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Free computer help - Paignton
Tuesdays between Tuesday 2 January 2018 and Tuesday 18 December 2018Drop in to the library or make an appointment to get 1-2-1 help from our IT volunteers to help you get online.
Free computer help - Brixham
Tuesdays between Tuesday 2 January 2018 and Tuesday 18 December 2018Drop in to the library or make an appointment to get 1-2-1 help from our IT volunteers to help you get online.
Free computer help - Churston
Tuesdays between Tuesday 2 January 2018 and Tuesday 18 December 2018Make an appointment to get 1-2-1 help from our IT volunteers to help you get online.
Free computer help - Torquay
Wednesdays between Wednesday 3 January 2018 and Wednesday 19 December 2018Drop in to the library or make an appointment to get 1-2-1 help from our IT volunteers to help you get online.
Free computer help - Paignton
Wednesdays between Wednesday 3 January 2018 and Wednesday 19 December 2018Drop in to the library or make an appointment to get 1-2-1 help from our IT volunteers to help you get online.
Free computer help - Brixham
Wednesdays between Wednesday 3 January 2018 and Wednesday 19 December 2018Drop in to the library or make an appointment to get 1-2-1 help from our IT volunteers to help you get online.
Free computer help - Churston
Thursdays between Thursday 4 January 2018 and Thursday 20 December 2018Drop in to the library or make an appointment to get 1-2-1 help from our IT volunteers to help you get online.
Free computer help - Torquay
Fridays between Friday 5 January 2018 and Friday 21 December 2018Drop in to the library or make an appointment to get 1-2-1 help from our IT volunteers to help you get online.
Free computer help - Paignton
Fridays between Friday 5 January 2018 and Friday 21 December 2018Make an appointment to get 1-2-1 help from our IT volunteers to help you get online.
Computer Help - Brixham
Fridays between Friday 5 January 2018 and Friday 21 December 2018Drop in to the library or make an appointment to get 1-2-1 help from our IT volunteers to help you get online.
Lego Club - Brixham
Saturdays between Saturday 6 January 2018 and Saturday 22 December 2018Do you Love Lego? Brixham Library hosts Lego Club sessions every Saturday for children of all ages!
Free computer help - Churston
Mondays between Monday 8 January 2018 and Monday 24 December 2018Drop in to the library or make an appointment to get 1-2-1 help from our IT volunteers to help you get online.
Tablets without tears
Mondays between Monday 15 January 2018 and Monday 24 December 2018Get free help with your tablet with our guided tablet taster sessions.
Accounting - Your questions answered
Tuesday 4 September 2018 to Wednesday 4 September 2019This workshop will provide information and guidance on the crucial elements of small business finance.
Crafternoons
Thursdays between Thursday 6 September 2018 and Thursday 13 December 2018Bring your project and join other like minded crafters for a relaxed afternoon of creativity.
Websites Made Easy
Wednesday 19 September 2018 to Thursday 19 September 2019This workshop will provide information and guidance on the importance and impact of having a website for your business.
Tor Bay & The Sea
Monday 1 October 2018 to Tuesday 31 December 2019An exhibition of works and artefacts that help celebrate the rich maritime heritage of the Bay.
Stroke Computer Group - Paignton Library
Thursdays between Thursday 18 October 2018 and Thursday 20 December 2018For anyone who is recovering from a stroke who wants to learn, or re-learn computer skills with support from Stroke peers.
Hello Again - Neil Diamond
Friday 30 November 2018An absolute must-see tribute show that has accelerated itself to becoming the talk of theatre land.
Young People's Photography Competition
Saturday 1 December 2018 to Sunday 13 January 2019If you are interested in taking pictures, or know a young person who is .. read on!
Christmas at Cockington Court
Saturday 1 December 2018 to Monday 24 December 2018Shiver me timbers come and join us for some fun pirate themed activities at Cockington Court this Christmas!
Santa in the Caves
Saturdays between Saturday 1 December 2018 and Monday 24 December 2018Join Santa and his friends in a magical underground adventure - more than just a Grotto!
Victorian Christmas - Bygones
Saturday 1 December 2018 to Monday 31 December 2018Join Bygones in 1897 with special lighting, decorations, a 12-foot tree and a special festive hunt.
Making Social Media Work For Your Business
Monday 3 December 2018Learn the basics of using Social Media platforms to help your business stand out from the crowd.
Getting To Grips With Content Marketing
Thursday 6 December 2018Join us and take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to get to grips with content marketing.
Santa Express
Saturday 8 December 2018 to Sunday 23 December 2018The Santa Express featuring Snow White!
ABBA Forever
Sunday 9 December 2018It is 40 years since ABBA won Eurovision and now it’s your chance to thank ABBA for the music!
Christmas Concert
Monday 10 December 2018Join Brixham Town Band for Christmas music and carols.
A Celebration of Christmas in Words & Music
Monday 10 December 2018An entertaining evening of delightful words and music capturing the moods, feelings and true spirit of the festive season.
Vigilance Carol Service
Tuesday 11 December 2018Annual carol service for the sailing trawler Vigilance.
Christmas Crackers
Wednesdays between Wednesday 12 December 2018 and Wednesday 26 December 2018Some of the best comedic one liners and funny stories will be a part of our Christmas Crackers!
Wreath making workshops
Wednesday 12 December 2018Create a beautiful Christmas wreath to hang on your door or above your fireplace.
Christmas at The Ritz
Wednesday 12 December 2018 to Thursday 13 December 2018A celebration of the golden age of Hollywood.
New Office, New Year 2019
Wednesday 12 December 2018 to Monday 12 November 2018
Carols in the Caves
Thursday 13 December 2018Carols by candlelight in the unique underground world of Kents Cavern
Shoppers Carols
Thursday 13 December 2018Selection of carols for shoppers.
Sleeping Beauty
Friday 14 December 2018 to Sunday 6 January 2019Set your alarm clocks for this year’s fun-filled pantomime- Sleeping Beauty. The perfect festive family treat!
1950s Christmas pop-up cinema - Twelve Angry Men
Friday 14 December 2018 to Sunday 16 December 2018A collection of crime films curated by Sophie Hannah, bestselling author of crime fiction, will be screened in a cosy vintage-style cinema marquee at Agatha Christie's holiday home.
The Christmas Jumper Party
Friday 14 December 2018Get out your best Christmas jumper and join us for our the best Christmas jumper party around!
Gin and Jazz
Friday 14 December 2018Enjoy Craft Gins and Smooth Jazz in the setting of our Fleet Walk Pop-up Venue and celebrate the festive season with the Artizan and Panache Teams.
Christmas Kids Cookery
Saturday 15 December 2018 to Sunday 16 December 2018Join Occombe Farm for a Christmas Special day at our Kids Cookery School.
Christmas at Paignton Zoo
Saturday 15 December 2018 to Monday 24 December 2018Enjoy a visit to Paignton Zoo and meet Santa for a magical Christmas experience!
Mindfullness Play Workshops for Kids
Saturday 15 December 2018A fun theme to explore as well as plenty of ways to begin to understand the basic foundations of mindfulness.
Christmas Concert
Sunday 16 December 2018The finale to Christmas by the Sea will be a wonderful festive concert at Torre Abbey.
Season's Greetings
Monday 17 December 2018 to Saturday 22 December 2018In what is considered to be Ayckbourn’s funniest play, half a dozen friends and family are celebrating Christmas with Neville and Brenda.
Shoppers Carols
Tuesday 18 December 2018Selection of carols for shoppers
Murder Mystery - Christmas Carol
Wednesday 19 December 2018It's a time for giving, a time for receiving but is it a time for murder?
Mother Goose
Thursday 20 December 2018 to Wednesday 2 January 2019Paignton’s wonderful pantomime is back with the family favourite tale of Mother Goose.
1950s Christmas pop-up cinema - Dial M for Murder
Friday 21 December 2018 to Sunday 23 December 2018A collection of crime films curated by Sophie Hannah, bestselling author of crime fiction, will be screened in a cosy vintage-style cinema marquee at Agatha Christie's holiday home.
The Arty Farty Christmas Party
Friday 21 December 2018One for all the creatives out there – a night of arty farty Christmas Shenanigans!
1950s Christmas pop-up cinema - Manhattan Murder Mystery
Monday 24 December 2018A collection of crime films curated by Sophie Hannah, bestselling author of crime fiction, will be screened in a cosy vintage-style cinema marquee at Agatha Christie's holiday home.
Shoppers Carols
Monday 24 December 2018Selection of carols for shoppers
1950s Christmas pop-up cinema - Orphan
Thursday 27 December 2018A collection of crime films curated by Sophie Hannah, bestselling author of crime fiction, will be screened in a cosy vintage-style cinema marquee at Agatha Christie's holiday home.
1950s Christmas pop-up cinema - North by North West
Friday 28 December 2018A collection of crime films curated by Sophie Hannah, bestselling author of crime fiction, will be screened in a cosy vintage-style cinema marquee at Agatha Christie's holiday home.
1950s Christmas pop-up cinema - Dial M for Murder
Saturday 29 December 2018A collection of crime films curated by Sophie Hannah, bestselling author of crime fiction, will be screened in a cosy vintage-style cinema marquee at Agatha Christie's holiday home.
1950s Christmas pop-up cinema - Bunny Lake is Missing
Sunday 30 December 2018A collection of crime films curated by Sophie Hannah, bestselling author of crime fiction, will be screened in a cosy vintage-style cinema marquee at Agatha Christie's holiday home.
1950s Christmas pop-up cinema - Manhattan Murder Mystery
Monday 31 December 2018A collection of crime films curated by Sophie Hannah, bestselling author of crime fiction, will be screened in a cosy vintage-style cinema marquee at Agatha Christie's holiday home.
Fatal Flu: Spanish Flu and the Threat of Pandemic
Wednesday 2 January 2019 to Sunday 24 February 2019This exciting new project explores the personal stories behind this deadly virus and showcase a new and fascinating exhibition.
Family History Group - Torquay
Wednesday 2 January 2019Meet to discuss and provide mutual support in genealogy research.
Music Rhythm & Rhyme - Churston Library
Wednesdays between Wednesday 2 January 2019 and Wednesday 18 December 2019This free event introduces babies and toddlers to the magic of books with songs, stories and fun.
Teddy Tales
Thursdays between Thursday 3 January 2019 and Thursday 19 December 2019Listen to lovely stories, sing lots of songs and enjoy making crafts.
Scrabble Club
Fridays between Friday 4 January 2019 and Friday 20 December 2019Join the Friends of Paignton Library for a game of scrabble!
Music Rhythm & Rhyme - Churston Library
Fridays between Friday 4 January 2019 and Friday 20 December 2019This free event introduces babies and toddlers to the magic of books with songs, stories and fun.
Exhumation of Spanish Flu victims in the UK and arctic circle
Saturday 5 January 2019A Torquay Museum Society lecture looking at how exhumation of Spanish Flu victims helped us to understand the nature of this killer virus.
Saturday Skate at Parkfield
Saturday 5 January 2019Our resident DJ's will be lighting up the hall and spinning the tunes while you keep rolling.
Saber Academy
Saturdays between Saturday 5 January 2019 and Saturday 26 January 2019Learn to be a Jedi master with the saber academy.
Poetry for Pleasure - Paignton
Saturday 5 January 2019A group for anyone who enjoys reading, writing or listening to poetry.
Code Club - Paignton
Saturday 5 January 2019A fun way for children aged 9 to 13 to developing coding skills.
Read to Kira
Saturday 5 January 2019Kira the dog loves hearing you read stories!
Lego Club - Torquay
Saturdays between Saturday 5 January 2019 and Saturday 21 December 2019Do you Love Lego? Torquay Library hosts Lego Club sessions every Saturday for children of all ages!
Torquay Library Film Club
Saturday 5 January 2019Come and watch films with us at our weekly film club!
Jack and the Beanstalk
Sunday 6 January 2019Join Jack on his GIANT adventure as he climbs the beanstalk to an enchanted land of excitement and adventure.
Positive Steps for Good Energy
Monday 7 January 2019Taster sessions for classed to easily learn and to follow techniques which will help you manage your energies in your day to day life.
Teddy Tales
Mondays between Monday 7 January 2019 and Monday 23 December 2019Stories, songs and crafts for children aged 2 to 4. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer.
Music Rhythm & Rhyme - Brixham Library
Mondays between Monday 7 January 2019 and Monday 23 December 2019This free event introduces babies and toddlers to the magic of books with songs, stories and fun.
Beetle Drive
Tuesday 8 January 2019A fun game where you roll a dice to try and collect parts for your beetle.
Torbay VIP book club
Tuesday 8 January 2019A new reader group for people with sight impairment.
Music Rhythm & Rhyme - Brixham Library
Tuesdays between Tuesday 8 January 2019 and Tuesday 24 December 2019This free event introduces babies and toddlers to the magic of books with songs, stories and fun.
Stay Nourished
Wednesday 9 January 2019A talk focusing on healthy eating and will offer advice on health and nutrition.
Science in a Box
Thursday 10 January 2019Entertaining and interactive activities explaining key scientific principles that are important for the future of cancer research and treatment.
Brixham Community Builders
Thursday 10 January 2019Come to Brixham Library and meet your Community Builders.
Watercolour Techniques
Friday 11 January 2019David Webb will be running a taster session into watercolour painting techniques.
Science in a Box
Friday 11 January 2019Entertaining and interactive activities explaining key scientific principles that are important for the future of cancer research and treatment.
Little Doorstep
Saturdays between Saturday 12 January 2019 and Saturday 16 February 2019A drop-in drama group for children aged 4 to 7 to develop original theatre, play games, and explore the reaches of their imagination with drama.
Saturday Juniors
Saturdays between Saturday 12 January 2019 and Saturday 16 February 2019A drop-in drama group for children aged 7 to 11 to develop original theatre, play games, and explore the reaches of their imagination with drama.
Saturday Seniors
Saturdays between Saturday 12 January 2019 and Saturday 16 February 2019A drama group for young people aged 11 to 14 to develop original theatre, make friends, play games, and explore the reaches of their imagination with drama.
Torbay Rocks
Saturday 12 January 2019 to Sunday 24 March 201960s & 70s music memorabilia from the Lionel Digby Collection.
Code Club - Torquay
Saturday 12 January 2019A fun way for children aged 9 to 13 to developing coding skills.
Poetry for Pleasure - Torquay
Saturday 12 January 2019A group for anyone who enjoys reading, writing or listening to poetry.
Nobody's Perfect
Monday 14 January 2019 to Saturday 19 January 2019This is a play that offers belly laughs galore - four irresistibly lovable characters locked into a hilarious plot. The final scene has been described as a comic masterpiece.
Move it or lose it!
Monday 14 January 2019This is a fun dance class for all abilities as you can stand or be seated for the session, all ages are welcome.
Happy Dancing
Monday 14 January 2019Happy dancing is a range of styles from Bollywood to Ballroom, it has something for everyone of all abilities.
Nutrition Talk
Monday 14 January 2019A talk focusing on healthy eating and will offer advice on health and nutrition.
Life Saving Skills Workshop
Tuesday 15 January 2019A taster session into basic first aid and life saving skills at Paignton Library.
Paignton Reader Group
Tuesday 15 January 2019Ever had a book that you loved so much you just had to talk about it? That's what reader groups do all the time.
Crafty Chatters
Tuesday 15 January 2019Join the Friends of Paignton Library group to meet like minded crafters.
Introduction To Employment Law: Employing Staff & Taking On An Apprentice
Wednesday 16 January 2019This is a terrific opportunity for small business owners to receive an introduction to Employment law.
Dementia Community Workshop
Wednesday 16 January 2019A talk about understanding dementia and how we can help those living with the condition.
Macbeth
Friday 18 January 2019 to Saturday 19 January 2019Nationally award-winning local theatre company, The South Devon Players, brings Shakespeare's classic Macbeth to life in ambitious new production.
Friday Night Skate at Parkfield
Friday 18 January 2019Our resident DJ's will be lighting up the hall and spinning the tunes while you keep rolling.
Code Club - Paignton
Saturday 19 January 2019A fun way for children aged 9 to 13 to developing coding skills.
Bird Watch Day
Sunday 20 January 2019Join Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust at Cockington Visitor Centre for bird-themed activities for all the family.
Poetry for Pleasure - Brixham
Tuesday 22 January 2019A group for anyone who enjoys reading, writing or listening to poetry.
Cold War Warrior
Wednesday 23 January 2019A Torquay Museum Society lecture by Sir Jonathan Tod on his progress from cadet to Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Fleet.
Sound of the Sirens
Friday 25 January 2019This live show combines a natural facility for connecting with their audiences and unforgettable performances with warmth, humour and, above all, real conviction.
Torbay Business Network
Friday 25 January 2019Take a dynamic look into how everyday micro habits and patterns form and whether they prove to be empowering or disruptive to your success at work.
Sarah Gillespie - Wishbones
Saturday 26 January 2019Sarah Gillespie is a critically acclaimed singer songwriter renowned for mixing elements of blues, folk and jazz with her distinctive streetwise lyricism.
Code Club - Torquay
Saturday 26 January 2019A fun way for children aged 9 to 13 to developing coding skills.
Trust10 run at Coleton Fishacre
Sunday 27 January 2019A free monthly 10k trail run along the rugged South West Coast Path and through Coleton Fishacre garden.
Macbeth
Friday 1 February 2019 to Saturday 2 February 2019Nationally award-winning local theatre company, The South Devon Players, brings Shakespeare's classic Macbeth to life in ambitious new production.
Escaping the storm
Saturday 9 February 2019The isolated communities of the Isle of Portland are shocked to discover the notorious sex campaigner Marie Stopes has bought the Higher Lighthouse.
Barefoot in the park
Wednesday 13 February 2019 to Saturday 16 February 2019A delightfully funny comedy by the talented writer Neil Simon presented by the Bijou Theatre.
Riviera Art Fair
Friday 15 February 2019 to Sunday 24 February 2019An exhibition and sale of works from the Brixham, Devon and Torbay Art Societies.
The Enchanted Occombe Mystery
Monday 18 February 2019 to Friday 22 February 2019Come along to Occombe Farm and help the fairies and elves to solve the puzzle of the Enchanted Woodland!
Dance in a Day
Wednesday 20 February 2019Dance sessions for 10 to 16 year olds tailored to suit the ability of the young people taking part.
Part Time Working Mummy at Brixham Library
Friday 22 February 2019Join us and the fabulous Rachaele Hambleton - The Part Time Working Mummy - to celebrate her ‘A partchwork life’ book release.
Torbay Business Network with Kevin Foster MP
Friday 22 February 2019The networking breakfast meeting in Torbay with guest speaker Kevin Foster MP.
Jason Donovan and his Amazing Midlife Crisis Tour
Saturday 23 February 2019This is a tour with a twist!! These intimate evenings will be a unique opportunity to see Jason like you’ve never seen him before!
Trust10 run at Coleton Fishacre
Sunday 24 February 2019A free monthly 10k trail run along the rugged South West Coast Path and through Coleton Fishacre garden.
Tots Go Wild! February
Monday 25 February 2019Parents come along with your tots and look for signs of spring at Occombe Farm.
Road Cycling Training for Adults
Saturday 2 March 2019All cyclists can learn from this course, from the least confident to the regular road user.
Night Time Ride Round the Velopark
Tuesdays between Tuesday 5 March 2019 and Tuesday 2 April 2019Enjoy a night time ride around the Velopark with the Breeze network.
Ignite Your Future - the benefits of Apprenticeships
Friday 8 March 2019Come along to this free information seminar for Torbay businesses to learn about the benefits of taking on an apprentice, or upskilling existing employees.
Tots Bake and Create Club
Wednesday 13 March 2019Bring your little one along for a fun morning in the kitchen.
Stars of Les Miserables
Friday 15 March 2019Direct from London’s West End and Broadway, The Barricade Boys are back on the road with their FIVE STAR international tour!
Ipplepen: New Discoveries on the Edge of the Roman Empire
Saturday 16 March 2019 to Sunday 8 September 2019This exhibition interprets some of the finds from the recent excavations at Ipplepen for the first time.
Pedal - Road Cycle Training for Women
Saturday 16 March 2019This National Standards Training course teaches the techniques and skills that give you the confidence to ride on today’s roads.
Pedal - Learn to Ride Sessions for Women
Thursday 21 March 2019Have you always wanted to ride a bike but didn't know where to start! The training will focus on balancing, steering, starting and stopping.
Community Housing Event: Community Response to Housing those who are Homeless
Saturday 23 March 2019A creative opportunity for the local community to come together and explore ideas and discuss practical ways that we can help with housing people who are homeless.
Up, down and in between
Saturday 23 March 2019 to Sunday 24 March 2019Project Performers and the Spark Theatre Company Annual Show 2019
Road Cycling Training for Adults
Saturday 23 March 2019All cyclists can learn from this course, from the least confident to the regular road user.
Trust10 run at Coleton Fishacre
Sunday 24 March 2019A free monthly 10k trail run along the rugged South West Coast Path and through Coleton Fishacre garden.
Bikeability Learn to Ride for Children
Monday 25 March 2019 to Wednesday 27 February 2019Learn to Ride sessions for children of 6 years and above.
Tots Go Wild! Narch
Monday 25 March 2019Parents come along with your tots and experience a cold winter morning at Occombe Farm.
Torbay Business Network with Alison Benney - HR Specialist
Friday 29 March 2019The networking breakfast meeting in Torbay with guest speaker Alison Benney - HR specialist.
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Saturday 30 March 2019 to Sunday 31 March 2019Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos!
Rethinking Romans in Devon
Saturday 30 March 2019A day of discussions and lectures about advances in understanding of the Roman Period in Devon.
Bikeability Learn to Ride for Children
Monday 1 April 2019Learn to Ride sessions for children of 6 years and above.
VeloSkate
Tuesdays between Tuesday 2 April 2019 and Tuesday 24 September 2019Time for the ultimate outdoor skate, with a flat area for fun and games and a 1.5km track to cruise around.
HSBC UK Rider Development Session - Torbay #1
Friday 5 April 2019Men's and Women's groups providing dedicated coaching for people wanting to enter their first bike race.
The Printed Line
Saturday 6 April 2019 to Sunday 2 June 2019The Printed Line, an Arts Council Collection's new exhibition, is touring the UK showcasing work by artists including David Hockney, Bridget Riley, Patrick Caulfield and Henri Matisse.
Cockington letterboxing trail: Spring Secrets
Saturday 6 April 2019 to Monday 22 April 2019Scout around Cockington park in search of hidden letterboxes. What spring secrets will you find on your adventure?
Totnes-Vire 2 day Stage Race
Saturday 6 April 2019 to Sunday 7 April 201946th running of the South West favourite and one of the longest running events in the UK.
The Wizard of Oz
Monday 8 April 2019Join Dorothy and her cute dog Toto as they enter the wonderful land of Oz.
Vienna Festival Ballet - Coppelia
Tuesday 9 April 2019A lively production, infused with old world charm, Coppélia appeals to audiences of all ages with its captivating story of an eccentric toymaker and his beloved doll.
Sense Abilities Sensory Play
Wednesday 10 April 2019An afternoon of sensory play and exploration at Torquay Library for children with additional needs.
Mid Devon Youth + Go Race Series - 1
Wednesday 10 April 2019Regular racing for youth riders with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for new riders.
Swishy Swashy Swishy Swashy
Thursday 11 April 2019'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' story and craft activities at the library.
Ant Middleton - Mind Over Muscle
Thursday 11 April 2019A motivational journey of self-help and self-discovery told by Sunday Times Best Selling Author and ex-SAS Ant Middleton.
Torbay Culture Club
Friday 12 April 2019Come along to Torbay Culture's monthly social at the Lucky 7 Club to meet, have conversations and exchange ideas with people involved in Torbay's creative and cultural scene.
The Solid Silver 60s Show
Friday 12 April 2019The original and premier sixties show, bringing you classic hits performed by the original hit makers.
HSBC UK Rider Development Session - Torbay #2
Friday 12 April 2019Men's and Women's groups providing dedicated coaching for people wanting to enter their first bike race.
Lego and Duplo Club - Churston
Saturdays between Saturday 13 April 2019 and Saturday 21 December 2019Do you Love Lego? Churston Library hosts Lego Club sessions every Saturday for children of all ages!
Grinagog presents Minigog
Saturday 13 April 2019Minigog, a micro version of the popular Grinagog Festival is coming to Torre Abbey’s Spanish Barn and Gardens.
Photography Workshop
Saturday 13 April 2019Learn how to make digital photographs of Berry Head's wildlife and coastal landscapes with Phil Hemsley.
Knit and chat
Mondays between Monday 15 April 2019 and Monday 23 December 2019Drop in with any craft activity and enjoy creative relaxation in good company.
The Little Mix Experience
Tuesday 16 April 2019If you’re a fan of one of X Factor’s finest exports, the BRIT award-winning Little Mix, you’re sure to love The Little Mix Experience!
Rockpool Ramble
Wednesday 17 April 2019Join the Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust marine ranger and explore the incredible marine life that lives in Torbay's rock pools.
Peter Rabbit Story and Craft Activities
Thursday 18 April 2019Join us at Churston Library for a Peter Rabbit story and craft activities.
Meet our Animals
Thursday 18 April 2019Discover the farm animals of Occombe and even get the chance to feed some of them!
The Amazing Adventures of Pinocchio
Thursday 18 April 2019A brand new, larger-than-life musical adaptation of the much-loved classic, Pinocchio!
Torbay Easter Hockey Festival
Friday 19 April 2019 to Monday 22 April 2019A family orientated Hockey Festival taking place in Torbay every Easter. Fun for all the family.
HSBC UK - Development Races - Torbay #1
Saturday 20 April 2019New for 2019, entry level races to encourage men and women to compete in events.
Torbay Triathlon - Spring
Sunday 21 April 2019Traffic free event for all ages & abilities.
An Evening With Charlie Landsborough
Monday 22 April 2019Charlie is generally recognised and categorised as a country singer, however, as his regular supporters will tell you, country music actually only accounts for a very small part of his concert repertoire and music catalogue in general.
Wait until dark
Wednesday 24 April 2019 to Saturday 27 April 2019This is a brilliant tense thriller with sinister twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
HSBC UK Rider Development Session - Torbay #3
Friday 26 April 2019Men's and Women's groups providing dedicated coaching for people wanting to enter their first bike race.
Torbay Business Network with An Swinnen
Friday 26 April 2019The networking breakfast meeting in Torbay with guest speaker An Swinnen a Business Awards Winner.
Community Family Fun Open Day
Sunday 28 April 2019A day of FREE Family Friendly activities for all the community to enjoy at Torbay Leisure Centre at Velopark.
Trust10 run at Coleton Fishacre
Sunday 28 April 2019A free monthly 10k trail run along the rugged South West Coast Path and through Coleton Fishacre garden.
Tots Go Wild! April
Monday 29 April 2019Parents come along with your tots and experience the great outdoors at Occombe Farm.
Doorstep at Torre Abbey
Wednesdays between Wednesday 1 May 2019 and Wednesday 3 July 2019A special imaginative play group for Early Years children and their parents.
English Riviera Bike Festival
Friday 3 May 2019 to Sunday 5 May 2019Now in its 14th year and better than ever before it’s likely to be the perfect weekend.
Sensory story time with Sarah
Friday 3 May 2019Get involved in a story and join in with a simple craft.
HSBC UK Rider Development Session - Torbay #4
Friday 3 May 2019Men's and Women's groups providing dedicated coaching for people wanting to enter their first bike race.
Women in Rock
Friday 3 May 2019The very best known songs from the World’s greatest female rock legends.
Young Art Devon
Friday 3 May 2019 to Sunday 5 May 2019A fantastic art exhibition for children and young people which is a fundraising event for Cancer Research UK.
An Evening with Aggers
Saturday 4 May 2019Takes a trip down memory lane, recounting tales from a wonderful and entertaining career on the field and in the box, with film footage, audio clips and photographs.
Yarn Bombers
Monday 6 May 2019Come and have some fun and create something beautiful with the Torbay Yarn Bombers!
Mid Devon Youth + Go Race Series - 2
Wednesday 8 May 2019Regular racing for youth riders with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for new riders.
Business Mindset and Social Media Masterclass
Thursday 9 May 2019A unique opportunity to learn some incredible strategies and tactics to implement in your business.
Road Cycling Training for Adults
Saturday 11 May 2019All cyclists can learn from this course, from the least confident to the regular road user.
Paignton Open Single Handed (POSH)
Saturday 11 May 2019 to Sunday 12 May 201980 dinghies launching from Paignton Harbour, organised by Paignton sailing club.
Storm in a Teacup | Shelley Castle
Sunday 12 May 2019A gentle gathering of people, organisations and businesses working, playing and being inspired by Torbay’s wonderful seas, once called ‘The Queen of Watering Places’.
Ukulele playing
Monday 13 May 2019Learn to play the Ukulele with John Morgan at Churston Library.
Talk with Jodi Taylor
Tuesday 14 May 2019Meet Jodi Taylor – author of the bestselling The Chronicles of St Mary’s series at Churston Library.
Meet Jodi Taylor
Tuesday 14 May 2019Meet Jodi, the author of the bestselling The Chronicles of St Mary’s series at Churston Library.
Print Night
Friday 17 May 2019Join the Squircle Arts team for a night of printmaking at Torre Abbey.
HSBC UK - Development Races - Torbay #2
Saturday 18 May 2019New for 2019, entry level races to encourage men and women to compete in events.
Prostate Awareness
Monday 20 May 2019Drop in session to ask questions about Prostate Cancer.
Gregorian Choir of Grimbergen Abbey
Wednesday 22 May 2019A performance by the Gregorian Choir of Grimbergen Abbey in the stunning setting of the Spanish Barn.
Paignton Open Double Handed (PODD)
Thursday 23 May 2019 to Monday 27 May 2019A weekend of racing from Paignton Harbour.
Berry Head Bat Walks
Friday 24 May 2019A unique opportunity to see the rare Greater Horseshoe bats at Berry Head, a Geopark Gateway Site.
A Marriage | Broken Spectacles
Friday 24 May 2019Broken Spectacles invite us into the kitchen preparations of Cupid’s wedding feast. Help to prepare the food, watch the story unfold and hear characters' intimate thoughts on love.
Bare Bones Exhibition
Saturday 25 May 2019 to Sunday 8 September 2019A national touring exhibition from Blue Tokay at Torquay Museum, exploring the fascinating world of animal skeletons.
If Not Now
Saturday 25 May 2019An interactive performance workshop, for children over 8 years old, that explores our relationship with the current plastic crisis. Help to shape our futures for generations to come.
Greenway Literary Festival - Children's Book Week
Saturday 25 May 2019 to Friday 31 May 2019Fairytale makers and puzzle solvers, children's books are brought to life at the Greenway Literary Festival this half term.
Brixham Indoor Market
Saturday 25 May 2019Local indoor Brixham market in the Scala hall with free entry. The markets will display various local artisan's Offering a variety of different crafts and products and cafe.
Treasure Island
Sunday 26 May 2019This child-friendly adaptation of ‘Treasure Island’ is a very funny, high energy, big, bold and bright show with crazy characters, all your favourite songs and a swashbuckling sensational story on the seven seas!
Trust10 run at Coleton Fishacre
Sunday 26 May 2019A free monthly 10k trail run along the rugged South West Coast Path and through Coleton Fishacre garden.
Bikeability Level 1
Monday 27 May 2019Bikeability Level 1 qualification for children of 6 years and above, who are able to ride a bike without stabilisers.
Bikeability Learn to Ride for Children
Monday 27 May 2019 to Thursday 30 May 2019Learn to Ride sessions for children of 6 years and above.
Tots Go Wild! May
Monday 27 May 2019Minibeasts and creepy crawlies, what is under your feet? Come on down Occombe Farm to find out.
Become a Stone Age Cave Artist
Wednesday 29 May 2019Make your own cave painting by torchlight and become a stone-age cave artist.
Unicorns and magical creatures activities
Thursday 30 May 2019Unicorns and magical creatures free story and craft session for 3-11 years old and younger sibling are welcome.
Greenway Literary Festival
Saturday 1 June 2019 to Sunday 9 June 2019Come and be inspired at the first ever Greenway Literary Festival. Crime and thriller, nature and travel, or historical fiction, join the award winning and bestselling authors as they explore their writing.
Yarn Bombers
Monday 3 June 2019Come and have some fun and create something beautiful with the Torbay Yarn Bombers!
Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee
Tuesday 4 June 2019 to Thursday 6 June 2019This is Agatha Christie at her best; a plot so clever and full of twists and turns exercising Poirot's little grey cells to their limit.
Torbay Earth | English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark
Wednesday 5 June 2019A generous conversation on the relationship between Torbay’s rich geology and its terracotta industry.
Mid Devon Youth + Go Race Series - 3
Wednesday 5 June 2019Regular racing for youth riders with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for new riders.
Summer garden walk
Thursday 6 June 2019 to Saturday 31 August 2019Join the gardeners at Greenway for a free walk and talk through the glorious woodland garden.
D-Day 75th anniversary mini talks
Thursday 6 June 2019Short pop-up talks in the house will share the story of Greenway's connection to this key historic moment of the Second World War.
Outdoor theatre 'Ali Baba'
Friday 7 June 2019Illyria Theatre Company brings an action-packed and laugh-filled adaptation of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves to Greenway.
Electric Sound Palace | Chris Timpson (Aurelia Soundworks) and collaborators
Friday 7 June 2019 to Monday 17 June 2019An historic cinema brought to life through 3D soundscapes. Conjure the cinema’s original 21-piece orchestra in an installation combining historical references with immersive sound technology.
The Cave Hunters and the Truth Machine | Sean Harris
Friday 7 June 2019 to Sunday 16 June 2019A 're-animation machine' the beasts of our Dreamtime are revived, prowling the dark mind-spaces of Cave Hunters past and present.
Churston BioBlitz
Friday 7 June 2019 to Saturday 8 June 2019County Recorders and keen amateur ecologists of Devon are invited to take part in the first BioBlitz in the Churston Woods.
Sensory story time with Sarah
Friday 7 June 2019Get involved in a story and join in with a simple craft.
Street Music | Trio of Men, Kung Chi Shing and guests
Friday 7 June 2019A free outdoor Street Music concert and performances - a collaboration between musicians from the UK with visiting musicians from Hong Kong.
Grass Men | Ashley Peevor
Friday 7 June 2019 to Monday 10 June 2019Part-sculpture and part-performance, Grass Men are the living, breathing reincarnations of an older time.
The Wonder of Where I Live | Participate Arts
Friday 7 June 2019The community are seeking out and sharing ideas on how to deliver Neighbourhood Kindness Actions.
#MarinaDay 2019
Saturday 8 June 2019#MarinaDay 2019 is back and will be held along Torquay promenade, harbour, Abbey Sands and Abbey Park for a brilliant family fun day out to raise money for the RNLI Torbay.
The BFG in Pictures
Saturday 8 June 2019 to Sunday 1 September 2019The BFG in Pictures is the first major exhibition of artwork by Quentin Blake for Roald Dahl's enduring tale.
Fabric of Home | Amy Pitt
Saturday 8 June 2019 to Sunday 9 June 2019An invitation to join a multitude of machine and hand-sewing makers to create a map of what home means to us.
Silence Between Waves | Richard Chappell Dance
Sunday 9 June 2019A collaborative dance performance about what it means to be ‘home’ told through movement and sound.
Ukulele playing
Monday 10 June 2019Learn to play the Ukulele with John Morgan at Churston Library.
Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee
Tuesday 11 June 2019 to Thursday 13 June 2019This is Agatha Christie at her best; a plot so clever and full of twists and turns exercising Poirot's little grey cells to their limit.
Write2Read Lounge | Deborah Cordon
Wednesday 12 June 2019 to Sunday 16 June 2019Deborah is welcoming her neighbours into her home to share thoughts, memories and images, and to collaborate on writing projects.
BBC Radio 4 Any Questions?
Friday 14 June 2019A Live recording of the topical discussion programme in which a panel of personalities from the worlds of politics, media and elsewhere are posed questions by the audience.
Occombe Festival
Friday 14 June 2019 to Saturday 15 June 2019Two days of amazing live music, huge choice of beer, cider and wine and a delicious selection of locally produced foods, tasty treats and meals.
Take a Seat | Dance in Devon collaborative company with Reckless Sleepers, regional dance artists and choreographers
Saturday 15 June 2019 to Sunday 16 June 2019A dance performance by a newly-formed company of regional dance artists, exploring the simple everyday object of the chair, as a response to ‘A String Section’ by Reckless Sleepers.
A String Section | Reckless Sleepers, Dance in Devon
Saturday 15 June 2019 to Sunday 16 June 2019Five women wearing little black dresses, each with a handsaw and chair, engage in a slow dance with destruction....
Brixham Trawler Race
Saturday 15 June 2019Brixham Trawler Race is the highlight in the Ports year and celebrates its maritime excellence.
The Offering | Shelley Castle
Sunday 16 June 2019 to Sunday 9 June 2019Residents of Torquay are invited by artist Shelley Castle to co-create objects and garments as offerings to the sea, with talks about the marine life in our seas and what we can do to help the sea thrive.
English Riviera Open Bowls Tournament
Sunday 16 June 2019 to Saturday 22 June 2019The English Riviera welcomes all bowlers to participate in this friendly but competitive tournament.
Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee
Tuesday 18 June 2019 to Thursday 20 June 2019This is Agatha Christie at her best; a plot so clever and full of twists and turns exercising Poirot's little grey cells to their limit.
Berry Head Bat Walks
Friday 21 June 2019A unique opportunity to see the rare Greater Horseshoe bats at Berry Head, a Geopark Gateway Site.
Hardeep Singh Kohli
Friday 21 June 2019Grab this chance to see Hardeep’s work in progress comedy show at a bargain price as he prepares for the Edinburgh fringe festival.
Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee
Tuesday 25 June 2019 to Thursday 27 June 2019This is Agatha Christie at her best; a plot so clever and full of twists and turns exercising Poirot's little grey cells to their limit.
In Good Spirits | Zuppa Theatre, James Tyson & guests
Saturday 29 June 2019How do we shape the places that we live? What energy flows through a place, where does it begin and where does it end? What are the systems, buildings, places that nurture us?
HSBC UK - Development Races - Torbay #3
Saturday 29 June 2019New for 2019, entry level races to encourage men and women to compete in events.
The Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club of Devon Classic Car Show
Sunday 30 June 2019Love Classic Cars? Then pop down to Torre Abbey where the fabulous grounds are being taken over by Classic Cars and their owners
Yarn Bombers
Monday 1 July 2019Come and have some fun and create something beautiful with the Torbay Yarn Bombers!
Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee
Tuesday 2 July 2019 to Thursday 4 July 2019This is Agatha Christie at her best; a plot so clever and full of twists and turns exercising Poirot's little grey cells to their limit.
Mid Devon Youth + Go Race Series - 4
Wednesday 3 July 2019Regular racing for youth riders with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for new riders.
Pedal Mum's
Thursdays between Thursday 4 July 2019 and Thursday 18 July 2019If you have some time to spare on a Thursday morning after dropping the kids off at school, come and join us at Torbay Velopark.
The Imperial Hotel - Murder Mystery Night
Thursday 4 July 2019Can you guess whodunnit this Christmas? Our popular murder mystery evenings see all guests turn into super sleuths.
Sensory story time with Sarah
Friday 5 July 2019Get involved in a story and join in with a simple craft.
Into the Mix
Saturday 6 July 2019An inclusive event aimed at bringing diverse people and communities together to celebrate through music, dance, making, food, spoken word, performance, participation, information, stalls and more. It's all about celebrating Torbay's diversity.
The Swinging Sixties Show
Saturday 6 July 2019A visual and musical journey through the decade that became associated with the birth of British pop culture, classic American soul and its iconic fashions.
BLDSA Long Distance Swimming Championships
Saturday 6 July 2019Watch up to 20 swimmers set of from Meadfoot Beach to swim across to Fishcombe Cove in this Championship race.
Paperback Ramblers
Sundays between Sunday 7 July 2019 and Sunday 22 September 2019Love reading? Love walking in the fresh air? Why not combine the two at our brand new Paperback Ramblers Club.
GeoPark Triathlon
Sunday 7 July 2019A challenging triathlon with scenery to match the best in the world!
Lions on the Downs
Sunday 7 July 2019Join Babbacombe and St Marychurch Lions Club for a day of family fun and entertainment.
Ukulele playing
Monday 8 July 2019Learn to play the Ukulele with John Morgan at Churston Library.
Torbay Archive Service
Tuesday 9 July 2019For researchers to order original documents and microfilms from the vast holdings of the Devon Heritage Centre to consult in the heart of Torquay.
Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee
Tuesday 9 July 2019 to Thursday 11 July 2019This is Agatha Christie at her best; a plot so clever and full of twists and turns exercising Poirot's little grey cells to their limit.
Tai Chi in the Gardens
Tuesdays between Tuesday 9 July 2019 and Tuesday 24 September 2019Come and enjoy a gentle and relaxing introduction to this ancient Chinese exercise that benefits the mind, body and spirit.
Barry Steele and Friends - The Roy Orbison Story
Wednesday 10 July 2019A night of solid gold 60s hits and 80s contemporary genius as the Roy Orbison Story celebrates the musical legacy of The Big O.
Berry Head Bat Walks
Friday 12 July 2019A unique opportunity to see the rare Greater Horseshoe bats at Berry Head, a Geopark Gateway Site.
Coastal Clean Up - Goodrington Sands
Saturday 13 July 2019Join the Living Coasts Coastal Crew at Goodrington and help them keep the shores clean!
Summer Reading Challenge - Space Chase
Saturday 13 July 2019 to Wednesday 4 September 2019Get ready for an out of this world adventure with Space Chase!
Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee
Tuesday 16 July 2019 to Thursday 18 July 2019This is Agatha Christie at her best; a plot so clever and full of twists and turns exercising Poirot's little grey cells to their limit.
Benjamin Field's Free Video Marketing Masterclass
Wednesday 17 July 2019A masterclass open to SME’s who feel that they may benefit from understanding a little more about what makes ‘engaging’ content.
Free Workshop: South Devon Business Awards 2019 - Get your nomination noticed
Thursday 18 July 2019How to make sure you nail your entry and get nominated for an award!
The Big Butterfly Count at Greenway
Friday 19 July 2019 to Wednesday 7 August 2019Can you help with The Big Butterfly Count by finding a quiet spot and seeing how many butterflies you can spot in 15 minutes?
Rotary Pedal Car Grand Prix
Sunday 21 July 2019Watch the very competitive pedal car teams all striving to win top trophies in this 2 hour endurance race using nothing but their own strength and fitness!
Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee
Tuesday 23 July 2019 to Thursday 25 July 2019This is Agatha Christie at her best; a plot so clever and full of twists and turns exercising Poirot's little grey cells to their limit.
Some Guys Have All the Luck - The Rod Stewart Story
Wednesday 24 July 2019It may not be Rod himself, but it might as well be. Frontman Paul Metcalfe exudes the energy, charisma, looks and voice of the real Rod! Get ready for a fun filled night of Rod Stewart classics!
Outdoor theatre 'Wuthering Heights'
Friday 26 July 2019Join Heartbreak Productions for this iconic tale of a timeless love affair between two restless souls as wild and untamed as the bleak Yorkshire moors.
The Wind in the Willows
Saturday 27 July 2019Join Mole, Ratty and Badger on their madcap adventures of friendship, mishap and mayhem.
Brixham Indoor Market
Saturday 27 July 2019Local indoor Brixham market in the Scala hall with free entry. The markets will display various local artisan's Offering a variety of different crafts and products and cafe.
HSBC UK - Development Races - Torbay #4
Saturday 27 July 2019New for 2019, entry level races to encourage men and women to compete in events.
Big Family Picnic
Sunday 28 July 2019Bring along your picnic blankets and lunch and enjoy time in the beautiful gardens of Torre Abbey.
Storytelling Tuesday
Tuesdays between Tuesday 30 July 2019 and Tuesday 27 August 2019Join Jane on Tuesday afternoon's in the summer holidays for storytelling.
Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee
Tuesday 30 July 2019 to Wednesday 31 July 2019This is Agatha Christie at her best; a plot so clever and full of twists and turns exercising Poirot's little grey cells to their limit.
Belle Voci
Wednesday 31 July 2019The popular soprano and tenor duo return to Torre Abbey with an evening of musical entertainment.
Mid Devon Youth + Go Race Series - 5
Wednesday 31 July 2019Regular racing for youth riders with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for new riders.
Summer holidays free story and craft activities - aliens theme
Thursday 1 August 2019Come and join the fun at Churston Library with free story and craft activities for ages 3-11 years old. This session will be aliens theme.
Sensory story time with Sarah
Friday 2 August 2019Get involved in a story and join in with a simple craft.
Outdoor theatre 'Ali Baba'
Sunday 4 August 2019Illyria Theatre Company brings an action-packed and laugh-filled adaptation of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves to Cockington.
The Comedy of Errors - Open Air Theatre
Sunday 4 August 2019Folky Theatre present Shakespeare's classic tale of mistaken identities.
#BoostTorbay Networking Night
Monday 5 August 2019Grab yourself a drink from the bar and network with over 20 other local businesses from around Torbay.
Music Mania
Monday 5 August 2019 to Friday 9 August 2019Come and fill the days of the summer holidays with us at our Music Mania activity week.
Yarn Bombers
Monday 5 August 2019Come and have some fun and create something beautiful with the Torbay Yarn Bombers!
Storytelling with Libraries Unlimited
Wednesdays between Wednesday 7 August 2019 and Wednesday 21 August 2019Join Torre Abbey and Libraries Unlimited over the summer for storytelling amongst our brand new exhibition 'The BFG in Pictures'.
Jane Austen’s Persuasion
Wednesday 7 August 2019Chamber Opera Tours presents Jane Austen’s Persuasion: A Musical Drama. One performance only on Saturday, 7 August 2019 at 7:30pm at Palace Theatre, Paignton.
Summer holidays free story and craft activities - spacecrafts and rockets theme
Thursday 8 August 2019Come and join the fun at Churston Library with free story and craft activities for ages 3-11 years old. This session will be spacecrafts and rockets theme.
The Simon and Garfunkel Story
Thursday 8 August 2019The World's leading theatre show concerning Simon & Garfunkel featuring a full live band and state of the art video projection and lighting.
Berry Head Bat Walks
Friday 9 August 2019A unique opportunity to see the rare Greater Horseshoe bats at Berry Head, a Geopark Gateway Site.
Teddy Bears Picnic Workshop
Saturday 10 August 2019Join Torre Abbey for a Teddy Bears Picnic, we will be playing our favourite games and bringing our teddy bears to life with lots of fun and imaginative play.
UK Pink Floyd Experience
Saturday 10 August 2019With outstanding musicianship, superb vocals, and incredible production, this spellbinding show is a true celebration of all things Floyd and appeals to fans of all ages.
Ukulele playing
Monday 12 August 2019Learn to play the Ukulele with John Morgan at Churston Library.
Coastal Clean Up - Torre Abbey Sands
Wednesday 14 August 2019Join the Living Coasts Coastal Crew at Torre Abbey Sands and help them keep the shores clean!
Energy from Waste plant open day
Wednesday 14 August 2019
Summer holidays free story and craft activities - astronauts and the moon theme
Thursday 15 August 2019Come and join the fun at Churston Library with free story and craft activities for ages 3-11 years old. This session will be astronauts and the moon theme.
Torbay Five Bays Challenge
Sunday 18 August 2019A 10km multi-terrain race over beaches, shingle, public footpaths, short sections of tarmac roads and a long section of rocky and tree root strewn Coastal Path.
Summer holidays free story and craft activities - stars and planets theme
Thursday 22 August 2019Come and join the fun at Churston Library with free story and craft activities for ages 3-11 years old. This session will be stars and planets theme.
The Tempest by William Shakespeare
Thursday 22 August 2019Illyria Theatre Company is an intrepid band of five actors who perform Shakespeare’s plays, entirely uncut.
Outdoor theatre 'Gangsta Granny'
Friday 23 August 2019Heartbreak Productions invites you to share in this exciting escapade, a David Walliams’ bestseller adapted for the outdoor stage.
Bye Bye Baby
Friday 23 August 2019A celebration of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons presented by Europe’s no 1 tribute Bye Bye Baby.
Lark in the Park
Friday 23 August 2019 to Sunday 25 August 2019Torbay's new summer highlight - a free community event for families.
Big Band Concert - Mike Westbrook Uncommon Orchestra
Sunday 25 August 2019Come and join us for the big band concert with Mike Westbrook Uncommon Orchestra.
Mister Magnolia - Open Air Theatre
Sunday 25 August 2019Filled with music, puppetry and wonderful characters this family show is one not to be missed.
Mid Devon Youth + Go Race Series - 6
Wednesday 28 August 2019Regular racing for youth riders with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for new riders.
The Dreamboys
Friday 30 August 2019The Dreamboys are back and hotter than ever with a brand new show and UK tour for 2019.
Brixham Indoor Market
Saturday 31 August 2019Local indoor Brixham market in the Scala hall with free entry. The markets will display various local artisan's Offering a variety of different crafts and products and cafe.
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Sunday 1 September 2019This gripping tale is now a brand-new musical production being brought to Cockington Court by the Illyria Theatre Company.
THHN - City to Sea
Sunday 1 September 2019The City to Sea Marathon, which you can run or walk starts from Exeter and winds its way to Babbacombe Downs.
Cycle September
Sunday 1 September 2019 to Monday 30 September 2019Devon's summer cycle challenge is here!
Yarn Bombers
Monday 2 September 2019Come and have some fun and create something beautiful with the Torbay Yarn Bombers!
Berry Head Bat Walks
Friday 6 September 2019A unique opportunity to see the rare Greater Horseshoe bats at Berry Head, a Geopark Gateway Site.
Shine outdoors
Fridays between Friday 6 September 2019 and Friday 25 October 2019Come and join like-minded women aged 55+ to enjoy the magnificent glory of Torquay outside.
Sensory story time with Sarah
Friday 6 September 2019Get involved in a story and join in with a simple craft.
Grimm's fairytales storytelling
Saturday 7 September 2019Churston Library is pleased to present a Grimm's Fairytales Storytelling Workshop with PaddleBoat Theatre Company.
Ukulele playing
Monday 9 September 2019Learn to play the Ukulele with John Morgan at Churston Library.
The Archive of Missing Things
Wednesday 11 September 2019 to Saturday 14 September 2019The Archive of Missing Things is both a performance and a game.
Agatha Christie: Unfinished Portrait
Thursday 12 September 2019 to Monday 25 November 2019An insight into the life of world famous author, featuring photographs from the family's private collection.
Writer's Talk: Michael Davies on Desmond Bagley
Thursday 12 September 2019Michael Davies talks about ‘curating’ the new Bagley novel Domino Island, nursing it from first-draft manuscript to full publication.
Writer's Talk: Lucy Foley
Thursday 12 September 2019As part of the IACF, Lucy talks about her debut crime novel, The Hunting Party, inspired by a particularly remote spot in Scotland that fired her imagination.
Writer's Talk: Yvvette Edwards
Thursday 12 September 2019As part of the International Agatha Christie Festival, don't miss this talk from the Man Booker nominated author of A Cupboard Full of Coats and The Mother.
Murder, She Didn't Write: The Improvised Murder Mystery
Thursday 12 September 2019A classic murder mystery is created on the spot in this ingenious and hilarious show.
Starting Your Business - The Legal Bit
Thursday 12 September 2019The workshop will provide up to date information and industry expertise covering the key considerations of starting a new business from a legal perspective.
Writer's Talk: Jacob Ross
Friday 13 September 2019A talk from the author of The Bone Readers.
Writer's Talk: Charlotte Philby & Erin Kelly
Friday 13 September 2019Together Charlotte and Erin will discuss their latest works, inspirations and influences.
Agatha Christie's Mysterious Riviera - a Walking Tour
Friday 13 September 2019Take a stroll along the Agatha Christie Mile with Matt Newbury, author of a brand new book called Agatha Christie’s Devon.
The Last Séance and Other Supernatural Tales
Friday 13 September 2019 to Saturday 14 September 2019Storytellers from award-winning theatre company Scary Little Girls will thrill and chill you during this celebration of Agatha’s darker side.
Coastal Clean Up - Beacon Cove
Saturday 14 September 2019Join the Living Coasts Coastal Crew at Beacon Cove and help them keep the shores clean!
The Story Adventurers
Saturday 14 September 2019The International Agatha Christie Festival invites youngsters to bring your ideas and imagination, use detective skills to help solve puzzles and crack clues.
Writer's Talk: 'Agatha, Poirot and Me' with Sophie Hannah
Saturday 14 September 2019Internationally bestselling writer Sophie Hannah will talk about her latest Poirot novel.
Writer's Talk: Tony Medawar
Saturday 14 September 2019Hear from an authority on crime and detective fiction with a penchant for tracking down lost, forgotten and unknown work by the masters of the genre.
Come Dance with Me
Saturday 14 September 2019Dance in Devon hosts a family-friendly tea dance with live music and dancing.
Isokon, the Bauhaus and Agatha Christie with Leyla Daybelge & Magnus Englund
Sunday 15 September 2019The extraordinary story of Isokon, a ground-breaking Modernist building in London, and how its network of residents helped shape modern Britain.
The Moving Finger - a Lecture Performance by Charles Muglestone
Sunday 15 September 2019A lecture performance inspired from one of the most notable world influences on the poetry and literature of the late Victorian period.
Christie Mystery Day at Torquay Museum
Sunday 15 September 2019Celebrate Agatha Christie’s birthday in style this year with an exclusive, special Christie Mystery Day, packed with events for fans of the Queen of Crime.
Street Cricket Sessions, Paignton // Chance to Shine
Mondays between Monday 16 September 2019 and Monday 28 October 2019Street Cricket sessions in Paignton every Monday - authentic Tape Ball optional!
Street Sports Sessions, Torquay // Love Sports Project
Wednesdays between Wednesday 18 September 2019 and Wednesday 23 October 2019Multi-sports at Ellacombe Park court every Wednesday with panna, football, basketball, cricket and more!
Digital Torbay
Thursday 19 September 2019A newly established collective working together to grow networks, increase collaboration and improve the Bay's digital offering.
Street Basketball Sessions, Torquay // Satellite Club
Fridays between Friday 20 September 2019 and Friday 18 October 2019#LoveBasketball #streetball session in Torquay every Friday.
Patterns on Pots
Saturday 21 September 2019 to Sunday 27 October 2019A celebration by the Torquay Pottery Collectors Society of the magnificent range of Art Pottery produced by the potteries in the local area.
Heritage Open Days
Saturday 21 September 2019 to Sunday 22 September 2019Torre Abbey are throwing open their doors to the house and gardens, and giving everyone FREE entry to our multi-award winning tourist attraction.
Buddy Holly and the Cricketers
Saturday 21 September 2019Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, make your heart beat a little faster with the show that has thousands of fans the world over saying: “I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!”
Jack Dee - Off the Telly
Sunday 22 September 2019Join Jack Dee for an evening of entertainment (food and beverages not included) in his new stand-up tour.
Meet the author Marcia Willett
Tuesday 24 September 2019Come and meet the author Marcia Willett for book signing and talk with light refreshments.
The ELO Experience
Friday 27 September 2019The ELO Experience are the world's foremost tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra, and a must for any fan.
Mindfullness Play Workshops for Kids
Saturday 28 September 2019 to Saturday 14 December 2019A fun theme to explore as well as plenty of ways to begin to understand the basic foundations of mindfulness.
D-Day 75: The Story of Operation Overlord in South Devon
Saturday 28 September 2019 to Friday 31 January 2020This exhibition brings to life the dramatic events leading up to D-Day, the part played by the people of South Devon in this historic military operation, and the direct impact of World War II on the normally serene seaside towns of Torbay.
Broadway and Beyond
Saturday 28 September 2019A thrilling and entertaining mix of musical wit from the most popular musicals of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
Ask us about Town Councils
Tuesday 1 October 2019A public event linked to our ongoing consultation regarding Town Councils.
Sensory story time with Sarah
Friday 4 October 2019Get involved in a story and join in with a simple craft.
Under the sea theme fun activities
Saturday 5 October 2019Come and join the fun at Churston Library with free activities for ages. This session will be under sea theme.
Yarn Bombers
Monday 7 October 2019Come and have some fun and create something beautiful with the Torbay Yarn Bombers!
Business Growth Festival 2019
Wednesday 9 October 2019Features some fantastic seminars and a great opportunity for businesses to get together.
An audience at the Palace - Pearls before Poppies: The Story of the Red Cross Pearls
Thursday 10 October 2019Monthly talks with interesting folk on fabulous subjects! This month Pearls before Poppies.
Ukulele playing
Monday 14 October 2019Learn to play the Ukulele with John Morgan at Churston Library.
His Day in Music - An evening of spoken word with Rick Buckler of The Jam
Thursday 17 October 2019Hear Rick Buckler the drummer with The Jam explain, up close and personal, about his early days and struggles in one of Britain’s great exports.
Odette Adams
Friday 18 October 2019Described as ‘Sade meets Joni Mitchell’, London-based Odette is a rising singer-songwriter with a fresh new sound.
Dial M for Murder
Tuesday 22 October 2019 to Friday 25 October 2019Tony Wendice has married Margot, for her money and now plans to murder her for the same reason. A classic thriller full of suspense.
Horrible History fun activities
Thursday 24 October 2019Come and join the fun at Churston Library with free activities for ages. This session will be Horrible History theme.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Saturday 26 October 2019Hold on to your horns and join the billy goats on their adventure as they bravely cross the rickety bridge to greener pastures.
Rock and Roll Revolution featuring The Bluejays
Saturday 26 October 2019One of the UK’s finest vintage rock ‘n’ roll experiences.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Tuesday 29 October 2019 to Saturday 26 October 2019Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours!
Sensory story time with Sarah
Friday 1 November 2019Get involved in a story and join in with a simple craft.
Yarn Bombers
Monday 4 November 2019Come and have some fun and create something beautiful with the Torbay Yarn Bombers!
Wavelength
Friday 8 November 2019 to Sunday 10 November 2019A celebration of sound and light, illuminating the overlooked, bringing people together.
Illumaphonium Halo | Michael Davis
Friday 8 November 2019 to Sunday 10 November 2019An interactive installation with soundscape inspired by local birdsong. Haloes glow and sing out as you interact with them physically.
Activities with Light & Sound
Friday 8 November 2019 to Sunday 10 November 2019Activities and events each evening, with hands-on activities for families, opportunities to contribute to projections, experiment and explore sound and light.
Open Canvas | The Media Workshop
Friday 8 November 2019 to Sunday 10 November 2019Torre Abbey becomes a canvas for mass collaboration and a celebration of people and place, with projection-mapping that evolves over three days.
Impressions | Limbic Cinema
Friday 8 November 2019 to Sunday 10 November 2019Cliff surfaces see organic patterns transforming into creatures and new forms, connecting locations through the interplay of light and image.
Murmuration | Suzie West with Sound Communities
Friday 8 November 2019 to Saturday 9 November 2019Using silent disco technology, join the flock of over 100 people moving in tune with each othe.
Adventures with Instruments | Rachel Miller
Friday 8 November 2019An introduction to musical instruments for early years children and families, with puppetry, song and story, and a chance to try out the instruments yourselves.
Moonscape | Victoria Westaway
Friday 8 November 2019 to Sunday 10 November 2019Taking inspiration from the moon-like surface of the Pitch & Putt, willow artist Victoria Westaway creates a landscape of glowing spheres that appear to float above the ground.
Wavelength Radio | Sound Communities
Friday 8 November 2019 to Sunday 10 November 2019Sound Communities host a live broadcast over the weekend of Wavelength, with music, discussion and info on all activity happening across the event locations.
Vista | Zuppa Theatre Co. with Andrew Burke, Kate Cayley & James Tyson
Friday 8 November 2019 to Sunday 10 November 2019An app-guided audio tour that takes you on a journey reflecting upon Torquay - its histories, landscape and contemporary panoramas.
Live Moon | Torbay Astronomical Society
Friday 8 November 2019 to Sunday 10 November 2019Torbay Astronomical Society will be capturing live images of the Moon, projecting them for audiences at Torre Abbey to see up close.
The Armadillo's Song | Yvonne Napper
Friday 8 November 2019A story for all the family in words and music about a courageous little animal from South America on a quest to find her own true voice.
Rich Traditions | Louis Bingham & Griselda Sanderson
Friday 8 November 2019Dance tunes and songs inspired by the many rich traditions of Europe and beyond, performed by mother-and-son duo.
Wonder at the wonders that ever the world has wondered at ... | Dr Tony Lidington
Friday 8 November 2019Find-out about the history of pre-cinema and itinerant storytellers - or ‘raree men’, as they were known.
Baba Yaga | Rachel Miller, Sonic Tales
Friday 8 November 2019The music for this show is influenced by the folk music of Keralia – a small country situated between Russia and Finland.
Dog Ballet | Nigel & Louise
Saturday 9 November 2019After ‘last light’, 100 dogs will be accompanied by a live music and a soundscape made from recorded testimony from local people - about the relationships and bonds we share with dogs, with each other and with our natural landscapes.
Field of Stars | Lizzie Bryant
Saturday 9 November 2019Join storyteller Lizzie Bryant on a quest for myths and legends of the stars and constellations to be seen in the November night sky.
Music In The Burrow | Laura & Lyndon Forster
Saturday 9 November 2019 to Sunday 10 November 2019Bring your little one into the burrow and enjoy a cosy time of lullabies and soothing arrangements of songs.
'Sounds of the World' Shadow-Puppetry | The Clockwork Moth
Saturday 9 November 2019 to Sunday 10 November 2019Come and create your very own shadow-puppet which will be added to a special group video, featuring the different sounds made by of all our creations.
A History of Waves - A Musical Lecture from Oliver to William | Trio of Men
Saturday 9 November 2019A piece of experimental musico-performance by municipal musicians Trio Of Men.
Torre Flock | Spindrift Dance
Sunday 10 November 2019A new piece of family friendly dance theatre inspired by our South West landscapes: our birds, insects, plants, rivers, trees, & waters.
Gathering Voices
Sunday 10 November 2019Clare Anstee convenes regional choirs for a resonant hour of song! Join us to hear a multitude of voices in the Spanish Barn.
Ceilidh Jam | Folk Dance Remixed
Sunday 10 November 2019Join Folk Dance Remixed for a fantastic high energy ceilidh bringing people together across the generations through dance and music.
Ukulele playing
Monday 11 November 2019Learn to play the Ukulele with John Morgan at Churston Library.
Lucy Worsley: Queen Victoria: Daughter, Wife, Mother and Widow
Wednesday 13 November 2019Lucy's illustrated talk takes you into the life, the palaces, and the rich colourful age of this woman who ruled a quarter of the globe.
Digital Marketing including SEO & Social Media
Thursday 14 November 2019Getting to grips with Search Engine Optimisation and Social Media.
You, Me and My Voice
Friday 15 November 2019A semi-autobiographical, accessible, funny, interactive, emotional (and a little dark), real-life piece of theatre.
World Roots Drum and Percussion Workshops
Saturdays between Saturday 16 November 2019 and Saturday 14 December 2019A weekly exploration of world rhythms from across the globe.
Andy Parsons - Healing the Nation
Sunday 17 November 2019Off The Kerb Comedy Star, Andy Parsons, preforms his brand new stand comedy show.