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Britain Memorial Flight, these three WWII symbolic aircraft will grace the skies above the Bay. Don’t miss the Tigers Freefall Display Team, the Pitts Special Biplane, the aerobatic Yakolevs, the closeformation Blades, the powerful Strikemaster light attack aircraft and the awesome Chinook helicopter.
Street Parties, Picnics and Flotillas
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Sunday 5 June Alongside the Airshow, the Jubilee Flotilla will take to the water with celebrated and private vessels representing all parts of the area’s coastal community. Visitors are invited to watch from the shores as the water teems with maritime action. Why not enjoy a Jubilee picnic with friends and family on Paignton Green as part of The Big Lunch?
Jubilee Events in Brixham
Wednesday 1 June There will be a public launch of the celebrations at ri ham a ht lu rom . pm to in lude fi rin o cannons at 6.30pm and a 1950s quiz at 8pm (£3 per person to enter). There will also be public exhibitions at Brixham Library. Thursday 2 June Celebrations include free public displays and activities including music and dance in Brixham Town Square ehind us station , ree s vinta e fi lms at ri ham Yacht Club (2-4pm daily 2-5 June) and the lighting of Brixham Beacon at Shoalstone Pool Green with Brixham Town Band and a Scottish Piper. Friday 3 June Groups and individuals are welcome to join a community march from the ‘Man and Boy’ statue to the Town Square (assemble 10-10.30am) where a service of thanksgiving will be held at 11am. In the afternoon there will be 1950s music and dance plus a fashion show in Town Square and activities in Fore Street. There will be a 1950s-style choir concert at Brixham Methodist Church at 4pm. Saturday 4 June Enjoy more 1950s fun all day with a further concert at Brixham Methodist Church and a dance at Scala Hall in the evening. Sunday 5 June Lots more free activities around Brixham including vintage vehicle displays, a free tea dance at Scala Hall (2-4pm) and a commemorative planting at North View Gardens (6pm). A closing Thanksgiving Service in tribute to HM the Queen will be held at All Saints Church from 6.45pm with performances from Brixham Town Band and Orpheus Male Voice Choir.
English Riviera Airshow & Jubilee Weekend
SATURDAY 4 JUNE AIRSHOW PROGRAMME
1-2pm
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, The Blades, Chinook
2.30-3.30pm
i ers, Pitts pe ial, pitfi re
3.30-4.30pm
Strikemaster, Yakolev Yak 50s 5-6pm RAF Red Arrows SUNDAY 5 JUNE AIRSHOW PROGRAMME
12 noon-1pm
RAF Red Arrows
1-2pm
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Yakolev Yak 50s
2-3pm
Tigers, Pitts Special, Strikemaster
3-4pm
pitfi re, he lades, hinook
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AROUND THE BAY What’s On
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Anderton & Rowlands Funfair
On till 6 June & again 15-23 July Enjoy all the fun of a traditional funfair. Paignton Green, Paignton TQ4 6ED
Kayaking Taster Sessions, Dartmouth
Throughout June & July (subject to availability) Book a fun kayak taster for you, your friends and/or your family on the beautiful River Dart. You will be out for approx. 3-4 hours, launching from the riverside and paddling either up or down river. Instructors will be there for you all the way. There will be some fun kayak games to play, so you may get wet! You will be able to enjoy the beauty of the River Dart and its wildlife from a unique perspective and you may even spot a seal or even a dolphin. Cost: £35 per person, £120 for a family of four (minimum age 10 years / no unaccompanied children). Email Phil Hayward at taster@dyc.org.uk Dartmouth Yacht Club, South Embankment, Dartmouth TQ6 9BB dyc.org.uk
Pirates! Fact & Fiction Exhibition
On till 3 September Discover the world of maritime crime. This exhibition takes the visitor on a journey throu h pirate history, fi lm and literature from the Cilician pirates of the Roman Mediterranean to the Golden Age pirates of the Caribbean. Meet Vikings, Barbary corsairs and Chinese pirates on the way, and discover facts about their ships, weapons, tactics and usually short lives. Torquay Museum, 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HG 01803 293975 torquaymuseum.org
Brixham Fish Market Tours
1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 June, 6,13,20 & 27 July Now in its 11th year, Brixham Fish Market Tours are back and still proving to be very popular. Early risers won’t want to miss the opportunity to get a fascinating insight into behindthe s enes operations at En land s lar est fi sh market. o fi nish o the mornin , you will e perien e a deli ious fi sh reak ast at Mit h onks o kfi sh restaurant, situated ri ht next door. Cost: £25 per person. Unsuitable for wheelchairs or children under 14 years. The Quay, Brixham TQ5 8AW therockfi sh.co.uk/products/fi sh-market-tour
Wine and Wickets
Fridays from 3 June Enjoy fun weekly sessions of ladies cricket – no kit or experience needed. Time: 7pm-8pm followed by Prosecco or soft drink and socialising after each session. £15 for the whole season. Queen’s Park, Queen’s Road, Paignton TQ4 6AH paigntoncricketclub.co.uk
English Riviera Dinghy Regatta, Torquay
June 11-12 Fun and competitive racing for PY Dinghies – Asymmetric, Non-Asymmetric and Junior Classes in Torquay. Royal Torbay Yacht Club 12 Beacon Hill, Torquay TQ1 2BH rtyc.org/dinghyregatta
Titanic Exhibition
11 June-3 September In this special exhibition created by Titanic Exhibitions view artefacts from the ship, explore Torquay’s connection to the Titanic, learn about the people that travelled on board, and come face to face with items from the wreck site. Using large imagery and audio, you’ll get to experience the Titanic like never before. Torquay Museum, 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HG 01803 293975 torquaymuseum.org
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11 June & 9 July Enjoy a local farmers market, selling fresh, local and seasonal produce and artisan food products. Time: 9am-2pm. The Old Market, Victoria Road, Dartmouth TQ6 9QD
Brixham Battery Open Days
12 June & 24 July Special open days will be held on D-Day 12 June and Battle of Britain Day on 24 July. Times: 11am to 4pm. The whole site will be open including tours of the grounds, tunnels, gun oors, livin history displays, weapons talk with lank fi rin , military vehi les and i t shop. isitor donations wel omed. Fishcombe Road, Brixham, TQ5 8RU brixhambattery.net
Babbacombe Rotary Fayre
15 June here s a wide variety o stalls rom lo al charities and other community groups. En oy some rare and eauti ul vinta e cars and motorbikes up close. There will be entertainment with lo al ands and s hool hoirs providin a wide ran e o music and song plus a tea tent. Babbacombe Downs, Torquay TQ1 3LN rotary-ribi.org/clubs
Armed Forces Day
18 June Armed Forces Day celebrates our Armed Forces Community, rom servin personnel and reserves to veterans, adets and families. A military Parade plus large marquee with entertainment through out the day is organised by The or ay rmed or es and eterans reak ast lu . ime 10am-6pm. Parade at 11am. Babbacombe Downs, Torquay TQ1 3LN armedforcesday.org.uk
English Riviera Open Bowls Tournament
19-25 June All bowlers are welcome to participate in this friendly tournament which attracts competitors from around the UK and urther afi eld. Kings Bowling Club, Seafront, Torquay TQ2 6NX englishriviera-tournament.com
Brilliant Bees & Their Curious Cousins
23 June-4 September Enjoy this exhibition looking at the importance of bees and other insects as pollinators and as part of the e osystem. ind out a out the rare ee that only lives in one area o the outh evon oast dis over the ama in work being done to help bees and other insects locally and un over some o the se rets o ees. Torre Abbey, The King’s Drive, Torquay TQ2 5JE torre-abbey.org.uk
Devon County Show
30 June-2 July armin is at the very heart o this show sto kmen and women from the county and beyond will be competing in the show ring and agricultural machinery and suppliers will be out in or e. here ll e literally thousands o animals rom e eptional livesto k to da lin ra horses, amily ponies, canine superstars competing in the pedigree Dog Show, lofty alpacas and pigeons, rabbits and guinea pigs. There will be a thrilling programme of entertainment. Westpoint, Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DJ devoncountyshow.co.uk
Rowcroft Sleep Walk
2 July This year’s Sleep Walk features a staggered start, with the fi rst walkers setting off from Torbay Leisure Centre at 7pm. The full route is ten miles from Paignton to Torquay and back, and will take approximately three to four hours to complete, but or those wantin to do the shorter fi ve mile route there is the option to turn around at Preston reen. ou ll re eive a ree fi lm star sash to wear on the ni ht, and you ll e awarded a Sleep Walk medal on completion of your walk. Entries close on 19 June. rowcrofthospice.org.uk
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8 - 20 August 2022 Directed by John Miles
12 - 17 September 2022 Directed by Alec Stokes
Sunday 25 September 2022 Prsented by Seventh Avenue Arts
4 - 8 October 2022 Directed by Sarah O’Connor
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Tuesday 11 October 2022
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Sunday 23 October 2022 I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!
15 - 19 November 2022 Directed by Mary Singleton
5 - 11 December 2022 Directed by Chris Mitchell
17 - 21 January 2023
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7 - 11 March 2023
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Sunday 12 March 2023 Absolutely Dragulous The 2023 Tour
11- 15 April 2023 Directed by Anna Reynolds
9 - 13 May 2023 Directed by Heidi Pyburn
5 - 10 June 2023 Directed by Joe McNulty
An open-air performance of Hamlet performed by the Inn Theatre Company on a purpose-built stage at Dartmouth Castle. It’s their 20th anniversary production. Castle Road, Dartmouth, TQ6 0JN theinntheatrecompany.co.uk
UK Cadet Class National Championships
23-28 July From beginner to aspiring Olympian, the Cadet is the worlds’ most su ess ul two person trainin din hy, spe ifi ally tailored towards children and young people. Royal Torbay Yacht Club, Beacon Terrace, Torquay TQ1 2BH 01803 292006 (manned mornings on weekdays) rtyc.org
Paignton Festival
23-31 July A 100-year-old festival offering free family entertainment and raising money for local worthy causes. Paignton Green and other venues paigntonfestival.com
Riviera Classic Car Show
24 July Organised by Torbay Old Wheels Club since 1994 as part of the Paignton Festival you’ll see hundreds of vintage vehicles with a sprinkling of the exotic and quirky. There will be stage entertainment, food and a licensed bar. Paignton Sea Front, Esplanade Road, Paignton TQ4 6BQ towc.club
Cave Cinema, Kents Cavern
26-29 July This pop-up underground cinema offers a unique experience like no other. Sit back, relax, and watch a movie in a deckchair in Britain’s oldest home. It’s been a safe haven to Neanderthals and Ice Age animals including woolly mammoths, bears & lions. You’ll be immersed in this incredible environment as you’re entertained. Plus there is a Cave Bar. Films include Jurassic Park, Harry Potter and Bohemian Rhapsody. Ilsham Road, Torquay kents-cavern.co.uk What’s On
International Cadet Class European Championships
29 July -5 August Originally designed by Jack Holt in 1947, there are now more than 10,000 Cadets sailed in over 40 countries around the world. It is spe ifi ally tailored towards children and young people. Royal Torbay Yacht Club, Beacon Terrace, Torquay TQ1 2BH 01803 292006 (manned mornings on weekdays) rtyc.org
Totnes & District Show
31 July Totnes Show is over 100 years old and is still a great and exciting day out, entertaining the thousands of visitors that enjoy the show every year. There are exciting displays, demonstrations and parades in the Main Ring; cattle, sheep and horses complete for honours. There are show jumping displays and also a Craft Tent; Home, Handicraft and Horticulture marquee; Food Hall and a large selection of trade stands. Great Court Farm, Berry Pomeroy, TQ9 6LE totnesshow.com
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Torquay’s Artizan Gallery & Café
Eden
11 June-2 July, Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm Featured artists: Luci Coles, Monica Shanta Brown and Vicki Gardner. Each artist brings her unique perspective, creating an exhibition on multiple levels: as a concept of earthly paradise exploring environment; as an exploration of creation and the stories surrounding it; and Eden as a personal and inner space. Launch event: 10 June 6-8pm. art-hub.co.uk/ex/eden22
Vicki Gardner Great Ambrook Steve Manning A moment of calm
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Torquay’s Artizan Collective Gallery Artizan South West Contemporary
On till 12 June, Wednesday-Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday 11am–4pm This curated showcase brings together selected artists from across the South West as Artizan Collective invites past and new exhibitors to the English Riviera.
English Riviera Summer Open
25 June-7 August, Wednesday-Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday 11am–4pm A well-established event that welcomes old and new artists to Torbay for Artizan’s personal homage to the great institution that is the Royal Academy Summer Show. Launch event: 24 June 6-8pm art-hub.co.uk/ex/erso22
The Art of Printmaking
9-30 July, Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm Featured artists: Steve Manning, Mandi Street, Georgina Fay and Kevin Wright. Continuing Artizan’s 2022 Bursary Programme this Print Exhibition celebrates the diverse nature of printmaking. View the unique results that are achieved through the various explorations of an artform that is hundreds of years old. Joining them will be be Jenny Pope featuring work from her ‘Tools Evoke Change’ series and an exhibition ‘Of Line and Form’ featuring works of Kirsten Lavers and Sarah Strachan encompassing Jenny Smy Baseline 1
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The GALLERY @Cockington Court
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. The fabulous craft studios are a must-see too! 01803 607230 Facebook @cockingtoncourt
Outdoor Painting & Sketching
2 June A chance to meet Cockington Court Artist-inResidence James Murch and join him in the park for some open air painting. Please bring along your own materials, easel or sketch book. The group will meet at 3pm and gather again at 5pm for a chance to share coffee, a slice of cake and look at the group work created. Free event. Cockington Court, Torquay TQ2 6XA 01803-607230 cockingtoncourt.org James Murch
Jubilant Papermaking
2 June A one-hour workshop making handmade Jubilee-themed paper sheets with Marissa Wakefi eld. Everyone is welcome, any age and ability. You will learn to create your very own sheets of handmade paper, made from using recycled paper and coloured using plant dyes. Please book for the morning session. Bookings can be made on the day for the afternoon session. Time: 11am- 12 noon. Phone, or email Marissa.wakefi eld@tda.uk.net Cockington Court, Torquay TQ2 6XA 01803-607230 cockingtoncourt.org
The Queen of Instruments
9 June Enjoy an Arts Society lecture by Adam Busiakiewicz on musical instruments, which have expressed aspects of the human character throughout the ages. With live music. Time: 2.15pm, cost: non-members £8.00. Talk followed by tea and homemade cake. St Matthias Church Hall, Babbacombe Road, Torquay TQ1 1HW 01803 314490 theartssocietytorbay.org.uk
Dart Art Day, Dartmouth
25 June Browse and buy beautiful arts and crafts all in aid of Children’s Hospice South West. Live music and entertainment plus homemade cakes and cream teas. Time: 10am-4pm. Royal Avenue Gardens, Dartmouth TQ6 9PS 01803 770730 tweed833@btinternet.com
Brixham Art Society Summer Exhibition
27 July-6 August Brixham Art Society invites you to a wonderful exhibition of original paintings, drawings and prints by talented local artists. All work is for sale. Time: 10am-5pm (4pm last day). Free admission. Scala Hall, Market Street, Brixham TQ5 8TA brixhamartsociety.co.uk
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Cockington Court Sculpture Trail
30 July-31 October Enjoy hunting for the 30+ diverse sculptures dotted around the manor house and grounds. The trail leads around the grounds and into the Walled Art Garden and Kitchen Gallery. Collect a trail map from the Visitor Welcome Point. Cockington Court, Torquay TQ2 6XA 01803-607230 cockingtoncourt.org
