Children at Wansdyke School in Devizes joined thousands of youngsters across Wiltshire to enjoy a Big Teddy Takeover this summer term for Julia’s House Children’s Hospice. More than 30 schools, nurseries and groups – and even a few businesses – across Wiltshire took part in the local charity’s annual fundraising event during the national Children’s...
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New Melksham Oak footpath and cycleway enables safer journeys to school
Wiltshire Council is pleased to announce the official opening of the new Melksham Oak footpath and cycleway. The newly completed shared-use path, which forms the first phase of a wider connectivity project, provides a vital link between Melksham Oak Community School, the Woolmore Farm development and the surrounding East Melksham area. At more than three...
Kingswood pupil’s family cycle 1,000 miles across the UK and raises over £5,000 hospices
Charlie, a student at Kingswood School and a Young Ambassador for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), recently inspired his family to take on an extraordinary cycling challenge in aid of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). After visiting Charlton Farm hospice and witnessing the vital support offered to children and their families — particularly the care...
Paragon pupils dedicate a day to serving the local community on QE Day 2025
Pupils at The Paragon School took part in their third annual ‘Queen Elizabeth Day’—a special event dedicated to community service and charitable giving. The entire school came off timetable to spend the day supporting a range of local causes, with pupils getting involved in meaningful activities both on and off site. Thanks to months of...
Year 12 Hardenhuish students enjoy a Business Insight Day at a Business Cyber Centre
The Year 12 Business students from Hardenhuish School in Chippenham recently had the opportunity to visit the Business Cyber Centre for a Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub Insight Day. “The day included a carousel of Q&A sessions with several businesses operating from the space, including financial advisors, space engineering and catering, with additional appearance from Wiltshire College...
Rethinking parenting support for children with ADHD – why twigged matters
Gee Eltringham, a psychotherapist, ADHD parent and founder of twigged, explains how it works and who can benefit from it Parenting a child with ADHD can feel overwhelming. The constant juggle between emotional outbursts, social challenges and navigating school expectations often leaves families stretched thin and searching for answers. twigged helps parents of children with...
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance invite families to celebrate Summer At The Base
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity is thrilled to announce the return of Summer At The Base, a fun-filled family day at its airbase in Semington, near Trowbridge, taking place on Saturday 16 August from 12noon to 4pm. This year the Charity is celebrating its 35th year of operation. The Summer At The Base event...
Schools across Swindon demonstrate HOPE in the face of domestic abuse
Domestic abuse charity Society Without Abuse is celebrating the end of the school year with nine schools across Swindon having achieved its HOPE Award, recognising a commitment to tackling domestic abuse and supporting victims. The schools are Even Swindon; Gorse Hill Primary; Oaktree Nursery and Primary, Mountford Manor, Moredon Primary, Nyland School, Beechcroft Infants, Haydon...
Award-winning drama classes coming to Bath, Bradford on Avon, Corsham and Melksham
Drama Tots is coming to Bath, Bradford on Avon, Corsham and Melksham. The award-winning classes for ages 18 months to 11 years will be starting weekly from September, with Summer Sessions available now. Emmi Beeston, a nanny of four years, is delighted to be launching Drama Tots to families, early years settings and schools. Drama...
Newbridge Primary School is inviting applications to become a school governor
Sarah Thornber, the Clerk to the Governing Body at Newbridge Primary School, invites applications to join the governors Could you help shape the future of our school? When my colleague reflected on her first year as a school governor, she admitted she hadn’t expected the sheer breadth of responsibility involved. Like many, she assumed it...
Off the Record BaNES charity for young people appoints Rosie Backhouse as New CEO
Off the Record Bath and North East Somerset (OTR) has announced the appointment of Rosie Backhouse as its new Chief Executive Officer. Off the Record BaNES is a charity that improves the emotional health and wellbeing of young people aged 10–25 across Bath and North East Somerset. Offering free, confidential and independent 1:1 and group services,...
Bath Festivals – Bestselling authors come to Bath from September
Bath Festivals has announced a special series of autumn events to entertain, enlighten and enthral. Richard Armitage In conversation with multi-award winning stage and screen actor and author Richard Armitage, an exciting new voice in crime fiction. His debut novel, Geneva, was a Sunday Times top 5 crime debut for 2023 and a no. 1 Audible bestseller and...
Newbridge Primary School say goodbye to teaching assistant Mrs Morgan, after 25 years service
The Newbridge Primary School community has bidfarewell to Mrs Morgan, who is retiring after an 25 years of dedicated service as a Teaching Assistant at Newbridge Primary School. Over the years, Mrs Morgan has supported countless children – both individually and in working as a general teaching assistant. Mrs Morgan’s calm, dependable nature and her...
Introducing Otters Home Search, finding new homes for families across the Bath and Wiltshire region
We’ve caught up with Abbie Long and Francesca Watson, the co-founders of Otters Home Search, and chat about the services they offer to families moving to the South West Can you tell me, please, about the core services offered to families by Otters Home Search? Absolutely! At Otters Home Search, we help families find the...
Year 6 pupils from Oldfield Park Junior School raise funds for Bath Cats & Dogs Home
A group of enterprising pupils at Oldfield Park Junior School have raised £127 for Bath Cats and Dogs Home. The Year 6 students planned a sale as part of a PSHE project, but took it upon themselves to make the project a reality! Grace, Sophie, Bessie, Megan, Eva-Marie and Naomi made their own products –...
Lawn Manor Academy’s Roman wins silver at Junior Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Championships
15-year-old Roman, a Year 10 pupil at Lawn Manor Academy, has won a silver medal at the Junior Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Championships held in Wolverhampton. Roman competes in yellow belt division and has been practising Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for six years, having first been encouraged by his dad, who introduced the sport to the...
Summer fun at The Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery
Families are in for a treat this summer at The Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery, with a packed programme of exciting activities and events to enjoy throughout the school holidays. Young explorers can dig for hidden treasures in an archaeological trench at The Roman Baths, enjoy an ice cream beside the Great Bath, discover...
Cooler days, cosy nights and a new season at The Pound
Pound Arts in Corsham has announced an amazing programme of productions for the autumn. Whether you’re after a night of amazing theatre, live music, or a fun workshop, there’s plenty for everyone in the autumn brochure. It’s all about bringing people together, sparking creativity and having a good time. Family Ready for some unforgettable family...
Making Space For Girls talk at the Museum of Bath Architecture
Making Space for Girls, with Angela Manning Wood and Make Space for Girls is coming to the Museum of Bath Architecture, The Paragon, Bath on Weds 6 August, 6pm (doors at 5.30pm). Held in association with Bath Preservation Trust (BPT) and RIBA Bristol and Bath, in this talk Angela Manning Wood will look at the...
Family fun, fresh air and outdoor adventure at the Somer Valley Walking Festival
If you’re looking for free, fun, and family-friendly ways to get active and explore the local countryside, the Somer Valley Walking Festival is back this September with a packed programme of events designed to help families reconnect with nature, enjoy time together, and discover the beautiful landscapes right on their doorstep. Running from Friday 12...
Lawn Manor Academy highlights the importance of Holocaust education with Beacon School status and Garden of Sanctuary
Pupils at Lawn Manor Academy are taking a stand against forgetting the atrocities of the Holocaust and genocide by taking part in a nationally recognised education programme, The Holocaust, Their Families, Me and Us’. Lawn Manor Academy has been successful in applying for Beacon School status by University College London and from September will be...