This month local charity, ReMind UK, are holding two Carers Information Days to help families affected by dementia connect and find out about the support available across Bath and North-East Somerset. Local people, who care for someone with dementia, are invited to attend half day Carers Information Days at Chilcompton Sports on 18th March and on 28th March...
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Avon Valley Railway launches appeal following financial loss to fraudster
The Avon Valley Railway Heritage Trust, a volunteer-led charity running the heritage railway between Bristol and Bath, is launching a Bounce Back Appeal as a result of falling victim to a serial fraudster. The fraud, which has impacted the railway by approximately £50,000, came to light after financial anomalies were identified as having been carried...
Kingswood School recognised as best in Bath for A-Level value-added performance
Recent data released by the Department for Education has shown that Kingswood students achieved higher value added score in their A-Level exams than any other school in Bath. The findings are based on Kingswood’s 2024 A-level results, which represented an outstanding achievement for pupils, with over 81% of results at A*- B, half of all...
New College Swindon students complete Healthy Relationships education
Students at New College Swindon have completed a pilot programme in Healthy Relationship education from the town’s domestic abuse charity, Society Without Abuse (SWA). Specialist workers from SWA have spent six weeks working with a group of students on the importance of healthy relationships. Aspects including understanding their own behaviour and raising awareness of different ways...
One Family Law celebrates its first anniversary at Rengen House
Ian Waller talks with Family Lawyer Victoria Barnett about One Family Law’s first year The team at One Family Law recently celebrated its first year at Rengen House in Bath, a co-working space close to the city centre. For One Family Law partner and family lawyer, Victoria Barnett, it’s been a busy 12 months that...
Saint Patrick’s School in Corsham welcomes Teddy the Cockapoo puppy
Jennie Courtney, Headteacher at Saint Patrick’s Primary, welcomes a new member for the wellbeing team At Saint Patrick’s Catholic Primary School Corsham, we have always seen the great benefits of a close community, especially since 2020 when we all went through the Covid 19 pandemic together… but apart. Since this time, schools became a central...
Review – Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Writhlington School
Emma Back and Joel Cotterill from Writhlington School review the student production of Beauty and the Beast Writhlington School proudly presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, running from 11th to 14th March at the Dragonfly Theatre, with tickets still available. Produced and Directed by Vickie Free, Musical Director Jacob Cooper and Choreographer Danielle Rowley-Laugharne, the...
St John’s donates over £4,000 to local primary schools for new library books
To mark World Book Day on 6 March, local charity St John’s Foundation has donated £4,238 to seven primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset to help expand their library collections. The schools taking who benefitted from the donation are St Martin’s Garden Primary School, St Michael’s Junior Church School, Twerton Infant School and...
Springmead School Robotics Team challenge other Forfar Education Schools
Pupils from the Springmead School’s STEAM club have created Jeremy the Robot was created by Springmead School‘s STEAM club as part of the lead up to National Engineering Week. The project was part of a wider Robotics Challenge, named ‘Build, Code, Compete!’, initiated by Forfar Education, which owns and manages several independent schools across the UK,...
The Corsham School celebrates positive Ofsted report
The Corsham School is celebrating following a positive Ofsted inspection, having maintained its high standards across all areas. The report acknowledges how students ‘prosper’ thanks to the school’s consistently high expectations. There was extensive praise for the ‘positive’ culture within the school, with inspectors noting that expectations for behaviour are managed effectively. They also commented...
Goughs Solicitors offers expert advice on the question of ‘What is a Prenuptial Agreement?’
By Ross Phillips, Partner at Goughs Solicitors What is a prenup? A Prenuptial Agreement (‘Prenup’) is a written marriage contract entered into by two people before marriage. A prenup usually details all the property each person owns (as well as debts) and specifies what each person’s rights will be after the marriage. What is the...
The fitness and wellbeing benefits of Sage Yoga Dance in Keynsham
Georgie at Sage Yoga Dance talks to Ian Waller about the fitness and wellbeing benefits of yoga Hi Georgie. Can you tell me about your background in yoga, please? I began gymnastics and dancing at the age of two and continued training throughout my childhood. I loved the joy of movement, but I didn’t love...
The Bath Archaeo-Heritage Film Festival 2025 – film fun for families this Easter!
The Bath Archeo-Heritage Film Festival is coming to Bath this Easter, offering an exciting exploration of the past in film. Taking place from 9-13 April, the festival includes a Roman-tastic day at Burdall’s Yard, Bath, featuring films, crafts and a chat with Dominic Brigstocke, the Director of Horrible Histories: The Movie – Rotten Romans and the Horrible Histories TV...
Special family ticket deal for Bath City FC versus Chippenham Town match
Bath City Football Club is gearing up for an exciting Easter Monday clash against local rivals Chippenham Town on Monday, 21 April, at Twerton Park. This highly anticipated National League South fixture promises thrilling football action, a fantastic atmosphere and a perfect family day out! To make it even better, the club us offering an...
Roseberry Road Studios launches sauna wellness experience in Bath
Roseberry Road Studios in Bath is launching a news sauna wellness experience with The Rambling Hearth Sauna. With an opening weekend running from March 14-16, 2025, the sauna will also be available over weekends throughout March and April. The collaboration offers a one-of-a-kind sauna and löyly experience that blends the rejuvenating benefits of traditional sauna with the...
Comedian Tamar Broadbent brings her new show on pregnancy and motherhood to Bath
Award-winning musical comedian Tamar Broadbent is coming to Bath Comedy Festival with her brand new comedy cabaret about pregnancy, new motherhood and a baby pumpkin. Plus One is on Saturday 5th April, 11am and 7.30pm at the Ring O Bells. ‘Impeccable comic timing’ – ★★★★ The Stage. Four days after having a baby, Tamar nearly went mad....
Wiltshire young carers share experiences to support their peers
Wiltshire’s young carers are taking the lead in sharing their experiences and organising training to improve support for their peers in everyday life and at school. Wiltshire Council supports young carers who are balancing the challenges of growing up while also caring for a family member or someone who depends on them. The council’s Voice...
Moorlands School receives Equal Access School away for girls’ football
Moorlands Schools Federation in Bath is delighted to have received an Equal Access School award from the Football Association and its partner Barclays. The letter which accompanies the plaque, signed by Baroness Sue Campbell DBE, Women’s Football Director for the FA, says, ‘On behalf of The Football Association and Barclays, I would like to thank...
Dance Feuds showcase at St Mary’s School welcomes 140 performers
This year’s spectacular Dance Showcase, themed ‘Dance Feuds’, at St Mary’s in Calne, was a huge success with more than 140 performers thrilled to be able to dance to a jam-packed theatre audience. Alice and Lauren (LV) were the perfect hosts, guiding the audience through each exciting performance and introducing the talented dancers with enthusiasm....
Autism… with a capital ‘A’ or a little ‘a’? Now, Next & Then offer their advice
Emma Puttock, an Occupational Therapist at Now, Next & Then discussed how autism is recognised and discussed At Now, Next & Then we have discussed this extensively and want to let you know our thinking. It’s been an interesting dilemma for us and we know it’s a topic that has people deliberating far and wide...
Wiltshire Community Air Network installs first air quality sensor at local primary school
Wiltshire Community Air Network (WCAN) has installed an air quality sensor at Holy Trinity CE Academy in Calne as part of a new project to monitor PM2.5 air pollution across the county. The sensor is the first of over 100 low-cost air quality sensors that Wiltshire Council is purchasing that will measure PM2.5 air pollution,...