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 flowers for special occasions, Weddings a speciality.
All produce is organic and locally sourced.
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 Government could do in order to get the potential projects moving:
Europe’s No1 Kylie Minogue Tribute Production Show is heading to Palace Theatre Paignton, Friday 1st March 2013.
See you there tonight!
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 spokesman said: “We are aware of this issue and are disappointed Mr Jenkins chose to gain publicity from his actions. For this reason, we did not feel it was in the public’s interest to generate any further publicity by taking any action against him.”
The ex Grosvenor Hotel boss has not been contacted over the complaint.
This news story will still generate more publicity for the sow and the hotel though!
The Bentley Lodge is an exceptional 4 star silver rated guest house B&B in the centre of Torquay. A lovely Victorian house built in the early 1900′s It is in excellent condition and very well cared for. The hosts Kim and David are so friendly and welcoming. Here you can expect very stylish and comfortable bedrooms that are all en-suite with all the extras you could ask for.
Breakfasts are all freshly cooked and served in the beautiful dining room.
The Bed and Breakfast Accommodation offers free on site parking, WiFi, lovely south facing gardens, quite peaceful surroundings yet only a short distance to shops, beaches, bars, cafes, restaurants, the harbour and all local visitor amenities. Room Facilities include: Flat Screen TV, Free View TV and DVD, Free Wi-Fi Connection, Radio-Clock Alarm, Iron with Ironing Board, Mini Fridge, Complementary Toiletries & Hospitality Tray.
Bentley Lodge Torquay really is as good as it looks – you will not be disappointing if you stay here – Highly Recommended.
For more info see the web site Bentley Lodge Guest House
Tor Park Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 5BQ
Tel: 01803 290 698
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
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Times:
4.30 pm — 5.00 pm Gates open, Food and Bar open, Folk Music
5.00 pm — 5.20pm Newton Bushel Morris Dancers
5.20 pm Wassail Singers
5.45 pm Lantern Procession to Wassail Ceremony
6.15 pm Wassail Singers
6.30 pm — 7.00 pm Newton Bushel Morris Dancers
6.30 pm — 7.30 pm Folk Music (in Old School Room)
6.30 pm — 8.30 pm Story telling with Clive Fairweather
7.00 pm — 7.30 pm Bovey Tracey Mummers Players
Proceeds for further education of the children of Stoke Gabriel
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 per room for two
all including breakfast.
Call Sandra to discuss 01803 293902
Or see Avenue Park Specials Page
Now that Christmas is out of the way and we are into the new year it is time to start planning the rest of the year – and where better to start than with a long weekend break in Torquay for Easter.
The Buckingham Lodge Guest House have some special offers available for early booking by Telephone.
£65 for double/twin room to include breakfast and free Easter Egg.
or
£110 for family room for 4 people to include breakfast and free Easter Egg.
2 night minimum applies.
Call direct to book 01803 293538
or
email stay@buckinghamlodge.co.uk
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
Music in Pubs:
Market Square
Mike
Under 11 – Pavement Art
Grove School Choir
Totnes School of Dance
Soundart Radio
Devonly Voices
Black Bess Border Morris Dancers
Bay Horse Inn
Nicky Swann, 8.30 to 11pm
local singer/songwriter, performing with
percussionist Katie-Marie.
Royal Seven Stars
Jagged Ants 7.00pm
Also Transition Town Totnes Film night at the Methodist church 7.30pm
