Upcoming Events - OCTOBER
OKTOBERFEST TAP TAKEOVER
Friday 4th to Sunday 6th October 3:00pm – 10:00pm Good For What Ales Ya, Brackley
Hey there, party
people!
Get
ready to dust off those lederhosens and dirndls because Oktoberfest
is back, baby! Last year was a blast, and this year's tap takeover
event is gonna be even better. Good For What Ales Ya has got three
whole days of non-stop German beer goodness lined up for you. So mark
your calendars and start practising your yodelling, because this
Oktoberfest is gonna be legendary! Prost!
LIVE MUSIC @ THE FOX
Friday 4th October from 6:30pm The Fox, Farthinghoe
This Friday The Fox’s very own chef Greg will be performing a mixture of country, blues and pop.
Free entry, all you need is yourself and friends
TOWCESTER HANDMADE FAYRE
Saturday 5th October 9:30am – 4:00pm Towcester Town Hall
Towcester Handmade Fayre’s aim is to offer customers a wide range of quality HANDMADE products created locally by talented artisans. They curate each event to give friendly, creative and unique handmade businesses a platform to shine. Visitors get a chance to hear the stories and passion as they meet these talented makers.
At Towcester Handmade Fayre you will find lifestyle products such as beauty, fashion, food and drink, jewellery and more. Find homewares such as artwork, candles, home and gifts your friends and family.
FREE ENTRY
BANBURY CANAL FESTIVAL
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October 10:00am – 5:00pm Banbury Canal
Join Banbury Council this year for their Canal Festival. This is a 2 day event on 5th and 6th October and spans the length of the canal, streets and side roads. This year there are 17 boats at the market selling all kinds of crafts and artwork, much of it handmade. Traders will be spread above and below the town lock this year, making it the biggest floating market the Canal Festival has ever seen!
HELLO AUTUMN
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October 10:00am – 4:00pm Evenley Wood Garden
Join Evenley Wood Garden for a weekend of activities to celebrate the arrival of Autumn.
Paul will be joining them with his apple Press, so please bring along your windfall apples for pressing.
Adam from Baillie and Co will be there with his forge giving demonstrations.
Amanda will have lots of EWG honey on offer and can answer any questions you have about their bee population.
And...they have a very exciting collaboration with Clodagh Green, which they will be launching.
Make a bug hotel.
Plant an acorn.
Enjoy a flame grilled sausage with a spiced cider.
Make caramel apples on the fire, and have a go at our tree trail along with lots of other activities to join in with.
Normal admission charges apply.
PUMPKIN FARM SPOOKTACULAR
From 5th - 31st October 10:00am – 5:00pm Wappenham Farm, Wappenham
Have a spooktacular
time as once again Wappenham Farm open their doors for some Halloween
Fun. With a pumpkin patch so you can choose your own, a spooky trail,
a Halloween shop, Tipi Cafe will have delicious refreshments, plus
the play patch ,cheeky animals and more!
Admission tickets from
https://wappenhamfarm.digitickets.co.uk/tickets
CELEBRATE WITH PHIL AND LIZ!
Saturday 5th October from 12:00noon The Stratton Arms, Turweston
The Stratton Arms is once again back in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide so come along and savour one of the 5 ales that Phil has available. CAMRA members will be there to chat to and they will have a mini taste and smell competition for you to get involved with. Phil and Liz will be retiring at the start of next year so let's celebrate the time and effort Phil puts into keeping a quality beer.
THE BRUGE
Saturday 5th October from 9:00pm The Red Lion, Brackley
THE BRUGE are LIVE & LOUD at The Lion!
Come along & boogie with Northamptonshire's premier Soul Rockers, The Bruge!!!! Playing Rock & Roll, Mod, USA Soul, Rhythm & Blues with a pinch of Ska by the likes of The Sonics, The Kinks, The Jam, Little Richard, Otis Redding, Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Elvis Presley, The Specials, R.Dean Taylor, The Small Faces, Gloria Jones....plus loads more old school classic artists....
SECOND HAND CLOTHES SALE
Sunday 6th October 12:00noon – 3:00pm Greatworth Sports and Social Club
Raising money for the British Heart Foundation. Entry £1 – hot drink included.
DEMENTIA FRIENDS SESSION
Wednesday 9th October 2:30pm – 3:30pm Brackley Care Home
Join Brackley Care Home for this free interactive information session to learn how dementia affects a person and what you can do to make a difference.
Become a Dementia Friend and join more than 3 million others taking action. Anyone of any age can become a Dementia Friend. Tea, coffee and cake will be served after the session. Spaces are limited so please contact Julie Wilson on 01280 313135 or email brackley.crm@kingsleyhealthcare.co.uk
BRACKLEY LITTER WOMBLES COMMUNITY LITTER PICK
Saturday 12th October 10:00am – 12:00noon meet at Brackley Leisure Centre
Help Brackley Litter Wombles keep our town clean and join in. Today’s womble is revisiting the industrial estate
All ages and abilities welcome. Please wear sensible footwear. Equipment will be provided.
SYRESHAM ART EXHIBITION
Saturday 12th October 11:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday 13th October 11:00am – 4:30pm Syresham Village Hall
Syresham’s annual art exhibition if back with amazing artwork from local talent
GOODBYE ROB AND VERA
Saturday 12th October from 7:00pm The Blackbird, Croughton
After 37 incredible years, it’s time to say a heartfelt goodbye to Rob and Vera at The Blackbird Inn in Croughton.
Their dedication, warmth, and hard work have made the Blackbird not just a pub, but a home away from home for so many. Wishing them both all the best in their retirement.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Saturday 12th October from 7:30pm Egerton Hall, Brackley
Coming up in Brackley for one night only at Egerton Hall - the stage version of the bittersweet film comedy which starred Dolly Parton and Julia Roberts. Saturday October 12th at 7.30pm at Egerton Hall. https://www.etctheatre.co.uk/boxoffice.php for more details and to book.
COUNTRY AT THE LION
Saturday 12th October from 8:00pm The Red Lion, Brackley
Andrew Jones and Amy Jo bring you music from such artists as Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Dolly Parton and many more. FREE ENTRY.
BBQ menu from Eleness Events available from 6:00pm
NEW TO YOU BABY AND KIDS SALE
Sunday 13th October 10:30am – 12:00noon Middleton Cheney Primary Academy School Hall
1000's of pre-loved
baby and kids clothes, books, toys, equipment, bedding, uniform,
maternity wear, swimming, fancy dress etc etc. All laid out on tables
and rails in age and category order so easy to shop. It's like a
charity shop on steroids!! From newborn to age 13. There is something
for everyone. Payment by cash or card. Prices from 50p
No
entrance fee.
FOLK AT THE MILL
Sunday 13th October 2:00pm – 5:00pm Towcester Mill Brewery, Towcester
Join
Towcester Mill for their 2nd Sunday of the Month afternoon folk
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 and fellow
musicians Paul, Lis, Pete, and Anne,
Held in the Steam Room on
the first floor - there is a lift. They're a welcoming bunch and
would love you to join them with your instruments and voices, or just
your ears to enjoy the relaxed ambience of a bit of live music on a
chilled Sunday afternoon
HARRY PANE @ THE KINGS HEAD
Friday 18th October from 7:30pm The Kings Head. Syresham
The Kings Head are delighted to announce Harry Pane will be performing live on Friday 18th October, along with The Wood Oven serving outside.
They look forward to seeing you all for a wonderful evening
DAZ’S CHARITY FUNDRAISER
Friday 18th October from 8:00pm The Bell, Brackley
Brilliant music from Daz as he returns to the Bell raising money for charity
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
Saturday 19th October – Sunday 3rd November Various Times Evenley Wood Garden
A half term of tricks and treats at Evenley Wood Garden! With a hair raising Halloween Trail, make your own broomstick and other Halloween crafts, pumpkin carving, torchlight terros after dark.
£7 per child (additional charges for some activities) normal admission for adults. Requires booking, Visit www.evenleywoodgarden.co.uk for details
AUTUMN CRAFT FAIR AT DOGS FOR GOOD
Saturday 19th October from 11:00 Dogs for Good, Banbury
These are always great events with a great variety of local craftspeople. Please come along on the day to support the Charity.
GOODBYE ROB AND VERA
Saturday 19th October from 7:00pm The Blackbird, Croughton
After 37 incredible years, it’s time to say a heartfelt goodbye to Rob and Vera at The Blackbird Inn in Croughton.
Their dedication, warmth, and hard work have made the Blackbird not just a pub, but a home away from home for so many. Wishing them both all the best in their retirement.
AN EVENING OF MEDIUMSHIP
Thursday 24th October 8:00pm – 9:45pm The Fat Landlord, Helmdon
Hayley Brown invites you to an evening of mediumship. Space are limited so contact Hayley to reserve a seat, £15 per person. Contact number 07861 550083
MAYOR’S COFFEE MORNING
Friday 25th October 10:00am – 12:00noon Brackley Town Hall
Pop along to the town hall this morning as Cllr Elaine Wiltshire, the Brackley Town Mayor is raising money for Macmillan cancer support.
AUTUMN BOOK FAIR
Friday 25th to Sunday 27th October 10:00am – 4:00pm Stowe Gardens, Stowe
Come and celebrate books and reading with Stowe Gardens at their Autumn Book Fair, when for three days you will also find them in the Bennett Room, just off the Visitor Centre, showcasing their range of fiction, non-fiction, vintage and collectable books. There will be best-sellers from last year to ones maybe 150 years old; complete sets to signed editions, old favourites to rare volumes.
Every purchase you make raises valuable funds to help look after the beautiful landscape at Stowe for everyone, for ever.
THE SIGNAL-MAN
Friday 25th October from 7:30pm Egerton Hall, Brackley
Studio65 in association with Opera Anywhere presents the classic Charles Dickens ghost story with Brackley Students Orchestra. Also featuring extracts from Mother Goose (Ravel) and other short works.
Tickets £22 (concessions £20) Family ticket £55, Students and children 18 and under £9.
Tickets available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/studio65 or phone 0333 666 3366
HALLOWEEN PARTY
Saturday 26th October 6:00pm – 10:30pm Kings Head, Syresham
The Kings Head are very excited to announce that they will be hosting a Halloween party on Saturday the 26th of October
There will be a live DJ providing the party from 6 pm to 10:30 pm.
Tickets are £1.00 each when purchased from behind the bar prior to the event. All ticket takings will go to Marie Curie charity.
They look forward to seeing you all and your wonderful outfits as there will be a best dressed competition.
80s HALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS
Saturday 26th October 7:30pm – late The Lounge Cafe Bar, Brackley
Do you love an 80s BANGER!? If you do, then you really don't want to miss this!
At The Lounge this year, they are celebrating Halloween in style with an 80s Halloween fancy dress night. Fancy dress is optional, but you are encouraged to dress up in your best 80s or Halloween gear. There will be a prize awarded for the best costume.
They have local legend DJ Bernie Tiller (Spectra Disco) spinning the wheels of steel playing your favourite 80s bangers that will be sure to get you up on the dance floor.
This is going to be an amazing night with drink deals on cocktails and shots.
Entry is FREE, so why not come and sip on a Snowball or choose from one of their other 80s inspired cocktails!
BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment! Phone 01280 700797 or email reservations@theloungecafebar.co.uk
LIVE MUSIC @ THE PLOUGH
Saturday 26th October from 9:00pm The Plough, Brackley
The boys are back in town! Breeze return for an evening of great live music
PUB QUIZ
Sunday 27th October from 7:00pm The Butchers Arms, Kings Sutton
The Butchers Arms is doing a quiz to raise money for the Royal British Legion. Team of up to 4 people. Entry £10. Register your team at the pub
DEMENTIA FRIENDS SESSION
Wednesday 30th October 2:30pm – 3:30pm Brackley Care Home
Join Brackley Care Home for this free interactive information session to learn how dementia affects a person and what you can do to make a difference.
Become a Dementia Friend and join more than 3 million others taking action. Anyone of any age can become a Dementia Friend. Tea, coffee and cake will be served after the session. Spaces are limited so please contact Julie Wilson on 01280 313135 or email brackley.crm@kingsleyhealthcare.co.uk
BRACKLEY PLAYERS PRESENT “BETTER OFF DEAD”
Wednesday 30th October, Thursday 31st October and Friday 1st November Brackley Baptist Church
Brackley Players present Alan Ayckbourn’s Better Off Dead, a production not to be missed!
Ticket £12 Concessions £10 available from The Old Hall Bookshop or online at www.brackleyplayers.org.uk
TRICK OR TREAT CRAFTS
Thursday 31st October 2:00pm – 4:30pm Brackley Library
A spooky crafty fundraiser from the library. Lots of crafts to try, decorate your own creepy iced biscuit, make a light up castle, make a paper pumpkin or decorate a trick or treat bag. Dare you put your hand in the box to win a treat? Come in fancy dress and the best dressed will win a prize!
£3 per child (discounts available for families with multiple children – please ask at the library)
BRACKLEY HORROR HOUSE
Thursday 31st October from 5:00pm 50 Orion Drive, Brackley
Calling all guys and ghouls! Get ready for a frightfully fun night as the ghouls from Orion Drive bring you the most spooktacular Halloween horror house in Brackley for their SEVENTH year! Mark your calendars for October 31st and come join them at 50 Orion Drive for an evening filled with thrills, chills, and ghoulish delights!
In aid of Parkinson's UK
