Upcoming Events - DECEMBER
ALIST OF WHAT HAS BEEN SPOTTED SO FAR FOR DECEMBER...
BRACKLEY HISTORY SOCIETY
Wednesday 4th December from 7:30pm Brackley Methodist Church
Brackley History Society’s meeting theme this month is “Launton Hand Bells”.
Come along to find out more!
Members Free, Visitors £3.
FESTIVE BRUSH PARTY
Friday 6th December from 7:00pm Waynflete Hall, Magdalen College School
Enjoy some pre Christmas art. £35 per person. Contact friendsofmagdalen@magdalen.northants.sch.uk or their facebook page for booking or more information.
CHRISTMAS HANDMADE FAYRE
Saturday 7th December 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
SANTA’S WORKSHOP
Saturday 7th December 10:00am – 2:00pm Brackley Library
Lots of crafting with Santa's Elves as they raise money for a new fridge freezer for the library and Brackley Community Museum.
with
Christmas
Tree bookfolds (plus kits you can take away or give as a gift)
The
Elf Glitter Bar
Festive Decopatch
Decorate a bag and select
2 treats
Santa's Lucky Dip
and more!
Psssttt… we’ve even heard that Father Christmas will be making a visit!
All run using tokens which can be bought in advance from the start of December or on the day. £1 per token or 6 for £5. Family discounts are available, please ask at the library
THE BIG CHRISTMAS QUIZ
Saturday 7th December doors open at 6:00pm quiz starts at 6:30pm Brackley Library
It's back! The Big Christmas Quiz at the library, raising money for a new library fridge freezer and for Brackley Community Museum.
With rounds celebrating the festive season and of course Festive Kazooney Tunes. A prize every round!
Spot prize for the
most festive team! Teams of up to 6 people. £5 per person.
Table
nibbles provided but do bring your own refreshments and extra food if
needed.
To book a space for your team email tsavill.lib@gmail.com
LIVE MUSIC @ THE PLOUGH
Saturday 7th December from 9:00pm The Plough, Brackley
The Plough is joined by the brilliant Nightshift with classic dance pop and covers from the 90s to present day.
LILYPAD CHRISTMAS FAIR
Sunday 8th December 11:00am – 2:00pm Lilypad Day Nursery, Halse Road
Lilypad Day Nursery would love you to join them for a festive fun filled Christmas fair. Crafts, glitter tattoos, local stalls, festive treats and Santa will be in his grotto! They will also be holding a charity raffle raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital
FOLK AT THE MILL
Sunday 8th December 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
CHRISTMAS TRACTOR RUN
Sunday 8th December from 6:00pm Route around Brackley
Once more, the Town Council will be raising money for the charity Yellow Wellies. Yellow Wellies is an award-winning charity that supports the physical and mental well-being of UK farmers. In 2023, they raised £3,284.00. Incredible! But can they do even better this year, Brackley?
They hope to bring you between 50-100 tractors who will participate by decorating their tractors with lights, tinsel, and other Christmas decorations. Spectators gather along the route to watch the parade of tractors pass by – please give them a wave as they drive past!
The tractor run will begin at 6 pm and covers a predetermined route through the town. More details will be announced on Brackley Town Council website and social media as we head into December.
CHRISTMAS FAIR
Saturday 14th December 12:30pm – 3:45pm WI and GG Hall, Brackley
Come and join in for a festive fun afternoon and last minute Christmas shopping with local craft stalls, a tombola and face painter.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET
Saturday 14th December 4:30pm – 7:30pm Brackley Library
The Friends of
Brackley Library invite you to their Victorian Christmas Market for
some last minute gift buying from their amazing craft stalls and
purchasing some tasty home made treats.
There will even be a
visit from Father Christmas!
Entrance is £4
which will include mulled wine/hot drink and a mince pie/sausage
roll.
Under 12 are free!
HARRY PANE
Saturday 21st December from 8:3-pm The Bell, Brackley
Harry Pane is back at The Bell for great music and entertainment!
CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY CAROL SERVICE
Sunday 22nd December 6:00pm – 7:00pm The Piazza
From 6 pm, on the Piazza, Brackley Town Council invite you to join Brackley Town Mayor, Cllr Elaine Wiltshire, Brackley Town councillors and council staff to sing Christmas carols outside of the Town Hall and under the lights of the Christmas trees. Refreshments will be available, and song sheets will be provided for everyone to join in the community singing.
