Upcoming events
in and around Brackley
The Big Pub Quiz
Monday 30th December from 8:00pm
The Paisley Pear, Brackley
In that strange period between Christmas and New years where your not sure what to do or even what day it isโฆ..
Why not pop into your favourite local pub and take place in their Big Quiz of the Year, its sure to be a great way to spend an evening with their fantastic quiz master Glen!
Be sure to book as this event is sure to be popular!
Christmas Community Carol Service
Sunday 22nd December 6:00pm โ 7:00pm
The Piazza
From 6 pm, on the Piazza, Brackley Town Council invite you to join Brackley Town Mayor, Cllr Elaine Wiltshire, Brackley Town councillors and council staff to sing Christmas carols outside of the Town Hall and under the lights of the Christmas trees. Refreshments will be available, and song sheets will be provided for everyone to join in the community singing.
Harry Pane
Saturday 21st December from 8:3-pm
The Bell, Brackley
Harry Pane is back at The Bell for great music and entertainment!
Victorian Christmas Market
Saturday 14th December 4:30pm โ 7:30pm
Brackley Library
The Friends of Brackley Library invite you to their Victorian Christmas Market for some last minute gift buying from their amazing craft stalls and purchasing some tasty home made treats.
There will even be a visit from Father Christmas!
Entrance is ยฃ4 which will include mulled wine/hot drink and a mince pie/sausage roll.
Under 12 are free!
Christmas Fair
Saturday 14th December 12:30pm โ 3:45pm
WI and GG Hall, Brackley
Come and join in for a festive fun afternoon and last minute Christmas shopping with local craft stalls, a tombola and face painter.
Christmas Tractor Run
Sunday 8th December from 6:00pm
Route around Brackley
Once more, the Town Council will be raising money for the charity Yellow Wellies. Yellow Wellies is an award-winning charity that supports the physical and mental well-being of UK farmers. In 2023, they raised ยฃ3,284.00. Incredible! But can they do even better this year, Brackley?
They hope to bring you between 50-100 tractors who will participate by decorating their tractors with lights, tinsel, and other Christmas decorations. Spectators gather along the route to watch the parade of tractors pass by โ please give them a wave as they drive past!
The tractor run will begin at 6 pm and covers a predetermined route through the town. More details will be announced on Brackley Town Council website and social media as we head into December.
Folk at the Mill
Sunday 8th December 2:00pm โ 5:00pm
Towcester Mill Brewery, Towcester
Join Towcester Mill for their 2nd Sunday of the Month afternoon folk session with Jenkinsonโs Folly! Phil Thurman (Guitars, Bouzouki, Vocals) and Sophie Thurman (Cello, Whistles, Vocals) are a Towcester based folk duo โ who with their co-hosts and fellow musicians Paul, Lis, Pete, and Anne.
Held in the Steam Room on the first floor โ there is a lift. Theyโre a welcoming bunch and would love you to join them with your instruments and voices, or just your ears to enjoy the relaxed ambience of a bit of live music on a chilled Sunday afternoon.
Lilypad Christmas Fair
Sunday 8th December 11:00am โ 2:00pm
Lilypad Day Nursery, Halse Road
Lilypad Day Nursery would love you to join them for a festive fun filled Christmas fair. Crafts, glitter tattoos, local stalls, festive treats and Santa will be in his grotto! They will also be holding a charity raffle raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Live Music @ The Plough
Saturday 7th December from 9:00pm
The Plough, Brackley
The Plough is joined by the brilliant Nightshift with classic dance pop and covers from the 90s to present day.
Christmas Concert
Saturday 7th December from 7:30pm
Egerton Hall, Brackley
Brackley Jubilee Choir present their forthcoming Christmas Concert โ โA Celebration of Christmasโ, which will be performed at Egerton Hall, Juno Crescent, Brackley, NN13 6GN, on 7th Dec 2024 @ 7.30pm.
This Christmas Concert will be a collaboration between Brackley Jubilee Choir and Brackley Wind Orchestra who join for the first ever musical concert performed together.
This exciting concert programme is based around the Christmas story and has been carefully curated to appeal to an audience of all ages with a performance of entertaining and varied Christmas music, interspersed with traditional carols inviting audience participation from both our regular and new audience members in the growing Brackley and District community.
Thet are very much looking forward to this concert and welcoming our growing concert attendees, especially those who often travel to their concerts from the wider Brackley, NN13 and NN12 areas โ ie Towcester, Banbury and as far as Northampton, Milton Keynes and Oxford.
The Big Christmas Quiz
Saturday 7th December doors open at 6:00pm quiz starts at 6:30pm
Brackley Library
Itโs back! The Big Christmas Quiz at the library, raising money for a new library fridge freezer and for Brackley Community Museum.
With rounds celebrating Christmas and of course Festive Kazooney Tunes. A prize every round!
Spot prize for the most festive team! Teams of up to 6 people. ยฃ5 per person. There will also be a raffle.
Table nibbles provided but do bring your own refreshments and extra food if needed.
To book a space for your team email tsavill.lib@gmail.com or pop into the library.
Santaโs Workshop
Saturday 7th December 10:00am โ 2:00pm
Brackley Library
Lots of crafting with Santaโs Elves as they raise money for a new fridge freezer for the library and Brackley Community Museum. Activities such as Christmas Tree bookfolds (plus kits you can take away as gifts), Festive Decopatch, Decorate a bag and select 3 treats, Santaโs Lucky Dip The Elf Glitter Bar and more!
Pssstttโฆ weโve even heard that Father Christmas will be making a visit!
All run using tokens which can be bought in advance from the start of December or on the day. ยฃ1 per token or 6 for ยฃ5. Family discounts are available, please ask at the library.
Christmas Handmade Fayre
Saturday 7th December 9:30am โ 4:00pm
Towcester Town Hall
Towcester Handmade Fayreโs aim is to offer customers a wide range of quality HANDMADE products created locally by talented artisans. They curate each event to give friendly, creative and unique handmade businesses a platform to shine. Visitors get a chance to hear the stories and passion as they meet these talented makers.
At Towcester Handmade Fayre you will find lifestyle products such as beauty, fashion, food and drink, jewellery and more. Find homewares such as artwork, candles, home and gifts your friends and family.
FREE ENTRY
Brackley History Society
Wednesday 4th December from 7:30pm
Brackley Methodist Church
Brackley History Societyโs meeting theme this month is โLaunton Hand Bellsโ.
Come along to find out more!
Members Free, Visitors ยฃ3.
Pub Quiz
Every Monday from 8:00pm
The Paisley Pear, Brackley
Are you quiz ready? Is your brain warmed up? are you full of knowledge?
The paisley Pears weekly quiz is every Monday at 8pm!
Why not join them and have a great time!
Just ยฃ1 per person to enter and receive 20% off food if you book a quiz table in the bar from 7pm!
Christmas Craft Fair
Sunday 1st December 12:00noon โ 4:00pm
Farthinghoe Village Hall
Santa will be helping Farthinghoe Village School raise money with a wonderful craft fair. Worth popping in to see the big man himself and getting some Christmas gifts