MAY:

Sat 18th - Wildflower Walk at Berry Head

A very special opportunity to walk the wild slopes of Berry Head with botanical expert Andy Byfield, Conservation Manager at Plantlife and natural history writer in the Guardian. Andy has a great passion for the rare plants that live on our limestone slopes and his enthusiasm and knowledge inspires even the non botanists out there. This is the most stunning time of year to walk our coastal cliffs, with carpets of wildflowers set to a backdrop of blue sparkling sea, and there is no better person to bring it alive than Andy. The event will be concluded with a delicious ploughmans lunch in The Guardhouse Cafe at Berry Head. Meet: Berry Head Visitor Centre. Time: 10am – 1pm. Cost: £15 per person, with lunch. Booking: Essential on 01803 520022.

Check out - www.countryside-trust.org.uk  

Sat 25th, Sun 26th and Mon 27th - BRIXFEST

A community event organized by local volunteers for the town and visitors to enjoy. Designed to bring together traditional events and new activities such as:

(Sat) The Heritage Sailing Trawler Rally & Race, and FIREWORKS Display.

(Sun), Tea Dance, Crabbing Competition and The Blessing of the Fleet.

(Mon) Building a Sea Serpent, Imagination Tent and Kids Karaoke.

All activities still to be confirmed. Check out – www.brixfest.org

Torbay Boat Show

Torbay Water Activity Show 25th to 27th May 2013.

A new and exciting Boat show highlighting the marine businesses & activities available in the unique South Devon on water area of Torbay which offers unrivalled boating, water sports facilities and opportunities.

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Thu 30th – BRIXHAM BUCCANEERS - Pirate Day

At the Harbourside, by the Golden Hind – Come and experience the buccaneers swashbuckling antics, whilst enjoying music and entertainment for the whole family e.g. face painting, puppetry, crafts, story telling and balloon modelling! www.brixhambuccaneers.co.uk  

Fri 31st - Berry Head Bat Walk

A unique opportunity to see the rare Greater Horseshoe bats at Berry Head. We will begin by observing the bats in their roost using our Visitor Centre camera. Then we will take a walk, looking at how our 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. Meet: Berry Head Visitor Centre. Time: 8pm – 9.30pm. Cost: Adults £5 and Children £3.50. Booking: Essential on 01803 520022.

Check out - www.countryside-trust.org.uk

JUNE:

Trawlers race around Torbay. 11am. With stalls, entertainment, activities for children and food on the Quayside at the New Fish Market throughout the day.

Sun 23rd June – Annual Service of Dedication - 7.30pm -The Old Fishmarket. Join with the RNLI volunteers - Crew and Fundraisers - and the Brixham Town Band for the Annual RNLI Torbay Service of Dedication lead by Superintendent John Anderson of the RNMDSF (The Mission). Subject to operational conditions the All Weather Lifeboat will be alongside providing an impressive backdrop to this special event.

Fri 28th -  Berry Head Bat Walk

A unique opportunity to see the rare Greater Horseshoe bats at Berry Head. See Above walk for details. Meet: Berry Head Visitor Centre. Time: 8.30pm – 10pm. Cost: Adults £5 and Children £3.50. Booking: Essential on 01803 520022.

www.countryside-trust.org.uk

JULY:

Traditional Harvest of the Sea Service Sunday 14th July at 6.30pm.

Fri 5th - COLETON FISHACRE JAZZ CLUB

Join us every first Friday of the month for a relaxing evening with friends. Enjoy a delicious two- course supper accompanied by local jazz trio Art Deco Music. (Please wear smart casual attire.) Times: 7pm-9.30pm. Cost £25or £28 (depending on month). Booking essential: 01803 842383 or for more info www.nationaltrust.org.uk/coleton-fishacre

Fri 12th and Sat 13th – BRIXHAM HAP'NIN - (The Party in the Park)

In St Mary's Park, Brixham will once again be hosting an Fri evening, followed by an all day Saturday of live music and set shows from local school choirs to a variety of vocalists and rock bands. With a collection of stalls, entertainment with rides, bouncy castles, swing boats and a Tug of War, whilst the range of refreshments available extends from seafood to hog roasts, burgers to fish and chips and with

a beer tent. A local festival, which offers a warm welcome to visitors!

For more information contact Martin 07967 792318 or email: mcjsjj@aol.com

Times: Fri 6pm to 11pm. Sat 12noon to 11pm.

The two lead bands for this years event are on Friday The Nightporters, http://www.nightporters.co.uk/ and Saturday,

Queen II http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIvIiOakiwg

Thu 18th - BRIXHAM BUCCANEERS - Pirate Day - www.brixhambuccaneers.co.uk

Thu 25th - BRIXHAM BUCCANEERS - Pirate Day - www.brixhambuccaneers.co.uk  

Fri 26th and Sat 27th - Brixham Horticultural Society - Summer and Vegetable Show - Scala Hall - open Fri 2pm to 5pm and Sat 10am-4.30pm.

Sat 27th - BRIXHAM COWTOWN CARNIVAL

Family Fun Day and Cowntown Carnival. From 12 noon. Come and join in a traditional family fun day at St Mary's Park, Higher Brixham. The day starts at St Mary's Park with many fun filled family activities from noon, including bouncy castles, face painting, beer and food area. There will also be a traditional tug of war and other games. Then the Carnival Parade, leaves the Park at 6.30pm, and makes its way through the main streets of Brixham.

AUGUST:

Thu 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th - BRIXHAM BUCCANEERS - Pirate Days - www.brixhambuccaneers.co.uk

Fri 2nd - COLETON FISHACRE JAZZ CLUB

Join us every first Friday of the month for a relaxing evening with friends. Enjoy a delicious two- course supper accompanied by local jazz trio Art Deco Music. (Please wear smart casual attire.) Times: 7pm-9.30pm. Cost £25or £28 (depending on month). Booking essential: 01803 842383 or for more info www.nationaltrust.org.uk/coleton-fishacre

Fri 2nd, Sat 3rd & Sun 4th – TORBAY STEAM FAIR

(site in field opposite Churston Farm Shop)- Take this opportunity to experience the world of steam, from large engines working as they did in days gone by, driving fairground rides, big saws, threshing drums and hauling heavy loads. A Tug of War between the steam engines is scheduled and the chance for female visitors to steer a traction engine. The Fair includes wide variety of attractions including parades of Veteran and Classic Vehicles, tractors, military vehicles, with fairground rides, arts, crafts, models and stalls selling a wide variety of merchandise. An extensive range of refreshments from local ales to pasties, hog roasts and cream teas are also available! This year fairground organs ‘Victory' and ‘Locomotion' will feature again returning to Torbay from Holland. For more information visit- www.torbaysteamfair.com

 Fri 9th- Sun 11th -TORBAY LIFEBOAT WEEKEND

Brixham Lifeboat and Station provide the focus for a series of events, which offer up a fun packed weekend, whilst helping raise money for the RLNI. Events include Sailing Races and Angling Competitions. There is also a chance to view Torbay's Lifeboat station and lifeboat up close, with the popular Sea Safety Display providing a major spectacle at the Breakwater. Visit www.torbaylifeboat.org.uk for more details of individual events on their calendar page.

Fri 23rd to Wed 28th - Torbay Week

Torbay Week is a very popular regatta with plenty of vantage points around the Bay and it attracts national and international sailors. There are plenty of onshore events for visitors as the week sees the regattas at Torbay, Paignton and Brixham combined into one event in this sheltered bay of the 'English Riviera'. Throughout the week there is a full programme of entertainment at the various yacht clubs: Babbacombe, Brixham, Paignton, Royal Torbay.  As well as food and drink, there is music, entertainment, parties, discos, hog races, fancy dress balls, and an aerial display by the Red Arrows.

Sat 17th to Sat 24th August - Brixham Society of Art Exhibition in the Scala Hall. Come along and see art by local artists.

SEPTEMBER:

Thu 5th and 12th - BRIXHAM BUCCANEERS - Pirate Day - www.brixhambuccaneers.co.uk

Fri 6th - COLETON FISHACRE JAZZ CLUB

Join us every first Friday of the month for a relaxing evening with friends. Enjoy a delicious two- course supper accompanied by local jazz trio Art Deco Music. (Please wear smart casual attire.) Times: 7pm-9.30pm. Cost £25or £28 (depending on month). Booking essential: 01803 842383 or for more info www.nationaltrust.org.uk/coleton-fishacre

Sat 7th - FISHSTOCK

From 11am till late. This is Brixham's very own seafood and music festival, based at the New Fish Market. An event for all the family with the chance to try a wide range of delicious food styles from fish dishes to world cuisine. On offer is also a variety entertainment, including fun activities for the children. With maritime themes and a chance to sample the fishing industry wares, the proceeds from the event benefits the Fisherman's Mission, which sits next to the quayside. Time and again this proves to be a great day out for all the family! For more information visit - www.fishstockbrixham.co.uk

OCTOBER:

Fri 4th - COLETON FISHACRE JAZZ CLUB

Join us every first Friday of the month for a relaxing evening with friends. Enjoy a delicious two- course supper accompanied by local jazz trio Art Deco Music. (Please wear smart casual attire.) Times: 7pm-9.30pm. Cost £25or £28 (depending on month). Booking essential: 01803 842383 or for more info www.nationaltrust.org.uk/coleton-fishacre

Fri 18th and Sat 19th - Brixham Horticlutural Society Autumn Flower and Vegetable Show - The Scala Hall - Fri open 2pm to 5pm and Sat 10am to 4.30pm.

NOVEMBER:

Sat 23rd - SWITCHING on of the BRIXHAM CHRISTMAS LIGHTS – on the quayside at the Old Fish Market.

Sat 23rd and Sun 24th - Brixham Town Council - CHRISTMAS MARKET - in the Scala Hall - variety of gifts and handmade products.

DECEMBER:

Specific Dates available from individual website links below:

GREENWAY EVENTS and COLETON FISHACRE:

Meet the gardening team throughout the season every Thu & Fri at Greenway also every Fri at Coleton Fishacre both sites normal admission & a 1hr guided walk 2.15 – 3.15.

For further information please visit our websites www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greenway & www.nationaltrust.org.uk/coletonfishacre or call 01803 842382 for information.

Brixham Yacht Club Lots of Sailing in 2011 for more details visit: www.brixhamyachtclub.com

Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust: Berry Head & other Brixham Events. 01803 606035. www.countryside-trust.org.uk