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...
Enterprising women: turn your project into reality with Edventure Frome’s course
More women than ever before are choosing to work for themselves, citing greater control over...
Lawn Manor Academy young authors to be featured in a published story collection
Nine Lawn Manor Academy pupils have been inspired by the end of the world and...
Bath City FC bring footballing festive cheer to the RUH Children’s Ward
Managers and players from Bath City’s men’s and women’s teams decided to spread a little...
St Nicholas Church School pupils perform The Magical Christmas Jigsaw
This week, key stage 2 children at St Nicholas Church School put on two wonderful...
Trowbridge Chamber Festive Reindeer Trail – with the chance to win prizes!
31 decorated reindeer will be displayed in shop and business windows around Trowbridge town centre...
Hayesdown pupils ‘power down’ to improve the school’s carbon footprint
Children at Hayesdown First School in Frome took part in a ‘Power Down Day last...
Dare you unravel The Gift interactive puzzle at Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein?
Following the success of renowned Escape Rooms Victor’s Lair and The Shallows, plus the sinister...
Marksbury schoolchildren delight audiences with nativity performance
Children aged four to seven from Marksbury Primary School near Bath brought the Christmas story...
Fosse Way School receives WIRE award for promoting inclusivity in religious education
The WIRE (Widening Inclusivity in RE) award has been presented to Fosse Way School in...
Christmas comes early at RUH for parents of identical triplets
A set of identical triplets who were due to be born on Christmas Day has...
Bath MP awards Christmas card competition winner at school play
Wera Hobhouse, Liberal Democrat MP for Bath, recently attended the Widcombe Junior School Christmas production...
St Nicholas school celebrate a wonderful performance of Wriggly Nativity
At St Nicholas Church School, children in Reception, Wellow Class, Year 1 and Year 2 recently...
St Gregory’s welcomes students from Japan for an immersive cultural experience
St Gregory’s Catholic College was excited to host a group of students from Beppu, Japan,...
Canon’s House children’s home given Good rating by Ofsted
A children’s home which provides short breaks for children with disabilities or sensory impairment has...
Family law duo join Thrings’ growing One Couple One Lawyer divorce service
Couples looking to separate amicably now have extended support through law firm Thrings, following the...
St Mark’s School celebrates impressive results in GCSE progress table
St Mark’s School in Bath is delighted to have come second in the progress tables...
Susie Dent, Rev Richard Coles and Ben Okri all set for Bath Literature Festival 2025
A titan of contemporary literature, a respected lexicographer and a finalist in this year’s I’m...
Monkton Combe School announces Bradley Salisbury as the new Principal
Monkton Combe School has announced the appointment of Bradley Salisbury, current Head of Dean Close...
Springmead School pupils’ promising talent recognised at national level competition
In a testament to the promising young talent of pupils, Springmead School and Nursery has...
Royal High School Bath, GDST appoints Heidi-Jayne Boyes as new Head
Ms Heidi-Jayne Boyes has been appointed as the new Head of Royal High School Bath,...
Kingswood School named in Sunday Times South West Top 10
Kingswood School in Bath is delighted to have yet again been recognised as a Top...
St Mark’s students join Beechen Cliff and Hayesfield for a visit to Legoland
Year 7 students from St Mark’s School in Bath recently enjoyed an unforgettable experience with...
The Carers’ Centre in Bath wins Excellence for Carers Award
The Carers’ Centre in Bath is delighted to have received an Excellence for Carers Award...
Bath City Women’s manager and captain reach 50th game milestone
Bath City Women’s Manager Matt Abreu and First Team Captain Tara Taylor will both reach...
Bath Carpets and Flooring donate panto tickets to St Michael’s School pupils
Pupils at St Michael’s Junior School in Bath have plenty to smile about recently when...
St Mary’s CofE Primary School Timsbury achieves Outstanding Ofsted rating
St Mary’s CofE Primary School (Timsbury) is celebrating a remarkable achievement after receiving an ‘Outstanding’...
Heywood pupils showcase their musical and performing talents at Devizes Eisteddfod
Heywood Prep has made a remarkable impression at this year’s Devizes Eisteddfod, with over 100...
Moorlands School pupils visit The Orangery care home in Bath
Year 6 children from Moorlands Schools Federation have been building partnerships in the community through...
Navigating divorce with children, by Goughs Solicitors
By Hannah Conway, Family Solicitor As society is evolving, more and more couples are applying...
How outdoor learning has become a central part of the day at Bathampton Primary School
Alex Dodgson, Year 3/4 Teacher and Forest School Leader and Outdoor Learning Lead at Bathampton...
Bath’s Heritage attractions celebrate success at tourism awards
Bath’s heritage attractions have triumphed at the prestigious Bristol, Bath & Somerset Tourism Awards, with...
Former patient running Bath Half 2025 to say thank you to RUH Bath Neonatal Unit
Christine Lawrence from Shepton Mallet is running the Bath Half Marathon 2025 for RUHX, to...
Voices for Life brings Christmas cheer with new St Michael’s Junior school choir
Voices for Life is delighted to announce the successful launch of the St Michael’s Junior...
Sunday Times recognises KES at South West’s top performing co-educational independent school
King Edward’s School, Bath, has been recognised as the top performing co-educational independent school in...
Family ticket savings for Christmas matches at Bath City FC
Football over the Christmas period is almost as traditional as turkey and mince pies. Bath...
Little Voices Wiltshire and Bath welcoming new pupils 4-18 years old to its classes
Little Voices North West Wiltshire & Central Bath has spaces available for pupils to join...
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs coming to the Theatre Royal Bath from 12 December
Christmas pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs opens at Bath’s Theatre Royal on 12...
St Philip’s CofE Primary School celebrates a positive Ofsted report
St Philip’s CofE Primary School in Bath is proud to announce the publication of its...
Bath Area Play Project receives a new van thanks to Curo Community Funding Pot
Bath Area Play Project (BAPP) now has a new van to thanks to Bath-based housing...
RUH nurses and midwives celebrated for their fantastic work
Nurses and midwives at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust have been recognised...
Hayesdown First School in Frome receives award for online safety
Hayesdown First School in Frome has been awarded the prestigious Online Safety Mark in recognition...
St Mark’s music department receive £12,000 donation from the Bell Inn
The music departments at St Mark’s School in Bath is benefitting from a £12,000 donation...
Wells Cathedral Chorister wins Choir Schools’ Association Chorister Composer 2024
Wells Cathedral School is delighted to share that Zino (Year 9) is the Choir Schools’...
Wiltshire College Motorsport Engineering student wins place with professional racing team
A Wiltshire College & University Centre Motorsport student has taken a huge step forward in...
Neglected animals in need of urgent medical care this winter, says Bath Cats and Dogs Home
Many cats and dogs are facing a winter of neglect this year as Christmas, the...
Highway machines visit St Martin’s Garden Primary School for Road Safety Week
Bath & North East Somerset Council supported Brake’s national Road Safety Week campaign with school...
The Meadow CIC raises £1,500 in sponsored sleepover event
The Meadow community came together for a heartwarming event at Tunley Recreation Centre, raising an...
Nurture The Mother Yoga – why is yoga so beneficial for new mums and mum-to-be?
We speak to Grace Hobbs from Nurture The Mother Yoga about the benefits of yoga...
Family Christmas theatre, shows, live music and festive films at Pound Arts
There’s so much to look forward to at Pound Arts in the lead up to...
The Griffin Club, offering an all-round education outside of mainstream schooling
Georgette McCready visits an innovative learning hub in Lacock for 10-14 year olds Any parent...
Funding available to increase opportunities and activities for Wiltshire SEND children
People in Wiltshire are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to £10k to...
Bath’s official air ambulance unveiled as charity enters its 35th year
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity has been newly renamed and is now officially the...
Spaces available for babies and toddlers at Oldfield Road Children’s Nursery in Bath
Oldfield Road Children’s Nursery in Bath has a limited number of spaces available in its...
Explore Old Sarum Castle this festive season with a Fun Family Quest!
This holiday season, immerse yourself in the wonder of history and adventure at Old Sarum...
Stonar joins groundbreaking AI Sustainable Cities project
Stonar is excited to be part of the newly launched, innovative AI Sustainable Cities project,...
Sheldon School Year 13 student wins gold at Jujitsu championships
Filip, a Year 13 student at Sheldon School in Chippenham, has recently won a Jujitsu...
Wookey Hole transforms into a Winter Wonderland this Christmas
Wookey Hole is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated Winter Wonderland, running...
Nunney First School receives high praise in recent Ofsted inspection
Pupils at Nunney First School near Frome ‘gain confidence year on year’ and ‘there are...
Off the Record’s 30th anniversary appeal seeks to hit £100,000 target by Christmas
Off the Record Bath & North East Somerset (OTR) recently celebrated its 30 years of...
Marvellous Babysitting offers Norland childcare over the Christmas season
For parents and carers who are struggling to have enough time for Christmas preparations such...
Family favourite Snow Mouse celebrates a magical 10th year at The Egg Theatre
Enchanting audiences for a decade, Snow Mouse returns to Bath’s Egg Theatre for a landmark...
The Bath Vet groups offers expert advice on how to avoid Christmas hazards for your pets
As Christmas is fast approaching, it is best to be aware of some common potential...
SEND families in Wiltshire invited to online meeting to hear updates on SEND support
Wiltshire Council is inviting families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or...
Council holds community walk in support of ending Violence Against Women and Girls
A twilight community walk launching 16 days of action to end Violence Against Women and...
Bath RFC Junior Girls enjoy a memorable visit from Red Rose player Maddie Feaunati
Last Sunday the Bath RFC Junior Girls enjoyed an unforgettable visit from Red Rose player...
Kingswood named South West’s first Formula One in Schools Centre of Excellence
Kingswood School in Bath has been selected as an F1 in Schools Centre of Excellence...
St Peter’s Academy in Chippenham display TA’s Remembrance Day display
The community at St Peter’s C of E Academy in Chippenham has been admiring a...
One week to go until the magic of Bath Christmas Market returns
The most magical time of the year is set to return to Bath and North...
BANES council announces £967k Household Support Fund for families and others in need
Thousands of vulnerable residents in Bath and North East Somerset will be helped over the...
Hospital refurbishments create a more welcoming environment for young patients
Three more departments at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust have been refurbished...
Top tips for cutting winter fuel bills from the experts at GreenSmart Services
With the chilly weather already paying a visit, Damian Bush from GreenSmart Services offers his...
Downside School opens new modern new Sixth Form Centre
Downside School is excited to announce the official opening of its new Sixth Form Centre,...
Series of knife crime awareness events for parents and carers continues in B&NES
Parents and carers who are concerned about the risks of knife crime are invited to...
Festive Fun for everyone at Dorothy House Hospice over a special Christmas Weekend
Dorothy House Hospice is hosting a weekend of Christmas fun, including their two longstanding events,...
Awards night recognises achievements of family and community learners in Wiltshire
People from across Wiltshire who have had their lives transformed through the power of learning...
RUHX calls for local community to join in shining upcoming Christmas Concert
RUHX is bringing the community together to enjoy an evening of holiday classics performed by...
Wellsway School helps to tackle gender gap in computer science
Wellsway School has been recognised for encouraging more girls to pursue computer science. The Keynsham...
Emotional evening celebrating 25 Years of Developing Health and Independence
Developing Health and Independence (DHI), the social inclusion charity, held its 25th Anniversary Impact Event...
Adventures in Science comes to Pound Arts in Corsham this weekend
A mind-boggling adventure awaits you and your little ones this weekend at The Pound Arts...
RUH supports Winter Baby Remembrance Service
Families who have lost a baby are being invited to a special Winter Baby Remembrance...
Young authors from Bath, Keynsham and Radstock see their ‘alien’ book published
Young authors from St Mary’s Church of England School in Writhlington, Roundhill Primary School in...
Wiltshire families with pre-schoolers encouraged to visit their local library
Wiltshire Council is encouraging families with pre-schoolers to visit their local library and join in...
Wera Hobhouse MP visits St John’s Catholic Primary to discuss the importance of education
Wera Hobhouse, Liberal Democrat MP for Bath, recently visited St John’s Catholic Primary School to...
Christmas through the ages comes to Dyrham Park near Bath
Visitors can go on a festive journey back in time this Christmas at Dyrham Park...
St Augustine’s Catholic College invites prospective students to a Sixth Form Open Evening
St Augustine’s Catholic College in Trowbridge is excited to invite prospective Sixth Form students and...
Westonbirt Arboretum in the Autumn, along with a visit to the new play area
Briony Buckell and her family enjoy a return visit to one of the country’s most...
Kick off a season of festive fun at the Bradford on Avon Christmas lights switch-on
The return of Bradford on Avon’s Christmas Lights Switch-On event on will take place on...
Review – Enya’s Watermark Album, presented by The Fulltone Orchestra at The Forum Bath
Rob Bridges enjoys an evening of 1980s nostalgia with The Fulltone Orchestra’s interpretation of the...
Swindon and Wiltshire’s Black history celebrated at Lawn Manor Academy
The stories of pioneering Black voices, as well as Swindon and Wiltshire’s Windrush generation, have...
Kingswood Prep School pupils crowned World Irish Dance Under 9 Champion
Beatrice Wolfendenhas, a pupil at Kingswood Prep School in Bath, has been crowned the World...
Animal welfare charities offer pet safety advice this Bonfire Night
This week three animal welfare charities, Bath Cats and Dogs Home, Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Cotswolds Dogs...
The Nov/Dec 2024 issue of The Bath & Wiltshire Parent is out now!
The latest issue of The Bath & Wiltshire Parent – Bath’s biggest magazine – is...
Embrace the magic of Christmas with the National Trust in Wiltshire
Across Wiltshire, National Trust places are full of warmth, magic and sparkle as the festive...
Dare you unravel The Gift interactive puzzle at Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein…
Following the success of renowned Escape Rooms Victor’s Lair and The Shallows, plus the sinister...
Wiltshire SEND families invited to online meetings to share views
Wiltshire Council is asking families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or...
Over 130 people take part in night-time fun run for Royal United Hospital charity
More than 130 people took part in RUHX’s first Glow Run event on Friday 25...