Here's what happened at
Babbacombe Festival 2010

A marvellous selection of events, all taking place in stunning weather! Please click here to see a gallery of pictures.

Thursday 10th June
Court Quilters exhibition
Furrough Cross Church Hall

Court Quilters, a patchwork and quilting group, will be exhibiting their work.
Sales table and refreshments will be available.

Admission £1

Thursday 10th June 10am - 5pm
Friday 11th June 10am - 5pm
Saturday 12th June 10am - 4pm
Sean O'Casey illustrated talk
7.30pm in St Anne's Hall

Organised by Babbacombe & St Marychurch Local History Society
This celebrated Irish playwright lived the latter part of his life in Torquay. Come and hear more about this fascinating character.
Sean's daughter Shivaun will be present to answer questions.

Admission free for Society members,
£1 otherwise
Furrough Cross Flower Festival
10am - 4pm at Furrough Cross United Reformed Church

This year's theme - Musicals of Stage & Screen

Refreshments available all day
Crafts and plant stalls

Free Entry (donations accepted)

Thursday, 10th, Friday 11th, Saturday, 12th 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

Thursday 10th, Friday 11th, Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th, Wednesday 16th, Thursday 17th, Friday 18th June
Friday 11th June
Friday Fair
10am to 4pm in the Babbacombe Corinthian Sailing Club clubhouse, Fore Street

Table-top and craft stalls. Refreshments also available.

Admission free
Court Quilters exhibition
Furrough Cross Church Hall

Court Quilters, a patchwork and quilting group, will be exhibiting their work.
Sales table and refreshments will be available.

Admission £1

Thursday 10th June 10am - 5pm
Friday 11th June 10am - 5pm
Saturday 12th June 10am - 4pm
Furrough Cross Flower Festival
10am - 4pm at Furrough Cross United Reformed Church

This year's theme - Musicals of Stage & Screen

Refreshments available all day
Crafts and plant stalls

Free Entry (donations accepted)

Thursday, 10th, Friday 11th, Saturday, 12th 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.
Italian Market
9am till 5.30pm in St Marychurch Precinct

Friday 11th, Saturday 12th, Sunday 13th 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

Thursday 10th, Friday 11th, Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th, Wednesday 16th, Thursday 17th, Friday 18th June
Walking Treasure Hunt
5pm in the Babbacombe Corinthian Sailing Club clubhouse, Fore Street

Walking treasure hunt, starting at the sailing club, with ploughmans to follow.

£1 (food extra)
BCSC 75th Birthday Jazz Night
8.30pm in the Babbacombe Corinthian Sailing Club clubhouse, Fore Street

"Smooth Operators" jazz band

Free admission, all welcome
Saturday 12th June
BCSC Regatta
Race start 12 noon in Babbacombe Bay

See BCSC website for more details.
Court Quilters exhibition
Furrough Cross Church Hall

Court Quilters, a patchwork and quilting group, will be exhibiting their work.
Sales table and refreshments will be available.

Admission £1

Thursday 10th June 10am - 5pm
Friday 11th June 10am - 5pm
Saturday 12th June 10am - 4pm
Furrough Cross Flower Festival
10am - 4pm at Furrough Cross United Reformed Church

This year's theme - Musicals of Stage & Screen

Refreshments available all day
Crafts and plant stalls

Free Entry (donations accepted)

Thursday, 10th, Friday 11th, Saturday, 12th June
Italian Market
9am till 5.30pm in St Marychurch Precinct

Friday 11th, Saturday 12th, Sunday 13th June
Strolling Ukulele players
From 10.30am in various Babbacombe venues

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

Look out for them at Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Oddicombe Beach, Berkeley House and The Royal
Bowls Match
Babbacombe Bowling Club v Isle of Thanet

Come and watch the match at 2.00pm

Refreshments available
Sunday 13th June
BCSC Regatta
Race start 10.30am in Babbacombe Bay

Pursuit race in the afternoon. See BCSC website for more details.
Ukulele Workshop
10.30am - 11.30am 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!
Lions Club Fete on The Downs
From 10.00am - 4.00pm on Babbacombe Downs

Admission free
Italian Market
10.30am till 4pm in St Marychurch Precinct

Friday 11th, Saturday 12th, Sunday 13th June
Owls & Co
From 10.00am till 5.00pm on Babbacombe Downs

Torbay Owls and Company birds of prey enthusiasts will be showing their beautiful birds and offering plenty of information.

Sunday 13th, Saturday 19th, Sunday 20th June
Monday 14th June
Bowls Taster Session
10am to 12 noon at Babbacombe Bowling Club, Cary Park

Free use of equipment, you just need flat shoes (no heels) - trainers are ideal

Monday 14th, Thursday 17th and Friday 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

Thursday 10th, Friday 11th, Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th, Wednesday 16th, Thursday 17th, Friday 18th June
Black Bess Morris Dancing
From 8.00pm in St Marychurch Precinct

Black Bess Border Morris Dancers will be performing in aid of Breast Cancer charity.

Real Ale Event


Over the Festival period, the Babbacombe Corinthian Sailing Club “Real Ale” event is promoting a selection of various regional real ales.  Visitors are welcome throughout the Festival.

Friday 11th - Sunday 20th June
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