What’s on Torbay, Christmas 2021

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Torquay:

  1. Christmas Fayre
     Martin’s Church, Barton
    Saturday 4th December. 10am-12pm
    Grand draw, decorations, gifts, refreshments, plus activities for the kids, including Messy Church, making decorations, painting, and craftwork.
  2. Christmas Fair
    Saturday 4th December 10am-2pm, All Saints Church, Bamfylde Road
    Join the Family Festive fun; homemade crafts, Christmas gifts, toys, books, games, snow in the church, refreshments & much more.
  3. Christmassy Messy Church
    Barton Baptist Church
    Saturday 4th December, 4pm-6pm
  4. Magical Musical Christmas
    Torquay Museum’s Café
    Tuesday 7th December, 2pm-3:30pm
    Come and join us for a magical afternoon with Dennis Carnaby and Daryl playing guitar and singing all our favourite Christmas songs and carols. Tea and mince pie £1.50
    Contact Marianne for more details: 07469660875
  1. Shared Christmas Lunch (organised by All Saints Church)
    Saturday 11th December, Livermead House Hotel
    3 courses £25 – BOOKING ESSENTIAL (menu in church) or contact 07443 294480/01803 312754
  2. Christmas Fayre & Makers’ Market
    Saturday 11th December 11am-3pm, St. Mary Mags Church, Union Street
  3. ALIVE! Christmas service
    Barton Baptist Church
    Sunday 12th December, 10:30am
    Christmas fun for all ages, with a Christmassy buffet lunch for everyone
  4. Winter Wander and Natural Decorations, Craft Session
    Cockington (transport provided)
    Tuesday 14th December, 10am-1pm
    Come and join a beautiful slow festive wellness walk and crafting session in Cockington, Torquay, taking in the beauty of nature, followed by crafting session in a cozy barn, creating natural Christmas decorations you can take home with you. A small gift, mince pies and hot drinks provided.
    This session is mainly open to those currently not working/unemployed, free to take part.
    For more details, contact Natasha Talbot (call 07977 226277/email natashatalbot@torbaycdt.org.uk) or Chris Maccullie (call 07951 313163/email chris.m@plymouthoctopus.org)
  5. The Willows Community Carol Service
    The Willow Tree Pub
    Friday 17th December, 7:30pm
  6. Christmas Craft Fair
    Cricketfield Community Garden
    Saturday 18th December
    Contact Dan for more details: call 07905 765263
  7. Traditional Carols by Candlelight
    Barton Baptist Church
    Sunday 19th December, 6:30pm
    Mince pies & hot drinks available
  8. Christmas Day Service
    Barton Baptist Church
    Saturday 25th December, 10:30am (approx. 40mins long)
    For all the family – bring a new toy to show!
  9. Coffee Morning with Activities
    Cary Park Tennis club in the club house, Cary Ave, Babbacombe,
    30am to 12.30pm, 1st Thursday of the month. Not on in December, Christmas Dinner in December instead (now fully booked). Then back on 6th Jan, 3rd Feb, 3rd March, 7th April.
    Free pitch & putt or a gentle stroll around the park or just join us for coffee/tea and chat
    Also on hand is NetFriends, for any of your Online/IT problems then a friendly and easy to talk to John is on hand to help.
  10. Fun Get-Together & Gentle Fun Quiz with Steve Benjamin
    All Saints Church Hall, Cary Ave, Babbacombe
    3rd Wednesday of the month, 11am to 1pm. 15th Dec Christmas Quiz & Mince Pies. 19th Jan, 16th Feb, 16th March, 20th April
    A chance to meet new friends and socialise. Starting off with a gentle fun quiz & coffee & chat. Also on hand is NetFriends, for any of your Online/IT problems then a friendly and easy to talk to John is on hand to help.
    Donation £1.50
  11. Bereavement & Friendship Group
    Furrough Cross Church, Babbacombe Road, St Marychurch
    4th Thursday of the month at 10.30am to 12.30pm. 16th Dec (Christmas date), 27th Jan, 24th Feb, 24th March, 28th April
    Come and join us for a coffee & chat. We also have a craft each month if you like to talk and do.
    Donation £1.50
  12. Veterans & Family Lunch Club
    The Divers Arms, 86 Babbacombe Downs Road, Babbacombe
    12 noon to 2pm. 1st Friday of month. Christmas dinner 3rd December, Then 7th Jan, 4th Feb, 4th March, 1st April
    1 course £9.00 & 2 courses £13.00 (regular club meetings) 2 course £17.95 & 3 course £20.95 (Christmas dinner)
  13. If you fancy joining a walking group
    Every Monday at 10.30am meet at Torre Abbey Tearooms for a gentle stroll along Torquay Seafront.
    Contact Community Builder Ceri Silk on 07931567885
    OR Every Friday at 1.30pm at Meadfoot Beach, Wellswood, meet on the pavement by the road near the café and toilets, walking slowly along the pavement by the seawall to Kilmorie car park and back to be finished off with a cuppa at the beach café or the Osbourne Hotel.
    Contact Community Builder Marianne Parker on 07469660875
  14. Book Club
    Day and time TBC, Noble Tree Café, Union Street.
    Drop in or call 07557 106439 to register your interest
  15. Drop-in & Chat
    Third Wednesday of each month, 10am-11:30am, Noble Tree Café, Union Street.
    Grab a coffee, tea, cake, and join Leah Whitcher — Torre & Upton’s Community Builder—and a handful of people, for a natter. Contact Leah on 07703 715235.
  16. Over 50’s Lunch Club
    Torquay Central Conservative Club, 234 Union Street
    1st Thursday of each month, 12:30pm-2pm
    Set lunch £7.95 main & pudding
  17. Drop-in Community Café
    Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30am-12:30pm, The Living Room, St. Mary Mags Church, Union Street
  18. Inspire Gardening Group
    Thursdays 1:30pm-3:30pm, St. Mary Mags Church, Union Street (May take a break over Winter) – call ahead, 01803 211868
  19. Upton Social Club
    Upton Social Club, Upton Road, TQ1 4AX
    “There is SO much happening here I (Leah Whitcher) couldn’t possibly fit it all in, so check out their Facebook page (Search: Upton Social Club) or website: uptonsocialclub.com
    Quiz nights, bingo, games competitions, entertainment and parties.
    ‘To provide a central meeting point and relaxing environment for members and guests alike.’”
  20. The TQ2 Club
    The TQ2 Club, Lansdown Lane, off South Street
    Back open for socials and entertainment. Call 01803 214669 or check their Facebook page, TQ2 Club

Paignton & Brixham:

  1. Christmas Lunch
    The Ship Inn, Paignton
    Monday 13th December
    Contact Chris Durrant, Community Builder for Preston: 07469 660887
  2. Whitley Court lunches
    1st & 3rd Thursday of each month, 12pm-2pm
    BOOKING ESSENTIAL.
    Christmas dinner, Thursday 16th December, 5pm. 3 courses, costs TBC.
    Transport available (only available for 1st time attendees to regular lunch club)
    Contact Gwen Price or Age UK Torbay for further details – call Gwen on 07715 676669/email gwen@ageuktorbay.org.uk, or call Age UK on 01803 555181
  3. Christmas Card workshop
    Crafty Fox Café & Hub, Foxhole Road, Paignton
    Friday 10th December, 10am-12pm
    All welcome & it’s free!
    Call the Crafty Fox for details: 01803 669005
  4. Yes!Brixham Pop-up Santa
    The Old Railway Garden Vicarage Hill, Brixham
    Saturday 11th December, 11am-1pm
    Live music, and donations appreciated.
    For more details, call 01803 851414 or email info@yesbrixham.org.uk
  5. Rag Rug Christmas Wreath Workshop
    CentrePeace, 56 Palace Avenue, Paignton
    Tuesday 14th & Friday 17th December, 11am-1pm
    Rag Rug Christmas Wreath making workshop using recycled material. This is a free workshop, with our resident textile artist Petra Turner. A chance to make a beautiful rag rug wreath to take home and hang up for Christmas. Places are limited – book to avoid disappointment.
    Contact Maya or Sarah, call 01803 550720 or email info@centrepeace.org.uk
  6. Christmas Pants Workshop
    CentrePeace, 56 Palace Avenue, Paignton
    Friday 17th December, 2pm-4pm
    A one off workshop here at CentrePeace to make yourself a pair of Christmas pants to wear on the outside and cheer yourself and others up. The pants will be supplied new, just need a size prior to the workshop and all other materials will be provided. Places are limited so will need to be booked to avoid disappointment.
    Contact Maya or Sarah, call 01803 550720 or email info@centrepeace.org.uk
  7. Christmas Wreath-making workshops
    Crafty Fox Café & Hub, Foxhole Road, Paignton
    Saturday 18th December, 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm
    Call the Crafty Fox to book: 01803 669005
  8. Yes!Brixham Christmas Grotto
    The Edge, Bolton Street, Brixham
    18th-22nd December, 11am-4pm
    Donations for gifts appreciated, accepting volunteer. Please wear face masks when visiting.
    Booking required, please reserve your slot by calling 01803 851414 or email info@yesbrixham.org.uk

Torbay-wide & beyond:

  1. Torbay Christmas Trail (ongoing)
    A trail of houses and businesses around Torbay, all decorated for the festive session – follow the trail from their website, with the interactive map: https://tqchristmastrail.wixsite.com/my-site
  2. Ourbus Torbay bus trip – Exeter Christmas Market
    Friday 3rd December, picking up from stops between Paignton Library and The Willows, between 10:30am & 10:50am, with 3 hours roaming time in Exeter, returning at 2:45pm to original stops.
    £7 per person and booking essential, 16 seats to fill, call Kelly on 07816 407495 or email kellybedoyan@torbaycdt.org.uk
    Stops are:
    Paignton Library, 10:30am
    2. Preston Bus Shelter, 10:35am
    3. The Grand Hotel, 10:40am
    4. Market Street, 10:45am
    5. Browns Bridge Road, The Willows, 10:50am
  3. Ourbus Torbay bus trip – Endsleigh Garden Centre
    Tuesday 7th December, picking up from stops between The Big Tree and Marldon Road Post Office, between 10am & 10:30am, with 3 hours roaming time at Endsleigh, returning at 2:15pm to original stops.
    £6.50 per person and booking essential, 16 seats to fill, call Kelly on 07816 407495 or email kellybedoyan@torbaycdt.org.uk
    Stops are:
    The Big Tree, 10am
    2. Dartmouth Road Bus Stop (near Corner Place Surgery), 10:05am
    3. Singer Court, 10:10am
    4. The Ship Inn, 10:15am
    5. Tembani Court, 10:20am
    6. Pegasus Court (opposite side of the road), 10:25am
    7. Marldon Road Post Office, 10:30am
  4. Fun online quiz
    Tuesday 7th December, 1pm-3pm
    This session is mainly open to those currently not working/unemployed, free to take part.
    For more details, contact Natasha Talbot (call 07977 226277/email natashatalbot@torbaycdt.org.uk) or Chris Maccullie (call 07951 313163/email chris.m@plymouthoctopus.org)
  5. Festive gift box online workshop
    Wednesday 8th December, 1pm-3pm
    Join in online and make festive gift boxes in the comfort of your own home. Resource packs with everything necessary will be provided.
    This session is mainly open to those currently not working/unemployed, free to take part.
    For more details, contact Natasha Talbot (call 07977 226277/email natashatalbot@torbaycdt.org.uk) or Chris Maccullie (call 07951 313163/email chris.m@plymouthoctopus.org)
  6. Festive online Craft session
    Join in online and get festive crafting in the comfort of your own home. Resource packs with everything necessary will be provided.
    This session is mainly open to those currently not working/unemployed, free to take part.
    For more details, contact Natasha Talbot (call 07977 226277/email natashatalbot@torbaycdt.org.uk) or Chris Maccullie (call 07951 313163/email chris.m@plymouthoctopus.org)
  7. #ShopLocalTorbay
    Support local businesses in Torbay during the Christmas shopping session – the social media hashtag (search #ShopLocalTorbay on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) will show local businesses offering deals, discounts and more, all to help local small businesses thrive.
    If you’re a small business/know a small business interested in participating, email hello@treattorbay.co.uk

 

For more of what’s happening in your area, please contact your local Community Builder:

Torquay:

Paignton & Brixham:


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Listings and information detailed above correct at time of posting, Thursday 2nd December 2021