Sport and Fashion In this Olympic year, this special display at the Fashion Museum, Assembly Rooms, Bath, examines the close connection between active sportswear and fashion by showcasing examples of historic sportswear from the museum collection alongside modern fashions and the very best of today’s sportswear. www.fashionmuseum.co.uk
Free concerts Enjoy free weekly bandstand concerts in Parade Gardens and Royal Victoria Park on Sunday afternoons from May to September. Performers include the popular Bath Spa Band. Early birds can catch Bath Community Big Band and Durrington Walls Wind Band performing sweet brass sounds at Royal Victoria Park on 1st and 2nd April.
Somerset & Dorset Railway Easter Open Weekend 7 - 8 April Restored Midsomer Norton South Station, signalbox and buildings, buffet coach and brake-van rides. www.sdjr.co.uk
World Heritage Day 22 April Events and activities for all the family, including a Roman encampment on the Royal Crescent lawn and a chance to try stone carving. visitbath.co.uk/whats-on/world-heritage-day 01225 477584
Jambusting Commuter Challenge Till 27 April Reduce congestion on our roads by trying a more sustainable way to commute, with prizes for individuals and workplaces. Register now! www.travelwest.info
Folding Cosmos Bath with Paula Tew 28 April -5 May Experience a travelling ‘miniature universe’ through an exhibition of contemporary Japanese design and a series of Japanese tea ceremonies. Originally exhibited in Sapporo, Japan and then New York, the Folding Cosmos journey now continues to the UK to collaborate with Bath based visual artist Paula Tew. www.foldingcosmosbath.wordpress.com
Patchwork Quilt Exhibition Till 31 May Radstock Museum hosts a third major exhibition of patchwork and quilting. www.radstockmuseum.co.uk 01761 43772
Art on Thursdays Free talks for blind and visually impaired people. Thursdays 10.30-12.00 19 April – Bath Society of Artists with Peter Davies, 31 May – Festivals and Markets with Richard Burel
Behind the Scenes Tours Explore the Gallery’s stores and discover the full scope of our collections. Free, but please book in advance on 01225 477232. Wednesdays 18 April, 16 May, 12.00-12.45
Activities for Children, ages 3-11 £3.75 per child in advance. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Book in advance on 01225 477244.
On a wild goose chase – seek out the Gallery geese and create a gorgeous goose. Thursday 5 April 10.30-12.00 and 1.30-3.00
Signs of spring – spot signs of spring in our paintings and create spring collages. Thursday 12 April 10.30-12.00 and 1.30-3.00
Free Saturday artist-led tours, all 2.30-3.15
7 April A Sculptor’s Approach with Richard Field
21 April A Painter’s Approach with Susanna Lisle
5 May A Printmaker’s Approach with Bob Ballard