By Caoimhe Edwards, Family, Goughs Solicitors At Goughs Solicitors, we often speak to couples who feel slightly unsure about pre and postnuptial agreements at first. That hesitation is understandable. Marriage and civil partnership are built on trust and optimism, and talking about ‘what if’ scenarios can feel uncomfortable. But, in practice, these agreements are rarely...
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Free school holiday swimming for eligible children starts this Easter
Families across Wiltshire are being encouraged to dive right in this Easter, as free school holiday swimming returns for eligible children. Wiltshire Council has confirmed it will offer free swimming to all primary and secondary school pupils who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals, starting from the Easter holidays and continuing throughout the year....
Triathlon-4-All challenge returns to Bath this May
Families, friends and first-time challengers are being invited to take part in an inclusive, confidence-boosting event this spring as Bath-based charity I Can & I Am hosts its Triathlon-4-All on Saturday 16 May 2026. Designed to be accessible to all abilities, the I Can & I Am Triathlon-4-All combines cycling, kayaking and running or walking,...
More personalised tutorial support at Wiltshire College
Students at Wiltshire College & University Centre are benefiting from a more personalised tutorial experience this January, with lecturers playing a central role in supporting their wider development. The approach sits at the heart of the College’s Wiltshire Advantage, which focuses on developing skills, confidence and personal attributes alongside academic qualifications. Under the revised model,...
Purple Elephant hosts free Community Day for Frome families this February
Frome-based child and family support charity Purple Elephant is inviting families, volunteers and professionals to join a relaxed, free Community Day taking place on Saturday 7 February. The drop-in event will run from 10am–1pm at The Key Centre on Feltham Lane.Families can arrive at any time to enjoy activities, meet the team and share ideas...
Brilliantly Engineered festival returns to BRLSI for a four-day celebration of science and technology
The Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution is preparing to welcome families back to Brilliantly Engineered, as the popular hands-on engineering festival returns to Queen Square from Saturday 28 February to Tuesday 3 March 2026. The free four-day showcase is designed to excite curious young minds and offer a glimpse into the world of modern...
Dive into Family Film Fun with Archaeo-Heritage Film Festival
Bath families are invited to set sail on an underwater adventure this February as the Archaeo-Heritage Film Festival returns with a programme inspired by nautical archaeology. Into the Depths runs from 5–8 February at Burdall’s Yard on Anglo Terrace in Bath. The festival is teaming up with organisations including the Nautical Archaeology Society, Time Team...
Wiltshire College students win AA rosettes for campus restaurants
Hospitality students at Wiltshire College & University Centre are celebrating after restaurants at both the Trowbridge and Salisbury campuses were awarded prestigious AA rosettes. The White Horse in Trowbridge and The Wessex in Salisbury earned the accolades following a visit from AA inspectors, placing them among just a handful of college-run restaurants in the region...
Junior Bird Keeper experience launches at The Bird of Prey Project in Bath
Young wildlife fans can step behind the scenes at The Bird of Prey Project this February with a brand new Junior Bird Keeper experience. The hands-on workshop gives children aged 6–12 the chance to discover what life is really like as a bird keeper. Running on 17 and 19 February from 10am–12pm, the sessions introduce...
Corsham barber launches autism-friendly haircuts
Callum Belcher of Dougan’s Barbers in Corsham has started offering autism-friendly barber sessions to provide a calm and reassuring environment for boys and young men who may find a haircut daunting. Callum, whose seven-year-old daughter Willow has autism, knows from personal experience how difficult everyday tasks can be for people on the spectrum and their...
St Benedict’s pupils mark end of Jubilee Year of Hope with special pilgrimage
Children at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton have taken part in a thoughtful celebration to mark the closing of the Door of Hope, a major moment in the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year of Hope. The whole school, which is part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, joined others worldwide in reflecting on...
Springmead launches new Citizenship Lunchtime initiative
Springmead School in Frome is launching a brand new initiative this term that places pupil voice, responsibility and community spirit right at the centre of the school day. Once every half term, Citizenship Lunchtime will provide dedicated time for pupil leadership teams – including the School Council, Eco Committee, Reading Ambassadors and Digital Leaders –...
Bath College launches Netball Academy with Bath Cougars
Bath College has announced a new partnership with Bath Cougars Netball Club as it launches a Netball Academy within its growing Sport Academy programme. The initiative begins this month and offers 16–19-year-olds the chance to develop elite sporting skills while continuing full-time study. Students will have access to professional coaching, strength and conditioning, and dedicated...
Big Bath Sleep-Out invites families to take action on homelessness this March
Local homelessness charity Julian House is encouraging families, friends and community groups to brave one night outdoors at the Big Bath Sleep-Out, returning to Alice Park on Friday 6 March. The fundraising event asks participants to wrap up warm and spend a night sleeping outside to raise awareness of homelessness in Bath. While the experience...
Air Ambulance responds to 1,159 emergencies across Bath and Wiltshire
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity has released its mission statistics for 2025, revealing the scale of the lifesaving work delivered across the region. The charity responded to 1,159 emergency missions over the past 12 months. Each incident saw the critical care team deliver hospital-level treatment directly to people in urgent need. In Bath alone,...
Wiltshire schools urged to join Great British Spring Clean 2026
Schools across Wiltshire are being urged to take part in the Great British Spring Clean 2026, a nationwide campaign that invites local communities to help tackle litter and protect the environment. Running across the UK from 13–29 March 2026, the Great British Spring Clean is the country’s biggest mass litter-picking movement. Organised by Keep Britain...
Hardenhuish School Chippenham wins award for supporting young carers
Hardenhuish School in Chippenham has been awarded a prestigious national accolade for the work it does to support pupils who help care for family members at home. The school received the Young Carers in Schools Award on 5 December 2025.Young carers are children under 18 who play a vital role supporting relatives with illness, disability,...
Family fun as Wellow Way 10k and Colour Run return for 2026
Families are in for a colourful treat this spring as the popular Wellow Way 10k and Colour Run return on Sunday 22 March. Now in its seventh year, the community event is organised by St Julian’s School PTA and follows the sell-out success of last year’s family colour run. Hundreds of runners of all ages...
New family arts events launch in Bradford on Avon
A new arts initiative created by two Bradford on Avon mums is set to make a big splash this month with a packed weekend of family fun, live performance and hands-on activities. Joyful On Avon is the brainchild of local parents Felicity and Georgia. Both have backgrounds in performing arts and education, and were inspired...
Family fun ahead at the REME Museum in Wiltshire
Families looking for a great day out packed with hands-on fun will find masses to enjoy at the REME Museum in Lyneham, Wiltshire. Located close to Chippenham, the museum celebrates the work of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers – the specialists who keep the Army’s equipment moving, from tanks and helicopters to boats and...
Wiltshire football club scores £1,000 kit boost from local housebuilder
Staverton Rangers FC in Wiltshire is kicking off 2026 in style after receiving a £1,000 donation towards brand new kits. The community club – which is supported by parents, volunteers and local residents – has been presented with the funding by Barratt Bristol, the housebuilder currently developing new homes at Platinum Place in Trowbridge. The...