NAILSEA
PEOPLE
Saturday, October 18th, is the next High Street farmers' market
An invitation for a night of fun and laughter with Snow White Trash. Sassy, beautiful, and talented, this queen always entertains with her saxophone sing-a-long numbers, and her powerhouse vocal performances - it's gonna be a wild ride.
This is on Friday, December 12
8-11pm an evening with Snow White Trash at The George Backwell.
Tickets £15 plus booking fee from https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-snowwhitetrash-tickets-1369604767729
Saxy drag night
Nailsea Farmers' Market trades throughout the year except in January on the third Saturday of each month with a variety of food, drink, craft and guest community stalls.
Every month there are more 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!
Our market 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.At No 65 High Street there is a Q&A information desk manned by Nailsea town councillors from 10am-noon.
Nailsea MicroPub usually has early doors for those wanting good cheer usually from 10am.
Nailsea Little Theatre will be kicking off its 2025-26 season with a heart-warming comedy originally staged in a Community Theatre in Virginia, USA.
The Charitable Sisterhood of the Second Trinity Victory Church by Bo Wilson will be performed from Sunday to Saturday, November 2-8.
This is the second time that director Sandra Goodall will be working with the talented Nailsea production team and she is looking forward to directing an all-female cast in the 'Fellowship Hall' basement of the Second Trinity Victory Church.
Sandra is keen to point out that although the unwieldy title of the play suggests a serious evangelical theme, the story is in fact a light-hearted comedy with some intriguing twists in the plot.
The play is a celebration of the strength that can come from true sisterhood and yet there is not a single nun to be seen!
She said: "Setting the scene further, the audience is asked to imagine…roads are flooded, bridges are washed out and less generous souls are staying safely indoors but it takes more than a little rain to keep the ladies of the Charitable Sisterhood from fulfilling their sworn mission.
"They meet to organise a relief effort for homeless Guatemalans and are met with a daunting mountain of community donations.
"One woman’s junk is another woman’s treasure and this pile of stuff may be hiding a secret or two.
‘Share the laughter and wit of our Angels of Mercy as they do their best to help victims of global disaster, spiritual deprivation and, most of all, one another."
Sunday’s performance is a matinee starting at 2.30pm.
Evening performances from Monday to Saturday start at 7.45pm.
Pay bar available.
Tickets at £12 are available on 0777 298 1037 or online at www.ntc-online.co.uk and TicketSource https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/nailsea-little-theatre (50p booking fee online)
Comedy from America coming soon to Nailsea
Next date November 3
It's firework night at The Club & Spa, Cadbury House
“A powerful, thought-provoking concert to mark Black History month”
John Newton was a bad boy teenager. Pressed-ganged at 17, he was sold as a slave himself to an African Princess; later became a slave ship captain and after being saved from a shipwreck devoted himself to God, writing the song that's become a worldwide symbol against oppression - Amazing Grace.
To mark Newton’s 300th birthday, Angeline Morrison; Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne; Jon Bickley and John Palmer explore his life; the inextricable link between Amazing Grace and the slave trade; its iconic status as a protest against oppression and its relevance today.
Many of those singing it don’t know the story of the man who wrote it. Many more cannot reconcile his early life with the sentiments of the song.
Grace Will Lead Us Home uses traditional and new songs, linked by extracts from Newton's and Wilberforce's diaries and writings alongside other contemporary commentaries, to highlight all aspects of his life, how Amazing Grace became such an iconic statement of protest and what it means in the modern world.
It’s the latest chapter in a three-year Arts Council-funded project that's already produced a series of exhibitions, podcasts, videos, lectures, seminars and an album (currently being revised for the tour).
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Angeline was born in Birmingham to a Jamaican mother and a father from the Outer Hebrides Her album Sorrow Songs: Folk Songs of Black British Experience was The Guardian Folk Album of the Year in 2022.
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Cohen is of Barbadian heritage and he was brought up in Birmingham and Worcester. Twice nominated as BBC Radio Two's Folk Artist of the Year, his trio Granny's Attic are currently celebrating their 15th anniversary with a nationwide tour.
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Jon is a poet, singer, songwriter and broadcaster, who is the director of the John Newton Project. He has also recorded an album on John Newton and William Cowper’s Olney Hymns
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John is a narrator, writer and producer who created Ghosts, Werewolves and Countryfolk – Songs and Stories of Sabine Baring-Gould with Jim Causley and Miranda Sykes and the Vaughan Williams 150th anniversary Cathedral tour From Pub to Pulpit with Paul Hutchinson and Anna Tam’s Coracle and acapella Broomdasher
Online tickets £16, earlybird/ £18, plus booking fee 7.5%.
dates for 2025 to come
Pumkin patch at Noah's Ark zoo farm
Saturday, November 15th, is the next High Street farmers' market
Saturday, December 20th, is the next High Street farmers' market
ALL GIRLS TOGETHER: The menopause cafe is back and will be meeting on Monday, October 20, at 7.30pm at Heaven coffee shop at Backwell crossroads
FREEMASONS CONCERT: Somerset Masonic Friends Association present Bold Brass at Nailsea Masonic Hall on Sunday, October 19. Lunch tickets and further info here https://www.somersetfreemasons.org/2025/09/09/smfa-presents-bold-brass-at-nailsea-masonic hall
Spectrum65 is delighted to announce the return of its annual art exhibition, following the success of last year’s event which welcomed more than 250 visitors.
This year’s it is at No.65 High Street, Nailsea, 12.30-5pm on Friday, October 17, and 10am-4pm on Saturday, October 18.
Visitors can enjoy a vibrant and diverse display of artwork created by local artists, meet members of the group, watch a live art demonstration, and even vote for their favourite piece.
Many works will also be available to purchase.
Entry is free, and refreshments including tea and coffee will be served.
Spectrum65 is a friendly, creative group of local residents who meet every Wednesday morning at No65 High Street to paint, share ideas, and enjoy good company (with plenty of tea, coffee and cake).
New members are always welcome — simply drop in on a Wednesday from 10am-12.15pm, or contact manager Trudy Hollow at No65 High Street, or Jeff on 0739 945 7211, for more details.
Trudy said: “The Spectrum65 Art Group work incredibly hard to create this exhibition, and the standard of work on display is always inspiring.
"We’re thrilled to showcase the talents of local artists here in Nailsea and would love people to pop in, see the artwork, and learn more about what we do at No65.”
No. 65 High Street is a community hub run by Nailsea Town Council, offering a welcoming drop-in space, advice, and support.
It hosts a wide range of groups and services that focus on wellbeing and community connection — from Citizens Advice North Somerset and Nailsea Disability Initiative, to the Climate Café, Youth Club (Juniors), and The Hive Business Support drop-in.
For more information about No65 and the services it provides, go to www.nailseatown.com/65-high-street or email trudy@nailseatowncouncil.gov.uk
Art exhibition at No65
181 Clevedon Road, Tickenham
We have a full list of regular stallholders on our Food & Drink page HERE.
For more information visit www.somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk
CANCER CAFE: On Thursday, November 20, 2-4pm Your Cancer Cafe is at 65 High Street with refreshments and chat with others affected by cancer. The group will welcome Rachel White, registered dietician who works in the NHS and private practice, supporting patients and clients, from cancer diagnosis, during treatment, and living with and beyond cancer. Afternoon meetings are every third Thursday of the month(except August)
What's On
2025
To add a new item or amend send an email with poster if you have one to nailseapeople@gmail.com we have sporting fixtures and fundraising social events HERE
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Our What's On page devoted to Christmas 2025 is filling up nicely, please email additions/amends to nailseapeople@gmail.com
OCTOBER
Tuesday to Thursday, October 14-16
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8am-6pm skatepark closed for repairs
Thursday, October 16
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2-4pm Your Cancer Cafe at 65 High Street refreshments and chat
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7pm ticket only Murder at The George mystery with Backwell WI
Friday and Saturday, October 17-18
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Spectrum 65 Art Group exhibition at 65 High Street, Nailsea. Friday 12.30pm-5pm and Saturday 10am-4pm
Friday, October 17
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7pm local ecologist Cathy Mayne talks at a nature inspired event at Flax Bourton church. This is part of a series highlighting the decline of European Protected Species
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8.30pm Absolutely Abba + disco at Royal Oak
Saturday, October 18
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers’ Market in High Street with Nailsea in Bloom poppy stall
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9am-1pm Rotary bookstall
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ko 3pm Nailsea United v Portishead Town Reserves and Nailsea & Tickenham FC v Torpoint all play at home - other fixtures are on our Sport Peeps page
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6pm meat draw for Teenage Cancer Trust at Grove Sports Centre & Social Club followed by at 7.30pm What the Funk DJ fundraiser
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7pm bar opens 7.30pm comedy night at Backwell Playhouse
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chillout night at Nailsea Social Club
Sunday, October 19
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12.30 for 1pm Somerset Masonic Friends Association lunch featuring music from Bold Brass at Nailsea Masonic Hall
Monday, October 20
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7.30pm at Heaven coffee shop at Backwell crossroads the popular menopause café returns
Wednesday, October 22
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7.30pm Nailsea Town Council environment and leisure committee at Tithe Barn. To read/download 64-page agenda papers which includes new date for re-opening of Hannah More play area, progress on allotments improvements, whether to remove rotting wood carvings on Lions Green and cost of skate park repairs click here https://www.nailseatowncouncil.gov.uk/about-the-council/minutes-agendas/environment-leisure/
Thursday, October 23
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5-7pm Backwell School sixth form open evening presentations at 5pm and 6pm
Friday, October 24
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7.30pm murder mystery The Hauntings By Moonlight at Cadbury House
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The Mondays at Royal Oak
Saturday, October 25
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gates open 4pm for funfair and fireworks at North Somerset Showground
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7pm Bold Brass play at Christ Church
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9pm Soul'd Out play Nailsea Social Club
Sunday, October 26
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10am-4pm open day at Backwell Leisure Centre with free activities
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2-9pm Northern Soul all day event at Grove Sports Centre
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6pm Pianoman at Ring O'Bells
Monday to Friday, October 27-31
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reception to Year 8 October half term football camps with Priority Football
Monday to Monday, October 27-November 17
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Nailsea in Bloom sponsored poppies in flower beds
Thursday, October 30
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4-6pm Grove Preschool PTA spooktacular Halloween at sports centre
Friday, October 31
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Friday, October 31
4.30-6.30pm light party with silent disco and hot dogs at Nailsea Baptist church for reception to Year 6 children -
7.30-9.30pm youth light party for Years 7-13 with silent disco and snacks at Nailsea Baptist church
firework display at The Club & Spa, Cadbury House. Barbecue, fairground stalls, drinks tent and live music -
8pm Amazing Grace plays Nailsea Folk Club at Tithe Barn
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Vinyl Richie Halloween Party at Royal Oak
NOVEMBER onwards
Saturday, November 1
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gates open 5pm, firing starts at 7.30pm at Nailsea & Backwell Rugby FC annual fireworks extravaganza 2025
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6-8.30pm Nailsea United FC race night at Grove Sports Centre then 9pm-1am silent disco - see posters for more information
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7.30pm doors open for Bristol band Pulp Fiction at Long Ashton community centre
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8pm-midnight Halloween special at Nailsea Social Club
Sunday to Saturday, November 2-8
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Nailsea Little Theatre present The Charitable Sisterhood of the Second Trinity Victory Church by Bo Wilson
Sunday, November 2
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4pm candles of remembrance at Nailsea Methodist church
Friday, November 7
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7.30pm Nowhere FUNdraisers for Cancer Research UK present Magenta at Backwell WI hall
Saturday, November 8
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10am-4pm annual craft fair at Nailsea Methodist church
Sunday, November 9
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10.20am Nailsea Remembrance Parade from Hannah More Road to Holy Trinity church
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10.30am-noon 1st Nailsea Scouts fundraising clothing collected
Wednesday, November 12
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7pm The Creation Station at Livro Lounge £26 including a drink for budding artists prebook here https://portal.thecreationstation.franscape.io/class-overview/9270
Saturday, November 15
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers’ Market in High Street
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7pm bar opens 7.30pm comedy night at Backwell Playhouse
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8pm Jon Amor Trio play Downing's Bar
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9pm Mickey Finn play Nailsea Social Club
Friday, November 21
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7.30pm murder on the dancefloor at Cadbury House
Saturday, November 22
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Nailsea Festival of Music - entries closed on Saturday, October 11
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7.30pm North Somerset Philharmonia play Mendelssohn Symphony No4 at Gordano School - see poster for more details
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9pm We Are The Lost Boys play Nailsea Social Club
Sunday, November 23
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Tapathon
Thursday, November 27
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5-7pm Nailsea School sixth form open evening
CHRISTMAS + NEW YEAR EVENTS ON THIS PAGE WITH DIARY
Saturday, December 6
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9pm Rhiannon Page & Wild Rose play Nailsea Social Club
2026
Saturday and Sunday, January 17-18 and
Saturday and Sunday, January 23-24
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Nailsea Musicals six performances (2 matinees) of its annual panto. For 2026 it is Sleeping Beauty and tickets are on sale NOW - see poster
Sunday, January 18
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11am-2pm Cadbury House wedding fair
Saturday, March 21
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tbc Candlelight to Dancefloor fundraiser for The Brain Tumour Charity at St Andrews church, Backwell organised by Jane Roberts
Saturday, April 4
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noon Nailsea District Horticultural Society spring show at Nailsea School
Saturday to Saturday, April 18-May 2
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Turn Nailsea Pink fortnight
Sunday, May 10
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10am-3pm Eat:Festival at Nailsea
Saturday, August 1
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noon Nailsea District Horticultural Society summer show at Nailsea School
Saturday, December 5
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10am-3pm Eat:Festival at Nailsea
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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8pm Mondays Livro Lounge
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Moorend Spout big quiz nights are also on Mondays at 8.30pm
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At Backwell Village Club it is Tuesdays evenings for its charity fundraising quizzes at 7.30pm
- 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 dates to be announced
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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 music quiz are back after summer break on the third Friday it is an RB's quiz night
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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Friday nights is bingo at Mizzymead Recreation Centre
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Monthly music quiz at Nailsea Social Club first Friday of the month
GAMES NIGHT
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7.30pm Thursdays at Mizzymead Recreation Centre
POKER:
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last Friday of month at Nailsea Social Club
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Monday is poker night at Royal Oak
Livro Lounge
