Beechen Cliff School community has been working hard over recent months to produce a book containing 300 pupil and staff reflections of the Covid-19 lockdown and its impact. “The government announced a National Day of Reflection to mark the fifth anniversary since the start of lockdown and I wondered what we could do at Beechen Cliff...
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Stonar School pupils complete all three Ten Tors distances for the first time
Stonar School pupils successfully completed the prestigious Army Ten Tors Challenge last month – with all three of the school’s entered teams crossing the finish line at Okehampton Camp before 3pm on Sunday – in a remarkable display of determination, teamwork and endurance. This marks the first year Stonar fielded a team in each of the...
Royal High Bath reveals purple plaque to celebrate former pupil Jane Pearce
Royal High Bath hosted an event to celebrate their former pupil, Jane Pearce, who has won the prestigious Women in Innovation Award from Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, by unveiling a purple plaque in her honour on the school site. Purple plaques are being displayed at schools across the country to recognise the achievements...
St Mary’s pupils raise £13,000 in just two months for school memory garden
Pupils at St Mary’s Church of England Primary School and Nursery in Writhlington, Radstock have raised an astounding £13,000 for a very special project in memory of their classmate, Elias. Within just two months, the school community has over-reached its original goal of £8,000 to fund a quiet space to remember Elias who sadly passed...
Kingswood School appoints Dr Richard Finch as new Director of Sport
Kingswood School in Bath is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Richard Finch as its new Director of Sport, commencing in September. Dr Finch joins Kingswood with a wealth of experience across independent education and sports performance. A graduate in Physical Education and Geography, Richard began his teaching career at Victoria College in Jersey,...
Goughs on how the rise of concessions can revitalise Bath’s retail landscape
Hannah Jackson, Solicitor, Goughs Solicitors, considers the rise of concessions and the reimagining of commercial property Whilst we know that Bath offers an unrivalled blend of historic charm, architectural beauty and a thriving tourism industry, we cannot hide away from the fact that like many other cities across the UK, there has been a huge...
Roundhill Primary pupils use pedal power to raise money for the school
Four Year 3 and 4 pupils from Roundhill Primary School in Bath have got on their bikes to raise funds for the Southdown school. Kacie, Esmae, Noah and Ellie-May took part in a 15-mile sponsored bike ride last month and raised more than £1,000. They cycled from Twerton to Bitton via the Avon Valley Railway...
Weston All Saints Primary School children grow their way to success
For children at a Weston All Saints Church of England Primary School (WASPS) in Bath, money does grow on trees – or at least tomato plants. The school has been raising funds through the ‘Grow a Pound’ initiative. To date the pupils have generated over £1,000 from sales of goods, including tomato plants, with more...
St Margaret’s Prep child walk up to 7km to raise funds for SWIFT Medics
150 Children at St Margaret’s Prep took part in a fundraising walk in aid of their school charity SWIFT Medics on the last day of term. Walking between 1km – 7km from the school grounds all the way along the cycle track in Calne! Even Mr Hopkins dog, Oti took on the challenge in the...
Baby dream comes true for 44 year old helicopter pilot mum
A 44-year-old first-time mum has said how grateful she was for the chance to preserve her fertility by freezing her embryos and choose the right time to have a baby without having to worry too much about her biological clock. Joanna Forrester, an offshore helicopter pilot, clearly remembers her mother suggesting she might consider the...
The Paragon School supports neighbouring Twerton Infants with donation of play equipment
A collaboration between two local schools has brought smiles to the faces of young pupils at Twerton Infant School, thanks to a concerted fundraising effort by The Paragon School. Raising an impressive £1,500, The Paragon School community came together to help furnish Twerton Infants’ newly established wellbeing space, known as The Reef Room. The funds...
The Carers’ Centre Bath is looking for volunteers to help those in need
The Carers’ Centre for Bath and North East Somerset has received nearly 1,000 hours of volunteer time in the last year, thanks to its committed team of volunteers. Its now looking for more volunteers to helping providing this crucial service. As part of its offer, this small local charity provides free wellbeing activities to support...
Renowned author opens Bathwick St Mary School’s new Wheatley Woodland Library
The new Wheatley Woodland Library at Bathwick St Mary Church School has officially been opened by renowned local author Catherine Bruton recently. “We are very grateful to Catherine for speaking to and inspiring a group of children from every class in the school and for cutting the ribbon with a magnificent pair of golden scissors,”...
The Springmead School enjoys a summer term of fundraising activities
The Springmead School community has enjoyed a great start to the summer term, with the classes arranging a range of fundraising activities. All the classes have created their own activities, from Reception who had fun being part of a shoe shining team while dressed as Victorian urchins, to a sponsored playground ‘singathon’, all to raise...
miniMondays: A Summer of Play and Discovery at the Museum of East Asian Art
This summer, the Museum of East Asian Art (MEAA) in Bath is thrilled to announce a new event miniMondays – a vibrant kids’ takeover happening every Monday during the summer holidays! Families are invited to step into a world of fun, curiosity and cultural exploration, with hands-on activities specially designed to engage and inspire young...
Middlewick 2025 takes place this weekend to raise funds for Wilts & Bath Air Ambulance
This weekend (Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June 2025) Nick Mason, drummer of Pink Floyd, and his wife Annette will once again welcome the public into the garden of their Middlewick House in Corsham for the annual charity weekend. The event, held in aid of Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity and The Wiltshire Bobby...
NHS chief’s praise for realism of Wiltshire College’s new Healthcare Zone
NHS Chief Executive Cara Charles-Banks praised Wiltshire College & University Centre’s new Healthcare Zone at its Salisbury campus as she officially opened it. The college has worked with Salisbury District Hospital to create the cutting edge teaching centre for young people who want a career in the medical profession or the care sector, as well...
Grove Primary School councillors enjoy a tour of new classrooms
The Grove Primary School in Trowbridge has held a Building Progress Walk Around for its school Councillors to see inside their new Resource Base Building, which is due to officially open in September. The six-classroom build includes two classrooms that comprise a dedicated Resource Base for children with special educational needs. This specifically relates to children...
Community groups invited to take part in wall art projects in Wiltshire towns
Following a successful trial of a legal art wall in Melksham, Wiltshire Council is looking to roll out the project into other towns and communities in the county. The legal art wall in Melksham was initiated in September 2024 by Melksham Area Board to give local artists the opportunity to showcase their talent without vandalising property....
Remembrance Service for families who have lost a baby through miscarriage and neonatal death
Families who have lost a baby are being invited to attend a special remembrance service at Bath’s Haycombe Cemetery on Saturday 7 June 2025. Organised by the Spiritual Care team at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and the charity Bath Sands, the service is an opportunity for families who have lost a...
Pride Month – Kirsty and Kim praise the inclusivity at BCRM
When Kimberley and Kirsty became a couple in spring 2022, Kim already had two daughters, now aged nine and five, from a previous relationship. But Kirsty knew from the start that she also wanted to have a baby and it would have been a deal-breaker for her if Kim hadn’t felt the same way. Fortunately...