Families planning a night out in Bath this January can benefit from free Park & Ride travel, thanks to the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority. From Monday 19 to Saturday 24 January, all return journeys from Lansdown, Newbridge and Odd Down Park & Ride sites will be free after 5pm. With buses running until...
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Young musicians shine at St Benedict’s Rocksteady concert
St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton was filled with music and applause as pupils took to the stage for a Rocksteady concert, celebrating a term of learning, rehearsing and performing together. Classes at the school, which is part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, have spent the past few months working in small...
Skills Connect – free employment help for parents and young adults
As the new year begins, many families across Bath and North East Somerset are taking stock of what 2026 could bring. For young adults looking for their first paid role – and for parents returning to work after a break raising children – local support is available through Skills Connect, a free service designed to...
Shoscombe School celebrates second OPAL Platinum Award
Shoscombe Church School is celebrating another major success after being awarded its second OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) Platinum Award, recognising its outstanding commitment to outdoor play and learning for children. The OPAL programme supports schools in transforming playtimes by making full use of outdoor spaces, equipment and loose play resources to encourage creativity, teamwork...
Could fostering be your New Year’s resolution in 2026?
Wiltshire Council is urging local residents to make 2026 the year they transform a young person’s life by becoming a foster carer. As many families set resolutions for the year ahead, Wiltshire is asking people to consider a goal with life-changing impact – offering a safe and loving home to a child who cannot live...
Theatre Royal Bath pantomime raises £12,600 for charities
Pantomime audiences at Theatre Royal Bath have raised more than £12,600 for charity during the festive run of The Further Adventures of Peter Pan. The total was collected through post-performance bucket collections after matinee and evening shows between Thursday 18 and Friday 26 December 2025, with donations made across fourteen performances. Audience favourite Jon Monie,...
Parents gain confidence from child health course
For mum of two Nikki Owen-Smith, attending the Nurture and Thrive children’s health course from Nurture Knowledge gave her something many parents crave when their children are unwell – confidence. With a five-year-old stepson and a seven-month-old baby, Nikki said she often found herself searching online for reassurance. She decided she wanted clearer, more reliable knowledge...
Bath Family Law launches SEND support for separating families
We spoke to Bath Family Law about their new SEND Support service and how it’s helping families navigate divorce and separation. Managing the complexities of a breakup is difficult enough, especially when kids are involved. But for parents raising children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) the pressures are often magnified. “Many couples going...
Free men’s wellbeing programme comes to Corsham and Trowbridge
Calling all dads, uncles and grandads across Wiltshire – a free men’s health and wellbeing programme is launching in Corsham and Trowbridge this January. Following a successful first course in Chippenham, the Healthy Man programme is expanding to support more men to become active, healthier and more confident. What is the Healthy Man programme? Healthy...
New Bath College principal sets out vision for helping young people into work
For parents of teenagers thinking about next steps after school, the new Principal and Chief Executive of Bath College says confidence, employability and pride will be at the heart of the college’s future. Kevin Hamblin has taken up the role at Bath College with a clear aim – to ensure young people leave education ready...
Lawn Manor Academy hosts Swindon Sleep Out for homelessness charity
Lawn Manor Academy will host this year’s Sleep Out, as Swindon homelessness charity Threshold brings back its annual fundraising and awareness event. The Sleep Out takes place on Friday 20 February 2026 and invites families, individuals and groups to spend a night sleeping outdoors in solidarity with people facing homelessness. The event is designed to...
The January/February 2026 issue of The Bath & Wiltshire Parent – Bath’s biggest magazine – is out today!
The new issue of The Bath & Wiltshire Parent is out now – and it’s packed with ideas, inspiration and local stories for families just like yours. Delivered free to 22,000 families, The Bath & Wiltshire Parent is the only magazine distributed through every school – state and private, nursery, primary and secondary – in...
New brain health clinic launches in Bath to help prevent dementia
A new brain health clinic in Bath is helping adults reduce their risk of dementia with personalised assessments and expert support. Launched by local charity ReMind UK, the not-for-profit clinic is designed for people aged 45 to 80 who want to understand their brain health and reduce their risk of cognitive decline, including dementia. The...
Bath’s biggest magazine launches student correspondent roles for secondary schools
Secondary schools across Bath and the surrounding area are being invited to take part in a new student correspondent initiative from The Bath & Wiltshire Parent, giving pupils the opportunity to see their work published in the region’s biggest family magazine. The scheme is designed for secondary schools and offers a structured way for pupils...
Après Ski Fest brings Friday night winter vibes to Mendip this January and February
Mendip Activity Centre’s brand-new Après Ski Fest will take place on Friday nights on 16 and 30 January and 13 and 27 February 2026, bringing a lively new winter social to the local calendar. Friday nights are set to get a whole lot more fun as the centre combines evening slope sessions with live music,...
Half-term family activities to enjoy at Bath’s historic museums
Families looking for creative ways to spend February half term will find plenty of activities to enjoy at some of Bath’s best-loved heritage venues, with hands-on events taking place across the city. From colourful craft sessions to space-themed discoveries, Bath Preservation Trust is inviting families to explore history, science and creativity through a programme designed...
St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School pupils in Midsomer Norton set to become mini police officers
Pupils at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton are preparing to take on a new challenge as they join the Mini Police programme, working alongside local officers to learn more about community safety and responsibility. The initiative will see children in Years 4, 5 and 6 team up with PCSO Will Mortimer to...
Wiltshire mum of five launches natural deodorant designed especially for teenage girls
Wiltshire mum of five launches natural deodorant designed especially for pre-teen and teenage girls When a Wiltshire mum picked her daughter up from school and was met with an awkward moment familiar to many parents of tweens, it sparked the idea for a business now helping families across the UK. Amanda, a paramedic and mum...
Swindon schools praised as award-winning programme puts healthy relationships first
A Swindon charity is being recognised for helping local schools get ahead of the Government’s new Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy, as families are urged to talk more openly about healthy relationships. Society Without Abuse’s HOPE Award programme has just been named a finalist at the Children and Young People Now Awards, highlighting...
Christmas celebrations bring festive cheer to St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham
Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham enjoyed a joyful end to term with a series of festive celebrations that brought the whole school community together. The highlight of the season was a lively performance of Born in a Barn, with pupils shining on stage and delighting families, staff and friends. The production...
The Bath & Wiltshire Parent is looking for a new delivery driver to join the team
Are you looking for occasional, flexible work with Bath’s biggest family magazine? The Bath & Wiltshire Parent is seeking a reliable, friendly driver with their own van to help deliver 22,000 copies of the magazine to schools and venues across the Bath area. This role involves three days of work every two months, with the...