Monthly Archives: September 2018

Service to remember ‘Special Babies’

Service to remember ‘Special Babies’

Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Haycombe Cemetery and Crematorium is hosting a special service to remember babies lost in pregnancy, at birth or soon after birth.

 

The annual ‘Special Babies’ Service will take place during National Baby Loss Awareness Week on Saturday 13th October, 12 noon, at the Top (Burial) Chapel.

 

The short inter-denominational service, appropriate for those of faith and non-faith, has been organised by the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust’s Chaplaincy, Bath & North East Somerset Bereavement Services and the Stillbirth and neonatal death charity SANDS.

 

Councillor Bob Goodman, cabinet member for Development and Neighbourhoods, said: “The impact of losing a baby is devastating and it is important that those affected have the opportunity to reflect on their loss and remember their little ones.  The annual service is always well attended and is open to anyone who has been affected by the loss of a baby either recently or many years ago.”

 

Narinder Tegally, RUH Lead Chaplain, said: “We welcome families to our Special Babies Service, which is held to support families through their loss and grief. It is an important part of their grieving and healing process to be able to acknowledge that their baby or child was a significant part of their lives.”

 

Refreshments will be served following the service.

Short film alerts parents about secondary school places in Bath and North East Somerset

Short film alerts parents about secondary school places in Bath and North East Somerset

Children from Batheaston School are the stars of a short film which urges parents of Year 6 pupils to properly apply for a secondary school place for September 2019.   The three-minute film, produced by Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Digital Learning Design Apprentice Matilda Baker, highlights the importance of parents filling in all… Read More…

Council reveals timescale for Bath library project

Council reveals timescale for Bath library project

Bath and North East Somerset Council has revealed that it hopes to complete their Bath Central Library project within a year. The project will see the One Stop Shop, where people can access council services, move into the Podium. This is part of a £3 million revamp of the Podium building. Despite saying the project… Read More…

WHY’s Santa Dash returns!

WHY’s Santa Dash returns!

Local counselling charity We Hear You (WHY) are holding their second 5k ‘Santa Dash’ on Sunday 9th December at the Old Showfield in Frome. The event is supported by Frome Running Club and Frome Cricket Club, with all proceeds going towards WHY’s free professional counselling service for anyone affected or bereaved by a life threatening… Read More…

The West of England Careers Hub is launched to improve the career opportunities for young people across the region

The West of England Careers Hub is launched to improve the career opportunities for young people across the region

Schools and colleges are getting behind the new West of England Careers Hub to help improve career opportunities for young people and forge closer ties with businesses. The Careers Hub will initially work with 25 schools and colleges from across Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. The schools and colleges… Read More…

Race is on to find future sporting superstars

Race is on to find future sporting superstars

Wiltshire Council in partnership with businesses is once again offering grants to fund young athletes in their quest for success. Over the past five years, 34 potential champions in the county have benefited from funding, and the hunt is now on to find more sporting stars of the future. Sports Scholarship grants of £500 are… Read More…

Celebrating Elderhood

Celebrating Elderhood

During a week of events commemorating older people in early October, creative ageing expert Alan Heeks calls for a new form of Elderhood, and hosts a community event near Salisbury paying tribute to elders. Our Generations: Multi-generational Conservation Weekend Hazel Hill Wood, near Salisbury, Wiltshire. Friday 5 October – Sunday 7 October, Elders Circle to be held on Silver… Read More…

Radstock regeneration project shortlisted for prestigious planning delivery award

Radstock regeneration project shortlisted for prestigious planning delivery award

A major regeneration project in the centre of Radstock has been shortlisted for a top award at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) South West Awards for Planning Excellence.   The Norton Radstock Regeneration Company’s (NRR) redevelopment of former railway land in the town centre is one of only eight projects, plans and policies short… Read More…

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