News in Sidmouth

Discussions will be taking place this week about the future of Jacob's Ladder in Sidmouth.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) will be discussing a recommendation from EDDC's Capital Strategy and Allocation Group to pass responsibility for Jacob's Ladder and the railings along Sidmouth Seafront to the town council.

Quirks and More, a new support group for parents and carers of children with additional needs in Sidmouth, is looking for a venue to hold its meetings.

The group, set up by Sidmouth mum Katie Turner, is intended to help parents talk about the highs and lows of parenting a child with additional needs.

A 14-year-old Sidmouth rock musician has been inspired by messages of support from two American rock bands.

Tom Ryder, 14, has recently received endorsements from American prog-rock band Polyphia and American 'metalcore' band Wage War.

The Spanish classes offered at The Station in Ottery St Mary are part of our 'Active Life and Active Mind' program and we offer not only tuition but the opportunity of taking part in many other activities that will help you stay mentally and physically active.

You will have then the opportunity to learn another language, which come in handy if you are planning to visit Spain, the Canary Islands or South America.

As we get into the swing of a brand new year, now is the perfect opportunity to both reflect and look forward.

Since launching Sidmouth Nub News website in February 2019, we have been building a hyper-local news source for the Sidmouth community.

Following the recent closure of the Sidmouth Age Concern centre, located on the Hight Street, Age Concern Exmouth and District reached out to Sidmouth residents who may still require the services provided by the charity organisation.

In a statement released today (January 3), Age Concern Exmouth and District wrote: "Unfortunately, due to the challenging economic climate and slow uptake of our Home Support Service, the [Sidmouth] centre was unable to cover the costs of having a physical presence in the town.

Sidmouth Fire Station's first 'shout' of 2020 turned out to be a false alarm but the town's firefighters have told residents 'it's better to be safe than sorry'.

The first call out of 2020 for Sidmouth Fire Station came at around 7.35pm yesterday (January 2).

Environmental group Sidmouth Plastic Warriors is appealing for the help of Sidmouth residents to take responsibility for a small patch of land in the town to help keep it clean and tidy.

Sidmouth Plastic Warrior and councillor Denise Bickley took to social media today to encourage people to join the scheme and to help keep the scheme's interactive map up to date.

A Very Happy New Year!

Open Breakfast - Always on the second Wednesday of each month. Wednesday, January 8, at 8am in The Hotel Elizabeth for one month only while the Kingswood is closed.

Marks and Spencer Exebridges has donated truckloads of carrots and parsnips to hungry donkeys this Christmas. In the spirit of seasonal giving, M&S' generous act was met with delight by staff and donkeys alike at The Donkey Sanctuary's headquarters in Sidmouth, Devon.

Instead of letting sacks full of carrots and parsnips go to waste, Farm Groom Rosie Baker was thrilled to collect the food retailer's donation in order to put it to better use: in the bellies of hundreds of rescued and relinquished donkeys and mules.