Check out the events happening this weekend and next week in Sidmouth.

SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER.

  • SIDMOUTH CARNIVAL WEEK – VIRTUAL DOG SHOW: purchase a programme to enter - £1 from the Post Office, Gliddons Cookware, Tourist Information Centre, Toffee Nosed, Woolbrook News or Wag & Bone, Sidbury. 
  • FRIENDS OF THE BYES COMMUNITY GROUP: meet on Saturday mornings. 10am - 12 midday. New volunteers welcome. For more information and register your interest contact www.friendsofthebyes.org.uk/volunteer or email contact@friendsofthebyes.org.uk 
  • CRAFT@KENNAWAY: Kennaway House. 10am-4pm. Variety of craft stalls selling locally made crafts. Tea and coffee available. Further details from craftatkennaway@gmail.com . 
  • SIDMOUTH CLASSIC CAR SHOW: Sidmouth Cricket Club. 11am-4.30pm. Cars and motorcycles on display from 1920s to the present day. Cream teas, local ale, jazz band. Free admission – donations welcome.  
  • CHIT ROCKS BEACH RAMP PROJECT: 11am-3pm. Come along to our information event on site – find out more and lend your support. See Facebook or Instagram pages or email chitrockssidmouth@gmail.com . 
  • SIDMOUTH BOWLING CLUB OPEN DAY: Sidmouth Bowling Club. 11am-1pm & 2-4pm. Free taster sessions – all welcome – just come along. 
  • SIDMOUTH RUGBY MATCH: Blackmore Field, Heydons Lane, Sidmouth EX10 8NJ. 3pm. Sidmouth Chiefs v Marlborough.  
  • ORGAN CONCERT: Sidmouth Parish Church. 4pm. Andrew Millington. Tickets £10 at the door. 
  • EUCHRE EVENING: Rising Sun, Sidford. 7 for 8pm start. £5 per pair. 50% profits to RNLI.  
  • SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 
  • SIDBURY HILLFORT DISCOVERY WALK: 2pm. Part of Village Fair Week. Free event – donations welcome. Rare opportunity to explore Iron Age Hillfort (privately owned site). Sorry no dogs. Booking essential savingspecialspecies@gmail.com or 01297 489741.  
  • CALM & CANDLES: Sidmouth Methodist Church Sanctuary, High St. 3.30pm. Live music; harp, organ, violin, piano to help you relax. Bring a cushion and fall asleep! Donations for Church Lane Garden Project. 
  • SIDMOUTH CARNIVAL FAMILY BINGO NIGHT: Sidford Social hall. 6.30 for eyes down 7.30pm. Cash & chocolate prizes. Refreshments available. 
  • SIDMOUTH CARNIVAL QUIZ NIGHT: Sidmouth Conservative Club. 7pm for 7.30pm start. £5 per person – up to 6 per team. Cash prize. 

MONDAY 23 SEPTEMBER. 

  • CHARITY COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING: St Peter’s Church, Sidford. 9am-12noon.Coffee, tea and cakes. Children welcome. Today in support of Sidmouth Hospice at Home - stalls to include cakes, plants, puzzles, books, raffle and nail painting. Disabled entrance from the carpark. 
  • ROBERT CRISP ART EXHIBITION: Kennaway House. 10am-5pm. Daily to October 3. 60 year celebration – paintings, drawings, sketch books, prints, cards. Free entry.  
  • PILATES CLASSES: Monday 10am at the Dance Studio at Dissenter of Sidmouth behind the Unitarian Church, All Saints Road EX10 8ER). 10am - Wednesdays at Stowford Centre. 6pm - Wednesdays at Primley Church. Enquiries to Rachel 07952 941531. 
  • GUIDED CENTRAL TOWN WALK: Sidmouth Museum, Church Street. 10.30am. £2.50 per person (under 16s free). Knowledgeable guides. Walks not strenuous (around 2hrs).  
  • WELCOME SPACE: St Teresa's Hall (corner of Connaught Road). Mondays 11am-1.30pm.   
  • Free tea, coffee, biscuits and cuppa soup with a roll. Selection of table top games, jigsaws, colouring and crafts. Make friends, chat or just enjoy the space. All welcome.  
  • SIDMOUTH TOY & MODEL MUSEUM: The Old Chapel, Chapel Street, Sidmouth. 11am to 4pm (last entry 3pm). Entry £3.50 adults, £2.50 children, Family ticket £10. Also September 24. Further details please see website: www.sidmouthtoymuseum.com 
  • I.T HELP AT THE LIBRARY: 11am-12noon Quick Fixes. 1-2-1 sessions Wednesdays 2-4pm or Fridays 10am-12noon (please book at Library).  
  • ST FRANCIS’ PARENT &TODDLER GROUP: St Francis Church Hall, Woolbrook. 1 - 3pm. Entry £1. All welcome.  
  • STRENGTH AND BALANCE EXERCISE CLASS: Sidmouth Guide Headquarters, Lawn Vista, EX10 9BB. 1.15pm. Suitable for beginners or for anyone who would like to improve balance, confidence and mobility. Contact Tina 01395 512912 or 07733 293289. 
  • DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Sidmouth Rugby Club, Heydon’s Lane EX10 8NJ. 1pm for 1.30pm start. Visitors welcome. Booking required 01395 488959.  
  • WHIST DRIVE: Sidford Social Hall. 1.45pm. £3. All whist players welcome. Enquiries: 01395 514715. 
  • LEGO CLUB: Sidmouth Library. 4-5pm. Free, weekly session, suitable for children ages 4 and up. Drop in and get creative with bricks. Unsupervised session - children under 8 must not be left unsupervised. 

TUESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER.

  • SIDMOUTH MODEL RAILWAY GROUP MEETING: Sidford Social Hall, Byes Lane, Sidford, EX10 9QX. 8.30am-12.30pm. See our website www.SidmouthMRG.com or email SidmouthMRG@gmail.com 
  • COFFEE, CHAT & PLAY: St Giles Church, Sidbury. 8.30 – 10.30am every Tuesday during term time. Fresh coffee & cake, toy corner. Come and join us where you will receive a warm welcome. 
  • CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU: Sidmouth Hospice at Home, 48 High Street Sidmouth EX10 8EJ. Tuesdays 9.30am to 11.30am. Drop in session.  
  • FUN EXERCISE CLASSES: the Dance Studio, Unitarian Church, All Saints Road, Sidmouth. 9.30am. For young at heart ladies over 50. Enquiries: 07772 193390 or 01395 519635. 
  • COFFEE BREAK: Sidford Methodist Church.10am to 12 noon. Coffee or tea and biscuits, cakes etc. All welcome. 
  • TABLE TENNIS CLUB: Sidbury Village Hall, EX10 0SD. Tuesdays 10am-12noon. Enquiries: 01395 562964. 
  • GUIDED WESTERN TOWN WALK: Sidmouth Museum, Church Street. 10.30am. £2.50 per person (under 16s free). Knowledgeable guides. Walks not strenuous (around 2hrs).  
  • WALKING TENNIS: Coburg Fields Tennis Courts, EX10 8NH. 11am-12.30pm. Slower version of the traditional game. £4 per session. Enquiries 0333 241 2340. 
  • RUBBER BRIDGE: Sidmouth Rugby Club, Heydon’s Lane EX10 8NJ. 1.30 for 1.45pm start. Visitors welcome. Enquiries 01395 488959.  
  • SIDMOUTH FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLUB:  All Saints Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES. 2pm. Alison Finch – ‘Well Read’. Visitors and new members welcome. Enquiries 01395 487034.  
  • TUESDAY CRAFTERNOON: SIdmouth Craft Hub, 38 Mill Street. 2-4pm. Bring whatever you are working on and enjoy an afternoon of craft, friendship, tea and biscuits. Just £5. 
  • SIDFORD SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB: Sidford Social Hall. 2-4pm – also Wednesday. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Enquiries 01395 708681. 
  • SIDMOUTH CARNIVAL FAMILY FUN SKITTLES NIGHT: Sidmouth Football Club. 6.30pm. Adults £3, under 13s £2 cash only. Cash prizes, raffle and bar. 
  • SIDBURY BADMINTON CLUB: Sidbury Village Hall. Tuesdays 7.30pm. New members welcome. Contact John Rush 01395 597289. 
  • SIDFORD FOLK DANCE CLUB: Sidford Social Hall, Byes Lane. 8pm. New members always welcome. Partners not necessary. Contact: 01395 514161.  
  • SEQUENCE DANCE LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS: Stowford Centre EX10 9RY. 8.20pm. £7 per person. Further details from 01395 279563. 

WEDNESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER.

  • SIDMOUTH COLLEGE OPEN DAY: 9.30-11am or 5-7.30pm. College tours – meet staff and students. Booking essential – 01395 514823. 
  • STAY & PLAY: Childrens’ section, Sidmouth Library. 9.30-10.30am Wednesdays & Fridays. Devon Libraries event suitable for babies and toddlers. Enquiries: 01395 512192. 
  • EAST DEVON DAY TIME BAND: Sidmouth Rugby Football Club Pavilion, Byes Close, Sidford, EX10 9PY. 10.15am - 12.15pm Wednesdays. Brass ensemble. New members welcome. Further information www.eastdevondaytimeband.weebly.com or phone 01395 708766. 
  • PARENTAL MINDS SUPPORT SESSION: All Saints Church. 10.30am-12.30pm. A safe place for parents or caregivers to be heard and find information on family mental health support. 07907 614516. 
  • GUIDED GEOLOGY WALK: Sidmouth Museum, Church Street. 10.30am. £2.50 per person (under 16s free). Knowledgeable guides. Walks not strenuous (around 2hrs).  
  • HEALTHY HEARTS EXERCISE CLASS: St Teresa's Hall, Connaught Road, Sidmouth. 10.30am. (Fit for Life 9.30am). Improve your fitness, strength, flexibility and balance in these classes for 50+. Contact Tina 01395 512912 or 07733 293289 for more details. 
  • COFFEE AND CHAT: Sidmouth Methodist Church Hall. 10.30am – 12noon.  Hot drinks, biscuits and good company. All welcome. 
  • THE OASIS DROP IN CAFÉ: The Leigh Browne Room at Dissenter of Sidmouth, EX10 8ER.12-2pm. A warm welcome, positive conversations and a cuppa.  
  • SIDMOUTH AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY: Sidford Community Hub, Byes Lane, Sidford. 7-9pm.  
  • Training and talks on radio communications as well as contacts with radio amateurs worldwide. Contact 07721 436810 or g6xuv@hotmail.com . 
  • SIDMOUTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB: All Saints Church Hall. 7.30-9.30pm. See sidmouthphotoclub.org. 

THURSDAY 26 SEPTEMBER. 

  • GUIDED EASTERN TOWN WALK: Sidmouth Museum, Church Street. 10.30am. £2.50 per person (under 16s free).  Knowledgeable guides. Walks not strenuous (around 2hrs).  
  • SIDMOUTH SOCIETY OF ARTISTS MEETING: Sidmouth Conservative Club, Radway. 2pm. Artist demonstration by Liese Webley – abstraction and colour in acrylic. Visitors welcome (£3). Refreshments.  
  • ANTIQUES VALUATION AFTERNOON: Kennaway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth. 2-4pm. Bearnes, Hampton & Littlewood. No fee or obligation appraisal. Weekly. Enquiries: 01392 413100. 
  • SEASON FINAL TOUR OF ST GILES’ CHURCH, SIDBURY: 2.30pm. Guided tour of this ancient church including the Saxon Crypt. £3.50 cash only.  
  • ANDERTON & ROWLAND FUN FAIR: the Ham, Sidmouth. 5 - 9.30pm. Saturday 1pm to 10.30pm.  
  • SIDMOUTH UKULELE BAND: Twyford House, Coburg Road.  7-9pm. Band rehearsals. To come along, please first contact Sylvia Brownlee 07890 327690. 
  • SID VALE FOLK CHOIR: The Dance Studio, The Unitarian Old Dissenting Meeting House, (top of High Street EX10 8ER). 7.30-9pm. 
  • SIDFORD TABLE TENNIS CLUB: Sidford Social Hall. 8-10pm. Contact Sarah 074556 16438. 

FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER. 

  • FRIENDS OF THE KNOWLE: meet by the big log near the southern pedestrian access to the gardens. 9.30am alternate Fridays. Come and help to restore the historic Knowle Gardens.  
  • GUIDED TREE WALK: Sidmouth Museum, Church Street. 10.30am. £2.50 per person (under 16s free). Knowledgeable guides. Walks not strenuous (around 2hrs).  
  • STEAMPUNK ORCHESTRA CONCERT: Manor Pavilion Theatre. 7.30pm. Tickets £18 – 01395 514413. 

SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER. 

  • SID VALE CARNIVAL CLUB BREAKFAST COFFEE MORNING:  Sidford Social Hall, Sidford. 9am. In aid of funds. 
  • SIDMOUTH REPAIR CAFÉ – NEW VENUE: St Francis Hall, Woolbrook. 10am to 1pm. Bring along any computers or electronic equipment to be seen to, any clothes or textiles needing a little TLC, and any machines or furniture to be fixed. Free entry to all. Refreshments. Find us on Facebook: sidmouthrepaircafe . 
  • COFFEE MORNING AT SIDMOUTH PARISH CHURCH: 10.30 - 11.30am. Handmade cards, books, bric-a-brac and raffle. Everyone welcome. £1.50 with free refill. Run by The Friends of Sidmouth Parish Church. 
  • CHIT ROCKS BEACH RAMP PROJECT: 11am-3pm. Come along to our information event on site – find out more and lend your support. See Facebook or Instagram pages or email chitrockssidmouth@gmail.com . 
  • NORMAN LOCKYER OBSERVATORY OPEN EVENING: Salcombe Hill. 7.30pm. Theme: Saturn at Opposition. Famous telescopes, planetarium, meteorology. Night sky viewing, only when dark and clear at night. Enquiries: 01395 579941 or email enquiries@normanlockyer.org. 
  • SIDMOUTH ILLUMINATED CARNIVAL: floats and walking groups leave Woolbrook 7.30pm and process into town. The procession will start at Woolbrook, head along Temple Street and through town finishing at the seafront.