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20/07/2025

Book lovers and cheese fans, take note! 🧀📚

This month’s Life in Brackley features a brilliant review from Brackley Library of “A Cheesemonger’s Tour de France” by Ned Palmer - a delicious journey through France’s finest fromages. 🇫🇷

Perfect summer reading with a glass of something chilled and a wedge of brie!

Check out the Library’s thoughts in your copy of the magazine or pop into the Library to find out more 📕

17/07/2025

Tonight, 17th July, the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team will be swapping the racetrack for the football pitch, facing off against the Aston Martin F1 Team in their annual Charity Football Match at Brackley Town Football Club.

Everyone’s welcome, and tickets will be available to buy on the gate. All proceeds will go to the teams’ chosen charities: Helen & Douglas House and Northamptonshire Health Charity.

Expect an evening full of entertainment, with show cars from both teams on display, live music from 6pm, and two exciting matches lined up.

🟣 Women’s match kicks off at 6pm
🟢 Men’s match kicks off at 7.30pm

It’s set to be a fantastic community event, in our fantastic town - don’t miss it!

Who are you backing? Let us know! ⚽️

15/07/2025

Looking for something fun and active to do in Brackley? 🏋️‍♀️🏊‍♂️⚽

Brackley Leisure Centre really does have something for everyone. From their 100-station gym and over 60 weekly fitness classes, to two brilliant swimming pools offering both family fun and lessons for all ages.

Little ones can enjoy soft play or gymnastics sessions, and older kids can join in with badminton, basketball, pickleball, netball, and more.

During the school holidays, WR Sports run fantastic holiday clubs to keep them busy and active!

It’s a real hub for health, fitness and family fun right here in the heart of our community. 💚

14/07/2025

Did you know that there are a number of spots in Brackley town centre where you can have a read of the Life in Brackley magazine whilst you wait or browse 📚

Taylor’s Vets & The Old Hall Bookshop are two of them!

Let us know if you’ve spotted them anywhere else? 👀

13/07/2025

The Romans Are Coming… to Brackley! 🇮🇹⚔️

Did you know Brackley was once part of a thriving Roman settlement? From pottery and coins to a half life-sized bronze portrait of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (with blue glass eyes!), local excavations have uncovered some incredible history right beneath our feet.

You can now see a selection of Roman finds that have kindly been shared by local detectorist James Possinger - on display at Brackley Community Museum - found inside Brackley Library over the next few months.

📍 Brackley Library, Manor Road
📆 Mon–Fri: 9am–5pm | Sat: 10am–2pm

Read the full story online at Brackley.co.uk or in the latest issue of the magazine! 📰

10/07/2025

The beautiful winners of June magazine’s Find Frankie competition - winning a box of natural doggy goodness from 🐾🦴

July’s winner will receive a gorgeously arranged seasonal bouquet from so make sure you enter via the magazine - you have until July 15th to do so!

If you’re a Brackley based business that would like to get involved in our Find Frankie competition - please pop us a message 💌

09/07/2025

Meet Bernie Tiller - Brackley’s newest Mayor! 🎉

From chef and railway worker to DJ, AA veteran, and community champion, Bernie brings heart, rhythm, and a deep love for Brackley to his new role.

A passionate supporter of youth and mental health (through his chosen charity “B”), Bernie’s been a Scout leader, youth coordinator, and a familiar face at local events like the Soap Box Derby.

Though the role came as a surprise, Bernie is embracing it with dedication and pride, ready to serve the town he proudly calls home!

Stay tuned for updates from Mayor Bernie! 🗞️

07/07/2025

Brackley Community Larder 🍞🥩🥑

Affordable food, friendly faces & real support - every Friday at Egerton Hall, Radstone Fields

Run by amazing volunteers, the Larder offers low-cost groceries through a simple points system (plus FREE fruit, veg & bread!). It’s part of the Food For Thought Daventry network and helps tackle food waste via FareShare and surplus from local supermarkets

❤️ £10 per year membership
🛒 10 points for £5 | 22 points for £10
🍎 Free fresh produce every week
🕛 Fridays, 12–1pm
📍 Egerton Hall, Juno Crescent, NN13 6GN

The Larder is about more than just food, it’s a community. Pop in and say hello, shop, or get involved!

To find out more, head to our article on page 6 of July’s edition of the Life in Brackley magazine, or you can find the online copy on our website 💻

06/07/2025

Good luck to George and Kimi in today’s Silverstone Grand Prix! 🇬🇧

The whole town of Brackley is behind you, cheering you on every step of the way! 🏎️

Let’s make it a race to remember! 🏁

03/07/2025

Have you found Frankie yet? 🔍

Our July edition of Life in Brackley features another round of our much loved Find Frankie competition, and this month there’s a gorgeous prize up for grabs from the wonderful Bloomers of Brackley!

To take part, simply flick through your copy of the magazine and see if you can find where Frankie is hiding. He’s tucked away somewhere in the pages, just waiting to be discovered!

Once you’ve found him, follow the instructions inside the magazine to enter - it’s that easy! One lucky winner will receive a beautiful seasonal bouquet, lovingly arranged by Bloomers of Brackley, perfect for brightening up your home or treating someone special 💐

But don’t worry - if you don’t have your magazine to hand, you can find the digital edition online at Brackley.co.uk! 🖥️

So grab your July issue, get searching, and don’t miss your chance to win this blooming lovely prize! 🌼

01/07/2025

🎉 Wondering what’s happening in Brackley this July?

It’s shaping up to be a summer to remember! From foodie favourites to family fun, we’ve rounded up the best events happening in and around town.

July’s line-up includes:
🍺 Brackley Summer Festival
🌞 Brackley Baptist Church Summer Fun Day
🍔 Bite Club
🎵 Live music nights
+ much, MUCH more

📅 Find the full events calendar in your copy of Life in Brackley magazine, or view it online at brackley.co.uk.

Brought to you in partnership with Brackley Events Watcher – keeping you in the know, all year round 💡

💬 Know of something we’ve missed? Let us know - we’re always happy to share what’s happening locally!

01/07/2025

Do you know an under 16 passionate about football and looking to join a team?

Brackley Athletic’s U15 & U16 squads (next season) are looking for a few more players!

Friendly teams, Sunday matches, regular training - perfect for anyone in Year 9 or 10.

Interested? Email [email protected] to find out more

Brackley Athletic’s two teams at current under 15s/under 16s next season are looking for a couple more players to add to their friendly, committed squads.

Both teams compete on Sunday mornings in the Oxfordshire Youth League.
‘Athletic’ at Div C/D level, training on Friday evenings.
‘Jaffas’ at Div E/F level, training on Weds evenings.

Anyone currently in year 9 or 10 will be made very welcome - you might be looking to get back into football, or looking for a Sunday team alongside your Saturday side. You’ll be joining a great club and a friendly group of players.

If interested, please email [email protected] or contact the managers directly.
Contact Owen for ‘Athletic’ on 07950271491
Contact Chris for ‘Jaffas’ on 07834358656