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The Michelangelo Trail, Torquay Museum On throughout the year Explore hidden LGBTQ+ histories from Torquay Museum’s Collections by following The Michelangelo Trail around the galleries. The trail can be done in person or through the museum’s website. If you’re planning to visit the museum o ll find all the o ects rom the trail on dis la 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay TQ1 1HG 01803 293975 torquaymuseum.org
Write Time, Write Place, Paignton 2, 9, 16, 23 February & 2,9 March A six-week creative writing course, suitable for beginners who would like to explore an interest in creative writing and those who already enjoy writing for pleasure. Join a supportive and encouraging atmosphere where you will find stim lation and motivation thro h in ormal writin exercises and discussion. You will do some writing during the sessions so will need to bring along a pen/notepad or ready charged laptop/tablet. Times: weekly 10am – 12.15pm, cost: £60 for all six classes. Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton TQ3 3HF palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk
Ghosts and the Devon Landscape, Torquay Museum 2 February A Torquay Museum Society Lecture by Keith Wallis exploring a range of ghost stories from across the county, some of them famous and others more obscure. Free to members, non-members welcome, cost £5 payable on the door. Time: 10.45am-12 noon. 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay TQ1 1HG 01803 293975 torquaymuseum.org
Marvellous Marble, Torquay Museum 8 February This lively and well-illustrated talk from Colin Vosper of Torquay Museum Society is a reminder of a onetime englishrivieramagazine.co.uk
vibrant Devonshire Marble industry. Free to members, non-members welcome, cost £5 payable on the door. Time: 10.45am-12 noon.. 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay TQ1 1HG 01803 293975 torquaymuseum.org
Fougou Jazz, Paignton 8 February, 8 & 22 March Enjoy live contemporary jazz rom the finest national, international and local musicians. Shows include: Martin Dale Quartet, Jonathan Gee Duo and Charged Particles. Tickets online or by phone. Time: doors 7.30pm for 8pm start. Preston Conservative Club, 299 Torquay Road, Paignton TQ3 2EY 07967 790358 fougoumusic.com
Decadence & Deceit, Torquay Museum 9 February A Torquay Museum Society Lecture by Emma Seaman exploring Devon’s literary scandals including some rather dark and intriguing stories. Free to members, nonmembers welcome, cost £5 payable on the door. Time: 10.45am-12 noon. 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay TQ1 1HG 01803 293975 torquaymuseum.org
Valentine’s Dining, Berry Head Hotel 12 & 13 February Celebrate romance in the brasserie or main restaurant where delicious Valentine’s menus are on offer. Or book the 4-course romantic Valentine’s Dinner and Dance with bubbly and canapés on 12 February. Overnight stays available. Berry Head Road, Brixham TQ5 9AJ 01803 853225 berryheadhotel.com February/March 2022 | 33
