Devon Maritime Forum: January newsletter
Devon Climate Emergency – “Fishermens’ Kisses” – Marine Climate Change – Journey to the Sea A belated Happy New Year from the DMF! Check out… Read More »Devon Maritime Forum: January newsletter
Improving mental well-being in Sidmouth
… by offering low-key, informal mental health support . Sid Valley Help has been at the forefront of providing key information about health and social… Read More »Improving mental well-being in Sidmouth
100 seconds to midnight
The Doomsday Clock is ticking forward: “If countries worked to resist arms races, limit warming by restricting fossil fuels and create new ‘norms of behaviour’…” .… Read More »100 seconds to midnight
A broad view from a small East Devon farm
Ruth Hancock gives insights on producing good food locally, with a look at the bigger picture As she says on her blog description: “Running… Read More »A broad view from a small East Devon farm
Veganuary: the issues
‘As long as we demonise animal foods and eulogise plant foods, any prospect of a natural food supply is shattered.’ . Last weekend saw the… Read More »Veganuary: the issues
New advances in timber construction
The growing importance of trees, woodlands and timber . Woodlands serve many purposes – including providing all sorts of habitats: Species shift: climate change and… Read More »New advances in timber construction
Species shift: climate change and habitat loss
‘How to enhance biodiversity over the next decade’ . In collaboration with other groups, the Vision Group is planning to put on an event later… Read More »Species shift: climate change and habitat loss
Natural capital: our natural resources
Valuing our natural resources and the ecosystem services they provide . Can you put a monetary value on nature? If not then how do you… Read More »Natural capital: our natural resources
Here we come a-wassailing in the Byes
The Friends of the Byes gathered to celebrate apple trees and such things: . A budding Sidmouth Wassail tradition…This was only our second year, with… Read More »Here we come a-wassailing in the Byes
A programme of tree planting for 2020 from the Arboretum
The Sidmouth Arboretum held its AGM last night – and this included a look at the Town Council’s Environment Plan, which involves a lot of… Read More »A programme of tree planting for 2020 from the Arboretum
Drill Hall plans expected to pass
Late last summer, plans were submitted to turn the Drill Hall into a restaurant: Full plans submitted for Drill Hall Drill Hall plans: shades of… Read More »Drill Hall plans expected to pass
Beach Management Plan: funding latest: bridging the gap: reports
There have been efforts by District Councillors to find more funding for the Beach Management Plan: Beach Management Plan: funding latest: bridging the gap .… Read More »Beach Management Plan: funding latest: bridging the gap: reports
Beach Management Plan: trialing a glass splash barrier: reports
The District Council wanted to instal a test barrier along Sidmouth’s Esplanade: Beach Management Plan: trialing a glass splash barrier . And in it goes… Read More »Beach Management Plan: trialing a glass splash barrier: reports
National citizens’ assembly on climate change to open
The County Council has set up a task force to look at how climate change can be tackled and ‘zero emissions’ brought about: County Council… Read More »National citizens’ assembly on climate change to open
Sheep farming in Cumbria
Shepherding has a long tradition in Devon: Sheep farming in the Sid Valley And of course in many other parts of the western parts of… Read More »Sheep farming in Cumbria