Bath Voice

24/12/2025

From Bath Rugby:

Last week, Bath Rugby players including Cameron Redpath and Jaco Coetzee took time out from preparing for their busy festive fixture list to visit the RUH Bath children’s ward, and meet with patients, their families and staff to sprinkle a little festive magic.

The players posed for photographs with children and young people and took time to play and to hand out to gifts to the brave young patients and match tickets for the incredible ward staff.

They met children of all ages, from a young baby born the day they became Premiership Champions through to budding players who shared some passes with a team rugby ball before it was signed for them. During the visit they also made time for games with some of the young inpatients.

They shared about the experience: “Such a special visit to see the brave patients, families and incredible staff. This place is full of heroes”. Jaco added “I’m really glad that we decided to do this; to come in and try and make everyone’s day a bit more special this Christmas.”

The players took as much away from the visit as the patients and staff did as Cameron added that “I’ve met the happiest smiley little girl that I’ve seen in a long time. She’s only 2 and was quite shy at first but ended up high fiving and playing with her new toys with my teammates.”

This Christmas, RUHX, the RUH Bath official NHS charity, are fundraising to help the Children’s Ward manage children’s mental health issues by helping create a new sanctuary for our young patients. A new calm, quiet De-Escalation room that will include soft furnishings, low-stimulation lighting, and sensory-friendly features. A place where they can feel safe when everything around them feels too loud, too scary, and out of their control. To make this happen RUHX are aiming to raise £50,000 this Christmas. So that this new space can be ready in Spring 2026 and every child at the RUH can feel safe, supported, and cared for when they need it most.
To see the visit video visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RMwJ7ap21c
To find out more and support this important campaign visit: www.ruhx.org.uk/xmas25

23/12/2025

23/12/2025

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Everyone at Bath City!
Chippenham Town v Bath City - Friday 26 December, 3pm
Bath City v Torquay United - Tuesday 30 December, 7.45pm
Bath City v Ebbsfleet United - Saturday 3 January, 3pm
Downend Flyers v Bath City Women - Sunday 4 January, 2pm

22/12/2025

Widcombe Mummers are a group of street performers created in 2005 by Ian Gilchrist with the support of the Widcombe Association and performing first on New Year’s Day 20 years ago.

This was inspired by a group in Marshfield. But Mummers, masked folk performers in disguise, have ancient roots in Roman Saturnalia and Greek mockery (Momus), evolving through European medieval "momeries" (masked revels for royalty) into distinct traditions like England's Christmas hero-combat plays (St. George vs. Devil) and Scotland's "Galoshins”.

A new script is written every year with a topical theme but using traditional words and songs alongside new absurdities. Now a multinational troop, the Widcombe Mummers are excited to perform our 20th Anniversary show. The Widcombe Mummers have performed at Jubilee Street parties, the Bradford Wassail and special events such as the inauguration of the sundial to commorate 200 years of the canal as well as at New Year.

What began as one person's idea quickly became a cherished, unique annual event, showcasing the area's strong artistic and independent spirit. Residents frequently say that Widcombe wouldn't be the same without the Mummers, and we say the Mummers wouldn't be the same without the Widcombe Association who support us so well.

22/12/2025

From Bath BID: What's On in Bath?

The countdown is almost over—the big day is just around the corner!

If the festive cheer hasn’t quite reached you yet, don’t worry—there’s still a world of magic waiting to be discovered. From twinkling lights to cosy traditions, there’s plenty to dive into that will wrap you in the holiday spirit. Click here to discover all of the festive lights in the city.
Here's a taste of what's to come this week:

Songs without Words - Flute & Guitar: join the Adams Massey duo (flute & guitar) for an evening of folk & Christmas music at BRLSI on 19th December.
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas: step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music at Bath Abbey on 19th December.
A Christmas Spectacular: back by popular demand, the Massed Bands of His Majesty's Royal Marines return to the Forum Bath on 20th December for a Christmas Spectacular.
Breakfast with the Naughty Elves: you're invited to the Ivy Bath for breakfast with Santa's naughty elves from 21st - 23rd December.
Dog-Friendly Screening: Elf (20th Anniversary): bring your dog along to this special dog-friendly screening of one of the best Christmas movies ever at the Little Theatre on 21st December.
The Bath Independent Market: visit one of the most popular contemporary maker's markets at Green Park Station on 21st December.
The Frankenstein Experience: step into a world where history and imagination intertwine. This immersive tour reveals hidden stories of secrets, lies, scandals and reputations lost, starting at Sally Lunn's on 21st December.
A Very Skiffle Christmas: Bath Skiffle take over the bar at the Grapes Bath for what's to become one of the best afternoons of the year on 21st December.
Candlelight: Christmas Movie Soundtracks: be immersed in the magic of Christmas with timeless carols like Silent Night, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, and Jingle Bells at The Guildhall on 21st December.
Pop Kids: Christmas Wonderland: a family-friendly interactive show with special guest performances, club DJs playing music for all ages, prizes, surprises, party dances and much more at Komedia Bath on 22nd December.
Christmas Karaoke: get festive, gather friends and sing your hearts out at The Cork from 22nd - 24th December.

22/12/2025

Bath Voice Sports News: A win on the road for Bath Rugby in Newcastle while Bath City see off Salisbury at home https://bathvoice.co.uk/news/

20/12/2025

Members of the community production David Copperfield: A Life - have been in the festive spirit during rehearsals. It runs Friday 20 to Sunday 22 February 2026. Theatre Royal Bath, theatreroyal.org.uk

20/12/2025

From the police:

We’re calling on people to be aware of what’s going on around them and to notice if someone may be in need of help.

20/12/2025

Bath Voice News: man, 88, who unlawfully killed his wife in 2024 given a two-year supervision order

From The Police: A man has been handed a two-year supervision order after a jury found he unlawfully killed his wife, Delia Haxworth, 85, at their home in Bath on Tuesday 18 June 2024. A two-day “finding of fact” hearing was held at Bristol Crown Court in September 2025 as William Haxworth, 88, ...

18/12/2025

From the police:

The victim sustained minor injuries after he was punched in Frome Road on Thursday 27 November.