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Here's what happened at
Babbacombe Festival 2011

We're working hard on another marvellous selection of events for 2012, and we'll keep this page updated with information as it gets confirmed. In the meantime, have a look at what went on during the 2011 Festival:

Wednesday 15th June
Festival Afternoon Tea
2.30pm to 4pm in St Anne's Hall

Freshly made sandwiches and home made cake.

Plus musical entertainment.

Admission £3
Precinct Centre Art Exhibition
10am - 4pm in St Marychurch Precinct Centre

An exhibition of artwork by members of this over-55's club - all completed during Precinct Centre art classes.
Tea, coffee and refreshments available

FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 15th, Thursday 16th, Friday 17th, Monday 20th, Tuesday 21st, Wednesday 22nd, Thursday 23rd, Friday 24th June
Babbacombe Fayre
9am - 5pm on Babbacombe Downs

Musical entertainment, Dan the Hat entertains, 30 charity stalls in the Flea Market, hold a bird of prey, cheer the schools' tug of war, try to belly dance, tea and home made cakes, a fun day on the Downs not to be missed.

Organised by the Rotary Club of Babbacombe and St Marychurch

Admission free
Thursday 16th June
Tessier Gardens guided walks
The Friends of Tessier Gardens will be leading guided walks around this hidden oasis
between 10 am and 4 pm

Meet at the main gate in Lindridge Road. Walk lasts approx 15 minutes.

Entry is free but donations are accepted.
Green Willow Clog Dancers
From 8pm till 9pm in St Marychurch Precinct

An all female dance group, performing traditional clog dances from the North West of England.
Furrough Cross Flower Festival
10am - 4pm at Furrough Cross United Reformed Church

To be opened at 10am by Torbay Carnival Queen Laura Baker and two attendants

Refreshments available all day
Crafts and plant stalls

Free Entry (donations accepted)

Thursday, 16th, Friday 17th, Saturday, 18th June
Bowls Taster Session
10am to 12 noon at Babbacombe Bowling Club, Cary Park

FREE introductory sessions for anyone that would like to try their hand at Bowls under instruction from one of the top Club Players. Just turn up with some flat shoes (no heels) and see if you like it.

Thursday 16th, Tuesday 21st and Friday 24th June
Precinct Centre Art Exhibition
10am - 4pm in St Marychurch Precinct Centre

An exhibition of artwork by members of this over-55's club - all completed during Precinct Centre art classes.
Tea, coffee and refreshments available

FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 15th, Thursday 16th, Friday 17th, Monday 20th, Tuesday 21st, Wednesday 22nd, Thursday 23rd, Friday 24th June
Sefton Hotel Charity Concert
From 7.30pm at the Sefton Hotel, Babbacombe Downs

'Babbacombe All Stars' will entertain for Rowcroft Hospice Charity and Babbacombe Festival Funds.
Rocking Ken hosts the show and has a big programme of local acts to introduce, featuring Michael Buble, Shadows and Tina Turner tribute acts.

Plus a massive Prize Draw.

All are welcome but from last year's experience you will need to arrive early to get a seat!

Tickets - £4 on the door
Friday 17th June
Furrough Cross Flower Festival
10am - 4pm at Furrough Cross United Reformed Church

Refreshments available all day
Crafts and plant stalls

Free Entry (donations accepted)

Thursday, 16th, Friday 17th, Saturday, 18th June
Precinct Centre Art Exhibition
10am - 4pm in St Marychurch Precinct Centre

An exhibition of artwork by members of this over-55's club - all completed during Precinct Centre art classes.
Tea, coffee and refreshments available

FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 15th, Thursday 16th, Friday 17th, Monday 20th, Tuesday 21st, Wednesday 22nd, Thursday 23rd, Friday 24th June
Barn Dance and Ceilidh
From 7.30pm till 11.30pm in the Festival Marquee on Babbacombe Downs

With Rumpus country dance band.

Featuring 20 real ales and cider
plus full bar service.

Admission £6 in advance
Tickets available from www.babbacombefestival.com
Saturday 18th June
Strolling Ukulele players
From 11am in various Babbacombe venues

Back by popular demand, "Uko-fonics" will be playing their own ukulele brand of pop, rock and fun music for your entertainment.

Watch the YouTube video from last year!

11am - 12.30pm Cliff Railway & Oddicombe Beach
2.30 - 4pm Creative Torbay stage, The Downs
7.30 - 9pm Creative Torbay stage, The Downs
All Saints Summer Fair
From 10.30am to 4pm in Coronation Park

The Joint Church and School summer fayre will include many stalls some aimed specifically at our local children.
In addition there will be an active and varied Show Ground, bouncy castle, BBQ and refreshment tents as well as a great prize draw.

Admission free
Owls & Co
From 11am till 4pm on Babbacombe Downs

Torbay Owls & Co static display of various beautiful Birds of Prey with the opportunity to have your photo taken holding one of the birds.
For more information look them up on the web 'Torbay Owls & Co'.

Saturday 18th, Sunday 19th, Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th June
BCSC Regatta
Races start 12 noon in Babbacombe Bay

Two dinghy races kick off the club's 185th regatta.

Watch the action from Babbacombe Downs.

See BCSC website for more details.
Furrough Cross Flower Festival
10am - 4pm at Furrough Cross United Reformed Church

Refreshments available all day
Crafts and plant stalls

** Gospel choir singing from 11.30am **

Free Entry (donations accepted)

Thursday, 16th, Friday 17th, Saturday, 18th June
Craft Fayre
10am - 4pm in the Festival marquee on The Downs

Lots of craft stalls, including jewellery, chocolate, glassware, landscape photos, cards, candles & wedding crafts

Also reflexology, palm reading

Cakes and refreshments - and hot food being cooked on the day (Indian and vegetarian)

Live music from 12.30 from "Aldeny Duo"

Admission free

Saturday 18th and Wednesday 22nd June
Real Beer Festival
From 7.30pm till 11.30pm in the Festival Marquee on Babbacombe Downs

Featuring 20 real ales and cider
plus full bar service.

with live music from The Simmertones
plus Steve Laister and support.

Admission £6 in advance
Tickets available from www.babbacombefestival.com


Strictly over 18s only
Sunday 19th June
Ukulele Workshop
10.30am in St Anne's Hall

Southampton ukulele band "Uko-fonics" will be teaching ukulele playing and having musical fun with this versatile instrument.

Bring your own or borrow one and learn from the masters!
Owls & Co
From 11am till 4pm on Babbacombe Downs

Torbay Owls & Co static display of various beautiful Birds of Prey with the opportunity to have your photo taken holding one of the birds.
For more information look them up on the web 'Torbay Owls & Co'.

Saturday 18th, Sunday 19th, Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th June
BCSC Regatta
From 10.30am in Babbacombe Bay

Final race of the 3-part dinghy series in the morning. 2pm sees the start of the "Silver Dinghy Pursuit race".

Watch the action from Babbacombe Downs.

See BCSC website for more details.
Lions Club Fete on The Downs
From 10am - 4pm on Babbacombe Downs

This year we will be nearer the Cliff Railway end of The Downs, with all our stalls, including:
Win a Football, Win a Cuddly Toy, Win an Inflatable, Lucky Dip, Bric a Brac -
PLUS we will have a small Refreshment stall selling Hot Dogs, Burgers and Bacon Rolls.

Admission free
Hanbury's Fish & Chips on The Downs Music Festival
From 12 noon - 9.30pm in the Festival Marquee on Babbacombe Downs

Hours of great entertainment including the High Society jazz band, Drew Millin and Cahoots country rock band, Three Bags Full acoustic 3-piece and Dave Can't Dance disco funk band. Also Danceworks Devon Youth Team masterclasses and dancing lessons from Robert and Pauline Mason.

To join in the fun, buy your fish & chips from Hanbury's takeaway in Princes Street and gain free entry into the Festival Marquee.

Compère Steve Laister will conduct a grand charity auction, in aid of Children's Hospice South West, at around 4.30pm.

All other profits to go to Rowcroft Hospice.
Monday 20th June
Precinct Centre Art Exhibition
10am - 4pm in St Marychurch Precinct Centre

An exhibition of artwork by members of this over-55's club - all completed during Precinct Centre art classes.
Tea, coffee and refreshments available

FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 15th, Thursday 16th, Friday 17th, Monday 20th, Tuesday 21st, Wednesday 22nd, Thursday 23rd, Friday 24th June

DON'T MISS ...

Sailing Club
Beer Festival


Running the length of Babbacombe Festival, a warm welcome is awaiting all visitors to the Babbacombe Corinthian Sailing Club Beer Festival in the clubhouse on Fore Street.


Festival Marquee
Tea Room

Accompanying every Marquee event, refreshments will be available to thirsty revellers in the Marquee on Babbacombe Downs.
Thanks to Berkeley House Tea Rooms.
Daytime only.


Information Caravan

Handily placed on Babbacombe Downs, the Festival info caravan will be packed with all you need to know about the Festival and the local area.

Where are we?
Click here for a map.