Thursday 16th, 10.30am – 11.30am Donations welcome People with dementia sometimes need a helping hand to go about their daily lives. Dementia Friends is giving people an understanding of dementia and the small things they can do that can make a difference to people living with the condition. Come along to this interactive session to … Continue reading Dementia Awareness Workshop
South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Talks £5 members, £7 non members per week Wednesdays 22nd and 29th, 2pm – 3.30pm Wednesday 22nd – Naturally Beautiful with Nicky Bailey, AONB Community Projects Officer Come along for an introduction to the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in particular the work that they do … Continue reading South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Talks – Session One
Meets on the 4th Monday of the month (except August and September) 2.15pm – 4.15pmFREE 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 … Continue reading Brixham Library Readers Group
South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Talks £5 members, £7 non members per week Wednesdays 22nd and 29th, 2pm – 3.30pm Wednesday 22nd – Naturally Beautiful with Nicky Bailey, AONB Community Projects Officer Come along for an introduction to the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in particular the work that they do … Continue reading South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Talks – Session Two
Children’s Easter Holiday Craft Activity FREE Wednesday 5th, 10.00am – 11.00am and 11.30am –12.30pm A fun-filled activity with stories and crafts. It’s free and another opportunity for children to have fun in their library.
Children’s Easter Holiday Craft Activity FREE Wednesday 5th, 10.00am – 11.00am and 11.30am –12.30pm A fun-filled activity with stories and crafts. It’s free and another opportunity for children to have fun in their library.
Tour of Greenway Gardens with John Risdon Wednesday 19th, 2.00pm – 3.30pm Talk fee: £5 members, £7 non members, plus entry to gardens which is free for National Trust Members and £10.25 for non NT members. Meet in Greenway car park; please book your own parking space by calling Greenway on 842382. Please car share … Continue reading Tour of Greenway Gardens with John Risdon
World Book Night Poetry Workshop with Suzy Miles FREE for members, £3 non members Thursday 20th, 10.30am – 12.30pm. Award-winning poet Suzy Miles will be leading a poetry workshop to celebrate World Book Night. Be inspired to write poetry, whether it’s your first time or not, or just come along and enjoy poetry at … Continue reading World Book Night Poetry Workshop with Suzy Miles
Meets on the 4th Monday of the month (except August and September) 2.15pm – 4.15pmFREE 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 … Continue reading Brixham Library Readers Group
FoBL and Brixham Arts & Theatre Society present ‘Lost in the Lamplight' - Rich and wonderful stories for world-weary adults in Brixham Theatre Friday 28th, 7.30pm £10 members, £12 non members (£14 on the door, so buy in advance!). Tickets available from Brixham Theatre Many people assume storytelling is only for children. That’s not true! … Continue reading FoBL and Brixham Arts & Theatre Society present ‘Lost in the Lamplight’
A Cat Weatherill story telling event in Brixham Library – Jack’s Diamond & Other Salty Stories Saturday 29th, 10.00am – 11.00am FREE Admission Suitable for 5 – 8 year olds Join author and storyteller Cat Weatherill for salty tales of pirates, ghosts and miraculous lamps that burn at the bottom of the ocean. Wear … Continue reading A Cat Weatherill Story Telling Event in Brixham Library – Jack’s Diamond & Other Salty Stories
Brixham Orpheus Male Voice Choir and One Accord Concert at St Mary’s Saturday 29th April, 7.00pm Tickets are £5.00 in advance (please phone the BOMVC Concert Secretary 850642) or £8.00 each on the door The BOMVC are very keen to support FoBL and the proceeds of this concert are going towards FoBL funds for a … Continue reading Brixham Orpheus Male Voice Choir and One Accord Concert at St Mary’s
Bluebells, Crests & Dusk Chorus with Mike Langman £5 members, £7 non members Wednesday 3rd, 6.00pm – 9.00pm Meet at Noss car park (just before the Dartmouth higher ferry). Bring a drink and a snack. Come and explore the National Trust’s Long Wood near Noss Marina when bluebells should be at their best. This impressive … Continue reading Bluebells, Crests & Dusk Chorus with Mike Langman
Redstarts and Cuckoos on Dartmoor with Mike Langman £8 members, £10 non members Friday 12th, 10.00am – 12.30pm Meet: Warren house Inn. Parking available outside Pub or in Bennett’s Cross car park 200m East of the Pub. Bring a packed lunch or perhaps enjoy a pub meal. A bird rich and beautiful walk (approx. 2miles) … Continue reading Redstarts and Cuckoos on Dartmoor with Mike Langman
Meets on the 4th Monday of the month (except August and September) 2.15pm – 4.15pmFREE 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 … Continue reading Brixham Library Readers Group
Children’s Half Term Craft Activity FREE Wednesday 31st, 10.00am – 11.00am and 11.30am – 12.30pm. A fun-filled activity with stories and crafts. It’s free and another opportunity for children to have fun in their library.
Children’s Half Term Craft Activity FREE Wednesday 31st, 10.00am – 11.00am and 11.30am – 12.30pm. A fun-filled activity with stories and crafts. It’s free and another opportunity for children to have fun in their library.
Meets on the 4th Monday of the month (except August and September) 2.15pm – 4.15pmFREE 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 … Continue reading Brixham Library Readers Group
Evening at Berry Head Guardhouse Café with Folk Inspired Wednesday 28th June 6.00pm – 9.00pm £10 members, £12 non members After fabulous evenings at the Guardhouse Café for the last few years, the Friends are looking forward to another beautiful evening on Berry Head with fantastic food. By popular demand, music will be provided by … Continue reading Evening at Berry Head Guardhouse Café with Folk Inspired
Nightjars and Glow Worms with Mike Langman £5 members, £7 non members Wednesday 5th, 8.00pm – 10.00pm Meet: Ideford Common, Haldon car park - lift share essential as car park small! (Grid Reference SX903784) An evening bird watch on Ideford Common – enjoy a stroll around this beautiful heathland looking for some of its special … Continue reading Nightjars and Glow Worms with Mike Langman
Summer Garden Party at the Eastments’ £10 members, £12 non members Saturday 8th, 12.00 – 3.00pm Join some very kind FoBL members who are hosting a Garden Party to raise money for more comfortable seating for FoBL events. Come and enjoy a lovely summer party! Tickets include a buffet lunch with wine/soft drinks and musical … Continue reading Summer Garden Party
AGM with a talk from John Risdon FREE Tuesday 11th July 6.15pm – 8.30pm Join the FoBL for their Annual General Meeting and hear about the past year and plans for the future. John Risdon will be giving one of his fabulous illustrated talks, this time on his Great Atlantic Adventure. Come along and support … Continue reading AGM With A Talk From John Risdon
Sailing Trip on Vigilance £20 members, £25 non members. Payment required in advance. Saturday 15th, 9.30am meet for 10am departure – 1.00pm. Please note spaces are limited to 12 people. Meeting point: Heritage Pontoon. Vigilance is a restored 78 foot heritage sailing ketch based in Brixham. No previous sailing experience needed. The crew will assist … Continue reading Sailing Trip on Vigilance
Meets on the 4th Monday of the month (except August and September) 2.15pm – 4.15pmFREE 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 … Continue reading Brixham Library Readers Group
Wednesdays 16th, 23rd, 30th, 10.00am – 11.00am and 11.30am – 12.30pm. Summer Reading Challenge activity sessions, with stories, arts and crafts.
Jewellery Wednesdays 16th, 23rd, 30th, 10.00am – 11.00am and 11.30am – 12.30pm. Summer Reading Challenge activity sessions, with stories, arts and crafts.
Jewellery Wednesdays 16th, 23rd, 30th, 10.00am – 11.00am and 11.30am – 12.30pm. Summer Reading Challenge activity sessions, with stories, arts and crafts.
Jewellery Wednesdays 16th, 23rd, 30th, 10.00am – 11.00am and 11.30am – 12.30pm. Summer Reading Challenge activity sessions, with stories, arts and crafts.
Jewellery Wednesdays 16th, 23rd, 30th, 10.00am – 11.00am and 11.30am – 12.30pm. Summer Reading Challenge activity sessions, with stories, arts and crafts
Wednesdays 16th, 23rd, 30th, 10.00am – 11.00am and 11.30am – 12.30pm. Summer Reading Challenge activity sessions, with stories, arts and crafts
Saturday 9th, 10.00am – 3.00pm £16 members, £18 non members This vineyard and winery tour offers a unique opportunity to discover and find out about the entire wine-making process, from planting to bottling the finished products. You’ll then be able to try a wonderful selection of refreshing wines with a fun and informative tasting session. … Continue reading Tour of Bishopsteignton Vineyard with lunch
Wednesday 20th September, 2.00pm – 3.30pm £5 members, £7 non members Meet outside the new Linhay Information Centre within the centre of the village. Join John as he takes you through 1000 years of English & British History. Here, within the beautiful setting of Cockington Country Park, we will compare the contrasting lives & expectations … Continue reading Tour of Cockington Country Park & Court with John Risdon
Evening at Liberty Wednesday 11th October, 7.00pm £10 members, £12 non members The fantastic folks at Liberty are kindly hosting a wonderful soirée in aid of raising funds for FoBL. Come and enjoy a beautiful evening on the quay with a yummy buffet!
Friday 13th, 9.00am – 11.30am £8 members, £10 non members Meet by the car park entrance at East Soar car park (free), 1mile south of Marlborough (Grid Ref: SX713375). The combination of open fields and shrubby valleys just north of Bolt Tail produce a perfect mix for migrant birds. Mid October is arguably the best … Continue reading Autumn Watch with Mike Langman
Meets on the 4th Monday of the month (except August and September) 2.15pm – 4.15pmFREE 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 … Continue reading Brixham Library Readers Group
Youngsters in recycled craft workshop Wednesday 25th October 10.00 – 11.00am and 11.30am – 12.30pm. A fun-filled activity with stories and crafts. It’s free and yet another opportunity for children to have fun in their library.
Youngsters in recycled craft workshop Wednesday 25th October 10.00 – 11.00am and 11.30am – 12.30pm. A fun-filled activity with stories and crafts. It’s free and yet another opportunity for children to have fun in their library.
£8 members, £10 non members Friday 10th November 10.00am – 12.30pm Meet at Darts Farm lower car park below the RSPB shop at 10am finish back at Darts Farm at 12.30pm. The vast expanses of mud on the Exe Estuary provides feeding for thousands of waders including Avocets and Black-tailed Godwits but they can be … Continue reading Winter Estuary Birdwatch with Mike Langman
Friday 17th November doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start £8 members, £10 non members Ticket includes free drink! Come and join the fabulous Brixham shanty group for an enjoyable evening concert in the library. The ‘boys’ will be singing their great repertoire of classic shanty tunes and will be joined by some special guest performers.
Meets on the 4th Monday of the month (except August and September) 2.15pm – 4.15pmFREE 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 … Continue reading Brixham Library Readers Group
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 copies of each title on the reading list, but you are welcome to purchase your own. The tone is friendly, informal and not academic.
Come and join some familiar faces for tea and coffee in the library.
A fun filled session with stories and crafts. It is free, and an opportunity for children to have fun in their library.
Peter Hughes from Home Instead will be giving a talk covering the main aspects of fraud, how to stay safe and what to look out for. Peter will be giving particular advice on how to stay safe online, how to bank safely and how to deal with doorstep sellers. Home Instead are a leading Home … Continue reading Fraud 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.
Come and join some familiar faces for tea and coffee in the library.
To celebrate the Cow Town St Mary's Lottery Project, FoBL is proud to present a special concert at St Mary's Church with Missin' Tackle and Friends. The evening will be compered by Rev. Ian Blyde. Tea, coffee and cake will be available during the interval. Arrive 7pm for 7.30 start. Children attend free of charge.
Join Lucy for an evening presentation on the history of Tuscan food at the fabulous Guardhouse Cafe. Sample Tuscan antipasti, accompanied by wine, and get involved in making a type of Tuscan pasta called pici. Lucy will demonstrate making a hearty Tuscan sauce to accompany the pasta, which you can sample. To end, Lucy will … Continue reading Tuscan Delights at the Guardhouse Cafe