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28/12/2025

We are well into the season of giving, kindness, and looking out for one another, and this is a story that really matters to our community. 🏡

Dementia Active is bringing connection, confidence, and real joy to people living with dementia across North Oxfordshire and South Northamptonshire. Through welcoming activity sessions in Banbury and Evenley, they help local people stay active, feel valued, and remain part of the community they love.

From gentle exercise and dancing to crafts, games, shared lunches, and plenty of laughter, Dementia Active is about more than filling time. It is about belonging, understanding, and seeing smiles return, both for those living with dementia and for their carers. 🧩

You can read the full article on our Community Blogs page at brackley.co.uk or in the December/January edition of Life in Brackley magazine.

A meaningful read for this time of year, and a reminder of how powerful connection, care, and generosity can be. 🩵

23/12/2025

23/12/2025

Charley and Phoenix had the absolute pleasure of being invited out yesterday with the Mayor of Brackley, Bernie Tiller, to help judge Brackley’s best Christmas lights.

There were some truly incredible homes and streets to see, and we have loved every trip out visiting them all. The effort, creativity, and festive spirit on display was amazing.

A huge well done to everyone who took part. Head over to the Brackley Town Mayor’s page to find out who the lucky winners were. 🤩🎄✨

18/12/2025

We are so proud to share that our charity Christmas cards have now sold out and together we have raised an amazing £820 for SNYE 🎄✨

Every single penny raised goes directly to SNYE, helping support the incredible work they do for young people in our area by creating safe spaces, opportunities, confidence and brighter futures 💙

A huge thank you to Topsy Turvey, The Old Hall Bookshop and St Peter’s Church for kindly offering to sell our cards and supporting this initiative 🙌🏻

And the biggest thank you to Taylor Allen for her beautiful hand illustrated artwork that made this card so very special 🎨

Thank you to everyone who bought a card and supported local young people 💫

11/12/2025

Christmas Jumper Day is here!🎄

We are ready for all the festive fun ✨

If you are wearing one today we would love to see it - send us a picture, or tag us in your stories so we can all enjoy the Christmas spirit together 🎅🎁

And if you can, join us in donating to Save the Children to help make a difference this Christmas ❤️

https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/christmas-jumper-day

09/12/2025

Brackley is glowing for Christmas and the Mayor has shared a warm reflection on his first months in office. ✨

From the joy of the lights switch on to a summer packed with community moments, treasured visits to care homes and moving autumn traditions, it has been a year filled with pride, connection and gratitude.

You can read the full Christmas message in this month’s magazine or online via our community blogs here https://brackley.co.uk/a-mayors-christmas-message-reflections-on-my-first-months-in-office/ 📖

We want to take a moment to thank Bernie for everything he has brought to both the magazine and to Brackley. His presence as Mayor has been truly incredible and his support for our community has already made a real difference. We are excited to continue working with you Bernie, and to support your work in 2026. 🩵

08/12/2025

You can donate via the link in this post 🚜💛

04/12/2025

Looking for something to do this weekend? Head to the High Street and support local for Small Business Saturday! 🛍️

We are so lucky to have so many amazing businesses in our town where you can find beautiful Christmas gifts, enjoy great food and discover something new…

And not forgetting the brilliant local businesses tucked away in studios, kitchens, workshops and home run spaces too. It is the ideal time to buy that massage voucher for a friend, place your Christmas Day cake order, or pick up a thoughtful gift from a local maker 🎁

Every visit and every purchase makes a real difference to the people behind our favourite Brackley spots. Let us celebrate our community and shop local this weekend 💝

02/12/2025

Santa's on his way! 🎅🏼

Check your December/January edition of Life in Brackley to find out which day he'll be visiting your road!

Brackley Round Table will be collecting donations, so get your spare change ready or donate via text, online, or track his route here https://www.glympse.com/!Santa_brackley_round_table ✨

09/09/2025

Today we say a huge thank you to all our emergency services - the brave men and women who dedicate their lives to keeping us safe. 🚑🚓🚒

From paramedics and police officers to firefighters, coastguards, call handlers and volunteers - we’re grateful for your service, every single day. 🩵

08/09/2025

🎡 Brackley Charter Fair: 11 - 13 September 🎡

The much loved Brackley Charter Fair is back this week, taking over the High Street from Thursday 11th to Saturday 13th September with rides, games and food stalls! 🌭

Opening times:
• Thursday & Friday from 5pm
• Saturday from 1:30pm

Brought to town by Wilson’s Amusements, the fair has something for all ages… from big thrills to family favourites.

🚗 Please note: road closures and parking restrictions will be in place in the town centre from 9 - 14 September while the fair is set up and taken down.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🎠🎟️

05/09/2025

✨ Today is International Day of Charity ✨
…and we’ve got something really special to share with you! 🎄💌

The wonderfully talented has been busy behind the scenes creating a beautiful hand-drawn design for our 2025 Brackley Christmas cards.

Here’s the best part:
👉🏻 100% of proceeds from the card sales will be donated to a local charity.

But we need YOUR help! 💬

Which Brackley-area charity would you love to see supported? Drop your suggestions in the comments ⬇️ We’ll create a shortlist and come back to you to make the final decision together.

We can’t wait to reveal Tay’s amazing design very soon… so keep your eyes peeled! 👀✨