Afternoon tea with authors, creative writing workshops and drama performances are among the exciting line-up of events for Bath & North East Somerset Council’s first-ever Festival of Libraries next month. The festival runs from February 8 to February 22 in the council’s Keynsham, Midsomer Norton and Bath libraries, the Virtual Library, and the Community Run...
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Little Willows Day Nursery two year old wins national Christmas card competition
Congratulations to Enola, aged two, from Little Willows Day Nursery in Corsham, who has been chosen as the winner of a Christmas cards design competition. “All of the children have designed Christmas cards for Mini Me Card Company for a few years in a row now; the children love having their artwork on cards to...
Wera Hobhouse MP visit Bath College to see how it supports its 10,000 learners
Bath Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse recently paid a visit to Bath College, the city’s further education (“FE”) college. The college has been the city’s main further education and vocational college in one form or another since 1892, and currently offers more than 1,400 courses right up to degree level. It is home to around...
The REME Museum introduces Lights Up, Sounds Down days
Committed to improving accessibility for all, the REME Museum in Lyneham, Chippenham is delighted to announce the introduction of ‘Lights Up, Sounds Down’ days during selected half terms and school holidays for 2025. The military museum, based just outside the wire at MOD Lyneham (formerly RAF Lyneham), explores the history of the Royal Electrical and...
Curo partners with Bath College and University to train the next generation of builders
West of England housing association Curo is working with local partners at Bath College and The University of Bath to helping to boost local skills in construction through employment and training opportunities. Construction is one of many industries crucial to the UK economy that have been affected by recent labour shortages. Construction now has the...
Bath Popstar Parties offer an unforgettable party experience in a real recording studio!
Bath Popstar Parties is now offering people of all ages the chance to experience the fun and excitement of a real recording studio and making their own music! “We launched Stage 2 Studios back in 2009 with the plan to specialise in music production for aspiring artists and bands,” recalls owner and manager Daniel Flitcroft....
The International MozART Group is coming to the Forum Bath this February!
With more than five million tickets sold in 50+ countries, the MozART Group string quartet has more than just a smattering of humour interwoven amongst the horsehair of their bows. Hysterical, even if you don’t know your Mozart from your Bach, but exquisitely performed if you do! In order to better understand the performance and...
200 Bath schoolchildren prepare for lift-off at Bath Stardust Concert
Children from six Bath primary schools will be gathering in Bath Abbey on 29 January to sing at Voices for Life’s 7th Stardust concert. The project features music by local composer Jools Scott and librettist Sue Curtis, and teaches children about the importance of courage, determination and working together. It is a shining example of...
St Mary’s School in Writhlington celebrates successful Ofsted Report
St Mary’s Church of England Primary School & Nursery in Writhlington has been praised by Ofsted for its ‘exceptional’ programme of personal development, and ensuring ‘that pupils get off to a strong start with their education. A recent inspection has noted the school to be ‘Outstanding’ in its Personal Development and ‘Good’ across other areas...
The Herschel Museum purchases planetarium with £18,500 West of England grant
The project Herschel Museum of Astronomy – A New Museum for the 21st Century has received a £18,500 West of England Small Museums Grant, funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The Herschel Museum of Astronomy – Bath’s historic house museum dedicated to the discoveries and achievements of brother-sister duo William and Caroline...
Widcombe Junior School pupils enjoy six science books shortlisted for national award
Pupils at Widcombe Junior School in Bath have received the six books that have been shortlisted for the Royal Society’s The Young People’s Book Prize. The prize was set up to encourage the publication of inspiring science books for children. This is the fifth year running that the school’s librarian, Kate Maughan, was part of...
Bath Rugby Foundation launches Indoor Rugby Workshops for B&NES primary schools
Bath Rugby Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of its Indoor Rugby Workshops, a brand-new initiative aimed at Key Stage 1 and 2 primary school children in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES). Delivered in partnership with STAR Scheme, these workshops will inspire children to develop key rugby skills and explore how the sport...
Senior school students invited to join University of Bath judo club
Secondary school students from across the Bath area are being invited to join the judo club at the University of Bath and train with some of the best judo players in the region. The University of Bath judo club is run by Finn Gleeson of Gleeson Judo, a fifth dan black belt, hugely respected teacher...
Violin distinction in Royal School of Music diploma for St Mary’s student
St Mary’s Calne student Ellie P has achieved a Distinction in her ARSM Diploma in Music Performance on violin. The ABRSM adjudicator said in summary of Ellie’s exam performance, “The performance was very well projected throughout, strong command of the performance space and personal involvement and commitment demonstrated. The musical message was outward facing in...
Farmborough Church Primary School praised in latest Ofsted Report
Pupils at Farmborough Church Primary School in Bath & North East Somerset, ‘meet the school’s high expectations set for them and ‘are well prepared for life in modern Britain’, according to its latest Ofsted report. The inspection, which took place in November, also praised the village school for its ambitious curriculum and the caring relationships...
Extreminate / Regenerate, the biography of a Time Lord, come to the Bath Lit Fest
Bath Literature Festival is excited to present an exclusive pre-publication event featuring leading cultural commentator John Higgs. Join in on Wednesday 9th April, at 7pm, as Higgs discusses his first biography of the Time Lord from Doctor Who, Exterminate / Regenerate. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in cultural commentary! On screen, Doctor...
Free junior tickets – Bring the family to Bath Rugby for an epic day out at the Rec
The Blue, Black and White of Bath Rugby will take to The Rec for the third time in their 2024/25 Premiership Rugby Cup campaign, with a super family offer to be secured. With just two weeks to go until Bath Rugby take on Bedford Blues, the countdown is on to see if the team can...
RUHX launches a new distance at the Walk of Life 2025
RUHX is launching a new distance at its annual Walk of Life fundraising event. In addition to the 26.2 mile (marathon) distance and 10 mile distance, the charity will also now offer a 16 mile distance at the event in May. The Walk of Life 2024 saw over 300 people take part and raised over...
The Beefy Boys seek burger testers in Bath for a discount on their food bill
Ever wanted to try one of the UK’s best burgers? The cult-favourite award-winning burger restaurant, The Beefy Boys, is expanding with the opening of its fourth restaurant this year in the vibrant city of Bath. As part of their soft launch from Tuesday 10th February to Wednesday 5th March, The Beefy Boys will be offering...
Kingswood goes phone-free as the first Bath school to introduce Yondr pouches
In response to research that excessive screen time, particularly on smartphones, can have detrimental effects on children’s cognitive and emotional development, Kingswood School has introduced a phone-free policy using technology from Yondr. Pupils in Years 7-11 have a Yondr pouch to store their phones for the duration of the school day. The pouch is locked magnetically, so pupils...
Combe Down Primary School celebrates Outstanding Ofsted inspection report
Combe Down CofE Primary School is delighted to share its recent Ofsted inspection report, which highlights the exceptional learning environment, supportive community and strong culture of safety at the school. The report, based on the inspection carried out on 19 and 20 November 2024, commends the school’s commitment to providing an inclusive and nurturing atmosphere...