There's plenty to look forward to in Sidmouth over the next week, including the town's biodiversity festival and a summer concert.

Sidmouth Biodiversity Festival begins on Friday, June 7 and runs until Sunday, June 9, with lots of events taking place throughout the Sid Valley.

The town council says this includes talks, walks, bug identification and rockpooling, which are family-friendly and free (donations welcome).

To see the full programme and to book activities, visit www.sidvalleybiodiversity.org/biodiversity-festival/.

Here's our pick of events happening in the area until June 15:

Friday, June 7:

River Sid - Have Your Say: Cellar Bar, Kennaway House. 7-9pm. The River Sid Catchment Group wants to hear your thoughts on how to improve the River Sid and its catchment. Presentation and discussion to generate ideas for a Sid Valley catchment plan.

Saturday, June 8:

Sid Vale Carnival Club Jumble Sale:  Sidford Social Hall, Sidford. 2pm.

Cream tea: Sidford Methodist Church. 2pm - 4.30pm. Tickets are £6, available from any Church member or on the door. All proceeds are for Sidmouth Hospice at Home.

Quiz night: Sidford Social Hall, Byes Lane, Sidford. 7pm. £5 per person. There is a bottle of wine for each table (six max to a team) and a cash prize for winning team. Raffle, refreshments, snacks available.

Sunday, June 9

Sidmouth Town Band Summer Concert: Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth. 8pm. Come and listen to one of the south west’s premier brass bands in beautiful garden surroundings. Admission free. Bring your own own deckchairs. Every Sunday evening until September 1 (weather permitting).

Monday, June 10

Community coffee morning: St Peter’s Church, Sidford. 8.30am -11.30am. Coffee area in the church with fresh coffee, tea and cakes. Children welcome - toys to play with, book and puzzle swap, bring and buy.

Wednesday, June 12

A Very Trivial Quiz:  Sidmouth Cricket, Tennis & Croquet club. 7.30pm. £2 per team member (max four per team). Cash prizes, win meal vouchers.

Ottery St Mary Silver Band concert: Connaught Gardens. 7.45pm. Sit back and enjoy a summer’s evening performance of brass band music. Free concert, weather permitting.

Friday, June 14

Family Fun Bingo Night: Sidford Social Hall. 6.30pm, for eyes down at 7.30pm. Cash and chocolate prizes. Tea, coffee and soft drinks available. In aid of Sidmouth Carnival.

Saturday, June 15

Sidmouth Cricket Club vs Paignton: The Fortfield, Sidmouth. 12.30pm.