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As a CFR you have the opportunity to build a regular and growing income to invest in your local community, simply by encouraging your supporters to save money by using these services. Whether you are a school looking to raise money for new computers, books or playground equipment, a youth group trying to raise money for a special outing or annual camp, a charity looking to increase its income or a religious community looking to fund a capital building programme, the CFR position is the ideal solution. The Utility Warehouse provides you with a selection of posters and other promotional items, together with letter templates for you to send to your supporters. All they need to do is call a freephone sign-up line, and your community will start to benefit from a share of everything they spend - forever!

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The Admiral Swimming Centre former

Brixham Indoor Swimming Pool.

For more information about opening times, costs of swimming or hiring the Pool, Saloon and Galley contact 01803 857151 or click on www.admiralswimmingcentre.co.uk

Brixham Memory Café 1.30 to 3.30 pm at the Baptist Church Hall (on the town Taxi Stand). For anyone worried about their memory, or anyone with a diagnosis of dementia and their carer, family or friend - a chance to meet others in the same boat over refreshments. Free.

Further details from David Mannion, Alzheimer's Society, 01626 834599, or david.mannion@alzheimers.org.uk

Brixham Heritage Museum:

THE OLD POLICE STATION BOLTON CROSS BRIXHAM TQ5 8LZ. OPENING TIMES TUES-SAT 10 – 4pm. Tel: 01803 856267.

Email: mail@brixhamheritage.org.uk

WEB: www.brixhamheritage.org.uk

We really need more people to volunteer to act as stewards – all that is necessary is to spare the occasional half day and to greet the visitors in a friendly manner. Come and see the Napoleonic Guard on duty, watching over the new Berry Head Exhibition, and bring the children to become young detectives, whilst you have the chance to browse. Meanwhile, a Family History Group meets on alternate Thursday evenings. Where Museum Family History Researchers help people to trace their ancestors from all over Britain. For £5 a session, this is invaluable help for those wishing to compile their family tree and find the skeletons in their closets.

Lords, Ladies or Domestics!

Come and trace your family history. We will help you in your quest to locate your ancestors, access to all England and Wales Censuses, plus more!

Family history books sold.

Family History Group.

We meet every other Thursday 7pm to 9pm.

£6 for Museum members. £7 for non-members per session. Booking Essential.

Contact Brixham Heritage Museum on

01803 856267.

COFFEE MORNING

In the Christian Community Centre Fore Street, Brixham Tuesday 7th Sept. 2010

10am - noon. We appreciate any offers of help with baking cakes, or serving on the day. SERVING COFFEE, TEA AND BISCUITS.

Cake Stall Tel 01803 856267 for information.

"JACK TAR" —LIFE IN NELSON'S NAVY

WITH ROY AND LESLEY ADKINS IN THE BRIXHAM HERITAGE MUSEUM, BOLTON CROSS MONDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2010 AT 2.30pm. DOORS OPEN 2pm ENTRY—MEMBERS £1- NON-MEMBERS £2.

Brixham Town Band Engagements:

11th Sept - Coombe Bank (Residential Home) - 2pm.

30th Sept - Old Fish Quay Brixham - 8pm-9-30pm.

29th Oct - Poppy Appeal (St Andrew's Church, Paignton) - 7.30pm.

16th Dec - Vigilance (Brixham Quay) - 7pm.

Sat 28th Aug to Sat 4th Sept – Brixham Society of Art Annual Exhibition – Scala Hall 10 to 7pm.

Friday 3rd September - Poetry Evening at Berry Head

Join Brixham's Poetry for Pleasure group for an evening of poetry readings and join in, as the evening includes an ‘Open Mike' session. Enjoy refreshments in the cafe as you listen. If weather is good we will sit outside so bring a seat. Event linked with Torbay Library Services. Meet: Berry Head Cafe.Time: 6.30pm – 8pm. Cost: Free, no booking required.

Sun 5th Sept – Galmpton Flower Festival – Skills Day - More details 01803 844103.

Mon 6th & 20th Sept – Brixham Model Engineering & Craft Society meet in the Churston Golf Club from 7 for 7.30pm. 6th Supper . 20th Members Project . Call Peter 01803 552492 for more details.

Mon 6th Sept - Brixham Heritage Museum Talk - "JACK TAR" —LIFE IN NELSON'S NAVY WITH ROY AND LESLEY ADKINS IN THE BRIXHAM HERITAGE MUSEUM, BOLTON CROSS 2010 AT 2.30pm. DOORS OPEN 2pm ENTRY—MEMBERS £1- NON-MEMBERS £2.

Tue 7th Sept - Brixham Heritage Museum COFFEE MORNING - meetings held in the Christian Community Centre Fore Street, Brixham. From 10am - noon. We appreciate any offers of help with baking cakes, or serving on the day. SERVING COFFEE, TEA AND BISCUITS. Cake Stall Tel 01803 856267 for information.

Tue 7th Sept – Lions Club of Brixham hold their meeting in the Berry Head Hotel from 8pm. For more details call 01803 883794.

Tues 7th & 21st Sept - Brixham & District Ladies Forum - Meetings held in the Catholic Hall from 10.15am.

Wed 8th Sept - Brixham Lifeboat Guild - Coffee Morning at the Berry Head Hotel from 10 to 12noon.

Wed 8th Sept - Churston with Brixham Flower Club - Meeting in the Galmpton Village Hall from 6.30pm for 7pm.

Wed 8th & 22nd Sept - Tea Dance - In the Catholic Church Hall from 2 to 4.30pm. Tickets are £3. Contact Annie on 01803 853597.

Mon 10th Sept - Brixham Fuchsia & Geranium Group Meeting - In the Christian Community Centre from 2.30 to 4pm.

Sat 11th Sept - FishstockBrixham10 - From 11am to Midnight - Contact Jim Portus, Event Promoter, Licensee Tel: 07860 542071 , e-mail: , website mail@fishstockbrixham.co.uk, www.fishstockbrixham.co.uk , Trade enquiries as above. Avoid congestion! Bus No.12 or by Western Lady Ferry from Torquay. Park and Ride from Churston. £5 entry to entire event, age 15 and over. Under 15 Free, but donations never refused! This is a fundraiser event for the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen, Registered Charity No. 232822.

Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th September - Napoleonic Soldiers Return!

Enjoy the spectacle of soldiers back on Berry Head as the 3rd Regiment of Foot join us. The soldiers will share tales of their adventures and the hard life of drilling and battle. They will be in action over the weekend firing volleys of muskets and drilling around the Napoleonic ruins – come and meet them! Part of English Heritage ‘Heritage Open Days'.

Meet: Berry Head main headland (North Fort). Time: Drop in between 11am – 4pm. Cost: Free, no booking required.

Annual Fun Dog Show

The Annual Fun Dog Show, sponsored by the Herald Express, will be held at the Rescue Centre on Sunday 12th September, judging starts at 1pm. Registration from 12 midday - £1per entry on the day. Rosettes in all classes.

BBQ - REFRESHMENTS - STALLS

Classes:
1. Most Handsome Dog
2. Prettiest Bitch
3. Best Puppy (under 1 year)
4. Golden Oldies (12 years and over)
5. Best Rescued Bitch
6. Best Child Handler (under 15 years)
7. Dog/Bitch with Waqgiest Tail
8. Best Rescue Story (The Shirley Frampton Cup)
9. Dog/Bitch Most Like Owner (fancy dress optional)
10. Dog/Bitch most unlikely to Win Beauty Contest.
11. Best Rescued Dog
12. Dog/Bitch Judge would like to take home.

Winners of all classes will be entered into: BEST IN SHOW/ RESERVE BEST IN SHOW (Trophies kindly provided by Joan Cunningham).

The Rescue Centre is at Ipplepen, half way between Totnes and Newton Abbot.

Agatha Christie's Inspirations

To celebrate Agatha Christie Week, the Brixham Adult and Community Learning (ACL) Department are offering a one day workshop on Tuesday 14th September from 10am to 4pm. The event is aimed at would be crime writers who wish to discover how Agatha Christie's life influenced and illuminated her work.

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Saturday 18th September - Churston Cove Litter Pick

Come and help us clean up this beautiful cove and we will carry out a litter survey – part of the Beachwatch National Beach Clean Weekend. Meet: Churston Cove, on the beach. Time: 10.30am – 12pm. Cost: Free, no booking required.

South Devon Players

The South Devon Players, an amateur community theatre company based in Brixham, Torbay, which specialises in plays about Devon's history and folklore, is planning a huge event in Brixham's town hall, on Saturday September 18th 2010 which has attracted the support of celebrities.

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Starts Tuesday 21st September – a five week course - An Introduction to the Natural History of Berry Head

Learn more about the National Nature Reserve from habitats to bats and seashore ecology. This course will introduce you to a wide range of wildlife found on and around this fantastic site. Part of South Devon College's Adult & Community Learning programme.

For further information call: 01803 853302  

Wednesday 29th September - Bat Walk at Berry Head

Enjoy a walk around Berry Head then watch the Greater Horseshoe Bats emerging from their roost to feed at dusk – we will tune in with bat detectors. Meet: Berry Head Visitor Centre (North Fort). Time: 6pm – 7.45pm. Cost: Adults £3.50, children £2.50. Booking: Essential on 01803 606035.

Come to the Cabaret for some more happy Memories with Brixham Does Care.

OCTOBER sees the return of Brixham Does Care's annual charity variety show to the Mulberry Room at Berry Head Hotel, Brixham. Now in its third year, “Memories are made of this 3” will take place on Wednesday 6 th October 2010, commencing at 7.30pm.

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For Brixham Does Care events: www.brixhamdoescare.org.uk

Meetings held in the St Paul's Church Hall, Preston from 7.30pm.Contact Elaine on 01803 873648.

South Devon Players local drama group: www.southdevonplayers.weebly.com

Get the thread

Join us at Y.E.S. on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays in the month.

Families and teenagers welcome. Learn to use a sewing machine, share ideas and skills for fashion accessories, belts, bags, jewellery, rugs, cushions, all made from recycled materials.

We hope you Get the Thread and come down to see us from 12noon to 3pm.

For more details contact Chris Guy at the Youth Enquiry Service on 01803 851414 or e-mail bxyes@hotmail.com

Interested in Dance and Theatre, looking for a new way to keep fit, socialise and keep yourself entertained?

All classes will be held at St. Mary's Church Hall on Friday and Saturday evenings. All ages and ability welcome.

Saturday morning fun for kids who are bursting with creativity!!!

One of Brixham's hidden gems is the SATURDAY MORNING ART & DRAMA CLUB.

Create.workshops have been running the club for the past year in conjunction with the Brixham Community College and The Lighthouse Gallery, and it has been a huge success with children and their parents. The club offers children many exciting art projects, games and drama adventures based on themes such as Dino Exhibition, Journey into Space, Arabian Nights and much, much more. It is a great chance to catch up with friends and maybe make some new ones! The club is for children ages 4+ and runs from 9.30am - 12.00pm at The Lighthouse Gallery in Brixham Community College. The club costs £5 per session and there is no need to book for the term. You can just drop in and have fun! For further information contact Jo or Sam at create.workshops 07962 848002 / 07886 347998. www.createworkshops.co.uk

Slimming World are ready to sign up new members for either of their two Brixham groups, Suzie running a session at Brixham Community College, Thursdays at 6pm, 01803 883929 and Sam at Furzeham Primary School at 6.30pm on Tuesdays, 01803 310983.

Photo: Suzie and Sam from Slimming World

Open every Monday, Tuesday and (Wednesday after Easter 2010) in the Scala Hall from 10-3pm.

It's free to go in and there's a great selection of stalls on display. There are stalls available for anyone interested in running their own stall.

Call 01803 855747 for more details.

The Island Club, situated in the Baptist Church Hall, by Brixham's bus station and taxi rank, is now open on Friday evenings 6.15 - 7.15pm for children (school year's 3-6) and 7.30pm - 9pm for youth, with further possibilities being considered for the future.

It costs just 50p for children and £1 for youth with everything inside then free (except the tuck of course)! With the club set to attract large numbers, young people are encouraged to register soon to ensure their place.

Further details available from Phil on 01803 851905.

Argentinean Tango

Tara & Fernando are a young friendly dynamic couple who teach Argentinean Tango a very social dance and a much more improvisatory form of dance to the flashy, structured ballroom tango you may be used to seeing on Strictly Come Dancing.

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Greenway:

For further info please call 01803 842382.

Coleton Fishacre:

For further info please call 01803 752466.

Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust: Berry Head & other local Brixham Events. Call 01803 606035 or visit: www.countryside-trust.org.uk

Brixham Yacht Club: Lots of Sailing in 2010 for more details visit: www.brixhamyachtclub.com

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