What’s On Book Club, Greenway 26 July Bring a picnic and relax whilst discussing one of Agatha Christie’s novels. The evening is a good chance to enjoy good company and lively discussion at Agatha Christie’s holiday home. Booking advisable, parking available, time: 5-6.30pm. Free event. Greenway House, Kingswear TQ5 0ES 01803 842382 nationatrust.org.uk/greenway
novelty dog show. The Village Green, Marldon TQ3 1SL marldon.weebly.com
Paignton Harbour Festival Day 28 July Enjoy a day of free family fun to celebrate 18th century Paignton Harbour and its longstanding traditions of seamanship. There will be a stage with chef demos, live bands, a variety of food and craft stalls, a children’s circus skills workshop, fishing off Fairy Cove and a visit from the RNLI lifeboat. Paignton Pleasure Cruises will be operating a ferry from Torquay and Brixham. The Harbour, Paignton TQ4 6DT paigntonharbourfestival.co.uk
Kids Summer Cookery School 26 July – 30 August Tuesdays & Thursdays Each week there will be a new theme from breads to desserts, pastry, pasta, cakes and party food. A Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust event. Time: 10am-4pm, cost: £34, suitable for: 7-12 years. Occombe Farm Cookery School, Preston Down Road, Paignton TQ3 1RN 01803 520022 countryside-trust.org
Marldon Apple Pie Fair 28 July The Marldon Apple Pie Fair has been going since 1888 in memory of local farmer, George Hill, who would use his windfall apples to bake an enormous apple pie for the village. Events throughout the afternoon include local arts, crafts and food stands, falconry displays, games and a
Dubs at the Beach, Paignton 29 July This popular Volkswagen vehicle show has an autojumble, trade stalls, children’s entertainment, live bands, licensed bar, refreshments and more. Over the past years the show has been a big success with Volkswagen enthusiasts coming from all over the country to show their vehicles. This year’s show promises to be bigger and better than ever. Free event. Vehicle pass (VW only) for beachfront parking is £10 – book online, arrive between 8.30 and 10.30am only. Event runs 9am – 6pm. dubsatthebeach.wpengine.com
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