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elcome to the December/ January Edition of “What’s On” featuring the best of The Westcountry & The English Riviera. As usual we have something for everyone including the best in live music, theatre, events, family entertainment, attractions and a wide range of leisure activities and festive fun for everyone to enjoy.

The Australian Pink Floyd Tour

Ashburton Blues Festival 2015

10&11

Status Quo Interview with Francis Rossi

12&13

Smugglers & Pirates Experience

21, 22, 23 Exclusive Interview with Steve Laister 26&27

Paignton Pantomime Productions Aladdin

28&29

Union Square Traditional Christmas Market

30&31

Occombe Farm

Hannahs @ Seale Hayne

Newton Abbot Christmas Events

34&35 Velopark 36&37

Christmas @ Cockington

40&41

Paignton Zoo

42&43

Launa Windows

44&45

Cavanna Homes

Theatre Listings

48-50

Palace Theatre

Babbacombe Theatre

Teignmouth Players

54&55

Exeter Christmas Market

Exeter Racecourse

National Trust

Torbay Scoobie Club

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What’s On & Events Guide

Featured in this edition we have Living Coasts and Paignton Zoo, the latest news and updates from The Smugglers & Pirates Exhibition, The Australian Pink Floyd World Tour 2015, an exclusive interview with Francis Rossi from Status Quo, an exclusive interview with Steve Laister, The Traditional Christmas Market at Union Square Shopping Centre, Exeter Christmas Market,all the events happening at The South Devon Arts Centre plus a whole lot more! Please find at the back of the magazine the largest circulating What’s On & Events guide in the Westcountry, which features top Family Attractions, the best in International & local live music, concerts, comedy, fun family days out and we also have the Westcountry’s Number One Theatre Guide. For more exclusives, competitions and a complete on-line version of the magazine please visit our facebook page. We would like to wish all of our readers, advertisers and sponsors a very happy, healthy Christmas and a heartfelt thank you for your support in 2014 and making “What’s On” the most comprehensive, consistent, popular entertainment guide in the Westcountry! I look forward to contributing to your ongoing success in 2015! Wishing you all a very happy, safe Christmas and a great 2015. Enjoy Jamie Sinclair © 2014 www.whatsonsouthdevon.com Facebook: What’s On South Devon

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‘Welcome To The Machine’ 2015 Tour: Celebrating 40 Years of ‘Wish You Were Here’ The Australian Pink Floyd Show is proud to announce that tickets for their 2015 ‘Welcome To The Machine’ European Tour are on sale now. Tickets are available online from gigsandtours.com / ticketmaster.co.uk or by phone on 0844 811 0051 / 0844 826 2826. The tour celebrates 40 years since the release of the landmark album ‘Wish You Were Here’, Pink Floyd’s ninth album, but will draw also heavily from the iconic ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ and ‘The Division Bell’ albums. There will be 22 UK dates on this tour and the band will perform a 2 hour set. The 2015 concerts will offer a true homage to ‘Wish You Were Here’, a true benchmark of musical culture, and a cherry-picking of the whole Floyd oeuvre, delivered by top-notch musicians whose love for Pink Floyd knows no bounds. The Australian Pink Floyd Show are much more than a tribute to the great music of Pink Floyd, and were described by The Times as “the gold standard”. The band capture and convey the spirit as well as the

sound, and slavish attention is lavished upon jaw-dropping staging. The 2015 dates offer a host of brand new visuals and effects and an overhauled technical set-up, resulting simply in a show that is even bigger and even better. The Australian Pink Floyd Show is constantly evolving and honing what they do, having enjoyed 25 years at the top of the game. Sunday Times ‘Culture’ said, “The Aussie Floyd delighted the crowd with a meticulously crafted performance, expensively staged with bright lights, lasers, and, yes, inflatables.” The Birmingham Mail added, “I’d heard that the Aussie Floyd were one of the best tribute acts in the business, but I really wasn’t prepared for how good they actually were”. Put simply, Aussie Floyd recreate the Pink Floyd magic with fidelity, passion and finesse. See you on the road – don’t ‘Wish You Were Here’, secure a ticket now! More info at www.aussiefloyd.com.

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The Ashburton Festival

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Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th May 2015 After a two-year break, the weekend event will be bigger, better, and bluesier, with 30 hours of top-class music, more than 20 bands and 60 performers. Located again in the stunning surroundings of Seale-Hayne between Ashburton and Newton Abbot, fans can relax in the beautiful setting of the historic Quad, and watch a range of musicians on two stages during the day. Whether you like your blues Chicago-style, or from a cigar-box guitar, there will be something for everyone: ZZ-Top, or Gypsy Jazz, sultry torch-singer, or full-on rocking Juke Joint Jump. Fans needing a breather will be able to choose from a range of tasty foods and drinks, from snacks to sit-down Bistro meals.

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In the evening the focus switches to the Yellow Room and the Main Stage where world-class blues will be on offer. The atmosphere in here was electric when we welcomed Eric Bibb, Andy FairweatherLow, and the Animals in 2012. There will be more mouth-watering food and drink available to go with the music.

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Status Quo

By Martin Hutchinson

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH FRANCIS ROSSI

s usual, it’s been a busy year for Status Quo, a year which culminates in the now-traditional December UK tour. But could this be the last?

The band, which has been fronted by Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt since 1967, has kept up it’s punishing touring schedule throughout the year, appearing around the world on tour and in summer festivals. But there have been a couple of special events in the Quo calendar this year.

And will the Frantic Four reunite again? “No, there’ll be no more.” He says. “We had a talk and came to the conclusion that the personality clashes that helped break up the band before could resurface; but we’ll keep in touch.” (The last show in Dublin has recently been released as a DVD and Live CD.)

Firstly, there was the second reunion tour of The Frantic Four line-up of Francis and Rick together with original bassist and drummer Alan Lancaster and John Coghlan.

The band then caused shockwaves throughout the music industry by releasing, wait for it, an acoustic album. A full album of Quo hits as we’d never heard them before. And it was a hit!

After 30 years apart, this classic line-up reunited in 2013 for a handful of shows. The fans, who had wanted this reunion for years, were ecstatic and clamoured for more. They got it as the foursome reunited for one last time earlier this year for a handful of shows in the UK, ending in Dublin.

“I didn’t fancy it at first.” Explains Francis, 65.

“This year’s shows went much better than the first.” Francis Rossi told me at his London home. 10

“The people loved it, which was the main thing.”

“But then we did some adverts in Australia and did a couple of acoustic songs, and we thought that the melodies were really nice.” So the band took it a stage further and went into the studio.

“Once we got into it, I began to enjoy it. It was both enjoyable and creative.” He continues. “So much so that I got a bit ‘precious’ about it and the concept grew a bit.” The project took longer than originally planned.

“We aren’t sure if we’ll be doing a tour like the December one in 2015.” Says Francis. “The older you get, the more it hurts. Our gigs are quite physical.” He smiles. “I tell people I’m 65 so

“That’s right.” He laughs. “What was supposed to take four to six weeks ended up taking four and a half months.” What was the reason? “The songs got better each time we did them and we kept adding bits, and then we decided on having a real accordion instead of a synthesizer.” Still it was a bit of a gamble. “We were all very pleased with it in the end.” “What helped in the process is that a lot of the songs were actually written using acoustic guitars and having done the live shows I listen to them differently; I find them somehow refreshing.” The gamble paid off and the album has been wellreceived and the band played a one-off show in London which was broadcast live on BBC Radio 2 and on the BBC Red Button. “We were all very nervous about the gig, nobody slept for weeks.” With the traditional December tour coming up, does this mean that Status Quo will be having an acoustic slot in the live shows?The Quo frontman does not hesitate in his answer. “No, not this time. If we are going to do it, we’ll do it properly. I’d rather take it out as it was at the Roundhouse.” So that means that there is a possibility of an acoustic tour?

they say ‘you’re as old as you feel’ and I keep telling ‘em that I f***in’ feel 65.” “But when we sat down to do the acoustic show, it felt very comfortable. So that may be the way to keep the band going to the 50th anniversary in 2017.” And of course, we have the December tour and this year, the Quo’s special guests are Chas and Dave. Francis says. “I have always had the greatest respect for Chas and Dave. Normally I don’t like the London accent in singing, but they make it listenable.” “I particularly like ‘Ain’t No Pleasing You’, it’s a great song.” And as for Quo? “We’ll be doing what we do best, with all the greatest Quo hits, plus we may put in three or four of the songs we did on the Frantic Four gigs.” Such as? “Oh, things like ‘Oh Baby’ and ‘Little Blue Eyed Lady’, stuff like that alongside the songs like ‘Caroline’, ‘Down Down’ and of course ‘Rockin’ All Over the World’.” “It’s gonna be a great night.” He concludes.

“The signs are good though.”

The ‘Status Quo Live In Concert’ UK Winter tour, with special guests Chas and Dave, is coming to the Plymouth Pavilions on Monday 15th December, Cardiff Motorpoint Arena on Tuesday 16th December & Bournemouth International Centre on Thursday 18th December.

As time goes on, the band aren’t getting any younger and a sit-down acoustic tour may be the way to keep Status Quo on the road for a bit longer.

Tickets are priced at £39.50 (plus booking fee) and are available from the Box Office and all the usual agencies.

“We’ll see how the album does into the New Year and if it continues to do well then we may do some ‘test’ gigs in the spring.”

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Here at Smugglers we are very keen to tempt your taste buds so we are thrilled to announce that our wonderful licenced restaurant The Smugglers Retreat now has a great new Breakfast Menu including our Full English cooked fresh to order with tea or coffee included, Sausage or Bacon Baps or for a real treat what about Smoked Salmon with Scrambled Egg on Toast all served till 12. Our lite bites and afternoon tea menu will be served until 6pm and will include all your favourites such as Jacket Potatoes, Sandwiches and a selection of starters and main’s including an All-day breakfast, Beer Battered Fish with Gourmet Chips, and of course you can always indulge in a Cream Tea or choose from a range of our indulgent cakes. Dinner will offer a great selection of Starters, Main Course’s and Desserts that will encompass some traditional favourites along with some new taste sensations, plus we will also have a specials board. Tables can be reserved by calling us any time or just pop in and you will be made most welcome. Also as promised our new Smuggler Emporium is now open selling everything that a well-dressed Smuggler or Pirate may need. We have a great range of costumes, guns, cutlass swords and hats plus books, games and much more. The whole Emporium is themed to add to your shopping experience.

Our Smugglers and Pirates Gift Shop sits alongside our Emporium offering a great range of products including Chris Slack Photography, Torre Mark Books and a great range of gifts for everyone and every pocket. Our amazing attraction is open all winter and makes an ideal morning or afternoon out whatever the weather. Why not combine your visit and join us for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea. At The Smugglers and Pirates Experience we take you back into Brixham nights some 200 year ago and tell you the true stories of the Smugglers and Pirates. Lamp lit rooms, hidden doors and secret passages all bring to life the real stories of local Pirates and Smugglers. Witness the Great Storm and the Brixham Angel before seeing Black Beard fight his last battle, better watch out for the cannons! Come and pay a visit to Brixham this winter and visit us down on Brixhams’ beautiful harbour side. Bring this book with you and you can claim one of the very special offers! Visit our amazing attraction and get one child’s ticket free with every full paying adult ticket bought OR buy any starter and main course and get a free glass of wine. Conditions apply: No photo copies accepted: Only one offer is allowed per person/ group. The attraction has the right to change or withdraw the offer at any time. Valid until 31/01/2015.

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The Curtain Falls @ the Palace Theatre,Paignton 27th & 28th March 2015

We managed to catch up with Steve Laister and found out how he also helps people who have lost someone special in their lives, and to discuss the forthcoming pantomime gig for 7 weeks in Southend with David Hasslehoff and Christopher Biggins! JS: Hello young man, thank you for sparing the time to allow us to chat today. SL: It’s a pleasure and thank you for calling me young! JS: Well I wouldn’t say you look old, but perhaps that’s because of your job? You are probably Torbay’s best known comedian. Does making people laugh keep you young at heart? SL: That’s a great question, I don’t think of myself as being solely a comedian, I get paid to entertain people, actually that sounds wrong too, I make a living by singing songs and telling slightly exaggerated stories about myself. I am very very lucky. Does my job make me happy myself? I think mostly it does but a lot of entertainers struggle themselves to be happy all the time and in a lot of cases it tends to send them the other way. I think it carries the same pressures as most regular jobs but putting on a happy face on stage just confirms the old adage that people generally believe what they see.

JS: Well, whatever it is you are doing don’t stop because you certainly help an awful lot of people feel better about themselves, be it from on the stage or as we hear off stage as well, which is one of the subjects I would like to talk about today. SL: If, when I’m on stage, I can make people forget about their problems even for a short time, then I am doing my job. It’s important to have fun and make people laugh out loud but it’s also nice towards the end to throw in a few prophetic lines to make people think. We are all really lucky and if I can get just one member of the audience waking up the next day with a more positive attitude then yes, that makes me happy. JS: As we said, it is with your time off stage that you help people too, you sing live at funerals!! I mean you can’t get a bigger contrast. SL: Yes, it has become quite a regular occurrence now, I have sung at dozens of funerals for family and close friends but also for people who I have never met! It’s mainly due to a song I wrote for the Children’s Hospice South West, the song seems to help people get through this extremely difficult time and also it gives them some hope that even though they may have lost someone close, they are really not alone. JS: What is the song called? SL: Playground In The Sky. It’s not just that song I sing at funerals, I’ll sing, within reason, any song that is requested, but Playground In The Sky is very very special in these difficult times. JS: And you say you wrote the song yourself? SL: Yes, all the lyrics and the melody came from myself but the musical score was created by Will Penney, I also had the honour of singing it in New York on the 10th anniversary of 9/11, that was a very special moment as well as singing it on the midnight walks for the Children’s Hospice South West. That is 22

really hard; you have all of the families who have lost young children standing in front of you with candles, holding each other and listening to my words. I defy anyone not to be moved. It’s really tough, but afterwards when those same families come up to me and tell me that they play the song daily as it helps them get through, it is the greatest gift and it’s nice knowing that you don’t have to be on stage to put a smile on peoples faces. JS: We’ve heard the song, it is very moving. Now this year is a big year for you because you have been invited to perform alongside two legends David Hasslehoff and Christopher Biggins? SL: Ha Ha, yes, I was headhunted by Qdos, the biggest panto company in the country and I will be playing the comic for nearly 7 weeks in their production of Peter Pan in Southend. JS: That’s a pretty big deal SL: It’s a massive gig and who knows where it might lead. I’m pretty happy down here though so not really chasing rainbows, just doing my job but what a great job it is. JS: Have you worked with them before? SL: No, I got close to celebrity once when I won the UK’s biggest comedy competition a few years ago. It was Sir Norman Wisdom’s award for comedy excellence and my prize was a slot on the Des O’Connor show! Unfortunately the series I was due to appear on got cancelled due to the fact that Des, (who was 73 at the time), got his 4th wife, (who was nearly 40 years younger), pregnant! He then decided he wanted to be at home during the pregnancy as he hadn’t been home at that time for any of his previous 4 children!! JS: So you blame Des O’Connor for ruining your big break on television? SL: I blame Des O’Connor for everything hahaha. No, not al all. Fate has been pretty kind to me and I have no regrets on who I am or

how I have lived my life. I have made some massive fundamental errors but also been lucky enough to have had some amazing experiences. Southend with the Stars will just be another great chapter when I write my book. JS: So when can Torbay see you back on stage down here? SL: Well at the end of March 2015, Dean Winters and I are performing the play â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Curtain Fallsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at the Palace Theatre in Paignton. We are very proud of this as it was our first straight acting role and we also wrote the play ourselves. Then, after the summer show at the Palace I will be headlining with Dean in The Two Ronnies Sketchbook in September. This is a tribute to the great songs and sketches of Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker and will include some very special guests too. JS: Well I will look forward to those productions and also look forward to hearing some stories from Southend. Thanks Steve. SL: Thank you Jamie, really appreciate the chat. Happy Christmas mate and to all your millions of readers too.

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›› December 2014 A full company of principals, senior dancers, panto babes, an adult chorus and a professional 4 piece band will transport you to the colourful land of China. Rub the magic lamp, enter the cave of wonders and marvel at the stunning sets, glittering costumes, wonderful songs and dazzling dancing that our PPP audiences have come to expect – topped off with laughter and audience participation aplenty!

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This year PPP is pleased to support “Brainwave” as its nominated charity and which has a shop in Palace Avenue, Paignton. The children the charity work with have a range of conditions including Autism, brain injuries such as Cerebral Palsy and genetic conditions such as Down’s Syndrome.

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Stalls Open 9am-5.30pm Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday Late night shopping on Thursday 18th December (Free Parking after 5pm)

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Just a 10 minute walk from the Harbour Follow the mainstreet

Celebrate Christmas with us at Occombe Farm We have lots of festive fun activities at the farm this winter for the whole family! Thursday 4 December Christmas at Occombe 6.30pm - 9.30pm Free entry, with small charge for some activities. Features Santa’s Grotto, market stalls, entertainment, kids Christmas arts and crafts! Sunday 7 December Christmas Hamper Workshop 10am - 4pm £75 per person includes lunch, please book in advance Fri 12 and Sat 13 December Christmas Party Evenings 7.30pm to 12.00 am (with late license). Delicious three course menu, arrival drinks and disco £25.95 per person, please book in advance. Sunday 14 December Natural Wreath Making Sunday 14 December 11am-3pm £9.00 per wreath Dates for your Diary Occombe Cookery School has lots going on in 2015 too. Check out these great events: Italian Masterclass on 8 February, Kids only ‘Lets Go Mexican’ day on 20 February and Breadmaking for Beginners on 1 March. See website for more details. 30

Explore Torbay’s beautiful wild places We are a local, independent conservation charity dedicated to looking after Torbay’s wildlife, countryside, coast and heritage across 1750 acres of land. So, Grab your wellies and visit some of our most special wildlife sites this winter. Here are the top places we recommend you visit at this time of year with things to do for all the family. Occombe Farm Take a walk around our nature trail and spot farmland wildlife from our bird hide and then enjoy a delicious lunch in our farm café with ingredients sourced from the farm. Also, see our ruby red cows and sheep that are in the farmyard for the winter and our resident goats, alpacas, chickens and ducks. Berry Head National Nature Reserve Blow the cobwebs away and take in the stunning coastal views, walk around the Napoleonic forts and spot a variety of Seabirds from the coastal cliffs and if you are lucky a pod of Harbour Porpoise. Cockington Country Park Walk around our historic parkland and take part in our Cockington Tremendous Tree Trail and find the tallest tree in Torbay at 44 metres high. Also, visit the craft studios, orchards and the tea rooms. For the more adventurous get on your bike and cycle the new 9km cycle trail that links Occombe and Cockington.

Christmas Green Gifts If you are looking for something a bit different to give your loved ones this Christmas then look no further. For those that love cooking or just love our events then why not treat them to a gift voucher that can be spent on any of our events including cookery workshops. Or, why not buy them a gift Trust membership that lasts for 12 months. Text TCCT00 £3 to 70070 to donate to Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust and make a difference today. www.occombe.org.uk www.countryside-trust.org.uk 01803 520022 Facebook: TorbayCoastCountryside Twitter: @TorCoastCountry Charity Number 1077561

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Thursday 18 December Outrageous fun from our staff and guests suitable for all the family, but not for theatre critics. The Great Hall. 7pm. £5. All proceeds from events at Seale-Hayne go back into the Dame Hannah Rogers Trust, supporting children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities. For more information T: 01626 325 825 | E: enquiries@discoverhannahs.org Hannahs at Seale-Hayne, Howton Lane, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6NQ www.discoversealehayne.org | /discoverhannahs | @discoverhannahs Hannahs is committed to sustainable travel Dame Hannah Roger’s School, registered charity no. 306948. Dame Hannah Rogers Trust, a limited company registered in England and Wales with number 5512987, and registered as a charity with number 1148882, and whose registered office address is at Woodland Road, Ivybridge, Devon PL21 9HQ is the sole trustee of Dame Hannah Roger’s School.

NEWTON ABBOT CHRISTMAS EVENTS Christmas Lights Switch On Saturday 22nd November Music & entertainment during the day plus Shopper Karaoke from Tower Sound. Christmas Parade from the War Memorial at 4.30pm with Father Christmas, Carnival Royalty and more. Free glow stick and sweet give away. Lights Switch on at St Leonard’s Clock Tower at 5.30pm, with a ﬁrework ﬁnale!

Victorian Evening Wednesday 3rd December Christmas Late Night Shopping. From 6pm onward. In Market Square and Market Walk, charity stalls and the Mayors Christmas Draw and carols from local schools. Santa in his Clock Tower Grotto, free balloons, street entertainment, bell ringing, live music and more! Festive dancing in the Indoor Market. PLUS – Christmas Food Fayre at St Leonards Clock Tower.

Santa’s Grotto Wed 3 Dec - 6.30pm-8.30pm Sat 6 Dec - 11.00am-1.00pm Sat 13 Dec - 11.00am-1.00pm Wed 17 Dec - 6.30pm-8.30pm Sat 20 Dec - 11.00am-1.00pm In St Leonard’s Clock Tower NO ENTRANCE FEE

Christmas Street Fayres Late night Wednesday 3rd December Christmas Food Producers Fayre at the Clock Tower For a stall for this Food Fayre or the Street Fayres below please contact Shelly on 07970 656988 or go to Born Hectic’s website for more details www.bornhecticevents.co.uk

Late Night Wednesdays 10th & 17th December Market stalls throughout the town and in closed-to trafﬁc Queen Street. Crafts, gifts & world food. Plus live music and street entertainment.

Lantern Parade & Carol Service Wednesday 10th December From 6.30pm Procession of lanterns through the town, from local school children, ﬁnishing at St Leonards Clock Tower for the Mayor’s Carol Service at 7pm. Public lantern making workshops Saturday 6th December. Call Kelly on 01626 201120 for details.

Visit www.newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk or call Sally on 07595 893151 for more information Don’t forget – parking is free on Sundays and free after 6pm!

Torbay Velopark The new 1.5 km closed road circuit at Clennon Valley, Torbay Velopark, is open seven days a week, and is a wonderful facility for all ages. It is proving to be a great success with the young and old, male and female. Cycling is for everyone whether you want a recreational hobby or to become an amateur or professional cyclist. Torbay Velopark is a tarmac road circuit simulating a road cycling experience without the dangers of being on the highway. It is perfect for children and adults wanting to learn to how to ride and build confidence. It is also allows clubs and its members, who take cycling more serious, to race on a fit for purpose track. The health benefits to exercising through cycling are endless. ‘A cycle a day, keeps the doctor away’ so by having fun at the Velopark you can be improving your health at the same time. Don’t worry if you don’t have a bike - hire bikes and helmets are available for £4. Trailers and child seats are also available for young children. Check the Council’s website at www. torbay.gov.uk/Velopark for opening hours and planned events at the facility. Torbay’s Mayor and Leader, Gordon Oliver, said: “We have attracted the committed racer and members of the wider public alike who want to take part in cycling club activity. “This regional centre for cycling is a great addition to Torbay’s sporting infrastructure, and really puts us on the map for cycling development as well as creating an exciting new facility for visitors and

residents of Torbay who just want to come along and have fun.” Torbay Council’s Executive Lead for Sport, Councilor Robert Excell, said: “The Velopark is a great facility for riding but can also be used for a range of different sporting activities. “It is imperative that we continue to develop sport locally in order to promote healthier lifestyles. This is another excellent sporting asset for the Bay providing a top quality circuit for residents and visitors.” Andrew Parker, Regional Events Officer, British Cycling, said: “The Velopark is a fantastic facility for all ability riders. We provide programmes to help people develop their skills. Any riders wanting to give racing a go are able to put their skills and fitness to the test in a series of races being held on site. “These races offer an ideal entry point into the sport for new riders as well as existing racers keen to make the most of the new facility.”

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Take a break and enjoy a tasty snack in our delightful tea rooms Additional Festive Activities - Craft and Food Fayre Saturday 6th Dec and Sunday 7th Dec 11 to 4 pm - Free admission Handmade quality crafts and delicious hot and cold food stalls Mulled cider, wine and mince pies Childrens craft activities - Choirs - Christmas Quiz Bring along your lanterns for a parade at 3.45pm leading to Cockington Church where there will be a festive church service at 4pm Father Christmas will be flying in each weekend from 6th Dec until 21st Dec and can be found in his winter wonderland grotto 10 to 12.30pm, 1 to 2.15pm and 2.30 to 4pm The Grotto will stay open during the week so families can visit and post Father Christmas a letter

Christmas at Come to the Christmas Skating Rink at Cockington Come and skate at the LAMBCO Christmas all weather Skating Rink in stunning surroundings in front of the beautiful manor house The all weather synthetic ice skating rink will be open from 10.30am to 5pm, 6th Dec to 4th Jan (closed Christmas Day but open 2 to 4.30 Boxing day and new years day).

Tickets are £6 per session which includes the hire of skates; with a special “parent and toddler” concession of £6 for both. Tickets can be pre-booked. Limited walk-ups available.

There are Skate with Santa sessions on weekday mornings and pre booked school sessions and evening party bookings are available.

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PRINCESS THEATRE, TORQUAY Box Office: 0844 871 3023 Groups 10+: 01803 206365 www.atgtickets.com/torquay DECEMBER 2nd That’ll Be The Day Christmas Show 6th Vienna Festival Ballet’s The Nutcracker 7th Royal Marines Christmas Spectacular 12th-4th Sleeping Beauty JANUARY 4th Sleeping Beauty

BABBACOMBE THEATRE, TORQUAY Box Office: 01803 328385 www.babbacombe-theatre.com DECEMBER Once Upon A Christmas 3rd & 10th @ 2.30pm & 8.15pm 17th @ 2.30pm 26th @ Noon & 3pm 28th @ 3pm JANUARY Once Upon A Christmas 1st @ Noon & 3pm

PALACE THEATRE, PAIGNTON Box Office: 01803 665800 www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk or www.creativetorbay.com and search the directory for Palace Theatre Paignton DECEMBER 3rd&4th Paignton Community Sports Academy Pantomime – Jack & The Beanstalk 6th Christmas Happy Feet – Miss Jennys’ School of Dancing 8th The First Christmas – Braeside Nursery Nativity 10th/11th Something Beyond the Star – Torbay Acting Factory

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A Festive Christmas – The Gilbert & Sullivan Society

Aladdin – The Magical Pantomime Adventure 21st-2.30, 22nd-7.30, 23rd-7.30, 26th2.30, 27th-2.30, 28th-2.30, 29th-7.30, 30th-7.30 JANUARY Aladdin – The Magical Pantomime Adventure 1st-2.30, 2nd-7.30, 3rd-2.30 & 7.30, 4th-2.30 10th Circus of Horrors 11th Sleeping Beauty 30th & 31st Zorro The Panto

THE TEIGNMOUTH PLAYERS THEATRE Box Office: 01626 778991 Now at The Ice Factory – R/O 10 Somerset Place Teignmouth TQ14 8EN Open at the Ice Factory on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 11am to 1pm Tickets available online via www. teignmouthplayers.com and at local Tourist Information centres - Access at the Ice Factory is currently via a single staircase DECEMBER 3rd-6th Still Life 11th-12th Christmas by Candlelight 27th-4th The Teignmouth Players Annual Pantomime - The Pantomime Adventures of Robin Hood JANUARY 27th Dec-4th The Teignmouth Players Annual Pantomime - The Pantomime Adventures of Robin Hood

DECEMBER 6th – 13th Tom’s Midnight Garden 15th Words 4 Voices 19th-20th Sleeping Beauty JANUARY 17th-24th The Woman in White 30th Jocular Spectacular Roving Comedy Show

THEATRE ROYAL, PLYMOUTH Box Office: 01752 267222 www.theatreroyal.com DECEMBER 2nd-17th Jan Goldilocks and the 3 Bears 3rd -22nd What the Dickens 6th-13th Elf 19th-17th Jan Jack & The Beanstalk JANUARY 20th-14th Feb Wicked

NORTHCOTT THEATRE, EXETER Box Office: 01392 493493 www.exeternorthcott.co.uk DECEMBER 2nd Tavaziva Ten 4th Sea Pictures 9th-4th Jan George’s Marvellous Medicine JANUARY 4th George’s Marvellous Medicine 22nd BSO – London Town

Saturday 10th January 2015 7.30pm Tickets £19.00 Concessions £16.00

Friday 7th November 2014

The show that stormed into the finals of Britain’s Got Talent & now a West End smash is back to mark its 20th Anniversary in spectacular style. The show started its gruesome begging’s at the 1995 Glastonbury Festival and became an instant hit, touring all over the world from Chile to Chatham, Argentina to Aberdeen, Japan to Jersey including festival appearances with Alice Cooper, Eminem, Motley Crue, Oasis, Iron Maiden, The Manic St Preachers, Marilyn Manson and many more.

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The story twists and turns with grisly murders and sensational shock’s – all interwoven with some of the greatest and most bizarre circus acts on earth, sword swallowers, knife throwers, daredevil balancing acts, astounding aerialists, a demon dwarf, a Guinness World Record holding ‘hairculian’ hair hanging beauty, Sinister Sisters, gyrating & fire limboing acrobats & much more.

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For the past ten years Theatres have been subjected to tribute after tribute. Everyone is looking for something different …Finally it has arrived! We at Retro Music bring you just that ‘A unique experience with the fantastic musical hits from the great Rod Stewart. Is this show just another tribute show to Rod?….. absolutely NOT….. Joining him on stage is another star with equal musical talent but with the added advantage of being a Ronnie Wood look alike…..

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Weds 11th – Sat 14th February 2015 7.30pm Tickets £19.00 Concessions £16.00

Humble Boy

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All is not well in the humble hive. Felix a brilliant scientist returns home following the death of his father [a bee keeper] His homecoming is not easy as he has to cope with a difficult and demanding

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Still Life December 3rd to 6th at 7:30pm & Matinee Saturday at 2:30pm The Teignmouth Players present Noel Coward’s “Still Life” Directed by Lelia Kershaw the first production to be staged at the Ice Factory is to be Noel Coward’s classic “Still Life”. Often better known by its film name “Brief Encounter”

Christmas by Candlelight December 11th and 12th at 7:30pm

Directed by Jessica Hunter Come and join the Teignmouth Players for a festive evening of poems, songs and readings to help you get into the Christmas Spirit. Tickets are £5.00 and include a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie on arrival, along with nibbles and the opportunity to enjoy a fabulous social evening in the new Studio theatre.

The Pantomime Adventures of Robin Hood December 27th to January 4th At Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road The Teignmouth Players Annual Pantomime by Toby Bradford & Tina Webster Directed by Amy Burton-Smith`

Box Office 01626 778991 Open at the Ice Factory on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 11am to 1pm Tickets available online via www.teignmouthplayers.com and at local Tourist Information Centres Access at the Ice Factory is currently via a single staircase

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Exeter Christmas Market 20 November - 20 December 2014 Days are getting shorter; the lights are going up, that must mean one thingâ&#x20AC;Ś. Christmas is coming and soon the air will be filled with magical smells and sounds of the Exeter Christmas Market. The fabulous award winning market is on its way once again to the Cathedral city for the third year. Set against the stunning backdrop of Exeter Cathedral, the Exeter Christmas Market engages visitors and shoppers alike. With products from local and international traders, the Market offers an authentic feast of quality Christmas produce. Unique in its seasonal charm, the Exeter Christmas Market is a hub of retail activity offering quality products and an unforgettable visitor experience. The market opens on Thursday 20th November. Why not take a walk through the illuminated streets of the City and on arrival at the Christmas Market enjoy a fresh mug of hot Gluwhein, in a specially designed Exeter Christmas Market mug. With over 50 traders, the Market is even bigger and better this year, offering visitors a gastronomic expedition around the globe. Hungry customers can feast on roast Hog, Belgian chocolates, Baklava, crepes, specialty cheeses and meats from across the continent. Local retailers will make up 20% of the traders who will be selling a wide range of traditional Christmas crafts and local foods. Come and visit our Pitch Perfect

winner, artist Donna Richardson, who will be selling original art and specially prepared products. To celebrate the arrival of the Christmas Market, organisers Market Place shall be offering free tours for school and community groups. Lasting up to 45 minutes, the tours give a unique and entertaining insight into the world of Christmas Markets. To book please email emma@marketplaceeurope.co.uk

The Exeter Christmas Market will be on Cathedral Green from 20th November until the 20th December. The Market is brought to you by Market Place and is hosted by Exeter City Centre Management in partnership with Exeter Cathedral, Exeter Chamber of Commerce and the Heart of Devon Tourism Partnership.

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Discover Christmas at Greenway on Saturdays and Sundays in December, and explore the 1920s festivities at Coleton Fishacre on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays until Christmas. Greenway and Coleton Fishacre will also be open 27-31 December, 11am-4pm, for just £5 entry (free for National Trust members). 01803 842382 | nationaltrust.org.uk/Greenway Share your Christmas traditions with us

Christmas pattern inspired by wallpaper at Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire.

Secure Undercover Parking for 414 cars Lifts to All Floors • Disabled Access • CCTV in Operation Fleetwalk Shopping Centre, Fleet Street, Torquay, TQ2 5EA Tel: 01803 200508 www.fleetwalkshoppingtorquay.co.uk Monday to Saturday 9am-5.30pm

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Torbay Scoobie Club > Devons’ Biggest Subaru Club > FREE Membership > Families Welcome Come & Join our regular Scoobie Cruise Winter: 1st Sunday of the Month Meet @ 11.30am at Gallows Gate Ring Road - Top of Shiphay Lane At around 12pm the cruise will head out to a choice of location on that day! Summer: (April-September) – Every Thursday Meet @ 7.30pm At Gallows Gate Ring Road – Top of Shiphay Lane At around 8.30pm the cruise will head out to a choice of location on that day! This is a very informal affair with a family orientated atmosphere and is open to anyone with a Subaru – any model – any age! We also attend a lot of the car shows and local events. We usually go for a drive and something to eat/drink to make an evening/day of it. If you would like anymore information by all means get in touch.

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Paignton was again the hive of activity with events during the summer in the town centre and on the sea front. The Paignton BIG Day Out was a great success as was the Roald Dahl day in Palace Avenue in support of Children’s Week Torbay. Here are just a few pictures:-

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Paigntons Big Day Out 8th August 2015 Children’s Week 17th to 22nd (inc Saturday) (All dates are subject to change)

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What’s On & Events Guide DECEMBER MONDAY 1ST Exeter Christmas Market @ Cathedral Green, Exeter Lantern Workshops @ The Great Hall, Hannahs @ Seale Hayne Tickets £3 Children £5 01626 882529. Workshop times 10am -1pm and 2pm-5pm. Gnarwolves + Guests @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370 Smartphone Pub Quiz @ The Babbacombe Inn, Torquay - 01803 316200 UK Karaoke @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 TUESDAY 2ND Lantern Workshops @ The Great Hall, Hannahs @ Seale Hayne Tickets £3 Children £5 01626 882529. Workshop times 10am -1pm and 2pm-5pm. Exeter Christmas Market @ Cathedral Green, Exeter Quiz Night @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 7.45 Leicester v Liverpool & Man utd v Stoke @ The Cider Press, Torquay 01803 212338 Open Mic Jam Night featuring Barney & Dean from 3BF @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338 WEDNESDAY 3RD Lantern Workshops @ The Great Hall, Hannahs @ Seale Hayne Tickets £3 Children £5 01626 882529. Workshop times 10am -1pm and 2pm-5pm. Exeter Christmas Market @ Cathedral Green, Exeter Black Spiders + Turbogeist @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370 Victorian Evening – Late Night Shopping @ Newton Abbot Town Centre – 07595 893151 3BF @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton 01803 555000 7.45 Arsenal v Southampton & Chelsea v Spurs @ The Cider Press, Torquay 01803 212338 THURSDAY 4TH Lantern Workshops @ The Great Hall, Hannahs @ Seale Hayne Tickets £3 Children £5 01626 882529. Workshop times 10am -1pm and 2pm-5pm. Exeter Christmas Market @ Cathedral Green, Exeter

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Late Night Shopping @ Torquay Town Centre – FREE Parking after 5pm Martin Smith @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370 D’Funk from 9pm @ Pierpoint, Torquay 01803 299935 The Simmertones @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 FRIDAY 5TH Lantern Workshops @ The Great Hall, Hannahs @ Seale Hayne Tickets £3 Children £5 01626 882529. Workshop times 10am -1pm and 2pm-5pm. Exeter Christmas Market @ Cathedral Green, Exeter Christmas Jazz @ Cafe Coleton, Coleton Fishacre - 7-9.30pm, £32.50 (including dinner)-To book call 01803 842382 Dine by the Dart @ Greenway - 12 noon3pm, £27.50 - Take a tour of Agatha’s holiday home, followed by a three course locally sourced lunch in the House Kitchen. Call 01803 842382 Christmas @ Occombe Farm – Santa’s Grotto, market stalls, entertainment, Kids Christmas arts & Crafts – 01803 520022 One Night of Queen @ Plymouth Pavilions – 0845 146 1460 Magic Hatstand @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370 4 Rocks Sake @ Coach House, Paignton - 01803 558766 The Queens Arms Charity Beer Festival Cover Fire @ The Queens Arms, Brixham - 01830 852074 Disco Party Night @ The Babbacombe Inn, Torquay - 01803 316200 Charity Karaoke for Epilepsy with Sabbi @ The Embassy Tavern, Paignton 01803 550015 Jai Rocks @ The Snooty Fox, St. Marychurch, Torquay Roving Crows + Special Guests Feldspar Tickets £10 adv / £12 otd (seated) @ South Devon Arts Centre, Totnes - Box Office 0844 888 0435 Racing – Six Race Card @ Exeter Racecourse - Ticket Hotline: 08445 793005 Adam Isaac @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000

times 10am -1pm and 2pm-5pm. Exeter Christmas Market @ Cathedral Green, Exeter Revolution Skate Roller Disco @ The Broadmeadow Sports Centre, Teignmouth - 01803 840544 Collect your Christmas decorations @ Coleton Fishacre - 1.45-2.45pm, free (normal admissions apply) - Call 01803 842382 Christmas cocktails and carols @ Coleton Fishacre - 7-9.30pm, £25 To book call 01803 842382 Christmas Craft & Food Fayre @ Cockington Court, Torquay - 01803 607230 Festive feasts in the House Kitchen (2 Course Christmas Lunch) @ Greenway 12.30-2.30pm. Adult £22.50, child £17.50 (normal admissions apply) - Call 01803 842382 TUFC V Barnett @ Plainmoor, Torquay 01803 328666 Royal Marines Christmas Spectacular @ Plymouth Pavilions – 0845 146 1460 The Queens Arms Charity Beer Festival - Dave Thomas 2-4pm Chris Thomas 5-7pm & Jefferson Archive 8.30pm @ The Queens Arms, Brixham - 01830 852074 Disco Party Night @ The Babbacombe Inn, Torquay - 01803 316200 Demons of Old Metal @ The Embassy Tavern, Paignton - 01803 550015 Jai Rocks Christmas Show @ The Old Albert Inn, Torquay Vinyl-only Mod night Christmas Party @ the Cavern Bar under Murphys Roadhouse - 01803 522456 Diamond Dogz @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 12.45 Newcastle v Chelsea, 3.00 Stoke v Arsenal & Spurs v Palace, 5.30 Man City v Everton @ The Cider Press, Torquay 01803 212338

SATURDAY 6TH Lantern Workshops @ The Great Hall, Hannahs @ Seale Hayne Tickets £3 Children £5 01626 882529. Workshop

SUNDAY 7TH Exeter Christmas Market @ Cathedral Green, Exeter Christmas Craft & Food Fayre @ Cockington Court, Torquay - 01803 607230 Festive feasts in the House Kitchen (2 Course Christmas Lunch) @ Greenway 12.30-2.30pm. Adult £22.50, child £17.50 (normal admissions apply) - Call 01803 842382

What’s On & Events Guide DECEMBER Father Christmas visits @ Coleton Fishacre - child £3 (normal admissions apply) - 01803 842382 Christmas Hamper Workshop 10am-4pm £75pp including lunch @ Occombe Farm 01803 520022 Jon Clare @ Appleby’s, Torquay – 01803 299332 Reign of Perdition + Codes Alimentarius @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370 The Queens Arms Charity Beer Festival - 3BF @ The Queens Arms, Brixham 01830 852074 Guitar Factory from 1pm @ Pierpoint, Torquay 01803 299935 Mafia Babies @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 Mojo Rising @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338 1.30 West Ham v Swansea & 4.00 Aston Villa v Leicester @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338 Video Quiz with John Hogarth @ Grand Central, Paignton – 01803 555151 MONDAY 8TH Exeter Christmas Market @ Cathedral Green, Exeter Madness @ Plymouth Pavilions – 0845 146 1460 Big Sixes Plus Guests @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370 Smartphone Pub Quiz @ The Babbacombe Inn, Torquay - 01803 316200 UK Karaoke @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 8.00 Southampton v Man Utd @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338 TUESDAY 9TH Exeter Christmas Market @ Cathedral Green, Exeter TUFC V Halifax @ Plainmoor, Torquay 01803 328666 Basement Jaxx @ Plymouth Pavilions – 0845 146 1460 Mahatma Music Xmas Party @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370 Bella Hardy - Tickets £10 adv / £12 otd (seated) @ South Devon Arts Centre, Totnes - Box Office 0844 8880435 Quiz Night @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 Open Mic Jam Night featuring Barney & Dean from 3BF @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338

DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 10TH Exeter Christmas Market @ Cathedral Green, Exeter Late Night Shopping, Lantern Parade & Carole Service @ Newton Abbot Town Centre – 07595 893151 Alex Cornish + Special Guest - Tickets £8 adv / £10 otd (seated) @ South Devon Arts Centre, Totnes - Box Office 0844 888 0435 Comedy Club- Top comedians from the national circuit from 8.30pm @ Pierpoint, Torquay 01803 299935 3BF @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton 01803 555000 THURSDAY 11TH Exeter Christmas Market @ Cathedral Green, Exeter Late Night Shopping @ Torquay Town Centre – FREE Parking after 5pm Machine Head @ Plymouth Pavilions – 0845 146 1460 Richard James from 9pm @ Pierpoint, Torquay 01803 299935 Pink Floyd Tribute by The Darkside @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 FRIDAY 12TH Exeter Christmas Market @ Cathedral Green, Exeter Jools Holland @ Plymouth Pavilions – 0845 146 1460 Quiz Night @ TUFC, Plainmoor £10.00 per team max 5 people in a team contact Sharon Cox 07837708406 or email sharoncox@torquayunited.com Queens Arms Monthly Folk Night with Swashbuckle @ The Queens Arms, Brixham - 01830 852074 Disco Party Night @ The Babbacombe Inn, Torquay - 01803 316200 DJ Night GrooveFix - Tickets £7 adv / £9 otd (seated) @ South Devon Arts Centre, Totnes - Box Office 0844 888 0435 Christmas Party Evening - 3 course dinner, arrival drink & Disco £25.95pp @ Occombe Farm – Call 01803 520022 to book Jason Howard @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 SATURDAY 13TH Exeter Christmas Market @ Cathedral Green, Exeter Meet Santa in his Magical Grotto & Ride the Jungle Express - Spot all the

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DECEMBER reindeer to receive a special Christmas good bag @ Paignton Zoo - call for prices & to book 0844 4742222 Meet Santa @ Living Coasts, Torquay Call for prices & to book - 0844 4743366 Visit Santa in his Grotto @ Seale-Hayne 12pm – 4pm. Meet at the main arch. £3.50 Revolution Skate Roller Disco @ The Broadmeadow Sports Centre, Teignmouth - 01803 840544 Festive feasts in the House Kitchen (2 Course Christmas Lunch) @ Greenway 12.30-2.30pm. Adult £22.50, child £17.50 (normal admissions apply) - Call 01803 842382 Collect your Christmas decorations @ Greenway - 1.45-2.45pm, free (normal admissions apply) - Call 01803 842382 Magic of Motown @ Plymouth Pavilions – 0845 146 1460 Indie Club + Laura Stevenson & Muncie Girls @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370 FAB @ The Three Tuns, Honiton - 01404 42902 Maggie Duffy and Joanne Geraghty @ The Queens Arms, Brixham - 01830 852074 Disco Party Night @ The Babbacombe Inn, Torquay - 01803 316200 Out of the Box @ The Embassy Tavern, Paignton - 01803 550015 Jai Rocks Christmas Show @ The Kirkham Club, Paignton - 01803 551096 Sam Brookes + special guest - Tickets £8 adv / £10 otd (seated) @ South Devon Arts Centre, Totnes - Box Office 0844 888 0435 Christmas Party Evening - 3 course dinner, arrival drink & Disco £25.95pp @ Occombe Farm – Call 01803 520022 to book Vinyl-only YULETIDE SOULTIME with the Vinyl Avengers @ The Lord Nelson, Kingskerswell - 01803 872269 Bootleggers Turn @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 3.00 Leicester v Man City & Sunderland v West Ham, 5.30 Arsenal v Newcastle @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338 SUNDAY 14TH Exeter Christmas Market @ Cathedral Green, Exeter Natural Wreath Making £9 per wreath @ Occombe Farm -Call 01803 520022 Meet Santa in his Magical Grotto &

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DECEMBER

Ride the Jungle Express - Spot all the reindeer to receive a special Christmas good bag @ Paignton Zoo - call for prices & to book 0844 4742222 Meet Santa @ Living Coasts, Torquay Call for prices & to book - 0844 4743366 Visit Santa in his Grotto @ Seale-Hayne 12pm – 4pm. Meet at the main arch. £3.50 Festive feasts in the House Kitchen (2 Course Christmas Lunch) @ Greenway 12.30-2.30pm. Adult £22.50, child £17.50 (normal admissions apply) - Call 01803 842382 Father Christmas visits @ Coleton Fishacre - child £3 (normal admissions apply) Call 01803 842382 The Human League @ Plymouth Pavilions – 0845 146 1460 Raxoreater + Human Cull + Guests @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370 Jai Rocks @ Shiraz Bar, Torquay - 01803 200201 Jay Tamkin from 1pm @ Pierpoint, Torquay 01803 299935 Live Music @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 The Weekend @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338 1.30 Man Utd v Liverpool. 4.00 Swansea v Spurs @ The Cider Press, Torquay 01803 212338 Video Quiz with John Hogarth @ Grand Central, Paignton – 01803 555151

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MONDAY 15TH Exeter Christmas Market @ Cathedral Green, Exeter Status Quo @ Plymouth Pavilions – 0845 146 1460 Smartphone Pub Quiz @ The Babbacombe Inn, Torquay - 01803 316200 UK Karaoke @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 8.00 Everton v Q.P.R. @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338

THURSDAY 18TH Exeter Christmas Market @ Cathedral Green, Exeter Racing – A Novices’ Chase & Hurdle Race for Mares @ Exeter Racecourse Ticket Hotline: 08445 793005 Traditional Christmas Market @ Union Square Shopping Centre, Torquay 294892 Late Night Shopping @ Torquay Town Centre – FREE Parking after 5pm Hannahs Panto – “Hannahrella” @ The Great Hall, Hannahs @ Seale Hayne 7pm. £5. Advanced booking highly recommended -01626 325800 Jai Rocks Christmas Show @ Shiraz Bar, Torquay - 01803 200201 D’Funk from 9pm @ Pierpoint, Torquay 01803 299935 Mercedes @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000

TUESDAY 16TH Exeter Christmas Market @ Cathedral Green, Exeter Quiz Night @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 Christmas Open Mic Jam Night featuring Barney & Dean from 3BF, the last of

WEDNESDAY 17TH Exeter Christmas Market @ Cathedral Green, Exeter Traditional Christmas Market @ Union Square Shopping Centre, Torquay – 294892 Coca Cola Truck @ Outside Primark, Torquay 12-8pm I Divide + Special Guests @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370 Christmas Party & Torquay United’s Christmas Party @ TUFC, Plainmoor Live entertainment with Byngs games and road show - £20.00 which includes a three course Christmas meal, Festive decorations and crackers - contact Sharon Cox 07837708406 or email sharoncox@torquayunited.com Late Night Shopping @ Newton Abbot Town Centre – 07595 893151 Newton Abbot Orchestra Christmas Concert @ The Great Hall, Hannahs @ Seale Hayne 7pm for a 7.30pm performance. Tickets £12. Advance booking highly recommended. 01626 325800 Jai Rocks Christmas Show @ The London Inn, Torquay - Ticket Only 01803 380003 Xmas Dinner Dance with The Drat Pack @ Pierpoint, Torquay 01803 299935 3BF @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton 01803 555000

DECEMBER FRIDAY 19TH Exeter Christmas Market @ Cathedral Green, Exeter Traditional Christmas Market @ Union Square Shopping Centre, Torquay 294892 Jake & Elwood’s Christmas Party @ Plymouth Pavilions – 0845 146 1460 Magic Hatstand Present the Quirk Xmas Party! @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370 FAB - The Sound Of The Sixties Christmas Party @ TUFC, Plainmoor Meal deal available, £4.00 entrance fee - contact Sharon Cox 07837708406 or email sharoncox@torquayunited.com Disco Party Night @ The Babbacombe Inn, Torquay - 01803 316200 Friday Night Out Christmas Party @ The Yellow Rooms, Hannahs @ Seale Hayne £3 (enablers free) 7pm - 01626 325800 Mad Dog Mcrea + special guests Tickets £12 (standing) £15 (VIP seating) @ South Devon Arts Centre, Totnes - Box Office 0844 888 0435 The Banana Thieves @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 Locals Party Night including the Christmas draw & much, much more!!!! @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338 SATURDAY 20TH Exeter Christmas Market @ Cathedral Green, Exeter Meet Santa in his Magical Grotto & Ride the Jungle Express - Spot all the reindeer to receive a special Christmas good bag @ Paignton Zoo - call for prices & to book 0844 4742222 Christmas Pancake Brunch with Santa @ Living Coasts, Torquay Call for prices & to book - 0844 4743366 Traditional Christmas Market @ Union Square Shopping Centre, Torquay 294892 Revolution Skate Roller Disco @ The Broadmeadow Sports Centre, Teignmouth - 01803 840544 Santa’s Breakfast @ TUFC, Plainmoor Bring the children along to meet Santa and for them to receive a present Tickets cost £6.00 which includes a full English Breakfast and gift (must be booked in advance) - contact Sharon Cox 07837708406 or email sharoncox@ torquayunited.com

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DECEMBER

Festive feasts in the House Kitchen (2 Course Christmas Lunch) @ Greenway 12.30-2.30pm. Adult £22.50, child £17.50 (normal admissions apply) - Call 01803 842382 Abba Manta @ Plymouth Pavilions – 0845 146 1460 4 Rocks Sake @ Albert’s Bar, Torquay 01803 400115 The Jefferson Archive @ The Queens Arms, Brixham - 01830 852074 Disco Party Night @ The Babbacombe Inn, Torquay - 01803 316200 Jai Rocks Christmas Show @ The Upton Social Club, Torquay - 01803 328423 Torquay’s vinyl-only RETRO SOUL Christmas event @ the Victoria Hotel, Torquay - 07737 323007 - vintage/retro stalls selling clothes, records, xmas gifts etc. from 5pm, top soul DJ Emma Cox will be joining Loadz & Lady Jade (the Vinyl Avengers) on the decks 7pm-1am - £3 admission Rage @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton 01803 555000 12.45 Man City v Palace, 3.00 Asyton Villa v Man Utd & Spurs v Burnley @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338

Rods Faces – Rod Stewart & The Faces Tribute Band - Dave Argents 60th Birthday @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 Dfunk @ The Cider Press, Torquay 01803 212338 1.30 Newcastle v Sunderland, 4.00 Liverpool v Arsenal @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338 Live Music with Christ Thomas from 3pm followed by a Free Buffet, Disco & a Christmas Draw with £250 worth of prizes! @ Envy, Torquay – 01803 214474 Video Quiz with John Hogarth @ Grand Central, Paignton – 01803 555151

WEDNESDAY 24TH Meet Santa in his Magical Grotto & Ride the Jungle Express - Spot all the reindeer to receive a special Christmas good bag @ Paignton Zoo - call for prices & to book 0844 4742222 Traditional Christmas Market @ Union Square Shopping Centre, Torquay 294892 Party Karaoke @ The Embassy Tavern, Paignton - 01803 550015 Main St. Live @ The Cider Press, Torquay 01803 212338 Jai Rocks Christmas Show @ The Ye Olde Roundham Club, Paignton - 01803 551303 3BF @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton 01803 555000 It’s a religion & simply not to be missed from 3.30, Main Street Featuring Scott McGowan, be early or be outside!! @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338 Live Music & DJ @ Grand Central, Paignton - 01803 555151

SUNDAY 21ST Meet Santa in his Magical Grotto & Ride the Jungle Express - Spot all the reindeer to receive a special Christmas good bag @ Paignton Zoo - call for prices & to book 0844 4742222 Christmas Pancake Brunch with Santa @ Living Coasts, Torquay Call for prices & to book - 0844 4743366 Traditional Christmas Market @ Union Square Shopping Centre, Torquay 294892 Festive feasts in the House Kitchen (2 Course Christmas Lunch) @ Greenway 12.30-2.30pm. Adult £22.50, child £17.50 (normal admissions apply) - Call 01803 842382 Father Christmas visits @ Coleton Fishacre - child £3 (normal admissions apply) Call 01803 842382 Jai Rocks Christmas Show @ The Central Conservative Club, Torquay - 01803 292538 Celine Dos Santos from 1pm @ Pierpoint, Torquay 01803 299935 Candle Lit Acoustics from 8pm 12midnight featuring local talent @ Pierpoint, Torquay 01803 299935

MONDAY 22ND Meet Santa in his Magical Grotto & Ride the Jungle Express - Spot all the reindeer to receive a special Christmas good bag @ Paignton Zoo - call for prices & to book 0844 4742222 Christmas Pancake Brunch with Santa @ Living Coasts, Torquay Call for prices & to book - 0844 4743366 Traditional Christmas Market @ Union Square Shopping Centre, Torquay 294892 Smartphone Pub Quiz @ The Babbacombe Inn, Torquay - 01803 316200 UK Karaoke @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 8.00 Stoke v Chelsea @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338 TUESDAY 23RD Meet Santa in his Magical Grotto & Ride the Jungle Express - Spot all the reindeer to receive a special Christmas good bag @ Paignton Zoo - call for prices & to book 0844 4742222 Christmas Pancake Brunch with Santa @ Living Coasts, Torquay Call for prices & to book - 0844 4743366 Traditional Christmas Market @ Union Square Shopping Centre, Torquay – 294892 Jai Rocks Christmas Show @ The Haywain, Torquay - 01803 605346 Quiz Night @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 The Christmas Special, simply the Bays best 3BF Three Bags Full, rocking it like only they know how @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338

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THURSDAY 25TH Open 7-10.30pm @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 FRIDAY 26TH TUFC V Bristol Rovers @ Plainmoor, Torquay - 01803 328666 Karaoke with Sabbi @ The Embassy Tavern, Paignton - 01803 550015 Live Music @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 12.45 Chelsea v West Ham, 3.00 Leicester v Spurs & Man Utd v Newcastle, 5.30 Arsenal v Q.P.R. @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338 SATURDAY 27TH Old Age Kicks @ The Queens Arms, Brixham - 01830 852074 In2ition @ The Babbacombe Inn, Torquay 01803 316200 Black Tie Christmas Ball with To The Sun @ Pierpoint, Torquay 01803 299935 Newton Abbot’s vinyl-only Charity fundraising xmas RETRO SOUL night (raising money for the Alzheimer’s Society) @ Homers Heath, (Buckland AFC), NEWTON ABBOT - 07737 323007 £5 advance tickets available from vinylavengers@hotmail.co.uk / Phoenix Sound, Queen Street, Newton Abbot Stilyano @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton 01803 555000

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JANUARY

The Annual Rowcroft Hospice Charity Music day from 5.00 over a dozen bands giving their time to raise money for a great cause @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338

New Year’s Eve Spectacular - call for details @ Applebys, Torquay – 01803 299332 Live Music & DJ @ Grand Central, Paignton - 01803 555151

SUNDAY 28TH Mafia Babies from 1pm @ Pierpoint, Torquay 01803 299935 Live Music @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 12.00 Spurs v Man Utd, 2.05 Southampton v Chelsea, 3.00 Man City v Burnley & West Ham v Arsenal, 4.15 Newcastle v Everton @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338 Video Quiz with John Hogarth @ Grand Central, Paignton – 01803 555151

THURSDAY 1ST New Year’s Day Racing @ Exeter Racecourse - Ticket Hotline: 08445 793005. Celine Dos Santos & Jay Tamkin from 1pm @ Pierpoint, Torquay 01803 299935 Live Music @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 12.45 Stoke v Man Utd, 3.00 Southampton v Arsenal, West Ham v West Brom & Man City v Sunderland, 5.30 Spurs v Chelsea @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338

MONDAY 29TH Smartphone Pub Quiz @ The Babbacombe Inn, Torquay - 01803 316200 UK Karaoke @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 8.00 Liverpool v Swansea @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338 TUESDAY 30TH Mafia 4 @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 WEDNESDAY 31ST New Year’s Eve Party with Chique & Disco @ The Babbacombe Inn, Torquay - 01803 316200 The Lime Tree New year Party Ft. ROCKOLOGY & Dj Sabbi @ The Lime Tree, Paignton - 01803 394583 Vinyl Avengers vinyl-only New Years Eve party @ the Cavern Bar under Murphys Roadhouse, Paignton - 07737 323007 £10 Strictly Advance Tickets Only available from vinylavengers@hotmail. co.uk New Years Eve Party with 3BF + DJ Ian Brown, Fancy Dress Competition & Oursit Hot Roast Pork & Beef Stand @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 Our now famous ‘’NEW YEARS EVE PARTY’’ a great atmosphere, friendly people and simply the best party in town, be early to avoid disappointment!!!! @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338

FRIDAY 2ND Lee Randall Entertains, incorporating his Robbie Williams tribute act @ The Babbacombe Inn, Torquay - 01803 316200 Jason Howard @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 SATURDAY 3RD Revolution Skate Roller Disco @ The Broadmeadow Sports Centre, Teignmouth - 01803 840544 Live Music @ The Queens Arms, Brixham - 01830 852074 Noteable @ The Babbacombe Inn, Torquay - 01803 316200 Live Music @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 SUNDAY 4TH TUFC V Alfreton @ Plainmoor, Torquay 01803 328666 Guitar Factory from 1pm @ Pierpoint, Torquay 01803 299935 Jon Clare @ Appleby’s, Torquay – 01803 299332 Live Music @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 Front Cover @ The Cider Press, Torquay 01803 212338 Video Quiz with John Hogarth @ Grand Central, Paignton – 01803 555151 MONDAY 5TH Smartphone Pub Quiz @ The Babbacombe Inn, Torquay - 01803 316200

JANUARY UK Karaoke @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 TUESDAY 6TH Quiz Night @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 Open Mic Jam Night featuring Barney & Dean from 3BF @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338 WEDNESDAY 7TH 3BF @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton 01803 555000 THURSDAY 8TH Live Music @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 FRIDAY 9TH FAB @ The Park Hotel, Exmouth - 01395 279667 Disco @ The Babbacombe Inn, Torquay 01803 316200 MBP @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton 01803 555000 A Friday night special, the fabulous 3BF, be early or be outside!!! @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338 SATURDAY 10TH Revolution Skate Roller Disco @ The Broadmeadow Sports Centre, Teignmouth - 01803 840544 FAB @ Agaton Social Club, Plymouth 01752 362240 Craig Ayres @ The Queens Arms, Brixham - 01830 852074 Disco @ The Babbacombe Inn, Torquay 01803 316200 Hot Candy @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 12.45 Sunderland v Liverpool, 3.00 Everton v Man City, 5.30 Palace v Spurs @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338 SUNDAY 11TH Celine Dos Santos from 1pm @ Pierpoint, Torquay 01803 299935 Live Music @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 Mojo Rising @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338 1.30 Arsenal v Stoke, 4.00 Man Utd v Southampton @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338

What’s On & Events Guide JANUARY Video Quiz with John Hogarth @ Grand Central, Paignton – 01803 555151 MONDAY 12TH Smartphone Pub Quiz @ The Babbacombe Inn, Torquay - 01803 316200 UK Karaoke @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 TUESDAY 13TH Quiz Night @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 Open Mic Jam Night featuring Barney & Dean from 3BF @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338 WEDNESDAY 14TH 3BF @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton 01803 555000 THURSDAY 15TH Live Music @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 FRIDAY 16TH Northern Soul night with The Esplanades @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton 01803 555000 SATURDAY 17TH Revolution Skate Roller Disco @ The Broadmeadow Sports Centre, Teignmouth - 01803 840544 4 Rocks Sake @ Coach House, Paignton - 01803 558766 Chris Thomas @ The Queens Arms, Brixham - 01830 852074 Hi Life @ The Babbacombe Inn, Torquay - 01803 316200 Rockology @ D.t’s Bar, Torquay - 01803 203511 Duke Johnson & The Scorchers @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 3.00 Q.P.R. v Man Utd & Spurs v Sunderland, 5.30 Newcastle v Southampton @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338 SUNDAY 18TH Richard James from 1pm @ Pierpoint, Torquay 01803 299935 Live Music @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 Busta Groove @ The Cider Press,

JANUARY Torquay - 01803 212338 1.30 West Ham v Hull, 4.00 Man City v Arsenal @ The Cider Press, Torquay 01803 212338 Video Quiz with John Hogarth @ Grand Central, Paignton – 01803 555151 MONDAY 19TH Smartphone Pub Quiz @ The Babbacombe Inn, Torquay - 01803 316200 UK Karaoke @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 8.00 Everton v West Brom @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338 TUESDAY 20TH Quiz Night @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 Open Mic Jam Night featuring Barney & Dean from 3BF @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338 WEDNESDAY 21ST 3BF @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton 01803 555000 THURSDAY 22ND Live Music @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 FRIDAY 23RD Mafia 4 @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 SATURDAY 24TH Revolution Skate Roller Disco @ The Broadmeadow Sports Centre, Teignmouth - 01803 840544 TUFC V Lincoln @ Plainmoor, Torquay 01803 328666 Nicole Wakeling @ The Queens Arms, Brixham - 01830 852074 Crystal @ The Babbacombe Inn, Torquay - 01803 316200 Boogie Knights @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 SUNDAY 25TH Hayseed Dixie + Special Guests - Tickets £16.50 (standing) £22 (VIP seating) @ South Devon Arts Centre, Totnes - Box Office 0844 888 0435 Mafia Babies from 1pm @ Pierpoint, Torquay 01803 299935 Live Music @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000

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JANUARY The Weekend @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338 Video Quiz with John Hogarth @ Grand Central, Paignton – 01803 555151 MONDAY 26TH Smartphone Pub Quiz @ The Babbacombe Inn, Torquay - 01803 316200 UK Karaoke @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 TUESDAY 27TH Quiz Night @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 Open Mic Jam Night featuring Barney & Dean from 3BF @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338 WEDNESDAY 28TH 3BF @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton 01803 555000 THURSDAY 29TH Pink Floyd Tribute by The Darkside @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 FRIDAY 30TH Comedy Club - Top comedians from the national circuit from 8.30pm @ Pierpoint, Torquay 01803 299935 Rage @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton 01803 555000 SATURDAY 31ST Revolution Skate Roller Disco 3.305.30pm all ages & 7-9.30pm over 16’s @ Hannahs @ Seale Hayne - 01803 840544 Ben & Si Stomping Blues @ The Queens Arms, Brixham - 01830 852074 Steve Parr @ The Babbacombe Inn, Torquay - 01803 316200 Society Rocks @ The Embassy Tavern, Paignton - 01803 550015 Jai Rocks @ The Mill, British Legion Club, Kingsbridge - 01548 852955 The Banana Thieves @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton - 01803 555000 12.45 Hull v Newcastle, 3.00 Newcastle v Leicester, Liverpool v West Ham & West Brom v Spurs, 5.30 Chelsea v Man City @ The Cider Press, Torquay - 01803 212338