The Portsmouth Society - News
| News | The Riviera but nearer | |
| Earlier news | The Torbay Civic Society have enterprisingly teamed up with The Quayside
Hotel, Brixham to offer civic societies special interest holidays. With representatives of six other societies Deane and I had a lovely taster in July. Torbay is very beautiful, and exploring its fascinating history and architecture with expert guides, hosted by the Torbay Society, is definitely recommended. We visited the splendid Britannia Naval College, Oldway Mansion in Paignton built by the Singer Sewing Machine millionnaire, Torre Abbey and elegant mid nineteenth century terraces and villas in Torquay reminiscent of Owen's Southsea with John Risdon, a very knowledgeable guide. His photographs of the River Dart filled a wonderful evening, and the chairman of the Torbay Civic Society is an amusing speaker. Discussion between the different society members about matters of mutual interest was very lively! Staff at the Quayside Hotel in Brixham are very welcoming, and the food is delicious. 'The Riviera but Nearer' is just the place for a short special interest holiday. For more information see www.torbaycivicsociety.co.uk Celia and Deane Clark |