Bath Festivals Welcomes Caroline Ferguson as New Chief Executive to Engage Younger Audiences Wednesday, August 13, 2025 bath festivals arts leadership community music literature outreach education families Bath Festivals, the esteemed arts charity behind the Bath Music Festival, Bath Literature Festival, Bath Children’s Literature Festival, and Party in the City, has appointed Caroline Ferguson as its new Chief Executive. This … Read More
Families Invited to Embark on a Global Adventure at Tyntesfield’s Summer of Play Wednesday, August 13, 2025 tyntesfield nationaltrust summer families play adventure culture games storytelling education This August, families are invited to journey across the globe without leaving Bristol at the National Trust’s Tyntesfield estate. The ‘Around the World in 80 Plays’ event offers an exciting, educational, and playful … Read More
Plan to Convert Family Home into HMO Rejected Amid Community Concerns Thursday, July 31, 2025 hmo bath housing planning overcrowding families community development rent council Councillors in Bath have unanimously rejected a controversial proposal to convert a three-bedroom family home into a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO). The application, submitted by Forest Edge Properties, sought … Read More
Somerset’s Rural Housing Crisis Pushes Families Out of Countryside Monday, July 14, 2025 somerset housing rural affordable homes crisis council families rent development Beneath the picturesque landscapes of Somerset’s rolling hills lies a growing housing crisis that is forcing many young families and low-income residents to leave the county’s countryside. Despite the idyllic appearance, … Read More
Games, Laughter, and Community Spirit Shine at Bath’s Roundhill Primary Summer Fayre Wednesday, July 9, 2025 roundhill summerfayre community bath primaryschool fundraising games education partnershiptrust families The vibrant grounds of Roundhill Primary School in Bath came alive with laughter and joy on Friday, June 27, as the school hosted its much-anticipated annual summer fayre. The event brought together pupils, families, friends, … Read More
'Lifeline' Respite Care Service to Remain Open Until September 2026 Friday, June 20, 2025 respite care newtonhouse council dimensions bath disability families support carers Newton House, the only respite care home in Bath and North East Somerset catering to individuals with the most severe care needs, will remain open until at least September 2026. The council has committed to ensuring that … Read More