SEVEN schools in the Bude area joined forces on November 1 to become Bude Communities' Schools' Trust.

The schools have been working very closely together over recent years to develop high quality opportunities for their children and families.

These have included out-of-school activities, holiday clubs, 'drop-in' sessions for parents and shared curriculum projects across the partnership.

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, please see this week's edition of the 'Post'.