WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TORQUAY TOWN CENTRE
COMMUNITY GROUPS & ACTIVITIES – April to May 24
For more information and events, please see: https://devonconnect.org/activities
And/ or contact your Community Builder Ceri on 07931567885/ cerisilk@torbaycdt.org.uk
EVENTS IN & AROUND TORQUAY TOWN CENTRE:
Free DIGITAL SKILLS Classes for all ages at Windsor House, Lime Ave
Tues, Thurs & Fridays call Alan 07817777739 admin@turningheads.org.uk for more info.
ST LUKE’s SOCIAL ACTIVITIES CLUB: 1
st & 3rd Tuesday of every month, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Join your neighbours for a talks and activities. Everyone welcome. Free event with tea and coffee
provided. @ WALDON POINT Ground Floor Meeting Room, St Luke’s Road South TQ2 5YE.
Tuesday 16th April: Talk on New Guinea in the 1960s
Tuesday 7
th May: Gentle EXERCISE & STRETCH class @ 1.30pm
Tuesday 21st May: Fun Quiz
Fortnightly Coastal walks, transport provided. Tuesdays 2pm to 3.30pm
Next walk Tuesday 23rd April, along Teignmouth Seafront. Suitable for all abilities, well-
behaved dogs welcome.
Community Café, Temperance St, – Drop in every Mon to Fri 10am to 2.30pm
- Reasonable priced food (cash only). Welcoming environment.
- Tuesday – £5 lunch special –main & pudding./1 to 1 Advice /, Bingo @ 1.30pm
- Wednesday – 12.30pm drop in for Bereavement
- Thursday – 1 to 1 Advice
- Friday – lunch club £5, main, pudding & hot drink & games/ singing from 12.30pm
Torre Games & Activities Group, TQ2 CLUB, Lansdowne Lane, Torre TQ2 5BS.
Every Thursday. Drop in anytime between 4.30pm to 6.30pm Meet other local people, play
board games, join in, chat or just have a drink. Relaxed atmosphere, with a reasonably priced bar
and free tea and coffee.
Torquay Coastal Volunteers: Join our friendly group of Torquay Coastal Volunteers; Clearing &
Gardening, along Torwood Coastal Path, meet 1st Thursday of the month. 10am to 12.30pm.
COASTAL PATH from Imperial Hotel to PEAK TOR COVE to London Bridge Lookout, Torquay.
Next Meeting 2
nd May 10am to 12.30pm.
Central Church singing group 7pm Hymns on Friday evening 7pm
HISTORY & CULTURE:
Torre Abbey – Volunteering opportunities throughout the summer see: https://www.torre-
abbey.org.uk/more/volunteer
Torquay Library, Lymington Road, TQ1 3DT. 01803 714452
Saturday Club – Every Saturday 2.30pm to 3.30pm
ARTS & CRAFTS: Beacons Recreational Crafts, Abbey Hall, corner of Rock Road- . Drop in
every Thursday 10am to 2pm
PERFORMING ARTS:
Gilbert & Sullivan Society Torbay, St Luke’s Church Hall, Every Monday 7-8pm
Scottish Country Dancing Torbay, St Luke’s Church. Hall, Every Monday 2-4.30pm
Belly Dancing, Saffanah Dance Class, St Luke’s Church Hall, Every Tuesday 7-8pm
Unleashed Community Choir &Theatre Group, The Royal Lyceum, Abbey Rd
Community Choir -Every Tuesday 7.30-9.30pm/ Community Drama Every Thursday 10am –
12pm, The Royal Lyceum – Unleashed Theatre Company
Guild of Gamers, 45 Abbey Rd. 01803 200220 Torbay Guild of Gamers | Torquay | Facebook
SOCIAL CLUBS:
Friends Around the Bay; A friendships that enjoy a wide range of activities together. See their
website for more details; https://friendsaroundthebay.com/
U3A – Nationwide network of learning and activity groups aimed at encouraging older people to
share their knowledge, skills and interests in a friendly environment. Monthly Speaker’s meeting at
Central Church, Tor Hill Road, Torquay TQ2 5RF (on the second Wednesday of each month,
starting at 2pm. : https://u3asites.org.uk/torbay/home / Torbay u3a Facebook page
Deaf Social Club Torbay, Abbey Hall corner of Rock Rd. Every Wednesday 7pm to 10pm.
www.torbaydeaf.org.uk
Soroptimist Group, Rosegarth, Tor Church Rd. – Women’s Group.2
2nd & 4th Tuesday mornings
10am Torquay and District Soroptimist Club | Torquay | Facebook
COMMUNITY ACTION GROUPS:
Melville Community Group, Torquay Community Hub 4-8 Temperance St, 1st Monday of the
month next meeting Monday 6th November 6.30pm to 7.30pm www.thepointtorquay.co,uk
Torquay Town Centre Community Partnership (TTCCP), 6pm to 8pm – Wednesday 25th
October Endeavour House, 228 Union Street, TQ2 5QZ
ADVICE:
Torbay Community Helpline – 01803 446022, available 10am-1pm & 3-6pm, Monday-Friday,
and Saturday 11:30am-12:30pm
Ladies Lounge Women-only support group, set up to help vulnerable women who have been
affected by the trauma of domestic abuse/violence and in need of emotional support, advice and
information. https://ladies-lounge.co.uk The Youth Basement, Upton Vale Baptist Church,
TQ13HY. MONDAY 10.30am until 1pm & WEDNESDAY 2pm until 4pm
CHURCHES:
St. Luke’s Parish Church, St Luke’s Rd. https://stlukeschurchtorquay.org/
Central Church, Tor Hill Rd. https://www.centralchurchtorquay.org Every Tuesday 10am Busy
Bees for all who enjoy knitting, sewing or being crafty / Every Friday 7pm Singing for all
Church of Assumption of Our Lady, 76 Abbey Rd www.assumptionofourlady.org
All Saints’ Church, Torre Torquay – follow on Facebook (Bampfylde Rd).
SPORTS & LEISURE
Abbey Park Golf, Tennis & Bowls Centre, Torbay Rd. https://www.abbeyparkleisure.com
Aztec Games Bowling Alley, Chestnut Av. https://www.tlh.co.uk/aztec-leisure/aztec-game
Aztec Spa, Gym & Studio, Falkland Rd. https://www.tlh.co.uk/aztec-leisure/aztec-spa
Disabled Sailing Association, Torquay Marina. www.disabledsailingassociation.org.uk
Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace www.rtyc.org
Torquay Bowling Club, Belgrave Rd www.torquaybowlingclub.co.uk
Victoria Bowling Club, Abbey Sands, Torbay Rd www.victoriabowlingclubdevon.co.uk
CHARITY GROUPS– Volunteering Opportunities available
PATH, 172 Union St. Homelessness Charity & Foodbank, Mon to Thurs, & Sat 4pm to 7pm
Samaritans of South Devon, Warren Rd.
Salvation Army, 29 Market St. – Community Centre & Foodbank. Thurs, Fri & Mon 9am to
1.30pm
https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/torquay
CHARITY SHOPS TORQUAY TOWN CENTRE – Volunteering Opportunities available
British Heart Foundation, 93 Union St
Scope, 120 Union St
Shekinah Union Street
Sue Ryder, 87 Union St.
YMCA Shop, 75 Union St.
EDUCATION
Eat That Frog, 21 Union St –Education & Training. https://eatthatfrog.ac.uk
