“There’s something of real value to just slowing down, allowing ourselves to be part of nature, and experiencing that joy of the bigger world.” “To… Read More »The balm of gardening and being in nature

“The crisis puts the flaws of our short-sighted, hyper-individualistic times in glaring focus.” . People can be very selfish. Whether it’s the super-rich: World’s Wealthy… Read More »Coronavirus, communitarians and individualists

Long-term exposure to air pollution may significantly increase the risk factor for many predicted to die from COVID-19. “We can have a better, cleaner future… Read More »Dramatic drops in air pollution

“There is a real possibility that international supply chains will collapse … the best way to protect against this risk is to diversify and localise… Read More »Local food: local resilience to global risk

 – a new matchmaking service – a Land Army – a network for small-scale growers – How the UK can increase the production of domestic… Read More »How to plug the migrant labour gap in farming

How is the UK food system to play its part in mitigating climate change, improving our local environments, reducing pollution and improving biodiversity and soil… Read More »How is food produced and where?

“A friendly network of independent, small-scale food producers, wholefood suppliers and residents working together to build a more resilient, nourishing and community-centred food system for… Read More »In My Back Yard: new East Devon food network

Bulk buying is not only economical – it’s eco-friendly as well. . There are several small businesses pulling out all the plugs to serve the… Read More »Don’t panic buy: bulk buy and refill

Local services providing at a time of need. . A couple of days ago, these news pages gave some links to shops and services in… Read More »Shops and services: help at hand: update

– BUY LOCAL – MAKE LOCAL – . There’s been a huge amount of coverage of ‘the future of farming and food’: Coronavirus: How will… Read More »The future of the farming and food industries

Take the opportunity to practice your do-it-yourself skills. . The Sidmouth Repair Café offers a great opportunity for anyone to pop along with a much-loved… Read More »Make do and mend

The new art of cooking in lockdown. . BBC One started a very useful daily series this morning: Daily Kitchen Live | bbc.co.uk BBC launching… Read More »Tips for simple, back-of-the-cupboard cuisine

“Do not come – how dare you put yourself before the lives of others.” . How are we going to move onto the ‘next stage’… Read More »Restricting freedom of movement in/to Devon

“Whatever happens, we will be there for you.” . Local newspapers provide an excellent service, letting us know what local resources we can tap into… Read More »Support your local newspaper

Sidmouth Coronavirus Community Lifelines . These news pages have offered pointers of where to go for help and advice: Financial help and resilience: a guide… Read More »Help at hand – and help needed