WEEEKLY WHAT'S ON 1st November
WEEKLY WHAT’S ON
Christmas craft fairs start this evening with MCS fabulous annual shopping event. This weekend is the one for fireworks and Mercedes Petronas F1 and the Town Council have once again provided the town with a fabulous event on Saturday.
Here are this week’s events that have been spotted.
EVENLEY WOOD ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS
Tickets on sale from 1st November 8:00pm
Visit their website for further details www.evenleywoodgarden.co.uk
WEEKLY WEDNESDAY WOMBLE
Every Wednesday (weather permitting) 10:00am -11:00am Meet at Top Station
Help Brackley Litter Wombles keep our town tidy with a quick weekly litter pick. Every week there will be a new place to meet up that will be close to their chosen wombling spot for the week. 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 1st November 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
BIKE NIGHT AT THE LION
Wednesday 1st November from 5:00pm The Red Lion, Brackley
Come along to the monthly Bike night at The Lion, Brackley running the first Wednesday of every month.
Event starting at 5pm (pub open from 12)
All bikers will have full access to free & safe ride in parking in the courtyard.
BBQ available from 5pm
*This is an open event to all members of the public with or without a bike*
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EVENT
Wednesday 1st November 7:00pm – 9:00pm Magdalen College School, Waynflete Hall
Start your Christmas shopping now as MCS Friends Group host their annual evening Christmas Craft Fair shopping event. There is always a wonderful array of stalls so ensure you pop along and starting buying those unique gifts for friends and family.
BRACKLEY HISTORY SOCIETY TALK
Wednesday 1st November from 7:30pm Brackley Methodist Church
Another
fascinating talk from our local history society this month.
This
month's theme is he Crown Jewels. After the Historic events that
began with the death of Queen Elizabeth ll, former Grenadier Guard
Gerald Lesinski returns to discuss the Crown Jewels.
All talks are at 7.30 in Brackley Methodist Church, admission for members is free, visitors £3. For further information please contact Karen Gees (01280 702837 or (Brackleyhistorysociety@hotmail.com)
CHATTY CAFE
Thursday 2nd November 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.
QUIZ NIGHT
Thursday 2nd November from 8:00pm The Fox, Farthinghoe
Join the entertaining Andy Bannard with an evening to test those brain cells.
£2 per person maximum of 6 to a team. Cash prize to be won!
Food served from 6pm till 9pm.
Call them on 01295 713965 or message them via our Facebook page to reserve a table for your team.
MORRIS DANCING
Thursday 2nd November 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
BRACKLEY COUNTRY MARKET
Friday 3rd November 10:00am – 12:00noon Brackley Library
Located in Brackley Library every 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.
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 3rd November 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
SPRING DROP IN SESSIONS
Friday 3rd November 12:00noon – 1:00pm Brackley Library
At the library every fortnight on a Friday, come along and meet your local Spring Social Prescribing link worker and find out how they can support you and your well being.
For more information call 01604 974995 or email hello@springnorthampton.org
BRACKLEY FOOD LARDER
Every Friday 12:30pm – 1:15pm The Community Rooms, The Red Lion, Brackley
Are you struggling to afford food? Brackley Community Food Larder is open to anyone facing hardship. It is a social supermarket stocked with donated food and food purchased through fundraising initiatives. Annual joining fee £10 then it’s pay as you go. Up to 10 points per session £5, up to 22 points per session £10. For more information call 01804 926091 – option 02 or email foodclub@northamptonhopecentre.org.uk
COFFEE AND CARDS
Friday 3rd November 3:00pm – 4:00pm The Lounge Cafe Bar, Brackley
Jenny McCormac's
weekly coffee and card making session in The
Lounge Cafe Bar.
£8
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
SNYE HALLOWEEN DISCO
Friday 2rd November 7:30pm – 9:00pm Brackley Leisure Centre
Bernie “Terror” Tiller of Spooky Spectra Discotheques will be playing some tunes for a fiendishly fabulous Halloween disco for 11-15 year olds. £2 entry
Prize for the best dressed. Glow sticks for sale on the night.
BLIND WINE TASTING NIGHT
Friday 3rd November from 7:30pm The Lounge Cafe Bar, Brackley
So you think you’re a wine buff?… Do you know your Pinot from your Sauvignon?
Join The Lounge Cafe Bar on November 3rd for a night of blind wine tasting… But not just any old sip and spit wine tasting, they will be putting you to the test to see just what you REALLY know about your wines with this quiz style event and of course rewarding the most accurate with an array of amazing prizes!
The event is £25 per ticket which includes all of the wine as well as Prosecco and nibbles for each table. Get it touch now to book! reservations@theloungecafebar.co.uk 01280 700797
Walk ins always welcome!
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Every Friday from 7:30pm The Buzz Bar, Brackley
Open Mic night every Friday at The Buzz Bar... come and listen to some great musicians and singers from 7.30pm and enjoy a cold beer, gins or cocktails.
CRAFT FAIR
Saturday 4th November 10:00am – 2:00pm Brackley Baptist Church
Start your Christmas shopping now as Brackley’s Bottle Lady has rounded up a fabulous selection of local crafters so you can purchase some truly unique gifts and support local small businesses.
CREATION CLUB
Saturday 4th November 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.
BRACKLEY FIREWORKS SPONSORED BY MERCEDES-PETRONAS F1 TEAM
Saturday 4th November 5:00pm – 7:30pm St John’s Site, Magdalen College School
Brackley Fireworks 2023 sponsored by Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team will take place on Saturday 4 November at St John's Site, Magdalen College School, Brackley.
It is a popular event that attracts thousands of visitors every year, hosting a spectacular 15 minute firework display. There are also food and drink stalls, fairground rides, and entertainment for all ages.
Part of the event involves the community stall section which enables local not-for-profit groups and organisations to fundraise for their own pots and raise awareness to thousands of residents
KARAOKE
Saturday 4th November from 8:00pm Brackley Bar and Grill
Join Brackley Bar & Grill for a great evening. Show off your vocal skills or just have fun.
KNIT AND NATTER
Every Monday 2:00pm – 4:00pm Brackley Library
Don’t craft on your own, pop along to the friendly knit and natter group every Monday at the library.
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.
GAMES NIGHT
Monday 6th November from 6:00pm Brackley Bar & Grill
From Tony Hawk to Sega Rally to Mario Kart and Monopoly Brackley Bar & Grill have everything your nostalgic little heart could ever want Consoles Board games Arcade machine
You’re also welcome to bring your games along!
Discounted drinks all night
Get in touch now for more information 01280 709648 www.brackleybarandgrill.co.uk
COFFEE AND CARDS
Every Tuesday 9:30am -10:30am Esquires Coffee Shop, Poppyfields Way
Jemini Crafts have a relaxing card making session every week at Esquires Cafe. £8 per person which includes refreshments, tuition and supplies for 2 cards to make and take home.
WALKING FOOTBALL
Tuesday 7th November 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)
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
BINGO!
Every Tuesday from 7:00pm The Chequered Flag, Brackley
Bring your bingo dabbers and dobbers as it’s eyes down from 7:00pm at the Chequered Flag every week!
BRACKLEY JUBILEE CHOIR
Every Tuesday 7:30pm – 9:15pm Baptisit Church, Brackley
Brackley Jubilee Choir is a mixed voice choir
based in Brackley, Northamptonshire.
The choir was originally
formed in 1977 to celebrate the late Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver
Jubilee, and since then has built an enviable reputation of
successfully performing a number of challenging Sacred Music,
Classical, Modern and Musical Theatre concerts. New members are
always welcome to join them at their rehearsal evenings and there is
no requirement for auditions or to read music.
THE DALE COLLINS FUN QUIZ
Tuesday 7th November 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 Meet at The Locomotive
Help Brackley Litter Wombles keep our town tidy with a quick weekly litter pick. Every week there will be a new place to meet up that will be close to their chosen wombling spot for the week. 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 8th November 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
