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St Margaret’s golden girls shine at IAPS National Swimming Finals

10th July 2023 10th July 2023

St Margaret’s Prep was thrilled to hear that their Year 5 and 6 girls had qualified as the fastest 8 x 25m Small Schools Freestyle Relay Team in the IAPS National Swimming Finals. The girls from the Calne school gained...

Westbury Leigh School celebrate Healthy Eating Week

9th July 2023 9th July 2023

Pupils at Westbury Leigh Church of England Primary School in Wiltshire learnt about the importance of healthy eating during Healthy Schools week.  “Food is an inspiring vehicle for learning and is incorporated into the curriculum in many subjects such as...

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Superconnected

Super Connected, a show about teenage screen addiction, is coming to Bath

20th May 2024 23rd May 2024

Super Connected, a new film, album and theatre show about teenage screen addiction and how...

Bath Mind

Bath Mind launches new Teen Wellbeing Group at local allotments

17th May 2024 17th May 2024

Bath Mind has announced the launch of its new Teen Wellbeing Group, starting on Wednesday...

Wells Cathedral School

King Charles III retains Patronage of Wells Cathedral School

15th May 2024 15th May 2024

Wells Cathedral School has announced that His Majesty King Charles III will remain the Patron...

St Philip's

A new tree for every child at St Philip’s ‘Big Tree Plant Out’

15th May 2024 15th May 2024

St Philip’s Primary School in Bath has embarked on an action-packed conservation afternoon, planting 300...

Victoria Art Gallery

May half-term at the Roman Baths and Victoria Art Gallery

15th May 2024 15th May 2024

Families are invited to enjoy a fun-packed day out at the Roman Baths and Victoria...

Sheldon School

Sheldon School in Chippenham receives ‘Good’ Ofsted rating

15th May 2024 14th May 2024

Sheldon School in Chippenham was declared ‘Good’ in all categories during its Ofsted inspection in...

LUX Youth Project

Youth project in Bath awarded more than £52,000 community funding

14th May 2024 14th May 2024

Young people in Bath and North East Somerset who are supported by the LUX Youth...

Big BaNES 100K

The Big BaNES 100k – walk, run, cycle or do it your way to raise funds local youth charities

14th May 2024 13th May 2024

Walk, run, cycle, swim, skate, kayak or do it your way! This is the call...

RUH

RUH unveils expanded Maternity Outpatients department

14th May 2024 13th May 2024

The Maternity Outpatients department at the Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH) NHS Foundation Trust has...

Walk of Life

300 walkers take on the RUHX Walk of Life in support of their local hospital

13th May 2024 13th May 2024

300 fundraisers of all ages walked along the beautiful Kennet & Avon canal on Saturday,...

Frome Festival

Frome Festival presents a bumper programme of sweet treats for 2024

13th May 2024 14th May 2024

Frome Festival is gearing up for its biggest ever programme with 250 events taking place...

Circus Health

Circus Health, a new chiropractic clinic & pilates studio in Bath city centre

13th May 2024 13th May 2024

Circus Health is a new wellness destination in the heart of Bath city centre offering...

Downside

Downside School awarded ‘Outstanding’ by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate

12th May 2024 12th May 2024

Downside School has been graded ‘Outstanding’ in all nine categories by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate,...

Festival of Nature

Festival of Nature events across B&NES include greening of Milsom Street

11th May 2024 8th May 2024

Wildlife walks, nature workshops and film screenings are among the events happening in Bath and...

Frankenstein

The Frankenstein Experience, Bath’s darkest secret, is let loose this summer

10th May 2024 10th May 2024

The Frankenstein Experience, a new show from the Show of Strength Theatre Company and Mary...

Fostering

Wiltshire Council kicks off Foster Care Fortnight with a sporting theme

10th May 2024 10th May 2024

Every child has potential. Become a foster carer and make it happen. That’s the message...

Fitzmaurice

Fitzmaurice Primary highly commended and retains its ‘Good’ status from Ofsted

9th May 2024 8th May 2024

Staff, pupils and their families at Fitzmaurice Primary School are celebrating Ofsted’s findings after inspectors...

Sheldon School

Young musicians showcase their talent at Sheldon School at Chippenham

8th May 2024 8th May 2024

Sheldon School hall was filled with music last week as students took the stage for...

No1 Royal Crescent

Creators’ Club workshops coming to No1 Royal Crescent

8th May 2024 8th May 2024

A new series of Creators’ Club children’s creative workshops are due to take place at...

KES

King Edward’s School pupil signed up for David Beckham’s Guild Esports team

7th May 2024 7th May 2024

Many congratulations to King Edward’s School Year 11 student Henry Moore, who after excelling on...

Lawn Manor Academy

Lawn Manor Academy pupils tee off for golfing success

7th May 2024 7th May 2024

Pupils at Lawn Manor Academy in Swindon, Wiltshire, have been given a special opportunity to...

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The May/June 2024 issue of The Bath & Wiltshire Parent is out today!!!

7th May 2024 6th May 2024

The Bath & Wiltshire Parent – Bath’s Biggest Magazine – is out from today and...

Dorothy House

Dorothy House Hospice Care opens new interactive Nature Trail

6th May 2024 6th May 2024

Dorothy House Hospice is opening a new circular, interactive Nature Trail next to its base...

Ralph Allen School

Ralph Allen celebrates a bumper turnout of walkers for Bath Beat’s silver anniversary

5th May 2024 5th May 2024

Organisers of this year’s Bath Beat, Ralph Allen School, welcomed hundreds of people of all...

Wellbourn

Planning the perfect kitchen – the heart of a family home

4th May 2024 4th May 2024

“The kitchen is so often the heart of a family home, which is why I...

Perfect Fit

Perfect Fit, the perfect place for quality lingerie for all ages and needs

4th May 2024 4th May 2024

For Debbie French of Perfect Fit in Keysham, the secret to good lingerie is a...

Big Butterfly Count

The Big Butterfly Count is back from 12 July – 4 August 2024!

4th May 2024 30th April 2024

Leading wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation, has revealed the dates of this year’s highly anticipated Big...

Steeple Ashton

In an English Country Garden – an invitation to Steeple Ashton Open Gardens on 2 June

3rd May 2024 14th April 2024

Families are invited to enjoy the pretty village of Steeple Ashton, nestled in the Wiltshire...

Two Rivers

Two Rivers School pupils support a healthy transport scheme in Keynsham

3rd May 2024 3rd May 2024

Pupils and families from Two Rivers Church of England Primary School have joined forces with...

Ralph Allen School

Success for Ralph Allen School as Ofsted confirms they are a ‘Good school’

1st May 2024 1st May 2024

Ralph Allen School has been praised by Ofsted for its ‘ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum,’ maintaining...

REME

Discover life in ‘Wartime Britain’ at the REME Museum in Wiltshire

1st May 2024 15th February 2024

Once again, the REME Museum near Chippenham in Wiltshire will be holding its ever-popular annual...

Lawn Manor Academy

Women inspire pupils’ art competition at Lawn Manor Academy

1st May 2024 30th April 2024

Lawn Manor Academy pupils have been inspired by women across the world in a school-wide...

Claire Hanna MP Big Plastic Count Youth Empowerment Day in London

Mulberry Park Educate Together pupils visit Parliament for The Big Plastic Count day

30th April 2024 30th April 2024

Three pupils from Mulberry Park Educate Together, Bath, recently travelled to Westminster, London, to participate...

No Mow May

Families invited to join No Mow May and help wildlife to thrive

30th April 2024 30th April 2024

Residents in Bath and North East Somerset are being encouraged to give nature a month...

Green Open Homes B&NES

Families invited to showcase their heat-saving measures at Green Homes weekend

28th April 2024 23rd April 2024

Bath & West Community Energy (BWCE) are calling for local people to showcase the energy-saving...

Bath Soft Cheese

Family fun at Bath Soft Cheese for Open Farm Sunday on 9 June

27th April 2024 23rd April 2024

Come and join the fun at Bath Soft Cheese for Open Farm Sunday on the...

Blue Sky Festival

Blue Sky Festival comes back to Corsham this May half-term

26th April 2024 27th April 2024

Corsham’s Blue Sky Festival is an annual celebration of astounding artistic events with a particular...

Stonehenge Playhenge. Photograph ©2024 Sam Frost…www.samfrostphotos.com

Playhenge – inviting families to build a dream adventure playground at Stonehenge

25th April 2024 25th April 2024

Stonehenge, a site steeped in ancient mystery and wonder, will play host to an extraordinary...

Holbrook

Holbrook Primary School judged as ‘Good’ in recent Ofsted inspection

25th April 2024 25th April 2024

Holbrook Primary School community in Trowbridge is celebrating following the publication of its recent Ofsted...

Ralph Allen

Ralph Allen’s Bath Beat Event 2024 will raise money to encourage a love of reading

25th April 2024 25th April 2024

Ralph Allen School is thrilled to be running the Bath Beat walking event this Saturday...

KES

Three KES teams head to the final of the PA Raspberry Pi Competition

23rd April 2024 23rd April 2024

For an impressive third year running, a King Edward’s School team will be in the...

BRLSI

BRLSI’s BRILLIANT Discovery Weekend – a free weekend of fun things for families

22nd April 2024 30th April 2024

The BRLSI (The Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution) is throwing open its doors and...

Frome Children's Festival

Frome Children’s Festival’s 10th Birthday – Booking Opens Soon

22nd April 2024 22nd April 2024

Frome family support charity Purple Elephant has announced that the annual Frome Children’s Festival will...

The Big Avon Paddle

The Big Avon Paddle – lots more for families to splash about!

22nd April 2024 22nd April 2024

The Big Avon Paddle is back for a fourth year on Saturday 14 September! It promises to deliver even...

Circuit of Bath Walk

Join the hike to help the homeless in Circuit of Bath Walk

21st April 2024 19th April 2024

Families across the region are invited to start getting ready to take part in the...

St Nicholas Primary

St Nicholas Primary celebrates Apprentice Employee of the Month Award

20th April 2024 19th April 2024

St Nicholas Primary School in Radstock, part of Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust, is...

New Alternative Provision school for vulnerable pupils in Bath given green light

19th April 2024 19th April 2024

A bid to build a new school in Bath and North East Somerset to meet...

Mentoring Plus

Preparing young people for change – an evening with Mentoring Plus

19th April 2024 29th May 2024

Has your child ever struggled with times of change, such as moving schools or a...

Bath Racecourse

Start the Summer with a ROAR at Bath Racecourse’s Family Fun Day

18th April 2024 18th April 2024

Bath Racecourse are pleased to, once again, be hosting their Family Fun Day on the...

Hartley Farm

Friday night pizza and so much more at Hartley Farm in Winsley, Wiltshire

17th April 2024 17th April 2024

Hartley Farm in Winsley, near Bradford on Avon, is already well know for its fantastic...

Radstock Museum

Eight year old Teddie’s research earns him his own exhibit at Radstock Museum

17th April 2024 17th April 2024

Following a visit to Radstock Museum, eight year old Teddie Prouse has been inspired to...

Goughs

Wiltshire law firm, Goughs, celebrates a successful year supporting charity FearFree

16th April 2024 16th April 2024

FearFree brings together services for victims of Domestic Abuse and their families, providing a full...

99% of families offered one of preferences for primary school in BANES

16th April 2024 16th April 2024

More than 99% of families in Bath and North East Somerset have been offered one...

Bath BMX Club

First improvements to Bath BMX track completed thanks to £140,000 community funding

15th April 2024 15th April 2024

BMX riders in Bath are enjoying the first improvements in a £146k project to enhance...

Great Jaydini

Abracadabra, abracadoo – The Great Jaydini’s doing magic for you!

14th April 2024 14th April 2024

When the Great Jaydini’s in town, magic things start to happen. Children sit amazed and...

Beckford's Tower

New Beckford’s Tower bursaries available for apprentice building conservation training

14th April 2024 13th April 2024

Beckford’s Tower is pleased to announce a new bursary scheme, designed to help apprentices in...

Claytime

Claytime, a new participatory experience for younger children, tours to Bath’s Egg Theatre

13th April 2024 9th April 2024

Award-winning theatre company Indefinite Articles present Claytime,a play with clay for the very young, which...

Stonar

Stonar School announces nursery expansion, offering more flexibility for busy families

12th April 2024 12th April 2024

Stonar School, in Atworth, Wiltshire, has announced the expansion of its nursery offering starting in...

Valley Fest

Valley Fest 2024 announces second wave of acts for family friendly South West festival

12th April 2024 12th April 2024

Valley Fest, the best-tasting music festival in the South West, has announced Sister Sledge – featuring...

Wiltshire

More school places planned in Wiltshire for pupils with social and mental health needs

11th April 2024 11th April 2024

Wiltshire Council has acquired Calder House near Chippenham to provide education for up to 50...

St John's

St John’s Foundation supporting pre-schoolers’ language skills

9th April 2024 9th April 2024

A partnership programme supporting pre-schoolers in their communication and language development at 23 settings across...

Dorothy House

Take on a brilliant pyjama-themed charity night walk in Bath for Dorothy House

9th April 2024 9th April 2024

Dorothy House is looking for fabulous mums, dads, carers and children 12+ to take on...

Holburne Mr Doodle

Mr Doodle brings his first ever UK museum exhibition to the Holburne in Bath

9th April 2024 9th April 2024

The Holburne Museum in Bath is proud to present the first ever UK museum exhibition...

Careers

Advice on midlife career opportunities for anyone aged over 45 years in B&NES

6th April 2024 5th April 2024

People who are aged over 45 can get information, advice and guidance and listen to...

Soul Spa

Soul Spa, a great place in Bath to relax, unwind and indulge your personal wellbeing

5th April 2024 5th April 2024

Ian Waller enjoys a Sound Bath at Bath’s most chilled wellbeing centre Have you ever...

WorldHeritageDay2023

Celebrate World Heritage Day at the Guildhall in Bath

5th April 2024 5th April 2024

Celebrate World Heritage Day in Bath with free walks, talks and activities for all. This...

Bath Mind

Bath Mind launches 5K A Day Challenge in support of Mental Health Awareness Week

4th April 2024 4th April 2024

Bath Mind, a local and independent charity dedicated to supporting mental health across Bath and...

Toulouse-Lautrac

Toulouse-Lautrec and the Masters of Montmartre comes to Bath this spring

4th April 2024 4th April 2024

Blockbuster exhibition Toulouse-Lautrec and the Masters of Montmartre will open at the Victoria Art Gallery in Bath...

Komedia

Family highlights at Komedia Bath – including MC Grammar & The Magic of Science

3rd April 2024 3rd April 2024

We highlight some of the great family shows coming up at Komedia Bath MC Grammar!...

Vintage Nostalgia Festival

The Vintage Nostalgia Festival returns for a weekend of music, entertainment and classic cars

3rd April 2024 3rd April 2024

If you are not familiar with The Vintage Nostalgia Festival then now is the time...

Wiltshire families encouraged to check if they are eligible for free school meals

2nd April 2024 2nd April 2024

Wiltshire Council is encouraging families to access healthy lunchtime free school meals in reception and...

Bath Festival of Motoring

Bath’s Festival of Motoring returns to Lansdown on 15 & 16 June

2nd April 2024 2nd April 2024

One of the most popular open air events in Bath’s calendar returns this June, when the Rotary...

Mendip Activity Centre

Mendip Activity Centre opens new target sport ranges for Easter holidays

2nd April 2024 2nd April 2024

Mendip Activity Centre has opened brand new archery and air rifle ranges at their multi-activity...

Stonehenge

Family Easter fun with The Big Brick Build at Stonehenge challenge

31st March 2024 27th March 2024

Exciting news for LEGO enthusiasts and families alike! ‘The Big Brick Build at Stonehenge’ event...

Lawn Manor Academy

Lawn Manor Academy non-uniform day raises £549 for Comic Relief

30th March 2024 28th March 2024

Lawn Manor Academy in Swindon has raised over £549 for Comic Relief thanks to fundraising...

RUH

Maternity services at Bath’s Royal United Hospital retain outstanding rating

30th March 2024 26th March 2024

Maternity services at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust we found to be...

Twerton Infant School

Bath MP visits Twerton Infant School to open ‘fantastic’ new Play Hideout

29th March 2024 29th March 2024

Wera Hobhouse, Liberal Democrat MP for Bath, has paid a visit to Twerton Infant School...

Kingsbury Green

The British Army Band helps Kingsbury Green Academy hit the right notes

28th March 2024 28th March 2024

Music has been brought to life at Kingsbury Green Academy thanks to a special visit...

Trowbridge

Free Trowbridge Easter bunny trail starts from 29 March

27th March 2024 27th March 2024

Eye-catching wooden bunnies can be found at venues across Trowbridge, including cafes, art galleries, restaurants,...

Lambing

Lambing Weekends bring thousands of visitors to Lackham College

27th March 2024 27th March 2024

Wiltshire College & University Centre’s popular Lambing Weekends returned to the Lackham campus this month...

Bath Racecourse

Bath Racecourse’s Big Day Out – a great Easter adventure and Kids Go Free!

27th March 2024 26th March 2024

Get ready for an egg-citing day of family fun at Bath Racecourse’s first event of...

St Mary's

St Mary’s Church of England School in Writhlington is praised in Church report

26th March 2024 26th March 2024

St Mary’s Church of England School in Writhlington, Radstock has been praised for its ‘inspirational...

KES Gym

New gym opens at King Edward’s Senior School in Bath

26th March 2024 26th March 2024

A new Senior School gym has opened at King Edward’s School (KES) and is proving...

Wiltshire Council SEND

SEND parent carers in Wiltshire invited to online chats to shape future provision

26th March 2024 26th March 2024

Wiltshire families with children and young people with special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND),...

Julia's House

Children’s TV star Chris Jarvis back Julia’s House Big Teddy Take Over

25th March 2024 25th March 2024

Ready, teddy, go! Children’s TV and panto star Chris Jarvis is calling on schools to...

Sarah Warren

Student comments at climate conference feed into Bath Active Travel Masterplan

25th March 2024 25th March 2024

Young people’s views on climate change were shared at a Bath and North East Somerset...

REME

Art or Engineering – choose both at the REME Museum this Easter

25th March 2024 27th March 2024

Wondering what to do over the Easter break to keep the kids occupied? The REME...

BANES

Free Easter holiday activities and food support for children in B&NES

24th March 2024 20th March 2024

An exciting range of Easter holiday activities including performing arts, sport and nature activities is...

Goughs

Goughs Solicitors delighted to announce its partnership with Scotty’s Little Soldiers

24th March 2024 21st March 2024

Goughs solicitors has announced their support for a new charity – Scotty’s Little Soldiers which...

St Julian's

Adding a Splash of Colour to St Julian’s Adventure Playground Appeal

23rd March 2024 23rd March 2024

Pupils and parents from St Julian’s Church School near Bath have taken part in an...

Roman Baths

Easter weekend evening tours available at the Roman Baths

23rd March 2024 19th March 2024

The Roman Baths will stay open late over the Easter weekend, giving visitors a chance...

Beechen Cliff

Beechen Cliff rugby win the Continental Tyres National School’s U15 Vase

22nd March 2024 22nd March 2024

Beechen Cliff School, with its rich history of sporting prowess, hit another milestone on Tuesday...

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The I Can & I Am Triathlon-4-All to take place on 11 May in Bath

22nd March 2024 22nd March 2024

Bath-based charity, I Can & I Am, is offering competitors of all standards the opportunity...

Oldfield Park Junior School

Oldfield Park Junior School learns life-saving skills with Wiltshire Air Ambulance

21st March 2024 21st March 2024

The children of Oldfield Park Junior School enjoyed two days of emergency awareness and first...

Meadows Primary School

Meadows Primary School choir wins Eisteddfod performing arts competition

21st March 2024 21st March 2024

A choir from The Meadows Primary School in Bitton has won an Eisteddfod performing arts...

St Margaret's Prep

St Margaret’s Prep singers perform at Barnardo’s National Choral Prom

20th March 2024 20th March 2024

Chamber Choir singers from St Margaret’s Prep, aged 9-11, recently left Calne very early in...

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