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St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School takes part in YoungMinds’ Hello Yellow Day, promoting children’s mental health, wellbeing and open conversations.

St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School shines a light on children’s mental health with Hello Yellow Day

21st October 2026 20th October 2026

Children at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School have been helping to raise awareness of young people’s mental health by taking part in Hello Yellow Day, the annual campaign organised by mental health charity YoungMinds. The school, which is part of...

Downside School near Bath has appointed Mike Randall as its new Head following his successful period as Interim Head and seven years as Deputy Head.

Downside School appoints new head, Mike Randall

21st October 2026 20th October 2026

Downside School near Bath has announced the appointment of Mike Randall as its new Head, following a rigorous selection process by the school’s Governing Body. Mr Randall joined Downside as Deputy Head in August 2018 and has served as Interim...

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MEAA

Family crafts coming soon at the Museum of East Asian Art in Bath

28th October 2024 28th October 2024

The Museum of East Asian Art in Bath has a couple of wonderful family craft...

Purple Elephant

Frome family support charity is looking for Bath Half runners to join its team

28th October 2024 28th October 2024

Frome-based family support charity, Purple Elephant, is looking for runners, and would-be runners, to take...

Pound Arts

Robots, bubbles and marvellous things in the half term family fun at the Pound in Corsham

26th October 2024 25th October 2024

This half-term at The Pound is absolutely crammed with joyous family activities to keep little-ones...

Sheldon School

Sheldon School awards evening honours students’ efforts and achievements

25th October 2024 25th October 2024

Sheldon School recently held its annual Awards Evening to celebrate student achievement from the previous...

Wiltshire Council sports grants

Funding grants now available for young Wiltshire sporting stars

25th October 2024 25th October 2024

Wiltshire Council’s Funding Future Olympians and Paralympians grants are now open for applications. The grants...

Bath Building Society

Young artists from Bath schools win Fireworks Safety Poster competition

24th October 2024 24th October 2024

Children from 34 schools across the Bath area entered this year’s Fireworks Safety Poster competition...

Fostering

Foster carers in Bath and North East Somerset celebrated at special event

23rd October 2024 22nd October 2024

More than 80 foster carers and supported lodgings providers who look after children and young...

Black History Month

Keynsham pupils learn first-hand about Bristol Bus Boycott for Black History Month

22nd October 2024 22nd October 2024

Children from Castle Primary School in Keynsham have learnt first-hand about a pivotal event for Black History...

Half term family fun at the REME Museum near Chippenham

22nd October 2024 22nd October 2024

There’s a lot to look forward to over the October half term at the REME...

St Margaret's Prep

Four St Margaret’s Prep Year 6 pupils take on roles on the school council

22nd October 2024 22nd October 2024

Four Year 6 pupils at St Margaret’s Prep School in Calne have taken on roles...

AMG Bath Museums Week

Events and activities across Bath for Museums Week fun this October half-term

22nd October 2024 21st October 2024

Museums and venues across Bath and North East Somerset will host a bumper programme of...

St Mary's Voice For Life

St Mary’s and Roundhill pupils join 200 strong choir for performance at Bath Abbey

21st October 2024 21st October 2024

Pupils from Roundhill Primary School and St Mary’s Church of England School in Writhlington have...

Trowbridge

Halloween Pumpkin Trail returns to Trowbridge from 24 October to 3 November

21st October 2024 21st October 2024

30 decorated pumpkins will be displayed in shops and businesses around Trowbridge town centre from...

Monkton

Monkton welcomes Team GB Rowing’s most successful Paralympic coach as new Head of Rowing

20th October 2024 19th October 2024

Monkton is delighted to announce their new Head of Rowing, Nicholas Baker. After 11 years...

Heywood Prep

Heywood Prep turns yellow to show support for children’s mental health

20th October 2024 18th October 2024

To mark World Mental Health Day, Heywood Prep in Corsham, Wiltshire, turned bright yellow as...

St Gregory's

St Gregory’s Cultural festival celebrates the school’s diversity

19th October 2024 18th October 2024

As one of the most diverse secondary schools in Bath, St Gregory’s Catholic College was...

Fosse Way School

Fosse Way Special School provides skills for life in new SEND scout group

18th October 2024 18th October 2024

Scouting is for all, and the launch of a new Explorer Unit at Fosse Way...

Power of Play

The Power of Play Nursery Group holds professional development day

18th October 2024 18th October 2024

The Power of Play Nursery Group recently hosted an inspiring professional development day at Neston...

Goughs

Goughs’ Family & Real Estate teams recognised as amongst the best in the South West

18th October 2024 17th October 2024

Wiltshire-based Goughs Solicitors, who recently announced impressive accreditation from legal directory, The Legal 500, have...

St Mark's

Author Sophie Kirtley holds a writer’s workshop at St Mark’s School

17th October 2024 17th October 2024

Years 7 and 8 students at St Mark’s School in Bath were lucky to be...

St Mark's

Students from St Mark’s in Argentina visit St Mark’s in Bath

17th October 2024 17th October 2024

St Mark’s School in Bath recently welcomed 45 students from St Mark’s School in Buenos...

Puddle Ducks

Make the most of your maternity/ paternity leave with 50% off baby swimming lessons

17th October 2024 12th October 2024

Sarah Austin, Owner of Puddle Ducks Bristol & Bath, introduces the a special offer that’s...

Wilts Ski Centre

Former BBC Dragon launches Wiltshire’s first Infinity Ski Slope

17th October 2024 15th October 2024

Nick Jenkins, Moonpig founder, former BBC Dragon and Wiltshire local, has unveiled the first infinity...

Monkton

Monkton pupil retains her World Freestyle Football title

16th October 2024 16th October 2024

Monkton pupil Isabel W has retained her World Freestyle Football title for a second year....

Our Little Hour

Our Little Hour, telling the inspirational true story of Walter Tull, at the Ustinov now

16th October 2024 16th October 2024

Our Little Hour, a musical drama written by award-winning playwright Dougie Blaxland, brings the inspirational...

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Bath Society of Artists Annual Exhibition opens at Victoria Art Gallery

16th October 2024 16th October 2024

The Bath Society of Artists Annual Open Exhibition is now open at the Victoria Art...

Stonehenge

Moons and Megaliths: A celestial journey in the Stonehenge Planetarium at half term

16th October 2024 16th October 2024

English Heritage invites you to a special celestial experience at Stonehenge this October half term....

First Steps

First Steps Bath children receive free books from AwesomeBooks

16th October 2024 15th October 2024

This Christmas, the children attending First Steps Bath are in for a delightful surprise! Thanks...

Bath Soft Cheese

Bath Soft Cheese achieves GOLD at the Taste Of The West Awards 2024

15th October 2024 15th October 2024

Bath Soft Cheese Cafe at Park Farm, Kelston, are celebrating their achievement of GOLD at...

Mental Elf 2023 start line

Tickets for Bath Mind’s family friendly Mental Elf 2024 Fun Run now on sale

15th October 2024 15th October 2024

Bath Mind is thrilled to announce that tickets for the highly anticipated Mental Elf 2024...

St John's Foundation

Local primary school pupils become published authors with The Day The Alien Came

15th October 2024 15th October 2024

192 primary school pupils from seven local schools have come together to write a unique...

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust

Wiltshire Council and Wiltshire Wildlife Trust combine to promote wellbeing for men

14th October 2024 14th October 2024

Wiltshire Council is working alongside Wiltshire Wildlife Trust to promote the next series of Wellbeing...

Bath BMX

Eight Bath projects awarded £325k in community funding

14th October 2024 14th October 2024

Youth support groups, parks improvements and a new pedestrian crossing are among eight projects in...

RSPB Big Bird Watch

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch returns for 2025, with families and schools invited to take part

14th October 2024 14th October 2024

The world’s largest garden wildlife survey returns, with hundreds of thousands of people watching and...

carers' centre

The Carers’ Centre Bath launches Carer Money Matters advice service

14th October 2024 8th October 2024

The Carers’ Centre in Bath is now providing free, independent advice for carers on energy...

Browne Gas And Heating offers expert advice on servicing your heating this winter

13th October 2024 12th October 2024

Lee Browne of Browne Gas And Heating of Bath has 30 years of experience as a gas...

Moorlands

Moorlands in Bath recognised as a Thrive Ambassador School

13th October 2024 13th October 2024

Moorlands Schools Federation is delighted to have once again been recognised as a Thrive Ambassador...

Ashfords

Resolution Together: one lawyer, one couple – a new approach to amicable separation

13th October 2024 12th October 2024

The Family Law & Divorce team at Ashfords LLP solicitors explain how Resolution Together works...

Lawn Manor Academy

Lawn Manor Academy celebrates first step in vision for new school building

12th October 2024 9th October 2024

Young people and families in South Swindon will soon be able to benefit from state-of-the-art...

BRLSI

Bath Taps into Science – popular science extravaganza returns to the BRLSI

11th October 2024 11th October 2024

Bath Taps into Science, a free, two-day science extravaganza, makes a welcome return this month,...

Alice Park

New look cycleway at Alice Park in Bath perfect for children’s road safety skills

10th October 2024 11th October 2024

Improvements and new features to the cycleway in Alice Park have been completed thanks to...

Roman Baths

Solve the Crime: The Roman Baths to host ‘A Major Murder’ mystery night…

9th October 2024 9th October 2024

Get ready for an evening of intrigue and suspense as ‘A Major Murder: A Roman...

Castle Primary School

Castle Primary pupils meet their class namesake at Bath Kids Lit Fest

8th October 2024 14th October 2024

Children from Castle Primary School in Keynsham met their class’s namesake at Bath Children’s Literature...

nunney

A new headteacher and new classrooms at Nunney First School in Frome

8th October 2024 8th October 2024

Pupils at Nunney First School near Frome are starting the school year with exciting changes:...

Bath Preservation Trust

Herschel Museum of Astronomy and No.1 Royal Crescent earn award for inspiring children

8th October 2024 7th October 2024

Bath Preservation Trust is delighted to announce that the learning programmes at two of its...

Dyslexia

Find out more about dyslexia support online or in-person events in Wiltshire

8th October 2024 7th October 2024

People are being invited to attend events to find out more about the dyslexia support...

Bathwick St Mary

New zebra crossing installed outside Bathwick St Mary Primary School

8th October 2024 7th October 2024

A new zebra crossing has been installed on A36 Warminster Road outside Bathwick St Mary...

Voices

Donations requested for Voices Christmas Fair supporting victims of domestic abuse

7th October 2024 7th October 2024

VOICES is a Bath-based charity founded by women with lived experience, dedicated to providing recovery...

Chippenham Museum

Photo Club for children aged 8-17 runs term time at Chippenham Museum

7th October 2024 7th October 2024

Calling all budding photographers aged 8-17 years. Chippenham Museum Photo Club is an after-school club...

GrandFriends – bringing together elder volunteers with local schoolchildren

6th October 2024 6th October 2024

Lavinia Thomas Buhagiar, the founder of Bath-based GrandFriends: The Company of Elders, marks its third...

RUHX

Get into the festive spirit with Christmas concert for the Royal United Hospital Bath

5th October 2024 2nd October 2024

Join the RUHX – the official charity for the Royal United Hospital – on the...

Stonar

Local author, Liz Flanagan, inspires young writers with a visit to Stonar

5th October 2024 4th October 2024

Pupils at Stonar School in Atworth, Wiltshire, were thrilled to host author Liz Flanagan for...

St Mary's

A Q&A with Clare England, the new Headteacher at St Mark’s School in Bath

4th October 2024 4th October 2024

Clare England took over the role of Headteacher at St Mark’s secondary school in Bath...

Holbrook Primary

Holbrooks Primary School in Trowbridge awarded Eco-schools Green Flag

4th October 2024 4th October 2024

Pupils and staff at Holbrook Primary School, Trowbridge, are delighted to have achieved Eco Schools...

Bird of Prey Project

Halloween Haunted Hawks at the Bird of Prey Project in Bath

3rd October 2024 3rd October 2024

The Bird of Prey Project in Bath is hosting a repeat of its exciting spin...

Dinosaur World Live

Dinosaur World Live stomps to the Theatre Royal Bath – look out for the T-Rex!!!

3rd October 2024 3rd October 2024

Dinosaur World Live, the interactive children’s theatre show that brings dinosaurs to life on stage,...

Museum of Marvellous Things

The Museum of Marvellous Things – a place where anything can happen…

2nd October 2024 2nd October 2024

The Museum of Marvellous Things, a fun-filled family show featuring original live music, giant puppets, show-stopping...

HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh Anna Barclay copy

The Duchess of Edinburgh attends Wells Cathedral School fundraising concert

2nd October 2024 2nd October 2024

HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron of the Wells Cathedral Choristers Trust attended a fundraising...

Komedia

Christmas Events at Komedia Bath – ‘Tis the Season to Start Planning…

1st October 2024 1st October 2024

The team at Komedia Bath is planning a whole series of Christmas fun for family,...

Dorothy House

Families invited to enjoy the half term Halloween Trail at Dorothy House

1st October 2024 14th August 2024

This autumn half term, Dorothy House Hospice Care invites visitors to its free Interactive Nature...

Hayesdown

Hayesdown First School in Frome receives glowing praise in Ofsted inspection report

30th September 2024 30th September 2024

Following its 50th year commemorations in the summer, Hayesdown First School in Frome has a...

St Mary's

Pupils from St Mary’s School visit the Houses of Parliament for a lesson in democracy

30th September 2024 30th September 2024

Year 6 pupils from St Mary’s Church of England Primary School in Writhlington, Radstock, have...

Boys In Mind

Dad embarks on a 630 miles as a tribute to his 17 year son, to raise support for young men

30th September 2024 30th September 2024

Tom Keys-Toyer, a 51-year-old, from Backwell, Bristol, is embarking on a gruelling 630-mile running challenge...

Roman Bath Medusa Trail

Solve the Medusa Mystery at The Roman Baths this autumn

30th September 2024 30th September 2024

This autumn, The Roman Baths has partnered with book Auntie Medusa and Me by Marie Basting to...

Flourish

Halloween children’s workshops coming to Flourish in Saltford

29th September 2024 24th August 2024

Flourish in Saltford is a lovely spot for family meals, events and shopping. Its team...

Marshfest

MarshFest family-friendly festival raises an incredible £16,000 for local causes

28th September 2024 29th September 2024

MarshFest, the family-friendly music festival, has raised an incredible £16,000 for good causes, including local...

Solar

Solar group-buying scheme opens again for B&NES homeowners

28th September 2024 27th September 2024

Residents and local businesses are being offered the opportunity to take part in a group...

Green Open Homes

See How Your Neighbours Are Saving Money with Their Cosy, Warm and Green Homes

27th September 2024 20th August 2024

Green Open Homes is back – save the date for October 12th & 13th –...

BANES Libraries

New babies gifted story books to mark 100 years of Bath and North East Somerset libraries

27th September 2024 27th September 2024

Babies registered in Bath and North East Somerset in July have been gifted their own...

Stonehenge

Fashion takes centre stage as Grand Dahlia Show makes a stylish return to Stonehenge

27th September 2024 27th September 2024

Stonehenge’s Grand Dahlia Show will return for its second year on Friday 27 September. In...

Little Willows

Little Willows Day Nursery children grow and enjoy their own tomatoes

26th September 2024 26th September 2024

Children from Little Willows Day Nursery in Corsham recently enjoyed the fruits of their learning...

Heartsafe

Lifesaving bleed kits installed in Bath and North East Somerset

25th September 2024 25th September 2024

The installation of eleven kits providing emergency first aid to someone suffering a life-threatening injury...

Westonbirt

Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum charity launches Young Person membership

25th September 2024 25th September 2024

The charity, Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum, has launched a new Young Person membership to encourage...

Whiteway

New play equipment for Whiteway Green, Bath, thanks to £40k community funding

24th September 2024 24th September 2024

Swings, toddler play equipment and new flooring have been installed at Whiteway Green play park...

Organ Donor

Confirm your decision to save lives this Organ Donation Week

23rd September 2024 23rd September 2024

This Organ Donation Week (23 – 29 September) NHS Blood and Transplant and the Royal...

Mothers Circle

Guided Mothers Circle welcomes new members to discuss motherhood

23rd September 2024 23rd September 2024

Michelle Hawkins-Collins introduces the Guided Mothers Circle, a supportive space to discuss what it means...

marksbury

Marksbury School hosts first ever Colour Run & Brunch, raising over £500 for its PTA

23rd September 2024 23rd September 2024

Marksbury C of E Primary School has held its inaugural Colour Run & Brunch, raising...

The Little Prince

Brand-new staging of The Little Prince is coming to The Egg Theatre

21st September 2024 20th September 2024

Bath performance poet Toby Thompson’s new stage show, The Little Prince, will open at The...

Springmead

Little Crickets Nursery at Springmead School in Frome unveils new look and new manager

20th September 2024 20th September 2024

Springmead School in Frome has completed a refurbishment over the summer of its nursery facilities,...

Luxmuralis

Bath Abbey to host spectacular immersive sound and light installation by Luxmuralis

19th September 2024 19th September 2024

Bath Abbey is set to be transformed from 2-26 October with the exciting premiere of...

Curo

Curo to breathe new life into nature area, including spaces for children to play

19th September 2024 12th September 2024

Bath-based housing association Curo is working with Avon Wildlife Trust’s Nextdoor Nature project to breathe...

Goughs

Goughs solicitors expands its Private Client team to deal with wills, LPAs and more

18th September 2024 19th September 2024

Goughs Solicitors has welcome David Patterson, Andrew Langbridge, Elliott Chambers and newly qualified solicitor Casey...

Bath Christmas Market

Bath Christmas Market returns for 2024 with highest-ever number of local traders

18th September 2024 12th September 2024

The countdown is on for a very merry Christmas with less than three months to...

Wiltshire SEND

SEND families in Wiltshire invited to attend events to have their say

18th September 2024 18th September 2024

Wiltshire Council is holding a number of SEND (Special Educational Needs and or Disabilities) events...

Bath City

Family Day at Bath City Football on 21 September – free entry for under 12s

17th September 2024 17th September 2024

Once again Bath City Football Club is inviting families to come and enjoy a fun-filled...

The COuntry Midwife

The New Baby Club is coming to Bath from the team at The Country Midwife

16th September 2024 17th September 2024

The New Baby Club, hosted by The Country Midwife, is coming to Bath and will...

Ustinov

Her Green Hell at the Ustinov Studio – the story of 17 year old Juliane lost in the rainforest

16th September 2024 11th September 2024

HER GREEN HELL, a captivating performance exploring the strength of humility in the face of...

Melksham Graffiti

Wiltshire Council to trial new legal art wall in Melksham underpass

15th September 2024 10th September 2024

Wiltshire Council is piloting a new legal art wall in Melksham to give artists the...

Percy Centre

What’s On at the Percy Community Centre, Bath – from toddler’s groups to kick boxing!

14th September 2024 14th September 2024

The Percy Community Centre in Bath in a great venue for all manner of activities,...

The Mum Club

The Mum Club is coming to Wiltshire, including a brunch club in Melksham!

13th September 2024 13th September 2024

The Mum Club North Wiltshire Brunch Club is back and with its first brunch event...

KES

2024 KES leavers on course for the UKs leading universities

13th September 2024 13th September 2024

As many universities start back this weekend, recent King Edward’s School (KES) leavers and gap...

Stonehenge

An extraordinary Autumn celebration of the Moon at Stonehenge!

13th September 2024 12th September 2024

Local school children gather to mark out alignments of moonrise and moonset at the ancient...

Camp Teepee

Half term fun at Paragon School Camp Teepee holiday clubs

13th September 2024 12th September 2024

The Paragon School in Bath is hosting two great activities for children to enjoy over...

Otters

Otters Home Search becomes Kingswood School’s exclusive relocation agent

12th September 2024 12th September 2024

Local home search consultancy, Otters Home Search has announced a new partnership with Kingswood School...

Deep Connexions

Recognising the challenges of a new school year by a developmental trauma specialist

11th September 2024 11th September 2024

Developmental Trauma Specialist, Jacqui Ellis, discusses some of the challenges that children can encounter at...

Perform

Perform theatre school classes taking place every Saturday in Saltford

9th September 2024 9th September 2024

Perform acting and drama classes are now available every Saturday at St Mary’s Church Hall...

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