Here is a list of all the events happening in Sidmouth and surrounding areas this weekend and into next week.

This list  is provided by Sidmouth Town Council and includes charity events, organisations and planned events in Sidmouth from Saturday October 26 to Saturday November 2.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 26.

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: 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.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 27

SIDMOUTH FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS: Radway Cinema, 7pm. The Shining.Tickets £5/£6.

OPEN MIC NIGHT: the Radway Inn, Sidmouth. 7-10.30pm. P.A provided – just turn up and plug in.

MONDAY OCTOBER 28.

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.

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.

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 OCTOBER 29.

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.

SOUTH WEST ACADEMY OPEN ART EXHIBITION: Kennaway House. 10.30am-4.30pm. Over 240 paintings, sculpture, prints, photographs and textiles. To 9 November.

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: Holiday in Spain with speaker Rev Steve Santry.

SDIMOUTH CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 6pm – 9pm. Blue Ball, Inn, Sidford.New members welcome

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 OCTOBER 30.

STAY & PLAY: Childrens’ section, Sidmouth Library. 9.30-10.30am Wednesdays & Fridays. Devon Libraries event suitable for babies and toddlers. Enquiries: 01395 512192.

CHILDREN’S AUTUMN FUN FEST: Sidmouth Parish Church. 10am-2pm. Free SVA event with lots of fun activities. All children must be accompanied by adult.

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.

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.

QUIZ NIGHT!: Kennaway House, Cellar Bar. 6.45pm. Tickets £2.50 from the house or on the door.

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 OCTOBER 31.

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: this week only at Guide HQ, Lawn Vista. 3pm. Come & enjoy an afternoon in a friendly atmosphere. Guests welcome or call our Membership Secretary: 01395 579100. This week: Speaker Sheila Parker – Tiller Girl to Vernon Girl.

BRIGHT & LIGHT PARTY: All Saints Church. 4-5.30pm. Bouncy castle, crafts, games, dancing, glow in the dark fun. Dress brightly or as superheroes. Snacks and treats. Free event – families welcome.

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 NOVEMBER 1.

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.

STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY: Catherine Harmson and illustrator Penny Silverthorne share “Watch Out! Watch Out!” at Sidmouth Library on Friday 1st November at 11 am after Bounce and Rhyme 10-10.30. Colouring / drawing afterwards. Copies of the book will be available to buy.

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.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2.

BREAKFAST: Sidford Methodist Church. 9 to 10.30am. Continental Breakfast £4, scrambled eggs or bacon bap £5, £5.50 for both. All are welcome.

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 .

SHELDON SINGERS CONCERT: Sidmouth Parish Church. 5pm.Goodall – Eternal Light.

SIDBURY FIREWORKS: Sidbury Manor Estate Sidbury Sidmouth EX10 0QE. 5.30pm - 9.30pm.

£8000 Fireworks Display, Bonfire, Live Music, BBQ, Hog Roast and Licensed Bar raising money for local charities. Tickets from Drews, Sidbury (cash only) or on the door (cash and cards).

KEIRON GARRETT QUARTET JAZZ: Kennaway House Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets £15 or £12.50 for Friends of Kennaway House 01395 515551