Babies registered in Bath and North East Somerset in July have been gifted their own copy of the 1926 book Winnie the Pooh and invited to a special baby morning to celebrate the centenary of local lending libraries. Bath & North East Somerset Council has given the books to nearly 300 babies as part of...
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Fashion takes centre stage as Grand Dahlia Show makes a stylish return to Stonehenge
Stonehenge’s Grand Dahlia Show will return for its second year on Friday 27 September. In a new twist, the event which runs all weekend will celebrate the Victorian ‘fashionables of the neighbourhood’ who flocked to Stonehenge for the elegant dahlia shows that took place in the 1840s. This year’s spectacle will showcase stunning floral artistry...
Little Willows Day Nursery children grow and enjoy their own tomatoes
Children from Little Willows Day Nursery in Corsham recently enjoyed the fruits of their learning when the tomatoes that they grew in the nursery became part of a healthy lunch. “It was wonderful to work with a group of 11 two-three year old toddlers from the nursery over a period of weeks which saw them...
Lifesaving bleed kits installed in Bath and North East Somerset
The installation of eleven kits providing emergency first aid to someone suffering a life-threatening injury is under way in Bath and Keynsham thanks to a £2,500 contribution from ward councillors. The bleed kits are designed to be used by bystanders to save lives in instances of catastrophic blood loss, such as a stabbing or a...
Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum charity launches Young Person membership
The charity, Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum, has launched a new Young Person membership to encourage access to nature and improve wellbeing for young adults. The membership, aimed at 18 to 25-year-olds, is available at a special rate of £30 compared with £45 for Single Membership, in recognition of financial constraints faced in this age group,...
New play equipment for Whiteway Green, Bath, thanks to £40k community funding
Swings, toddler play equipment and new flooring have been installed at Whiteway Green play park after a £40,000 allocation of community funding from Bath & North East Somerset Council. The new equipment has enhanced the park for younger children and complements the existing Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) which can be used by people of all...
Confirm your decision to save lives this Organ Donation Week
This Organ Donation Week (23 – 29 September) NHS Blood and Transplant and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating the fact that the NHS Organ Donor Register has been saving lives for 30 years through the gift of organ donation. Since its creation in 1994, thousands of lives have been saved...
Guided Mothers Circle welcomes new members to discuss motherhood
Michelle Hawkins-Collins introduces the Guided Mothers Circle, a supportive space to discuss what it means to be a mother Welcome to our Guided Mothers Circle with motherhood mentor and founder of The Guilt-Free Mum, Bindi Gauntlett. Our guided circle is a warm and supportive space where we’ll explore the joys and challenges of what it means...
Marksbury School hosts first ever Colour Run & Brunch, raising over £500 for its PTA
Marksbury C of E Primary School has held its inaugural Colour Run & Brunch, raising more than £500 to support the school’s PTA and fund school trips for all children throughout the year. This exciting event was a wonderful opportunity for both new and existing members of the school community to come together and celebrate...
Brand-new staging of The Little Prince is coming to The Egg Theatre
Bath performance poet Toby Thompson’s new stage show, The Little Prince, will open at The Egg Theatre from Thursday 26 September to Sunday 6 October, prior to a UK tour. Toby’s last show, I Wish I Was A Mountain, was developed and produced by The Egg through its Incubator programme, opening in Bath before taking...
Little Crickets Nursery at Springmead School in Frome unveils new look and new manager
Springmead School in Frome has completed a refurbishment over the summer of its nursery facilities, both inside and out. With a fresh new look and an enhanced environment for children to thrive in, the nursery is also proud to welcome its new highly qualified manager, who brings a wealth of experience and a passion for...
Bath Abbey to host spectacular immersive sound and light installation by Luxmuralis
Bath Abbey is set to be transformed from 2-26 October with the exciting premiere of Shine On a brand-new, bespoke Son et Lumière installation by the renowned artistic collaboration Luxmuralis. This new event marks the first light and sound installation within the historic Abbey. Shine On, by Luxmuralis brings the stunning stained-glass windows of Bath...
Curo to breathe new life into nature area, including spaces for children to play
Bath-based housing association Curo is working with Avon Wildlife Trust’s Nextdoor Nature project to breathe new life into The Plantation on Manor Copse Road in Writhlington. Consultations have already taken place to ask the community what they would like to see in the area, and when complete, it will be a space for children to...
Goughs solicitors expands its Private Client team to deal with wills, LPAs and more
Goughs Solicitors has welcome David Patterson, Andrew Langbridge, Elliott Chambers and newly qualified solicitor Casey Gilroy bringing the team to an 18-strong Private Client offering. David has joined as Partner and Head of Contentious Probate, bringing considerable expertise as to Will disputes including challenges to Wills on grounds of lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence...
Bath Christmas Market returns for 2024 with highest-ever number of local traders
The countdown is on for a very merry Christmas with less than three months to go until visitors are warmly welcomed to the magical Bath Christmas Market. The market returns from 28 November to 15 December with 230 traders – 85% of whom are based in the South West – offering some of the best independent...
SEND families in Wiltshire invited to attend events to have their say
Wiltshire Council is holding a number of SEND (Special Educational Needs and or Disabilities) events across the county in October. The sessions for parent carers will include both face-to-face meetings and an online session, for those who cannot attend in person. The events are as follows: Event: Date: Time: Location: Pewsey Tuesday 1 October 9.30am...
Family Day at Bath City Football on 21 September – free entry for under 12s
Once again Bath City Football Club is inviting families to come and enjoy a fun-filled matchday experience at Twerton Park this season. On Saturday 21 September, the men’s team look to take on Enfield Town in what promises to be an entertaining afternoon on and off the pitch, and Twerton Park hoping for a strong...
The New Baby Club is coming to Bath from the team at The Country Midwife
The New Baby Club, hosted by The Country Midwife, is coming to Bath and will run every Wednesday during term time. Starting from Wednesday, 11 September, The New Baby Club will take place at The Honey Café, St Swithin’s Church, Walcot, Bath, from 10am to 12 noon. The group is designed specifically for postnatal parents with newborn or...
Her Green Hell at the Ustinov Studio – the story of 17 year old Juliane lost in the rainforest
HER GREEN HELL, a captivating performance exploring the strength of humility in the face of insurmountable danger, tours to the Ustinov Studio after highly acclaimed run at Edinburgh Fringe Her Green Hell is the reimagined true story of 17-year-old Juliane Koepcke who was trapped in the Peruvian rainforest after surviving a plane crash. Awarded four...
Wiltshire Council to trial new legal art wall in Melksham underpass
Wiltshire Council is piloting a new legal art wall in Melksham to give artists the opportunity to showcase their talent without vandalising property. The new art wall will be situated at the underpass on the A350 Bath Road in the town, and while it will continue to be managed and monitored by Wiltshire Council, a...
What’s On at the Percy Community Centre, Bath – from toddler’s groups to kick boxing!
The Percy Community Centre in Bath in a great venue for all manner of activities, events and spaces for hire – including its own recording studio! Here’s a rundown of some of the excellent activities that it offers each week. Sunday Guitar, Drums, Piano and Keyboard Tuition 2:30pm – 8:00pm Music lessons from professional tutors....