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 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
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.
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 to see them. On a high tide these birds move onto the reserves of Bowling Green Marsh and Darts Farm to rest, waiting for the … 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 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 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 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
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.
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.
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
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 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
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.
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 it comes to fraud.
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.
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
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
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!
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.
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
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
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
EASTER BASKET MAKING- 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 you basket. The children can then sit and enjoy a lovely Easter story. Booking essential, please call Brixham Library on: 01803 853870
A fun- filled session with stories and crafts. It's free and an opportunity for children to have fun in their library.
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
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.
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
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 !
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.
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.
Come with us to visit the Eden Project, a series of huge glass domes nestled in a huge crater in Cornwall. The Bio Domes house the largest rainforest in captivity, sunning plants and trees from all regions of the world, exhibitions and stories - all as a backdrop to a series of striking contemporary gardens. … Continue reading Eden Project Expedition
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.