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It is possible to shop locally without spending more – and to go shopping without going to a supermarket: Discover 10 Benefits of Shopping Local | SPANA Top reasons to shop locally – including supporting community, and saving on fuel costs – Wales Online Here’s a very timely piece from the i-newspaper on how our… Continue reading Local food heroes: saving money and saving the high street

In the early spring, Mike Dribble’s regular column in the Herald waxed lyrical about businesses in Sidmouth – including the seafront hotels: ‘The seafront hotels look smart and high street change is positive’ | Sidmouth Herald A significant stretch of hotels along the Esplanade is owned by the Seward family Sidmouth Hotels – Unique Beachside… Continue reading Showcasing sustainable businesses: Sidmouth Hotels

Last month, Guests heard about the work of The Donkey Sanctuary’s Ecology and Conservation team and watched a demonstration of grass cutting using the traditional method of scything…  Showcasing sustainable businesses: the Donkey Sanctuary – Sustainable Sidmouth Champion Awards The Donkey Sanctuary is the Sid Valley’s largest employer and biggest business – but it’s also very… Continue reading Showcasing sustainable businesses: the Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth

Another sustainable Sidmouth business which keeps getting awards: Our Awards – Ebbtides Ebb Tides Seaweeds was the joint winner of the ‘Sustainability’ category in this year’s Exeter Living Awards Sidmouth seaweed company wins sustainability award | Local News | News | Sidmouth Nub News Sidmouth-based Ebb Tides Seaweeds has started the year in style, with… Continue reading Showcasing sustainable businesses: Ebb Tides Seaweeds

Ice cream made on the premises – what could be more local than that?! Our hallmark is our range of delicious homemade gelato, developed on the premises by a passionate team of Sidmouth locals.  HOME | Taste of Sidmouth And what can be even more local than having a local product brought to your home… Continue reading Showcasing sustainable businesses: Taste of Sidmouth

A daughter and mother business make fabulous cakes: About | Browns Kitchen Bakery | Sidmouth Devon Browns’ Kitchen Bakery have now moved into fine new premises: New home for Sidmouth bakery | Local News | News | Sidmouth Nub News They are also very much doing their bit for the environment:  We have made some changes –… Continue reading Showcasing sustainable businesses: Browns’ Kitchen Bakery

The reality is that women face too many barriers to setting up their own business: A lack of self-belief, having the lion share of caring responsibilities and few role models means just one in three UK entrepreneurs are women. Women face too many barriers when starting out in business, new report finds – Devon Live Things… Continue reading Investing in women in business in Sidmouth and Devon

Earlier in the year, an inspiring, successful Ottery business was awarded recognition for its eco offerings: Exeter Living Awards – and the Devon Eco Boutique – Sustainable Sidmouth Champion Awards It has now been shortlisted for a Small Business Britain award: Devon Eco Boutique in Ottery St Mary has been named among the finalists in… Continue reading Showcasing sustainable businesses: Devon Eco Boutique

Just over the hill into the Otter Valley lies a very successful business: Award winning Holiday Cottages in Ottery St Mary, East Devon They’ve just won another prize – and very much because of their ‘green ways’: STOP PRESS: MAZZARD FARM WINS GOLD IN 2023 SOUTH WEST TOURISM AWARDS! We’re fortunate to call this special… Continue reading Showcasing sustainable businesses: Mazzard Farm

How about nominating Sidmouth Town Council for an award? “It is a fantastic opportunity for local councils, councillors, young councillors, clerks, and county associations to showcase their achievements and their vital work for their communities. We look forward to celebrating the achievements of those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to… Continue reading National awards for Town Councils