As Christmas is fast approaching, it is best to be aware of some common potential hazards that your pet can encounter over the festive season. Cats are notorious for consuming tinsel and ribbon, which can become stuck in the intestine and cause it to bunch up like an accordion. This condition is painful and requires...
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SEND families in Wiltshire invited to online meeting to hear updates on SEND support
Wiltshire Council is inviting families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) to participate in an online session as part of the consultation on the funding for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The consultation proposes changes to how EHCP funding is decided, and how needs are described, so that...
Council holds community walk in support of ending Violence Against Women and Girls
A twilight community walk launching 16 days of action to end Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) will take place in Bath on 25 November. Bath & North East Somerset Council is holding the event to promote a safer community for everyone and to raise awareness of how to stay safe when going out at...
Bath RFC Junior Girls enjoy a memorable visit from Red Rose player Maddie Feaunati
Last Sunday the Bath RFC Junior Girls enjoyed an unforgettable visit from Red Rose player Maddie Feaunati. Maddie received a warm welcome with a guard of honour from the girls as she entered the clubhouse, and was delighted to see that the clubhouse hadn’t changed much since her own childhood, reminiscing about the days when...
Kingswood named South West’s first Formula One in Schools Centre of Excellence
Kingswood School in Bath has been selected as an F1 in Schools Centre of Excellence – the first of its kind in the South West of England. The F1 in Schools initiative allows pupils to create their own miniature F1 team, from manufacturing through to testing, branding and eventually racing of their prototype cars. Informed...
St Peter’s Academy in Chippenham display TA’s Remembrance Day display
The community at St Peter’s C of E Academy in Chippenham has been admiring a wonderful Remembrance Day display created by teaching assistant Mrs Sharon Leakey, with one of her paintings at its centre. The display also included the scroll and Widows Penny issued to the family of headteacher Mr Gordon Nunn following the death...
One week to go until the magic of Bath Christmas Market returns
The most magical time of the year is set to return to Bath and North East Somerset with only one week to go until the much-loved Bath Christmas Market opens once more. From November 28 until December 15, Bath city centre will transform into a winter wonderland for 18 days with more than 180 twinkling...
BANES council announces £967k Household Support Fund for families and others in need
Thousands of vulnerable residents in Bath and North East Somerset will be helped over the colder months through a new £967,000 Household Support Fund. Bath & North East Somerset Council has formally accepted the grant allocation from the Department for Work and Pensions to help households in B&NES with living costs. The grant will provide...
Hospital refurbishments create a more welcoming environment for young patients
Three more departments at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust have been refurbished with stunning one-piece printed graphics thanks to the Time is Precious charity. The popular graphics, alongside new fun wall-mounted activities, have been installed to relax and distract the hospital’s younger patients, while helping to support parents and carers at what...
Top tips for cutting winter fuel bills from the experts at GreenSmart Services
With the chilly weather already paying a visit, Damian Bush from GreenSmart Services offers his top tips for cutting those winter fuel bills For the past four years, GreenSmart Services has been looking after the plumbing, heating and gas installation needs for families and businesses across the Bath, Keynsham, Saltford and Wiltshire region. One of the...
Downside School opens new modern new Sixth Form Centre
Downside School is excited to announce the official opening of its new Sixth Form Centre, a modern and inspiring space that has quickly become a favourite hub for both Upper and Lower Sixth pupils. Housed in the building that once served as the monks’ refectory, the Centre blends the rich architectural heritage of the school...
Series of knife crime awareness events for parents and carers continues in B&NES
Parents and carers who are concerned about the risks of knife crime are invited to join three awareness events in Bath and North East Somerset this winter. The Bath & North East Somerset Violence Reduction Partnership (VRP) has announced three additional dates in its series of knife crime awareness events which aim to empower families...
Festive Fun for everyone at Dorothy House Hospice over a special Christmas Weekend
Dorothy House Hospice is hosting a weekend of Christmas fun, including their two longstanding events, their Christmas Fair and the recently renamed Jingle Jog on Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December respectively. Festive shopping! The Christmas Fair is the perfect way to get into the seasonal spirit whilst raising vital funds for the...
Awards night recognises achievements of family and community learners in Wiltshire
People from across Wiltshire who have had their lives transformed through the power of learning were invited to a special awards ceremony this month. The Family and Community Learning Awards ceremony was an opportunity to congratulate those on their learning journey and the positive impact it has made in their lives. Family and Community Learning...
RUHX calls for local community to join in shining upcoming Christmas Concert
RUHX is bringing the community together to enjoy an evening of holiday classics performed by local musicians, live readings, and festive treats at their Christmas Concert on 10 December at All Saints Church, Weston, Bath. The concert see a line-up of talented musicians supporting RUHX at this year’s concert, and visitors can expect to see...
Wellsway School helps to tackle gender gap in computer science
Wellsway School has been recognised for encouraging more girls to pursue computer science. The Keynsham secondary school has successfully completed the National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE)’s I Belong programme. The organisation said that Wellsway had demonstrated a commitment to improving the gender balance in the subject and in the wider area of science, technology,...
Emotional evening celebrating 25 Years of Developing Health and Independence
Developing Health and Independence (DHI), the social inclusion charity, held its 25th Anniversary Impact Event on Thursday evening at the Museum of Bath at Work. It was a powerful and emotionally charged evening. The motto of the charity is ‘Turning Lives Around’, and the exhibition and event illustrated the profound effects DHI’s work can have...
Adventures in Science comes to Pound Arts in Corsham this weekend
A mind-boggling adventure awaits you and your little ones this weekend at The Pound Arts Centre in Corsham with an amazing new family show from Crafty Fools. Join The Magical Mr West at The Pound Arts Centre for an incredible adventure into the world of science! Aided by his corvid companion, Crowbert, and a collection...
RUH supports Winter Baby Remembrance Service
Families who have lost a baby are being invited to a special Winter Baby Remembrance Service, organised by the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and the charity Sands. This service takes place on Saturday 30 November at 1pm at All Saints Church, Weston, Bath. The Reverend Prebendary Narinder Tegally, RUH Lead Chaplain, said,...
Young authors from Bath, Keynsham and Radstock see their ‘alien’ book published
Young authors from St Mary’s Church of England School in Writhlington, Roundhill Primary School in Bath and Castle Primary School in Keynsham received a special visit from children’s author, Stewart Foster, last term to celebrate the publication of their ‘out-of-this-world’ book The Day the Alien Came. Supported by St John’s Foundation, Mr Foster worked with...
Wiltshire families with pre-schoolers encouraged to visit their local library
Wiltshire Council is encouraging families with pre-schoolers to visit their local library and join in with a wide range of events to support pre-schoolers’ social skills and learning including baby days, story sharers and rhyme-time sessions. Baby days will take place at six Wiltshire libraries throughout November. The drop-in events are an opportunity for families...