What's on in Torquay

EVENTS in and around TORQUAY during the British Championships

This page shows some of the possibilities. You might also find Torquay's Events and Festivals Spring/Summer 2009 brochure of interest. It contains lots of information and many useful contact numbers (PDF 578Kb).

Classic Car Show 26 July

	Classic Car Show 26 July

Tel: 01803 523015 for information

Location: Paignton Seafront, Paignton.

Times: 10.00am to 4.30pm. An opportunity to take a close up view of some really interesting Classic Cars.

The Greatest 80s Party Ever Concert with Massive Firework Finale 25 July

Location: Powderham Castle, Exeter. See their website for further details.

Tel: 0871 424 4444 or 01626 890243.

That’ll be the day 25 July

Princess Theatre, Torquay

Prepare for a party as the legendary That'll Be The Day, the UK's most successful touring rock 'n' roll production returns with a Brand New Show

Tel: 0844 847 2315

	'That'll be the Day' - Princess Theatre

Jethro 2009 Tour 7.30pm (adult) 25 July

Babbacombe Theatre

Tel: 01803 328385

Newton Abbot Festival 25 July

Free bus service from Torquay

Tel: 07931 783186

The Kedella’s 25 July

Appleby’s Seafront, Torquay

Tel: 01803 299 332

Agatha Christie Mile - Torquay Harbour

Born in Torquay in 1890, Agatha Christie spent much of her life in the area. She played there as a child, worked and socialised there as a young lady and gathered ideas that were to come to life in her best selling books with immortal characters such as Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot.

	The Queen of crime - Agatha Christie

The Agatha Christie Mile takes in 10 landmarks - all dotted around the Torquay harbour and seafront area. The walk starts at Torquay's tourism information centre on the harbourside, where you can pick up the Agatha Christie Mile leaflet.

That takes you through the landmarks....and at eight of them, there are clues which spell out the name of a character linked with Dame Agatha's books.

Click here for more information and a map showing the 15 locations.

Weaver Twins 25 July

Ryan’s Bar, 35 Abbey Road, Torquay

Tel: 01803 292520

Torbay Lifeboat Week 20 - 26 July

	Torbay Lifeboat in action

Location: Brixham Harbour & Bay.

This is a week of various events in and around Brixham and the bay, that celebrates the work of the Torbay Lifeboats.

Marldon Apple Pie Fair 25 July 12.00 - 5.00pm

Location: Marldon Village, Nr Paignton.

This traditional event has all the fun of the fair! Carnival procession, donkeys, craft marque, demonstrations, dogs shows, hog roast, beer tent, fair princess and much more.

The guest this year for the official opening ceremony is Carol Madge, the TV/Westward presenter. The price is £2 for Adults and children are free - the proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Village Hall.

STATUS QUO Open Air Concert 26 July 8pm

	Status Quo in full flow

Powderham Castle, Exeter

Tel: 0871 424 4444 or 01626 890243

Paul Salvage 26 July

Appleby’s Seafront, Torquay

Tel: 01803 299 332

Ladyboys of Bangkok (adult) 27 July

Princess Theatre

Tel: 0844 847 2315

Abba Mania 28 July

Princess Theatre

Tel: 0844 847 2315

Summertime Spectacular 29 July

Palace Theatre, Paignton

Tel: 01803 665800

Cockington Fayre 29 July 10.00am – 5.00pm

Admission is free to this large traditional family day which is held in Cockington Park in front of the Court.

Tel: 01803 606035

Alive with Laughter 28 - 30 July

Location: Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe.

‘Alive With Laughter’ opens at the venue on Tuesday 10th February and will run weekly until October 21st. ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’ is assured so forget the worries of the world and allow yourself two hours to sit back and enjoy the comedic moments, magical highlights, fancy footwork and memorable musical numbers with the array of talented artistes, whose ability knows no bounds, when it comes to inducing the delights and admiration of a warm and friendly audience; after all laughter is good for the soul, so come along and raise the roof on the newly refurbished Babbacombe Theatre.

	Alive with Laughter 28 - 30 July

ONE CHILD FREE WITH EACH FULL PAYING ADULT. TO BOOK THIS CONCESSION CALL THE BOX OFFICE ON 01803 328385 Adults £16.00 Seniors £15.00 Children £8.00

Rat Pack Vegas 30 July

Princess Theatre

Tel: 0844 847 2315

Totnes Agricultural Show 30 July

Great Court Farm, Berry Pomeroy, Totnes, TQ9 6LB

Tel: 01548 821070 Website: www.totnesshow.com

Little Black Number 31 July

	Little Black Number pictured at Glastonbury 2009

Ryan’s Bar, 35 Abbey Road

Tel: 01803 292520

See more about this new young band on MySpace

Folk Week 31 July-7 August

Sidmouth, Devon - map

Tel: 01395 578627

Jimmy Tarbuck 8pm 1 August

Babbacombe Theatre

Tel: 01803 328385

Torbay Steam Fair 2009 31 July - 2 August

	Torbay Steam Fair 31 July - 2 August

Location: Near to Churston Village, just off the Dartmouth/Brixham Road.

Dates: 31 July and the 1 & 2 August 2009.

As the number of entries are rising year upon year, we have had to take the decision to add another field to the Show Site. This will allow us a lot more scope for the Working demonstrations and the Heavy Haulage section.

Boxing and Wrestling. One of the major attractions at this years show, especially for the lovers of the old time fairgrounds, will be the late Ron Taylor’s “Excelsior” Boxing and Wrestling Booth. This famous fairground attraction is the last of it’s kind still travelling, although only making special appearances. The Booth was founded in 1861 by Rons Great Grandfather and has appeared regularly at all the big fairs including Nottingham Goose Fair.

Steam Ploughing. For the first time, we will be having Steam ploughing demonstrations. This is a demonstration that we have wanted to have at the Fair for a number of years but lack of space has been a problem. With the addition of the extra field we will be able to have a vintage crop cutting demo, followed by the Steam Ploughs. The corn will then be taken to the threshing drum for the next demo.

We already have a number of new Steam exhibits booked in for this years show, details of which will be published later.

Scare Show & Dinner - Kents Cavern 1 July - 31 August

Location: Kents Cavern, Torquay.

Visitor Information - Tel: 01803 215136

Opening Times - Evening (phone for details)

The summer evening scare show and dinner - a scary adventure through the caves followed by an all you can eat dinner. There's nothing else like it in Devon.

TACO - Contemporart Art - Torre Abbey 18 July - 31 August

Location: Torre Abbey, Torquay.

Visitor Information - Tel: 01803 293593

Now in its second year, the Abbey's contemporary annual show will feature the work some of the very best artists in the south west. Around 100 artists 2D and 3D works will exhibited in the contemporary galleries and also throughout the Abbey and its grounds. Much of the work is for sale, giving you the opportunity to own contemporary art from the region.

Torbay Carnival Week 27 July - 3 August

Location: Paignton Green, Paignton.

Torbay Carnival Week is 'the' place for free children's entertainment. Visit us on Paignton Green and everyday there will be something to see, something to hear or something to do. We have competitions, creepy crawlies, birds of prey, a clown, races and much more.

Pirates Day 30 July

Location: Brixham

A dream day for the Children. Pirates and their crews and all the fun lots of interaction and workshops.

Music, Ballons, Face Painting and lots of fun.

Torbay Open Tennis Tournament 2 - 8 August

Location: Torre Abbey Meadows.

The Courts are located at the rear of the Shedden Hill Car Park, Torquay

For information Tel: 01803 211211.

This annual event brings together some of the most talented tennis players from around the area.

Horse Racing 3 August

	Newton Abbots Races - 3 August

Race Meeting - Jump - Afternoon

Newton Abbots Races Ltd Newton Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot TQ12 3AF

Tel: 01626 353235

Horse Racing 4 August

Race Meeting - Jump - Afternoon. 'Waverley TBS Raceday'

Newton Abbots Races Ltd Newton Road Kingsteignton Newton Abbot TQ12 3AF

Tel: 01626 353235

Crafty Turors & Tudor Tales at Dartmouth Castle 3 - 4 August

Location: Dartmouth Castle.

This year, to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's ascension to the throne, we are planning a month of Henrician themed events. Join us on Mondays in August and have fun making your own Tudor accessories, then come back on Tuesdays, bringing your finished royal attire to listen to our TALL TUDOR TALES.

Prices: Adult £4.20; Concessions £3.60; Children £2.10 Prices apply per day.

Full details www.english-heritage.org.uk/dartmouth 

Secrets of the Hive - Torquay Museum 5 August

	Secrets of the Hive - 5 August

Location: Torquay Museum, Torwood Street, Torquay.

11am, 1.30pm & 3pm Free of Charge - reserve your place by contacting 01803 293975

See a hive in action at the Museum (don't worry, it will be in a sealed glass case) and hear the secrets of the amazing and invaluable honey bee.

Local expert Jim Mogridge, Chairman of the Torbay branch of the Devon Beekeepers Association, will reveal all.

Really Wild Encounters 5 August

Location: Torquay Museum, Torwood Street, Torquay.

REALLY WILD ENCOUNTERS 11am, 1.30pm & 3pm Free of Charge

Reserve your place by contacting 01803 293975

Come face-to-face with some weird and wonderful animals and insects when Shaldon Wildlife Trust's Neil Vaughan brings some of this small local zoo's furry inhabitants into the Museum.

Shakespeare Week at Dartmouth Castle 4 - 8 August

	Shakespeare Week - 4-8 August

Location: Dartmouth Castle.

The Inn Theatre Company proudly presents Much Ado About Nothing at Dartmouth Castle 4-8 August 2009

Tickets will be available from Dartmouth Tourist Information Centre.

For fuller details visit www.dartmouthshakespeareweek.co.uk 

Dixieland Jazz with Supper 5 August

Location: River Dart, Dartmouth.

Enjoy a pleasant evening, cruising up the River Dart to the sounds of Robin Reece and his Jazzmen.

Departs Dartmouth at 7.30pm. Price: £25.00 includes Supper.

For further information visit: www.riverlink.co.uk  

Jethro 2009 Tour 8 August

	Cornish Legend Jethro

Location: Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe.

The Cornish Legend Returns! Jethro has only appeared on TV 9 times in his life, but he has played live to over 3 million people. He has never won a comedy award, but he did once win the Fathers Egg and Spoon Race at St Just Primary School sports day.

He still fills theatres up and down the country and we’re delighted that he’s coming back. If only to hear the theatre roar with laughter, you should make time for this night. Jethro is a total one off! (his show contains adult material).

Adults £17.50 Seniors £17.50

Box Office 01803 328 385 email info@babbacombe-theatre.co.uk 

Hi-Flyer Torquay balloon

	The balloon ascends to 400ft

Location: Torquay seafront - all summer, weather permitting.

The Mayor of Torbay has reacted with delight at news that the new hiFlyer balloon for Torquay's seafront has been given the green light.

The announcement follows successful negotiations with the Cary Estate Trustees, covenant guardians for the land on which the balloon is to be positioned, and the signing of a lease with Lindstrand AeroPlatforms Ltd who will supply and operate the attraction.

Now it is full steam ahead for the balloon which when installed will allow residents and visitors, young and older to fly silently to approximately 400 feet and enjoy the views across Torbay.

The balloon, which is non-polluting, environmentally friendly, quiet and safe will then be delivered to site. 6,200 cubic metres of helium will then be pumped into the balloon when it is inflated on site, which in itself is a fascinating sight.

Alastair Gunning, Director of Lindstrand AeroPlatforms Ltd said:  "We are pleased to be part of the regeneration programme for Torbay.  Throughout history people have longed to fly and see the world from above.  Now the HiFlyer brings this silent, environmentally friendly, accessible experience to Torbay so that many people can enjoy the thrill of a balloon flight over a spectacular Bay." 

The balloon will be able to carry up to 30 people, 4 times an hour, at anyone time, however, this figure decreases depending on wind speeds and air temperature.

Links:

www.lotstodo.co.uk/whatsonindevon1.asp?event_month=july

www.englishriviera.co.uk/site/events-and-entertainment

www.torquay.com/new/search_events.asp?dateSelected=All&monthSelected=July

www.torquay.com/new/search_events.asp?dateSelected=All&monthSelected=August

www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Torquay/10/1-7-2009.html

www.english-riviera.co.uk/events/