First BOSE Premium Partner in the UK opening in Bath
For electronic enthusiasts the announcement that Farpoint Apple Authorised Reseller will be becoming a Boss Premium Partner will be a very exciting time. Farpoint, located on Walcott Street are currently one of the UK’s leading experts of Macintosh technology as well as other brands such as HP and Samsung.
During the first week of opening in November Farpoint will be offering the full line of Boss products as well as other products such as GoPro leading brand in action sport cameras, Belkin consumer electronics and Samsung.
People are already asking questions about the opening of the new store. Farpoint officially announced that they will be becoming the first Boss premium partner in the UK on 31st September, which got many people excited for the things to come.
Farpoint are one of the first Computer shops in Bath with over 20 years experience in the electronic industry and are about to branch out in the market. Being an independent businesses Farpoint specialise in trying to give the best experience possible for the customer.
Farpoint also provide technical help with installation of computers and a team of engineers certified by Apple who can fix your computer. After these changes have taken place they will also be offering home insulation of all Bose home entertainment systems.
Farpoint hope that these changes will bring more business to Walcot Street and will also bring more customers to independent stores throughout Bath. During the week of opening Farpoint will be answering any technical questions about the range of Bose products in conjunctions with a discount that will be offered throughout the first week of opening.
Mark Hooper, Managing Director says: "This is an exciting time for us here at Farpoint, being named as one of the First BOSE Premium Partners in the UK we will be able to provide customers with impressive streaming solutions to help them take advantage of the new Lifestyle, CineMate and SoundTouch products"
To stay up to date with all the information vist: http://www.farpoint.co.uk/index.php
Questions ask to owner of farpoint:
What changes are Farpoint going through at the moment?
Farpoint have just become a boss preferred partner the first in the country. That means that they can sell the full range of products
What will Farpoint’s official name be?
No they will still be known as a authorised reseller
What will Farpoint offer after they have gone through these changes?
Full range of boss and apple and product with installation service
When will the opening be of this new shop?
Are there any special events going on at the the opening of the new store?
Yes we will offer inisual discount on purchases that week
How do you think these changes will effect the store?
It will bring more people to Walcott street and will offer many more services that no other electronic shop in bath
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Oktoberfest Information:
About-
Following the success and the positive feedback if the last few years the Oktoberfest returns to the all weather course in Ashton Court. Properly tested since its opening 2 years ago the course gets better and better and keeps on putting lots of smiles on rider’s faces.
Besides the racing action we will also have a great musical line-up, with live DJs running from early evening until late into the night on Friday and Saturday. On top of that we will also have a broad selection of the latest bikes and kit, which will be available for testing on the day.
The concept of the event is similar to the Ritchey Bristol Bikefest but reduced in hours due to the shorter daylight hours. So we will be running an 8 hour event and mixed in with that we will have two 4 hour events. This should give everybody lots of options to bring the season to a well-deserved yet fun packed end. It is also just a one-day event so that we can all concentrate on the riding followed by a well-deserved finishing party.
New for 2014-
We are bringing in a new price structure, we are going to offer some great DISCOUNTS
if you enter via the online entry and we are going to bring in two new categories - the 'Youngins' (14-17 years - minimum age 14 years) and the 'Proper Old Gits' (average age 50+). You will find further details below.
Timeings-
Friday: 5.00pm - 8.00pm
Saturday: 7.00am - 8.15am (and again after the race has been started)
Location-
DATE
- 11th October 2014
Venue - Ashton Court (just minutes from the Bristol city centre), signposted from Friday lunchtime onwards
Extra Information-
Course - approx 9.5km of the best single-track loaded racecourse you can find anywhere - fast, enjoyable, exciting, easy to follow for spectators and never too far away from the event village
Have fun - the event offers everybody an enjoyable and challenging ride - race it or just finish it!
Fitness - be as physically fit as you can be on the day - make sure you eat and drink plenty
Have a laugh - 'out for a good laugh' is the Oktoberfest motto. All spectators and supporters are welcome - excellent food and drink facilities are in place in the event village - believe me you are going to need it! 
Most Photographed Man in the world?
Local Bath man Martin Salter, who works at the Jane Austen Centre is one of the most photographed men in the UK. Embracing wind, rain and snow, Martin has always welcomed visitors with a smile. During the 8 years that Martin Salter has worked at the Centre thousands of tourists across the globe have snapped a quick picture. 
On a ordinary day Martin has on average 100-150 photographs with visitors and tourists. During peak times of the year, Martin has been photographed by as many as 400 people a day.
Martin said: “ It’s nice to know I have won a little achievement, maybe I am the most photographed man in the world?”
Over the past 8 years that Martin has been working for the Jane Austen Centre he has seen a considerable rise in people attending the centre. More tourists from places such as China and Eastern European countries are making the worldwide journey to visit this exciting exhibition.
Martin was a key figure in the success of the recent Jane Austen Festival. From his friendly personality to his distinctive 17th century outfit, people were keen to get involved with the events taking place in Bath.
“It went well indeed. The whole festival was rather well attended. Most people enjoyed themselves”.
Why not get involved by sending your pictures to @Bathchron on twitter by hashtagging #withmartinsalter.
Questions for article:
How long have you been working at the Jane Austen Centre?
8 years
Did you participate in any events in the Jane Austen festival?
I helped out with alot of the dancing, it went very well indeed the whole festival was rather well attended, most people enjoyed it and well done them!
On average how many people take photos of you a day?
The ones I know about, at this time of year about 100-120
At this time of year, we have had up to 400 people one day, and these are the people who enter so there will definitely be more.
Alien Walk:
Alien symphonic orchestra invades Bath City Centre
Written by Oli Hooper and Nathan Milsom
On Wednesday 15 October Bath College will be hosting a charity event raising money for Off the Record.
Students from Media, Business and Music departments will be making their way across Bath Town Centre dressed up in a space themed style. Monies raised will used to support local Children's charity 'Off the Record' . This charity supports the needs of young people in the area by providing a range of information and support services.
The event begins at 2pm outside Bath college where they venture their way through Bath City town. Passing local landmarks such as The Roman Baths, Bath Spa, South Gate Shopping center.
During the walk there will be an alien symphonic orchestra while the music students will be performing space themed music during and after the walk which will be performed within the college and around Bath.
Last year the College raised £150 towards the teenage charity with the pirate themed walk. This year the college is hoping that it will as successful as previous years.
Bath College Student Oliva Crooks said ‘I believe that this charity event engages students from different courses and allows them to socialise with others and I am really looking forward to it’
Bath College Lecturer Ed Powell said “This event is a successful way to encourage students in raising money for a local charity. The event also allows student to get involved in a fun and engaging event for a good cause.”
Bath SkyLine:
If you're an enthusiastic runner or you are only interested in a Sunday jog, you will be happy to hear that the Bath Skyline Parkrun could become a weekly fixture. On Saturday 4 October 200 runners took part in the Bath’s Skyline Parkrun. Bath & North East Somerset Council are hoping that this event will be added to the weekly calendar.
Councillor David Dixon, has been involved with the trial run of the route. David Commented: ‘Saturday’s Parkrun was a fantastic community event, despite the unsettled weather everyone who took part enjoyed themselves. I am looking forward to making the Bath Skyline Parkrun a regular visit for myself and my family.’
The weekly event aims to get more people up on their feet and stay active through exercising outdoors. People of all ages and fitness levels are welcome to run, jog or walk the five-kilometre loop, soaking up breathtaking views across the City of Bath.
Event Director and lead volunteer Helen Conner said: ‘Everyone runs or walks for their own enjoyment and are all welcome whatever their experience or pace.’
Helen has spent over 18 month trying to get this project off the ground so people can enjoy themselves taking part. Helen has spent hours obtaining funding, in meetings with landowners recruiting other volunteers and training. Without Helen and the other 25 volunteers this event would not have taken place.
Volunteer Parkrun ambassador Geoff Keoff, has provided numerous hours of support and invaluable advice for the team, Geoff said: ‘We’re very excited to be bringing Parkrun to Bath. The city has a great running tradition and Bath Skyline is a welcome addition to the Parkrun family.’
The event will take place every Saturday at 9am starting at Bathwick Hill. The route proceeds through some of the most picturesque place in the City of Bath including Prior Park landscape gardens, Sham Castle and Bathampton Woods. The loop finishes off at ‘Free Fields’, North Road / Claverton Down Road opposite Shaft Road.
The event is organised through a partnership between the Council, Parkrun, the National Trust and Bath Half Marathon Fund, with the activation fee of £3,000 being jointly funded by a grant from the Council’s ‘Try Active’ programme and the Bath Half Marathon Fund.
For more information and to register go to www.parkrun.org.uk/register/
What is happening at the Great Bath Feast?
The Great Bath Feast has hit Bath City Centre with a month long celebration. It commemorates the taste of new flavoured foods and exciting new products available. People are able to seek out new opportunities and learn new skills throughout the event, with nearly 200 different activities available there is something for everyone.
Running since the Georgian Times, the Bath Food Feast has introduced hundreds of different ways to enjoy food in the fabulous World Heritage sight of Bath.
Local food shop ‘Fudge Kitchen’ commented: “It seems like a lot more companies are part of it this year, personally I think I booked four events for this year already, so im really excited! Although we don’t find it affects our shop very much.”
Phoebe from Fudge Kitchen said: ‘We were one of the companies involved in it the last couple of years, although it didn’t impact our business in a positive way.’
Throughout this month there will be; tea parties and tastings, cocktails and chef demonstrations, in an action packed cookery theatre. If none of these events interest you, you can also experience professional wedding cake decorating at the Kitchens cake shop on Thursday 9th October. Whatever your taste or interest in food there will be an event for you.
For a list of dates and events pick up a program or visit:
http://www.greatbathfeast.co.uk/whats-on/
New One Stop:
Local people from Keynsham, will be pleased to know that a One Stop Shop opens its doors for business on Monday 20 October 2014. The aim is to provide local residents with joined up customer service from a diversity of partners.
The exciting launch of the One Stop Shop will provide face to face, phone and online services in one larger site. The new One Stop will incorporate a newly improved library. With a wide range of public and voluntary sector partners, the new One Stop Shop includes the Citizens Advice Bureau, Curo, Reach, the Police, Sirona Healthy Lifestyle Service and WE care and repair.
Local Councillor David Bellotti said: “Were delighted to open the doors of the Keynsham One Stop Shop to the public, as well as to be working with our voluntary and public sector partners in the new facility.
For help in finding the right information on library and council connect services there will be customer services staff on hand to point customers in the right direction to partner services. For those who are traveling there way into town there will be a convenient cafe and toilets including a fully accessible Changing Places facility.
Performance:
On Tuesday 14 October till Wednesday 15 the Performing Arts department at Bath City College will be conducting a live show of William Shakespeare the Tempest.
The second year level 3 students will be hosting a small performance using the animated tales by Leon Garfield. On the night the students will be creating the music live using an application on iPad’s called Novation. As well as this student will be operating the lighting in real time. The students are using a method called pyrotechnics to create an indoor fireworks experience. There will be a total of 15 tickets available free of charge by emailing thomasd@citybathcoll.ac.uk
The doors will open at 6:45pm and the performance will start at 7pm. The duration will be about 1 hour and make sure that you are on time as they cannot allow anyone to enter after 7pm because of the lighting effects used. After the performance the audience can give a donation that they feel is suitable to how the performance went. People with heart conditions should be aware of pyrotechnics.
Skate park proposals take a leap forward
Plans for a new Skate Park in Historic Royal Victoria Park are in full swing with support from prospective users. Bath & North East Somerset Council has granted the contract for re-design and build of the park to Bristol Based Canvas Spaces.
The design of the park has been largely dependent on current users such as; BMX riders, scooter riders and rollerbladers. They have attended consultation events and created a user design panel which has allowed them to vote for their favourite designs.
The skatepark will be available for a selection of sport enthusiasts such as skateboarders, bmx riders, scooter riders and rollerbladers. A feature of the skate park will include a concrete bowl sunk into the ground. which will replicate the large ramps in the park and will benefit riders by offering a better flow of continuous ride lines.
Local councillor of Bath and North East Somerset commented :“It was clear that the skatepark needed investment - it hasn't been updated for 20 years. Its been great having this panel of riders working with us and the skatepark designers to complete the details of the design so that the park can best meet the needs of all riders.
The proposals are still in early stages and are subject to full planning permission to being granted, but already potential users are excited about the initial designs they have seen.”
Similar projects have taken place in Bath, such as the road racing circuit in Odd Down which was made possible thanks to a £600,000 grant from British Cycling. This was just one of many tracks being opened throughout Britain thanks to British Cycling. Since the opening hundreds of cyclists have made the trip to ride this circuit including some of the top level regional riders.
Many sports including cycling are becoming increasingly popular throughout the UK and with new facilities like the skate park being built in Victoria Park. Which will be one of many places that will allow children and teenagers to take part in this particular sport.
Local BMX rider Ollie Derick commented: “Its very important to have users involved; in the past, some of the obstacles have been put into a skate park with limited involvement from the users of the space, but now the alliance between the council and users has created a real confidence, in the process and a better respect for the council.”
Planning permission for the redesign will be submitted at the beginning of November if successful it is anticipated that work will be completed by the end of April 2015.
Pressures on students to attend University
As students come to the end of their studies big decisions have to be made, the final year is the time where students have to decide their future. As the year progresses post 16 students are expected to research and apply to 5 university courses which can be a tricky task. Applications have to be completed by December at the latest giving students 3 months before the summer holiday to make these life- changing decisions.
Some people can feel pressured to go to University and are worried by the rise in money costs. Leanne Atherton, graduate in Journalism said “I attended University 3 years ago, with fees at £3,000 a year. Now they have tripled, I would probably not attend university as the debt is so substantial.’
However for a lot of people, going to University is a chance to move away from your local area and explore new places and people. According to UCAS (the online application portal) application rates for 18 year olds for each UK country are at, or very near, the highest levels recorded, suggesting people are still keen to attend university.
Someone who is looking forward to attending university is 18 year old media student Matt Smith, He said: “ The life and experience of attending University interests me the most. Living on your own and meeting new people sounds exciting to me!” Within 3 months Matt has visited numerous open days in his spare time while juggling his part time job and school studies.”
However 19 year old college student Aimee Collins worries about the fees: “£9,000 a year for three years is a lot of money! Especially when you don't have a guarantee of a job afterwards. Teachers tend to push me towards University.”
The decision to attend University is becoming harder for young people who are interested in furthering their knowledge and experiences. With many students finding other options in which they can achieve the same successes and find a good job, It is becoming harder for teenagers to decide what is best for them.
