Running a small business can be rewarding, but it can also be isolating. A new online community, SMEs Unleashed, has launched to help business owners across Bath and Wiltshire connect, collaborate and avoid ‘going it alone’. The initiative has been created by Naomi from GO Get Organised, a business support company she founded in 2012...
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Free Park Tennis launches in Bradford on Avon this March
Families in Bradford on Avon are being invited to pick up a racket and get active this spring, as Barclays Free Park Tennis launches at Culver Close Tennis Courts. The free, hour-long sessions start on Sunday 1 March and will run on the first Sunday of every month, from 10am to 11am, offering a relaxed...
Easton Royal Academy wins South West Read Aloud Challenge
Easton Royal Academy in Pewsey, Wiltshire, is celebrating a major achievement after being crowned South West regional winners of the National Read Aloud Challenge. The competition, organised by Fonetti, recognises schools that are building strong reading cultures and inspiring children to read aloud with confidence and enjoyment. Staff and pupils were invited to a high-profile...
King Edward’s School, Bath expands primary campus with £3m investment
King Edward’s School, Bath has announced a £3 million investment to bring its Pre-Prep and Junior Schools together on one site, creating a purpose-built primary school for children aged 3–11. The development will mean the current Weston Lane Pre-Prep site will close, with all primary pupils moving to the North Road campus by September 2027....
West of England Mayor Helen Godwin on families and opportunity
Ian Waller meets the West of England Mayor to talk about opportunities for families When The Bath & Wiltshire Parent editor Ian Waller met West of England Mayor Helen Godwin, the focus was firmly on families — how to improve daily life, unlock opportunities and give every child growing up in Bath, Bristol and the...
New community cycling event set to ride into Trowbridge this May
More than 400 cyclists are expected to take part in a brand-new community cycling event coming to Wiltshire this spring, raising funds for local charities. The inaugural Tour de Trowbridge will take place on Sunday 31 May 2026 and is being organised by Trowbridge Chamber CIC in partnership with Trowbridge Town Council. Routes for all...
Wiltshire College automotive students compete in industry skills challenge
Automotive students at Wiltshire College & University Centre have taken part in a new Level 2 skills competition designed to mirror the pace and pressure of the modern motor industry. Held at the college’s Trowbridge campus, the event placed students in a fast-paced workshop environment that closely reflected real working conditions in a professional garage....
Royal High School to merge prep pupils into senior school
Royal High School Bath has announced a major change to its school structure, bringing all pupils from Year 5 onwards onto its Senior School campus on Lansdown Road from September 2026. The move will see the school become a fully unified girls’ school for ages 9–18, with Year 5 and Year 6 pupils joining the...
Bath College apprenticeships and careers fair returns this February
Bath College is set to host its annual Apprenticeships & Careers Fair later this winter, bringing together employers, students and families from across Bath and North East Somerset. The event takes place at the Apex Hotel on 26 February, shortly after National Apprenticeship Week, and aims to help address regional skills shortages while opening up...
Boost your wellbeing with a cold plunge at the Holburne Museum
Bath residents are being invited to start February with a bold and invigorating Cold Plunge at the Holburne Museum. Taking place at sunrise on Sunday 1 February 2026, the event brings together cold-water immersion, breathwork and movement in the museum’s historic grounds. It forms part of the ReBalance Bath Festival of Wellbeing, which celebrates accessible,...
St Mary’s pupils join Downside students for Jubilee Year faith experience
Pupils from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, have taken part in a special shared faith experience alongside older students from Downside School. The session brought together St Mary’s Chaplaincy group and Eco Council with Downside pupils to explore prayer, scripture and reflection as part of the Catholic...
Wiltshire College fashion students upcycle clothes with Dorothy House
Fashion, textiles and art students from Wiltshire College & University Centre are working with hospice charity Dorothy House to transform unwanted clothing into unique, upcycled designs. The one-off ‘re-born’ garments will be sold in Dorothy House shops to raise funds, while giving students at the college’s Trowbridge campus valuable real-world experience. The project brings together...
Poster Power! exhibition celebrates 200 years of British poster design in Bath
A bold new exhibition celebrating 200 years of British poster design is opening in Bath this month — and it’s been created with families firmly in mind. Poster Power! launches at the Victoria Art Gallery on 23 January, combining striking historic posters with a free children’s trail, hands-on activities and school holiday crafts. The exhibition...
Valentine’s escape game launches at House of Frankenstein in Bath
Families, couples and thrill-seekers are invited to try something a little different this Valentine’s Day as Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein unveils a brand-new escape game inspired by one of literature’s most famous love stories. Launching on 14 February, The Monster’s Bride (In a Box!) challenges players to help history’s most misunderstood Monster finally find...
The Ralph Allen school Bath Beat returns for 2026
A much-loved walking and running challenge organised by Ralph Allen School is set to return this spring, with The Bath Beat taking place on Saturday 25 April 2026. Run entirely by the school, The Bath Beat starts and finishes on the Ralph Allen School site and welcomes walkers and runners of all abilities, combining fresh...
Planning with confidence: understanding pre and postnuptial agreements
By Caoimhe Edwards, Family, Goughs Solicitors At Goughs Solicitors, we often speak to couples who feel slightly unsure about pre and postnuptial agreements at first. That hesitation is understandable. Marriage and civil partnership are built on trust and optimism, and talking about ‘what if’ scenarios can feel uncomfortable. But, in practice, these agreements are rarely...
Call for women to attend ‘lifesaving’ cervical screening appointments
A mum-of-two who was treated for cervical cancer at Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is urging women to make sure they attend their cervical screening appointments. Carly Brown, from Devizes, shared her story during Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2026 (19–25 January), a national campaign highlighting the importance of cervical screening and early detection....
Free school holiday swimming for eligible children starts this Easter
Families across Wiltshire are being encouraged to dive right in this Easter, as free school holiday swimming returns for eligible children. Wiltshire Council has confirmed it will offer free swimming to all primary and secondary school pupils who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals, starting from the Easter holidays and continuing throughout the year....
Bath Literature Festival 2026 welcomes Hamnet author Maggie O’Farrell
Bath Literature Festival has announced that bestselling novelist Maggie O’Farrell will appear at this year’s festival to celebrate the release of her new novel, Land. The award-winning author will be in Bath for a special evening at The Forum on Monday 1 June at 7pm, in partnership with Waterstones. Maggie O’Farrell is best known for...
Triathlon-4-All challenge returns to Bath this May
Families, friends and first-time challengers are being invited to take part in an inclusive, confidence-boosting event this spring as Bath-based charity I Can & I Am hosts its Triathlon-4-All on Saturday 16 May 2026. Designed to be accessible to all abilities, the I Can & I Am Triathlon-4-All combines cycling, kayaking and running or walking,...
More personalised tutorial support at Wiltshire College
Students at Wiltshire College & University Centre are benefiting from a more personalised tutorial experience this January, with lecturers playing a central role in supporting their wider development. The approach sits at the heart of the College’s Wiltshire Advantage, which focuses on developing skills, confidence and personal attributes alongside academic qualifications. Under the revised model,...