Summer is well and truly with us and the events that make Brixham so very special have been drawing in the people and there is so much more still to come.
We have just had the Wonderful Lifeboat Week - and what a week it was. Apart from a great opportunity to meet the lifeboat crews, have a look over the boat and learn about the work of this invaluable team there was an action packed list of events from Classic lifeboats to Parachute Display teams and the Breitling Wing Walkers to Raft Races.
A fantastic way to not only raise funds but raise awareness of the service and safety at sea and around the coast.
The next big event will be the Torbay Steam Fair which takes place on the 5th, 6th & 7th August at Churston - on the main road in to Brixham opposite the Park & Ride Field.
This 3 day show has something for all the family and offers a great day out and exceptional value for money.
This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Steam Fair which has grown from a one day Static Event held at a field near Berry Head to one of the largest Steam Rally's in the West Country.
On Friday 5th August three of the large Showman's Engines will leave the showground at 4.30pm, each towing a packing truck, to travel to Brixham Quay. Fom there they will ascend the steep hill up to Furzeham Green to re-enact how hard the fairground people had to work to get the rides and equipment around the country for the pleasure and entertainment of the people.
Torbay's Fairs continue at Regatta Times.
This will be a unique photographic opportunity and Torbay Steam Fair will be running a competition for the best photograph taken during the weekend, either at the show or of the Road Run with a first prize of £50. The winning entry will be displayed on the Torbay Steam Fair website on 31st August 2011.
Another unique opportunity is the chance to look behind the scenes at Brixham Fish Market - by kind permission of the Harbour Authority and with the co-operation of the fishermen and Auctioneers.
The first event took place on 27th May and was well supported by both locals and visitors. The next one held on the 1st July was also well supported. The next one, on Friday 29th July is already fully booked. Another chance will come on 12th August and spaces are being taken up quite quickly. The final chance will be on 23rd September so, if you want to know exactly how the fishermen of Brixham work - time and tide wait for no lie-abed. The visits take place at 6.00am at a cost of £7.50 which includes a delicious breakfast at the Fisherman's Mission. To ensure your place telephone Christine Hodgetts on 07788 185174 - but be quick.
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