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August 19, 2026

The Cannon Clarke Stadium @ Twerton Park to host outdoor screening of Kes for Ken Loach’s 90th birthday

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Bath City are delighted to announce that The Cannon Clarke Stadium @ Twerton Park will play host to a very special outdoor film screening on Thursday 10...
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The Cannon Clarke Stadium @ Twerton Park to host outdoor screening of Kes for Ken Loach’s 90th birthday

The Cannon Clarke Stadium @ Twerton Park to host outdoor screening of Kes for Ken Loach’s 90th birthday

• Bath City are delighted to announce that The Cannon Clarke Stadium @ Twerton Park will play host to a very special outdoor film screening on Thursday 10 September 2026, when acclaimed director Ken Loach’s 1969 classic Kes will be shown on the pitch as part of the celebrations for his 90th birthday.

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Police investigate arson attempt and vandalism at Odd Down centre
Bath Echo RSS feed · Local news · yesterday

Police investigate arson attempt and vandalism at Odd Down centre

• The Astro playing surface has been damaged along with guttering and downpipes, and graffiti scrawled on the building.

‘Aggressive’ alcoholic is ordered to compensate Bath security guard
Bath Echo RSS feed · Local news · yesterday

‘Aggressive’ alcoholic is ordered to compensate Bath security guard

• The security guard said he felt “intimidated” and that Hillman was trying to provoke him into a fight.

Snapdragons Nursery sponsor the Player of the Match trophy
Bath City FC news RSS feed · Sport · yesterday

Snapdragons Nursery sponsor the Player of the Match trophy

• Our thanks to Snapdragons Nursery who have kindly agreed to sponsor this season’s Player of the Match trophy.
• The photograph shows Reuben Reid with his trophy following the first home game of the season against Plymouth Parkway.

Witness appeal following robbery on railway path
Avon and Somerset Police Bath RSS feed · Health and safety · yesterday

Witness appeal following robbery on railway path

• The victim, who is a boy in his late-teens, had a bicycle stolen from him by a group of unknown individuals during the incident that happened on Wednesday 12 August.

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20–22 Aug · American Museum & Gardens, Claverton Manor, BathAmerica 250 at American Museum & Gardens20–22 Aug · Avon Valley Adventure ParkAvon Valley Summertopia 202619 & 21 Aug · Meet at Bath Abbey Churchyard, BathBath History & Scandals Tour21 Aug · Green Park BrasserieBrunch & Bottomless Brunch at Green Park Brasserie20 Aug · Beckford’s Tower, BathTower Thursdays: Children's Summer Activities19 Aug · No.1 Royal CrescentDecoupage Shells at No.1 Royal Crescent22 Aug · The Forum, BathFireman Sam Live20–22 Aug · Bath Pizza CoFree Live Music at Bath Pizza Co20–22 Aug · The Gallery at No.1 Royal Crescent, BathGlenn Brown: Grottoesque at No.1 Royal Crescent21 Aug · Bath Ale House (upstairs), BathKrowd Keepers: Magic Theatre20 Aug · No.1 Royal Crescent, BathMuseum Lates20–22 Aug · Royal High Senior School, BathSuperCamps Holiday Club - July/August20–22 Aug · The Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerset, UKThrough the Crescent by Studio Ellie Maya20 Aug · Online EventTotal Business Network (TBN) Online22 Aug at 12:00 · Sydney GardensBath Pride 2026
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In 1998 Bath Rugby became the first English club to win the European Cup, part of a haul that makes it one of England's most successful sides.

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