Author: JW

Quite an impressive set of awards are being put together by the University of Exeter: The Knowledge Exchange Awards 2024 will celebrate the best collaborations between University of Exeter researchers and external partners regionally, nationally, and globally. The awards will see three shortlisted projects in each of seven categories, as judged by a panel of… Continue reading University of Exeter’s Sustainable Futures Award

A great new initiative has just happened – thanks to the efforts of local folk and the council. The Herald reports today: Community-spirited residents in Sidford came together to set up their own social club this week Residents from Sidford work to set up their own social club | Sidmouth Herald And the District Council… Continue reading Friends of Orchard Close established!

Last year’s Sustainable Champions Awards looked as how we can both ‘save a little money – and save the planet a little’. The winners of Awards certainly reflected the ethos of 2023’s Awards – for example: The impact made by the Sidmouth Repair Café – Sustainable Sidmouth Champion Awards As well as showcasing the entries… Continue reading What we can do to ‘SAVE MONEY: SAVE THE PLANET’

‘Plastic-free Champions’ have been a regular feature. The 2021 Award went to the SPW: The Champions Awards 2021: a profile of Sidmouth Plastic Warriors – Sustainable Sidmouth Champion Awards Last year’s Awards went to those championing plastic-free: Showcasing Award-winners: Newton Poppleford Primary – Sustainable Sidmouth Champion Awards Showcasing Award-winners: Tess Bisson – Sustainable Sidmouth Champion Awards… Continue reading Plastic-free Champions – going for gold!

It starts today, Monday 3rd June: Volunteers’ Week is a chance to say thank you for the fantastic contribution volunteers make With a report from Exeter today: This week (3 – 9 June) is Volunteers’ Week and Westbank Community Health and Care is celebrating the army of volunteers who are the beating heart of the… Continue reading Volunteers’ Week 2024

Just in the last month, the Herald has posted lots of stories on how volunteers contribute to life in the Sid Valley: Sidmouth Repair Cafe latest session this Saturday | Sidmouth Herald Sidmouth Golf Club £8,000 donation to Devon Air Ambulance | Sidmouth Herald Sidmouth cemetery volunteers receive high-vis tabards | Sidmouth Herald Devon Wildlife… Continue reading Celebrating Sidmouth’s many volunteers

There is a very special place – right in the heart of Sidmouth. As reported by the Herald last year on its third anniversary, the Oasis Café was set up during very difficult times:  Weekly ‘coffee and chat’ sessions began at the Dissenters Hall at the end of September 2020, for anyone who was feeling… Continue reading Celebrating the Oasis Café Sidmouth

For some time now, it’s been recognised that lots of Devon and Cornwall businesses are doing their bit to save the planet – for example:  The Plymouth-based sole trader locksmith Paul Bushell believes businesses have an obligation to be green and help the environment. He recycles all rubbish generated by his business and cash made from recycling… Continue reading First ever ‘King’s Award for Enterprise’ for Sustainable Development

It’s clear we need volunteers! And lots of them! As it’s clear that with official services not always available, we have to rely on our own devices. But whilst we always need more good folk to lend a helping hand and “we will need the engagement of volunteers more than ever” – the fantastic contribution of East Devon volunteers is quite… Continue reading Thank you volunteers – at the heart of the community

East Devon has been doing very well in producing ‘sustainable champions’ this week. Firstly… Coldharbour Farm Shop and Field Kitchen has been recognised in this year’s Countryside Alliance Awards as a champion of local food and drink in the South West. Ottery’s Coldharbour Farm highly commended in rural awards | Sidmouth Herald Congratulations! Announcing the… Continue reading Congratulations East Devon businesses – local and sustainable!