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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

It’s quite a view from Mutters Moor, as enthused by our MP: You just can’t beat going for a walk in East Devon to help blow the cobwebs away. I went on a decent stomp around Mutters Moor near Sidmouth over the weekend and thoroughly recommend it! The views of the town, plus the parish… Continue reading Showcasing sustainable schools: Newton Pop Primary

As the school’s home page says, “set in the beautiful East Devon countryside”, Tipton St John Primary is very much about giving their pupils a sense of “believing and achieving to be the best we can be”: Welcome – Tipton St John And that includes an active interest in the environment – both in class… Continue reading Showcasing sustainable schools: Tipton Primary

Sidmouth Primary School are very engaged in the great outdoors: Last week Year 6 went on their residential trip to Dartmoor. The week consisted of learning basic skills…  as well as instructor led activities including caving, climbing, weaselling and mountain biking. The week away developed team working skills and resilience and every single child tried… Continue reading Showcasing sustainable schools: Sidmouth Primary

Sidmouth College is up to lots when it comes to thinking and doing for the environment. For example, this Spring’s Student Herald gives some good practical tips: There are loads of energy saving tips out there and as well as cutting down on your bills, these tips can have a really positive impact on the… Continue reading Showcasing sustainable schools: Sidmouth College

Back in April, the Herald launched its campaign to find our favourite pub: Nominate your Sidmouth pub of the year – Sustainable Sidmouth Champion Awards And the results have just been announced: The Red Lion in Sidbury has been named the Herald’s Pub of the Year after receiving the highest number of votes from readers.… Continue reading Red Lion, Sidbury: awarded pub of the year!

Congratulations! Sidmouth Eats Boutique, the monthly pop-up street food market, has received recognition from Surfers Against Sewage as a Plastic Free Champion. It’s an accolade that organiser Eleanor Carr is delighted to shout about.  In order to receive the award, Eleanor needed to demonstrate that her business had removed three types of plastic from the… Continue reading Showcasing sustainable businesses: Sidmouth Eats Boutique gets an award!

Support your local café! The Herald will be launching its search for our favourite café in the Sid Valley next month: Sidmouth Herald Café of the Year: Nominate your favourite | Sidmouth Herald Interestingly, it’s being launched as part of the Herald’s ongoing aim of “highlighting more great local businesses” – although of course ‘favourite’ café… Continue reading Showcasing sustainable businesses: championing independent cafés