Torbay Hour

15/02/2026

An exciting new event for Torbay - please check out Torbay Literary Festival & give them a follow! 🤩

05/01/2026

Any small business owners out there should definitely get themselves booked on this brilliant event being hosted at Devonmade 🤩

𝚂𝚖𝚊𝚕𝚕 𝙱𝚞𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚞𝚗𝚌𝚑
Running a small business can be lonely and overwhelming — especially when you’re expected to plan ahead while juggling everything day to day.

This relaxed brunch at Devonmade is a supportive get-together for local small business owners who want space to talk, share ideas, and feel less alone as we plan 2026.

Including Coffee, tea, brunch and 2026 planning pack. Book online only limited numbers available to keep the group small. https://www.devonmade.co.uk/onlineshop/prod_8356807-Devonmade-Small-Business-Brunch.html

18/10/2025

Have you been down to Big Baps Torbay recently? Why not grab a fry up or one of their legendary baps?

23/09/2025

Based in Torbay, The Desk Pad Co offers branded desk pads to elevate your workspace.

www.thedeskpadco.com

06/09/2025

It’s Marldon Apple Pie Fair day! 🤩

One of the local highlights of the year - Marldon Apple Pie Fair takes place from 12pm today!

Weather looks good - check it out!

We’re proud to have supported the event for many years; might see you up there later! 🤩

25/07/2025

Looking to start a business? Or looking for a few tips how to save some more tax? Check out this fully funded workshop with James from Twigger Business Solutions 🤩

📊 Upskill Your Business at our upcoming Workshop!

Join James for “Tax, Business Structures & Accounting” — a practical session designed to demystify small business setups and keep you compliant from the start.

🗓 Monday, 18 August 2025
🕙 10 am – 12 pm
📍 Torbay Business Centre, Torquay

Hosted by: Start‑Up Torbay (The brilliant Kim Thornton at Torbay Council)

What You'll Learn:
✅ Choosing the right structure: Sole trader, partnership, or limited company
✅ Navigating bookkeeping and cloud accounting (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks)
✅ Claiming tax deductions and cutting your tax bill
✅ Understanding VAT thresholds and registration implications

This workshop is ideal for:
💪Anyone launching a start‑up in Torbay
💪Business owners wanting better accounting systems
💪Anyone looking to save time, money and avoid costly mistakes

The workshop is fully funded, so attendance is free but places are limited— book soon to secure your spot! 🤩

For more info & booking 👉 https://tinyurl.com/mpfvf2w7

Need help preparing for the session, or want to explore your options one-to-one afterwards? Message us—we’re happy to help you get the most from it.

Let’s build smarter businesses together 💼

— Twigger Business Solutions

21/07/2025

If anyone is thinking of home schooling - check out this blog from You Can Sit With Us 🤩

Many families in Torbay begin home education around age 8 or older - and often find it’s the perfect fit. With reading and maths skills in place, children are ready to explore curiosity-led learning. Parents feel more confident navigating KS2 topics alongside them. Discover why starting later can ...