Friends of Brixham Library

For those who attended the initial Have Fun with Clay Workshop – come back and paint your clay creations!

Enjoy a convivial supper followed by music and sea shanties from The Old Gaffers. Tickets available from the Library (01803 853870) or the Bistro (01803 856738). £12 members £14 non members

It could be described as one of the most diverse and beautiful stretches of the British coastline. In addition the intricate structure of shoreline and sea has helped mould a unique story of the communities and activities that have been associated along its length for the last four thousand years. £5 per week members £7 … Continue reading Journey along the South Devon Coast – Exe to Tamar with John Risdon – 2 Sessions – Session 1 of 2 →

Well known transport artist Eric Bottomley moved to Devon in recent years. His paintings capture the nostalgia and flavour of our transport past. He uses images of trains, trams, vehicles and the waterways to great effect. A member of the Guild of Railway Artists, this talk will describe his career as well as his artistic … Continue reading Railway Art with Eric Bottomley →

Meeting Point for week 1, 2 & 4: Berry Head car park Meeting Point for week 3 Sharkham Point upper car park The autumn is equally as exciting for birdwatchers as the spring. Many of the birds fly over our headlands in flocks, some stopping to feed on berries and insects, fattening themselves up for … Continue reading Autumn Bird watching with Mike Langman – Session 1 of 4 →

Back by popular demand! The stars of the 2014 BBQ return for their own folk concert in the library. Their amazing repertoire brings together the best in folk music with a hint of Dartmoor thrown in! Bar available.   £10 members £12 non members

Meeting Point for week 1, 2 & 4: Berry Head car park Meeting Point for week 3:  Sharkham Point upper car park The autumn is equally as exciting for birdwatchers as the spring. Many of the birds fly over our headlands in flocks, some stopping to feed on berries and insects, fattening themselves up for … Continue reading Autumn Bird watching with Mike Langman – Session 2 of 4 →

A fun-filled activity with stories, arts and crafts. It’s free and yet another opportunity for children to have fun in their library.  

A fun-filled activity with stories, arts and crafts. It’s free and yet another opportunity for children to have fun in their library.

Meeting Point for week 1, 2 & 4: Berry Head car park Meeting Point for week 3 Sharkham Point upper car park. The autumn is equally as exciting for birdwatchers as the spring. Many of the birds fly over our headlands in flocks, some stopping to feed on berries and insects, fattening themselves up for … Continue reading Autumn Bird watching with Mike Langman – Session 4 of 4 →

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

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

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!

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 … Continue reading Sunday walks with Phil Trayhorn →

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 … Continue reading Getting going with Windows 10 with Graham Offler →