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Ongoing
Free Tea Tasting
Every Saturday during July and August, you will be able to sample a different tea from
The Wiltshire Tea Company between 3pm and 4pm out of Mrs Stokes China’s wonderful vintage china cups!
Green Park Station Market; www.ethicalproperty.co.uk

Until 31 August
The Roman Baths by Torchlight
As darkness falls in the Roman Baths, experience a unique guided tour by torch light. Roman Baths;
www.romanbaths.co.uk

Walk on the Wild Side 
Every Tuesday and Friday throughout August, join a member of the estate team for a tour of the parkland and see the deer. 11.15am-12.15pm, Dyrham Park. Normal admission charges apply; www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events

15 AUGUST
John Cleese: Lunch and Listen
Enjoy a delicious lunch while John Cleese talks about his incredible life in the world of TV comedy before opening the floor to you for questions and no doubt lots of laughter. The Royal Crescent Hotel;
www.vonessenhotels.com

15, 22, 29 & 30 Aug
Fringe Arts: Bath Art fair
Arts, crafts, textiles, antiques and vintage fashion stalls. Saw Close (by the Theatre Royal);
www.fringeartsbath.co.uk

16 AUGUST
Explore the Natural History of Dyrham Park
Meet at the main reception to be led on a walk by David Young. The walk will last about an hour, following which you can enjoy seasonal soup and a roll in the tea-room. £5 per person, including refreshments. Normal admission applies. Booking advisable as spaces are limited on 01179 371330

16 – 20 AUGUST
UK Songwriting Festival
Brit Award-winning musician Eddi Reader will be the special guest tutor at this year’s festival. Eddi will join staff in a Q&A session, take part in workshops and perform an exclusive gig at
Bath Spa’s new Burdall’s Yard venue; www.uksongwritingfestival.com

20 – 23 August
Buckfest 5
A beer, cider and music festival with camping on site, live bands side stalls, tatooists, jewellers, hat makers, childrens’ entertainment, food, plus of course plenty of beer and cider! The Bell Inn, Frome; www.bellatbuckland.co.uk

22 August
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea at ‘Hillside’, 7 Cleveland Walk in aid of Guide dogs for the blind. A jazz band will be playing, after which an auction will take place. The tickets are £17.50 each and tables of up to 12 can be booked. To find out more, call: 07967659903

3 September
Green Park Friday
Join Green Park Station at their new Friday market. On the first Friday of each month you’ll find regular stall holders and super Friday-only offers (not repeated on Saturdays!) www.ethicalproperty.co.uk

4 September
IMPORTS FROM ACROSS THE POND - WALK
Discover the arboretum’s incredible variety of trees and shrubs from North
America. 10.30am. Meet outside the Great Oak Hall. Free after admission. Westonbirt Arboretum; 
01842 814612

5 September
Open garden event
A rare opportunity to look around the Wiltshire garden of celebrated furniture designer Mark Wilkinson, in aid of Wiltshire charity Alzheimer’s Support. There will also be live music and homemade teas. 2-5pm; 01225 776481

10 – 11 September
Wessex Beer Festival
A vast range of beers and ciders from around the country, plus live bands. Set in the grounds of the 16th century, Old Down Inn at Emborough; www.wessexbeerfestival.co.uk

11 September
SHOEBOX FUN DAY
Drop in and see what fun it is to do a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child! Fun activities for children plus brilliant gift ideas to inspire you to give Christmas away this year to bring hope and fun to a disadvantaged child. St Michael’s Church Broad St. 10am-4pm; 01225 311546

Frome Agricultural 
& Cheese Show
A friendly, family Festival with much to see, do and learn. West Woodlands Showground; www.fromecheeseshow.co.uk

Heritage Open Day
Free entry to Prior Park garden. Join a guided tour of the wilderness at 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm; www.nationaltrust.org.uk
 

SPORT & FITNESS

ONGOING
Fitness & Exercise Classes
Every Monday and Wednesday you can take part in low and high impact, body conditioning and toning. exercises. Suitable for all levels of fitness 7-8pm at St Saviours Church, Larkhall. Tel Amanda on 01225 314766

14 August
Ceroc - Big Bath Bash
Five hours of modern jive dancing, plus a talented photographer to catch you at your best. Bath Pavilion;
www.ceroclive.com

21 August
Dance the Night Away
CC Stompers invites you to dance the night away and help support local charity Dorothy House Hospice. Bath Pavilion; 01225 316280

The Curtain Raiser
Bath Rugby take on Edinburgh in the last of the pre-season friendlies. Friendly by name but competitive by nature, all of the players compete to impress the coaches in their bid for a place in the line up for the first Aviva Premiership fixture of the new season. The Rec; 0844 4481865

5 September
Cumberwell Park Boules Tournament
Boules Tournament with a BBQ lunch, in aid of charity, Dorothy House; www.cumberwellpark.com