Bikers Festival 1st - 3rd of May

Location: Paignton Green.

It started in 2002 with an idea and that idea was to have a social gathering of bikers on Paignton Seafront (Devon). We want to raise valuable money for charity and have a good time as well. That is exactly what has happened.

Paignton Bike Night has been running since 2003 and has become the largest social gathering of bikers in the South West of England on a regular basis. We have a mile of bikes parked side by side every Wednesday evenings from June to Sept each year on Paignton Seafront.

Due to the success of Paignton Bike Nights we now organise a Biker Festival weekend called Paignton Bike Festival that is held on Paignton Seafront (Devon). Our first Festival was in May 2005 and proved to be a total success not just for our charities but also for all concerned.

All the money raised go to the Charities - Sick and disabled children and their families/carers of Torbay, Devon Air Ambulance and St John. We are all unpaid volunteers here at BMAD and every £1 that is donated goes to charity.

Brixham Heritage Festival 0th of May

Location: Brixham harbour and the bay.

The Heritage Festival takes place around Brixham Quay & Harbour and includes classic boat & car rallies, live music, bands, dancing displays, exhibitions, children's entertainment, and firework display. The festival takes place from 24th to 31st May 2008.

Ten Tors Event 9th - 10th of May

Location: Dartmoor National Park.

This event has always been the high attraction point in Dartmoor National Park.

This is a very well organized event and like all other previous years, this year 2009 it will take place on 9th and 10th of May. This is usually held on second week of May.

This is the season when Dartmoor is at its worst, with heavy rainfall turning the moor into wet, marshy lands at many places. It is a high adrenalin event that attracts people from all over the world.

The participants in this event are mostly teenagers from schools and colleges. They first undergo training. There are six people in a team and they have to reach the top of every tor, where there is a checkpoint and in this similar fashion they have to complete all the Ten Tors.

This event first took place in 1960, so it has a long history to fall back on.

Dartmouth Music Festival 8th - 10th of May

Location: Various locations within the town.

Every year, there are hundreds of music enthusiast that visit the stunning town of Dartmouth for 3 short days for the Dartmouth Music Festival which covers a wide range of music with anything from bagpipes to choral to Chamber Orchestras, didgeridoo to boogie woogie and jazz

The English Riviera Dance Festival 29th of May - 5th of June

Location: Torquay Leisure Hotels Resort - Belgrave Road, Torquay.

For information Tel: 01803 400500

The best dance holiday experience in the UK! A whole week of social and competitive dancing for everyone.

Workshops and Master Classes with top teachers and Dance Champions. We will be using all three of the outstanding ballrooms in the Victoria Hotel.

There will be exciting demonstrations by young world class dance stars as part of a full dance programme. Your hosts are Philip and Pam. As always, we have some fabulous Stars of Dance demonstrating for us, including Michael Malitowski and Joanna Leunis. This superb and outstanding couple have been seen in demonstration mode twice on 'Strictly' and of course they are British, International and UK Open to the World Champions.

Times 9.00am to 5.00pm

Environmental Conference 31st of May - 5th of June

Location: Paignton Zoo, Totnes Road.,Paignton.

International Conference on Environmental Enrichment.

http://www.reec.info/ICEE9.htm

Geopark Festival Geopark Festival 24th of May - 7th of June

Location: Various locations throughout the bay.

Coinciding with International Geopark Week, the festival will last for two weeks and will concentrate on showcasing all the home-grown aspects of the English Riviera UNCESCO Geopark. There will be a packed itinerary including sporting days, arts, literary events, local musicand food & drink fairs.

Paignton Zoo Gardens Open Evening 18th of May

Location: Paignton Zoo, Totnes Road.,Paignton.

Join us for a ‘green finger’ adventure exploring the Zoo gardens with our team of experts. Come armed with your questions to quiz our panel of experts during the question and answer session. For tickets telephone 01803 697500.

Paignton Zoo, Totnes Rd.,
Paignton.

Alive with Laughter 5th - 7th of May

Location: Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe.
‘Alive With Laughter’ opens at the venue on Tuesday 10th February and will run weekly until October 21st. ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’ is assured so forget the worries of the world and allow yourself two hours to sit back and enjoy the comedic moments, magical highlights, fancy footwork and memorable musical numbers with the array of talented artistes, whose ability knows no bounds, when it comes to inducing the delights and admiration of a warm and friendly audience; after all laughter is good for the soul, so come along and raise the roof on the newly refurbished Babbacombe Theatre.
ONE CHILD FREE WITH EACH FULL PAYING ADULT. TO BOOK THIS CONCESSION CALL THE BOX OFFICE ON 01803 328385
Adults £16.00
Seniors £15.00
Children £8.00

Alive with Laughter 12th - 14th of May

Location: Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe.

‘Alive With Laughter’ opens at the venue on Tuesday 10th February and will run weekly until October 21st. ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’ is assured so forget the worries of the world and allow yourself two hours to sit back and enjoy the comedic moments, magical highlights, fancy footwork and memorable musical numbers with the array of talented artistes, whose ability knows no bounds, when it comes to inducing the delights and admiration of a warm and friendly audience; after all laughter is good for the soul, so come along and raise the roof on the newly refurbished Babbacombe Theatre.
ONE CHILD FREE WITH EACH FULL PAYING ADULT. TO BOOK THIS CONCESSION CALL THE BOX OFFICE ON 01803 328385
Adults £16.00
Seniors £15.00
Children £8.00

Alive with Laughter 19th - 21st of May

Location: Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe.

‘Alive With Laughter’ opens at the venue on Tuesday 10th February and will run weekly until October 21st. ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’ is assured so forget the worries of the world and allow yourself two hours to sit back and enjoy the comedic moments, magical highlights, fancy footwork and memorable musical numbers with the array of talented artistes, whose ability knows no bounds, when it comes to inducing the delights and admiration of a warm and friendly audience; after all laughter is good for the soul, so come along and raise the roof on the newly refurbished Babbacombe Theatre.
ONE CHILD FREE WITH EACH FULL PAYING ADULT. TO BOOK THIS CONCESSION CALL THE BOX OFFICE ON 01803 328385
Adults £16.00
Seniors £15.00
Children £8.00

Alive with Laughter 26th - 28th of May

Location: Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe.

‘Alive With Laughter’ opens at the venue on Tuesday 10th February and will run weekly until October 21st. ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’ is assured so forget the worries of the world and allow yourself two hours to sit back and enjoy the comedic moments, magical highlights, fancy footwork and memorable musical numbers with the array of talented artistes, whose ability knows no bounds, when it comes to inducing the delights and admiration of a warm and friendly audience; after all laughter is good for the soul, so come along and raise the roof on the newly refurbished Babbacombe Theatre.
ONE CHILD FREE WITH EACH FULL PAYING ADULT. TO BOOK THIS CONCESSION CALL THE BOX OFFICE ON 01803 328385
Adults £16.00
Seniors £15.00
Children £8.00

You Dont Bring Me Flowers 3rd of May

Location: Princess Theatre, Torquay.
Box Office - Tel: 0844 847 2315

Showtime - 7.30pm

Celebrating the chart topping careers of Barbara Streisand and Neil Diamond, You Don't Bring Me Flowers is a dynamic multimedia concert from the producers of the sell-out success Manhattan Nights.
The show celebrates these two multi-platinum selling artistes achievements with songs, music and dance performed by established West End performers.

Essence of Ireland 10th of May

Location: Princess Theatre, Torquay.
Box Office - Tel: 0844 847 2315

Showtime - 7.30pm

Whether you’ve enjoyed Irish dance shows in the past or you’re looking to discover the Celtic tradition for the first time, you won’t have a better chance to experience the true spirit of the Emerald Isle than the enchanting Essence of Ireland.

With some of the country’s finest musicians and dancers, including a live on-stage band, the beautifully choreographed Essence of Ireland is an unforgettable musical journey through Ireland's rich history of song and dance.

We'll Meet Again - Hits from the Blitz 11th of May

Location: Princess Theatre, Torquay.
Box Office - Tel: 0844 847 2315

Showtime - 2.30pm

This special matinee show promises not only to evoke the spirit of Wartime Britain, but to experience the music and laughter that kept smiling through her darkest days.

This is a must see show for the over 60's and all those who love real songs and melody or yesteryear!

Tchaikovsky Gala Evening 13th of May

Location: Princess Theatre, Torquay.
Box Office - Tel: 0844 847 2315

Showtime - 7.30pm

Tchaikovsky Gala Evening

Presented by the Vienna Festival Ballet

Enjoy an evening of highlights from the best known and most loved Tchaikovsky ballets, including extracts from Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and Nutcracker.

This gala evening of ballet has been specially produced for the Vienna Festival Ballet after receiving an overwhelming responce from audiences nationwide.

An evening of guaranteed enjoyment for all the family.

The Songs of Sister Act 15th of MAy

Location: Princess Theatre, Torquay.
Box Office - Tel: 0844 847 2315

Showtime - 7.30pm

This high energy concert is the must see show this season.

Starring The London Community Gospel Choir and Rowetta (X Factor & Happy Mondays). The Theatre will fill with the sound of those famous Gospel hits from the smash hit movies Sister Act.

This unforgettable show will have the audience dancing in the isles to songs that include: Oh Happy Day, Joyful Joyful, Shout, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Hail Holy Queen and many many more!

So get those habits on, dig out your dancing shoes and prepare for the night of your life!

Fancy dress encouraged!

One Night of Queen 16th of May

Location: Princess Theatre, Torquay.

If you are feeling Under Pressure to choose a show that you and the Love Of Your Life or Your Best Friend will enjoy then it’s a A Kind Of Magic that you are reading this.
Over the past 9 years One Night Of Queen has rocked sold out audiences all over the World including UK, Germany, Holland, France, New Zealand. Fresh from their second tour of the USA Gary Mullen and “The Works” return with a stunning live concert featuring fantastic staging and lighting effects.

Tear It Up and Keep Yourself Alive by going to see this show. Have One Vision before Another One Bites The Dust, pick up the phone to book a ticket now, it’ll only take a Flash.

Break Free and We Will Rock You!

Horrible Histories of First World War 18th - 22nd of May

Location: Princess Theatre, Torquay.
Box Office - Tel: 0844 847 2315

Showtime - 1900 on 18th
Showtime - 10.30 & 1.30 on 19th
Showtime - 10.30 & 1.30 on 20th
Showtime - 1.30 & 7.00 on 21st
Showtime - 10.30 & 7.00 on 22th

Using actors and amazing 3D special effects, these two astounding shows - Frightful First World War and Woeful Second World War are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips. Written by Terry Deary - the world's best selling non-fiction writer for children - this ground-breaking theatrical presentation will leave you gasping!


FRIGHTFUL FIRST WORLD WAR
Come and experience the front line of the worst war ever. Relive the terror of the trenches and deal with dreadful new weapons. Join the soldiers as they go over the top and prepare yourself for battle.

Tales of Peter Rabbit 23rd of May

Location: Princess Theatre, Torquay.
Box Office - Tel: 0844 847 2315

Showtime - 2.30pm

With brand new songs, beautifully designed scenery and costumes this show is destined to bring the famous books to life in a new and exciting way.

Join Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny on their adventure through the forest to Mr McGregor’s garden to fetch a nice juicy lettuce, the one place Peter was told not to go!

They’ll be meeting some friendly and familiar faces on the way, including Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, Mr Tod and Tom Kitten and maybe someone not quite so friendly… Mr McGregor himself, a giant of a man who has designs on a nice rabbit pie!

This production is sure to delight fans of Peter Rabbit both young and old by maintaining faithful to the original stories.

Carmen - Opera 26th of May

Location: Princess Theatre, Torquay.

BIZET CARMEN

CARMEN IN A BULL RING COMES TO THE PRINCESS THEATRE WITH A TOUCH OF THE COLOSSEUM OF ROME
Box Office - Tel: 0844 847 2315

Showtime - 7.30pm

Carmen as you have never seen it before is staged in a bullring for a new spectacular twist to Bizets famous and seductive opera.

The Princess Theatre will be transformed into a Spanish spectacular reminiscent of the real bullrings in Spain with bull fighters and a brass band parading through the venue into the Seville bullring to start this must see performance. Carmen guest stars international flamenco dancer Sam Quy*, as seen at the Royal Opera House, accompanied by the well known Spanish flamenco singer Fernando de Sevilla*.

Sung in French with English surtitles.

Thriller Live 27th - 28th of May

Location: Princess Theatre, Torquay.

Box Office - Tel: 0844 847 2315

Showtime - 7.30pm

THRILLER LIVE is a spectacular concert specially created to celebrate the incredible career of the World's Greatest Entertainer - Michael Jackson.

This amazing concert features a West End cast of performers including singers, live band, choir and as you'd expect, fantastic dancers paying tribute to the true King of Pop!

THRILLER LIVE is above all else a celebration of the music of Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5. This sensational concert features specially created choreography and brilliant vocal performances, in a brand new show that brings the magic of Michael and the Jackson Five to life.

Bushcraft Skills Training - Kents Cavern 2nd of May

Location: Kents Cavern, Torquay.

Visitor Information - Tel: 01803 215136

Event Times - 10.00am - 5.00pm

Cost £25 per half day session

A 1/2 day introduction to Prehistoric Technologies run by Nomad Bushcraft . Learn how to make fire, make flint hand tools and hunt using Stone Age weapons.

* Place - Kents Cavern Caves and Woodlands
* Morning session 10am - 1pm
* Afternoon session 2pm -5pm
* Cost - £25 per person for half day
* Limited to 10 places per session

Amateur Radio Day - Kents Cavern 23rd - 24th of May

Location: Kents Cavern, Torquay.

Visitor Information - Tel: 01803 215136

Opening Times - 10.00am - 4.00pm

This 24-hour global communication event organized will give visitors a chance to exchange greetings with amateur radio stations set up at Geoparks and caves around the world. Event run by Martin Foster G3VO

Schoolart - Torre Abbey 2nd - 11th of May

Location: Torre Abbey, Torquay.

Visitor Information - Tel: 01803 293593

An exhbition of artwork produced by school around the region, inspired by the heritage of Torre Abbey's fabric and history

Birdsong and Breakfast 3rd of May

Location: Occombe Farm,Paignton.

Enjoy birdsong with an early morning walk around the nature trail, led by local bird expert David Norman. Reward yourself afterwards with a full Occombe breakfast.
Meet: Occombe Bake House Café
Time: 6am - 8am
Cost: £9.50 (includes breakfast)
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035

Occombe Farm
Preston Down Road
Paignton
TQ3 1RN
01803 520022

Sheep Shearing and Woolly Crafts 16th of May

Location: Occombe Farm,Paignton.

Watch our Dorset Down sheep being sheared. Join our craft activity and make your own adorable Dorset Down! Sheep shearing is weather dependent.
Meet: Occombe Farm
Time: 10am – 12pm
Cost: £2.50 for craft activity

Occombe Farm
Preston Down Road
Paignton
TQ3 1RN
01803 520022

Farmyard Fun! 25th of May

Location: Occombe Farm,Paignton.

Come along for a day of fun and crafts in the farmyard – make cotton ball sheep, paper bag pigs and creepy crawly crowns.
Meet: Occombe Farm
Time: 11am – 3pm
Cost: Children £2.50

Occombe Farm
Preston Down Road
Paignton
TQ3 1RN
01803 520022

Worm Charming, Soil Squeezing and Earth Rainbows 26th of May

Location: Occombe Farm,Paignton.

Come and take part in an exciting new national project called OPAL all about connecting people, hands on, with nature and the natural world. We will dig down and find out about the earthworms and soil of Occombe with expert Bethan Stagg. Our findings will be uploaded onto the national OPAL website, then we will create masterpieces, earth painting in varying hues. Suitable for ages 5 upwards with accompanying adult help, younger siblings welcome.
Meet: Occombe Farm, Straw Bale Building
Time: 10am – 12.30pm
Cost: £2.50 per child (under 3's free)
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035

Occombe Farm
Preston Down Road
Paignton
TQ3 1RN
01803 520022

Rockpool Explorers Wanted! 26th of May

Location: Seashore Centre, Goodrington.

Looking for explorers to head up an expedition to the rockpools in a secret cove. Beware - will meet devil crabs and sea squirts! Celebrating Darwin 200 in the Geopark. Explorer kit provided, please bring a pair of old tights and wellies.
Meet: Seashore Centre
Time: 1pm - 3.30pm
Cost: £3.50 per explorer

The Seashore Centre
Tanners Road
Goodrington
Paignton
Devon TQ4 6LS
Tel: 01803 528841
Open during school holidays only from 10am to 4pm

Watery Realm Wonders 27th of May

Location: Cockington, Torquay.

Pick up picture clues about their life stories and then have fun discovering the minibeasts of Cockington's pond and stream with nets and magnifying glasses . Also make some swimming or darting wrist puppets back at the cottage .
Meet: Gamekeepers Cottage, Cockington
Time: 2pm – 4.30pm
Cost: Children £2.50

Fun with Fossils 28th of May

Location: Seashore Centre, Goodrington.

Hunt on the beach for the remains of ancient sea creatures, find out what makes a good fossil and create one of your own to take home.
Meet: Seashore Centre
Time: 11am – 1pm
Cost: Children £2.50

The Seashore Centre
Tanners Road
Goodrington
Paignton
Devon TQ4 6LS
Tel: 01803 528841
Open during school holidays only from 10am to 4pm

Meadow Minibeasts 28th of May

Location: Occombe Farm,Paignton.

Ever wondered what creatures creep around in Occombe's meadows? Discover some of these fascinating minibeasts using sweep nets and collecting pots. Make your own creepy crawly badge.
Meet: Occombe Farm
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Cost: Children £2.50

Occombe Farm
Preston Down Road
Paignton
TQ3 1RN
01803 520022

Who's afraid of the dark? 29th of May

Location: Seashore Centre, Goodrington.

Delve into darkness and find out what lurks in the depths of Torbay 's caves. Create your very own creepy cave to take home.
Meet: Seashore Centre
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Cost: £3.50 per cave (1 cave per family)
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035

The Seashore Centre
Tanners Road
Goodrington
Paignton
Devon TQ4 6LS
Tel: 01803 528841
Open during school holidays only from 10am to 4pm

Bat Walk at Berry Head NNR 29th of May

Location: Berry Head Visitors Centre, Brixham.

Watch the rare Greater Horseshoe Bats emerge from their roost. These masters of nocturnal aviation will thrill you with their acrobats as we tune in with bat detectors.
Meet: Berry Head Visitor Centre
Time: 8pm – 10pm
Cost: Adults £3.50, children £2.50
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035

Day Out With Thomas 2nd - 4th of May

South Devon Railway
The Station
Dart Bridge Road
Buckfastleigh
South Devon
TQ11 0DZ

Tel: 0845 3451420

Horse Racing 7th of May

Race Meeting - Jump - Afternoon

Newton Abbots Races Ltd
Newton Road
Kingsteignton
Newton Abbot
TQ12 3AF
Tel: 01626 353235

Horse Racing 12th of May

Race Meeting - Jump - Evening

Newton Abbots Races Ltd
Newton Road
Kingsteignton
Newton Abbot
TQ12 3AF
Tel: 01626 353235

Horse Racing 18th of May

Race Meeting - Jump - Afternoon. 'Waverley TBS Customer Day'

Newton Abbots Races Ltd
Newton Road
Kingsteignton
Newton Abbot
TQ12 3AF
Tel: 01626 353235

Pirate Festival 1st - 4th of May

Location: Brixham

See what life was like in the 1600's and 1700's at this festival of Pirates and Shanty music.

Great entertainment for the Family and for the Children in particular.

Art & Crafts and pirates by the boat load.

Pirates Day 28th of May

Location: Brixham

A dream day for the Children.

Pirates and their crews and all the fun lots of interaction and workshops.

Music, Ballons, Face Painting and lots of fun

The Full Montiverdi 7th of May

Location: Dartmouth Film Society

This is the 1st night of Dart Music Festival and the Dartmouth Film Society will be showing THE FULL MONTEVERDI, a Unique Music Drama.
For more information visit www.dartmouthfilmsociety.org.uk

Dart Music Festival 8th - 10th of May

Location: At various locations all around Dartmouth.

Different types of musicians playing at various venues all around Dartmouth, from the Bandstand to local pubs.

BRNC at the Music Festival 9th of May

Location: Britannia Royal Naval College.

The Marine Band will Beat the Retreat at 15.00 hrs and march down the the Main Gate at 15.30 hrs.

For further information see www.dartmusicfestival.co.uk

Farewell to our Marine Band 20th of May

Location: Coronation Park, Dartmouth.

This will be the last chance to see our Band in Action. They will parade from Coronation Park at 16.30 hrs to the Bandstand where they will relinquish their Freedom of the Town which will then be kept at the Portsmouth museum.

Victorian Gunners at Dartmouth Castle 24th - 25th of May

Location: Dartmouth Castle.

The Victorian Gunners will be taking over the castle and giving demonstrations of Garrison life at the castle in the 19th century, including rifle and bayonet demonstrations and firings.

Prices: adults £4.20 Concessions £3.60 Child £2.10

An Evening with Dilys Guildford 27th of May

Location: Dartmouth aboard the Dart Explorer.

An evening with Dilys Guildford the Internationally acclaimed Medium. From 7.30pm until 10.30pm.

Price: £10.00
For more information contact:
www.riverlink.co.uk

Cockington Church and the Court Crafters 4th of May

Cockington Church and the Court Crafters are running a mayday event on May 4th bank holiday Monday, there will be a craft marquee food court inside the court, food stalls outside, bouncy castle, clown, face painter, balloon artist. The crafters who reside at cockington will all be open and demonstrating. the food and craft coming in are all local based so something new for tourists to see that is torbay specific and unique.