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TBF TUES 8TH September 2026
September 8 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am
£17.50
Breakfast Business, Community & Creativity at Occombe Farm
📅 Tuesday 8th September 2026
⏰ 8:00am – 9:30am
📍 Occombe Farm, Torquay
🎟️ £17.50 per person – including breakfast, tea & coffee and FREE parking
🌿 We’re going on location! Join us for a special Torbay Business Forum as we leave our usual venue and head to the newly re-opened Occombe Farm for a morning of networking, insight and inspiration. We’ll hear from Tom Schwenn, operator of Occombe Farm, who will share the story behind the farm’s reopening, his vision for the site and its future role within the local community.
We’ll also welcome Matt Newbury, Creative and Programme Director of the International Agatha Christie Festival, who will share insights into one of the region’s most distinctive cultural events and the opportunities created through creativity, tourism and collaboration and Kelly Widley on the upcoming ENGLANDS SEAFOOD FEAST.
Why Attend?
✔ Network with businesses from across Torbay and South Devon
✔ Hear directly from the team behind Occombe Farm’s exciting new chapter
✔ Discover more about the International Agatha Christie Festival & Englands Seafood FEAST
✔ Explore opportunities around tourism, culture, creativity and collaboration
✔ Enjoy a delicious breakfast
✔ Tea & coffee included
✔ FREE parking at Occombe Farm
⭐ Thank You to Our Sponsors – A huge thank you to our Gold Sponsor, South Devon College, and Silver Sponsor, Mercure Paignton Hotel, for their continued support of Torbay Business Forum.Their support helps us continue to bring valuable networking, insight and connections to the Torbay business community.Spaces are limited due to the on-location format, so book now to avoid disappointment.
🎟️ £17.50 per person
We look forward to welcoming you to Occombe Farm on Tuesday 8th September!
Venue Details 📍 Occombe Farm, Preston Down Rd, Paignton TQ3 1RN
🅿 Parking available on-site- please enter your car registration at reception on arrival.
We look forward to welcoming you for a morning of innovation, insight and connection.
DIETARY: Please advise no later than 48 hours in advance to: 📧 kwidley@outlook.com
PARKING: Free parking onsite when registering your number plate at reception.
FAQs
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- Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Contact Kelly Widley on kwidley@outlook.com or 07877507514 - Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
Yes, if you can’t make it at the last minute pass the ticket on to a colleague. - What is the refund policy?
Sorry but no refund but with 72 hours notice or more, you can transfer to the next meeting.
- Do you cater for dietary requirements? Yes but please email Kelly on kwidley@outlook.com no later than 48 hours before the event please with your requirements, thank you
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