150 Children at St Margaret’s Prep took part in a fundraising walk in aid of their school charity SWIFT Medics on the last day of term. Walking between 1km – 7km from the school grounds all the way along the cycle track in Calne! Even Mr Hopkins dog, Oti took on the challenge in the...
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Review – Austentatious, an improvised Jane Austen Novel, at The Forum Bath
Rob Bridges enjoys an evening of period silliness and creativity, along with the creation of a whole new Jane Austen story! Austentatious came to public attention at the 2012 Edinburgh Festival, with queues around the block and rave reviews. Since then, the production has gone from strength to strength, including a long run in the West...
Baby dream comes true for 44 year old helicopter pilot mum
A 44-year-old first-time mum has said how grateful she was for the chance to preserve her fertility by freezing her embryos and choose the right time to have a baby without having to worry too much about her biological clock. Joanna Forrester, an offshore helicopter pilot, clearly remembers her mother suggesting she might consider the...
The Paragon School supports neighbouring Twerton Infants with donation of play equipment
A collaboration between two local schools has brought smiles to the faces of young pupils at Twerton Infant School, thanks to a concerted fundraising effort by The Paragon School. Raising an impressive £1,500, The Paragon School community came together to help furnish Twerton Infants’ newly established wellbeing space, known as The Reef Room. The funds...
The Carers’ Centre Bath is looking for volunteers to help those in need
The Carers’ Centre for Bath and North East Somerset has received nearly 1,000 hours of volunteer time in the last year, thanks to its committed team of volunteers. Its now looking for more volunteers to helping providing this crucial service. As part of its offer, this small local charity provides free wellbeing activities to support...
Renowned author opens Bathwick St Mary School’s new Wheatley Woodland Library
The new Wheatley Woodland Library at Bathwick St Mary Church School has officially been opened by renowned local author Catherine Bruton recently. “We are very grateful to Catherine for speaking to and inspiring a group of children from every class in the school and for cutting the ribbon with a magnificent pair of golden scissors,”...
Review – a family trip away to Turkey at a Mark Warner active resort
Georgie Crawshaw and her three year old son enjoy a Turkish holiday packed full of adventures, sea, sun and great food I’m the first to admit that I struggle to sit still on holiday, let alone lie on a sun-lounger. So I jumped at the chance to review one of Mark Warner’s active resorts with...
Review – a quite fantastic family meal out at The Mint Room in Bath
Ian Waller and his family enjoy a birthday visit to one of the very best restaurants in Bath It’s not often that you can combine a family evening out with a gastronomic delight and hugely enjoyable lesson about the geography and food culture of India. However, this was precisely the case with our recent visit...
The Springmead School enjoys a summer term of fundraising activities
The Springmead School community has enjoyed a great start to the summer term, with the classes arranging a range of fundraising activities. All the classes have created their own activities, from Reception who had fun being part of a shoe shining team while dressed as Victorian urchins, to a sponsored playground ‘singathon’, all to raise...
miniMondays: A Summer of Play and Discovery at the Museum of East Asian Art
This summer, the Museum of East Asian Art (MEAA) in Bath is thrilled to announce a new event miniMondays – a vibrant kids’ takeover happening every Monday during the summer holidays! Families are invited to step into a world of fun, curiosity and cultural exploration, with hands-on activities specially designed to engage and inspire young...
Middlewick 2025 takes place this weekend to raise funds for Wilts & Bath Air Ambulance
This weekend (Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June 2025) Nick Mason, drummer of Pink Floyd, and his wife Annette will once again welcome the public into the garden of their Middlewick House in Corsham for the annual charity weekend. The event, held in aid of Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity and The Wiltshire Bobby...
NHS chief’s praise for realism of Wiltshire College’s new Healthcare Zone
NHS Chief Executive Cara Charles-Banks praised Wiltshire College & University Centre’s new Healthcare Zone at its Salisbury campus as she officially opened it. The college has worked with Salisbury District Hospital to create the cutting edge teaching centre for young people who want a career in the medical profession or the care sector, as well...
Grove Primary School councillors enjoy a tour of new classrooms
The Grove Primary School in Trowbridge has held a Building Progress Walk Around for its school Councillors to see inside their new Resource Base Building, which is due to officially open in September. The six-classroom build includes two classrooms that comprise a dedicated Resource Base for children with special educational needs. This specifically relates to children...
Community groups invited to take part in wall art projects in Wiltshire towns
Following a successful trial of a legal art wall in Melksham, Wiltshire Council is looking to roll out the project into other towns and communities in the county. The legal art wall in Melksham was initiated in September 2024 by Melksham Area Board to give local artists the opportunity to showcase their talent without vandalising property....
Remembrance Service for families who have lost a baby through miscarriage and neonatal death
Families who have lost a baby are being invited to attend a special remembrance service at Bath’s Haycombe Cemetery on Saturday 7 June 2025. Organised by the Spiritual Care team at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and the charity Bath Sands, the service is an opportunity for families who have lost a...
Pride Month – Kirsty and Kim praise the inclusivity at BCRM
When Kimberley and Kirsty became a couple in spring 2022, Kim already had two daughters, now aged nine and five, from a previous relationship. But Kirsty knew from the start that she also wanted to have a baby and it would have been a deal-breaker for her if Kim hadn’t felt the same way. Fortunately...
Wiltshire College equestrian students working at the heart of Badminton Horse Trials
Equestrian students from Wiltshire College & University Centre were given a crucial role behind the scenes of the world famous Badminton Horse Trials. Thanks to a long-standing relationship between the college and the prestigious five star equestrian championships, 32 students from the Lackham campus helped build the show jumping courses and assisted in the arena...
St Mary’s students enjoy an unforgettable experience at Wimbledon
Six St Mary’s Calne pupils were recently invited to play tennis at the Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis Club for a two hour training session with the Head Professional, Dan Bloxham. The trip soon turned out to be so much more than they had expected… Upon arrival, the pupils and their coaches were informed...
Suzi Quatro, Elvis and James Brown are coming The Forum Bath (sort of…)
Rock icon Suzi Quatro is visiting The Forum Bath on 17 April 2026 as part of a tour celebrating an incredible 62 years in the music industry! The 2026 tour follows her last UK outing in November 2024 and promises a hit-packed, high-octane celebration of one of rock and roll’s most enduring careers. Fans can expect...
Lawn Manor Academy go back to the classroom to support pupils’ mental health
Staff at Lawn Manor Academy have completed an in-depth training programme aimed at strengthening support for young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing, as well as preventing suicide amongst young people. Over 100 members of staff have completed the SPEAK and SPOT suicide prevention training, made possible through funding from the Department of Health and Social...
Beyond Infinity: American Space Exploration boldly coming to the American Museum
Everyone can discover the wonders of space at the fantastic new family exhibition at The American Museum & Gardens, Beyond Infinity: American Space Exploration, which opens on 5 July 2025. This special exhibition will showcase innovation, collaboration and the sublime magic of space that ignites awe in all of us. The exhibition will include a...