A programme of potential schemes to regenerate Keynsham town centre which includes shopfront improvements, active travel projects and high street planting has been endorsed by Bath & North East Somerset Council. The Keynsham Town Centre Regeneration Action Plan also includes further public realm improvements to the Upper High Street and Temple Street, more community and cultural events…
On Saturday 13 September, the Royal United Hospitals (RUH) Bath NHS Foundation Trust was delighted to welcome patients, visitors and local residents to its second Community Day, in partnership with the hospital’s charity RUHX. The hospital was also joined by a number of its community partners: Avon & Somerset Police, AWP Mental Health Partnership, BaNES…
Children at Peasedown St John Primary School have had a busy week celebrating Harvest at a range of events around the community. In total, the school’s 400 pupils packed out three Harvest Festivals over a 5-day period. School Headteacher, Ruth Noall, said: “The theme for this year’s Harvest Festivals was sharing, fairness and kindness, and…
Churches in the villages of Peasedown St John, Wellow and Shoscombe are giving villagers the opportunity to celebrate and remember the lives of loved ones who have passed away.On Sunday 2nd November, churches will be holding special services where the names of those who have died will be read out and there will also be…
Residents and community partners are being asked for their views on making the most of digital technology to help transform adult social care for people across Bath & North East Somerset. Bath & North East Somerset Council and Healthwatch have launched the survey to hear residents’ ideas and views on digital and technology-enabled care (TEC)…
Students from Wiltshire College and University Centre have been treated to an exclusive first-look at Trowbridge’s brand-new, state-of-the-art integrated care centre. The students, all of whom are enrolled on courses linked to the construction industry, such as carpentry and plumbing, were invited behind the hoardings of the building site on Hammersmith Fields to see what…
People living in Peasedown St John are being given another opportunity to find out more about dementia, thanks to a free information workshop. Dementia Friendly Peasedown organises regular sessions for the public to take part in. Nathan Hartley, Coordinator of the Dementia Friendly Peasedown initiative said: “There are currently 900,000 people in the UK living with dementia, and…
An educational initiative has been put together in Bath & North East Somerset to help raise awareness of the European Holocaust and other atrocities of the 21st century. The Bath & North East Somerset Faith Foundation, which coordinates events across the district every year to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day on January 27th, is leading the initiative….
An organisation created during the COVID-19 pandemic to showcase Bath and North East Somerset’s dynamic, creative and successful businesses is celebrating its five-year anniversary with a free exhibition at the Holburne Museum in Bath. Bath Unlimited, an initiative created by Bath & North East Somerset Council in partnership with regional businesses, was launched on October…
Disabled jobseekers with be able to connect with employers who are committed to inclusive employment practices at an event taking place on at the Guildhall in Bath, on Thursday 23 October. Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Business and Skill’s team (Achieve in B&NES), in collaboration with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), are…
