I was pondering why we put the clocks backwards and forwards at each respective point in the year and wondered how it all started. I also wondered what the potential advantages would be of having our time permanently fixed to…
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2014 Theatre Breaks on The English Riviera
Recessions may come and go, winter storms may lash the British Isles but Britain’s provincial theatres continue to thrive and even attract new audiences with imaginative line ups. The Princess Theatre in Torquay has some sure fire hits on the…
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Christmas is Coming….
Something strange happens the day after Halloween. Suddenly, Christmas adverts begin to appear on TV. Initially, it is the furniture retailers but very rapidly like an unpleasant rash more and more pop up pedalling the same old hackneyed images of…
Miss England, Torquay 2013 – The Storm Rages on………
It’s been a few weeks since The Miss England finals were held in Torquay and the debate they provoked shows no signs of dying down. It seems as if everybody has a view they want to air. On one side…
Torquay’s Super Weekend Returns This year.
Following on from the massive success of last year’s event, the Super Weekend is to return to Torquay from 14th to 16th June on the seafront. Super cars such as Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Bentley will be displayed alongside…
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A wonderful week on The English Riviera
It’s been a wonderful week with some stunning weather. Spring’s been a long time in coming but it is terrific now it’s arrived. May is pretty busy at The Somerville but we do still have some spaces; perfect for a…
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May Bank Holiday activities on The English Riviera
With the arrival of proper spring weather, events are now in place for first of the May Bank Holidays. Brixham Pirate Festival – 4th and 5th May: Up to 2,000 pirates will be heading to the historic fishing port of…
A perfect gift for the person who has everything….
If you’re struggling to find the perfect gift for the person who seems to have everything, why not consider a footplate experience with The Dartmouth Steam Railway? A perfect for grown up girls or boys, the lucky participants will get to experience…