May 092012
HighLight Media specialises in making videos promoting businesses, organisations and projects. The productions are colourful, thoughtful and inspiring. HighLight Media’s recent film for Bath Abbey is being aired at the Abbey during Sunday morning services until the end of May 2012. It features five mission projects supported by the Abbey in Asia, Africa and Europe. HighLight Media also makes films promoting the UK as a tourist destination – not so much ‘Try before you Buy’ as ‘See before you Stay’!
“With video now the most efficient way to illustrate a product or service on the web, and video hosting through YouTube, Daily Motion and other sites available at no cost, a video by HighLight Media should be the icing on your marketing cake.”
Joanna Chapman-Smith by Highlight Media last year, who is playing on the 17th May at the Chapel Arts Centre
“The trouble with Jamie Oliver is…” Ah, how many contemporary food-centric debates begin with those words (not least of all at British government HQ)? But regardless of your personal opinion of the once-naked chef, it has to be said: he certainly gets the nation talking.
Hot on the heels of his latest attention-grabbing antics (teaming up with Liverpool/England footballer Stephen Gerrard to urge PM David Cameron to help fight obesity in schools; very publicly taking the Coalition to task over their lack of support for healthy eating; snapping at an Australian news reporter when she queried his own apparent weight gain, etc), Mr Oliver is now aiming to quake us all out of grub-related complacency on and around Saturday 19 May, when JO’s Food Revolution Day goes global.
This worldwide event aims to bring together thousands of followers to celebrate a day of action set to inspire, educate and empower people about real food while raising money for some very good causes supported by the Jamie Oliver Foundation, a charity described by the head honcho himself as “aiming to inspire people to reconnect with food, raise awareness and individual responsibility, resuscitate dying food culture around the world and, ultimately, keep cooking skills alive.”
Okay, the cynic inside you may ask why – in these cash-hungry times – Jamie doesn’t just quietly fund the whole shebang himself. But if you take a peek at the Foundation’s website, you’ll see just how much the charity has already done courtesy of Jamie’s generosity… and how much further there is to go if the work is to make any sustainable impact at all. And anyway, food is our responsibility too – why shouldn’t we all join in?
People of Bath, we urge you to get revolting with Jamie on Saturday 19 May. Bake sales, sweetie swaps, sandwich competitions; tea parties, supper clubs, lunch soirees – what will you do to raise funds to support a scrumptious revolution that really could build a more tasteful future for all? Bath.Co.Uk and The Pig Guide are ready and waiting to support, promote and probably attend (!) your event – let us know who you are, what you’re doing and when it’s going on, and let the revolution begin.
All the website links you need to get going are just a click away. The Bath Twitterati can share ideas and spread the lurve by following (and being followed) by @FoodRevBath, and the relevant hashtags for the international event include #foodrevolution and #realfood. Come on, Bath: let’s show the world how good at being revolting we really are!
Premium independent boutiques Mimi Noor and Hannah Dulcie joined forces for the second time for Bath in fashion, to host a stunning catwalk event at Hall & Woodhouse.
120 guests were greeted by a glass of bubbly and waited excitedly for the first half of the catwalk show which featured an array of sweet and subtle pastel tones, fused to create a modern take on the retro 50s look.
After canapés part 2 showcased bright poppy collections and exciting shapes both in Mimi Noor’s jeans and casual wear and in Hannah Dulcie’s Swim wear and underwear.
About Mimi Noor:
Mimi Noor is Bath’s leading premium denim and casual wear boutique which specialises in finding the perfect pair of jeans for every woman. The brand has a cult following in Bath despite only opening 18 months ago. Key brands include J Brand, Goldsign, MiH, NYDJ and James jeans and sizes start from a UK 4 – UK 18.
Credits:
Photography: The Mill Studios
Models: Shoot DHS
Hair: Artizan
MUA: Sophie Bee and Ellee Hitchins
Styling: Voila Styling
Shoes: LK Bennett
Mimi Noor, 25 Milsom Street, Bath, BA1 1DG.
01225 571518
www.miminoor.com
Hannah Dulcie, 13 Milsom Place, Bath, BA1 1BZ
01225 489 000
www.hannahdulcie.co.uk
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What motivates an employee to stay with you? And what attracts someone to join your company in the first place? The 2012 Employee Motivations Report has the answers!
This independent survey, conducted by Karen Collins of Appoint Recruitment, explores primary motivators, long-term goals, most sought after benefits and willingness to travel.
Gaining insight from 100 local people, this is a valuable resource for employers throughout the region.
The report has been produced with the time conscious employer in mind, replacing waffle with bullet pointed notes. And, most usefully, it also features a summary of ideas to help you incorporate the findings into your own business practice.
To receive your free copy, simply email
Gemma@appoint.co.uk
Charlie Boots (named after the Bristol designer behind the project) is an edgy, ethically-minded shop on Broad Street, Bath offering clothing, art, accessories and homewares.
Newly opened, and already enjoying a healthy interest from local fashion-seekers, the shop’s ethos focuses on ‘conscious design’ and favours sustainable, recycled, upcycled accessory brands and the occasional vintage find.
Charlie designs sustainable womenswear and makes jewellery using vintage findings and recycled materials. She finds potential in the unexpected to create something covetable and unique.
Joe kang has a quirky and fun approach to sewing. Her giant bow brooches can transform any plain item in your wardrobe into a stylish must-have. She also produces cushions, baby bootees and a whole lot more.
On top of this we stock the work of another twenty-five UK artist/designers.
We are currently looking for another artist/designer/buyer to join us and contribute towards covering the shop hours as well as running costs. Please get in touch by email or phone if you are interested.
How to find us:
35 Broad Street, Bath BA1 5LP (Opposite The Salcombe Trading Company)
Website: www.charlieboots.com
Twitter: @CharlieBoots
Press enquiries: Charlie Boots: +44 (0) 7824 533 672 or charlie@charlieboots.com
I remember the days when tattoo parlours, like betting shops, existed behind darkened doors. That tight, nervous feeling you got as, after your third unsuccessful visit, you finally pushed the door open, the relief when a smiling tattooist shook your hand and showed you their portfolio. I remember thinking, ‘What was I so worried about?’
It is very difficult to keep the wonderment of the tattoo parlour whilst making it a little less intimidating for the client, but Sara Hopson has fantastically achieved this very thing with Electric Vintage Tattoos.
You can see the layout of the studio from outside, so you know exactly what to expect, which, if you are a tattoo virgin, is quite reassuring. Inside you will meet some of the most talented tattooists in the country right now, who will work with you to achieve your desired design. Then, once you’ve paid your deposit and booked a slot, you get your ink! From start to finish, the experience, for me anyway, was excellent. You couldn’t be in safer, more creative, hands.
Sara and her team also offer Laser Removal, Body Piercing and Clothing. For more details and prices, check out the : newly designed website
©Lisa Lee 2012 @elvegren
Guest Contributor Lisa Lee – Elvegren Tales
All Bath.co.uk features: by Lisa Lee
Just Fascinating was born in June 2011 and started by Carrieanne Jenkinson. In the beginning, they sold ready to wear fascinators but they were constantly being contacted to make individual fascinators and hats so they decided to start the bespoke service, since then they have been swamped!
Carrie has a history in design and decided after some years to revisit this design passion and put it to good use. ‘I loved designing and creating fascinators and hats! I have so many wonderful ideas that sometimes I feel shear frustration at not being able to make them all but offering the bespoke service means that I am constantly designing and creating new pieces which is just marvellous.’
Six months on and they have a growing fan base, her recent design for Lady Gaga flew around the internet causing a huge interest in the small company which is taking the Millinery world by storm.
Offering a very reasonably priced bespoke service means that anyone can afford to have something designed and created to compliment their personal style and to match their outfit. ‘ We work closely with clients to make sure we get it just right, matching the colours perfectly and taking the time to discuss their personal needs, its wonderfully inspiring to make people happy and most of our clients have been truly thrilled with their fascinators and hats.’
I think 2012 is going to be a extremely exciting and busy year for Just Fascinating and I can’t wait to see what happens next!
Visit their website today to see some of their unique and stunning designs and if your looking for a local milliner then look no further! www.justfascinating.co.uk
Twitter: @fascinating2011
Mar 192012
Maya Wilson is a designer maker, living and working in Bath and specialising in hand screen-printed textile designs onto silk and linen. Maya’s designs are graphic, bold and unique.
“I use abstract hand drawn elements with strong colours to create home accessories that look great as accents in both a minimal through to eclectic interiors”.
With a background in Illustration and Interior Decoration, Maya combine’s these two disciplines to create textile designs for her individual product range. Her current collection includes sumptuous silk lampshades and matching cushions. 100% linen napkins and 100% linen cushions. All products are hand-printed and made by Maya with love and care.
To find out more about Maya’s work, visit www.mayawilson.co.uk
Twitter: @MayaSource
Mar 152012
When you think of Scandinavian homewares, one particularly well-known superstore might spring to mind. But beautiful boutique The Salcombe Trading Company on Broad Street is set to reinvent this flat-packed image.
‘The aesthetic of the Nordic countries is refreshing, neutral and closely linked to their relaxed way of life’, says Michelle Sames, one half of the husband-and-wife-team that owns The Salcombe Trading Company. ‘We want customers to see how easy it is to recreate this atmosphere in their own homes, with select pieces from Scandinavia’s leading designers.’
Having established a sturdy reputation in south Devon for over 10 years, The Salcombe Trading Company has now put down roots in Bath, showcasing an exceptional range of products for the house and garden.
‘Our inspiration comes from the moors of Devon and the sophistication of Bath, giving our range a distinctly New England/Scandi feel’, says Michelle. Specialising in Scandinavian interiors but also representing the best British artisans, this clever combination really comes across. Brands such as Skagerak Denmark, Menu and Sagaform sit effortlessly alongside British blacksmiths and craftsmen to create Salcombe’s unique style.
‘The signature clean lines and pale tones of Scandinavian design are emulated all over the world and this is what we focus on at Salcombe’, says Michelle. ‘We are constantly building on practice and tradition to offer pieces that are both beautiful and functional, and this is why so many customers come to us.’
A very personal shopping experience combined with knowledgeable staff that have tried and tested each product, means that Salcombe Trading is well-placed to offer advice on every aspect of your interiors – a virtue indeed, when everything in the shop is built to last for years and years. ‘The disposable age must come to an end’, insists Michelle, who actively sources all her products with longevity in mind. ‘We feel that if we can supply the best of both quality and design, customers can choose a beautiful piece with timeless style that future generations will enjoy.’
One thing is clear – the Salcombe Trading Company never stands still for long, so head down and see what’s new today!
www.salcombetrading.co.uk/
twitter @SalcombeTrading
British handbag designers Peony & Moore have been invited to open its own pop-up shop at one of Bath’s most fashionable addresses to celebrate showing in Bath in Fashion.
In addition to showcasing its Spring/Summer 2012 collection on the Bath in Fashion Designer Catwalk Show on Friday 30th March, 2pm & 7.30pm, etailers Peony & Moore will also be opening its doors to the public from Monday, 19th March until Sunday, 1st April at 17 Milsom Place. The stylish pop-up shop will be run by the mother and daughter team behind the label and will offer its latest range of on-trend clutches, totes, satchels and wallets. It will also retail a selection of its bestselling handbags.
Co-founder Lucy Clayphan comments: “We feel extremely privileged to be part of this event which celebrates a city we love and fashion. About to embark on our third year in the fashion industry, we are proud of our own-label collection and incredibly excited to have our own pop-up shop in the heart of the city.”
“Predominantly retailing online, we are also thrilled to have the opportunity to chat to local residents and visitors about our designs.”
Peony&Moore was founded in 2009 after the mother and daughter team behind the label discovered a gap in the market for stylish yet affordable Italian leather handbags. It aims to bridge the gap between designer and high street offerings in both quality and price.
Ranging from £89 upwards, Peony&Moore has a collection of on-trend clutches, totes, satchels and wallets. The Peony & Moore collection is available to buy online at www.peonyandmoore.com. It also has listings on Red Direct, ASOS, Handpicked Collection and IndependentBoutique.com.
Winners @theoPaphitis #SBS (Small Business Sunday) competition
Current Finalists in the Deborah Meaden Local Business Accelerators Award for Wiltshire (National finals April 2012)
Current Finalists for Wiltshire Business Person of the Year 2012. (finals April 2012)
Current Finalists for Wiltshire Small Business of the Year. (finals April 2012)
Company Contact: Jess Stanojevic, PR Manager
Telephone Number: 01373 830643 / 07971 544 038
Email Address: jess@peonyandmoore.com
www.peonyandmoore.com
Twitter: @PeonyandMoore
Mar 052012
Experience Bath is the latest addition to Bath’s flourishing tourist industry, providing tailor-made visits to the city as part of a unique service.
The company, which is the brainchild of Bath resident Jane Hands, sources quality accommodation, offers tours both in and outside of Bath, makes staff available to problem-solve during the visit and organises homestay English language tuition with local families.
“We specialise in taking the stress out of planning and experiencing a trip to Bath, ensuring that our visitors make the most of every moment in this historically rich and beautiful city,” says Jane.
“We will tailor trips to the needs of the customer including gems only the locals know about and the tourists often miss out on. Particularly popular at the moment are our organised day trips. Experience Bath takes care of the day’s itinerary based on the client’s requirements. Most of our clients request a tour at some point and our guide Thomas, a lively historian dressed in period costume, has been a huge success!”
Experience Bath Website – Twitter – Facebook
Feb 232012
Roscoff Deli is an Independent Italian owned Cafe by Rosario Bavetta bringing a fusion of his native Sicily and the British West Country.
Located centrally in one of Bath`s oldest streets surrounded by a huge range of independent shops, you can leave the hustle and bustle of Bath`s busy thoroughfares and retreat into one of the city`s most individual cafes.
Here you will find great homemade food, real Italian coffee, loose leaf tea, homemade cakes and all day Breakfasts. You will also be able to sample some of Sicily`s famous sweet pastries, which Rosario’s regulars go mad for.
This place is frequented by a good mix of locals and tourists who want to sample a little bit of the real Bath. Known for its friendliness, great homemade-style food and genuinely thoughtful service, it’s a little gem.
This lovely cafe also caters well for vegetarians and those in need of gluten free products.
18 Northumberland Place, Bath BA1 5AR – 01225 469590
Open 7 Days Monday to Sat 8am to 6pm and Sunday 9.30am to 6pm
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Feb 192012
Raspberry Scarf, the Bath-based online scarf retailer has launched their newly re-designed website and, to celebrate, they’ve added a fabulous ‘new season’ range of stunning 100% silk scarves to choose from.
“We’re very excited about the new silk scarves” says Tessa, the proprietor of Raspberry Scarf. They are ‘shot-silk’ which is a natural fabric woven from warp and weft yarns of two or more colours. The weave is very intricate and the palette of colours is rich and vibrant.
“The overall effect is stunning, almost iridescent”, adds Tessa.
As well as sourcing, promoting and selling quality crafted items, Raspberry Scarf is keen to operate as a responsible business. Shopping and helping others at the same time is part of the ethos. That’s why they pass on 10% of all net profit to international children’s charities.
Feb 192012
I’ve worked in a few areas of art, from cartoonist for punk fanzine Vague to stage scenery painter for the long demolished Theatre Royal Workshop to Architectural illustrator. When not doing my day job, I like to draw & paint.
Over the last 6 or so months I have been posting my cartoons on Twitter as @Uhperry – I mainly draw cartoons of Bath, sometimes they represent day to day life in the city or reflect a current news story (should the gasworks stay or go?). Sometimes it will be just a silly joke or pun…occasionally I’ll just turn the population into giant cats.
Colonna and Small’s, Providing Incredible Coffee for an Incredible City.
If you are one of the many locals who lament the demise of our individual, independent and speciality shops in favour of the faceless, impersonal and lack-lustre stores then you just have to visit Colonna and Smalls on Chapel Row.
Since 2009 Max and his wife, Lesley, have been busily educating the people of Bath in the ways and wonders of the coffee bean. Not just a coffee shop, the former art gallery has been creatively used to include a fascinating ‘Brew Bar’ (my favourite bit) in full sight of the seating area. Here you can watch your chosen coffee individually brewed to perfection. The wonderful staff, all trained by Max, are a breathe of fresh air too, happily explaining both the different blends and procedures.
When a writer has churned out upwards of fifty plays, you might think them tapped out of ideas, or that the initial vibrancy and vision of their work might have begun to fade slightly. You might be right.
You might also be very wrong.
Alan Ayckbourn is one of Britain’s most prolific playwrights, with over seventy plays to his name so far. The most recent, Neighbourhood Watch, is currently running at Bath’s Theatre Royal, and by all accounts is as triumphant as his first.
Set in a well-to-do suburb near a ‘rough’ housing estate in the not-too-distant future, Neighbourhood Watch tells the story of eight upstanding, respectable residents living in fear of the country’s burgeoning threatening youth culture. Following a series of misunderstandings and overreactions, Martin Massie (ably played by Matthew Cottle) the group form a militant neighbourhood protection agency, originally intended to take back the streets from the rising tide of hoodlums (or so they perceive the streets’ occupants to be.)
As pressure and paranoia begin to mount, however, the protect-and-serve mentality soon devolves into an aggressive guerilla campaign aganist the youth of the estate. Cottle delivers a highly convincing performance of Massie’s steady disintegration – his final moments are a far cry from the meek and somewhat dull Christian figure he is displayed as at the play’s beginning.
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While we can all snap away on our phones whilst our children are playing in the garden, it takes a certain expertise and knowledge to capture the wonderment and growing knowledge in their eyes, an enormous amount of patience to allow the younger sitter to ‘express themselves’ and a passion to take that moment and preserve it.
Being a professionally trained portrait photographer and a member of the widely acclaimed Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers (SWPP), Helen Sinclair does just that.
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Gymfit is a full service fitness company, dedicated to enhancing your wellbeing in a manner that considers and accommodates your personal lifestyle. Each element of the Gymfit service is provided by an industry qualified fitness professional.
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“I don’t use twitter or facebook myself so didn’t know much about it, but I did know that I needed to embrace social media as a modern marketing tool. tweetSME helped explain the various platforms and set everything up, and continue to manage our social media for us. We’re very impressed to see customers interacting with us through twitter and facebook already and look forward to continuing to work with tweetSME!”
Social media marketing is a fairly new concept, which most people don’t know how to use to the advantage of their business. Bath based tweetSME helps local businesses by providing social media management and marketing service to help independent businesses maximise their potential on the web. We establish which social media sites would work to a company’s advantage and ensure that they have a substantial presence on these. Our posts and interactions are carefully considered and designed to target your desired audience and maximise business benefit; while working alongside your existing marketing strategy to gain an in depth understanding of your core business and goals.
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Ladies Get Trim on Trim Street! – Let me introduce you to The Studio, on the aptly named Trim Street. Behind the innocuous blue door there is a haven of feminine tranquillity, offering us wonderful women a complete package of leisure and pleasure activities that will ensure our health and happiness for however long we choose to accept it.
Kitted out with all the latest equipment, Debbie Robinson’s ‘women only’ gym strives to keep the fairer sex fit, healthy and happy by offering an assortment of activities on top of the basic gym membership, from beauty treatments to Zumba. My favourite (at the moment) is the Pole Dancing which I assumed I would only get to try by attending a Hen Party but happily found Naomi and her Beginners Course, and 1 to 1 sessions with Eloise, at The Studio. Wonderful.
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