NAILSEA
PEOPLE
In Cider Festival returns to the Somerset seaside on the weekend of Friday to Sunday, January 31-February 2, with more winter-busting fun.
Enjoy some summer vibes in the depths of winter as In Cider Festival returns in February 2025.
This three day indoor festival at Sand Bay holiday park near Weston-super-Mare boasts a weekend of top live music and hearty seaside entertainment.
Now back for it's fifth outing, In Cider is a uniquely fun festival experience just when you need it most.
Standard weekend tickets are £199 and include half board accommodation.
However local music fans can take advantage of cheaper day and weekend tickets without accommodation starting at just £39.
All tickets include an evening meal as well as music, entertainment and leisure facilities including the newly refurbished indoor swimming pool.
Featuring some top live acts from the summer festival scene, Saturday night headliners Skinny Lister will be joined by the likes of Pet Needs, Random Hand, Girlband, Holy Youth Movement, Skimmity Hitchers, Irie Fire and many more.
Karaoke, bingo, the fancy dress and other saucy seaside delights will keep you entertained throughout the weekend.
Plus! Bristol's mega party outfit Dutty Moonshine Big Band will be making a very special appearance on the Saturday lunchtime.
Having recently sold out the iconic Bristol Beacon venue this is an incredible opportunity to see their full band, 90 minute show up close and personal.
Sand Bay holiday park is situated on the beautiful Sand Bay shoreline, a hidden gem just around the headland from Weston-super-Mare.
Fuelled By Cider event promoter Kev Davis said: "Who says that winter has to be dark and miserable?
"At In Cider Festival you can have all the fun of a summer festival, but indoors and no worrying about the weather!
"This year's line-up is our best yet and we can't wait to get the seaside party going.
"Come join us for one day or a whole weekend.”
Full ticket and event information can be found at www.inciderfestival.com
SLIDESHOW: From an outdoor In Cider event
Sandy Bay In Cider
Next High Street farmers' market is Saturday, February 15th, 2025
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!
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 returninging in February for the first of 2025, 9am-1pm, all along the High Street which will be closed to traffic all day.
Market organiser Louise Hall said: "Please note Ambrose Farm is no longer selling free range chicken but are specialising in their duck and quail eggs while also growing mushrooms."
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.
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
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LAST FEW SPACES
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
Chat with Ricky
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 inquires link.
Coming soon new indoor
Nailsea Community 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
January 2025
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This is Dry January for some
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Children go free to Noah's Ark Zoo Farm for the whole month with an online ticket bought by accompanying adult
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Nailsea MicroPub closed on Sundays during post-Christmas winter months
until Friday, January 17
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7pm nightly Backwell School sixth form charity production of Chicago - Teen Edition raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Tickets from https://yourboxoffice.co.uk/backwell-school/1213-sixth-form-production-chicago
Thursday, January 16
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2-4pm Your Cancer Café at 65 High Street
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4-5.30pm invitation to young people (age not specified) to discuss well-being and other issues while eating pizza at North Somerset Children's Centre, Pound Lane, Nailsea - see poster on Young Peeps page HERE
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7pm Nailsea School PTA meeting looking for more helpers
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7.30pm ko floodlit game Nailsea & Tickenham u18s at home to Tytherington Rocks
Saturday, January 18
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2pm ko Nailsea & Tickenham FC 1st team away to Torpoint AFC and reserves away to Ashcott FC
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7.30pm Comedy Night 3 at Backwell Playhouse
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Soul Strutters band plays Nailsea Social Club
Sunday, January 19
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11am-3pm wedding fayre at Double Tree by Hilton at Cadbury House
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6.30pm Christians Together in Nailsea and District is hosting an Ignite Service at Nailsea Methodist church with speaker Phil Williams
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6.30pm Mollie Pearce first performance on Dancing on Ice on ITV and ITVX
Tuesday, January 21
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7.30pm Nailsea Skatepark annual festival meeting to set in motion the 2025 competition
Wednesday, January 22
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7.30pm Nailsea Town Council finance and policy committee at Tithe Barn has an interesting agenda item 'presentation' from Jamie Charter, of CCLA a sustainable investing company which works with local authorities! Perhaps talking about moving some of the £4m+ the town council has in the bank. View the 68-page agenda papers here https://www.nailseatowncouncil.gov.uk/finance-policy-committee-minutes-agendas/
Friday, January 24
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10.30am-noon Nailsea & Backwell Disabled Access Café
Friday to Sunday, January 24-26
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RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch more details on our Pet Peeps page
Saturday, January 25
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11am-3pm talk to North Somerset Council officers on stall outside Waitrose about walking, cycling and wheeling initiatives for the town based on transport hubs
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3pm, 5pm and 7pm Spotlight on Classwork winter showcase Michelle Bedford Dance Studios presents at Backwell Playhouse
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from 5pm special Burn's Night menu at The Moorend Spout
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Chillout Night at Nailsea Social Club
Sunday, January 26
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Final day to recycle Christmas trees at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
Wednesday, January 29
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Chinese New Year - year of the snake
Sunday, January 31-February 2
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In Cider Festival returns to the Somerset seaside for weekend
Saturday, February 1
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7.30pm onwards wine and light bites at discussion evening about planet friendly holidays with Backwell Climate Action
Saturday to Monday, February 15-17
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all days West of England dance festival at Nailsea School
Saturday, February 15
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers’ Market in High Street
Monday, February 17
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start of school half term
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opening day for M.O.M Play Space at Somerset Square - in the former carpet shop next to Costa
Friday to Saturday, February 21-23
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Nailsea Musicals production of Matilda
Sunday to Saturday, February 23-March 1
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Nailsea Little Theatre performs Blue Remembered Hills by Dennis Potter
Tuesday, February 25
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7pm annual meeting of Tyntesfield Medical Group patients 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
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
Sunday, March 23
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2-4pm clothing swap at Backwell WI hall - see poster 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
Saturday, April 19
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers’ Market in High Street
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 17
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers’ Market in High Street
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
Sunday, June 29
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Backwell Walking Carnival
Saturday, July 5
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Nailsea Carnival
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 25
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tbc Trendlewood Community Festival on Golden Valley 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
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
Saturday, December 6
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10am-4pm Eat:Nailsea street food and drink festival
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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7pm Nailsea Social Club first Friday of month it is music quiz. and on the third it is an RB's quiz night. See posters for more details
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Friday, February 7 6.30-9pm Café 119 is hosting pizza night with RB'spoke quiz - pre-booking essential
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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Every Friday The George at Backwell is hosting a quiz night
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doors 7pm eyes down 7.30pm on Friday, November 15, PTA fundraising musical bingo by WOWSA at Grove Junior School
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Eyes down on Mondays, December 2 and 16, at Ring O'Bells
CHASE THE ACE:
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5.30pm every Sunday at Ring O'Bells
GAMES NIGH:T
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7.30pm Thursdays at Mizzymead Recreation Centre
POKER:
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last Friday of month at Nailsea Social Club
next date Friday, January 17
NEW WINTER OPENING HOURS:RING O'BELLS
Monday 5-11pm
Tuesday 5-11pm
Wednesday noon-11pm
Thursday noon-11pm
Friday noon-midnight
Saturday noon-midnight
Sunday noon-8pm
