Ian Waller

Bath

Editor and Owner at Bath and Wilts Parent

Featured in: Favicon

thebathandwiltshireparent.co.uk Favicon

squaremeal.co.uk Favicon

theadvocate.com.au Favicon

neconnected.co.uk Favicon

hexham-courant.co.uk Favicon

livingnorth.com Favicon

ejecs.org

Articles

The Springmead School enjoy a summer term of fundraising activities

2 days ago | thebathandwiltshireparent.co.uk | Ian Waller

The Springmead School community has enjoyed a great start to the summer term, with the classes arranging a range of fundraising activities. All the classes have created their own activities, from Reception who had fun being part of a shoe shining team while dressed as Victorian urchins, to a sponsored playground ‘singathon’, all to raise money for the School charity, Mercy in Action.
miniMondays: A Summer of Play and Discovery at the Museum of East Asian Art

2 days ago | thebathandwiltshireparent.co.uk | Ian Waller

This summer, the Museum of East Asian Art (MEAA) in Bath is thrilled to announce a new event miniMondays – a vibrant kids’ takeover happening every Monday during the summer holidays! Families are invited to step into a world of fun, curiosity and cultural exploration, with hands-on activities specially designed to engage and inspire young minds. From traditional games to playful trails, toys, riddles and more, miniMondays promises laughter, learning and lively exploration.
Middlewick 2025 takes place this weekend to raise funds for Wilts & Bath Air Ambulance

3 days ago | thebathandwiltshireparent.co.uk | Ian Waller

This weekend (Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June 2025) Nick Mason, drummer of Pink Floyd, and his wife Annette will once again welcome the public into the garden of their Middlewick House in Corsham for the annual charity weekend. The event, held in aid of Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity and The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust, draws thousands of visitors each year for a unique combination of community spirit and charitable purpose.
NHS chief's praise for realism of Wiltshire College's new Healthcare Zone

3 days ago | thebathandwiltshireparent.co.uk | Ian Waller

NHS Chief Executive Cara Charles-Banks praised Wiltshire College & University Centre’s new Healthcare Zone at its Salisbury campus as she officially opened it. The college has worked with Salisbury District Hospital to create the cutting edge teaching centre for young people who want a career in the medical profession or the care sector, as well as those already working there.
Grove Primary School councillors enjoy a tour of new classrooms

3 days ago | thebathandwiltshireparent.co.uk | Ian Waller

The Grove Primary School in Trowbridge has held a Building Progress Walk Around for its school Councillors to see inside their new Resource Base Building, which is due to officially open in September. The six-classroom build includes two classrooms that comprise a dedicated Resource Base for children with special educational needs. This specifically relates to children with communication and interaction needs. These two classrooms will operate alongside the mainstream school.
Community groups invited to take part in wall art projects in Wiltshire towns

5 days ago | thebathandwiltshireparent.co.uk | Ian Waller

Following a successful trial of a legal art wall in Melksham, Wiltshire Council is looking to roll out the project into other towns and communities in the county. The legal art wall in Melksham was initiated in September 2024 by Melksham Area Board to give local artists the opportunity to showcase their talent without vandalising property.
Remembrance Service for families who have lost a baby through miscarriage and neonatal death

5 days ago | thebathandwiltshireparent.co.uk | Ian Waller

Families who have lost a baby are being invited to attend a special remembrance service at Bath’s Haycombe Cemetery on Saturday 7 June 2025. Organised by the Spiritual Care team at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and the charity Bath Sands, the service is an opportunity for families who have lost a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death to come together and remember those who have been lost.
Pride Month - Kirsty and Kim praise the inclusivity at BCRM

6 days ago | thebathandwiltshireparent.co.uk | Ian Waller

When Kimberley and Kirsty became a couple in spring 2022, Kim already had two daughters, now aged nine and five, from a previous relationship. But Kirsty knew from the start that she also wanted to have a baby and it would have been a deal-breaker for her if Kim hadn’t felt the same way. Fortunately that wasn’t a problem.
Wiltshire College equestrian students working at the heart of Badminton Horse Trials

1 week ago | thebathandwiltshireparent.co.uk | Ian Waller

Equestrian students from Wiltshire College & University Centre were given a crucial role behind the scenes of the world famous Badminton Horse Trials. Thanks to a long-standing relationship between the college and the prestigious five star equestrian championships, 32 students from the Lackham campus helped build the show jumping courses and assisted in the arena where riders and horses battled for trophies.
St Mary's students enjoy an unforgettable experience at Wimbledon

1 week ago | thebathandwiltshireparent.co.uk | Ian Waller

Six St Mary’s Calne pupils were recently invited to play tennis at the Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis Club for a two hour training session with the Head Professional, Dan Bloxham. The trip soon turned out to be so much more than they had expected… Upon arrival, the pupils and their coaches were informed that the No.1 Over 65’s tennis player was about to play a doubles match and needed a fourth player.