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What's on in Higher Dittisham

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Higher Dittisham.

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ASRUS

A weekly termtime club providing activities and social learning experiences for young people in Torbay who have Autism Spectrum Conditions (which may or may not be diagnosed). It is a place to be with friends, a place to play outdoors, a place to make music with support from music leaders and a place to chill and chat. Each week there are different opportunities including creating crafts to take home and making delicious food to eat! It is free to book but booking is essential. Please note the sessions are starting earlier this term from 5.30 - 7.00pm. Please book here .

Wed 22 JulIndigos Play & Ecology Centre(3.3mi)

via Indigos Play & Ecology CentreCurated

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LIVE @ ELI + TRIX – Beats & Keys

« BETTY’S – Wino Wednesday LIVE @ BETTY’S – Lobster Supper Sociable + Ceilidh »

Wed 22 JulThe Kitch Inn(3.8mi)

via The Kitch Inn

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Coasteering

What to expect on an coasteering session? Beginning on site, you will be issued with wetsuits, buoyancy aids, and helmets before taking a short walk along the seafront to our coasteering site. We use a couple of different sites depending on the conditions and...

Wed 22 JulGrenville House Outdoor Education Centre(4.6mi)

via Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre

Sports & Fitness

Stand Up Paddleboarding

What to expect on a Stand Up Paddleboarding session? Beginning on site, you will be issued with wetsuits, buoyancy aids, helmets and paddles before heading down to our boat store where we will give you a land-based board demo and instructions on how to...

Wed 22 JulGrenville House Outdoor Education Centre(4.6mi)

via Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre

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Canoeing

What to expect on a Canoe session? Beginning on site, you will be issued with a wetsuit, buoyancy aid, helmet and paddle before heading down to our boat store where we will give you a land-based introduction to the boat and instructions on how...

Wed 22 JulGrenville House Outdoor Education Centre(4.6mi)

via Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre

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Playdates

Playdates at Living Waters Pentecostal Church. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Wed 22 Jul10:00Living Waters Pentecostal Church(4mi)

via Living Waters Pentecostal Church

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Summer of Play at Coleton Fishacre

Summer at sea begins here. Embark on a hands-on adventure packed with challenges and problem solving games. Explore sensory moments, get creative with building or spend lazy summer days in the hammocks and on the swing with a view at the sailors hangout on the coast. By the house, there's 1920's vintage games, from Battle Ships to Ludo and a giant version of Peggity - ideal for all the family. This year Pokémon joins Summer of Play, and at Coleton Fishacre there's a free Pokémon trail sheet (while stocks last) available to collect on the day, with a sticker for each property you visit. Summer of Play activities are free (normal admission applies).

Wed 22 Jul11:30Coleton Fishacre(4.2mi)

via Coleton Fishacre

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100 years of Coleton Fishacre

In honour of Coleton Fishacre's 100 years, there'll be a series of things to see and do over this year. Discover a pop-up photographic exhibition of archive images inside and out, documenting the building of the house and gardens. Join a guided walk with the Head Gardener on selected dates, taking a look at how the team garden for nature. In the autumn there's the return of the Earth Photo 2026 exhibition with its contemporary imagery, and to finish the year in true 1920's style, a Christmas party with a bang. For full details on individual events, visit the Events page.

Wed 22 Jul11:30Coleton Fishacre(4.2mi)

via Coleton Fishacre

Cinema

Cinema-The Sheep Detectives

In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realise they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.

Wed 22 Jul12:00The Flavel Cafe(2.6mi)

via The Flavel Cafe

Religion & Spirituality

Church Open

The church is open for a Half hour common worship service from noon and to visitors until 2pm. Communion is held once a month; generally the first Wednesday.

Wed 22 Jul12:00Christ Church Paignton Parish Church(4.3mi)

via Christ Church Paignton Parish ChurchCurated

Sports & Fitness

Around £7

Pilates Magic

Want to be healthy and keep in trim, then why not join a session at the club. Gentle movement suitable for men and women of all ages and levels of fitness Improves posture, flexibility and strength Classes cost £7 per session or £36 for six sessions For more information or to book, please

Wed 22 Jul12:30Hookhills & Broadsands Park Community Centre(2.4mi)

via Hookhills & Broadsands Park Community Centre

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Around £12

Water colour painting

Why not spend a few hours of painting with tutor Mike on a Wednesday afternoon. Use your imagination or image and put it down in water colour paint. Such a relaxing 2 hours of enjoyment. Mike charges £12 for 2 hours. And you are provided with brushes and paint to start with as well, and with canvas! For more info

Wed 22 Jul15:00Hookhills & Broadsands Park Community Centre(2.4mi)

via Hookhills & Broadsands Park Community Centre

Cinema

Carousel (u) 2h 3m Matinee 2pm 70th Anniversary

Dir: Henry King Cast: Gordon Macrae, Shirley Jones, Cameron Mitchell Genre: Musical Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel returns to the big screen in this sumptuous 1956 adaptation, starring Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones. Blending romance, fantasy and some of the most enduring songs ever written for the stage, it’s a poignant, visually stunning musical that deserves to be experienced in a cinema. Whether you’re rediscovering an old favourite or seeing it for the first time, Carousel remains one of the defining Hollywood musicals of its era. Cafe opens from 10am serving delicious home made cakes, Crankhouse Coffee and Specialty Teas. Bar opens from 12pm serving cocktails, fine wines, craft beers and bar snacks. Last orders 10 minutes before the film starts. Film starts promptly at 2pm. WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

Wed 22 Jul15:00Totnes Cinema(4.8mi)

via Totnes Cinema

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