Berry Head Bat Walk 27 June, 25 July
A unique opportunity to see the rare Greater Horseshoe bats at Berry Head. You will begin by observing the bats in their roost using the Visitor Centre camera. Then you will take a walk, looking at how cows help to feed the bats, before watching the spectacle of the bats emerging from their roost – tuning in with bat detectors to hear their calls. Cost: Adults £5 and Children £3.50 Booking: Essential Berry Head Visitor Centre, Berry Head, Brixham TQ5 9AP 01803 520022 countryside-trust.org.uk
Paignton Open for Double Handed Dinghies 28 and 29 June
This includes the Buzz National Championships and more than 60 boats are expected. The regatta will take place over two days, with three races scheduled each day. Paignton Sailing Club, South Quay, The Harbour, Paignton, TQ4 6DT 01803 525817 paigntonsailingclub.com
Brixham Orpheus Male Voice Choir, Brixham 28 June
A concert in aid of Brixham Methodist Church. Tickets £5 in advance or on door at £8. 7.00pm. Brixham Methodist Church, Fore Street, Brixham TQ5 8DS 01803 856655 or alexanderpine@btinternet.com
Classic Motor Cycles at Cockington Court 29 June
The VMCC (The Vintage Motorcycle Club) will be displaying an array of vintage and classic motorcycles on the front lawn and in the Sea Change Craft Studios area at Cockington Court from 10.30am to 4.00pm. Cockington Village, Torquay, TQ2 6XA 01803 607230 cockingtoncourt.org
Torbay Half Marathon, Paignton 29 June
This will be the 23rd year of this very popular seaside 50
June/July 2014
event. The race takes a traffic free two lap route which starts and finishes on Paignton seafront, taking in the stunning coastal views across Torbay. It starts with one lap of Paignton Green before heading towards Torquay, where the course passes the historic Torre Abbey and the Princess Gardens before the return leg to Paignton begins. Time: 8.30am – 1.00pm Paignton Green, TQ4 6ED 01803 690444 torbayhalfmarathon.co.uk
Ways With Words, Dartington 4 -14 July
Dartington Hall once again hosts this prestigious and hugely popular literary festival with more than 100 speakers including Jonathan Miller, the amazing polymath from the world of opera, film, sculpture and medicine. Journalist and author Kate Adie will speak alongside politician Liam Fox; actress Rebecca Front will rub shoulders with musician Harrison Birtwistle. Helen Dunmore, Paddy Ashdown, Simon Jenkins, James Lovelock, George Monbiot, Sandi Toksvig will all be there. Novelists, poets, journalists, artists, historians, scientists, politicians, philosophers, and more will contribute to the mix. Dartington Hall, Dartington TQ9 6EL 01803 867373 wayswithwords.co.uk
Dog Day, Occombe Farm 6 July
Bring your dog to Occombe for this special one-day only event, and see if they have the pooch appeal to become a class winner or even Best in Show! There’s lots going on: agility. gundog display, obedience, BBQ, real ales and pony rides. This is a very special one-day only event where dogs on a lead, are allowed around the farmyard. CSD Boxer Rescue is organising the day. Occombe Farm, Preston Down Road, Paignton TQ3 1RN dogdaytorbay.weebly.com
Thai Feast, Occombe Farm 6 July
Do you love punchy red chillies, the sweetness of palm sugar and coconut, salty soy and fish sauces, fresh zestiness of lemon grass and limes? This cooking course is full of bright and warming flavours. As you explore the principles of Thai cooking, you’ll prepare everything you need to cook homemade spring rolls with a chilli dipping sauce, hot and sour soup, pad thai noodles, green and red curries and green papaya salad, some of the classics of the englishrivieramagazine.co.uk