56th Annual Convention 2007 (Torquay)
4th to 6th May 2007 
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The Centre is situated in gardens just over 100 metres from the seafront, with easy access through Torre Abbey or via Belgrave Road and Chestnut Avenue.
'Queen of the Riviera'
Torquay has been one of the UK's top holiday destinations since Victorian Times. The Victorians who first used the Riviera name to describe Torquay their legacy remains to this day with sparkling white villas perched on the verdant hilltops, beautiful gardens around the seafront and elegant Victorian facades along the main streets. Torquay's waterfront is the focus of life in the town. Here you'll find the palm-lined promenade, seafront gardens, a lively harbour, an international marina, an abundance of pavement cafes, pubs, restaurants and nightlife, good quality shops and a host of attractions to suit every interest.
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| | Friday 4 May 2007: |
| | | Golf Competition: |
| | | | | The venue for the Golf Competition is the Torquay Golf Club. For further details of the course Select Here |
| | | Bowls Competition: |
| | | | | The venue for the Bowls Competition is the Torquay United Indoor Bowling Club. For further details of the rink Select Here |
| | | Civic Reception: |
| | | | | As an aperitif to the evening's entertainment The Chairman of Torbay Council, Councillor John Dunn, invites delegates to attend the Civic Reception in The Riviera Centre. |
| | | Host Night: |
| | | | | The Host Night is being held in The Arena at the Riviera Centre and the theme is 'A Caribbean Evening'. Music will be provided by 'Real Steel' one of Europe's top youth steel band. 'Real Steel' has appeared at the Notting Hill Carnival, the National Festival of Music for Youth. The band has been the subject of a full-length national TV documentary and performed live on BBC's Children in Need. Channel 4's Big Breakfast, ITV's Telethon, Sky News and a host of regional magazine programmes.
For further information and a sample of 'Real Steel's' music visit Select Here
Additional musical entertainment provided by 'Donna's Disco'. For further information
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| | Saturday 5 May 2007 |
| | | Partners Outings: |
| | | Tour A - Dartmoor |
| | | | | A chance to enjoy the wonderful Devon scenery with a drive over Dartmoor to Princetown, with a chance to visit the Dartmoor Prison Heritage Centre, longer stays can be arranged, or the very informative High Moors Visitors Centre. There are a range of cafes, pubs and restaurants in Princetown for lunch or a Devon Cream Tea. |
| | | Tour B - Trago Mills and The House of Marbles |
| | | | | A trip to the Trago Mills discount shopping centre, which sells everything you, can ask for! Trago Mills, Newton Abbot. A short drive will bring us to the House of Marbles which contains a fascinating display of marble machines, and perhaps bring back childhood memories - House of Marbles |
| | | Banquet and Ball |
| | | | | The banquet and Ball is being held in The Arena at the Riviera Centre. Music will be provided by 'Riviera Five-0' who are one of the most versatile and professionally accomplished bands in the South-West of England. 'Riviera Five-0' has developed a huge inventory of music from the 1940's to the 2000's - for you to from - enough variety to please all guests at the Banquet and Ball. |
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| | Monday 7 May 2007 (Bank Holiday Monday) |
| | | Tour C - Eden Project, Kernow (Cornwall) - Select Here for Website |
| | | | | The world famous Eden Project is situated in Bodelva, Cornwall, which is about a two hour coach journey from Torquay. Sufficient time will be allowed for you to visit the Biomes, which are guaranteed to interest gardeners and non-gardeners alike. |
Lion David Richards
MD105 Convention Officer
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