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Cloudlands, St Agnes Lane, Torquay, Devon TQ2 6QD
Tel: 01803 606550  Email: info@cloudlands.co.uk

Events Links

Princess Theatre

Cockington Court

Babbacombe Theatre

Greenway House

Newton Abbot Races

The Little Theatre

Berry Head

Occombe Farm

The Blue Walnut

Palace Theatre, Paignton
Apollo Cinema, Paignton

Powderham Castle

2ft-reflexology at Cloudlands

We are delighted to introduce you to our new, fully equipped, reflexology treatment room
here at Cloudlands. We offer reflexology dispensed by our in-house qualified therapist to help you unwind... and release the stress created in all our busy lives.

Our reflexology treatment room is open to both residents and non-residents.

If you would like to find out more, or enquire about availability,
please call Gwyneth on 01803 606550, or email us at 2ft-reflexology@cloudlands.co.uk.

Reflexology is an ancient therapy which aims to stimulate organs, systems
and structures within our bodies via gentle pressure on the feet -
helping to balance and relax.

For full information please visit our website at www.2ft-reflexology.co.uk.

Some of Torbay's Forthcoming Events for 2010

1st April to 31st October - GREENWAY FERRY and pleasure cruises

Brand new Heritage Cruise to Dartmouth and Slapton Sands -

day cruises to Dartmouth on heritage ship the Fairmile.

Cruises to Agatha Christie's Greenway.

All departing from Princess Pier Torquay.

www.greenwayferry.co.uk

20th to 25th April - Sleuths! Torbay's Festival of Crime Writing

The scene is set for a delightfully devious celebration of crime writing on the English Riviera. The death count is sure to be high, as some of the country’s most scheming criminal minds descend on the Bay. Sleuths! Will host a number of eminent authors, as well as boasting crime writing workshops, talks, plays, poetry readings, murder mystery evenings, films and a veritable crime wave of other dastardly diversions and guilty pleasures.

Programme of Events

31st May to 6th June - geopark festival - Torquay Paignton, Brixham

The English Riviera is a designated UNESCO Global Geopark in recognition of its internationally significant geology. The annual festival really brings the Geopark to life with an amazing range of activities to enjoy, from walks and talks, to arts and educational events, and even Geopark cruises to experience our stunning natural heritage from the best vantage point – the sea!

www.englishrivierageopark.org.uk

4th to 5th June - OCCOMBE FARM BEER FESTIVAL

Raise your glasses for the annual Occombe Farm Beer Festival,

which features over 60 real ales from across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.

www.occombe.org.uk

12th to 20th June - BABBACOMBE FESTIVAL

A week-long festival takes place on Babbacombe Downs with stunning views across the Bay and the East Devon coastline. Events include live music, crafts, walks, bowls, the Babbacombe Corinthian Sailing Regatta, a charity ball, fish and chip day and Babbacombe Fayre itself.

www.babbacombe.org

19th June - ARMED FORCES DAY

Including Sea and Air Spectaculars

www.babbacombe.org

20th to 27th June - ENGLISH RIVIERA BOWLS TOURNAMENT

www.bowlstournament.co.uk

5th to 10th July - CALENDAR GIRLS

Calendar Girls has been the fastest selling tour ever and has triumphed in the West End. Now, it’s coming to Torquay for one week only starring Anne Charleston, Gemma Craven, Letitia Dean, Charlie Dimmock, Sue Holderness, Hannah Waterman and Dean Gaffney.

www.princesstheatre.org.uk

4th July to 30th August - DAMIEN HIRST EXHIBITS AT TORRE ABBEY

Following on from the successful Antony Gormley exhibition last year which attracted 38,000 visitors there is to be another free exhibition when the world famous artist Damien Hirst will be bringing his much acclaimed 'Mother and Child, Divided' to The Spanish Barn. The piece has only ever appeared in Venice, London, Tokyo and Oslo before, and will form part of a summer exhibition of contemporary art at the Abbey.

www.torre-abbey.org.uk

20th to 25th August - TORBAY WEEK

Torbay Week is the only dedicated sailing regatta where the four individual yacht and sailing clubs of Torbay come together to create a superb week of highly-charged competitions. Expect to see hundreds of yachts and dinghies of all classes racing across the Bay in a bid to win numerous prestigious trophies, including the renowned Admiral’s Cup.

www.torbayweek.co.uk

21st to 25th August - TORBAY ROYAL REGATTA

Includes -rowing races, 10km road race, car rallies, and water-ski displays.

Highlights also include the Torbay Regatta Fireworks on Monday 23rd at 7.30pm

and the Red Arrows on Wednesday 25th at 6.00pm.

12th to 19th September - agatha christie FESTIVAL

On 15 September 2010, Torquay’s famous literary daughter Agatha Christie would have been 120 years old and to help celebrate, the organisers of the annual festival have a really special programme of murder, mischief and mayhem on the cards. Over 40 events are planned for the festival including talks, walks, plays, films, dances, book signings, boat trips, murder mystery dinners and a few very special surprises for this grand anniversary.

www.englishriviera.co.uk/agathachristie/festival

21st to 25th October - TORBAY POETRY FESTIVAL

The 10th annual Torbay Poetry Festival with poems ranging from serious works to humorous rhymes, with the opportunity to read from your own work or just sit back and enjoy other people's creations.

www.torbaypoetryfestival.co.uk

If, after you have made a secure reservation with us, you would like help in booking an event

please do not hesitate to contact us.

Please note that the information contained on this page is correct at the time of publishing.

Cloudlands cannot be held responsible for any alterations or cancellations made

to any of the events listed.

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