Found this old photo from a much sunnier day walking through the centre. Grabbing a coffee and doing a quick loop around Queen Square and the Circus is my absolute go-to walk when I need a quick break from everything. What’s everyone’s favourite independent coffee spot around this side of town?
I stumbled across this book from another post recently that completely changed how I think about food.
We’re so used to fridges, supermarkets, and next day delivery that I honestly never stopped to think about how people actually ate before all that existed. This book is basically a collection of old recipes that were designed to last months or even years without refrigeration. The same kind of food our great grandparents (and great great grandparents) relied on.
What surprised me most wasn’t even the recipes, it was the mindset. Everything was about making food stretch, using what you had, and not relying on systems that could disappear overnight. Reading it made me realize how dependent we are now compared to even a couple generations ago.
I’ve tried a handful of the recipes so far. Some are definitely outside my normal rotation, but a few were genuinely good and oddly satisfying knowing they’d keep without power or fancy storage.
It’s less of a cookbook and more of a little history lesson disguised as one. Made me appreciate how resilient people used to be, especially when it came to food. I wanted to make this post as a bit of a shoutout to the creators for putting it together and the person who shared it here a couple months back (I couldn't find the old post to go back and comment).
Here's the website I bought the cookbook from, it's a pretty niche book so I don't think it's available on any mainstream platforms - survivalsuppers.com
Had this idiot charging up and down about 10 times today, notice the little girl with fingers in her ears - the summer weather always seems to bring out the boy racers.
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Hello all,
I hope this alright to put out on here, but we have two guinea pigs that we are putting up for adoption as we are sadly moving out of the bath in the summer and circumstances mean we won't be able to give them the love and attention that they will need.
We have one mother guinea pig (Willow) and her daughter (Coconut) who we are looking to re-home with people who have the space and time for them, and preferably who have guinea pig experience. They are both incredibly lovely and calm and don't come with any extra demands or issues whatsoever.
We also have cages, bedding, travel carrier, pretty much anything else you might need if you don't already have it. We are moving out in mid-July so they would need to be in their new house by then.
My partner and I would very much like to meet up and have a chat with anyone before making any final decisions, just to get to know you and make sure they're in safe hands, so please do send me a DM if you're interested!
UPDATE: Thank you all for your messages and comments concerned about safety for both us and them. Please be assured that we are exploring a few avenues including charities and adoption and won't be giving them to anyone unless we are 100% certain that it's the best thing for them.
I'm not sure if this is the right sub-reddit to post this on so if anyone could give me any pointers if this is not the right one, that would be great.
Anyway, I'm starting university in September and have firmed the University of Bath. I have decided it would be better (mainly financially) for me to commute to Bath, as I live in Bristol (40 minutes - 1 hour drive), however this makes me quite nervous for the social life.
I have always not been very good at making friends, I'm not extremely socially anxious but around new people I find it difficult to come up with a topic of conversation that actually deepens the friendship. I know people make bonds for life in university and I'm worried that I'm not going to make those friends because I'll be away from campus and not have the same opportunities as others to make friends.
I'm not very sporty, so if I do join any sports societies it'll be as a complete beginner and that does scare me a bit. I have other hobbies though, e.g. reading, knitting (I know, very grandma of me) so I will try to join those societies.
If anyone with experience of commuting could give some advice or share their experience, I would be so grateful.
Hi, does anyone have any reliable/affordable MOT recommendations? Mine is due next month, I have a fairly old car (Citroen C3 hDi 2007), thanks in advance!
The charity I work for runs Festival of Nature across Bath and Bristol - 160 free events - June 6-14. The sun is starting to come out, come and get involved.
As things get more expensive, who doesn't love a free event!
Honestly, Bath council are a bunch of morons….took me almost half an hour to travel from lower Weston to London road due to multiple roadworks in operation.
This has been constant for well over a year now, they couldn’t organise a pi** up in a brewery..
Hi everyone :)
I was just wondering if the council auditioned people who wanted to busk or if… anyone could do it?
Only asking because some people’s talent is debatable so I was curious :)
Thanks!
Thanks for this creativity @ shei.gilmore
Hey everyone! My name is Phoenix and I put on music events in Bath as part of the company Sofar Sounds and our next event is June 14th, its indie pop bands and i would love if people would come and buy tickets! It's at a super cool secret venue. Here are the tickets https://www.sofarsounds.com/events/65619
I’m in need of a good cleaner for a property on RC
My young family are relocating to Bath and we’re exploring different areas. Wondering what Combe Down is like for those that live there? Does it have a strong sense of community? Are there many young families in the area? Is it a safe place to live? (Ive heard neighbouring Foxhill can be a bit rough?) and is it easy enough to get into town when you want to?
Just as an aside, I am so grateful to everyone who’s replied to my previous posts re my families move to Bath. I’m sorry to have taken up so much space in this thread by asking so often about areas, it has been enormously helpful to get your replies! Thank you Bath Redditors 🙏🏻
Even in the age of the internet, it turns out to be surprisingly hard to find social groups sometimes. I'm aware that there are various classes and workshops you can go to, but I'm more interested in a regular group that meets where people can share their projects, maybe get some feedback and learn new skills?
Particularly interested in needlework or visual art.
Now, I've not exactly lost the ring, I know where it is but I'm unable to retrieve it.
It fell down an outside air vent at The Old Post Office - Whetherspoon. I can see the ring, yet can't get it out nor with Whetherspoons do anything to help.
Anyone perchance got the correct screwdriver or know what will help? 😭🤣
Edit: .....I used superglue and now the ring is STUCK onto the metal--- I hate myself lol
Any recommendations for Chinese takeaway in bath?
Usualy order from fortune cookie but the food rating is now a 2 and the one in larkhall is temporarily closed...
We have a neighbour whose son is dressing up as a roadman. He's wearing the full outfit with a full on balaclava, think coat and electric bike. Generally I wouldn't mind that sort of thing but he nearly ran over me and my kids when we were crossing the road with no hint of stopping or slowing down. So he's just being a bit of a prick. Any advice for dealing with this sort of thing?
I am currently having difficulties learning English, and I would really like to improve. To help me integrate better into village life, I would like to know what the main topics of everyday conversation are, so I can better understand interactions between local people.
I am also wondering whether people are generally patient with someone who has great difficulty expressing themselves in English, but who is making real efforts to communicate.
Finally, I would really appreciate advice on village fairs or local events not to miss, especially calm and friendly activities around Timsbury.
