Marksbury Primary School pupils enjoy adventures from pumpkin picking to Stonehenge
Pupils at Marksbury Church of England Primary School near Bath have been enjoying a range of educational adventures this term, from discovering seasonal changes at a pumpkin patch to exploring prehistoric life at Stonehenge. Reception pupils visited the Pumpkin Patch...
Calne school shares award-winning approach to inclusion
The Springfields Academy in Calne has welcomed education professionals from across the South West to share its nationally recognised approach to supporting autistic children and young people, with the aim of helping mainstream schools develop more inclusive learning environments. The...
Bath Medical Museum challenges visitors to prove ‘Water is Best!
Bath Medical Museum in Bath is offering a family-centred day of fun activities on World Heritage...
Bath choirs Sing For Childhood at Hayesfield School to raise funds for the NSPCC
A special Sing For Childhood concert is set to take place at Hayesfield Girls School...
Free sixth form Philosophy Seminars coming to the BRLSI
Who am I? What am I doing here? Ever fancied becoming a philosopher? Umm! What...
Support Share and Repair’s April Campaign to #GetBathBorrowing
Local charity Share and Repair is on a mission to ‘Get Bath Borrowing’ this April...
Beechen Cliff School students prepare for the Ten Tors challenge
Beechen Cliff School student correspondent, George Capsey, reports on the preparation taking place at the...
Goughs Solicitors fundraise for charity of the year, Scotty’s Little Soldiers
For the charity partner year 2024-25, Wiltshire-based Goughs Solicitors was thrilled to support Scotty’s Little...
New play equipment installed across B&NES as parks revamp begins
Children are set to enjoy new and improved play structures in parks across Bath and...
Haynes Motor Museum unveils exclusive Somerset-Themed Scalextric track
Haynes Motor Museum is set to unveil a brand-new, specially commissioned Somerset-themed Scalextric track this...
More supported lodgings hosts needed to help young people in B&NES
Bath & North East Somerset Council is appealing for residents with a spare room and...
Uncover New Archaeology Adventures & Family Fun at The Roman Baths this Easter
Step back in time and bring history to life with an action-packed Easter at The...
Bath’s big 250th birthday party celebrated at the Jane Austen Festival
When the Jane Austen Festival began in Bath in 2001, it attracted a small number...
Ofsted praise for students’ accommodation and support at Lackham campus
Ofsted inspectors have praised the support and accommodation for students living at Wiltshire College &...
KES Bath rugby win the U18 Vase at the largest school rugby tournament in the world
Last week, King Edward’s School took on and stunned the world of school rugby by...
Norland celebrates historic 2025 graduation ceremonies at Bath Abbey
Norland is celebrating the success of its 144th cohort of Norland Nannies and the latest...
Bath local Charlotte Elisabeth-Yorke cast in The Tina Turner Musical at the Bristol Hippodrome
Charlotte Elisabeth-Yorke grew up in Bath before training at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and...
Mendip Basecamp named finalist in prestigious VisitEngland awards
Mendip Basecamp, a family adventure campsite set in the heart of the Mendip Hills, has...
The Satirev Health and Wellbeing Show – empowering women and girls
The Satirev Show is coming to Ralph Allen School in Bath on 10 May, offering...
Bath College welcomes new Principal and Chief Executive Officer
Bath College has announced the appointment of Kevin Hamblin as its new Principal and Chief...
Five BANES primary schools unite in Song for Easter Celebration
Five Bath and North East Somerset primary schools have joined together for a virtual celebration...
Pupils at St Saviour’s forge intergenerational connections through the Archie Project
The two St Saviour’s schools in Bath are proud to be firmly rooted in their...
Success at Springmead School this term across tag rugby, netball and swimming
This term at Springmead School, near Frome in Somerset, has seen some incredible achievements across...
Downside School perform Oliver! with pupils from St Vigor & St John school
Downside’s production of Oliver! was an incredible showcase of singing, dancing and camaraderie. The audiences...
Lawn Manor Academy crowned regional winners of Great Big Dance Off
Dancers from Lawn Manor Academy have brought home the title of best dancers in the...
Victoria Art Gallery’s free upper gallery to reopen with new learning area
Victoria Art Gallery’s free-to-visit Upper Gallery will reopen to the public on 2 May, following...
Garycopter’s World Record attempt for Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance
Gary MacAlister is looking to break a Guinness World Record for Wiltshire and Bath Air...
Bath & North Somerset Primary School Wins National Award at the Modeshift STARS Summit 2025
Chew Stoke Church School has won the National Primary School of the Year at the...
Professor Ichthyosaurus offers a guide to the Petrification exhibition at the BRLSI
Hello, it’s Professor Ichthyosaurus here, your companion and guide to all things BRLSI! The Bath...
Bath Festivals marks 250th anniversary of Jane Austen with mystery and walking tours
Bath Festivals celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen with an evening...
Downside School announces Head Andrew Hobbs’ retirement
After seven years of dedicated leadership, Andrew Hobbs will be retiring from his role as...
Spaces available for week two of Bath Rugby Foundation’s Easter Rugby Camps
Bath Rugby Foundation is encouraging parents to sign their children up for its Easter Holiday...
Royal United Hospital appeals for women to check for signs of ovarian cancer
A Wiltshire mum who was treated for ovarian cancer at the Royal United Hospitals Bath...
Concerto!, a fun, family show, premieres at Wiltshire Music Centre
This April, audiences of all ages will be treated to the premiere of an exclusive...
Lawn Manor Academy whips up a Caribbean storm for The Core
Pupils at Lawn Manor Academy in Swindon have been inspired by one of town’s top...
Schools invited to take part in the Big Teddy Takeover for Julia’s House Children’s Hospice
Ready, teddy, go! Julia’s House Children’s Hospice is calling on people of all ages to...
Women to get together for Dorothy House and take on the Midnight Walk in Bath!
The Midnight Walk is returning for another year in Bath as hospices, including Dorothy House...
The Great Jaydini is back in Bath for magical return to Burdall’s Yard in April
The Great Jaydini’s back in Bath on 8 April at Burdall’s Yard! And when the...
Kingswood School father and son duo selected to represent Wales in hockey
A remarkable family achievement has seen father and son, James and Owen Brown, both earn...
Boys and young men asked to take part in survey to improve wellbeing services
Off The Record (OTR) Bath & North East Somerset wants to hear from boys and...
Free entry to Parade Gardens in Bath trialled after popular pilot event
The delights of the historic Parade Gardens in Bath will be enjoyed by visitors for...
From St Gregory’s to Formula 1: Alumni returns to inspire the next generation
Sixth form students at St Gregory’s Catholic College were treated to an exceptional careers talk...
Downside is the top performing school for value added scores in Bath and Wells
Downside is the top performing school for value added scores in the Bath and Wells...
Success for St Mary’s Latin and Greek students at annual competition
Eight girls from St Mary’s school in Calne recently headed off to Bryanston School in...
Wiltshire College’s new green skills centre to set new standards in sustainable construction
A new Green Skills Innovation Centre at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Lackham campus will...
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance needs to raise £5 million to keep up with costs
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity needs to raise over £5 million a year to...
Bath and Bristol parks reimagined to benefits women, girls, disabled people and carers
Grassroots charity Your Park Bristol & Bath has completed work on its first two major...
Oldfield Park Junior School celebrates a positive Ofsted report
Oldfield Park Junior School in Bath is proud to announce the publication of its latest...
Kingswood School hosts 34th Annual Model United Nations Conference
Last week Kingswood hosted its 34th annual Model United Nations conference. Approximately 450 students took...
Wiltshire College students go wild in the Polish mountains to track bears and wolves
Land and Wildlife Management students from Wiltshire College & University Centre were given the experience...
Local families needed to host Norland Nannies student placements
Norland is appealing to families in Bath and the surrounding area who need an extra pair...
Fun and Games Club, Trowbridge – a space to play and have fun!
We catch up with Alex, the gamesmaster behind the Fun and Games Club in Trowbridge,...
Calling all young adult readers and music lovers – cut price tickets for the Bath Festivals
Bath Festivals is offering reduced ticket prices on ALL Music and Literature events to anyone under 26. Pay...
ReMind carer support and information days for families affected by dementia
This month local charity, ReMind UK, are holding two Carers Information Days to help families affected...
Avon Valley Railway launches appeal following financial loss to fraudster
The Avon Valley Railway Heritage Trust, a volunteer-led charity running the heritage railway between Bristol...
Kingswood School recognised as best in Bath for A-Level value-added performance
Recent data released by the Department for Education has shown that Kingswood students achieved higher...
New College Swindon students complete Healthy Relationships education
Students at New College Swindon have completed a pilot programme in Healthy Relationship education from...
One Family Law celebrates its first anniversary at Rengen House
Ian Waller talks with Family Lawyer Victoria Barnett about One Family Law’s first year The...
Saint Patrick’s School in Corsham welcomes Teddy the Cockapoo puppy
Jennie Courtney, Headteacher at Saint Patrick’s Primary, welcomes a new member for the wellbeing team...
St John’s donates over £4,000 to local primary schools for new library books
To mark World Book Day on 6 March, local charity St John’s Foundation has donated...
Springmead School Robotics Team challenge other Forfar Education Schools
Pupils from the Springmead School’s STEAM club have created Jeremy the Robot was created by...
The Corsham School celebrates positive Ofsted report
The Corsham School is celebrating following a positive Ofsted inspection, having maintained its high standards...
Goughs Solicitors offers expert advice on the question of ‘What is a Prenuptial Agreement?’
By Ross Phillips, Partner at Goughs Solicitors What is a prenup? A Prenuptial Agreement (‘Prenup’)...
The fitness and wellbeing benefits of Sage Yoga Dance in Keynsham
Georgie at Sage Yoga Dance talks to Ian Waller about the fitness and wellbeing benefits...
The Bath Archaeo-Heritage Film Festival 2025 – film fun for families this Easter!
The Bath Archeo-Heritage Film Festival is coming to Bath this Easter, offering an exciting exploration...
Special family ticket deal for Bath City FC versus Chippenham Town match
Bath City Football Club is gearing up for an exciting Easter Monday clash against local...
Roseberry Road Studios launches sauna wellness experience in Bath
Roseberry Road Studios in Bath is launching a news sauna wellness experience with The Rambling...
Comedian Tamar Broadbent brings her new show on pregnancy and motherhood to Bath
Award-winning musical comedian Tamar Broadbent is coming to Bath Comedy Festival with her brand new...
Wiltshire young carers share experiences to support their peers
Wiltshire’s young carers are taking the lead in sharing their experiences and organising training to...
Moorlands School receives Equal Access School away for girls’ football
Moorlands Schools Federation in Bath is delighted to have received an Equal Access School award...
Dance Feuds showcase at St Mary’s School welcomes 140 performers
This year’s spectacular Dance Showcase, themed ‘Dance Feuds’, at St Mary’s in Calne, was a...
Autism… with a capital ‘A’ or a little ‘a’? Now, Next & Then offer their advice
Emma Puttock, an Occupational Therapist at Now, Next & Then discussed how autism is recognised...
Wiltshire Community Air Network installs first air quality sensor at local primary school
Wiltshire Community Air Network (WCAN) has installed an air quality sensor at Holy Trinity CE...
Royal High School students raise £300 for the Carers’ Centre in Bath
Royal High School Bath Year 7 student Niamh has been fundraising for The Carers’ Centre in Bath, a...
Oare CofE Primary in Wiltshire continues to be ‘Good’ in all areas, according to Ofsted
Oare CofE Primary in Marlborough, Wiltshire, continues to be ‘Good’ in all areas according to...
Ofsted praises excellence in ‘happy and inclusive’ Bathford school
Bathford Church School near Bath has been given a glowing inspection report by Ofsted, including...
Get ready for another egg-citing Bradford on Avon Easter Duck Race
The Bradford on Avon Duck Race is back, taking place on Easter Bank Holiday Monday...
Wiltshire Council commits to Taking Action on School Journeys programme
Wiltshire Council is helping more schoolchildren around the county to get to and from school...
RUH in Bath introduces at-home feeding for premature babies
Premature babies being cared for at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust’s neonatal...
“Nothing can prepare you for the gravity of losing your husband and children’s daddy”
As thousands of literary characters and classic favourite stories come to life on 6 March...
Wiltshire solicitor urges parents and carers to review their wills
New research has revealed that over half (52%) of UK adults over 30 don’t have...
Churchfields, The Village School joins the Palladian Academy Trust
Churchfields, The Village School, situated close to Melksham and Bradford on Avon in Wiltshire, has...
KES launches exciting new Summer Holiday Camp for kids in Bath
Get ready for an unforgettable experience this summer as King Edward’s School launches the KES Adventures...
Nine out of ten families in B&NES offered their first choice of secondary school
Families across Bath and North East Somerset have found out today which secondary school their...
The March/April 2025 issue of The Bath & Wiltshire Parent is out now!!!
The March/April issue of The Bath & Wiltshire Parent – Bath’s biggest magazine – is...
A homework survival guide by the experts at Now, Next & Then
Occupational Therapist, Lou Race, from Bath-based Now, Next & Then, offers some expert advice on...
Frome charity for families needs helpers their Bath Half Marathon runners
Frome-based charity, Purple Elephant Family Support, is looking for ‘cheerers’ and ‘goody bag-givers’ to join...
Oldfield School students enjoy a Q&A session with Wera Hobhouse MP
Sixth Form students at Oldfield School recently participated in a Q&A session with MP for...
Family fun with a carnival twist at Wincanton Racecourse
Wincanton Racecourse is delighted to announce the return of its much-loved Family Raceday on Sunday, 13th April, promising...
Wiltshire Schools recognised for encouraging healthy lifestyle and wellbeing
Thirteen schools across Wiltshire have been recognised for their efforts in promoting healthy lifestyles and...
Little Willows Nursery children enjoy a visit from a local police office
The children at Little Willows Day Nursery Corsham recently enjoyed a visit from PC Timothy...
How much sleep does my child need? Now, Next & Then has the answers…
Lou Race, an Occupational Therapist at Now, Next & Then, explains how much sleep children...
Bath Literature Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary with extra special line-up
Bath’s Literature Festival celebrates its 30th birthday with an extra-special line-up that includes Ruth Jones,...
National Trust Avebury – family activities throughout March and April
There’s a great variety of events, activities and sites to enjoy at National Trust Avebury...
Bath City Women aiming to set stadium record for International Women’s Day
Bath City Women players are calling on football fans to help them break the attendance...
Dementia research funding for local charity prompts call for more research volunteers
ReMind UK, a Bath-based charity and Research Institute for Brain Health, has received £200k in...
St Julian’s School celebrates the opening of its new adventure playground
Life’s one big adventure at St Julian’s School, Wellow, with the opening of a new...
Encouraging reading for pleasure at Kingswood Prep School
The Literacy Trust’s 2024 report found that reading for enjoyment was at its lowest level...