EXCITING times are ahead, judging by the ideas premiered at this year's Venturefest.

The exhibition allowed young Yorkshire entrepreneurs to showcase their inventions including everything from a greener form of diesel to personalised coffee mugs.

The pioneering spirit and creative thinking that has turned York into a Science City could be seen at every stand.

More than 2,000 people attended the event. They came away from York Racecourse knowing Britain's reputation as a world-beating innovator is safe in these young hands.

Updated: 11:35 Thursday, February 03, 2005