“As a nation we pride ourselves on expecting the highest level of food safety and animal welfare standards.” . Last week, Devon Live posted the… Read More »What does the Australian trade deal mean for the West Country farmer?
“splashing back in time” . Last month, the Guardian looked at “10 of the UK’s best places for fun on the water, chosen by readers”… Read More »Sea kayaking with Jurassic Paddle Sports
Street food market at Kennaway House . At last an event to celebrate local food – and to celebrate the reopening of Kennaway House: Sidmouth… Read More »Sidmouth Eats Boutique – Friday 25th June
A flat costs nearly ten times the median weekly pay for people aged 22-29 in the south west of England. “In Penzance, homeowners think, ‘why rent… Read More »Affordability crisis for young people in the countryside
It’s time to vote with our money for the world we want to live in, to think about who or what is benefiting from our… Read More »Honouring our small shops
Urging shoppers to develop a more sustainable and respectful relationship with what they wear, rather than dismissing it as “cheap tat”. . Sidmouth has several clothes… Read More »Fast fashion – and the mindsets of consumers
“Small changes can make a big difference.” . Tesco’s has been in the news quite a bit this week: Tesco has reportedly said its suppliers… Read More »Reducing ‘the mountain of food thrown away’
Monday 28 June – Sunday 4 July “Help us celebrate the rich diversity of wildlife in the Sid Valley by joining in with our programme… Read More »Biodiversity Week in the Sid Valley
“So, who are the real litter louts? There is only one candidate: not the consumers but the producers of the packaging who know exactly how… Read More »Is the business of recycling just a fraud?
“Humans need to get much better at developing climate solutions that work in favour of nature.” . Simply ‘planting trees’ is not going to solve… Read More »‘Green’ measures are “epic fails” for climate and biodiversity
“We now no longer see work as a destination but an activity – one that can be done in an office, at home, on the… Read More »A commitment to “encourage flexible working”
“I do think there could be more training for our children.” “The current situation as an opportunity for a complete overhaul of how companies hire… Read More »Ensuring there are ‘interesting jobs’ for young people
– “a day to highlight the problems of air pollution, and talk about practical things we can all do to tackle it.” . Earlier in… Read More »Clean Air Day – Thursday 17th June
Or, how to prevent “the plundering of the past for the purposes of private enrichment”. . Last month, the Housing Minister tweeted: Robert Jenrick on… Read More »A review of heritage planning policy
“It is increasingly important that these raw materials are extracted in the most environmentally responsible, low carbon manner possible, otherwise this could mitigate any of… Read More »Mining lithium in Cornwall