An evening of entertainment with BBC test match commentator and broadcaster, Henry Blofeld, will take place in Sidmouth. Read this and more.

OPEN GARDEN: The New Year sees the seventh annual Hospiscare Open Garden Programme, which last year raised �20,000 for the charity.

The charity event sees people opening their gardens to the public to raise money for Hospiscare’s support service to patients.

People who wish to participate can contact Tracey Skinner on (01392) 688063 or email t.skinner@hospiscare.co.uk.

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FLEA MARKET: Award winning cake and stalls are on offer at the Sidmouth Flea Market, held on Thursdays in the St John Ambulance Hall in Blackmore Drive. The market takes place from 9am to 3.30pm.

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BLOWERS TREAT: An evening of entertainment with BBC test match commentator and broadcaster, Henry Blofeld, will take place in Sidmouth in the New Year. The event, on Saturday, February 11, will take place from 8pm at the Manor Pavilion Theatre. Tickets (�14) and are available by e-mailing info@gypsymusicpromotions.co.uk