A wander around Stoke Gabriel

AROUND THE BAY What’s On

Please check before travelling as events are subject to change.

Windows In Time, Torquay Museum

Windows in Time

On till 5 September Enjoy a free exhibition of large format historic photographic images celebrating local heritage around the streets of Torbay, sited close to where they were originally taken. Follow the trail around Torquay and Paignton and discover lost buildings, dramatic events and people from the past. Download a trail map from the website. Torquay Museum, 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay TQ1 1HG torquaymuseum.org

Kents Cavern

Now reopen Step into the Stone Age at these wonderful prehistoric caves. Regular tours are running daily from 10am – 4pm, booking essential. Isham Road, Torquay TQ1 2JF 01803 215136 kents-cavern.co.uk

Agatha Christie’s Greenway

Now reopen Visit the stunning holiday home of the Queen of Crime. House ground fl oor , garden, shop and caf ta eaway are open. Timed booking essential. Dogs on short leads welcome in garden. Greenway Road, Galmpton TQ5 0ES 01803 842382 nationaltrust.org.uk/greenway

Coleton Fishacre

Now reopen Enjoy a visit to the country home of the D’Oyly Carte family and travel back in time to the Jazz Age. House (ground fl oor , garden, shop and caf ta eaway are open. imed booking essential. nationaltrust.org.uk/coleton-fi shacre

Brixham Battery Heritage Centre

Open Sundays, Mondays and Fridays 2-4pm lus special pen ays am 4pm including ay une and Battle of Britain Memorial Day 4 July. Fishcombe Hill, Brixham TQ5 8RU brixhambattery.net

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 paigntoncricketclub.co.uk/membership

Wonderland at Torre Abbey

31 May – 6 June Join the White Rabbit on an adventure and explore the topsy-turvy world of Wonderland in this fun and interactive family promenade performance, taking place in the gardens at Torre Abbey. There are multiple daily shows each with audiences up to 12 people. Booking essential. Wheelchair accessible (includes toilets and caf . The King’s Drive, Torquay TQ2 5JE torre-abbey.org.uk

The Secret Museum Exhibition

12 June – 4 September To celebrate Torquay Museum’s 175th Anniversary, 175 specially selected unseen items chosen from the museum stores y locals will e on display, often for the very fi rst time. All locals with a TQ postcode will get 50% off their admission fee and ticket gives unlimited entry for a year. Torquay Museum, 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay TQ1 1HG torquaymuseum.org

Torquay Museum’s 175th Pageant

12 June To celebrate their 175th anniversary Torquay Museum there will e a fun fi lled, colourful pageant through the streets of Torquay featuring a samba band and amazing creations made y locals, with performances from lfi c the Jester and Isabella & the Story Bicycle. Starts from Torquay Town hall at 1.30pm torquaymuseum.org

ST MARK’S ROAD MEADFOOT TORQUAY TQ1 2EL 2020 | 2021 SEASON

Booking from 1st July 2020

From 2 August - 7 September 2021

Check website for weekly dates

Directed by John MilesA Film by

UNLEASHED COMMUNITY DRAMA

13 -18 December 2021 Directed by Anna Reynolds

7 - 12 March 2022 Directed by Alan Tanner

Bedroom Farce LAYING LAYING

the the GHOST GHOST

A scandal that divided the land’s richest resort 19 September 2021 Commissioned by St Mary Magdalene’s Matinee & Evening INSPIRE PROJECTFilm premier Unleashed Theatre

4 - 9 October 2021 Directed by Mary Singleton

21 - 24 October 2021 Unleashed Theatre Directed by Martin Harris

15 - 20 November 2021 Directed by Jill Pettigrew

17 - 22 January 2022 Directed by John Pierce

30 January 2022

9 - 12 February 2022 Tadpoles Directed by Becky Dobson

Get involved

with local theatre!

NEEDS YOUR THEATRE YOU! Volunteer Membership is only £28 and comes with benefi ts and a chance to get involved in the running of the theatre. If you’d like to join our team pick up a membership form from the Box O ce or telephone 01803 299330 4 - 9 April 2022 Directed by Stephanie Austin

22 April 2022

The Passing

of the Third Floor Back

16 - 21 May 2022 Directed by Andrew Kenyon

STRICTLY MURDER

IS A SECRET WORTH DYING FOR?

13 - 18 June 2022 Directors Nicola Opie Nicola Opie & Jon Manley

17 & 18 June Enjoy an amazing outdoor cinema experience with Dirty Dancing showing on day one and Grease Sing-A-Long on day two. Book online. Torquay Recreation Ground, The King’s Drive, Torquay TQ2 6NX adventurecinema.co.uk

Rowcroft Hospice’s Male Trail Please check before travelling as events are subject to change. 19-20 June The Male Trail is a fun, sponsored walk that’s about having lots of laughs and a lovely cold pint with friends while raising vital funds for Rowcroft Hospice. 01803 210800 themaletrail.com

English Riviera Open Bowls Tournament

20-26 June A friendly but competitive tournament hosted by three local clubs: Torquay Bowling Club, Victoria Bowling Club and King’s Bowling Club. englishriviera-tournament.com

Devon County Show

2-4 July The 125th Devon County Show will have its everpopular collection of amazing events with a packed programme of entertainment in the Main Arena, thousands of animals, a huge food fair, countless arts & crafts, an award-winning children’s farm, wonderful horses and ponies, magnifi cent vintage tractors and steam engines, a vast dog show, exciting live demonstrations, an incredible selection of craft beers & cider and lots more. This is an extraordinary 3-day show, mainly outdoors in the fresh air and defi nitely not to be missed! Advance tickets are on sale now. Westpoint, Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DJ devoncountyshow.co.uk 3 July Support Rowcroft Hospice’s fabulous all-female, 5 or 10 mile fundraiser, setting off from Paignton Green or Torre Abbey and with a superhero theme for 2021. 01803 217641 rowcrofthospice.org.uk

Mayfl ower 400

3 July – 30 August An exhibition of artistic work inspired by the journey taken by the Mayfl ower 400 years ago. Included with admission fee. Torre Abbey, The Kings Drive, Torquay TQ2 5JE torre-abbey.org.uk

Paignton Festival

24 July – 1 August An annual festival with lots of fun for the family. Paignton Green TQ4 6BN paigntonfestival.com

Lupton Music Festival

31 July & 1 August Lupton House is hosting its fi rst ever music festival with a great line up of local bands, a beer tent from Bays Brewery, hot food and market stalls. Lupton House, Churston Ferrars, Brixham TQ5 0LD luptonmusicfestival.co.uk

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

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