Teignmouth Tour Party

This years cycling Tour of Britain 2010 is looking to be one of the best yet. The exciting professional racing stages and the fun family ride days all go to make this one of the most enjoyable events of 2010.

To celebrate Teignmouth being chosen to host the finish of 'Stage 4' and the family ride, the town invites you to our very own 'Tour Party'.

Several days of music, dance, sport and entertainment culminating in a mini music festival ending what we know will be one of the most memorable days to be had in Teignmouth. And we have something for everyone too whether you enjoy acoustic, blues, jazz, pop, big band, choir ... then you will not be disappointed. From the 5th September through to the 14th September, Teignmouth will be alive with music and fun for everyone.

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Sunday 5th - Charity Ride Day
Throughout the day: 11am to 9pm Venue: The Den, Town and Seafront Cost: Free (donations for local charities welcome)

X Bike and Tae Kwon-Do demo’s
Dr. Bike
Mikes Old Bikes
Morris Dancers
Chuckle Foot & Stompie
City Steam Jazz Band
Teign Jazz Machine
AJ’s Big Band

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Monday 6th - Photographic Competition
Throughout the week: 10am to 5pm Venue: TAARG Arts & Community Centre, Northumberland Place Cost: Competition entry fee £1

The Tour of Britain cycling photographic competition with judging at the end of the bike race week. A opportunity to enter a competition and display your photos. Competition and viewing starts on the 8th.

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Tuesday 7th - Teignmouth Dance Day

Throughout the day: 12 midday to 4pm (Angus at 2pm) Venue: The Den Marquee, Cost: Free (donations for local charities welcome)

From Salsa to Samba, come and join in and strut your stuff all afternoon - including demonstration and lesson from the inimitable ‘Angus’ of Abanica Salsa.

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Wednesday 8th - Teignmouth Sessions
Evening: 8pm to 11.30pm Venue: The Carlton Theatre Cost: Free (donations for local charities welcome)

Local musicians jamming the night away. Come and enjoy Teignmouth's home grown musical talent.

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Thursday 9th - Dance & Jazz Day
Throughout the day: 12 midday to 4pm Venue: The Den Marquee Cost: Free (donations for local charities welcome)

Eastern Dancing, Salsa & Aerobics - Something for all ages and abilities.
Evening: 7.30pm Venue: The Carlton Theatre Cost: £8, concessions available.
Jim Fryer and the Bands of Gold, if you love Jazz this is for you.

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Friday 10th - Accoustic & Blues Cafe
Evening: 8pm to 11.30pm Venue: The Carlton Theatre Cost: Free (donations for local charities welcome)

A heady mix of two musical genres - including talented guitarist Pete Chadwick.

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Saturday 11th - Traditional Tea Dance
Afternoon: 3pm to 5pm Venue: The Den Marquee Cost: Free (donations for local charities welcome) Minimal charge for cream tea.

Enjoy a traditional tea dance - and take a step back in time to when the pace of life was 'that' much slower.

Mayor's Picnic in the Marquee
Evening: 8pm to 11.30pm Venue: The Den Marquee Cost: £10 per person. Bring own picnic and drinks.
Join the Mayor of Teignmouth Ian Parkes - for an evening of entertainment and fun. All monies raised will be given to charity.

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Sunday 12th - Teignmouth Rocks
Afternoon / Evening: 3pm to 10pm Venue: The Den Marquee Cost: Free (donations for 'The Pulse' welcome).

The very best of local 'Rock' talent - enjoy the music of:
Vivid Sky, Sophie Mendoza, Sundog, The Rants, Bad Mojo, Bailjumpers and more ...
This event is being promoted and hosted by 'Teignmouth First' to raise much needed funds for 'The Pulse' a local music project. Your generosity is much appreciated.

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Monday 13th - Jay Tamkin Band
Evening: 7pm to 10.30pm Venue: The Carlton Theatre Cost: Free. However you must obtain your free ticket from the box office. Places are stricly limited for this very popular event, donations invited. All money raised towards equipment purchases for 'The Pulse' project.
One of the finest blues based musicians in the UK today. With support by Stormin’ Norman

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Tuesday 14th - The Big Day
Throughout the day: 11am to 9pm Venue: The Den, Town and Seafront Cost: Free (donations for local charities welcome)

Andrei Burton - Mountain bike trials display
Lee Musclewhite - BMX Stunts
Kye Forte - Dirt Bike World Champion 2005
Jo, Johnny & Jon - Combat Fitness
X Bike Demonstrations
Tae Kwon-Do - Demonstrations by Peter O’Neil and team
Elfic the Jester - Be wowed by Elfic’s wobbling on his unicycle
Bob’s Mini Bike Show
Mike’s Old Bikes - Bike through the ages on display
Teignskate - Be inspired by the skills of our local skateboarders
Palm FM - With Ben Moseby
Children’s Fairground Rides
Newton Abbot Town Crier
Live Music throughout the town - Spin 2, Spilt Milk, Ice-House Syncopators, Viv Wilson’s Band

Evening: 4pm to 9pm Venue: The Marquee on the Den Cost: Free (donations for local charities welcome)

The Quails - Teignmouth's up and coming band, recent appearances on Radio 2's Janice Long show, Glastonbury and 2009 support for MUSE.
The Dambuskers
The Cadence
Woodwalk