Whether you’re new to Ancestry and want to get started, or have reached a stumbling point in your research, staff from Brixham Museum will help you trace your ancestors. Two sessions are available – the first one for those wanting to trace their WW1 ancestors and the second session for general help with Ancestry. FREE
Just over two years ago Phil Trayhorn and others applied for a grant from the Lottery on behalf of the Friends of Brixham Library and Brixham Museum to commemorate Brixham in the Great War. As this project comes to an end we are holding and end of project celebration in the Mulberry Room of the … Continue reading Brixham & the Great War Project End Part
Meeting Location: Swans Nest Pub for lunch at 12.30-12.45pm or join Mike at the nearby RSPB car park at 1.30pm. End Time: 4-4.30pm arriving back in Brixham around 5.30pm Dress up warm for this special field meeting visiting Devon’s best wetland reserve. There will be plenty of wildfowl back from breeding in the far north … Continue reading Winter Birdwatching at Exminster Marshes RSPB Reserve
Join us for a glittering event and seasonal fun!
Children’s Christmas Sparkle Event - Friends of Brixham Library Join us for a glittering event and seasonal fun!
Local History Group – meets on the 2nd Monday of the month, every month 10:30 - 12:00 If you have a passion for local history and would like to research the history of Brixham and Torbay with like-minded folk, come along and join us at our monthly meetings. If you are also interested in Ancestry, … Continue reading Local History Group
Sunday Walks with Phil Trayhorn Sunday 17th, 10.30am. FREE Meeting Point: Brixham Library. Brixham circular walk, distance approx 9 miles. Route: Footpaths Churston – Lupton – Galmpton – Greenway and return. NB: these walks may involve rough terrain. Dogs welcome but must be kept on a lead. Please bring packed lunch.
Reader Group – meets on the 4th Monday of the month, (except August, September and December. NB: March meeting will be 4th April due to the Bank Holiday). 2.15pm – 4.15pm. FREE Reader Groups are free to join for all adult (over 16) members of the library, and you can attend whichever meeting is convenient … Continue reading Reader Group
Local History Group – meets on the 2nd Monday of the month, every month 10:30 - 12:00 If you have a passion for local history and would like to research the history of Brixham and Torbay with like-minded folk, come along and join us at our monthly meetings. If you are also interested in Ancestry, … Continue reading Local History Group
Wednesday 10th, 2pm £5 members, £7 non members (with a share of the proceeds going to the statue) Elizabeth Hadley – Man and Boy Come along to hear artist Elizabeth Hadley give a talk about the process of creating the bronze statue dedicated to the fishermen and the fishing heritage of Brixham. Elizabeth will bring … Continue reading Elizabeth Hadley – Man and Boy
Children’s Half Term Craft Activity Wednesday 17th, 10.00 – 11.00am & 11.30am – 12.30pm. FREE A fun-filled activity with stories and crafts. It’s free and an opportunity for children to have fun in their library.
Children’s Half Term Craft Activity Wednesday 17th, 10.00 – 11.00am & 11.30am – 12.30pm. FREE A fun-filled activity with stories and crafts. It’s free and an opportunity for children to have fun in their library.
Sunday Walks with Phil Trayhorn Sunday 21st, 10.30am. FREE Meeting point: Kingswear Banjo. Kingswear circular walk, distance approx 8 miles. Route: Kingswear ferry to Dartmouth – Castle – Stoke Fleming – Blackpool Sands – Venn – Cotton – Dartmouth. NB: these walks may involve rough terrain. Dogs welcome but must be kept on a lead. … Continue reading Sunday Walk with Phil Trayhorn
Reader Group – meets on the 4th Monday of the month, (except August, September and December. NB: March meeting will be 4th April due to the Bank Holiday). 2.15pm – 4.15pm. FREE Reader Groups are free to join for all adult (over 16) members of the library, and you can attend whichever meeting is convenient … Continue reading Reader Group
Build your own Website with Graham Offler Monday 29th, 1.00 – 3.30pm, for 4 weeks £5 per week members, £7 non members IT expert Graham Offler will take you through from the very beginning and show you how to set up your own free website on Wordpress. Learn all about how to develop web pages, … Continue reading Build Your Own Website with Graham Offler – Session 1 of 4
Build your own Website with Graham Offler Monday 29th, 1.00 – 3.30pm, for 4 weeks £5 per week members, £7 non members IT expert Graham Offler will take you through from the very beginning and show you how to set up your own free website on Wordpress. Learn all about how to develop web pages, … Continue reading Build Your Own Website with Graham Offler – session 2 of 4
Sunday Walks with Phil Trayhorn Sunday 13th, 10.30am. FREE Meeting point: Torcross car park near the tank. Torcross circular walk, distance approx 9 miles. Route: Torcross – Beesands – Start Point – Lannacombe – Lamacraft Farm – Torcross. NB: these walks may involve rough terrain. Dogs welcome but must be kept on a lead. Please … Continue reading Sunday Walk with Phil Trayhorn
Local History Group – meets on the 2nd Monday of the month, every month 10:30 - 12:00 If you have a passion for local history and would like to research the history of Brixham and Torbay with like-minded folk, come along and join us at our monthly meetings. If you are also interested in Ancestry, … Continue reading Local History Group
Build your own Website with Graham Offler Monday 29th, 1.00 – 3.30pm, for 4 weeks £5 per week members, £7 non members IT expert Graham Offler will take you through from the very beginning and show you how to set up your own free website on Wordpress. Learn all about how to develop web pages, … Continue reading Build Your Own Website with Graham Offler – Session 3 of 4
Steamers of the River Dart with Richard Clammer Wednesday 16th, 2pm – 4pm £5 members, £7 non members There have been passenger steamers on Devon's beautiful River Dart since 1836 when a small paddle steamer called "Paul Pry" first began to operate between Dartmouth and Totnes. Richard Clammer's talk will cover the intriguing and colourful … Continue reading Steamers of the River Dart with Richard Clammer
Build your own Website with Graham Offler Monday 29th, 1.00 – 3.30pm, for 4 weeks £5 per week members, £7 non members IT expert Graham Offler will take you through from the very beginning and show you how to set up your own free website on Wordpress. Learn all about how to develop web pages, … Continue reading Build Your Own Website with Graham Offler – Session 4 of 4
Reader Group – meets on the 4th Monday of the month, (except August, September and December. NB: March meeting will be 4th April due to the Bank Holiday). 2.15pm – 4.15pm. FREE Reader Groups are free to join for all adult (over 16) members of the library, and you can attend whichever meeting is convenient … Continue reading Reader Group
Children’s Easter Holiday Craft Activity Wednesday 6th 10.00 – 11.00am and 11.30am – 12.30pm. FREE A fun-filled activity with stories and crafts. It’s free and another opportunity for children to have fun in their library. The
Children’s Easter Holiday Craft Activity Wednesday 6th 10.00 – 11.00am and 11.30am – 12.30pm. FREE A fun-filled activity with stories and crafts. It’s free and another opportunity for children to have fun in their library.
Local History Group – meets on the 2nd Monday of the month, every month 10:30 - 12:00 If you have a passion for local history and would like to research the history of Brixham and Torbay with like-minded folk, come along and join us at our monthly meetings. If you are also interested in Ancestry, … Continue reading Local History Group
Laura Jury, from the South Devon Players, will give an exciting talk on adapting local history for stage and screen. The South West has such a rich history, fascinating legends and folklore, and the SDP are the only theatre company to concentrate on adapting these wonderful, unique stories. Come along to learn about how they … Continue reading Adapting South West history for stage and screen
FREE 10.30am Meeting point: East Prawle village green car park opposite the Pigs Nose pub. Distance approx 8.5 miles. Route: East Prawle to East Portlemouth village and return. NB: these walks may involve rough terrain. Dogs welcome but must be kept on lead. Please bring packed lunch. Grade – moderate/strenuous.
Reader Group – meets on the 4th Monday of the month, (except August, September and December. NB: March meeting will be 4th April due to the Bank Holiday). 2.15pm – 4.15pm. FREE Reader Groups are free to join for all adult (over 16) members of the library, and you can attend whichever meeting is convenient … Continue reading Reader Group
World Book Night Poetry Workshop with Suzy Miles Thursday 28th, 10.30 – 12.30pm. FREE for members, £3 non members 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 its … Continue reading World Book Night Poetry Workshop with Suzy Miles
Local History Group – meets on the 2nd Monday of the month, every month 10:30 - 12:00 If you have a passion for local history and would like to research the history of Brixham and Torbay with like-minded folk, come along and join us at our monthly meetings. If you are also interested in Ancestry, … Continue reading Local History Group
FREE 10.30am Meeting point: Trenchford Reservoir car park - map ref:804832 (small charge) Distance approx 8.5 miles. Route: Three Reservoirs Walk: Trenchford/Tottiford/Kennick. NB: these walks may involve rough terrain. Dogs welcome but must be kept on lead. Please bring packed lunch. Grade – moderate/strenuous.
Getting going with Windows 10 with Graham Offler Members £5, non members £7 Wednesday 18th, 1.30pm – 4.30pm Whether you’re new to Windows 10 or a regular user, this session will help you navigate confidently around the new features and get to grips with all the differences. Graham will cover all the new features including … Continue reading Getting going with Windows 10 with Graham Offler
Redstarts and Cuckoos on Dartmoor: Bird Watching trip to Dartmoor with Mike Langman Friday 20th, 10am – 12.30pm £8 members, £10 non members Meeting location: meet at Warren House Inn at 10am. Parking outside pub or in Bennett’s Cross car park 200m East of the pub. Finish about 12.30pm. Bring packed lunch or have a … Continue reading Redstarts and Cuckoos on Dartmoor with Mike Langman
Sailing Trip on Vigilance Saturday 21st, 9.30am meet for 10am departure – 1.00pm. Fee: £20 members, £25 non members. Payment required in advance. 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 … Continue reading Sailing Trip on Vigilance
Crests Galore and dusk chorus: an evening bird watching walk with Mike Langman Wednesday 25th, 6.30pm – 9.00pm £5 members, £7 non members Meeting location: 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. This impressive oak woodland … Continue reading Crests Galore and Dusk Chorus: an evening bird watching walk with Mike Langman
Children’s Half Term craft activity Wednesday 1st, 10.00 – 11.00am and 11.30am – 12.30pm. FREE 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 Wednesday 1st, 10.00 – 11.00am and 11.30am – 12.30pm. FREE A fun-filled activity with stories and crafts. It’s free and another opportunity for children to have fun in their library.
Local History Group – meets on the 2nd Monday of the month, every month 10:30 - 12:00 If you have a passion for local history and would like to research the history of Brixham and Torbay with like-minded folk, come along and join us at our monthly meetings. If you are also interested in Ancestry, … Continue reading Local History Group
Music and Paella at Berry Head Guardhouse Cafe with Seagalls and Missin’ Tackle .... Seagalls are a Brixham based A Capella group, offering a quirky mix of songs for fundraising and fun. And the ever popular Missin’ Tackle will be singing some well-loved sea shanties. Wednesday 22nd, 6.00pm – 9.00pm. £10 members, £12 non members
Reader Group – meets on the 4th Monday of the month, (except August, September and December. NB: March meeting will be 4th April due to the Bank Holiday). 2.15pm – 4.15pm. FREE Reader Groups are free to join for all adult (over 16) members of the library, and you can attend whichever meeting is convenient … Continue reading Reader Group
Trip to Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth Wednesday 29th, 1.30pm tour starts (Lasts approx 2 ¼ hrs) £8.50 for the tour, plus £6.50 for cream tea at the end (optional but please state on booking whether you would like a cream tea). Britannia Royal Naval College has been training Royal Naval officers on this site … Continue reading Trip to Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth
South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Devon Greater Horseshoe Bat project Join us for a walk around the coastline to Berry Head and discover what makes this area so important for the rare greater horseshow bat. We will look at the landscape features which help make this such a good habitat for them … Continue reading Berry Head Bats – landscape and lore!
Local History Group – meets on the 2nd Monday of the month, every month 10:30 - 12:00 If you have a passion for local history and would like to research the history of Brixham and Torbay with like-minded folk, come along and join us at our monthly meetings. If you are also interested in Ancestry, … Continue reading Local History Group
Sunday Walks with Phil Trayhorn Soar Mill Cove Walk. Park at the Airstrip car park. Meet at 10.30am. Please bring packed lunch. Dogs welcome, but must be kept on lead.
Reader Group – meets on the 4th Monday of the month, (except August, September and December. NB: March meeting will be 4th April due to the Bank Holiday). 2.15pm – 4.15pm. FREE Reader Groups are free to join for all adult (over 16) members of the library, and you can attend whichever meeting is convenient … Continue reading Reader Group
Local History Group – meets on the 2nd Monday of the month, every month 10:30 - 12:00 If you have a passion for local history and would like to research the history of Brixham and Torbay with like-minded folk, come along and join us at our monthly meetings. If you are also interested in Ancestry, … Continue reading Local History Group
Summer Craft Activities for children Wednesdays 17th, 24th and 31st, 10.00 – 11.00am and 11.30-12.30pm. FREE Summer Reading Challenge activity sessions, with stories, arts and crafts.
Summer Craft Activities for children Wednesdays 17th, 24th and 31st, 10.00 – 11.00am and 11.30-12.30pm. FREE Summer Reading Challenge activity sessions, with stories, arts and crafts.
Summer Craft Activities for children Wednesdays 17th, 24th and 31st, 10.00 – 11.00am and 11.30-12.30pm. FREE Summer Reading Challenge activity sessions, with stories, arts and crafts.
Summer Craft Activities for children Wednesdays 17th, 24th and 31st, 10.00 – 11.00am and 11.30-12.30pm. FREE Summer Reading Challenge activity sessions, with stories, arts and crafts.