SANTA'S GROTTO

The best of what Devon has to offer families is revealed in the results of this year’s Primary Times Star Awards, as voted for by parents of children aged 4 to 11 years in the county. This year saw the greatest ever response to the Primary Times online survey where readers voted for their favourite local family friendly places and people.

Local parents were informed of the survey in Primary Times, a family friendly magazine that is delivered directly to primary schools across Devon. With a distribution of 59,000 copies the magazine reaches 307 primary schools in the county....

One of the highlights of the festive period is a visit to Father Christmas. Last month, Father Christmas was stationed at Darts Farm throughout December in his magical grotto raising a fantastic £2,385.40 for local charity, Hospiscare. Each visitor paid £5 to visit Father Christmas and was presented with a Darts Farm goodie bag.

Michael Dart is one of the Directors of Darts Farm based in Topsham, he comments: “Over the past 10 years our pick-your-own sunflowers have raised a grand total of £26,978.75 for Hospiscare. We are thrilled we can continue to contribute to this valuable...

Visitors to Otter Nurseries had to look twice when they came face to face with a pantomime character that looked rather familiar.

Under the costume and make-up was none other than former Great British Bake Off contestant, Glenn Cosby.

Otter Nurseries Marketing Manager, Sabine Taylor said: “Glenn caused quite a stir in the garden centre as he chatted to families and their children.

“Many also had a date with Santa, and it made their day even more special to meet Glenn, too.”

The larger-than-life character was at the garden centre to promote Exeter Little...