What's on in Sidmouth: All the events happening this week

The list has been compiled by Sidmouth Town Council.

FRIDAY 21 AUGUST

SIDMOUTH MUSEUM: 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).

SIDMOUTH SOCIETY OF ARTISTS’ EXHIBITION: Kennaway House. 10am-4pm. Festival of art. To August 31.

SEEING SID – PHOTOS FROM THE SID VALLEY: Riverside Art Space, Sensory Garden, the Ham EX10 8BR. To November.

AT A LOSS BEREAVEMENT GROUP: St Teresa Hall, Sidmouth. 10.30am-12noon. Coffee /tea available. Fortnightly, friendly small welcoming group, with confidential space to chat. All welcome. 07930 335281.

GUIDED TREE WALK: Sidmouth Museum, Church Street. 10.30am. £2.50 per person (under 16s free).Knowledgeable guides. Walks not strenuous (around 2hrs).

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.

1ST SID VALE SCOUT GROUP OPEN DAY: Scout Centre, Salcombe Regis EX10 0NY. 1-5pm. Celebrate our tenth anniversary.

RISE UP & SING PAPERLESS CHOIR: URC Hall, Primley. 1.30-3pm. Free entry.

RUBBER BRIDGE: the Cricket Club, Fortfield Terrace, Sidmouth. Fridays 1.30 – 4pm. All welcome. Contact Ian Palmer 07824 319643.

BIKE ACTIVITY AFTERNOON: Sidmouth Library. 2-4pm. Pop in to the library to get advice from local police officers about how to keep your bike safe, as well as enjoy fun activities from Sidmouth Cycling Campaign. 

SOCIAL ROUNDERS: Sidmouth Cricket Club. 5.30-7.30pm. All welcome. Bar open. Street Food Friday.

CHARITY QUIZ FOR HOSPICE AT HOME: Blue Ball Inn, Sidford. 7pm. £2.50per person, max 6 per team. Prize raffle. To book: 01395 514062. All proceeds to the charity.

SIDMOUTH CARNIVAL FAMILY BINGO: Sidford Social Hall. 6.30 for eyes down 7.30pm. Tea, coffee & soft drinks available.

‘TIME OUT’ BOARDGAME CLUB: Old School Building, All Saints Road. 7-9.30pm. Boardgame club for 18+. Come to play or just chat. Free refreshments. Every 3rd Friday.

SATURDAY 22 AUGUST

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

TOWN COUNCIL SURGERY: the Stowford Centre. 10am-12noon. Have your say about Sidmouth! Friendly drop-in session with local councillors - share your thoughts, raise any concerns, ask questions, and talk about the things that matter most to you and our town. Everyone welcome.

PRE-SEASON RUGBY FIXTURE: the Blackmore. 2.30pm. Torquay.

SIDMOUTH JAZZ CLUB WITH KIERON GARRETT QUINTET: Kennaway House Cellar Bar. 7.30pm. Tickets 01395 515551.

SUNDAY 23 AUGUST

LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH: in the hall at Sidmouth Primary School. 10.30am. Everyone welcome.

SIDMOUTH TOWN BAND SUMMER CONCERT: Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth. 8pm. Come and listen to one of the South West’s premier brass bands in beautiful garden surroundings, every Sunday evening weather permitting. Admission free. Bring own deckchairs.

MONDAY 24 AUGUST

SIDMOUTH VOLUNTARY SERVICES: Twyford House, Coburg Road. Monday-Friday 9am-1.15pm. Sunshine Cafe, Lunch Club, medical appointment transport, shopping bus, Friday morning activities, weekend outings. Enquiries 01395 515063 or see www.sidmouth.org.uk.

COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING: St Peter’s Church, Sidford. 9-11.30am. Coffee area in the Church every Monday with fresh coffee, tea and cakes. Children welcome - toys to play with, book and puzzle swap. All very welcome.

JULIET'S H.E.A.R.T HUB: Sidmouth Library 10-11am. Are you recently diagnosed or living with a heart condition? Would you like to meet up with others for friendship and to share health information? Free event – donations welcome. 01395 512192.

SIDMOUTH TOY & MODEL MUSEUM: The Old Chapel, Chapel Street, Sidmouth. 10am to 5pm (last entry 4pm). Entry £3.75 Adults, £2,50 Children, £11.50 Family Ticket, £3.25 Seniors. To August 29. Further details please see website: www.sidmouthtoymuseum.com

PILATES CLASSES FOR EVERYONE: Sidmouth Guide Hut. 10am. Also Wednesdays 10am Stowford Community Centre, and 6.15pm Primley URC. First class free (bring mat). 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).

LITTLE SAINTS SUMMER CLUB: the Old School Building, All Saints Church. 11am-12.30pm. For families – garden play, board games, lego, table tennis and light lunch. Free event – donations welcome. Booking essential see allsaintssidmouth.org.uk .

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. 

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 LIFEBOAT VISIT: Sidmouth Library. 3pm. Join Adrian from Sidmouth Lifeboat to hear all about lifeboats and rescues! Great activity for kids completing the Summer Book Quest. Free event, but donations to Sidmouth Lifeboat welcome. Please speak to library staff to book your place.

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.

SIDFORD TABLE TENNIS CLUB: Sidford Social Hall. 7.30-9.30pm. Contact Julia 07853 860435.

TUESDAY 25 AUGUST

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

BALSAM BASHERS: 9.30am – 12pm. Himalayan balsam removal. For site & details contact Martin 07791 491167.

BIMBLE AND BREW: meet by the flagpole on the seafront opposite the lifeboat station. 9.30am.

All ages and abilities. Weekly relaxed 5k walk through the Byes followed by coffee and chat at a local cafe. Call Derek 07802 249786 for more info.

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.

HAPPY FEET & FRIENDS: the Ham park. 10-11.30am. For families – just turn up & play. Organised by All Saints Sidmouth.

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: Sidford Tennis Club, Byes Lane, Sidford, EX10 9QX. 11am-12.30pm. Slower version of the traditional game. £6 per session. For more information and/or to book a place please contact Age UK Devon on 0333 241 2340 or email info@ageukdevon.org.uk

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.

SEQUENCE DANCING WITH SHERYL & JON: Stowford Centre EX10 9RY. 7.15 & 8.20pm. £14 per couple. Further details from 01395 279563.
SIDMOUTH STEPPERS: Sidmouth Esplanade (in front of Hotel Elizabeth). 7.30pm.

WEDNESDAY 26 AUGUST

SUMMER ACTIVITY PROGRAM – FREE FUN FOR KIDS: Kennaway House lawn EX10 8NG. Drop in between 10am and 12noon. The Hungry Caterpillar story time & crafts. Children must be supervised by an adult. Free – donations welcome.

EAST DEVON DAY TIME BAND: Sidmouth Rugby Football Club Pavilion, Byes Close, Sidford, EX10 9PY. 10.15am - 12.15pm. 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.

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 and positive conversations.

WEDNESDAY FRIENDSHIP CUPPA: Stowford Community Centre. 1-4pm.

PLOUGHMAN’S LUNCH: St Peter’s Church Hall, Sidford. 1-3pm. Includes a hot drink. Come  along & meet new people while enjoying a light lunch. £10 to reserve a place call Julia 01395 519312.

EXPLORE THE UNIVERSE – IMMERSIVE 360 DEGREE PLANETARIUM SHOW: Norman Lockyer Observatory, EX10 0NY. 2 & 4pm. Perfect for families. Adult £8, child £4, family £20. Come early – no booking required.

FUN EXERCISE CLASSES: the Dance Studio, Unitarian Church, All Saints Road, Sidmouth. 7pm. For young at heart ladies over 50. Enquiries: 07772 193390 or 01395 519635.

SIDBURY BADMINTON CLUB: Sidbury Village Hall. Wednesdays 7.30pm. New members welcome. Contact John Rush 01395 597289.

THURSDAY 27 AUGUST

GUIDED EASTERN TOWN WALK: Sidmouth Museum, Church Street. 10.30am. £2.50 per person (under 16s free).  Knowledgeable guides. Walks not strenuous (around 2hrs).

SUMMER OPEN GARDEN: Sidbury Manor. 11am-4pm. Stroll through the gardens and bring a picnic and book if you wish. Adults £6, children free, season pass £15. Thursdays to 10 September.

THE OLD SCHOOL COMMUNITY CAFÉ: The Old School Building, All Saints Church. 2 – 4pm. Conversation, companionship and homemade cake. All welcome - no charge but donations accepted.

"IN STITCHES": Sidmouth Craft Hub, 38 Mill St, Sidmouth, EX10 8DF. 2-4pm. Every Thursday. Bring your hand or machine-sewing project. £7.50 includes refreshments and use of a sewing machine if needed. No need to book, just come along.  Everyone welcome.

ANTIQUES VALUATION AFTERNOON: Kennaway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth. 2-4pm. Bearnes, Hampton & Littlewood. No fee or obligation appraisal. Weekly. Enquiries: 01392 413100.

TOUR OF ST GILES’ CHURCH, SIDBURY: 2.30pm. Guided tour of this ancient church including the Saxon Crypt. Teas served in Norman tower. £5.

AUTHOR TALK WITH ROGER TREND: Sidmouth Library. 3pm. Meet the author of 'Sidmouth's River', 'Sidmouth's Coast', 'Cornwall's Geology' and more. Join Roger for an illustrated talk about local landscape features and how he has included these in his books. 

SIDMOUTH UKULELE BAND: Twyford House, Coburg Road. 7-9pm. Get together to practice (please check first with Sylvia Brownlee in case we are out & about - 07890 327690).

BRASS BAND CONCERT: Connaught Gardens. 7.45pm. Ottery St Mary Silver Band perform music for all tastes. Weather permitting. Free - donations appreciated. All welcome.

FRIDAY 28 AUGUST

FRIENDS OF THE KNOWLE: meet by the big log near the southern pedestrian access to the gardens. 9.30am. 2nd & 4th 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).

SIDMOUTH REGATTA: Food Court & Bar open from 12 noon-10pm on The Ham. Plus flight simulator.

CHILDREN'S STORYTIME WITH AUTHOR JAX KING: Sidmouth Library. 2.30pm. Perfect for 5–7-year-olds, join Jax to listen to the story of Slippery Cyril and enjoy some bear themed crafts. Free event, but please book your place with library staff.

SIDMOUTH REGATTA AIRSHOW PROGRAM: 4pm – Sidmouth & Exmouth Lifeboat Demonstration. 4.20pm – Sidmouth Lifeguard Team Demonstration. 4.50pm – Stampe Display Team. 5.15pm – Navy Wings Swordfish. 5.40pm – Battle of Britain Memorial Flight C47 Dakota.

6pm – AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers. 6.20pm – Rich Goodwin Jet Pitts Muscle Plane. 6.40pm – Royal Air Force Aerobatic Display Team, The Red Arrows. (Times and displays subject to aircraft availability and weather).

SATURDAY 29 AUGUST

SIDMOUTH REGATTA: Food Court & Bar open from 12noon-10pm on The Ham. Plus flight simulator.

SIDMOUTH REGATTA: 9.30am Surf Lifesaving Championships.10.30am sailing races.11am Treasure Hunt.  12noon Three Legged Event. 3pm Tug of war on the Ham. 4.30pm Fancy Dress Raft Race. 7pm live jazz on the Ham. 9.15pm Firework Display. Full programme at sidmouth.gov.uk/events .

CRAFT FAIR AT KENNAWAY HOUSE: 10am to 4pm. Lots of lovely local crafters offering their wares. Free entry. Dog friendly. Refreshments available.

SIDMOUTH CRICKET CLUB FIXTURE: The Fortfield, Sidmouth. 12.30pm. Plymouth CC (1st X1 Senior League).

SIDBURY CRICKET CLUB MATCH: Millfield. 1pm. 1st X1 vs Feniton CC 1st X1.

ST. FRANCIS' FLOWER, PRODUCE AND CRAFT SHOW: St. Francis Church and Hall, Bennetts Hill, Woolbrook EX10 9XH. 1.30pm - 4pm. Entry £1.50 to include tea/coffee & biscuits. Raffle. Plenty of parking.