What's On Southwest Magazine Winter/Spring 2022-23

Welcome to the Winter/Spring Edition of What’s On Southwest Magazine. 2023 is calling with a promise of a brand new start for everyone and lots of wonderful things to do and places to go. This edition of What’s On will take you right up till Spring 2023 with the most comprehensive guide for Events, Attractions, Shows, Festivals, Concerts, Exhibitions and loads more happening in and around the Southwest of England. The Summer edition, after this, will be the biggest guide ever produced in the Southwest.

Featured inside this edition you will find major exclusives on the award winning annual pantomime at the Palace Theatre, Paignton ‘Cinderella’, What’s On in the Community featuring Patrick the Pony, Art & Culture Guide, The Ultimate Festival guide for 2023, Simple Minds new album Exclusive, Let’s Rock The Ultimate 80’s Festival at Powderham Castle, Bijou Theatre Productions at the Palace Theatre, Paignton, and much much more. We also have your ultimate guide to What’s On for the New Year plus a wealth of wonderful events and things to do in 2023.

Our What’s On and theatre section also features top quality shows from all the theatres, arts centres and venues in our region including: The Babbacombe Theatre, the Princess Theatre including this years pantomime & The Palace Theatre. Please also check out our website for details of all the shows, performance times at these venues and ticket information.

A big thank you to everyone that works for or is associated to What’s On Southwest Magazine, now proudly in its 26th year.

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We would like to wish all our readers and customers a very Happy Christmas and a great New Year. We all look forward to bringing you the absolute best of the Southwest for many more years to come. Take care & enjoy!

Here’s to a safe and prosperous 2023!

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Events and Exhibitions

Formerly a church (built in 1835), this beautiful space has been restored from its derelict state and repurposed to provide a new home for Newton Abbot Town Council and Newton Abbot Museum, complete with community rooms used to host exciting events, workshops and exhibitions.

Museum: Make and Create

FREE family friendly workshops on the first Saturday of the month, pre booking recommended.

Toddler Tuesdays

09:30 10:30am every Tuesday during term time. Weekly FREE story time sessions for children of up to four years of age. There is also a hands on activity on the last Tuesday of the month. Pre-booking recommended.

Relaxed Visits

TheMuseumisaccessibleviacar,trainorbusandis locatednextto NewfoundlandWaypayanddisplay carpark.

Explore the Museum in a calm and relaxed environment with reduced sound levels and a quiet space available. No booking required.

Exhibition content and display spaces are regularly updated in the museum gallery. There is always something new to see!

For further information and to keep up to date with the latest events and our exciting programme of exhibitions visit the On’ page on our website: www.museum -newtonabbot.org.uk

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The Fashion Museum, Bath, Somerset

The Museum of Costume was opened in the Assembly Rooms on 23 May 1963. It was founded by Doris Langley Moore, a designer, collector, writer and scholar, who gave her famous private collection of costume to the city of Bath.

Tel: 01225 477789 Visit: www.fashionmuseum.co.uk

Bovington Tank Museum, Dorset

An essential stop for boys large and small, with an exhibition of the 35 most significant tanks, live rolling tanks, stationary ones to climb in and out of, perfect reconstructions of First World War trenches to explore.

Tel: 01929 405096 Visit: www.tankmuseum.org

RAMM, Exeter, Devon

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery is a museum and art gallery in Exeter, Devon, the largest in the city. It holds significant and diverse collections in areas such as zoology, anthropology, fine art, local and overseas archaeology, and geology.

Tel: 01392 265858 Visit: www.rammuseum.org.uk

Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, Boscastle, Cornwall

The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, formerly known as the Museum of Witchcraft, is a museum dedicated to European witchcraft and magic located in the village of Boscastle in Cornwall.

Tel: 01840 250111 Visit: www.museumofwitchcraftandmagic.co.uk

The Roman Baths, Bath, Somerset

The Roman Baths, at the heart of the City of Bath World Heritage Site, consists of the remarkably preserved remains of one of the greatest religious spas of the ancient world. The city’s unique thermal springs rise in the site and the Baths still flow with natural hot water.

Tel: 01225 477785 Visit: www.romanbaths.co.uk

Art and Culture Guide Regional

The Fleet Air Arm Museum, Somerset

The Fleet Air Arm Museum is devoted to the history of British naval aviation. It has an extensive collection of military and civilian aircraft, aero engines, models of aircraft and Royal Navy ships, and paintings and drawings related to naval aviation.

Tel: 01935 840565 Visit: www.fleetairarm.com

National Maritime Museum, Falmouth, Cornwall

The National Maritime Museum Cornwall is a place to enrich your understanding of the sea, and Cornwall. We also bring rare objects from around the world to Cornwall to tell local, national and international stories.

Tel: 01326 313388 Visit: www.nmmc.co.uk

Winchester Science Centre, Winchester, Hants

An exciting family destination, Winchester Science Centre is the South of England’s interactive science and technology centre with the largest standalone planetarium in the UK. Open 7 days a week, we provide exciting, hands-on science experiences to spark curiosity.

Tel: 01962 863791 Visit: www.winchestersciencecentre.org

Lyme Regis Museum, Dorset

The museum is situated in the heart of Lyme Regis, with stunning views of Lyme Bay and the Jurassic Coast. Displays showcase the amazing life story of Mary Anning and our world class fossil collection, as well as featuring the town’s colourful history.

Tel: 01297 443370 Visit: www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk

SS Great Britain, Bristol, Somerset

There is so much to see here at Brunel’s SS Great Britain in Bristol. Be sure to head beneath the glass sea, walk the SS Great Britain’s history in the Dockyard Museum and step onto the ship itself. Alive with sights, sounds and even smells, prepare to set sail!

Tel: 0117 926 0680 Visit: www.ssgreatbritain.org

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Open Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays (10am till 5pm, last entry 4pm). Torre Abbey Café open 7 days a week.

Torre Abbey

Welcoming visitors for over 800 years

Torre Abbey Torre Abbey is Torbay’s most historic building, a multi-award-winning visitor attraction, set within 18 acres of stunning gardens and parkland.

• More than 600 incredible works of art, from the 18th century to the present day

• State-of-the-art technology, telling the Abbey’s fascinating story

• An exciting programme of specially curated seasonal exhibitions

• Family-friendly trails and fun children’s activities

• A secret walled garden, home to the Agatha Christie Potent Plants display

• A packed programme of events and activities throughout the year

• Onsite café and gift shop

History

Founded in 1196, Torre Abbey became the wealthiest English monastery of the order of Premonstratensian canons. The extent of its survival makes Torre Abbey the best-preserved medieval abbey in Devon and Cornwall. After King Henry VIII closed the monastery in 1539, two of its former ranges of buildings were adapted for use as a private house. From 1662, this house became the home of the Cary family, who lived here for nearly 300 years.

Art and Culture

Today the abbey provides an ideal setting for Torbay’s collection of paintings and antiques, most of which have been donated by local people. Several times a year, Torre Abbey welcomes visiting art exhibitions from partners including the V&A, the Tate and the Arts Council Collection.

Family Friendly Activities

We recognise that children are the museum visitors of tomorrow, so we want them to have the best experience possible. Free activity sheets are available from the main desk, while we also organise regular treasure hunts and other workshops and activities to complement our visiting exhibitions.

The Gardens

Our award-winning garden is famed for exuberant plantings of herbaceous perennials, roses and dahlias. Rare shrubs and trees flourish in the English Riviera climate, and our palm and cactus house contain tropical and subtropical plans. Crime fiction fans will also enjoy the Agatha Christie Potent Plants Garden that celebrates Torquay’s most famous former resident.

Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10am until 5pm (last entry 3.45pm) and on Bank Holiday Mondays. Torre Abbey Café open 7 days a week. Visit: www.torre-abbey.org.uk

The Adventures of Patrick The Pony

This year Patrick The Pony was elected The Mayor of Cockington, a village in Devon known for its history of equine. A petition was signed by hundreds of people and on Saturday the 23rd of July 2022 Patrick was presented with his chain of office by Cllr Andrew Barrand, MP Kevin Foster came to give his support and Rev Emma Dornan gave an Animal Blessing, many locals came to support the historic occasion, as many believe Patrick is the first Pony Mayor in the UK.

Patrick went world wide in the media, he even appeared in The Washington Post. Patrick The Pony is the Mascot for The War Horse Memorial, The Animal Purple Poppy Fund raising money to support animals in need. He has helped raise thousands of pounds to help many equine charitable organisations.

Patrick is also the Mascot for Devon Learning Recovery Community (DRLC) which is a service provided by Devon Partnership NHS Trust, providing free opportunities to those over the age of 18 to learn about mental health and recovery.

Patrick often attends groups to bring comfort and joy to those who want it.

Patrick The Pony is now supporting Rowcroft Hospice, bringing comfort and a distraction to both patients and their visitors during the most difficult of times.

Patrick’s owners Kirk & Hannah Petrakis have teamed up with Rod Davis, who was in John Lennons band The Quarrymen to work on a new song called Neigh Hurray, which is about Patrick The Pony saving the day. The idea of the song started during visits to schools and Hospitals, as Kirk & Hannah would sing with the children during visits, before reading The Adventures of Patrick The Pony book. Afterwards the children got to meet

Patrick The Pony, which was always really exciting for them. You may think how does Patrick The Pony save the day, well the aim is to make people smile even during the most difficult of times, which in some cases he has saved many peoples day, by bringing some happiness.

Patrick The Pony is owned by Kirk & Hannah Petrakis, who are founders of Community Pony CIC 13370273 which is supporting recover and mental health in the community with pony interaction, if you would like to support the cause you can donate at the website communityponycic.org.uk

You can see what Patrick gets up to on Facebook following The Adventures of Patrick The Pony, where there are regular videos and photos of him. communityponycic.org.uk facebook.com/celebrity.pony

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AT BARTON PINES

Our restaurant is set in the beautiful grounds of Barton Pines Mansion with Stunning Views over Torbay. Drinks from 3pm and food from 5pm-8pm.

Our dishes are created from high quality, locally sourced produce and ingredients, offering Vegetarian and Vegan options and catering for many dietary requirements.

On offer is a full a la carte menu including Steaks, Pizzas Gourmet Burgers, Pasta, Fish and Seafood. Our desserts are all homemade.

Our menu changes seasonally and we also have a specials board. We can cater for various events, functions and special Occasions

The Carvery at Barton Pines

Every Sunday from 12 noon Three quality Westcountry meats: Turkey, Beef & Gammon (Vegan & Vegetarian options available) Booking is highly recommended

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Luxury Spa Treatments

Our treatments use products sourced locally from Apothespa, who offer high quality, cruelty free, luxury skin and body care products, handmade in Totnes, Devon. Their products are 100% vegetarian and mostly vegan – please ask your therapist for future information.

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Enjoy a tailored 1 hour pamper to suit your needs. Choose two of three treatments of either a 30 min back, neck and shoulder massage, a 30 min facial or a 30 min Indian Head Massage. Then head downstairs to the Restaurant for a delicious Carvery (Package includes Sunday carvery meal for 1 person)

Opening Times Monday to Saturday 9am-6pm Sunday 9am-4pm

Ann Reiter Art

Jeiann Reiter also known as Ann Reiter, is a bright, up and coming self-taught German-Filipino abstract artist. Born in Cagayan De Oro City, Philippines on the 8th of March in the year of 1997, she now resides in Devon, England.

She has amassed an impressive international following of admirers on social media where she finds inspiration and support. Her medium however, is far removed from the digital world of manipulated images. She paints bold, active brush strokes, strategic uses of palette knives, sponges, and all kinds of art materials on small to large canvases. Her art is dynamic and raw.

After discovering how the mere change of a few brush strokes could dramatically alter the emotions conveyed by watercolour and oil art mediums, she found her freedom in acrylic and abstraction. She has evolved to create a less representational visual language. Anonymous, sometimes obscured, express her personal reality filtered through feeling.

In her recent paintings she has made a more or less complete retreat from representation. Reflecting her energy and state of mind when painting, colour will take precedence over shape, departing from the distraction of realism.

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Kents Cavern is one of the most important Stone Age sites in Europe and one of Britain’s best showcaves!

On your visit you’ll go back to a time when thecave was home to ancient humans, sheltering from extreme weather, making fires, shaping tools and hunting Ice Age animals. As you walk through the extensive labyrinth of caverns, you’ll be surrounded by 400 million year old rocks and spectacular stalagmites and stalactites.

Our entertaining cave guides tell the story of a 15 year long Victorian Excavation which uncovered some of Britain’s most ancient secrets.

All tours around the cave are guided and begin in the Vestibule Chamber, as you

enter the cave you’ll feel the temperature at a constant 14c. Your tour guide will lead you through the Long Arcade to reveal how the caves were formed 2.5 million years ago and how stalagmite floors formed, sealing in the evidence of Ice Age occupations. Down in the Rockies you’ll see stalagmites and stalactites decorating this pretty chamber.

Return through Clinnicks Gallery into the Cave of Inscriptions and the Labyrinth to see examples of the earliest tools ever found in Britain, along with bones and teeth of ancient Ice Age animals. Into the Bears Den to experience the famous Kents Cavern blackout, a favourite since the 1930s. Head down the Water Gallery and up to the Great Chamber with its exhibition dedicated to the Stone Age and Victorian excavators.

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year’s Jack and the Beanstalk return with an even bigger budget to make “Cinderella” the must see Torbay pantomime. Once again there are seven matinees so both young and old can enjoy this Christmas feast of pure entertainment and at a price no higher than 2019.

SIMPLE MINDS

NEW ALBUM ‘DIRECTION OF THE HEART’ IS OUT NOW

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Simple Minds’ acclaimed new album, Direction Of The Heart has recently been released.

Direction Of The Heart is the band’s eighteenth studio album and Simple Minds’ first album of new material since 2018’s outstanding UK Top 5 album Walk Between Worlds. Throughout its nine tracks Direction of The Heart finds the band at their most confident, anthemic best on an inspired celebration of life.

The story of Direction Of The Heart spans several years, and various locations, in Germany, Italy, and the UK.

Album opener ‘Vision Thing’ was created by Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill at the former’s father’s house, when Kerr senior was terminally ill. Looking through early band cuttings his parents had kept, it became about Jim looking at his father as a version of him and looking

at his younger self. The song’s urgent electronic pulse transports an intricately decorated, deeply poignant melody. The song is a celebration, but with sad tones in the words. For Kerr, that’s a sweet place.

‘Vision Thing’ sets the pace for a concise nine-track album. One which manages to perfectly encapsulate the essence of past and present Simple Minds, a band whose reascent over the past 10 years has seen them, once again, capture the magic and critical praise of their early days.

Direction Of The Heart’s predominant mood is simultaneously reflective and euphoric, framing the personal in a universal context: qualities intrinsic to all the great Simple Minds records of the past, now recalibrating

the band for its next era. Our hyper-stressed Zeitgeist bleeds into chattering rhythms and skyburst melody clusters on ‘Planet Zero’ – “I saw a whole world on fire” – and the electro-rock fusion of ‘Who Killed Truth’. With Celtic textures underpinning its widescreen melodrama and Sarah Brown’s infernal vocals, ‘Solstice Kiss’ is a Bond theme in-waiting. Meanwhile, the parabolic drive of ‘First You Jump’ – a Kerr-Burchill co-write with the band’s

“Simple Minds’ energy remains undiminished.” MOJO

“Brilliant.” Record Collector

“A testament to one of the UK’s most enduring acts’ determination to stay creative and continue delivering great pop music.” Retro Pop

“Tracks to sit alongside their anthemic best.” Electronic Sound

“Delivers some of Simple Minds’ best moments in recent years.” The Arts Desk

long-time bassist Ged Grimes - frames a classic transcendent Simple Minds anthem, one about the anxiety of the times and how we will rise above them.

No song better epitomises the record’s gallows jauntiness than ‘Human Traffic’, a spangly handjive bop through the days of the week, inspired by JG Ballard and with a vocal cameo from Russell Mael of Sparks. There’s a real pop element to it, something the band are not scared to embrace as they get older.

The other notable collaboration is a kind of ongoing *in memoriam*: album closer ‘The Walls Came Down’, written in 1983 by kindred spirit, the late Michael Been, whose band The Call supported Simple Minds in the US, and whose ‘Let The Day Begin’ was covered on 2014’s Big Music. With an apocalyptic techno-rock arrangement and prescient lyrics, it’s a perfect fit. Originally the song was an attack against Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher, but fast forward decades are in a world of Donald Trump starting to build walls, Orbán in Hungary building walls, and Nigel Farage wanting to build some kind of walls, sadly the song seems to have found its time.

The energy levels on Direction Of The Heart send most songs into the 120-130 BPM range. Burchill thinks it’s partly the unusual circumstances of the album’s creation. Kerr, meanwhile, points to a “growing confidence” in the band’s capabilities, instilled by Big Music and 2018’s Walk Between Worlds renewing Simple Minds as a dynamic contemporary force, thanks partly to engaging with the sounds and spirits that compelled them in earlier, hungrier times.

That process finds its ultimate expression on Direction Of The Heart’s pivotal ‘Act Of Love’, a song written by Kerr and Burchill in Glasgow during late 1977 and performed as the opening song of their first ever gig, which now exemplifies their current vitality.

Forty five years on, Simple Minds remain an act of love, with all the thrills and jeopardy that entails.

Forty five years on, Simple Minds remain an act of love, with all the thrills and jeopardy that entails. Direction Of The Heart is a dizzying, uplifting spectacle, built from innocence and experience to stare down the darkness without fear. And the album title? “‘Direction of the heart’ was a line we’ve had for a long time,” says Jim Kerr. “Follow your own path and get through it – that, in a nutshell, sums up all we’ve ever done.”

Direction Of The Heart is available on CD, Deluxe CD with two extra tracks and a hardback book, vinyl including coloured vinyl, and cassette.

Simple Minds are: Jim Kerr (vocals), Charlie Burchill (guitars, keyboards), Gordy Goudie

(acoustic guitar), Ged Grimes (bass), Cherisse Osei (drums), Berenice Scott (keyboards) and Sarah Brown (vocals).

For more information and to buy the album please visit www.simpleminds.com.

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further Top 5 singles “Bedsitter”, “Say Hello, Wave Goodbye” and “Torch. reformed in 2018 to play a stunning sold-out reunion show at London’s 02 and this year released their first album of new material in two decades, the critically acclaimed ‘*Happiness Not Included.’ The past twelve months have also seen Soft Cell tour their legendary 1981 debut album ‘NonStop Erotic Cabaret,’ playing it in full for the very first time. Soft Cell’s debut Let’s Rock summer 2023 headline shows will be their first outdoor festival shows since 2003.

The UK’s biggest retro festival brand Let’s Rock have announced the headliners and performers for Let’s Rock Exeter, happening Saturday July 1 at Powderham Castle. Let’s Rock Exeter 2023 will be headlined by Soft Cell and Bananarama in a stellar lineup that also includes Tony Hadley, Midge Ure, The Undertones, The Beat, The Farm, Go West, Roland Gift, Sinitta, Hue & Cry and many more.

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Marc Almond & Dave Ball (Soft Cell) said today: “We are delighted to be headlining so many Let’s Rock festivals in 2023. We’re playing Northern Ireland, Shrewsbury, Exeter and Southampton for the first time ever as Soft Cell, as well as in our spiritual home of Leeds, and look forward to seeing everyone at this great festival.”

A celebration of all things pop and ‘80s, Let’s Rock offers gloriously unpretentious non-stop fun, with legendary musicians performing hit after hit to a crowd of all ages many of whom come dressed in their finest ‘80s fashion. Each of the one-day festivals, which happen all over the UK from May until September, features two headline acts plus a host of stars from the era when pop ruled the world.

After two very challenging, pandemic-hit summers, 2022 saw the return of a full schedule of Let’s Rock

It was truly humbling to have everyone back at Let’s Rock this summer after two difficult years, and it means the world to us that our loyal audience has stuck with us.

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festivals for the first time since 2019, drawing a combined audience of over 150,000 across the thirteen festival sites. In an exciting development, 2023 will see Let’s Rock partner with the national digital radio station Absolute 80s.

Comment Let’s Rock organisers and founders Nick Billinghurst & Matt Smith: “It was truly humbling to have everyone back at Let’s Rock this summer after two difficult years, and it means the world to us that our loyal audience has stuck with us. We’re already looking forward to 2023 and are proud to announce what we hope you’ll agree is a spectacular line-up for Let’s Rock Southampton. See you next summer!”

Let’s Rock works with many amazing charities including official charity partner Child Bereavement UK, who support families and educate professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a family is facing bereavement. Since partnering with UK Live in 2014, Child Bereavement have managed to raise over £800,000 at the Lets Rock Festivals, an amazing accomplishment.

Child Bereavement UK Community Projects Manager Lorna Murchi comments: “I’m absolutely delighted and incredibly grateful to everyone who attended the Let’s Rock festivals and gave so generously in aid of Child Bereavement UK this year. Every bit of change popped in a collection tin, wristband or raffle ticket purchased and auction bid paid, adds up and makes a huge difference to the bereaved children, parents and families we support across the UK. To give some perspective, £130,000 could fund our national helpline for over four months, giving a lifeline to families when they need it most. Thank you for your wonderful support this year!”

Let’s Rock is a family-friendly festival; children can enjoy complimentary activities within the ‘Kids’ Kingdom’ area with an interactive circus, face painting, inflatables and more. For adults, there are multiple bars and a ‘Club Tropicana’ VIP area, plus of course the all-important posh loos.

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IN CIDER FESTIVAL

3rd-5th February 2023 Sand Bay Holiday Village, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 9UR www.inciderfestival.com

Blow away the winter blues in style with In Cider Festival! A 3 day indoor event combining summer festival music and atmosphere with all the luxuries of a winter holiday.

Tickets are £189 per person including chalet accommodation, meals, live music and entertainment. Accommodation is available in twin and triple berths, and there are also a limited number of £149 tickets if you get in quick!

Our live music lineup is original and eclectic with the likes of Cut Capers, Will Varley, The Bar Stool Preachers, Millie Manders & The Shut Up, 3 Daft Monkeys, Buster Shuffle, Skimmity Hitchers taking to the ballroom stage, plus many more. There is also a packed programme of seaside entertainment all weekend including karaoke and bingo, plus the traditional Saturday fancy dress competition.

In Cider takes place at Sand Bay Holiday Village on the Somerset coast, and you can step off site straight onto the beautiful Sand Bay beach for a refreshing walk and stunning views. This has proved to be a hugely popular festival for obvious reasons, and previous years have sold out in advance. This is an 18+ event. Book

CURSUS CIDER & MUSIC FESTIVAL

26th-28th May 2023 Myncen Farm, Dorset, DT11 8DH www.cursusfestival.com

Cursus Cider & Music Festival returns for its 8th outing in the beautiful Dorset countryside on bank holiday weekend, 26th - 28th May.

Just 500 tickets are available for this “Grass roots, non corporate, friendly and down-toearth gem of a festival.” (eFestivalsreview4/6/19)

Cursus Festival is small, inclusive, family-friendly and a lot of fun. Our live music line-up is original and eclectic, with some amazing names playing on the marquee stage. This year sees Skinny Lister, The Longest Johns, Imperial Leisure and The Dreadnoughts in headline slots, with the likes of Sound Of The Sirens, Gaz Brookfield, Riskee & The Ridicule, Skimmity Hitchers and Samantics in support. With 25 acts playing over the 3 days, Cursus offers amazing value for a festival its size.

In addition to live music festival-goers can enjoy the DJ tent courtesy of the Inbredz Sound System, kids activities at the DIY Den, nightly camp fire and the strange and hilarious world of Curmudgeon’s Corner!

Adult tickets from £89 and kids from £10. All tickets include tent camping and live-in vehicles are welcome for an extra charge. We look forward to seeing you there for some bank holiday festival fun!

Book now: www.cursusfestival.com

Festival Guide

IN CIDER FESTIVAL

3rd - 5th February 2023

Sand Bay Holiday Village, Weston Super Mare www.inciderfestival.com

CURSUS CIDER & MUSIC FESTIVAL

26th – 28th May 2023

Myncen Farm, Dorset, DT11 8DH www.cursusfestival.com

THE GREAT ESTATE FESTIVAL

2nd – 4th June 2023

Scorrier Estate, Cornwall www.greatestatefestival.co.uk

ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL

15th – 18th June 2023 Newport, Isle of Wight isleofwightfestival.com

GOLDCOAST

OCEANFEST

16th – 18th June 2023

Croyde Bay, North Devon www.goldcoastoceanfest.co.uk

GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL

21st - 25th June 2023

Worthy Farm, Glastonbury www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk

LET’S ROCK EXETER – THE RETRO FESTIVAL

1st July 2023

Powderham Castle, Exeter www.letsrockexeter.com

LATITUDE FESTIVAL

20th – 23rd July 2023

Henham Park, Suffolk www.latitudefestival.com

CHAGSTOCK MUSIC FESTIVAL

21st – 22nd July 2023

Dartmoor, Devon www.chagstock.info

CAMP BESTIVAL

27th - 30th July 2023

Lulworth Castle, Dorset www.campbestival.net

OUTCIDER FESTIVAL

3rd – 6th August 2023

Fernhill Farm, Somerset www.outciderfestival.co.uk

LOVE SUMMER FESTIVAL

4th - 6th August 2023

Newnham Park, Devon www.lovesummerfestival.com

BEAUTIFUL DAYS

18th - 20th August 2023 Escot Park, Devon www.beautifuldays.org

NATURE VALLEY GONE WILD with Bear Grylls 24th - 27th August 2023 Powderham Castle, Devon www.gonewildfestival.com

ABBFEST FOOD BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL

15th – 17th September 2023

Isaac’s Field, Fermoys Garden Centre, Ipplepen www.abbfest.org

Market Stalls including Street Food in Courtenay Street and Market Square. Visit Father Christmas close to Austins Toy Store (6-8pm). Fireside Selfies in the Clocktower.

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Not to be missed ... at The Princess Theatre, Torquay this Christmas!

Friday 9th - Saturday 31st December 2022

Hi De Hi’s Ruth Madoc joins the cast of Aladdin as The Empress. Eastenders’ Ricky Norwood is Genie of the Ring. X Factor’s Jay Edwards is Aladdin and the hilarious Phil Randall is Widow Twankey!

Aladdin is the poor son of a laundry owner. He falls in love with the Princess and is eager to prove himself worthy to marry her. Aladdin discovers a rusty old lamp and becomes master of a powerful Genie. Get ready to boo the wicked Sorcerer as he plans to rob Aladdin of his lamp.

This wonderful Christmas tradition presented by New Pantomime Productions, with lavish sets and stunning costumes is sure to set your festive spirits soaring For Tickets

Relatively Speaking

A Bijou Theatre Production

Wednesday 22nd to Saturday 25th February, 7.30pm

@ The Palace Theatre, Paignton

A comedy by Alan Ayckbourn. Greg and Ginny are living together but Greg is becoming suspicious that he is not the only man in her life. He wonders about Ginny’s plan to visit her parents and decides to follow her. Ginny is in fact going to see an older lover who Greg mistakes as her father with hilarious results.

Book your Tickets Now: www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk/shows/relatively-speaking

A Sting in the Tale

A Bijou Theatre Production

Wednesday 19th to Saturday 22nd April, 7.30pm

@ The Palace Theatre, Paignton

A thriller by Brian Clemens and Dennis Spooner. Two once successful crime writers trying to write a play to pay off their mounting debts. As the plot develops, they realise who better to accomplish the perfect murder than themselves.

Book your Tickets Now: www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk/shows/a-sting-in-the-tale

Est: 1996

BABBACOMBE THEATRE

TORQUAY

01803 328385

I Love Christmas

Wednesdays 14th, 21st & 28th November 3pm

26th December and 1st January 12 noon & 3pm

NOVEMBER

5th - Down For The Count - 7.30pm

19th - The Rat Pak Christmas Show - 7.30pm 25th - Milton Jones: Milton Impossible - 7.30pm 26th - Elvis Good Rockin Tonight - 7.30pm

DECEMBER

3rd - History of Soul - 7.30pm 16th - Forbidden Nights - 7.30pm

FEBRUARY

Stardust - Every Tuesday & Wednesday from 14th Feb - 8.15pm

MARCH

Stardust - Every Tuesday & Wednesday - 8.15pm

18th - The Elton John Show - 7.30pm 24th - The Boemians - 7.30pm

APRIL

Stardust - Every Tuesday & Wednesday - 8.15pm

1st - Bring The Heat - 7.30pm

8th - Wow! What a Show - 2.30pm

14th - Disco Inferno - 7.30pm

21st - Aladdin – P!ssed up Pantomime - 7.30pm 29th - Money For Nothing - 7.30pm

MAY

Stardust - Every Tuesday & Wednesday - 8.15pm

4th - Desperados – Eagles Tribute - 7.30pm

12th - The New York Bee Gees - 7.30pm 19th - The History of Rock - 7.30pm

Additional info check the website www.babbacombe-theatre.com

THE PALACE THEATRE

PAIGNTON

01803 665800

NOVEMBER

Bijou Theatre Productions Presents - Blithe Spirit

Wednesday 23rd - Saturday 26th

DECEMBER

Paignton Pantomime Productions presents Cinderella - The Family’s Favourite Pantomime

17th & 18th - 2.30pm, 20th, 22nd & 23rd - 7.30pm, 26th - 2.30pm, 27th - 230pm & 7.30pm, 28th & 30th - 7.30pm, 31st - 2.30pm

JANUARY

Paignton Pantomime Productions presents Cinderella - The Family’s Favourite Pantomime

1st - 2.30pm & 7.30pm 2nd - 2.30pm

FEBRUARY

Bijou Theatre Productions Presents - Relatively Speaking

Wednesday 22nd - Saturday 25th February

APRIL

Bijou Theatre Productions Presents A Sting in the Tale

Wednesday 19th - Saturday 22nd April

For all shows and concerts from the following theatres please visit our online theatre guide at: www.whatsonsouthwest.com/theatre

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PRINCESS THEATRE

TORQUAY

0844 871 3023

*Please note that calls to all of our phone numbers starting with 0844 will cost up to 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge

Groups 10: 0333 009 5387 (Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm)

NOVEMBER

3rd - Fisherman’s Friends

4th - The Sensational 60’s Experience 5th - Level 42 9th - Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Living Dangerously 11th - Harry Hill: Pedigree Fun!

15th-19th - Saturday Night Fever

20th - The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight 23rd - Squeeze 26th - Lost in Music - One Night at the Disco 27th - That’ll Be The Day Christmas Show

28th - Sing-a-Long-a Encanto 29th - Nerubashenko Ballet present Swan Lake

FEBRUARY

12th - Some Guys Have All the Luck - The Rod Stewart Story 14th-18th - The Cher Show 19th - Spirit of the Dance 23rd - Beyond The Barricade 25th - Jon Richardson: The Knitwit 26th - UK Pink Floyd Experience

MARCH

4th - Tubular Bells Live In Concert - The 50th Anniversary Experience

18th - Billy Ocean 19th - Hello Again...A Tribute to Neil Diamon 22nd - Ellen Kent’s La Boheme 23rd - Russell Kane Live: The Essex Variant! 25th - Dave Gorman: Powerpoint to the People 30th-31st - Russell Howard

APRIL

DECEMBER

4th - Royal Marines Christmas Spectacular 9th-31st - Aladdin

JANUARY

16th-21st - The Rocky Horror Show 26th - Come What May - The Ultimate Tribute to Moulin Rouge

4th-8th - Mania - The Abba Tribute 18th - Menopause The Musical 2 20th - The Searchers 21st - Giovanni Pernice - Made in Italy 23rd - Scott Bradlees Postmodern JukeboxLife in the Past Lane Tour 25th - Midge Ure - The Voice & Visions Tour

MAY 7th - Calling Planet Earth 11th - The Psychology of Serial Killer with Jennifer Rees 13th - Daniel O’Donnell

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Tavistock Inn

One of England’s oldest pubs, Tavistock Inn dates back to about 1413 when Newbridge was built. The bridge was “new” when it was built- hence it’s name - and so was the pub, a welcome stop for weary travellers who had just climbed Newbridge hill. And little has changed, for good beer, wines, spirits and soft drinks, including a fine selection of real ales are still dispensed to visitors from near and far, together with some of the best pub food you’ll find in Devon with local produce being used when available.

Poundsgate, Dartmoor, TQ13 7NY. Tel: 01364 631251.

Elephants Nest Inn

The Elephant’s Nest Inn is a quintessentially English – and Devonshire – country pub set in a peaceful location within the Dartmoor National Park. It is a place to meet, whether for a drink or to eat, in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. There are open log fires, thick stone walls and slate floors inside, and outside there is a large and recently extended garden which provides marvellous views of the moor. Tavistock PL19 9NQ. Tel: 01822 810273.

The Prince of Wales

After a full day of activities on Dartmoor replace your energy in our pub The Prince of Wales. Situated just in front of the bunkhouse we serve good, honest, value for money pub grub. Find all the traditional, well loved, pub dishes and refuel your tank for the next day’s adventures. After a good night’s sleep a full English breakfast is served in the pub for only £6.50 per person.

Tavistock Road, Princetown, PL20 6QF Tel: 01822 890219.

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Bay Horse Inn

Following a refurbishment in 2015 and with a beer garden that is carved into the cliff face, the Bay Horse is a very pleasant bar located on one of the main arteries into the historic town of Ashburton, Devon. As the pub has no catering kitchen, the offer is completely focused on the tasty drinks and customer service. Regular ales feature on the menu along with popular lagers and ciders. A steady menu of events entice guests who enjoy live sports, board games, quiz nights and live bands who feature regularly.

64 North Street, Newton Abbot TQ13 7QG. Tel: 01364 653912.

The Forest Inn

The Forest Inn specialise in home made food using seasonal, locally sourced produce wherever possible. There is an emphasis on local beers and ciders, you have the opportunity to quench your thirst after the efforts of the day with a drink at the bar or relaxing on the Chesterfield in the lounge area, complete with log fire for winter evenings.

Hexworthy, Dartmeet, PL20 6SD Tel: 01364 631211.

Peter Tavy Inn

The Peter Tavy Inn is a charming 15th century pub in the pretty village of Peter Tavy on the western flanks of Dartmoor. Renowned for good food and wellkept real ales. Home-made dishes are prepared from fresh local produce. Good sized carpark and walkers, cyclists, dogs and children are welcome. Tavistock, PL19 9NN Tel: 01822 810348.

The Globe Inn

The Globe’s life as a coach house started way back in the 1600s, and since then its role in the community hasn’t much changed. Of course, the building is now much warmer and the plumbing much more reliable, but some things just don’t change. Comforting home-cooked food comes out of the kitchen, and the two well-stocked bars all serve the finest local tipples.

9 High St, Chagford, Newton Abbot, Devon. Tel: 01647 433485.

Plume of Feathers

The Plume is Princetown’s oldest building, and it feels like it. But that’s not to say that that’s a bad thing. This traditional historic pub is perfectly placed for walkers, hikers and tourists in the area and is decked out in proper granite walls and wooden beams. The beer on tap is local and delicious, and the staff are very friendly.

The Square, Princetown Tel: 01822 890240.

Cromwell Arms

This award-winning pub which sits at the gateway to the Moors in Bovey Tracey is a comfortable and friendly spot for beer drinking. Rooms are available, and the food here is great, but, as a village pub, the atmosphere is second to none. Log burners keep the place toasty in the colder months, and the sunny lawn is popular in summer.

Fore St, Bovey Tracey, Devon Tel: 01626 833473.

The Post Inn

The Post is another one of those traditional Dartmoor pubs from the 16th century. It’s a formula that works well in these parts, and this pub is a warm welcome from the often hostile Dartmoor elements. There are tons of local ciders, beers and ales on tap, as well as a big menu which is sure to not leave a single soul hungry.

Exeter Rd, Whiddon Down, Okehampton, Devon. Tel: 01647 231242.

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Bearslake Inn

The Bearslake is what we call a real pub, and by that we mean that locals don’t even have to ask the bar staff for their next drink. The restaurant here is of exceptionally high quality, and a good selection of beers are available. Bearslake is believed to have once been a working farm that dates all the way back to the 13th century, so there’s a hell of a lot of history in these walls!

Lake Sourton, Okehampton Tel: 01837 861334.

The New Inn

The New Inn is just about everything you could wish for from a country pub. Full of character, great beers, better food and a welcome atmosphere. The kitchen is run by Master Chef’s Malcolm Whybrow, his wife Karen and Michelin-trained Matthew Buscombe. As such, all aspects of this menu are beyond excellent, especially the puddings.

Green Hill, Sampford Courtenay, Okehampton, Devon. Tel: 01837 82247.

The Rugglestone

The Rugglestone is a traditional Dartmoor pub, complete with wooden beams, an oversized hearth with a roaring fire which burns year-round and a long history of coachmen and their antics. The food here is hearty and delicious – just what the doctor ordered after a long day in the great outdoors – and the beer garden is a pretty wisteria-clad backdrop, perfect for afternoon beers.

Widecombe in the Moor, Newton Abbot, Devon. Tel: 01364 621327.

Dartmoor Halfway Inn

The Dartmoor Halfway Inn food is locally sourced where possible and is freshly cooked to order. The specials board changes daily and the menus with the seasons. Real ales and fine wines complement the menu, not to mention a good selection of spirits with over six different gins, a great selection of malts & vodkas to try.

Bickington, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6JW Tel: 01626 824011.

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“Brown’s warm, soulful voice glows with a haunting beauty.“ MOJO ****

“A powerhouse of Soul, Jazz and Blues….Album of the Year“ WHAT’S ON LONDON *****

“Sarah Brown’s interpretation of the Mahalia Jackson songbook has all the unbridled passion, soulful uplift and attention to creative detail to do justice to this seminal figure in the history of black music. This is welcome balm for troubled times.“ ECHOES MAGAZINE AVAILABLE ON CD/VINYL/DIGITAL

Est: 1996

The Blagdon Inn

The Blagdon Inn looks like a quintessentially traditional English pub from the outside, yet once you venture inside you are met with a contemporary feel as well as a truly warm Devon welcome. From comforting pub food to sizzling fajitas to scrumptious desserts and smooth ice creams, we’ve got all the ingredients for a very special dining experience at The Blagdon Inn. Totnes Road, Paignton, TQ4 7PW. Tel: 01803 521412.

Church House Inn at Marldon

Quintessential English Village Pub serving delicious food 7 days a week. We use finest local produce where possible to create a mouth watering array of dishes. Our menus are based on locally produced products wherever possible & change on a daily basis. All of our sauces are gluten free and we have a number of delicious puddings suitable for coeliac. Village Road, Marldon, Paignton, TQ3 1SL. Tel: 01803 558279.

Ye Olde Smokey House

Ye Olde Smokey House, is a renowned for great food, drink and hospitality. Our talented and experienced chef creates mouth-watering dishes using the best of local Devon produce. Join us for a leisurely lunch, evening dinner or our popular Sunday carvery. We serve real ales, ciders, fine wines and also offer an exciting gin menu. Marldon, Paignton, TQ3 1NN. Tel: 01803 557630.

The Star Inn, Liverton

The Star is a traditional family run pub which offers a warm welcome, good food and a wide variety of hot and cold drinks including cask ales, wines and premium soft drinks. The Star has a large car park, beer garden, patio area and children’s play area. We are family friendly and also welcome dogs on a leads. Old Liverton Rd, Liverton, Newton Abbot TQ12 6EZ. Tel: 01626 824535.

Est: 1996

enjoy – from vast zoos and magical aquariums, to petting farms and educational wildlife centres.

A Full Day of Family Fun at Pennywell Farm. Treat your family to a full day of family fun and animal action at Pennywell Farm. With a different activity, show or display every half hour, hundreds of friendly animals and four FREE rides, you won’t waste a single minute. There is plenty of indoor space to play and picnic and if it rains during your visit we will give you a FREE return ticket.

Tel: 01364 642023 www.pennywellfarm.co.uk

The Donkey Sanctuary Slade House Farm, Sidmouth EX10 0NU

The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth, Devon is open 365 days a year. Our donkeys love to meet new people, so come and discover their unique characters and stories here in Sidmouth, Devon - completely free of charge. Explore our exciting new indoor attractions and find out just why donkeys matter through fun, interactive displays.

Tel: 01395 578222 www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk

The Mare & Foal Sanctuary Coombe Park, Littlehempston, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6LW

The miniature pony centre sits on the edge of wild and magical Dartmoor in Devon is a hidden gem of all things small, cute and cuddly. The Miniature Pony Centre is an animal lover’s idea of heaven located in the heart of Dartmoor National Park!

Tel: 01647 432400 www.miniatureponycentre.com

Miniature Pony Centre Wormhill Farm, North Bovey, Devon, TQ13 8RG

The miniature pony centre sits on the edge of wild and magical Dartmoor in Devon is a hidden gem of all things small, cute and cuddly. The Miniature Pony Centre is an animal lover’s idea of heaven located in the heart of Dartmoor National Park!

Tel: 01647 432400 www.miniatureponycentre.com

For opening times, what’s on & prices please visit www.whatsonsouthwest.com

Pennywell Farm Lower Dean, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0LT

Zoo & Wildlife Guide Regional

World of

Country

Life

Sandy Bay, Westdown Lane, Littleham, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BY

World of Country Life is a family owned visitor attraction in Exmouth, Devon. With a busy programme of daily activities, a museum of farming, extensive vintage vehicle collection, acres of indoor and outdoor play areas, wide variety of animals to interact with and a fantastic on-site restaurant, a visit to World of Country Life is an excellent day out for the whole family, whatever the age, whatever the weather!

Tel: 01395 274533 www.worldofcountrylife.co.uk

Shaldon Wildlife Trust Ness Dr, Shaldon TQ14 0HP

We are set in an acre of peaceful woodland gardens on the Ness headland, just above the beautiful fishing village of Shaldon. The Zoo offers a tranquil setting and benefits from ample council run parking on our doorstep. You can also have free re-entry on the same day, so after exploring our local area and having some lunch, you can come back and see the Margay and Civets’ feeding times!

Tel: 01626 872234 www.shaldonwildlifetrust.org.uk

Dartmoor Zoological Park Sparkwell, Plymouth PL7 5DG

Join us for a fun packed, animal filled day, on the edge of one of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes. Hidden on the borders of Dartmoor National Park, Dartmoor Zoo boasts a wonderful 33 acres of woodland, celebrating a wide range of exotic and native animals, including the biggest variety of Big Cats in the South West of England.

Tel: 01752 837645 www.dartmoorzoo.org.uk

National Marine Aquarium Plymouth PL4 0LF

Discover an underwater world – starting in with local animals Plymouth Sound and journeying all the way to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia! You’ll start your visit with the largest native exhibition in the UK – exploring fish you’ve heard of and the many more mysterious animals that live on our doorstep. As you dive deeper into the Aquarium, our Eddystone Reef tank will blow your mind with the UK’s largest single-tank viewing panel.

Tel: 0844 893 7938 www.national-aquarium.co.uk

For opening times, what’s on & prices please visit www.whatsonsouthwest.com

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Over the last 25 years Duke Johnson & The Scorchers have become an institution to live music, rightfully gaining a reputation as one of the best Rock & Roll bands in the UK. They are not a tribute band but a shinning tribute to some of the best acts & songs in the world. Fronted by “The Duke”, the bands level of musicianship is unrivalled. Their reputation has been built through being a highly energetic live band whose back catalogue is unchallenged by any band, local or national.

The Duke has the perfect charismatic stage presence, along with the some of the most talented musicians to be found anywhere. All of these winning attributes mean they are a seriously tight band that can play anywhere- from the biggest of stages supporting the likes of the legendary Chuck Berry, Ian Dury, Tony Hadley from Spandau Ballet and a host of other world class acts, to the local pub. There has never been any partiality, they put in blinding performances regardless of the venue. A band that has the versatility to do this shows that it is all about the music & getting the message across to a crowd of all ages. This is gained through years of experience & has often been the fuel that keeps this giant musical engine running. The repertoire is varied but extensive, the set comprises of classics such as, Pinball Wizard, Brown Sugar, Summer of 69, Life in the Fast Lane, Vertigo, Weather with You, Jumping Jack Flash, So Lonely, Roxanne, Black Dog & many more classic hits spanning over 4 generations.