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Enjoy another virtual day out at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth

Following the hugely successful first ‘Sanctuary From Your Sofa’ event on Easter Monday, which reached over one million people, The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth will be hosting another day of live Facebook broadcasts this coming Bank Holiday Monday (25 May).

The donkey interaction starts at 10am and promises to be another full day of virtual visitor experiences, giving people the...

Crunch time for Sidmouth donkeys thanks to Waitrose donation

The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth received a special treat for its resident donkeys this week, thanks to a generous donation of 150kg of carrots from the local Waitrose store.

The mountain of carrots, kindly donated by Sidmouth Waitrose on Stowford Rise, was met with delight by staff and donkeys alike at The Donkey Sanctuary’s international headquarters in Sidmouth.

The...

The Donkey Sanctuary donates 3,000 Easter Eggs to Sidmouth Foodbank

The Donkey Sanctuary has donated 3,000 packs of small chocolate Easter Eggs to the Sid Valley Food Bank in Sidmouth. The donated eggs will now be given to patients and staff at Sidmouth Hospital, local families who are supported by the Food Bank and key workers throughout the community.

Due to The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth being closed to visitors because of the coronaviruses...

Temporary glass flood defence panel to be tested on Sidmouth esplanade

Glass panel will be exposed to the elements to see if it is a sufficiently robust form of flood defence for Sidmouth

As part of work to progress the Sidmouth and East Beach Management Plan, a temporary glass splash defence test panel is due to be installed week commencing 20 January 2020 on top of the existing sea wall, mid-way between the York Street and Fore Street road junctions...

Sidmouth and East Beach Management Plan FAQ web pages updated and project’s next steps outlined

East Devon District Council has updated and extended the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page of the Sidmouth and East Beach Management Plan (BMP) section on the East Devon website to incorporate a number of recent developments within the scheme, which it was felt would be beneficial to the public to have further explanation.

The BMP FAQs are designed to help improve public...

Man arrested on suspicion of murder in Sidmouth

Police in Devon have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man who was allegedly assaulted in a Sidmouth pub.

Officers were called shortly after 10pm on Thursday 26 September to the Blackhorse Hotel after receiving a report that a man had been assaulted.

A 71-year-old man was found at the scene. Despite efforts of officers and paramedics the man was...

Be inspired by new nature trail at The Donkey Sanctuary this spring

As the hedgerows and walkways start to fill with primroses The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth, Devon is bursting into spring, making it the perfect place for a family day out this Easter.

Alongside the friendly resident donkeys, The Donkey Sanctuary is also home to a host of native wildlife, and on the new nature-inspired trail, visitors will learn how they benefit the sanctuary herds...

Public urged to put safety first as essential cliff works close Sidmouth seafront paths

East Devon District Council is urging residents and visitors to put their safety first and strictly follow path closures currently in place along Sidmouth seafront, as essential cliff works continue.

A recent cliff inspection identified a large crack in a wall structure above the Millennium Walkway. The cobblestone wall has had a crack behind it for some time, however professional...

Progress on multi-million-pound Sidmouth and East Beach coastal defence scheme

Sidmouth’s multi-million-pound coastal defence scheme is one step closer to reality. 

The proposed £21m scheme will help protect Sidmouth town and seafront, especially between Jacob’s Ladder and East Beach, from flooding and erosion, for the next 100 years.  

Companies and suppliers interested in carrying out the works have visited the site, readying themselves to develop...

New Community Choir for Sidmouth area

Do you love to sing? then a new fun community choir starting in March may be just what you are looking for.

Bath music man Grenville Jones started the first Good Afternoon Choir back in 2009 in his home City of Bath. Now there are over 30 Good Afternoon Choirs across England and Wales with over 1,500 enthusiastic singers belonging to these mixed-voice community groups.

“Our...

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