See what events are happening in Sidmouth and surrounding areas from Friday October 18 until Saturday October 26.

FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER.

  • SIDMOUTH VOLUNTARY SERVICES MORNING CAFE: Twyford House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth. 8.30am-12noon every weekday. Different activities with Lisa every Friday 10am-12noon. All welcome. Enquiries: 01395 515063.
  • MEET THE REPORTER SESSION: Sidmouth Library. 9.30am-4pm.Meet Reporter for the Sidmouth Herald Adam Manning - pop along and have a chat about any potential stories you have. Or email adam.manning@newsquest.co.uk.
  • BOUNCE AND RHYME: Sidmouth Library. 10-10.30am. Songs and rhymes for babies & toddlers. Free but donations welcome.
  • SIDMOUTH MUSEUM FINAL WEEK OF OPENING: Church Street, Sidmouth. Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm. Saturday 10am-1pm. Closed Sundays. From Jurassic Coast to arrival of the railways, via fishing village, Regency & Victorian times. Admission £2.50 per person (under 16s free).
  • BUMPS & BABIES: Primley URC Hall. 10-11.30am. A group for pregnant mums and those with a babe in arms. Support, coffee/cake and friendship. Free entry.
  • CHAIR BASED EXERCISE CLASSES: the Dissenters Hall. Fridays 10.30 to 11am. Classes suitable for all abilities. £5 per session. Call 07791 973321 to book.
  • GUIDED TREE WALK: Sidmouth Museum, Church Street. 10.30am. £2.50 per person (under 16s free). Knowledgeable guides. Walks not strenuous (around 2hrs).
  • AT A LOSS BEREAVEMENT GROUP: Presbytery Room, Radway Road EX10 8TY. 10.30am-12noon. Tea and coffee available plus a selection of craft activities. Make friends, chat and support each other. All welcome. 07930 335281.
  • SIDMOUTH YMCA CAFÉ: Mill Street. 11am-3pm. Open every Friday for a range of light lunches, drinks and cakes.
  • RUBBER BRIDGE: the Cricket Club, Fortfield Terrace, Sidmouth. Fridays 1.30 – 4pm. All welcome. Contact Ian Palmer 07824 319643.
  • 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.
  • SIDBURY INTO DRAMA PRESENTS "QUIZZERS": Sidbury Village Hall. 7.30pm. Comedy farce by Geoff Bamber. Licensed Bar and Raffle. Tickets £10 - online at www.sidburysids.co.uk/tickets.php or phone 01395 597486. Also 19 October.

SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER.

  • 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 RUGBY MATCH: Blackmore Field, Heydons Lane, Sidmouth EX10 8NJ. 3pm. Sidmouth Chiefs v St Austell.
  • QUIZ & BUFFET SUPPER: Sidford Social Hall. 7pm. Teams of up to 6 - £10 per person. Couples & singles welcome. Bring own glasses & drinks. Tickets 01395 577229. Organised by Sidmouth Twinning Circle.

SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER.

  • CALM & CANDLES - A LIVE MUSICAL EXPERIENCE: The Sanctuary, Sidmouth Methodist Church, High Street, EX10 8LE. 3.30pm. Harp, piano, organ, flute. An hour of relaxing music, floor cushions available. Donations for Church Lane Garden Project.

MONDAY 21 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).
  • 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. To Nov 2 – not Sundays. Further details please see website: www.sidmouthtoymuseum.com
  • 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 & HONITON STAMP CLUB: Twyford House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth. 2pm. Club Auction. Visitors always welcome.
  • 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 ACOUSTIC FOLK CLUB: Blue Ball Inn, Steven’s Cross, Sidford EX10 9QL. 7.30-9pm. £2 entry. Acoustic open performers nights on the 3rd Monday of each month.

TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER

  • 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.
  • 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 FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLUB: All Saints Hall, Sidmouth EX10 8ES. 2pm. AGM and speaker Tina Young. Visitors and new members welcome. Enquiries 01395 487034.
  • WESLEY GUILD FELLOWSHIP: the Methodist Church Hall, High Street. 2.30pm. £2 weekly includes refreshments. This week: ‘South West Blood Bikes’ with speaker Rob Springthorpe.
  • 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 23 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 .
  • SIDMOUTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB: All Saints Church Hall. 7.30-9.30pm. See sidmouthphotoclub.org .

THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER

  • THE SIDMOUTH FORUM COFFEE MORNING: Woodlands Hotel. 10am. Guests welcome or call our Membership Secretary: 01395 579100.
  • 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 Amelia Webster – Charcoal portrait from life. 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.
  • 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 25 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).
  • HALLOWEEN FAMILY BINGO: Sidford Social Hall. 6.30 for eyes down 7.30pm. Cash and chocolate prizes. Refreshments. Fancy dress competitions. In aid of Sidmouth Carnival.

SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER

  • SIDMOUTH REPAIR CAFÉ: 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 .
  • FAMILY HALLOWEEN STORIES WITH JANET DOWLING: Sidmouth Library. 10.30-11.30am.
  • Come dressed for Halloween or just as yourself - more scary! Suggested donation £2 a family.
  • AUTUMN FAIR: Sidford Methodist Church. 2-4pm. Cakes, craft and nearly new, raffle and guess the weight of the cake. Refreshments. Proceeds to Church Funds - all welcome.
  • SIDMOUTH TALENT - A GLIMPSE!: Sidmouth Parish Church. 7.30pm. Three choirs and three instrumental groups. In aid of Sidmouth Hospice at Home. Tickets £10 from Paragon Books.
  • NORMAN LOCKYER OBSERVATORY OPEN EVENING: Salcombe Hill. 7.30pm. Theme: The Autumn Sky. Famous telescopes, planetarium, meteorology. Night sky viewing, only when dark and clear at night. Enquiries: 01395 579941 or email enquiries@normanlockyer.org.