Upcoming Events - AUGUST
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE
Throughout August Brackley Library
The Summer Reading Challenge is properly back this year
Make sure you sign up your children!
SUMMER SPECIAL – LITTLE MUNCHKINS STAY AND PLAY
Monday 1st August 10:00am – 11:30am Finmere Village Hall
Due
to everyone making the most of the Summer and going away, Little
Munchkins have decided to host two more sessions on the 1st August &
22nd August. They have created it as an event so they have an idea of
numbers. Please let them know if you can make it. Lots to play with,
messy play and water play. Plenty of snacks, music and fun.
£6
per family for up to two children
£2 for extra children
KID’S CLUB – TEXTILE CRAFTS AND SEWING FOR CHILDREN
Monday 1st August 1:00pm – 4:00pm Stitching Kitchen, Top Station Road, Brackley
Kids Club Textile art based holiday activities including weaving, printing, folk art stitch, pom-poms felting and more!
In these child led sessions Jo will support, encourage and teach skills in both hand and machine sewing and various textile based crafts including knitting.
Small groups with two textile based craft activities each session including Weaving, Printing, Folk Art Stitch, Pom Poms, Applique, Felt makes.
Ages 7 and up. Refreshments (water, squash and biscuits) available.
Tickets cost £20 available from the Stitching Kitchen website or Facebook page
KNIT AND NATTER
Monday 1st August 2:00pm – 4:00pm Brackley Library
Bring along your own projects. All ages and abilities welcome
BRACKLEY SOCIAL NETBALL CLUB
Monday 1st August 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Brackley Leisure Centre
Love a game of netball? Why not join the weekly netball club. Everyone welcome.
ADULTS TOUCH RUGBY
Monday 1st August from 7:00pm Brackley Rugby Club
Both men and women welcome. £2.50 per month. Just pop along and find out more.
WALKING FOOTBALL
Tuesday 2nd August 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.
A new session for Over 50s who still work will start in September and is likely to be on Sundays.
Just turn up if you fancy having a go!
THE DALE COLLINS FUN QUIZ
Tuesday 2nd August 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
MAKE A POMPOM LAUNCHER
Wednesday 3rd August 10:30-11:30 Brackley Library
Join Brackley Library for a fun Gadgeteers Summer Reading Challenge craft in the library!
They'll be making pompom launchers! This event is free of charge and no booking is required. Suitable for children of all ages but younger children may require a bit more help from a parent.
Please note that under 8's must be supervised by an adult when in the library and they have a strict no photo policy in all library spaces.
SNYE BRACKLEY PLAY & ACTIVITY DAY
Wednesday 3rd August 11:00am – 3:00pm Brackley Park, High Street, Brackley
Free entrance and free activities
Fun for
all the family and for all ages
* DIY Face Painting * Smoothie Bike * Junk Modelling with Art Avalanche * Go Kart Party * Fire Play * Rodeo Bull * Giant Bubbles * Drumming * Body Zorbing * Muddy Feet Nature Play * Bright Sparks Science * Earth Trust * Climbing Wall and More!
Please be advised that NO childcare is provided at the event and this event will be photographed. There is no parking on site
MAGIC AT THE GARTH
Wednesday 3rd August from 11:00am Garth Park, Bicester
Magic at the Garth is a day of fun for children and young people and takes place in Garth Park, on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. A host of activities will take place for children of all ages.
There will also be community stalls, food, ice cream, and people are urged to bring a picnic and set up on the lawn near the bandstand. Children are invited to dress-up as their favourite Magician.
THE SAINTS COMMUNITY PROJECT
Wednesday 3rd August 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. Lots of space in a well ventilated room and socially distanced tables. If you have any questions please contact Kim on 07966 254215
POKER NIGHT
Wednesday 3rd August from 8:00pm Brackley Bar & Grill
Love a game of poker? Come along to the weekly poker night at Brackley Bar and Grill. All abilities welcome.
TOWCESTER COUNTRY MARKET
Thursday 4th August 8:30am – 11:30am, Sawpits Centre Towcester
Towcester's
best kept secret.
Pop along for free range eggs, local honey,
preserves, crafts, plants and delicious bakes.
BUZZ BUSINESS NETWORKING
Thursday 4th August 10:00am -12:00noon The Plough, Brackley
Do you LOVE networking? Have you tried Business BUZZ HQ - Local Business Networking? Are you aware that Greg Pawsey shall be bringing this relaxed networking format to Brackley every month?
Buzz offers a mix & mingle B2B networking format for people in business across Brackley and Northamptonshire
Book your ticket here: http://ow.ly/LYnR30rVDG3
Come & experience Business Buzz networking this May & super-charge your 2022 marketing!
CREATION CLUB
Thursday 4th August 10:30am-11:30am Brackley Library
In it’s summer holiday slot, a free craft session for children aged 4+ with a new craft to make each week. All children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
WALKING RUGBY
Thursday 4th August from 7:00pm Brackley Rugby Club
£2.50 per month to join, just pop along.
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Thursday 4th August 7:30pm – 10:30pm Towcester Mill Brewery
It's time for Towcester Mill’s open mic night and everyone is welcome to join in! You don't even have to perform, just being there supporting others would make for a great night out! Come and take to the Mill's stage or sit back and enjoy the acts, the choice is yours...
Hosted by the talented Lewis, the night's music will kick off around 7.30pm in the Steam Room on the first floor. Every performer gets a free drink too! No tickets required, just turn up on the night and have a great time!
MORRIS DANCING
Thursday 4th August from 8:00pm, The Town Hall, Brackley
A new activity for a new year? 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.
COMMUNITY QUIZ NIGHT
Thursday 4th August from 8:00pm. The Chequered Flag, Brackley.
Hosted by Andy Bannard, join in and have a laugh with The Chequered Flag’s Community quiz night raising money for good causes. £2 per person. It’s the easiest way to raise money for your local group or organisation! If you are interested in having your own quiz night at the pub, please get in touch with them.
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 5th August 10:00-12:00. Brackley Library
Located in Brackley Library with a full market! Not only do they have delicious homemade bakes but also have handcrafted goodies and wonderful local honey. Stay for a chat and have a cup of tea or coffee in their pop up tea shop.
FOUND POETRY
Friday 5th August 10:00am – 12:00noon Brackley Library
Join us for a
relaxed morning making some found poems!
It’s simple and
fun - we form poems by colouring in a page of text and leaving words
and phrases or by cutting and sticking words and lines from old books
and magazines.
A chance to get creative, meet some new people
and have a laugh. We’d love for you to join us
SOCIAL STITCH AT STITCHING KITCHEN
Friday 5th August 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 FOOTBALL
Friday 5th August 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.
A new session for Over 50s who still work will start in September and is likely to be on Sundays.
Just turn up if you fancy having a go!
COFFEE AND CARDS
Friday 5th August 3:00pm - 4:00pm The Lounge Cafe Bar, Brackley
Jenny McCormac's
weekly coffee and card making session in The
Lounge Cafe Bar.
£7
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
SUMMER HANDMADE FAIR
Saturday 6th August 9:30am – 4:00pm Towcester Town Hall
Come along to the Summer Handmade Fayre at Towcester Town Hall on Saturday 6th August. Quality handmade homewares, clothes, art and bakes for your delight, all made and sold by local artisans.
KARAOKE
Saturday 6th August from 8:30pm Brackley Bar & Grill
Belt out some classic tunes at Brackley Bar & Grills weekly Karaoke night.
WINE TASTING AT EVENLEY WOOD GARDEN
Saturday 6th August 12:00noon – 4:30pm
A great way learn a new skill and test your palate with this Brackley Wines event at Evenley Wood. £15 per person by ticket only. Visit the Evenley Wood Garden website of Facebook page to book your ticket
QUEEN TRIBUTE NIGHT
Saturday 6th August from 7:30pm Garth Park, Bicester
The first live event of the year will be a Queen Tribute Night! Come on down to Garth Park for a rock filled night!
Tickets will go on sale 8.30am Wednesday 1st June 2022.
NATIONAL ALFA DAY
Sunday 7th August from 10:00am Bicester Heritage
AROC UK's flagship national event will be returning to Bicester Heritage following the success of 2021 which saw possibly the largest ever National Alfa Day.
This year, the event will feature lots of exciting additional features, including:
a fabulous live
Italian band go-karts for kids face-painting
Pirelli’s sim-racing unit
Concours competition Show &
Shine competition
a land-train to help you and your family see
the whole event easily.
There will be plenty of food and drink
outlets or bring your own picnic!
And of course, Alfa Romeo UK will be present with their own electrifying display alongside more than a thousand Alfa Romeos all in one place!
Nothing else comes close to National Alfa Day!
Under 16s tickets are free and well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
This event is for Alfa Romeo Owners Club members. Non members are also welcome but they MUST arrive in an Alfa Romeo please.
Tickets for members
are just £13.95 and you can buy tickets today at
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../aroc-national-alfa-day...
KID’S CLUB – TEXTILE CRAFTS AND SEWING FOR CHILDREN
Monday 9th August 9:00am – 12:00noon Stitching Kitchen, Top Station Road, Brackley
Kids Club Textile art based holiday activities including weaving, printing, folk art stitch, pom-poms felting and more!
In these child led sessions Jo will support, encourage and teach skills in both hand and machine sewing and various textile based crafts including knitting.
Small groups with two textile based craft activities each session including Weaving, Printing, Folk Art Stitch, Pom Poms, Applique, Felt makes.
Ages 7 and up. Refreshments (water, squash and biscuits) available.
Tickets cost £20 available from the Stitching Kitchen website or Facebook page
GADGET-GIZMO MAGIC SHOW
Monday 8th August 10:30am – 11:30am Brackley Library
Join Brackley Library for another event in our fantastic Gadgeteers Summer Reading Challenge programme!
They'll be having a very special magic show! This event is free of charge but booking is required so email brackley.libraryplus@westnorthants.gov.uk or pop in to book your space. Suitable for children of all ages but primarily aimed at 4-12 year olds (they'd like as many children doing the Summer Reading Challenge as possible to be able to attend as this will be a popular event).
Please note that under 8's must be supervised by an adult when in the library and we have a strict no photo policy in all library spaces.
They look forward to seeing lots of you!
BRACKLEY SOCIAL NETBALL CLUB
Monday 8th August 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Brackley Leisure Centre
Love a game of netball? Why not join the weekly netball club. Everyone welcome.
ADULTS TOUCH RUGBY
Monday 8th August from 7:00pm Brackley Rugby Club
Both men and women welcome. £2.50 per month. Just pop along and find out more.
BRACKLEY TEDDY BEAR FESTIVAL
Tuesday 9th August 10:00am – 2:00pm Brackley Park
Brackley Elves join forces once again with Brackley Town Council for all things Teddy Bear with this FREE event. Bear hunt, rhymes, parachuting teddy bears, teddy extreme sports,teddu hospital, community stalls and storytelling. Save the date and bring along a picnic!
WALKING FOOTBALL
Tuesday 9th August 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.
A new session for Over 50s who still work will start in September and is likely to be on Sundays.
Just turn up if you fancy having a go!
THE DALE COLLINS FUN QUIZ
Tuesday 9th August 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
THE SAINTS COMMUNITY PROJECT
Wednesday 10th August 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. Lots of space in a well ventilated room and socially distanced tables. If you have any questions please contact Kim on 07966 254215
POKER NIGHT
Wednesday 10th August from 8:00pm Brackley Bar & Grill
Love a game of poker? Come along to the weekly poker night at Brackley Bar and Grill. All abilities welcome.
TOWCESTER COUNTRY MARKET
Thursday 11th August 8:30am – 11:30am, Sawpits Centre Towcester
Towcester's
best kept secret.
Pop along for free range eggs, local honey,
preserves, crafts, plants and delicious bakes.
CREATION CLUB
Thursday 11th August 10:30am-11:30am Brackley Library
In it’s summer holiday slot, a free craft session for children aged 4+ with a new craft to make each week. All children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
WALKING RUGBY
Thursday 11th August from 7:00pm Brackley Rugby Club
£2.50 per month to join, just pop along.
MORRIS DANCING
Thursday 11th August from 8:00pm, The Town Hall, Brackley
A new activity for a new year? 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.
COMMUNITY QUIZ NIGHT
Thursday 11th August from 8:00pm. The Chequered Flag, Brackley.
Hosted by Andy Bannard, join in and have a laugh with The Chequered Flag’s Community quiz night raising money for good causes. £2 per person. It’s the easiest way to raise money for your local group or organisation! If you are interested in having your own quiz night at the pub, please get in touch with them.
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
MAKE MY BEAR AND CLIMB
Friday 12th August Sessions starting at 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm Bicester Click and Climb
Join Bicester Click and Climb on a journey to make a new friend! Your two hour session will begin with creating your new friend, once you have built your bear, they will prepare you and your cuddly friend for your climbing session. After your climb, it is time to decorate a cup cake before taking your new friend home.
Suitable for 2yrs plus Each under 4 needs a non climbing adult with them.£20 per climber, 2 hours of fun
BRACKLEY COUNTRY MARKET
Friday 12th August 10:00-12:00. Brackley Library
Located in Brackley Library with a full market! Not only do they have delicious homemade bakes but also have handcrafted goodies and wonderful local honey. Stay for a chat and have a cup of tea or coffee in their pop up tea shop.
SOCIAL STITCH AT STITCHING KITCHEN
Friday 12th August 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 FOOTBALL
Friday 12th August 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.
A new session for Over 50s who still work will start in September and is likely to be on Sundays.
Just turn up if you fancy having a go!
COFFEE AND CARDS
Friday 12th August 3:00pm - 4:00pm The Lounge Cafe Bar, Brackley
Jenny McCormac's
weekly coffee and card making session in The
Lounge Cafe Bar.
£7
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
KARAOKE
Saturday 13th August from 8:30pm Brackley Bar & Grill
Belt out some classic tunes at Brackley Bar & Grills weekly Karaoke night.
FORD FAIR
Sunday 14th August from 8:00am Silverstone
Growing every single year, Ford Fair now in its 37th year returns to Silverstone in 2022 for another unforgettable event. With over 5,000 cars on display and 18,000 guests attending last year, Ford Fair is the ‘must attend’ event for Blue Oval fans. With modern Fords on display, concours Cortina’s to feisty Fiestas, from all over the UK and beyond there is enough to keep everyone interested. There’s so much variety in the Ford scene, and this is the show that brings all that variety together.
FOLK AT THE MILL
Sunday 14th August 2:00pm – 5:00pm Towcester Mill Brewery
Come and enjoy our monthly chilled out folk sessions here at the Mill hosted by Jenkinson's Folly, Lis & Paul Saunders and Pete Tales. Jenkinson's Folly is a local Towcester based folk duo with Phil Thurman (Guitars, Bouzouki, Vocals) and Sophie Thurman (Cello, Whistles, Vocals). Fabulous way to spend a Sunday afternoon!
KID’S CLUB – TEXTILE CRAFTS AND SEWING FOR CHILDREN
Monday 15th August 1:00pm – 4:00pm Stitching Kitchen, Top Station Road, Brackley
Kids Club Textile art based holiday activities including weaving, printing, folk art stitch, pom-poms felting and more!
In these child led sessions Jo will support, encourage and teach skills in both hand and machine sewing and various textile based crafts including knitting.
Small groups with two textile based craft activities each session including Weaving, Printing, Folk Art Stitch, Pom Poms, Applique, Felt makes.
Ages 7 and up. Refreshments (water, squash and biscuits) available.
Tickets cost £20 available from the Stitching Kitchen website or Facebook page
KNIT AND NATTER
Monday 15th August 2:00pm – 4:00pm Brackley Library
Bring along your own projects. All ages and abilities welcome
BRACKLEY SOCIAL NETBALL CLUB
Monday 15th August 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Brackley Leisure Centre
Love a game of netball? Why not join the weekly netball club. Everyone welcome.
ADULTS TOUCH RUGBY
Monday 15th August from 7:00pm Brackley Rugby Club
Both men and women welcome. £2.50 per month. Just pop along and find out more.
WALKING FOOTBALL
Tuesday 16th August 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.
A new session for Over 50s who still work will start in September and is likely to be on Sundays.
Just turn up if you fancy having a go!
THE DALE COLLINS FUN QUIZ
Tuesday 16th August 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
THE SAINTS COMMUNITY PROJECT
Wednesday 17th August 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. Lots of space in a well ventilated room and socially distanced tables. If you have any questions please contact Kim on 07966 254215
CAN YOU FEEL THE FORCE? HELICOPTERS AND CATAPULTS
Wednesday 17th August 10:30am-11:30am Brackley Library
Join Brackley Library for a fun Gadgeteers Summer Reading Challenge craft in the library!
They'll be making helicopters and catapults and trying them out to see how they work! This event is free of charge and no booking is required. Suitable for children of all ages but younger children may require a bit more help from a parent.
Please note that under 8's must be supervised by an adult when in the library and they have a strict no photo policy in all library spaces.
POKER NIGHT
Wednesday 17th August from 8:00pm Brackley Bar & Grill
Love a game of poker? Come along to the weekly poker night at Brackley Bar and Grill. All abilities welcome.
TOWCESTER COUNTRY MARKET
Thursday 18th August 8:30am – 11:30am, Sawpits Centre Towcester
Towcester's
best kept secret.
Pop along for free range eggs, local honey,
preserves, crafts, plants and delicious bakes.
CREATION CLUB
Thursday 18th August 10:30am-11:30am Brackley Library
In it’s summer holiday slot, a free craft session for children aged 4+ with a new craft to make each week. All children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
WALKING RUGBY
Thursday 18th August from 7:00pm Brackley Rugby Club
£2.50 per month to join, just pop along.
MORRIS DANCING
Thursday 18th August from 8:00pm, The Town Hall, Brackley
A new activity for a new year? 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.
COMMUNITY QUIZ NIGHT
Thursday 18th August from 8:00pm. The Chequered Flag, Brackley.
Hosted by Andy Bannard, join in and have a laugh with The Chequered Flag’s Community quiz night raising money for good causes. £2 per person. It’s the easiest way to raise money for your local group or organisation! If you are interested in having your own quiz night at the pub, please get in touch with them.
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 19th August 10:00-12:00. Brackley Library
Located in Brackley Library with a full market! Not only do they have delicious homemade bakes but also have handcrafted goodies and wonderful local honey. Stay for a chat and have a cup of tea or coffee in their pop up tea shop.
SOCIAL STITCH AT STITCHING KITCHEN
Friday 19th August 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 FOOTBALL
Friday 19th August 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.
A new session for Over 50s who still work will start in September and is likely to be on Sundays.
Just turn up if you fancy having a go!
COFFEE AND CARDS
Friday 19th August 3:00pm - 4:00pm The Lounge Cafe Bar, Brackley
Jenny McCormac's weekly coffee and card
making session in The Lounge Cafe
Bar.
£7 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
REV4ROB
Saturday 20th August from 12:00noon Fleet Farm, Stuchbury, Sulgrave, Banbury OX17 2HS
Robert Owned R Henn Motors in Middleton Cheney, Banbury and worshiped his loyal customers and friends. This event will be held in his memory to raise money for Crohns and Colitis UK and The Rowan Ward at the Horton Hospital who looked after him so well. ALL proceeds will be donated and we need your help! Please share this far and wide and most importantly come along to support us.
There will be lots of fun for the kids, food and drink vans, car meet and show (Classes to win prizes) stalls and pitch ups of all things imaginable and much more.
KINGS SUTTON VILLAGE SHOW
Saturday 20th August 2:00pm – 4:30pm Kings Sutton Millenium Hall
SLEDGEHAMMER - 80S NIGHT
Saturday 20th August from 7:00pm Garth Park, Bicester
Back with a bang is Sledgehammer! Performing in Garth Park for the community. Come and enjoy 3 non-stop hours of pure 80's songs!
Tickets will go on sale 8.30am Wednesday 1st June 2022.
KARAOKE
Saturday 20th August from 8:30pm Brackley Bar & Grill
Belt out some classic tunes at Brackley Bar & Grills weekly Karaoke night.
RAF UPPER HEYFORD COLD WAR AIRBASE TOUR 21 AUGUST 2022
Sunday 21st August 9:30am – 2:30pm Upper Heyford Heritage
A 3-4 hour guided tour by mini-bus around the RAF Upper Cold War Airbase Flying Field including visits to the Victor Alert and the Weapons Storage (nuclear bomb store) areas. See http://www.upperheyfordheritage.co.uk/home-page/tours/ for more details.
Please be advised that the tour may exceed timing estimates.
Tour registration is at The RAF Upper Heyford Heritage Centre, 103 West Castle Street, Heyford Park, Bicester, OX25 5BX at 9:30 am for the tour which starts at 10:00 am.
The tour is subject to Covid-19 safety procedures http://www.upperheyfordheritage.co.uk/pre-visit-raf.../
Although it is no longer compulsory, we urge all out visitors to wear a suitable face covering, observe 2m social distancing whenever practical, and use the hand sanitizers. This is for the safety of all visitors and guiding staff.
You will be asked to provide vehicles registrations for security & parking permits. This information will not be used for any purpose other than related to RAF Upper Heyford Cold War Airbase Tours.
Booking at http://www.upperheyfordheritage.co.uk/.../raf-upper.../
Cost is £20 per person.
For any queries and/or issues please contact uhheritage@outlook.com
BRACKLEY CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Sunday 21st August from 11:00 Brackley Park
If you love a classic car, then this is for you!
KID’S CLUB – TEXTILE CRAFTS AND SEWING FOR CHILDREN
Monday 22nd August 1:00pm – 4:00pm Stitching Kitchen, Top Station Road, Brackley
Kids Club Textile art based holiday activities including weaving, printing, folk art stitch, pom-poms felting and more!
In these child led sessions Jo will support, encourage and teach skills in both hand and machine sewing and various textile based crafts including knitting.
Small groups with two textile based craft activities each session including Weaving, Printing, Folk Art Stitch, Pom Poms, Applique, Felt makes.
Ages 7 and up. Refreshments (water, squash and biscuits) available.
Tickets cost £20 available from the Stitching Kitchen website or Facebook page
KNIT AND NATTER
Monday 22nd August 2:00pm – 4:00pm Brackley Library
Bring along your own projects. All ages and abilities welcome
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST
Monday 22nd August 2:30pm – 6:00pm and Tuesday 23rd August 2:30pm – 6:00pm Evenley Wood Garden
Immersion Theatre invite you to enjoy an afternoon of open-air decadence and hilarity as they proudly present Oscar Wilde’s wittiest comedy.
Immersion Theatre invite you to enjoy an afternoon of open-air decadence and hilarity as they proudly present Oscar Wilde’s wittiest comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest.
Join foppish bachelors Jack and Algernon on their latest Bunburying exploits replete with mistaken identities, icy women, trivial banter and of course, muffins!
Prepare your cucumber sandwiches and spend the afternoon in the glorious sunshine enjoying one of literature’s most trivial comedies for serious people…there’ll be handbags at dawn!
Suitable: 8 and over Tickets between £10 and £40 and are available from Evenley Wood Garden Facebook page or website
BRACKLEY SOCIAL NETBALL CLUB
Monday 22nd August 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Brackley Leisure Centre
Love a game of netball? Why not join the weekly netball club. Everyone welcome.
ADULTS TOUCH RUGBY
Monday 22nd August from 7:00pm Brackley Rugby Club
Both men and women welcome. £2.50 per month. Just pop along and find out more.
WALKING FOOTBALL
Tuesday 23rd August 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.
A new session for Over 50s who still work will start in September and is likely to be on Sundays.
Just turn up if you fancy having a go!
THE DALE COLLINS FUN QUIZ
Tuesday 23rd August 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
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEARING ADVISORY SERVICE??
Tuesday 23rd August 10:00am-12:00noon outside Brackley Library
A free service to help you with any NHS hearing aid related issues including replacement of NHS hearing aid batteries, cleaning, re-tubing and replacement of open fittings.
THE SAINTS COMMUNITY PROJECT
Wednesday 24th August 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. Lots of space in a well ventilated room and socially distanced tables. If you have any questions please contact Kim on 07966 254215
TIME TRIAL CREATIONS
Wednesday 24th August 10:30am – 11:30am Brackley Library
Join Brackley Library for Time Trial Creations - a fun Gadgeteers Summer Reading Challenge event in the library!
Each round they will look at an invention or discovery which changed our world and then they'll challenge you to make a related model out of play dough before the timer runs out! There will be prizes each round and it's sure to be good fun!
This event is free
of charge and no booking is required. Suitable for children of all
ages but younger children may require a bit more help from a
parent.
Please note that under 8's must be supervised by an
adult when in the library and they have a strict no photo policy in
all library spaces.
POKER NIGHT
Wednesday 24th August from 8:00pm Brackley Bar & Grill
Love a game of poker? Come along to the weekly poker night at Brackley Bar and Grill. All abilities welcome.
TOWCESTER COUNTRY MARKET
Thursday 25th August 8:30am – 11:30am, Sawpits Centre Towcester
Towcester's
best kept secret.
Pop along for free range eggs, local honey,
preserves, crafts, plants and delicious bakes.
CREATION CLUB
Thursday 25th August 10:30am-11:30am Brackley Library
In it’s summer holiday slot, a free craft session for children aged 4+ with a new craft to make each week. All children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
WALKING RUGBY
Thursday 25th August from 7:00pm Brackley Rugby Club
£2.50 per month to join, just pop along.
MORRIS DANCING
Thursday 25th August from 8:00pm, The Town Hall, Brackley
A new activity for a new year? 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.
COMMUNITY QUIZ NIGHT
Thursday 25th August from 8:00pm. The Chequered Flag, Brackley.
Hosted by Andy Bannard, join in and have a laugh with The Chequered Flag’s Community quiz night raising money for good causes. £2 per person. It’s the easiest way to raise money for your local group or organisation! If you are interested in having your own quiz night at the pub, please get in touch with them.
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 August 10:00-12:00. Brackley Library
Located in Brackley Library with a full market! Not only do they have delicious homemade bakes but also have handcrafted goodies and wonderful local honey. Stay for a chat and have a cup of tea or coffee in their pop up tea shop.
SOCIAL STITCH AT STITCHING KITCHEN
Friday 26th August 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 FOOTBALL
Friday 26th August 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.
A new session for Over 50s who still work will start in September and is likely to be on Sundays.
Just turn up if you fancy having a go!
COFFEE AND CARDS
Friday 26th August 3:00pm – 4:00pm The Lounge Cafe Bar, Brackley
Jenny McCormac's
weekly coffee and card making session in The
Lounge Cafe Bar.
£7
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.u
SILVERSTONE CLASSIC 2022
Friday 26th August – Sunday 28th August 9:00am – 5:00pm Silverstone
The packed weekend of the Silverstone Classic provides spectacular historic motor racing on the world-famous circuit, free access to the paddocks and grandstands, displays from over 100 car clubs featuring more than 10,000 classic cars over the weekend, plus interactive driving activities and dynamic demonstrations. There’s plenty of entertainment to enjoy too, with live music from headline acts, air displays, a vintage funfair, and a shopping village… all included in the ticket price. It’s an event for the whole family.
KARAOKE
Saturday 27th August from 8:30pm Brackley Bar & Grill
Belt out some classic tunes at Brackley Bar & Grills weekly Karaoke night.
KID’S CLUB – TEXTILE CRAFTS AND SEWING FOR CHILDREN
Monday 29th August 1:00pm – 4:00pm Stitching Kitchen, Top Station Road, Brackley
Kids Club Textile art based holiday activities including weaving, printing, folk art stitch, pom-poms felting and more!
In these child led sessions Jo will support, encourage and teach skills in both hand and machine sewing and various textile based crafts including knitting.
Small groups with two textile based craft activities each session including Weaving, Printing, Folk Art Stitch, Pom Poms, Applique, Felt makes.
Ages 7 and up. Refreshments (water, squash and biscuits) available.
Tickets cost £20 available from the Stitching Kitchen website or Facebook page
KNIT AND NATTER
Monday 29th August 2:00pm – 4:00pm Brackley Library
Bring along your own projects. All ages and abilities welcome
RAPUNZEL
Monday 29th August and Tuesday 30th August 4:30pm – 6:30pm Evenley Wood Garden
Immersion Theatre present a brand-new musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale!
Let your hair down and get tangled in a brand-new musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale!
This fast-paced, larger-than-life production contains all the ingredients Immersion’s loyal audiences have come to love and expect, including a laugh out loud script, heaps of audience interaction, a host of catchy songs, unforgettable characters, and maybe even the odd water gun or two!
With magic and mayhem throughout, this is one hair-raising adventure the family won’t want to miss!
Age suitability: 4+ / Genre: Musical Running time: Act 1: 55 minutes – interval – Act 2: 40 minutes.
Tickets available from Evenley Wood Garden Facebook page or website.
BRACKLEY SOCIAL NETBALL CLUB
Monday 29th August 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Brackley Leisure Centre
Love a game of netball? Why not join the weekly netball club. Everyone welcome.
ADULTS TOUCH RUGBY
Monday 29th August from 7:00pm Brackley Rugby Club
Both men and women welcome. £2.50 per month. Just pop along and find out more.
WALKING FOOTBALL
Tuesday 30th August 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.
A new session for Over 50s who still work will start in September and is likely to be on Sundays.
Just turn up if you fancy having a go!
THE DALE COLLINS FUN QUIZ
Tuesday 30th August 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
THE SAINTS COMMUNITY PROJECT
Wednesday 31st August 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. Lots of space in a well ventilated room and socially distanced tables. If you have any questions please contact Kim on 07966 254215
HOT AIR BALLOON CRAFT
Wednesday 31st August 10:30am – 11:30pm Brackley Library
Join Brackley Library on Wednesday 31st August from 10:30am-11:30am for the last event from our Gadgeteers Summer Reading Challenge programme!
They will be making
colourful hot air balloons which you can leave here to dry then take
home another day. They'll be using lots of PVA glue so please come in
clothes that you don't mind getting messy in!
This event is free
of charge and no booking is required. Suitable for children of all
ages but younger children may require a bit more help from a parent.
Please note that under 8's must be supervised by an adult when in the library and they have a strict no photo policy in all library spaces. They look forward to seeing lots of you!
POKER NIGHT
Wednesday 31st August from 8:00pm Brackley Bar & Grill
Love a game of poker? Come along to the weekly poker night at Brackley Bar and Grill. All abilities welcome.