This week you really ought to….
GO FOR A WALK: The Cotswold Voluntary Wardens Walk on Friday, August 3, will be to the reopened Packhorse in South Stoke. The 5.5 hour walk starts at 10am at Monkton Combe car park, opposite the church, and then follows Midford and Cam Brooks for a delightful mix of valley and suburban paths. Bring a packed lunch. For more cotswoldaonb.org. uk
STAND UP: And see Bath as you’ve never seen it before by taking part in a relaxed paddleboarding activity along the River Avon. An expert will guide you through the basics before you take to the water, with equipment provided. A trial session costs £15, or go a little further afield with a SUP Safari Adventure for £30. Various dates and times from Bath Quay, Avon Street Car Park, for more www.originalwild.com
GET SNAPPING: Take an architectural picture of Bath, and enter it in the Museum of Bath Architecture competition. The museum is exploring the intrinsic link between architecture and photography, and the way people engage in the built environment through photos. The competition closes on November 1, for more museumofbatharchitecture.org.uk
GO VIRTUAL: The Fantastical Multimedia Pop-up Project will see you discovering new worlds, new thinking and technologies in the digital laboratory, and even becoming a character in a video game and losing yourself in virtual reality. This is a brilliant gallery takeover of virtual reality, interactive games, exhibits and artworks. Some of the exhibition contains works of an adult nature, so parental guidance is advised. The Edge Arts, University of Bath, free admission, closed Mondays, runs until Friday, August 24.
GO TO IBIZA: Without leaving the country! On Saturday, August 4, the Urban Soul Orchestra, with conductor Stephen Hussey at the helm, plays classic Ibiza anthems under the stars, accompanied by a live DJ and singers. Bowood, prices vary, gates open at 6pm with the first set at 8pm, classicibiza.co.uk for more.
MEET THE ARTIST: Enjoy an exclusive tour of the A Celebration of Flowers exhibition with mosaic artist Candace Bahouth on Tuesday, August 7 from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. You’ll be able to find out more about her artwork and see her pieces on display in the exhibition. Victoria Art Gallery, £10/£9, for more victoriagal. org.uk
MAKE YOUR WILL: This is something people often don’t like to talk about but by making an appointment to make your will, you’ll be safeguarding your wishes and helping the RUH raise funds. Appointments are now being taken for September, with a number of Bath law firms taking part. A single will costs £125, while a joint will costs £175, with all the proceeds donated to the RUH’S fundraising charity the Forever Friends Appeal. The scheme has raised £187,000 in the last three years. For more www. foreverfriendsappeal.co.uk/make-a-willmonth
ENJOY A MINI CIDER FEST: Sample ten different ciders at the indoor festival at The King of Wessex in James Street West. For ten days the Wetherspoons pub will feature a range of local produced ciders from Friday, August 3 until Sunday, August 12. These include some award-winning tipples, such as Harry’s Scrummage, Camra’s National Champion Cider of 2018.