Sixth Form students at Oldfield School recently participated in a Q&A session with MP for Bath, Wera Hobhouse, with the aim of deepening the students’ understanding of the workings of British politics as part of their PSHE programme. Students prepared and asked questions for Wera, with topics ranging from public transport to knife crime, along...
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Family fun with a carnival twist at Wincanton Racecourse
Wincanton Racecourse is delighted to announce the return of its much-loved Family Raceday on Sunday, 13th April, promising a day packed with excitement and entertainment for all ages. The annual event, which continues to grow in popularity year on year, will feature a carnival twist for 2025, offering an unforgettable and affordable day out for families. In addition to an...
Wiltshire Schools recognised for encouraging healthy lifestyle and wellbeing
Thirteen schools across Wiltshire have been recognised for their efforts in promoting healthy lifestyles and supporting wellbeing. Wiltshire Healthy Schools is a Wiltshire Council programme designed to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people. Using the whole school approach and teaching Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education, schools can build on...
Little Willows Nursery children enjoy a visit from a local police office
The children at Little Willows Day Nursery Corsham recently enjoyed a visit from PC Timothy Montague as part of their theme of ‘people who help us’. “Part of our activities with the children is emphasising the importance of emergency services and what they do to help us,” explained nursery deputy manager Lauren. “All the children,...
How much sleep does my child need? Now, Next & Then has the answers…
Lou Race, an Occupational Therapist at Now, Next & Then, explains how much sleep children need at different ages This is one of the most commonly asked questions asked about sleep. We all know that sleep is important but the amount of sleep needed is less well understood. Some children have very obvious signs that...
Bath Literature Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary with extra special line-up
Bath’s Literature Festival celebrates its 30th birthday with an extra-special line-up that includes Ruth Jones, Ben Okri, Carol Klein, Lionel Shriver, Jeremy Vine, David Baddiel, Sayeeda Warsi, Joanne Harris, Martin Clunes, Robert Macfarlane, Rev Richard Coles, Jojo Moyes, Emma Barnett, Max Hastings, Ivo Graham, Alan Johnson, Kit de Waal, Mike Tindall and Reeta Chakrabarti. Bath...
National Trust Avebury – family activities throughout March and April
There’s a great variety of events, activities and sites to enjoy at National Trust Avebury throughout the year. Here we’ve picked some of the upcoming highlights over March and April. Avebury Manor Garden The garden at Avebury Manor is arranged as a series of ‘rooms’, each with an individual style. Sit and relax in the...
Bath City Women aiming to set stadium record for International Women’s Day
Bath City Women players are calling on football fans to help them break the attendance record for a women’s game at Twerton Park. On 9 March, the day after International Women’s Day, Bath City Women will play their 31st game at home since they were formed in the 2022/23 season. The largest attendance to date was...
Dementia research funding for local charity prompts call for more research volunteers
ReMind UK, a Bath-based charity and Research Institute for Brain Health, has received £200k in funding from philanthropist, John Osborn CBE. The funding will be invested over two years in new roles and infrastructure to expand the Institute’s research capabilities. Last year saw a 55% growth in ReMind UK’s research studies and non-drug related trials,...
St Julian’s School celebrates the opening of its new adventure playground
Life’s one big adventure at St Julian’s School, Wellow, with the opening of a new adventure playground on site. Two years ago, teachers approached the PTA, as the existing adventure playground was showing signs of wear and tear. Built by Big Wood Play Systems of Radstock, it had lasted an amazing 20 years in constant...
Encouraging reading for pleasure at Kingswood Prep School
The Literacy Trust’s 2024 report found that reading for enjoyment was at its lowest level among children since 2005. Mrs Helen D’Souza, Assistant Head Academic at Kingswood Prep School in Bath, talks about how they are bucking the trend. How do you encourage reading for pleasure at school? The texts we choose to study in...
Bath Abbey’s new exhibition to celebrates Jane Austen’s 250th birthday
Polly Andrews, Learning Manager at Bath Abbey, introduces the highlights to a wonderful new exhibition celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th birthday If you’re a Jane Austen fan – or even if you’re not (!) – there will soon be lots to enjoy at Bath Abbey as part of our celebration of her 250th birthday! From 5th...
Grandad inspire’s Jess’s fundraising Bath Half run for Alzheimers
A 34-year-old NHS mental health wellbeing practitioner from Shepton Mallet is inviting anyone whose family has been affected by dementia to boost her fundraising effort on behalf of Alzheimer’s Society when she runs the Bath Half Marathon on Sunday 16 March. Mum of two Jessica Robertson shared why the cause is so close to her heart, having...
Choosing a solicitor to be your Attorney by Goughs Solicitors
Elliot Chambers discusses the reasons for choosing a solicitor to be your Attorney if you were to lose capacity The prospect of losing the ability to make important decisions is scary, but so important. To ensure that your finances and wellbeing are protected if you were to ever lose capacity, you must have a Lasting...
Junior tickets from just £5 for Bath v Harlequins Premier Rugby Cup match!
For the first time in the club’s history, Bath Rugby have secured their place in the Premiership Rugby Cup quarter-finals and will face Harlequins at The Rec on Friday 28 February (kick-off 19:45). With knockout rugby returning to Bath, it’s the perfect chance for families to experience the magic of The Rec. Junior tickets are...
Kidligraphy Workshop – calligraphy and hand-lettering for children aged 9-13
A Kidligraphy Workshop where writing is fun and inspiring is taking place in Bath on 8 April and 29 May. For children aged 9 to 13, it provides a perfect opportunity for them to switch off their digital tech and get creative with pen and paper. The four hour Kidligraphy Workshops are run by local...
The Baby Sleep + Mind Club – offering expert advice to transform your baby’s sleep
We speak with founder Megan Lessem from The Baby Sleep + Mind Club about the challenges that new mums regularly encounter When and why did you start The Baby Sleep + Mind Club? I started the Baby Sleep + Mind Club in 2022. I spent the majority of my first born’s first few months in an...
New stone circle photography exhibition at Stonehenge showcases work of new artists
A new photography exhibition at Stonehenge is showcasing the work of three emerging artists under 25 as they explore the contemporary meaning of ancient stone circles. As part of English Heritage’s youth engagement programme Shout Out Loud, and in collaboration with national arts charity Photoworks, Echoes: Stone Circles, Community and Heritage offers young artists a platform to...
Applications welcome for Leap of Faith! 2025 abseil coming to Bath Abbey in June
Looking for an exciting personal or team-building adventure this year? Genesis Trust and Bath Abbey are delighted to announce the Leap of Faith! 2025 abseil from Bath Abbey Tower on 13 and 14 June. It’s a stunning view at the top, a great challenge on the way down and a wonderful sense of achievement at...
18 year old Somerset mountain biker partners with Mendip Adventure
Mendip Adventure has partnered with Really Good First Aid to sponsor 18 year old downhill mountain biker Jacob Cox from Axbridge in Somerset. As part of their support, Mendip Adventure and Really Good First Aid have provided Jacob with an Outdoor First Aid training course and qualification. This training will enable him to pursue a...
Lawn Manor Academy hosts Swindon and Wiltshire School Bake Off
The top school bakers from across Swindon and Wiltshire have come head-to-head at Lawn Manor Academy in the Ascend Learning Trust Bake Off. After holding qualifying rounds in their own schools, 10 finalists from Years 6 and 7 from Lawn Manor Academy and Noremarsh Junior School in Swindon, Wellington Lions Primary in Tidworth, Wellington Eagles...