IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ROYALTY
Wednesday 24th September OUTING
Palace, Park and Plants
(A Visit to Kew Gardens and Palace)
George III was on the throne for the whole of Jane Austen’s life and his heir, the Prince Regent,was an ardent fan of her works, to whom she dedicated Emma.
Join us for this visit to Kew Palace, the Royal residence by the Thames, which has undergone a ten year refurbishment and the beautiful gardens and park which surround it.
Depart 8.30 (Avon Street Coach Park) Return approx 6.30 – 7pm
Cost £37 to include coach, entry to Kew Gardens and Palace and guided tour of Palace. Refreshments available to purchase in several restaurants in the grounds.
PORTRAIT OF ELEGANCE
Friday 26th September
As part of the Jane Austen Festival 2008 THE HISTORY WARDROBE returns with this fascinating look at the eternal quest to portray the ideal woman, as the wealthy Lady Vane decides how best to be painted. Fortunately, Betty, her maid, is on hand to help dress her mistress. Inspired by contemporary paintings and journals the Portrait investigates the exotic influences of royalty, archaeology and exploration on a fashionable beauty of the 1780s.
Tickets: £12 to listen only, £24 with lunch
Lunch: Fillet of Salmon with new potatoes, mixed leaves with a dill cream sauce; apple tart tatin with cream; coffee
If Not Now, When?
Friday 3rd October
With ESTHER RANTZEN
‘NOW!’ is the resounding answer to this question in this insightful, invigorating and inspiring take on what it’s like to get older. Esther uses her own experiences to guide and entertain the contemporary baby boomer – and shows how reaching your fifties is just the beginning. A positive attitude, laughter and the love of friends – perhaps with a bit of travel, sex and good health thrown in – is her recipe for a happy future!
Lunch: Smoked haddock on spinach with a mustard and cheese sauce and new potatoes; blueberry cheesecake; coffee
Michel Roux
Thursday 9th October at 6.30 for 7pm
at the Bath Spa Hotel
The distinguished triple Michelin-starred chef, Michel Roux, will be talking about his new book, Pastry Savoury & Sweet and about his extraordinary life. Tonight’s menu, chosen from the book and cooked by Hotel Chef Giles Stonehouse, will be;- Fillet of beef in a brioche crust with seasonal vegetables followed by his classic Lemon Meringue Tart and coffee. Vegetarian option available on request but must be pre-ordered.
Cost: £45 to include a copy of the book.
An Audience with MATT STEVENS AND LEE MEARS
Thursday 20th November 12 noon – 1pm
Presented by Theatre Royal Bath Fundraisers
Two of the great personalities of the England squad talk about rugby with plenty of anecdotes and an opportunity for the audience to ask questions.
Tickets: £10
ALAN TITCHMARSH talks about:
Tuesday 25th November
FOLLY
...his most ambitious novel to date… a multi-generational story of intrigue, rivalry and romance between two families’ auction houses in Bath. And…
ENGLAND OUR ENGLAND
...a quintessential Englishman’s compendium of all that it is to be English … from Things No English Home Should be Without (Scrabble, an egg-poacher, Cherry Blossom shoe polish and a clock that ticks) to musings on English villages, sports and pastimes.
Lunch: Pork chop on apple mash with roasted vegetables; tiramisu; coffee
KILLING MY OWN SNAKES
Friday 5th December
With ANN LESLIE
The long-awaited and utterly enthralling autobiography of a Fleet Street legend …Ann Leslie has been a star writer for the Daily Mail for over three decades and regularly appears as a witty and forthright contributor to numerous television and radio programmes. Killing My Own Snakes is a witty, incident-filled account of an extraordinary life, a fascinating self-portrait of one the most influential journalists of our time.
Lunch: Homemade fishcakes with mixed leaves and tartare sauce; raspberry bavarois; coffee
