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.
Global hospitality company, Valor Hospitality, has embarked on the management of IHG Hotels and resorts’ first branded net zero carbon hotel*, including the launch of a new destination restaurant at voco Zeal Exeter Science Park.
Representing a significant shift towards sustainable hospitality, the new ISCA restaurant at voco Zeal Exeter Science Park opens as a celebration of local farmers, fishers and artisans from Devon and Cornwall, with a focus on thoughtful dining inspired by nature.
ISCA, which has an emphasis on local and seasonal cuisine, has been developed by...
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...
As part of their House system and charity fundraising efforts some of the amazing Prefect Team at West Exe School recently had the honour of presenting a cheque for £1,475 to Exeter Food Action.
The funds were raised through events held at the school last year and the school community couldn’t be prouder of the incredible support shown by students, families, and staff in raising this money.
West Exe School, which is part of the Ted Wragg Trust , is committed to supporting local causes and making a positive impact on the community. Exeter Food Action works tirelessly to...
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...
As excitement builds for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, Canada’s Alex Tessier is relishing the chance to return to Exeter, where she has spent the past season playing for the Chiefs.
The dynamic fly-half is set to take centre stage at Sandy Park when Canada faces Scotland on September 6th, in what promises to be one of the most thrilling match-ups of the tournament’s pool stage.
Tessier said: “Sandy Park is an amazing stadium, and I can't wait for our game against Scotland. The atmosphere down in Exeter is incredible, and I know the fans will come out in full force to...
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...
The National Trust is creating a ‘living library’ of trees in east Devon in efforts to help save Britain’s rarest and most threatened native species, the black poplar.
Building on existing efforts up and down the country and with thanks to support from HSBC UK, the conservation charity is forming a living gene bank of black poplar at Killerton, near Exeter, to help save the declining species.
Once as common as oak and beech, drainage of land and demand for faster and straighter growing non-native timber trees has contributed to the gradual decline of the species, leaving...
