Children from 34 schools across the Bath area entered this year’s Fireworks Safety Poster competition sponsored by Bath Building Society and supported by The Rotary Club of Bath. The overall winner of the competition was Benz Richards from Combe Down Primary School, with the winners of each of the five categories being given a money voucher...
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Foster carers in Bath and North East Somerset celebrated at special event
More than 80 foster carers and supported lodgings providers who look after children and young people in B&NES have been celebrated at a special event to recognise their dedication. The celebration evening at the Guildhall in Bath on October 17 was held by Bath & North East Somerset Council and attended by carers who foster...
Keynsham pupils learn first-hand about Bristol Bus Boycott for Black History Month
Children from Castle Primary School in Keynsham have learnt first-hand about a pivotal event for Black History Month this month. Joyce Morris-Wisdom, one of the Bristol Bus Boycott activists, visited the school to talk about her part in the 1963 event which paved the way for the Race Relations Act two years later. Joyce was just 14...
Half term family fun at the REME Museum near Chippenham
There’s a lot to look forward to over the October half term at the REME Museum in Lyneham near Chippenham. Alongside telling the exciting story of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, complete with amazing exhibits – from toothbrushes to tanks – and hands on activities, there are also the trails, quizzes and craft areas...
Four St Margaret’s Prep Year 6 pupils take on roles on the school council
Four Year 6 pupils at St Margaret’s Prep School in Calne have taken on roles on the school’s council, a body which gives pupils the opportunity to have a voice within the school and allows them to be involved in making changes. Each member of the School Council takes responsibility for a particular area of...
Events and activities across Bath for Museums Week fun this October half-term
Museums and venues across Bath and North East Somerset will host a bumper programme of events and activities over October half-term for Museums Week (Saturday 26 October to Sunday 3 November 2024). Organised by Bath & North East Somerset Council, Museums Week celebrates the unique collections and activities in our local museums. Admission or activities are...
St Mary’s and Roundhill pupils join 200 strong choir for performance at Bath Abbey
Pupils from Roundhill Primary School and St Mary’s Church of England School in Writhlington have joined schools from across the region to practice their singing skills at Bath Abbey for a one-off music concert that will be out of this world. The children attended a rehearsal for Stardust, a musical experience organised by the Bath-based...
Halloween Pumpkin Trail returns to Trowbridge from 24 October to 3 November
30 decorated pumpkins will be displayed in shops and businesses around Trowbridge town centre from Thursday 24 October until Sunday 3 November for the annual Trowbridge Chamber pumpkin trail. The pumpkins can be found at venues across Trowbridge town centre including cafes, flower shops, beauty salons, art centres, a pet shop, toy shop, gin distillery and...
Monkton welcomes Team GB Rowing’s most successful Paralympic coach as new Head of Rowing
Monkton is delighted to announce their new Head of Rowing, Nicholas Baker. After 11 years with the Paralympic programme directly coaching crews to six World titles, two World Championship Silvers, a World Championship Bronze, four Paralympic Golds and a Paralympic Bronze, Nick has made the exciting move to join Monkton. Nick leaves Team GB as...
Heywood Prep turns yellow to show support for children’s mental health
To mark World Mental Health Day, Heywood Prep in Corsham, Wiltshire, turned bright yellow as pupils and staff dressed in the colour to show support for children’s mental health. Each pupil brought in a donation, with all funds raised going directly to Young Minds, a charity that supports children and young people’s mental health across the...
St Gregory’s Cultural festival celebrates the school’s diversity
As one of the most diverse secondary schools in Bath, St Gregory’s Catholic College was thrilled to host its recent four-day festival celebrating the rich tapestry of cultures within their school community. The school’s Sixth Form Leadership Team was instrumental in the planning and organisation of the festival, following in the footsteps of its sixth...
Fosse Way Special School provides skills for life in new SEND scout group
Scouting is for all, and the launch of a new Explorer Unit at Fosse Way School in Radstock, near Bath, is paving the way for its students. Fosse Way Explorer Scouts is a SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) unit based at Fosse Way School. Nine of the 11 members of the unit are from...
The Power of Play Nursery Group holds professional development day
The Power of Play Nursery Group recently hosted an inspiring professional development day at Neston Farm Nusery. The event saw the group bringing together its dedicated team to learn, grow and uplift one another. The event was filled with energy and passion, as staff came away with fresh ideas and enhanced skills to continue providing...
Goughs’ Family & Real Estate teams recognised as amongst the best in the South West
Wiltshire-based Goughs Solicitors, who recently announced impressive accreditation from legal directory, The Legal 500, have today announced a further impressive accolade; recognition from international legal directory, Chambers & Partners. For several years running, Goughs Solicitors have been recognised by Chambers & Partners for the excellence delivered in terms of client care and legal expertise. Both...
Author Sophie Kirtley holds a writer’s workshop at St Mark’s School
Years 7 and 8 students at St Mark’s School in Bath were lucky to be joined by Sophie Kirtley, author of The Wild Way Home, for a writer’s workshop. Sophie read an extract from her new novel, The Haunting of Fortune Farm, and explained her process for finding names for characters and places. The author...
Students from St Mark’s in Argentina visit St Mark’s in Bath
St Mark’s School in Bath recently welcomed 45 students from St Mark’s School in Buenos Aires, Argentina along with their teachers. Year 10 and 11 GCSE Spanish students from St Mark’s in Bath did a fantastic job of showing their guests around the school and making them feel welcome. The visit started with both sets...
Make the most of your maternity/ paternity leave with 50% off baby swimming lessons
Sarah Austin, Owner of Puddle Ducks Bristol & Bath, introduces the a special offer that’s perfect for new parents How are you spending your precious maternity or paternity leave? Swimming with your baby should be at the top of your list! Looking back, my maternity leave flew by, but it was a magical time I’ll...
Former BBC Dragon launches Wiltshire’s first Infinity Ski Slope
Nick Jenkins, Moonpig founder, former BBC Dragon and Wiltshire local, has unveiled the first infinity ski slope in Wiltshire. This groundbreaking innovation brings the thrill of the mountains to the South West of England, offering ski enthusiasts of all ages and skill-levels the chance to master their skiing technique – any time of year, right...
Monkton pupil retains her World Freestyle Football title
Monkton pupil Isabel W has retained her World Freestyle Football title for a second year. Isabel was the youngest-ever winner of the Female Pro category in 2023, and has now won the most prestigious open competition in Freestyle Football again in 2024. Making her way to the quarter-finals, the 17-year-old took part in one-on-one battles...
Our Little Hour, telling the inspirational true story of Walter Tull, at the Ustinov now
Our Little Hour, a musical drama written by award-winning playwright Dougie Blaxland, brings the inspirational true story of the pioneering black footballer Walter Tull to the stage. This new work tours to Bath’s Ustinov Studio during Black History Month until Saturday 19 October for a run of five performances, starring Leon Newman, Neil Reidman and...
Bath Society of Artists Annual Exhibition opens at Victoria Art Gallery
The Bath Society of Artists Annual Open Exhibition is now open at the Victoria Art Gallery, running until 11 January 2025. A celebrated highlight of Bath’s cultural calendar, this year’s exhibition promises an exceptional display of regional talent, and for the first time, includes works by artists under 18. Now in its 119th year, the...