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Stoney Park Allotments

Open day and Tea Party

Sunday 23rd June

2 to 4pm.

Allotments are located on Higher Furzeham Road, Brixham.

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One for the motorcyclists - save the date of 14th July!

Calling all keen bikers! This year's annual Motorcycle Ride Out in support of Devon Air Ambulance Trust takes place on Sunday 14th July.

Following last year's hugely popular event with over 750 motorcyclists taking part, the ride will once again start at The Log Cabin near South Molton and follow a scenic 84-mile route through Devon's beautiful countryside and finish on The Den at Teignmouth.

Live music, food stalls, beer tent and trade stands will be set for the end, along with a bouncy castle and facepainting for the youngsters.

To enter, please visit www.daat.org/motorcycle-ride-out-enter-here\

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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Upcoming Sunday Markets on Fore Street, Brixham.

The dates for the markets are:

June 9th,

July 14th,

August 11th,

September 8th.

THE TRAGOS BRIXHAM BUS

Many of the Ace Taxis customers regularly got a taxi down to the Tragos Bus in Brixham on a Tuesday morning looking forward to a morning out browsing around the store.

Unfortunately the Bus has now stopped running to Tragos so Ace Taxis have stepped in with their 9 seater minibuses to fill the gap.

You can call into their office on Union Lane at any time during the week to book your seat and pay the fare of £3.75 each way.

This will ensure you are not disappointed on the day. Pick will be at 9.30 and return at 1.30 from Tragos just like the bus!

Please call 01803 882121 for more details or just call into the office where we will be happy to speak to you.

NEW THEATRE WORKSHOP IN BRIXHAM: PROJECT PERFORMERS

Work with a highly experienced and friendly tutor. Build your child's confidence, co-ordination, and creativity with games and imaginative exercises. They will learn Singing, Dancing and Acting and perform regularly. Classes for ages 2-13yrs. 

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Ibex 2013 Courses

Kayak Courses Start in May Beginners and Improvers Courses available Monday, Tuesday and Thursday's details can be found on our Website www.ibexcanoeclub.org.uk

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Torbay Ukulele Club looking for new members

Torbay Ukulele Club, based in Brixham, is inviting new members to join us.
We meet every Thursday at 7.30pm in Brixham.
Join us learning and playing all styles of music on this versatile instrument.
A limited amount of instruments are available on the night.

Please phone 01803 852051 for further details.

New Brixham Harrier's beginners' group

Do you want to start running and lose weight in a friendly social environment? Brixham Harriers is offering a new beginners' course, with the aim of working with budding runners slowly to build up their confidence.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=OExXItDyWEY&vq=medium

Every Saturday (weather permitting) until 31st OCT

Each Saturday the Arts & Crafts stalls transform the inner harbour next to the Golden Hind into a haven for those wanting to sample a variety of unique and handmade items. From paintings and sketches, to photography, jewellery, textiles and cards, offering potential gifts to suit all budgets.

For more info visit www.brixhammarket.co.uk www.facebook.com/BrixhamArtAndCraftMarket

MONDAY MAY 27TH - - BRIXHAM BATTERY HERITAGE MUSEUM
10AM TO 4PM AS PART OF BRIXHAM BRIXFEST WEEK DISPLAYS TOURS RE ENACTORS.

Thu 30th May – 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 May - 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

Sat 1st June - Brixham Heritage Museum - 10-30am - 4pm, Heritage Open Day in the Museum, local crafts based on the fishing industry (rope-making, card weaving, knot-tying, games), demonstrations (rope-making, net-making etc), craft items for sale, cream teas from 12.30pm. Free admission.

Every Saturday (weather permitting) until 31st OCT

Each Saturday the Arts & Crafts stalls transform the inner harbour next to the Golden Hind into a haven for those wanting to sample a variety of unique and handmade items. From paintings and sketches, to photography, jewellery, textiles and cards, offering potential gifts to suit all budgets.

For more info visit www.brixhammarket.co.uk www.facebook.com/BrixhamArtAndCraftMarket

Sun 2nd June - Spanish Tapas

Are your thoughts turning to hot Mediterranean days, blue skies, sparkling seas and the sound of flamenco on a warm breeze? Our inspiring tantalising Tapas course will enable you to make delicious dishes including patatas bravas, tortilla, albondigas, roast pork with fennel, pinchos morunos, coca, squid with mayonnaise, croquetas con jamon, black pudding and scallops with chilli jam, chicken with garlic, stuffed peppers and other mouth-watering tapas dishes. Imagine a hot, Spanish terrace, the perfume of night-scented flowers and a tray of your own Tapas – Viva Espana! Workshop led by David Jones, Chef from Manna from Devon Cookery School. Meet: Occombe Farm Cookery School. Time: 10am – 4pm. Cost: £75.00 per person, with lunch.

Booking: Essential on 01803 520022.

Tue 4th June - Torbay Woodturners - "Making wooden chucks and fruit and antiquing the exterior of a wooden box" with Pro Turner Dave Appleby - Meetings held in the St Paul's Church Hall, Preston from 7.30pm. Contact Elaine on 01803 873648. www.torbaywoodturners.co.uk

Tue 4th June – Lions Club of Brixham hold their meeting in the Berry Head Hotel from 8pm. For more details call 01803 883794.

Wed 5th June - Brixham Horticultural Society - "Lilies and more" with Julian Sutton - Meetings are held at the Catholic Church Hall, New Road, at 2pm.

Fri 7th June - 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

For the latest concerts by The Brixham Orpheus Male Voice Choir follow link:

http://www.brixham-orpheus-choir.org/concerts.php

The Admiral Swimming Centre former

Brixham Indoor Swimming Pool.

For more information about opening times, costs of swimming or hiring the Pool, Saloon and Galley contact 01803 857151 or click on www.admiralswimmingcentre.co.uk

All change at Brixham Dance School

A local Brixham Dance School is having a facelift !  Formerly known as Cr8tive Dance, The Brixham Dance Project is undergoing major changes and will be re launching on 7 January 2013 with a new Timetable, New Syllabus, New classes and two new Teachers, Maddy Rooke and Charlotte Slater, joining the staff.

Principle, Stephanie Wright  trained locally at the Rathgeb School, of Dance, Brixham Community College and South Devon College before leaving to study Dance and Drama at St. Alfred's College, Winchester and Darting ton School of Arts where she gained a diploma in Dance and Drama Studies and a BA (Hons.) in Choreography and Community Arts. In 2004, Stephanie set up ‘Turmoil Dance' a group of singers and dancers who staged cabaret style shows – mainly at Brixham Theatre – to raise
money for Charities.

In 2005 she became an Associate Teacher of the UKA (United Kingdom Alliance of Professional Teachers of Dancing) and in 2008 opened the doors of Cr8tive Dance.  Over the past four years Cr8tive Dance have performed at many local events and entered over 60 pupils into Dance examinations with 100% pass rate.

The Brixham Dance Project already runs classes in Ballet, Tap and Modern and we are adding Street, Zumba and Contemporary from January.  We can be found at St. Mary's Hall, St. Mary's Square, Brixham, and we strongly believe that Dance should be made available for all ages and abilities and therefore strive to accommodate all pupils.  If you are interested in taking classes please phone/text 07828422148 or message us at Brixham Dance on Face Book.

*The Management modules above are attracting Government funding towards the cost - please call for details.

Places are limited, so to avoid disappointment please contact Elaine Paske to discuss your requirements.

Telephone: 01626 202520 Mobile: 07970 104991 E-mail: elaine.paske@southdevon.ac.uk

Our 2013 Programme of Professional and Management Training Courses

South Devon College - Heathfield Centre

* The Management modules above are attracting Government funding towards the cost - please call for details.

Places are limited, so to avoid disappointment please contact Elaine Paske to discuss your requirements.

Telephone: 01626 202520 Mobile: 07970 104991 E-mail: elaine.paske@southdevon.ac.uk

Live Music

Southern Comfort

Every Friday - Berry Head Hotel

( PUBLIC BAR | BERRY HEAD ROAD | BRIXHAM )

Every Sunday - Ernie Lister Bar

KING STREET - OVERLOOKING THE HARBOUR.

Folk Club – John Turk and friends - The 1st  Thursday of every month -

The Ernie Lister Bar - King Street  Brixham. Guest singers very welcome.

No admission charge.

Brixham Memory Café 1.30 to 3.30 pm at the Baptist Church Hall (on the town Taxi Stand). For anyone worried about their memory, or anyone with a diagnosis of dementia and their carer, family or friend - a chance to meet others in the same boat over refreshments. Free.

Further details from David Mannion, Alzheimer's Society, 01626 834599, or david.mannion@alzheimers.org.uk

Brixham Heritage Museum:

THE OLD POLICE STATION BOLTON CROSS BRIXHAM TQ5 8LZ.

Tel: 01803 856267. Email: mail@brixhamheritage.org.uk

WEB: www.brixhamheritage.org.uk

OPENING TIMES 2013:

10am to 4pm from Friday 29th March (Good Friday).

We really need more people to volunteer to act as stewards – all that is necessary is to spare the occasional half day and to greet the visitors in a friendly manner. Come and see the Napoleonic Guard on duty, watching over the new Berry Head Exhibition, and bring the children to become young detectives, whilst you have the chance to browse.

Meanwhile, a Family History Group meets on alternate Thursday evenings. Where Museum Family History Researchers help people to trace their ancestors from all over Britain. For £5 a session, this is invaluable help for those wishing to compile their family tree and find the skeletons in their closets.

Come and trace your family history. We will help you in your quest to locate your ancestors, access to all England and Wales Censuses, plus more! Family history books sold. Family History Group meet every other Thursday 7pm to 9pm.

Donations for the museum for these services are as follows:

£10 for Museum members. £12 for non-members per session.

Researching on your behalf for your ancestors and family members: £20 per family for a maximum of 2 hours (£10 an hour thereafter, if required). Researching Brixham Families yourself with the help of our computer database and microfiche parish registers:  £12. Contact Brixham Heritage Museum on 01803 856267.

For Brixham Does Care events: www.brixhamdoescare.org.uk

Meetings held in the St Paul's Church Hall, Preston from 7.30pm.Contact Elaine on 01803 873648.

South Devon Players local drama group: www.southdevonplayers.weebly.com

The Island Club, situated in the Baptist Church Hall, by Brixham's bus station and taxi rank, is now open on Friday evenings 6.15 - 7.15pm for children (school year's 3-6) and 7.30pm - 9pm for youth, with further possibilities being considered for the future.

It costs just 50p for children and £1 for youth with everything inside then free (except the tuck of course)! With the club set to attract large numbers, young people are encouraged to register soon to ensure their place.

Further details available from Phil on 01803 851905.

Vida de Tango

W as founded in 2007.
Argentinean tango is an improvisatory dance. At Vida de Tango classes they will use exercise to encourage improvisation from an early stage as well showing short sequences of steps to grasp a concept. They provide to the students tools to understand the principles that govern each movement. They create exercises that enable to them to experience something first, and then reflect on it. All this surrounded by a young, friendly learning environment!

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GREENWAY and COLETON FISHACRE:

For the latest visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Greenway:

For further info please call

01803 842382.

Coleton Fishacre:

For further info please call

01803 752466.

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

Brixham Yacht Club: Lots of Sailing in 2010 for more details visit: www.brixhamyachtclub.com

Brixham Model Engineering & Craft Society. Meet in the Churston Golf Club from 7 for 7.30pm. Call Peter 01803 552492 for more details.