Luana Sasarman, 16, from Bath, who is currently doing her Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE), wants to show that doing a DofE Award can be rewarding for all young people after being selected as a Youth Ambassador for the charity. Luana, who attends King Edward’s School, joins a cohort of just 35 DofE Award holders aged...
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Thrings Associate appointed co-chair of national family law committee
Thrings is helping to shape the future of junior practitioners in the family law sector with Associate Zhenja Cann being appointed co-chair of the Young Resolution National Committee. Founded in 1982, Resolution is a national organisation with members from across the Family Law sector that works towards delivering non-confrontational approaches to achieving better outcomes for...
RUH launches new screening test to identify heart problems in babies
Babies born at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust are being offered a new screening test which can help to identify newborns with heart defects. Newborn Pulse Oximetry Screening, which measures a baby’s blood oxygen levels, is currently being rolled out to babies born at the RUH’s Bath Birthing Centre and, thanks to...
Review – Beauty and the Beast at Saint Gregory’s, Bath
Reviewed by Sammy Corcoran, Year 13 Saint Gregory’s rendition of the timeless classic Beauty and the Beast moved seamlessly through comedic, heartwarming and even harrowing moments, keeping the audience entertained and moved for 90 minutes straight. The audience were so lucky to enjoy a showcase of talent from students across ages 11-18, and it was...
Review – The Jam’d at Komedia, Bath
Ian Waller and friends enjoys a nostalgic evening of great music There was only one place to be for mums and dads of a certain age in Bath last night. The Jam tribute act, The Jam’d, were playing Komedia offering an evening of just great music and a chance to enjoy our youth. The Jam...
Wiltshire College Lackham Lambing Weekends will return this spring
Two fantastic family-fun weekends will be held at the Wiltshire College and University Centre’s Lackham campus, near Chippenham, in late March, with separate events taking place on Saturday 16th March, Sunday 17th March, Saturday 23rd March and Sunday 24th March. All events run from 10am-4pm, with last entry at 2.30pm. The events have proved hugely...
Wiltshire College & University Centre launches first nursing associates course
Wiltshire College & University Centre is launching an innovative nursing associates course for the first time thanks to an exciting new collaboration. People looking to start a rewarding career in healthcare can now apply to study a Nursing Associate Foundation Degree after the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) approved plans for Wiltshire College & University...
Lunar New Year celebrations at the Museum of East Asian Art in Bath
Families are invited to a fun-filled day at the Museum of East Asian Art in Bath on Saturday 10 February to welcome in the Year of the Dragon. From 11am to 4pm, the museum will give families the chance to learn about the history and customs of this festival and take part in activities, workshops...
11 secondary schools join Bath Student Parliament at Beechen Cliff
Representatives from 11 secondary schools from across Bath recently attended the Bath Student Parliament’s spring term meeting, hosted by Beechen Cliff School. Student-led, Bath Student Parliament comprises representatives from 11 secondary schools across Bath, and aims to bring pupils together from across the community to share ideas and develop a vision for action on matters...
Canon’s House child support centre in Devizes rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
A short breaks provision for children and young people has been given a ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted after parents shared their positive experiences of this ‘vital’ support. Ofsted visited Canon’s House in Devizes which provides a short break service for up to four children at a time and is run by Wiltshire Council. Children may...
Widcombe Junior School installs air filters in every classroom
Widcombe Junior School in Bath has installed new air filters in every classroom thanks to a £5,000 fundraising campaign as just one of its environmentally friendly initiatives. Community-minded Widcombe Junior School has embraced its proactive and passionate parent and carer partnership, supporting the school’s drive to protect its environment, which has culminated in a staggering...
Be Our Guest – Beauty and the Beast comes to St Gregory’s in Bath
Performing arts students at St Gregory’s Catholic College in Bath are buzzing with melody and excited anticipation for this year’s eagerly awaited winter production that is sure to set the southern hills of Bath alive with a sprinkling of Disney magic. Beauty and the Beast, one of the world’s most iconic musicals, goes on stage...
Review – The History of Rock at Komedia Bath
Ian Waller leads a learning trip to that university of rock and roll, Komedia Bath Today in class, children, it’s time to put away your books, pick up your air guitars and discover the history of rock! And so we took the class – my 13 year old son and his mate – to Komedia...
Belongings, a show for 7-11 year olds, is coming to The Egg Theatre, Bath
Belongings, a playful, inventive and heart-warming show aimed at 7 to 11 year olds and their grown ups, is coming to The Egg Theatre in Bath on 23 & 24 February, 2024. Exploring the experiences of children living away from their birth families and the fundamental need to belong, the show was created collaboratively with...
St Gregory’s College in Bath receives award for curriculum’s international focus
Saint Gregory’s Catholic College has achieved accreditation by the British Council, receiving the International School Award for its outstanding work in developing its curriculum with an international focus. The award was marked by Wera Hobhouse, Liberal Democrat MP for Bath, who attended the annual International School Award ceremony in Parliament where Saint Gregory’s Catholic College was...
BANES families encouraged to apply for new Winter Energy Support Fund
Residents in Bath and North East Somerset who are on low incomes can apply for a one-off payment of £150 to help with energy costs this winter. Bath & North East Somerset Council has launched a new Winter Energy Support Fund using its allocation of government funding from the Household Support Fund. To qualify, residents...
New Flourish Food Festival 2024 comes to Saltford in June
Flourish Foodhall & Kitchen brings a vibrant array of food and drink suppliers into the local community for the first ever Flourish Food Festival on 22nd and 23rd June 2024 at Glenavon Farm, Saltford. Families, friends and foodies alike can join the two-day celebration with live music, a craft market and family-friendly activities, plus the...
Oscars success for Oldfield Park Junior School pupils’ Viking documentary
Pupils from Oldfield Park Junior School Bath have enjoyed success at their own Oscars ceremony after producing a Viking documentary film Inspirational children at a junior school in Bath have played a starring role in their own film thanks to an engaging curriculum around Vikings that provided a multi-faceted approach to enhance their understanding. The...
Bath community invited to join Norland sewers to create Grenfell Memorial Quilt
Students and staff from the Norland Community Sewing Bee welcomed The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Bath, Councillor Dine Romero, to the Bath Central Library to find out more about the Grenfell Memorial Quilt project. Sewing lecturers Jo Price and Kate Jaeger welcomed the Mayor to see how the Norland Community Sewing Bee is working...
Wiltshire Council Careers Fair to showcase range of exciting roles
Could you work with young people? Would you like a role in leisure? How about working in highways and transport? What about providing care for people who have just left hospital and need to gain their independence again? On 25 January, Wiltshire Council will hold a careers fair in the Atrium at County Hall in...
Frome family charity seeks half marathon runners to help support community events
Purple Elephant, Frome’s family support charity, is looking forward to a busy year ahead and turning to the local community, and beyond, to join them in having fun raising funds to help provide free and low-cost services all year round. They invite runners, would-be runners and those with New Year’s resolutions to join them in...