People with dementia sometimes need a helping hand to go about their daily lives. Join Mercedes Hughes, from Home Instead, as she talks about understanding dementia and how we can help those living with the condition. Home Instead are a leading Home Care Service specialising in non-medical care for older people in their own … Continue reading Dementia Awareness
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 copies of each title on the reading list, but you are welcome to purchase your own. The tone is friendly, informal and not academic.
A fun-filled activity with stories and crafts. It's free and another opportunity for children to have fun in their library.
A fun-filled activity with stories and crafts. It's free and another opportunity for children to have fun in their library.
Come and join some familiar faces for tea and coffee in the library.
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
Come and explore the National Trust's Long Wood near Noss Marina and enjoy seeing the bluebells at their best. This impressive oak woodland hanging on the side of the Dart … Continue reading Bluebells, Crests and Dusk Chorus with Mike Langman
Join award-winning poet Suzy Miles for a poetry workshop to celebrate World Book Night. Suzy has run workshops as part of the FoBL events programme for the last few years. … Continue reading World Book Night Poetry Workshop
Join Paula Clarke, Community Engagement Officer for the National Trust at Castle Drogo, as she introduces you to the last castle built in England and the battle to save it … Continue reading Saving Castle Drogo
Come and join some familiar faces for tea and coffee in the library.
Join Gerry Stuart for a fascinating talk on bee-keeping. You will be able to look at the bees in action as he will be bringing along an (contained!) observation hive … Continue reading Beekeeping
Mike Langman leads a bird-rich and beautiful walk (approx. 2.5 miles with one fairly steep incline) from Warren House Inn to Sousons Plantation and back. Hopefully enjoying some of the … Continue reading Redstarts and Cuckoos on Dartmoor
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 activity with stories and crafts. It's free and another opportunity for children to have fun in their library.
A fun-filled activity with stories and crafts. It's free and another opportunity for children to have fun in their library.
Come and join some familiar faces for tea and coffee in the library.
Learn something new about where your honey comes from. The Beekeeping Talk is a new item for this year - come and be the first to learn about those harbingers … Continue reading Beekeeping Talk
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
This has become a favourite fixture in the FoBL calendar for several years. The Friends are once again looking forward to another beautiful evening on Berry Head with fantastic food. … Continue reading Folk Inspired at Berry Head Guardhouse Cafe
A favourite fixture in the FOBL calendar for several years. The Friends are once again looking forward to another beautiful evening on Berry Head with fantastic food and great music … Continue reading Folk Inspired at Berry Head Guardhouse Cafe
Join some very kind FoBL members who are once again hosting an event to raise funds for more comfortable seating at FoBL events. Their BBQ last year raised enough … Continue reading Eastment’s Cream Tea
An evening birdwatch on Ideford Common: enjoy a stroll around this beautiful heathland looking for some of its special birds - Stonechat and perhaps Dartford Warblers. As the sun goes … Continue reading Nightjars and Glow Worms with Mike Langman
Come and join some familiar faces for tea and coffee in the library.
The Vigilance is a restored 78 foot sailing ketch based in Brixham. No previous sailing experience is necessary. The crew will assist you in experiencing the wonder of sailing - … Continue reading Sailing Trip on the Vigilance
Join the FoBL for their Annual General Meeting and hear about the past year and the plans for the future. John Risdon will then give one of his fabulous illustrated … Continue reading AGM and a talk on the North of Mull by John Risdon
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
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 Walks
A warm welcome awaits & an inspiring morning where you will connect, make friends and do some mindful sewing with our Sew Fab Community Banner project in Brixham Library. No experience … Continue reading Sewing Torbay Together
A warm welcome awaits & an inspiring morning where you will connect, make friends and do some mindful sewing with our Sew Fab Community Banner project in Brixham Library. No experience … Continue reading Sewing Torbay Together
Summer Reading Challenge activity sessions , with stories, arts and crafts.
Summer Reading Challenge activity sessions , with stories, arts 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
A warm welcome awaits & an inspiring morning where you will connect, make friends and do some mindful sewing with our Sew Fab Community Banner project in Brixham Library. No experience … Continue reading Sewing Torbay Together
Summer Reading Challenge activity sessions, with stories, arts and crafts.
Summer Reading Challenge activity sessions , with stories, arts and crafts.
Summer Reading Challenge activity sessions , with stories, arts and crafts.
Summer Reading Challenge activity sessions , with stories, arts 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.
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