Friends of Brixham Library

The restored sailing trawler Vigilance BM76 is a piece of living Brixham history. Built in Brixham in 1926, she worked with the local fishing fleet before seeing war service as a barrage balloon mooring vessel. Since then Vigilance has been used as a gentleman's yacht, film vessel, charter boat and adventure training craft in France, … Continue reading The History and Restoration of Vigilance with Colin Brokenshire →

Teams of 6 welcome (limited to 10 teams). Bar and raffle available. Please register your team with the library. £5 per head members £7 non members

Please note spaces are limited to 12 people Meeting point: Heritage Pontoon. 9.30am for 10.00am departure Vigilance is a restored 78 foot heritage sailing ketch based in Brixham. Enjoy the experience of sailing a classic yacht around this lovely part of Devon. No previous sailing experience is needed. The crew and skipper will assist you … Continue reading Sailing Trip on Vigilance →

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

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

THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED AT THE LAST MINUTE DUE TO A DOUBLE BOOKING - please accept our apologies. There will be a FoBL coffee morning at the Christian Community Centre, Fore Street from 10.00am - 12.00noon. All welcome. Come along for coffee and a chat. Any donation of cakes etc greatly appreciated.

Join Patricia and William Oxley, along with a host of poets from the Poetry for Pleasure Group, for a convivial evening of poetry and cuisine! Against the beautiful backdrop of Berry Head, enjoy a fabulous meal of paella, followed by a lovely dessert, from the wonderful cooks at the Guardhouse Café. 7pm - 9.30pm £10 … Continue reading Poetry and Paella at Berry Head Guardhouse Café →

AGM Including a talk by John Risdon

A choice of 4 workshops where you can create your own Plastic Fantastic stained glass effect window mobiles. You will use pre-fused coloured plastic bags to make window mobiles, enhancing the stained glass effect fused plastic gives. Create a unique design as your ‘special’ artwork by hand stitching shapes together to make window hangings, or … Continue reading Plastic Fantastic Workshop for children with Petra Turner – Choice of 4 Workshops – Workshop 1 →

A choice of 4 workshops where you can create your own Plastic Fantastic stained glass effect window mobiles. You will use pre-fused coloured plastic bags to make window mobiles, enhancing the stained glass effect fused plastic gives. Create a unique design as your ‘special’ artwork by hand stitching shapes together to make window hangings, or … Continue reading Plastic Fantastic Workshop for children with Petra Turner – Choice of 4 Workshops – Workshop 2 →

This will be the second of three summer performances being put on by Brixham Orpheus Male Voice Choir and for the first time they will be joined this year by Brixham’s new shanty group Missin’ Tackle. The concert takes place down on the Old Fish Quay starting at 8.00pm, a wonderful harbourside setting for such … Continue reading Quay Concert in Aid of FoBL →

A choice of 4 workshops where you can create your own Plastic Fantastic stained glass effect window mobiles. You will use pre-fused coloured plastic bags to make window mobiles, enhancing the stained glass effect fused plastic gives. Create a unique design as your ‘special’ artwork by hand stitching shapes together to make window hangings, or … Continue reading Plastic Fantastic Workshop for children with Petra Turner – Choice of 4 Workshops – Workshop 3 →

A choice of 4 workshops where you can create your own Plastic Fantastic stained glass effect window mobiles. You will use pre-fused coloured plastic bags to make window mobiles, enhancing the stained glass effect fused plastic gives. Create a unique design as your ‘special’ artwork by hand stitching shapes together to make window hangings, or … Continue reading Plastic Fantastic Workshop for children with Petra Turner – Choice of 4 Workshops – Workshop 4 →

“Record Breaking Fun” activity sessions, with stories, arts and crafts.

“Record Breaking Fun” activity sessions, with stories, arts and crafts.

“Record Breaking Fun” activity sessions, with stories, arts and crafts.

“Record Breaking Fun” activity sessions, with stories, arts and crafts.

A choice of 2 workshops where you can have fun with clay and make your own creations! They will then be fired and glazed before they are returned to you. Come back the following week to paint your clay creations. Limited to 8 per workshop.

A choice of 2 workshops where you can have fun with clay and make your own creations! They will then be fired and glazed before they are returned to you. Come back the following week to paint your clay creations. Limited to 8 per workshop.

“Record Breaking Fun” activity sessions, with stories, arts and crafts.

“Record Breaking Fun” activity sessions, with stories, arts and crafts.

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 →