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the Burma Star Memorial Garden adjacent to the Sea Anglers Club. 4 Roundham Head is accessed another 75 metres along Cli Road. Looking out over the red sandstone cli s, known as the Paignton Ledges, where in 1804 the warship Venerable was wrecked, it o ers fabulous views over the Bay towards Torquay and makes a great viewing point for nautical activities. As you walk through the park, pause at the memorial stone and plaque to the left of the pathway that tells the story of Torquay-born Lieutenant Commander Arthur Leyland Harrison VC whose heroic actions were notable during WW1. 5 At the top of the hill you will be standing above a magnificent rock walk planted with an array of spectacular semi-tropical plants that were supplied by Paignton Zoo’s founder Herbert Whitley. This area was constructed in the 1930s by Welsh miners as part of a work creation scheme during the Great Depression. More spectacular views towards the south stretch out over Goodrington and Brixham and complete the Bay panorama.

The Preventatives Station

The Rock Walk above Goodrington Sands

AROUND THE BAY What’s On

Please check before travelling as events are subject to change.

Kents Cavern

Step into the Stone Age at these wonderful prehistoric caves. Regular tours are running daily from 10am – 4pm. Evening Tours Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Book online. 91 Isham Road, Torquay TQ1 2JF 01803 205136 kents-cavern.co.uk

Agatha Christie’s Greenway

Visit the stunning holiday home of the Queen of Crime. House, garden, shop and café are open. Car parking must be prebooked. Dogs on leads welcome in garden. Times: daily 10.30am-5pm. Greenway Road, Galmpton TQ5 0ES 01803 842382 nationaltrust.org.uk/greenway

Coleton Fishacre

Enjoy a visit to the country home of the D’Oyly Carte family and travel back in time to the Jazz Age. House, garden, shop and café are open. Times: daily 10.30am-5pm. nationaltrust.org.uk/coleton-fi shacre

Stitch by the Sea Exhibition

On till 5 September Browse an exhibition of work from the members of South Devon Stitchers. Time: 10am-5pm, cost included in your abbey admission. Torre Abbey, The Kings Drive, Torquay, TQ2 5JE torre-abbey.org.uk

Wine & Wickets

Fridays 7pm A seasonal ladies’ membership of £10 entitles you to a fun weekly hour-long training session followed by a sociable glass of Prosecco or soft drink afterwards. Paignton Cricket Club, Queen’s Park, Queen’s Road, Paignton TQ4 6AT 01803 557715 paigntoncricketclub.co.uk/membership

Anderton & Rowlands Fun Fair

2-31 August Enjoy this traditional funfair with dodgems, rides and sideshows for all ages. Torre Abbey Meadows, The Kings Drive, Torquay TQ2 5JE

The Speakeasy Cinema, Torre Abbey

19-22 August Enjoy timeless movies plus refreshments to include classics like Singing in the Rain, Cabaret, Some Like it Hot and The Goonies. Limited numbers and social distancing. Spanish Barn, The Kings Drive, Torquay, TQ2 5JE torre-abbey.org.uk

Circus Extreme, Paignton

20 August-5 September With something for all the family, Circus Extreme combines world-famous circus artists, clown escapades and hairraising extreme stunts. Be amazed by the Danguir Troupe on the high wire and wheel of death, the extreme FMX team fl ying through the air and the stunt riding team performing the Globe of Death, enduring G-forces similar to that of a fi ghter pilot. Esplanade Road, Paignton TQ4 6BW circusextreme.co.uk

Torbay Royal Regatta

20-22 August atch an historic regatta that draws some of the fi nest sailors to the Bay. There will be over 100 yachts and dinghies competing at this top class championship sailing event. Royal Torbay Yacht Club, Beacon Terrace, Torquay TQ1 2BH rtyc.org

22 August A community fun day with stalls, entertainment and a family dog show. Time: 11am-4pm. Young’s Park, Paignton, TQ4 6BU paigntonlions.org.uk

Aqua Adrenaline Racing

27-29 August The sound of powerboats will resound around Tor Bay with OCRDA Round 5 National Championships. Between races a flyboard display will take place in the fairway adjacent to Haldon Pier. Beacon Quay, Torquay TQ1 2BG aquaadrenaline.co.uk

Brixham Battery Event

29 & 30 August In addition to regular opening on Sundays, Mondays and Fridays from 2-4pm, the special event on 29 & 30 August is a big draw with military vehicles, living history displays, tours of the grounds and gunfloors, volunteers in period dress and more. Also open for VJ Day on 26 September. Free admission but consider a donation, dog friendly. Brixham Battery Heritage Centre, Fishcombe Road, Brixham TQ5 8RU brixhambattery.net

Marldon Apple Pie Fair

4 September Marldon Apple Pie Fair has been going since 1888 in memory of local farmer, George Hill, who would use his windfall apples to bake an enormous apple pie for the village. Events throughout the afternoon include local arts, crafts and food stands, falconry displays, games, a novelty dog show and plenty of apple pie and cream. The Village Green, Marldon, TQ3 1SL facebook.com/Marldonapplepiefair/

Great West Jaguar & Classic Car Day

5 September A classic car gathering of over 130 cars plus food, a raffle, live music, interactive demos and a special display celebrating the famous E-type. Time: 10.30am-4pm. Torre Abbey, The Kings Drive, Torquay, TQ2 5JE torre-abbey.org.uk

International Agatha Christie Festival

11-18 September he festival that celebrates the life and works of locally born Agatha Christie returns this year with films, talks, events, guided tours and visits to Greenway, her spectacularly beautiful holiday home on the River Dart. Torre Abbey, The Kings Drive, Torquay, TQ2 5JE iacf-uk.org

Torbay Half Marathon

12 September A highly popular half marathon that brings in thousands of runners on the two-loop route from Paignton to Torquay and back (twice). estival atmosphere and lots of fun e pect road closures. There is also a 10K route this year. Paignton Green, Paignton, TQ4 6ED torbayhalfmarathon.co.uk

Agatha Christie Sea Swim

18 September This unique event celebrates Agatha Christie’s love of sea swimming, by taking participants on a one mile sightseeing swim’ between two of her favourite beaches, Beacon Cove and Meadfoot Beach. Participants are encouraged not to race, but to enjoy the scenery, whilst raising money for owcroft ospice. imes: 4.15pm-6pm, tickets £ 5. ooking online. Beacon Cove, Torquay TQ1 2EP iacf-uk.org

Offshore Model Boat Enthusiasts

25 & 26 September 0 model boats (up to 5 or 6ft) long will race in the ay at speeds of up to 50mph on a 2-3 mile course. Watch from Torquay’s Haldon Pier. 10am-5pm both days. Haldon Pier, Torquay TQ1 2BG offshorembe.uk

If you are holding an event in October or November let us know and we’ll list it here!

Email the details to: editorial@englishrivieramagazine.co.uk Deadline for submissions is 15 September

CURTAINS UP! Theatre

Babbacombe Theatre

Box Offi ce 01803 32838 Editor’s pick SUPERSTARS On until 20 October Tuesdays Wednesdays This fabulous show features some of the most iconic stars of music, stage and screen, performed by a multi-talented cast with comedy, songs from movie and stage including 9-5, Top Gun, Hairspray, Jersey Boys, The Greatest Showman, Grease and Burlesque. With the hugely popular entertainer Steve Laister plus the wonderful talents of Paul Cobley, Wayne Martin, Lindsey Collard, Danze Chique and many more, it’s a show not to be missed. Also worth seeing… I Lo e Music – On till October Thursdays ABBA – Take a Chance on Us – 2 August

Palace Theatre, Paignton

Box Offi ce 01803 800 Editor’s pick ALICE IN WONDERLAND 21 22 August Bring the family to a fun-fi lled summer panto matinée with Hot Rock Productions. Join Alice as she falls down the rabbit hole and fi nds herself on a magical journey. he aturday evening performance is adult-only as Alice’s adventures are rather more saucy. Also worth seeing… The Little Mix Show – August The Beach Boys Tribute Show – 14 August

Princess Theatre, Torquay

Box Offi ce 0844 8 13023 Editor’s pick ON RICHARDSON THE NITWIT 4 September Will the recycling be put out on the right day? Who is going to smooth over the top of the margarine? How many lights are on upstairs when everybody is downstairs? Watch Jon Richardson pretend that these aren’t his foremost concerns as he leaves home on his fi rst tour since the last one. Also worth seeing… The Carpenters Story – 22 August Fireman Sam Sa es the Circus – 20 August

Box Offi ce 01803 299330 Editor’s pick THE RICH AND THE PURE 19 September This is a special ‘Red Carpet 7th Birthday Screening’ marking the TOADS’ extraordinary achievements. ‘A scandal that divided the land’s richest resort.’ Unleashed Community Drama presents a story of austerity in the richest resort in the land, set in the 1840s. he fi lm weaves together the stories of real-life, colourful characters from Torquay’s Victorian past. William Kitson, awrence alk and ishop hillpotts all come back to life in this fascinating fi lm. Created and performed by a large cast of actors, all drawn from the e -homeless and recovery community of or uay, it was fi lmed over si weeks in the actual locations where the history of the ay unfolded.

Also worth seeing… Ladies’ Day – 4-9 October What’s So Amazing About Grace? – 21-24 October

Outdoor Theatre at Cockington Court

Dress warmly and bring a picnic, chairs or a rug. MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING 3 August Claudio loves Hero, and Benedick hates Beatrice. This is just as well, because ero loves Claudio and eatrice hates enedick. he best of hakespearean farce presented by llyria heatre Company. ook online. HMS PINAFORE 30 August et on board the warship M inafore, the opera cheerfully mocks such Great British institutions as Class, atriotism and the oyal Navy. atriotism and the oyal Navy. A wonderful comic opera by llyria. A wonderful comic opera by llyria. Book online. cockingtoncourt.org/whats-on cockingtoncourt.org/whats-on

ROUND UP. Arts

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Torquay’s Artizan Gallery & Café

Gossamer Threads

On till 7 August Mhari Treharne and Emma Roberts are exhibiting work developed at the Newlyn School of Art over the last year. During this time, they have recognised a strong resonance between their work with each of their practices embedded in a sense of narrative, nostalgia and memory. Preview 24 July 6-8pm – booking essential. art-hub.co.uk/events-1/gossamerpv

Oxalis Mhairi-Treharne

Coastal Villages – Calm and Chaos

On till 7 August Philip Eley is a naive artist living in Paignton. A regular e hibitor with Arti an, this will be hilip s fi rst solo show. Philip’s paintings are silent worlds, where nothing is over-worked. Things have to fi nd their form uickly and in as few lines as possible. He generally uses a restricted colour palette, but the bright pops of colour are carefully chosen. Works are made using acrylic ink, acrylic

Dittisham Philip Eley paint and collage. Preview 24 July 6-8pm – booking essential. art-hub.co.uk/ex/eley21

Dartmoor of the Big Sky

16-28 August Jim Doran’s exhibition presents a view of Dartmoor that is breathtaking and big, highlighting nature’s organic design, as opposed to mankind’s utilitarian design. His work endeavours to capture the essence of Dartmoor. Preview 13 August 6-8pm – booking essential . art-hub.co.uk/ex/august21

Sky Fire Jim Doran

All the above exhibitions are: Tuesday-Friday 11am-6pm, Saturdays 10am-6pm Artizan Gallery & Café, 7 Lucius Street, Torquay, TQ2 5UW

Torquay’s Artizan Collective Gallery

English Riviera Summer Open

On till 29 August The annual English Riviera Summer Open Exhibition returns for another year as the country approaches ‘business as usual’ and Torbay ramps up for what is expected to be an exceptionally busy tourist season. This show is Artizan’s nod to the wonderful Royal Academy Summer Show and will The Dive Emma Roberts welcome artists of all ages and disciplines to show work alongside each other, some e hibiting for the fi rst time, rubbing shoulders with

The above exhibition is held: Wednesday – Sunday 11:00 – 16:00 Artizan Collective Gallery, Unit 5 74 Fleet Street Torquay TQ2 5EB

For more information contact juliebrandon@ artizangallery.co.uk 07522 509642 artizan gallery.co.uk Also check out art-hub.co.uk

Brixham Art Society Summer Art Exhibition

On till 7 August A colourful and exuberant post-lockdown exhibition. View original paintings, drawings and prints, in a wide variety of subject matter, including local scenes. All work is for sale. Held from 10am – 5pm daily (last day ends 3.30pm). Free entry. Scala Hall, Market Street, Brixham TQ5 8EU brixhamartsociety.co.uk

Mayfl ower 400 Exhibition, Torre Abbey

On till 30 August The Tamar Valley Printmakers (UK) and the Cape Cod Printmakers (USA) present artistic work inspired by the journey taken by the Mayfl ower 400 years ago. 40 artists will be represented in the exhibition, from both sides of the Atlantic. The story of the Pilgrims and their epic voyage across the Atlantic aboard the Mayfl ower to set up a colony in the New World has become the stuff of folklore. The Wampanoag and the wider Native American Nations are also an integral part of the Mayfl ower 400 commemorations. Entry included with admission fee. The King’s Drive Torquay TQ2 5 JE torre-abbey.org.uk 10.30am-4.30pm daily Ongoing selling exhibition showing the region’s leading artists and makers. Items ranging from scarves, jewellery, ceramics, metalwork, artists cards, metalwork, collages, paintings and prints. Don’t miss the fabulous craft studios too! 01803 607230 Facebook @cockingtoncourt

Taiko Drumming Weekend, Dartington

11 & 12 September Taiko is a performing art originating from Japan involving big drums and choreography. It’s a lot of fun, but also quite physical so provides a good workout for the body and the brain. As well as the actual drumming, participants on this beginner workshop get the opportunity to learn all about the history of Taiko. Participants will learn the fundamentals as well as some various patterns and rhythms culminating in learning an entire Taiko piece to perform by the end of the weekend. Cost: £146 (nonresidential) – lunch, tea & coffee included. 10% discount for Dartington members. Studio 1 SPACE, Dartington, Totnes TQ9 6EL dartington.org

Ceramics and the Sea, Dartington

13-17 September An immersive fi ve-day ceramics course with acclaimed potter Elaine Bolt. You’ll use techniques and glazes with clay and found materials from the beach to form ceramic and mixed media work. The course also includes a trip to the beach with Kit Andrews, where you’ll experience pit fi ring with seaweed. Cost: £485 (non-residential) – lunch, refreshments and materials included, 10% discount for Dartington members. Dartington Print & Pottery Studio, Dartington, Totnes TQ9 6EL dartington.org