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 farmers' market date
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 filled 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 with many regulars returninging on Saturday, December 21, for the final time in 2024, 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."
Nearer the time there are a full list of stalls on our Food & Drink page HERE.
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.
But there will be no more Nailsea & Backwell Rotary book stalls this year.
Go to the gallery for a slideshow of the November marker HERE
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Grove Sports Centre & Social Club
car park
Nailsea & Backwell RFC free admission
What's On
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To add a new item or amend send an email with poster if you have one to nailseapeople@gmail.com
NEW(ish)
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OPEN AND CLOSED: Ivy Kitchen now opens at 8.30am and Nailsea MicroPub has Sunday afternoon opening again. Those looking for a warm place to go and a free cup of coffee see our Christmas page HERE. School Togs has ceased trading at Clevedon Walk and has gone online for uniform sales and the wet fish shop has changed its opening hours - again
December Christmas countdown on front page
with more details on Christmas page HERE
Monday, December 9
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1pm funeral service for Steve Kavanagh at Holy Trinity church followed by refreshments at Ring O'Bells from 2pm
Wednesday, December 11
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10am Geoffrey Herman’s funeral will be a cremation at South Bristol Crematorium no flowers but donations to St Peter’s Hospice in Bristol in Geoffrey’s name would be appreciated
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7.30pm Nailsea Town Council environment and leisure committee preceded by short planning committee
Friday, December 13
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former Nailsea School teacher Geoffrey Eggins is 90-years-young - have you signed his e-card?
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5-8pm Burger bus in car park at Grove Sports Centre & Social Club
Saturday, December 14
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7pm onwards Nailsea & Backwell RFC German evening with free admission at The Nest, lederhosen optional, limited beer steins
Thursday, December 19
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2-4pm Your Cancer Café at 65 High Street
Saturday, December 21
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers' Market
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X-Factor finalist singer Marisa Mortimore makes a very welcome return visit to Ring O'Bells
Tuesday, December 31
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all the NYE parties on Christmas page
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Saturday, January 18
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7.30pm Comedy Night 3 at Backwell Playhouse
Sunday, January 31-February 2
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In Cider Festival returns to the Somerset seaside for weekend
Saturday to Monday, February 15-17
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all days West of England dance festival at Nailsea School
Sunday to Saturday, February 23-March 1
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Nailsea Little Theatre performs Blue Remembered Hills by Dennis Potter
Saturday, March 15
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9pm Dan Budd performs Robbie Williams tribute at Nailsea Social Club
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
Sunday, June 29
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Backwell Walking Carnival
Saturday, July 5
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Nailsea Carnival
Saturday, July 26
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9pm James Randell performs live Queen tribute at Nailsea Social Club
Saturday, August 25
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tbc Trendlewood Community Festival on Golden Valley playing fields
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Saturday, December 6
10am-4pm Eat:Nailsea street food and drink festival
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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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
BINGO:
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Back at the Nailsea Social Club once a month on the last Sunday, 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. 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
POKER:
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last Friday of month at Nailsea Social Club
Nailsea People Christmas page is HERE
feastive fun, food, parties and pantos
20th December
