Looking for free family fun this October half term? The Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI) is inviting local children and families to drop in for Bones, Beasts and Broomsticks, a week of hands-on science, design and creativity – all inspired by spooky autumn themes. From magnetic monsters to ghostly crafts, there’s something for...
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Bath’s Woodcraft Folk youth group is looking for new young members
Guy Hodgson offers an introduction to Bath’s Woodcraft Folk Bath’s Woodcraft Folk youth group is looking for new members aged 6-12 years. Come along to a taster session to find out more! Youth organisation Woodcraft Folk, currently celebrating its 100th anniversary, is a vibrant and inclusive UK cooperative movement for children and young people. Through...
Bath charity helping thousands of young people build self-belief appoints new CEO
Bath-based charity I Can & I Am has appointed Rebecca Burton as its new CEO to lead the organisation into its second decade of supporting young people’s mental health and wellbeing across the South of England. Founded in 2015 by former teacher and inspirational speaker James Shone, I Can & I Am helps nurture self-belief...
New GP-led courses in Bath aim to boost parents’ confidence in children’s health
Parents in Bath can now take part in a new hands-on course designed to help them feel more confident when faced with common childhood illnesses and emergencies. Nurture Knowledge, founded by GP and Clinical Academic Dr Ciaran Conway, has announced two Bath dates for its flagship course, Nurture & Thrive: Health Essentials for ages 1–5. The sessions will take...
Mighty Girls wins National Lottery funding to empower more young women across Wiltshire
Wiltshire-based social enterprise Mighty Girls CIC has been awarded a major grant from The National Lottery Community Fund, enabling the organisation to expand its work empowering girls and young women across the county. The funding, awarded through the Reaching Communities Fund, will support Mighty Girls to continue and grow its Positive Relationships Programme — a...
Bath families invited to ‘Unplug to Reconnect’ at youth mental health event
Families across Bath are being encouraged to take a break from screens and rediscover the joy of real connection at Unplug to Reconnect — a powerful youth mental health event taking place at Kingswood School on Saturday 18 October, 2–6pm. Hosted by The Digital Detox Club and My Resilient Mind, the event will bring together...
KES adopts Yondr pouches for Years 7–11: supporting a phone-free school day
King Edward’s School has begun the phased introduction of Yondr pouches for pupils in Years 7–11, marking a significant step in our commitment to digital wellbeing and focused learning. As previously announced, the Yondr pouch system is designed to help pupils stay present, build meaningful relationships and enjoy a break from the pressures of constant...
Discover rewarding new careers in childcare with Wiltshire Council
Anyone interested in a career working with children – whether just starting out, returning to work, or looking to take the next step – is invited to Wiltshire Council’s Early Years and Wraparound Childcare Careers Event in Salisbury. The free event takes place on Tuesday 14 October, from 10am to 2pm, at Five Rivers Health...
Fireworks display set to light up the skies over Bradford on Avon
Bradford on Avon is getting ready for one of its most popular community events, as the annual Fireworks Display at Poulton Park returns on Sunday 2 November, promising another dazzling evening of entertainment for families across the town and beyond. Organised by Bradford on Avon Town Council and kindly sponsored by The Kingston Group, the...
Bradford on Avon’s Poulton Park Play Area upgrade begins this week
Families in Bradford on Avon can look forward to new play equipment at Poulton Park, with the second phase of improvements starting on Monday 6 October — a little earlier than expected. Thanks to good weather and favourable ground conditions, the works are set to be completed in just two to three weeks. The latest...
Bandook Breakfasts: delicious, different – and donating to local schools
Ian Waller pays a breakfast visit to Bandook and discovers more about their impressive community outreach work Earlier this week I visited Bandook Kitchen to try out their breakfast menu – and what a treat it turned out to be! A wonderful way to start the day, offering something refreshingly different from the usual breakfast choices.!...
Open Mic Bath celebrates first anniversary with a packed night at The Curfew
Open Mic Bath marked its first anniversary last night (1 October) with a buzzing evening of music at The Curfew Pub. What began a year ago with a handful of nervous performers playing to a small audience has quickly grown into one of the city’s most popular regular live music events, with the upstairs bar...
Bath mum launches all-in-one online community to support and empower small businesses
Running a business as a mum isn’t easy, and one Bath entrepreneur knows this all too well. After 13 years of supporting SMEs through her company, GO Get Organised, Naomi Summers has seen first-hand the struggles small business owners face: the overwhelm, the endless juggling, and the constant pressure to “do it all.” That experience...
Children’s Hospice South West families shine on the runway at Strength in Style Fashion Show in Bath
Families supported by Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), along with members of the charity’s dedicated care team, took centre stage at last week’s unforgettable Strength in Style fashion show, held in the stunning surroundings of Bath Abbey. The event – a powerful celebration of resilience, fashion and community – brought together individuals affected by cancer or...
Lawn Manor Academy teachers go the extra mile – or 13.1 – to inspire pupils
Four teachers from Lawn Manor Academy in Swindon have proved to their pupils that determination and hard work pay off, not just in the classroom, but in the community too. The group successfully completed this year’s Swindon Half Marathon on Sunday, demonstrating the importance of setting ambitious goals and seeing them through. English teachers Ruby...
Wiltshire College & University Centre in the running for top sustainability award
Wiltshire College & University Centre has been named a finalist for ‘Sustainability Institution of the Year’ at the 2025 Green Gown Awards – recognising the College’s leadership and impact in embedding sustainability across its campuses, curriculum and community. The prestigious award recognises excellence across the education sector, highlighting institutions that are making a significant impact...
England’s World Cup Heroes Head to Bath to Inspire Girls at RugbyFest
Bath is set to welcome three of England’s newly crowned Women’s Rugby World Cup champions this weekend as Bath RFC hosts RugbyFest – a special celebration of girls’ and women’s rugby on Sunday 5 October at the club’s Lambridge Training Ground. Fresh from lifting the trophy after their historic win against Canada, the Red Roses...
Autumn Family Fun with exhibitions, workshops and more at The Holburne Museum
Looking for a family-friendly outing this autumn? The Holburne Museum in Bath has a packed programme of exhibitions, workshops and events that will delight kids and adults alike. From free half-term activities to hands-on creative sessions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Free Family Half-Term Fun Dates: Monday 27 October – Sunday 2 November Details: Children go...
Bath City Farm celebrates 30th birthday with £30,000 fundraising appeal
Bath City Farm is celebrating 30 years at the heart of the community by launching a special fundraising appeal to secure its future. Since 1995 the 37-acre site in Whiteway has been an oasis of green space, supporting the health, wellbeing and education of more than 1,300 people each year. Always free to visit, the...
Hundreds of new early years places created in Wiltshire thanks to funding boost
Wiltshire Council has allocated more than £867,000 of central government funding into expanding early years provision across the county, supporting 22 childcare settings to create 403 additional places for children aged 0–2 years. This significant capital funding boost is helping meet growing demand for high-quality childcare, enabling more families to access flexible early education and...
Churchfields, the Village School celebrates being named among the best primary schools
Churchfields, the Village School, is celebrating after being named among the very best primary schools in the area in The Telegraph’s Best Primary Schools tables. The school, which has sites in Atworth and Monkton Farleigh, achieved a rating of ‘very good’, reflecting the hard work, creativity and commitment that runs through every aspect of school...