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Empowering Children's Book Series 'Understanding Me' Promotes Inclusivity and Empathy

Local Author Chloe Adrianne Celebrates Neurodiversity through Captivating Stories

In an effort to foster inclusivity, empathy, and understanding among young readers, local author Chloe Adrianne has launched a captivating children's book series titled "Understanding Me." Designed to engage parents and educators alike, the series aims to bridge the gap between children with autism,...

Handing over the box of seeds

Seeds to help Heathfield Farm grow

This year there’s going to be a glut of delicious vegetables at a vocational learning centre in Broadclyst, thanks to Otter Garden Centres.

The garden centre in Ottery St Mary donated a box chock full of packets of seeds after MD Jacqui Taylor received a request from Heathfield Farm Project Manager, Karen Adamson.

Karen explained: “We were getting ready to plant the seeds we...

School Dinners from Otter!

Garden centre chefs volunteer to cook school dinners in restaurant kitchens

The empty kitchens at Otter Garden Centres have been put to good use to support schools in the region needing meals for children still attending.

All Otter garden centres and restaurants are now closed to the public in line with government guidance. But this didn’t stop two chefs volunteering to make...