Talking Points – June 2025

  These are the Talking Points for May 2025 CLIMATE AND NATURE SURVEY Bath and North East Somerset Council is conducting a Climate and Nature Survey and wants resident’s feedback to develop its Climate and Nature Strategy and Action Plans. By sharing your thoughts, you can contribute to a healthier, more sustainable environment for everyone…

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Talking Points – May 2025

  These are the Talking Points for May 2025 1. FUTURE EVENTS Opera – Friday 18 July – Prior Park College Bath Opera will be performing in Widcombe again this year. They will be performing Verdi’s La Traviata on the evening of 18 July at the Prior Park School Theatre. As usual, there will be a…

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Talking Points – April 2025

  These are the Talking Points for April 2025 WIDCOMBE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL AT 7.30PM – WIDCOMBE SOCIAL CLUB The 2025 Annual General Meeting will be on Wednesday 30 April at 7.30pm at  Widcombe Social Club. Any member who wishes to raise an item of business at the meeting should provide…

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Talking Points – March 2025

  These are the Talking Points for March 2025 WIDCOMBE HILL CLOSURE The works on Widcombe Hill have commenced and it is anticipated that they will last for up to four weeks. A closure order is in place though access to properties is being allowed. Despite requests, we have not been given a clear understanding…

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Talking Points – February 2025

  These are the Talking Points for February 2025 WIDCOMBE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING  Please note that the 2025 Annual General Meeting will be on Wednesday 30 April at 7.30pm at Widcombe Social Club. Further details will be advised in due course. JOHN PADMORE TALK – THURSDAY 20 FEBRUARY – ST THOMAS A BECKET CHURCH…

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Talking Points – December 2024

  These are the Talking Points for December 2024 BATH RIVER LINE – ACCESS TO THE RIVER As part of its project to improve access to the river and to establish an east-west path across Bath between Batheaston and Newbridge, the Council will be commencing the first phase of improvement works in the New Year…

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Talking Points – November 2024

  These are the Talking Points for November 2024 WIDCOMBE CHRISTMAS MARKET – 16 & 17 NOVEMBER A reminder that the Widcombe Christmas Market is being held on Saturday 16 November from 10.30am to 5.30pm and on Sunday 17 November from 10.30am to 4pm. It will be at the Widcombe Social Club and the Natural…

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Talking Points – October 2024

  These are the Talking Points for October  2024 WIDCOMBE ASSOCIATION AUTUMN MEMBERS MEETING: A GENTLE REMINDER As previously advised, the autumn meeting will be held on Wednesday 23 October at Widcombe Social Club starting at 7.30pm. There will be an update on the Committee’s discussions about the Future of the Association which will be…

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Talking Points – September 2024

  The Widcombe Association These are the Talking Points for September  2024 1 HERITAGE OPEN DAYS The open days for cemeteries and chapels in Widcombe are happening between the 6 and 15 September. Not all of those who are opening are doing so at the same time or on the same dates. The dates and times can…

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Talking Points – August 2024

The Widcombe Association These are the Talking Points for August 2024 1 DEVELOPMENT ON WELLS ROAD A proposed development on a site on Wells Road, the site of the Great Western Wine premises, is due to be considered by the Council’s Planning Committee. The proposed development is for 77 co-living studios including communal accommodation and…

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Talking Points – July 2024

The Widcombe Association These are the Talking Points for July 2024 1. OPERA – FRIDAY 19 JULY – 7.30pm Bath Opera in association with the Widcombe Association is performing Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni in the Julian Slade Theatre, Prior Park College, on Friday 19 July at 7.30pm. Tickets are still available and can be booked…

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Talking Points – June 2024

The Widcombe Association These are the Talking Points for June 2024 Dear [first_name] HISTORY WALK – SUNDAY 9 JUNE – 2.30pm There are still a few tickets available for this walk which will be led by Dan Lyons. He will talk about Widcombe and Queen Victoria’s Wars – available only to WA members.  Tickets available at: …

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