A former SAS sergeant who was the youngest member of the elite regiment when he passed selection has penned a novel that borrows from his extreme experiences. Chris Foot, 42, hopes the thriller will help him raise enough money to take on the last unachieved polar record – walking, unaided and unassisted, 1,600 miles across Antarctica.
Secrets of Jo’s sweet success
Award-winning author and co-founder of Green & Black’s chocolate, Jo Fairley is set to give an insight into how to create, launch and grow a brand to the south’s business leaders at the Solent Business Growth Summit 2018 this autumn. The free event, staged at the Ageas Bowl’s Hilton Hotel, near Southampton, on Tuesday, October 9, promotes business growth in … Read More
Author pays visit to nursery
Tiny tots from Bournemouth received a special treat when a popular children’s author gave them their very own personal reading. Christine Roberts, who wrote The Very Shy Picture Book, treated youngsters at the Bournemouth Day Nursery with a reading of the story. The writer, who is based in the town, also gave them a sneak preview of her next book, … Read More