“I think everyone should work together, let’s see if that happens.” [Simon Jupp, East Devon MP] . The dust has settled a little following the… Read More »EDDC elections 4th May: looking to the future

“Independents, Lib Dems secure most seats” [Nub News] . The results of the District Council elections are just in: East Devon District Council results May 2023… Read More »BREAKING: EDDC elections 4th May: results in

“Place is more important than individual pieces of architecture” [Peter Murray, writing in ‘How we celebrate the coronation: Designs for a new reign’ from the… Read More »‘Designs for a new reign’: the future of architecture

The District Council elections are happening tomorrow: EDDC elections 4th May: all Sidmouth seats contested – Vision Group for Sidmouth The VGS has contacted all the… Read More »EDDC elections tomorrow 4th May: candidate profiles

Meanwhile, what can we be doing to encourage and look after our garden birds? . It’s Dawn Chorus Day on Sunday: Set your alarm for… Read More »Dawn Chorus Day: 7th May

“Meat vs plant-based: The food debate is polarized, ideologized and tribalized” [foodingredientsfirst.com] . There’s been quite a kerfuffle over what school children should be fed… Read More »A ‘balanced’ diet

“Sustainable food production and consumption” [Urban Farm-It] . It’s happening in the States: Craig Watts grew up on a small family farm in Fairmont, North… Read More »Growing mushrooms in chicken sheds

“Practical tips and strategies on how to ensure your office space promotes mental wellness.” [freeofficefinder.com] “Managing well-being in a remote work setup and knowing how… Read More »Mental well-being at work

“The argument that soybean products is unsustainable omits a critical statistic that more than 77% of global soy produced is used to feed livestock.” [earth.org] . How… Read More »Growing soybeans in the UK

Sidmouth Sidford Ward . The District Council elections are happening in two weeks’ time: EDDC elections 4th May: all Sidmouth seats contested – Vision Group… Read More »EDDC elections 4th May: candidate profile:  Lisa GARNER

Seagrass beds: home to seahorses, pipefish and scallops, and a highly effective carbon sink [Guardian] “How to Start a Kelp Farm” – inspired by the… Read More »A seagrass or kelp project for Lyme Bay?

“Rural areas hold enormous potential for businesses to thrive and contribute to their local communities and the larger economy.” [Federation of Small Businesses] . The… Read More »The Growth Belt: supporting rural small businesses

“… working with the Ancient Woodland Inventory.” [Ed Dolphin, Sidmouth Arboretum and Sid Valley Biodiversity Group] “We all have a lot to learn about how… Read More »Veteran trees and ancient woodland in the Sid Valley

Sidmouth Sidford Ward . The District Council elections are happening in two weeks’ time: EDDC elections 4th May: all Sidmouth seats contested – Vision Group for… Read More »EDDC elections 4th May: candidate profile:  Marianne RIXSON

Sidmouth Town Ward . The District Council elections are happening in two weeks’ time: EDDC elections 4th May: all Sidmouth seats contested – Vision Group for… Read More »EDDC elections 4th May: candidate profile:  Denise BICKLEY