Bath Chronicle, The back issues from December 2008:
Poets' corner is just the place to bring up a family
Dec 04, 2008 ... One of the most popular areas in Bath for those bringing up afamily is the area known as Poets' Corner. The Georgians built at either end of Bear Flat but the mainestate of Poets' Corner is late Victorian and Edwardian. Poets Corner is made up of several avenues - Shakespeare, ...
Three city centre flats and two country cottages
Dec 04, 2008 ... For anyone who likes to be at the heart of things, City CentralResidential Property has three superb flats available to rent, allof them close to the centre of Bath. The first is a quality two double bedroom unfurnished top floorflat at Canton Place, London Road, located just a ...
Council 'ignoring' bus scheme opponents
Dec 04, 2008 ... Protesters fighting plans for a rapid bus route through Bath haveaccused the council of ignoring their objections. Bath and North East Somerset Council says it is currentlyconsidering the points made by local people who attended anexhibition held last month. But campaigners ...
'Strong praise' for night-time road repairs, claims council
Dec 04, 2008 ... More and more council road surfacing work is being done at nightto reduce disruption for drivers. Bath and North East Somerset Council has completed more than twodozen road and footpath or pavement repair projects in the last fewmonths. The work is part of a three-year ...
Brt package for breakfast
Dec 04, 2008 ... Bath: Bath and North East Somerset Council's transport visionwill be outlined at the Chronicle's next business breakfast. On Tuesday, December 9, the council's transport and planningpolicy group manager Peter Dawson and regeneration manager RhodriSamuel will be giving a joint ...
Businesswoman back in Bath after Thai scare
Dec 04, 2008 ... A Bath businesswoman has returned home after being stranded inThailand during the country's political protests. Joanna Smith, who runs a silver jewellery stall outside the PumpRoom, could not get home for five days after anti-governmentdemonstrators grounded all flights at ...
Walking the green corridor
Dec 04, 2008 ... A stone's throw from the busy Newbridge Road is another well-used throughway. But it's not one populated by cars, buses and lorries. The green corridor that runs between Brassmill Lane and WindsorBridge Road is used by walkers and cyclists - and by children as aplay ...
Controversial plans 'will save 6.3 million car miles a year'
Dec 04, 2008 ... A controversial package of transport improvements will cuttraffic in Bath by the equivalent of 12 return journeys to the moonevery year, according to council chiefs. Bath and North East Somerset Council plans to increase the numberof park-and-ride spaces in the city by 2,500 by the ...
Dinner comes with lashings of good advice
Dec 04, 2008 ... An extra ingredient has arrived with meals on wheels deliveriesin Bath. Police community support officers have been handing out crimeprevention advice as part of a campaign to help elderly people feelsafe in their homes. PCSOs have been assisting in the delivery of ...
New art centre sees the light
Dec 04, 2008 ... A new pounds1.6 million art centre has been unveiled at a Bathschool. The new art block at the Royal High School means pupils can moveout of their temporary studios in the school's old chapel. It was officially opened by chairman of the Arts Council Englandand rector of the ...
Tree planting brings community together
Dec 04, 2008 ... More than 100 trees have been planted in Peasedown St John in anevent which aimed to bring the community together. Planting for Peasedown was organised by local councillor NathanHartley (Lib Dem, Peasedown) after calls from residents foractivities to increase community ...
Training company scoops prestigious industry award
Dec 04, 2008 ... A Bath training company has become the first in the city toachieve a coveted industry standard. White Horse Training, based in South Parade, has received theTraining Quality Standard (TQS) from the Learning and SkillsCouncil. The firm trains accountants and business ...
Party atmosphere as Bath's Christmas lights are switched on
Dec 04, 2008 ... Hundreds of people watched as the Christmas lights in Bath citycentre were switched on. The streets around the abbey were packed as one-year-old EloiseHorton turned on the lights. The GWR radio station competition winner had a little help fromthe Mayor of Bath, Cllr Tim Ball, ...
Hoteliers on think tank to improve city
Dec 04, 2008 ... Independent hoteliers in Bath have become the latest group tojoin a coalition working to improve the city centre. The Bath Independent Guest House Association (BIGHA) has taken aseat on a think tank to spearhead improvements in services fromsigns to street cleaning. It will ...
Students driven by environmental worries
Dec 04, 2008 ... I'm well aware that many local residents of Bath feel passionateabout reducing the impact they have on the environment. Similarly,90 per cent of students at the University of Bath told us in ourannual Student Opinion Survey that they too prioritised ethical andenvironmental ...
Yuletide fundraising drive to hit the road
Dec 04, 2008 ... Fundraising Christmas sleighs are taking to the streets ofKeynsham, Saltford and Bradford on Avon. The Lions Club of Keynsham has raised many thousands of poundssince its appeal started 30 years ago. Members take a lorry converted into an illuminated sleigh aroundlocal ...
Much-loved mollie hall dies at 80
Dec 04, 2008 ... A woman who played a big part in mobilising support for BathRugby in its glory days has died at the age of 80. Mollie Hall's family was steeped in rugby tradition, with bothher husband Peter and son John playing for the club. Mrs Hall will be remembered for her involvement in ...
Pratchett's support for Bath charity
Dec 04, 2008 ... Author Terry Pratchett will underline his support for researchinto Alzheimer's disease when he opens a new centre in Bath onFriday. The Discworld creator last week presented a 20,000-signaturepetition to Prime Minister Gordon Brown urging the Government tostep up its financial ...
Conquering my fear
Dec 04, 2008 ... Health reporter Cath Foster is helped to conquer herarachnophobia by therapist Tessa Kirby For as long as I can remember I have been terrified of spiders. So when the opportunity arose to tackle my fear, I grabbed itwith both hands -quite literally. Help came in the ...
Rugby star opens mobile firm's new offices
Dec 04, 2008 ... One-time Bath and England rugby player Jeremy Guscott has kickedoff a new era for a mobile communications firm. The former Ralph Allen pupil officially opened the new offices ofGrapevine Communications. The firm, which has moved from Widcombe Parade to offices at theBath ...
2,000 sign up to idea of new stadium on Rec
Dec 04, 2008 ... A pressure group set up to back the idea of a new sports stadiumat The Rec has now signed up more than 2,000 members. Veteran Bath Rugby fundraiser Peter Downey and rugby fan RichardWright launched The Real Friends Of The Rec to campaign for a new stadium at the club's historic ...
Rugby stars back tessa's quit smoking event
Dec 04, 2008 ... Bath Rugby has pledged to support a campaign which aims to get1,000 people to quit smoking in the new year. The event, which will be the first of its kind, will take placeat the Pavilion on Sunday, January 11. It has been organised by events firm Fab! and the session willbe ...
Uni cuts energy consumption
Dec 04, 2008 ... Energy-saving action at the University of Bath has saved enoughelectricity to power 500 homes for a year. Over the last two years, the university has conserved more than1,400 tonnes of carbon dioxide That is a seven per cent fall in consumption, with the Clavertoncampus ...
Leaders meet games chief
Dec 04, 2008 ... City business leaders have met the man in charge of the multi-billion pound budget for the buildings that will be home to theLondon 2012 Olympic Games. John Armitt, chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority, had beeninvited to Bath by city MP Don Foster. Mr Foster heads Team ...
Shop owner in plea for crime hotspot help
Dec 04, 2008 ... A shop owner in Bath is calling for increased security in theneighbourhood after her premises were targeted for a third time inthe past four months. Liz Cox, who has owned her specialist shop of the same name inMargaret's Buildings for 15 years, said the glass at the front ...
Canoe polo is a splash hit at university
Dec 04, 2008 ... Canoe Polo The second beginners' canoe polo tournament took placeat the University of Bath last Saturday. Roanne Perrin, then captain of the Bath Ladies' team, devised thecompetition last year as a way of introducing beginners to thesport, which combines paddling skills with ball ...
Royal High girls savour sporting success
Dec 04, 2008 ... Royal High A number of girls from The Royal High School havetasted sporting success recently. Year 7 pupil Ellie Cumpsty is a talented sailor currently in theRYA Talent Development sailing squad. She came first overall in the South West Topper traveller series. Alex King, of ...
Jamie runs away with cross country title
Dec 04, 2008 ... More than 400 Beechen Cliff pupils competed for the annual inter-tutor cross country championship in wet conditions. Jamie Smith won the Year 7 category in a particularly impressivetime which would have placed him in the top five of any age group. Zak Beech and James Coley ...
Society mark close city ties
Dec 04, 2008 ... As part of their centenary celebrations, the Bath & District Referees' Society held a social event for past and present membersfollowing the completion of business at their monthly meeting. A presentation of a commemorative plaque was made to Bath Citymanaging director Paul ...
Call for new Gladiators
Dec 04, 2008 ... Players are urgently required to join Bath City Youth'ssuccessful under- 12 (Year 7) Gladiators squad, who are members ofthe Midsomer Norton & District Youth League Division 1. The side trains every Wednesday night on the upper all-weatherpitch at Kingswood School, Bath (near Bath ...
St Mary's into next round
Dec 04, 2008 ... Bpsfa Challenge CUP St Mary's followed their recent seven-a-side tournament triumph with a victory over St Stephen's in thefirst round of the Bath Primary Schools' FA Challenge Cup. A lively start saw both sides produce some attractive football. It was St Mary's, though, ...
Darby's goals lead hosts monkton to a second county plate triumph
Dec 04, 2008 ... Monkton Combe Monkton Combe School's girls hockey teams roundedoff an excellent week by winning both the under-18 and under-14 Avon County Plate tournaments. The under-18 competition, held at Monkton, featured Wellsway,Badminton and The Royal High. Monkton were victorious ...
Grant boost for Hampset
Dec 04, 2008 ... Cricket Hampset Cricket Club, based in Odd Down, have received apounds500 grant from Clydesdale Bank to spend on much-needed cricketequipment and provide coach education to support its burgeoningyouth section. The donation is part of Clydesdale Bank's Staff Volunteer ...
Williams sixth in winterberg
Dec 04, 2008 ... Bob Skeleton Bath's Amy Williams finished sixth over two runs inthe opening round of the 2008-09 Bob Skeleton World Cup inWinterberg, Germany, last Friday. Shelley Rudman, who won a silver medal at the Torino 2006 WinterOlympic Games while based at the University of Bath, ...
Higdon brace sinks united
Dec 04, 2008 ... Trowbridge League Bradford United were undone by a double fromSeend United's Gary Higdon as the Bradfords Building SuppliesTrowbridge League Division 1 leaders claimed a 2-1 away win. Charlie Powell gave Bradford a 10th-minute lead, but Higdon soonlevelled and then grabbed the ...
Beechen impress in millfield encounters
Dec 04, 2008 ... Beechen Cliff proved it is a school to be reckoned with in hockeyafter returning from Millfield with two fine results. The under-17s claimed a 3-2 victory over their hosts, while theunder-15s drew 2-2. Goals from Alex Jacobs, who is only 14 and was playing for thesenior team ...
Jackson double sinks Plymstock
Dec 04, 2008 ... Beechen Cliff Beechen Cliff's under-18 football team surged intothe last 64 of the English Schools' Trophy after a thrilling 2-1victory over the highly-rated Plymstock School from Plymouth. In a keenly-contested match, Beechen's midfield always had theupper hand with their direct ...
Vale future in safe hands
Dec 04, 2008 ... Avonvale Avonvale under-11s stretched their unbeaten run as theybeat Walcot by five tries to nil. Walcot adopted a combative approach to the game, givingAvonvale's forwards a level of competition they had not encounteredso far this season. But, with strong scrummaging ...
Rangers pair show who's boss
Dec 04, 2008 ... Bathford Rangers management duo Andy Beaverstock and Sean Sinnottscored the goals that sent their side into the semi-finals of theRoper Rhodes Bathrooms Bath & District Sunday League's Stan MilsomCup at JC Sports' expense. Sinnott's header and a 25-yard strike from Beaverstock ...
Revival ends as former player Smith haunts Timsbury
Dec 04, 2008 ... Somerset League Timsbury Athletic's recent revival in theSomerset County League Premier Division was halted by a 1-0 defeatat Backwell United. In doing so, they conceded a league double to Shane Smith, theirformer player and Backwell boss, but gave a much improvedperformance ...
Jagerbar put skids under Cooper Avon's cup hopes
Dec 04, 2008 ... Division 4 side Melksham Jagerbar produced a cup shock when theysent Division 1 opponents Cooper Avon crashing out of the RobsonTaylor Chippenham Sunday League's presstoprint-sponsored Eric HughesMemorial Knockout Cup. Jagerbar claimed one of the results of the second round ...
Five-star Larkhall back to winning ways
Dec 04, 2008 ... Larkhall Larkhall Athletic under-15s returned to winning ways inthe Midsomer Norton League as a great all-round team performanceled to a 5-1 victory at Frome Town Sports. A deflected shot from James Dunsby gave Larks a good start to theencounter and, after a good cross from Joseph ...
Leaders stay unbeaten
Dec 04, 2008 ... Teambath Arsenal Leaders TeamBath Arsenal under-12 beat second-placed TeamBath Arsenal Colts 2-1 in the Midsomer Norton & DistrictYouth League Division 1 to maintain their impressive unbeatenrecord. The first half was a tense affair, with Arsenal having more ofthe possession ...
Mills heads for victory
Dec 04, 2008 ... Timsbury Bath City Youth and Timsbury Athletics were involved ina highly entertaining under-16 game that ended 2-1 to the latter. The only downside for the winners was the loss of winger GeorgeTucker with a bad knee injury. In-form striker Jordan Cutting opened Timsbury's ...
Wills and Matthews send Buccs through
Dec 04, 2008 ... Buccs U18 Will Matthews and Danny Wills helped themselves to hat-tricks as TeamBath Buccs under- 18s beat Gloucester City 6-1 in thethird round of the England Hockey National Knockout competition. Bath went into the tie following victories over Cheltenham andOttery Crickets in ...
Title repeat for new pair
Dec 04, 2008 ... Badminton University of Bath student Mariana Agathangeloucollected her second international badminton title in a week bywinning the women's doubles crown at the Yonex Welsh InternationalChampionships. Agathangelou and her partner Jillie Cooper added the Welsh titlein Cardiff at ...
Colston stars in Bradford win
Dec 04, 2008 ... Bradford Bradford on Avon under-14s continued their good runwith a 29-5 victory over their Swindon counterparts. Quick delivery and excellent handling pressurised the Swindondefence and led to Will Colston going over in the corner after 10minutes. A try-saving tackle by ...
Hot-shots fired up for Vase clash
Dec 04, 2008 ... Toolstation Division 1 Larkhall Athletic warmed up for their bidto reach the last 32 of the FA Vase for the first time in theirhistory with yet another big victory in Toolstation Division 1 lastSaturday. The league leaders hammered a Portishead side who had not lostsince the end ...
Timsbury turn up heat
Dec 04, 2008 ... In the freezing cold, Timsbury under-10s turned up the heat onhosts Westfield, completing the double with a convincing 6-0 win forthe Arrows and 8-0 for the Blades. The Arrows took control from the start, winning the ball from theWestfield kick-off and mounting the first attack of ...
Baskerville's boys are crowned open champions
Dec 04, 2008 ... Gymnastics Baskerville's School of Gymnastics were representedby 21 boys in the Gloucester Open at the Forest of Dean GymnasticsClub. Eleven-year-olds Harry Wall, George Brown and Jake Morris andCraig Hutchison, 10, were crowned under-18 team champions in the full voluntary ...
Fricker is double world champion
Dec 04, 2008 ... Powerlifting Bath doorman Rich Fricker made a spectacular returnto the lifting platform last week when he broke two world records onhis way to world powerlifting and bench press titles in Vienna,Austria. Fricker, who works at the Huntsman pub in the city, wasrepresenting Great ...
Athletic defeat Larkhall to seal semi-final spot
Dec 04, 2008 ... Bath Athletic reached the semi- finals of the Roper RhodesBathrooms Bath & District Saturday League's Steve Fear Cup thanks toa 2-0 victory over Civil Service Larkhall. Goals from Weisberg and Scott sent Athletic into the last four,where they will be joined by Saltford after a ...
Sabres are blunted in Marlborough defeat
Dec 04, 2008 ... Buccs Men Buccs Sabres lost 3-2 to an industrious Marlboroughside despite goals from Sam Hawkesley and Selwyn Widger. The Admirals went down by the same scoreline to Cardiff Medics. Nat Timbrell-Whittle's sweep into the top corner and Danny Wills'drag flick hauled the Admirals ...
Hat-trick hero Hobbs
Dec 04, 2008 ... Buccs Ladies Harriette Hobbs fired a second-half hat-trick tohelp TeamBath Buccs Ladies win 6-1 at Salisbury and continue theirascent of the West Premier table. Pip Mitchell, Sarah Perham and a fantastic reverse-stick hit intothe top corner by Tam Fateh did the damage in the ...
Corsham go through
Dec 04, 2008 ... Les Phillips CUP Corsham Town joined Bitton in the second roundof the Les Phillips Cup, but were made to fight all the way byDivision 1 hosts Almondsbury in a 2-1 win last Saturday. Simon Gray put Corsham ahead six minutes into the second halfbefore Adam Heath made it 2-0. Chris ...
Away-day joy for ladies
Dec 04, 2008 ... City Of BATH LADIES City of Bath 1st played like promotioncontenders as they claimed an excellent 3-1 away win overMarlborough. The visitors started well but still came under a pressure fromMarlborough early on. City created a number of chances and had several penalty ...
City suffer hefty home reverse
Dec 04, 2008 ... City Of BATH MEN City of Bath 1st had a disappointing 8-2 defeatat home to Swindon, with their two consolation goals coming from TomUkelja and Wayne Elliot. The 2nd team extended their unbeaten run to nine games thanks toa 2-2 draw at North Wilts. They could and perhaps ...
Six of the best keep city top
Dec 04, 2008 ... Bath City Bath City Youth under-11s remain top of the MidsomerNorton Youth League table after a 6-1 win at Peasedown Athletic. Jacob M's rocket shot into the top corner put City ahead andRupert H added the second with a pinpoint finish through a crowedarea from a ...
Late goals end year on a high
Dec 04, 2008 ... Two goals in the last 12 minutes earned TeamBath Buccaneers a 2-1 win at home to Cardiff & UWIC on Sunday in their final SlazengerEngland Hockey League Men's Conference West fixture of 2008. Lewis Prosser and Scott McArdell came to the rescue for Buccsafter Cardiff had taken the ...
Firm moves into new HQ
Dec 04, 2008 ... A construction company is defying the turmoil in the Britishbuilding industry by moving into bigger premises of its own. Halsall Construction had its headquarters in Radstock for morethan 30 years. But the company is now putting aside the difficulties faced bybuilding ...
Mark's tied up in new business venture
Dec 04, 2008 ... Wood you believe it? An artistic business duo are selling distinctive wooden ties atthis year's Christmas Market. Mark Playne hit on the idea of novelty ties when he made one outof slate 15 years ago. Earlier this year he teamed up with business partner Lyndsey Doelto ...
Royal Mail under fire for late deliveries
Dec 04, 2008 ... A woman whose post rarely arrives earlier than 5pm says she isfed up with excuses from the Royal Mail. Jan Mckenty, of Gloucester Road on the edge of Bath, said mostdays she did not receive her post until teatime. When she contacted Royal Mail to complain, the firm blamed new ...
'Moorland road without our woolworths is unthinkable'
Dec 04, 2008 ... Shoppers in Oldfield Park have expressed concern about thepossible loss of one of the area's best-known stores. Retail giant Woolworths went into administration last week and,although there are no immediate plans to close the city's onlybranch, in Moorland Road, customers and other ...
Water sculpture unveiled at last
Dec 04, 2008 ... A water sculpture promised to the people of Bath several yearsago has finally been finally unveiled to the public. The artwork has been created by sculptor William Pye, who createdthe new font at Salisbury Cathedral and other work at touristhotspots all over the world. Bath ...
Stepping up fight for better school transport
Dec 04, 2008 ... A school transport group has sent out a rallying cry forsupporters to turn out in force at a public council meeting. The Campaign to Improve Home- School Transport in Bath and NorthEast Somerset has urged people to show the council more action isneeded to tackle overcrowded bus ...