New £4.3 million School for Digital and Creative Art to transform learning at Wiltshire College
Students at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Trowbridge campus are set to benefit from a new £4.3 million School for Digital and Creative Art, with facilities described as the potential ‘gold standard’ for creative education in the South West. The...
Bath MP Wera Hobhouse discusses politics and democracy with King Edward’s students
Students at King Edward’s School in Bath welcomed local MP Wera Hobhouse for a discussion about politics, democracy and the issues affecting young people, including climate change, artificial intelligence and the future of Britain’s relationship with Europe. The Liberal Democrat...
Bath students celebrate prestigious engineering scholarship success
Kingswood School in Bath is celebrating the success of three Year 11 students following the...
‘Follow on’ Baby Massage and Movement course with BumpBirthBabyUK
BumpBirthBaby, the Bath-based company which offers a range of pre & post pregnancy treatments, hypnobirthing courses and baby...
Royal High School Bath continues to surpass IB global average
Royal High School Bath students who received their International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma results this summer...
Sulis Hospital in Bath holding a recruitment day for 100 new job
Sulis Hospital in Bath is holding a recruitment open day on Saturday, July 27 from...
Education provider named for new special school in Melksham
An education provider is in place and the finishing touches are being made so Melksham...
Foster carers join together for launch of first Mockingbird constellation in Wiltshire
Seven foster families came together in Calne on Sunday 14 July to celebrate the launch...
Facilitator required to join the team at The Meadow home education community
The Meadow home education community, based near Bath, is looking for a facilitator to join...
Six Bath Parks and Haycombe Cemetery and six parks scoop coveted Green Flag awards
Six of Bath’s much-loved parks and Haycombe Cemetery have once again been recognised as among...
St Augustine’s Catholic College raises funds for Uganda water charity
St Augustine’s Catholic College Trowbridge has announced the success of its recent non-school uniform day...
Free Frome Children’s Festival takes place this coming weekend!
This Sunday, 21 July, local family support charity, Purple Elephant, will celebrate being 10 years...
Spider-Man 1, 2 and 3 return to the Little Theatre for a Summertime treat
Calling all Marvel fans! The Little Theatre Cinema in Bath is giving you the chance...
Bowerhill Primary celebrates Ofsted success, securing a ‘Good’ overall rating
Staff and students at Bowerhill Primary School in Melksham are celebrating after securing a ‘Good’...
Summer family fun at Beckford’s Tower, the Herschel Museum and No.1 Royal Crescent
There is a whole range of family activities and events planned over the summer by...
Families invited to dig into Stonehenge’s story and take part in the new summer quest
English Heritage invites families to join them at Stonehenge this summer for fun archaeology activities...
Big Teddy Takeover in schools across Wiltshire for Julia’s House Children’s Hospice
Children at Broughton Gifford Pre-School joined thousands of youngsters across Wiltshire to enjoy a Big...
Two Rivers Primary welcomes Bishop of Bath & Wells to official opening of the school
Children and staff at Two Rivers CofE Primary welcomed the Bishop of Bath and Wells...
Youth Justice Plan under consideration to prevent youth offending in B&NES
A plan to help make Bath and North East Somerset a safer place and support...
Wiltshire College celebrates achievement and performance at annual Student Awards
Wiltshire College & University Centre celebrated students’ performance and achievement at its end-of-year Student Awards....
Avon Valley Park brings the spook to summer with a one-night-only FEAR Scream Park
Halloween is coming early, thanks to FEAR Scream Park at Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife...
Bath Digital Marketer, helping businesses with their digital marketing
Ian Waller speaks to Katie Sands, a Bath-based digital marketing expert and mum of two...
Bath Children’s Literature Festival line-up to include Michael Rosen, Harry Hill and more!
Some of the biggest and best loved names in the world of children’s books will...
6,000 young voices sing good luck to Team GB for Paris 24 Olympics
Bath based charity, Voices for Life, is sending a message of good luck to Team...
Fitter not fatter – could your pets do with losing an inch or two?
Dr Joanna Everett MRCVS, the Clinical Director Bath Vet Group, offers expert advice on how...
SLIC Electrical offers expert advice on updating the electrical system in your home
Chris Birtle from SLIC Electrical in Melksham explains why it’s so crucial that the electrical...
Sustainable Image Lab Trowbridge holding three children’s summer workshops
SILT, the Sustainable Image Lab Trowbridge, a visual arts research studio committed to image making...
Heywood Prep shortlisted for the Prep School of the Year Award 2024
Heywood Prep in Corsham, Wiltshire, has been shortlisted by Independent School Parent for the Prep...
St Saviour’s Junior School debate team takes on Royal High in a debating competition
A group of talented children from St Saviour’s School in Bath recently showcased their impressive...
Peasedown St John Primary receives £2,000 Curo donation for new conservation area
Curo, the Bath-based housing association and housebuilder, has donated £2,000 to Peasedown St John Primary...
St Gregory’s Catholic College welcomes Bishop Bosco for Rain Garden blessing
St Gregory’s Catholic College welcomed Bishop Bosco, the newly ordained Bishop for Clifton Diocese, for...
Election fever comes to Kingsbury Green Academy
Chippenham’s candidates for the upcoming General Election have faced Sixth Form pupils at Kingsbury Green...
The July/August 2024 issue of The Bth & Wiltshire Parent is out now
The new issue of Bath’s biggest magazine is being distributed through schools across Bath, Wiltshire...
A family train trip up to London to visit the National Gallery
Ian Waller and his daughter enjoy a day of sublime art in London We love...
Pop-up hospital at the RUH gets toys on the road to recovery
More than 100 soft toys were successfully treated at the Royal United Hospital (RUH) Bath...
Free summer holiday activities and food support for children in B&NES
Soft play sessions, trampolining and a family bowling evening are some of the activities being...
Downside School and St Vigor & St John Primary hold joint celebration
Downside School and St Vigor & St John Primary School in Chilcompton came together for...
Farmborough Primary School footballers achieve hat trick in local league
Farmborough Church Primary School is hoping the England football team will be following in their...
St Augustine’s Catholic College Sixth Form Taster Days and Welcome Week
St Augustine’s Catholic College in Trowbridge has announce its Sixth Form Taster Days and Year...
New family friendly tree trail at Alice Park in Bath
The first family friendly tree trail in Bath is set to be created at Alice...
The Frankenstein Experience – Bath’s darkest secret
Are you looking for something new is Bath this summer? Show of Strength Theatre Company...
Kingsbury Green Academy initiative to support Calne’s parents and carers
An innovative partnership between Kingsbury Green Academy and Wiltshire Council’s Family and Community Learning service,...
The Big Avon Paddle family fundraiser for Dorothy House- enter today!
Are you looking for something to do with family and friends at the end of the...
Beckford’s Tower to reopen on 29 June 2024 following £3.9million refurbishment
Beckford’s Tower and Museum is reopening this weekend following a £3.9million refurbishment funded by The...
250 Bath children to ‘Be the Best You!’ in Bath Abbey this Thursday and Friday
250 children from Bath and Northeast Somerset will come together in Bath Abbey this week...
Dancing in the Street at St Stephen’s Church Primary School on Clean Air Day
In celebration of the national campaign Clean Air Day on Thursday 20 June, St Stephen’s...
Inspirational Trowbridge teacher wins prestigious national teaching award
Trowbridge teacher Gemma Bradshaw from Holbrook Primary School has been recognised with a Silver Award...
Schools from The Partnership Trust say ‘thank you on National Thank A Teacher Day
Children from two of The Partnership Trust’s schools have been thanking their teachers for National...
Children from Fosse Way special school have a day to remember at Longleat
More than 60 children from Fosse Way School in Radstock visited Longleat Estate and Safari...
Kingsbury Green Academy pupils receive special lessons in resilience
Building resilience has been high on the agenda at Kingsbury Green Academy with educational therapists,...
BRLSI’s Brilliant Discovery Weekend to celebrate 200 years of family fun
Bath’s Queen Square is being taken over for a family-friendly weekend celebration, jam-packed with free...
Stagecoach Bath announces its Summer Workshops for children aged 4-18 years
Stagecoach Bath is holding two Holiday Workshops during the Summer Holidays, offering fun-packed five day course for children aged 4 –...
Lawn Manor Academy in Swindon celebrates Cultural Day
Lawn Manor Academy has celebrated the diverse range of cultures and backgrounds at the school...
Second annual Wiltshire 3 Peaks challenge rver £15,000 for vulnerable young people
The Youth Adventure Trust‘s second annual Wiltshire 3 Peaks Challenge has smashed its fundraising target...
Are you considering new flooring for your family home? Here’s some expert advice
We speak to Steve White at Bath Carpets and Flooring about the main considerations when...
Calling all poorly teddies! Help is at hand at the Royal United Hospital in Bath
The Royal United Hospitals (RUH) in Bath is inviting children from local primary schools to...
New beginnings and fond farewells at Westbury Leigh Primary School
Term 6 is looking to be an exciting time at Westbury Leigh C of E...
Kingsbury Green Academy pupils delve into the world of forensic science
A-Level Biology Kingsbury Green Academy pupils have turned into amateur sleuths, attending a special forensic...
KES Year 13 pupils attract offers from leading universities in the UK and overseas
Year 13 pupils at King Edward’s School, Bath, are celebrating an impressive range of offers...
Royal High School Bath student become negotiators at Model United Nations
Year 8 and Year 9 students at Royal High School Bath took part in a...
How retained primitive reflexes can affect a child’s academic achievements
Jacqui Ellis from Deep Connexions discusses one of the reasons why your children might be...
Holburne Museum to hold Calm Sensory Sessions for neurodivergent children
This Summer The Holburne Museum in Bath will be offering new Calm Sensory Sessions for...
New Bath Cats & Dogs Home workshops teach local children about animal welfare
Local charity, Bath Cats and Dogs Home, is responding to the animal rescue crisis with...
Trowbridge businesses create a floral trail across Trowbridge for Great Big Green Week
Over 50 Trowbridge businesses, organisations and charities will be taking part in the Trowbridge Flower...
St Augustine’s Catholic College in Trowbridge rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
St Augustine’s Catholic College in Trowbridge has achieved a ‘Good’ rating in its recent Ofsted...
St Nicholas Church School graded ‘Good’ following recent Ofsted inspection
St Nicholas Church School, part of the Bath and Wells Diocesan Academies Trust, is delighted...
Curo sponsors Keynsham U13s and promises new sports field
Bath-based housing association and housebuilder, Curo, has sponsored Keynsham Town FC’s under 13s team, providing...
Pupils from The Manor School in Melksham visit Parliament and the Tate Britain
The Year 6 children from The Manor School in Melksham recently visited London to experience...
Team Bath Netball Super League players open Freshford Church School netball court
Freshford Church School welcomed Team Bath Netball Super League players Phoebe Maslen and Jayda Pechova...
Weston All Saints Primary to represent Bath City FC at national girls tournament
Bath City FC will be represented by Weston All Saints Primary School at this year’s...
Now, Next & Then welcomes new team members to help children with additional needs
Now, Next & Then in Bath is excited to be expanding its team to be...
Gaia: A new hub for local produce and artisanal delights now open in Bath
Gaia, a brand-new shop committed to promoting local farmers and artisans in our community, has...
Jo Gilbert Hypnotherapy, helping children and families with exam stress and more
Ian Waller talks to hypnotherapist Jo Hampson-Gilbert about her work with children and families For...
Hayesdown First School in Frome marks half a century with five days of celebrations
Hayesdown First School in Frome celebrated its 50th birthday last term with week-long series of...
Kingswood School announces new Senior Deputy Head and Vice Principal
Kingswood School in Bath has announced the appointment of Mr Mat Chataway as the newly...
Call out for more volunteers to help children and young people thrive in Wiltshire
Wiltshire Council is asking residents to spare some time and be a force for good...
Lawn Manor Academy maths whizzes achieve best ever results in the Junior Maths Challenge
Lawn Manor Academy in Swindon is celebrating its best ever results in one of the...
Off The Record is encouraging more schools to support neurodivergent pupils
Owen Everett of Off The Record in Bath explains how the BANES Youth Forum has...
BANES Council considers use of Culverhay site for two new schools
Proposals to redevelop the site of the former Bath Community Academy School to provide a...
A family visit to the build it yourself Playhenge village at Stonehenge
Briony Buckell and her family enjoy a fantastic half term visit to the wonderful Playhenge...
Edinburgh Previews – Comedy double bills coming to the Komedia Bath
The Edinburgh Preview series runs throughout July at Komedia Bath, showing the best up &...
Creative fun helps share recycling message with young pupils
Year 5 pupils from Chandag Primary School spent the day learning about the recycling of...
Frome toy library reopens, making less waste and more space
Frome-based family support charity, Purple Elephant, has relaunched its Toy Library, which will be open...
Lawn Manor Academy officially opens professional quality gym
Lawn Manor Academy now boasts one of the best school gyms in the county thanks...
Two shows full of music and dance come to The Egg for the half term holidays
Skydiver, a new dance performance, created for families and children aged 3 years and over,...
ESB Consulting, helping families to find the best schools and antenatal support
Georgette McCready meets the couple behind a series of antenatal and parenting courses for parents...
Where to take the kids next? Three awesome (and unexpected) family adventures…
Sam Hadfield from Graceful Wanderlust suggests Summer holiday planning for families can feel like a...
Downside School Year 6 pupil invited to join the National Youth Theatre
Downside School Lower Sixth pupil Zara who has just been invited to join the National...
Kingsbury Green Careers Ambassadors recognised for their commitment to learning
Pupils from Calne’s Kingsbury Green Academy have been some of the first in the country...
Museum of Bath Architecture new exhibition ‘Biophilic Bath – The Green City You See’
Following the museum’s recent reopening, Bath Preservation Trust (BPT) is pleased to announce a new...
The Roman Baths to partner with The Sensational Museum
The Roman Baths in the centre of the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath has...
Paragon School pupils meet Royal Navy veteran Stan Ford at Haycombe Cemetary
Year 6 Paragon pupils attended a special ceremony on Tuesday 21st May at Haycombe Cemetery,...
Happy Christmas! Theatre Royal Bath announces its all-star panto cast!
Theatre Royal Bath is delighted to announce popular children’s television presenter from Channel 5’s Milkshake!...
Bridging the gap and growing the community in Bathampton
On the second and fourth Thursday of the month, The Bridge in Bathampton offers a...
Swing into summer with family fun at the National Trust in Wiltshire
Across Wiltshire, National Trust places are alive with the promise of warm summer days, lazy weekend...
Knife crime awareness event for parents and carers coming to Bath
The issues surrounding knife crime and how parents can make informed and positive decisions to...
Summer family fun with Brocks Outdoor Adventures, plus adult only clubs too!
Brocks Outdoor Adventures is now taking booking for its Kids’ Summer Holiday Club, as well...
New Mums’ Sanctuary coming to the Holburne Museum from 3 June
The Holburne Museum in Bath is launching the next phase of its programme to support...