Festival Town Sidmouth: on hold
“Although no one knows for sure how long the current lock down will last, we would encourage you to rearrange your event to a later… Read More »Festival Town Sidmouth: on hold
“Although no one knows for sure how long the current lock down will last, we would encourage you to rearrange your event to a later… Read More »Festival Town Sidmouth: on hold
In Which Pooh Learns to Think the Unthinkable. . At the beginning of the year, a writing competition was launched: Science Festival launches Green Growth… Read More »Science Festival writing competition: the winners
“Flood the world with messages of hope, optimism, and above all, action.” . It is now 50 years ago since Denis Hayes coordinated the first… Read More »Earth Day 2020
Crises historically lead to social change but much depends on whether lockdown behaviours stick. . You can, of course, change people’s perceptions – and therefore… Read More »How to change our habits
“Hopefully, this period of time will be one that strengthens local networks so that when we come out the other side, we’ll be better prepared… Read More »Help at hand: Salvation Army
The longer-term effects of the crisis on the wider food and farming industry – and the impact on the supermarkets and food availability for consumers.… Read More »The longer-term impacts on farming
A clear pattern of response is being played out by most governments: denial, fumbling and, eventually, lockdown. In parallel, political narratives and cultural norms are… Read More »As governments dither, authority is challenged
Promoting Economic Resilience: “New mixed development should… consider the values of homeworking to the economic vibrancy of the Sid Valley.” . Sidmouth’s economy is made… Read More »The working from home revolution
“Council workers are the unsung heroes.” . Over the last weeks, air pollution has plummeted – but so has revenue from council car parks: .… Read More »Councils to be given extra cash
Staying open to serve essential public projects and the self-employed trades in our local communities. . Local volunteer organisations are rising to the challenge –… Read More »Help at hand: Bradfords
What can we do to help the backbone of the local economy? . We need to be looking after our local providers: Support your local… Read More »Support your local small business
Working with Sidmouth Town Council and other local organisations to provide information and support. Contact Sid Valley HELP if you need help or want to… Read More »Help at hand: Sid Valley HELP
How can we reduce mental hardship now and in the coming weeks? . The status of care homes has been called ‘the cinderella of the… Read More »Mental health issues in these difficult times
“PPE for care homes remains scandalously lacking, while at least 21 homes in Devon are infected” . A very important part of the life of… Read More »Devon care homes under pressure
… to mitigate the impact of coronavirus – but to become ‘a permanent instrument’ after the pandemic is over … The idea of UBI… Read More »Universal Basic Income: Spain in a time of crisis