What's On In Bath, September 08

The Jane Austen Festival 2008

19 - 28 September 2008
This years Jane Austen Festival takes place over nine days at different venues around Bath. There will be a host of events taking place every day to commemorate Jane Austen, Bath's most famous resident. Including Europe's largest Regency Promenade - people will be parading the grand Georgian terraces of Bath in Regency costume accompanied by music and dancing and The Jane Austen Festival Regency Ball and dance workshop in Bath's famous Guildhall. - latest festival news

The Jane Austen Centre in Bath offers a snapshot of life during the Regency period and explores how living in this magnificent city affected Jane Austen’s life and her writing.

Also In September :

The Bath Life Awards - The Assembly Rooms, Bath.

National Amateur Gardening Show
Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallett
5 - 7 Sept 08
Tel: 01749 822200

Heritage Open Days 2008

11-14 September 2008
Eight historic buildings in Bath and North East Somerset will open their doors to the public for free entry, as part of an event coordinated and promoted by the Council. Always popular with visitors, the Heritage Open Days event, from Thursday 11 September to Sunday 14 September, includes two buildings run by Bath & North East Somerset Council - No 4 The Circus, and St John's Museum Store, on the corner of Upper Bristol Road and Locksbrook Road.

Anyone who has always wanted a glimpse inside a Georgian house, or wondered exactly what went on when the Victorians went for spa treatment, now has the chance to find out.

Local sites open are Englishcombe Tithe Barn, Saltford Brass Mill, Bath Masonic Hall, Central United Reformed Church, 4 The Circus, St John's Museum Store, St Swithin's Church and Somerset & Dorset Railway Heritage Trust.

Heritage Open Days is a national, annual event co-ordinated by the Civic Trust and English Heritage. It allows free access to those enticing places that the public know exist, but cannot usually get to see.

A leaflet can be downloaded from www.bathnes.gov.uk/heritageevents or you can pick up a copy from the Roman Baths, the library or any of the Council reception points.

The Motorhome & US RV Show 2008

12-14 September 2008
The Royal Bath & West Showground
One of the biggest gatherings of motorhomes in Europe! The vast Royal Bath & West Showground is host to this huge event. We have gathered the best of motorhomes in one place for you to examine at your leisure. If you stay the weekend you can enjoy entertainment on the Friday and Saturday evenings at no extra charge. Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, this event draws visitors from all over Britain.
Visit www.stoneleisure.com

Antique & Collectors Fair

September 2008
The Royal Bath & West Showground
Renowned for quality and quantity for over 19 years. With up to 600 stalls all undercover with a wide range of antiques to suit every house and pocket. The Royal Bath & West Showground is located on the A37 just 30 minutes from Junction 23 of the M5 and Bristol.

Bath Festival of Children's Literature

19-28 September 2008
The Bath Kids Lit Fest is back for a second year and it’s just as big and starry as last year's inaugural festival. Children and Families can enjoy 10 days of events featuring some of their favourite authors, illustrators, poets and storytellers. There’s something for everyone aged 0-16!
For Tickets Tel: 01225 463362
www.bathkidslitfest.co.uk

ORIENT EXPRESS Train Journeys To BATH

June, July & September
Travel in style aboard The Northern Belle Orient Express. Explore the beautiful city of Bath. The historic centre of Bath, with its Georgian architecture, Roman Baths and magnificent Abbey is the most perfect setting for a day out exploring the sights or indulging in some shopping.

What's Included? Brunch with Bellini on the outward journey. Free time for shopping and sightseeing in Bath. Four course dinner with champagne and wine on the return journey.
Orient-Express - departures throughout the UK.

(ICIA) WEEKLY CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Institute of Contemporary Interdisciplinary Arts (ICIA)

ICIA runs classes and workshops in music, dance and visual arts for all levels. Classes open to all include:

• Music: DJ Skills, Bath University Big Band, Pop Choir
• Dance: Contemporary, Street Dance, Jazz Dance, Ballet, Flamenco, Tap
• Visual Arts: Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Life Drawing, Stained Glass, Creative Sculpture, Botanical Illustration, Creative Digital Art, Photography, Portrait Studies, Pastel, Watercolour, Gouache & Oils.

Booking opens Mon 8th September 2008
Classes start the week of 6th October 2008
Check out the website for further details www.bath.ac.uk/icia

BathCamp. Invention Studios, Bath

Saturday 13th – Sunday 14th September 2008
BathCamp is an exciting weekend event for geeks who live in and around Bath. Following the BarCamp format, which has swept the tech world since 2005, this is a participatory conference (or unconference, if you prefer), where everyone is encouraged to give short presentations, demos, workshops and so on, in a kind of ad‐hoc, not very pre‐planned kind of fashion. There’s also an overnight element, where attendees can literally camp and hang out, either discussing stuff or making stuff (or both). There'll be pizza, beer and more - supplied by our generous sponsors. The event will be held at Invention Studios, Bath on Saturday 13th – Sunday 14th September 2008. If you’re interested in coming along, please go to bathcamp.org where you’ll find a form to register your interest and a link to buy a ticket online, or you can follow progress via our blog at blog.bathcamp.org

BATH LIFE AWARDS 2008

25 September 2008, Assembly Rooms, Bath

Taking place at 7pm on September 25 2008, against the elegant backdrop of Bath's Grade I listed Assembly Rooms, the Bath Life Awards 2008 will be an evening to remember. An opportunity to dress in your finest clothes, dine on delicious food, sip your favourite drink and enjoy the entertainment. As well as the 15 voted-for categories, this year there is an overall "Best in Bath" award, which will be chosen from the winners in each category. The Best in Bath Award is awarded for outstanding service or achievement in the last year. All categories apply for the period September 1st 2007 to August 31st 2008. To vote for your favourite Bath business visit www.bathlifeawards.co.uk

Circuit of Bath Walk

Sunday 28th September 2008
The Circuit of Bath Walk is a spectacular event, in which anyone can participate. The route takes in some of Bath’s most beautiful near countryside. Participants will not only enjoy a great day out; they’ll also give a welcome boost to the work of Julian House. 2 miles up to 20, walkers make the choice, thanks to the unique shuttle bus service, which will run throughout the day between the checkpoints.
For more information visit julianhouse.org.uk