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Afloat on the Isis I was given a cruise on the River Thames at Oxford by my kid sister Sammie and her husband Duncan for my birthday last July....

bathnewseum.comAfloat on the IsisI was given a cruise on the River Thames at Oxford by my kid sister Sammie and her husband Duncan for my birthday last July. I must point out that, for reasons only known to the people of that noble university city, their section of the river is actually known as the Isis. We finally got to enjoy an hour afloat today ( Tuesday) with the Oxford River Cruises company in one of their all-electric boats. The weather was kind to us, and the whole experience was relaxing and most enjoyable. If you want to try, here's the contact: oxfordrivercruises.com Here's just a taster of what we saw.
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Canal tunnel update Some hopeful news for narrowboats trapped on the wrong side of the damaged tunnel leading into Sydney Gardens....

bathnewseum.comCanal tunnel updateSome hopeful news for narrowboats trapped on the wrong side of the damaged tunnel leading into Sydney Gardens. Officially known as the Bath Number 1 tunnel, the Canal and River Trust has issued the following closure update: "Please be advised that Bath and Northeast Somerset Council are proposing to install a temporary shield around the damaged area of the tunnel to allow the navigation to be opened until a more permanent repair design can be formulated. They are working on the design now and there will be another update when Canal and River Trust know more.
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Pic of the day. Tuesday, October 27th Had to go to SpecSavers yesterday and took this picture heading down to Westgate Street. I know businesses have to advertise their presence, but sandwich boards (and bad parking) don't make it easy for pedestrians!

bathnewseum.comPic of the day. Tuesday, October 27thHad to go to SpecSavers yesterday and took this picture heading down to Westgate Street. I know businesses have to advertise their presence, but sandwich boards (and bad parking) don't make it easy for pedestrians!
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Alleyways We are home from Morocco, and forgive me if I take a few days to catch up on both sleep and local events. I haven't published many images of places we visited. Here, though, are some alleyways seen in the coastal town of Essaouira.

bathnewseum.comAlleywaysWe are home from Morocco, and forgive me if I take a few days to catch up on both sleep and local events. I haven't published many images of places we visited. Here, though, are some alleyways seen in the coastal town of Essaouira.
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A mission to end rough sleeping Well, we were not home in time to catch up with the Royal Victoria Park demo, so forgive me if I just quickly highlight another story affecting the people who sleep on our streets and, of course, elsewhere....

bathnewseum.comA mission to end rough sleepingWell, we were not home in time to catch up with the Royal Victoria Park demo, so forgive me if I just quickly highlight another story affecting the people who sleep on our streets and, of course, elsewhere. The Prime Minister says he is offering a route off the streets beyond this winter as he commits a further £432 million to his flagship pledge. This marks the next stage of an announcement he made on his first day in Downing Street to stop accepting rough sleeping as a fact of life and unite the country behind a mission to end it.
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Pic of the day. Saturday, October 24th Why does this remind me of a certain bridge back home? A cluster of fishing boats floating beneath one of Essaouira's sea bastions. We are on the Southern Atlantic coast of Morocco and have escaped the mass tourism of Marrakech, three and a half hours away by…

bathnewseum.comPic of the day. Saturday, October 24thWhy does this remind me of a certain bridge back home? A cluster of fishing boats floating beneath one of Essaouira's sea bastions. We are on the Southern Atlantic coast of Morocco and have escaped the mass tourism of Marrakech, three and a half hours away by car.
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Pix of the day. Friday, October 23rd After bringing you a colourful crystal chandelier yesterday, we came across a radical alternative while we were out in the souk enjoying one of the best veggie burgers we have ever tasted....

bathnewseum.comPix of the day. Friday, October 23rdAfter bringing you a colourful crystal chandelier yesterday, we came across a radical alternative while we were out in the souk enjoying one of the best veggie burgers we have ever tasted. Two of them hung above our heads in Broc the Kasbah - not only offering a vegetarian menu but also recycled clothing. Old garments transformed into new ones. Materials turned into new commodities—everything from belts to bags. It's a small but hopeful sign in a bustling and tourist-crowded marketplace strewn with rubbish and plagued by motorbikes.
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Pic of the day. Thursday, October 22nd Now that's what I call a chandelier! Murano glass, of course and floating above our heads here at Riad Kniza in Marrakech....

bathnewseum.comPic of the day. Thursday, October 22ndNow that's what I call a chandelier! Murano glass, of course and floating above our heads here at Riad Kniza in Marrakech. Sorry if not keeping up to date with events back home but normal services will be returned next week! A guy has got to have some time off!
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What we have shared with Madonna The streets and lanes of Bath may often feel like an obstacle course when getting around by car or on foot, but that's pure chickenfeed when it comes to navigating the myriad of streets that spread out like spaghetti within the old walled medina here in Fes....

bathnewseum.comWhat we have shared with MadonnaThe streets and lanes of Bath may often feel like an obstacle course when getting around by car or on foot, but that's pure chickenfeed when it comes to navigating the myriad of streets that spread out like spaghetti within the old walled medina here in Fes. A large number of them have no names, and we were told the post has to be delivered by a locally born person, as no outsider would find their way to the right address. Many of the streets that have names refer to the craft trade they contain - be it handmade leather slippers, silverware or spices.
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Victoria Park improvements started Work is underway on improvements to lighting and pedestrian areas in Bath’s Royal Victoria Park, aimed at helping to make the park safer, more accessible and easier to use throughout the year....

bathnewseum.comVictoria Park improvements startedWork is underway on improvements to lighting and pedestrian areas in Bath’s Royal Victoria Park, aimed at helping to make the park safer, more accessible and easier to use throughout the year. The work forms part of a wider package of walking and wheeling improvements being delivered by Bath & North East Somerset Council in the park. Improved lighting, which received positive feedback in a consultation on the scheme, has been designed to make the route feel safer, provide even light levels, avoid bright and dark areas while being sensitive to the ecology of the park.
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Let us run the buses Good to hear that Liberal Democrats in the West of England are calling on the West of England Mayor to publish a clear timetable for bringing the region’s bus network under public control....

bathnewseum.comLet us run the busesGood to hear that Liberal Democrats in the West of England are calling on the West of England Mayor to publish a clear timetable for bringing the region’s bus network under public control. Four Lib Dem Group Leaders from across the West of England want the regional Bus Plan to set out the steps towards bus franchising, giving elected representatives control over routes, fares and timetables and making services accountable to the communities they serve. With wide transport powers and funding being devolved to Combined Authorities, and an upcoming new regional Bus Plan for the West, the time is right to set out a clear roadmap and timetable towards increasing public control.
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The city of cats We are currently in Morocco and spent yesterday exploring Casablanca - the economic hub of the country....

bathnewseum.comThe city of catsWe are currently in Morocco and spent yesterday exploring Casablanca - the economic hub of the country. It has a bustling port, futuristic high-rise buildings and a colossal mosque - the third-largest Islamic place of worship in the world! It is also a city of cats. They may roam free but are well cared for. Muslims believe we have two guardian angels throughout our lives. They sit on either shoulder and record our good and bad deeds, ready for a celestial 'weighing-up' when we meet our maker. Our guide Mohammed told us that dogs barking frighten the angels away.
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Down to earth It's important a love for growing things is instilled at an early age, so li was delighted to receive the following news item from Jo Toye....

bathnewseum.comDown to earthIt's important a love for growing things is instilled at an early age, so li was delighted to receive the following news item from Jo Toye. It's not exactly 'hot off the press ', but then, as Joe explained, it takes a while to get parental permission for showing you some of these young gardeners who have done so well and achieved so much. In fact, St Julian’s Church School in Wellow won a Gold award in this year’s Bath in Bloom competition, recognised for its outstanding school grounds and its commitment to gardening.
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What’s lurking in the garden? As the clocks prepare to go back and the nights draw in, you've got a perfect opportunity this half term to take the family up to the American Museum and Gardens, where Halloween is in full fright!...

bathnewseum.comWhat’s lurking in the garden?As the clocks prepare to go back and the nights draw in, you've got a perfect opportunity this half term to take the family up to the American Museum and Gardens, where Halloween is in full fright! It's the first time they've tried such an experience at this time of year, though the museum is already famous for its Christmas lights display. We went up for a preview walk-through last night. The kids will love what's lurking in the gardens, and adults can enjoy the candle-lit atmosphere inside the Manor House.
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Showing we care A major project transforming the care environment for children with cancer has been unveiled at the RUH....

bathnewseum.comShowing we careA major project transforming the care environment for children with cancer has been unveiled at the RUH. The works, funded entirely by Bath Cancer Unit Support Group (BCUSG) through the generosity of its supporters and fundraisers, have upgraded key areas of the Children’s Outpatients department, creating a more welcoming and therapeutic environment for young patients, their families and hospital staff. Improvements include two additional treatment spaces for up to five patients at a time, modernised medication preparation facilities, refurbished waiting areas, enhanced clinical workspaces and a more open and accessible reception area.
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More money for the new Fashion Museum It's a wordy press release from the office of the West of England Mayor, but basically the combined authority is looking to further invest up to seven million pounds in the new Fashion Museum Bath....

bathnewseum.comMore money for the new Fashion MuseumIt's a wordy press release from the office of the West of England Mayor, but basically the combined authority is looking to further invest up to seven million pounds in the new Fashion Museum Bath. Make yourself a cuppa, settle down and read on: 'Reopening in the Grade II listed Old Post Office building in 2030, the museum is part of an ambitious redevelopment of Milsom Quarter in the heart of Bath and the overall economic, cultural and creative investment taking shape in the West of England. It will bring more visitors, jobs and growth across the country’s fastest-growing regional economy.
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Pic of the day. Friday, October 16th One of our neighbours has really entered into the spirit of Halloween! There are more spooky surprises lurking in the dark at the American Museum and Gardens, which previewed its 'enchanted nights of lights and frights' yesterday evening. More on that later…

bathnewseum.comPic of the day. Friday, October 16thOne of our neighbours has really entered into the spirit of Halloween! There are more spooky surprises lurking in the dark at the American Museum and Gardens, which previewed its 'enchanted nights of lights and frights' yesterday evening. More on that later when I have done an edit!
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Big changes proposed at Haycombe Cemetery. Bath's Haycombe Cemetery and Crematorium is a very special place for generations of people who have gone there to say their goodbyes to loved ones who have passed....

bathnewseum.comBig changes proposed at Haycombe Cemetery.Bath's Haycombe Cemetery and Crematorium is a very special place for generations of people who have gone there to say their goodbyes to loved ones who have passed. However, there is less than ten years' worth of burial space remaining at the site, and the cremators themselves are coming to the end of their working lives. .Bath & North East Somerset Council is proposing a major programme of feasibility work to help secure the cemetery's long-term future The proposal, going before Councillor Manda Rigby, Cabinet Member for Communications and Community, and Councillor Sarah Warren, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Bath and North East Somerset, for a Single Member Decision, is seeking approval to redirect up to £800,000 from an existing approved cremator replacement budget to fund feasibility studies exploring options for future cremation and burial provision.