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.
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 in February for the first of 2025, 9am-1pm, all along the High Street which will be closed to traffic all day.
The new market organiser is Hugh Thomas.
Nailsea Cider will be back for March along with other seasonal stalls.
At No 65 High Street will be a Q&A information desk manned by Nailsea town councillors from 10am-noon.
Nailsea MicroPub usually has early doors for those wanting good cheer.
Go to the gallery for photos in slideshows from previous markets.
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
Famous TV drama is on Nailsea stage
Nailsea playgoers have an iconic TV drama to look forward to as the first production of 2025 at the town’s Little Theatre.
They can watch the stage version of Dennis Potter’s Blue Remembered Hills from Sunday to Saturday, February 23-March 1.
The play was first broadcast in 1979 as part of BBC’s Play for Today series. It follows a group of seven-year-olds as they play in the Forest of Dean on a summer afternoon in 1943.
Director John de Barham said: ‘This play, on the face of it simple and amusing with adult actors presenting children, has a very much deeper and darker message to offer: that of how human frailties and thought can be passed down from generation to generation.
‘The children play, fight, fantasise and swagger, their aggressions, fears, hostilities and rivalries a microcosm of adult interaction.’
The Little Theatre’s production kicks off in Union Street with a 2.30pm matinee performance on Sunday, February 23. A
ll others will be evening performances at 7.45pm.
Tickets cost £12 or £8 for children/students.
Call 0777 298 1037 (50p handling fee for payments by cheque) or buy online (50p booking fee) at www.ticketsource.co.uk or via our website https://www.ntc-online.co.uk/join-contact.
Steve Harrison
TESCO TICKET SALE: Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her teacher, Miss Honey, who begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Facing off with the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, Matilda’s courage and cleverness could be the students’ saving grace! With high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, children and adults alike will be thrilled by the story of this special girl with the extraordinary imagination!
Jo Lyddon is launching a new 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 people selling books, cakes, cards, eggs, jewellery, vegetables and lots more with many items suitable to give as gift.
Click on poster for email ienquires link.
Coming soon new indoor
Nailsea Community Market
An evening with Ricky Hatton on Friday, February 28, starting at 6.45pm at DoubleTree By Hilton Cadbury House, Congresbury.
Join us for an unforgettable night with the legendary former world champion boxer, Ricky Hatton, as he takes you behind the ropes for an exclusive evening of storytelling, laughter, and insights into his extraordinary career.
Known for his electrifying fighting style, charismatic personality, and unforgettable victories in the ring, Ricky will share his personal journey, from his rise to the top of the boxing world to the challenges and triumphs that shaped his life both in and out of the ring.
This intimate event offers fans the unique opportunity to hear first-hand accounts of his most iconic fights, the highs and lows of his boxing career, and the lessons he's learned along the way.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the Hitman or just discovering his legacy, this is an event not to be missed!
Expect plenty of engaging anecdotes, a Q&A session where you can ask Ricky about his career and life, and a chance to meet the man himself for photos and autographs.
More details and to book tickets from £35 go to https://www.tickettailor.com/events/plmevents/1500315
SOLD OUT
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, March 15 is next High Street farmers' market
What's On
2025
To add a new item or amend send an email with poster if you have one to nailseapeople@gmail.com
February 2025
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Every Tuesday 10.30am-noon Chatter & Natter tables at Coates House - see healthy peeps page HERE The town centre eatery has a new early evening a la carte menu - see our food and drink page HERE
And on Saturday, February 22, early evening dessert tasting at Coates House £10 to book -
6-7pm early bird menu at White Truffle every Wednesday and Thursday. Book your table online at www.whitetrufflerestaurant.co.uk or call 01275858735.
- Quality Collectables has new opening times from February when it will open on Fridays and Saturdays 9.15am-3pm. For all other days see the successful Colliers Walk treasure trove website for more information https://qualitycollectables.co.uk/
- Until Sunday November 2, the National Trust at Tyntesfield has new opening hours from 10.30am-3.30pm.
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The Nowhere FUNraisers for Cancer Research UK want to turn Nailsea PINK from Saturday to Sunday, March 15-30. Can you host a PINK event to support them? Email nowhereCRUK@gmail.com
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The traffic lights on Queens Road will be there until Friday, March 14, according to North Somerset roadwork map for National Grid to do some 'utility asset works'. There are traffic lights on The Perrings and Whiteoak Way for same reason and timeframe. Details of roadworks in the Greenfield Crescent area including divisions with Valley Way Road and Birdcombe Close closed for drainage maintenance for approximately eight days are on this page On The Road. North Drove is closed for two/three weeks for National Grid to reinstate road/footpath and details of mini-bus outings with Nailsea & District Community Transport are also published. Wraxall Hill is closed for wall repairs at certain times...
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February half term activities including start of Minecraft classes at No65 are on our Young Peeps page HERE And during half term u12s eat free at MPW restaurant at Cadbury House
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Monday to Thursday, February 23-March 5 and 10.30am-noon Sunday, March 2 fundraising clothing collection by 1st Nailsea Scouts at Clevedon Road HQ
Friday to Saturday, February 21-23
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Nailsea Musicals production of Matilda SOLD OUT
Friday, Friday 21
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You, Me And The Dancefloor plays Royal Oak, Nailsea
Saturday, February 22
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5-8pm Burger Bus is at Grove Sports Club & Social Centre
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7-10pm open mic acoustic night at Heavens coffee shop
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from 9pm Honey Funk play Nailsea Social Club
Sunday to Saturday, February 23-March 1
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Nailsea Little Theatre performs Blue Remembered Hills by Dennis Potter
Sunday, February 23
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6.25pm Mollie is on Dancing On Ice, ITV
Tuesday, February 25
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7pm annual meeting of Tyntesfield Medical Group patients at 65 High Street
Wednesday. February 26
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3-6pm North Somerset Council additional housing consultation at Jubilee Pavilion, Keedwell Hill, Long Ashton
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7.30pm Nailsea Town Council extraordinary meeting to discuss petanque court at the Grove followed by community engagement committee at Tithe Barn
Thursday, February 27
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11.15am Homes under the Hammer featuring Nailsea home on BBC1
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4.30, 5 and 5.30pm 30min sessions on how to manage your money at 65 High Street
Friday, February 28
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doors open 6pm, show starts 6.30pm for a ladies pop-up shop and fun fashion show at The Link, Nailsea School, raising money for Wellspring Counselling
6.45pm An Evening With Ricky Hatton at DoubleTree By Hilton Cadbury House, Congresbury -
Vinyl Richie spins tunes at Royal Oak, Nailsea
Saturday, March 1
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9pm Natt Davis played Nailsea Social Club
Tuesday, March 4
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Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Day
Friday, March 7
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3-6pm North Somerset Council additional housing consultation Nailsea United Reform Church Hall, Stockway North
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Robbie Fowler gives evening talk about his footballer career at Cadbury House - more on sports page HERE
Saturday, March 8
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7.30pm doors open, from 9pm king of reggae features Neil Sartain at Nailsea Social Club
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balls drop at 8pm for boozy bingo session hosted by Nailsea United FC at The Grove
Monday, March 10
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3-6pm North Somerset Council additional housing consultation , Backwell WI Hall, Station Road
Saturday to Sunday, March 15-30
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Turn the Town Pink cancer fundraising
Saturday, March 15
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers’ Market in High Street
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9pm Dan Budd performs Robbie Williams tribute at Nailsea Social Club
Thursday, March 20
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9.30am-3.30pm part of Silver Street closed for pole repairs
Saturday, March 22
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all evening chillout night at Nailsea Social Club
Sunday, March 23
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2-4pm clothing swap at Backwell WI hall - see poster for more details
Monday, March 24
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moving day for Nailsea Barbers across the High Street to the Courtyard
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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Nailsea Community Litter Pick
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11am-3pm charity secondhand sale + tea & cakes at Backwell WI hall
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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
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
Tuesday, April 8
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7-10.15pm musical bingo at The George, Backwell, with Stacey Charles
Wednesday, April 16
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6.30pm Bernie Scott at Cadbury House with her crystal ball
Saturday, April 19
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers’ Market in High Street
Tuesday to Friday, April 22-25
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9am-3pm tbc Easter Bunny themed treasure hunt from No 65
Saturday, April 26
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10am-4pm Eat:Nailsea street food and drink festival
bank holiday Monday, May 5
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North Somerset Show at the Showground, Wraxall
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 camadarie 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
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
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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7.30pm on Saturday, February 22, Nailsea & Backwell AFC quiz night at Backwell WI hall
BINGO
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Nailsea Social Club bingo from February will be 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
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On Saturday, March 1, 6-8pm fun evening at Christ Church with bingo, games, drinks and nibbles
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
MUSICAL QUIZ
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Saturday, February 22, at 7.30pm Mark 'Mr Piano Man' Feven plays live for a music quiz at The Sawyers
POKER:
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last Friday of month at Nailsea Social Club
