Record Booking Success Award-winning holiday letting agency Coast & Country Cottages is seeing a continued surge in enquiries and bookings for 2021. Managing Director Jon Doyle says, “We are delighted to see our property occupancy rate for July and August is already well over 90%. With a massive interest in the autumn months and October half term, indications suggest the 2021 season will last longer than ever – a real boost for the region.” To meet the continuing demand for accommodation in Brixham, the agency has further expanded its portfolio in the area. Recently added is the romantic retreat Pilchard Cottage, which has achieved 22 bookings after just three months of being live on the website. Thinking of letting your holiday home? There has never been a better time to join Coast & Country Cottages. To find out more, please call Rachel Farley on 01803 227990 (option 3) or visit coastandcountry.co.uk
amazing achievement. disabledsailingassociation.org.uk
Barnstorming Donation Paignton Rotary raised an impressive £1540 for Torbay Holiday Helpers Network in spite of having to cancel their fundraising barn dance. Most ticket holders donated their refunds to the charity and a hamper raffle also contributed to the total. Torbay Holiday Helpers Network (THHN) is a charity, which provides memorymaking holidays to families struggling with serious illness or bereavement. To learn more please contact enquiries@thhn.co.uk or John Bunce 01803 900101. The Rotary Clubs In Torbay are always on the lookout for new members. Besides the charitable side of Rotary, they also have great fun and friendship whilst participating in activities. Please contact Sue Kirkham 07944 410719 or mrsk03@icloud.com for further details.
Queen Mary 2 Marathon Crewmembers of Queen Mary 2, which became a familiar and iconic sight in Tor Bay, have completed a marathon round their splendid decks in aid of the Torquay-based Disabled Sailing Association. The crew raised £1000 to support the charity, which runs two modern oceangoing yachts Freedom and Free Spirit out of Torquay Harbour. It is a voluntary association of the abled and disabled, all unpaid, which provides a unique opportunity for disabled people to enjoy the excitement, freedom and companionship of sailing. No sailing experience is required. Ship’s Chief Doctor, Gerry McCabe organized the marathon event and 40 members of the crew undertook the challenge. Disabled Sailing Association’s President (and founder) Dave Musgrove and the Chairman Peter Turner warmly thanked the crew of the Queen Mary 2 for their 6
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Mike Kirkham (President Rotary Club of Paignton) and Martin Brook (Director THHN)
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