Hundreds light up the night for RUH Bath charity Glow Run
More than 350 people lit up the night at Odd Down Sports Ground in Bath for a charity fun run which raised over £18,000 to support patients at the Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH). The sold-out Glow Run, held on...
Double cross country success for Farmborough Primary School
Young athletes from Farmborough Church Primary School near Bath are celebrating a double victory after both the Year 5 and Year 6 boys’ teams secured first place at the Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) Cross Country Competition. Held at...
Après Ski Fridays at Mendip Activity Centre – skiing, pizza and live music
Mendip Activity Centre’s Après Ski nights are a great way to end the working week,...
Liden Academy opens Swindon’s first 0–2 years provision
Liden Academy has officially opened a new 0–2 provision, becoming the first school in Swindon...
Kingswood School awarded Silver Equalities Award by Equaliteach
Kingswood School has been awarded the Silver Equalities Award by Equaliteach, recognising its sustained commitment...
Dorothy House launches national wellbeing hub for children and young people
Dorothy House Hospice Care has launched a new national Children & Young People’s Wellbeing Hub...
Two Kingsbury Green Academy students celebrate offers from Cambridge University
Two Sixth Form students at Kingsbury Green Academy, a secondary school in Calne with a...
Bath’s Forest of Imagination wins national award for children’s voices
The Forest of Imagination has won a national Inspire Future Generations Award for Strategic Vision...
History comes alive at St Mary’s Primary school in Chippenham on Legacy Day
Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School stepped back in time for the school’s latest...
Family films and half-term fun at Bath’s Little Theatre Cinema
Half term is just around the corner and Bath’s Little Theatre Cinema has a packed...
King Edward’s School Bath agrees two-year partnership with the Holburne Museum
King Edward’s School, Bath has agreed a new two-year partnership with the Holburne Museum, strengthening...
St Mary’s Senior Debate Club shines in national Mace competition
Students from St Mary’s Calne Senior Debate Club travelled to Bishop Wordsworth school in Salisbury...
Lawn Manor Academy explores homelessness ahead of Sleep Out 26
Pupils at Lawn Manor Academy have taken part in a powerful assembly on homelessness in...
Aspirations Week brings real-life careers to St Louis pupils in Frome
Pupils at St Louis Catholic Primary School in Frome are set to meet RAF pilots,...
Royal High Bath launches hands-on masterclass open events for girls in Years 4–6
The Royal High School Bath has launched a new series of Masterclass open events at its...
Wiltshire Libraries go all in for National Year of Reading 2026
Wiltshire Libraries are joining the National Year of Reading 2026, a UK-wide campaign designed to...
Team Bath netball night out proves a winning family experience
A visit to a Team Bath Netball home game is about much more than what...
Awdry Law opens new Bath office to support local families and businesses
Leading south west regional law firm Awdry Law Solicitors has officially opened its new office...
New PlayPod boosts playtime and learning at Roundhill Primary School
Children at Roundhill Primary School in Bath are enjoying more creative and positive playtimes following...
Swindon schoolchildren run a mile to challenge domestic abuse
More than 400 pupils at Moredon Primary school have taken part in a mile-long run...
Wiltshire Council secures £140,000 to trial School Streets outside six schools
Wiltshire Council has been awarded £169,000 from Active Travel England to support projects that encourage...
Monkton welcomes former pupil Bradley Salisbury as new Principal
Monkton Combe School in Bath has welcomed Bradley Salisbury as its new Principal, marking a...
Forestry England launches Room on the Broom trail at Westonbirt
Forestry England has launched a brand new Room on the Broom trail at Westonbirt, The...
Local SMEs urged to join new business support community
Running a small business can be rewarding, but it can also be isolating. A new...
Free Park Tennis launches in Bradford on Avon this March
Families in Bradford on Avon are being invited to pick up a racket and get...
Easton Royal Academy wins South West Read Aloud Challenge
Easton Royal Academy in Pewsey, Wiltshire, is celebrating a major achievement after being crowned South...
King Edward’s School, Bath expands primary campus with £3m investment
King Edward’s School, Bath has announced a £3 million investment to bring its Pre-Prep and...
West of England Mayor Helen Godwin on families and opportunity
Ian Waller meets the West of England Mayor to talk about opportunities for families When...
Wiltshire College automotive students compete in industry skills challenge
Automotive students at Wiltshire College & University Centre have taken part in a new Level...
Bath College apprenticeships and careers fair returns this February
Bath College is set to host its annual Apprenticeships & Careers Fair later this winter,...
Boost your wellbeing with a cold plunge at the Holburne Museum
Bath residents are being invited to start February with a bold and invigorating Cold Plunge...
Poster Power! exhibition celebrates 200 years of British poster design in Bath
A bold new exhibition celebrating 200 years of British poster design is opening in Bath...
The Ralph Allen school Bath Beat returns for 2026
A much-loved walking and running challenge organised by Ralph Allen School is set to return...
Planning with confidence: understanding pre and postnuptial agreements
By Caoimhe Edwards, Family, Goughs Solicitors At Goughs Solicitors, we often speak to couples who...
Free school holiday swimming for eligible children starts this Easter
Families across Wiltshire are being encouraged to dive right in this Easter, as free school...
Triathlon-4-All challenge returns to Bath this May
Families, friends and first-time challengers are being invited to take part in an inclusive, confidence-boosting...
More personalised tutorial support at Wiltshire College
Students at Wiltshire College & University Centre are benefiting from a more personalised tutorial experience...
Purple Elephant hosts free Community Day for Frome families this February
Frome-based child and family support charity Purple Elephant is inviting families, volunteers and professionals to...
Brilliantly Engineered festival returns to BRLSI for a four-day celebration of science and technology
The Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution is preparing to welcome families back to Brilliantly...
Dive into Family Film Fun with Archaeo-Heritage Film Festival
Bath families are invited to set sail on an underwater adventure this February as the...
Wiltshire College students win AA rosettes for campus restaurants
Hospitality students at Wiltshire College & University Centre are celebrating after restaurants at both the...
Junior Bird Keeper experience launches at The Bird of Prey Project in Bath
Young wildlife fans can step behind the scenes at The Bird of Prey Project this...
Corsham barber launches autism-friendly haircuts
Callum Belcher of Dougan’s Barbers in Corsham has started offering autism-friendly barber sessions to provide...
St Benedict’s pupils mark end of Jubilee Year of Hope with special pilgrimage
Children at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton have taken part in a...
Springmead launches new Citizenship Lunchtime initiative
Springmead School in Frome is launching a brand new initiative this term that places pupil...
Bath College launches Netball Academy with Bath Cougars
Bath College has announced a new partnership with Bath Cougars Netball Club as it launches...
Big Bath Sleep-Out invites families to take action on homelessness this March
Local homelessness charity Julian House is encouraging families, friends and community groups to brave one...
Air Ambulance responds to 1,159 emergencies across Bath and Wiltshire
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity has released its mission statistics for 2025, revealing the...
Wiltshire schools urged to join Great British Spring Clean 2026
Schools across Wiltshire are being urged to take part in the Great British Spring Clean...
Hardenhuish School Chippenham wins award for supporting young carers
Hardenhuish School in Chippenham has been awarded a prestigious national accolade for the work it...
Family fun as Wellow Way 10k and Colour Run return for 2026
Families are in for a colourful treat this spring as the popular Wellow Way 10k...
New family arts events launch in Bradford on Avon
A new arts initiative created by two Bradford on Avon mums is set to make...
Family fun ahead at the REME Museum in Wiltshire
Families looking for a great day out packed with hands-on fun will find masses to...
Wiltshire football club scores £1,000 kit boost from local housebuilder
Staverton Rangers FC in Wiltshire is kicking off 2026 in style after receiving a £1,000...
Young musicians shine at St Benedict’s Rocksteady concert
St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton was filled with music and applause as...
Skills Connect – free employment help for parents and young adults
As the new year begins, many families across Bath and North East Somerset are taking...
Shoscombe School celebrates second OPAL Platinum Award
Shoscombe Church School is celebrating another major success after being awarded its second OPAL (Outdoor...
Could fostering be your New Year’s resolution in 2026?
Wiltshire Council is urging local residents to make 2026 the year they transform a young...
Theatre Royal Bath pantomime raises £12,600 for charities
Pantomime audiences at Theatre Royal Bath have raised more than £12,600 for charity during the...
Parents gain confidence from child health course
For mum of two Nikki Owen-Smith, attending the Nurture and Thrive children’s health course from Nurture...
Bath Family Law launches SEND support for separating families
We spoke to Bath Family Law about their new SEND Support service and how it’s...
Free men’s wellbeing programme comes to Corsham and Trowbridge
Calling all dads, uncles and grandads across Wiltshire – a free men’s health and wellbeing...
New Bath College principal sets out vision for helping young people into work
For parents of teenagers thinking about next steps after school, the new Principal and Chief...
Lawn Manor Academy hosts Swindon Sleep Out for homelessness charity
Lawn Manor Academy will host this year’s Sleep Out, as Swindon homelessness charity Threshold brings...
New brain health clinic launches in Bath to help prevent dementia
A new brain health clinic in Bath is helping adults reduce their risk of dementia...
Bath’s biggest magazine launches student correspondent roles for secondary schools
Secondary schools across Bath and the surrounding area are being invited to take part in...
Après Ski Fest brings Friday night winter vibes to Mendip this January and February
Mendip Activity Centre’s brand-new Après Ski Fest will take place on Friday nights on 16...
Half-term family activities to enjoy at Bath’s historic museums
Families looking for creative ways to spend February half term will find plenty of activities...
St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School pupils in Midsomer Norton set to become mini police officers
Pupils at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton are preparing to take on...
Christmas celebrations bring festive cheer to St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham
Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham enjoyed a joyful end to term...
The Bath & Wiltshire Parent is looking for a new delivery driver to join the team
Are you looking for occasional, flexible work with Bath’s biggest family magazine? The Bath &...
From festivals to family days out: why Bath is the place to be in 2026
After a landmark 2025, Bath is heading into 2026 with huge momentum and a packed...
Saturday morning cinema fun returns to Bath with Little Theatre Cinema Kids’ Club
Families looking for an easy, affordable weekend treat this January can head to the Little...
Wiltshire Music Centre launches star-studded new season for 2026
Family productions shine alongside global stars, jazz greats and classical legends Wiltshire Music Centre is...
BRLSI launches Renaissance: Journeys of Discovery talk series in Bath
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI) is inviting curious minds to step into the...
Theatre Royal panto stars bring festive cheer to children’s ward at Bath RUH
Stars of the Theatre Royal Bath pantomime paid a special festive visit to the Children’s...
Green light for safer school walking routes in Midsomer Norton
New funding has been approved to improve walking routes in Midsomer Norton, helping children travel...
Royal High supports future lawyers with prestigious sixth form scholarship
Royal High Bath is inviting aspiring lawyers to apply for the Johnston Memorial Scholarship 2025/26,...
Bath MP raises concerns in Parliament over school’s access to grassroots cricket
The MP for Bath has called on the Government to invest more in grassroots cricket,...
Bath School of Ukulele offering parent & child music lessons
Finding time to properly connect with children can feel increasingly difficult for busy families. For...
Deep Connexions recognised for specialist therapeutic work supporting families
Deep Connexions, a Chippenham-based therapeutic practice founded and led by Jacqui Ellis, has been recognised...
Primary school pupils enjoy hockey taster day with Team Bath Buccaneers
Team Bath Buccaneers Hockey Club has welcomed more than 100 local primary school pupils for...
Marksbury Primary School pupils shine in camel-themed nativity
Pupils at Marksbury Church of England Primary School near Bath brought plenty of Christmas cheer...
Partnership launches New Year’s Day Dip to support men’s wellbeing
A unique partnership between hospice charity Dorothy House and cold-water therapy charity IceBreakers will launch...
Kingsbury Green Academy pupils spread festive cheer across the Calne community
Pupils at Kingsbury Green Academy have been spreading festive cheer this term by collecting gifts...
Wiltshire College & University Centre celebrates student progress with new PACE Awards
Wiltshire College & University Centre is marking the end of term by celebrating student progress,...
Persimmon donation helps Chippenham RFC kit out its young players
Chippenham RFC’s Under 11s have received a welcome boost thanks to a £1,000 donation from...
Hayesdown pupils shine on iconic Cheese and Grain stage
Hayesdown First School pupils took to one of Frome’s most famous stages, performing their Nativity...
Wiltshire families reminded to apply for September 2026 primary school places by 15 January
Wiltshire families are being reminded that there is just over a month left to apply...
St Benedict’s Primary School pupils enjoy a host of Christmas activities
Pupils from St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, have...
Funding confirmed for new specialist education schools in Bath
Families across Bath and North East Somerset are set to benefit from long-awaited investment in...
Then Now When – Helping families shape sustainable, future-proof homes
Introducing Then Now When – the Bath-based practice blending heritage, sustainability and family living Families...
Dementia wellbeing programmes and activities helping to transform lives
Many families across Bath and Wiltshire are part of a ‘sandwich generation’, juggling the needs...
Malcolm Bond appointed permanent Head of The Paragon School
The Paragon School in Bath has appointed Malcolm Bond as its permanent Head, who will...
Bath Literature Festival announces first 2026 event with The Rest is History’s Tom Holland
Bath Literature Festival 2026 has unveiled its first headline event, confirming that Tom Holland –...
Introducing Flowerpot – a colourful, multilingual AI companion at Stonar
Stonar’s prep school pupils have welcomed a very unusual new classmate this week: Flowerpot, a...
RUH Bath maternity team praised in latest national CQC survey
The maternity team at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised...
Christmas gifting: How to be generous and tax-efficient
By Andrew Langbridge, Private Client Solicitor, Goughs Solicitors Christmas naturally brings out people’s desire to...