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A quiet few days: a national award for a Barnes school, a bakery on the High Street with a clean bill of health, and a date to book before Bonfire Night sells out.
The big story
St Paul's School named Independent Boys' School of the Year
The Barnes school took the title at the Independent Schools of the Year 2026 awards in London on 15 October. It is the second win in four years, after 2023. Judges also gave it a Special Award, pointing to its new Research Centre and its joint work with other schools. READ →
Openings & closings
Parish Bakery on Barnes High Street gets top hygiene rating
The Parish Bakery at 13 Barnes High Street was rated 5, the top mark, on 9 October. It had registered as a food business only in early September and was awaiting its first inspection, so this looks like a new arrival. We have not found an official opening date. READ →
What's on
Barnes Bonfire Night: book now for Saturday 7 November
Barnes Sports Club on Lonsdale Road hosts the bonfire from 7pm and fireworks from 7.45pm to 8.10pm, with live music from 6pm. Tickets are online only: adult £18, child (4-12) £6, family of four £36, plus booking fees. The organiser says it sells out, and sales close at 10.05am on the day. READ →