A local family who lost their baby are working with East Devon District Council for a third year on a ribbon display to mark Sands – baby loss charity‘s Baby Loss Awareness Week (9 – 15 October 2026).
A blue and pink ribbon display will be in place in Connaught Gardens in Sidmouth during the week, with pens provided so that visitors can write the names of the babies being remembered on to hearts.

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