Category: Featured

Slade Come To Torquay With My Glitterballs!
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Slade Come To Torquay With My Glitterballs!

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CHANGED. UNFORTUNATELY DAVE HILL, ORIGINAL BAND MEMBER AND CO-FOUNDER OF SLADE SUFFERED A MINOR STROKE WHILST ON TOUR IN GERMANY SO SLADE HAVE HAD TO PULL OUT OF THE EVENT.
THE GLAM ROCK PARTY WILL STILL GO ON BUT WITH THE GLITTER BAND HEADLINING THE EVENT. THE NEW TICKETS ARE [...]

Local Gig Guide June 22nd – June 29th
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Local Gig Guide June 22nd – June 29th

Tue 22 June
REGAN’S FOUND A JAM SESSION @ Church House Inn, Stokeinteignhead 7.30pm
Wed 23 June
A TOTAL STRANGER @ The Spinning Wheel Inn, Paignton 9pm
Thu 24 June
SOUL FUNKTION @ The Spinning Wheel Inn, Paignton 9.30pm
JAM NIGHT @ Molloy’s, Torquay 9pm
Fri 25 June
GRUMPY OLD GITS @ The Coach House, Paignton 9pm
PHOENIX @ The George Inn, Torquay 9pm
THE [...]

Get The Edge With Interactive Virtual Tours
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Get The Edge With Interactive Virtual Tours

Amazing Interactive virtual tours available now!
Are you looking for the edge over your competitors? Silly question, of course you are!

Well here is a great way to get ahead of the rest – add an interactive virtual tour to your website!

There is simply no better way to show off your business premises and [...]

Killers: Trouble in Paradise
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Killers: Trouble in Paradise

Friendly neighbours who turn out to be ruthless government super spies is a surprisingly well worn sub genre; although that’s never stopped Hollywood giving it a good dusting off now and again as this week proves. Spencer, played by Ashton Kutcher is a special agent who whilst on a mission in Nice spots cute-as-a-button and very ordinary Jen, the ever perky [...]

Bays Drag Olympics for Rocroft Hospice
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Bays Drag Olympics for Rocroft Hospice

Bays Drag Olympics
Wear a wig, don a dress and brave a bra to raise some vital funds for Rowcroft!
2010 sees the first Bays Drag Olympics, kindly sponsored by Bays Brewery! A fantastic new men-only fundraising event for Rowcroft Hospice, which will bring out the men of South Devon’s silly and competitive sides.
The action starts with [...]

Torbay Holiday Helpers Network – Update
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Torbay Holiday Helpers Network – Update

Well it is that time again for me to update you all on the THHN’s progress, it has been a bumper few weeks with 9 holidays been given away and even more new members to welcome!
I would like to welcome the following new members to the network Over The Wall Charity, Day Dream Cottage in [...]

Thriller Live @ The Princess Theatre Torquay
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Thriller Live @ The Princess Theatre Torquay

Thriller Live! @ The Princess Theatre Torquay
4th – 9th October – Tickets on sale NOW!

Flying Music in association with Adrian Grant are proud to present THRILLER – LIVE, a spectacular, high octane show celebrating the career of the world’s greatest ever entertainer – the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, and the Jackson 5.
Established in 2006, [...]

BBC Blast comes to Paignton
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BBC Blast comes to Paignton

Are you aged 13 – 19 and want to get creative?
BBC blast comes to Paignton with a host of free workshops for young people to take part in – 15th – 17th July 2010 Clennon Valley car park, Torbay Leisure Centre.
Whether you’re into film, dance, music, fashion, photography, art, theatre, radio or any other creative [...]

Band Spotlight – The Simmertones
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Band Spotlight – The Simmertones

The Simmertones - Torbay based ska and reggae band

The Simmertones have been together for two years now and have quickly become festival headliners; such as Plymouth’s Respect Festival, Kingsbridge Music Fest, Newt Beer Festival, as well as building a strong following across regular South West venues.
The band are delighted with the result of our first visit [...]

Babbacombe Festival 2010
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Babbacombe Festival 2010

Babbacombe festival is nearly here!
Thursday 10th – Sunday 20th June 2010, put it in your diary now!

Set in sunny Babbacombe Bay, this beautiful part of Torbay encompasses the villages of Babbacombe and St Marychurch.
The festival has a whole host of events such as a quilters exhibition, art exhibition, guided walk of Tessier gardens, Italian market, [...]

Calendar Girls Come To Torquay
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Calendar Girls Come To Torquay

“We’re going to need considerably bigger buns!”
CALENDAR GIRLS - THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON LIVE ON STAGE @ The Princess Theatre, Torquay
CALENDAR GIRLS has been the fastest selling tour ever and has triumphed in the West End. Now it’s coming to Torquay starring ELIZABETH BENNETT, ANNE CHARLESTON, GEMMA CRAVEN, CHARLIE DIMMOCK, LETITIA DEAN, SU HOLDERNESS, HANNAH WATERMAN and [...]

4.3.2.1…Go…Well almost
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4.3.2.1…Go…Well almost

From looking at the photo on your left you’d be forgiven for thinking that we were still in Sex And The City territory. Fear not though, 4 girls walking side by side in slow motion is where the similarities most definitely end. Directed by Noel Clarke and Mark Davis 4.3.2.1 follows four girls through a 48 [...]

‘One Night Of Queen’ TONIGHT ONLY!
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‘One Night Of Queen’ TONIGHT ONLY!

Saturday June 5th – 7.30pm @ The Princess Theatre Torquay

On the 5TH June the UK’s hottest and most successful rock show ‘One Night of Queen’ which celebrates the music of Freddie Mercury and Queen is coming to the Princess Theatre, Torquay.
In 1985, following their appearance on Live Aid, Queen were internationally acclaimed as the best [...]

Pride Torbay – The Campest Show on Earth!
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Pride Torbay – The Campest Show on Earth!

For the latest 2011 Pride Torbay update please click HERE!!!!

PRIDE TORBAY PROMISES TO BE THE ”CAMPEST” SHOW ON EARTH!!!

Organisers of Pride Torbay, a three day LGBT festival on the English Riviera in South Devon, are promising one of the most colourful and quirky pride events in the world in 2010. The event, which runs from Friday 11th till Sunday [...]

Band Spotlight – The Quails
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Band Spotlight – The Quails

The Quails first joined forces over a pint three years ago in a Devon pub. All had been in previous bands, but shared a desire to be more focused in their approach to music. At first just a hobby, things gradually became more serious as the band realized that they were building up an army [...]

Maido Japanese Noodle Bar – Torquay
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Maido Japanese Noodle Bar – Torquay

A brand new Japanese noodle bar has opened in Camden Market TQ1 Torquay.
Kyoko, Keryl and Jay have opened Torquays first noodle and sushi bar at Camden Market TQ1, which is situated in Lower union Lane, Torquay.  Their aim is to sell noodles and sushi to the people of Torbay in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.  The [...]

Torbay Holiday Helpers Network – News
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Torbay Holiday Helpers Network – News

Good Morning To You All,
It is THHN update time, another long list of huge thank you’s to do!

Firstly I would like to welcome our new members Herbs & Honey of St Marychurch, Animation Therapy of Exeter, Taylor Made Bears, Pedigree Group, Tor Dean Hotel, Junior Browns, NO.8 [...]

Woodlands – Even More Fun In One Day
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Woodlands – Even More Fun In One Day

Indoors, Outdoors, Zoo-Farm and Nature Days Woodlands Family Theme Park has four days rolled into one.
The 90 acre park has big action and big rides for big kids and cute rides and interaction for small kids – non stop fun!.
There are over 100,000sq ft indoors at Woodlands so wet days are a whiz. the best [...]

The lights of the city at the model village.
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Big events in a miniature world in Babbacombe this summer!

Babbacombe Model Village has been amazing visitors with its miniature marvels since 1963 and become an internationally famous tourist attraction. With plenty to offer all ages, the village has is jam packed with new features and events for summer 2010.
From the 30th May – 4th June (May Half Term) and 25th July – 3rd September [...]

Artist's imprerssion of what the production version of the electric bike could look like.
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Bay firm at forefront of “eco” technology.

Torquay based motorcycle firm Zip Motorcycles is poised to deliver a pioneering new “eco” electric bike in time for this years Isle of Man TT Festival this June.
Zip Motorcycles were approached by London-based electric scooter specialist, Ecolve, to build the motorcycle that will be entered into the annual TT race. The bike will be entered [...]

Torbados – A Town Of Wonderful Contradictions
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Torbados – A Town Of Wonderful Contradictions

In the unlikely event that you havent seen the video yet….here it is…Torbados by Hoodie BigCol & LadyV.

And now the latest video to storm the bay….’The Making Of Torbados’.

To quote ‘Hoodie’
Torquay. A town of wonderful contradictions. The natural beauty of the Bay and the glamour of the private yachts and cafe bars sit alongside a [...]

THHN Update News
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THHN Update News

A Belated Happy Easter To You All!
Again it has been a very busy month for the THHN, with a huge amount of thank you’s to be said!
Thank you to our new member businesses Villa Marina in Torquay, Boho Hair & Beauty Salon and Herbs & Honey in St Marychurch and thank you to our new members [...]

Weight Management Programme
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Weight Management Programme

NaturalE – The ‘New You’ Starts Here.
NaturalE is a new Weight Management Programme that will help you to reach and sustain your ideal weight

The programme will take place over a period of 13 weeks with a 90 minute session every Tuesday between 9:45am and 11:15am.
The first half of each session will consist of a weigh [...]

Childrens Health and Fitness
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Childrens Health and Fitness

I think it is very relevant at the moment to discuss childrens health and fitness, especially after last nights TV program ‘Spoilt Rotten’ brought to light the amount it costs the NHS to treat children for illness and injuires that could of completely been avoided.
Obesity, rotting teeth and passive smoking were just some of the [...]

Princess Theatre April Shows
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Princess Theatre April Shows

Tap Dance Fever – 17th April @19.30

Tap Dance Fever takes the audience on a whistle stop tour of the greatest tap dance moments in show business history. Starting in the era when Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers were the stars of the day, the show tap dances its way through history, thrilling and exciting audiences [...]

Nick Bye – Change and Prosperity
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Nick Bye – Change and Prosperity

My last essay was all about making the case for change in Torbay: a place which must change, or else it will continue to decline. This week’s opening few paragraphs are all about celebrating the big projects which are bringing change and new prosperity. It’s not a bad life when you are asked to do [...]

“My Geopark” Photography Competition 2010
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“My Geopark” Photography Competition 2010

If you love the Bay and love photography…the Geopark team would love to see your shots!
Following the success of involving local people in the newly released Geopark film, the English Riviera Geopark Organisation is looking for keen photographers in the Bay.
The English Riviera Geopark offers everyone the opportunity to explore, and be inspired by, 400 million years of [...]

Torbay Holiday Helpers Network – News
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Torbay Holiday Helpers Network – News

Well what a busy couple of weeks it has been!  We have had three families take up offers of free holidays this week. Firstly the Hotel De La Mer had a family from Oxfordshire who had twins aged 12yrs of which one is being treated for Leukaemia. They were refered from the charity OSCAR, the [...]

Living Coasts – Torquay’s Coastal Zoo
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Living Coasts – Torquay’s Coastal Zoo

Living Coast – Torquay’s coastal zoo and conservation charity
Take a journey around the coasts of the world where amazing plants and animals live life on the edge. At Living Coasts, you’ll see birds and mammals in specially-designed naturalistic habitats. With outdoor and indoor exhibits, there’s plenty to see and do whatever the weather.
Penguin Beach

Penguin Beach [...]

THHN Update!
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THHN Update!

Another very busy month has passed with lots of developments and free holidays being given away to deserving families!
Firstly it is with pleasure I can announce the arrival of our new members Stagecoach South West, Westbrook Guest House and Fancys Cottage Dartmouth we welcome you all on board and look forward to working with you [...]

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