Dementia Friendly Walks take place once a fortnight on a Friday morning, starting at 10.30am. We meet near The Golden Hind under the Old Fish Market. We then stroll around … Continue reading Dementia Friendly Walk
Come and join some familiar faces for tea and coffee in the library.
A walk from Powderham Church to the Turf Locks Pub. Approx 2.4 miles flat walking there and back. Early September is prime time for migrating Ospreys, some of which linger … Continue reading Osprey Watch with Mike Langman
Join Michael Johnson for an insightful illustrated talk about the history of both acupuncture and oriental medicine. Learn about the benefits of these ancient treatments and what happens in a … Continue reading History of Acupuncture
Dementia Friendly Walks take place once a fortnight on a Friday morning, starting at 10.30am. We meet near The Golden Hind under the Old Fish Market. We then stroll around … Continue reading Dementia Friendly Walk
John's talk brings to life Victorian Cockington by using the personal diaries written at Cockington Court during the 1870s. Learning about the real and unexpected lives of those involved will shed a new light on life during this period and the relationships within the all-important class system of the time. This illustrated talk uses specific … Continue reading Victorian Vignette of Cockington by John Risdon
Join FoBL for a fun social evening of skittles at the Skipper Inn on Drew St. Enjoy a light buffet (with chips) and see who will be crowned best bowler! members £6; non-members £8.
Dementia Friendly Walks take place once a fortnight on a Friday morning, starting at 10.30am. We meet near The Golden Hind under the Old Fish Market. We then stroll around … Continue reading Dementia Friendly Walk
This month our regular coffee morning is part of something bigger - we are supporting the Macmillan World's Biggest Coffee Morning. The cakes will be even better!
As part of National Libraries Week , the library will be holding a special coffee morning with all the traditional homemade cakes on Wednesday 10th October 10.00 - 12.00. Come … Continue reading Libraries Unlimited Coffee Morning
Dementia Friendly Walks take place once a fortnight on a Friday morning, starting at 10.30am. We meet near The Golden Hind under the Old Fish Market. We then stroll around … Continue reading Dementia Friendly Walk
The monthly Reader Groups are free to join for all adult (over 16) members of the library, and you can attend whichever meeting is convenient for you. We provide limited … Continue reading Brixham Library Reader Group
A fun-filled session with stories and crafts. It's free and is yet another opportunity for children to have fun in their library.
A fun-filled session with stories and crafts. It's free and is yet another opportunity for children to have fun in their library.
Join us for A Really Rude Event with Clare Helen Welsh! A morning of interactive storytelling and crafts.
Dementia Friendly Walks take place once a fortnight on a Friday morning, starting at 10.30am. We meet near The Golden Hind under the Old Fish Market. We then stroll around … Continue reading Dementia Friendly Walk
Come and join some familiar faces for tea and coffee in the library.
Dementia Friendly Walks take place once a fortnight on a Friday morning, starting at 10.30am. We meet near The Golden Hind under the Old Fish Market. We then stroll around … Continue reading Dementia Friendly Walk
We are delighted to welcome back Cosgrave and Banks for our annual concert. They first performed in 2016 and there has been an overwhelming demand for their return. They have been described as ' one of Devon's multi-instrumental treasures' whose music takes you 'on a sumptuous journey far and wide across the UK and Europe". … Continue reading Cosgrave and Banks in concert
Dementia Friendly Walks take place once a fortnight on a Friday morning, starting at 10.30am. We meet near The Golden Hind under the Old Fish Market. We then stroll around … Continue reading Dementia Friendly Walk
The monthly Reader Groups are free to join for all adult (over 16) members of the library, and you can attend whichever meeting is convenient for you. We provide limited … Continue reading Brixham Library Reader Group
The vast expanses of mud on the Exe Estuary provide feeding for thousands of waders, including Avocets and Black-tailed Godwits, but they can be so far away it is difficult … Continue reading Winter Estuary Birdwatch with Mike Langman
We are celebrating 25 years since the library opened the doors of the new building and its first ever purpose built home. Over 25 years the services of the library … Continue reading 25th birthday celebration Coffee Morning
Dementia Friendly Walks take place once a fortnight on a Friday morning, starting at 10.30am. We meet near The Golden Hind under the Old Fish Market. We then stroll around … Continue reading Dementia Friendly Walk
Dementia Friendly Walks take place once a fortnight on a Friday morning, starting at 10.30am. We meet near The Golden Hind under the Old Fish Market. We then stroll around … Continue reading Dementia Friendly Walk
The monthly Reader Groups are free to join for all adult (over 16) members of the library, and you can attend whichever meeting is convenient for you. We provide limited … Continue reading Brixham Library Reader Group
FoBL invite people living with dementia and their carers to a fortnightly walk. Starting at the Golden Hind in Brixham at 10.30am, and finishing with a cup of coffee at … Continue reading Dementia Friendly Walk
Cancer Research UK are holding an entertaining and informative session to help us all understand more about cancer. Interactive activities explain key scientific principles that are important for the future … Continue reading Science in a Box
Torbay based and nationally acclaimed author of The Part Time Working Mummy, Rachaele Hambleton , will be talking about her latest book A Patchwork Life. Over 18s only. Bar available.
Join Mercedes Hughes from Home Instead, a local care home provider, as she talks about understanding dementia and how we can help those living with the condition.
Take this chance to try your hand at Pilates and see whether the practice can help you.
Helen - a retired and highly experienced paramedic who works at Brixham Library - will be hosting a Basic Cardiac Life Support Training Session (BCLS). This session is open to … Continue reading Resuscitation Training
Helena, a retired paramedic, will be demonstrating cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Helen will take you through the scenario of a collapsed patient, and there will be an opportunity to practice … Continue reading CPR Demonstration
Youth mindfulness teacher, Abi Yardimci, will be demonstrating the art of mindfulness for children aged 4-8.
Devon based Mark Delamere is a qualified Tai Chi teacher of over 20 years. He'll be offering information, demonstrations and advice on the fascinating art of Tai Chi.
Jess Osborne from Hypnotherapy Torbay will be offering information on hypnotherapy and will be carrying out demonstrations throughout the morning.
Peter Hughes, owner and care manager of Home Instead (South Devon), a local care home provider will be advising how to stay safe and what to look out for when … Continue reading Fraud Talk
FoBL invite people living with dementia and their carers to a fortnightly walk. Starting at the Golden Hind in Brixham at 10.30am, and finishing with a cup of coffee at … Continue reading Dementia Friendly Walk
Boots Pharmacy will be carrying out blood pressure checks and offering advice on high blood pressure and cardiac problems.
Come and join some familiar faces and meet new people over tea, coffee and delicious cakes. There will be a scarf sale - just in time for the next cold snap!
A fun- filled session with stories and crafts. It's free and an opportunity for children to have fun in their library.
A fun- filled session with stories and crafts. It's free and an opportunity for children to have fun in their library.
Tales of cargo, calamities and cocoa - performed by Alarum Theatre A double bill of theatre, poetry and music to whisk you back to the days of World War II when a shortage of crews to keep the working boats going brought a new breed of boater to the canals. Young women, later nicknamed Idle … Continue reading Idle Women – new theatre night at the Library
Come and join some familiar faces and meet new people over tea, coffee and delicious cakes.
FoBL invite people living with dementia and their carers to a fortnightly walk. Starting at the Golden Hind in Brixham at 10.30am, and finishing with a cup of coffee at the Brixham Steam Packet.
Are you looking for something to entertain the children/grandchildren over the Easter Holidays? The staff at Brixham Library are running a four week activity for 7 – 11 years olds learning about different countries. This will take place in the Library on March 19th, 26th and April 2nd and 9th from 4.00 to 5.30pm. If you are interested, … Continue reading Day 1 Magical Mystery Tour for 7-11 year olds
FoBL invite people living with dementia and their carers to a fortnightly walk. Starting at the Golden Hind in Brixham at 10.30am, and finishing with a cup of coffee at the Brixham Steam Packet.
The St Mary Churchyard project is coming to an end. And a day of celebration is planned. The people that live and died in Brixham from 1850-1950 have been tracked and family histories uncovered. With over 9000 names on the database - all derived from the research on the gravestones - the families that made … Continue reading Launch of St Mary Churchyard Exhibition and Concert
Are you looking for something to entertain the children/grandchildren over the Easter Holidays? The staff at Brixham Library are running a four week activity for 7 – 11 years olds learning about different countries. This will take place in the Library on March 19th, 26th and April 2nd and 9th from 4.00 to 5.30pm. If you are interested, … Continue reading Day 2 Magical Mystery Tour for 7-11 year olds