Sheldon School in Chippenham is celebrating an exceptional year for its Post-16 students, achieving the strongest progress in the school’s history with a record-breaking Value-Added score of +0.58. This means that, on average, each student achieved more than half a grade higher than expected based on their prior attainment. Almost all students secured the grades...
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Kingsbury Green Academy celebrates its A-Level students’ determination, creativity and ambition
Kingsbury Green Academy in Calne is proud to celebrate the achievements of its students in this year’s Sixth Form Results. Among the many success stories, several top performers have distinguished themselves through their hard work, resilience, and ambition: Ruby – Secured Distinction*, Distinction* and an A and will pursue Computer Games Technology at the University of Portsmouth, a programme...
Wellsway School and IKB Academy celebrate outstanding A-level results
Wellsway School and IKB Academy are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of their Year 13 students, whose results in A Level and vocational qualifications reflect years of dedication, resilience and commitment. “I am extremely proud of all our students,” said Amy Chapman, Director of Post 16. “So many have worked exceptionally hard and clearly...
Hats worn by Lady Gaga on display at Chippenham Museum!
Chippenham Museum’s latest, free exhibition Threads: Clothing, Memory and Identity features outstanding headpieces worn by Lady Gaga during the superstar’s 2024 Las Vegas Residency Jazz & Piano. These pieces were made by Carrie Jenkinson, an internationally renowned milliner who has designed hats for royalty and celebrities including Beyonce. Her work has been featured in Vogue...
Frome course helps women turn business ideas into reality this September
With the children heading back to school this September, it might be the perfect moment to dust off that business idea you’ve been dreaming about. Edventure Frome is running its third Enterprising Women course — designed especially for local women ready to take the first steps towards turning an idea into reality. Starting Thursday 11th...
Local DJs and bands to raise money for Cancer Research UK at Roseberry Road Studios gig
Two special shows have been organised at Roseberry Road Studios in Bath to raise both funds and awareness for the work of Cancer Research UK. These fundraising events showcase performances from four emerging local DJs and bands, while supporting the UK charity’s mission to improve cancer survival rates. The events are organised by a 22-year-old Bath-born...
Fiddler on the Roof brings Olivier award-winning magic to the Bristol Hippodrome
The celebrated Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of Fiddler on the Roof, winner of this year’s Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, is coming to the Bristol Hippodrome for a strictly limited run from 26 – 30 August 2025 as part of its first UK tour in over a decade. Following its sold-out West...
Bath Festivals new Chief Executive seeks to embrace a ‘younger and wider audience’
Bath Festivals has appointed Caroline Ferguson as Chief Executive of the arts charity which runs Bath Music Festival, Bath Literature Festival, Bath Children’s Literature Festival and Party in the City. Caroline, who has lived in and near Bath for more than 20 years, joined Bath Festivals earlier this year as Head of Fundraising. Her appointment...
Review – The Farmyard Family Festival at Beckford’s Tower
Debbie Buskin and her daughters enjoy a sunny day of circus skills and song and dance What a fabulous day! The warm and bright summer’s glow was provided by mother earth, alongside a full montage show filled with goofy acrobatic stunts, music and singing presented by the Farm Yard Circus. Located at Beckford’s Tower on...
Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Antic Disposition, Bath Abbey
Victoria Walters celebrates Antic Disposition’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Bath Abbey as a magical and immersive theatrical delight There are magical hijinks of the fairy variety unfolding in the centre of Bath this summer, as locally-based theatre company Antic Disposition bring its immersive promenading production of Shakespeare’s most popular comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream,...
Bath Tennis Club unveils its Autumn Tennis FEST on Sunday, 14 September
After a hugely successful run of Open Days earlier this year, Bath Tennis Club is inviting members, families, and the local community to their AUTUMN Tennis FEST on Sunday, 14 September – and thanks to brand-new facilities, the fun will go ahead come rain or shine! The club has recently invested in: New Astro all-weather courts...
Review – a dinner for two at Emberwood, the new restaurant at the Francis Hotel in Bath
Emberwood in Bath delivers fire-cooked flavours and stylish charm, as Georgette McCready discovers on a date-night meal with her husband They say that marriage consists largely of standing in separate rooms shouting, “What?!” It’s also made up of buying bog rolls, putting the bins out and dividing your worry between your children and your parents....
Wiltshire Council invites families to SENDFEST – a celebration of inclusion, creativity and community
Wiltshire Council is inviting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families to SENDFEST on Saturday 20 September. SENDFEST will take place at the Wiltshire Music Centre in Bradford-on-Avon from 10am to 6pm. The special one-day festival has an emphasis on fun, creativity, and community. The day, which is designed especially for...
Hospital charity’s family-friendly ‘Glow Run’ to return this October
RUHX’s Glow Run is returning on Friday 24 October 2025 after the success of the first event last year.Taking place after dark, the 3km fun run at Odd Down Sports Ground in Bath follows a lit-up course to guide the way. The family-friendly event is suitable for all ages and abilities, and fully accessible for...
Cirencester History Festival reveals first wave of 2025 programme headliners
After a sell-out debut in 2024, Cirencester History Festival returns for its second year from 24 October to 2 November 2025, promising an even bigger and bolder celebration of global, national and local history in 17 venues across town. Stars joining the lineup this year include actor, writer and keen metal detectorist Charlie Cooper, international affairs expert Tim Marshall, retail...
August Eco Kids events with Climate Hub BANES
Climate Hub BANES is offering a series of indoor sessions in at Hub at Bath Bus Station, in its ‘pop up’ forest as well as collaborating with three of its partners… Bath City Farm, Alice Park Community Gardens and Parents For Future. Join Climate Hub for a Nature Celebration 11, 18 & 25 August 10am-11.15am...
How retained reflexes could be affecting your child – and what you can do about it
Jacqui Ellis from Deep Connexions shares how simple daily exercises can help your child thrive by tackling the root of developmental challenges. At Deep Connexions, I work with families to help children overcome developmental challenges rooted in early neuromotor immaturity. This article shares insights into what retained reflexes are, how they can affect learning and...
Thrilling new Bath city abseil challenge from Dorothy House Hospice Care!
Join Dorothy House Hospice Care for their brand-new event, the Bath City Abseil 2025, taking place over 24, 25 & 26 October! Take on an 80ft descent from one of the tallest buildings in Bath, Bath College’s Macauley Building. Expect incredible views, shocking drops and the challenge of a lifetime! Partners and hosts, Bath College,...
Review – A family trip to Longleat Safari Park – wild animals, historic buildings and so much more
Victoria Walters and her grown-up family revisit the scene of many past adventures – and enjoy it all over again When my children were small, Longleat was a majorly exciting destination – we have fond memories of driving nervously through the lion enclosure with our screaming baby daughter in the back seat, our preschool-aged son...
Are your kids thinking of starting a band? Here’s why they should!
Daniel Flitcroft from Stage 2 Studios in Bath offers expert advice for youngsters who would love to start their own band Starting your first band is one of the most exciting and rewarding things you can do. It teaches teamwork, builds confidence, helps you handle challenges and often leads to lasting friendships. At Stage 2...
Review – Wind and the Willows at the American Museum and Gardens
Rachael Kenward and her children enjoy an early evening of family theatre at one of Bath’s most beautiful venues We’ve just returned from a wonderful outdoor theatre experience – watching The Garden Theatre production of Wind in the Willows at the American Museum and Gardens. We were lucky enough to have a perfect summer’s evening...