This term, Westbury Leigh Primary School in Wiltshire has celebrated children who are exemplary in following the school rules and being a role model to others in living out our values by awarding them Ambassador status. Mr Fowler, Deputy Headteacher explains, “These are the pupils that the staffing team felt live out our school dream...
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Review – Midnight Mole at The Roper Room at The Egg Theatre Bath
Tanya Browne and her family enjoy a first visit to The Egg for a production aimed at children six months to four years My husband and I along with our 20-month-old daughter and newborn son were lucky enough to visit The Egg in Bath to see the production of the Midnight Mole. The Egg is...
Review – The Stolen Winter Light at the Rondo Theatre in Bath
Susy Douch enjoys a brilliant festive show to delight and entertain all ages We had been to The Rondo previously and it hadn’t lost any of its charm from our last visit. It is a cosy, intimate venue, located in Larkhall, Bath and seating an audience of just over 100. The theatre holds a variety...
Melksham House to reopen as a special needs primary and secondary school
A Melksham landmark will take on a new role from autumn 2024 as final preparations are on course for it to open as a school for special educational needs. Melksham House has undergone refurbishment to provide schooling for up to 45 primary aged and up to 25 places for secondary age young people for an...
Not everyone will have a silent night this Christmas – what are the signs of domestic abuse?
Jackie Hubbard, Family Law Practitioner at Awdry Law in Wiltshire, explains the signs of domestic abuse and what can be done to help a victim Christmas is a time of peace and joy for many. However, for those who are in an abusive relationship, this time of year can feel even more isolating, and it...
Wiltshire families of children with SEND invited to shape future services
Wiltshire families with children and young people with special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND) and those accessing alternative provision are invited to help shape services in the future. A number of face-to-face meetings will be held in January across the county, with parents, carers, children and young people all invited to have their say....
Pokémon VIP visits after school club at Sheldon School in Chippenham
Sheldon School welcomed a very special visitor to its after-school Pokémon club. Simon Benton, VP of Trading Card Game Sales at Pokémon, joined the club to talk about all things Pokémon and share some of the unique items in his personal collection. The young Pokémon enthusiasts were delighted to look through his cards and memorabilia—including...
Royal High School Bath raises almost £3,000 for RUH children’s ward
Staff and pupils from Royal High School Bath presented RUH X with a cheque for £2,855 at their Prep School site, located just five minutes away from the Royal United Hospital. The money will go towards Artsparks on the children’s ward – part of the RUH’s Art at the Heart campaign – which helps to provide art workshops...
Lacock Primary School children enjoy an evening’s star gazing with Bath Astronomers
Children from Oak Class at Lacock Primary School recently enjoyed a star gazing event as a result of a visit from Simon Holbeche of Bath Astronomers. “Our science topic this term has been Earth and Space, and the evening was organised to enable the children to develop a deeper understanding of the subject and to...
Bath Mind Mental Elf festive run raises over £6,000 to support wellbeing in community
Bath Mind held its inaugural Mental Elf Fun Run at Odd Down playing fields on Sunday 10 December. Despite challenging weather conditions, 135 runners of all ages braved the elements and kept smiling, as they completed the 5K course. Many runners embraced the festive season, wearing everything from elf hats to Santa outfits. Ollie of CaliUnity led...
Bath and Neston nurseries attend seminar with parenting expert Julie Fisher
Educators from Neston Farm Nursery, Oldfield Road Nursery and The Power of Play Nursery in Bath recently attended a presentation with Julie Fisher, an independent Early Years Adviser and visiting Professor of Early Childhood Education at Oxford Brookes University. Julie has taught children from 3 to 12 years of age and has been headteacher of...
Review – Mark Watson: Search at Komedia Bath
A great night of laughs at Bath’s best comedy venue Mark Watson was on the last date of his current tour – apart from a couple of upcoming corporate gigs, so he explained – and he was determined to enjoy his night in Bath. Mind you, having seen Mark Watson a few times before, he...
Free positive parenting courses for parents of primary-aged children coming to Bath
Parenting can and should be rewarding, joyful, and positive, but it can, at times, be stressful, worrying and exhausting. Jonothan Hope, Director of Bath & Bristol Parenting Hub, believes that parents should have access to high-quality, effective parenting support not just for those with pre-school children but all the way through school and into the...
Family Community Christmas Coffee Concert coming to Batheaston Hall
The Solsbury Hill Ensemble is putting on a family Community Christmas Coffee Concert at Batheaston Hall on Monday 18th December. Expect music ranging classical treasures such as The Nutcracker and The Snowman to Christmas carols, Christmas pop classics, music from Disney’s Frozen and plenty more! This concert will feature local professional musicians Alison Boden (violin), Lucy Hewson (violin and viola) and Lorna Davis (cello)....
Review: Sleeping Beauty at The Theatre Royal Bath – fantastic festive family fun!
Ian Waller and his family enjoy a festive treat with the best panto in town! Christmas is here which means panto time at the Theatre Royal is back – and this year, it’s an absolute cracker! Sleeping Beauty stars EastEnders’ and West End star Neil McDermott as Prince Vincent, Bath favourite Jon Monie as Lester...
ReBalance Bath, the wellbeing festival, returns to the city for 2024
After a hugely successful inaugural event in February of this year, ReBalance Bath – the wellbeing festival which shone a spotlight on Bath as the UK’s No.1 spa city – will return between 25 January and 18 February 2024 with a packed programme of activity for local residents and visitors to enjoy. Events are now...
Review – a family visit to the Father Christmas Grotto at Milsom Place, Bath
Edward was so excited! After all, he’s eight years old and Father Christmas’ Grotto is in town – and Edward was invited to see him! Not only that, his 11 year old sister Ruby was coming too! The adventure was all set to take place at Milsom Place where Father Christmas had set up his...
Kingswood School named in the Parent Power Southwest Top 10
Kingswood School in Bath is delighted to have yet again been recognised as a Top 10 school in the Southwest region of the Sunday Times Schools Guide 2024. This ranking cements Kingswood’s position as the best performing 11-18 co-educational day and boarding school in the region. The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide lists the UK’s highest-achieving...
Springmead School’s students high achievers in art and athletics competitions
Springmead School and Nursery in Frome has received prestigious accolades for pupils’ excellence in art and swimming in the Independent Schools Association (ISA) 2023 awards and South West Schools Biathlon Championships. The Somerset school prides itself on fostering a well-rounded educational foundation for children, including an enriching sport and art programmes, and by engaging with...
BEST in Bath language schools seeks families to host overseas students
Judith Rose, Student Service Manager at BEST In Bath language school, explains the opportunities available for hosting students in Bath throughout the year Like Italian food? Been to Spain on holiday? Why not bring some international energy into your home in Bath? As one of the host families for Bath’s leading language school, you earn...
Wells Cathedral School pupil wins BBC Young Chorister of the Year 2023
Wells Cathedral School is absolutely delighted to announce that Year 8 pupil Belinda Gifford-Guy has won the 2023 BBC Young Chorister of the Year competition (Junior category). The final of this enormously prestigious competition – run by Songs of Praise and BBC Radio 2 – was held in Manchester and broadcast on BBC TV on...