Weekly What's On (25th January)
It’s been another bitterly cold week and you may be thinking of keeping snuggled inside but there is a lot happening in Brackley this weekend to keep you entertained or to provide some company.
Tickets are available for Brackley Players 3 Act Plays 15th -17th February. Details are on The Brackley Events Watcher Page.
Here are this week’s events!
Thursday 26th January 10:00am – 11:00am Brackley Library
Brackley Library are launching Booktrust Storytime which will take place on the last Thursday of each month from 10am-11am!
This will be a 1 hour session broken down into 30 minutes of stories and nursery rhymes (just like our weekly Explore-A-Story session) followed by 30 minutes of play with a range of toys!
They have been provided with brand new books and every child who comes along will get their own sticker book to collect themed stickers each month.
This is all completely free of charge and they’d love to see lots of new faces as well as their Explore-A-Story regulars! Book your place by emailing brackley.libraryplus@westnorthants.gov.uk or by visiting the library.
CHATTY CAFE
Thursday 26th January 3:00pm – 5:00pm Lounge Bar Cafe, Brackley
Chatter and Natter table is a wonderful way of encouraging people of all ages to talk to others and not feel so socially isolated. So pop along if you fancy a spot of company and meet someone new. Having a chat can brighten someone’s day.
COMEDY NIGHT
Thursday 26th January doors open 7:00pm, show from 8:00pm Egerton Hall Brackley
The Bite Club and Lone Wolf Comedy club bring you a great night of entertainment from comedians Paul Tonkinson, Andrew Bird and Jessica Fostekew.
Tickets £15 from www.wegottickets.com
WALKING RUGBY
Thursday 26th January from 7:00pm Brackley Rugby Club
£2.50 per month to join, just pop along.
QUIZ AND KARAOKE
Thursday 26th January from 7:30pm The Chequered Flag, Brackley
Every Thursday join Revolution Radio’s Chris Gregg for a quiz and karaoke night. Quiz starts at 7:30pm, Karaoke 9:00pm – 11:00pm
MORRIS DANCING
Thursday 26th January from 8:00pm, The Town Hall, Brackley
A new activity for a new year? Music and dance works wonders for your mental & physical wellbeing. No cost, no commitment, just a chance to try it for yourself. Every Thursday night, 8pm upstairs in The Brackley Town Hall.
QUIZ NIGHT
Thursday 26th January from 8:00pm The Fat Landlord, Helmdon
Join the entertaining Andy Bannard with an evening to test those brain cells.
BRACKLEY CHARTER MARKET
Friday 27th January 9:00am – 3:00pm approx The Piazza, Brackley
Fresh vegetables, fish, bread, plants and more every Friday in the centre of Brackley
BRACKLEY COUNTRY MARKET
Friday 27th February 10:00am – 12:00noon Brackley Library
Located in Brackley Library with a full market! Not only do they have delicious homemade bakes (and legendary sausage rolls) but also have handcrafted goodies and wonderful local honey and free range eggs. Stay for a chat and have a cup of tea or coffee in their pop up tea shop.
CITIZEN’S ADVICE DROP-IN
Every Friday 10:00am – 12:00noon Brackley Library
An advisor will be in our laptop bar in the main library who can offer free, impartial, independent and confidential advice, pop in for an initial chat to see how they can help you.
WEST NORTHANTS COUNCIL CUSTOMER SERVICE OUTREACH
Friday 27th January 10:00-12:00noon Brackley Library
West Northants Council will run an community outreach at Brackley Library on the last Friday of every month. There will be representatives of the Customer Service team to help guide you though the information you need alongside a housing officer and a representative of the local Citizens Advice branch. These will be drop in sessions, so there is no need to book
SOCIAL STITCH AT STITCHING KITCHEN
Friday 27th January 10:00am-12:30pm Stitching Kitchen, Top Station Road, Brackley
Make some crafty friends! You can learn from others in a totally informal way. Join us at Stitching Kitchen each Friday morning to stitch in company. We are a chatty, supportive, friendly and inclusive group who love to help a fellow crafter in need of help, inspiration or advice.
Bring along your current stitch project and join us for a chat, cuppa and cake.
WALKING NETBALL
Friday 27th January 10:30am – 11:30am Brackley Leisure Centre
A great way to get fit without getting out of breath. £4.20 per session, free if you are a leisure centre member. First taster session is also free so you can pop along and see if it’s for you!
WALKING FOOTBALL
Friday 27th January 10:30am-11:30am Brackley Town Football Club
Walking Football at Brackley Town FC for Over 50s on their all weather pitch, Tuesday and Friday 10.30am to 11.30am. The cost is £3.00 a session and showers and tea/coffee included afterwards. Great way to meet new people and get fit.
COFFEE AND CARDS
Friday 27th January 3:00pm – 4:00pm The Lounge Cafe Bar, Brackley
Jenny McCormac's weekly coffee and card making session in The Lounge Cafe Bar.
£7 per person which includes refreshments, tuition and supplies for 2 cards to make and take home.
Contact Jenny McCormac to pre book a place jenny@jeminicrafts.co.uk
CREATION CLUB
Saturday 28th January 10:30am-11:30am Brackley Library
A free craft session for children aged 4+ with a new craft to make each week. All children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
SOUP AND SING
Saturday 28th January 11:00am – 1:30pm St Peter’s Church
Lunch and group singing of well known and popular songs.
Tickets cost £5 and are available from Caroline 07845 397168 caroline.dunning@btinternet.com
LIVE MUSIC AT THE PLOUGH – THE OTHERKIND
Saturday 28th January from 9:00pm The Plough Pub and Kitchen, Brackley
Great live music covers from The Otherkind
COLD WEATHER COMPANY
Sunday 29th January 1:00pm – 4:00pm Brackley Library
Don’t be cold on your own, come along to the library for some company, tea and cake.
There will be Sunday newspapers to read, a jigsaw set up to help complete, some family board games, colouring for children and adults and you are welcome to bring your own craft projects.
Refreshments are free as part of the Library Warm Spaces and Brackley Elves Snuggle Project.
KNIT AND NATTER
Monday 30th January 2:00pm – 4:00pm Brackley Library
Bring along your own projects. All ages and abilities welcome
BRACKLEY SOCIAL NETBALL CLUB
Monday 30th January 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Brackley Leisure Centre
Love a game of netball? Why not join the weekly social netball club. Everyone welcome. First session is free, then £6 for subsequent sessions.
ADULTS TOUCH RUGBY
Monday 30th January from 7:00pm Brackley Rugby Club
Both men and women welcome. £2.50 per month. Just pop along and find out more.
WALKING FOOTBALL
Tuesday 31st January 10:30am-11:30am Brackley Town Football Club
Walking Football at Brackley Town FC for Over 50s on their all weather pitch, Tuesday and Friday 10.30am to 11.30am. The cost is £3.00 a session and showers and tea/coffee included afterwards. Great way to meet new people and get fit.
THE DALE COLLINS FUN QUIZ
Tuesday 31st January from 8:30pm Brackley Bar and Grill
Every Tuesday join Quizmaster Dale Collins for great questions and prizes.
Spaces are limited so please book a table
THE SAINTS COMMUNITY PROJECT
Wednesday 1st February 10:00am -2:00pm The Venue, Brackley Town Football Club
Open to everyone and a great way to make new friends. Only £2.00 to include coffee, cakes and entertainment. Lots of space in a well ventilated room and socially distanced tables. If you have any questions please contact Kim on 07966 254215.
