There has been growing, concerted effort in giving migrating fish a helping hand up the Sid – including salmon and eels. In particular, there has been a lot of interest over the last decade or so in creating a fish pass on the River Sid, to […]
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The history of Sidmouth and the history of the Sid
The town of Sidmouth basically lies at the spot where the River Sid meets the sea. And indeed, often one of the most interesting parts of a river is where it meets the sea – with photos here of the mouth of the Sid. A full and fascinating […]
The River Sid and the Sidmouth Folk Festival
You would expect there to be regular references to the River Sid at the Sidmouth Folk Festival – water being very evocative and the themes of waterways a subject of music. Here are Martin Carthy and Sam Sweeney “rehearsing before their rapturously received collaboration at […]
The River Sid Catchment Group launches its website
It’s now a good year and a half since the new River Sid Catchment Group was established. They have achieved a lot since, including holding the River Sid Catchment Plan Public Consultation a year ago and getting the River Sid Catchment Plan endorsed by the Town Council and taken […]
Measuring the level of the River Sid
This time of year there is not too much to worry about when it comes to measuring the River Sid. There is of course regular measuring and monitoring carried out along the Sid, by members of the SVBG’s team working with the Westcountry Rivers Trust and […]
Salmon in the Sid. Is there hope? @ Café Scientifique: 15th July
The River Sid Catchment Group is making real progress, doing some great work since its founding some eighteen months ago. One of its main projects is working to bring salmon back to the Sid – and the group’s efforts and plans will be showcased at this month’s Café […]
Walking and wheeling along the River Sid
There is a lot to see and explore along the River Sid – with some stretches more accessible than others. There is of course the mouth of the Sid as a starting point – and it acts as the obvious start for the SVA’s ambitious Sid Valley Ring […]
A “celebration of our wonderful River Sid”
The River Sid Catchment Group has been making real progress over just the one year since its inception – and it continues to dazzle and delight in its projects. Its latest endeavour has been its collaboration with the Sidmouth School of Art with the River Sid artwork […]
The River Sid Catchment Group – Progress
It is now a year since the new River Sid Catchment Group was established. Since then, there has been the River Sid Catchment Plan public consultation – plus the results. And the Plan has been endorsed by the Town Council and is to be taken forward by West […]
Sidbury Mill along the River Sid
Later this month, Sidbury Mill upstream from Sidmouth will be taking part in the National Gardens Scheme, opening up its grounds to the public on Sunday 22nd June. As the NGS pages say, “The gardens and grounds of Sidbury Mill extend to 6 acres. As well […]