Articles by Jessica Hope
Documentary films can increase public interest in plant-based diets in the USA - Nature Food
Abstract Here we investigate the impacts of media advocating plant-based diets. Search volume for popular films explains the majority of variance in searches for plant-based food, but is not associated with consumption. For three documentaries, we estimated that a standard deviation increase in searches for each film increases searches for plant-based food by up to 43% in the following week. Our findings can inform approaches for raising awareness of sustainable diets.
Are We Headed for an AI Dystopia? Or Did I Turn My Chat GPT into a Conspiracy Theorist?
I’ll let you decide… Jessica Hope · Follow 28 min read · -- AI will probably most likely lead to the end of the world, but in the meantime, there’ll be great companies. -Sam Altman Photo by Icons8 Team on Unsplash I asked my Chat GPT: Where are we headed in the next 5 years and what does this mean for humanity? Before I give you Chat GPT’s answer, I do want to preface this by saying if you type this into your Chat GPT, you will likely get a very different answer.
Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers
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How Fitness Improves Your Brain
Did you know just a few minutes of exercise a day can improve your brain health? Research suggests that just a single session of exercise can improve cognitive function and mood. So how exactly does exercise improve your brain health? Exercise Boosts Cognitive Function When you exercise you increase blood flow to the brain. More blood flow means more oxygen. More oxygen means more nutrients to the brain, increasing cognitive functioning.
If looks could kill...
Historian Catherine Pitt explores the hair-raising antics of Georgian Bath If we could turn the clock as far back as 300 years ago, we’d find our Georgian forebears were just as preoccupied with their appearance and youth as we are in the 21st century. The ideal of beauty in 18th century England was an exaggerated naturalism. A pale complexion denoted that one didn’t work. Sun tanned skin, freckles and any blemishes were seen as a sign of the lower classes or of disease.
Underhill, Walker and Wright extend Bath Rugby contracts
Sam Underhill, Jack Walker and Max Wright have all signed three-year contract extensions, securing their futures playing for Bath Rugby. Director of Rugby, Stuart Hooper said “These three young men committing their futures to the club is a huge statement of intent. They are all English qualified and determined to succeed in Bath colours. “Sam has developed with us and gone on to become one of the best flankers in the world, getting to a World Cup final and performing.
14 things to look out for in Bath in 2020
As we step into a new decade, we may not be able to pre-empt what will happen in the years ahead. But there is one thing we can confirm – there’s plenty to look forward to around Bath this year.
Review: Beauty and The Beast at Theatre Royal Bath
Melissa Blease reviews Beauty and The Beast, on at Theatre Royal Bath until 12 January It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Oh yes it is! Which means, of course, that the Theatre Royal Bath’s annual festive fest is poised to work its time-honoured magic as the pantomime takes centre stage.
Modern vintage: Fashion shoot
If you want to stand out this party season why not look back in time for one-off classics and bespoke tailoring?
Review: Wild Goose Dreams at Ustinov Studio
Melissa Blease reviews Wild Goose Dreams, directed by Michael Boyd, on at Ustinov Studio until 21 December What have a totalitarian dictatorship, love, the internet, loneliness, guilt and penguins got in common?
Review: My Cousin Rachel at Theatre Royal Bath
Melissa Blease reviews My Cousin Rachel, starring Helen George, on at Theatre Royal Bath until 23 November Lady Macbeth, Cruella de Vil, Hedda Gabler, Nurse Ratched, Mrs Danvers (the latter being particularly relevant to this review): Great British theatre’s iconic wicked women are the charismatic gifts that keep on giving from first entrance to finale.
Review: Getting The Third Degree at The Rondo Theatre
Melissa Blease reviews RoughHouse and Live Wire’s co-production of Getting The Third Degree at The Rondo Theatre Young, gifted and black… and targeted in National Front hate campaigns, harangued by racist taunts and set upon by three vicious thugs for “the offence of dating a white woman,” amongst countless similar acts of aggression, both physical and verbal: he may have been an unassailably talented, massively successful footballer (and an undisputed style icon) but for Laurie Cunningham,...
Review: Calendar Girls – The Musical at Theatre Royal Bath - The Bath Magazine
Melissa Blease reviews Calendar Girls – The Musical, on at Theatre Royal Bath until 9 November In February 1988, John Baker was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He died after just a few months of treatment, aged just 54, leaving his wife Angela bereft.
Myths and Legends come to life at Longleat’s Festival of Light
This winter the UK’s biggest lantern festival returns to Longleat. Running from 9 November – 5 January, Festival of Light – Myths and Legends will take visitors on a thrilling odyssey to discover epic tales from around the globe.
Myths and Legends come to life at Longleat’s Festival of Light
This winter the UK’s biggest lantern festival returns to Longleat. Running from 9 November – 5 January, Festival of Light – Myths and Legends will take visitors on a thrilling odyssey to discover epic tales from around the globe.
Review: A Taste of Honey at Theatre Royal Bath
Melissa Blease reviews The National Theatre’s A Taste of Honey starring Jodie Prenger, on at Theatre Royal Bath until 2 November Over the past couple of years, revivals of all manner of dramas from Abigail’s Party to The Winslow Boy by way of Equus, Glengarry Glen Ross, Educating Rita, Death of a Salesman and My Beautiful Launderette (to name but a few) have been dusted down, shaken up and remixed for contemporary audiences to varying degrees of success and acclaim.
Review: Rambert: PreSentient, Rouge and In Your Rooms at Theatre Royal Bath
Melissa Blease reviews Rambert’s PreSentient, Rouge and In Your Rooms, on atTheatre Royal Bath until 26 October The UK’s most innovative dance company – widely credited to have heralded the birth of British ballet – is actually a very old modern institution indeed; Rambert is poised to celebrate it’s centenary in seven years time.
Review: Posh at Theatre Royal Bath
Melissa Blease reviews Laura Wade’s Posh, starring Tyger Drew-Honey, on at Theatre Royal Bath until 28 September Every time British playwright Laura Wade’s upper crust melodrama Posh – which premiered at London’s Royal Court Theatre during the 2010 General Election – gets revisited, it’s touted as more timely/relevant/sentient than ever before.
Review: The Man in The White Suit at Theatre Royal Bath
Melissa Blease reviews The Man in The White Suit, starring Stephen Mangan and Kara Tointon, on at Theatre Royal Bath until 21 September Britain, 1951: Up the workers, down with the toffs. Spam fritters for tea; a pint of bitter for 1s 3d. Front doorsteps were rigorously scrubbed; the lavvy was outside, round the back.
United States of America: Live the Dream
Have you always dreamed of visiting the United States of America, but you don’t know where you’d like to visit most? To help you choose your ideal holiday, here are some of the best cities to visit in America. Then it’s just a case of booking flights for the destination that excites you the most! NEW YORK CITY There’s nowhere in the world quite like New York. The shopping capital of the world, NYC has been made famous through shows like Sex and the City, How I Met Your Mother and Friends.
Review: The Life I Lead at Theatre Royal Bath
Melissa Blease reviews The Life I Lead, starring Miles Jupp, on at Theatre Royal Bath until 31 August You know Miles Jupp. Heck, we all know Miles Jupp: the multitasking, quick-witted actor, writer and comedian with a CV that goes on for miles and miles and miles.
Millfield swimmer makes history as first female selected for World Junior Championships
Millfield upper sixth pupil Rachel Anderson has made history as the first female swimmer from the school to be selected to compete for Team GB at the FINA World Junior Championships in Budapest in August. The 17-year-old day pupil from Winscombe in Somerset will be following in the footsteps of successful Olympic and Commonwealth Games medallists and former Millfield pupils James Guy, Cameron Kurle and Brodie Williams. Rachel has been swimming since she was seven and joined Millfield in Year 9.
The lost pleasures of Lyncombe
Kirsten Elliott takes a walk in Lyncombe Vale and encounters what used to be its three pleasure gardens. The route passes the site of Spring Gardens, one of the most successful of the three, and takes in some breathtaking views During its Georgian heyday, Bath’s pleasure gardens were among the glories of the city. Originally quiet places to walk for exercise and gentle refreshment, they slowly transformed into fantasy worlds.
Herbal magic - The Bath Magazine
Jane Moore follows the herb trail from field to fork and talks to two chefs and two thirsty gardeners, asking them all about their favourite herbs – from rosemary to sorrel – and their favourite ways of using them It’s barbecue season, and what better than a few herbs to spruce up those salads and cold drinks? Perfect. So now it’s time to create a useful little herb corner which will add scope and interest to your summer cooking.
How to protect nature in urban Bath
Nature and wildlife is under threat and there is a need to protect it, but how does it affect urban Bath? In a myriad of ways, says Nicole Daw, people and wildlife officer at the Avon Wildlife Trust Bath, best known for its ancient Roman Baths and historic urban architecture has another rich side; it’s a city surrounded by countryside. I have been lucky enough to explore this in the three years I have worked for Avon Wildlife Trust.
Review: The Argument at Theatre Royal Bath
Melissa Blease reviews William Boyd’s The Argument starring Felicity Kendal and Rupert Vansittart, on at Theatre Royal Bath until 24 August A married couple return home after a trip to the local cinema. One of them found the plot insubstantial; one of them quite enjoyed the story. They have a couple of drinks… and then it’s bedtime.
Montpellier: France's beguiling city
Voted the second happiest city in France, Montpellier is evidently a city that’s doing things right. Simon Horsford uncovers its rich history, stand-out architecture and dominant museum and arts culture, as well as its winding medieval streets, lush gardens and atmospheric squares Dotted around the side streets of Montpellier are small posters of President Macron bearing the words ‘Fake Views’. President Trump has a lot to answer for. But then again maybe we should be blaming someone else.
Bath at work: Carol Spalding, Funeral director
During the 20 years I have worked within the funeral business I have always seen my role as one that, first and foremost, serves my families. To be the caring human being they have entrusted with the care of their loved ones and help them to find some way of dealing with the loss. My journey began at the end of a long marriage. Having not worked for several years, I decided it was time to broaden my horizons and apply for the position of a part-time funeral arranger.
Restaurant review: Koffmann and Mr. White’s
Emma Clegg tries the combined force of Marco Pierre White and Pierre Koffmann at the Abbey Hotel’s English/French brasserie, Koffmann and Mr White’s Marco Pierre White and Pierre Koffmann loom large on the food scene, one the rock-star chef of modern cooking whose cuisine and growly persona created the celebrity chef, the other a thoroughbred senior chef à la française admired for his classic French cuisine, including his famous signature dish of pig’s trotter with chicken mousseline.
Bath College representatives make plea to Jacob Rees-Mogg to save BTEC qualifications
Jacob Rees-Mogg MP took part in a special meeting with Bath College representatives recently to hear the positive impact BTECs and Applied General qualifications have on the life chances of young people and adults in Somerset after the government announced it is considering dropping the qualifications. The meeting was attended by leaders from Bath College, including Head of Creative Arts and Enterprise, Jon Domaille and Music Performance Learning Coordinator, Tim Goode.
Demuths Cookery School
Demuths Cookery School is run by one of the UK’s leading plant-based chefs Rachel Demuth, who owned the award-winning Demuths Restaurant for 26 years. She is joined by a team of experienced chef tutors who teach an exciting and varied selection of plant-based courses for all abilities from beginner to accomplished cook. Courses focus on encouraging students to be confident with cookery techniques such as knife skills and using spices and herbs to flavour their dishes.
Stitch with The Royal School of Needlework
The Royal School of Needlework (RSN), famous worldwide for its expertise in hand embroidery, teaches at The Fashion Museum Bath and in Bristol. The Royal School offers a range of courses for beginners through to advanced, from stunning Goldwork and Silk Shading to traditional Jacobean and Blackwork.
Gift Frippery - The Bath Magazine
Have you ever longed to gift wrap with style but not known how to? Amanda White from Gift Frippery has all the secrets and there is nothing she likes more than inspiring others. At her two-hour workshop, she provides quality papers and real ribbon for you to work with, and each workshop is a mixture of hands-on fun and demonstrations. You can choose your own workshop from the giftfrippery website, and in the autumn there will be a newly designed course particularly for book groups.
Julia Davey workshops
There’s a great workshop just waiting to be discovered at Julia Davey. In the private, beautiful studio space you can acquire new craft and art skills from floristry to needlepunch and ceramics. Every workshop is led by a professional in that medium and you can gain confidence as you learn by being part of a small group of typically six to eight people. The workshops are based in Bear Flat. • Julia Davey, 20 Wellsway, Bath BA2 2AA; juliadaveyevents.com
The College of Naturopathic Medicine
CNM has a 20-year track record of training successful practitioners in natural therapies, in class and online. There is a wide range of courses available in Bristol, at diploma and post-graduate level, as well as short courses. The CNM course range is extensive, covering areas such as nutrition, herbal medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy, cooking for health and food photography.
The Holburne Museum
Get creative in the beautiful setting of the Holburne Museum. There are high-quality adult workshops ranging from oil painting and drawing to print-making, poetry and craft skills, all of them inspired by the museum’s collections and current exhibitions. Go along to learn specialist skills under the guidance of the trained tutors.
Millfield students win Hickstead National Schools and Pony Club Jumping Championships for fifth time
Millfield’s Junior Team have won the title at Hickstead’s Hurst College National Schools and Pony Club Jumping Championships in the Junior Division for the fifth time in the event’s history. The team, comprising of Millfield and Millfield Prep pupils Tara Kay on Amandas, Charlotte Manton on Tullibards Boom Groom, Hatty Kingsford on Killycloghan Classic Melody and Lily Rhys on Fond of A Drop, all jumped clear rounds of Hickstead’s All England Jumping Course.
Moss of Bath - The Bath Magazine
Moss of Bath is an independent television and hi-fi retailer currently celebrating 57 years in business – a milestone that represents the type of strength and stability few independent electrical retailers ever achieve. From its modest beginnings the business now specialises in the sale, installation and servicing of consumer electronic products, including television, home cinema, hi-fi and portable audio products.
Alexandra May - The Bath Magazine
Alexandra May Jewellery was founded by jewellery obsessive Alexandra May in 1997. Found between the Royal Crescent and the Circus, the building has housed a shop on its lower floors since Victorian times. It is now home to Alexandra’s incredible collection of cult, collectible and classic costume jewellery.
Homefront Interiors
Now in its fourth year, the eclectic Homefront Interiors has continued to grow with an ever-changing selection of homewares, gifts and cards. This independent little store may be small but it has a wide range and regularly updated stock of new and vintage homewares and follows a simple ethos of sustainability. This could mean recycled materials, fair-trade origin, small-scale production, or simply showing a little love and care to vintage finds.
Goodbody wellness
Goodbody Wellness is one of the UK’s first natural, traceable and tested CBD retailers. The expert staff value mother nature and always consider your wellness as a priority. Goodbody aims to offer you a moment of calm in a tranquil and relaxing environment acknowledging that we are in world of hustle and bustle where nothing seems to slow down.
Robert Welch - The Bath Magazine
Robert Welch Designs was founded in 1955 by Robert Welch, a graduate of the Royal College of Art. Today, still based in the 18th-century former silk mill at Chipping Campden, where it was founded, the company is run jointly by Robert’s children, Alice and Rupert. Steeped in 60 years of history, the in-house design team remain true to Robert Welch’s legacy and maintain a sense of continuity within the business by ‘designing the Robert Welch way’.
Kimberly - The Bath Magazine
Kimberly in Trim Street Bath has stocked some of the world’s finest designers for over 36 years. The shop has established itself as a must-go-to store for everyday wear or for that special occasion. Current designers include: Max Mara Studio, Max Mara Leisure, Boutique Moschino, Amina Rubinacci, Fabiana Filippi, Schneiders and many more. At the beginning of each season Kimberly stages a series of in-house fashion shows in the store.
Stephen Graver: Exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail
Stephen Graver is a family owned business which is still wholly owned and operated by Stephen and Amanda Graver and their exceptional team of master craftsmen and specialists who help to provide the seamless and outstanding service and quality that underpins the Stephen Graver name. In short, we do different.
Africa's communications evolution
Whether you're a multinational or a tech startup in Africa, comms is no longer a nice-to-have - it's a necessity. Stories are constantly travelling across the globe and if you want them to have the right impact, there needs to be a nuanced understanding of different cultures. Now, I realise this might sound like common knowledge but trust me, this hasn't always been the case. Jessica Hope, Wimbart PR founder and managing director.
Review: Vienna 1934 – Munich 1938 at Ustinov Studio - The Bath Magazine
Melissa Blease reviews Vanessa Redgrave’s Vienna 1934 – Munich 1938, on at the Ustinov Studio in Bath until 3 August Christopher Isherwood, WH Auden and Stephen Spender; Oskar Kokoschka, Sigmund Freud, Thomas Mann and (fleetingly) Noël Coward: if I was inputting to one of those “ideal dinner party guest list” features, this is pretty much my fantasy line-up. The host? Revered stage/screen icon and political activist Vanessa Redgrave.
Lead clinician runs for Cancer Research UK
Philip Pettemerides, the lead clinician at Edgar Buildings Dental in Bath and the Clinical Lead for the South West and Wales with Portman Healthcare, has recently completed a 6.75Km race in Munich while attending the EAED conference on Decoding the Centre Effect. The conference, which is based on Aesthetic Dentistry, brings together dentists from all over Europe and as far afield as the USA, Australia, Japan and Korea with lectures and live procedures beamed in to the lecture hall.
Top spots to celebrate Bastille Day in Bath
Why and how and where should we celebrate Bastille Day in Bath on 14 July? Melissa Blease consults with experts in the sector and provides some delectable local options Bistros, boules and boulevards; locally produced bubbles, our very own Brie… and the Sally Lunn Bun, originally introduced to Bath by a Huguenot refugee. Is Bath the French capital of the UK? Nous le croyons, mes petit fin gourmets. Here are some ideas on how to mark Bastille Day this year from the French experts.
Longleat - The Bath Magazine
From 20 July to 2 September, Longleat is celebrating its newest Australian residents, who have made Koala Creek their home, with a vibrant Australian Summer event. From 27 July, The Longhouse will transform into an indoor beach fully loaded with real sand – perfect for building masterpiece castles, deckchairs, craft activities and surf-style wobble boards.
Castle Combe - The Bath Magazine
It’s summer at the circuit. If you’re looking for a weekend of jam-packed action, head to the BIG Race Weekend on 6 and 7 July for two days of on-track excitement, or make your way down to the Combe Countdown Race Day on bank holiday Monday on 26 August.
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