What's on in Sidmouth and surrounding areas this weekend and into next week.

This list is from Saturday November 30 until Saturday December 7. This list is published by Sidmouth Town Council and features in the Sidmouth Herald online and in the paper.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30.

  • BOARDGAMES AT SIDMOUTH LIBRARY: 9.30am-12.30pm. Come and play some fun new boardgames in the library for free. Our games guru will be on hand to answer any questions.
  • 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
  • SIDFORD W.I CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING: 10am - 12 noon. Sidford Social Hall. Christmas Carols with the Phoenix Singers. Christmas Stall with cards, gifts and decorations. Cake stall, Raffle and Book stall. Entry £1.50 including coffee/tea and mince pie.
  • 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
  • PUBLIC MEETING AT THE FORMER SIDHOLME HOTEL: 11am-12pm. Update on planning permission and swimming pool opening. No heating or toilets, please dress warmly.
  • ROLLER SKATING: Sidmouth LED, Primley Road. 11.15am–12.15pm.Session £4.50. Skate hire £1.50. All ages & abilities. To book email Sidmouthskating@outlook.com. Walk-ins welcome.
  • SIDMOUTH RUGBY MATCH: Blackmore Field, Heydons Lane, Sidmouth EX10 8NJ. 2.30pm. Sidmouth Chiefs v Brixham.
  • HALDON STRING QUARTET: Sidmouth Parish Church. 3pm. Sidmouth Music Concert includes works by Schubert & Korngold. Tickets on the door or from Paragon Books.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 1.

  • BEACH CLEAN: meet at Sidmouth swimming pool car park. 10-11am. Organised by Sidmouth Plastic Warriors. All welcome.
  • 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 DECEMBER 2.

  • 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. Term time only.
  • 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.
  • 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 LIONS SANTA SLEIGH: Warrens Mead, Orchard Close, Byes Lane, Drakes Avenue, Fleming Avenue, Lockyer Avenue, South Lawn and finishing in Jubilee Gardens. 5.30 - 7.30 pm.
  • SIDMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING: Woolcombe House, Woolcombe Lane. 6.30pm. For Agenda go to www.sidmouth.gov.uk .
  • SIDFORD TABLE TENNIS CLUB: Sidford Social Hall. 7.30-9.30pm. Also Thursdays 8-10pm. Contact Sarah 074556 16438

TUESDAY DECEMBER 3.

  • 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-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.
  • SVA COUNTRYSIDE WALK: from the Bowd Inn. 10am. To Beacon Hill via Sidmouth railway. 5.2 miles. 07896 962619 to book.
  • 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.
  • 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: talk by Alistair Macintosh ‘Chairman of an Adoption Panel’.
  • SIDMOUTH LIONS SANTA SLEIGH: Cannon Inn car park, Newton Poppleford. 5.30 - 7.30 pm.
  • SIDMOUTH CHESS CLUB: Blue Ball, Inn, Sidford. Tuesdays 6-9pm. 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 DECEMBER 4.

  • 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.
  • SIDMOUTH LIONS SANTA SLEIGH: Manstone Avenue, High Meadow, Ashley Crescent, Woolbrook Rise, Woolbrook Meadows, Woolbrook Park and Balfours. 5-7.30pm.
  • SIDMOUTH MODEL RAILWAY GROUP MEETING: Sidford Social Hall, 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 DECEMBER 5.

  • 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 Brian Fernley – Hunting the Hunters: Dunkerswell Aerodrome in WW2.
  • SIDMOUTH LIONS SANTAS SLEIGH: the Beacon Health Centre, Sedemuda Road. 6-7.30pm.
  • 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
  • CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING: Sidmouth Rugby Club. 7pm. Hosted by The Valkyries team with mulled wine, mince pies, wreath making, and festive spirit. Booking barandbookings@sidmouthrfc.co.uk or 07368 364028 £35pp. All welcome. Also Friday 6 December.
  • 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: Jupiter at Opposition. Enquiries: 01395 579941 or email enquiries@normanlockyer.org.
  • SIDMOUTH HOSPICE AT HOME CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT: the Blue Ball Inn, Sidford. 8pm. £2 - no limit on team size. £50 top prize. To book a table 01395 514062.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 6.

  • 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.
  • W.I CAROL SERVICE: St Peter’s Church, Sidford. 2.30pm.
  • THE DEVONSHIRE ASSOCIATION ‘WINTER LECTURES’: The Manor Pavilion Theatre, Manor Road. 2.30pm. A talk on ‘Sidmouth’s World of Trees’ with speaker Ed Dolphin. Guests and visitors always welcome. Enquiries 01395 513232. £3 (non members £4).
  • SIDMOUTH TOY & MODEL MUSEUM: The Old Chapel, Chapel Street, Sidmouth. 4-8pm. Entry £3.50 adults, £2.50 children, Family ticket £10. Further details please see website: www.sidmouthtoymuseum.com
  • CHRISTMAS CRAFT@KENNAWAY: Kennaway House. 4-8pm. Variety of craft stalls selling locally made crafts. Mulled wine & mince pies. Further details from craftatkennaway@gmail.com
  • SIDMOUTH LIONS SANTAS SLEIGH: Primley Road, Primley Mead, Primley Gardens, Coulsdon Road, Livonia Road. 5.30-7.30pm.
  • SIDMOUTH LATE NIGHT SHOPPING: Sidmouth shops and cafes open till 7.30pm. Support your local high street. Organised by Sidmouth independent traders.
  • 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.
  • CHRISTMAS TOWN BAND CONCERTS: Manor Pavilion Theatre. 7.30pm. Tickets £7.50 from the box office 01395 514413. Also Saturday 7 at 2.30pm.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 7.

  • BREAKFAST: Sidford Methodist Church. 9 to 10.30am. Continental Breakfast £4, scrambled eggs or bacon bap £5, £5.50 for both. All are welcome.
  • SID VALE CARNIVAL CLUB BREAKFAST COFFEE MORNING: Sidford Social Hall, Sidford. 9am. In aid of funds.
  • CHRISTMAS CRAFT@KENNAWAY: Kennaway House. 10am-4pm. Variety of craft stalls selling locally made crafts. Father Christmas, mulled wine & mince pies. Further details from craftatkennaway@gmail.com
  • 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).
  • CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP: Guide HQ, Lawn Vista, EX10 9BB. 10.30am or 12 noon. £20. All material & instructions provided to make a wonderful festive wreath, along with light refreshments. To book email rangerssheilaqn@gmail.com . Fundraiser for Sidmouth District Girlguiding.
  • 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 .
  • WRITE FOR RIGHTS AMNESTY EVENT: Twyford House, Coburg Road. 2-4pm. All with an interest in supporting human rights in the UK and elsewhere are welcome to come along, signing letters and cards to support human rights defenders worldwide.
  • SIDMOUTH TOWN AFC HOME GAME: Manstone Lane Football Club, Sidmouth. 3pm. Newton Abbot Spurs.
  • CHRISTINGLE SERVICE: All Saints Church. 5-6pm. Candlelit, informal, family friendly – all welcome.
  • ISCA ENSEMBLE CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Sidmouth Parish Church. 7.30pm. Julian Trevelyan (piano) featuring Beethoven ‘Emperor’ piano concerto. Tickets on the door or from Paragon Books.