Allotments Week: How allotments nurture people as well as plants

The importance of allotments in promoting a healthier lifestyle as well as supporting biodiversity has been highlighted by Bath & North East Somerset Council ahead of National Allotments Week which starts today (August 11). Councillors visited Monksdale Road Allotments in Bath alongside representatives of Bath Allotments Association and local allotment holders to talk about how valuable allotments are in…

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Initiative to support Wiltshire’s farmers gets shortlisted for prestigious award

An innovative project from the Wiltshire Integrated Care Alliance, facilitated by Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board to provide health and wellbeing support to farmers and members of rural communities in Wiltshire has been shortlisted for a prestigious award by health publication Health Service Journal. The Well Farmers for Wiltshire…

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RUH praised for support by cancer patients

People being treated for cancer at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust have praised the hospital for the care and support they have received throughout their treatment. The results of the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2024 show a continued year-on-year improvement at the RUH, with the Trust’s overall ‘experience of care’ rising…

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The Roman Baths Named Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Winner for 2025

The Roman Baths has been officially recognised as one of the top attractions in the UK, earning a coveted spot in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice® Awards Best of the Best for 2025. Ranked No. 7 nationally, this places The Roman Baths among the top 1% of attractions worldwide on Tripadvisor. Welcoming around 1 million visitors annually,…

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