NAILSEA
PEOPLE
Gallery 2022
new year, new images
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Frythtival 2022 football ground
May 2022
Frythtival on Saturday, May 28, at Nailsea & Tickenham Football Club ground was a sell-out and enjoyed by all those who bought festival tickets. Capella group Barnacle Buoys was one of the first to sign for the gig. Children under 16 went free with a paying adult and there will be lots of lovely things for young people to do including fairground games, sports day, Disney princesses, fire engine, face-painting, ice-cream parlour and magician. Thanks to everyone who took photos for Nailsea People and to photographer Paul Harnden who added the professionalism with his images. Here is the full line-up for the super outdoor event:
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noon Borderlines
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12.45pm Chris Jazz Singer
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1.15pm Keisha - Whitney Houston Tribute
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2pm Barnacle Boys
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3pm Princesses sing-a-long and meet and greet. Including Encanto characters
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3.45pm Take a chance on Queen
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4.45pm Hughesy & The Amatures
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5.45pm- The Bear Market
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7pm Mark Feven Pianoman
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8pm Flash Harry
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9pm The Other Guys
Pretty pictures from Nailsea people
May 2022
May Nailsea farmers' market
May 2022
MARVELLOUS MARKET: On a sunny Saturday, May 21, Nailsea farmers' market was in full swing. With music, more than 40 stalls including the arts and craft people is was a glorious atmosphere, 1st Nailsea Scouts were talking about the carnival whcih that now the Pandemic restrictions have lifted will be running on Saturday, July 2, from 1pm. Nailsea MicroPub opened early and good ale lovers sat outisde in the sunshine, Nailsea Physio stood in the High Street handing out leaflets, Simply Green was doing a plastic count and it was activities galore on a good natured event. Nailsea councillors manned a meet-the-public stall outside No65, Nailsea Cider promoted its new crop of Nailsea apple cider and Nailsea Rotarians were busy on their bookstall outside Waitrose supermarket selling paperbacks and with a bucket collection to help the people of Ukraine. The next market is on Saturday, June 18
May 2022
2nd Nailsea Scouts
2nd Nailsea Scout Group would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported its Open Day on Bank Holiday Monday.
Spokesman Shelley Webb said; "We were busy for the whole event and the weather was kind to us.
"Particular thanks go to Gould Group, Bakers the butchers, Tesco, SP Hair Design, Noggins Fish Bar, Burchills, Gemini Gym, Avon Valley Railway, Mendip Ski Centre, Clevedon Court and Posh Paws for fabulous prizes and supplies.
"And a big thank you to Grete Howard, of Backwell Camera Club, for taking photos of our event.
"We had music from the Twice Dailies and Howard, John and Robin Schaefer who drew in the crowds along with the smell of the Explorers barbecue.
"As a group we invited and supported local charities including RNLI, Blood Bikes and Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary.
"This was an important occasion for us to show the community how beneficial Scouting is for young people and what opportunities we offer, particularly after the pandemic.
"It was lovely to see NSG representatives in their uniforms helping with stalls.
"We are pleased to announce we raised £1,686 that will be used across Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers.
"Scouting is open to boys and girls from the age of six to 18 years of age.
"We also have lots of volunteering roles for those aged 18+years and who would like to get involved."
For more information email our Group Scout Leader Ann Parker at ann.parker@avonscouts.org.uk.
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The original plan was to join the fair at Millennium Park for the annual bank holiday fun with stalls and a bumper car boot sale. This however were thwarted by red tape imposed by North Somerset Council. Hopes are high all will be resolved for 2023. However the switch to an open day at Hannah More Road HQ was a fantastic success with hundreds of pounds being raised for funds and charity.
Nailsea & Tickenham FC
April 2022
Fab Fryth Way
Nailsea & Tickenham FC is celebrated its new clubhouse with a showcase match between former players of Nailsea Town & Tickenham United versus Louis Carey XI.
The former Bristol City captain and all time record appearance holder for the Robins fielded an all-star team including Scott Murray, Tommy Doherty, Kalifa Cisse, Jamie McAllister and Paul Cheesley to Fryth Way, for the game which kicked off at mdday on Sunday, April 3.
N&TFC initially looked virginal until grass and mud took it its toll on all white strip but the fashion police had to be alerted to the snazzy pink and yellow of the opposition.
Photographer Paul Harnden said: "Our day was a roaring success.
"We were massively lucky with the weather."
And the scores on the doors were Louis's Legends beat the SWAGS Heroes 3-1.
Paul added: "I think the biggest injuries were just strains and the usual aches and pains.
"There were lots of guests and everyone seemed to have a great time."
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For more match photos go to https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzJeHQ.
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To more off-field images go to: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzJezN
Tickets sold for £2 on the gate and there were lots of takers.
The afternoon was completed with live music, children's superskills competition, barbecue and bar.
N&TFC first team manager and vice chairman Jamie Smith said beforehand: "We are really looking forward to what I’m sure will be a great day, everyone is welcome and will enjoy watching some familiar faces out on the pitch.
"A lot of hard work has been put into the club over many years and this is a chance to celebrate and pay tribute to all those who have contributed.
"Thank you to Louis Carey who has continued to support us over the years."
Apologises for not captioning the photos taken by Paul but a very big thank you for sharing.
Favourite 'make you smile' pic here.
PHOTO: From left Al Snips, Louis Carey
and Jamie Smith
Sunny March Market Day
March 2022
Nailsea Farmers’ Market was back on Saturday, March 19, after its winter breaks to a spring sunshine morning with 40+ stalls. The model railway people are there and two charity collections one for the Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal 2022. Nailsea Cider was on display and Rotary book stall did brisk business until mid-afternoon. The new Sweetz shop at Colliers opened and its first junior customers Eddie and Eleanor were rewarded with a free lolly by owner Matt for posing in our photo. And in a meet and greet councillors James Tonkin and Rod Lees set up a table outside number 65 to talk to the High Street shoppers. Many asked about updates about the proposal to close the High Street to traffic. And poster boy for Slimming World Russ walked up and down advertising new classes at Mizzymead Recreation Centre. One of Saturdays highlights will be the return of Somerset Orchard Garden whose cut flower stall proved very popular last year. All its colourful floral display is grown in Chewton Mendip. An unusual guest stall at the weekend is Robin who relocated during lockdown from Somerset to the Greek Island of Ithaka to grow olives. He is back to sell his own olive oil. And the Weston-based crooner could be head singing in the sunlight outside Coates House. Sew Scrumptious was open today too. A much need new fabric shop on Nailsea high street in the courtyard. Opening every market day and also by appointment. The next market is 9am-1pm on Saturday, April 16.
SUNDAY SUNSET: Taken mid-March 2022 this scene of tranquility and a stunning sunset photograph of Jacklands Fishing Lakes shared from its Facebook page. The lake grounds now has farmshop and tea rooms. Owner Caroline Eastwood added the second atmospheric photo to our Nailsea People Facebook page for us to share. Rachel the top photographer took the bridge photo and Pam Leggate the beautiful sky shots front her home in The Perrings and the sunset with daffodils picture. And finally we have Backwell lake below waiting to burst into spring bloom and Bridget Petty picture of perfect rural idiom...
St Patrick's Day in Nailsea
March 2022
Showing solidarity with Ukraine
March 2022
The flag of the Ukrainian people has been wrapped around the timber carving on the village green in Nailsea as an act of solidarity for those living in the former Soviet Union.
Another is flying from the Nailsea Town Council flag pole.
And Iryna Stanier, who is a Bristol University researcher from Khmelnitskiy, living in Nailsea put out a heartfelt plea on social media for help for the people of Ukraine as the country came under attack.
Iryna said: "I am Ukrainian, and have lived in the North Somerset area since 2014.
"I am sure you all know what is happening in my country at the moment – the Russian military has invaded Ukraine, and the Ukrainian people are fiercely protecting themselves.
"However, many, many people are struggling and need urgent support.
"If you wish to contribute, I have copied a list of supplies that Ukraine needs the most.
"I am collecting it here in Nailsea, and then arranging for it to be sent to Ukraine."
Childminder Vikki Jones with a little help from her friends filled 350 boxes, The Works shop in Crown Glass Shopping Centre gave storage space and many, many others joined in collecting for those fleeing the conflict.
On Friday morning, March 4, Holy Trinity church opened its doors for quiet reflection, prayers and to light a candle for those wanting to show solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
A week after the flag was first raised by Nailsea Town Council a gathering of those wishing to show their support assembled for speeches and prayers near the village green.
Nailsea skatepark stalward Phil Williams stood with the many and took most of the photographs midday on Friday, March 11.
He said: "Powerful and emotional gathering in Nailsea today standing with our Ukrainian neighbours and friends - thank you Nailsea for coming out, and I know there would be many more had it been on a Saturday but we know you were standing with us.
"My prayers continue for a miracle for this horrific war to finish and for Russian president Vladimir Putin to be brought to task."
Nailsea residents Olya and Mihailo Rnic for the second week in succession led the singing of the Ukrainian national anthem.
From 9am-3pm Rotary Nailsea & Backwell on Friday and Saturday, March 11-12, manned a bucket collection outside Waitrose supermarket.
Coins, paper money and credit cards were all accepted.
The Rotarians have already donated £500 from its Emergency Fund to the DEC Appeal.
Rotarian Ken Rock said: "We are delighted to report that our two days of collecting outside Nailsea Waitrose raised more than £2,900 for our Ukraine Appeal.
"After consideration of various options it has been decided that the funds will go to the DEC Appeal as the several organisations involved in that are providing extensive relief work across a wide spectrum of activities - food, water, medical supplies, shelter both within Ukraine and in the nearby countries coping with the refugees.
"Thank you, generous people of Nailsea."
With many boxes of donations already dispatched the latest collections are being coordinated by Suzie Sooze.
She said: "I've decided to try and make some kids beanie hats to add to the collection, as I've seen the weather is cold in Poland and Ukraine.
"I'm fairly new to crochet, but have found a 'quick and easy' free pattern using cosy chunky yarn which should hopefully work up quite quickly.
"I just wondered are there any other knitters or crocheters in the group who might be able /willing to help with making items as well please?
"Any items of clothing would be welcome of course."
See an updated list.
For those not on social media wanting to know where to deliver donations call 0758 117 1144.
And SP Hair Company is also collecting for Ukraine and items was going into a van on Wednesday, March 16, but response has been amazing and deadline is now expended.
On our What's On page find two fundraising events for Ukraine taking place in Nailsea - with advertisements includes in our slideshow.
Nailsea man James Heappey who is now Wells MP and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Armed Forces has been heard often on television giving his views on the Ukrainian crisis but as a former army
officer stepped into the breach by warning serving British soldiers and veterans who think they can ‘do a couple of weeks’ in Ukraine and ‘take some selfies’ not to travel to fight against Russian aggression.
Mr Heappey told Sky News the government position is that if you are a serving member of the armed forces and choose to join the conflict in Ukraine, you are considered to be breaking the law.
The defence minister told tv presenter Kay Burley that any serving army personnel who choose to go to Ukraine ‘will be in a lot of trouble’.
North Somerset MP Liam Fox spoke out in the House of Commons.
The former defence secretary responded in parliament to question about what to do by saying: “Does my right honourable friend agree that, as well as helping Ukraine militarily, we constantly need to make it clear to President Putin that his very concept of a Russian near abroad - a veto on the security and foreign policies of his geographic neighbours - is at odds with international law and completely at odds with the concept of self-determination?
“Does my right honourable friend agree that what we are witnessing now is a classic example of the KGB doctrine of reflexive control, which is all too often a precursor to Russian military action?”
Dr Fox is pictured in the slideshow signing the Book of Solidarity in support of the people of Ukraine.
He added on his website: '...steady nerves and the use of our economic might is the best way to defeat Putin in the long term'.
Williams family walkabout
Ignite: Fire & Fantasy at Tyntesfield
February 2022
Sky at night and morn
January 2022
A walk on the wildside
January 2022
Can't see wood for trees?
'It will never rain roses: when we want to have more roses we must plant more trees,'
George Eliot
Wassailing in Nailsea
Saturday, January 15, 2022
Steeped in folklore tradition a wassailing ceremony was hosted at Nailsea Ring O'Bells at the weekend.
Nearly 100 people assembled to perform the ancient rites to ensure a successful apple harvest for 2022.
Wassailing is a Twelfth Night tradition that has been practiced in Britain for centuries.
It has its roots in a pagan custom of visiting orchards to sing to the trees and spirits in the hope of ensuring a good harvest the following season.
This was the 10th annual event in Nailsea but a first at the St Mary's Grove pub.
Nailsea Cider and the Ring O'Bells organised the annual event for Saturday, January 15.
Wassailing locally was under threat when Transition Nailsea folded and The Old Farmhouse could no longer accommodate the group.
This resulted in the annual trek banging saucepans and carrying lanterns across to Trendlewood Park having to be re-routed (re-rooted).
Happily, it was Ringers to the rescue and the apple trees in the pétanque area were used for the reciting of incantations and singing.
The Butler was Ron Febrey and his wife Beanie played Pomona the goddess of fruit trees, gardens, and orchards while the badly behaved cider-guzzling Green Man was Steve Cayzer, who represents the unpredictable seasons of the year.
Ron said: “Because of Covid there was no wassailing last year which is why the harvest was poor.”
Ron encouraged his audience to shout the Anglo-Saxon ‘Waes Hael’ meaning good health.
There was lots of noise to scare away evil spirits and the children hung good luck toast dipped in cider on the trees for the birds to visit.
Barley Rye folk group led the singing and acted out the very animated Mummers play on the outside stage.
This is the story of St George and the Dragon where the character of good triumphs over its foe.
This over-the-top drama with story lines delivered in rhyme completed the fun evening and everyone retired indoors for more cider drinking and victuals.As well as raising money for the Chilren’s Hospice South West there was a collection for the Great Western Air Ambulance.
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The next apple fundraising charity event is when the autumn windfalls from the CHSW orchard at Wraxall with be made into cider, cake and toffee apple-making on Saturday, October 15, also at the Ring O'Bells. See What’s On page for more details HERE.
Frosty mornings in Nailsea
January 2022
Friday fotos on Facebook
January 2022
ABSTRACT NAILSEA: Nailsea People front page image also on Nailsea People Facebook heading - New Year's celebrations herald the start of Dry January for some peeps...