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Sparkling Variety Show raises over £3000 for THHN

Saturday 28 February saw the Rainbow Hotel in Torquay packed with over 200 people enjoying a fabulous Variety Show all in aid of Torbay Holiday Helpers Network (THHN). The event was organised by Bob Vaughan, a THHN volunteer and there was an incredible line-up of talent for the audience to enjoy and enjoy it they most certainly did.

Organiser Bob Vaughan and host and compere Tank Sherman – picture taken by Ree de Lacey

Acts included Keedie, fresh from her appearance on “The Voice”, Shaun Perry, Carolyn May, Mike Samuels, Abba tribute band “Take a Chance on Us”, Yours in Harmony, Supreme Dream, Becky Bennett, Stewart Masters and Tank Sherman. Bob said “I was so thrilled with the line-up that we had to entertain the masses. We had some fantastic acts from all around the country and I just knew it was going to be a great night. Particular thanks must go to the fabulous Tank Sherman who helped me organise the event and then hosted and compered the whole thing. With ticket sales and our amazing raffle and auction we raised £3275 which I am absolutely delighted about.” The evening was sponsored by the Rainbow Hotel who gave Bob the Club Rainbow Room free of change for the evening and Jamie Sinclair of What’s On Magazine. Bob said “Jamie was fantastic. Not only did he give the event free advertising in What’s On Magazine but he also supplied the flyers and posters and gave a brilliant prize for us to use on the evening. Thanks must also go to Mike Kozciban who provided the light and sound free of charge.”

“Take a Chance on Us” – picture taken by Ree de Lacey

Other local businesses that supplied prizes included the Babbacombe Inn, Becky Bettesworth, Dot’s Pantry, Haddon Galleries and Hanbury’s Famous Fish & Chips. Bob said “I’ve had so much support from friends, the local community and businesses it’s been overwhelming. I’m a huge supporter of THHN and the vital work that it does giving holidays to families having a truly difficult time and the way that others have stepped up to help our Variety Show raise such a great sum of money has been fantastic. Being part of Team THHN is a real honour. It is made up of a terrific group of people, many of whom gave up their time yet again to help out on Saturday.”

Fun at the Auction – picture taken by Ree de Lacey

Also at the Show on Saturday was Luke Tillen, founder and Chairman of THHN. Luke said “Bob is a real star. He’s a tireless volunteer, always ready to help out and do whatever he can. He started planning this back in August last year and put so much work into making it the success that it was. He’s pure gold and we are very lucky to have him on our team.”

For more information about THHN, its work, how to volunteer or help please visit the website www.thhn.co.uk or find them on Facebook.

Bumper year for Bishopsteignton Village Show

The 18th annual Bishopsteignton Village Show took place on Saturday 7 September and Sunday 8 September and organisers saw Bishopsteignton Community Centre fuller than ever with all sorts of horticultural, culinary and artistic exhibits.

Show Chairman Roy Halsey said “It really has been a bumper year.  The wonderful summer weather has meant that there was some really great quality fruit, vegetables and flowers on display this year.  We’re also delighted to have welcomed lots of new exhibitors to the Show.  It’s always lovely to have new people want to take part and hopefully they will be back again next year.”

The Bishopsteignton Show is a traditional Village Show open to everyone who lives, works or is a member of a society within the village.  There are over 70 classes ranging from cookery, art and photography and special classes for the children to enter to the classic fruit, vegetables and floral classes.

Roy said “The Show really is an important part of the village calender and we’re very lucky to receive lots of sponsorship and support from local businesses.  All of our classes are sponsored and people are very generous giving us prizes for the grand raffle we have which is a vital fundraiser for the Show.  Sponsors from within the village this year include The Cockhaven Manor, Central Garage, the Ring of Bells, Bishopsteignton Surgery, Red Rock Brewery, Bishopsteignton Women’s Institute and Wyse Homes along with support from Luscombe Drinks, Tuckers Seeds, Otter Nurseries, Morrisons, Tibbs Greengrocers, House of Marbles, Austins, Addicott Electrics and Trago Mills.

This year the prizes were presented by Maggie Gorringe who has been a vital member of the Show Committee for many years .  2013 was Maggie’s last show as a committee member as she and her husband are leaving the area so Roy asked Maggie if she’d like to present the prizes and she was only too pleased to do so.

The Show also has its own website, www.bishopsvillageshow.co.uk, which features all the results from this and previous years along with photo galleries, news of fundraising events, as well as more on all of the sponsors.  Whilst the organising committee can now have a rest after all their hard work it won’t be long before they meet again to start planning next year’s Show.

Bishopsteignton Village Show 2013

The 2013 Bishopsteignton Village Show will be held, as always, in Bishopsteignton Community Centre on Saturday 7 September (2pm to 5pm) and Sunday 8 September (11am to 4pm).
The Community Centre will again be packed to the rafters with loads of fantastic exhibits in various classes including fruit and vegetables, flowers, art, photography, children’s, domestic, floral art and handicrafts.
Refreshments and cream teas will be served both days along with ploughman’s lunches on the Sunday. There will also be a selection of local craft and produce stands to browse.
Admission is just 50p for adults and free for children.
For all the information, to download a full schedule or to see photo galleries from previous years go to www.bishopsvillageshow.co.uk

A riot of colour at Bishopsteignton Village Show

The 17th annual Bishopsteignton Village Show took place on Saturday 1 September and Sunday 2 September and organisers saw Bishopsteignton Community Centre filled with a riot of floral colour, fantastic veg, art, crafts and some wonderful exhibits inspired by the Olympics and the Golden Jubilee.

Show Chairman Roy Halsey said “I’m delighted with the entries we had for this year’s show. It’s been a difficult year for gardeners but people rose to the challenge and we had a great show filled with lovely quality fruit and veg and flowers. In fact both the Flower judge, Phil Baker and the Fruit and Veg judge, Peter Morton, said that they thought this was one of the best shows they’d judged in the area this year. Of course the Show is not all about gardening. Yet again we had incredible cakes and chutneys entered into the competition along with beautiful handicrafts, paintings and photography. A number of the local children got involved too with some great entries in their classes.”

Roy added “Unusually for a Village Show, ours is run over 2 days and we find that we have lots of people visit on both days. With cream teas and Ploughman’s Lunches on offer, as well as some great stalls selling local produce, we need both days to accommodate everyone who wants to come and look around. For a number of years now we’ve also been lucky enough to be supported by various local businesses who sponsor some of the Divisions in the Show and donate wonderful prizes so that we can hold our Grand Raffle which is such an important fund-raiser for us.”

All those who support the Show are featured on their website www.bishopsvillageshow.co.uk where the results from this and previous year’s can be found, along with a number of photo galleries as well. Whilst the organising committee can now have a rest after all their hard work it won’t be long before they meet again to start planning next year’s Show.

Something for Everyone at Bishopsteignton Village Show

The 2012 Bishopsteignton Village Show will take place on Saturday 1 September and Sunday 2 September in Bishopsteignton Community Centre and this year features various themes inspired by village events, the Olympics and, of course, the Golden Jubilee. Bishopsteignton Village Show has a great mix of classes to enter including fabulous flowers, fruit and veg, incredible floral art, handicrafts, cookery, jams and chutneys, photography and, of course, a range of classes for the children to enter

To exhibit at this year’s show costs just 20p per entry. Exhibitors must reside, work or be a member of a club in the Bishopsteignton/Ideford Parish and, with over 75 classes to choose from, there’s bound to be something to try your hand at. All the details can be found on the Show website at www.bishopsvillageshow.co.uk and locals are being encouraged to have a go. The committee welcomes all entries from eligible participants and people can enter just one class or lots of classes if they want. There’s prize money too, and trophies for those with the most points won in various sections.

The Village Show is open to the public to look around from 2pm until 5pm on the Saturday and 11am to 4pm on the Sunday. There are cream teas served both days and Ploughman’s Lunches on the Sunday. There are also a number of stalls featuring local produce, crafts and greetings cards. Show Chairman Roy Halsey said “We’re really looking forward to seeing the range of exhibits we get this year. The Show has a lovely, traditional feel and we are lucky enough to receive support from various local businesses which helps us pay to put the show on, as well as provide a fantastic Grand Raffle to raise money.” A list of all those who have supported the 2012 Show can be found on the show’s website which also has an archive of previous year’s results and photo galleries.

Roy added “As well as all those who exhibit it’s lovely to be able to welcome members of the public to look around and be able to enjoy our Show which takes over practically every room in the Community Centre. Admission is just 50p for adults and Children are free. With some delicious refreshments on offer and great local stalls we hope plenty of people will pop in to see us over the weekend.”