Welcome to CAPS!
CAPS is the Climate Awareness Partnership Sidmouth
CAPS is about raising our awareness of the climate – and our collective action to address it.
CAPS is a partnership of Sidmouth Town Council and other local organisations – including the Sidmouth Churches, the Sidmouth Plastic Warriors , the Sidmouth Science Festival , Sidmouth schools and the Vision Group for Sidmouth
And the Partnership is open to all members of the Sid Valley community – whether individuals or organisations.
Here’s a list so far of The CAPS Partners
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The Four Aims of CAPS
The CAPS team have set out four aims to support our overall objective of raising community climate awareness. They are :-
· Organise talks and other events on sustainable behaviours:
· Publicise national and regional support to help households reduce their carbon footprint
· Seek out opportunities to help households live more sustainably
· Provide an electronic newsletter celebrating success
The Four Aims of CAPS – Climate Awareness Partnership Sidmouth
SOCIAL MEDIA!
At the start of April, there has been quite an upsurge in interest and engagement in the CAPS FB pages – with more postings from members, more comments and more ‘likes’ happening. Here are a few of those:
Book now for CAG East Devon SkillShare – 26th April 2025
The head of the Climate Change Committee has suggested a few things today
Climate Awareness Partnership Sidmouth (CAPS)
EVENTS!
CAPS and partners are planning a number of events over the coming months…
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CAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUE @ KENNAWAY HOUSE!
Renewable Energy Experiences:
GETTING OFF GAS
Tuesday 15th April: 3:00PM – 4:30PM
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Find out about renewable energy from those who have experienced it first hand. Jon Ball will give a talk entitled Getting Off Gas Domestically and Nationally: are heat pumps the final piece of the puzzle for the home?
Jon will talk about the steps he has taken to get off gas in his house in Sidmouth. He will also discuss the issues of doing this nationally. The talk will include 2 influencers, 2 heroes and 2 foot in mouth incidents.
Everyone welcome. This event is live in the Cellar Bar at Kennaway House, Sidmouth. Entry £2.50 to include a hot drink
Café Scientifique: Renewable Energy Experiences – Sidmouth Science Festival
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CAPS TALKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH…
SID VALE ASSOCIATION: WEDNESDAY 16TH APRIL
Talk: by Chris Lockyear of Climate Awareness Partnership Sidmouth – ‘Do we understand our carbon footprint? ‘
Wednesday 16 April 2025 14:30
Admission £2.50. Non-members £5.00
Includes Tea & Biscuits
SVA HQ, 12 Church Street, Sidmouth EX10 8LY
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Do we understand our carbon footprint? – Climate Awareness Partnership Sidmouth
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U3A: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: MONDAY 2ND JUNE
For more info, see Events – Climate Awareness Partnership Sidmouth
ECO HUB @ THE RADWAY CINEMA: SUNDAY 8TH JUNE
WILDING: THE FILM
June 8, 2025 | 7:00pm Wilding
Inspired by Isabella Tree’s bestselling book, this moving film tells the story of a once intensively farmed estate that was rewilded, allowing nature to bounce back. Join us afterwards for a Q&A with local rewilders, including Vicky McLachlan (Rewilder) and Mish Kennaway (Rewilder, Escot House).
We look forward to seeing you there!
With thanks to Scotts Cinemas
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ECO HUB SIDMOUTH EVENTS!
The latest CAPS project is happening every fortnight – providing an ongoing presence in town to engage people on issues related to climate change… a place to have your say/find information/exchange ideas/learn what is happening/volunteer…
The initiative aims to operate on the second Saturday of the month in the Tourist Information Centre and the fourth Saturday in the library. Each month, there will be a new theme to focus on – plus there will be films showing at the Radway Cinema!
What’s happening?
Here’s the outline programme for the next series of sessions:
April: Active Travel- Promoting Walking and Cycling
12th in the Tourist Information Centre – 26th in Sidmouth Library
May: The Plastic Pollution Problem
10th in the Tourist Information Centre – 24th in Sidmouth Library
June: Protecting Diversity
14th in the Tourist Information Centre – 28th in Sidmouth Library
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Upcoming events:
SIDMOUTH ECO HUB: APRIL: ACTIVE TRAVEL:
Saturday 12th March @ the Tourist Information Centre: 11am – 1pm
Saturday 26th March @ Sidmouth Library: 11am – 1pm
Active Travel @ Sidmouth Eco Hub – Promoting Walking and Cycling
It’s all about ‘Active Travel’ at the Sidmouth Eco Hub in April.
At its stalls on Saturday 12th at the Tourist Information Centre and on Saturday 26th at the
Library, the focus will be on ‘Promoting Walking and Cycling’ in the Sid Valley.
And so the Eco Hub regulars will be joined by the Sidmouth & East Devon Walking Festival
and the Sidmouth Cycling Campaign.
The Cycling Campaign is also planning on holding a free raffle for visitors. Plus, they hope
to provide practical advice on how to lock up bikes securely and give cyclists a checklist for
safety checks on their own bikes.
Also up will be a slideshow on screen showing cycle rides and the Sid Valley Cycle Club
website – plus an A1 map of the Sid Valley, with rights of way.
There will also be an advance copy of the 2025 Walking Festival Programme, plus some ED
Ramblers stickers & pencils for children.
It should be a busy and intersting session.
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NEWS!
Catching up with some recent CAPS blog posts…
Where is the Sid Valley going to get its energy from in the future?
Here are some possible ways ahead – with the focus on the Sid Valley:
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The district council answering questions on where our recycling goes
Steve Maclure, EDDC officer attending on Saturday, sent me the following answers to some questions I posed – and we can use them in any way we feel free. The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is particularly interesting and it’s coming into force soon…relatively…
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THE LATEST FROM EARTH.ORG
Some great, positive stories are being shared on the CAPS social media pages from Earth.Org. For example:
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Asia’s Battle Against Plastic Waste | Earth.Org
How China Is Winning Its Battle Against Air Pollution | Earth.Org
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