The Mum Club North Wiltshire Brunch Club is back and with its first brunch event taking place on Melksham on 24 September. “Come with bump, baby or toddler, with friends or alone – everyone is welcome!” explained mum Alex Lolies, the person behind the The Mum Club North Wiltshire. “You’re in for a couple of...
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2024 KES leavers on course for the UKs leading universities
As many universities start back this weekend, recent King Edward’s School (KES) leavers and gap year students are heading to some of the UK’s leading universities, with over 90% of KES pupils securing places at their first choice Higher Education institution. Over 50% of students are taking up places at the UK’s top 20 universities*,...
An extraordinary Autumn celebration of the Moon at Stonehenge!
Local school children gather to mark out alignments of moonrise and moonset at the ancient monument This Autumn, English Heritage invites you to embark on a journey through time as together we explore the connection between the Moon and Stonehenge during the Major Lunar Standstill – a rare astronomical event occurring only every 18.6 years....
Half term fun at Paragon School Camp Teepee holiday clubs
The Paragon School in Bath is hosting two great activities for children to enjoy over the October half term. Camp Teepee: adventure and learning in the great outdoors. Open to children from all schools from 6-11 years of age. 22 and 23 October. £45 per day. 9.15am – 4pm. Venue: The Paragon School. Arguably the...
Otters Home Search becomes Kingswood School’s exclusive relocation agent
Local home search consultancy, Otters Home Search has announced a new partnership with Kingswood School as its exclusive relocation agent, helping parents who are moving to the area find their perfect home. Otters Home Search, founded by Abbie Long and Francesca Watson, leverages over 40 years of professional experience and a background in chartered surveying...
Recognising the challenges of a new school year by a developmental trauma specialist
Developmental Trauma Specialist, Jacqui Ellis, discusses some of the challenges that children can encounter at the start of a new school year Hopefully the summer break has been a pleasant one where everyone settled into ‘being’ and spending more time with each other at home. Whilst many children blossom during the summer months – growing...
Perform theatre school classes taking place every Saturday in Saltford
Perform acting and drama classes are now available every Saturday at St Mary’s Church Hall in Saltford. Perform’s popular weekly classes for 4-7s and 7-12s focus on children’s social development, using drama-based games and activities to boost confidence, build concentration, develop communication skills and hone coordination. The Saltford classes take place 9.30am-11am – for 4...
From heartbreak to happiness: the six emotional stages of separation
Like any significant loss, a break-up comes with its own rollercoaster of emotions – from the initial haze and gut-wrenching lows of the early days, to embracing the highs of new opportunities and experiences. Sadly, there’s no quick fix to help you ride the ups and downs of divorce, but local family law support company,...
The Sept/Oct 2024 issue of The Bath & Wiltshire Parent is out today!
The new issue of The Bath & Wiltshire Parent – Bath’s Biggest Magazine – is being distributed to 22,000 families across the Bath, Wiltshire and Somerset area from today! The Bath & Wiltshire Parent is the only magazine to be distributed through every nursery, pre-school, school and college – state and private – in Bath,...
Rustiq Fitness now offering specialist Kids Academy for children 11-17 years
Rustiq Fitness in Winsley, Wiltshire, is offering fitness training for children aged 11-17 years at its Kids Academy. The academy is designed to focus on fun exercise, smart eating, stress management, and resilience, setting them up for success in sports and life. The sessions take place at a picturesque working farm under the guidance of...
The Home of Halloween to return to Wookey Hole in 2024
Wookey Hole, the home of Halloween, has unveiled the details of its highly anticipated Halloween festivities for 2024. The event will run on weekends starting 5 October and then every day from 26 October to 3 November. This annual celebration promises an enchanting blend of legends, witches and entertainment, creating a spooky experience for visitors...
Ofsted praise Outstanding personal developent in St John’s Primary Good report
Pupils at St John’s Church of England Primary School in Keynsham are growing into confident and responsible citizens. That’s the verdict of the watchdog Ofsted, which has rated the personal development of children at the school as outstanding. Two inspectors visited the popular 210-pupil primary in July and judged it to be good overall, including...
Bath Carpets & Flooring offer expert advice on keeping your carpets and flooring clean
Steve White from Bath Carpets & Flooring offers expert advice about keeping the carpets and flooring in your family home looking clean and fresh With the children back to school, it’s a great time to give the carpets and flooring in your family home a good clean. However, it is essential that you use the right products...
Halloween adventures skiing open weekend at Mendip Activity Centre
Mendip Activity Centre is planning ahead with exciting family fun for Halloween plus a wonderful looking skiing open weekend. It’s the season for spooky adventures! Mendip Activity Centre will be once again hosting Halloween adventures this autumn. From 4 October to 3 November, Mendip will be dressed up for Halloween with themed-activity zones and a...
Family fun at Bath Medical Museum over the Autumn half term holidays
The Bath Medical Museum will be hosting a series of fun activities for families over the week of 19-26 October, as part of the Bath Museums’ Week. Alongside an exhibition of the history of pharmacy from the apothecary in the 18th century to the Boots of today, there will be free hands-on workshops with post...
Bath Children’s Lit Fest launches crowdfunding for free books for young visitors
As Bath prepares to welcome young audiences to its 17th Bath Children’s Literature Festival (September 27 – October 6 2024), organisers behind the arts charity have launched a crowdfunding appeal to give every schoolchild in the South West who attends the festival’s Schools Programme gets a FREE new book each to take home. The organisers...
Bath Mind encourages schools and families to take part in Wear It Blue For Mental Health
Bath Mind is inviting schools, families and communities to Wear It Blue for World Mental Health Day on 10 October. Bath Mind aims to raise £2,000 through this campaign to continue supporting individuals and families in the community. Every donation helps! You can organise school fundraisers, bake sales or simply make a donation. A suggested...
Ready for a change of career or have a spare room? Become a foster carer with Wiltshire Council
Wiltshire Council is asking people thinking of a change of career or who have a spare room to consider fostering. The council is keen to recruit an additional 20 foster carers in 2024 and will provide training and ongoing support with payments which reflect the importance of the role. So what is it like to...
Young graffiti artists bring a splash of colour to Bath Quays
Young people from across Bath have worked together to transform a city centre hoarding with bright and colourful works of art. The graffiti project was set up under the guidance of Youth Connect South West, an independent non-profit charity dedicated to supporting young people across Bath and North East Somerset and beyond. Graffiti artist Lee...
Plans for new B&NES special school in Keynsham for young people aged 11-17
Proposals to approve £6.1million funding to open a new special school on the site of a former council adult extra care home in Keynsham have been set out. If approved more detailed work would start to develop a school that would meet the needs of young people aged 11-17 with highly complex needs rather than...
Heritage Open Days returns to venues across the Bath region
Venues across Bath and North East Somerset will open their doors this September for Heritage Open Days (6-15 September). Now in its 30th year, the nationwide celebration of history and culture is a chance to see inside hidden places and try out new experiences – all for free. Bath and North East Somerset has a packed...