Author: JW

This summer we saw Martin & Eliza Carthy at the Sidmouth Folk Festival, following on from the release of Martin’s brand-new album, Transform Me Then Into A Fish, 60 years on from his iconic 1965 debut album. And now Martin Carthy has been nominated for The Mercury Prize: Sidmouth Folk Festival patron, Martin Carthy, has been shortlisted for… Continue reading Sidmouth Folk Festival patron Martin Carthy nominated for Mercury Prize

There are lots of groups and organisations ‘doing great things’ in and around the Sid Valley – but what about the ‘ordinary folk’ who are interested and want to get involved in their own way?! The important point was recently made that things such as climate campaigns must become broader if they are to work. In other… Continue reading Our families are our champions!

Earlier in the month, several schools across Devon take part in Innovation Competition from the Ted Wragg Trust – now an annual event. This year’s themes were “green living and home decarbonisation or creating a new airport or college campus from scratch”.   And very impressive indeed were the winners! As reported by Devon Live, Exeter… Continue reading Exeter pupils win with eco-town design

And they’re off! The Sidmouth and East Devon Walking Festival is back – as proclaimed in the latest Herald. And, indeed, the Sidmouth Walking Festival started this weekend and is now really under way – as per the Sidmouth tourist info web pages: Sidmouth Walking Festival Discover the beauty of East Devon on foot at the Sidmouth… Continue reading Sidmouth Walking Festival: free guided walks!

Up until eighteen months ago, we had a very active Sidmouth Youth Centre – but because of the inadequate state of the building the decision was made to close down the Manstone centre last summer.  Thoughts turned to replacing Manstone Youth Centre – but in the meantime, the Town Council is still very keen to keep the Sidmouth Youth Club going and has… Continue reading The new Youth Hub is launched by Y@S!

It’s rather easy if not rather predictable that we will blame government for our woes – and that includes local government. However, at today’s session at Sidmouth Library, a Devon County Council event was well-attended and very lively. The reorganising Devon’s local government roadshow came to Sidmouth – and it was very much about getting us to have… Continue reading Championing local government

Some very interesting people formed part of the very active Eco Hub Sidmouth meeting today, Tuesday 26th August – as part of the Climate Awareness Partnership Sidmouth. As well as town councillors and Sidmouth’s MP in attendance, there were members of the public keen to find out more about the Eco Hub and representatives from several… Continue reading “We Are All People of Power” celebrating the human stories behind the energy transition

Businesswomen are running for the Female Entrepreneur of the Year – from The UK Small Business Awards. As it says: “Be part of the UK’s most prestigious small business awards! This is your chance to showcase your achievements, gain nationwide recognition, and position yourself among the top businesses in the country.” And, as reported in the… Continue reading Running for Female Entrepreneur of the Year!

Six months ago we were celebrating the Eco Hub Sidmouth: climate champion on these pages. Half a year on, and there is even more to celebrate.  Looking back at the Eco Hub Sidmouth and the first six months on the pages of the CAPS website, we got a report from founder Bernie Davis: “The trial was a success in… Continue reading Eco Hub Sidmouth: green champion!

This week is National Marine Week: National Marine Week is our celebration of UK seas! From 26th July – 10th August 2025 we’ll be showcasing the ‘Secrets of our Seabeds’.  We have incredible seabeds off our coasts – from delicate cold-water corals to internationally important chalk reefs, to muds full of life! There are so many… Continue reading Championing our seas