South West financial experts Old Mill has announced the promotion of Willem Puddy to Partner in the firm’s Rural team—an achievement that reflects his exceptional contribution and rapid career progression.
Since joining Old Mill in 2018, Willem has demonstrated outstanding technical expertise, a strong drive, and an innate ability to build trusted relationships with clients. His promotion to Partner, achieved in record time, highlights both his talent and dedication to delivering results.
A Chartered Accountant and Adviser with a degree in Business Management, Willem has...
PECO Model Railways, one of Britain’s most respected model railway manufacturers, wholesalers, and publishers, has just announced the acquisition of Scottish retailer Harburn Hobbies - a beloved model railway shop based in Edinburgh. This marks a significant milestone for both companies, ensuring the continued success of a business with a remarkable history dating back to the 1930s.
Harburn Hobbies was originally founded in Leith by Mr. Hargreaves and Mr. Burns, whose combined names formed the now-famous retailer, Harburn Hobbies. In the 1950s, Colonel Jimmy Innes purchased the...
West Exe School is thrilled to be participating in Art Bytes, a prestigious national art and EdTech programme that encourages creativity and builds cultural capital for students. The programme, which combines an inter-school art competition with a bespoke virtual gallery and in-person celebration events across England, is aimed at Year 5 and Year 9 students. It has proven to nurture talent, raise ambition, and develop vital skills that will benefit students in future employment.
Art Bytes is now in its 12th year and the programme supports not only the development of artistic...
A much-loved Museum has discovered a treasure chest of items it knew little or nothing about, thanks to a special project undertaken entirely by volunteers.
The aim of the project was to trawl through a vast reserve store of artefacts held in Topsham Museum but not previously put on display. Volunteers then assessed the historical value of each item, cleaning, indexing and photographing each in turn.
The end result will be the creation of a “hidden gems” section on the Museum website, allowing visitors to see the items for the first time.
Two Devon friends have brought a sky high adventure to life in Bernard and Betty and The Hot Air Balloon , a thrilling debut children’s book.
Laura Cope and Frances Williams have turned their love of storytelling and illustration into a charming tale filled with fun, mischief, and a touch of fire-breathing chaos.
The story follows Bernard the dragon and his sidekick, Betty, as they sneak into the basket of a hot air balloon at a festival and, subsequently, their adventure unfolds in the skies.
Frances has been drawing Bernard the dragon for years. It was her...
Vertu Volvo Exeter is sponsoring Buckland Athletic Girls Under-16s as they aim for the league title, furthering its commitment to supporting grassroots sport and the local community. The dealership is the team’s main shirt sponsor as they compete at the top level of the Devon Girls Football League.
The squad of 18 talented players is currently leading Division One and has also reached the semi-finals of the County Cup. With several players on county and national pathways, the team is proving to be a breeding ground for future footballing talent.
Students at Isca Academy were treated to an unforgettable British Science Week event as they welcomed Drs. Natalie Whitehead and Alice Mills from the Exeter Science Centre, alongside a team of academics from Exeter University, on Thursday, 13th March.
The visit brought the “Our World from Space” project to the school, offering an exciting exploration into the crucial role of UK space science in the health and sustainability of our planet.
The event, designed to celebrate British Science Week and its theme of ‘Change and Adapt,’ allowed students to engage in a variety of...
An award-winning, not-for-profit dementia day care service, The Filo Project , is looking for more people to host small groups of people across Mid- and North Devon, to meet growing demand in the area.
Just as a childminder opens up their home, The Filo Project’s innovative model sees carefully-selected hosts collecting small groups of people with early to moderate dementia and welcoming them into their home for a shared day and home-cooked lunch together.
Jennifer Potter, a Filo Project host from the Exeter area, explains: “A Filo day is like a day with friends and...
The Persimmon Charitable Foundation has launched a new open application programme for charities and community groups that are focused on social mobility.
A total of £200,000 is available, with applications now open for two £50,000 donations, which will be awarded in May.
A second round of funding will open in June, with an additional two £50,000 donations awarded in September.
The latest winner from the region was the South West Social Mobility Commission, established two years ago in response to the alarming findings of a 2022 report that revealed the region as...
Up-and-coming Chiefs’ tighthead prop Jimmy Roots (brother of England’s Ethan), will be appearing at Brightside Exeter on Wednesday 26th March to talk all things rugby, followed by a meet and greet.
Fans will have the chance to ask questions, probe Jimmy to find out what really goes on behind the scenes at the Premiership Rugby Club, get tips and hints for any budding young stars and have rugby balls and shirts signed.
This is a free to book event, tables are available from 6pm. Brightside’s full Noon To Night menu will be available including, in Jimmy’s honour, a...
