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We’re delighted to welcome you to the privately-owned Abbey Hotel, brilliantly located just five minutes from Bath Spa train station and moments away from the highlights of this great city.

We’ll be celebrating fantastic food throughout The Great Bath Feast (1st-31st October 2013) with events and dinners.

Christmas and New Year 2013Festive food, drinks, events and parties in Bath’s first pop-up snow-covered après-ski bar. For full details of Christmas and New Year at the Abbey Hotel visit: www.abbeyhotelbath.co.uk

Experience the mouth-watering and imaginative food created by Chef Patron Chris Staines at Allium Brasserie.

Serving coffees, afternoon tea, drinks and cocktails created by the best mixologist in Bath, Andrew Fisher.

FREE glass of wine when you order a two-course meal from our set menu, served 12–3pm and 5–7pm. Call to book on 01225 461603 and quote “theSource” to qualify.

WELCOME

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Welcome to the very first issue of theSource Bath, a brand new seasonal publication that provides the inside track on the very best experiences that our rather special city has to offer.

theSource Autumn 2013Publisher: Bath Tourism Plus (visitbath.co.uk)

Design: So Design Consultants (so-design.co.uk)

Journo in residence: Melissa Blease

Advertising: emma_crofts@bathtourism.co.uk

Disclaimer: The information provided in theSource is provided as a guide only and any views expressed are strictly ours. While we endeavour to ensure that the information in this publication is correct, no warranty, express or implied, is given as to its accuracy and Bath Tourism Plus does not accept any liability for error, damage or loss. © Bath Tourism Plus 2013

What’s On — 02Your guide to this colourful season in Bath

The Great Bath Feast — 05Indulge in some serious foodie events with our top picks for the feast of the year

Richard Bertinet — 08Bath’s best known baker tells us why he loves the city and its culinary treats

Colonna & Small’s — 12Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood onSpeciality Coffee

Name of the Game — 14 Sam Coltman, head chef at The MarlboroughTavern, shares his passion for game

Walcot Street — 18Explore the artisan quarter

Shop — 22Eat & Drink — 23Listen & Watch — 24Discover — 26

Jamie Cullum — 28The Jazz Man on his West Countryroots and time in Bath

Family Focus — 30 The Festival’s young curatorsquiz creative director David Almond

Autumn Out — 35Four fantastic seasonal walks

Quite simply, we aim to be theSource of inspiration and information for visitors to Bath and the surrounding area – an indispensable guide to all that’s great and good about life in our wonderful World Heritage City. We are passionate about introducing visitors to every beat of the pulse that we lucky locals thrive on, from hidden corners and secret histories all the way through to the extraordinary sights and experiences that have made this truly individual city one of the most visited in the world. Thanks to its fascinating past and unrivalled beauty, Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage site (and who wouldn’t be rightly proud of such a status?). But it’s also a vibrant, modern, hub of creativity and invention, serving up everything from high culture to sheer indulgence guaranteed to reward your mind, body and soul. So, read on and let theSource guide your imagination, your inspiration and your feet! Eat, drink, listen, watch, shop and discover – but above all, enjoy!

FROM THE COVERBreaking bread with Richard Bertinet

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further theatrical highlights make for a very dramatic autumn entertainment programme for all. Meanwhile, prior to his homecoming gig at The Forum on October 23, singer-songwriter Jamie Cullum talks to theSource about how Bath has influenced his life in our exclusive interview on pages 28-29.

Those in search of a spot of retail therapy have certainly come to the right place. Bath represents the ultimate shopping pitstop, from the glossy high street haven that is Southgate to the chic designer boutiques in Milsom Place by way of all manner of fascinating shop-lined lanes, bustling alleyways and markets to explore. In this issue, our Shop Around section (page 18) focuses specifically on Walcot Street – an area that has, since the 1960s, held the informal title of Bath’s Artisan Quarter which represents the essence of independent life in the city today. Ready to shop until you drop? Walcot Street goes large on vintage clothes, chic interior designers, neat boutiques, galleries, delightful deli-style dining – the list is endless and demands exploration.

While you’re out and about on the shopping trail, make sure you don’t overlook a couple of Bath’s lovely, traditionally British experiences: the Highgrove Shop (Milsom Street), where the shelves are laden with exclusive British products for the home inspired by HRH’s garden at Highgrove (all profits go to The Prince of Wales’s Charitable Foundations), or the aptly-named The British Emporium (Cheap Street): a veritable Aladdin’s Cave of browsable delights all made in Britain.

Other must see spots include the Royal Crescent, Bath Abbey, the Roman Baths, the Thermae Bath Spa, Pulteney Bridge, Prior Park. The list that combines to create the magnificent backdrop against which Bath rolls along is endless, and we urge you to explore it all – just don’t forget to take us with you!

Have we missed anything out? No chance! Our comprehensive 6-page events section starts on page 22. We’ve rounded up a collection of the unmissable, unique events as recommended by our panel of super-friendly locals so you can live like one too, and we know where you should go to escape the city and immerse yourself in autumnal glory in the nearby countryside.

Autumn in Bath: dive in!

WHAT’S ONtheSource

A roundup of exciting

events in Bath this Autumn

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Autumn is upon us, bringing with it an abundant harvest of culture, merrymaking, feasting and fun to the Heritage City. The lazy, hazy days of summer are fast becoming a memory, but the first harsh chills of winter are yet to bite – and Bath has never looked more beautiful, from the local produce that proliferates on menus everywhere to the exciting array of events that guarantee a chic but cosy autumn season for all.

A grand portion of the October calendar is set to be dominated by the second annual Great Bath Feast (October 1-31): a richly textured celebration of local food and drink offering a diverse programme of events and deals to suit all tastes and wallets; turn to pages 5-7 for the full lowdown and don’t miss our profile of legendary Bath baker Richard Bertinet on pages 8 and 9.

If you’re looking for further tasteful inspiration this season, we’ve got the lowdown on all-things-coffee-related from coffee expert and award-winning Barista Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood on page 10, and we’ve put the spotlight on local, seasonal food in the form of Great British Game with Marlborough Tavern head chef Sam Coltman on page 14. Fancy an appropriate tipple to sup with those lovely big local flavours? Pay close attention to our Abbey Ales panel on the following page.

Away from the glorious gourmet agenda, there’s double festival fun in the form of the Telegraph Bath Children’s Literature Festival (September 27–October 6) (see pages 30-31) and the Jane Austen Festival (13-21 September), and

The magnificent backdrop against which Bath rolls along is endless, and we urge you to explore it all – just don’t forget to take us with you!

If you’re looking for further tasteful inspiration this season, we’ve got the lowdown on all-things-coffee-related from coffee expert and award-winning Barista Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood – page 10

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Painting by Nick Cudworth, see page 19

But there’s far more to the Feast than celebrity sightings alone. The rolling programme offers an array of unique events from tasting opportunities on the hoof (Great Bath Feast Taste Trail) to grand wine tastings and star-studded special menu events at some of the most highly-acclaimed restaurants in the UK (legendary bon viveur Prue Leith CBE is at the Allium Brasserie on Wednesday

programme (available from the Visitor Information Centre, Abbey Churchyard) is your ultimate passport to the tastiest adventure in the West Country. Meanwhile, the Great Bath Feast Pavilion (Stall Street) will be open to all as the Feast rolls along, and the website will be continually updated with further information, news and additional events fresh from the kitchens across Bath.

The Great Bath Feast (October 1-31) is a month-long, city-wide celebration that acknowledges and pays tribute to the best tastes and flavours that Bath has to offer, bringing businesses in the city’s thriving food and drink sector – from local producers, passionate artisans and tiny tea shops to nationally-acclaimed culinary superstars hard at work in some of the most talked about restaurants in the UK – together to shout loudly and proudly about what they do.

Bath enjoys an exuberant food and drink scene with many creative, independent and often family-run ventures thriving alongside a selection of quality high street chains, all of whom combine to create a multitude of choice and possibilities for every taste and budget. Meanwhile, an abundance of seasonal local produce minimises food miles and attracts many of the UK’s top food industry professionals to the city – if you have stars in your eyes when it comes to celebrity chefs, you’d better have those autograph books at the ready!

9 October, for example) by way of pop-up festivals, food-related film screenings, cooking and cocktail masterclasses, lively debates, historical journeys back-in-time and much, much more, all put together by the passionate original thinkers who work hard all year round to maintain Bath’s position as the jewel in the UK food scene crown. Talking of which... the Great Bath Feast team are particularly proud to welcome Mary Berry – the indisputable Queen of British Baking – back to the city she was born in (and back to the church in which she was married!) on Tuesday 29 October, just a couple of weeks after Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall drops by to introduce us to his brand new ‘River Cottage Fruit Every Day!’ book (Saturday 12 October, St Mary’s Church, Bathwick). But the events we’re focusing on here are by no means inclusive.

While we’ve put together a selection of yet more fascinating highlights in our Hot Tickets list overleaf, your copy of the full, glorious Great Bath Feast

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THE GREAT BATH FEAST

An abundance of seasonal local produce minimises food miles and attracts many of the UK’s top food industry

professionals to the city.

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YOUR INVITATION…

TO EAT, TO MEET, TO STAY, TO CELEBRATE, TO ENJOY

Following a very stylish £10 million renovation, the restored Bailbrook House Hotel in Bath is ready to open its doors to you to experience opulent lounges, the new Cloisters fine dining restaurant and stunning feature bedrooms.

We believe great dining is all about fresh ingredients, craft and creativity. With a mix of traditional and more contemporary dishes, our Cloisters restaurant provides the atmosphere for a memorable dining experience for couples and larger groups alike.

To accompany your meal, make a selection from our extensive wine list providing a mixture of old and new world wines.

Please call 01225 855100 to make a reservation.

Eveleigh Avenue, London Road West, Bath BA1 7JD 01225 855100 bailbrookhouse.co.uk

NOW OPEN

CLOISTE SR E S T A U R A N T

Enjoy a stylish 4-course dinner accompanied by music from former principal Sydney Symphony Orchestra cellist Nathan Waks and wines from Kilkanoon Wines at Bailbrook House, Friday 18 October.

Love Food Festival at Green Park Station, Sunday 20 October.

Discover the secrets of ‘A Perfect Bake?’ with world-class authority on the bread baking process Stan Cauvain at Sally Lunn’s, Tuesday 22 October.

Experience the ultimate wine tasting adventure at the Great Western Wines Portfolio Tasting and sample 100+ wines from boutique wineries at the Assembly Rooms, Thursday 24 October.

Cheesy does it! The Fine Cheese Co Festival at Milsom Place will host the UK’s top artisan cheese makers – typically small producers who use traditional methods often with milk from their own herds - who will share their award winning, champion cheeses and passion for their craft on Saturday 26 October.

Taste the best of the British locally sourced autumn season courtesy of a Feast of Local Game at the Garrick’s Head (Saturday 26 October).

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GREAT BATH FEAST HOT TICKETS

We’re all aware of what the Romans did for Bath. But how does the Roman heritage translate to the plate of modern-day diners? Take a gourmet voyage of discovery at a unique event that puts an up-to-date spin on the provenance of the past at the British Roman Feast at Gascoyne Place, Thursday 3 & Thursday 17 October.

Hot stuff! The Big Chilli Weekend in partnership with the Upton Cheyney Chilli Farm, hosted by the Vegetarian Cookery School: Saturday 12/Sunday 13 October.

Gain an evocative insight into Georgian life at No 1 Royal Crescent – the first house to be built in the Crescent, today beautifully restored to exacting authentic standards – and taste history in the making: Making It Happen: Recreating a Georgian Feast, Wednesday 9 October.

Indulge your senses at a special screening of director Gabriel Axel’s sumptuous, extravagant 1987 masterpiece ‘Babette’s Feast’ at Komedia (in association with the Little Theatre Cinema), Monday 14 October.

Take a walk on the gourmet wild side at the Bath Life Safari Supper on Wednesday 16 October and enjoy a starter, main course and dessert courtesy of the top chefs at three of Bath’s most celebrated restaurants: the elegant Dower House at the Royal Crescent Hotel (David Campbell), glorious gastropub Chequers (Leigh Evans) and the glamorous Olive Tree at the Queensberry Hotel (Chris Cleghorn).

We’re delighted to have the support of Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Michael Caines, Mary Berry & Sally Butcher for this great and noble endeavour.”

Robert Toppings, Toppings & Company Booksellers.

This beautiful part of the world is a food lovers’ paradise, surrounded as you are by some of the best ingredients brought to you by the most passionate people in the business. The Great Bath Feast is a celebration of this bounty and enthusiasm.”

Raymond Blanc

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RICHARD BERTINET

Tell us a little bit about your involvement with this year’s Great Bath Feast (see pages 5-7)The Bertinet Bakery will be taking part in both the Taste Trail and The Great Bath Breakfast. Meanwhile, the Cookery School is running a special programme of events featuring hands-on classes with Michelin starred superstars, Masterchef winners, a legendary chocolatier and classes focusing on local produce, butchery and cheesemaking.

Away from the baking ovens, what aspects of life in Bath do you enjoy the most?Bath is a wonderfully beautiful place to live. I love walking to work – just strolling through the Circus in the morning makes me smile. And I love the fact that the countryside is so close to hand as I like to fish and hunt in my spare time.

Eating, drinking and shopping in Bath: where would you recommend?For coffee, I really like the Society Cafe. Our bakery in New Bond Street Place is great for morning pastries, but for a cooked breakfast, Same, Same but Different is brilliant. I often grab lunch at Yen Sushi, and for the quintessentially English Afternoon Tea experience you can’t beat The Royal Crescent Hotel – if

you sit in their glorious garden, the world seems a million miles away. For a cosy dinner à deux, my wife and I love the King William, but if I’m talking business I tend to take clients to Allium at the Abbey Hotel. Top of my list on places to try next is Menu Gordon Jones, but every time I book a table events conspire against me! When it comes to retail therapy, I visit Sisi & May or Lux (both on Bartlett Street) when I’m shopping for my wife,

Bertinet Kitchen 12 St. Andrew’s Terrace, Bath BA1 2QR Bertinet Bakery and Café 6 New Bond Street Place, Bath BA1 1BHBertinet Bakery 2 Brunel Square, Bath BA1 1SX

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Bath is a wonderfully beautiful place to live. I love walking to work,

just strolling through the Circus in the morning

makes me smile.

Born in Brittany, North West France, master baker and chef

Richard Bertinet has lived in Bath for eight years.

He has written four award-winning books (including the classics ‘Dough’ and ‘Crust’) and was named BBC Food Champion in the Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards 2010. Today he runs

the globally-renowned Bertinet Kitchen Cookery School and the Bertinet Bakery, which has two

cafés/shops in Bath. We caught up with Richard over a coffee and a croissant (what

else?) to talk about life in Bath.

Bloomsbury (New Bond Street) for jewellery or gifts and Maze (Green Street) or Marc Wallace (George Street) for me – Marc made my morning suit for my wedding years ago in London!

What’s next on the Richard Bertinet calendar?I’ve just started work on my fifth book, ‘Patisserie’, and we’re constantly busy looking at new products for the bakery and new classes for the Cookery School, so keep your eyes peeled – there’s lots more to come!

Richard’s Foodie Picks

BREAKFAST Society Cafe (Kingsmead Square) Same Same but Different (Bartlett Street)

LUNCH & TEA Yen Sushi (Bartlett Street)Royal Crescent Hotel (Royal Crescent)

SUPPER King William (Thomas Street)Allium Brasserie (North Parade)Menu Gordon Jones (Wellsway)

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Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood established coffee specialists Colonna and Small’s in 2009, with the aim of focusing on and exploring speciality coffees with an emphasis on flavour and provenance. In 2012, Maxwell won the illustrious UK Barista Champion award and came sixth in the World Barista Championships as the UK representative.

What are your Top Tips for a decent home brew?Using freshly roasted coffee is really important – coffee loses most of its exciting flavour within four weeks from roast. I recommend letting the coffee rest for five days before opening. The quality of the water is a vital component too; most water is too hard and full of too many minerals, but something like Volvic will yield good results. Letting the water go off the boil for around a minute makes a difference to lighter roasted coffee. When it comes to personal taste, play around with the variables,

i.e. the ratio of water to coffee and how long you brew for; the key to making great coffee is tasting and altering those variables to maximise flavour. But the more coffee you drink and the more you think about what’s happening when you taste it, the better you will get at it. Think about things like acidity, sweetness,

Colonna and Smalls 6 Chapel Row, Bath BA1 1HN 07766 808067, colonnaandsmalls.co.uk

saltiness, and then work from these basic sensations to pinpoint the complexities. Bear in mind too that specialist coffee displays more of its character when it cools down, and delicate filters don’t combine so well with milk. Specialist espresso, on the other hand, tends to combine wonderfully with milk.

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MAXWELL COLONNA-DASHWOOD

When it comes to personal taste, play around with the variables, i.e. the ratio of water to coffee and how

long you brew for.

What’s your personal favourite brew?With different coffees arriving all the time, my favourites are always changing. I’ve recently been enjoying fresh Kenyan coffees – they’re always exciting to taste as they often have unique blackcurrant and tomato notes. As far as format goes, espressos and filter are so opposed – specialist espresso is intense and complex, whereas specialist filters are much more delicate and tea-like. I go for espresso in the morning and the elegance of filter in the afternoon.

What aspects of life in Bath do you most enjoy?The size of the city, paired with its dynamism in terms of business and people, paired with the atmosphere and surrounding countryside make it pretty special. I love Sam’s Kitchen, and I always try to make the most of the wonderful Bath Film Festival in November.

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THE CORK Pub, bar, and terrace

The Cork offers Bath a unique style venue with a classic style pub on one floor, contemporary bar on the other with a great heated outside terrace. Relax or party on with a huge selection of local real ales, lagers, ciders, wines, champagnes and a great cocktail selection. Home cooked British cuisine with an à la carte menu and daily specials. There’s also an option of set menu or buffet to suit all your needs for booking larger groups. Teas & coffees, free Wi-Fi, live sport, open late on weekends, Sunday fun pub quiz. Your perfect venue for all year round!

Food served 12–9.30pmthecork.co.uk01225 333582

ALLIUM BRASSERIE Independent, relaxed, stylish dining Renowned chef/patron Chris Staines weaves gastromagic using the freshest, seasonal ingredients he can source. Seasonal set menus, light lunchtime dishes or the full Monty. What’s on the menu?

Flame grilled mackerel Salt & pepper prawns, asian pickles, satay sauce

Roast breast of corn fed chicken, crushed Jerusalem artichokes, braised radish, wild asparagus

& a truffle cream sauce

Lemon Posset, orange salad & lemon yoghurt sorbet

Mains from: £14.95abbeyhotelbath.co.uk 01225 461603

ARTBAR & LOUNGECoffee or cocktails in style

ArtBar & Lounge is the most stylish place to relax in Bath. Read the morning papers over coffee, meet friends for afternoon tea or sip a cocktail created by expert in-house mixologist Andrew Fisher, a man who has something of a reputation in Bath for his encyclopaedic knowledge of spirits and amazing cocktails which he can shake or stir exactly as you like them. Andrew can also guide you through an excellent wine list which features some exclusive labels. Meanwhile, there’s free Wi-Fi throughout so bring your laptop – or better still, drop in at the end of the working day or after dinner in Allium Brasserie, and chillax (as the PM would say!).

Mains from: £16.50Cocktails: choose from a wide selection, including Sunshine Mary, Summer fruit Collins, Vesper and Strawberries on Acid.

abbeyhotelbath.co.uk 01225 461603

LUNCH Monday-Friday

£19.95 for two courses £25.00 for three coursesLUNCH Saturday

£25.50 for two courses £35.00 for three coursesLUNCH Sunday

£35.00 for three courses including coffee and petits fours

Make your reservation today, call:

01225 331922 Please quote SOURCE MAGAZINE when calling.

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VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE GIFT SHOPSpeciality Gift Shop

The Gift Shop offers a wide range of quality souvenirs and locally made gifts, ideal to bring home for friends and to remind you of your trip to Bath. From spa vouchers and postcards to teddy bears and tablemats, the gift shop has something for everyone. Don’t forget to pick up your Bath Visitor Discount Card, there are fantastic offers available such as 2 for 1 entry at some of Bath’s best attractions and some great discounts at Bath’s best eateries. Make sure you pop in for a browse before you leave – we are located in Abbey Churchyard, just next to Bath Abbey.

Suggestions: The Visitor Discount Card is a great way to see the sights and save money!

Abbey Chambers, Abbey Churchyard, Bath BA1 1LYvisitbathshop.co.uk

VINTAGE TO VOGUEVintage unisex fashion and retro accessories

One of the city’s best loved Vintage shops, Vintage to Vogue is a sartorial outlet of the very highest quality, situated just off Milsom Street. Specialising in carefully selected men’s and women’s clothing and accessories from bygone eras all the way through to items from the classic designers of today, explore an impressive range of vintage ladies wear, a dedicated menswear department, and a vast selection of retro accessories, footwear and homeware, all in a characterful courtyard setting. Other services include friendly advice and tips on personal styling for men and women and an alteration service.

28 Milsom Street, Bath BA1 1DGvintagetovoguebath.co.uk

Discover more: integrated maps, events, opening times,

discounts, where to eat & drink and augmented reality!

To download, search for ‘Bath’ in the App Store and Play Store.

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BATH APP

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The Marlborough Tavern 35 Marlborough Buildings, Bath BA1 2LY 01225 423731, marlborough-tavern.com

Founded in 1997, Abbey Ales is Bath’s very own (and only!) brewery, highly

regarded for their glorious brews, most notably their Camra prize-winning beer Bellringer – a golden 4.2% abv best

bitter, the perfect accompaniment to autumn flavours.

Meanwhile, fans of proper pubs love the AA ‘family’ (The Star Inn, the Coeur de Lion and the Assembly) for their downhome approach, warm welcome and sturdy, proper pub grub.

Little wonder, then, that when The Trinity – the fourth acquisition in this lively

mini-empire – opened its doors last year, glasses were raised throughout the

Heritage City.

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Where did your passion for game begin?I grew up in Castle Combe (a small village just north of Bath), where game is everywhere; it’s a big part of my life, and I love cooking with it. Game has big, strong, distinct flavours that are great to work – there are lots of imaginative pairings to try, so I can let my creativity loose.

Where do you get your game?We source it all from West Country Game who manage a 35-acre estate not far from Bath, near Chippenham. They supply us with everything from venison and rabbit to pheasant, partridge, pigeon and duck.

What’s the difference between game and morefamiliar meat?Game is a very natural product as game animals are generally wild, and live a naturally organic, healthy life. Unlike most farmed animals, wild animals are always on the move so their muscles are lean, low in fat and well-developed. Their diet is very varied and includes natural grasses, insects, berries and grains, but the distinctive ‘gamey’ flavour comes partly from diet, partly from the amount of exercise the game animals/birds get, and partly from how long they are hung for: the longer it’s hung for, the stronger the flavour. In days of old, birds would be hung for weeks before cooking; today, that would be far too long for modern day palates!

What are the main flavour distinctions to pay attention to?Generally speaking, pheasant has a rich poultry-like flavour, where partridge is more subtle. Venison tastes distinctly stronger than most red meats, but is in fact virtually fat free. Venison works well with rich sauces, berries (I often like to use juniper) and even chocolate, which might sound surprising, but works really well.

Game goes well with ales too...Indeed it does! We source some great ales from local brewery, Box Steam Brewery. They do a wonderful brew called ‘Dark & Handsome’ (5% ABV): a smooth, creamy beer with hints of lemon, blackcurrant and liquorice undertones. It works well with big intense dishes so is a perfect match for many game dishes, especially venison.

Game dates for your diary: Try Sam’s special ‘Festival of Game’ at The Marlborough Tavern (marlborough-tavern.com) on Wednesday 9 October, or tuck into a ‘Feast of Local Game’ at The Garrick’s Head on Saturday 26 October (both events part of the Great Bath Feast).

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THE NAME OF THE GAMESam Coltman, head chef at The Marlborough Tavern,

shares his passion for game: the ultimate locally sourced taste of autumn.

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ABBEY ALES

Three great Bath pubs...

50 Rivers StreetBath BA1 2QA

www.thechequersbath.com01225 360017

35 Marlborough BuildingsBath BA1 2LY

www.marlborough-tavern.com01225 423731

Lansdown RoadBath BA1 5TJ

www.hareandhoundsbath.com01225 482682

Which will you choose?

Whichever you choose, you can be sure of great tasting, home cooked food served in a friendly pub atmosphere.

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THE CHEQUERSAward-winning gastropub

This beautifully-restored gastropub has been serving customers since 1776. Today, expect great tasting, award-winning food served in a friendly atmosphere. Situated a short walk from The Circus and The Royal Crescent, the Chequers’ reputation for great food and service has made it a firm favourite with Bathonians – it’s where Bath residents ‘in the know’ go. Head Chef Leigh Evans was recently recognised as one of the country’s leading up-and-coming talents when he won a coveted industry ‘Acorn’ award – the catering industry’s oscars for rising culinary superstars; little wonder that advance booking is highly recommended.

Set lunch from: £12Dishes: Trio of Lamb: rump, breast & sweet breads, Bombay potato, braised fennel, roast tomato & curried lentils; Haunch of venison, radishes, spring onion croquette, onion textures & watercress

50 Rivers Street, Bath BA1 2QAthechequersbath.com 01225 360017

THE PORTERDifferent on every level

This exciting new addition to the Bath social, foodie and cultural scene is a place where you can eat, drink, work and play: a home from home… only better. With an all-day informal kitchen-style dining headed up by a double Michelin-starred chef Rob Clayton, two bars serving specialist craft beers and cocktails, a lounge and private rooms for meetings or celebrations, and a calendar packed with a host of special events: ranging from private fine dining evenings, Saturday children’s club to cocktail master-classes, wine tastings, supper clubs and live music, there’s something for everyone.

15A George Street, Bath BA1 2ENtheporter.co.uk

THE OLIVE TREE RESTAURANTRefined dining in a glamorous environment

Proudly independent, The Olive Tree Restaurant has been serving outstanding food to Bathonians and visitors to Bath for over 20 years. Head Chef Chris Cleghorn is one of the UK’s brightest young talents and in July 2013 Tom Chesshyre wrote about Chris in The Times “under consideration for a Michelin Star, he stands a good chance”.

Mains from: £18Don’t miss: As part of The Great Bath Feast, The Olive Tree Restaurant is joining forces with Enotria, the UK’s leading wine supplier to host a very special evening of fantastic wines and delicious food on October 28.

4-7 Russel Street, Bath BA1 2QF olivetreebath.co.uk 01225 447928

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NICK CUDWORTH GALLERYSeascapes3-29 September

Nick Cudworth paints and exhibits his work in his own studio/gallery, and his Seascapes exhibition represents his most recent inspirations. His interests include Bath landscapes, music and portraits, one of which was recently purchased by The National Portrait Gallery. Visitors are welcome to browse and talk with the artist.

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SHANNONBeautiful Scandinavian home furnishings

This little shop is full of vibrant, colourful fabrics, tableware and iconic Scandinavian furniture, including Hans Wegner furniture, sheepskin chairs from Swedese, Marimekko fabrics, china and glass from Iittala, Arabia, iconic Rorstrand and more Moomin gifts than you can possibly imagine!

Great for: unique giftsshannon-uk.com

RAISIN WINESBath’s Independent Wine Merchant

Raisin Wine is an Independent Wine Merchant centrally located in Bath town centre. We specialise in the wines from South America, Italy and Spain championing many small garage producers. We also have a fine range of Artisan Malt Whisky, Gin, Rum and Tequila selected for the connoisseur.

Special Offer: Select any 6 bottles of Wine and receive 5% off. 10% off on any 12 Wines. FREE delivery.

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Bath spa water contains 43 minerals and has a very, erm, distinctive flavour. Try a free sample at the Pump Rooms (within the Roman Baths complex).

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BATH

The slumbering beasts of Walcot Street awake

Welcome to wonderful Walcot Street: Bath’s Artisan Quarter, offering a vibrant, eclectic collection of

independent trading posts from vintage clothes to gleaming,

cutting-edge design inspirations with all manner of gourmet foodie

havens dotted around to keep energy levels up as you meander.

Let us introduce you to some of the traders, characters and experiences that combine to create a memorable foray into one of the Heritage City’s most characterful neighbourhoods,

made all the more fascinating this autumn by the Great Wall of

Walcot exhibition, sponsored by the Framing Workshop and depicting

a display of comic, realistic or mythical stone-carved faces celebrating characters from

recent history in trail form for you to explore. For many

Bathonians, Walcot Street isn’t just a thoroughfare on the Bath map but a way of life; we hope

you enjoy the experience as much as we do.

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MARKET FORCESBath’s markets combine a taste of local, every day life with a bit of street theatre for good measure. The historic Guildhall Market (High Street) brings books, fashion accessories, fancy dress, gift shops, food stalls, cafes and more all together under one (weather proof!) roof every day apart from Sundays. Shop, browse and taste the produce at Bath Farmer’s Market. Also at Green Park Station, but offering a very different experience, Bath Vintage and Antiques Market (BathVA) swings into gear on the last Sunday of every month – retro, upcycled, previously loved: describe your finds whichever way you want, but just make sure you grab yourself an eclectic bargain! Meanwhile, Milsom Place Producer’s Market brings a collection of food-based stall holders to this super-pretty, courtyard-based location every Saturday morning and the vibrant Green Street Sunday Markets are open to all every Sunday until the end of October.

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Undercover Vintage & Antiques marketSunday 1 & 29 September, 6 & 27 October, 9.30am-4pmAn exciting day out for Vintage, Antique & Art lovers. The undercover venue, Green Park Station, is an antique in itself, offering a great setting for the vast mix of mid-Century glassware, ceramics and furniture coupled with retro clothing and art – it is a true combination of all the that’s quirky and wonderful!

Green Park Station, Green Park Road, Bath BA1 1JB

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01Shop, browse and taste the produce

at Bath Farmer’s Market – the one that kickstarted the national

Farmers’ Market movement – every Saturday morning at Green Park

Station, Green Park Road, BA1 1JB

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If you’re lucky enough to arrive in Bath in October, welcome to the Great Bath Feast! But the gourmet banquet doesn’t end when the city’s glorious annual celebration of food is over for another year. If you’re in the mood to set sail

on a foodie adventure you’ve come to the right place. Bath is home to a grand selection of restaurants, cafés, pubs, bars, brasseries, bistros, delis, local

food producers, markets and pop-up ventures – many of them independently owned and/or long-established, family-run businesses. So settle down, tuck in

and loosen your (seat)belts – you’re in for an eminently tasteful ride.

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Sumptuous seasonal Mediterranean food on the menu and free live jazz

on the stage every Wednesday-Saturday evening at Green Park

Brasserie, Green Park Road, BA1 1JB

03Highly acclaimed Modern British

menus and free live jazz in the historic, atmospheric, subterranean

lounge at Gascoyne Place (Saw Close, BA1 1EY) every Sunday

evening.

Bath Pavilion Beer Festival 2013Bath Pavilion18/19 OctoberThe Pavilion Beer Festival returns to Bath, bringing with it at least 70 real ales plus traditional ciders, live music and hot food opportunities.clstickets.co.uk

The Bath Chilli Festival5/6 October 10am-6pmUniversity of Bath, Claverton Down BA2 7AYBath’s first Chilli Festival will be a gastronomic, scientific event that includes a chilli market, cultivation talks and live entertainment – hot stuff indeed!bathchillifestival.com

British Roman FeastThursday 3 & Thursday 17 October, 7.30pm for 8pmGascoyne PlaceTake a gourmet voyage of discovery at a unique event that puts an up-to-date spin on the provenance of the past. 4 courses (plus a welcome drink and canapés on arrival) £45. Booking essential.gascoyneplace.co.uk

Yammo & Raisin Wine: A Neapolitan Adventure8 OctoberA lively evening of Neapolitan hospitality courtesy of a 7-course Tasting Menu hosted by Yammo! with wine from Raisin Wines.Yammo! 66 Walcot Street, Bath BA1 5BD01225 938328

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ART ATTACK!The Rostra Gallery (rostragallery.co.uk) is a popular Heritage City epicentre for affordable, contemporary art in a welcoming gallery setting – go on, take a browse!

Offering a glorious vista at the top of Pulteney Street and set in breathtakingly beautiful surroundings, the Holburne Museum is proud to welcome a striking exhibition selected from the Arts Council’s Collection. It brings a host of characters both real and imagined together courtesy of an illustrious rollcall of British artists and featuring works by Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud, Paula Rego and 2013 Turner Prize nominated Lynette Yiadom-Boakye alongside many other leading figurative artists of the last half-Century (12 October–7 January; holburne.org). The Victoria Art Gallery (victoriagal.org.uk) puts the spotlight on works by William Scott – undoubtedly Bath’s most highly-regarded 20th Century artist – from 7 September-17 November. Thinking of making a date with William? Don’t miss out on a visit to the gallery’s inviting, inspirational shop while you’re in the vicinity!

FRONT ROW SEATSThe Theatre Royal (theatreroyal.org.uk) is looking forward to welcoming a roll call of board-treading superstars including Maureen Lipman, Felicity Kendall and Simon Callow this season, alongside a host of illustrious company visitors including the Globe Theatre, English Touring Opera Company and Rambert on a captivating programme offering grand spectacle for all. But don’t overlook Bath’s smaller independent theatres if you’re in search of dramatic entertainment. The Mission Theatre is hosting a rich, diverse programme of Austen-related events and performances as part of the annual Jane Austen Festival and an array of unmissable diary dates in connection with the Telegraph Bath Children’s Literature Festival (see separate panels for the full lowdown on both festivals) alongside their regular autumn programmes. Meanwhile, the Rondo Theatre (rondotheatre.co.uk) presents all manner of unique one-man shows, brand new plays and musical performances as autumn gets underway, including legendary guitarist Gordon Giltrap on 19 September.

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The Shock of the Newat the Rostra Gallery5-27 OctoberImages courtesy of Sir Peter Blake, Dan Baldwin, Joe Webb & lenticular’s by Martin Richardson.rostragallery.co.uk

Comedy @ The Cork5 September, 3 OctoberPay a visit to chucklesville from 8pm with host ‘Fitz of Laughter’ – good times guaranteed!thecork.co.uk

Teechers by John Godberat The Mission TheatreTuesday 29 October-Saturday 2 NovemberA double cast from Next Stage Youth breathe vibrant life into this hilarious take on education and expectation.missiontheatre.co.uk

HOORAH FOR HALLOWEEN!In the mood for getting spooky? The American Museum has a rich array of family-friendly, hair-raising goings on this year – take your pick form the Day of the Dead Shadow Puppet Festival (29 October), American Ghost Story Tour (30 October), a Happy Halloween! celebration on the great day itself (31 October) and a spooky storytelling session on 1 November (americanmuseum.org). Prior Park’s glorious annual Halloween Pumpkin/Bonfire Trail (end of October/beginning of November) is always popular and – when the fright wigs come off – remember, remember the fifth of November (or actually, in this instance, 2 November)... if the date slips your mind, the impressive annual firework display at Bath Rec won’t let you forget it!!

SMALL TALKAs pages and pages of broadsheets dedicated specifically to the genre attest to, the days when reviews and related publicity around children’s fiction was sidelined or restricted to Christmas and summer holiday roundups have long since gone. Little wonder, then, that since its inception in 2007 the Telegraph Bath Children’s Literature Festival (September 27-October 6) has become the kiddie-lit equivalent of the Glastonbury Festival: the UK’s largest dedicated celebration of children’s books and reading, offering a massive programme of ticketed events specifically aimed at children, teenagers and their families. But don’t be kidded into thinking that you’re too old to join in the fun. Whether you’ve got little ones in tow or not, there’s plenty to keep bookworms of all ages busy – and, for aspiring authors, plenty of hot tips to pick up as you go. For further information, see our feature on pages 30-31 or visit bathfestivals.org.uk/childrens-literature/

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04Keep up with the cultural scene

at the Chapel Arts Centre (Lower Borough Walls, BA1 1QR). This

laid-back vegetarian café by day turns into a community arts mecca

post-sunset and plays host to a wide range of jazz, soul and alternative

arts performances, including unique cabaret evenings and burlesque

events. Hot ticket: Award-winning folk fusion outfit The Roving Crows,

Saturday 9 November

05So, has Bath got talent? Find out at

Open Mic Night at the Pig and Fiddle every Tuesday evening and be amongst

the first to discover Bath’s Next Big Thing (2 Saracen Street, BA1 5BR)

06In search of a lively, chuckle-fuelled

night out? Head for the Krater Comedy Club every Saturday evening

at Komedia (Westgate Street BA1 1EP), renowned for hosting the best

up-and-coming stand ups on the UK scene who bravely strut their

funny stuff in front of a notoriously vocal audience.

07Keep an eye on events listings at

The Forum (St James Parade, BA1 1UG) to make sure you’re on the guest list when the biggest live

music extravaganzas roll into town. Hot ticket: The Rat Pack, Friday 8

November

If you stand in the middle of the Circus and clap your hands, the

echo will reverberate around this natural amphitheatre at least half a dozen times.

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08Give those little grey brain cells a thorough teasing at the St James Wine Vaults Charity Quiz (every

Thursday evening, 9pm). Imaginative prizes include tickets to the Little Theatre Cinema and it only costs

£1 to join in.St James Square, BA1 2TW

09Don the blue, black and white and join the scrum down at the Rec,

kicking off the fun in the traditional manner with a pint at the nearby

Boater and celebrating afterwards with a pie at the Pulteney Arms (37

Daniel Street, Bath BA2 6ND).AVIVA Premiership/Amlin Cup

Rugby on the official Bath Rugby homeground (city centre, BA2 4AX) throughout October & November

10Regular events at the Raven (Queen Street, BA1 1HE) put

a whole new spin on an evening down the pub. The Science Cafe

(every second Monday of the month) always welcomes a leading authority

on a science-related topic while the Bath Storytelling Circle weaves

imaginative magic every third Monday of the month.

THE WILD WEST COMES TO BATHBuffalo Bill, Bonnie and Clyde, Calamity Jane, Al Capone, George Armstrong Custer: just a handful of the headline-grabbing names that define the glorious (and not so glorious) days of America’s wild, wild west. Revisit the defining historical chapters that helped shape USA identity (the real ‘Wild West’ of the late 19th Century and the Prohibition/Depression years a handful of decades later) at the Gangsters and Gunslingers exhibition at the American Museum, until November 3. This fascinating exhibition offers a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with the real life stories behind the legendary characters of the era, showcasing treasures from the museum’s comprehensive Americana collection alongside a collection of unique memorabilia such as the watch worn by Clyde Barrow in his final moments, Native American weapons confiscated in reprisal for the Battle of Little Big Horn (‘Custer’s Last Stand’), notorious gangster Doc Holliday’s medicine bag, Al Capone’s silver cigarette case and silver screen souvenirs once owned by Hollywood superstars Humphrey Bogart, Tyrone Power and Elvis Presley. Yee-haw!

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LET THERE BE LIGHTOnce home to acclaimed 18th Century astronomer William Herschel (the man who discovered the planet Uranus), 29 New King Street is today one of the most fascinating museums in the UK, home to a unique array of the Herschel’s original instruments and apparatus carefully maintained and displayed in a beautifully restored, original Georgian house setting. The ‘Making Light of It’ exhibition (until 16 December) explores the art and science of light in the 18th Century, specifically focusing on Herschel’s work on the sun, his groundbreaking research into infra-red lighting and telescopes, and exploring the journey from humble rush lights and tallow to the ruinously expensive beeswax candles that swiftly became state-of-the-art status symbols in the wealthy Georgian home. Works by local craftsmen and artists focusing on the theme of light are also on display in the museum

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DON’T MISS.. .Club Paradis – Burlesque & CabaretChapel Arts Centre Saturday 28 SeptemberFeaturing some of the UK’s finest burlesque and cabaret talent. This is one show you won’t want to miss! Hosted by the Countess Arseuppi. chapelarts.org

Bath Comic & Sci-Fi Weekender28–29 SeptemberMagic Gathering tournaments, Cosplay, Lazer Tag, Star Wars Exhibition featuring a full set of Jabba the Hut, Talks and panel, signings and stalls with loads more besides.bathcomicandscifi.co.uk

Billy Smarts CircusRoyal Victoria Park17–22 September Big Top magic, brimming with a dazzling combination of theatre, music and dance.billy-smarts-circus.co.uk

AUSTEN’S POWERJane Austen fans from across the globe (and their numbers are legion) descend on the Heritage City every year to participate in the delights of the Jane-centric activities in and around the annual Jane Austen Festival (various venues; 13-21 September). For many, the highlight of the programme is the world famous Grand Regency Costumed Promenade that officially marks the opening of the festival (Saturday 14 September): 600 participants, dressed in full, authentic Regency costume and led by the Town Crier, meander (gracefully, of course!) from the Royal Crescent to Parade Gardens as crowds of onlookers make the most of this visual feast from the sidelines. But a myriad of events including the Very Private Public Breakfasts, performances, demonstrations, debates, discussions and minibus/walking tours guarantee that there’s something to persuade everybody to get involved, regardless of your pride and prejudice.

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Jane Austen only lived in Bath for five years (1801–1806), but set two of her six most highly-regarded published novels (‘Northanger Abbey’ and ‘Persuasion’) in the city.

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“Looking back on my childhood, a lot of my memories revolve around being outdoors a lot,” says Jamie Cullum, as we take a peek into his past. “Many of my friends lived on real working farms – I remember drinking milk straight from a cow, still warm in the jug. We spent a great deal of our time outside in that beautiful countryside – there was a real sense of community; it was a wonderful place to grow up.” And as that growing up continued, Bath – Jamie’s nearest big city experience – became his playground during his teenage years. “The very first gigs I went to were in Bath, at Moles on George Street,” he recalls. “And parties too, and my first nightclubbing experiences – Bath was at the heart of my formative years.” And, as it turned out, the city also played a big part in the career path that lay before him. “When I was a teenager, I was in a band with two really good friends Alex and George Jackson. We played outside Bath Abbey a lot – happy days indeed!” Inevitably, it wasn’t long before Jamie was playing ‘real’ gigs at Bath institutions such as the Green Park Brasserie and the Farmhouse. But Jamie has never forgotten the value of those early impromptu gigs, and avidly supports buskers today. “I support anyone who is trying to make music

For Jamie, that career path continues to evolve. On the latest continuation of what he describes as a “six album journey” (‘Momentum’, Island Records,released last May), he’s written more songs than on any other album that preceded it. “I don’t think it’s that I’ve got better at writing,” he says, by way of explaining the influences behind this creative upsurge. “But I’ve definitely grown more confident after getting married and having children [Jamie married Sophie Dahl in 2010 and the couple celebrated the birth of their second daughter last March]. I’ve been very lucky to have the opportunity to work out what I want to do, explore styles, gain experience. I do what I feel is right, and connect with myself – ‘Momentum’ is yet another connection, a link in my chain.”

So how does Jamie feel about airing that link live in front of a Bath audience – a gig that many will people will relate to as a homecoming show? “I can’t wait!,” he says. “Loads of my friends still live around Bath and my family will be in the audience too, so this is my opportunity to play in front of them again.” But Jamie hasn’t become a stranger to Bath away from the spotlight either. “In some ways, Bath has changed so much since I was a teenager that it’s hard to recognise it,” he says. “But there are still so many elements of this beautiful city that are familiar to me. I remember starting my evenings at the Pig and Fiddle (Saracen Street). I bought all my first records in independent music shops in Bath. Today, I still like to visit the Jazz Cafe (Kingsmead Square), Cafe Retro (York Street) and the Adventure

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Contemporary jazzman, acclaimed singer-songwriter and indisputably

one of the nation’s favourite performers Jamie Cullum grew up in Wiltshire. As Bath eagerly

anticipates welcoming him back to the city as part of the Momentum

tour in October, Jamie talks to theSource about the pivotal

influence of his West Country roots.

“The very first gigs I went to were in Bath, at Moles on George Street – Bath was at the heart of my formative years”.

and get it out there in their own way,” he says. “Busking can be tough, but if there’s passion there, it’ll come through. I’ve busked again recently in Paris and London to highlight the importance of supporting live music and artists trying to break through. But there’s no easy route to success in my world – it’s a tough career path to choose.”

Cafe (George Street) – lovely little cafes, all of them. And Sophie discovered Toppings Books (The Paragon) when she visited the shop as part of one of her own book tours some years ago – as a family, we love that shop today.” And Bath loves Jamie Cullum: the truly original West Country boy who always gets a big welcome home.

Jamie Cullum plays at The Forum, Bath on Wednesday 23 October.bathforum.co.uk

Jess, Hatty, Roseanna & Amelia quiz David Almond (Artistic Director of the Children’s Literature Festival)

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SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBERMichael RosenAge 5+ /family, The Forum 10.30-11.30amJoin the brilliant former Children’s Laureate for a roller coaster of poems, jokes and stories. From a farting fish to chocolate cake, from hunting bear to mustard and custard, you won’t have a dull moment with this great wordsmith.

Cressida CowellAge 7+, The Forum2.30-3.30pmHow to Betray a Dragon’s Hero is the latest in the hilarious and wildly popular How To Train Your Dragon series. Join the best-selling author and illustrator in a high-energy and very funny event presenting how she comes up with new characters and plots.

FRIDAY 4 OCTOBERMalorie Blackman: The Noble ConflictAge 11+, at the Guildhall6-6.45pm The Waterstones Children’s Laureate Malorie Blackman discusses her latest gripping novel. Kaspar lives in a peaceful society created after years of violent war. Now a group of rebels threaten the peace, and ask questions that challenge everything that Kaspar believes in.

SATURDAY 5 OCTOBERThe Curious World of Eoin ColferAge 11+, Guildhall6-6.45pmEoin Colfer, along with actors and a magician, brings to life the characters of his new time-twisting novel, W.A.R.P.: The Reluctant Assassin. Expect danger, suspense, sleight-of-hand, a live bullet catch, an arm-chopper, and heart-stopping illusion!

SUNDAY 6 OCTOBERDavid Almond on SkelligAge 11+ Mission Theatre1-1.45pmSkellig has worldwide acclaim and a string of major awards. Published in over thirty languages it has become a movie, an opera and a play! Come and meet David as he talks about this extraordinary story on its 15th anniversary.

For the full programme go to bathfestivals.org.uk, tickets from £6 at the Booking Office: 01225 463362

What inspired you to become an author?I had an uncle who was a printer, a poet, a novelist. It didn’t matter that none of his work was ever published, because if I had an uncle who was a writer, I could aspire to be the same. The landscape, language and culture of the North East are also huge influences, and of course I’m inspired by all the writers I’ve ever admired. And music, and amazing

places like Tokyo, Marrakech and Swaledale. Being by the sea and looking up to the galaxies and watching the way birds fly…the writer has to take inspiration from everything.

What do you like most about what you do?Just about all of it! I love the sensation of writing: the way the imagination works; the way words appear on paper; the sound of words, the look of them, the way they flow across the page; the way

stories develop, move and grow. I love punctuation, stationery, pens and paper clips! I love reaching out to readers with my stories, and I hope to inspire them to write stories of their own. It’s great to make my living as a writer, but even if I didn’t, I’d still be writing, writing, writing.

If you weren’t an author what would you be?Maybe a countryside ranger, or an explorer. I’d also like to be an opera singer!

Which event are you most looking forward to?I’m really looking forward to meeting the great Judith Kerr.

What do you do in your spare time?I love just to stroll through Bath’s lovely streets, and to feel part of the bustle of this city.

The Kid’s Big Bath Read with David Almond takes place at the Royal High School at 10.30am on Friday 4 October.

Bath has the largest dedicated children’s book festival in Europe. Growing year on year in size, significance and popularity, this unmissable festival, involving every inch of this remarkable city, is bursting at the seams with events, workshops, storytelling sessions and fun for children of all ages, their families, and friends.

Hundreds of top authors including Michael Rosen, Cressida Cowell, Judith Kerr, Jeremy Strong, Charlie Higson, Meg Rosoff and newly-appointed Children’s Laureate Malorie Blackman will be in Bath to talk about their books. All readers, from pre-school to young adult, will have the chance to meet their favourite writers and have books signed.

With children’s author David Almond as the guest Artistic Director, this year’s programme has been created to showcase the excitement and creativity in children’s literature and to prove that reading, writing and all forms of art really can change people’s lives. In this exclusive interview, The Telegraph Bath Children’s Literature Festival’s team of Young Curators find out more about this award winning, highly-acclaimed children’s author.

I love just to stroll through Bath’s lovely streets, and to feel part of the

bustle of this city.

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Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia spent the four years of his

exile (1936-1940) at Fairfield House in Bath.

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ROSTRA GALLERYAffordable, contemporary art in a friendly gallery

Rostra Gallery prides itself on its friendly, approachable atmosphere that takes the daunting fear out of setting foot in an art gallery. Offering an extensive selection of high quality art to suit all budgets, the gallery is full to the brim of limited edition prints, original paintings, sculpture, ceramics, craft, papercut and jewellery and is the exclusive supplier of CCA prints in the Bath area. Throughout October and November the gallery will be hosting exclusive solo shows with illustrator Tom Frost, printmaker Clare Halifax and papercut artist Rebecca Coles as well as preparing for the festive season with a stunning range of Christmas gifts.

Open: Monday-Sunday, 10am-5.30pm5 George Street, Bath BA1 2EJrostragallery.co.uk 01225 448121

October is your last chance to visit the historical, quirky

Beckford’s Tower before it closes for the winter at the end of the month: beckfordstower.org.uk

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WESTONBIRT, THE NATIONAL ARBORETUMWorld famous for Autumn colour

TAKE TO THE SKY(LINE)

The Skyline Walk offers walkers the chance to view Bath in flatplan format from the top of the hills that surround the Heritage City. Take a gentle tour through history as you meander past historical monuments including Roman settlements, an Iron Age hill fort (Little Solsbury Hill) and an 18th Century folly (Sham Castle, Bathampton), your journey will be punctuated by hidden valleys, tranquil woodlands and lush meadows, all rich in natural beauty and wildlife. The full 6 mile/9.6 kilometre recommended Skyline route takes around 3 hours to complete and can confront ramblers with steep hills to navigate at certain points, while some paths can get muddy in wet weather. You can, however, create your own bespoke Skyline plan to fit in with your schedule and preferred level of activity in accordance with the information found on the website. nationaltrust.org.uk/bath-skyline

MAGNIFICENT CHEW MAGNA

The historic village of Chew Magna (approximately 11 miles/18 kilometres from Bath) has a fascinating history dating back to medieval times when the Bishop of Bath and Wells established a pastoral retreat on the site. A small part of the original Summer Palace still survives at Chew Court, close to a 15th Century church and a multi-purpose building that has, since the 16th Century, played host to a diverse range of purposes and activities across the years before turning into a lively Community Centre. Take an easygoing wander around all these sites and more (including a monument to valiant warrior John de Hautville and the captivating 15th Century Tun Bridge) Making a day of it? There’s an enticing variety of pubs, restaurants and cafes in Chew Magna, and several inviting sleepover opportunities too. chewmagna.org.uk

WONDERFUL WESTONBIRT ARBORETUMManaged by the Forestry Commission, the internationally renowned Westonbirt Arboretum (nr. Tetbury, Gloucestershire, around 20 miles/33 kilometres from Bath) is home to over 16,000 trees incorporating 2,500 different species from Britain, China, North America, Japan, Chile and other temperate climates – and they’re all at their beautiful, bountiful best during the autumn months. Planting started in the 1850s by Robert Holford, the Victorian landowner to whom the Westonbirt estate belonged. Today, a delightful tangle of accessible paths across 600 acres of carefully maintained forestry make Westonbirt the ultimate West Country woodland experience. Explore it at your own free will, or visit the website for details of a host of fascinating activities including guided walks, planned trails, tours, photography workshops, exhibitions, educational resources and all manner of family-friendly events. forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt

PEACEFUL PRIOR PARK

It may be only a short skip away from Bath city centre (just one mile, to be precise, and a popular stopping-off point on the Skyline Walk, see above), but Prior Park Garden offers a worlds-away experience to all who immerse themselves in this breathtakingly beautiful, sweeping landscape setting. A gentle stroll around and about this picture-perfect pastoral paradise - undoubtedly at its most beautiful in the autumn months, when the surrounding hills display an abundance of colour – offers visitors the opportunity to cross one of only four Palladian bridges in the world, created in the 18th Century by local entrepreneur Ralph Allen with advice from ‘Capability’ Brown and the poet Alexander Pope. Three lakes and a myriad of carefully maintained wilderness-wandering opportunities complete this glorious experience. nationaltrust.org.uk/prior-park

As the acclaimed 18th Century Romantic poet (and one time temporary Bath resident) Percy Bysshe Shelley once wrote, “there is a harmony in autumn and a luster in its sky, which through the summer is not heard or seen, as if it could not be, as if it had not been”. Indeed! So, make the most of the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness by taking a short jaunt away from the city and explore North

East Somerset in all its technicolour glory.

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Rub shoulders with history

The Roman Baths, Abbey Church Yard, Bath

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So, you’ve reached the end of the very first issue of theSource – we hope you had as much fun exploring our beautiful city as we had telling you how to make the very most of it! If you haven’t had the time to fit everything in, there’s nothing for it – you’ll have to come back and visit us again. And when you do, we’ll be here for you.

Before all of all the merriment and indulgence, two sparkling events dominate the cultural calendar during November:

Mozartfest (8 – 16 November)

Bath Film Festival (25 November – 8 December)

Next up we have all manner of festive, Bath-centric fun guaranteed to take everybody all the way into 2014 in fine style:

The magical Bath Christmas Market (28 November – 15 December) – Gifts galore and inspiration a-plenty – Spectacular Christmas lights: lanterns, processions, exhibitions – Classic Christmas Carols at the Abbey– Entertainment: from traditional dames & panto slap-stick to funky fringe alternatives– Invigorating spas & mineral-rich treatments– Celebrate: a brand new year, a Scottish bard & a whisky tradition

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