For your entertainment  Greenway
This is an extraordinary glimpse into the private holiday home of the famous and much loved author Agatha Christie and her family. The relaxed and atmospheric house is set in the 1950’s and contains many of the family’s collections, including archaeology, Tunbridgeware, silver, botanical china and books. Outside you can explore the large and romantic woodland garden, with a restored vinery and peach house, wild edges and rare plantings. The garden drifts down the hillside towards the sparkling Dart estuary. National Trust entry conditions will apply.  Kents Cavern
Kents Cavern is a spectacular natural cave in Torquay and is undoubtedly one of the most special prehistoric caves in the country. Records show the mysteries of the caves have been enticing explorers to venture into their depths since 1571. However, archaeological evidence and research reveals that people and animals have been visiting the caves for hundreds of thousands of years. Kents Cavern is a gateway visitor centre for UNESCO’s English Riviera Global Geopark. The Geopark reveals a geological story that goes back 400 million years and one which has shaped the landscape and cultural heritage of the area. We will have a private guided tour followed by refreshments.  Coleton Fishacre
Travel back in time to the Jazz Age at the holiday home of the D’Oyly Carte family. You can lose yourself in the magical 30 acre garden: viewpoints give enticing glimpses out to sea, paths weave through glades past tranquil ponds. Tender plants from the Mediterranean, South Africa and New Zealand thrive in the moist and sheltered valley. This most evocative of holiday homes, built in the Arts and Crafts style is imbued with 1920’s elegance. A light, joyful atmosphere fills the rooms and music plays, echoing the family’s Gilbert and Sullivan connections. National Trust entry conditions will apply.
 Britannia Royal Naval College
High on a hill above Dartmouth, Devon, the Britannia Royal Naval College has been training Royal Naval Officers on the site since 1905.The guided tour will explain the early history of RN officer training on the wooden hulls of HMS Britannia and Hindostan, and the development of the college and its occupants over the years. The tour will include a visit to the beautiful Chapel, the lofty Quarterdeck and the architecturally magnificent Senior Gunroom. MoD entry conditions will apply.Photo I.D. such as Driving License, Passport or Bus Pass will be required by everyone or No Entry
Night at the Oscars
On Saturday evening there will be a spectacular Gala Dinner comprising a three course meal and coffee followed by your very own Night at The Oscars featuring live and archive entertainment.
 Panjazz International From South Africa and India to Porchester in the UK, we bring together a unique educational partnership that includes existing and aspiring musicians from communities all over the world.
Golf The District Conference Golf Competition will be held at The Torquay Golf Club on the afternoon of Thursday 18th October 2012, the Tee has been reserved from 1.30pm and the competition will be an 18 Hole Individual Stableford played in pairs or three’s.
 Taste of Devon Join us on Friday evening for an authentic west county meal followed up by the African Experience entertainment provided by PanJazz all at the Riviera Centre.
The evening starts with a welcome glass of Cider and a choice of meal from the following:
* Scrumpy Pork with Bramley Apples * West country beef,Mushroom and local Ale * Vegetable Cobbler in Tomato & Fresh Herb Sauce
Followed by either:
* West Country toffee Apple Flan * Old Fashioned Blackberry & Plymouth Sloe Gin Syllabub
All of this for a superb price of £20 per head.
 SEE TORQUAY PAGE FOR MORE DETAILS  Casino and Dancing
Alternative Saturday evening entertainment.
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