A new zebra crossing has been installed on A36 Warminster Road outside Bathwick St Mary Primary School. The crossing has replaced a pedestrian island crossing point and now provides a safer place for pedestrians to cross. It is the sixth new zebra crossing introduced by the council this year. The council’s Road Safety team...
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Donations requested for Voices Christmas Fair supporting victims of domestic abuse
VOICES is a Bath-based charity founded by women with lived experience, dedicated to providing recovery support and advocacy for people affected by domestic abuse. It is also a platform which enables the voices of people with lived experience of domestic abuse to inform and improve service provision, in response to their needs. This charity is...
Review – Harry Hill at the Bath Children’s Literature Festival
Ian Waller joins a full house of children, parents and carers for a masterclass in how to be silly by that bloke from You’ve Been Framed If anyone was qualified to write the book How To Be Silly Every Day Of The Year, it’s Harry Hill. And the colossally collared comedian was in town not...
Photo Club for children aged 8-17 runs term time at Chippenham Museum
Calling all budding photographers aged 8-17 years. Chippenham Museum Photo Club is an after-school club running photography sessions for young people interested in learning a new skill, getting creative and having fun! “No photography experience is required and all cameras are welcome, including mobile phones,” explained Elaine Davis, the Engagement Officer at Chippenham Museum. “If...
Review – a Friday night meal out at Hudson Steakhouse in Bath
Ian Waller and his wife enjoy a child-free meal out at one of Bath’s best know restaurants One of the advantages of having teenagers is that just occasionally you can leave them at home to fend for themselves and perhaps enjoy a meal out. So with pizzas ordered and strict curfews and telly limits set...
GrandFriends – bringing together elder volunteers with local schoolchildren
Lavinia Thomas Buhagiar, the founder of Bath-based GrandFriends: The Company of Elders, marks its third year by looking at the outreach work it enjoys with local school Grandfriends: The Company of Elders was set up in 2022 to tackle what we describe as ‘Intergenerational Loneliness’, a shared cross-generation experience caused by the growing disconnect between...
Get into the festive spirit with Christmas concert for the Royal United Hospital Bath
Join the RUHX – the official charity for the Royal United Hospital – on the 10 December, at All Saints Church, Weston, to welcome in the Christmas season with a magical evening of festive performances, readings, and refreshment. This is a wonderful opportunity that promises to bring the local community together to enjoy the holiday...
Local author, Liz Flanagan, inspires young writers with a visit to Stonar
Pupils at Stonar School in Atworth, Wiltshire, were thrilled to host author Liz Flanagan for a visit this week, with the writer sharing her passion for storytelling and the inspiration behind her captivating book, Wildsmith. Liz led the children in Years 4, 5 & 6 in a workshop where they were encouraged to think creatively...
Review – A hugely enjoyable family meal out at Manja Manja in Bath
Ian Waller and his family visit one of Bath’s most charismatic and welcoming restaurants What a wonderful night out! It’s always a huge pleasure to enjoy a restaurant visit with my family – the children are all now teenagers and it’s great to progress beyond burger joints and pizza parlours – and we’d already heard...
A Q&A with Clare England, the new Headteacher at St Mark’s School in Bath
Clare England took over the role of Headteacher at St Mark’s secondary school in Bath back in June. We sat down with her to chat about how her new role is going and her plans for the future. Welcome to your new position at St Mark’s. What attracted you to the role? I have been...
Holbrooks Primary School in Trowbridge awarded Eco-schools Green Flag
Pupils and staff at Holbrook Primary School, Trowbridge, are delighted to have achieved Eco Schools accreditation in recognition of pupil’s passion for environmental issues and their strong desire to actively protect our planet. They are very proud of their prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag! Holbrook School has a dedicated Eco Council made up of elected representatives....
Halloween Haunted Hawks at the Bird of Prey Project in Bath
The Bird of Prey Project in Bath is hosting a repeat of its exciting spin on Halloween on 30 October 2024, Halloween Haunted Hawks. This perfect family evening event is suitable for all ages and kicks off with a stunning dusk flying display over a pumpkin scattered meadow, which could well include the opportunity to...
Dinosaur World Live stomps to the Theatre Royal Bath – look out for the T-Rex!!!
Dinosaur World Live, the interactive children’s theatre show that brings dinosaurs to life on stage, visits the Theatre Royal Bath for six daytime performances from Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 October as part of a major nationwide tour. Recommended for everyone over the age of 3, Dinosaur World Live returns to Bath this autumn after...
The Museum of Marvellous Things – a place where anything can happen…
The Museum of Marvellous Things, a fun-filled family show featuring original live music, giant puppets, show-stopping costumes, magical effects, interactive storytelling and a chance to make your own special puppet, is coming to Pound Arts in Corsham on 31 October. Presented by Practically Perfect Pictures and based on the book by Kristina Stephenson, the bestselling author...
The Duchess of Edinburgh attends Wells Cathedral School fundraising concert
HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron of the Wells Cathedral Choristers Trust attended a fundraising concert in aid of Drakensberg Boys Choir, based in South Africa, supported by Wells Cathedral School. HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh visited Wells Cathedral in her capacity as Patron of Wells Cathedral Choristers Trust. A fundraising concert was performed by...
Christmas Events at Komedia Bath – ‘Tis the Season to Start Planning…
The team at Komedia Bath is planning a whole series of Christmas fun for family, friends and workmates to enjoy… With the summer holidays now a distant memory, now is the perfect time to look ahead and start thinking about your Christmas celebrations! If you’ve been landed with organising the office Christmas ‘do’ or get...
Families invited to enjoy the half term Halloween Trail at Dorothy House
This autumn half term, Dorothy House Hospice Care invites visitors to its free Interactive Nature Trail, transformed for Halloween high jinks. Running between 26 October and 3 November, the Nature Trail offers the opportunity for everyone to connect with nature in the beautiful grounds of Winsley House, where kids and grown-ups alike can learn more...
Hayesdown First School in Frome receives glowing praise in Ofsted inspection report
Following its 50th year commemorations in the summer, Hayesdown First School in Frome has a further reason to celebrate with a successful Ofsted inspection. Praised for its ‘clear vision for what all pupils can achieve’ the Frome First School was confirmed as ‘Good’, following an ungraded inspection in July. The inspector noted, ‘Pupils enjoy coming...
Pupils from St Mary’s School visit the Houses of Parliament for a lesson in democracy
Year 6 pupils from St Mary’s Church of England Primary School in Writhlington, Radstock, have been getting up close to democracy on a recent visit to the Houses of Parliament. Their visit, which was part funded by the Parliament UK Education and Engagement Team, included a guided tour of the Palace of Westminster where the...
Dad embarks on a 630 miles as a tribute to his 17 year son, to raise support for young men
Tom Keys-Toyer, a 51-year-old, from Backwell, Bristol, is embarking on a gruelling 630-mile running challenge along the South West Coastal Path (SWCP) as a tribute to his middle son, Sam, who was tragically lost in 2020, aged just 17. Tom’s challenge will raise awareness and funds for mental health support in boys and young men...
Solve the Medusa Mystery at The Roman Baths this autumn
This autumn, The Roman Baths has partnered with book Auntie Medusa and Me by Marie Basting to launch a new time-travelling adventure around the iconic Roman site, as well as an exclusive book reading by the author. Silvia was just an ordinary kid, until she wound up in Ancient Rome as a demi-goddess. And, if that wasn’t...