14/10/2026
WEEKLY WHAT’S ON
What do we have for you this week?
Happy Brackley have a Festival of Community on Friday evening, where you can find out more about local groups and services. We also have a barn dance, Brackley Litter Wombles out and about, plus a world wide singing event that Brackley is taking part in! Join in the singing on Saturday afternoon as it will be filmed and put on the World Singing Day social media
Visit the Brackley Event Watcher’s page for these and more events!
MEN IN SHEDS
Every Thursday 10:00am – 4:00pm Evenley Wood Gardens
Men in sheds is based at Evenly Woods on a Tuesday and Thursday from 1000am. Open to men and women of all ages, come and visit for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat. For more information, ring Mike on 07799898833
FUNKEYS MUSIC CHOIR COFFEE MORNING
Every Thursday 10:30am – 12:00noon 40 Oak Road, Brackley
Singing, friendship, coffee and chat. No experience needed – just come along and enjoy. £10 per person. Contact Claire on 07974 940045 or email [email protected] for more details
ZUMBA GOLD
Every Thursday from 11:00am Egerton Hall, Brackley
New Zumba Gold classes run every Thursday by Sue at 11.00 in the main hall at Egerton Hall in Poppyfields. It is £5 per class. For more details contact Sue on 07954181048.
MENTAL HEALTH FRIENDS OPEN DROP IN SESSIONS
Every Thursday from 1:00pm Chatty Parrot Cafe!, Market Square, Brackley
Free entry. Have a drink and meet other people with mental health, carers and support workers. Very relaxed and casual.
EVENING CHATTY CAFE
Thursday 15th October from 6:30pm The Paisley Pear, Brackley
Unable to come to the Tuesday afternoon Chatty cafe but would like to get out and meet some new people? Then pop along to their evening session at The Paisley Pear.
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.
BRACKLEY MORRIS DANCERS
Thursday 15th October from 7:30pm Upstairs in Brackley Town Hall
Fancy starting a new hobby and get fit at the same time? Who needs a gym when you can exercise your body with dancing, hankies & sticks. Music and dance are good for the soul so why not come and join us for a bit of fun and fitness. No cost or commitment, just come along and give it a go. Now open to women as well as men!
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 16th October10:00am – 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.
COMMUNITY HELP AND INFORMATION POINT (CHIP) – CITIZEN’S ADVICE
Every Friday 10:00am – 12:00noon Brackley Library
Community Help and Information Point (CHIP) will be in the library to help you find the information you need or signpost you to the service that can.
This is a free, drop-in session.
MINI MELODIES
Every Friday 10:00-11:00 Brackley Baptist Church
Join Mini Melodies musical sensory group for ages 0-4. Sing along fun and interactive classes. Contact Mini Melodies to book now!
BAR 1890 COMMUNITY CAFE
Every Friday 10:00am – 12:00noon The Venue, Brackley Town Football Club
Looking for a relaxed place to start your Friday morning? BTFC invite you to their weekly drop-in session at Brackley Town Football Club, creating a welcoming space for people to connect, relax, chat and play darts!
Tea & Coffee £1
No booking required — just drop in and join them.
WALKING NETBALL
Every Friday 10:00am – 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.
BRACKLEY FOOD LARDER
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 email [email protected]
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.
COFFEE AND CARDS
Friday 16th October 3:00pm – 4:00pm Chatty Parrot Cafe, Market Place, Brackley
Jenny McCormac's weekly coffee and card making session.
£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 [email protected]
INCLUSIVE FOOTBALL SESSIONS
Every Friday 5:30pm -6:30pm Brackley Town Football Club
Brackley Town FC are proud to launch a brand-new ability/disability football programme.
After a year of planning alongside Northants FA and partner clubs, BTFC are excited to offer a welcoming, inclusive football environment for adults and young people aged 16+ with SEN, disabilities or support needs.
Expect
• Friendly, supportive coaching tailored to players
• Low-commitment, non-competitive sessions
• A focus on fun, fitness, and making new friends
First session FREE, then just £5 per session
HAPPY BRACKLEY FESTIVAL OF COMMUNITY
Friday 16th October 7:00pm – 9:00pm Egerton Hall, Brackley
Want to join a local group but not sure what’s out there? The visit the Happy Brackley Festival of Community this evening.
It's free, friendly and open to everyone. Pop in for 10 minutes or stay all evening. Meet local groups, discover services you might not know about, and leave feeling more connected to your community.
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 & DISTRICT BAND
Every Friday from 7:45pm The Band Club, Draymans Walk
Brackley & District Band welcomes new and returning players. If you are new to playing or haven’t played for a while, there is a development band from 6:30pm. For more information email [email protected] or contact Nick on 07737 077009
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.
AUTUMN FESTIVAL
Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October Evenley Wood Garden
Spend a magical weekend surrounded by autumn colour, seasonal activities and woodland adventures.
Everyday features campfire marshmallow toasting and plenty of seasonal treats in the cafe.
Saturday: Foraging, bulb planting, Scarecrow trail, Tree trial plus wounderful stalls.
Sunday: Apple pressing, guided garden tours and bug hotel making.
A perfect Autumn day out for families, nature lovers and anyone looking to embrace the season.
Usual entrance fee to Evenley Wood Garden applies.
CREATION CLUB
Saturday 17th October 10:30am – 11:30pm Brackley Library
Join Grandad Ken and Estelle for their free craft club on a Saturday morning. Different theme every week. All materials supplied.
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.
LIVE MUSIC @ THE BLACKBIRD
Saturday 17th October from 8:00pm The Blackbird, Croughton
Pop along to the Blackbird for an evening of live music with Friendly Street
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.
BINGO NIGHT
Every Sunday from 7:30pm The Sun Inn, Whitfield
Bring your dabbers along for fun and games at the Sun Inn! £1 per ticket and “lucky dip” prizes after each game.
CARD MAKING
Monday 19th October 10:00am – 12:00noon Brackley Library
A fortnightly card-making group for adults. Different theme every time. Drop-in session.
KNIT AND NATTER
Monday 19th October 2:00pm – 4:00pm Brackley Library
Bring along your own projects. All ages and abilities welcome
CHATTY CAFE
Every Monday 2:00pm – 4:00pm Esquires Coffee Shop, Juno Crescent
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
BRACKLEY SOCIAL NETBALL
Every Monday 7:00pm -8:30pm Brackley Leisure Centre
Brackley social netball need more players. They are a fun group of netballers who play on Monday at the leisure centre from 7-8:30. £6 a week, pay as you play. If you’ve not played since school this is the place for you as that’s how most if them got hit into it. If you’ve never played before, come see if you like it, 1st week is free. They aren’t a league it’s just a come, play, have fun group and a bit if exercise too. If you’re interested contact Jules Tucker, 07883341029
BRACKLEY SEA CADETS
Every Monday 6:45pm – 9:00pm Brackley Bowls Club
Brackley sea cadets take kids from 9-18 all for £20 a month.
In the sea cadets they spend their winter learning all sorts of specialised training as well as being taught commitment, respect and responsibility. In the summer they go boating every week where they teach the kids sailing, rowing, paddlesport and power boating and they can gain many internationally recognised qualifications.
COFFEE AND CARDS
Tuesday 20th October 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.
MEN IN SHEDS
Every Tuesday 10:00am – 4:00pm Evenley Wood Gardens
Men in sheds is based at Evenly Woods on a Tuesday and Thursday from 1000am. Open to men and women of all ages, come and visit for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat. For more information, ring Mike on 07799898833
KNITTING GROUP
Tuesday 20th October 10:00-12:00 Brackley Library
A new knitting group for those of you that are free of a morning. Pop along with your own projects and share your creations and ideas with a group of fellow crafters.
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.
“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.
CHATTY CAFE
Tuesday 20th October 3:00pm – 5:00pm The Crown Hotel
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
ACCENT PERCUSSION
Tuesday 20th October 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 [email protected].
Sessions are just £5 per person. Come along, they'd love to see you.
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 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
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: [email protected]
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.
THE DALE COLLINS FUN QUIZ
Tuesday 20th October from 8:30pm Pete’s Place, Brackley
Hosted by quizmaster Eamonn, join in for great questions and prizes.
Spaces are limited so please book a table
WEEKLY WEDNESDAY WOMBLE
Wednesday 21st October 9:00am – 10:00am Meet at Little Tesco
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 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 21st October 10:00am -2:00pm The Venue, Brackley Town Football Club
Open to everyone and a great way to make new friends. Only £2.50 to include coffee, cakes and entertainment. If you have any questions please contact Kim on 07966 254215
IT BUDDY
Every Wednesday 10:00am -12:00noon Brackley Library
The library IT Buddy is there to help you with any of your IT queries or problems. Whether it's printing a document, accessing email or support with an online application, you can book an appointment to see their IT Buddy. Simply pop in and find out how they can help
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.
KNIT & NATTER
Every Wednesday from 2:30pm Brackley Antique Cellar
Don’t craft on your own, join the knitters at the Antique Cellar every Wednesday for come company and a cuppa.
GUITAR HERO NIGHT
Every Wednesday from 5:30pm Pete’s Place, Brackley
Forget air guitar, release your inner rock god at Pete's Place every Wednesday!
JOANNE BANHAM DANCE COMPANY CLASSES
Every Wednesday various times for various classes (details below) Brackley Rugby Club
Inclusive, accessible and joyful Ballroom & Latin dance classes for both children and adults.
Children’s Classes: 5:00pm – 5:45pm ages 6-11, 5:45pm-6:30pm ages 12+
Fun, confidence-building dance classes where children can learn Ballroom & Latin in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Adult Classes: 6:30pm – 7:15pm Latin Fitness, 7:15pm – 8:00pm Social/Beginners, 8:00pm – 9:30pm Advanced
From complete beginners to experienced dancers, our adult classes are friendly, relaxed and a great way to keep active, learn something new and meet people in the local community.
Free trial available for all new students
For more information or to book your free trial visit:
www.jbdancecompany.co.uk | 07587 014898 | [email protected]
ACCENT PERCUSSION
Wednesday 21st October 7:00pm – 8:00pm 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 [email protected].
Sessions are just £5 per person. Come along, they'd love to see you.
QUIZ NIGHT!
Wednesday 21st October from 7:30pm The Plough, Brackley
Join Banny for this weekly quiz at The Plough for a great brain workout. £1 per person to enter. Prizes to be won!
