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When it comes to sustainable groups: Sidmouth Brownies & Guides and Sidmouth Scouts have a lot to show.  And, indeed, recently the Sidmouth Scouts lent another helping hand at Sidmouth Cemetery when they cleared large areas to increase biodiversity. These local groups have been winning accolades. Firstly, the Girlguiding leaders are to take part in the Sidmouth Swimathon on 14th March:… Continue reading Guide and scout leaders doing great things in the Sid Valley

There were lots of certificates of thanks being handed out at the Sustainable Sidmouth Champions Awards on Friday 21st November – to those who have played a part in this year’s Eco Hub Sidmouth. Set up to highlight what different local groups are doing to address climate change and the changing environment, the Eco Hub… Continue reading Congratulations Eco Hub Sidmouth! – Champions Awards November 2025

There is quite a champion in our midst – and we have championed them before. This is the Sidmouth School of Art: “intriguing, fun and curious” [Sidmouth Solarpunk]. Two years ago, they were showcasing art celebrating the community’s volunteers [Sustainable Sidmouth Champion Awards] And this week, they have been putting on free half-term workshops: where art and nature… Continue reading Sidmouth Sea Fest & Coastal Community Hub – Changemaker Champions

When it comes to health champions in these parts, Sid Valley Help is very much up there, acting as go-to point for every type of health care, pointing to where best to go for help, from hospital visits to mental health advice. They are certainly valued – and received the Champions Awards 2021 in recognition of their work. As… Continue reading Healthwatch: Devon’s health champions

We had the Arts & Culture East Devon’s volunteer of the year for 2023 going to Sidmouth’s own Colin Trussell for his work at the Sidmouth Folk Festival. And this year another Sidmouthian was recognised for their work as the ACED Volunteer of the Year 2025 is announced: The ACED Volunteer of the Year award recognises a volunteer’s… Continue reading Arts & Culture East Devon’s volunteer of the year announced

Last June, Sidmouth’s Colin Trussell was declared winner of the Arts & Culture East Devon’s inaugural ACED Volunteer of the Year award for his work with the Sidmouth Folk Festival: The announcement was made at the ACED network’s summer meeting at the Gateway Theatre, Seaton. Colin was honoured with a beautiful glass award, created by… Continue reading Nominate the Arts & Culture East Devon’s volunteer of the year!

The Sidmouth Twinning Circle [twinning Sidmouth and Le Locle in Switzerland] is a very active group, run by volunteers, with support from the town council. Last year, Swiss visitors spent some time in Sidmouth, “with a busy programme of activities planned to really show off Sidmouth and the surrounding area”. And this year, the Sidmouth Twinning Circle is to celebrate… Continue reading Twinning Circle champions: 40 years on!

The Devon, Plymouth & Torbay Careers Hub is all about linking schools with local employers to deliver high quality careers support for students. The Hub offers different ways to get local companies involved, including its Enterprise Advisers set-up: Being an Enterprise Adviser is a great way of developing your skills whilst getting young people excited about your industry. It’s also a… Continue reading Become an Enterprise Adviser! ‘…bringing experiences of the working world into the classroom.’

The Wallspace by the Ham has allowed the showcasing of all sorts of creativity in Sidmouth, including, for example, art celebrating the community’s volunteers from a year ago. This time we’re seeing the creative efforts of young people in the CODEX – Digital and Print Project – now on display: The CODEX Project is a collaboration with Sidmouth College… Continue reading Art celebrating personal, social and cultural identity