Community Matters: Fetes and family fun days as Torquay community enjoys summer

The sun is shining on The Willows, with plenty of events and activities for you to get involved with.

As community builders, we are here to connect you with people, activities and events in your neighbourhood.

St Martin’s Church is holding its summer fete this Saturday, June 24, from 2pm in the church grounds on Barton Hill Road.

Hopefully, it will be sunny weather but if it does rain, the fete will go ahead in the hall. Join in with a fun and fabulous community afternoon.

There's a prize draw, bouncy castle and games including hoopla, lucky dip, hook-a-duck, chocolate tombola, splat the rat and more! Refreshments will also be available. Come and say hello to your community builders – Theo Tanser and I will be there hosting craft activities.

St Martin’s Hall is also the venue which hosts fantastic new community cooking classes on Thursdays from 4pm to 6pm.

Organiser Hannah is encouraging people to come and cook together as a family at this four-week course. She said: “It’s free and fun! We learn together, making and eating delicious, budget-friendly food from scratch. You can be sure of a warm welcome. Just contact me to book in advance, and please check your diary – you must be able to attend every Thursday for four weeks”

For details, email parsonshannah@aol.com

Dates for your diary include Friday, July 7, at 8pm, The Willow Tree pub will be hosting An Evening with Michael Buble by highly regarded tribute act Luke Hingley in what promises to be a fun night out.

Landlord Kelsey and the team at The Willow Tree pub will be also hosting free family fun days during the school summer holidays. The events will be held in their lower car park area on Tuesday August 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 10am to 2pm. Details will follow – keep an eye on the Watcombe, Willows and Higher Barton Community Partnership Facebook page for updates.

It will be a fun mixture of crafts, games and events. Of course, all children must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult.

Do you have a good idea, an ambition or skills to share that will enhance our local neighbourhood? Planning an event in The Willows? Please do get in touch. Email Helen at helenkelly@torbaycdt.org.uk or call her on 07548 704 876.