Stunning Local Art at Torquay’s Abbey
A new joint exhibition in Torre Abbey, The Artists of St Ives and the Torbay Artists’ Collective, is something...
Apart from five years studying in Oxford I’ve lived most of my life in London where for many years I was Head of English in a prestigious girls’ school, but since taking early retirement and heading West to be nearer to my two daughters - settling in Torbay with my wife, Anna, in 2011 - I’ve worked in the voluntary sector.
I took on the role of Service Provider, for example, promoting the Red Cross Torbay Navigators Project, while now I’m a Trustee and part of the Media Team for our local Healthwatch. I’m a governor at Torquay Academy, too, giving me the chance to stay up to date with what’s happening in the world of education.
Other interests, aside from friends and family, include art and art history, reading - from contemporary fiction and poetry to Elizabethan/Jacobean literature - history, politics, cooking, walking, and music, in particular Bob Dylan, the blues, and early Elvis.
I love writing, too, with one novel published so far – Elvis in Wonderland – and another, Who’s There?, that still needs plenty of work!
A new joint exhibition in Torre Abbey, The Artists of St Ives and the Torbay Artists’ Collective, is something...
With just six weeks to go it’s all hands on deck as preparations for this year’s Ageing Well Festival move...
How about a chance to have your say on plans to improve our wellbeing in the next few years? The...
Beat the Street, a new, exciting community- based initiative is on its way to Torbay. A fun, free...
Take a minute to check on someone you love or care for Torbay’s Public Health Team is supporting World Suicide...
Torre Abbey Museum is welcoming The Artists of St Ives this autumn. On loan from the Arts Council Collection and...
Launching The Men’s Wheel Georgie Brown, who currently helps facilitate a women's group called Torbay Women's Circle alongside Sally Renshaw...
GOVERNMENT PREPARATIONS FOR A ‘NO DEAL’ SCENARIO A key role we play here at Healthwatch Torbay involves listening to and...
Healthwatch Torbay’s Digital Project is well under way, and the latest pronouncement from on high makes it look more relevant...
BRIXHAM’S WONDERFUL ART I called into the Brixham Art Society’s summer exhibition the other day and was enormously impressed...
The findings of the recent re-inspection by Ofsted of Torbay's children’s social care services have been published today. The inspection...
Local charity Healthwatch Torbay are working with Torbay Council’s Public Health Team to find out what individuals and their family...
Torbay Council halts non-urgent spending to tackle ‘significant financial challenges’ Torbay Council has announced an immediate moratorium on spending as...
The Regatta Fun Fair on Torre Abbey Meadows generously offered its annual treat this week for Torbay youngsters and...
South Devon’s patients have given their GPs and practices a big vote of confidence in a national survey, scoring their...
Issues around mental health have been in the news this year, and now national healthcare consumer champion Healthwatch England have...
Just published, Healthwatch Torbay’s latest quarterly report highlights the breadth and depth of our activities and achievements over...
Stellar line-up for Birthday Celebration of the Queen of Crime From Friday 14 to Sunday 16 September 2018, Torbay is...
The South Devon Players Theatre & Film Company - Latest news Fundraising quiz nights announced! 'With the advent...
Mayfield Medical Centre and Old Farm Surgery in Paignton have recently been working more closely together and the opportunity has...
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