Sidmouth Chamber of Commerce has announced a new organiser for its annual late-night shopping event.

Emma Donovan has stepped forward to take on the festivities, which this year will beheld on Friday, December 1.

Emma, who runs Donovan Solutions, is also organising the town’s community Christmas lunch to provide a meal and companionship for those who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day.

She said: “I am excited and looking forward to meeting more of the Sidmouth Community. It will be hard work, but I am looking forward to getting started.” A chamber spokeswoman said: “Emma has already met with the committee and worked out a draft plan for this year’s event. She wants to get started right away and is full of new ideas.”

A public meeting about late-night shopping will take place on Tuesday, September 12, in the Anchor Inn.

To get involved, contact Emma on 01395 892392, or via email on latenight@sidmouthchamber.co.uk