Events for week commencing 14th September
WEEKLY WHAT’S ON!
This weekend sees the opening of Brackley Community Museum in Brackley Library with a fascinating display of snapshots through time of Brackley’s history. Brackley country Market will be on Saturday this week and not its usual Friday due to the museum launch. Plus if you fancy helping to keep our town litter free, Brackley Litter Wombles are out an about again on Saturday morning. Further details of these and plenty of other events are below.
CHATTY CAFE
Thursday 14th September 3:00pm – 5:00pm Lounge Cafe Bar, 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.
WALKING RUGBY
Every Thursday from 7:00pm Brackley Rugby Club
£2.50 per month to join, just pop along.
MORRIS DANCING
Thursday 14th September from 8:00pm, The Town Hall, Brackley
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.
BRACKLEY CHARTER MARKET
Every Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm approx The Piazza, Brackley
Fresh vegetables, fish, bread, plants and more every Friday in the centre of Brackley
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.
SOCIAL STITCH AT STITCHING KITCHEN
Friday 15th September 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.
stitchingkitchen.cademy.co.uk/social-stitch-friday
WALKING NETBALL
Every Friday 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
Every Friday 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.
SPRING WELL BEING WALK
Every Friday 11:00 Brackley Library
Join Spring for a gentle 30 minute Well being Walk. No booking required, just turn up.
For more information call 01604 974995 or email hello@springnorthampton.org
COFFEE AND CARDS
Friday 15th September 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.u
CRAIG LIVE
Friday 15th September 7:00pm -10:00pm Towcester Mill Brewery
Come and
spend Friday evening enjoying some tunes from Craig, who always gets
the weekend off to a great start! Craig is a regular at the Mill and
will play a selection of songs he's picked over the years, either
covers of familiar songs or those slightly more unfamiliar ones.
There'll be something for everyone so you can put your feet up and
chill out.
No tickets required, just turn up on the evening and
enjoy! Craig will be inside on the first floor.
Visit the Towcester Mill Facebook page for more details
BRACKLEY COMMUNITY MUSEUM
From Saturday 16th September from 10:00am Brackley Library
Brackley is steeped in history from the Iron Age to the modern day. After it’s official unveiling on Friday 15th September, the permanent Brackley Community Museum display is now open for all to view during the library opening hours. The first display is taking you through the many eras of Brackley’s fascinating history.
BRACKLEY COUNTRY MARKET
Saturday 16th September 10:00am – 12:00noon Brackley Library
Due to the unveiling of Brackley Community Museum, Brackley Country Market is on today rather than Friday! Not only do they have their legendary sausage rolls (come early for those), they have delicious homemade bakes, handcrafted goodies and wonderful local honey and fresh local eggs. Stay for a chat and have a cup of tea or coffee in their pop up tea shop.
BRACKLEY LITTER WOMBLES COMMUNITY LITTER PICK
Saturday 16th September 10:00am – 12:00noon Meet at Brackley Library
Join Brackley Litter Wombles for their monthly community litter pick. This month they will be revisiting big Tesco and really clearing that ditch!
Everyone welcome. Do come dressed for “hedge diving” and wear sensible shoes
CREATION CLUB
Saturday 16th September 10:30am-11:30am Brackley Library
A free craft session for children aged 4+ with a new craft to make each week. Join Grandad Ken and Estelle every week at the library. All children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
FOLK AT THE MILL
Sunday 17th September 2:00pm – 5:00pm Towcester Mill Brewery
Join Towcester Mill Brewery for a Sunday afternoon chill out session with Jenkinson's Folly! Phil Thurman (Guitars, Bouzouki, Vocals) and Sophie Thurman (Cello, Whistles, Vocals) are a Towcester based folk duo - who with their co-hosts Paul, Lis, Pete and Anne, are absolutely delighted that their monthly Folk at The Mill sessions take place 2pm-5pm on the second Sunday of the month in the Steam Room on the first floor.
No tickets required, just turn up on the day and enjoy the relaxed ambience of a bit of live music on a chilled Sunday afternoon... Bring yourselves, instruments, voices, and ears.
KNIT AND NATTER
Monday 18th September 2:00pm – 4:00pm Brackley Library
Bring along your own projects. All ages and abilities welcome
BRACKLEY SOCIAL NETBALL CLUB
Every Monday 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Brackley Leisure Centre
Love a game of netball? Why not join the weekly netball club. Everyone welcome.
ADULTS TOUCH RUGBY
Every Monday from 7:00pm Brackley Rugby Club
Both men and women welcome. £2.50 per month. Just pop along and find out more.
COFFEE AND CARDS
Tuesday 19th September 9:00am -10:00am Esquires Coffee Shop, Poppyfields Way
Jemini Crafts have a relaxing card making session every week at Esquires Cafe. £7 per person which includes refreshments, tuition and supplies for 2 cards to make and take home.
WALKING FOOTBALL
Every Tuesday 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 BRACKLEY & DISTRICT TABLETOP GAMERS CLUB (THE BAD GAMERS CLUB)
Every Tuesday 7:00pm – 10:30pm Egerton Hall, Brackley
The BAD Gamers Club are an informal tabletop games club, with a wide range of gaming interests covering all aspects of the tabletop games hobby – Miniatures Wargaming, Boardgames and Card Games, Role Playing Games (RPG’s)
Ages range from 16 to 60+ and on most Tuesdays, they have eight to twelve people at the club. With 1 – 2 miniatures war games and 1 – 2 boardgames tables being used. Plus a couple of role-playing campaigns with sessions running at least once a month,
If you’d like to find out more, please visit their Facebook page, their Blog page (https://thebadgamers.com/), or come along on a Tuesday night – they’re very welcoming, informal, and can always accommodate new players
THE DALE COLLINS FUN QUIZ
Tuesday 19th September 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
WEEKLY WEDNESDAY WOMBLE
Every Wednesday (weather permitting) 10:00am -11:00am Lark Rise Shops
Help Brackley Litter Wombles keep our town tidy with a quick weekly litter pick. The majority of the time, the meeting place will be the library but there may be other places where they meet up that will be closer to their wombling spot. Keep your eyes peeled on their Facebook page or visit www.brackleylitterwombles.co.uk
Everyone welcome. Do come dressed appropriately, wear sensible shoes. Equipment can be provided if you do not have your own.
THE SAINTS COMMUNITY PROJECT
Wednesday 20th September 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. If you have any questions please contact Kim on 07966 254215
