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

Festive Papercraft Decorations at Trowbridge Museum

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Learn techniques to create beautiful, unique decorations. The workshop will inspire you to explore your creativity and discover the endless possibilities of paper to leave with handmade decorations. No experience necessary; suitable for ages 16+ years.

SCream Tea at Trowbridge Museum

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A bewitching afternoon tea with a spooky sweet treat and hot drink (dairy-free/vegan option by advanced request). Sessions run 2-3pm and 3-4pm.

Lantern making workshop at Trowbridge Museum

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Make a basic triangular lantern, which can then be adapted and decorated with coloured tissue paper to suit the Natural World theme for the Christmas lantern parade. Suitable for age 8+ years. Sessions run 10:30am-12:30pm and 1:30-3:30pm.

Knitting workshop at Trowbridge Museum

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Join Kathy for a welcoming, hands-on introduction to the world of knitting and learn how to cast on, work basic knit stitches, and cast off to create your very first project square. Suitable for complete beginners, all materials provided, ages 14+ years.

Saxons & Vikings (home ed) at Trowbridge Museum

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Using objects, clothing, images and role-playing to explore Anglo-Saxon England ​and find ​out what happened when the Vikings came sailing over the horizon. Suitable for home educated children aged 5-8 years (primary KS1 equivalent).

Vintage children’s animation shows at Museum of Bath at Work

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An opportunity to see the children’s tv animations your parents and grandparents watched when they were little and a trip down ‘memory lane’ for the adults! Episodes of Trumpton, Noggin the Nog, The Clangers, Bagpuss, and Ivor the Engine will be screened. Suitable for ages 5-11 years.

What next? at Museum of Bath at Work

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Chris Kemp (Suited & Booted media production) and Rich Warren (BA Creative Media lecturer BSU) talk about their work and explore how film and media production has changed over the last 20 years, and potential trends for the future.

Charity DJ Night for Boys in Mind

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DJ sets from young, the women’s DJ collective, and Ammo & Boots playing classic reggae, roots and ska all to raise funds to support BiM.

Atrs Award at the Herschel Museum

Home educated children aged 7+ can join a six-week Arts Award Explore course in Bath from 7 October to 11 November, combining art, photography and astronomy.



Creative course for home educated young people aged 7+ years that will introduce different ways to make art. Try out art techniques inspired by the current exhibition on early photography, as well as creating some space-themed art related to the Herschels’ astronomical discoveries. You will also have the the opportunity to talk to staff and...

Residential Riding Camp at Stonar School

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Three days of riding, stable management and equestrian activities designed to give the opportunity to develop riding skills, build confidence and enjoy time with horses in a friendly, fun and supportive environment. Camps run 24-26 October and 28-30 October; suitable for ages 8-16 years and includes lunch and use of a Stonar pony.

Introduction to Visible Mending with Love Makers Cafe (Bath)

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A six week course covering a different visible mending technique each week including Japanese sashiko and boro-inspired mending, embroidery, applique and patches, followed by three weeks of knitted techniques: traditional/ English darning, reverse darning and Swiss darning. All tools and materials provided as well as tea and coffee.

Silent Disco at Roman Baths

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With a complimentary welcome drink, two DJs playing simultaneously and an additional pre-set playlist available on separate wireless channels. There will also be a full bar serving a range of drinks for purchase.

Revolting Roman Remedies at Roman Baths

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Step into the sandals of a Roman doctor-in-training and meet patients with mysterious ailments. Track down the cures they need, uncovering the fascinating beliefs behind Roman healthcare along the way. You can also meet a Roman doctor (24 October-1 November) and discover how people were treated nearly 2,000 years ago, learning about the herbs, honey...

Archaeology is Rubbish at Roman Baths

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Some objects in the collection are deliberately deposited but much of it is actually what people have thrown away. These objects can teach us more about how people lived and what they ate. Have a look at the new display in the King’s Lounge to see what “rubbish” is in the collection and think about...

Reverse the Curse at the Roman Baths

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Follow the trail to solve the puzzles and cryptic clues, take on interactive challenges, discover how Romans really used the Baths and crack the code to reveal the magic word that you can use to get  a 3-month digital subscription to AQUILA Magazine.

Gelli Plate Printing at Roseberry Road Studios

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Learn the basics of using a Gelli plate and try out different techniques to create your own prints. Gelli plate printing is a simple, playful form of printmaking that explores the beautiful colours and textures found in nature. Using botanicals such as leaves, grasses and flowers, you will create unique prints inspired by the natural...

Frances Mistry at Roseberry Road Studios

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An evening of indie-folk and acoustic music headlined by Brighton-based Frances Mistry and her band with five short acoustic sets and one full band performance. All profits from ticket sales will go to Cancer Research UK.

Open Evening at Pewsey Vale School

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An opportunity to meet staff and students, explore the facilities and specialist subject areas, and find out about the enrichment opportunities available.

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