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2011
Timetable
What's going
on during the Brixham Heritage Festival!
Please
note that this timetable may be subject to change during the weeks
leading up to the festival.
| Saturday,
28th May. |
| 11.30am |
The
PARADE, led around Fore Street by Gunner Edgar
Lawrence, marshalled by courtesy of Brixham Rotary.
Everyone welcome to join in. Meet on The Old Fish Market. |
| 12.00pm |
Pennywell
Farm comes to Brixham - bring your children
to see and enjoy the magic of the animals on the Quay. |
| 12.00pm |
Cosmo
the Magician is around the Town all day in
his Balloon car - guess the number of balloons
- pick up your entry form from Hobb Nobs on the Quay.
Prize for the winner, which will be announced at the
Punch and Judy Show on Wednesday at 3pm. |
| 12.00pm |
Lez
the Fez, our popular Clown, creating balloon
sculptures throughout the day. |
| 12.00pm |
Pride
of Brixham Majorettes display team. |
| 12.20pm |
Brixham's
very own Samba Band entertains. |
| 12.00pm |
BBQ
and Bistro Lunches, or enjoy a Cream Tea at
the Berry Head Hotel - food served all day. Hotel tel.
no. 01803 853225. |
| 12.40pm |
The
Brixham Sailing Trawler Rally and Race in the
bay. Watch these graceful ships from the Breakwater. |
| 1.00pm |
Children
from local Primary Schools will delight you with a variety
of Sea Shanties and Piratey Prose.
Sponsoered by The Prince William Bar/Carvery & Restaurant. |
| 1.30pm |
The
Paignton Sapphires Majorettes Team display
in Fore Street. |
| 2.00pm |
The
Amazing Wayne brings thrills and laughter. |
| 3.00pm |
TUTTI
FRUTTI with the first music of the day to entertain
you with 1950-60's Rock 'n' Jive. |
| 7.00pm |
The
John Shillito Select Six with music to fire
you up ready for the first Fireworks Display of the
week. Sponsoered by Harbourway Dental Services and IAW
Accounting Services. |
| 7.00pm
- 9.00pm |
BBQ
on the Terrace, weather permitting, then join
Pam in the Piano Bar from 9pm. |
| 8.00pm |
Join
us aboard The English Riviera WW2 Heritage Ship Fairmile
for a wonderful Evening Cruise around
Torbay to Brixham to watch the Heritage Week Firework
Display. Great fun for all the family on a vessel of
true English Heritage. Sponsored by Greenway Gerrt.
Please book on 01803 882881. |
| 9.50pm |
GRAND
FIREWORK DISPLAY designed by Skyburst Illuminations
and choreographed to Rock and Pop. Mr. Bill Stockman,
of Brixham Artists for over 40 years, will do the countdown
so please join in and don't forget to put some money
in the cans! Sponsored by the Quayside Hotel, The Berry
Head Hotel, Brixham Yacht Club and the Heritage Festival. |
|
| Sunday,
29th May. |
| 11.00am |
What
a treat this year from the Torbay Owls &
Company. Joining the Eagle, Barn and Tawny
Owls and Harris Hawk will be a baby Spectacled Owl,
a baby African Spotted Eagle Owl an a baby Raven. Don't
miss this - hold them and be photographed in the lovely
setting of the Front Lawn at the Berry Head Hotel. |
| 12.00pm
- 2.30pm |
Lunch
from the Carvery, Brasserie food and drinks on the
Terrace at The Berry Head Hotel. Relax and listen
to some live Jazz. |
| 2.00pm |
The
South Devon Players present a play - The
Barbary Pirates - a production based on the tales
of the raids along the Devon Coast by the Barbary
Pirates. |
| 3.00pm |
The
newly formed local Brixham Choir "Perform
Sings" entertain you with a variety
of songs. |
| 4.30pm |
The
Green Willow Clog Dancers display energetically. |
| 7.30pm |
The
Original Brixham Ghost Walk starts from the
William of Orange Statue, priced at £5 Cadavers,
£4 Coffin Dodgers, £3 Boils and Ghouls,
under 5's free. Allow two hours of your life. |
| 8.00pm |
Brixham's
Festival of the Sea for the Royal
Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen, with John Anderson.
A Blessing and celebration of our Brixham Fleet with
Brixham Town Band, the Riviera Singers supported by
the Brixham Orpheus Male Voice Choir. |
| 9.00pm |
The
Quayside Hotel presents Live Music in the Ernie Lister
Bar with Southern Comfort. |
|
| Monday,
30th May. |
Brixham
Heritage Museum throughout the week will host FREE
drop-in painting activities, Name the Bear competition (up
to 16 years). Children should be accompanied by an adult
paying normal admission price. Other events listed daily.
Contact Dr. Philip Armitage or Louise Cresswell on 01803
856267.
| 2pm |
Cr8tive
Dance Theatre entertain with varied dance
styles from ballet to jazz, featuring dancers aged
2 to adult. |
| 4.00pm |
The
Smooth Operators, a Swing Jazz Trio playing
music from Gershwin to Ellington, Porter to Brubeck
which we know you will enjoy. Sponsored by Shores
Restaurant and Brixham Trawler Agents. |
| 7.00pm |
BBQ
featuring local fish and meats on the Terrace at the
Berry Head Hotel, followed by Live Entertainment in
the Bar with Eddie Bence from 8.30pm. |
| 7.30pm |
We
are delighted to welcome the Torbay Gospel
Singers who encompass a variety of styles
from upbeat jazz to melodic blues and unaccompanied
traditional African / Afro American songs. There are
30 members singing in 3 part harmony backed by professional
musicians - the perfect sound for a summer evening. |
|
| Tuesday,
31st May. |
| 11.00am |
The
Strand Art Gallery welcome children into
the Gallery for the chance to draw their own picture
and win prizes. Paper and crayons are supplied and
you might just get your picture put up on the wall. |
| 10.00pm
- 3.00pm |
Artist
Impression - bring your paints and equipment.
Paint the Bay from the grounds of
the Berry Head Hotel (weather permitting). Donations
to the Heritage Fund. Prize for the best picture. |
| 2.00pm |
Jumping
Out, a first-time visit from a band playing
some classic swing and trad; with a little blues and
boogie for good measure. Sponsoered by the Co-Operative
Group. |
| 7.30pm |
Another
chance to do the Original Brixham Ghost Walk.
See Sunday for details. |
| 7.30pm |
The
Skiffle Group - another first for the Festival
and this group predict "Mayhem and Madness from
such nice chaps" with music from the 50's performed
with gusto. We look forward to it. |
|
| Wednesday,
1st June. |
Brixham
Heritage Museum. Morning - Flint tool making workshop
for younf people aged 8-16 years. (FREE but pre-booking
essential). Afternoon - Similar workshops for grownups for
a small change of £3 per person, (pre-booking essential).
Our
favourite children's entertainer Colin John Presents :
2.00pm |
Punch
and Judy Show |
3.00pm |
Magic
Show |
4.00pm |
Punch
and Judy Show, all sponsered by Astra Zeneca. |
What
a fun time we have for you tonight featuring :
| 5.30pm |
44Gun
- an old time American Appalachian Mountain String
Band with fiddle, guitar and banjo. Great fun with
Hill Billy Music. |
| 7.00pm |
Shuffle
the Deck, Appalachian cloggers, join old
time musicians, 44Gun to give a lively performance
of music and dance. The dancers have a reportoire
of 14 dances and use over 50 of the original steps
from the USA. Not to be missed! |
| 7.00pm |
The
Sea Anglers Club Fishing Competition on the
Breakwater Hard. Prizes to be won. |
| 7.00pm |
Chefs
Live Cooking Demo and at 8.45pm Charity Quiz
in the Bar at the Berry Head Hotel in aid of Heritage
Funds. Enjoy paella, sangria, moules, frits and local
cider before your quiz. |
| 7.30pm |
The
Original Brixham Ghostwalk. For details see
Sunday. |
| 8.00pm |
Don't
miss our annual visit from the Grimspound
Border Morris and Heather and Gorse with
their fun and raunchy dancing. |
| 9.00pm |
Free
Fun Quiz in the Ernie Lister Bar at the Quayside
Hotel. Prizes to be won. |
|
| Thursday,
2nd June. |
| 10.00am
- 11.30am |
Fishy
Tales! at Brixham Library. Stories, crafts
and bag printing - join us for a morning of sea-themed
crafts. Booking essential. Please telephone 01803
853870 to book your place. Children must be accompanied
by an adult. |
| 11.00am
- 4.00pm |
Pirate
Themed Family Fun including puppet show,
music, sword dance, pirate tales, Lez the Fez with
balloon sculpture and much more - something for everyone. |
| 11.00am
- 4.00pm |
Brixham
Heritage Museum. Join the Field Research Team
searching for prehistoric flints and other archaeological
finds on Berry Head. Open to families. Donations appreciated.
Contact museum for detail on 01803 856267. |
| 7.00pm |
Classic
Vehicle Rally by the Breakwater. Supported
by Eric Lloyd & Co. Churston. |
| 7.30pm
- 9.30pm |
Enjoy
our Fish and Chips Speciality Night
at the Berry Head Hotel, a wide selection of Brixham
landed fish to choose from. |
| 7.30pm |
The
Original Brixham Ghost Walk. Your last chance
this week. See Sunday for details. |
| 8.00pm |
Our
very own Brixham Town Band continue
with their Thursday Evening Concerts. Enjoy the music
and give them your support. |
| 9.00pm |
Folk
Night in the Ernie Lister Bar at The Quayside
Hotel. |
|
| Friday,
3rd June. |
Brixham
Heritage Museum. Drop-in prehistoric pottery making
activity for children/young people (up to 116 years). FREE
but children should be accompanied by an adult paying normal
admission price.
| 10.00am |
The
Royal National Lifeboat Institution display
their charity stalls. |
| 2.00pm
- 6.00pm |
Our
Clown Lez the Fez will be on hand
to amuse everyone. |
| 3.00pm |
The
Really Wild Show in the Scala Hall. Great
entertainment for all ages with creatures small, wild
and sometimes creepy! Sponsored by L.J. Boyce Estate
Agents. |
| 7.00pm
9.30pm |
BBQ
on the Terrace at The Berry Head Hotel with Southern
Comfort Duo in the Bar from 9.30pm onwards. |
| 7.30pm |
Blue
and Sentimental, a 10-piece dance band playing
music from a bygone era for you to enjoy and dance
to in the old fashioned way. |
|
| Saturday,
4th June. |
| 11.30am |
Our
popular Crab Catching Competition
for 6-12 year olds - just bring a bucket, line and
bair and win some prizes. Takes place between Kings
Quay and the events pontoon. Sponsored by Eric Lloyd
& Co. Churston. |
| 12.00pm
- 9.30pm |
All
day BBQ on the Terrace featuring Brixham
fish and local meats at The Berry Head Hotel, with
Pam in the Piano Bar from 9pm. |
| 1.30pm |
A
dancing display from the Riviera Twirlstars
Majorettes Team. |
| 4.00pm |
The
Teign Valley Jazzmen play mainstream and
trad music. Sponsored by Shipmates. |
| 7.30pm |
The
Totnes Jazz Workshop with a range of music
including Blues, Jazz Standards, Funk, African and
Raggae. Their philosophy is for people to enjoy music,
and they have a good balance between the rhythm section
and the front line instruments. Come on down! |
| 8.00pm |
Join
us aboard The English Riviera WW2 Heritage Ship Fairmile
for a wonderful Evening Cruise around
Torbay to Brixham to watch the Heritage Firework Display.
Great fun for all the family on a vessel of true English
Heritage. Sponsored by Greenway Ferry. Please book
on 01803 882881. |
| 9.50pm |
The
Festival's Final Firework Spectacular
over the Harbour. Sponsored by The Berry Head Hotel,
the Quayside Hotel, The Brixham Yacht Club and the
Heritage Festival. |
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We
hope it has been a good week for you and ask you to put lots of
money
in the can collections to make sure we can do it again next year!
Thank
you for your support and we hope to see you next year from
26th May - 2nd June 2012 - put the date in your diary!
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