This is the roundup of events taking place in Sidmouth and surronding areas from this weekend and into next week.

This list is supplied every week by Sidmouth Town Council and features in the Sidmouth Herald every Friday and online. 

See if any events take your fancy if you find yourself at a loose end this weekend.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9

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.

FRIENDS OF THE BYES COMMUNITY GROUP:10am-12 noon. New volunteers welcome. For more information and register your interest contact www.friendsofthebyes.org.uk/volunteer or email contact@friendsofthebyes.org.uk

COFFEE MORNING & SALE: Sidmouth Methodist Church Hall. 10.30am-12noon. Entry £2.50. Stalls include gifts, new & nearly new, cakes, books, cards, toys & raffle

FUND RAISING COFFEE MORNING: the Methodist Church Hall, High Street. 10.30am. Organised by the Wesley Guild Fellowship.

ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI, WOOLBROOK, REMEMBRANCE WEEKEND: 9th-11th.10.3am0-4.00pm 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": St Francis Hall, EX10 9XH. 2.30 -4pm. 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.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 10.

ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI, REMEMBRANCE WEEKEND. 9.30 pm sung Eucharist, 10.50 am Act of Remembrance.

REMEMBRANCE PARADE: Parade of serving and former armed forces personnel, representatives of service cadets, emergency services and young peoples groups meet outside Co-op at 10.15am. 10.30am March, headed by Sidmouth Town Band, through town to the War Memorial at Sidmouth Parish Church via the Market Place. At the War Memorial, an Act of Remembrance will take place including the sounding of Last Post and a two minutes silence.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 11.

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: St Teresa’s Hall, Connaught Road. 3pm. 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.

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.

THE BUDGET: Kennaway House. 5.30-7pm. Impact on Your Business – Free seminar. Speaker Mandy French. Organised by Sidmouth Chamber of Commerce

SIDFORD TABLE TENNIS CLUB: Sidford Social Hall. 7.30-9.30pm. Contact Sarah 074556 16438

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12.

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.

SIDMOUTH MODEL RAILWAY GROUP MEETING: Sidford Social Hall, EX10 9QX. 9.30-11.30am. See our website www.SidmouthMRG.com or email SidmouthMRG@gmail.com

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU: Sidmouth Hospice at Home, 48 High Street Sidmouth EX10 8EJ. Tuesdays 9.30am-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.

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.

WESLEY GUILD FELLOWSHIP: the Bowd Inn. 12.30pm. Lunch.

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 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 NOVEMBER 13.

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. 9.45am – 12 noon. The Poems of W S Gilbert. 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.

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.

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.

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.

THE FRIENDS OF ST. GILES' CHRISTMAS TEA PARTY: Sidbury Village Hall. 2.30 - 4.30pm. Christmas Stalls, Christmas Cards, Cakes and Raffle. Entrance £1.50 to include Tea and Cake (Cash only please).

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 WI MONTHLY MEETING: 7.15pm Sidford Social Hall Talk - Amusing Tales of Running a Small Farm and B&B Competition - Homemade Jam or Marmalade Visitors Welcome

SIDMOUTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB: All Saints Church Hall. 7.30-9.30pm. See sidmouthphotoclub.org .

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14.

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

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 Nick Brown ‘The North West Passage’.

MESSY CHURCH: St Francis Church Hall, Woolbrook. 3.30-5pm. Come and join this all age, creative church for activities, story, song.

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 15.

RUMMIKUB EVENING FOR CHILDREN IN NEED: 7.30p.m. Sidford Methodist Church, EX10 9RL Join us for a fun evening playing Rummikub; all levels welcome. Bring your own set (not essential). Free parking behind Spar shop. Further details from Jean and David 01395 579856

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16.

ANNUAL FAIR 10am – 12.00 noon. St Teresa’s Hall, EX10 8TT. Entrance £1 to include coffee or tea and a biscuit. Stalls include: Jewellery, Bottle Tombola, Bric-a-Brac, Fancy Goods, As New Clothes, Books, Toys, Cakes, Christmas Stall, Guess the Weight of the Cake and Raffle. Fair Proceeds to: Action East Devon.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT@KENNAWAY: Kennaway House. 10am-7pm. Variety of craft stalls selling locally made crafts. Mulled wine & mince pies. Further details from craftatkennaway@gmail.com

SIDMOUTH MUSEUM CHRISTMAS SALE: SVA HQ, 12 Church Street. 10am-2pm. Books, prints, unwanted gifts, pre loved clothes & more

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

CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON & LATE NIGHT SHOPPING: Market Square. 5.15pm - Golden Ticket Draw will take place where local Primary School Children can win £100 of Gliddon’s toys. Sid Valley Radio will be broadcasting live from the Market Place during the afternoon and Static Charge will be providing live music from 4pm. At 5.30pm the switch on of the Christmas Lights. Late Night Shopping until 8pm