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Torbay Lifeboat Week 2008

Sunday 20th July - Sunday 27th July

Advance information for your diary

 

A week of activity that celebrates the work of the Torbay Lifeboats. Please follow this page as the project team build their plans. If you wish to help in any way then make contact with us via the web site.   The themes will be RNLI awareness, Sea Safety, fun and fundraising. A number of organisations are being approached to join in to make a week of events.
     
Also note that this week will contain all aspects of the Open Day, Search and Rescue Demonstration and other events that were previously organised throughout the summer.   Torquay, Paignton and Brixham - the towns forming Torbay are included in the plans. 

 

The Plan is displayed below - we hope you have made a note of the dates and enjoy your visit!

 

Day & Date Where & When   What
       
Sunday 20th July The Old Fish Market - Brixham

8:15 pm

 

Torbay Lifeboat Week opens with the Annual Service of Dedication lead by Superintendent Len Scott.

The congregation will be joined by Brixham Town Band and local choirs  

       
Monday 21st July Roundham Headland 2:30 pm   Sponsored Dog Walk - Contact Mike Dimmock on 01803 527881
       
  PAIGNTON HARBOUR  7 pm - 8:30pm  

Torbay Lifeboat Open to the Public

   

 

  Brixham Yacht Club 7pm   Annual Lifeboat Sailing Race - View the race from the breakwater, Battery Gardens or the Yacht Club. The Yacht Crews will include youth sailors. Non Club members will be able to join the racing by prior application to the club. All are welcome to the club after the race to talk tactics or just ask questions.
       
  The Old Fish Market - Brixham 8 pm   Music from the Brixham Town Band and Brixham Orpheus Male Voice Choir
       
Tuesday 22nd July Berry Head Hotel  8 pm  

FUN FASHION SHOW! Sponsored by 'Dorothy Perkins' - Hair by 'Max Moda' , Make Up by 'The Body Shop - possibly for the young at heart? The stars? - the crew might appear... Evening to include a Finger Buffet - Book early for this Ticket Only event £12 per head including Food, Fashion, Show and entertainment! Music by 'Martyn and Jim'.

Tickets available from Brixham - RNLI Shop and Dorothy Perkins.

     

 

Tuesday 22nd to Sunday 27th Brixham Town Pontoon - Daily  

Four Heritage Lifeboats will be open to the Public

       
Wednesday 23rd July Brixham Harbour - 6 pm

 

 

'The Parachute Regiment Free Fall Team' - The Red Devils - Members of the Parachute Regiment 'free fall' and parachute into Brixham Harbour.

Web Site     www.reddevilsonline.com

Draw tickets will be on sale for one person to take part in a  tandem jump with the team at a designated air field. (Netheravon near Salisbury or Langer Airfield - Nottingham) Draw will take place on Sunday 27th July - don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity! Visit the Red Devils web site for age and medical conditions applying.

 

Brixham Breakwater Beach and Restaurant - 5 pm

 

 

Late afternoon and evening BBQ for all the Family - enjoy and watch the Parachute Regiment Freefall Team - The  Red Devils jump at 6 pm.

Brixham Anglers Club 7 to 9 pm  

RNLI Torbay Lifeboat Week Fishing Competition sponsored by 'Bait and Tackle', Brixham

     
Thursday 24th July

 

 
Churston Golf Club 12 noon

 

 

RNLI Torbay Lifeboat Week Golf Challenge -  See Saturday

 

Brixham Book Shop 3 pm   Family Treasure Hunt around Brixham - walking shoes recommended

 

     
No 11 Cafe, Bolton Street, BRIXHAM   Children's Art Workshop - 4-12 yrs - Build a Boat from recycled materials and take it home! £4.50 - All proceeds to the Torbay Lifeboat Week Fund (phone 857205)
     
     
     
TORQUAY - Haldon Pier  5:30 pm  

Torbay Lifeboat open to the Public - come aboard and meet the crew.

 

   

 

The Old Fish Market - Brixham  8 pm   Music from the Brixham Town Band and Brixham Orpheus Male Voice Choir will entertain you

 

Friday 25th July Brixham Yacht Club 7 pm   Talk by our local lifeboat author Alan Salsbury titled 'Torbay Lifeboats' Every one welcome - suggested contribution £2.50. Meet the lifeboat crew during the evening.
       
  Raft Race Challenge   First Heats - Finals on Sunday for the Challenge Trophy
       
Saturday 26th July Brixham Town Pontoons (Tue to  Sun)   Heritage Lifeboats Open to the Public
  TORQUAY   Flag Day - Please support the Torquay Fund Raising effort.
       
  Brixham Celebrity Football Match - See Main Calendar (Outside Lifeboat Week)   Celebrity Football Challenge - Now Sunday 3rd August Gemini Radio versus Torbay Lifeboat Crew. 2 pm Brixham Football Club, Wall Park Road - followed by a 'Lifeboat Week Thank you get together'
       
  Lifeboat Week - Golf Challenge

4pm    NEW

  Cayman Golf Course, Churston  -  Teams of Three - Entry £30. Contact Mark Criddle or Cayman Golf for entry.
       
  Raft Race Challenge   Second Heats - Finals on Sunday for the Challenge Trophy
       
  No 11 Cafe, Bolton Street, BRIXHAM   Nautical Quiz and 2 Course Dinner - £12.50 - 50% of ticket sales going to the Torbay Lifeboat Week Fund (phone 857205)
       
Sunday 27th July Lifeboat House and Marina Walkway

11 am to 4 pm

 

Traditional Open Day - Lifeboat alongside, Games and competitions and the Finals of the Raft Race Challenge.

Please note the Lifeboat will close to public viewing at 3pm

     
  Marina Walkway 3 pm  

Draw for Red Devils Tandem Jump, the annual crew cake auction and presentations

     
  Brixham Breakwater   5:15 pm  

Search and Rescue Demonstration with Torbay Lifeboats and SAR Helicopter (operations permitting)

       
       

The programme of events  - something for everyone

Last Update Tuesday, 01 July 2008

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