A Really Rude Event

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

 Join us for A Really Rude Event with Clare Helen Welsh! A morning of interactive storytelling and crafts.

£2

Dementia Friendly Walk

Brixham Fish Market

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 the harbour toward the new Man & Boy statue and then onto Breakwater Car Park before returning into town and finishing at the Brixham Steam … Continue reading Dementia Friendly Walk

First Friday Coffee Morning

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

Come and join some familiar faces for tea and coffee in the library.

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 the harbour toward the new Man & Boy statue and then onto Breakwater Car Park before returning into town and finishing at the Brixham Steam … Continue reading Dementia Friendly Walk

Cosgrave and Banks in concert

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

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 Walk

Brixham Fish Market

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 the harbour toward the new Man & Boy statue and then onto Breakwater Car Park before returning into town and finishing at the Brixham Steam … Continue reading Dementia Friendly Walk

Brixham Library Reader Group

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

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.

25th birthday celebration Coffee Morning

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

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 may have changed - cassettes then DVDs then PCs and internet access (sometimes). We are even encouraged to talk aloud and tell children stories! This … Continue reading 25th birthday celebration Coffee Morning

Dementia Friendly Walk

Brixham Fish Market

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 the harbour toward the new Man & Boy statue and then onto Breakwater Car Park before returning into town and finishing at the Brixham Steam … Continue reading Dementia Friendly Walk

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 the harbour toward the new Man & Boy statue and then onto Breakwater Car Park before returning into town and finishing at the Brixham Steam … Continue reading Dementia Friendly Walk

Brixham Library Reader Group

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

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.

Dementia Friendly Walk

Golden Hind, Brixham

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.

Science in a Box

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

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 of cancer research and treatment such as what chemotherapy does, what is personalised medicine, why genes matter and how we can reduce our chances of … Continue reading Science in a Box

£3 – £5

Author Talk – Rachaele Hambleton

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.

Dementia Community Workshop

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.

Pilates taster session

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

Take this chance to try your hand at Pilates and see whether the practice can help you.

Resuscitation Training

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

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 everyone and will give you the opportunity to learn BCLS and practice on a dummy. Helen will go through the process of dealing with an … Continue reading Resuscitation Training

CPR Demonstration

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

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 CPR on a dummy.

Mindfulness for Children

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

Youth mindfulness teacher, Abi Yardimci, will be demonstrating the art of mindfulness for children aged 4-8.

Tai Chi demonstration

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

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.

Hypnotherapy Torbay Information and Demonstration

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

Jess Osborne from Hypnotherapy Torbay will be offering information on hypnotherapy and will be carrying out demonstrations throughout the morning.

Fraud Talk

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

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 it comes to fraud.

Dementia Friendly Walk

Golden Hind, Brixham

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.

First Friday Coffee Morning

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!

Children’s Half Term – things to make and do

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

A fun- filled session with stories and crafts. It's free and an opportunity for children to have fun in their library.  

Children’s Half Term – things to make and do 2

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

A fun- filled session with stories and crafts. It's free and an opportunity for children to have fun in their library.  

Idle Women – new theatre night at the Library

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

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

£10 – £12

First Friday Coffee Morning

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

Come and join some familiar faces and meet new people over tea, coffee and delicious cakes.

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

Day 1 Magical Mystery Tour for 7-11 year olds

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

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

   

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

Launch of St Mary Churchyard Exhibition and Concert

St Mary's Church St Mary's Square, Brixham, Devon, United Kingdom

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

Day 2 Magical Mystery Tour for 7-11 year olds

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

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

Day 3 Magical Mystery Tour for 7-11 year olds

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

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 3 Magical Mystery Tour for 7-11 year olds

First Friday Coffee Morning- with plants!

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

Come and join some familiar faces and meet new people over tea, coffee and delicious cakes. Plants will be for sale just ready for Spring  - so bring one and buy one!

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

Children’s Easter Baskets with mini egg trail

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

Come along and make a beautiful Easter Basket. You can then roam the library on our exciting Easter trail and collect some mini eggs at the end to put in your basket. The children can then sit and enjoy a lovely Easter story. Booking essential, please call Brixham Library on: 01803 853870

Day 4 Magical Mystery Tour for 7-11 year olds

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

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 4 Magical Mystery Tour for 7-11 year olds

MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY – Day 2

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

Come and make beautiful Easter Bonnets, this will be followed by decorating Easter cup cakes. The children can then enjoy their cakes and a drink and listen to some lovely Easter stories. Booking essential, please call Brixham Library on: 01803 853870

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

World Book Night Poetry Workshop with Suzy Miles

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

Join award-winning poet Suzy Miles for a poetry workshop to celebrate World Book Night. Suzy's workshops have been a popular part of the FoBL program for the last few years. Be inspired to write poetry - whether its your first time or not, or just come along and enjoy poetry at its best. Free books … Continue reading World Book Night Poetry Workshop with Suzy Miles

Free – £3

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

     

First Friday Coffee Morning & pirates!

Brixham Library Market Street, Brixham, United Kingdom

Come and join some familiar faces and meet new people over tea, coffee and delicious cakes. This is the beginning of the annual pirate festival in Brixham - so Missin' Tackle will be performing  some rousing sea shanties, but no rum with your coffee. Sorry !

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