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: Join via the Teams link
Meeting ID: 354 718 535 649 1
Passcode: Hb2fq9ay
Wednesday 11 March
Art Council England advice-giving session at Torre Abbey.
This session is hosted by the Art Council South West team. You will be able to:
- find out more about the National Lottery Project Grants application process
- attend a 1-to-1 session with the Arts Council South West Relationship Manager
Find out about the advice-giving session and how to attend.
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Location: Torre Abbey, The King's Drive, Torquay TQ2 5JE
Wednesday 22 April
Online meeting through Teams.
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Join: Join via the Teams link
Meeting ID: 342 956 578 303 36
Passcode: 5mX33kb9
Wednesday 20 May
Meeting hosted by TBC.
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Location: TBC
Wednesday 17 June
Online meeting through Teams.
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Join: Join via the Teams link
Meeting ID: 394 214 945 934 6
Passcode: Qk3bP2vo
Wednesday 15 July
Meeting hosted by TBC.
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Location: TBC
Break for August
Wednesday 16 September
Online meeting through Teams.
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Join: Join via the Teams link
Meeting ID: 362 872 026 716 21
Passcode: X7m4JN9Z
Wednesday 14 October
Meeting hosted by TBC.
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Location: TBC
Wednesday 11 November
Online meeting through Teams.
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Join: Join via the Teams link
Meeting ID: 323 975 030 882 1
Passcode: Pk9dV9pE
Wednesday 16 December
Meeting hosted by TBC.
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Location: TBC
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