NAILSEA
PEOPLE
Nailsea Farmers' Market trades throughout the year except in January on the third Saturday of each month with a variety of food, drink and craft stalls.
Every month there are nearly 50 stalls booked by Somerset Farmers' Market filling the High Street with activity and bustle, music and weather as they welcome farmers, food producers, craftspeople and customers!
Community stalls also feature.
For March it is Woodland Trust, Freemasons and Turning Town Pink - photos are in our gallery HERE.
Setting out their stalls some months are The Plants by Ogie Placido which featured in Garden News Magazine and Karen Osborne who mans the Made For You craft stall which has had a slot on Really TV.
The market continues to expand and is the biggest in North Somerset and beyond with many regulars returning every month.
It opens 9am-1pm, all along the High Street which will be closed to traffic all day.
We haven't been told who is the new market organiser.
At No 65 High Street will be a Q&A information desk manned by Nailsea town councillors from 10am-noon.
Pictured below are the March members.
Nailsea MicroPub usually has early doors for those wanting good cheer.
We have a full list of regular stallholders on our Food & Drink page HERE.
And photos from the wet and cold February market are HERE
For more information visit www.somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk
Jo Lyddon is launching a new indoor community market at the Scotch Horn Leisure Centre on Saturday, April 5.
Stalls will be selling from noon-3pm craft and food items as well as new clothes.
Already lined up are 13 people selling paper crafts, cakes, clothes, crochet gifts, sweets, bags, greetings card and more with many items suitable to give as gift.
Click on poster for email ienquires link.
Coming soon new indoor
Nailsea Community Market
A popular psychic medium is returning to the region’s leading four-star hotel where she will help connect individuals, facilitate closure to unresolved feelings while fostering a sense of peace.
Taking place at Cadbury House in Congresbury on Wednesday, April 16, Bernie Scott, who has been a full-time medium for over 25 years, will share her renowned connection to the spirit world while creating an intimate and moving experience guests won’t want to miss.
Having sold out two shows last year at the atmospheric house and hotel, bosses at the venue are advising those who want to attend to reserve their seats now.
Matilda Burgess, marketing manager at Cadbury House said: “We’re delighted to welcome back Bernie to Cadbury House. Her evenings are both uplifting and inspiring to all those who attend.
“The two events last year were a great success and the feedback we had from those who attended were ones of amazement and wonder.
“With astonishing accuracy and an undeniable connection, Bernie consistently provides uncanny validations and messages from love beyond, turning sceptics into believers.
“Her events showcase meaningful connections with love beyond and assist others in their own journeys of understanding.”
Starting at 6.30pm, guests will be able to enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival and a selection of delicious canapés.
Matilda added: “With the gothic style house, Cadbury House provides the perfect backdrop for this event and I can’t stress how popular this night is going to be, so anyone wanting to come along need to get their tickets now.”
Tickets for the night cost £20 per person and are available on a first come first serve basis.
For further information please visit https://www.cadburyhotelbristol.co.uk/events/an-evening-with-bernie-scott/ or call 01934 834343.
Saturday, April 19 is next High Street farmers' market
2nd Nailsea Scouts is hosting a fun day on bank holiday Monday, May 5, 11am-3pm at its Hannah More Road HQ.
With stalls, craft activities, games, cakes, tombola, raffles, face painting, and barbecues, there are plenty of activities for people of all ages.
A group spokesperson said: "We're excited to welcome back the Twice Dailies and other local musicians for a wonderful afternoon of live music.
"We’ll also be getting some of our fabulous Scout volunteers back into the stocks for a good soaking!
"Please do come along and join us at the 2nd Nailsea Scout headquarters on Hannah More Road on bank holiday Monday, May 5, for a fun day out!"
May bank holiday at Scout headquarters
Limited tickets £12 from: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/select/bqoogxarrkla
STALLS GALORE: This is a secondhand sale raising funds for Alzheimer’s Society. There will be a variety of stalls selling children’s toys and games, vintage items, clothing, books, crockery, china and general bric-a-brac. Hot drinks and delicious home made cakes will be served too. Open 11am-3pm, all welcome
Well, Nailsea is turning a very lovely shade of pink - it all looks amazing!
Shops and businesses have excelled themselves with their decorations and fund raising ideas and are poised and ready on the starting line for our launch on Saturday morning at the Farmers’ Market.
Twenty very cute little pink ducks are in position in participating windows ready for the children’s treasure hunt.
Forms are £1 each from the Turn Nailsea Pink stall at the farmers’ market and after that at No 65 in the High Street.
A Nowhere FUNdraisers for Cancer Research spokesperson said: "If you haven’t signed up yet, it’s not too late to decorate your window and join in!
"Don’t forget to join us for our finale celebrations on Saturday, March 29, 2-4pm.
"We have some wonderful guests and we promise you won’t be disappointed."
Music and dancing finale
GREAT SHOW: Live music from JJ Gatsby Band, circus performers and fire display. Fancy dress welcomed at The George at Backwell to celebrate landlord's 40th birthday
One Thursday afternoon a month the Rotary Club organise a Whist Drive at The Tithe Barn, Church Lane, Nailsea.
This is a social gathering to play cards in a convivial atmosphere and includes tea or coffee and cake.
The object of this activity is for anyone, of any age, to meet together in a light hearted activity.
Whist is an easy game, no experience needed and there is a small prize for the winner.
A chance to get out of the house, enjoy some company and have a bit of fun!
There is a £4 charge to cover the hire of the Tithe Barn, the cost of the prize and refreshments.
The next Whist Drive is on Thursday, April 17.
It will start at 2pm and finish at around 4pm.
No need to get a ticket, just come along! We look forward to seeing you. Why not bring a friend?
For further information contact Roger Smith 01275 854076
Next dates are Thursday, May 15 and Thursday, June 19.
The Moorend Spout
Kick off your Easter weekend with live music at The Moorend Spout!
Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere while sipping on expertly crafted cocktails.
As part of the celebration, the pub is offering 2 cocktails for £12, making it a perfect opportunity to relax and indulge with friends or family.
What's On
2025
Our Nailsea People Facebook page reached more than 524,000 yet again in past four weeks, the website added a further 7,000 although readers tend to stay longer – average session duration currently 5mins 25secs!
To add a new item or amend send an email with poster if you have one to nailseapeople@gmail.com don’t forget to make your Mother’s Day bookings… we have sporting fixtures, sporting social events and details of televised games HERE
March 2025
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Every Tuesday 10.30am-noon Chatter & Natter tables at Coates House - see healthy peeps page https://www.nailseapeople.com/healthy-peeps-2025 and its new early evening a la carte menu is here https://www.nailseapeople.com/nailsea-food-and-drink
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6-7pm early bird menu at White Truffle every Wednesday and Thursday. Book your table online at www.whitetrufflerestaurant.co.uk or call 01275858735
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Details of roadworks in the Greenfield Crescent going on until mid April and other areas with divisions and closures here On The Road.
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new Nailsea Town Council website is ‘live’ here https://www.nailseatowncouncil.gov.uk/
Friday, March 28
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10.30am-noon Nailsea & Backwell Disabled Access Cafe at 65 High Street with guest George Burton, of First Bus
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5-8pm burger bus parked at the White Lion
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7pm The Greatest Showman Party at The George, Backwell
Saturday and Sunday, March 29-30
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10am-5pm (4pm on Sunday) Nailsea Model Railway exhibition at Nailsea School
Saturday, March 29
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10am-noon Nailsea Town Council community litter pick, starting from 26 Somerset Square - more details on Green Peeps page
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11am-3pm charity secondhand sale + tea & cakes at Backwell WI hall
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2-4pm finale of Turn Nailsea Pink with singing, dancing and fun at Somerset Square
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7pm evening of late medieval and early renaissance music at St Nicholas church, Brockley must pre-book £12 tickets with supper
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7 for 7.30pm acoustic night at Heaven coffee house at Backwell
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9pm Irish band Missing The Ferry play at Nailsea Social Club
Sunday, March 30
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noon-3pm Mother's Day teddy bear picnic at Cadbury House - see Young Peeps page for more details
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1-3pm Tony and Una play at The George
Sunday, March 30
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2pm clocks go forward
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Mother's Day
Wednesday, April 2
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7.30pm Nailsea Town Council planning commitee at Tithe Barn. To read/download the 38-page agenda papers go to https://www.nailseatowncouncil.gov.uk/about-the-council/minutes-agendas/planning/
Thursday, April 3
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1.45pm Backwell & Nailsea Ladies Choir present Spring Has Sprung at Backwell WI hall
Saturday, April 5
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tbc Nailsea & District Horticultural Society spring show at Nailsea School
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noon-3pm new indoor community market at the Scotch Horn Leisure Centre
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7.30pm wine tasting at Backwell WI hall, tickets £20
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7.30pm main hall, Gordano School concert with North Somerset Philharmonia which has lots of Nailsea musicians playing a 30th anniversary performance to include Beethoven Symphony No5, Mozart Piano Concerto No9 and The Marriage of Figaro
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rock 'n' roll with Jay & the Demics at Nailsea Social Club
Sunday, April 6
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First bus new timetable
Tuesday, April 8
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7-10.15pm musical bingo at The George, Backwell, with Stacey Charles
Wednesday, April 9
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10am-noon Holy Trinity church family day - see church peeps page
Saturday, April 12
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Blue Soul party band play at Nailsea Social Club
Sunday, April 13
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6pm Tickenham church St Matthew Passion entry free
Wednesday, April 16
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6.30pm Bernie Scott at Cadbury House with her crystal ball
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7 for 7.30pm Nailsea Town Council will host the first of two Residents Meeting at the Tithe Barn. Registration from 7pm. NB this is NOT a council meeting. There will be 40-minutes alloted for questions with can be submitted in advance by email enquiries@nailseatowncouncil.gov.uk, calling 01275 855277 or in writing to Clerk, Nailsea Town Council, The Tithe Barn, Church Lane, Nailsea, BS48 4NG, with a deadline of 5pm on Monday, April 12
Thursday, April 17
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7pm Bowles Cobbson Duo play Moorend Spout, Nailsea
Good Friday, April 18
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11.30am Nailsea & District Christians Together service at Somerset Square
Saturday, April 19
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers’ Market in High Street
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10.30am-3.30pm artclass with afternoon team with gold leaf specialist Carla James at Cadbury House
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all evening chillour night at Nailsea Social Club
Tuesday to Friday, April 22-25
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9am-3pm tbc Easter Bunny themed treasure hunt from No 65
Wednesday, April 23
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for up to three days Washing Pound Lane will be closed near Tickenham church for Virgin Media to do some ducting works. Traffic signs will be in place - use Clevedon Road instead
Thursday to Saturday, April 24-26
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7.30pm Backwell Playhouse present Fletcher's Carpet Promotion
Saturday, April 26
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Wayfarers Outdoors spring forage and food events at Backwell
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10am-4pm Eat:Nailsea street food and drink festival
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2.30pm Miscellany sings at Tickenham church with afternoon tea - more details on our church peeps page HERE
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9pm SKA‑KIVE big band play at Nailsea Social Club
Sunday, April 27
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10am-4pm Pass It On sports taster day at Jacklands Fishing Lakes
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noon ko for 10 year testomonial Swags XI v Louis Carey XI at Fryth Way with barbacue and Mark Feven 'The Pianoman' playing
Saturday, May 3
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4-6pm Twice Dailies and 8-10pm 4ZA play at Royal Oak for Adge Cutler Day
Sunday, May 4
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Wayfarers Outdoors spring forage and food events at Backwell
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11am-5pm Backwell Fiesta at West Backwell Bowls Club *
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11am-5pm Mizzymead Open Day with bowls, pool, barbecue & more* *see posters
bank holiday Monday, May 5
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North Somerset Show at the Showground, Wraxall
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11am-3pm fun day at 2nd Nailsea Scouts HQ, Hannah More Road with live music
Saturday, May 10
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11am-late Nailsea United Community Day at Grove Sports Club & Social Centre with music, games, stalls and bouncy castle with football sessions with Priority coaches
Saturday, May 17
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers’ Market in High Street
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Nailsea Choral Society gala centenary celebration performance of Elgar's Dream of Gerontius at Clifton Cathedral
Saturday to Sunday, May 24-June 1
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Nailsea Girlguiding scarecrow trail
Saturday, June 7
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WOWSA present Fun At The Circus summer fundraising
Saturday and Sunday, June 14-15
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The Dig For Victory Show at North Somerset Showground more details here https://www.digforvictoryshow.com/store
Saturday, June 14
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noon-11pm Nailsea & Tickenham FC present Frythtival
Saturday, June 21
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers’ Market in High Street
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noon registration for 1pm start It's A Knockout at Nailsea & Backwell Rugby Club community day
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Nailsea Ladies Hockey Club v Spectators tournament at Gordano Sports Club followed by refreshments and camaraderie at Grove Sports Centre & Social Club
Friday, June 27
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FWSA summer fair at Flax Bourton
Sunday, June 29
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Backwell Walking Carnival
Saturday, July 5
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Nailsea Carnival
Sunday, July 6
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noon-5pm Bark in the Park, Peel Park pet show at Long Ashton
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 18-20
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Nailsea & Backwell beer and cider festival at rugby ground
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Bristol Harbour Festival
Saturday, July 19
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers’ Market in High Street
Saturday, July 26
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9pm James Randell performs live Queen tribute at Nailsea Social Club
Saturday, August 2
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noon-5pm Nailsea Community Pride Event at Ring O'Bells pub, free entry, all welcome
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tbc Nailsea & District Horticultural Society summer show at Nailsea School
Saturday, August 16
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers’ Market in High Street
Saturday, August 23
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Trendlewood Community Festival on Golden Valley school playing fields
Saturday, August 30
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10am AFC Nailsea & Backwell annual summer fun day at Backwell School
Saturday, September 20
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers’ Market in High Street
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2-4pm Backwell Village Show 2025 in parish and WI halls
Sunday, September 7
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10am-4pm Pass It On sports taster day at Jacklands Fishing Lakes
Saturday, October 18
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers’ Market in High Street
Saturday, November 15
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers’ Market in High Street
Friday, November 28
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6pm Christmas lights switch-on
Saturday, December 6
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10am-4pm Eat:Nailsea street food and drink festival
Saturday to Sunday, December 6-January 4
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Bristol Hippodrome pantomime Jack & the Beanstalk
Saturday, December 20
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers’ Market in High Street
QUESTION TIME(S)
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Join Coates House for its fun Sunday night quiz starting at 7.30pm, £1 per person to enter, winner takes all! Maximum six per team.
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Ring O'Bells quiz nights are at 8pm various Mondays
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Moorend Spout big quiz nights are also on Mondays
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8pm Friday nights is quiz night at The George at Backwell
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At Backwell Village Club it is Tuesdays evenings for its charity fundraising quizzes at 7.30pm
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Wednesdays is weekly quiz night at The Sawyers at 8.30pm with live music quizzes on various dates
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Wednesday monthly quiz nights at Nailsea MicroPub
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Fortnightly on Thursdays at Royal Oak is quiz night from 8pm raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support
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The last Thursday of every month is fun-filled quiz night at The Rising Sun, Backwell. Starts at 7.30pm and it is £2 per person to enter. New teams welcome
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Every Friday The George at Backwell is hosting a quiz night
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doors 7pm eyes down 7.30pm
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7pm Nailsea Social Club first Friday of month it is music quiz. and on the third it is an RB's quiz night.
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7pm on Monday, April 21 it's Moorend Spout Easter pub quiz
BINGO
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Nailsea Social Club bingo fortnightly on Sundays, arrive by 5.30pm for 6pm prompt start. £12.50 a book, 6 games
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Nailsea School PTA fundraising musical bingo new date coming soon
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Ring O' Bells fortnightly bingo sessions are on Mondays. Book your table on 01275 235891 - 7.30pm start.
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Friday nights is bingo at Mizzymead Recreation Centre
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Eyes down on Mondays at Ring O'Bells
CHASE THE ACE
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5.30pm every Sunday at Ring O'Bells
GAMES NIGHT
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7.30pm Thursdays at Mizzymead Recreation Centre
KARAOKE
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8.30pm every Friday at Ring O'Bells
POKER:
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last Friday of month at Nailsea Social Club
Grove Sports Centre & Social Club