Dip and Dine evening

Name: Dip and Dine evening
Start: 2026-09-23T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-09-23T21:30:00+01:00
Location: Cantina, Torquay

Schedule

Wed Sep 23 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Cantina, Torquay | Torquay, EN

Dive into a chill night of tasty dips and good vibes – perfect for chowder lovers and fun seekers!
About this Event

DIP AND DINE 2026: BAGGY BATHERS AND CRAZY CONTRAPTIONS

A social history of swimming – an illustrated talk by Matt Newbury and Sophie Pierce

Raising money for SUDEP Action (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy)

Come and join Matt Newbury and Sophie Pierce for a relaxed dip at Torre Abbey Sands, followed by a hearty chowder at Cantina Torquay. Matt and Sophie will then entertain you with an amusing and fascinating romp through the social history of swimming, from barmy bathing machines to daring dives.

18:00 MEET at Torre Abbey Sands, on the beach by the steps opposite Torre Abbey Park: What3Words: glitz.hammer.warns

Google pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/42owH2GScYpJMJ9Q9

18:15 SWIM - Vintage swim gear optional!!

18:45 WALK over to Cantina Torquay (approx. 3 minutes flat walk!)

19:00 CHOWDER at Cantina

19:30 TALK