 2008 ... An unearthly, bloodcurdling howl is heard across the moors. Ablanket of images and sounds envelops the audience, bringing theatmospheric terror of Dartmoor, the eerie gothic hall and theghostly hound to life as they have never been seen before. Well, that's what the publicity blurb ...
Role helped me realise needs of blind people
Oct 09, 2008 ... Playing a blind character in a current BBC TV series has given mean insight into what it might be like to live with blindness. In preparation, I met blind and partially-sighted people whoshowed me how they successfully go about their lives. But it alsomade me value my sight. Every ...
Fire chiefs attack new centre finances
Oct 09, 2008 ... Fire chiefs have once again questioned the financial argumentsbehind a new control centre that will lead to the closure of afacility near Bath. Members of Avon Fire Authority have written to CommunitiesSecretary Hazel Blears to register their continued opposition to anew regional ...
Directions
Oct 09, 2008 ... Distance 4 miles Time:2 hours Start: Clutton Church (GR 623589) Maps: OS Landranger 172 or OS Explorer 142 Terrain: Undulating landscape; one steep climb Contact: vilewalks@yahoo.co.uk Getting there: Follow the A39/A368 west from Bath to ...
Pubs and restaurants make clean sweep at hygiene awards
Oct 09, 2008 ... Twenty pubs, restaurants, cafes and takeaways in the Bath areahave been given awards for their high standards in food hygiene. The Carfax Hotel, The Pump Room and Foxtots Nursery in Foxhillwere among the places to receive the award at a ceremony at theGuildhall. The Bath and ...
Beautiful bedrooms
Oct 09, 2008 ... Chrissie Rucker, founder of The White Company, has put all thedesign expertise garnered over the past 20 years into her first bookcalled How To Style Your Bedroom. In it she explore all aspects of creating the perfect bedroom,from the practical to the ...
Minister told of housing anger
Oct 09, 2008 ... Government plans for thousands of new homes in and around Bathhave been branded as 'ludicrous' in a Parliamentary debate. Ministers have been told that development proposals for the citywould mean building homes at three times the current rate. And Bath MP Don Foster has argued ...
Homeless man faces jail over break-in
Oct 09, 2008 ... A homeless burglar who broke into a Bath guest house because hewas looking for somewhere to sleep, was yesterday told he facedjail. Darren Briffett broke into the Romany Guest House in CharlotteStreet and took food from the kitchen before stealing property froma guest ...
Join up the dots for hospice
Oct 09, 2008 ... Volunteers are planning to go dotty in the name of charity. This year's Dotty Day, in aid of Dorothy House in Winsley, willtake place tomorrow, and a range of local businesses, schools andindividuals are already planning fundraising events. The hospice looks after patients from ...
Places to go
Oct 09, 2008 ... Get on the trail of King Alfred's Buns, Shaggy Ink Cap and DeadMan's Fingers at Willsbridge Mill nature reserve this Sunday. Theyare some of the fungal treasures on an identification course withmycologist Justin Smith from 1pm to 4.30pm. There will also be acooking session with edible ...
Children launch school website
Oct 09, 2008 ... Net-savvy youngsters at a Bath primary school will be the drivingforce behind their new interactive website. Combe Down Primary School's site gives children the chance towork from home and view videos and photos. During the design process they were encouraged to put ...
Planning makes perfect
Oct 09, 2008 ... So you've decided to tie the knot. Now the hard work starts and avery long to-do list will have found its way into your life. Twelve months before the wedding day the bookings have to bemade, including the date and time of the wedding, the receptionvenue, DJ or band and ...
Get dressed to thrill
Oct 09, 2008 ... The wedding dress is, for many women, the most important dressthey will ever wear, and it's likely that some have been dreamingabout what it will look like since they were little girls. This year the bridal catwalks were packed with beautiful dressesfor all brides and weddings, ...
Choosing a venue
Oct 09, 2008 ... The search for your venue should begin as soon as you've settledon a head count; as the place you'll spend most of the day, choosingyour location will be one of the most important decisions you'llmake. One of the biggest concerns for couples when arranging theirwedding is the ...
Create a beautiful setting for guests
Oct 09, 2008 ... Arranging details for the food and drink at your wedding is animportant aspect to get right. Not only will it add to the overallstyle of your day, but it's also worth remembering that your guestswill be getting hungry by the time you sit down to eat, so a goodmeal is always remembered ...
Capture the moment
Oct 09, 2008 ... Selecting your photographer is a huge decision - out of thethousands available to you, you have to choose the one who willcapture the mood and style of your day and provide you with imagesof the most important day of your life that you can keep forever. Before you choose the right ...
Queues to see Stephen fry in Bath
Oct 09, 2008 ... Hundreds of people gathered to meet Stephen Fry yesterday as theacclaimed writer and comedian paid a visit to the city. More than 200 fans queued all the way to the top of Milsom Streetto meet the QI host in Waterstone's. Fry, who was signing copies of his new book Stephen Fry ...
Control freak
Oct 09, 2008 ... Chris Cox, the mind reader who can't read minds, is bringing hisnew show Control Freaks to the Rondo next week. By removing the audience's free will and controlling them withoutthem knowing it, he attempts to prove that he can make it look likehe can read their minds. He uses ...
Soldiers march in freedom parade through city streets
Oct 09, 2008 ... Hundreds of people lined the streets of Bath to watch a militaryparade through the city. More than 100 soldiers paraded through the city centre onSaturday to celebrate the Rifles, the largest infantry regiment inthe Army, being given the freedom of Bath. Around 80 soldiers ...
Question time for bishop
Oct 09, 2008 ... A Christian initiative gives people the chance to quiz a bishopand an MP next week. The event in Keynsham is part of the More To Life 08 project, theOctober theme of which is politics and media. A meeting on Monday will allow people to put questions to theBishop of Taunton, ...
Ralph oswick: All I want for Christmas
Oct 09, 2008 ... It's only just October, but the Christmas catalogues are tumblingthrough my door. This week's irresistible suggestions for that ideal gift includea set of faux fur steps to help Fido climb into the back of one's4x4, a teddy bear dressed as Marlene Dietrich and an inflatable ...
Bob Jenkins: Collected musings
Oct 09, 2008 ... I like Sunday mornings. There's a different feel to the day. Instead of work and rushing around, it's a joy to potter about,yawn, and listen to Desert Island Discs. Then, perhaps, a stroll. This contrasts with weekday walking because it's slower and manypeople aren't really ...
City provide a shining light amid the Bognor gloom
Oct 09, 2008 ... I'm sure that Bognor in the summer is fun. Fun in that kind ofDonald McGill, saucy postcard sort of way. A raspberry of a place, cocking a snook at the gentility ofChichester to the north, Littlehampton to the east and theWitterings (the very name smacks of Earl Grey tea and ...
Group 4 gang found guilty of robberies
Oct 09, 2008 ... Members of a ruthless gang who robbed a security van in Bath arefacing years behind bars. The armed robbers were brought to justice after their leader wasshot dead by the Flying Squad. Mark Nunes, 35, led the 'Group 4 Gang' in raids across thecountry - including one at ...
A dream come true for mckillop
Oct 09, 2008 ... Bathampton's Matt McKillop was a surprise winner of the MeltonConcrete Products FF1600 Carnival at the Castle Combe Circuit'sfinal race meeting of 2008. The 23-year-old is an occasional racer at his local circuit,winning a wet race there last year, but - with no track ...
Fell claims silver in final
Oct 09, 2008 ... Modern Pentathlon Olympic silver medallist Heather Fell again ledthe way for Great Britain at the World Cup Final in Portugal onSaturday. Fell, who is part of the University of Bath-based PentathlonGBsquad, finished as runner-up to Lithuania's Donata Rimsaite. Compatriot ...
Jazz pay price for more scatty defending
Oct 09, 2008 ... Bath Sunday LEAGUE Jazz Sports conceded six goals for the secondweek running as they crashed to a home defeat against Marshfield inDivision 1 of the Roper Rhodes Bathrooms Bath & District SundayLeague. The visitors were two up at the break through Bobby Jenkins andRoss Andrews ...
Bowden try in vain as leaders sink Avon
Oct 09, 2008 ... Avon Avon could not halt unbeaten Somerset Premier leadersBurnham in a 32-16 away defeat. The visitors made a good start with two magnificent long-rangepenalties from Shaun Wynes but Burnham fought back with two tries totake a narrow half-time lead. Avon conceded a soft try ...
Big day for wedding fayre
Oct 09, 2008 ... Couples planning their perfect big day will be given a helpinghand at the weekend at the Bath Chronicle's Wedding Fayre. Brides and grooms-to-be will be given plenty of ideas on how tomake their day go with a swing at the event at the Pavilion onSunday. The free event will ...
Bitton recover from cup exit with brace of wins
Oct 09, 2008 ... Premier Division Two wins in four days have put Bitton among theToolstation Premier Division front- runners. Andy Black's side bounced back from their FA Cup exit at thehands of Paulton Rovers with a comfortable 2-0 win at Chard Town onSaturday. It took them just 10 minutes ...
Saints go marching on after replay
Oct 09, 2008 ... Trowbridge League St Andrews Winsley finally edged past BromhamReserves in the A&B Cup, sponsored by Pied Piper Promotions, afteran own goal settled their Preliminary Round Replay. FC Northbridge moved off the foot of Bradfords Building SuppliesTrowbridge League Division 1 after ...
Council shouldn't back street pastors
Oct 09, 2008 ... At its recent launch in Bath, the Street Pastors scheme receivedyet another political endorsement, this time from the Mayor, CllrTim Ball, (Chronicle October 2). How exactly does Cllr Ball reach the conclusion that fundingChristian volunteers to pray for Friday night's vulnerable ...
A chance to hear about Malcolm's trip
Oct 09, 2008 ... Some time last year the Chronicle ran a story on Malcolm Pascoe -then a student at St Mark's School - taking part in a scientificstudy into biodiversity in Southern Africa in July 2008. He went with a party of students from Clarendon College inTrowbridge. The trip was an ...
What a crazy doctors' appointment scheme
Oct 09, 2008 ... I am a working mother with a five-year- old daughter who is atfull-time school. Today I moved myself from Combe Down Surgery (mylocal) to Widcombe Surgery. Combe Down employs a system of appointment booking that defiesany kind of common sense and makes it impossible for patients ...
Architecture in the spotlight
Oct 09, 2008 ... More than 100 architects, developers and historians gathered fora debate on the future of architecture in Bath. Bath Architecture 2008 was designed as a talking point for anyonewith a passion for architecture and the city's historic buildings. The group, which was set up in ...
Bath police helped make day special
Oct 09, 2008 ... On October 4 we held our civil partnership at the Guildhall,Bath. It coincided with the Freedom March held that day. We would like to thank the registrar and staff at the Guildhallfor making it go smoothly, and a great big thank you to Bath ...
Champions off to winning start
Oct 09, 2008 ... Defending champions University of Bath began their new Division 1campaign in fine style with victory over Oldfield Sports, with TommyBuzzard and Nick Mastendroek getting the goals. Dogtown Odd Down completed a quick league double over WESA,thanks to the only goal of the game from ...
Don't miss
Oct 09, 2008 ... Fans of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing can follow in thefootsteps of Bath-based Olympic swimming champion Mark Foster when anew season of ballroom dance classes begins at the Pavilion laterthis month. On Sunday, viewers saw Mark polish up his tango enough tosurvive the ...
Flood roadshow at Weston
Oct 09, 2008 ... People in Weston will be brought up to date with work to keep thearea free of floods at an event later this month. Residents and businesses are being invited along to a roadshowwhere they can receive advice and information about flooding issues. The High Street was flooded in ...
Emergency help expands for the deaf
Oct 09, 2008 ... People who are deaf and have speech problems will be able to textthe emergency services for help from later this month. They will be able to text the service needed to 80999. Themessage will be picked up by an Avon and Somerset police controlroom, where an officer will pass on the ...