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. Be inspired to write poetry, whether it is your first time or not, or just come along and enjoy poetry at its best. Free books … 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 from an army of wind and rain. Hear about the highs and lows of remaining open during major conservation work and the amazing opportunities 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 for you to see. Gerry will talk about how he was inspired to start bee-keeping, the history of bees and how you could start your … 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 best birds Dartmoor can offer including cuckoo, redstart, winchat, stonechat, siskin and pied flycatcher. In 2017 we watched at close range perhaps the most obliging … 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 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.
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 of summer - the honey bees. You will be able to look at the bees in action as he will be bringing along a (contained!) observation … 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 copies of each title on the reading list, but you are welcome to purchase your own. The tone is friendly, informal and not academic.
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. Music will be provided by the popular Folk Inspired. £10 members; £12 non-members.
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 performed by the popular Folk Inspired. Members £10; non-members £12.
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 for lots of chairs, this year they are hosting a cream tea in their Brixham garden to continue the fundraising. Last year's garden party was … 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 down the breeding Nightjars will announce their territories with their eerie purring and wing clapping displays. With luck we shall even find some glow worms … 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 - whether you want to lend a hand hoisting sails or just take a walk on the deck and watch the world go by. A trip … 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 talks, this time on his recollections of the North of Mull. Come along to support FoBL, share your ideas for the future, and then hear … 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 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.
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 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 required.
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 required. Contact Laura Scott on 07875 384744.
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 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
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 required. Contact Laura Scott on 07875 384744
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 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
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 on the Exe Estuary to fatten up on Mullet before migrating south to Africa. There will be plenty of other birds to see as well, … 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 consultation. Members £5;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 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
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 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
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 and support your 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 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.
A fun-filled session with stories and crafts. It's free and is yet another opportunity for children to have fun in their library.
A fun-filled session with stories and crafts. It's free and is yet another opportunity for children to have fun in their library.
Join us for A Really Rude Event with Clare Helen Welsh! A morning of interactive storytelling 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 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
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 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
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