Helping children find calm, confidence and resilience with The Calm Compass Club
Many parents worry about how to help their children manage anxiety, build confidence and cope with the pressures of modern life. For Wiltshire-based hypnotherapist and breathwork coach Viv Kenchington, those concerns inspired the creation of a unique membership designed to...
Kingswood alumna awarded MBE for services to education and skills
A former pupil of Kingswood School in Bath has been awarded an MBE in The King’s Birthday Honours in recognition of her outstanding contribution to education and skills development across the UK. Alexia Williams, an engineer at Rolls-Royce, received the...
Why every business owner needs an exit plan from day one
By Jonathan Carter-Lewis, Senior Associate, Corporate & Commercial Solicitor, Goughs Solicitors At Goughs Solicitors, Jonathan...
Free family swims and water safety sessions offered during Drowning Prevention Week
Families are being invited to enjoy free swimming sessions and learn vital water safety skills...
Wiltshire College open events attract more than 3,300 visitors
Wiltshire College & University Centre has welcomed more than 3,300 prospective students, parents and carers...
Lift Hazelwood to expand nursery provision for local families
Lift Hazelwood Primary in Swindon is set to expand its nursery provision from September, creating...
Summer Lates returns to The Roman Baths with music and evening atmosphere
Mums, dads and carers looking for a memorable summer night out can enjoy music, drinks...
Ralph Allen School students lead the way on sustainability
Students at Ralph Allen School welcomed Bath MP Wera Hobhouse and Councillor Sarah Warren to...
Wellow Village Show returns for 76th year of family fun
Families are invited to enjoy a traditional summer day out when the 76th annual Wellow...
Award-winning author named patron for Somerset Art Weeks families programme
Award-winning children’s author Jasbinder Bilan has been announced as the Young People’s Patron for this...
Royal High School Bath celebrates Festival of Ideas championing female leadership
Students at The Royal High School Bath have completed a two-week Festival of Ideas that...
Redland School in Chippenham receives £2,000 grant for Daily Mile track
Redland Primary School in Chippenham has received a £2,000 grant from GreenSquareAccord to help resurface...
Springmead School prepares pupils for a changing future
As young people face an increasing number of choices after school, Springmead School is helping...
New nature-inspired pre-school to open in Weston, Bath
A new nature-inspired preschool focused on outdoor learning, creativity and wellbeing is set to open...
Bath Building Society expands financial education programme in Bath schools
Bath Building Society is continuing its pilot programme of financial education workshops in Bath primary...
Creative Kids summer camp returns to Winsley this July
A popular summer holiday camp designed to nurture children’s creativity is returning to Winsley this...
Westwood with Iford pupils help preserve memories for future generations
Westwood with Iford School has played its part in creating a lasting legacy for the...
Royal High students celebrate creative heritage with Marlborough Tiles
The Royal High School Bath welcomed Marlborough Tiles for a special presentation and hand-painting workshop...
Downside School remembers victims of 1943 air crash tragedy
Downside School has marked the 83rd anniversary of one of the most tragic events in...
Stonar School appoints Aaron J G King as headmaster
Aaron J G King will become the new Headmaster of Stonar School in September 2026,...
Christ the King honours beloved staff member with outdoor gym
Christ the King Catholic School in Amesbury has paid tribute to a much-loved former member...
Beechen Cliff School launches Bath’s first Sam Polledri Foundation defibrillator
Beechen Cliff School has become the first location in Bath to receive a public access...
Trowbridge pupils create time capsule for future generations
Pupils from schools across Trowbridge have helped create a lasting legacy at the site of...
New CEO Lakmini Harkus shares her vision for Palladian schools
Ian Waller meets Lakmini Harkus, the new CEO of Palladian Academy Trust, to discuss her...
Bath family transforms period home with major renovation project
A Bath couple have praised local construction and renovation specialists Marptree Design & Build after a £200,000...
Peasedown St John headteacher wins community civic award
Ruth Noall, the headteacher of Peasedown St John Primary School, has been named as this...
Young care-leaver walks 320 miles from Bath to North Yorkshire for Jamie’s Farm
A young care-leaver whose life was transformed by Jamie’s Farm has set off on an...
Family favourites return to the big screen at Bath’s Little Theatre Cinema
Families can enjoy a series of much-loved children’s films at Bath’s Little Theatre Cinema this...
Teenage pets putting pressure on Bath rescue centre, charity warns
Bath Cats and Dogs Home is urging pet owners not to give up on their...
Mr B’s Emporium to celebrate 20 years with free birthday weekend in Bath
One of Bath’s best-loved independent bookshops is inviting families, book lovers and visitors to join...
Marksbury Primary School celebrates clean energy success thanks to PTA fundraising
Marksbury CofE Primary School near Bath is celebrating a major clean energy milestone after a...
Royal Navy helicopter lands at Moorlands School Federation in Bath
Children at Moorlands Schools Federation enjoyed a memorable surprise when a Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter...
Sponsored content – Bath dad helps local families plan for school fees, retirement and financial peace of mind
From planning for school fees and retirement to managing inheritances and helping to protect family...
Hero Cards help families build children’s emotional resilience
A Bath psychologist and mother of three has launched a new card-based tool designed to...
Bath College art students showcase work in Fringe Arts Bath exhibition
Creative students from Bath College are exhibiting their work as part of this year’s Fringe...
Norland to host book launch and story time with Laura Henry-Allain MBE
Norland will welcome award-winning author and educationalist Laura Henry-Allain for a special book launch and...
Carers’ Centre urges families to recognise unpaid carers before they reach crisis point
Families across Bath and North East Somerset are being encouraged to recognise when they, or...
Wiltshire College students showcase two years of creativity in end-of-year shows
More than 600 pieces of student work will go on display across Wiltshire College &...
Wiltshire Council plans School Streets pilot in Melksham, Calne and Warminster
Wiltshire Council is planning to introduce School Streets outside three primary schools from September 2026...
American Museum family events to feature rare Declaration of Independence
Families visiting American Museum & Gardens in Bath this summer will be able to see...
Box Primary School pupils bring samba spectacle to village revels
Children at Box Church of England Primary School filled the streets with music, colour and...
Family fun this half term week at Pound Arts in Corsham
Families looking for creative activities during the school holidays can enjoy everything from jungle-themed crafts...
Swindon cheerleader heads to European Championships after coaching success
A talented 13-year-old cheerleader from Swindon is preparing to compete on the international stage while...
Colourscape Bath: unique family adventure of colour, music and light
Ian Waller pays a visit to a great Bath attraction for half term fun. Photos...
Olympic champions Tabby Stoecker and Matt Weston inducted into University of Bath Hall of Fame
Olympic champions Tabby Stoecker and Matt Weston, alongside fellow British Skeleton medallist Marcus Wyatt, have...
Bath schools, parks and youth projects share £270,000 community funding boost
A new football cage at Royal Victoria Park, a sensory garden at Oldfield School and...
St Mary’s opens Memory Garden in memory of former pupil Elias
Pupils at St Mary’s Church of England Primary School and Nursery in Writhlington are remembering...
Wiltshire pupils share flowers and friendship with care home residents
Year 6 pupils from Christ the King Catholic School in Amesbury, part of the Dunstan...
Wiltshire Council urges families to book children’s swimming lessons before summer holidays
Wiltshire Council is urging families to book children into swimming lessons ahead of the summer...
RUH neonatal outreach team celebrates 25 years of supporting local babies and families
A community outreach service supporting babies and families after neonatal care at the Royal United...
Stonehenge unveils giant 4,500-year-old Neolithic hall for families and school visits
A huge new reconstruction of a prehistoric building has opened at Stonehenge, giving families and...
Salisbury Bear Hunt to return in 2026 supporting Julia’s House Children’s Hospice
Families will be able to join the hunt for 100 hidden teddy bears this summer...
Bath women invited to unite for Dorothy House Women’s Walk this July
Women across Bath are being encouraged to come together for the Dorothy House Women’s Walk...
Bath launches major travel improvements to help children get to school safely
Children across Bath & North East Somerset are benefitting from a series of new walking,...
Three Wiltshire primary schools to benefit from James Dyson Foundation self-belief workshops
Three Wiltshire primary schools are set to benefit from self-belief workshops funded by the James...
Wiltshire Council celebrates 50,000 children completing Bikeability training
Wiltshire Council has celebrated a major milestone after 50,000 children across the county completed its...
KES launches £2 million bursary campaign to widen access to education
King Edward’s School Bath has launched a major new bursary campaign aiming to raise £2...
MP praises Frome school’s transformation after Ofsted turnaround
Christ Church First School in Frome has welcomed local MP Anna Sabine to celebrate the...
Frome Festival marks 25 years with family events, music and 300 experiences across the town
Frome Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary this summer with a packed 10-day programme featuring...
St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School achieves UNICEF Bronze Rights Respecting status
UNICEF UK has awarded Bronze Rights Respecting School Status to St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School...
Peter Pan on Ice to bring festive magic to Bath Forum this Christmas
Families across Bath and Wiltshire are being invited to journey to Neverland this Christmas as...
Step inside a giant labyrinth of colour as Colourscape comes to Bath this May half term
Families will be able to step inside a giant immersive labyrinth of colour, light and...
Pound Arts in Corsham hosts family-friendly children’s events this week
Pound Arts in Corsham is continuing its busy programme of creative family activities this week,...
Wiltshire College students gain live construction experience at King’s Water development
Students from Wiltshire College & University Centre have been given first-hand experience of the housebuilding...
Fresh Fringe Family Festival to bring storytelling, puppets and creative fun to Bath
Families across Bath can look forward to a packed programme of imaginative theatre, storytelling, workshops...
St John’s Bath praised as ‘the perfect place to be’ in outstanding CSI report
St John’s Catholic Primary School in Bath, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, has...
Wiltshire couple welcome baby daughter after vasectomy reversal and IVF treatment
A Royal Wootton Bassett couple have welcomed a baby daughter despite the husband having undergone...
The Egg Theatre to celebrate 21st birthday with magical new production of The Secret Garden
The Egg Theatre in Bath is marking its 21st birthday with a major new adaptation...
Pokémon trail brings family adventure to Dyrham Park this half term
Families can head to Dyrham Park this May half term for a brand-new outdoor adventure...
St Mary’s Chippenham awarded School Games Gold Mark
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham has been awarded the School Games Gold Mark...
Planning for the future: Goughs on tax, succession and protecting family businesses
By Tom Gauterin, Legal Director, Goughs Solicitors At Goughs Solicitors, Tom Gauterin of the Private...
FUNdays Club at Fitzmaurice Primary School ranked among top 1% nationally after Ofsted praise
FUNdays Club’s after-school provision at Fitzmaurice Primary School in Bradford on Avon has been placed...
Share your views and help shape childcare in Wiltshire
Parents and carers across Wiltshire are being encouraged to take part in a new survey...
Families encouraged to take on Big BaNES 100km summer challenge for local youth charities
Families, friends and colleagues across Bath are being encouraged to get outside and clock up...
Stonar pupils win national innovation award for sensory support technology
Pupils from Stonar School have been recognised nationally after winning the Innovation Award in the...
Bath & North East Somerset Council confirms changes to free school meal holiday vouchers
Families in Bath and North East Somerset who currently receive free school meal holiday vouchers...
Year 5 pupils prove age no barrier in Bath maths competition
Year 5 pupils from Weston All Saints Church of England Primary School in Bath competed...
Springmead School Holiday Club offers flexible summer fun for children
Springmead School’s Holiday Club is offering children a safe, happy and inspiring place to enjoy...
Wellsway School marks changes to governing body
Wellsway School is marking the end of an important chapter in its governance as Chair...
Goughs strengthens family and private wealth legal support across the region
Goughs Solicitors has expanded its Private Client team with the appointment of three experienced legal...
More foster carers urgently needed in Bath and North East Somerset
Bath & North East Somerset Council is marking Foster Care Fortnight by celebrating local foster...
Forest of Imagination returns to Bath with free ‘Enter the Chrysalis’ event at Entry Hill
Forest of Imagination will return to Bath from 13–21 June 2026 with a free outdoor...
Roundhill Primary pupils shine at Bath maths challenge
Pupils from Roundhill Primary School impressed judges and competitors alike after taking part in the...
Keevil School pupils enjoy new Energy Wall thanks to PTA fundraising
Pupils at Keevil Primary School are enjoying an innovative new Energy Wall in their playground...
Families flock to The Roman Baths as it ranks among world’s best attractions for 2026
Families planning days out in Bath have even more reason to visit The Roman Baths...
Sell-out Kingsbury Green Academy dance show brings local schools together
Kingsbury Green Academy hosted a sell-out multi-school dance show, bringing together pupils from across the...
Bradford on Avon Live Music Festival returns with headline acts and free performances across the town
Families and music fans are being invited to enjoy a packed weekend of live entertainment...
Wiltshire children’s choir to debut with Seth Lakeman at Blue Sky Festival
Voices for Life Wiltshire Children’s Choir will make its first public performance on 12 June...
Melksham pupils take on mini marathon to boost fitness and confidence
Pupils at Forest and Sandridge CE Primary School in Melksham have taken part in a...
Seend Primary School unveils magical ‘Woodland Wonderland’ library created by pupils and community
Seend Primary School has officially opened its newly transformed library, reimagined as a ‘Woodland Wonderland’...
Hardenhuish School students honoured with Chippenham civic awards
Hardenhuish School has celebrated a double success after its School Parliament and Year 11 student...
Free family events at Wiltshire libraries this May
Wiltshire Council libraries are hosting a packed programme of family-friendly events this May, with baby...
Snapdragons launches new training academy for early years apprentices
Snapdragons Nursery has launched its own training academy for early years apprentices, with learners from...
Bath Building Society launches 20th year of Community Awards with £15,000 funding pot
Bath Building Society has launched its annual Community Awards, offering £15,000 in funding to local...
Bath Carpets and Flooring praised by local family for standout service
A Bath family has praised Bath Carpets and Flooring for its outstanding service and attention...
Monkton Prep School wins national boarding award for pupil support
Monkton Prep School has won the Supporting Junior Boarders Award at the Boarding Schools’ Association...
New SEND school places at Mulberry Park School planned for Bath children
Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Bath are set to benefit from...
Chippenham pupils dress up for Number Day fun and fundraising
Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham brought maths to life as they...