We have had no water since Christmas Eve, starting with the bath taps.

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Starting from the University of Bath, the trail links quiet woodland, rare wildlife, an Iron Age hill fort and architectural glories.

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But with England not releasing Banahan back to Bath, he got his first chance in the starting line-up following two appearances as a replacement this season.

BBC: Bath centre Nick Scott targets first-team role

Cole will take over at tight-head from Bath's David Wilson, while the other change to the starting line-up sees Riki Flutey return at inside centre.

BBC: England pick prop Dan Cole & recall centre Riki Flutey

The average temperature is above 40C, the sea is like a warm bath, the golden sand burns your feet and the ubiquitous tarmac is starting to sizzle.

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They arrived with an unchanged starting line-up including Michael Stephenson and number eight Daniel Browne, both released by Bath last summer.

BBC: Bath 16-13 Leeds

The book's bicentenary is being marked throughout the year with a series of events, starting with an international "Pride and Prejudice Readathon" at the Jane Austen Centre in Bath on Monday, and including exhibitions and an outdoor theater production in London.

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Bath have been trying to reduce the average age of their pack for next season, starting in the second row.

BBC: Bath forward Peter Short considers Stade Francais move