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

The March/April 2023 issue of The Bath & Wiltshire Parent – Bath’s Biggest Magazine – is out now and being distributed to 22,000 families across the Bath, West Wiltshire and Somerset region.

The Bath & Wiltshire Parent is the only magazine to be distributed through every school in Bath – state and independent – and reaches thousands of mums, dads and carers who look forward to its unrivalled combination of news, events, features, reviews and so much more.

What’s more, you can also pick up a copy at a range of great family-orientated venues across the region, including Waitrose in Bath and Melksham, the main Sainsbury’s in Green Park, Bath, theatres, sports centres, community centres and libraries.

In this issue of The Bath & Wiltshire Parent, you will find –

News From The Schools

News From The Schools

News from schools right across the Bath and West Wiltshire region, including Ofsted updates from St George Primary in Semington, St Mary’s in Broughton Gifford and Seend Primary, prize winning philosophers from Kingswood, a special visitor to Castle Primary in Keynsham and Ralph Allen in Bath names as one of the best secondary schools in the Southwest.

Pre-school News

Pre-school News

Blossom Antenatal offering expert advice for new mums and mums to be, family Aqua Sessions from Swim Central, top tips for staying fit from Busy Lizzy and extended open hours for the soft play in Keynsham Leisure Centre.

Chippenham Uniform Exchange

Chippenham Uniform Exchange

How one local mum set up a not-for-profit campaign to reuse preloved school uniforms.

Bradford on Avon Skatepark

Bradford on Avon skatepark

Georgette McCready reports on the amazing community effort that is bringing a new skatepark to West Wiltshire.

Secret World Wildlife Centre

Secret World Wildlife Centre

We discover a centre in Somerset that gives opportunities for school and young people to learn about wildlife.

Mentoring

Mentoring

Hannah James finds out more about how mentoring works and the benefits it offers to young people.

GWR Mentoring

GWR Mentoring

A mentoring service that helps young people feel more at ease when using the train.

Eating Out The Coconut Tree

Eating out at The Coconut Tree in Bath

A local family enjoy a treat of Sri Lankan tapas with a meal out at the Coconut Tree.

School Report Weston All Saints School

School Report Weston All Saints Primary School

Paying a visit to Bath’s biggest primary school and meeting its new headteacher, Matthew Norcott.

Volunteering

Volunteering

Finding out about some of the local opportunities available to young people wanting to give their time to help others.

What’s On

What’s On – Lambing weekend at Lackham College

With Spring on the way, there is a great choice of events and activities to look forward to across the Southwest.

Days Out The Arc Climbing Centre

The Arc Climbing Centre

Reaching new heights with a family taster session at a climbing centre in Chippenham.

Days Out Team Bath Netball

Team Bath Netball

Friday night league action watching one of England’s top Super League netball teams in action.

Days Out Kayaking

Kayaking at Mendip Activity Centre

A wonderful couple of hours of family fun on the water with Mendip Activity Centre.

Don’t forget, you can also keep up with daily news and events information on The Bath & Wiltshire Parent website, Facebook and Instagram pages.