The Friends of Torre Abbey (FOTA) is a registered charity established in 1992 to support the Abbey by fundraising through a wide variety of events. It now has close on 1,000 members.

Through the generosity of FOTA the Abbey has been able to:
   ~  add to its fine collection of paintings
   ~  conserve and restore pictures already in the collection
   ~  purchase many items of equipment including storage and display
   ~  contribute significantly to the recent restoration

The main benefits of membership are:
   ~ free admission to the Abbey when it is open to the general public
   ~ access to a wide range of events with priority booking
   ~ a quarterly newsletter

Diary of FOTA Members' events 2010

27 January
Talk by Ian Handford

20 January
A.G.M.

19 February
Our glass: Talk by Lee James one of the founders of Our Glass, based at Cockington.

17 March
Talk by John Allen, The Archaeology of Devon's other Monasteries.

14 April
Spring Lunch, followed by a talk by Tony Beard - 'The Wag from Widecombe'.

25 April
Plant Sale

If you would like to attend any of these events why not consider becoming a Friend of Torre Abbey? 
Current membership fees (for one year) are:
Individual  £10
Family or joint  £18
Over 60s  £8
Life  £120
Joint Life (2 at same address) £200

For more information on joining plase write to:
Membership Secretary
The Friends of Torre Abbey
Torre Abbey
The King's Drive
Torquay
TQ2 5JE