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Torquay International School 
 
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tis Social Programme for Adults and Seniors 
An example of the TIS Social Programme in winter  
Monday afternoon 
Torquay Museum 
Discover the real Agatha Christie and learn about how Stone Age Man made his home in Torquay. 
Monday afternoon 
Torquay Tour 
For new arrivals 
Wednesday afternoon 
Mystery Minibus Trip 
Out and about around Torbay to find something different and something we haven’t seen before?  
Thursday evening 
Pub Night at the Olde Churston Court Inn  
This beautiful old pub in the heart of the South Devon countryside dates from the 12th Century. Will the ghost be there by the open fire?  
Friday afternoon 
American Bowling  
See who gets the highest score. If you haven’t played before JP will show you how.  
Saturday 
all day trip 
Exeter & Topsham  
Along the coast up the River Exe to the picturesque port of Topsham Then we go on to the Cathedral city of Exeter for a guided tour.  
Sunday 
Free day 
 
An example of the TIS Social Programme in Spring  
Monday afternoon 
Living Coasts Marine Zoo at Torquay Harbour  
Spring is here, love is in the air and the birds and penguins are looking their best  
Monday afternoon 
Torquay Tour  
For new arrivals  
Wednesday afternoon. 
If you want to hire a car for the weekend  
go and see Lynne in the office. She will help you. 
Oldway Mansion 
In 1871 this 100 room mansion was bought by Issac Singer, founder of the Singer Sewing Machine Company. He then started to build a huge new mansion. Singer died in 1875 aged 63. When he died he had 22 living children, various wives, both legal and common law!  
Thursday evening 
International Food Night 
This is when you prepare your favourite national dishes and everybody gets to taste food from around the world.  
Friday afternoon 
Cockington  
On the edge of Torquay, this is a beautiful country park and mansion house. A local speciality is the Devon Cream Tea. Delicious!  
Saturday 
Free day 
Shopping perhaps! 
Sunday all day 
Dartmoor National Park  
(walking boots provided)  
Highlight of the week – a walk across Dartmoor with Nick the Dartmoor postman. A fabulous day, a long walk, wonderful stories of Dartmoor. Watch out for the Hound of the Baskervilles – this is where Sherlock Holmes solved the great mystery.  
An example of the TIS Social Programme in Summer  
Monday afternoon 
Dartmouth 
Our favourite place in the summer. The castle, the yacht marina and the little town sloping to the river. Home of Brittannia Royal Naval College where Royal Princes train to be Naval Officers.  
Monday afternoon 
Torquay Tour 
For new arrivals.  
Wednesday afternoon 
Berry Pomeroy Castle  
An ancient ruined castle in beautiful country surroundings  
Thursday evening 
Barbecue & Volley Ball 
Good food great company and Volley Ball on a summer evening at TIS.  
Friday afternoon 
Boat trip 
See Torbay as you cross the sea from Torquay to Brixham. 
Saturday all day 
Cornwall – King Arthur country and setting for many of the Rosamunde Pilcher novels! 
A perfect walk along the dramatic Cornish cliffs from Tintagel Castle to Boscastle.  
Sunday 
Free day 
 
An example of the TIS Social Programme in Autumn  
Monday afternoon 
Totnes 
An afternoon in this beautiful Elizabethan town famous for its art and culture.  
Monday afternoon 
Torquay Tour 
For new arrivals. 
Wednesday afternoon 
Swimming 
Let’s chill out in the heated pool at the Riviera centre.  
Thursday evening 
Pub Quiz Night 
Which team will win a prize this evening at one of our local pubs.  
Friday afternoon 
Paignton Zoo 
One of Britain’s largest and best Zoos, Paignton Zoo is an education and scientific charity dedicated to conserving global wildlife heritage and inspiring in its many visitors a life long respect for animals and the environment.  
Saturday 
all day 
Bath 
A guided tour around this stunning Georgian town famous for its architecture, Roman Baths and Victorian Society.  
Sunday 
Free day 
 
Seniors' Programme 
This is a sample of a tailor-made programme for a group of seniors. With classes each morning and a tailor-made activity programme for the afternoons and weekends. 
Monday 
afternoon 
Visit to the Living Coasts on the harbourside 
This is Torquay's coastal zoo and conservation charity. A wonderful example of sea birds and coastal mammals from around the world. 
Tuesday  
afternoon 
An evening at the  
Churston Court Inn - a beautiful 12th Century pub 
This is the pub where Agatha Christie used to take Sunday lunch after morning service in the church. It's a good place for sitting round the fireside and enjoying favourite old songs around the piano. 
Wednesday 
afternoon 
A visit to Kent's Cavern in Torquay 
These prehistoric caves are the oldest recognisable human 
dwelling in Britain and have some of the oldest evidence of man's earliest occupation in Britain 
Friday  
afternoon 
A visit to Totnes on the River Dart 
This beautiful Elizabethan town is full of character and a real artistic centre. It's a great place to try out the famous Devon Cream Tea; scones, strawberry jam and the thickest cream in the world! Mmmm - delicious.  
Saturday 
all day 
Exeter and Topsham 
Excursion 
A little history, some nature and some shopping! 
Topsham is a delightful estuary port and birdlife reserve. Exeter is the capital Devon with great shops and a beautiful cathedral. 
The above are typical examples of the weekly activities at TIS. The programmes change every week and of course are subject to the weather! All social programme activities are optional. 
Some of the activities are free of charge but others (such as excursions) are charged at cost. We do not make a profit on our Social Programme – it is provided to help you enjoy your stay with us. 
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