The Torbay Culture and Heritage Forum is a monthly meeting that brings together individuals, groups and organisations involved in culture, history, arts and heritage.
For people interested in culture and heritage
The Forum is a chance to:
- learn more about Torbay’s history and identity
- discover local cultural and heritage events, exhibitions, talks, festivals and walks
- find out about volunteering opportunities
For cultural and heritage organisation
The Forum provides a platform to:
- share events and projects
- put out funding calls or training opportunities
- find partners for collaboration and new contacts
About the Forum
The Culture and Heritage Forum was created to promote Torbay’s cultural and heritage identity. It acts a hub for sharing information, ideas and opportunities across the region.
Meetings welcome everyone with an interest in Torbay’s heritage:
- people who live in Torbay
- visitors
- artists and art groups
- history societies
- archives
- museums
- theatres
- community groups
How to join
To join the Torbay Culture and Heritage Forum, please complete our online form.
For more information, please e-mail victoria.grimberg@torbay.gov.uk.
Meeting dates 2026
Wednesday 14 January
Meeting hosted by Sound Communities.
Location: 52a Hyde Road, Paignton TQ4 5BY
Tuesday 10 February
Online meeting through Teams.
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3547185356491?p=NrqZc2Fq0rG4lKfLD4
Meeting ID: 354 718 535 649 1
Passcode: Hb2fq9ay
Wednesday 11 March
Art Council England (ACE) bid surgery at Torre Abbey.
Please bring your drafted project applications for the Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants to this surgery. Find out more about Project Grants.
Location: Torre Abbey, The King's Drive, Torquay TQ2 5JE
Wednesday 22 April
Online meeting through Teams.
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/34295657830336?p=eWbdGgAbT7jcnLkQuy
Meeting ID: 342 956 578 303 36
Passcode: 5mX33kb9
Wednesday 20 May
Meeting hosted by TBC.
Location: TBC
Wednesday 17 June
Online meeting through Teams.
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3942149459346?p=DCnGKS9QTRwA5ntfhv
Meeting ID: 394 214 945 934 6
Passcode: Qk3bP2vo
Wednesday 15 July
Meeting hosted by TBC.
Location: TBC
Break for August
Wednesday 16 September
Online meeting through Teams.
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/36287202671621?p=HF85e3TSU8qWN86HsN
Meeting ID: 362 872 026 716 21
Passcode: X7m4JN9Z
Wednesday 14 October
Meeting hosted by TBC.
Location: TBC
Wednesday 11 November
Online meeting through Teams.
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3239750308821?p=yXzCkP7tIkzmT2ITwH
Meeting ID: 323 975 030 882 1
Passcode: Pk9dV9pE
Wednesday 16 December
Meeting hosted by TBC.
Location: TBC
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