St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton was filled with music and applause as pupils took to the stage for a Rocksteady concert, celebrating a term of learning, rehearsing and performing together. Classes at the school, which is part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, have spent the past few months working in small...
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Skills Connect – free employment help for parents and young adults
As the new year begins, many families across Bath and North East Somerset are taking stock of what 2026 could bring. For young adults looking for their first paid role – and for parents returning to work after a break raising children – local support is available through Skills Connect, a free service designed to...
Shoscombe School celebrates second OPAL Platinum Award
Shoscombe Church School is celebrating another major success after being awarded its second OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) Platinum Award, recognising its outstanding commitment to outdoor play and learning for children. The OPAL programme supports schools in transforming playtimes by making full use of outdoor spaces, equipment and loose play resources to encourage creativity, teamwork...
Could fostering be your New Year’s resolution in 2026?
Wiltshire Council is urging local residents to make 2026 the year they transform a young person’s life by becoming a foster carer. As many families set resolutions for the year ahead, Wiltshire is asking people to consider a goal with life-changing impact – offering a safe and loving home to a child who cannot live...
Theatre Royal Bath pantomime raises £12,600 for charities
Pantomime audiences at Theatre Royal Bath have raised more than £12,600 for charity during the festive run of The Further Adventures of Peter Pan. The total was collected through post-performance bucket collections after matinee and evening shows between Thursday 18 and Friday 26 December 2025, with donations made across fourteen performances. Audience favourite Jon Monie,...
Parents gain confidence from child health course
For mum of two Nikki Owen-Smith, attending the Nurture and Thrive children’s health course from Nurture Knowledge gave her something many parents crave when their children are unwell – confidence. With a five-year-old stepson and a seven-month-old baby, Nikki said she often found herself searching online for reassurance. She decided she wanted clearer, more reliable knowledge...
Bath Family Law launches SEND support for separating families
We spoke to Bath Family Law about their new SEND Support service and how it’s helping families navigate divorce and separation. Managing the complexities of a breakup is difficult enough, especially when kids are involved. But for parents raising children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) the pressures are often magnified. “Many couples going...
Free men’s wellbeing programme comes to Corsham and Trowbridge
Calling all dads, uncles and grandads across Wiltshire – a free men’s health and wellbeing programme is launching in Corsham and Trowbridge this January. Following a successful first course in Chippenham, the Healthy Man programme is expanding to support more men to become active, healthier and more confident. What is the Healthy Man programme? Healthy...
New Bath College principal sets out vision for helping young people into work
For parents of teenagers thinking about next steps after school, the new Principal and Chief Executive of Bath College says confidence, employability and pride will be at the heart of the college’s future. Kevin Hamblin has taken up the role at Bath College with a clear aim – to ensure young people leave education ready...
Lawn Manor Academy hosts Swindon Sleep Out for homelessness charity
Lawn Manor Academy will host this year’s Sleep Out, as Swindon homelessness charity Threshold brings back its annual fundraising and awareness event. The Sleep Out takes place on Friday 20 February 2026 and invites families, individuals and groups to spend a night sleeping outdoors in solidarity with people facing homelessness. The event is designed to...
New brain health clinic launches in Bath to help prevent dementia
A new brain health clinic in Bath is helping adults reduce their risk of dementia with personalised assessments and expert support. Launched by local charity ReMind UK, the not-for-profit clinic is designed for people aged 45 to 80 who want to understand their brain health and reduce their risk of cognitive decline, including dementia. The...
Bath’s biggest magazine launches student correspondent roles for secondary schools
Secondary schools across Bath and the surrounding area are being invited to take part in a new student correspondent initiative from The Bath & Wiltshire Parent, giving pupils the opportunity to see their work published in the region’s biggest family magazine. The scheme is designed for secondary schools and offers a structured way for pupils...
Après Ski Fest brings Friday night winter vibes to Mendip this January and February
Mendip Activity Centre’s brand-new Après Ski Fest will take place on Friday nights on 16 and 30 January and 13 and 27 February 2026, bringing a lively new winter social to the local calendar. Friday nights are set to get a whole lot more fun as the centre combines evening slope sessions with live music,...
Half-term family activities to enjoy at Bath’s historic museums
Families looking for creative ways to spend February half term will find plenty of activities to enjoy at some of Bath’s best-loved heritage venues, with hands-on events taking place across the city. From colourful craft sessions to space-themed discoveries, Bath Preservation Trust is inviting families to explore history, science and creativity through a programme designed...
St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School pupils in Midsomer Norton set to become mini police officers
Pupils at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton are preparing to take on a new challenge as they join the Mini Police programme, working alongside local officers to learn more about community safety and responsibility. The initiative will see children in Years 4, 5 and 6 team up with PCSO Will Mortimer to...
Christmas celebrations bring festive cheer to St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham
Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham enjoyed a joyful end to term with a series of festive celebrations that brought the whole school community together. The highlight of the season was a lively performance of Born in a Barn, with pupils shining on stage and delighting families, staff and friends. The production...
The Bath & Wiltshire Parent is looking for a new delivery driver to join the team
Are you looking for occasional, flexible work with Bath’s biggest family magazine? The Bath & Wiltshire Parent is seeking a reliable, friendly driver with their own van to help deliver 22,000 copies of the magazine to schools and venues across the Bath area. This role involves three days of work every two months, with the...
From festivals to family days out: why Bath is the place to be in 2026
After a landmark 2025, Bath is heading into 2026 with huge momentum and a packed calendar of festivals and events that will appeal to local families and families planning to visit the area. The year begins with ReBalance Bath, headlined by Joe Wicks, followed by popular favourites including Bath Restaurant Week, Curious Minds, Queer Bath...
Saturday morning cinema fun returns to Bath with Little Theatre Cinema Kids’ Club
Families looking for an easy, affordable weekend treat this January can head to the Little Theatre Cinema in Bath, where the much-loved Kids’ Club is back with a brilliant line-up of family favourites. Taking place every Saturday morning at 10.15am, Kids’ Club screenings are designed especially for children and their grown-ups, offering a relaxed and...
Wiltshire Music Centre launches star-studded new season for 2026
Family productions shine alongside global stars, jazz greats and classical legends Wiltshire Music Centre is starting the new year with a burst of live performance, unveiling a Spring season that brings world-class artists, family favourites and genre-bending talent to Bradford on Avon. Families can look forward to two standout productions. The Storm Whale arrives on...
BRLSI launches Renaissance: Journeys of Discovery talk series in Bath
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI) is inviting curious minds to step into the world of the Renaissance with Renaissance: Journeys of Discovery, a rich programme of talks running from January to June 2026. Perfect for parents keen to stretch their thinking in the new year, the series explores how a cultural movement that...