October special events so far
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday 1st October from 11:00am Brackley Care Home
Refreshments will be served. All welcome. This is a free event.
MONTHLY THEMED QUIZ – PEAKY BLINDERS
Thursday 1st October from 7:30pm The Paisley Pear, Brackley
Intelligence is a very valuable thing, innit, my friend, so test your peaky Blinders knowledge and book a table for your team now online by visiting their website, www.paisleypearpubbrackley.co.uk
CRAFTERNOON
Every Friday 2:00pm – 4:00pm Brackley Library
Join our weekly crafternoon group! Whether you want to do your own craft, continue with a previous week's project or just come along for some company - everyone is welcome.
Have a go project days 9th October – ceramic art, 23rd October – Bookfold Pillar Candles
VETERAN’S BREAKFAST
Saturday 3rd October from 9:00am The Paisley Pear, Brackley
Running the 1st Saturday of every month.
Come on down to the
Paisley Pear for Veteran’s Breakfast with a chat and coffee.
9-9.30am arrival. Breakfast can be ordered until 10am.
Then,
stay as long as you like!
SUNDAY QUIZ
Every Sunday from 7:00pm The Red Lion, Brackley
Seven rounds to put your general knowledge to the test. Get your team of masterminds together, come on over & give it a go!
Max 6 players to a team. £1 per player.
NORTHANTS CARERS CINEMA GROUP
Tuesday 6th October from 10:30am Brackley Care Home
Join Brackley Care Home for tea, coffee and cake followed by a screening of “Mamma Mia”
Arrive at 10.30am for tea, coffee and cake. The movie will start at 11am. Popcorn, sweets and refreshments will be served during the movie. This is a free event and all are welcome.
“LOVE TO MOVE” SEATED EXERCISE CLASS
Every Tuesday 3:00pm – 4:00pm Brackley Care Home
Join Brackley Care Home every Tuesday afternoon for a seated class for older adults, people with lower mobility and those living with dementia or Parkinson’s. Improves balance, co-ordination, and flexibility, whilst reducing social isolation.
This is a free class. For more information contact Julie on 01280 313135.
BINGO NIGHT!
Every Tuesday from 7:30pm The Plough, Brackley
Get your dobbers out and voices ready because BINGO is now at The Plough!
£4 per mini book ( 15 numbers) or £24 for a full book (numbers 1-90 on each page) for 9 games of line and house each.
Jackpot round is full house only £2 per strip or £12 for a full strip
All money taken will be paid out. No card payments – cash only.
To book a table, please email: info@ploughbrackley.co.uk
BRACKLEY COMMUNITY MEMORY CAFE-SILENT DISCO
Wednesday 7th October 2:00pm – 4:00pm Brackley Care Home
Join Brackley Care Home for a silent disco Refreshments will be served. This is a free event. All welcome.
BRACKLEY HISTORY SOCIETY
Wednesday 7th October from 7:30pm Brackley Methodist Church
Brackley History Society’s regular meet is always fascinating. This month’s talk is from Dr Simon Wenham as he explores 150 years of pleasure boating on the Thames and discusses some of the misleading perceptions around it. Come along to find out more!
Members Free, Visitors £3.
SIT DOWN FOR STAND UP LIVE COMEDY NIGHT
Wednesday 7th October from 8:00pm Pete’s Place, Brackley
Another night of great free live comedy at Pete’s Place.
MONEY MATTERS
Thursday 8th October 6:00pm – 7:00pm Brackley Care Home
A short informative talk by Sarah Dunlop on WILLS, TRUSTS and LPAs. This is a free event and open to all. Refreshments will be served.
BITE CLUB
Friday 9th October 5:00pm – 9:00pm Egerton Hall, Brackley
Bite Club pop up returns for its monthly visit of great street food, drinks and music. The deal is simple, come hungry, leave happy. (Bite Club is every second Friday of the month until the end of the year)
SINGING WITH SINGALONG GWEN
Tuesday 13th October from 11:00am Brackley Care Home
An intergenerational session for mums, babies and toddlers at Brackley Care Home – supporting speech through song. Book your place on the happity.co.uk/singalong-with-singing-gwen
BRACKLEY FORGET ME NOT COMMUNITY CAFE
Tuesday 13th October 2:00pm – 4:00pm Brackley Baptist Church
Join Forget Me Not Community Cafe for a friendly, informal afternoon. Plenty of tea/coffee, conversation and cake. Activities, music, singing and forming friendships. They meet every month.
A relaxed, safe place to come and meet others who live with Dementia and other linked memory problems, along with their caregivers.
BARN DANCE
Friday 16th October 7:00pm -10:00pm The Venue, Brackley FC
An evening of barn dancing led by Sleeping Moggy with caller John Weaver. Cheese and biscuits served in the interval. Raffle on the evening.
Tickets £12.50 under 16s free available from St Peter’s Church on Sundays or contact Kath Bell 07568 572264 or Denise Johnson 07517 656901.
Raising money for St Peter’s Church
BRACKLEY COUNTRY MARKET POP UP
Saturday 17th October 10:00am – 12:00noon Brackley Library
Missing out on delicious home baked treats because you can’t visit the library on a Friday? Brackley Country Market are also at the library every third Saturday to bring you their delicious home made bakes and wonderful local honey and fresh local eggs.
BRACKLEY LITTER WOMBLES COMMUNITY LITTER PICK
Saturday 17th October 10:00am – 11:30pm Meet at the set down area at Big Tesco
Join Brackley Litter Wombles for their monthly community litter pick.
Everyone welcome. Do come dressed for “hedge diving” and slopes and wear sensible shoes. Litter picking equipment can be provided.
BRACKLEY WORLD SINGING DAY
Saturday 17th October 1:00pm – 2:30pm Brackley Piazza
Everyone is Welcome!
Join us for an afternoon of community singing as we celebrate World Singing Day in Brackley.
Sing
along to this year's World Singing Day song "Room
For Everyone"
Enjoy
a selection of popular warm-up songs chosen by the community. Local
singing groups, choirs and individuals are all invited to take part.
In the event of bad weather, the event will move inside Brackley Town Hall. Supporting Good Causes. The event is free to attend. A collection bucket will be available for voluntary donations in support of the Mayor's Charities.
EVENLEY GARDENING SOCIETY
Tuesday 20th October from 8:00pm Evenley Village Hall
Speaker: Pip Smith. Talk: "The Resilient Garden. Part 1: Drought"
Members free, visitors £3 (cash only, no cards).
All welcome. Raffle and refreshments after the talk.
COMMUNI-TEA BINGO MORNING
Wednesday 21st October from 11:00am Brackley Care Home
Join Brackley Care Home for some fun Bingo with prizes. Refreshments will be served. All welcome. This is a free event.
BRACKLEY COMMUNITY MEMORY CAFE
Wednesday 21st October 2:00pm – 4:00pm Brackley Care Home
Arts and Crafts, Brain Games, Movement to Music and Singing. Refreshments will be served. This is a free event. All welcome.
ITALIAN THEMED QUIZ NIGHT!
Friday 23rd October bar and food from 6:30pm Quiz from 7:30pm Brackley Rugby Union Football Club
Come and join Brackley RUFC for their fundraising quiz. £12.00 per person to include the quiz and supper. Everyone is welcome. To secure your place, please book with either Sarah or Kim on 07966 254215
BRACKLEY PLANT-BASED MARKET
Saturday 24th October 10:00am – 4:00pm Market Place, Brackley
Explore a vibrant
selection of artisan traders showcasing their unique creations,
including freshly made street food, barista-crafted coffee, handmade
crafts and delicious snacks.
Let’s make this event a
resounding success for the amazing traders involved—help spread the
word, show your support, and join us for a day filled with
plant-based delights and community spirit!
ELITE ELTON – THE ELTON JOHN TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE
Saturday 24th October doors open from 7:00pm The Venue, Brackley
Dust off your sparkly specs and join The Venue for a night with Elton John! Performing on a baby grand piano alongside a live band, you can expect classic hits such as your Song, Rocket Man, Tiny Dancer and more.
Whether you’re Still Standing or already on the dance floor, it’s guaranteed to be a night that’s alright for singing along.
Tickets £16 available from The Venue and TicketCo
NORTHANTS CARER SUPPORT
Wednesday 28th October 10:00am – 12:00noon Brackley Care Home
For all Carers in the community – please join Sylvie for a morning of support and companionship. Refreshments will be served. This is a free event. All welcome
BRACKLEY PLAYERS PRESENT… BOEING BOEING
Wednesday 28th, Thursday 29th and Friday 30th October Brackley Baptist Church
Another brilliant production from Brackley Players. Tickets are now on sale and will be available to purchase in person from The Old Hall Bookshop, 32 Market Place, Brackley or alternatively online via their website - brackleyplayers.org.uk.
BINGO NIGHT
Friday 30th October Doors open from 6:00pm, eyes down from 7:45pm The Venue, Brackley Town Football Club
Will you be the lucky winner tonight as there are two jackpots to play for? Tickets cost £15 for a book of 6 games plus 2 flyers. Raffle tickets £1 a strip plus a bonus flyer.
Cash payments are preferred. Hot food available.
AMY FLEUR AND DJ BILLY CONNOR @ THE BELL
Friday 30th October from 5:00pm The Bell, Brackley
A great night of singing and music at The Bell. Fancy dress is encouraged and there will be a prize for the most ghoulish outfit. Gurt Wings will be providing the food from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. They look forward to welcoming you, broomstick parking is free!
FIREWORKS DISPLAY SPONSORED BY MERCEDES-AMG PETRONAS FORMULA ONE TEAM
Saturday 31st October gates from 5:00pm. Display at 7:00pm Magdalen School Playing Field
Brackley is gearing up for its annual spectacular free-entry fireworks display, proudly sponsored by the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team.
The event promises an unforgettable evening of family fun and entertainment. The display will take place at St John’s Site, Magdalen College School (bottom site), with gates opening at 5 pm. Enjoy a variety of delicious hot food and drink stalls to keep you warm, along with fantastic local community activities for children. Volunteers will be raising money for Helen & Douglas House, through collection buckets at the gates, so please bring some coins.
The fifteen-minute firework display will start at 7 pm.
BALEARIC HOUSE
Saturday 31st October 9:00pm until late Pete’s Place
raiders radio and Pete’s Place bring you the vibes of summer every month with their Balearic House nights and the last Saturday of every month
