Check out what events are happening in Sidmouth this weekend, and into the early part of next week.

This events listing, provided by Sidmouth Town Council offices are from Saturday September 28 until Saturday October 5. This list also features weekly in the Sidmouth Herald newspaper.

The main event on Saturday, is of course, the carnival which begins from 7.30pm tonight (Saturday September 28).

Other events include the fundraising events leading up to carnival night, and Sidmouth Science Festival which begins next Friday (October 5).

See all the events below. Starting today SATURDAY 28 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.
  • SID VALE CARNIVAL CLUB BREAKFAST COFFEE MORNING:  Sidford Social Hall, Sidford. 9am. In aid of funds.
  • 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
  • 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. 

SUNDAY 29 SEPTEMBER

  • HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICE: St Mary and St Peter Salcombe Regis. 9.15-10.15am.
  • Supporting the Sid Valley Foodbank (http://www.sidvalleyfoodbank.org.uk) so donations of non-perishable produce welcome (Pasta Sauce, Fruit Juice, Tinned Vegetables, Tinned Meat, Savoury Rice, Savoury Noodles).
  • SIDMOUTH FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS: Radway Cinema, 7pm. All About Eve Tickets £5/£6.
  • OPEN MIC NIGHT: the Radway Inn, Sidmouth. 7-10.30pm. P.A provided – just turn up and plug in.

MONDAY 30 SEPTEMBER

  • COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING: St Peter’s Church, Sidford. 8.30-11.30am. Coffee area in the Church every Monday with fresh coffee, tea and cakes. Children welcome - toys to play with, book and puzzle swap, bring and buy. All very welcome.
  • 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).
  • BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Bedford Hotel. 11am-12.30pm. A group for women who have had a diagnosis. Coffee & chat.
  • 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. 
  • 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.
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  • 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 1 OCTOBER

  • 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.
  • SALCOMBE REGIS COFFEE MATES: the Scout Centre, Salcombe Regis. 10am-12 noon. Come and join us, meet new friends, enjoy a tea or coffee, company, conversation and optional activities. Everyone very welcome.
  • SVA COUNTRYSIDE WALK: meet Blue Ball car park. 10am. Sidford to Harcombe Hill. 5.3miles. To book pmpratt99@gmail.com or 07896 962619.
  • 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.
  • 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 TREFOIL GUILD: Guide HQ, Lawn Vista. 2.30pm. Guiding for Adults 18+. Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for talks, events and challenges. Phone 07890 327690 to check meeting place in case we're out and about.
  • WESLEY GUILD FELLOWSHIP: the Methodist Church Hall, High Street. 2.30pm. £2 weekly includes refreshments. This week: Birthday Party – summer stories & cake.
  • SIDBURY BADMINTON CLUB: Sidbury Village Hall. Tuesdays 7.30pm. New members welcome. Contact John Rush 01395 597289.
  • SIDMOUTH STEPPERS TASTER SESSION: The Guide Hut Lawn Vista. 7.30pm. For musicians (m & f) and dancers (f). Also October 8.
  • 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 2 OCTOBER

  • 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.
  • 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 MODEL RAILWAY GROUP MEETING: Sidford Social Hall, Byes Lane, Sidford, EX10 9QX. 7-9.30pm. See our website www.SidmouthMRG.com or email SidmouthMRG@gmail.com
  • 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 3 OCTOBER

  • SIDMOUTH LADIES PROBUS CLUB: All Saints Parish Hall.  10 - 10.15am for coffee and cake and talk at 10.30am. Talk by Sheila Parker ‘Life is a Cabaret’. Visitors welcome.
  • GUIDED EASTERN TOWN WALK: Sidmouth Museum, Church Street. 10.30am. £2.50 per person (under 16s free).  Knowledgeable guides. Walks not strenuous (around 2hrs).
  • ANTIQUES VALUATION AFTERNOON: Kennaway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth. 2-4pm. Bearnes, Hampton & Littlewood. No fee or obligation appraisal. Weekly. Enquiries: 01392 413100.
  • SIDMOUTH LIVING WITH CANCER GROUP MEETING: All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth. 7-10pm. (Meets first Thursday of the month). All welcome. Refreshments. Enquiries: sidmouthlwc10@hotmail.com
  • 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 4 OCTOBER

  • SIDMOUTH SCIENCE FESTIVAL: Talks and events throughout the week in and around Sidmouth for all ages and abilities especially families. Mostly free. See www.sidmouthsciencefestival.org or Facebook/sidmouthscience for more details. To 13 October.
  • SIDMOUTH MODEL RAILWAY GROUP MEETING: Sidford Social Hall, Byes Lane, Sidford, EX10 9QX. 10am-4pm.
  • GUIDED TREE WALK: Sidmouth Museum, Church Street. 10.30am. £2.50 per person (under 16s free). Knowledgeable guides. Walks not strenuous (around 2hrs).
  • ASPIE WALKING GROUP: walking from The Triangle Bus Terminus EX10 8PE. 11am. A monthly walk (c2hrs) for those with autism. For more information, please contact Kevin Hickson khickson17@yahoo.com or mobile 07813 318 357.
  • LADIES CHARITY LUNCH & FASHION SHOW: the Victoria Hotel, the Esplanade. 12noon- 3.30pm. Fine dining, friendship & fashion. £40 per person – tickets from Chapter Clothing or Sidmouth Hospice at Home Info Hub, High St.
  • SIDMOUTH CANASTA GROUP: Sidford Methodist Church EX10 9RL 7.30pm. Experienced players, or beginners; all welcome to our friendly group. £2.50 each. Further details 01395 579856.
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SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER

  • BREAKFAST: Sidford Methodist Church. 9 to 10.30am. Continental Breakfast £4, scrambled eggs or bacon bap £5, £5.50 for both. All are welcome.
  • STAMP & POSTCARD FAIR: Sidford Social Hall, Byes Lane, EX10 9QX. 9.30am to 3.30pm.
  • Meet Sidmouth and Honiton Stamp Club members, and buy and sell with the eight dealers present. Free entry, light refreshments. Enquiries: Peter Eagles 01395 16060 or email: petereagles@btinternet.com
  • SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAY: Kennaway House. 10.30am-4.30pm. Scientific fun for all ages.
  • See www.sidmouthsciencefestival.org or Facebook/sidmouthscience for more details.
  • YOUNG AT HEART LADIES SOCIAL GROUP: the Woodlands Hotel. 10.30am – 12.30pm. Informal group for ladies over 55, hosted by Sid Valley Help - come and share coffee, chat and have fun. First Saturday of each month (not August).
  • 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.
  • ROLLER SKATING SESSION: LED Leisure Centre, Primley Road. 11.15am-12.15pm. All ages and abilities. £4.50. Skate hire £1.50. To pre book by email sidmouthskating@outlook.com (walk ins possible).
  • BRING & SHARE VEGAN LUNCH: Dissenter of Sidmouth EX10 8ER. 12.30-2.30pm. £2.50 per person. Bring a dish. More information wordforest.org/lunch .
  • SIDMOUTH TOWN AFC HOME GAME: Manstone Lane Football Club, Sidmouth. 3pm. Crediton United.
  • SIDMOUTH MODEL RAILWAY GROUP MEETING: Sidford Social Hall, Byes Lane, Sidford, EX10 9QX. 3-9pm.
  • JAZZ NIGHT: Kennaway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth. 7.30pm. Kieron Garrett Quartet with special guest Vasilis Xenopoulos.Tickets £15 from TicketSource.