Joanne’s Strictly Brackley Town has quickly become one of the most exciting, joyful community events in the area, raising over £67,000 for charity in just four years.
It all began in 2023, when 14 incredible local heroes took to the dance floor for the very first time, raising over £11,500.
In 2024, the show grew even bigger, with 15 heroes stepping up to the challenge and raising an amazing £20,000.
By 2025, with 18 inspiring heroes, the event had become a true community highlight, raising £14,252.53 for Animals in Need Northamptonshire and The Chatty Café Scheme.
And then came 2026… our biggest year yet.
With two sell-out shows, over 600 audience members, and an electric atmosphere, our heroes helped raise an incredible £15,321.09 for Dementia UK and Katharine House Hospice.
Each year, our heroes step out of their comfort zones, learn to dance in just 7 weeks, and become part of something truly inclusive, accessible, and joyful, a once-in-a-lifetime experience that brings the whole community together.
And now… it’s your turn.
Applications for Strictly Brackley Town 2027 are now OPEN
Could you be our next hero?
Our Journey So Far...
Strictly Brackley Town 2023
Strictly Brackley Town 2024
Strictly Brackley Town
29th March 2025
Strictly Brackley Town
28th March 2026
Strictly Brackley Town
27th March 2027
Joanne's first Strictly Brackley show was back in 2023 where 15 contestants took part and with they're partners raised over £11,500 for Restore - A mental health charity based in Oxford
Following on from her success in her first year Joanne and her team returned with 16 contestants to raise money for 2 charities and are delighted to say the raised over £20,000 for Cancer Research Uk and B Yourself - a local charity in Brackley. We welcomed over 400 guests who enjoyed to two shows.
In our third year, Strictly Brackley Town was bigger than ever, with 18 amazing heroes taking to the floor and dazzling us with their performances. It was a night full of joy, sparkle and dance, raising over £14,000 for our Animals in Need and the Chatty Cafe Scheme.
Supporting Dementia UK and Katharine House Hospice, our heroes raised an incredible £15,321.09, performing to an audience of over 600 people in two unforgettable shows.
Applications for Strictly Brackley Town 2027 are now open.
Come and be part of something truly special or join us in the audience and experience the magic live.
Dementia UK - 2026 Charity
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity dedicated to supporting people living with dementia and their families across the UK.
Their team of Admiral Nurses are highly trained dementia specialists who provide expert, compassionate advice and practical support, whether through the free Helpline, virtual clinics, community services, or in health and care settings.
Their goal is to make sure no one faces dementia alone, offering guidance, understanding and care to families navigating this complex condition.
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Our 2027 charity will be decided upon the students return to Winchester House School in the autumn of 2027.
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Katharine House Hospice
2026 Local Charity
Katharine House Hospice provides specialist palliative care for adults with an incurable illness across north Oxfordshire and south Northamptonshire.
Hospice care is for anyone over the age of 18 years who has an advanced life-limiting illness. At Katharine House, the care is delivered by a multi-professional team who have specialised in this field and take a holistic approach, considering physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.
We also recognise the importance of those close to our patients. Family and friends are affected too and they may have lots of concerns and questions that we can answer and support.
Without the support of the community, we couldn’t provide the physiotherapy or social work, the well-being relaxation classes, the specially made home cooked meals, the one-to-one social care, the bereavement support, the arts and crafts, the fun and laughter.
We couldn’t keep the heart of the hospice going without our wonderful network of supporters. We simply wouldn’t exist without the donations you give, the money you raise and the support you provide.
We'll be deciding on our new local charity in the summer of 2027.