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Agatha Christie's Towards Zero

Calling all Agatha Christie enthusiasts! Don’t miss an unforgettable adaptation of one of Christie’s most captivating murder mysteries: Towards Zero. This thrilling production, brought to you by Bijou Theatre Productions, is part of their esteemed annual Agatha Christie run, a tradition that has delighted audiences since 1984. Towards Zero is a mesmerizing journey into the human psyche. This production feels like opening a long-locked door. The intrigue begins not with a murder, but with the intricate web of choices, grudges, and tensions that simmer beneath the surface. Expect a gripping examination of jealousy and the subtle dynamics at play, as the story unfolds in an atmosphere charged with suspense. The Plot Unfolds. Set against the stunning backdrop of Gull’s Point, the seaside residence of Lady Tressilian, the story invites you into a house party where Neville Strange finds himself torn between his ex-wife, Audrey, and his new love, Kay. As tensions rise, the stage is set for a chilling exploration of human emotions that leads to a shocking and brutal murder. Originally adapted for the stage by Gerald Verner, Towards Zero first premiered at the St. James’s Theatre in London in 1956.

Wed 22 Jul20:30Palace Theatre(4mi)

via Palace Theatre

Cinema

Cinema-Disclosure Day

If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? This summer, the truth belongs to eight billion people. We are coming close to … Disclosure Day. Cast Emily Blunt Josh O’Connor Colin Firth Eve Hewson Colman Domingo Directed by Steven Spielberg Subtitles

Wed 22 Jul20:30The Flavel Cafe(4.4mi)

via The Flavel Cafe

Live Music

Guy & the upbeats

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS = LIVE MUSIC NIGHTS Our house band, Guy and The Upbeats, light up the stage every single Wednesday night with their signature two-tone trio sound. Expect infectious rhythms, sharp grooves, and upbeat classics that keep the energy high and the good times rolling. Midweek never sounded so good — great music, great vibes, and a band that brings the beat week after week. Make Wednesdays your new favorite night. #GuyAndTheUpbeats #HouseBand #WednesdayNights #LiveMusic #TwoToneTrio #MidweekVibes #GoodTimes #FeelTheBeat

Wed 22 Jul22:00Spinning Wheel Inn(3.7mi)

via Spinning Wheel Inn

Community

RYA Powerboat Level 1

Thu 23 JulGrenville House Outdoor Education Centre(0.2mi)

via Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre

Community

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...

Thu 23 JulGrenville House Outdoor Education Centre(0.2mi)

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...

Thu 23 JulGrenville House Outdoor Education Centre(0.2mi)

via Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre

Community

RYA Powerboat Level 2

Working through the syllabus for your course, your instructors will develop your skills and knowledge while offering a hands on experience in powerboating. You will be kitted up in buoyancy aids and shown how the boats work before being taken out into the harbour where you will be coached and given time to drive. Our powerboating courses are tailored to the clients needs and make the best use of the wind and the harbour.

Thu 23 JulGrenville House Outdoor Education Centre(0.2mi)

via Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre

Community

Abseiling

What to expect on an abseiling session? Based in the dramatic setting of Berry Head Quarry, your instructor will kit you up in a harness and helmet before giving you a safety briefing and demonstration of how the system works. You will then have...

Thu 23 JulGrenville House Outdoor Education Centre(0.2mi)

via Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre

Likely freeCommunity

Mayfield Hub Club

Mayfield Hub Club is a new weekly term time club providing activities and social learning experiences for young people in Torquay 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

Thu 23 JulIndigos Play & Ecology Centre(1.5mi)

via Indigos Play & Ecology CentreCurated

Children & FamilyTheatre

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).

Thu 23 Jul11:30Coleton Fishacre(3.6mi)

via Coleton Fishacre

Community

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.

Thu 23 Jul11:30Coleton Fishacre(3.6mi)

via Coleton Fishacre

Sports & Fitness

Zumba

Why not join the group in a workout, enjoy the company and sweat it out together here at hookhills community centre. Every Thursday 10:45 – 11:45 am Mobile

Thu 23 Jul11:45Hookhills & Broadsands Park Community Centre(2.9mi)

via Hookhills & Broadsands Park Community Centre

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.

Thu 23 Jul12:00The Flavel Cafe(4.4mi)

via The Flavel Cafe

Community

Public Swim

Public Swim. Admiral Swimming Centre. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Thu 23 Jul14:15Admiral Swimming Centre(0.2mi)

via Admiral Swimming Centre

Community

Swim Pool Closed

We found this gem on Admiral Swimming Centre's website. Swim Pool Closed — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Thu 23 Jul17:00Admiral Swimming Centre(0.2mi)

via Admiral Swimming Centre

Likely freeCommunity

Mayfield Hub Club

Thu 23 Jul18:30Indigos Play & Ecology Centre(1.5mi)

via Indigos Play & Ecology CentreCurated

Community

Dog Training/Recall

Dog training here at Hookhills Community Centre down stairs outside dance hall. This will be held throughout most of the year on Thursday’s for one hour 6pm-7pm. Saturdays may become included. If you are interested. Please enquire for all sessions before you book. Please

Thu 23 Jul19:00Hookhills & Broadsands Park Community Centre(2.9mi)

via Hookhills & Broadsands Park Community Centre

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Venues with events near Ranscombe

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre0.2 miles away Admiral Swimming Centre0.2 miles away Indigos Play & Ecology Centre1.5 miles away

More about Ranscombe

Devon, England

Ranscombe sits quietly in Devon where the air is always fresh and the pace of life is measured in tea breaks rather than minutes. It might look like a sleepy patch of countryside but there is plenty of local colour if you know where to look for it. The village hall often hosts something for the community while nearby pubs turn into lively gathering spots on a Friday evening. We pull together all the little things that make life here worthwhile so you don't have to hunt across the county for ideas. A family day out or an evening with friends is just a short drive away from your front door. Near Here keeps the local scene fresh and handy right where you live without needing to scroll through endless feeds.

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