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National Carers Week Cream Tea at the Livermead Cliff
Article Image   Torbay's Carers provide unpaid support to family or friends who could not manage without their help. This could be caring for a relative, partner or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or substance misuse problems. Anyone can become a Carer. Carers come from all walks of life, and can be of any age. Many...
   
Memorial run by brother
Article Image A TORQUAY man has run the Great West Run in memory of his Paratrooper brother who died of cancer earlier this year. Stuart Abbott (pictured), 23, has raised almost £2,500 for Hospiscare, which cared for Gulf War veteran Jeff Jenner in his final months. Stuart, a payroll administrator, said: "Jeff was diagnosed with terminal lung...
   
Farewell to head chef
Article Image A UNIQUE restaurant which gives the long-term unemployed a chance to get back on their feet has bid a fond farewell to its head chef. Dartmouth Apprentice has bid farewell to Adam Parnham (pictured), head chef for the past three years. Adam started at the restaurant as sous chef to Clemente Mariano, and took on the role of head chef when the...
   
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Latest Galleries  
 
 
  Brixham Newsagents Fire
26/05/2012
 
  Harry Bird and the Rubber Wellies at the Blue Walnut
25/05/2012
 
  Olympic Torch in St. Marychurch Torquay
23/05/2012
 
  Torquay's Venue on Saturday May 19 with SHOTBYROB
23/05/2012
 
       
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Latest Discussions  
 
  How many fires have to be started deliberately on Ash Hill Road, just around the corner from Thurlow House Probation Centre before the Police act....
  By Pablosi at Wednesday, May 23 2012
   
  I am trying to retrace steps from childhood and recall a hotel in Paignton called Alta Vista. I have found Alta Vista Road, but would like to know...
  By Neatvodka at Wednesday, April 25 2012
   
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Upcoming Events  
 
National Trust: Overbeck's Garden
Lovely subtropical garden, an exotic haven with spectacular views over sea and estuary.

Price: £7, child £3.60, family £10.60 & £17.60

Times: Jan 1-Mar 12, Oct 31-Dec 31, Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 11am-4pm, Mar 13-Apr 16, Sep 4-Oct 22, Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 11am-5pm, Apr 17-Sep 3, Oct 23-30, Mon-Sun 11am-5pm, closed Dec 24 & 25, Jan 1

Venue:
National Trust: Overbecks Museum And Garden, Sharpitor,Salcombe,TQ8 8LW
01548 842893
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

   
Orchid Paradise (Burnham Nurseries)
The fantastic orchid display house at Burnham Nurseries is set between the beautiful South Devon coastline and the dramatic Dartmoor National Park. Here visitors can enjoy browsing and admiring nature at its most amazing plus get growing tips and advice.

Price: nursery for plant and sundries sales is free, £2.50

Times: Mon-Sun 10am-4pm, closed Dec 24 & 25

Venue:
Orchid Paradise (Burnham Nurseries) Forches Cross,Newton Abbot,TQ12 6PZ
01626 352233
www.orchids.uk.com
mail@orchids.uk.com

   
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