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...
Follow the Trowbridge Snowman Trail for some festive fun this Christmas
Families can enjoy some wonderfully cool Christmas fun this winter by taking part in the...
WASPS footballers crowned champions after 70-mile dash to the final
The Year 5 and 6 boys’ football team at Weston All Saints Church of England...
BANES and Bristol church schools unite in festive song
Three local Church of England primary schools have come together in song to mark the...
Ralph Allen named Best Comprehensive School in the South West
Ralph Allen School has been recognised as the Best Comprehensive School in the South West...
Free family law clinic by Goughs Solicitors offers support to Bath families ahead of Christmas
A free family law clinic organised by Goughs Solicitors is set to take place in...
St Mary’s school pupils quiz MP during UK Parliament Week
Pupils at St Mary’s school in Broughton Gifford enjoyed a memorable insight into politics and...
Couple welcome ‘last-chance’ baby after two-year secondary infertility journey
Natalie and Andrew Thompson say they feel “the happiest of parents” after welcoming their daughter,...
Early tickets released for Bath International Music Festival 2026
Bath International Music Festival has announced a series of five world-class concerts ahead of its...
Royal High community celebrates International Volunteer Day
Students and staff at Royal High Bath, GDST, have marked International Volunteer Day by celebrating...
Festive fun arrives at The Pound with a packed Christmas programme
Christmas is coming and The Pound in Corsham is celebrating with a full line-up of...
Bluebirds Toddler Mornings return to St Margaret’s Prep with a Winter Wonderland Twist
Snowmen, arctic animals and plenty of frosty fun await little ones at St Margaret’s Calne...
Bath College launches new sports academy with Bath City FC and Bath Rugby
Bath College has launched the Bath College Sport Academy, a major new partnership with Bath...
King Edward’s School, Bath named South West Independent Secondary School of the Year
King Edward’s School, Bath has been recognised as the Independent Secondary School of the Year...
Midsomer Norton schoolchildren embark on 25 acts of kindness mission
Pupils from St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, have...
Team Bath Tribe gives children the chance to train with Olympians
Families across Bath and Wiltshire are being invited to discover Team Bath Tribe – the...
Downside launches new Sixth Form Horizons Programme to boost independence and ambition
Downside has unveiled its new Sixth Form Horizons Programme, a major initiative designed to give...
Ben Saunders Foundation launches Christmas Raffle to support young people with cancer
The Ben Saunders Foundation is inviting local families to support its 2025 Christmas Raffle, raising...
St Margaret’s Calne wins Wiltshire Junior Choir of the Year trophy
St Margaret’s Calne Chamber Choir has been named Wiltshire Junior Choir of the Year 2025...
Wiltshire College student makes stunning F1 Academy debut in Las Vegas
Motorsport engineering student Rachel Robertson is aiming for a regular place on the F1 Academy...
Marksbury Primary School pupils help bring new Echo Wood forest to life
Pupils from Marksbury Primary School near Bath and Pensford Primary School near Bristol are helping...
The Bridge Alternative Provision to host December open day at Trowbridge hub
The Bridge Alternative Provision is inviting local families, private candidates and education professionals to an...
Kids go free again on West’s buses this Christmas
Families across the West can look forward to more affordable festive outings, with Kids Go...
Bath City FC expands football opportunities for women and girls
Bath City FC has announced a major expansion of its programmes for women and girls,...
Abandoned pets face winter crisis as behaviour challenges surge, warns Bath Cats & Dogs Home
Bath Cats and Dogs Home is warning of a winter crisis, as rescue centres across...
Carers’ Centre urges unpaid carers to get winter-ready with money advice and ‘Chat with Charlie’
Unpaid carers across Bath and North East Somerset are being encouraged to prepare for the...
Holburne Museum shines a spotlight on Zandra Rhodes and Don McCullin in two major new exhibitions
The Holburne Museum is celebrating two influential British creatives this season, opening with Zandra Rhodes:...
St Cecilia Concert celebrates musical talent at Downside school
Downside School’s annual St Cecilia Concert has showcased the depth and variety of music-making across...
Bath Carpets and Flooring continues long-running support for Theatre Royal Bath’s festive panto
Bath Carpets and Flooring is celebrating its fourth year as a sponsor of the Theatre...
Little Lights nursery to open at The Manor School in Melksham in January 2026
Families in Melksham will soon have a new early years option, with Little Lights nursery...
Lee Miller’s son inspires Wiltshire College students with powerful talk
Art students at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Trowbridge campus were captivated by a talk...
Views sought on new specialist school plans in Keynsham
Plans to open a specialist school and provide residential accommodation in Keynsham and make life...
Festive family film treats at the Little Theatre Cinema, Bath
Families looking for a seasonal treat – or the perfect early Christmas gift – can...
New College Swindon students receive essential healthy relationships education
Students at New College Swindon have been learning about healthy relationships as part of this...
Local mum takes on Bath Half to thank RUH teams who cared for her premature baby
A Bath mum who faced every parent’s worst fear is preparing to run the Bath...
St Augustine’s Sixth Form in Trowbridge invites families to December open evening
St Augustine’s Catholic College in Trowbridge is inviting existing and prospective students to discover its...
Child arrangements over the Christmas Holidays – expert advice from Goughs Solicitors
By Rhianna Cole, Senior Associate, Goughs Solicitors Christmas is meant to be a time filled...
Roundhill and St Mary’s pupils hit the right note with WEMA Music Mark recognition
Pupils from Roundhill Primary School in Bath and St Mary’s C of E Primary School...
Wiltshire marks 16 Days of Action with focus on young people’s relationships
A campaign focusing on raising awareness of healthy and unhealthy relationships among under-18s and supporting...
Plan your visits to the Bath Christmas Market
Bath & North East Somerset Council is encouraging visitors to plan ahead for this year’s...
Wiltshire College & University Centre recognised for sustainability leadership at national awards
Wiltshire College & University Centre has been praised for its rapid progress in sustainability after...
Martial artist inspires Lawn Manor Academy pupils during Anti-Bullying Week
Lawn Manor Academy marked this year’s Anti-Bullying Week with a special appearance from Swindon-born international...
St Mary’s Calne girls triumph in tense LTA Youth Schools Tournament group stage
St Mary’s Calne has progressed to the next stage of the LTA Youth Schools Tournament...
St Mary’s Primary in Chippenham gets money smart for Number Confidence Week
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, has...
Wiltshire Youth Council invites young people to stand for election
Young people across Wiltshire are being encouraged to stand for election and help shape local...
Fashion Museum Bath launches Fashion Unpacked mini museum
Fashion Museum Bath has unveiled Fashion Unpacked, an innovative mini museum designed to take fashion...
Springmead School creates new forest school area to boost outdoor learning
Springmead School near Frome has already begun work on creating its brand-new forest school area...
Former Wiltshire College students return to inspire film and media class of 2025
Film and media students from Wiltshire College & University Centre will have the chance to...
Corsham Primary helps create stunning poppy display across the town
Corsham Primary joined families and community groups from across the town to support the Corsham...
Joe Wicks brings healthy New Year motivation to Bath parents and carers
Bath parents and carers looking for a dose of New Year inspiration are in for...
Creative new workshops help Bath teens and adults embrace sustainable making
Two Bath friends with a shared passion for creativity – and a strong aversion to...
Bath families invited to discover new Ukrainian children’s book and radio project
Two inspiring projects celebrating the creativity and resilience of the Ukrainian community are being supported...
Wiltshire families step up for Children in Need with incredible 3,200km ‘Challenge 25’ effort
Wiltshire families have been getting active for a brilliant cause, with hundreds of local residents...
Youth Adventure Trust fundraisers go the distance for vulnerable young people
The Youth Adventure Trust is celebrating an outstanding year of community support, with 170 fundraisers...
KES Netball Celebrates Double Success with Regional Finals Qualification
King Edward’s School, Bath is celebrating a remarkable achievement as both its U19 and U14...
Little Theatre launches cosy Craft Club cinema screenings in Bath
The Little Theatre Cinema is inviting families and film-lovers to get creative this winter, with...
Newbridge Primary pupils step back in time on Bath Blitz Walk
Year 6 pupils from Newbridge Primary School took part in a special Bath Blitz Walk...
Bath charity launches urgent Christmas appeal after devastating fire destroys Ethiopian maternity clinic
A Bath-based charity is calling on the community to help rebuild a vital maternity clinic...
King Edward’s School celebrates a musical partnership with St Martin’s Garden Primary School
Students and staff from King Edward’s School have been celebrating the success of their recent...
Paws-itively welcoming: Wiltshire Council launches Dog Friendly Directory
Wiltshire Council has unleashed a new initiative to get tails wagging across the county —...
Bath Taps into Science – popular science extravaganza returns
Bath Taps into Science, a free, two-day science extravaganza, makes a welcome return this month, celebrating over...
Royal High School Bath community celebrates acts of kindness
Students and staff at Royal High Bath, GDST (RHB) have been celebrating World Kindness Day...
Bath City FC to host Celebration of Women and Girls Football at Twerton Park
Bath City Football Club is coming together to celebrate every part of the women and...
Get a Georgian glow-up at No. 1 Royal Crescent this Christmas
Visitors to Bath can step back in time this festive season, as No. 1 Royal...
Join in the festive family magic at The Roman Baths
Families are being invited to celebrate the festive season at one of Bath’s most atmospheric...
Wiltshire Scrapstore honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Wiltshire Scrapstore, the much-loved environmental and community charity based in Lacock, has been awarded The...
Heywood Prep invites families to a magical ‘Sparkles and Stardust’ Reception Taster Morning
Families considering Reception places for September 2026 are warmly invited to discover the joy of...
Wiltshire College students take centre stage alongside veterans at Remembrance ceremony
Students from Wiltshire College & University Centre in Trowbridge took an unexpected starring role at...
Bath Building Society launches pilot financial education programme in local primary schools
Bath Building Society has launched a new pilot programme bringing vital financial education to primary...
Radstock pupils put their best feet forward for Odd Socks Day
Pupils from St Mary’s Church of England Primary School and Nursery in Writhlington, Radstock, marked...
Monkton Park School crocheters craft Wiltshire’s Remembrance Day tribute
Pupils from Monkton Park Primary School in Chippenham have played a key role in marking...
St Gregory’s Catholic College achieves Outstanding across the board – for the third time running
St Gregory’s Catholic College in Bath has achieved the highest possible grade in every area...
Royal High students commemorate Remembrance Day with poignant Battlefields visit
Students at Royal High School Bath, GDST, have been learning about and commemorating World War...
Creative Week ignites imagination artistic expression across Hardenhuish School
Hardenhuish School in Chippenham was alive with colour, creativity and community spirit during its annual...
The Nov/Dec 2025 issue of The Bath & Wiltshire Parent is out today!
The November/December 2025 issue of The Bath & Wiltshire Parent — Bath’s biggest magazine —...
Frankenstein’s return to Bath – unearth the city’s darkest secret this festive season
This December, as Bath sparkles with festive cheer, something dark and mysterious stirs beneath the...
New birth registration service launched for babies on the RUH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Parents of babies receiving care on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Royal...
Grassroots Golf supporting young people across Bath and Wiltshire
A new initiative based in Bath is using golf to help young people develop confidence,...
New crossings improve safety for children travelling in south Bath
Two new road crossings have been completed in the south of Bath to make walking,...
Free fertility awareness evening to be held at Sulis Hospital in Bath
People in Bath who are considering fertility treatment are being invited to a free information...
100 volunteers making a difference in young people’s lives in Wiltshire
Wiltshire Council is celebrating a significant milestone, with 100 Independent Visitors now matched with children...
Dorothy House brings a Firewalk and Lego Walk to central Bath for families and supporters
Dorothy House Hospice Care is inviting families, friends and supporters to come together in a...
Families invited to kick off festive season at Bradford on Avon Christmas Lights Switch On
Bradford on Avon’s Christmas Lights Switch On returns on Friday 28 November from 4pm to...
Children at St Mary’s enjoy special book launch with author Sophie Kirtley
Children at St Mary’s School in Broughton Gifford enjoyed a magical start to the new...
First Steps seeks new trustees to help shape brighter futures for Bath’s children
Bath charity First Steps is inviting local people to join its Board of Trustees and...
Young designer’s artwork takes centre stage at Swindon’s Day of the Dead Festival
A talented young designer from Lawn Manor Academy in Swindon has seen her creativity come...
Families set for a magical adventure at Longleat’s Festival of Light
Longleat is once again set to dazzle families this winter as The Festival of Light...
Over 170 families, students and staff take part in RUHX night-time Glow Run
Over 170 people lit up the night for Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH Bath) at...
Finding clarity and confidence through perimenopause – helping women feel like themselves again
For years, Karen Leigh prided herself on her focus, memory and ability to think five...
Living Well Through Music: unlocking children’s wellbeing through sound
Music can unlock something special in every child – a way to express feelings, build...
Families invited to go green with Wiltshire Libraries this half term
Wiltshire Libraries will be marking Green Libraries Week 2025 with a packed programme of free...
Straight from the red carpet: del Toro and stars honour Bath with signed Frankenstein poster
The House of Frankenstein in Bath has just added a new treasure to its ever-growing...
Warm Spaces return to Bath & North East Somerset – welcoming families to stay warm and connected this winter
Families across Bath & North East Somerset are once again being invited to make use...
An evening with Clive Deamer of Portishead coming to Roseberry Road Studios in Bath
Bath’s Roseberry Road Studios – the city’s new creative hub for music, art and performance...
Make handwriting fun – expert advice for Now, Next & Then
Rachel White, a Children’s Occupational Therapist with Now, Next & Then, explains how to support...
Royal High School Bath offering a morning of magic with Wicked-themed open event
Royal High Bath is set to host a spellbinding Wicked-themed open event on Saturday 29...
Oldfield Park pupils raise funds to protect endangered pangolins
A group of Year 6 pupils from Oldfield Park Junior School in Bath have been...