02/09/2026
This week sees another of the monthly veteran’s breakfasts, a great local author event, a Friends Quiz and a Back to School Quiz, a car show in Syresham, the Wombles are out and about on Saturday plus Brackley Care Home have their annual Paw Parade event. It’s still busy in and around Brackley!
If you have any events planned, please let me know and visit my page for future events.
MEN IN SHEDS
Every Thursday 10:00am – 4:00pm Evenley Wood Gardens
Men in sheds is based at Evenly Woods on a Tuesday and Thursday from 1000am. Open to men and women of all ages, come and visit for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat. For more information, ring Mike on 07799898833
FUNKEYS MUSIC CHOIR COFFEE MORNING
Every Thursday 10:30am – 12:00noon 40 Oak Road, Brackley
Singing, friendship, coffee and chat. No experience needed – just come along and enjoy. £10 per person. Contact Claire on 07974 940045 or email [email protected] for more details
ZUMBA GOLD
Every Thursday from 11:00am Egerton Hall, Brackley
New Zumba Gold classes run every Thursday by Sue at 11.00 in the main hall at Egerton Hall in Poppyfields. It is £5 per class. For more details contact Sue on 07954181048.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday 3rd September from 11:00am Brackley Care Home
Refreshments will be served. All welcome. This is a free event.
MENTAL HEALTH FRIENDS OPEN DROP IN SESSIONS
Every Thursday from 1:00pm Chatty Parrot Cafe!, Market Square, Brackley
Free entry. Have a drink and meet other people with mental health, carers and support workers. Very relaxed and casual.
EVENING CHATTY CAFE
Thursday 3rd September from 6:30pm The Paisley Pear, Brackley
Unable to come to the Tuesday afternoon Chatty cafe but would like to get out and meet some new people? Then pop along to their evening session at The Paisley Pear.
Chatter and Natter table is a wonderful way of encouraging people of all ages to talk to others and not feel so socially isolated. So pop along if you fancy a spot of company and meet someone new. Having a chat can brighten someone’s day.
WALKING RUGBY
Every Thursday from 7:00pm Brackley Rugby Club
£2.50 per month to join, just pop along.
MONTHLY THEMED QUIZ – FRIENDS
Thursday 3rd September from 7:30pm The Paisley Pear, Brackley
This is sure to be popular, so book a table for your team now online by visiting their website, www.paisleypearpubbrackley.co.uk
BRACKLEY MORRIS DANCERS
Thursday 3rd September from 7:30pm Upstairs in Brackley Town Hall
Fancy starting a new hobby and get fit at the same time? Who needs a gym when you can exercise your body with dancing, hankies & sticks. Music and dance are good for the soul so why not come and join us for a bit of fun and fitness. No cost or commitment, just come along and give it a go. Now open to women as well as men!
BRACKLEY CHARTER MARKET
Every Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm approx The Piazza, Brackley
Fresh vegetables, fish, bread, plants and more every Friday in the centre of Brackley
BRACKLEY COUNTRY MARKET
Friday 4th September10:00am – 12:00noon Brackley Library
Located in Brackley Library every Friday. Not only do they have their legendary sausage rolls (come early for those), they have delicious homemade bakes, handcrafted goodies and wonderful local honey and fresh local eggs. Stay for a chat and have a cup of tea or coffee in their pop up tea shop.
MINI MELODIES
Every Friday 10:00-11:00 Brackley Baptist Church
Join Mini Melodies musical sensory group for ages 0-4. Sing along fun and interactive classes. Contact Mini Melodies to book now!
BAR 1890 COMMUNITY CAFE
Every Friday 10:00am – 12:00noon The Venue, Brackley Town Football Club
Looking for a relaxed place to start your Friday morning? BTFC invite you to their weekly drop-in session at Brackley Town Football Club, creating a welcoming space for people to connect, relax, chat and play darts!
Tea & Coffee £1
No booking required — just drop in and join them.
WALKING NETBALL
Every Friday 10:00am – 11:30am Brackley Leisure Centre
A great way to get fit without getting out of breath. £4.20 per session, free if you are a leisure centre member. First taster session is also free so you can pop along and see if it’s for you!
WALKING FOOTBALL
Every Friday 10:30am-11:30am Brackley Town Football Club
Walking Football at Brackley Town FC for Over 50s on their all weather pitch, Tuesday and Friday 10.30am to 11.30am. The cost is £3.00 a session and showers and tea/coffee included afterwards. Great way to meet new people and get fit.
HAPPY CHATTY CAFE
Friday 4th September 11:00am – 12:30pm Brackley Care Home
Brackley Care Home, Chatty Cafe and Happy Brackley are joining forces to provide a morning of community and companionship. Delicious homemade refreshments will be served. Free parking on site
BRACKLEY FOOD LARDER
Every Friday 12:00pm – 1:00pm Egerton Hall, Brackley
Are you struggling to afford food? Brackley Community Food Larder is open to anyone facing hardship. It is a social supermarket stocked with donated food and food purchased through fundraising initiatives. Annual joining fee £10 then it’s pay as you go. Up to 10 points per session £5, up to 22 points per session £10. For more information email [email protected]
COFFEE AND CARDS
Friday 4th September 3:00pm – 4:00pm Chatty Parrot Cafe, Market Place, Brackley
Jenny McCormac's weekly coffee and card making session.
£8 per person which includes refreshments, tuition and supplies for 2 cards to make and take home.
Contact Jenny McCormac to pre book a place [email protected]
INCLUSIVE FOOTBALL SESSIONS
Every Friday 5:30pm -6:30pm Brackley Town Football Club
Brackley Town FC are proud to launch a brand-new ability/disability football programme.
After a year of planning alongside Northants FA and partner clubs, BTFC are excited to offer a welcoming, inclusive football environment for adults and young people aged 16+ with SEN, disabilities or support needs.
Expect
• Friendly, supportive coaching tailored to players
• Low-commitment, non-competitive sessions
• A focus on fun, fitness, and making new friends
First session FREE, then just £5 per session
BRACKLEY & DISTRICT BAND
Every Friday from 7:45pm The Band Club, Draymans Walk
Brackley & District Band welcomes new and returning players. If you are new to playing or haven’t played for a while, there is a development band from 6:30pm. For more information email [email protected] or contact Nick on 07737 077009
VETERAN’S BREAKFAST
Saturday 5th September from 9:00am The Paisley Pear, Brackley
Running the 1st Saturday of every month.
Come on down to the Paisley Pear for Veteran’s Breakfast with a chat and coffee.
9-9.30am arrival. Breakfast can be ordered until 10am.
Then, stay as long as you like!
A CELEBRATION OF AUTHORS
Saturday 5th September from 10:00am The Old Hall Bookshop
The Old Hall Bookshop are delighted that Graeme Hall The Dogfather is kicking off their Local Authors event on 5th September. Graeme will be joined by 10 local authors, so a great opportunity to meet local authors, chat and purchase signed copies of their latest books.
BRACKLEY LITTER WOMBLES COMMUNITY LITTER PICK
Saturday 5th September 10:00am – 12:00pm Meet at Mercedes F1 entrance
Join Brackley Litter Wombles for their monthly community litter pick.
Everyone welcome. Do come dressed for “hedge diving” and slopes and wear sensible shoes. Litter picking equipment can be provided. This will be followed by a drink at 20 Arches.
CREATION CLUB
Saturday 5th September 10:30am – 11:30pm Brackley Library
Join Grandad Ken and Estelle for their free craft club on a Saturday morning. Different theme every week. All materials supplied.
BACK TO SCHOOL QUIZ
Saturday 5th September Doors open at 6:30pm Quiz starts at 7:00pm Brackley Library
Brackley Library Friends are back with another fundraising quiz with a back to school theme
Great prizes to be won for the winning team of each round.
£5 per person, teams of up to 6 people. Bring your own refreshments and nibbles.
If you'd like to come along but are on your own, we can soon create a new team or add you to another.
Doors open at 6:30pm contact Trish Savill to book a table for your team [email protected] or pop into the library.
CLASSIC & MODERN MOTOR SHOW
AUTO JUMBLE SALE AND CAR BOOT SALE
Sunday 6th September 11:00am – 3:00pm Syresham Sports and Social Club
The annual Syresham classic and modern motor show with vehicles that include cars, motorbikes, tractors and vehicles from all forms of motor sport.
Refreshments and food available from 10:30am, the bar opens at 12:00noon.
Optional donation to charity Mental Health Foundation for public entry
“PAW PARADE” DOG SHOW
Sunday 6th September 2:00pm – 4:30pm Brackley Care Home
Brackley Care Home’s annual event to raise money for Dogs For Good. With pet themed stalls, ice creams, refreshments, a raffle as well as the 7 categories to enter your dog to win.
To enter your dog it’s £2 per entry, registration on the day to be done before 1:45pm.
BINGO NIGHT
Every Sunday from 7:30pm The Sun Inn, Whitfield
Bring your dabbers along for fun and games at the Sun Inn! £1 per ticket and “lucky dip” prizes after each game.
CARD MAKING
Monday 7th September 10:00am – 12:00noon Brackley Library
A fortnightly card-making group for adults. Different theme every time. Drop-in session.
KNIT AND NATTER
Monday 7th September 2:00pm – 4:00pm Brackley Library
Bring along your own projects. All ages and abilities welcome
CHATTY CAFE
Every Monday 2:00pm – 4:00pm Esquires Coffee Shop, Juno Crescent
Chatter and Natter table is a wonderful way of encouraging people of all ages to talk to others and not feel so socially isolated. So pop along if you fancy a spot of company and meet someone new. Having a chat can brighten someone’s day
BRACKLEY SOCIAL NETBALL
Every Monday 7:00pm -8:30pm Brackley Leisure Centre
Brackley social netball need more players. They are a fun group of netballers who play on Monday at the leisure centre from 7-8:30. £6 a week, pay as you play. If you’ve not played since school this is the place for you as that’s how most if them got hit into it. If you’ve never played before, come see if you like it, 1st week is free. They aren’t a league it’s just a come, play, have fun group and a bit if exercise too. If you’re interested contact Jules Tucker, 07883341029
BRACKLEY SEA CADETS
Every Monday 6:45pm – 9:00pm Brackley Bowls Club
Brackley sea cadets take kids from 9-18 all for £20 a month.
In the sea cadets they spend their winter learning all sorts of specialised training as well as being taught commitment, respect and responsibility. In the summer they go boating every week where they teach the kids sailing, rowing, paddlesport and power boating and they can gain many internationally recognised qualifications.
COFFEE AND CARDS
Tuesday 8th September 9:30am -10:30am Esquires Coffee Shop, Poppyfields Way
Jemini Crafts have a relaxing card making session every week at Esquires Cafe. £8 per person which includes refreshments, tuition and supplies for 2 cards to make and take home.
MEN IN SHEDS
Every Tuesday 10:00am – 4:00pm Evenley Wood Gardens
Men in sheds is based at Evenly Woods on a Tuesday and Thursday from 1000am. Open to men and women of all ages, come and visit for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat. For more information, ring Mike on 07799898833
KNITTING GROUP
Tuesday 8th September 10:00-12:00 Brackley Library
A new knitting group for those of you that are free of a morning. Pop along with your own projects and share your creations and ideas with a group of fellow crafters.
WALKING FOOTBALL
Every Tuesday 10:30am-11:30am Brackley Town Football Club
Walking Football at Brackley Town FC for Over 50s on their all weather pitch, Tuesday and Friday 10.30am to 11.30am. The cost is £3.00 a session and showers and tea/coffee included afterwards. Great way to meet new people and get fit.
BRACKLEY FORGET ME NOT COMMUNITY CAFE
Tuesday 8th September 2:00pm – 4:00pm Brackley Baptist Church
Join Forget Me Not Community Cafe for a friendly, informal afternoon. Plenty of tea/coffee, conversation and cake. Activities, music, singing and forming friendships. They meet every month.
A relaxed, safe place to come and meet others who live with Dementia and other linked memory problems, along with their caregivers.
CHATTY CAFE
Tuesday 8th September 3:00pm – 5:00pm The Crown Hotel
Chatter and Natter table is a wonderful way of encouraging people of all ages to talk to others and not feel so socially isolated. So pop along if you fancy a spot of company and meet someone new. Having a chat can brighten someone’s day
THE BRACKLEY & DISTRICT TABLETOP GAMERS CLUB (THE BAD GAMERS CLUB)
Every Tuesday 7:00pm – 10:30pm Egerton Hall, Brackley
The BAD Gamers Club are an informal tabletop games club, with a wide range of gaming interests covering all aspects of the tabletop games hobby – Miniatures Wargaming, Boardgames and Card Games, Role Playing Games (RPG’s). If you’d like to find out more, please visit their page, their Blog page (https://thebadgamers.com/), or come along on a Tuesday night – they’re very welcoming, informal, and can always accommodate new players
BINGO NIGHT!
Every Tuesday from 7:30pm The Plough, Brackley
Get your dobbers out and voices ready because BINGO is now at The Plough!
£4 per mini book ( 15 numbers) or £24 for a full book (numbers 1-90 on each page) for 9 games of line and house each.
Jackpot round is full house only £2 per strip or £12 for a full strip
All money taken will be paid out. No card payments – cash only.
To book a table, please email: [email protected]
THE DALE COLLINS FUN QUIZ
Tuesday 8th September from 8:30pm Pete’s Place, Brackley
Every Tuesday join Quizmaster Dale Collins for great questions and prizes.
Spaces are limited so please book a table
THE SAINTS COMMUNITY PROJECT
Wednesday 9th September 10:00am -2:00pm The Venue, Brackley Town Football Club
Open to everyone and a great way to make new friends. Only £2.50 to include coffee, cakes and entertainment. If you have any questions please contact Kim on 07966 254215
IT BUDDY
Every Wednesday 10:00am -12:00noon Brackley Library
The library IT Buddy is there to help you with any of your IT queries or problems. Whether it's printing a document, accessing email or support with an online application, you can book an appointment to see their IT Buddy. Simply pop in and find out how they can help
KNIT & NATTER
Every Wednesday from 2:30pm Brackley Antique Cellar
Don’t craft on your own, join the knitters at the Antique Cellar every Wednesday for come company and a cuppa.
ACCENT PERCUSSION *DAY CHANGE!*
Wednesday 9th September 5:00pm – 6:15pm Egerton Hall, Brackley
It doesn't matter if you're young or old, musical or not, have a disability, have the worries of the world on your shoulders or just fancy hitting a drum! Accent Percussion is completely inclusive for everyone including YOU!
For more details, drop them a message or email [email protected].
Sessions are just £5 per person. Come along, they'd love to see you.
GUITAR HERO NIGHT
Every Wednesday from 5:30pm Pete’s Place, Brackley
Forget air guitar, release your inner rock god at Pete's Place every Wednesday!
JOANNE BANHAM DANCE COMPANY CLASSES
Every Wednesday various times for various classes (details below) Brackley Rugby Club
Inclusive, accessible and joyful Ballroom & Latin dance classes for both children and adults.
Children’s Classes: 5:00pm – 5:45pm ages 6-11, 5:45pm-6:30pm ages 12+
Fun, confidence-building dance classes where children can learn Ballroom & Latin in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Adult Classes: 6:30pm – 7:15pm Latin Fitness, 7:15pm – 8:00pm Social/Beginners, 8:00pm – 9:30pm Advanced
From complete beginners to experienced dancers, our adult classes are friendly, relaxed and a great way to keep active, learn something new and meet people in the local community.
Free trial available for all new students
For more information or to book your free trial visit:
www.jbdancecompany.co.uk | 07587 014898 | [email protected]
QUIZ NIGHT!
Wednesday 9th September from 7:30pm The Plough, Brackley
Join Banny for this weekly quiz at The Plough for a great brain workout. £1 per person to enter.
Jackpot round & Bar tab to be won!
Make memories and enjoy an unforgettable meal out at The Paisley Pear in Brackley. Perfect for celebrations, get-togethers or spontaneous meals out.
