“This has been the biggest recruitment drive in the Force’s history.” [Devon and Cornwall Force] Police trainers concerned about “quality and aptitude” of recruits, says… Read More »On the quality and quantity of police numbers in Devon
Exeter Tiny House Community launches with crowdfunding . I the ‘tiny homes’ movement offering a way out of our housing crisis? A solution to our… Read More »Tiny homes for Exeter?
“Recycling is the action that gets the most attention from big electronics brands, likely because it is the one that doesn’t require changing product designs… Read More »Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle
“It is likely to increase flooding and coastal change” [UK Climate Change Risk Assessment] “Millions of hectares across England and Wales are at risk of… Read More »Climate change and erosion
“Over the past decade, the number of people renting in England and Wales has more than doubled.” [The Times] “Unless more affordable homes are built,… Read More »A solution to our housing problems: living in a van
“Changing the way we think about bread” [Andrew Whitley of Bread Matters] . Radio 4’s Sunday morning wander down to the farm looked at growing… Read More »Growing and baking our daily bread locally
“The Bicycle Ballet company creates exhilarating outdoor dance performances on bikes, exploring the joyful highs and gritty lows of cycling.” [Bicycle Ballet website] . From… Read More »The Bicycle Ballet comes to the Sidmouth SeaFest!
“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