Here are the events happening in Sidmouth from today (October 5) until next Saturday.

This list is published by Sidmouth Town Council and features a list of events taking place over the coming week.

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 
  • 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 
  • SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAY: Kennaway House. 10.30am-4.30pm. Scientific fun for all ages. See their Facebook 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.  

SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 

  • HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICE: St Mary and St Peter Salcombe Regis. 9.15-10.15am.  
  • BEACH CLEAN: meet at Sidmouth swimming pool car park. 10-11am. Organised by Sidmouth Plastic Warriors. All welcome. 
  • SIDMOUTH MODEL RAILWAY GROUP EXHIBITION DAY: Sidford Social Hall, Byes Lane, Sidford, EX10 9QX. 10am-4pm. At least 10 model railways. £4 entry at the door (cash only). Accompanied children free. Refreshments.  
  • FRIENDSHIP CLUB (FOR PEOPLE OVER 50s/60s LIVING ALONE): Royal York & Faulkner Hotel, Sidmouth. 2-4pm. Tea & chat £3. Monthly (1st Sunday). Make friends, lunches out, theatre, cinema, coach trips. Enquiries: 01395 578269. 
  • TEA DANCE WITH JOHN WESTLAKE AT THE ORGAN: the Stowford Centre EX10 9YL. 2.30pm. An afternoon of Ballroom and Sequence dancing. £8 each - tea and coffee available.  

MONDAY 7 OCTOBER. 

  • 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).  
  • 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. 
  • SIDMOUTH CARERS GROUP: Sidmouth YMCA, Mill Street. 2pm. 
  • JAZZ IN THE AFTERNOON: Sidmouth Conservative Club, EX10 8TL. 3-5.30 pm. Pete Allen Band 8-piece band. £17.50 at the door. Refreshments. Final Sidmouth gig – next monthly gig in Seaton. Enquiries 07899 925194. 
  • 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. 
  • SIDMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING: Woolcombe House, Woolcombe Lane. 6.30pm. For Agenda go to www.sidmouth.gov.uk . 

TUESDAY 8 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. 
  • SIDMOUTH MODEL RAILWAY GROUP MEETING: Sidford Social Hall, Byes Lane, Sidford, EX10 9QX. 9.30-11.30am. See our website www.SidmouthMRG.com or email SidmouthMRG@gmail.com 
  • 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. 
  • WESLEY GUILD FELLOWSHIP: the Methodist Church Hall, High Street. 2.30pm. £2 weekly includes refreshments. This week: Exmouth & District Talking Newspaper with speaker Gillian Laws.  
  • CAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUE: Cellar Bar, Kennaway House. 3pm. Ada Lovelace Day talk with Tamsin Lishman from Kensa Group sponsored by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Everyone welcome. £2.50. 
  • 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).  
  • SIDMOUTH TOWN AFC HOME GAME: Manstone Lane Football Club, Sidmouth. 7.30pm. Bridport FC. 
  • 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 9 OCTOBER  

  • STAY & PLAY: Childrens’ section, Sidmouth Library. 9.30-10.30am Wednesdays & Fridays. Devon Libraries event suitable for babies and toddlers. Enquiries: 01395 512192. 
  • THE SIDMOUTH POETRY READERS: Kennaway House, Coburg Road. 10am – 12 noon. The theme of Cautionary Tales – Belloc, Lear and Carroll. Visitors £2. 
  • 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. 
  • 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. 
  • 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.  
  • RISE UP & SING PAPERLESS CHOIR: Sidmouth Methodist Church Hall. 1.30-3pm. 
  • 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 . 
  • SIDFORD W.I MONTHLY MEETING: Sidford Social Hall. 7.15pm. Speaker - Jon Bell on A Red Coat Guide’s Introduction to Exeter. Competition - Exeter memorabilia. Visitors welcome. 
  • SIDMOUTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB: All Saints Church Hall. 7.30-9.30pm. See sidmouthphotoclub.org . 

THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 

  • 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. 
  • THE SIDMOUTH FORUM: All Saints Hall, All Saints Road. 3pm. Come & enjoy an afternoon in a friendly atmosphere. Guests welcome or call our Membership Secretary: 01395 579100. This week: Speaker Heather Hodge ‘Sidmouth Amateur Dramatic Society’. 
  • MESSY CHURCH: St Francis Church Hall, Woolbrook. 3.30-5pm. Come and join this all age, creative church for activities, story, song. 
  • SIDMOUTH COLLEGE 6TH FORM OPEN EVENING: 6pm. Welcome talk & tour. No booking necessary.  
  • 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 11 OCTOBER 

  • 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).  
  • THE DEVONSHIRE ASSOCIATION ‘WINTER LECTURES’: The Manor Pavilion Theatre, Manor Road. 2.30pm. A talk on ‘Devon's Pioneering Technologists: a coterie of influential mathematicians and engineers’ by Colin White. Guests and visitors always welcome. Enquiries 01395 513232. £3 (non members £4). In association with the Science Festival. 
  • BACK TO THE 80S CHARITY NIGHT: Sidmouth Conservative Club. 7.30-11.30pm. 1980’s disco with DJ Bav – come dressed in 80’s style. Tickets £5 from the club – proceeds to Sidmouth Lifeboat.  

SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER 

  • SID VALE CARNIVAL CLUB BREAKFAST COFFEE MORNING:  Sidford Social Hall, Sidford. 9am. In aid of funds. 
  • SIDMOUTH RUGBY MATCH: Blackmore Field, Heydons Lane, Sidmouth EX10 8NJ. 3pm. Sidmouth Chiefs v Matson. 
  • PHILIP LESLIE (PIANO) CONCERT: Sidmouth Parish Church. 3pm. Sidmouth Music Concert. Tickets on the door or from Paragon Books.