Author: JW

It was back in 2012 when Sidmouth churches set up the Sid Valley Food Bank: About the Food Bank – Sid Valley Food Bank https://www.facebook.com/SidValleyFoodBank/ For much of the time, the coordinator has been the incredibly dedicated Andie Milne – who retired in 2020 after the huge amount of work during the pandemic: Food bank… Continue reading Showcasing sustainable projects: Sidmouth Food Bank

There are so many possible projects and actions, groups and companies, schools and individual citizens who could be put forward for a Sustainable Sidmouth Champions Award 2023. And the closing date is next Monday 31st July: Enter the Champions Awards 2023 – Sustainable Sidmouth Champion Awards Here are just a few suggestions – gleaned from… Continue reading Last chance to enter or nominate for a Champions Award!

Early last month, in a great collaborative project, a new piece of street furniture appeared – to encourage residents and visitors to recycle their beach toys. Initiated by the Sidmouth Plastic Warriors, the town council’s environment committee were approached and agreed to fund the ‘beach toy library’. Other bodies were brought in – including the… Continue reading Showcasing sustainable projects: Beach Toy Library

Here are some great tips from the Mail recently: The pasta HACK that could save you up to 6.5p per serving: Scientists advise pre-soaking noodles in cold water before simmering them at 176°F for just one minute The pasta hack that could save you time and money | Daily Mail Online But there are so… Continue reading Hacks to save money, save time and save the planet!

Looking after the environment and looking after your business can go hand in hand. With an example from this time last year: Much is made of the need for businesses to reduce their carbon footprint and a few basic principles can be applied but realistically its common sense and inevitably some benefits require an initial… Continue reading Ideas to help make your business more sustainable: CUTTING COSTS

The idea of growing food in an urban environment is really catching on – all over the world: The Art of Making Lush Community Food Forests Happen | Sierra Club “Unlike community gardens, wherein a community member might rent a small plot to grow their own produce, a community food forest focuses on places that… Continue reading Showcasing sustainable projects: Sidmouth Community Food Forest

The Eager Beavers in Tipton St John are a very active group just over the border on the River Otter: We are a community based group situated in the beautiful village of Tipton St John and are Ambassadors for the East Devon AONB. We meet up to collect litter, plant seeds and bulbs for the… Continue reading Showcasing sustainable projects: Eager Beavers TSJ

In May this year, four members of the First Sidmouth Brownies received the highest award possible for their level: Shining success for Gold award winning Sidmouth Brownies | Sidmouth Herald In June, the Brownies’ hut received funding which would enable them “not only to maintain all the activities that take place in the building, but also to… Continue reading Showcasing sustainable groups: Sidmouth Brownies & Guides

A scout has already been presented with a Champions Award:  The Champions Awards 2021: the winners – Sustainable Sidmouth Champion Awards In the same year, he was recognised together with his colleagues: Eco-friendly Sidmouth youngsters are doing their bit for the planet and pioneering two new blanket badges at the same time. After the launch a… Continue reading Showcasing sustainable groups: Sidmouth Scouts

St John’s is situated in stunning landscapes – which brings all sorts of opportunities to engage with nature. During lockdown, St John’s were still ‘determined to make a difference in the local environment’: “So what was the plan? Creativity, constant individual support by all means available, and a host of practical activities from cooking, crafts,… Continue reading Showcasing sustainable schools: St John’s Sidmouth