Ian Waller

Bath

Editor and Owner at Bath and Wilts Parent

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Articles

Bath and North East Somerset Community Awards winners announced

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

The amazing work that individuals and organisations do across Bath and North East Somerset to improve the lives of others has been recognised in this year’s Community Awards. The Community Awards 2024/2025 celebrate the positive contributions that people make to communities and the winners were announced at a ceremony at Bath’s Guildhall this week.
Bath Children's Literature Festival teams up with Longleat for 2025

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

Bath Children’s Literature Festival is delighted to announce that the 2025 festival will be staged in association with Longleat. This autumn’s children’s literature festival will run from Friday 26 September to Sunday 5 October, bringing some of the biggest and best loved names in the world of children’s books to a family audience of thousands.
Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum champions the Power of Play

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

The Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum (The Friends) are championing the importance of play for children and inviting visitors to be part of their Play Today, Thrive Tomorrow campaign https://www.fowa.org.uk/play Welcoming 90,000 visits from young people a year, Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, is a much-loved safe space for outdoor play and adventure, with dedicated play areas and family trails.
Review - Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) at the Theatre Royal Bath

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

Victoria Walters celebrates the 200th birthday of Jane Austen with a 21st century version of Pride and Prejudice200 years since the birth of Jane Austen, it is a truth universally acknowledged that it’s simply not possible to have too many adaptations of her most popular novel, Pride and Prejudice. Just this week, casting for a major new TV version has been announced, while fans’ loyalties are split between the 1995 BBC series and the 2005 movie.
Review - a family visit to board game heaven Game Knights in Devizes

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

With over 300 games to choose from, and expert help to learn to play them all, what a great place for a family day out!This was just a fantastic afternoon of family fun that could so easily become a welcome habit. The location was Game Knights, an unassuming shop in Devizes that hosts families, children, grown-ups and game playing fans of all ages and experiences, offering them the chance to play board games together – and a good bit more too.
Cutting edge farm vehicle simulators gives Wiltshire College students a feel for the real thing

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

Students studying for a career in agriculture and engineering are learning how drive tractors, diggers and combine harvesters without even leaving the classroom, thanks to a £222,000 investment in cutting edge technology. Three new hi-tech simulators at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Lackham campus allow students to get behind the wheel of expensive machinery and learn the basics before they drive the real thing.
Browne Gas and Heating suggest a few ways to reduce your household bills

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

Lee Browne, dad of two and owner of Browne Gas & Heating, offers some expert advice on cutting those fuel billsHave you seen the headlines? Household bills are on the rise, with the BBC suggesting that the annual energy bill for a household using a typical amount of gas and electricity is going up by £111 a year to £1,849 from April. So what can we all do to help minimise the impact of these price rises?
Review - Gorka Marquez and Karen Hauer’s Speakeasy at The Bath Forum

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

Ellen Couzens and her brother enjoy a most memorable night of dancing and drama Wow, what an eventful and memorable night that was… and not entirely due to anything we could have hoped for or imagined! Of course, when my brother and I took our seats in the beautiful Art Deco surroundings of The Bath Forum and beheld the dramatic and vibrant set which immediately gave off moody and sultry Speakeasy vibes, we had every expectation that for the next few hours we were going to be throughly...
Bath women enters the Walk of Life in memory of her brother

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

Local Bath Woman, Suzanne Hunt is taking part in the annual Walk of Life on the 17th May to honour her brother and help the hospital which has always supported her. The Walk of Life is organised by RUHX, the official NHS charity of the Royal United Hospitals Bath. Walkers can choose between 10 miles, 16 miles or a marathon distance along the Kennet & Avon Canal, to raise vital funds for their local hospital.
Bradford on Avon Live Music Festival back with an incredible line up

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

The Bradford on Avon Live Music Festival is back for another year of championing local talent with an eclectic line-up of impeccable performers — in association with Wiltshire Music Centre. The event has come a long way since launching the event in 2022! Now with music pouring out of venues across the entire town and three days of music to choose from. From indie to rock, pop, jazz and blues — there really is something for everyone at this year’s festival.