Step into the scandalous world of Georgian Bath with Mirror of Mirth, a brand-new exhibition at Bath’s Victoria Art Gallery. Opening on 24 January, Mirror of Mirth will showcase over 200 of the gallery’s finest satirical artworks, featuring the humorous works of Thomas Rowlandson, John Nixon, and other artists of the era. This exhibition promises to pull back...
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Bath Building Society announces Julian House as its new charity partner for 2025
Bath Building Society is delighted to announce its new charity partner for 2025 is Julian House. Bath Building Society asked its colleagues to nominate a charity close to their heart, who they believe do great work in the local community and would like to see the Society partner with as our Charity of the Year. The...
Enterprising women: turn your project into reality with Edventure Frome’s course
More women than ever before are choosing to work for themselves, citing greater control over hours, location of work, and work-life balance as top reasons. The Rose Review (2019) found that the UK economy could unlock up to £250 billion of new value if women are supported to start and scale businesses at the same...
Lawn Manor Academy young authors to be featured in a published story collection
Nine Lawn Manor Academy pupils have been inspired by the end of the world and have won a competition to have their short stories published in a book celebrating the country’s best young writers. Young Writers’ competitions challenge school-aged pupils to submit their creative writing for the chance to see their stories published. As part...
Bath City FC bring footballing festive cheer to the RUH Children’s Ward
Managers and players from Bath City’s men’s and women’s teams decided to spread a little Christmas cheer to the children who are in hospital at the RUH in Bath over the festive period. Both teams had a whip round and presented a cheque to Lily, the play specialist at the RUH on Friday, which will...
St Nicholas Church School pupils perform The Magical Christmas Jigsaw
This week, key stage 2 children at St Nicholas Church School put on two wonderful performances of the play The Magical Christmas Jigsaw. The children hugely impressed their audiences with their singing and acting, and the costumes they created (with a little help from their families) made it a truly festive occasion. Through putting together...
Trowbridge Chamber Festive Reindeer Trail – with the chance to win prizes!
31 decorated reindeer will be displayed in shop and business windows around Trowbridge town centre from Saturday 21st December until Tuesday 31st December for a fun festive Christmas trail for families and people of all ages, with a chance to win hundreds of pounds of prizes. The decorated Christmas-themed reindeer will be displayed at venues across Trowbridge...
Hayesdown pupils ‘power down’ to improve the school’s carbon footprint
Children at Hayesdown First School in Frome took part in a ‘Power Down Day last month to help reduce the school’s carbon footprint. The initiative, promoted by Energy Sparks – a group that advises school on how to become more energy efficient, aims to raise awareness about energy conservation and promote eco-friendly practices among children,...
Dare you unravel The Gift interactive puzzle at Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein?
Following the success of renowned Escape Rooms Victor’s Lair and The Shallows, plus the sinister interactive group puzzle The Body In A Suitcase, Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein has created a new festive family game – The Gift. The Gift is an intriguing, hands-on and highly entertaining puzzle-based game for up to six players… but be warned, not...
Marksbury schoolchildren delight audiences with nativity performance
Children aged four to seven from Marksbury Primary School near Bath brought the Christmas story to life last week (Tuesday 10 December). The event, held at Marksbury Village Hall, featured 35 children from Reception class to Year 2 who sang, danced and acted out the nativity story. The small and close-knit nature of the Church...
Fosse Way School receives WIRE award for promoting inclusivity in religious education
The WIRE (Widening Inclusivity in RE) award has been presented to Fosse Way School in Westfield, Radstock by Westfield Councillor, Dr. Eleanor Jackson, alongside the Chair of Westfield Parish Council, Cllr Phil Wilkinson. The school earned this accolade for enhancing inclusion in RE through various initiatives: Hosting a member of the Bristol & West Progressive...
Christmas comes early at RUH for parents of identical triplets
A set of identical triplets who were due to be born on Christmas Day has arrived early at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, giving their parents three early and very special Christmas presents. Hunter, Bodhi and Travis were all born within minutes of each other in November, and were cared for at...
Bath MP awards Christmas card competition winner at school play
Wera Hobhouse, Liberal Democrat MP for Bath, recently attended the Widcombe Junior School Christmas production to award the winner of her 2024 Christmas Card Competition. This year’s Christmas card competition, themed ‘Festive Fun in Bath’, received many creative entries from local schoolchildren. Tilly Davey aged nine, from Widcombe Junior School, was selected as the winner...
St Nicholas school celebrate a wonderful performance of Wriggly Nativity
At St Nicholas Church School, children in Reception, Wellow Class, Year 1 and Year 2 recently put on a wonderful performance of Wriggly Nativity for their families. This exciting re-telling of the story of the birth of Jesus involved lots of dancing, great acting and singing – a brave Inn Keeper even sang a solo! Mr...
St Gregory’s welcomes students from Japan for an immersive cultural experience
St Gregory’s Catholic College was excited to host a group of students from Beppu, Japan, for a week-long immersive cultural experience from 2 – 6 December 2024. This enriching initiative, organised in partnership with ELAC Study Vacations and the Beppu City Council, represented a unique opportunity for students from both countries to connect, learn and...
Canon’s House children’s home given Good rating by Ofsted
A children’s home which provides short breaks for children with disabilities or sensory impairment has been given a Good rating by Ofsted with Outstanding leaders and managers. Canon’s House is run by Wiltshire Council and can provide short breaks for children with disabilities or sensory impairment. Ofsted carried out a full inspection in October and...
Family law duo join Thrings’ growing One Couple One Lawyer divorce service
Couples looking to separate amicably now have extended support through law firm Thrings, following the qualification of two of its Family Lawyers to offer its One Couple One Lawyer service. Legal Director Anna Patterson and Associate Zhenja Cann, based in the firm’s Wiltshire and Bristol offices respectively, have begun offering clients the unique approach to...
St Mark’s School celebrates impressive results in GCSE progress table
St Mark’s School in Bath is delighted to have come second in the progress tables for secondary schools in BANES for Summer 2024 GCSE results. “This measure, based on the amount of progress our students make from Year 6 to Year 11, is an excellent achievement and a real testament to the hard work that...
Susie Dent, Rev Richard Coles and Ben Okri all set for Bath Literature Festival 2025
A titan of contemporary literature, a respected lexicographer and a finalist in this year’s I’m A Celebrity TV reality series have been announced as three of the stars for next year’s Bath Literature Festival, with tickets going on sale before Christmas. Bath Festivals is proud to announce that Booker Prize winning Nigerian-British poet and novelist,...
Monkton Combe School announces Bradley Salisbury as the new Principal
Monkton Combe School has announced the appointment of Bradley Salisbury, current Head of Dean Close School, Cheltenham, as Chris Wheeler’s successor from January 2026. Bradley has had overall responsibility for the leadership and management of Dean Close School since 2015. Prior to that he was the Senior Deputy Head at Dean Close School, Housemaster and...
Springmead School pupils’ promising talent recognised at national level competition
In a testament to the promising young talent of pupils, Springmead School and Nursery has received prestigious accolades for pupils’ excellence in art in the Independent Schools Association (ISA) 2024 Awards. The ISA represents over 690 schools across the country. The Somerset school, near Frome, prides itself on fostering a well-rounded educational foundation for children. It...