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Until 16 July
Photography Competition
The Fashion Museum is inviting budding fashion photographers to upload their photos  online to win a copy of Photographing Fashion: British Style in the Sixties; www.visitorreview.com/fashionphotographycompetition

14 JULY
Bastille Day
To the French, Bastille Day or ‘Fête Nationale’ is much like America’s Independence Day representing a hugely important day in the French national calendar. Celebrate with a special two-course meal (including a glass of champagne) at Casanis on Saville Row; www.casanis.co.uk

15 JULY
Furniture revamp: Shabby Chic
Learn how to give tired furniture a new lease of life with the shabby chic look! The Makery, Walcot Street; www.themakeryonline.co.uk

Furniture revamp: Shabby Chic
Learn how to give tired furniture a new lease of life with the shabby chic look! The Makery, Walcot Street; www.themakeryonline.co.uk

17 July
It’s Darling!
The Guildhall will play host to a fantastic array of vintage and handmade stalls, from vintage china to unique jewellery and lovingly-made textiles. In addition to the stalls, there will be  a series of workshops run by The Makery and cakes by Country Cupcakes; www.itsdarlingfair.co.uk

17 July
The Big Quiz
Saltford Community Association continues their quest for funds by staging The Big Quiz at Saltford Hall at 7.30pm. Teams of up to 6 will be allowed and tickets include a ploughman’s supper. Available from Saltford Hall (am only) Saltford Post Office or Steve on: 01225 400155

17 – 18 July
Dry stone walling course
Spend a weekend at Dyrham Park and learn a new skill. Starting at 10am and finishing at 4pm, it’s physically hard work but very rewarding. For more details and to buy tickets call 01179 371330

19 JULY
I am the very Model: Parodies of Victorian Society: Gilbert and Sullivan
Join lecturer Peter Medhurst GRSM ARCMat The Brunswick Room at the Guildhall for a Bath Evening Design and Fine Arts Society talk; 01225 318067

20 July
Memorial Walk
Bath and District Cruse are holding a Memorial Walk at Dyrham Park, led by the Mayor of Bath. Its a chance to remember your loved ones in a beautiful setting and tie a message on the Memory Tree. The event is free but donations would be appreciated. 4.30pm; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Author Event:
Jekka McVicar
Meet the woman who Jamie Oliver calls, “The queen of herbs”. Topping & Company, The Paragon; 01225 428111

27 JULY
Author Event: Jackie Kay
Part of the Topping & Company Year of Picador, Jackie will discuss Red Dust Road, a frank and moving account of her life so far. Topping & Company; 01225 428111


 

Sport                          

ONGOING
Walking Fit Club
Jane Braham’s Walking Fit Club consists of three walks a week which will each be an hour long. The walking will be at a brisk pace to ensure great fitness results - burning calories and breathing in the country air. Meet new friends or bring your own. To book a place, call: 01225 852634

Petanque/Boules
Learn to play the French game of boule on Mondays at 6pm If you already play, the four-a-side boules league commences at the end of April, so enter now! Alexandra Park Piste. Call Don Grimes for details; 07973342349

Commando In The Park
Fun, outdoor, military-style, group fitness in Victoria Park. Wed lunchtimes 12-1.15pm and NOW Mon evenings after work 6-6.45pm; www.rjsfitness.co.uk

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

Until 24 JULY
21st anniversary polo season
The 21st anniversary polo season at The Beaufort Polo Club is in full swing in July with some celebrated charity polo days offering thrilling sport and highly social days out in aid of some great causes; www.beaufortpoloclub.co.uk

25 JULY
Sky Ride Bath
Sky Ride Bath is one of 12 mass participation cycling events taking place across the country this summer, which aim to encourage thousands of people, of all ages and abilities, to get active and get on their bikes; www.goskyride.com