NEWS FLASH! Rivera FM are going live on FM radio!
You can tune in between 13th – 26th September on 106.2FM, during the Agatha Christie Festival. With such presenters as Rick Edwards from Heart, Rachael Weaver from Gemini, John Pierce from Devonair Radio/Gemini and palm.
If you haven’t stopped by yet to listen to rivera.fm, now is [...]
386 travelling away fans witnessed the Gulls lose there 100% record in the league. Is it any wonder though after all the Gulls in the past week have made an 15,000 mile trip first to Port Vale last weekend and then Bournemouth mid-week and now Southend yesterday.
The team was the same that had started last weeks fixture [...]
There aren’t many careers that have a shelf life as short as a top American comic actor. You probably get 5 to 6 years tops before for whatever reason you start making films that aren’t funny. It’s always sad to see this happen, but Steve Carell seems to be deliberately trying to break my heart.
Following up earlier [...]
The newly restored Royal Terrace Gardens will be lighting up the skies on Saturday 2 October as an exciting festival of events is laid on to celebrate the successful completion of the Torquay landmark.
The festival including local bands, Geopark inspired workshops and lots of fun and entertainment for the youngsters will culminate in an amazing, [...]
Tue 24 August
REGAN’S FOUND A JAM SESSION @ Church House Inn, Stokeinteignhead 7.30pm
Thu 26 August
MAXWELL HAMMER & SMITH @ The Spinning Wheel Inn, Paignton 9pm
STOMPIN’ DAVE ALLEN @ The Blue Walnut Cafe, Torquay 7.30pm £6
JAM NIGHT @ Molloy’s, Torquay 9pm
Fri 27 August
HARDWIRED @ The Coach House, Paignton 9pm
RASPBERRY FISH @ The Kings Arms, Kingsteignton 9pm
THE [...]
“Four little soldier boys going out to sea;
A red herring swallowed one and then there were three.”
And Then There Were None, Agatha Christie
To celebrate the 120th anniversary of Agatha Christie on the English Riviera, a fiendishly fishy-themed treasure hunt has been created, which will run throughout the annual Agatha Christie Festival in September. 120 special Red [...]
Only 3 weeks into the season and Torquay already look like the team to beat. With not conceding a goal in 10 league games and the only team in league 2 not to drop any points yet it’s hard to see any team beating them this season.
Torquay started the game well and only took only [...]
Occombe Farm Music Festival -
Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th August
Following on from Occombe’s award-winning Beer Festival – our first summer Music Festival is setting the stage for a spectacular summer, and one for the whole family. Live bands and soloists will take to the stage for two days packed with well-known hits and original tracks.
The [...]
The Scott May Daredevil Stunt Show 2010 tour is well under way. Visiting Torquay tonight and back again on 2nd September. Its only £10 entry for adults and £5 for children!
Thursday 19th August and back again on Thursday 2nd September 2010.
TORQUAY, MARKET SITE – A380 Ring Road
SHOW TIME: 7:30 pm (gates open at 6:00 pm)
Scott May’s [...]
Picture of Nicholas Bellamy – An open exploration; a man, a lifetime of changing thoughts
TACO 3D which showcases some of the best contemporary art in the South West runs until 30th August.
There are 19 pieces chosen from over 90 entries by the British Sculptor, Peter Randall Page; the art historian Claire Donovan and Amelia Marriette the [...]
Tue 17 August
REGAN’S FOUND A JAM SESSION @ Church House Inn, Stokeinteignhead 7.30pm
Thu 19 August
DIAMONDOGZ @ The Spinning Wheel Inn, Paignton 9pm
JAM NIGHT @ Molloy’s, Torquay 9pm
Fri 20 August
JUST GEORGE @ The Coach House, Paignton 9pm
SHOTDOWN @ Grand Central, Paignton
THE STONE ANGELS @ Mojo’s, Torquay 9pm
BLUE TATTOO @ The Alibi Pub, Torquay 8pm
Sat 21 August
4 [...]
The first real chance of the game fell to the home side, when former united player Carayol played the ball through to Jarret down on the right hand side. Luckily for the Gulls Jarret tried a one on one with the keeper rather then squaring it and his resulting shot went wide. The first real chance [...]
We are tightly wedged into the middle of the Summer blockbuster season and there’s no escape. The most important thing to remember is not to panic. Relax, let some blood flow back into your knuckles, maybe take some deep breaths. That was all I could think to do this week when faced with the double [...]
Well thanks to everyone for their positive feedback on my first blog and taking the time to read about what is going on in Shiphay, Torquay it really makes it all worthwhile.
This blog is about how Kitson Park has had a new beginning. Well, I wrote last time about how we installed some new play [...]
Sign up now for Rowcroft Hospice’s first ever Sea Swim South Devon and be part of this brand new sponsored challenge. Swimmers will be raising vital funds to help those who need Rowcroft’s care in South Devon. We welcome all swimmers aged 16 and over, whether you are a novice swimmer or an experienced tri-athlete, [...]
Crime fiction fans from across the globe have been snapping up tickets for this year’s 120th Anniversary Agatha Christie festival in September. Indeed several events have almost sold out, due to an unprecedented demand for tickets for the annual celebration, which takes place from 12th – 19th September.
Eager fans from America, Australia, Sweden, Austria and [...]
Torbay Council in partnership with Torbay Leisure Centre is holding a fun free event on Wednesday 4 August to mark Playday – a national annual campaign celebrating children’s right to play.
Torbay Play Service has organised a host of free activities between 11am and 4pm. These include a giant inflatable assault courses, a bouncy castle, arts [...]
As you may have seen in the press, TOR2 will be introducing improvements to your recycling and waste services from 6th September 2010. These services will allow you to recycle up to 85% of your waste, with all residents able to recycle the same materials.
This introduction letter gives an overview of the improvements, and [...]
A selection of Photographs from around the bay by Elena Anderson. Thank you Elena for your submission to the TalkTorbay photo galleries!
Elena is Moscow born and now is now based in South Devon since 2004. Photography has always been a passion. Her influences are mostly landscapes and cityscapes.
You can contact Elena by email: aletris@hotmail.co.uk
Please click [...]
A Few years ago, Preston residents made massive complaints to Torbay Council regarding the noise of the Glass Recycle centre in the car-park on Torquay Road, Preston, Paignton. Torbay Council have found it difficult to find an alternative in the Preston area, and the nearest Glass Recycling plant for Preston residents is at Torbay Leisure Centre Car Park, Godrington. So, Preston [...]
