End of April Events
WEEKLY WHAT’S ON
Quizzes, live music and family fun is what this week is about and a couple of ticketed events in the future you may be interested in.
Brackley Player's present Richard James’ comedy “whodunnit”, A Fete Worse Than Death.
Wednesday 29th May, Thursday 30th May and Friday 31st May 2024 at Southfield Primary Academy, Banbury Road, Brackley, NN13 6AU. Doors open 7pm and performances start at 7:30pm.Tickets can be purchased in person from the Old Hall Bookshop, 32 Market Pl, Brackley NN13 7DP or online via their website brackleyplayers.org.uk.
Plus Rumours have a
Comedy Night on 3rd May, Tickets available
from
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/bbk-booking/t-nozgano
MENTAL HEALTH FRIENDS DROP IN SESSION
Every Thursday (during term time) from1:00pm Brackley Leisure Centre
Mental Health Friends welcome you to join them at at their drop in session.
These are very informal friendly meets and a place to have a coffee with others with lived experience of mental health.
There is no pressure to join in with anything or to speak.
Claire Readman is more than happy to meet you in the car park, reception or you are able to enter via the recreation centre field. Only a few years ago she couldn't enter a room with people, rarely left the house and she hit rock bottom, so she will do whatever she can to help you and make you more comfortable.
No question is a silly question, please ask if you would like to know anything at all.
Visit their Facebook page or www.mentalhealthfriends.co.uk for more details
CHATTY CAFE
Thursday 25th April 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 25th April from 7:30pm The Fox, Farthinghoe
Hosted by the ever popular Andy Bannard, book your table or pop along for tonight’s quiz at The Fox. £2 per person
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 26th April 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 the library 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 26th April 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 Stitching Kitchen each Friday morning to stitch in company. They 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 them 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
BRACKLEY FOOD LARDER *NEW LOCATION*
Every Friday 12:00pm – 1:00pm Egerton Hall, 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 26th April 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
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.
BANBURY INFLATABLE FUN DAYS
Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th April 10:30am – 5:00pm Banbury Rugby Club
Nine pounds per child to use all of the inflatables unlimitedly during their session, PAY ON THE GATE ONLY! Accompanying adults are free of charge. Bungee trampolines and total wipeout are a small additional charge
Only children aged 2-12 can use the inflatables strictly no adults
Hot & Cold refreshments Car parking No dogs allowed on site
CREATION CLUB
Saturday 27th April 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.
HARRY PANE @THE GEORGE & DRAGON
Saturday 27th April from 8:00pm The George and Dragon, Chacombe
Join The George and Dragon for Harry’s acoustic folk evening with original songs and world known covers.
BOX EDDY
Saturday 27th April from 9:00 The Plough, Brackley
All your favourite pop, rock and Indy covers from Box Eddy. A great night of live music at the Plough
LAST LAUGH LANE @ THE LION
Saturday 27th April from 9:00pm The Red Lion, Brackley
Last Laugh Lane are playing some of the best 2000s indie tracks at The Red Lion in Brackley.
Expect to hear songs such as; the sport stadium anthem - Seven Nation Army, the g.o.a.t - Mr Brightside, the instantly recognisable - ‘Ruby’ and ‘Sex of Fire’, the head-bangers – ‘When The Sun Goes Down’ and ‘Let’s Dance To Joy Division’, and of course, the song they are named after, ‘Fluorescent Adolescent
KNIT AND NATTER
Monday 29th April 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 30th April 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.
EVENING CHATTY CAFE
Tuesday 30th April from 6:30pm The Paisley Pear, Brackley
Unable to come to the Thursday afternoon Chatty cafe but would like to get out and meet some new people? Pop along on a Tuesday to the new evening group.
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 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.
ACCENT PERCUSSION
Tuesday 30th April 5:00pm – 6:15pm Egerton Hall, Brackley
It doesn't matter if you're young or old, musical or not, have a disability, have the worries of the world on your shoulders or just fancy hitting a drum! Accent Percussion is completely inclusive for everyone including YOU!
For more details, drop them a message or email accentpercussiongroup@gmail.com.
Sessions are just £5 per person. Come along, they'd love to see you.
COFFEE AND CRAFT AT STITCHING KITCHEN
Tuesday 30th April 6:00pm – 7:30pm Stitching Kitchen, Top Station
These are drop in craft and social sessions and promote wellbeing and build friendships. The session takes place in the craft studio at Stitching Kitchen in Brackley , the timing is perfect for those who are working in the day time.
Every week is a different craft
The £10 includes, coffee (or tea) biscuits, and all the materials you need for the craft. You can book via the stitching kitchen website or just pay on the night cash and card accepted.
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
EVENING CHATTY CAFE
Tuesday 30th April from 6:30pm The Paisley Pear, Brackley
Unable to come to the Thursday afternoon Chatty cafe but would like to get out and meet some new people? Pop along on a Tuesday to the new evening group.
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.
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 Baptist 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 30th April 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
Wednesday 1st May (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 1st May 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
KING’S SUTTON FILM SOCIETY
Wednesday 1st May doors open at 7:00pm
King’s Sutton Film Society presents One Life King’s Sutton Parish Council, King’s Sutton Millennium Memorial Hall, Astrop Road, King’s Sutton, King’s Sutton, Banbury
London broker Nicholas "Nicky" Winton helps rescue hundreds of predominantly Jewish children from Czechoslovakia in a race against time before the Nazi occupation closes the borders. Fifty years later, he's still haunted by the fate of those he wasn't able to bring to safety.
Doors – 7pm Starts - 7:30pm Runtime - 1hr 50m
Tickets: £6 on the door!
The small hall only has capacity for x60 seats, please make sure to register your interest and arrive early to avoid disappointment.
BRACKLEY HISTORY SOCIETY TALK
Wednesday 1st May from 7:30pm Brackley Methodist Church
Another fascinating talk from our local history society. This month's theme is Some Lost Country House of Northamptonshire by Douglas Goddard
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
