Chippenham-based tutoring company Osmond Education has been recognised on the national stage after its founder, Helen Osmond, was named runner-up in the Professional Tutor of the Year category at the 2025 National Tutoring Awards. The awards, hosted by The Tutors’ Association and held in London on 4 July, celebrate the very best in UK tutoring....
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Priston Music Festival 2025 promises a wonderful family weekend near Bath
If you’re looking for a fun, relaxed weekend out with the family this September, the Priston Music Festival is back for its 16th year, bringing an exciting mix of live music and activities to the pretty Somerset village of Priston, just a short drive from Bath. Running from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st September, the...
Over 143,000 free bus journeys taken by children in first week of summer holidays
Children and young people across the West of England have already taken more than 143,000 free bus journeys during the first week of the summer holidays, thanks to a scheme funded by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority. Initial analysis reveals a nearly 30% increase in the number of under-16s using buses compared to...
Family highlights and evening escapes at Wiltshire Music Centre’s new season
Wiltshire Music Centre has announced its new Autumn/Winter season – the first under the leadership of Artistic Director Daniel Clark and Executive Director Sarah Robertson – with a programme packed with family fun, musical discovery and evening escapes for grown-ups. Families can look forward to a variety of creative and engaging shows perfect for little...
The Bevan Family Consort to perform at Downside Abbey
‘British Von Trapps’ The Bevan Family Consort to perform at Downside Abbey on 19 September after release of critically acclaimed third album Attende Domine: Music for Lent & Passiontide. The Bevan Family Consort has earned a reputation for their extraordinary choral excellence, a tradition rooted in one of the UK’s most illustrious musical families. Following...
The Mendip Family Festival 2025: A weekend of adventure, music and magic
The Mendip Family Festival is back, taking place 29–31 August 2025 at Mendip Basecamp, near Churchill. Now in its third year, this unforgettable summer event, formerly known as the Harvest Home Festival, has grown into a highlight of the calendar, bringing families, friends and communities together for a weekend of affordable, feel-good fun. Hosted in...
Big Teddy Takeover in schools across Wiltshire for Julia’s House Children’s Hospice
Children at Wansdyke School in Devizes joined thousands of youngsters across Wiltshire to enjoy a Big Teddy Takeover this summer term for Julia’s House Children’s Hospice. More than 30 schools, nurseries and groups – and even a few businesses – across Wiltshire took part in the local charity’s annual fundraising event during the national Children’s...
New Melksham Oak footpath and cycleway enables safer journeys to school
Wiltshire Council is pleased to announce the official opening of the new Melksham Oak footpath and cycleway. The newly completed shared-use path, which forms the first phase of a wider connectivity project, provides a vital link between Melksham Oak Community School, the Woolmore Farm development and the surrounding East Melksham area. At more than three...
Kingswood pupil’s family cycle 1,000 miles across the UK and raises over £5,000 hospices
Charlie, a student at Kingswood School and a Young Ambassador for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), recently inspired his family to take on an extraordinary cycling challenge in aid of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). After visiting Charlton Farm hospice and witnessing the vital support offered to children and their families — particularly the care...
Paragon pupils dedicate a day to serving the local community on QE Day 2025
Pupils at The Paragon School took part in their third annual ‘Queen Elizabeth Day’—a special event dedicated to community service and charitable giving. The entire school came off timetable to spend the day supporting a range of local causes, with pupils getting involved in meaningful activities both on and off site. Thanks to months of...
Year 12 Hardenhuish students enjoy a Business Insight Day at a Business Cyber Centre
The Year 12 Business students from Hardenhuish School in Chippenham recently had the opportunity to visit the Business Cyber Centre for a Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub Insight Day. “The day included a carousel of Q&A sessions with several businesses operating from the space, including financial advisors, space engineering and catering, with additional appearance from Wiltshire College...
Rethinking parenting support for children with ADHD – why twigged matters
Gee Eltringham, a psychotherapist, ADHD parent and founder of twigged, explains how it works and who can benefit from it Parenting a child with ADHD can feel overwhelming. The constant juggle between emotional outbursts, social challenges and navigating school expectations often leaves families stretched thin and searching for answers. twigged helps parents of children with...
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance invite families to celebrate Summer At The Base
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity is thrilled to announce the return of Summer At The Base, a fun-filled family day at its airbase in Semington, near Trowbridge, taking place on Saturday 16 August from 12noon to 4pm. This year the Charity is celebrating its 35th year of operation. The Summer At The Base event...
Schools across Swindon demonstrate HOPE in the face of domestic abuse
Domestic abuse charity Society Without Abuse is celebrating the end of the school year with nine schools across Swindon having achieved its HOPE Award, recognising a commitment to tackling domestic abuse and supporting victims. The schools are Even Swindon; Gorse Hill Primary; Oaktree Nursery and Primary, Mountford Manor, Moredon Primary, Nyland School, Beechcroft Infants, Haydon...
Award-winning drama classes coming to Bath, Bradford on Avon, Corsham and Melksham
Drama Tots is coming to Bath, Bradford on Avon, Corsham and Melksham. The award-winning classes for ages 18 months to 11 years will be starting weekly from September, with Summer Sessions available now. Emmi Beeston, a nanny of four years, is delighted to be launching Drama Tots to families, early years settings and schools. Drama...
Newbridge Primary School is inviting applications to become a school governor
Sarah Thornber, the Clerk to the Governing Body at Newbridge Primary School, invites applications to join the governors Could you help shape the future of our school? When my colleague reflected on her first year as a school governor, she admitted she hadn’t expected the sheer breadth of responsibility involved. Like many, she assumed it...
Off the Record BaNES charity for young people appoints Rosie Backhouse as New CEO
Off the Record Bath and North East Somerset (OTR) has announced the appointment of Rosie Backhouse as its new Chief Executive Officer. Off the Record BaNES is a charity that improves the emotional health and wellbeing of young people aged 10–25 across Bath and North East Somerset. Offering free, confidential and independent 1:1 and group services,...
Bath Festivals – Bestselling authors come to Bath from September
Bath Festivals has announced a special series of autumn events to entertain, enlighten and enthral. Richard Armitage In conversation with multi-award winning stage and screen actor and author Richard Armitage, an exciting new voice in crime fiction. His debut novel, Geneva, was a Sunday Times top 5 crime debut for 2023 and a no. 1 Audible bestseller and...
Newbridge Primary School say goodbye to teaching assistant Mrs Morgan, after 25 years service
The Newbridge Primary School community has bidfarewell to Mrs Morgan, who is retiring after an 25 years of dedicated service as a Teaching Assistant at Newbridge Primary School. Over the years, Mrs Morgan has supported countless children – both individually and in working as a general teaching assistant. Mrs Morgan’s calm, dependable nature and her...
Review – A family visit to Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein and The Despicable Gift challenge
Candy McCrum and her family enjoy their first visit to one of Bath’s most innovative and entertaining museums, complete with its own escape challenges Finding something that appeals to both an 11-year-old and a 15-year-old can be tricky, but Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein managed to fully engage every member of our family. This award-winning...
Summer fun for families with swimming, gymnastics and trampolining at Wiltshire leisure centres
Children can get active this summer with a wide range of activities available to get involved in at Wiltshire Council leisure centres. Whether your child is into swimming, gymnastics or trampolining, Wiltshire Council leisure centres are the place to be. Parents can give their child a head start in the pool this summer with the...