Talking Points – 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 between Newbridge and Green Park.

Although these works do not affect Widcombe directly, you might be interested in finding out more. The Council is holding two drop-in sessions, both in the Percy Community Centre, New King Street, Bath BA1 2BN.

These will be held on:

Saturday 7th December 2024 10.00hrs to 12.00hrs
Tuesday 10th December 2024 14.00hrs to 16.30hrs.

Further details can be found on the Council’s web-site www.bathnes.gov.uk/bath-river-line

We are sorry for the late notice of this but the information was only received from the Council on Thursday.

CAROLS IN THE CIRCUS – FRIDAY 13 DECEMBER – 7pm

The Circus Area Residents’ Association is organising a carol service in the Circus on Friday 13 December at 7pm. The music will be provided by the Salvation Army Band, and there will be a charity collection in aid of the Salvation Army. All members of Widcombe Association are invited to attend.

WIDCOMBE ASSOCIATION MUMMERS – WEDNESDAY 1 JANUARY

The annual Mummers performance – Medieval Magik – is on New Year’s Day. There will be three performances – Widcombe Manor (12.00), Garden Centre (12.30), gardens by St Marks Church (1.00pm).  All members are invited to come along and enjoy this New Year celebration.

If anyone takes photos of the performances, please do share them with the Mummers by sending to widcombemumming@gmail.com.

GO GREEN WIDCOMBE  

Thermal Imaging Camera

This is the perfect time of year to think about borrowing Go Green Widcombe’s Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC). This will show where there are draughts and cold spots in your home. If you do use it and, as a result, carry out retrofit work, it’s a good idea to borrow it again (later this winter, or next winter) to check that the retrofit done was actually beneficial. Go Green Widcombe would welcome such feedback to show how the TIC can help local households. If you have any queries, or would like to borrow the camera, please contact Go Green Widcombe at: ggwidcombe@gmail.com.

BWCE Listed Building Energy Efficiency Videos etc 

Go Green Widcombe has links with BWCE (Bath & West Community Energy) who have produced 8 short videos on Listed Building Energy Efficiency measures that can be taken. The videos are less than 10 minutes long and feature a Conservation Officer from Bath & North East Somerset, as well as Heritage and Energy Experts, discussing case studies of successful interventions.

There are also two simple factsheets on what measures need consent and what to consider in an application. These, and the videos, can be accessed here:

https://www.bwce.homeenergy.coop/green-heritage-homes – once on the page, scroll down.

GARDEN CLUB – TUESDAY 28 JANUARY

The first event of 2025 will be a zoom talk from John Tucker. Full details will be available later but you may like to note this is your diaries.

MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS – REMINDER  – INCREASE FROM 1 JANUARY 2025

Just a quick reminder that subscription rates are increasing with effect from I January 2025. Here are the new rates:

Businesses – £22
Single person households – £12
Joint households – £15
Students – £6

These changes will be automatically applied for those members who pay by card or Direct Debit. If any members have set up a standing order with their bank, please make sure you amend the amount before the due date.

Finally, your committee wishes you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Best wishes