A positive, engaging press release from the District Council: East Devon Councillors Susie Bond, Darryl Nicholas and Peter Burrows ‘elected’ by Year 11 pupils… Read More »Political speed dating at Kings School in Ottery St Mary
The Herald has put out a plea on behalf of local writers: Actors wanted for new community play 18 March 2019 Clarissa Place .… Read More »Actors and singers needed for community play during Sidmouth Sea Fest
The Sidmouth Plastic Warriors Facebook pages are always worth a look: Sidmouth Plastic Warriors And it features one particular volunteer: Sidmouth Plastic… Read More »Sidmouth’s youngest Plastic Warrior
The next Repair Café is on Saturday 30th March – with a nice little piece in the monthly Resident magazine giving more of the story… Read More »Sidmouth Repair Café > reducing landfill and maintaining repair skills – and working with the local community
Sidmouth heard from the director of the new South West Mutual bank earlier in the week: Public meeting called to consider the SW Mutual bank… Read More »South West Mutual bank comes to Sidmouth > ‘get involved’ and sign up for the bank’s newsletter
Last month, Sidmouth College students went on the streets: A nationwide strike occurred in the town last month, which more than 30 people attended. … Read More »Sidmouth students strike to protest over climate change
There are real issues about mental health – and some local authorities are not dealing with them very well: Those with mental health issues ‘not… Read More »Andy’s Man Club in Newton Abbot: the support group saving men’s lives
At the beginning of the year, the national charity announced its expansion plans: Age Concern coming to Sidmouth The charity gave a presentation to… Read More »Age Concern ‘to tackle social isolation in Sidmouth’
Exeter’s High Street is doing well – compared to others around the country: Exeter has ninth “healthiest High Street” in Britain But does a… Read More »Exeter High Street loses its last independent shop
Rather an embarrassing story reported on national news today: From the BBC: LOCAL DEMOCRACY REPORTING SERVICE The council said it could not continue to… Read More »Those with mental health issues ‘not in priority need’ for temporary accommodation in Torbay
The Herald reports on the organisation representing most businesses in the Sid Valley: Sidmouth Chamber of Commerce appoints new chairman David Cook was voted… Read More »New chair at Sidmouth Chamber of Commerce
Very nice too, says the Herald: It’s official Britain’s best pasty is made in Devon Devon officially has the best pasty in the country… Read More »Ottery-made pasty wins at British Pie Awards
The very popular Hopper Bus will be back for the season, as reported by the Herald: Hop on! Sidmouth Hopper Bus reveals new routes… Read More »Sidmouth Hopper Bus > new routes and longer season
Earlier in the year, the Seaton Wetlands nature reserve was shortlisted for an award: BBC Countryfile Magazine shortlists Seaton Wetlands for ‘Nature Reserve of the… Read More »BBC Countryfile Magazine awards Seaton Wetlands as runner-up ‘Nature Reserve of the Year’
Homelessness is an issue – even here in affluent East Devon: Homelessness not getting any better in Devon Can we be doing more to help… Read More »Young people at risk of homelessness in East Devon