Dorothy House Hospice Care is inviting local families to get involved in this year’s Sustainable September – a month packed with community events, creative projects and opportunities to shop more sustainably, all while supporting the charity’s end-of-life care services. With 29 charity shops across the region, Dorothy House plays a big role not just in...
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£5.4 million investment to improve school walking, cycling and wheeling routes in south Bath
Families in south Bath are set to benefit from safer, greener journeys to school thanks to a major investment in the Scholars’ Way project. The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority will contribute nearly £3 million to the scheme, on top of almost £2.4 million already committed by Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES) Council....
Somerset Art Weeks brings family fun to Bath with workshops and open studios
This September, families in Bath will be able to enjoy a host of hands-on creative experiences as Somerset Art Weeks (SAW) extends into Bath for the very first time. Running from 13–28 September, the much-loved arts festival will invite visitors of all ages to step inside artists’ studios, explore exhibitions and take part in inspiring...
Back to school: top tips to help children start the new school year with confidence
As the summer holidays come to an end and families are preparing for the return to school, Wiltshire Council is sharing practical advice to help children and young people settle in smoothly and start the year positively. Top tips to be ready for school include: Check immunisations If you are not sure your child has...
Bath and Wiltshire schools join Global Climate Action with JUST ONE Tree Day
Thousands of pupils across Bath and Wiltshire will be rolling up their sleeves and planting trees this October as part of a global initiative to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss. On Friday 17 October 2025, schools across the UK will join children from 17 countries for JUST ONE Tree Day, a nationwide event encouraging...
New council-led scheme in the Somer Valley to support young people with SEND into work
Young people living in the Somer Valley who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and are looking for their first step on the career ladder are being encouraged to join a new Supported Internship being offered in Bath and North East Somerset. The Somer Valley Skills Pathway Supported Internship offers young people aged between...
Families across the South West invited to stay cool at South Wilts Ski Club
While the summer heat blazes on, families across the South West have discovered a surprising new way to stay cool – skiing indoors at just 16 degrees. South Wilts Ski Club has unveiled its brand-new interactive projector system, bringing professional-grade training technology to local skiers and snowboarders of all levels. The centrepiece is the SkyTechSport...
Sip, Savour and celebrate at the Autumn Wine & Drink Festival at Avon Valley Railway
Wine lovers and foodies alike are in for a treat this autumn, as the Avon Valley Railway Heritage Trust announces its Autumn Wine & Drink Festival at Bitton Station on Friday 3 October 2025, from 6-9:30pm. This year’s festival promises to be broader and more exciting than ever before, with an extended range of wines...
Downside School begins an exciting new chapter with new head and purchase of site
Downside School begins an exciting new chapter with a new Head and proposed purchase of the school and monastery site After seven years as Head, and ten years previously as Deputy, Andrew Hobbs will retire from Downside School at the end of August. During his tenure, he has overseen significant development across all areas of...
Trowbridge RFC receives a £2,000 boost to support rugby for all ages
Trowbridge Rugby Football Club has received a £2,000 donation from Persimmon Homes Wessex to help continue its work encouraging players of all ages to enjoy the sport. The donation comes through Persimmon’s Community Champions scheme, which supports charities and grassroots organisations across the region. Based at Doric Park in Hilperton, the club fields senior men’s...
Lights, camera, action: young filmmakers find their voice in Bath
For children and young people fascinated by the magic of cinema, a new creative outlet has arrived in Bath. Sparks Art, a national organisation dedicated to nurturing young filmmakers, has launched weekly camps and classes in the city at Prior Park College – giving budding directors, editors and screenwriters the chance to learn their craft...
Share the story: giving away thousands of free books for children
Bath Children’s Literature Festival has launched its Share The Story appeal to give away free books to schoolchildren in the south west. The Share The Story fundraiser for 2025 aims to develop an interest in and a passion for books and foster a lifelong love of reading. By donating you can ensure that a child...
Royal High School pupils to feature in Strength in Style fashion show at Bath Abbey
Two Royal High School (RHS) textile students, Ella and Flora, will take centre stage at this year’s Strength in Style fashion show at Bath Abbey on Wednesday 24 September. Both are ‘Young Ambassadors’ for Children’s Hospice South West and have spent the summer helping to organise the event alongside the charity team. Flora, a Year...
IKB Academy celebrates GCSE results and record sixth form enrolment
IKB Academy is celebrating another year of exceptional GCSE results for its Year 11 students. Their dedication, resilience and mature approach to exams have once again raised the bar, with outcomes showing improvement on last year. These results reflect the unwavering commitment of students and staff, and the school says it could not be prouder...
Wellsway School celebrates the success of the class of 2025
Wellsway School is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of its Class of 2025, whose hard work, resilience and determination have culminated in an outstanding set of GCSE results. At Wellsway, success is built on collaboration and a shared commitment to growth. This year, Year 11 students have demonstrated not only academic excellence but also...
St Gregory’s outstanding GCSE and Cambridge Nationals achievements mark Year 11 success for 2025
Students at St Gregory’s Catholic College in Bath are celebrating a remarkable set of GCSE and Cambridge National results today, with Year 11 students achieving impressive outcomes across a broad range of subjects. This year’s results reflect the continued strength of teaching and learning at St Gregory’s, with students demonstrating academic excellence, personal growth and...
Kingswood school sees record GCSE grades for students
An outstanding 78% of all I/GCSE grades awarded to Kingswood pupils are at Levels 9-7. This is a record result showing an increase of 15% versus last year. Overall, 24% of grades awarded were Level 9 and over half (51%) were Levels 9-8. A remarkable 21 students achieved at least nine or more subjects at...
Downside School pupils achieve excellent GSCE results
Downside pupils have, once again, achieved excellent GCSE grades and can feel justly delighted with their achievements and deserve warm congratulations. All pupils have worked tremendously hard and have been rewarded with superb results. 48% of grades awarded being 9–7. Sofia, Emily, Harriet and Natasza gained outstanding results, achieving only grades 7, 8 or 9,...
Excellence across the board: Wells Cathedral School pupils shine in GCSEs
Following on from their strong A-level results last week, pupils at Wells Cathedral School are celebrating another year of excellent GCSE success. Almost half of pupils secured top grades 9–7, with 15% attaining the coveted grade 9 – a noticeable increase on last year’s results. Nearly a third of pupils achieved grades 9–8, while more...
KES pupils shine brightly with another year of outstanding GCSE success
There were many very happy faces this morning, as King Edward’s School, Bath pupils celebrated another year of excellent GCSE results, with more than three quarters of entries (76%) at grades 9-7, well over three times the national average. The most prevalent grade was once again 9, with almost a third (31%) of entries at...
Kingsbury Green Academy celebrates record-breaking GCSE success
Kingsbury Green Academy (KGA) is proud to announce a landmark achievement in its academic history: the highest GCSE progress scores ever recorded at the school. These results reflect a great year for the academy, showing the unwavering commitment, resilience, and ambition of its students and staff. This year’s success is especially poignant for the current Year...