Today we are introduced to another Hospitality Hero, Sylvia, GM at Shoreline and we properly meet Holly the Christmas Octopus!

Plus, we cover all the latest updates from the Torbay Hospitality Sector, including restaurants, hotels, upcoming Christmas and New Year's events, and two inspiring interviews.

Our first guest segment features a delightful holiday surprise - an interview with Holly the Christmas Octopus! Holly shares details about her upcoming flashmob event this Friday, 8 PM at Beacon Quay. Be sure not to miss this one! We'll all be on the Quay doing the Cha Cha Slide - unmissable!

Next, we speak with Sylvia - General Manager of Shoreline restaurant located on the Paignton seafront. Sylvia shares her riveting journey in the hospitality industry and her innovative approach to building up a local community of Shoreline fans!

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Plus we cover all the news and highlights from  the hotel, restaurant, and events scene right across Torbay.

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Join Lyn and Calum in this blockbuster episode as they cover a wide range of exciting news and updates from the Torbay Hospitality sector. From awards to Christmas and New Year events, levelling up funding, free workshops for hospitality, and tax breaks announced in the Autumn statement, this episode is packed with valuable information you don't want to miss. Plus, don't miss the exclusive offer from Ollie at Brave Productions for the hospitality sector in Torbay!

Find out about the tax breaks and alcohol duty freeze announced in the recent Autumn statement and how they will directly impact your business.

Discover how the brand new Levelling Up Fund is set to benefit Brixham Fish Quay, with an overview of what this means for the industry and local people.

Get the scoop on the upcoming festive events planned for Christmas and New Year in Torbay. From markets to luxury meals and everything in between, there's something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season all around Torbay.

Lyn and Calum share details about an upcoming free workshops designed to support Bed and Breakfast businesses.

Don't miss out on the exclusive offer from Ollie at Brave Productions, designed specifically for the Torbay Hospitality sector. Up to 50% off services such as drone videography! Listen in for all the details on how to take advantage of this opportunity.

What are your thoughts on the wide range of news and updates covered in this episode? Share your perspectives, experiences, and any questions related to these topics in the Torbay Hospitality industry. Join the discussion and stay engaged with the podcast by leaving a comment, reaching out on social media or emailing: [email protected]

In this episode, Flora Durgerian from Impact Torbay discusses programmes for local business growth and Michael Smith from Venus Company talks about his innovative approach to reducing waste and being more environmentally friendly.

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In this episode, we cover all the latest happenings from the world of Torbay's restaurants, bars, events, live music calendar, and the jobs board. We're excited to have two fantastic interviews at the heart of our exclusive Insider's Guide to Attractions. Joining us today are James Hull, General Manager of Kents Caverns, and Sean Twomey, the owner and manager of the Golden Hind in Brixham Harbour.

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In this spine-tingling episode, we take you through the chilling story of the abandoned Boathouse in Paignton and the experiences of young Alistair as he encounters haunted happenings on land and sea. Alongside this tale, our guest Dr. Kevin Dixon shares some spooky stories about haunted Torbay, offering insights into how these stories come about and engaging in a thrilling rapid-fire round of haunted highlights! As always, we bring you news and updates on local restaurants, bars, events, attractions, job listings, and live music in the area. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! Thanks for listening.

Welcome to Season 3 Premiere! This episode, we will take you on a journey to explore the wonders of the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark. We are thrilled to have Melanie Border, the Geopark Coordinator, as our guest. Melanie will guide us through Torbay's exceptional geology, its history, and its ever-evolving significance. Get ready to rediscover the English Riviera in a way you have never experienced before - it's a truly special and inspiring place!

We hope this episode inspires you to discover the wonders of Torbay's rich geological heritage and plan your own Geopark adventure.

In our season finale, we chat with our special guest, Sereny Damon from Dartmouth Steam Railway, Ferries and Dart Steam Paddler, and get the inside scoop on the amazing Train of Lights attraction at Dart Steam Railway.

We also have an exclusive interview with Mike Tucker of Reframe Video as he shares his experience of filming in the hospitality sector.

Plus, we'll be covering all the latest news on Torbay's hotels, restaurants, attractions, events, and live music.

And we draw the name for the winner of the People's Choice Award competition who takes home a Magnum of Prosecco!

We hope you enjoy this episode and would like to thank all our listeners for their support throughout the season. Be sure to subscribe to the Torbay Hospitality Podcast so you don't miss out on any future updates. We'll be back mid-October! Thanks for listening x Lyn & Cal x

Today, we discover more about The Seafood Feast Events and sit down for an exclusive chat with Vicky Pickett, Manager at Olive and Shaun Cockman, their sommelier.

Vicky is at the helm of Brixham's newest culinary hotspot, Olive. With her extensive experience in hospitality, she shares insights into the challenges of opening the new venue and the camaraderie and teamwork she experiences as one of Greenway Group's brightest stars. 

Joining our conversation is Shaun Cockman, Olive's sommelier. With his deep knowledge of wines, Shaun discusses how he pairs the perfect wine with the Olive's Mediterranean-inspired dishes, and goes in depth into the new enomatic machine and the Olive Wine Club.

We are also joined by Seafood Feast organiser, Kelly Widley. She provides a news update on the latest Seafood Feast events. 

In this episode, we cover:

• The journey of opening Olive with Vicky Pickett.
• Wine pairing insights from Shaun Cockman, Olive's sommelier.
• A detailed overview of the Seafood Feast events in Brixham with organiser Kelly Widley.

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Today, we're taking you on a guided tour of the bustling Brixham Fish Market and introducing you to some of the most interesting characters in the fishing community.

We kick off the episode with Barry Young, Managing Director of Brixham Trawler Agents (BTA). He explains the structure of BTA and the significance of their online auction system, providing an inside look into the operations of the market. We take a small detour to hear from Arthur, a local character who is sometimes seen with his head poking out of a trawler window!

The deep interview with Frazer Pugh, owner of Frazer Scallops, provides insights into his fascinating career hand-picking scallops from across Torbay, and why sustainability is at the very heart of his entire operation.

Kelly Widley, organiser of the Seafood Feast, shares information about a special Brixham Fish Market tour in conjunction with the Seafood Feast and Rockfish.

Don't forget we are running the People's Choice Award for the best beach, now in the quarterfinal rounds. Remember to catch up on our instagram stories to vote for your winner! One lucky person will win a magnum of Prosecco!

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