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What's happening in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell and the surrounding area:

Village shop opening times over Christmas
December 23, 2025

Village shop opening times over Christmas

See Brightwell Village Stores and Post Office opening times below.
Red Box Gallery WI
December 19, 2025

Red Box Gallery WI

Red box gallery looking very festive with decorations made at Brightwell's WI crafty Christmas evening.
Brightwell School admissions changes
December 10, 2025

Brightwell School admissions changes

There have been changes to the planned admissions arrangements for 2027 - 2028 for Brightwell cum Sotwell C of E Primary School.   Please see details below.
Scottish Music session
December 9, 2025

Scottish Music session

Sue Robson has set up the Red Lion Scottish Music Session.  The aim being to encourage people to get together to make music in a relaxed setting for fun.   Please go along.   Second Tuesday of every month 7.30 - 9.30 pm.
Beware of new NHS scam.
November 17, 2025

Beware of new NHS scam.

NHS patients are being threatened with being removed from their GP surgeries in a new, frightening phone scam.   The public is being urged to stay alert as fraudsters impersonate receptionists and doctors in automated fake phone calls.
Flower and Produce Committee
October 2, 2025

Flower and Produce Committee

The annual Flower and Produce Show is looking for a new committee to take over the running of the tent. For further details, please contact Alison Hedges or Helen Satchell