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News from the GeoparkGeopark Festival 20226 May 2022The UNESCO Global Geopark status is something which really makes The English Riviera a unique place to visit. Come and celebrate with us during the Geopark Festival, which runs from Thursday 26 May to Thursday 2 June Climate Conversations All the events are being held at the Carlton Hotel in Torquay and are completely free. However, places are limited and available on a first-come first-served basis. Click the links below to register. Thursday, 26 May, 10am to 1pm: Waste Minimisation and Food Thursday 26 May, 2pm to 5pm: Nature-Based Solutions Friday, 27 May, 10am to 1pm: Transport and Mobility Friday, 27 May, 2pm to 5pm: Decarbonising Homes Walking Tour: Torquay at War Learn about the massive contribution Agatha Christie made during both World Wars. Listen to the emotional story of Torquay’s bravest resident, who risked her life during the Second World War to help make D-Day a success. Stand at the spot where the American troops departed for Utah beach. Visit the graves of Torquay's two Victoria Cross recipients. Geology of Hope’s Nose Venue: Hopes Nose This is a unique opportunity to see the rare greater horseshoe bats at Berry Head. Learn how the cows help to feed them, watch them emerge from their roost and listen to their calls using bat detectors. Venue: Berry Head Nature Reserve. Geological Tour of our Ancient Coral Reef Join Sea Kayak Torquay for a unique exploration of the outer most extremities of Torbay’s ancient coral reef and islands, with a local geological and wildlife expert. Expect to meet resident seals and ancient petrified Devonian coral fossils. Is booking required: Yes Booking/further information contact number: 01803 912963 – 07903 992930 or 07426 556243 Grey Seal Talk and Litter Pick Join the team from The Seal Project down at the fantastic Fishcombe Cove Cafe for an info session about the dangers of plastic pollution to our Grey Seal population. The chat will be followed by a beach clean and micro litter pick and plenty of time to enjoy some refreshments and socialising in the cafe after. Venue: Fishcombe Cove Café Sustainability in the Stone Age Visit the Palaeo-Table at Kents Cavern to handle prehistoric artefacts and learn about how Stone Age people maintained a sustainable lifestyle through responsible consumption and production. Venue: Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves Vigilance of Brixham is a gaff-rigged ketch and a heritage vessel of national importance, with recognisable red sails. Over the Geopark Festival, don’t miss the opportunity to take the helm of an historic working vessel, help with the sails and chat with the friendly and well-informed Skipper and Crew. Venue: The Boat is moored at the Heritage Quay (opposite the Prince William Pub) on Brixham Marina Dates: Saturday 28th May (10am - 1pm) Wednesday 1st June (10am - 1pm) Thursday 2nd June (10am - 1pm) Date: Friday 3rd June (10am - 1pm) Saturday 4th June (10am - 1pm) Sunday 5th June (10am - 1pm) Cost: All dates, £45 Adults: £25 Children: £115 family Ticket Is booking required: Yes Booking/further information contact number: 07764 845353 Coasteer & Litter Pick Venue: Anstey’s Cove, Torquay Family Art Fun: Continental Collision Learn through art and craft about the geology of Torbay and the ‘mountain building’ event that happened 300 million years ago that had a fundamental effect on the Torbay Geopark. Venue: Torre Abbey, Learning Lab Cockington Nature Ranger Club Families are invited to join one of the Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust Rangers to learn more about nature in Cockington Park and especially the amazing trees that grow there. Venue: Cockington Park Is booking required: Yes Rockpool Ramble Join a Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust Marine Ranger and learn more about life below the waves during a rockpool ramble at Goodrington Beach. Discover incredible marine wildlife like feisty crabs, slimy anemones, wriggly starfish and more can be found in the rock pools of Torbay! Venue: Goodrington Beach Time: 12pm – 2pm Cost: £3.50 Is booking required: Yes
Join the Reach Outdoors team down at Goodrington Beach for a 3-hour Kayak tour from Goodrington Sands beach with a focus on learning about the wildlife we see in the Bay. Suitable for participants aged 8 and upward, this is a unique opportunity to explore this beautiful bit of coastline. Venue: Goodrington Sands Beach, Paignton Geopark Art Workshop with Claire Harmer
Jubilant Papermaking Visit delightful Cockington Court for an hour-long workshop making handmade paper sheets with Marissa Wakefield. Participants (any age and ability) will learn to create their very own sheets of handmade paper. The paper pulp will be red, white and blue to celebrate the Jubilee. Venue: Cockington Court Outdoor Painting / Sketching A chance to meet the Cockington Court Artist in Residence, James Murch and join him in the park for some plein air (open air) painting. Please bring along your own materials, easel or sketch book. The group will meet at 3pm and gather again at 5pm for a chance to share a coffee, a slice of cake and look at the group work created. To add to the ambience there will also be a choir performing in the grounds to celebrate The Queen's Jubilee. Venue: Cockington Court Learn about the massive contribution Agatha Christie made during both World Wars. Listen to the emotional story of Torquay’s bravest resident, who risked her life during the Second World War to help make D-Day a success. Stand at the spot where the American troops departed for Utah beach. Visit the graves of Torquay's two Victoria Cross recipients. |