Newbridge School pupils get on their bikes with return of Bikeability training
Thirty-four Year 6 pupils at Newbridge School in Bath have been developing their cycling skills and confidence after taking part in Bikeability training for the first time at the school since the Covid pandemic. The two-day course, delivered by the...
Norland students help families with twins, triplets and quadruplets through charity partnership
Students at Bath-based Norland University are gaining valuable experience working with families raising twins, triplets and quadruplets through a longstanding partnership with national charity Twins Trust. The partnership, which began in 2014, gives Norland students and graduates the opportunity to...
New £2.5m galleries at the Holburne Museum exhibiting a priceless collection of renaissance treasures
The Holburne Museum in Bath has opened two brand new gallery spaces following a £2.5...
SEND young people star in films to inspire others to travel independently in Wiltshire
Young people with Special Educational Needs and or Disabilities (SEND) have been working on a...
RUH Careers Evening offers students a first-hand look at NHS jobs
The Royal United Hospital (RUH) in Bath is inviting students in Years 7–13 and their...
Avonvale RFC – offering rugby fun and community from juniors to adults
Avonvale RFC is putting the heart back into community sport, offering opportunities for every member...
The Princess Royal officially opens new classroom block at Silverwood School
Silverwood School’s Rowde Campus proudly welcomed The Princess Royal this week for the official opening...
Bath Film Festival at 35: Ten days of cinema, stars and special screenings
Bath Film Festival marks its 35th anniversary this October with a ten-day celebration of international...
The September/October 2025 issue of The Bath & Wiltshire Parent is out now!
Packed with family-friendly news, tips and inspiration, the latest issue of The Bath & Wiltshire...
Horror writer Joe Hill adds Bath Literature Festival to UK tour
Bath Literature Festival thrilled to announce not one, but TWO bestselling authors getting together to...
A legacy of love: families supporting the RUH through gifts in wills
For many families, making a will isn’t just about finances – it’s about protecting the...
Cycle for Fun and Charity with Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance at Castle Combe
Families across Bath and Wiltshire are being invited to enjoy a day of cycling, challenges,...
Batheaston Art Trail 2025: a creative celebration for families
The fifth annual Batheaston Art Trail is back on the weekend of 27 & 28...
Caring for someone you love? You are not alone and support is available
Most of us will find ourselves caring for a loved one – or being cared...
Collaborative Law – how to end your relationship more amicably
Are you dealing with a breakup as the kids go back to school? We’ve spoken...
Theraplay Families course returns this September for parents and carers of under-8s
A new Theraplay Families group is set to begin this September, offering support to parents...
Geoff Norcott brings new tour Basic Bloke 2 – There’s No Bloke Without Fire to Bath
Award-winning comedian, author, podcaster and broadcaster Geoff Norcott is back on tour with his brand-new...
Wiltshire Council encourages ’empty nesters’ and those ready for a new career to foster
Wiltshire Council is asking ’empty nesters’ and those wanting a change of direction to consider...
Sustainable September: shop, donate and get creative with Dorothy House
Dorothy House Hospice Care is inviting local families to get involved in this year’s Sustainable...
£5.4 million investment to improve school walking, cycling and wheeling routes in south Bath
Families in south Bath are set to benefit from safer, greener journeys to school thanks...
Somerset Art Weeks brings family fun to Bath with workshops and open studios
This September, families in Bath will be able to enjoy a host of hands-on creative...
Back to school: top tips to help children start the new school year with confidence
As the summer holidays come to an end and families are preparing for the return...
Bath and Wiltshire schools join Global Climate Action with JUST ONE Tree Day
Thousands of pupils across Bath and Wiltshire will be rolling up their sleeves and planting...
New council-led scheme in the Somer Valley to support young people with SEND into work
Young people living in the Somer Valley who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)...
Families across the South West invited to stay cool at South Wilts Ski Club
While the summer heat blazes on, families across the South West have discovered a surprising...
Sip, Savour and celebrate at the Autumn Wine & Drink Festival at Avon Valley Railway
Wine lovers and foodies alike are in for a treat this autumn, as the Avon...
Downside School begins an exciting new chapter with new head and purchase of site
Downside School begins an exciting new chapter with a new Head and proposed purchase of...
Trowbridge RFC receives a £2,000 boost to support rugby for all ages
Trowbridge Rugby Football Club has received a £2,000 donation from Persimmon Homes Wessex to help...
Lights, camera, action: young filmmakers find their voice in Bath
For children and young people fascinated by the magic of cinema, a new creative outlet...
Share the story: giving away thousands of free books for children
Bath Children’s Literature Festival has launched its Share The Story appeal to give away free...
Royal High School pupils to feature in Strength in Style fashion show at Bath Abbey
Two Royal High School (RHS) textile students, Ella and Flora, will take centre stage at...
IKB Academy celebrates GCSE results and record sixth form enrolment
IKB Academy is celebrating another year of exceptional GCSE results for its Year 11 students....
Wellsway School celebrates the success of the class of 2025
Wellsway School is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of its Class of 2025, whose...
St Gregory’s outstanding GCSE and Cambridge Nationals achievements mark Year 11 success for 2025
Students at St Gregory’s Catholic College in Bath are celebrating a remarkable set of GCSE...
Kingswood school sees record GCSE grades for students
An outstanding 78% of all I/GCSE grades awarded to Kingswood pupils are at Levels 9-7....
Downside School pupils achieve excellent GSCE results
Downside pupils have, once again, achieved excellent GCSE grades and can feel justly delighted with...
Excellence across the board: Wells Cathedral School pupils shine in GCSEs
Following on from their strong A-level results last week, pupils at Wells Cathedral School are...
KES pupils shine brightly with another year of outstanding GCSE success
There were many very happy faces this morning, as King Edward’s School, Bath pupils celebrated...
Kingsbury Green Academy celebrates record-breaking GCSE success
Kingsbury Green Academy (KGA) is proud to announce a landmark achievement in its academic history:...
Sheldon School celebrates record GCSE success with rising results
Students at Sheldon School are celebrating another fantastic set of GCSE results, with overall attainment...
Chippenham and Wiltshire children enjoy first seaside adventure by train
A group of young people from Chippenham and across Wiltshire enjoyed an unforgettable seaside adventure...
Expert advice for choosing the right school shoes for small children
It’s the middle of August, and for many families that means one thing — back to...
Bath Young Inventors Award 2025: inspiring the next generation of innovators
Bath’s young minds are being invited to step into the shoes of some of the...
Rode Comedy Festival 2025: A weekend of laughter for all the family
The Rode Comedy Festival returns from Wednesday 27 to Sunday 31 August 2025, bringing six...
Renaissance: Journeys of Discovery Talks Series at BRLSI
Are you ready to embark on your own Journey of Discovery? The Bath Royal Literary...
Stonar hosts a spectacular week at the Globeducate Summer Olympics
At the end of the summer term, Stonar had the immense honour of hosting the...
Acorns Pre-School and Forest School celebrates 19 years of ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted ratings
Widcombe Acorns, a pre-school and forest school in Bath’s city centre, is celebrating its fifth...
Bath College students’ 100% success in Digital, Health & Education T-Levels
Bath College has announced a phenomenal achievement by its students, who have achieved a 100%...
A-Level success celebrated at Prior Park College, Bath
A rainbow over Prior Park College set a fittingly positive tone for A-Level Results Day...
Back to school, back to business – expert advice from Goughs Solicitors
Megan Solomon explains how Goughs Solicitors’ Corporate Team is Ready to Support Your Next Chapter...
Bath Taps into Science Festival Returns this November at the BRLSI
Bath’s much-loved hands-on science festival, Bath Taps into Science, is back this November – and...
Bring the whole family – two-legged and four-legged – to the Wag Walk this September!
Bath Cats and Dogs Home invites local families and their furry companions to join the...
Pride and Pepperoni as Bath Pizza Co celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th
A Jane Austen inspired menu launches at Bath Pizza Co for 2025’s landmark Jane Austen...
St Mary’s Calne community celebrates as Upper Sixth receive their 2025 A-Level results
There was plenty to celebrate at St Mary’s Calne on Thursday 14 August as Upper...
Wiltshire College & University Centre celebrates outstanding student success with 97% pass rate
Wiltshire College & University Centre (WCUC) is celebrating another year of remarkable student achievement, with...
King Edward’s School celebrates outstanding A-Level results
Year 13 pupils at King Edward’s School, Bath have been celebrating some outstanding A-Level results,...
St Augustine’s students celebrate continued A-Level success
St Augustine’s Catholic College in Trowbridge is celebrating another year of excellent A-Level and Level...
Downside School celebrates excellent A-Level and BTEC results
Downside School warmly congratulates this year’s Upper Sixth pupils on their excellent examination results. Downside’s...
A-Level results open doors to university and career success at St Gregory’s Catholic College
Students at St Gregory’s Sixth Form, The New Sixth, received their A-Level results this morning,...
Kingswood School’s largest ever A-Level cohort celebrates wide-ranging success
Students at Kingswood School, Bath, are celebrating an excellent set of A Level and BTEC...
Record-Breaking Post-16 Results at Sheldon School in Wiltshire
Sheldon School in Chippenham is celebrating an exceptional year for its Post-16 students, achieving the...
Kingsbury Green Academy celebrates its A-Level students’ determination, creativity and ambition
Kingsbury Green Academy in Calne is proud to celebrate the achievements of its students in...
Hats worn by Lady Gaga on display at Chippenham Museum!
Chippenham Museum’s latest, free exhibition Threads: Clothing, Memory and Identity features outstanding headpieces worn by...
Frome course helps women turn business ideas into reality this September
With the children heading back to school this September, it might be the perfect moment...
Local DJs and bands to raise money for Cancer Research UK at Roseberry Road Studios gig
Two special shows have been organised at Roseberry Road Studios in Bath to raise both funds...
Fiddler on the Roof brings Olivier award-winning magic to the Bristol Hippodrome
The celebrated Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of Fiddler on the Roof, winner of...
Bath Festivals new Chief Executive seeks to embrace a ‘younger and wider audience’
Bath Festivals has appointed Caroline Ferguson as Chief Executive of the arts charity which runs...
Bath Tennis Club unveils its Autumn Tennis FEST on Sunday, 14 September
After a hugely successful run of Open Days earlier this year, Bath Tennis Club is...
Wiltshire Council invites families to SENDFEST – a celebration of inclusion, creativity and community
Wiltshire Council is inviting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families...
Hospital charity’s family-friendly ‘Glow Run’ to return this October
RUHX’s Glow Run is returning on Friday 24 October 2025 after the success of the...
Cirencester History Festival reveals first wave of 2025 programme headliners
After a sell-out debut in 2024, Cirencester History Festival returns for its second year from 24 October to...
August Eco Kids events with Climate Hub BANES
Climate Hub BANES is offering a series of indoor sessions in at Hub at Bath...
How retained reflexes could be affecting your child – and what you can do about it
Jacqui Ellis from Deep Connexions shares how simple daily exercises can help your child thrive...
Thrilling new Bath city abseil challenge from Dorothy House Hospice Care!
Join Dorothy House Hospice Care for their brand-new event, the Bath City Abseil 2025, taking...
Are your kids thinking of starting a band? Here’s why they should!
Daniel Flitcroft from Stage 2 Studios in Bath offers expert advice for youngsters who would...
Chippenham’s Osmond Education celebrated nationally for transforming students’ confidence in maths
Chippenham-based tutoring company Osmond Education has been recognised on the national stage after its founder,...
Priston Music Festival 2025 promises a wonderful family weekend near Bath
If you’re looking for a fun, relaxed weekend out with the family this September, the...
Over 143,000 free bus journeys taken by children in first week of summer holidays
Children and young people across the West of England have already taken more than 143,000...
Family highlights and evening escapes at Wiltshire Music Centre’s new season
Wiltshire Music Centre has announced its new Autumn/Winter season – the first under the leadership...
The Bevan Family Consort to perform at Downside Abbey
‘British Von Trapps’ The Bevan Family Consort to perform at Downside Abbey on 19 September...
The Mendip Family Festival 2025: A weekend of adventure, music and magic
The Mendip Family Festival is back, taking place 29–31 August 2025 at Mendip Basecamp, near...
Big Teddy Takeover in schools across Wiltshire for Julia’s House Children’s Hospice
Children at Wansdyke School in Devizes joined thousands of youngsters across Wiltshire to enjoy a...
New Melksham Oak footpath and cycleway enables safer journeys to school
Wiltshire Council is pleased to announce the official opening of the new Melksham Oak footpath...
Kingswood pupil’s family cycle 1,000 miles across the UK and raises over £5,000 hospices
Charlie, a student at Kingswood School and a Young Ambassador for Children’s Hospice South West...
Paragon pupils dedicate a day to serving the local community on QE Day 2025
Pupils at The Paragon School took part in their third annual ‘Queen Elizabeth Day’—a special...
Year 12 Hardenhuish students enjoy a Business Insight Day at a Business Cyber Centre
The Year 12 Business students from Hardenhuish School in Chippenham recently had the opportunity to...
Rethinking parenting support for children with ADHD – why twigged matters
Gee Eltringham, a psychotherapist, ADHD parent and founder of twigged, explains how it works and...
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance invite families to celebrate Summer At The Base
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity is thrilled to announce the return of Summer At...
Schools across Swindon demonstrate HOPE in the face of domestic abuse
Domestic abuse charity Society Without Abuse is celebrating the end of the school year with...
Award-winning drama classes coming to Bath, Bradford on Avon, Corsham and Melksham
Drama Tots is coming to Bath, Bradford on Avon, Corsham and Melksham. The award-winning classes...
Newbridge Primary School is inviting applications to become a school governor
Sarah Thornber, the Clerk to the Governing Body at Newbridge Primary School, invites applications to...
Off the Record BaNES charity for young people appoints Rosie Backhouse as New CEO
Off the Record Bath and North East Somerset (OTR) has announced the appointment of Rosie...
Bath Festivals – Bestselling authors come to Bath from September
Bath Festivals has announced a special series of autumn events to entertain, enlighten and enthral....
Newbridge Primary School say goodbye to teaching assistant Mrs Morgan, after 25 years service
The Newbridge Primary School community has bidfarewell to Mrs Morgan, who is retiring after an...
Introducing Otters Home Search, finding new homes for families across the Bath and Wiltshire region
We’ve caught up with Abbie Long and Francesca Watson, the co-founders of Otters Home Search,...
Year 6 pupils from Oldfield Park Junior School raise funds for Bath Cats & Dogs Home
A group of enterprising pupils at Oldfield Park Junior School have raised £127 for Bath...
Lawn Manor Academy’s Roman wins silver at Junior Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Championships
15-year-old Roman, a Year 10 pupil at Lawn Manor Academy, has won a silver medal...
Summer fun at The Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery
Families are in for a treat this summer at The Roman Baths and Victoria Art...