Families supported by Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), along with members of the charity’s dedicated care team, took centre stage at last week’s unforgettable Strength in Style fashion show, held in the stunning surroundings of Bath Abbey. The event – a powerful celebration of resilience, fashion and community – brought together individuals affected by cancer or...
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Wiltshire College & University Centre in the running for top sustainability award
Wiltshire College & University Centre has been named a finalist for ‘Sustainability Institution of the Year’ at the 2025 Green Gown Awards – recognising the College’s leadership and impact in embedding sustainability across its campuses, curriculum and community. The prestigious award recognises excellence across the education sector, highlighting institutions that are making a significant impact...
England’s World Cup Heroes Head to Bath to Inspire Girls at RugbyFest
Bath is set to welcome three of England’s newly crowned Women’s Rugby World Cup champions this weekend as Bath RFC hosts RugbyFest – a special celebration of girls’ and women’s rugby on Sunday 5 October at the club’s Lambridge Training Ground. Fresh from lifting the trophy after their historic win against Canada, the Red Roses...
Autumn Family Fun with exhibitions, workshops and more at The Holburne Museum
Looking for a family-friendly outing this autumn? The Holburne Museum in Bath has a packed programme of exhibitions, workshops and events that will delight kids and adults alike. From free half-term activities to hands-on creative sessions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Free Family Half-Term Fun Dates: Monday 27 October – Sunday 2 November Details: Children go...
Bath City Farm celebrates 30th birthday with £30,000 fundraising appeal
Bath City Farm is celebrating 30 years at the heart of the community by launching a special fundraising appeal to secure its future. Since 1995 the 37-acre site in Whiteway has been an oasis of green space, supporting the health, wellbeing and education of more than 1,300 people each year. Always free to visit, the...
Hundreds of new early years places created in Wiltshire thanks to funding boost
Wiltshire Council has allocated more than £867,000 of central government funding into expanding early years provision across the county, supporting 22 childcare settings to create 403 additional places for children aged 0–2 years. This significant capital funding boost is helping meet growing demand for high-quality childcare, enabling more families to access flexible early education and...
Churchfields, the Village School celebrates being named among the best primary schools
Churchfields, the Village School, is celebrating after being named among the very best primary schools in the area in The Telegraph’s Best Primary Schools tables. The school, which has sites in Atworth and Monkton Farleigh, achieved a rating of ‘very good’, reflecting the hard work, creativity and commitment that runs through every aspect of school...
Concert raises over £5,000 for Bevan Chorister Scholarship at Downside School
A late September concert at Downside School has raised more than £5,000 in support of the Bevan Chorister Scholarship. The Bevan Family Consort performed to a packed Abbey Church, presenting a varied programme of choral works that ranged from Parry’s I Was Glad, accompanied by the Compton Organ, to contemporary compositions by members of the...
Bath Kids Lit Fest starts with a magical weekend – and a unicorn!
Bath Children’s Literatue Festival got off to a flying start as hundreds of people flocked to the opening night party, UpLate at The Holburne Museum. Families filled the galleries and gardens to enjoy unicorn crafting, face-painting and meeting (and admiring) Storm, the beautiful unicorn who graced us with his presence. Children enjoyed meeting characters Pip...
Families can enjoy magical half-term adventures at WWT Slimbridge with lantern trails and nature fun
Families looking for a magical day out this October half-term are invited to WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, where two brand new experiences are set to delight children and parents alike. Daytime fun with Super Natural By day, little adventurers can discover the hidden magic of nature through the Super Natural event. Packed with hands-on activities,...
RUH patient urges women to check for signs of gynaecological cancer
A patient treated for vulval cancer at the Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH) NHS Foundation Trust is calling on women to seek medical advice if they experience unusual symptoms. September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month, and Mavis Bennett, from Hinton Charterhouse, is sharing her story to raise awareness and encourage early diagnosis. Mavis first noticed...
Wiltshire College Lackham turns farm waste into energy in £275k project
Wiltshire College & University Centre is reducing its carbon footprint at its Lackham campus by installing an anaerobic digester to convert farm waste into energy. The £275,000 project, which was completed over the summer and is now at capacity, is estimated it will save up to £50,000 worth of electricity a year at Lackham’s Home...
Wiltshire Council shares new research that shows swimming boosts children’s wellbeing
Wiltshire families are being encouraged to make the most of local swimming lessons, as new research from Swim England’s #LoveSwimming campaign highlights the wide-ranging benefits for children’s wellbeing, confidence and learning. The findings show that swimming lessons offer far more than a vital life-saving skill. Parents reported that lessons help children build confidence, focus and...
Purple Elephant launches Family Quiz Night in Frome
Purple Elephant Family Support, the local charity behind the popular Frome Children’s Festival, is inviting families of all ages to take part in its first Family Quiz Night. The event takes place on Friday 10 October in the main hall at Frome College, running from 5.30–7pm. The evening promises plenty of fun for everyone, with...
Noremarsh School in Wiltshire awarded prestigious Flagship School Status by Literacy Tree
Noremarsh School in Wiltshire is celebrating after being awarded Flagship School status by the Literacy Tree, recognising its outstanding use of a book-based approach to teaching English across the curriculum. The accolade is reserved for schools that not only demonstrate excellence in embedding the Literacy Tree’s methodology but also share their experiences and best practices...
How board games can support autistic children: joy, connection and strength based growth
By Lizzie Young, Autism Advocacy & Support Specialist at Now, Next & Then For many families, board games are more than just fun – they are a way to bond, laugh and explore ideas together. For autistic children and young people, board games can also be a powerful tool for self-expression, connection and meaningful learning....
Wiltshire’s young photographers invited to capture the railway in new competition
Young people across Wiltshire are being encouraged to pick up a camera or smartphone and take part in a special photography competition celebrating 200 years of the railway. The competition, run by Wiltshire’s community rail partnership TransWilts in collaboration with The Arts Society Kington Langley (TASKL), includes categories especially for children aged 5–10 and young...
Lawn Manor Academy appoints Head Pupils to lead the school
Lawn Manor Academy has announced this academic year’s Head Pupils, voted for by their fellow pupils. Year 11 pupils Eddie and Rofiat both won the largest number of votes and have been appointed as Head Pupils, taking on the responsibility of representing their peers and acting as a vital link between pupils and school leadership....
Students welcome new leadership at Roundhill Primary School in Bath
Roundhill Primary School in Bath has welcomed a new Head Teacher, Emma Cooper, as the new school year gets underway. Mrs Cooper joins the school this September, bringing with her over 25 years of experience in education. Formerly Deputy Head at The Mendip School, a Special School near Shepton Mallet, she is now leading the...
Alice Park’s new play area brings big smiles for Bath families
Families in Bath are celebrating the opening of a newly upgraded play area at Alice Park, offering children more space and exciting new equipment to enjoy. The improvements, led by the Alice Park Subcommittee with support from Bath & North East Somerset Council, were officially unveiled on Saturday (20 September) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended...
Explore your future at Wiltshire College & University Centre open events
As young people and adults across Wiltshire consider their next steps in education, Wiltshire College & University Centre is opening its doors this autumn with the first open events of the year, offering the chance to explore its campuses and courses. Wiltshire College & University Centre will hold its first open events of the academic...