A sweet deal

A sweet deal

Cafegoers were due to visit Blackbury Camp last week, followed by afternoon tea at the Honey Farm, but because of roadworks we only managed the Honey Farm. Nevertheless, everyone enjoyed a walk around the beautiful gardens followed by delicious scones, jam and cream...
Old Devon in music

Old Devon in music

Exeter-born folk singer, songwriter and musician Jim Causley, gave an outstanding performance for cafegoers at their last Wednesday session. He had visited Sidmouth earlier in the week to play a recital at Kennaway House. Jim, using accordion and electric piano, sang...
Music, laughter and fun

Music, laughter and fun

An amazing afternoon of  music, laughter and fun was brought brought to Sid Valley Memory Cafe last week by the creative arts charity, Villages in Action. Our superb keyboards player was Ashleigh, who is a boarder at InFocus, the Exeter charity for young people living...
Concert success boosts cafe

Concert success boosts cafe

  Thanks go to Sidmouth based folk and blues band The McSmiths, who raised £270 for Memory Cafe with their well supported concert at St. Teresa’s Hall at the weekend. Cafegoers are delighted to have their very generous support and wish them well for the year...
Carols, wine and mince pies

Carols, wine and mince pies

  Exeter based St David’s Singers joined memory cafe members, volunteers and friends in a service of carols and lessons at Sidmouth Parish Church. The singers presented music before the service and a series of unaccompanied carols. The lessons were read by...
Greet the season with the McSmiths

Greet the season with the McSmiths

  Sidmouth band The McSmiths will be welcoming in the Christmas season with a performance on December 6th that will help raise funds for the Memory Cafe. The seven-member band, which performs their own original folk and blues-influenced music, will take to the...