What is ‘community activism’?

Volunteering is key to the health of the local community: We need volunteers! – Sustainable Sidmouth Champion Awards Especially now: “We will need the engagement of volunteers more than ever.” – Sustainable Sidmouth Champion Awards And there have been some marvellous exemplars: Showcasing sustainable citizens: Sidmouth heroes – Sustainable Sidmouth Champion Awards It’s important to recognise… Continue reading What is ‘community activism’?

Congratulations Ian Skinner, BEM

An longstanding, active and stalwart member of local society, Ian Skinner, has been awarded a BEM “for services to the community in Sidmouth and the Sid Valley”: The release of the New Year Honours provides an opportunity to celebrate individual outstanding achievements and contributions to British society. East Devon residents named in 2023 New Years Honours List | Sidmouth… Continue reading Congratulations Ian Skinner, BEM

Art celebrating the community’s volunteers

Volunteering is a key part of community life in the Sid Valley – with all sorts of awards out there celebrating the work of volunteers – from Volunteers Week “recognising the fantastic contribution of East Devon volunteers”, to the Active Devon volunteer awards focussing on “those who volunteer their time to help others get active”. As Kofi… Continue reading Art celebrating the community’s volunteers

Showcasing Award-winners: Newton Poppleford Primary

All the Sid Valley schools were nominated for a 2023 Champions Award – and there were some fantastic entries: Congratulations! Champion Awards – Sidmouth schools! – Sustainable Sidmouth Champion Awards A big congratulations to all – and not only the winners! Congratulations! Champion Awards winners! – Sustainable Sidmouth Champion Awards The winner of the Sustainable Sidmouth Champions Award… Continue reading Showcasing Award-winners: Newton Poppleford Primary

Showcasing Award-winners: Ebb Tides

There were so many impressive businesses up for a Sustainable Sidmouth Champions Award earlier in the autumn: Congratulations! Champion Awards 2023 – the nominations! – Sustainable Sidmouth Champion Awards Two were announced as winner and runner-up at the certificate ceremony back in September: Congratulations! Champion Awards – all the photos! – Sustainable Sidmouth Champion Awards And one of… Continue reading Showcasing Award-winners: Ebb Tides

Showcasing sustainable businesses: Victoria and Belmont Hotels

The sustainability policies of the Brend hotel chain in Sidmouth was updated earlier in the summer: “Sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint is at the forefront of Brend Collection. We have a dedicated team working behind the scenes who continuously look at how we can change, improve and better our systems to reduce our carbon… Continue reading Showcasing sustainable businesses: Victoria and Belmont Hotels