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Local Organic Produce at Totnes Market
Published on 2013-05-24 07:46:13
Local Organic Produce at Totnes Market For the best Local Organic fruit and veg visit Dawn and Frankie in the Totnes market every Friday. Such a lovely variety from free range eggs, vegetables, fruit, jams and flowers. They also grow and arrange
John Penrose & Ed Vaizey on ITV News discuss Birnbeck Pier
Published on 2013-04-17 05:48:39
John Penrose & Ed Vaizey on ITV News discuss Birnbeck Pier John Penrose MP is interviewed by ITV West Country about why he invited the Heritage Minister, Ed Vaizey MP, to visit Birnbeck Pier: Ed Vaizey gives his views on Birnbeck and what the Governm
Beef vs Horse
Published on 2013-03-20 06:27:42
Kylie M Show
Published on 2013-03-01 06:08:05
Kylie M Show Europe’s No1 Kylie Minogue Tribute Production Show is heading to Palace Theatre Paignton, Friday 1st March 2013. See you there tonight!
The Hotel -manager seen picking park flowers
Published on 2013-01-31 05:17:45
The Hotel Mark Jenkins the manager of channel 4′s “The Hotel” was seen picking council flowers in one episode of the show prompting a viewer to complain. Torbay council has decided not to take any further action. A Torbay Council
Bentley Lodge Hotel Torquay
Published on 2013-01-23 04:02:21
Bentley Lodge Hotel Torquay
Stoke Gabriel Wassail 2013
Published on 2013-01-19 08:00:19
Stoke Gabriel Wassail 2013 Saturday 19th January, 2013 – 4.30 pm Church Walk and Village Orchard Paignton Road Stoke Gabriel Totnes Devon TQ9 6SE Admission: Adults £2.50, Children £1 Times: 4.30 pm — 5.00 pm Gates open, Food and Bar open, F
Avenue Park Bed & Breakfast Torquay
Published on 2013-01-12 09:34:49
Avenue Park Bed & Breakfast Torquay Specials SPRING AND AUTUMN BREAKS – 3 nights De-Luxe £225 or Superior £265 SPECIAL SUMMER RATES FOR 7+ NIGHT STAYS – Between 1st June and 31st October 2013 From £475 per room for two – £650 pe
Easter in Torquay
Published on 2013-01-04 06:30:01
Easter in Torquay
Totnes Christmas Festival
Published on 2012-12-10 04:54:16
Totnes Christmas Festival The second Totnes Christmas Festival takes place tomorrow (Tuesday) in Totnes. Featuring the Unique Shops. Craft, food and gift stalls on Fore Street, High Street and The Plains Stalls and entertainment in the Market Square
Victorian shopping evening in Newton Abbot
Published on 2012-12-05 12:21:36
Victorian shopping evening in Newton Abbot tonight. May have to have a mulled wine to keep out cold. http://www.newtonabbot24.co.uk/victorian-evening-i454.html
Totnes Christmas Festival
Published on 2012-12-04 04:02:46
Totnes Christmas Festival Tonight – TUESDAY 4th December Featuring Unique Shops, Craft, food and gift stalls on Fore Street, High Street and The Plains, Stalls and entertainment in the Market Square, Music in Pubs. Market Square entertai
A Christmas Carol.
Published on 2012-11-28 12:29:11
A Christmas Carol Starting tonight at the Palace Theatre Paignton until Saturday THE BIJOU THEATRE PRODUCTIONS Are Presenting “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” By Charles Dickens See website for more details Palace Theatre Paignton Or Call Box Office 0180
Buckingham Lodge Christmas Gift Vouchers
Published on 2012-11-25 10:36:53
Buckingham Lodge Bed and Breakfast Torquay Buckingham Lodge guest house in Torquay are this year selling Christmas Gift Vouchers Really difficult to find presents for some people and this is an excellent way of giving them something unusual –
Tranquillity Beauty Salon Newton Abbot
Published on 2012-11-14 11:29:19
Have just visited the Tranquillity Beauty Salon in Newton Abbot and have had a very enjoyable afternoon. I treated myself to the Dermalogical Facial and the Rejuvenating Manacure - Face and hands feel so wonderful now. They offer so much from
Dartmouth Food Festival 2012
Published on 2012-10-25 10:19:26
Dartmouth Food Festival 2012 Starts tomorrow Friday 26 Oct There is going to be lots to see and do: Cooking demonstrations, tastings, workshops and events for the tenth anniversary of this popular event in Dartmouth. Festival Chefs include Mitch Tonks, Serin Aubrey, David Jones, Jane Baxter, Simon Hulstone, Mark Hix and Ben Kingdon
Bertie’s Extraordinary Christmas Dream
Published on 2012-10-25 06:02:11
Local artist and painter Sally Anderson has released a special new book for Christmas: Bertie’s Extraordinary Christmas Dream Based on the adventures of “Bertie” the naughty little Terrier from Teignmouth. This is the second book on the successfully series. Available to buy on-line from Sally Anderson Gallery Or form sally’s shop in Teighnmouth: Sea Fever 18a Orchard Gardens Teignmouth [...]
Galloping Carrot Art
Published on 2012-10-18 10:46:50
Have a look at this web site: Galloping Carrot Art - some excellent work from a local artist based in Teignmouth Galloping Carrot Art – Artist/painter based in Teignmouth in South Devon. Producing a wide variety of work including floral, still life, abstract, funky and retro, seascapes and wildlife. www.gallopingcarrot.co.uk
Killerton cider and apple weekend
Published on 2012-10-18 05:43:24
It’s Autumn, that time of year when apples are ripe and ready for picking. That also means it cider making season! Many places are holding special events to promote cider and the art of cider making. Killerton House is getting in on the act this weekend by holding a 2 day National Apple Day in their orchards [...]
TV’s The Hotel sold to Torquay’s Grand
Published on 2012-10-11 06:34:13
Channel 4′s The Hotel has been sold to Torquay’s Grand Hotel owners Keith Richardson for £1 million. They have plans to bring it up to 3 star rating and stop using it as a coaching hotel. It is good news that the Hotel will now stay open without further loss of jobs in Torquay. Not [...]
Cockington Apple Day 2012
Published on 2012-10-10 05:50:09
Cockington Apple Day October 14th 2012 Food and Craft Festival Cockington Court Torquay Devon TQ2 6XA National Apple Day is celebrated for the 20th year at Cockington Court with examples of local foods, handmade crafts, lots of apples and ciders. In order to raise awareness of the disappearance of orchards and lost apple varieties the [...]
Quiz Night at The Blagdon Inn Tonight
Published on 2012-10-09 04:49:25
Riviera FM’s Kev Starr is hosting the Quiz Night at The Blagdon Inn tonight. The Blagdon Inn Blagdon Paignton Devon 01803 521412 The quiz starts at 8.30 and is £1 per player. Teams are in a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 6 people
Palm Court Hotel Torquay
Published on 2012-10-01 12:38:07
After such a long time it is good to see that the demolition of The Palm Court Hotel Torquay is neatly complete.
Autumn in Torquay
Published on 2012-09-24 10:08:53
Now that The Agatha Christie Festival is over of this year and last weekends Abbfest at Fermoys is over things are now becoming a little quieter on the English Riviera. There are still things to be enjoyed in Torbay though. The Big Wheel is still on the seafront at Torquay until the end of October. The spectacular [...]
Palm Court Torquay
Published on 2012-09-18 03:58:03
Good to see demolition of the Palm Court Torquay is well under way. The new building should greatly improve the looks of Torquay seafront.
Barnaby
Published on 2012-09-13 11:29:56
Spent a lovely evening last night on Barnaby the 1947 Leyland bus. It took us on an Agatha Christie tour to Greenway and then on to Brixham for a fish and chip supper. A great evening out and all part of the Agatha Christie Festival.
Agatha Christie Festival
Published on 2012-09-07 04:39:33
The Agatha Christie Festival starts Sunday with a fete in Palk Street Torquay. http://www.englishriviera.co.uk/agathachristie/agatha-christie-festival
Torquay’s Big Wheel
Published on 2012-09-06 09:13:12
Just been for a ride on Torquay’s Big Wheel. What a fantastic view! And, good value at only £5 each. Pity they are not keeping it longer.
Torquay Fun Fair has gone
Published on 2012-09-05 03:06:06
The Anderton and Rowlands fun fair now gone from Torre Abbey Meadows and what a mess they have left behind. They can’t be blamed for the bad weather but it is questionable if this is the right place to hold it. The Beautiful meadows now look like a war zone. It will take months to [...]
Late Summer in Torquay
Published on 2012-09-04 05:02:59
Great to see such nice weather at last in Torbay Looks like we may be going to get some summer after all if this continues. Looking good for the Agatha Christie Fete on Sunday
WEST END NOW!
Published on 2012-08-13 10:09:30
The Babbacombe Theatre in Torquay is well known for bringing some show stopping numbers from the most popular musicals worldwide in their seasonal variety shows. They are now going one step further by presenting an all new show, solely based on London’s West End as it is now – Featuring an amazing mix of all the [...]
Teign Cellars
Published on 2012-08-09 09:27:34
Teign Cellars is a great new Beer shop in Newton Abbot They have a great selection of hard to findcraft bottled ales including some great Belgian Beers – they are well worth a visit Check out their web site Teign Cellars They also stock ciders, wines and unusual spirits Teign Cellars 3 Union Street Newton [...]
SOUTH DEVON CAMRA’S 29TH BEER FESTIVAL
Published on 2012-08-03 07:55:34
South Devon’s Beer Festival will be held at Newton Abbot Racecourse, Kingsteignton Road, Newton Abbot (opposite Tescos) on Thursday 16th, Friday 17th and Saturday 18th August 2012 and is going to feature over 100 real ales and 30 ciders and perries. Live Music: Friday night - Audius Maximus A local rock cover band and can be [...]
Cockington Fayre
Published on 2012-08-01 10:11:11
Such a shame it was so wet for the Cockington Fayre this afternoon There was still lots of people there though – hope the weather did not spoil it too much for them.
Costa “bullies” told to stay out of Totnes
Published on 2012-07-27 06:39:33
I am very pleased to hear Totnes town council planning committee has rejected Costa’s planning application and accused them of bullying and making threats. This sends a very strong message to South Hams District Council to throw out Cotas’s plans. With the huge petition, all the posters around Totnes and all the publicity – what [...]
Super Weekend Torquay
Published on 2012-07-17 07:55:20
Just had a really good weekend at – The Super Weekend Torquay The weather stayed mostly dry for the weekend and there were a lot of people out to see all the Bikes and Cars both vintage and new. Along with the large European market there was plenty to see and do.
The Super Weekend Torquay
Published on 2012-07-12 10:26:50
The Super Weekend is in Torquay this weekend: Super Yachts Super Cars Super Bikes Should be a great weekend if only the rain stays off! Lots to see around the Marina and Princess gardens. (As Torre Abbey Meadows is still flooded!!) More info http://thesuperweekend.org
Mulberry Guest House Torquay
Published on 2012-06-27 15:52:55
Mulberry Guest House Torquay An elegant and tastefully decorated Victorian corner house in a quiet tree lined road. Comfortable guest lounge, tasty breakfasts, real coffee, and free fast BT WiFi. A relaxed and friendly atmosphere making it home from home and located in a very peaceful area . The B&B is perfectly situated for the beach, shops and pier. The [...]
Occombe Beer Festival
Published on 2012-06-06 14:30:38
Nearly time for this years Occombe Beer Festival Occombe Farm Beer Festival 2012 (15/06/2012 – 16/06/2012) Occombe Farm Preston Down Road Preston Paignton Devon TQ3 1RN http://www.occombe.org.uk/eventdetail.cfm?id=390
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in Torquay
Published on 2012-06-01 04:13:36
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in Torbay Today, Friday 1st June Diamond Jubilee Party at Torre Abbey Meadows Live music on stage from 20.00 to 22.30 hours A Nostalgic evening with Costumes from the 60′s to the 90′s and the Anderton and Rowland Fun Fair Saturday 2nd June 10am-4pm Best of British Motorcycle and Car Show with vehicles from [...]
Special Offer this week at Buckingham Lodge Torquay
Published on 2012-05-28 04:21:07
Buckingham Lodge Bed and Breakfast in Torquay has some very special offers on this week A few rooms available this week from 27/5/2012 at a special rate. Any 2 nights in any of our double rooms for £100 Any 3 nights in any of our double rooms for £135 Both offers include full English breakfast or lighter [...]
Devere’s Restaurant Tones
Published on 2012-05-14 04:12:06
Lovely breakfast this morning at Devere’s. And free WiFi too. Good food and nice tea.
South Devon flood alerts
Published on 2012-05-09 12:47:29
The Environment Agency issued flood alerts for areas across South Devon this afternoon. After continuous rain all day today we are in for more rain tonight. Alerts said flooding was possible for the rivers Teign, Bovey and Lemon and coastal streams from Babbacombe to Kenton. Rainfall is expected to be heavy.
BMAD Motorbike Festival
Published on 2012-05-01 05:41:54
The BMAD Motorbike Festival takes place this weekend in Paignton. Since 2002 bikers have been holding their festival in Paignton to raise money for charity while meeting up and having a good time. The Bikers Make a Difference (BMAD) festival runs from 6.00pm Friday to 11.00pm Sunday. It is now a major event and has live music stalls and a beer [...]
Play park Paignton
Published on 2012-04-27 03:47:08
The new play park on the seafront in Paignton is now open. Lots of signs saying no dogs! Lets hope they can read as there is no fence around the area to keep them out.
Bed and Breakfast at Kingston House
Published on 2012-04-25 05:53:20
Bed and Breakfast at Kingston House Torquay. Kingston House now has new owners Jill and Warren Dunn and a new image with a new web site. The quality of this guest house has not changed though. It is still offering 5 star luxury accommodation in Torquay. This is a special Guest House in a good [...]
Torquay and Cockington – The English Riviera, South Devon
Published on 2012-04-19 03:17:40
One of the latest videos promoting Torbay from TheEnglishTC Really shows Torquay and Cockington at it’s best – make you want to be there
20th Tucker Maltings Beer Festival
Published on 2012-04-11 17:55:00
20th Tucker Maltings Beer Festival In Newton Abbot Can’t wait the best festival in the west – they are expecting 270 beers from 75 brewers. Thurs 19th April – Sat 21st April - Beer Festival
3B Live
Published on 2012-04-04 07:38:01
Some of the best guest houses and bed & breakfast accommodations in Torbay reviewed. 3B Designs Live Including the new site for Kingston House Bed and Breakfast These really are the finest Guest Houses in the Bay.
Goodrington
Published on 2012-03-29 05:23:04
Goodrington from the cliff top this morning. Looking good in the early morning spring sunshine.
Tourism up thanks to “The Hotel” !
Published on 2012-03-22 09:28:11
Expedia have reported searches for Torquay has increased by over 500 per cent in the channel 4 documentary “The Hotel” based in the Grosvenor Hotel in Belgrave Road. As bad as the series was it seems that it has made people want to come to Torquay – Hope they find somewhere nice to stay!!
Sunset Torquay
Published on 2012-03-19 15:31:50
Lovely evening and sunset over Abbey Sands this evening.
New busses for route 12
Published on 2012-03-17 03:14:55
Stagecoach has spent 4 million on 23 brand new double decker busses for the no 12 Newton Abbot to Brixham route. Expensive busses at £174,000 each but an asset to the bay and good to see this sort of investment taking place. They certainly look very smart as you seem passing you. Lets hope the [...]
Town Hall Seats Removed
Published on 2012-03-15 17:08:58
All the seats around Torquay Town Hall have been removed to stop drunks and loafers hanging around all day drinking their Tenants after collecting their benefits from across the road at “The Job Center” (sic!), Sad state this country is in! Too much to expect the police to get involved to move them on (or [...]
Torre Pedestrianisation
Published on 2012-03-02 07:14:55
The Torre Pedestrianisation scheme is to be revised. Since pedestrianisation 6 years ago most of the shops have been slowly closing and now that the college has gone that part of Torquay Town has become a ghost town. Seems that most of the shop owners never wanted this in the first place and not the [...]
Carlton Court Guest House Torquay
Published on 2012-02-07 04:35:54
The Carlton Court guest house in Torquay is a high quality 5 star rated bed and breakfast accommodation. It is located in a very quiet area – almost hidden away – but right in the centre of town. Once you arrive you can forget about driving (Unless you want to go off to other towns). Everything is [...]
Torquay Princess Promenade
Published on 2012-02-02 08:43:05
At last work has started on Torquay Princess Promenade and Banjo – hopefully it should be finished in time for the later part of the summer. This work is long overdue – The prom has been closed for 6 years!! It is a nice sunny day in Torquay today – very cold and a rough sea washing up [...]
Burns Night
Published on 2012-01-25 08:01:52
A very Happy Burns Night – looking forward to the celebrations tonight. A typical menu that I will look forward to: Starter Traditional cock-a-leekie soup; Main course Haggis, tatties & neeps ; Sweet Clootie Dumpling (a pudding prepared in a linen cloth or cloot) or Typsy Laird (a Scottish sherry trifle); Cheeseboard with bannocks (oatcakes) and tea/coffee. [...]
Sunny days
Published on 2012-01-11 09:04:14
A loveley sunny day in Torbay today. Makes me start thinking summer is coming. Had walk along Babbacombe. Beautuful views
New Year’s Eve in Torquay
Published on 2012-01-03 04:11:58
As usual a large crowd gathered around the clock tower on Torquay’s harbour-side on New Year’s Eve to see in the new year. The rain did not put of revellers and every one had a good time. Happy New Year to you all
Torquay at Christmas
Published on 2011-12-08 15:41:07
Getting close now. Shops open late. Very quiet. No one around. Quiet in London Inn for curry club tonight. Nice tree though.
Hotel Iona
Published on 2011-12-08 07:30:31
The Iona in Torquay is now offering discounts if you book May or June next Year: Bed and Breakfast Torquay Special Offers May June 2012 Special Offer 10% Discount on bookings of four nights or more during May and June 2012 Phone 01803294918 for details.
Seaside Hoiliday Flat Shaldon
Published on 2011-11-29 07:17:47
Bells Court – A Seaside Hoiliday Flat in Shaldon, South Devon. Right in the small village of Shaldon with it s lovely sandy beach, local shops, café’s, pubs and holiday attractions. Shaldon, overlooking the Teign Estuary and Teignmouth has much to do with coastal paths, The Ness, golf, village green with local pub The seaside holiday flat is above [...]
Tiger Bills – Thai and Grill
Published on 2011-10-27 08:32:19
A new Tiger Bills – Thai and Grill is to open soon under the renovated Queens Hotel on the Torquay harbour side. Tiger Bills already has one restaurant open in Exeter and the owners Lifestyle Hospitality Group already has 2 other establishments on the harbour side - Cafe Mambo and The Apple & Parrot. There will also be an American pool [...]
The Cavendish Beer Festival
Published on 2011-10-15 06:56:41
The Cavendish Hotel in Torquay is hosting its first Beer Festival this weekend 14-16th October Should be intersting – They say they are going to have the new seasonal ale from Bays Brewery “Spooky Ale” – looking forward to trying that one. They have live music on as well.
Metronomy – ‘The Bay’
Published on 2011-06-15 03:18:47
Local group Metronomy (from Totnes) have just released their third album. The new single by Metronomy released on July 4. Is directed by David Wilson and taken from their acclaimed album ‘The English Riviera’ Metronomy is an electronic mu
Craft Fair in Bovey Tracey
Published on 2011-06-08 13:34:55
THE work of some of Britain’s top craftsmen and artists will be on show at the Craft show next weekend in Bovey Tracey. The fair to be held on the riverside meadow in the town is expected to attract 10,000 art lovers bringing in large sums o
Beach Crowded in Torquay
Published on 2011-06-02 12:53:56
Another lovely day today in the English Riviera. Torre Abbey sands was packed today as holiday makers enjoyed the hot sunshine. Weather forecast is looking good for the weekend – another scorcher. Time to get away to the sun. Book your room a
Historic America warship, The Sea Cloud, Arrives at Dartmouth
Published on 2011-05-24 05:06:56
An American Warship – The Sea Cloud arrived in Dartmouth yesterday. The Sea Cloud was built in Germany in 1931 as The Hussar and was renamed in 1935 She is a four masted barque. In 1955 after serving in the war as a warship and weather stati
Torquay for the next Bank Holiday
Published on 2011-05-12 10:03:41
Why not spend your next bank holiday in Torquay? The English Riviera has a lot to offer this time of year, the weather is getting warmer and there is so much to do at this time of year – all the tourist attractions are now open. The Southbour
Abbey Sands Torquay
Published on 2011-05-11 13:43:01
Was very sorry to see today that 2 solitary TOR2 workers have been given the massive job of clearing all the sea weed from the beach at Abbey Sands with just a rake each! They seem to be doing a very good job though and have already cleared quite a w
BMAD Festival Paignton
Published on 2011-05-04 17:57:17
The BMAD Festival Paignton got off to a great start over the bank holiday weekend. It’s a shame it had to be marred by one selfish individual letting his Pitbull-like Staffordshire Terrier attack a poor donkey on Paignton Seafront. Some of the
Buckingham Lodge on Blogger
Published on 2011-04-27 16:17:50
Buckingham Lodge Bed and Breakfast Torquay is now on Blogger Keep up to date with their latest special offers and what is happening at the Torquay Guest House
Princess Gardens Torquay
Published on 2011-04-08 04:58:32
Mayor Nick Bye has again given the go-ahead to exploring the options for restoring and redeveloping Torquay promenade and the Pavilion. Bus has also said that “Princess Gardens will not be built on and the character of the area will be taken
Food festival at Dartington cider centre
Published on 2011-04-02 04:19:51
Dartington Cider Press Centre is hosting a 3 day food festival of tastings, demonstrations and cookery competitions. The festival of locally produced food and drink is to be supported by Food and Drink Devon and Visit South Devon. there is going t
Guest House Torquay
Published on 2011-03-31 04:02:04
The Carlton Court Guest House Torquay is a luxurious bed & breakfast in an idyllic location right in the centre of Torquay. They still have a couple of rooms available for this weekend. Why not take a short break and get away from it all to
Boathouse Preston
Published on 2011-03-24 10:52:21
The Boathouse in Preston, Paignton is in the perfect location, almost on the beach. For food or just a drink at the bar. After a nice walk last Sunday we arrived at the Boathouse at lunchtime it was the perfect spot , the sun was out, the sky was b
Tourism board gets new vice-chairman
Published on 2011-03-22 08:30:34
The English Riviera Tourist Board has appointed a vice-chairman Claire Jeavons. Claire Jeavons is an active member of a number of tourism groups and businesses within Torbay and a founder member of the English Riviera Tourism Company. Will we s
Lindum Lodge Bed and Breakfast Torquay
Published on 2011-03-17 11:01:58
The Lindum Lodge Bed and Breakfast in Torquay has recently been going under some renovations ready for the summer season in Torquay. The business used to be known as the Lindum Hotel Torquay but now operate as a Bed and Breakfast. The resident pr
Goodrington Paignton
Published on 2011-03-11 09:09:24
Goodrington is showing signs of getting ready for a new summer season in Paignton. The new children’s adventure play area is nearly ready for use. And the new Band Stand in Young s Park now has its foundations in place:
Restoration of Paignton’s Hollicombe Park.
Published on 2011-03-09 08:44:15
£10,000 has been allocated for the restoration of Paignton’s Hollicombe Park. The site has been looking derelict and uncared for for some time now. Residents have compalined about the site at the former gasworks near Hollicombe Beach but as
Coaching Hotel in Administration
Published on 2011-03-07 04:41:34
Two of Torbay s coaching hotels have gone into administration. The Torbay Court Hotel in Steartfield Road, Paignton and the Bute Court Hotel in Belgrave Road, Torquay. It’s another sad day for Torbay. They are both owned by the same own
National Trust Adopting English Riviera
Published on 2011-03-03 16:05:31
The charities South Devon holding is going to call it’s self English Riviera Properties. The National Trust has many properties in the area including Greenway at Galmpton, Coleton Fishacre at Kingswear, Compton Castle at Compton and Bradley M
Torquay Seafront
Published on 2011-03-01 03:10:26
Besides all the rain that everyone seems to be getting at the moment as winters become wetter, in Torbay we also get some really beautiful sunny days even in February. Here with the sun shinning on Torre Abbey Sands it looks just like summer. Wal
Bays Brewery
Published on 2011-02-25 05:08:55
Bays Brewery is doing so well it is thinking of expanding as last years sale were up 26% currently employing 18 members of staff and producing over 25,000 pints of beer per month. They are the only Devon Brewery delivering regularly to Cornwall an
Trees with Jumpers??
Published on 2011-02-24 16:25:52
Just spotted this one today: They have even knitted an armhole for its branch to fit through.
Mud
Published on 2011-02-23 09:42:52
Western Power Distribution with McNicolas are in the process of laying a new mains cable between the sub station in Barton Hill Road Torquay and Torwood Street. I know this sort of work has to be done and there is never a good time to do it, it is
Mysterious Street Lamp Post Scarves
Published on 2011-02-23 03:40:30
Recently I have started to notice that some of the lamp posts in Torquay are now wearing waht appears to be scarves? They always seem to be of a different colour The “scarf” is more like a band really as it fits snugly around the post wit
English Riviera 2011 accommodation brochure.
Published on 2011-02-21 13:43:25
Over 18,000 copies of the new English Riviera 2011 accommodation brochure have been ordered by potential visitors since Christmas – over triple the number for the same time last year. This year the Brochure has 50 new businesses advertising t
Travel Inns Royal Hotel Babbacombe
Published on 2011-02-19 11:22:39
The recently renamed Travel Inns Royal Hotel Babbacombe has recently gone under a major external make over and is now looking very smart. One of the first buildings built on the downs in 1884 by Henry Turner and was known originally as the Turner Ro
Oddicombe Beach Torquay
Published on 2011-02-17 11:15:40
It is a very steep hill down to Oddicombe Beach but worth it as long as you are prepared for the return journey! This is the view looking down on it from Babbacombe Downs. It can look pleasent even on a winters day! This view over looking Babbicombe
Linden House Bed and Breakfast Torquay
Published on 2011-02-14 09:27:46
Linden House Bed and Breakfast Torquay is an Elegant Victorian Guest House situated in the popular tourist accommodation area of Avenue Road which is a short walk to the seafront and promenade with beaches and Princess Theatre all in easy reach. The
Mallock Clock Tower Torquay Chimes Again
Published on 2011-02-11 17:46:19
The Mallock Clock Tower Torquay has rung again after being quiet for over 70 years. The bell system was only discovered during the renovation work at the end of last year. The hammer head seized solid and rusted away, many parts had to be made fr
New English Riviera Guide
Published on 2011-02-09 09:35:11
A new Guide to The English Riviera has been produced, it is the first from the newly formed private English Riviera Tourism Company, 150,000 guides will be distributed from April onwards. The guide will give visitors all the information they need to
Torbay Businesses
Published on 2011-02-07 09:10:21
There are many small businesses in Torbay that do not get the acclaim they deserve. Below is some information about some of the best businesses in The English Riviera: Torquay A M Doors – A leading supplier and fitter of all types of doors incl
Buckingham Lodge Guest House Torquay
Published on 2011-02-04 04:13:12
The Buckingham Lodge Guest House Torquay is a family run Bed and Breakfast right in the centre of Torquay within easy walking distance of the town centre and shopping area, The seafront and promenade, beaches, cafes, restaurants and bars. On
Valentines Special at The Iona Torquay
Published on 2011-01-31 15:10:06
The Iona Bed and Breakfast Torquay is offer a special Valentines Romantic Weekend. With a romantic Four Poster or Kingsize bed and a free bottle of wine included. Dates available are 4th – 6th February or 11th – 13th February – Time
Hameldown Dartmoor
Published on 2011-01-29 11:05:49
Hameldown is a good walk over a part of Dartmoor giving impressive views on a clear day. Today it was a bit misty though. Being a 40 minute drive from Torquay, we parked in the car park at Widecombe In The Moor and started our walk by walking down Na
The Country Table Cafe Newton Abbot
Published on 2011-01-27 05:54:31
The Country Table Cafe Newton Abbot offers an array of home cooked foods, all made with love and imagination. It is also proud to boast the largest Gluten Free and Vegetarian menus in the town. The Cafe is deceptively larger inside than it looks from
Torre Abbey Grant
Published on 2011-01-26 10:37:01
The Heritage Lottery Fund has granted Torre Abbey another 2.8million towards it target of 11million needed to complete the restoration work. The Abbey is a medieval monastery over 800 years old and is in much need of specialist repairs and upkeep
New Premier Inn for Paignton
Published on 2011-01-25 09:31:34
A new Premier Inn is to be built on the outskirts of Paignton. Whitbread the owners of Premier Inn and Beefeater restaurants are to spend £5.5million on the new Hotel To be built on the corner of Long Road / Waddington Close it will be ideally posit
Babbacombe Cliff Railway
Published on 2011-01-24 16:00:26
Babbacombe Cliff Railway is to get a major refurbishment they are looking for volunteers. The Heritage Lottery Fund has donated £31,000 Part of this is going to be used to transform changing rooms on Oddicombe Beach into a visitor centre. The cliff
Hare and Hounds Kingskerswell
Published on 2011-01-24 10:20:14
Had a lovely meal at the Hare and Hounds in Kingskerswell yesterday evening. It is not the first time I have visited and the food as usual was of a very high standard. The carvery is always very popular here and I have had it many times. Last night t
Kingkerswell Bypass
Published on 2011-01-22 06:09:34
The Kingkerswell Bypass is in the news again – MP’s Adrian Sanders and Sarah Wollaston have used the governments new whaite paper aimed at boosting sustainable transport at local level to press the case for the long-awaited new road. Po
Third Harbour for the English Riviera?
Published on 2011-01-21 06:12:08
Cllr Gordon Oliver thinks we should have another Harbour (Marina). He thinks this would help to attract more boating people to the bay. Would be good if we could attract more people to Torbay - they always bring more money with them which is good