First Friday Coffee Morning
Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United KingdomCome and join some familiar faces and meet new people over tea, coffee and delicious cakes.
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Missin’ Tackle on the Quay, Brixham Harbour
Old Fish Quay Old Fish Quay, Brixham, Devon, United KingdomJoin Missin' Tackle Shanty Crew on the Old Fish Quay, Brixham Harbour for three Tuesday evenings of shanty music and songs of the sea. There will be collections in aid of two local good causes, FoBL and Brixham Museum. So why not come along and enjoy the harbour side atmosphere with the melodies and singing … Continue reading Missin’ Tackle on the Quay, Brixham Harbour
Dementia Friendly Walk
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.
Free
Missin’ Tackle on the Quay, Brixham Harbour
Old Fish Quay Old Fish Quay, Brixham, Devon, United KingdomJoin Missin' Tackle Shanty Crew on the Old Fish Quay, Brixham Harbour for three Tuesday evenings of shanty music and songs of the sea. There will be collections in aid of two local good causes, FoBL and Brixham Museum. So why not come along and enjoy the harbour side atmosphere with the melodies and singing … Continue reading Missin’ Tackle on the Quay, Brixham Harbour
Dementia Friendly Walk
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.
Free
First Friday Coffee Morning
Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United KingdomCome and join some familiar faces and meet new people over tea, coffee and delicious cakes.
Osprey Watch
Powderham Church car parkA walk from Powderham Church to the Turf Locks Pub approx. 2.4miles flat walk there and back. Whilst there are no guarantees of seeing osprey but early September is prime time for their migration and some linger on the Exe Estuary to fatten up on Mullet before migrating south to Africa. There will be plenty … Continue reading Osprey Watch
£8 – £10
Dementia Friendly Walk
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.
Free
Dementia Friendly Walk
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.
Free
Memory Walk for The Alzheimer’s Society
Babbacombe TheatreMemory Walk Saturday 21/9/19 This walk is to raise funds for a fantastic cause, The Alzheimer's Society. The walk will be one of hundreds of walks across the UK scheduled as part of their “Walking Season” raising funds to help them find a cure for this condition that is predicted to affect 75 million people … Continue reading Memory Walk for The Alzheimer’s Society
Exclusive Zoo Tour
Paignton ZooThis event is exclusive to the Friends of Brixham Library and your guests. Steve Nash, Group Educational Manger for Paignton Zoo will be giving a talk at the Zoo about the history of Paignton Zoo, from the founder, Herbert Whitley, to the current day. You will be able to see the old parts of the … Continue reading Exclusive Zoo Tour
£18 – £20
Dementia Friendly Walk
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.
Free
How do they forecast the weather?
National Meteorological Office ExeterTo discover more about the weather forecasting and climate research, come on a guided tour of the modern headquarters in Exeter, which includes a visit to the National Meteorological Library. The talks and tour should last about 2 hours and 30 minutes, after which you will be free to look around yourself or use the … Continue reading How do they forecast the weather?
£5 – £8
Skittles at The Skipper
Skipper Inn, Drew StFollowing the success of last year’s skittle night, join the Friends again for a fun social evening of skittles. Enjoy a light buffet (with chips) and see who will be crowned best bowler this year! £6 members - £8 non-members
£6 – £8
Dementia Friendly Walk
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.
Free
Last Friday Coffee morning
The monthly coffee morning is coming early! As the library is closing for refurbishment for 4 weeks we have brought forward our November Coffee Morning. So come and take a last look at the old Library before it has a full make over!
Winter Thrushes on Dartmoor with Mike Langman
Shipley BridgeThe Berry Packed Rowan and Hawthorns on the edges of Dartmoor are a target for hundreds of migrating thrushes during early autumn. The timing needs to be right to make sure the thrushes have arrived from Scandinavia and the berries have not all been stripped! The very end of October and early November should … Continue reading Winter Thrushes on Dartmoor with Mike Langman
Dementia Friendly Walk
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.
Free
Resuscitation Training
Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United KingdomHelen, a retired & highly experienced paramedic, will be hosting a Basic Cardiac Life Support Training Session (B.C.L.S). This session is open to everyone and will give you the opportunity to learn B.C.L.S and practice on a manikin. Helen will go through the process of dealing with an unresponsive casualty, administrating life support (if required) … Continue reading Resuscitation Training
Dementia Friendly Walk
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.
Free
Wine Tasting at the Wine Loft
The Wine Loft Middle Street, BrixhamThis is a first for us in a new venue for FoBL. Over the course of the evening there will be a blind tasting of five different wines, a different canapé per person for each wine, a wine talk from James Brown (the owner of the Wine Loft) and a fun wine quiz and a … Continue reading Wine Tasting at the Wine Loft
£18 – £20
Dementia Friendly Walk
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.
Free
First Friday Christmas Coffee Morning
Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United KingdomJoin us for our last coffee morning of the year and start your Christmas festivities here. There will Christmas stalls, music from the local school choir and, of course, lovely coffee and cake!
Quay Harmony Ladies Choir at the Library
Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United KingdomWe are so pleased to welcome Quay Harmony for their annual Christmas concert and are delighted they have chosen Brixham Library as this year’s Christmas venue. Tickets are £6 for members, £8 non members, and available from the library and also from choir members. During the concert there will be a raffle with all … Continue reading Quay Harmony Ladies Choir at the Library
£6 – £8
Dementia Friendly Walk
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.
Free
First Friday Coffee Morning – with free cake
Come and join us for the first Friday February coffee morning. See some old friends and make some new ones. We are also having a drive to encourage more people to take out books from the library - and your reward is a free piece of cake! Bring your library card, take out a book … Continue reading First Friday Coffee Morning – with free cake
First Friday Coffee Morning
Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United KingdomCome meet old friends, make new ones - and eat cake! Don't forget to borrow a book. This is also your monthly opportunity to ask questions and make suggestions for what you think the Friends should be doing.
Head in the Clouds – Memoirs of an RAF pilot
Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United KingdomAn illustrated talk by Bruce Graeme-Cook capturing the highlights of a long flying career with the RAF and latterly with British Airways. To book a place for the talk followed by a cream tea please ask in Brixham Library:£8.00 to FoBL Members & £10.00 to Non-FoBL Members
£8 – £10
Brixham Library temporary self service opening
From Libraries Unlimited: Brixham library will be open for two hours in the morning for customers to use the library via self-service from the week beginning Monday 23rd March. Staff will not be available during these times, but you will be able to borrow and return items through the self-service kiosks and computers will also … Continue reading Brixham Library temporary self service opening
POSTPONED Met Office Tour – the perils of forecasting the weather
This tour has been postponed, hopefully simply until later this year. If you have already paid then the Treasurer will contact you to refund your money - when she is able to. J
Postponed – Chinese Meal at the Guardhouse Cafe, Berry Head
Guardhouse Cafe Berry Head, Brixham, Devon, United KingdomCome for an evening of great food and entertainment. Only 30 places available! Menu Starter - Hot & sour soup Main - Sweet chilli chicken with garlic, lemon and coriander served with pak-choi fried rice Dessert - Passion Fruit Brulee Cost—£20 members (£25 non-members)
£20 – £25
Postponed: Boules evening – with a great view across the Bay
Berry Head Hotel Berryhead Road, Mulberry Room, Brixham, United KingdomWe are returning to the Berryhead hotel again for another Boules evening. Beware - we may be complete amateurs but the competition is intense! After the game enjoy a delicious finger buffet with views over Torbay. Cost—£15 members (£18 non-members)
£15 – £18
Postponed: Day cruise on the Vigilance
Heritage Pontoon Harbour, Brixham, Devon, United KingdomFeel the sea beneath your feet and watch the sails above your head. A 6-hour day cruise aboard the historic and beautiful Vigilance fishing trawler. Only 10 places available, so book early to avoid disappointment. Members £50 (£55 non-members)
£50 – £55
Monday Walks Restart
We are restarting the Monday walks from Monday !0th. August
Monday Walk restart at 10:00 on April 12th.
We are restarting the Monday walks on April 12th. at 10:00. The walks will be Covid secure in small groups of no more that 6 people. Please ware face covering for at the meeting point at the start of the walk when we all meet.
Free
Monthly Coffee Morning
Regular monthly Coffee Morning is this Friday. Including cakes.