SATURDAY 2 NOVEMBER.

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

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

RBL COFFEE MORNING: 10 – 12 noon Sidford Social Hall. In aid of the Poppy Appeal 2024 -25 supported by Sidford WI. Entry £1, stalls to include Raffle, Cakes, Books, Bric-a-Brac and more.

SIDFORD WI POPPY DISPLAY: 2nd-5th 10.30am-4pm St Peter’s Sidford.

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 .

TEA, CAKE & CARDS: St Peter’s Church Hall. 2pm-3:30pm this year’s Children’s Society Christmas Cards will be for sale please come and buy some, while enjoying Tea & Cake .The Flower Ladies will have stalls too in aid of St Peter’s Xmas Flowers .£2 entrance to include Tea .

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

SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER.

SIDMOUTH 10K: 9-11am. Sidford Social Hall and back via The Byes, sea front, loop up Hillside, Beatlands and Cliff Road. The race will run solely on roads and hard surfaced footpaths. Warnings will be placed to alert the public.

BEACH CLEAN: meet at Sidmouth swimming pool car park. 10-11am. Organised by Sidmouth Plastic Warriors. All welcome.

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY LUNCH: Primley URC, Primley Road. 12.15pm. Have you often spent Sundays by yourself and would enjoy some company? Perhaps you'd like someone else to cook lunch, with no charge, no catch and no washing up! Please call 01395 597464 to book a place. Transport can be arranged

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.

SIDMOUTH TEA DANCE: Stowford Centre (opposite Waitrose). 2.30pm. Raising money for Sidmouth Voluntary Services. Strict tempo music for ballroom and sequence dancing hosted by Jean and David (01395 579856). Tea,coffee and biscuits available. http://www.areyoudancing.info

MONDAY 4 NOVEMBER.

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.

SIDFORD TABLE TENNIS CLUB: Sidford Social Hall7.30-9.30pm. Contact Sarah 074556 16438

TUESDAY 5 NOVEMBER.

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.

ANIMAL RESCUE CENTRE COFFEE MORNING: Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth. 10 to 11.30am. Bric-a-brac, books, cakes, raffle, dog beds, coats, and other pet accessories. £1 entry.

SVA COUNTRYSIDE WALK: from the Blue Ball Inn, Sidford. 10am. Sidford to Soldiers Hill via Harcombe Valley 5.25miles c3hrs. Book by email pmpratt99@gmail.com . Free.

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.

COMMUNITY DROP IN WITH CITIZENS ADVICE: Primley URC. 10am-12pm. Community cafe space, chat, craft & create, board games, learn new skills, access support service like Citizen’s Advice, East Devon Financial Resilience, The Sidvalley Foodbank and more.

WALKING TENNIS: Coburg Fields Tennis Courts, EX10 8NH. 11am-12.30pm. Slower version of the traditional game. £4 per session. Enquiries 0333 241 2340.

SALVATION ARMY STAY & PLAY: Primley URC. 1.15-2.45pm. Toddler group for 0-4’s

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: Fun Quizzes with Sandra & Steve Beckett.

SIDMOUTH CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays 6-9pm. 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 6 NOVEMBER.

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.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT DROP IN: Sidmouth Hospice at Home, 48 High Street, Sidmouth. Every Wednesday 10.15am-1.30pm. Open to all residents of the Sid Valley.

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.

SCAM AWARENESS WORKSHOP: Sidmouth Library 2-4pm Trading Standards will be talking about scams (financial, romance, banks, online, phone, emails) with time for questions. Sidmouth Neighbourhood Police Team will also be in attendance.

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 7 NOVEMBER.

STAY & PLAY: Sidbury CE Primary School. 9-10am. Meet other parents & carers. All children up to school age 4 welcome. Refreshments provided.

PARISH PANDAS TODDLER GROUP: The old school, All Saints Church. 9.30 – 11.15am Music group with drinks & Snacks

SIDMOUTH LADIES PROBUS CLUB: All Saints Parish Hall. 10 - 10.15am for coffee and cake and talk at 10.30am. Talk by Kay Townsend ‘Life behind the Side Shows’. Visitors welcome.

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 Church Hall. 3pm. Come & enjoy an afternoon in a friendly atmosphere. Guests welcome or call our Membership Secretary: 01395 579100. This week: Speaker John Griffiths ‘Cinemas of Sidmouth’.

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.

NORMAN LOCKYER OBSERVATORY OPEN EVENING: Salcombe Hill. 7.30pm. Theme: How far can our telescopes see? Famous telescopes, planetarium, meteorology. Night sky viewing, only when dark and clear at night. Enquiries: 01395 579941 or email enquiries@normanlockyer.org.

SIDFORD TABLE TENNIS CLUB: Sidford Social Hall. 8-10pm. Contact Sarah 074556 16438.

FRIDAY 8 NOVEMBER

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.

THE DEVONSHIRE ASSOCIATION ‘WINTER LECTURES’: The Manor Pavilion Theatre, Manor Road. 2.30pm. A talk on ‘Sampson & Sidmouth – from council houses to a major hotel’ with speaker Nigel Hyman. Guests and visitors always welcome. Enquiries 01395 513232. £3 (non members £4).

SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER

SIDMOUTH W.I ANNUAL FAYRE: All Saints Hall, Sidmouth. 9.30am to noon. Nearly New Stall, Crafts, Traditional Games, Cakes and teas/coffee. Cash only please. Free Admission.

SIDMOUTH LIONS CLUB's GREAT BOOK SALE: St Teresa's Church Hall, 9.30am-12.30 pm. Hundreds of good quality Paperback Books, Jigsaw Puzzles, DVDs & CDs and Cake Stall. Entrance £1 per person, includes a free cup of coffee/tea. All proceeds in aid of the Lions Club community service/charity activities.

ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI, WOOLBROOK, REMEMBRANCE WEEKEND: 9th-11th 10.30-4.00pm Display of poppies and information to remember those who died.

SALCOMBE REGIS CHRISTMAS FAIR: All Saints Hall, Sidmouth. 2-4pm. £1 at the door includes coffee. Books, jams, chutneys, cakes, gifts, winter warmers, jewellery and puzzles.

TEA AFTERNOON "WE'LL MEET AGAIN" 2.30 -4.00pm St Francis Hall, EX10 9XH. Admission £1.50 to include tea/coffee & mince pie. Various stalls including cakes and homemade produce, books and CDs, plants, 'as good as new', cards, crafts, and raffle. Plenty of parking.

SIDMOUTH RUGBY MATCH: Blackmore Field, Heydons Lane, Sidmouth EX10 8NJ. 2.30pm. Sidmouth Chiefs v Launceston.

SIDMOUTH TOWN AFC HOME GAME: Manstone Lane Football Club, Sidmouth. 3pm. Torridgeside AFC.

CELLO & PIANO RECITAL: Sidmouth Parish Church. 3pm. Sidmouth Music Concert with Maxim Culver & Kumi Matsuo. Tickets on the door or from Paragon Books.