32 By the Dart • Things to Do 4 5 Newton Abbot Racecourse


– 80s Gold Grab a ticket for what promises to be a fantas-


tic night of nostalgia at Newton Abbot Racecourse on sunday August 14. some of the best songs from the 80’s will be belted out by Tony Hadley of spandau Ballet, ABC, Bananarama, and Midge Ure of Ultravox and Band Aid fame. This is guaranteed to be a top night of nostalgia and fun in a great venue for this type of event. Tickets are available from www.new- tonabbotracing.com


Take in a show at Torquay’s


Princess Theatre The Princess Theatre has got great touring shows on this summer including Agatha Christie’s Mousetrap with Louise Jameson, Grease, The sound of Music and Cats, as well as plenty of one-night shows too. And the harbourside is looking pretty good right now, with a bigger than ever choice of Al Fresco eating and drinking around the theatre before and after the show. From the new Abbey Sands complex with Las Iguanas and Le Bistrot Pierre, Pier Point, and on to the harbour, you’re seriously spoilt for choice there nowadays.


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Salcombe Town


Regatta The pretty town of


Salcombe celebrates its maritime heritage with a colourful regatta, this year from July 31 to August 6. The week is packed with things to do and watch, on and off the water, from sailing events and competitions; a magical torchlight procession and fireworks; and sandcastle and crabbing competitions. The regatta combines art, theatre and live music with traditional working boat races and rowing events.


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Ways With Words For ten days Dartington Hall is full of words, books and ideas with the annual Ways With Words festival. On this 25th anniversary year there’s a stellar line-up including


many festival favourites. Shirley Williams, Melvyn Bragg, Roy Hattersley, Fay Weldon and Jonathan Dimbleby will be taking to the stage at the Great Hall along with many others. And nothing quite beats sitting on a deckchair on the lawn with a newly signed copy of a treasure to read. From the 8th www.wayswithwords.co.uk.


- 18th July. For more information visit


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