Reception pupils from Roundhill Primary School enjoyed a memorable day of outdoor learning during a visit to Bath City Farm. The children made the short walk from their school in Twerton to the 37-acre working farm, where they explored the site and met a range of animals including llamas, pigs, chickens and tadpoles. The visit...
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Young community champions shine at Bath awards ceremony
Young people making a difference in their communities were among the standout winners at this year’s Community Awards in Bath and North East Somerset. Held at The Guildhall in Bath on March 23, the awards celebrated the incredible efforts of volunteers and community groups – with several inspiring young winners recognised for their impact on...
Wiltshire College exceeds apprenticeship target to boost local opportunities for young people
Families across Wiltshire could benefit from more career opportunities for young people, as Wiltshire College & University Centre has exceeded its ambitious apprenticeship target ahead of schedule. The college’s ‘150 in 100’ campaign set out to secure 150 new apprenticeship pledges in just 100 days – and has already surpassed that goal thanks to strong...
Family theatre group in Trowbridge faces ‘make or break’ Easter show
Families in Trowbridge are being urged to support a much-loved local theatre group this Easter, as its future hangs in the balance. The Trowbridge Players, which have been bringing generations of families together since 1969, say its upcoming production of The Wind in the Willows could be a ‘make or break’ moment for the group....
Wiltshire school secures £150k nursery funding to support families
A Wiltshire school is set to expand its support for local families after securing £150,000 in government funding to open a new on-site nursery. Marlborough St Mary’s Primary School has been awarded the funding by the Department for Education to create a 36-place nursery, improving access to affordable, high-quality childcare in the area. The new...
Call for autistic girls in BANES schools to share their experiences
Families across Bath and North East Somerset are being invited to take part in an important new research project exploring what is working well for autistic girls in mainstream secondary schools. The study is being led by trainee educational psychologists Katie and Heidi from the University of Bristol, in collaboration with BANES Educational Psychology Service....
Bath patient urges women to know ovarian cancer symptoms
A woman treated for ovarian cancer at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is urging others to be aware of the signs and symptoms of the disease. Christine Grant, 68, from Trowbridge, went to her GP after finding she was having to get up frequently during the night to urinate. At first, it...
Gaming pioneers the Oliver Twins bring Easter adventure home to Trowbridge
Gaming pioneers Philip and Andrew Oliver are returning to their hometown of Trowbridge to launch a new interactive Easter adventure for families. The Oliver Twins will be in the town on Tuesday 24 March to introduce Billy Bunny’s Easter Egg Hunt, a digital trail that begins on Saturday 28 March in partnership with Trowbridge Chamber....
Young performers in Bath take centre stage at The Egg’s New Waves Festival
Young performers from Theatre Royal Bath Theatre School are set to bring imagination, energy and creativity to the stage this spring as they present the New Waves Festival at The Egg. Running from Friday 10 April to Saturday 18 April, the festival features three nautical-inspired productions, reimagining classic stories alongside an original devised piece created...
St Margaret’s Prep in Calne announces new baby and toddler mornings
Families in and around Calne are invited to join a new series of fun, friendly sessions as St Margaret’s Prep launches its latest baby and toddler mornings next term. Running on Fridays from 9.30am to 10.30am, the sessions are designed for parents, carers and grandparents with children aged 0–4, offering a welcoming space for little...
Newbridge Arts Trail to return with free family event in Bath
Artists and makers across Newbridge will open their doors to the public when the Newbridge Arts Trail returns on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May. Now in its 16th year, the popular Bath event will feature 34 artists across 12 venues, giving families and art lovers the chance to enjoy a free day out while...
Goughs Solicitors back Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance as charity of the year
Wiltshire-based law firm Goughs Solicitors has announced a new Charity of the Year partnership, pledging its support to Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance from April 2026. The charity, based in Semington, provides critical lifesaving care across Wiltshire and Bath, operating by both helicopter and critical care cars. From its airbase, the team can reach anywhere...
Marksbury Primary School welcomes new headteacher
Pupils at Marksbury Church of England Primary School near Bath are welcoming a new headteacher, Amanda Trim. Mrs Trim joined the school this term, bringing with her 23 years of experience in education. She was previously a senior leader at Weston All Saints Primary School in Bath. Marksbury is a village school located seven miles...
More women choose motorsport engineering at Wiltshire College
The number of women studying motorsport and engineering at Wiltshire College & University Centre has tripled since 2020, reflecting a growing interest in STEM careers among young women. Figures show that 21 women are currently enrolled on motorsport engineering programmes, compared with just six in September 2020. The 2024/25 academic year saw a peak of...
St Mary’s School staff raise nearly £6,000 for CRY in Bath Half
Staff from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Bath, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, have raised nearly £6,000 for Cardiac Risk in the Young after taking part in the Bath Half Marathon. The team ran in memory of Will Thomas, the 23-year-old son of Simon and Ann Thomas, who died in 2022 from...
Calne pupils thrive in new learning space at Saint Edmund’s
Pupils at Saint Edmund’s Catholic Primary School in Calne are already benefiting from a newly transformed open-plan learning space. The school, which is part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, completed the project during the half-term break. Two classrooms were knocked through and redesigned with the support of staff and families. School leaders say the...
Fosse Way School praised as ‘highly inclusive’ in Ofsted report
Fosse Way School in Radstock has been commended as a ‘highly inclusive’ environment where meeting pupils’ individual needs sits at the heart of everything it does, according to its latest Ofsted report. The special school, which supports children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) aged three to 19, was inspected on 20 January 2026....
King Edward’s School praised in latest ISI report
King Edward’s School, Bath has been praised for its outstanding educational experience following its January 2026 Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) report. The inspection highlights strong leadership, excellent teaching and a warm, supportive environment where pupils aged 3–18 thrive. The report also awarded the school a rare ‘Significant Strength’, recognising how pupils develop into ‘curious, resilient,...
Review – Don McCullin in Conversation with Mariella Frostrup at The Forum Bath
There are events you attend, and then there are evenings that stay with you long after you’ve left the room. Hearing Don McCullin speak at The Forum Bath last night was very much the latter. At 90, McCullin remains sharp, reflective and disarmingly honest. In conversation with Mariella Frostrup, he offered a rare insight into a...
Bath entrepreneur launches family-inspired Flowr Sourdough bakery
In kitchens across Bath, the smell of freshly baked sourdough is becoming increasingly familiar thanks to a growing local business built on family, tradition and a simple recipe passed down through generations. Flowr Sourdough was founded by Dariana Oros, who launched the Bath-based business with the help of her mum, Floare — the person whose...
Mendip Mini Fests promise a summer of family fun
Families looking for something a little different this summer can head to Mendip Basecamp, which has announced a brand-new series of relaxed, family-friendly festival weekends. Running throughout July and August, Mendip Mini Fests form part of a wider Summer of Entertainment at the award-winning campsite, with live music taking place every weekend. Having been named...