FUNdays Club, the Wiltshire-based business which provides professionally enriched childcare experiences, is proud to have achieved Social Enterprise Mark accreditation. The Social Enterprise Mark is awarded to organisations who are committed to positive social aspect, they undergo rigorous and independent assessment to achieve the accreditation. FUNdays Club was created to redefine the concept of childcare. Its after-school and holiday programmes are designed to enrich and...
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Wellsway School staff and students raise £500 for Cancer Research UK
Students and staff from Wellsway School in Keynsham raised more than £500 for Cancer Research UK in a charity fun run. Participants ran 433 laps of the school track – a collective 108 miles! The run was organised to support fundraising efforts by Daniel Money, a former student of Chandag and Wellsway schools, who was...
New Tiny Minds classes in Wiltshire to support babies and children’s development
Tiny Minds classes have come to Wiltshire, aimed at supporting babies and toddlers aged from two months to four years in their development and helping them to engage, interact and develop that bond between a parent and child. Tiny Minds is the brain child of former teacher Claire Rigby who decided to follow her passion...
Summer workshops and adult classes now available with Stagecoach Bath
Stagecoach Bath, which offers singing, dancing and acting classes for 4-18 year olds, has a few places left in its Early Stages Summer Workshop for 4-6 year olds. Plus, it is launching a new class for adults! The Early Stages Summer Workshop takes place from Monday 14th August – Friday 18th August, from 9.30am –...
Join Bath Rugby at the Rec for the launch of the 2023/24 season
Bath Rugby‘s new season is fast approaching and families and supporters are invited to join in at the home of the Blue, Black and White on launch day on 18 August. On a day out for the whole family, there’ll be something for everyone to enjoy as the team take to the outfield at The...
Marvel-loving Wiltshire Year 10 student builds light-up Iron Man suit
Keiran, a Year 10 student at The Wellington Academy in Wiltshire, has been inspired by his love of Marvel and Robert Downey Jr’s character Tony Stark to create his very own Iron Man suit. His inspirations began with a YouTube video and ended with a light-up, full-sized suit. The school have contacted Robert Downey Jr’s...
Puddle Ducks Bristol & Bath teach children personal survival skills
Puddle Ducks Bristol & Bath, the provider of award-winning swimming lessons for children from birth to primary school age, is seeking to promote the importance of water safety across the local community. With Tuesday 25 July marking World Drowning Prevention Day and summer being the time of year when deaths by drowning hit their peak in...
Say I Do to pre-nups – expert advice for Mogers Drewett
Rebecca Silcock of Mogers Drewett explains the benefits of having a pre-nup in place before getting married The summer is here and so is wedding season, but getting protection in place in case things don’t go to plan isn’t always at the forefront of your mind when you’re about to get married or a newlywed....
Combe Down Primary School says goodbye to much-loved teacher Ms Paterson
This summer, Combe Down C of E Primary School in Bath will be saying goodbye to a loved, admired and well-respected member of their teaching team. After 18 years of service to the school and community, Ms Paterson has decided it is time to retire and she will be greatly missed by staff, parents and...
Trowbridge primary to share spaces with nearby SEND school from this September
A Trowbridge primary will be sharing facilities with pupils from a neighbouring school from next term. Paxcroft Primary in Trowbridge is providing classroom accommodation for Key Stage 1 Silverwood School pupils based at the Trowbridge campus for the academic year 2023/24. The new Silverwood satellite will be based in the heart of the school. Pupils...
Thrings interview – Claire Lilley, Head of Royal High Prep School in Bath
Kathryn Bew, a partner at Thrings in Bath, meet Claire Lilley, Head of Royal High Prep School Kathryn Bew: Tell us a little about Royal High Prep School. Claire Lilley: We’re an independent all-girls school, part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), focused on high achievement and well-rounded development for our pupils, giving them...
Batheaston – ‘A school where pupils dream of all possibilities that they might achieve’
Pupils ‘grow in love for learning, each other and the world around them’ – that’s the conclusion of a church inspector who visited Batheaston Church School this month. The SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) inspector said the ‘inspirational leadership of the headteacher and staff have created a culture of exceptional care and support...
Review – Horrible Histories Terrible Tudors Live on Stage at the Theatre Royal Bath
Ian Waller and his son enjoy an hilarious visit to Tudor Britain with the team from Horrible Histories Just fantastic family theatre! This wasn’t our first visit to see the Horrible Histories team live on stage and each time they just get better and better! Horrible Histories is, of course, probably best know for the...
Summer holiday fun at the Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery
From arts and crafts to adventures into Bath’s past, there’s lots going on for families at the Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery this summer. Young history hunters can join in with different activities inspired by the museum collections and exhibitions each week of the holidays. Kids can learn to weave with paper, create a...
Kingswood artists mark 275 years of the school’s founding
To mark the 275 year celebration of Kingswood founding, Junior Art Scholars at Kingswood School in Bath were set the challenge to respond to, ‘How would you visually represent 275 years of Kingswood?’ A selection of scholars’ responses were then framed in the Head’s Corridor, demonstrating a variety of interpretations, though many have chosen the...
St Saviour’s pupils explore the River Mells, including dog biscuit racing…
At the end of June, Year 5 children at St Saviour’s Junior School in Bath spent the day exploring the River Mells. They got to see some of the processes they have been learning about in Geography first-hand, such as erosion and deposition, and were supported by staff from the Earth Science Centre. The children had...
Cinematographer and nature specialist visits Batheaston Church School
Four classes at Batheaston Church School recently enjoyed a visit from Dr Aleks Domanski, a renowned cinematographer and nature specialist. Dr Domanski visited Batheaston to explore and study the eco-systems present within the school grounds and pond. Pupils had the unique opportunity to closely observe and investigate pond life, in order to gain a deeper...
TedXBath is back with an afternoon of inspiring talks and performances
TEDx Bath is back, promising an afternoon of inspiring talks, exciting performances and unlimited ideas. Taking place at The Forum, Bath on 14 October, the event with present eight speakers, two acts and unlimited ideas! TEDx Bath was launched in 2018 as a showcase for speakers presenting great, well-formed ideas in under 18 minutes. Last...
Lacock Scarecrow Trail raise £11,500 for village school
This year’s Lacock Scarecrow Trail raised in excess of £11,500 for the local primary school. The trail, which took place over the weekend of 8-9 July, followed the them of Famous Duos, saw Lacock streets lined with children’s TV characters, comedians and even Tom Jones’ hairy chest! For the first time, each scarecrow was sponsored...
Back To School Trail encourages local families to shop in Corsham
A brand new trail is set to be launched in Corsham to encourage local families to buy everything that they need for the new school year at local shops. The Back to School Trail 2023 will run from 22 July to 31 August and is the brainchild of Kate Whittingham-Jones, the owner of If The...
Olivia Colman’s charity Tender presents award To Ralph Allen Pupil
Olive Delamata, a Year 10 pupil at Ralph Allen School in Bath, has won an award for ‘Outstanding Creative Response’ at The Tender Awards in London. Olive (pictured above, centre) was awarded the honour for her poster titled Ducks that displays examples of scenarios within relationships – showing how one should and shouldn’t be treated....