News in Sidmouth

Mums are the centrepiece of any family but Mother's Day can be a difficult time for some families.

While it's fabulous for those that can still celebrate the big day with their mums, sadly for some that isn't the case.

Three local causes in Sidmouth received a much needed funding boost thanks to the Co-op's annual Local Community Fund campaign.

Each year, Co-op stores ask local people to nominate deserving community causes. Funds are raised when Co-op Members buy selected Co-op products and services, with 2p for every £1 they spend going into their Co-op Membership account and also to the selected local causes.

This Christmas the Co-op is helping to help reduce food waste across the nation.

It has now committed to doubling environmental charity Hubbub's network of Community Fridges as part of its 'Christmas Together with Food' campaign for 2021.

Co-operate is an online community centre bringing people in Sidmouth together to make good things happen. Whether you want to find things to do, volunteer, join a group or set up your own – it's for people who care about their community and want to join forces to get things done.

Co-operate helps build stronger communities where people are more connected. There are over 20,000 people, including 11,000 groups, sharing ways to get involved and support each other. Created with local communities, by local communities and for local communities.

Sidmouth Nub News aims to support our community, promoting shops, businesses, charities, clubs and sports groups. We will be profiling some of these businesses and organisations regularly in a feature called 'Up Close in Sidmouth'.

First, we're chatting to Kirsty Cunningham, store manager for Co-op's Sidmouth store.

Sidmouth Nub News aims to support our community, promoting shops, businesses, charities, clubs and sports groups. We'll be profiling some of these businesses and organisations regularly in a feature called 'Up Close in Sidmouth'.

We caught up with Sarah Reed, the Member Pioneer for Sidmouth and Seaton, and asked her to tell us a bit more about her role.

Sidmouth Nub News is teaming up with your local Co-op in the next stage of a new partnership that will bring more community news and events to your doorstep.

This partnership will create a space where the people of Sidmouth can report on all the amazing local stories happening every day, helping to lift spirits and wellbeing. The Co-op is built on a set of principles that promote fairness, equality, honesty and community – four values Karl Hancock, as CEO, has built into Nub News.