When evening falls at The Roman Baths, the iconic site usually settles into a calm stillness. This summer, though, things will feel a little different. Vinyl DJs and live acoustic artists will perform beside the Great Bath as part of Summer Lates: after-hours music bringing a relaxed, sociable atmosphere to one of the UK’s most remarkable…
Families from Bath and North East Somerset with babies and young children affected by sight loss have been taking part in ‘My Time to Play’ group sessions, run by thecharity Guide Dogs. Designed to develop little ones’ early skills through sensory play, music and movement, the programme also gives parents the chance to connect and…
Residents across the West of England are being invited to help name a landmark new food and essentials distribution hub that will support families and communities across the region. The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and Bristol Charities are asking local people to submit their ideas for what the new hub should be called, with suggestionsnow open…
A popular pre-school in Peasedown St John has ‘wowed’ OFSTED inspectors with its strong leadership, inclusive approach to learning and focus on ensuring that each child flourishes to their fullest potential. In April, the government’s Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (OFSTED) visited The Learning Day Tree Preschool in Church Road, Peasedown…
A popular primary school headteacher in Peasedown St John has been named as this year’s winner of the Peasedown St John Community Civic Award. The award is presented to an individual in the village each year who has gone above and beyond to make a difference in other people’s lives, and to serve the wider…
Independent Bath and North East Somerset Councillor for Peasedown St John, Cllr Karen Walker, will be holding a Street Surgery in the village on Wednesday 17th June. Each month over the next year Cllr Walker will be visiting every street to meet residents, hear any concerns and to find out about what issues matter to…
TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE PETITION: Email Nathan Hartley at nathanhartley@midsomernorton.org.uk Residents living along a well-used and busy road connecting Midsomer Norton with Radstock, Peasedown St John and Bath have called for a permanent bus service. Radstock Road, which sits on the A362, is one of the busiest commuter routes around the district with…
A new strategy setting out the West of England’s approach to creating a more joined up employment and skills system has been approved by the Mayor and council leaders – backed by Pat McFadden, the Work andPensions Secretary; Alan Milburn, who is leading the government’s independent review into young people and work; and Peter Hyman, the…
A new multi-million-pound Nature Fund has today been announced for the West of England, stepping up nature recovery efforts aligned with priorities for growth, infrastructure and economic development. The new £5 million Nature Fund will help to accelerate delivery of the LocalNature Recovery Strategy (LNRS), which sets local priorities for nature and maps where action will have…
The most ambitious and comprehensive study of the West of England’s wildlife ever undertaken is being published today. The State of Nature report highlights where habitats are under pressure and where urgent action is needed to reverse species’ decline. Over 33,000 records across 359 species, collected by volunteers and local recorders, supported by the natural history community, were used to create the West of England’s first Wildlife Index. Underpinning the State of…
