News, events and schools' information for families across Bath and West Wiltshire

Festival of Archaeology Day at Avebury

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A day of activities based around Avebury’s history. Uncover items hidden in the sandpit digs, or decorate your own clay tablet with patterns inspired by the natural world. In addition, you will be able to learn more about Avebury’s past through a guided, interactive timeline and put your skills to the test with the Heritage...

Summer of Play at Avebury

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With traditional games, creative activities and moments to spark the imagination. Try your hand at classic favourites like hoopla, skittles, and tin can alley, or bring your own stories to life in the puppet theatre, as well as n opportunities to get creative with garden-inspired craft activities.

Skate Jam in Bradford on Avon

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A day of activities for skateboarders, scooter riders and wheeled sports fans of all ages and abilities. The day will begin with a dedicated children’s session followed by the main event featuring competitions, live music, demonstrations and much more. Pre-registration for the under-10s session required

A Mechanical Marvel at The Holburne

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An illustrated talk exploring the historial piece, a mechanical marvel and an artistic masterpiece. Learn how the globe works and what it shows of the sky as well as how recent research has revealed that hidden within its mechanism are first signs of a then-new understanding of the stars.

EHCP Tribunal Workshop

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An introduction for parents who want to successfully challenge local education authority decisions at tribunal eg. refusal to assess, to issue a plan or disagreement about the contents of an EHCP and placement so that parents can have a clearer outline of their legal rights, how to navigate the paperwork and what to expect on...

Sew & Sow at Bath City Farm

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Learn how to create embroidered vegetable designs and sow some seeds for the vegetables embroidered as well as advice how to care for them. Please bring your own items to embroider, all other materials provided.

The Story of Ubiety at Rengen House

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Ubiety founder, Richard Howard, will be in conversation with Dorothy House Ambassador, Lizzie Heffer, for an evening of connection, collaboration and community – discover the journey behind the brand and browse the collection.

WingWalk for RUHX

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Stand on the wing of a classic 1940s Boeing Stearman biplane in an unforgettable experience, reaching speeds of up to 140mph and raise funds to provide extra extraordinary care for patients and their families.

Wag Walk for Bath Cats and Dogs Home

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Help support vulnerable rescue dogs by joining in a group dog walk to raise funds.  With two dog-walking routes along the NT Bath Skyline, one is a flat walk of 2 miles and the other a more challenging 5-mile walk. There will also be refreshments and stalls, agility course and scent activities.

Ocean Wave Glass Workshop with Compton Glass

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Learn how to create a glass ocean wave using layers of blue glass, finished off with white spray and a sprinkle of silver sparkles. The finished structure will be a free standing serpentine and measure 25cm. Your work will be fired, and ready for collection one week later. Homemade cake and hot drinks included.

Panda Fused Glass Workshop with Compton Glass

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Create a fused glass panda holding a cupcake. Your creation will be fired in the kiln and ready for collection one week later. Suitable for any skill level aged 6 upwards. Adult supervision required for the entire session.

Multi-activity Camp at Bath Cricket Club

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Offering a range of sports activities such as dodgeball, kick-rounders, capture the flag, infinity tag and much more. In addition, there will be some art and crafts, games and competitions, cinema club, escape room and tuck shop at breaktime. Suitable for school children in years 1-6 (ages 5-11 years). Please bring a packed lunch, snacks...

Cricket Camp at Bath Cricket Club





Sessions focused on enjoying cricket to work on batting, bowling and fielding in a safe environment managed led by ECB level 3 coaches association coaches. For experienced players aged 9-13 years who play hard ball cricket for clubs or school teams to expand and develop their match play.

Tennis Camps at Lansdown Tennis Club

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Tennis camps for orange ball (U9), green ball (U10) and U14s. Open to members and non-members; early drop-off and late pick-ups by prior arrangement.

Paws Charity Dog Show

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With K9 Aqua Sport dog diving, Paws For Thought dog display team demonstrating agility and intelligence with tricks and fun races, opportunity to join the team in ‘Have-a-go’ flyball, Wessex K9 dancers, family dog show, ‘have-a-go’ sessions in agility, heelwork to music, and ‘Temptation Alley’ as well as a variety of children’s activities. All proceeds to Wiltshire and Bath...

Sixth Form Open Evening at Royal High School

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Opportunity for students and their families to explore the sixth form, meet with tutors, subject specialists, careers and higher education advisors, as well as current Year 13 students. Please register your place in advance.

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