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Celebrate World Heritage Day in Bath on Saturday 12 April with a free day of family-friendly activities running from 11am to 3pm in the World Heritage Centre, Bath Abbey, and Bath Medical Museum. This annual event highlights why Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, bringing the city’s remarkable history to life through interactive experiences and guided walks.

This year’s celebration embraces the theme ‘Water is Best’—exploring the hot springs that have shaped Bath’s history and identity for over two millennia. Some of Bath’s great heritage organisations will be taking part including The Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, Bath Preservation Trust, the National Trust, and Victoria Art Gallery, offering free activities for all ages:

• The Roman Baths will showcase how the Romans tamed the springs, with opportunities to handle real archaeological finds.
• Bath Abbey will host fun family STEM activities and, for guided tours, open up its usually hidden plant room to reveal its eco-friendly heating system powered by the city’s hot spring water.
• Bath Medical Museum will explore how Bath’s hot and cold springs built a thriving medical and tourist industry.
• Bath Preservation Trust will be getting in the Georgian spirit with a have a go sedan chair activity.
• Bath Record Office will share stories of the springs and invite visitors to “Ask an Archivist”.
• Victoria Art Gallery will display Pump Room paintings and invite visitors to create watery worlds with watercolours.
• The Museum of Bath at Work will demonstrate the fizzy art of bottling bubbles.
• Saltford Brass Mill Project will reveal the history of the most complete surviving 18th-century mill in the Avon Valley.
• Cleveland Pools will tell the story of Bath’s recently restored Georgian lido.
• Bath-Alkmaar Twinning Association will celebrate the city’s Dutch connection since 1945.
• The National Trust will share watery wonders and help children make badges.
• Bath Jewish Burial Ground will highlight the stories of Jewish visitors who came to Bath for their health.
• The Adelard Group will shine a spotlight on Adelard of Bath—England’s first scientist.

Guided walks led by the Mayor of Bath’s Honorary Guides will take visitors around the Spa Quarter and beyond, with a rare chance to see Bath Abbey’s cutting-edge sustainable heating system in action. Or start your visit at the World Heritage Centre to pick up a map or download the free app, to head out and explore the city.

Whether you’re a local resident or visiting the city, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at this celebration of Bath’s world-renowned heritage.

All activities are free and no booking is required.

To find out more, visit www.bathworldheritage.org.uk.

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Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking your feedback on proposals to create a better environment for active travel in Whitchurch Village & Queen Charlton. They include a signalised crossing on the A37, upgrading bus stops, and widening paths for pedestrians and cyclists.

You can view the proposals and share your views until Friday 28 February 2025 using the online feedback form. Find out more and submit your feedback. You can also request alternative or printed formats of the form by emailing LNs@bathnes.gov.uk or calling 01225 394025.

Both Sturminster Road and Scotland Lane will both be closed on Tuesday 14 January. Further information at
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The Village is looking very festive with this years new motifs and the Christmas trees in the Millennium Garden.

A big thank you to all who have decorated their homes making the village alight with colour and sparkle.

There were many wonderful displays for the judges to choose from and the winners this year are as follows :-

Also thank you to those businesses that have decorated their premises including MG Estate Agents and Bristol Cherished Cars

Please click this link to read all the news and Village updates together with details of the Christmas Light Switch on.

Following a recent resignation Whitchurch Village Council has a Councillor vacancy.

On average, the Village Council meets 12 times a year at Whitchurch Village Community Centre. Councillors volunteer their time to work on behalf on their local community.

If you interested in community matters and want to help make a difference, we would like to hear from you.

The applicant’s name must appear on the current register of the Voters List or the applicant should during the whole of the twelve months preceding the relevant date have resided in or within three miles of the parish or the applicant’s only place of work during the whole of the twelve months preceding the relevant date is in the parish. The applicant must not be debarred from standing as a Councillor.

Support and induction training will be provided.

Any person interested in filling this vacancy should apply to the Clerk for an application and eligibility form. If you would like to find out more, or express your interest – please contact the Clerk – Sue Dyer:- Email: info@whitchurchvillagecouncil.co.uk Tel: 01275 839873 Or in writing to Whitchurch Village Council, Community Centre Office, Bristol Road, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 0PT 11 November 2024