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Christmas 2025
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Over 70s go free to Noah's Ark zoo farm
in December
Nailsea Community Christmas Float is coming to North Somerset roads this December setting out on weekdays 6-8pm from Tuesday to Friday, December 2-18 and weekends at Tesco and Waitrose supermarkets - scroll down for timetable
Yeo Vale Forest School has a programme of events for December scroll down to read poster
Saturday to Sunday, December 6-January 4
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Bristol Hippodrome pantomime Jack & the Beanstalk
Friday, December 19
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5-8pm pre-booked food served and then from 7pm it is X-mas Party at Grove Sports Centre & Social Club with Poppa Funk
Saturday, December 20
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers’ Market in High Street
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10-11.30am family dance party at Long Ashton village hall
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noon Christmas Community Choir will be singing at Crown Glass Shopping Centre raising money for Cancer Research UK teaming up with Nowhere Fundraisers for CRUK and U3A music for fun group organised by Mr Clarke, Backwell School music department
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2-4pm Elf Christmas party at Grove Sports Centre
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7.30pm Christmas celebration at Backwell Playhouse
Sunday, December 21
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4pm bubble church and Christingle at Trendlewood church, Golden Valley Primary School
Monday, December 22
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Priority Football Christmas camp day
Wednesday, December 24
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4pm bubble church and nativity at All Saints' church, Wraxall
Wednesday, December 31
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doors open 7pm Nailsea Social Club presents Back To 80s party night
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8pm-1am new year's eve party at Grove Sports Centre & Social Club
Thursday, January 1
2.30-4.30pm Christmas tea party at Holy Trinity church lounge - organised by Lynda Dicks
Saturday, January 17
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1pm and 5.30pm Nailsea Musicals panto Sleeping Beauty at Scotch Horn - see poster for more dates
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YOU WEAR IT WELL: Christmas Jumper Day is an annual nationwide fundraising campaign by Save the Children. On a specific day in December, people are encouraged to raise funds for the charity by wearing a Christmas jumper and making a donation. In recent years, Save the Children has been eager to ensure Christmas Jumper Day is as sustainable as possible Those taking part can wear a Christmas jumper they already own, shop for a vintage jumper, decorate an existing jumper with festive decorations, or even knit their own. Christmas Jumper Day is popular with schools and workplaces. Groups may take part in additional fundraising activities on the day, as well as making donations. Save the Children launched their Christmas Jumper Day in 2012 and for 2025 it is on Thursday, December 11. So far it has raised £30 million to help children around the world. And you can get in the Christmas spirt at Downing's Bar with a Spirits Tasting hosted by Matt, of Cheddar Spirit Company. To book pop in the High Street bar. It is £10 per person. See slideshows in gallery HERE
RETURN OF RUDOLF: On Thursday evening, November 20, we wandered into Somerset Square and met Nailsea School students Dylan Hawkins and Toby Carpenter, both aged 12, who had been at the 65 High Street youth club earlier. Thanks to the young people and their IT skills they helped with this photoshoot and we added details of Nailsea Town Council reindeer hunt. Dylan said: "This reindeer is much better than last year." We agree as sadly last year the offering by Crown Glass Shopping Centre suffered from the elements and looked very sad before being unceremoniously being loaded on the back of a flatbed truck never to see Christmas! Thank you boys for your help. The reindeer hunt runs from 6.15-7.30pm. Collect your clues at the Christmas tree lighting-up ceremony at the village green or from 65 High Street from 5.30pm on Friday, December 5. Santa needs your help! His nine reindeers have gone missing, and they’re hiding around Nailsea High Street! Can you find them all? For the full programme and timings, visit www.nailseatowncouncil.gov.uk/ or follow on Facebook.
A DOG ISN'T JUST FOR CHRISTMAS: Aaron Pets at Station Road just off High Street has a super duper festive shop window looking like a scene from His Dark Materials. We will be buying treats for Stanley the basset hound and Barney the springer spaniel - which precious pet is on your Christmas present list?
This year, a zoo and conservation charity in North Somerset, is teaming up with the one and only Santa to champion literacy this Christmas.
Families will be invited to step into Santa’s library, where each child will be gifted a special book - with the initiative aiming to nurture a passion for reading at a time when children’s daily reading habits are in decline.
Research from the National Literacy Trust shows that fewer than 1 in 5 children aged eight to 18 read every day - the lowest level recorded - with daily reading rates falling nearly 20 per cent since 2005.
By gifting books rather than toys this Christmas, Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm hopes to inspire children to enjoy literacy while developing lifelong reading habits.
Alongside Santa’s library experience, Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is also spreading festive cheer by opening its doors to support older members of the community and offering free admission for all guests aged 70 and over in December.
Now entering its sixth consecutive year, the initiative aims to bring warmth, connection and joyful shared experiences to a time of year that can feel isolating for many.
Inspired by Age UK’s continued work to tackle loneliness among older people - an issue affecting an estimated 1.5 million people at Christmas - the zoo hopes the offer will encourage families, neighbours, and friends to come together for a meaningful day out.
Noah’s Ark director Larry Bush said: “Community sits at the heart of everything we do and we see Christmas as a great time to encourage people to come together.“We’re proud to offer a place where older visitors can enjoy nature, make memories with loved ones, and feel part of something special, just as much as our younger visitors.
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A book is for Christmas
“We hope that our special free entry for over 70s will help brighten this Christmas season and strengthen community bonds at a time when they are very much needed.”
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm’s full festive itinerary starts at the end of November with the chance to visit Santa, browse locally made gifts at the annual farm shop Christmas market, and follow a brand-new Gingerbread House Trail through the zoo, where visitors can discover festive traditions and animals from around the world!
Sixth formers at Nailsea School are doing a Christmas charity run raising money for Children’s Hospice South West at Charlton Farm.
The students visited the Wraxall hospice earlier this term and said: “We expected to find sadness but instead we were left with a feeling of hope, joy and love.
“The work that the staff do at the children’s hospice is truly amazing and makes a huge difference for the lives of so many families.”
To raise money, they have created their very own Santa early morning run (or walk) wearing festive ‘fancy’ dress.
This will take place on Tuesday, December 16, on the school astro turf.
Money will be boosted by a mufti day for lower school who can wear Christmas jumpers instead of uniform day by making a CHSW donation.
Go to https://gofund.me/44bedc86e to donate.
UPDATE: They did it and raised more than £1,000!
Students for Santa
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In Nailsea on Friday, December 5, 2025, we are told to expect rain and gusty winds during the day, transitioning to light rain or rain showers in the evening. Nailsea Town Council has decided to cancel for safety reasons the Christmas lights switch-on and reindeer hunt.
• Daytime: Rain, heavy at times, with a high temperature of around 11°C (51°F). Wind gusts could reach up to 42 mph.
• Night-time: Light rain and showers are likely, with temperatures dropping to a low of approximately 4°C to 9°C (39°F to 48°F), depending on the specific forecast source.
For more detailed hourly forecasts, check reliable sources like the Met Office or BBC Weather online.Just going to update our What’s t is fingers-crossed for Saturday and the Eat:Festival but the forecast is a little better.
Wet & windy weather
FIND SHEEP IN SHOPS: Sam the Shepherd wants to go to Bethlehem but has lost his sheep. Please help him by finding them in shops around Nailsea. Each sheep has a name you can find. Trail answer sheets available from Christ Church Office or by emailing church.office@christchurchnailsea.org.uk or you can download and print from HERE
The Princess of Wales hosted her annual Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey, with guests including royals, celebrities and local heroes who have helped their communities.
Representing Nailsea was founder of Christian Surfers Phil Williams and his wife Annie.
Phil said: “What an incredible day…had to keep it a bit hush beforehand.”
The Walnut Close couple set off by train from Nailsea & Backwell railway station and while in London rubbed shoulders with many of the 1,600 good and great guests at the Abbey.
For the service itself they heard a mix of traditional carols, music and poems from actors such as Kate Winslet and Chiwetel Ejiofor - and a Bible reading from the pulpit by Prince William.
The theme of the service, held in the candle-lit Abbey, was kindness and showing love to others.
The royal couple's children George, Charlotte and Louis, were also in attendance.
Phil added: “Never take special occasion like this for granted.”
For those who didn’t get to the capital there are lots more carol services and singing in Nailsea and Backwell you are invited to attend - see slideshow.
Scroll down for church services.
Carol service invitations
Christmas photos in gallery HERE
The Nailsea Knitters, who meet every Monday from 2-4pm at 65 High Street, have been busy adding a handmade sparkle to the festive season!
Their knitted chocolate orange and Ferrero Rocher covers, along with twinkling knitted tree lights, were on sale at the November farmers’ market and the Christmas Eat:Festival – all to raise money for the Nailsea Community Group.
This year, their festive efforts raised an amazing £450.
Nailsea Knitters - Linda, Jackie, Janice, Rita, Janet, Rose, Kim, Carol, Marion and Ruth - have been knitting Christmas items for three years now with proceeds donated to Nailsea Community Group.
First year they raised £384, second year £186 (takings impacted by the storms that year) and this year so in total they have raised more than £1,000 in three years.
In addition, they have also raised money for the Poppy Appeal and knitted items for Cots For Tots, decorations for the High Street for the Coronation and Christmas as well as Paint Nailsea Pink.
They have also knitted Christmas and Easter gifts and decorations for a local schoolboy Ted who has raised money for Nailsea Community Group and this Christmas for Tourette’s Action.
Linda Thomason has been an active part of the community for many years, starting the 50 plus group in 2008 and now working with Deb Bear at the Nailsea Social Club running the Friday Brunch Club between 10am-noon, offering hot drinks and soup. It is friendly and community focussed and all are welcome.
Linda said: “We are so proud to have raised this money through our festive creations and delighted to support the wonderful work of the Nailsea Community Group.
"Thank you to everyone who joined in the Christmas spirit by buying our knitted goodies – your support means so much!”
With every stitch and sparkle, the Nailsea Knitters have helped make this season a little brighter for their community.
Festive knitting funds
CAROL SINGERS: Some of the residents of Riverway and Yeomead came together on Thursday evening to sing a few carols and enjoy mulled wine with mince pies. A lovely way to welcome in the Festive season thanks to the suggestion from Ruby and her dad Alan, writes Jackie Thursby-Lucas. And pictured below are staff from Nailsea School giving a traditional carol singing session to students arriving on the last day of this term. Everyone back on Monday, January 5. Finally we have a slideshow from the beer and carols services at Holy Trinity church, thanks to Phil Williiams for the photographs
Festive recycling and waste collections
Over the Christmas period collection dates will be slightly different in North Somerset to allow for the bank holidays.
Residents are encouraged to sign up to the North Somerset Council app to receive personalised collection reminders and check how to dispose of their items.
Collection calendars can also be checked online at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/calendars.
This timetable applies to both recycling and black bin collections. Garden waste collections restart with monthly collections from the week beginning Monday, January 12.
For any extra recycling that does not fit in containers, the council asks residents to separate it into individual materials and place it in carrier bags or another box. For crew safety, all glass bottles and jars should be placed in the recycling box where they will be visible.
Collection vehicles may look a little different over the festive period, and some materials, such as cardboard or glass, may be collected at a different time by a different vehicle as the council deals with the bigger volumes of recycling.
Extra recycling can be held back until the following week’s collection or taken to any of North Somerset’s three recycling centres if people want to dispose of it sooner. The council advises people to check opening times before visiting any of the recycling centres. There is currently no booking system in place.
Which bin should wrapping paper go in?
All wrapping paper, even if the roll says ‘recyclable’, should go in the black bin.
Wrapping paper is difficult to recycle because there are many varieties, and most are mixed with unrecyclable items such as foil, glitter, ribbon, and tape.
Better alternatives that are recyclable - such as brown paper - can be decorated with stamps and then recycled with cardboard as long as any plastic tape is removed.
Dealing with cardboard mountains
The council has already started seeing a rise in the amount of cardboard it collects. While Christmas shopping, people are encouraged to consider alternatives such as experience gifts, preloved items and shopping locally.
With any big online purchases, the council asks people to break down cardboard boxes until they are flat and fit into a recycling box. This is important as it means that crews can fit the cardboard into the compartment on the collection vehicle. Vast quantities of cardboard, should be taken to a local recycling centre if possible.
This is how people can help the service run smoothly:
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Download the North Somerset Council app from the app store to get real time notifications about collections.
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Put bins and containers out by 6.30am on collection day.
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Wash, squash and sort recycling.
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Remove all packaging from inside large cardboard boxes and flatten and break up the cardboard to the size of the recycling box.
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Extra non-recyclable waste that doesn’t fit in a black bin won’t be collected and should be taken to a recycling centre or stored until the next collection.
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If collections are missed from a whole street, people can check the missed roads report on the council website to see if they already know about it Report a missed collection | North Somerset Council
Here is a link to all Christmas recycling and waste information: Christmas recycling and waste information | North Somerset Council
When to bin it and where
Real Christmas Trees
North Somerset Council collects real Christmas trees (up to two metres high and minus the pot and decorations) from properties signed up to the garden waste service. They should be cut into shorter lengths and put in the garden waste bin or put out alongside the garden waste bin on the first garden waste collection in January.
Garden waste customers can check when this will be by downloading their garden waste calendar - Search for your next collection dates
Trees can also be donated for animal enrichment!
North Somerset Council and Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm are teaming up for the sixth year in a row to repurpose festive trees and cut back on seasonal waste.
Find out more here: Thousands of Christmas trees set for eco-friendly second life | North Somerset Council
Alongside the zoo partnership, the council continues to support the annual charity Christmas tree collections run by Weston Hospicecare and St Peter’s Hospice, which together have raised more than £64,000 since the initiative began.
Trees can also be taken to any of the three recycling centres in North Somerset, at Weston-super-Mare, Backwell and Portishead.
Earlier this year the Bristol Hippodrome announced that Will Young will be making his panto debut at the South West’s home of great live theatre as The Spirit of the Beans.
This week on Monday, July 21, further casting was revealed, with Charlie Brooks to play the Giant’s wife Mrs Blunderbore, Richard Cadell playing Silly Billy (of course, accompanied by Sooty), Andy Ford playing Farmer Trot, Ceri Dupree joining the cast as Jack’s mum, Mrs Trot and musical theatre star Ashlyn Weekes joins as Princess Jill.
Multi award-winning TV and theatre star Charlie Brooks celebrates a screen career spanning almost thirty years. Perhaps best known as Janine Butcher in EastEnders (featuring in over 1,000 episodes of the show), Charlie has also won I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here and Sensitivity: Internal Use recently competed in Dancing on Ice.
Charlie has also enjoyed an extensive theatre career, most recently touring the UK in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang playing The Childcatcher.
Richard Cadell is known to children nationwide as the presenter of the legendary The Sooty Show. Richard started out as one of Britain’s top illusionists, appearing on stage and television all over the world, and he has also worked as a BBC Radio DJ and children’s television presenter on Sky TV.
Richard has now worked with Sooty for more than 20 years, writing and presenting over 100 television episodes.
Sooty has been a family favourite for more than seven decades, and The Sooty Show is currently the highest watched preschool show on ITV.
Andy and Ceri make their return to Bristol panto having last starred together in Peter Pan during the 2023 pantomime season with Sir David Suchet and Faye Tozer.
One of pantomime’s most successful comedians, Andy Ford, makes a welcome return to Bristol, having starred in many Bristol pantomimes over the years.
Andy has appeared on stages across the UK entertaining thousands of theatregoers with his quick-wit, physical routines and humour, winning rave reviews and legions of fans wherever he performs.
F-a-b-ulous panto dame and cabaret artist Ceri Dupree performs at venues across the UK.
Ceri’s portrayal of Danny La Rue in Cilla achieved acclaim and his extensive repertoire of theatre shows include Hello Dolly, Rock Hard 60s Tribute Show, Hot Stuff – the 70s Tribute Show, The Ultimate Hen Party, The Wizard of Oz and The Rocky Horror Show.
The cast is also joined by Ashlyn Weekes whose credits include playing Belle/1st Cover Pearl in Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals’ acclaimed production Starlight Express.
Jack and the Beanstalk is produced by Crossroads Pantomimes, the world’s biggest pantomime producer and the company behind recent pantomime successes including Brian Conley’s appearance in Goldilocks and the Three Bears last Christmas.
Bristol Hippodrome theatre director Ben Phillips said: “I am so excited for this year’s family Christmas treat, and Jack and the Beanstalk is the classic British pantomime!
“And what a cast we have, good, evil, glamour, comedy and family favourites.
“I’ll let you decide who is who!
“Bristol audiences love their family panto and with Will, Charlie, Richard and Sooty, Andy, Ceri and Ashlyn entertaining us, I’m sure we’ll be booked up quickly again.
“I‘m lucky enough to see your smiling faces year on year and look forward to seeing you all again this Christmas. Oh yes I do.”
Jack and the Beanstalk sees Jack on a mission to climb to Cloudland, outwit the evil Giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams, and capture the heart of the one he loves!
Packed with laughter, music, special effects, and plenty of audience participation, don’t miss this unforgettable family treat.
Jack and the Beanstalk will play at Bristol Hippodrome, Saturday to Sunday, December 6-January 4.
Book online tickets from £15 plus £3.95 transaction fee at www.atgtickets.com/bristol.
Jack & the Beanstalk star cast announced
Round up your friends, family or work crew, throw on your best (or worst) Christmas jumper, and join us at your Lounge this festive season.
If you’re after something cosy, nostalgic and just a little bit silly, Christmas at Livro Lounge is right up your street.
We’re now taking booking enquiries for celebrations between Thursday and Wednesday, November 20-December 31.
This year, we’re serving up a delicious set menu with the choice of two or three courses for a sweet price!
Opting for just starter and main? You can always add a pud on the day for just a fiver!
Christmas Dinner With A Lounge Twist
Let’s face it, you can get a roast dinner anywhere, so we’ve visited Mrs. Claus’ kitchen to cook up some Lounge-ified, delicious alternatives.
Here's a quick taste for you... Turkey Tacos to spice up your work do? Or maybe a giant Mulled Toffee Apple Choux for the ultimate comfort dessert?
Check out our full menu below
To book go to https://thelounges.co.uk/christmas
Merry Knitmas
Christmas at M.O.M Play Space Nailsea, is now live.
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magical storytime with Santa experiences
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festive wreath making on Saturday, December 13, 10.30am or 12.30pm at M.O.M Play Space
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Christmas market at the beautiful Tithe Barn to pick up festive bargains or purchase a stall to sell your child/parent centred crafts, clothes or toys
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gift vouchers (£10, £20 and £30) - perfect Christmas gifts for little ones as an ethical and memorable alternative to more plastic
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annual play passes - give the gift of play for a whole year this year. Why not treat a parent about to take maternity leave or a child who just does not need more toys to the continued joy of play
Click the link to take part in our festivities
https://momplayspace.com/pages/christmas-at-m-o-m
Christmas is coming
CADBURY CHRISTMAS: From a feastive family lunch and fun disco which includes a special visit from Santa and a grumpy green Christmas thief on Sunday, December 14, to a Christmas fair 5-8pm on Wednesday, December 3, with Santa’s visiting between 5-7pm. Free entry with artisan stalls, tasty treats and lots of festive inspiration; from an 18+ glamourous New Year ball to festive retreat packages at the spa This is going to be a wonderful wintertime at Cadbury House - read/download the Christmas brochure in pdf format by clicking on image.
CHRISTMAS NIGHT: On Friday, December 5, 6.15-7.30pm there will be a reindeer hunt during the annual lighting of the Christmas tree. Collect your clues at the Christmas tree light up ceremony or from No. 65 High Street from 5.30pm on 5 December. Santa needs your help! His nine reindeers have gone missing, and they’re hiding around Nailsea High Street! Can you find them all?
CHRISTMAS BAUBLE COMPETITION: Nailsea Town Council is holding a competition for the best Christmas tree bauble. All baubles will be displayed on the Christmas tree on the village green during the festive period with the winners of the competition receiving prizes. There are two age groups for the competition. Up to eight years and eights years and above. To enter please deliver your lovely, weatherproof, beautifully designed Christmas bauble to No 65 High Street by Monday, November 24, for the attention of manager Trudy Hollow. Please attach your name, age and contact details to your bauble. You will get a yummy chocolate for delivering the bauble. The competition will be judged in the week commencing the 24th and the winner announced following the end of that week. All the baubles will be displayed on village green Christmas tree s kindly sponsored by James Steel of Quality Collectables
Join Nailsea town councillors and staff for an evening of festive cheer!
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From 5.15pm, the wonderful Barn Owls – Nailsea’s own dementia choir – will start the celebrations with traditional Christmas carols.
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At 6pm, the Christmas tree light up ceremony takes place, followed by the dazzling Christmas Vee Dubs parade along the High Street from 6.10pm.
For the full programme and timings, visit www.nailseatowncouncil.gov.uk/ or follow us on Facebook.
Nailsea Community Christmas Float is coming to North Somerset roads this December.
Come out and say hello.
All monies collected go to local charities like the Leg Club, dementia and macular degeneration groups, British Heart Foundation, Freewheelers, Lions Brass 4 Youth and the collectors own charities.
The float which is out 6-8pm in the evenings will also be at Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets on weekends10am-4pm
Any questions email Deborah Underwood at dauwood@aol.com
Tuesday, December 2
The Elms, Wraxall
Wednesday, December 3
Ridgeway/Whitesfield
Thursday, December 4
Backwell/Station Road
Friday, December 5
Long Ashton
Monday, December 8
Eastway/Westway
Tuesday, December 9
Trendlewood (Helston Road end)
Wednesday, December 10
Causeway View
Thursday, December 11
Netherton Grange/Parish Brook
Friday, December 12
The Perrings
Monday, December 15
Engine Lane
Tuesday, December16
Mizzymead
Wednesday, December 17
Greenfield Crescent
Thursday, December 18
Backwell/Church Lane
Friday, December 19
Trendlewood (Winchcombe Close end)
Nailsea Community Christmas Float timetable
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Tesco Nailsea is doing a winter food drive with its food partner Trussell from today Thursday, November 27 until Saturday, November 29.
The supermarket has donation bags made up to purchase and donate or alternatively you can purchase an item(s) from the list.
After you’ve gone through the checkout - please donate your items in the donation trolley (by the bookcase) on the way out of store.
Community organiser Carolyn Jarvis said: “Thank you for your support.”
Southfield Church giving its volunteers who man the Well Café a well-earned rest.
Friday, December 19, will be the final cafe for 2025, and it will reopen on Friday, January 9.
The food bank will be closed on Friday, December 26, but there will be an extra session on Monday, December 22, 10.30am-noon.
It will be open as usual on Friday, January 2, 12.30-2.30pm as usual.
Singers from Southfield church will be carol singing in Livro Lounge at Somerset Square on (the old library building) at 3.30pm on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 13.
Let's join together to raise the roof!
At Southfield Road there is a carol service at 6pm on Sunday, December 21, and on Christmas Day a service at 10.30am.
in our church
CHRISTMAS BAUBLES WINNERS: Toddler Rikku, aged 22 months, and Alys, nine, won the Christmas bauble competition inspired by Enid, pictured. You can see their super artwork hanging on the village green tree sponsored by Quality Collectables at Colliers Walk during the festive period...
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Christmas events at Holy Trinity
Bristol Airport and DHL have teamed up to co-ordinate the donation of toiletries to people experiencing homelessness across Bristol and Somerset - as well as unused baby items for families in vulnerable circumstances.
The initiative began when Bristol Airport facilities supervisor James Barker raised the challenge of clearing unwanted liquids that had been left at the airport.
Recognising an opportunity to make a difference DHL operations manager Ali Govier – the company which provides the ground handling services for airlines - helped bring the idea to life and it’s having a real impact as well as helping to reduce waste.
Around 1 tonne of liquids including shampoo, shower gel, shaving foam and deodorants were donated.
The toiletries were handed over by customers before the 2-litre liquid allowance came into place this summer.
During the past few months, a variety of toiletries have been handed out during community care sessions run by NHS nurses in church halls across Somerset.
Ali said: “All items have been so well received, and nothing has gone to waste!
“Each week I dropped off around 10 trays at a time.
“Recently I was also able to hand over a large bulk of trays to a local women’s homeless charity in Bristol.”
James said: “We’ve also been reaching out to local groups in Bristol who work with families who desperately need baby items, so it’s been great to be able donate those items too.”
In addition to this, around eight tonnes of toiletries that have been left
Airport gives to homeless
behind at security have been donated to local women’s shelter, In Hope, for the last couple of years.
In Hope provisions team Pete Gardiner said: “The donations from the airport this year have made a huge difference to our work.
“We don’t get a lot of toiletries at all, and the provision means we’re able to offer dignity to people facing real hardship across our city.
“Your kindness not only meets physical needs, but also reminds our guests and clients that they are seen and cared for.”
Christmas stuff(ing)...
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CHRISTMAS PAST: It was from 9am-1pm the festive farmer’s market in High Street with early doors at Nailsea MicroPub from 10am and Downing's Bar from noon. Photos in the gallery HERE along with next date...
FESTIVE LUNCH: Nailsea Social Club is putting on a Christmas lunch for people on their own this year, nobody should celebrate the Christmas period alone and we want to make sure that they dont..! Come along for a great festive day out with food, music, crackers, and the chance to meet new people for the Big Christmas Day Lunch. With a massive thank you to Deb for arranging along with her little helpers. Dave Wyatt for donating a huge whole turkey and The Old Farmhouse Nailsea for offering to cook the bird for us. We still have a few spaces left so if you or you know someone who would be on their own then please get in touch. Call Deb on 0786 409 5534 Nailsea Social Club, Chapel Barton for noon on Wednesday, December 24
