Sidmouth's Top Five: Your Weekly Nub News Roundup

There have been some interesting stories in Sidmouth this week, we got Up Close with the owners of The Courtyard and we reported on the sad news that Sidmouth Air Display will not be taking place this year.

Here at Sidmouth Nub News we like to make your life easier so if you've missed any news this week don't worry.

We have you covered with five of the best stories right here:

1. Up Close with The Courtyard in Sidmouth: An 'exceptional' first year in business

Starting a new business is a challenge at the best of times but running a new business during the coronavirus pandemic is another challenge entirely. A challenge faced head on by Gail Smee and Shane Hudson of The Courtyard in Sidmouth.

Nub News caught up with Gail this week to look back on The Courtyard's first year in business and the challenges of operating under lock down.

Read more here.

2. Sidmouth Air Display cancelled and set to return next year

Sidmouth's skies will not see teams like the world famous Red Arrows over the 2020 August bank holiday weekend after Sidmouth Town Council made the decision to cancel this year's Air Display.

Read more here.

3. East Devon's only wildlife hospital launches fundraiser to survive lockdown effect

East Devon's only wildlife 'hospital' has launched a fundraising appeal, in order to manage increasing numbers of animals requiring care, which appears to be linked to the effects of lockdown on people's connection to nature.

Read more here.

4. Work to begin on amphitheatre that doubles up as flood prevention in Sidmouth

Work is set to begin on a dual purpose flood prevention scheme in Sidmouth that doubles up as an amphitheatre.

Read more here.

5. Busy weekend for Sidmouth Lifeboat: Three lives saved including a dog

Sidmouth Lifeboat did their bit to keep beach goers safe, as part of a nationwide coastal rescue effort dealing with a record number of call-outs.

Read more here.