Families across Bath can look forward to a packed programme of imaginative theatre, storytelling, workshops and creative activities as the Fresh Fringe Family Festival returns as part of the Bath Fringe Festival 2026. Running across May and June, the family-friendly programme will transform Bath Central Library and Komedia into vibrant spaces filled with puppetry, poetry,...
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St John’s Bath praised as ‘the perfect place to be’ in outstanding CSI report
St John’s Catholic Primary School in Bath, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, has been praised by Catholic education inspectors after being judged outstanding for its Catholic life, leadership and religious education provision. The Catholic Schools Inspectorate (CSI), which assesses Catholic schools on overall effectiveness, Catholic life and mission, religious education and collective worship,...
Wiltshire couple welcome baby daughter after vasectomy reversal and IVF treatment
A Royal Wootton Bassett couple have welcomed a baby daughter despite the husband having undergone a vasectomy during his first marriage, thanks to fertility treatment at Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM). Shona and Allen Payton welcomed daughter Madison at the end of January after undergoing IVF treatment following an unsuccessful vasectomy reversal procedure. The...
The Egg Theatre to celebrate 21st birthday with magical new production of The Secret Garden
The Egg Theatre in Bath is marking its 21st birthday with a major new adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic children’s story The Secret Garden, alongside a series of creative wellbeing initiatives designed to support children and young people across the region. Running from Thursday 2 to Sunday 26 July at The Egg Theatre in...
Pokémon trail brings family adventure to Dyrham Park this half term
Families can head to Dyrham Park this May half term for a brand-new outdoor adventure as the National Trust teams up with Pokémon for an exclusive Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail. Running from Saturday 23 May, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail invites children and parents to search for 10 Mega Evolution Pokémon...
St Mary’s Chippenham awarded School Games Gold Mark
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham has been awarded the School Games Gold Mark in recognition of its commitment to sport and physical activity. The award for the 2025/26 academic year reflects the school’s achievements across participation, competition, workforce development and sporting clubs, recognising the wide range of opportunities available to pupils throughout the...
Planning for the future: Goughs on tax, succession and protecting family businesses
By Tom Gauterin, Legal Director, Goughs Solicitors At Goughs Solicitors, Tom Gauterin of the Private Client Team specialises in tax and estate planning, advising families, trustees, business owners and farmers on complex personal and business matters. “Tax affects most people at some point in their lives,” says Tom. “A lot of the clients I work...
FUNdays Club at Fitzmaurice Primary School ranked among top 1% nationally after Ofsted praise
FUNdays Club’s after-school provision at Fitzmaurice Primary School in Bradford on Avon has been placed in the top 1% nationally following a recent Ofsted inspection. Inspectors graded the provision as Strong across all areas, praising exceptional leadership, inclusive practice, strong routines and a nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and supported. The report highlighted...
Share your views and help shape childcare in Wiltshire
Parents and carers across Wiltshire are being encouraged to take part in a new survey to help shape the future of childcare provision across the county. Wiltshire Council is asking families to share their views on current and future childcare needs, including the types of childcare they use, the hours they require, affordability and any...
Families encouraged to take on Big BaNES 100km summer challenge for local youth charities
Families, friends and colleagues across Bath are being encouraged to get outside and clock up 100km this summer in support of two local youth charities. The Big BaNES 100km challenge officially launched during Mental Health Awareness Week with a community walk through Bath on 13 May, kicking off a summer-long initiative supporting Mentoring Plus and...
Stonar pupils win national innovation award for sensory support technology
Pupils from Stonar School have been recognised nationally after winning the Innovation Award in the Year 7–9 category at the PA Raspberry Pi Competition UK. The award-winning team impressed judges with Budd-Ai, a product designed to support pupils who experience sensory overload in busy classroom environments. Competing in what organisers described as the competition’s toughest...
Bath & North East Somerset Council confirms changes to free school meal holiday vouchers
Families in Bath and North East Somerset who currently receive free school meal holiday vouchers will continue to receive support over the summer holidays before a new targeted system is introduced later this year. Bath & North East Somerset Council says the change is designed to ensure help is focused on families facing genuine financial...
Year 5 pupils prove age no barrier in Bath maths competition
Year 5 pupils from Weston All Saints Church of England Primary School in Bath competed against secondary school students in the Junior Maths Challenge at Oldfield School, showing impressive determination and problem-solving skills. The pupils, aged just nine and 10, took part in the hour-long multiple choice maths competition designed to test logic, reasoning and...
Springmead School Holiday Club offers flexible summer fun for children
Springmead School’s Holiday Club is offering children a safe, happy and inspiring place to enjoy the school holidays, with flexible childcare available for families. Led by experienced Springmead staff, the club provides a warm and welcoming environment where children can relax, explore, be creative and have fun with friends. Each day is carefully planned while...
Wellsway School marks changes to governing body
Wellsway School is marking the end of an important chapter in its governance as Chair of Governors Dawn Drury and Vice Chair Simon Parsons step down after eight years of dedicated service. Dawn (pictured above with his successor Louisa Aldridge) has been part of the Wellsway community since 2005, first becoming involved through the Friends...
Goughs strengthens family and private wealth legal support across the region
Goughs Solicitors has expanded its Private Client team with the appointment of three experienced legal specialists, strengthening support for families, business owners and landowners across Wiltshire, Bath, Somerset and the Cotswolds. The firm has welcomed Tom Gauterin, Niamh Lewis and Ashley Wood as part of its growing private wealth and family advisory offering. The expansion...
More foster carers urgently needed in Bath and North East Somerset
Bath & North East Somerset Council is marking Foster Care Fortnight by celebrating local foster carers and urging more residents to consider opening their homes to children in need. This year’s theme, ‘This is Fostering’, highlights the everyday moments that can make a lasting difference to children and young people. Local foster carers have shared...
Forest of Imagination returns to Bath with free ‘Enter the Chrysalis’ event at Entry Hill
Forest of Imagination will return to Bath from 13–21 June 2026 with a free outdoor arts event at Entry Hill exploring creativity, nature and transformation through a new theme, Enter the Chrysalis. The ten-day programme will feature large-scale installations, artist-led workshops and family-friendly activities across the former golf course overlooking the city, as organisers continue...
Roundhill Primary pupils shine at Bath maths challenge
Pupils from Roundhill Primary School impressed judges and competitors alike after taking part in the Year 5 Maths Challenge Day at Prior Park College on Thursday 30 April. The team of four – Harrison, Yixiao, Darcie-Rose and Tiege – competed against 14 other school teams in a series of brain-teasing maths and teamwork challenges, finishing...
Keevil School pupils enjoy new Energy Wall thanks to PTA fundraising
Pupils at Keevil Primary School are enjoying an innovative new Energy Wall in their playground thanks to fundraising by the Friends of Keevil School (FoKS), the school’s parent teacher association. The interactive wall combines physical activity with learning through a range of light-up games designed to encourage movement, coordination and teamwork, while also supporting areas...
Families flock to The Roman Baths as it ranks among world’s best attractions for 2026
Families planning days out in Bath have even more reason to visit The Roman Baths after it was named one of the world’s top visitor attractions in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards 2026, placing it in the top 1% globally and fourth in the UK. The recognition, based on millions of...