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.
Tuesday 15th June
Bowls Match
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
Wednesday 16th June
Babbacombe Fayre
9am - 5pm on Babbacombe Downs
Held every year, the Rotary Club-organised Babbacombe Fayre promises to be another bonanza charity fund-raiser! With flea market stalls, Shelterbox presentation, schools' tug-o-war, Torquay Brass Band, entertainment in the arena, refreshment tent and burger stall.
Admission free
St Anne's Hall Festival Hospitality Day
10am to 4pm in St Anne's Hall
Hot and cold refreshments available all day, including brunch and sandwiches.
Afternoon tea at 2.30pm with musical entertainment
Admission free
Sefton Hotel Charity Concert
7.30pm at the Sefton Hotel, Babbacombe Downs
Ten great artists plus a Tina Turner tribute!
Admission is £4.50
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
Festival Cricket 20/20
From 6pm at Babbacombe Cricket Club, Walls Hill
Clubhouse open to all, bar and refreshments, barbecue (subject to weather), children welcome
Admission free
Thursday 17th June
Guided Historical Walk
2.30pm, starting at The Dolphin Inn, St Marychurch Precinct
Organised by Babbacombe & St Marychurch Local History Society
This walk will include historic buildings in both St Marychurch and Babbacombe, ending on Babbacombe Downs. The walk will take just over 1 hour and is on level ground and paved surfaces.
No charge, but donations gratefully received
Health & Wellbeing Day
10am - 4pm in the marquee on The Downs
Allergy testing - with the Devon Allergy Clinic, Reiki, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Shiatsu, Chakra Balancing, Deep Swedish Massage
(charges for some services may apply)
gluten-free products to taste, natural toiletries, vitamins / supplements, health foods and crystals.
Free yoga classes on the hour (mats provided).
Admission free
Carers' Cream Tea
From 2pm to 4pm at the Morningside Hotel, Babbacombe Downs
Carers' Cream Tea for carers registered at Torquay g.p. practices
By ticket only, from Amanda Raffell, Chilcote Surgery, Tel. 01803 314277
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
Green Willow Clog Dancers
From 8pm till 9pm in St Marychurch Precinct
In aid of Coastwatch.
Friday 18th June
Craft Fair
10 am - 4pm in Babbacombe Downs marquee
Admission free
Festival Cream Tea
12 noon to 4pm in Babbacombe Downs marquee
Festival teas for £3.50 per person.
Have a traditional cream tea of scones, jam and cream or choose from the delicious range of cakes. Drink as much tea as you like! Free soft drinks for children aged 9 and under.
Admission free
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
Swing Night
From 8pm till 11.30pm in the marquee on Babbacombe Downs
The fabulous Steve Laister with Maggie Reeday's Swing Combo.
Licensed bar - real ales.
Admission £8 or £6 for Speakeasy Members and groups of 10+
from 01803 315966
Saturday 19th June
Armed Forces Day
10.00am to 5.00pm on Babbacombe Downs
An annual opportunity for the nation to show our support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, and from veterans to recruits.
There will be displays from the armed forces and British Legions including a climbing wall from the local cadet force.
The outline timetable is:
12 noon - Parade of veterans and a presentation of veterans' badges
2.30pm - Sea spectacular in Babbacombe Bay
3.15pm - Air spectacular
For further information, see our programme
www.armedforcesday.org.uk
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
German Beerfest
From 7.30pm till 11.00pm in the marquee on Babbacombe Downs
Oompah Night with "Die Dorf Fest Kapelle" Bavarian band.
Real German Pilsner, local ales and full bar service.
Advance tickets £10 each or £8 for groups of 10+
from 01803 315966
Strictly over 18s only
Olde Tyme Music Hall
7.30pm at Babbacombe Theatre
Singalong to yesterday's songs with tomorrow's generation of stars.
Tickets £15 each
(seniors £14,
children £10 - 2nd child goes free)
from 01803 328385
or go to www.babbacombe-theatre.com
Sunday 20th June
Hanburys' Fish & Chips on The Downs
From 12 noon on Babbacombe Downs
Buy your fish & chips from Hanbury's restaurant and then enjoy them in the marquee. Lots of entertainment throughout the day with live bands and comedy.
Super hog roast in the marquee from 6pm to 9.30pm.
A great charity fundraising event
St Cuthbert Mayne Funday & Car Boot Sale
12 noon - 4pm at St Cuthbert Mayne School, Trumlands Rd
Featuring live music, entertainment, penalty shoot-out, stalls, bouncy castle, big challenge, cake stall and refreshments
Cars and vans for car boot sale from 10am
Admission Fee 20p
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
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
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
BCSC 75th Birthday Jazz Night
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
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.
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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 11 th - Sunday 20 th June
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