Hardenhuish School in Chippenham was alive with colour, creativity and community spirit during its annual Creative Week — a vibrant celebration of artistic expression that brought students and staff together in inspiring ways. Across five days, lunchtimes and after-school sessions were transformed into hands-on creative hubs. Students explored screen printing, crafting bold layered designs with...
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Kingswood School celebrates a year of service, partnership and community
Kingswood School has released its 2024/25 Social Impact Report, marking a year of remarkable community engagement, charitable giving and transformational partnerships — both locally and internationally. The report coincides with the Independent Schools Council’s Partnerships Week, which highlights the importance of collaboration between schools and their wider communities. Since moving to Bath in 1851, Kingswood...
Review: a warm and welcoming Sunday Lunch at The Old Crown, Weston
Ian Waller and his family enjoy what could be one of the best Sunday lunches in Bath The Old Crown in Weston has always had the look of a proper local, and under its new landlord and chef, Costel, it’s fast becoming just that – a community hub where everyone feels at home, including families...
The Nov/Dec 2025 issue of The Bath & Wiltshire Parent is out today!
The November/December 2025 issue of The Bath & Wiltshire Parent — Bath’s biggest magazine — is out today! Reaching 22,000 families, it is the only magazine to be distributed through every school – state and private, pre-school, primary and secondary – in Bath, Saltford and Keynsham, as well as many more across West Wiltshire and...
Review – An evening with Clive Deamer from Portishead at Roseberry Road Studios, Bath
Tucked away just off the Lower Bristol Road, Roseberry Road Studios is one of Bath’s most welcoming creative spaces — and it recently played host to a fascinating evening with Clive Deamer, the internationally acclaimed drummer from Portishead. The venue is a true hidden gem for anyone who loves art, music and community, hosting an...
Frankenstein’s return to Bath – unearth the city’s darkest secret this festive season
This December, as Bath sparkles with festive cheer, something dark and mysterious stirs beneath the lights. Back by popular demand, The Frankenstein Experience returns to the city, offering audiences the chance to step into the shadowy world of Mary Shelley’s imagination. Presented by Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein and Show of Strength Theatre Company, this...
Review: The Armed Man, Fulltone Orchestra at Bath Abbey
Rob Bridges experiences a moving performance of The Armed Man at Bath Abbey At a time of remembrance for those who gave their lives for us all, the Fulltone Orchestra returned to Bath Abbey with Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man. Written at the turn of the millennium, this powerful work is both a lament and...
Family shows and festive fun coming to The Forum in the run-up to Christmas!
Families across Bath can look forward to an incredible line-up at The Forum this season, with shows and concerts for every age group — from children’s favourites and festive films to spectacular music and comedy. A major highlight for young readers will be Diary of a Wimpy Kid Live with author Jeff Kinney. His interactive...
Review: An Evening of Francis Rossi – Songs from the Status Quo Songbook and More at The Forum, Bath
Ian Waller enjoys an evening of classic rock with one of the elder statesmen of British pop An evening with the grand old, slightly embarrassing uncle of British rock saw Francis Rossi take to the stage – or rather, to a giant red armchair – joined by Andy Brook on guitar and backing vocals. What...
Review: Kismet by Rambert at the Theatre Royal Bath
Sarah Mattews enjoys a modern ballet double bill at the Theatre Royal Bath I’ll admit, I sometimes feel a little nervous about contemporary dance. It can occasionally feel a bit too interpretive for its own good, and I’m left wondering whether I’m missing something. But when a friend who’d seen Rambert before told me how...
New birth registration service launched for babies on the RUH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Parents of babies receiving care on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Royal United Hospitals Bath can now register their baby’s birth without leaving the hospital, thanks to a new on-site registration service launched today. The service, run in partnership between Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Registrations team and the RUH, means...
Grassroots Golf supporting young people across Bath and Wiltshire
A new initiative based in Bath is using golf to help young people develop confidence, resilience and positive life skills. Grassroots Golf was launched last year by former Frome College teacher Jon Haines, who spent 15 years as Head of Geography and leading teacher development at the school. Wanting to continue working closely with young...
New crossings improve safety for children travelling in south Bath
Two new road crossings have been completed in the south of Bath to make walking, wheeling and cycling safer and more accessible for children and families. Pupils from Ralph Allen School joined deputy head teacher Seb Witts and Councillor Lucy Hodge, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Transport Delivery, to mark the completion of the new signalised...
Free fertility awareness evening to be held at Sulis Hospital in Bath
People in Bath who are considering fertility treatment are being invited to a free information evening at Sulis Hospital in Peasedown St John on Tuesday 25 November. The event, run by Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM), will offer clear, practical advice for anyone who is having difficulties conceiving or wants to better understand their...
100 volunteers making a difference in young people’s lives in Wiltshire
Wiltshire Council is celebrating a significant milestone, with 100 Independent Visitors now matched with children and young people who are in care or have experienced care. Each volunteer offers kindness, consistency and a reliable presence in a young person’s life. The 100th volunteer to join the scheme is Sarah Atkinson, who has recently been matched...
Dorothy House brings a Firewalk and Lego Walk to central Bath for families and supporters
Dorothy House Hospice Care is inviting families, friends and supporters to come together in a celebration of courage, compassion and community this December. On Saturday 6 December, Bath’s Beauford Square will host the Fire & Lego Walk, a special event designed to unite people in support of those living with life-limiting illness, grief and loss....
Families invited to kick off festive season at Bradford on Avon Christmas Lights Switch On
Bradford on Avon’s Christmas Lights Switch On returns on Friday 28 November from 4pm to 8pm in Westbury Garden, sponsored by BLB Solicitors. Families can look forward to live music, festive stalls, a fairground and the big countdown moment led by the Mayor, Councillor Jack Vittles, at 6pm. “The Christmas Lights Switch On is always...
Children at St Mary’s enjoy special book launch with author Sophie Kirtley
Children at St Mary’s School in Broughton Gifford enjoyed a magical start to the new term when award-winning children’s author Sophie Kirtley visited for a special book launch celebration. Sophie’s new book Swanfall has just been released. It’s a wintery adventure inspired by Irish mythology and by the real-life Bewick’s swans who migrate to the...
First Steps seeks new trustees to help shape brighter futures for Bath’s children
Bath charity First Steps is inviting local people to join its Board of Trustees and play a part in transforming the lives of children and families across the city. For more than 30 years, First Steps has been supporting families in Twerton, Moorlands and beyond through quality childcare, early education and family services that help...
Young designer’s artwork takes centre stage at Swindon’s Day of the Dead Festival
A talented young designer from Lawn Manor Academy in Swindon has seen her creativity come to life this weekend, with her artwork chosen to promote the town’s first-ever Day of the Dead Festival on Sunday 2 November. The festival, organised by the Old Town Business Association, will transform Wood Street in Swindon’s Old Town into...
Family festive fun as the Snowman returns to The Forum with Bath Philharmonia
Families are invited to experience the magic of Christmas as The Snowman returns to the big screen – this time with the enchanting score performed live by Bath Philharmonia. The special festive concert takes place at The Forum, Bath, on Friday 13 December 2025 at 3pm. Before the film, audiences can enjoy a festive selection...