Yes, the new venture from CAPS is well and truly happening!
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A sneak preview of a new eco-friendly initiative has taken place. Market Square hosted a pop-up event showcasing Eco Hub Sidmouth, which is set to trial operations in the Tourist Information Centre and the Library.
Sneak preview of Eco Hub Sidmouth initiative in town | Sidmouth Herald
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The first session at the Library – Saturday 25th January – provided a good opportunity to fly the flag for the first time
ECO HUB Sidmouth launches fortnightly sessions! – Climate Awareness Partnership Sidmouth
What’s it all about?
The purpose of the Eco Hub is to provide 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…
It will start with a trial of six months.
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:
retrofitting: making your home energy efficient
reduce/reuse/recycle
calculating your carbon footprint
active travel: walking and cycling
local food/food waste
plastic
biodiversity
Plus there will be films showing at the Radway Cinema!
What’s happening?
Here’s the outline programme for the first half of the year:
January: Keeping Warm/Retrofitting with ECOE
- 11th in the Tourist Information Centre
- 25th in Sidmouth Library
February: Local Food/Food Waste
- 8th in the Tourist Information Centre
- 22nd in Sidmouth Library
March: Reduce/Reuse/Recycle
- 8th in the Tourist Information Centre
- 22nd in Sidmouth Library
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
LOOKING AHEAD IN THE HERALD
Inspiring Film Screenings at Radway Cinema
We’re bringing two thought-provoking documentaries showcasing real-world solutions for regenerating soil and restoring nature:
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!
Dr Emma Pilgrim: World Soil Day and why it matters | Sidmouth Herald
Upcoming events for MAY: the details:
[See News – Climate Awareness Partnership Sidmouth for archive posts on past Eco Hub events]
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SIDMOUTH ECO HUB: May: The Plastic Pollution Problem
10th May in the Tourist Information Centre: 11am – 1pm
24th May in Sidmouth Library: 11am – 1pm
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Sidmouth Plastic Warriors | Facebook
Sidmouth Plastic Warriors – Doing everything in our power to get Sidmouth single-use-plastic-free
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Rebecca Honey of the Naked Larder will be there at the 10th May session
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Naked Larder Sidmouth | Package Free Shopping | East Devon
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A good question:
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Infographic: How Long Does Plastic Take to Decompose?
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And from Martin Dorey’s book: No. More. Plastic. What you can do to make a difference:
Our world- and every living creature in it- is under threat from plastic. It’s in the ocean as well as along our verges, on our streets, in our parks, on the beaches, up the mountains, in lakes, rivers and streams. You can’t go anywhere without seeing plastic.
If we don’t stop the flow, the ocean is where it ends up. As a result, every tide brings plastic to our shores, while the ‘gyres’, huge areas where microplastics- tiny fragments of plastic – are suspended in a water column, are now present in everyone of the world’s oceans.The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is estimated to cover an area extending to as much as 1.500,000square kilometres. That’s more than 60 times the size of the UK’s land mass.
If we don’t change, the plastic problem is only going to get worse.
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No. More. Plastic. – Martin Dorey
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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