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The national Baton of Hope 2025 has begun and excitement is gearing up for the baton’s arrival in the Bay on Tuesday 30 September after setting off from Blackpool.

The relay, which raises awareness of the impact of suicide, will go through Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.

One hundred baton bearers – most of whom have all been impacted by suicide in some way – will take part in the walking relay.

Torbay is the only South West location for this relay event and there are lots of ways for residents to get involved.

Organisers the Torbay Suicide Prevention Partnership, of which Torbay Council is a member, hope that crowds will line the streets to cheer on the baton bearers.

The relay starts at 8am at Princess Gardens, which will have a live tour screen for people to watch the full Torbay walking route.

There will be wellbeing events and activities taking place throughout the day in Paignton and Brixham too.

At the end of the day, the BIG Show of Hope gala fundraiser takes place at the Riviera International Centre featuring comedian Hal Cruttenden, Teignmouth born X-Factor finalist Luke Friend and cabaret compere Ada Campe.

The evening promises a night of comedy, magic, music and, most importantly, hope.

Each ticket bought enters you into a raffle for a chance to win top-quality prizes and all profits go to the Torbay Suicide Prevention Legacy Fund.

Buy a ticket to the BIG Show of Hope

Events Overview

7:30am - 6:30pm 👍Torquay Hope Hub

The starting location for the Baton of Hope walking relay and a main hub for the whole day. There will be a live tour screen, stalls, activities, refreshments and entertainment (All day until 6:30pm). Program of events here:​​​

Program

​​4pm - 6pm👍 Next Gen Take Over​

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Children’s, young people and and family’s take over Torquay Hope Hub. Check out this amazing free family event here:

Next Gen

​​👍Free Yoga

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Thanks to Torbay on the Move there will be free yoga sessions taking place in Torbay, Paignton and Brixham on the day. Check out the timings here:

Yoga

​​1pm - 3pm👍LGBTQ+ Take Over

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"Life doesn't have to be a drag"is the title of the show being put on at Youngs Park Paignton to promote mental health and suicide prevention withing the LGBTQ+ community. More in here:

Drag Show

2pm - 4:30pm👍Berry Well

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Torbay Coast and countryside are hosting a wellbeing event at Berry Head Nature Reserve. More information here:

Berry Well

​​4pm - 6pm👍Brixham Hope Hub

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Brixham hope hub will be at the Old Fish Market, and will be the central wellbeing event within Brxham

​​8pm - 10:30pm👍BIG Show of Hope

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The grand finale of the day will be the BIG Show of Hope. A night of comedy, music and inspiration!

More information here:

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BIG Show