End of an Era as Beloved Bath Ice Cream Man Hangs Up His Scoop Saturday, October 25, 2025 bath icecream royalvictoriapark retirement tradition community family summer legacy localhero After 43 years of spreading smiles and scooping treats, Paul Watkins is retiring from his cherished role as Bath’s iconic ice cream man. For over four decades, Paul has been a familiar and friendly figure at Royal Victoria … Read More
New Somerset Festival 'Rhythm and Rays' to Brighten Summer 2026 During Glastonbury's Fallow Year Saturday, October 25, 2025 festival somerset glastonbury music rhythmandrays mentalhealth inclusive summer event Next summer, a fresh new music festival will light up Somerset, stepping in to fill the void left by Glastonbury’s fallow year. The Rhythm and Rays Festival is slated to launch on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at The Royal Bath … Read More
Record Cider Crops Yield Alcohol Levels Too High for Pub Sales Saturday, October 11, 2025 cider alcohol summer crop apples brewing pubs regulation climate production This year’s exceptionally hot summer has led to a bumper crop of cider apples, but it has also caused an unexpected problem for cider producers. The increased heat has boosted the sugar levels in the apples, resulting in … Read More
Bumper Cider Crops Lead to Overly Strong Alcoholic Drinks Unsuitable for Pubs Saturday, October 11, 2025 cider crops alcohol summer pubs harvest fermentation regulations apples beverage This year’s exceptionally hot summer has resulted in an unusually large cider apple harvest, but with a twist. The intense heat has caused the apples to develop higher sugar levels than usual, leading to cider with a … Read More
Bath’s Autumn and Winter Events Promise Even Bigger Festivities After a Spectacular Summer Sunday, September 7, 2025 bath autumn winter events festival christmas janeausten oktoberfest music summer Bath has just wrapped up a sensational summer packed with music, sports, and vibrant community events that attracted over 190,000 visitors across 25 unforgettable occasions. Highlights included Robbie Williams’ iconic … Read More
Discovering Costa del Croydon: South London's Free Pop-Up Beach That Truly Delivers Tuesday, August 26, 2025 croydon beach family summer free popup activities food community london Keeping children entertained during the summer break can often be challenging and expensive, especially when trips to traditional seaside destinations involve steep travel costs and entry fees. As a lifelong Londoner, my … Read More