A late September concert at Downside School has raised more than £5,000 in support of the Bevan Chorister Scholarship. The Bevan Family Consort performed to a packed Abbey Church, presenting a varied programme of choral works that ranged from Parry’s I Was Glad, accompanied by the Compton Organ, to contemporary compositions by members of the...
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New trainee solicitors join Goughs, with Family team welcoming fresh talent
Goughs Solicitors has strengthened its Family Department this autumn with the arrival of two new trainee solicitors, as the firm continues to invest in the next generation of legal professionals. September saw the appointment of Eden Wey, Adelaide Longhurst and Samuel Berkeley as trainee solicitors. Both Eden and Samuel have begun their first seats with...
Bath Kids Lit Fest starts with a magical weekend – and a unicorn!
Bath Children’s Literatue Festival got off to a flying start as hundreds of people flocked to the opening night party, UpLate at The Holburne Museum. Families filled the galleries and gardens to enjoy unicorn crafting, face-painting and meeting (and admiring) Storm, the beautiful unicorn who graced us with his presence. Children enjoyed meeting characters Pip...
South Wilts Ski Club launches winter sessions for all ages and abilities
Families from Wiltshire and beyond – along with skiers and snowboarders of every level – can get ready for the slopes this winter thanks to the new season of lessons at South Wilts Ski Club. The state-of-the-art indoor facility near Warminster is open to complete beginners, experienced skiers and everyone in between. A unique indoor...
Families can enjoy magical half-term adventures at WWT Slimbridge with lantern trails and nature fun
Families looking for a magical day out this October half-term are invited to WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, where two brand new experiences are set to delight children and parents alike. Daytime fun with Super Natural By day, little adventurers can discover the hidden magic of nature through the Super Natural event. Packed with hands-on activities,...
RUH patient urges women to check for signs of gynaecological cancer
A patient treated for vulval cancer at the Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH) NHS Foundation Trust is calling on women to seek medical advice if they experience unusual symptoms. September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month, and Mavis Bennett, from Hinton Charterhouse, is sharing her story to raise awareness and encourage early diagnosis. Mavis first noticed...
Wiltshire College Lackham turns farm waste into energy in £275k project
Wiltshire College & University Centre is reducing its carbon footprint at its Lackham campus by installing an anaerobic digester to convert farm waste into energy. The £275,000 project, which was completed over the summer and is now at capacity, is estimated it will save up to £50,000 worth of electricity a year at Lackham’s Home...
Wiltshire Council shares new research that shows swimming boosts children’s wellbeing
Wiltshire families are being encouraged to make the most of local swimming lessons, as new research from Swim England’s #LoveSwimming campaign highlights the wide-ranging benefits for children’s wellbeing, confidence and learning. The findings show that swimming lessons offer far more than a vital life-saving skill. Parents reported that lessons help children build confidence, focus and...
Purple Elephant launches Family Quiz Night in Frome
Purple Elephant Family Support, the local charity behind the popular Frome Children’s Festival, is inviting families of all ages to take part in its first Family Quiz Night. The event takes place on Friday 10 October in the main hall at Frome College, running from 5.30–7pm. The evening promises plenty of fun for everyone, with...
Noremarsh School in Wiltshire awarded prestigious Flagship School Status by Literacy Tree
Noremarsh School in Wiltshire is celebrating after being awarded Flagship School status by the Literacy Tree, recognising its outstanding use of a book-based approach to teaching English across the curriculum. The accolade is reserved for schools that not only demonstrate excellence in embedding the Literacy Tree’s methodology but also share their experiences and best practices...
How board games can support autistic children: joy, connection and strength based growth
By Lizzie Young, Autism Advocacy & Support Specialist at Now, Next & Then For many families, board games are more than just fun – they are a way to bond, laugh and explore ideas together. For autistic children and young people, board games can also be a powerful tool for self-expression, connection and meaningful learning....
Review – Joanne Shaw Taylor Gold & Black Tour at The Forum Bath
Joanne Shaw Taylor opened her latest UK tour at The Forum in Bath last night, bringing her distinctive blend of blues and rock to an appreciative crowd. Warm, relaxed and engaging, she quickly struck up a rapport with the audience, mixing humour and easy conversation between songs with a performance that showed both her talent...
Wiltshire’s young photographers invited to capture the railway in new competition
Young people across Wiltshire are being encouraged to pick up a camera or smartphone and take part in a special photography competition celebrating 200 years of the railway. The competition, run by Wiltshire’s community rail partnership TransWilts in collaboration with The Arts Society Kington Langley (TASKL), includes categories especially for children aged 5–10 and young...
Lawn Manor Academy appoints Head Pupils to lead the school
Lawn Manor Academy has announced this academic year’s Head Pupils, voted for by their fellow pupils. Year 11 pupils Eddie and Rofiat both won the largest number of votes and have been appointed as Head Pupils, taking on the responsibility of representing their peers and acting as a vital link between pupils and school leadership....
Students welcome new leadership at Roundhill Primary School in Bath
Roundhill Primary School in Bath has welcomed a new Head Teacher, Emma Cooper, as the new school year gets underway. Mrs Cooper joins the school this September, bringing with her over 25 years of experience in education. Formerly Deputy Head at The Mendip School, a Special School near Shepton Mallet, she is now leading the...
Alice Park’s new play area brings big smiles for Bath families
Families in Bath are celebrating the opening of a newly upgraded play area at Alice Park, offering children more space and exciting new equipment to enjoy. The improvements, led by the Alice Park Subcommittee with support from Bath & North East Somerset Council, were officially unveiled on Saturday (20 September) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended...
Explore your future at Wiltshire College & University Centre open events
As young people and adults across Wiltshire consider their next steps in education, Wiltshire College & University Centre is opening its doors this autumn with the first open events of the year, offering the chance to explore its campuses and courses. Wiltshire College & University Centre will hold its first open events of the academic...
Emmy award winning Red Dwarf writer Doug Naylor brings debut children’s novel to Bath Kids Lit Fest
You’re probably most familiar with Doug Naylor as the Emmy Award winning co-creator and writer of the iconic Sci Fi TV series Red Dwarf. What you might not know is that this autumn Doug has brought his trademark humour and narrative flair to his debut novel for children, and will be appearing at Bath Children’s...
Join Wiltshire Council webinar to discuss the support available for families of children struggling to attend school
Wiltshire Council is inviting parents and carers of children and young people experiencing Emotional Barriers to School Attendance (EBSA) to join a webinar this October, focused on ways to help them re-engage with their educational setting. This session will offer practical advice, highlight available support, and give parents and carers the chance to ask questions...
Bath Christmas Market celebrates 25 magical years with a family-friendly festive experience
The countdown is on – in less than ten weeks Bath will once again sparkle as the famous Bath Christmas Market returns for its 25th anniversary, welcoming families from across the region and beyond to enjoy one of the UK’s most loved festive celebrations. From November 27 to December 14, the historic streets of Bath...
Hockey fun at Marksbury CoE Primary School thanks to The Hockey Youth Trust
Marksbury Church of England Primary School is celebrating after receiving a generous grant from The Hockey Youth Trust, which has enabled the school to purchase a brand-new set of hockey sticks for its pupils. The Trust, which supports schools and junior clubs across the country, helps make hockey more accessible by funding starter kits, equipment,...