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EXPLORER: A Backwell School student has been selected to attend the 26th World Scout Jamboree in Gdańsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Northern Poland. But first Henry Szymanski has the huge task of raising thousands of pounds in sponsorship. Participants heading for Poland are aged 14 to 17 years while individuals who are older than 18 years of age can take part as a volunteer of the International Service Team. The event will mark 120 years since the beginning of Scouting worldwide, which will be an important part of the programme. The theme is Bravely.
DANCE FLOORED: On Saturday, November 21, Stevie Wonder who is a legend of soul music performs. Whether it’s the slower singalong like Isn't She Lovely, or the foot-stomping funk of Superstition, this be a night not to be missed at Nailsea Social Club with this tribute singer. See you on the dancefloor?
MY MY Saturday, April 18, at Nailsea Social Club you are invited to dance and sing the night away with Fabba Mania, performing Abba's greatest hits, including Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Chiquitita,, Money Money Money and many more...
SO SLICK: Billed at a night for the ladies on Saturday, August 1, get ready to experience the smooth vocals, silky dance moves, and irresistible charm of Ne-Yo with Closer to Ne-Yo—the UK’s ultimate tribute to the R&B icon at Nailsea Social Club, Chapel Barton
August 2026:
Girlguiding Nailsea scarecrow trail will be going up all around the town following great success of May 2025 event
BRAIN TUMOUR: See full story about the fundraising concert organised by Jane Roberts on our December front page HERE
CHORAL MUSIC: Nailsea Choral Society continues to promote live music in Nailsea in this, our 101st year! Under the direction of Tom Williams, we present an evening of 20th century French Choral Music featuring Duruflé Requiem at Nailsea Methodist Church on Saturday, March 21, at 7.30pm. For tickets please visit www.nailseachoral.org.uk
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On Wednesday, March 4, 7-9.30pm at Hopper Coffee, Rodney Road, Backwell, is a Sip & Paint evening. .
Experience an evening of boundless creativity and join our vibrant community and express your creativity as our friendly workshop.
A leader guides you step-by-step through the creation of a still life sunflowers painting theme, one brushstroke at a time.
Tickets £30 are non-refundable.
Sip & Paint evening
SCARY FUN: The George at Backwell is hosting a Traitors 'Night, more details and how to book for event to follow
Bristol Hippodrome
Duos come and go, but few nurture and refine their craft with such dedication and originality as Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman.
Roberts and Lakeman have forged a creative bond that is as enduring as it is inspiring.
Their 30 year journey together — from young trailblazers in the 1990s folk supergroup Equation to one of Britain’s most admired and decorated folk duos — stands as a testament to their artistry, authenticity, and masterful musicianship.
Their contribution to the British folk landscape has not gone unnoticed. Kathryn and Sean have twice been named 'best duo' at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, in addition to accolades from Spiral Earth and Fatea Magazine.
Their live shows — brimming with charm, wit, and musical mastery — have earned them a devoted following and a reputation as a cornerstone act of the British folk and acoustic scene.
In 2025, the duo celebrated an extraordinary 30 years of music-making with the release of their first live concert album, Another Day at the Circus which captures the warmth, humour, and emotional depth that have made their live performances so cherished — an invitation into the magic of an evening spent in the company of two artists completely at ease with their craft.
The Sunday, March 22, event starts at 7.30pm at the Tithe Barn.
Tickets £19.35 (£18.00 + £1.35 booking fee) here https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/select/mqqxdvozddnb
“It’s folk music for the modern age.” – The Telegraph
“These guys are something very special.” – Acoustic Magazine
“Rightly regarded as one of the most engaging folk/acoustic duos on the circuit.” – Rock ’n’ Reel
“Songwriters par excellence.” – fRoots
Nailsea Folk Club
A TASTE OF ITALY: A slideshow of wine-tasting at Downing's Bar on Tuesday evening, February 17, with white, red and sparkling examples from the Italian vineyards presented by wine development manager Corinne O'Connor, of LWC Drinks Wiltshire, and hosted by Geoff Downing and his staff. The next date is Tuesday, March 31. Book in the High Street hostelry to book your place. Starting in March is a Wednesday evening wine club when for £12 you get to sample three wines between 7-9pm starting on 4th...
Lend a hand to community events
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.
The next date is Saturday, March 21, from 9am-1pm when the High Street will be closed to traffic.
For 11 months of the year 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 and Downing's Bar usually has early doors for those wanting good cheer from 10am.
Scroll down for a full list of regular stallholders.
Community stalls change monthly as do the musicians.
For more information visit www.somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk
Date of next Nailsea farmers' market
eat:Festivals are locally produced street food and drink festivals.
They bring the very best West Country food & drink producers and artisans together at festivals in town centres across Somerset, Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Devon, Dorset and Cornwall.
And Nailsea is no different.
This is the first time we have held an event in our High Street on a Sunday.
At all the events you can buy local food & drink direct from the producers in a welcoming environment.
Fresh good food has never been so important for our health and the strength of our community.
And the organisers say:
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Our layouts ensure we all have elbow room and space for conversation, seating and easy access
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Our stewards will be on hand to provide advice and guidance
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Dog friendly - in fact, the whole family are welcome
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Fully accessible for buggies, scooters and pushchairs
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Always a wide range of vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, alcohol free food & drink. The festivals are designed to provide for all dietary choices.
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Ethics & traceability as standard. You get to meet the makers and find out all you want to know
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A wide-range of free entertainment including DJs, buskers, strolling characters, performances and playfulness
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Always free entry - no pre-booking, reserving tickets or faffing around
And there is a festive eat:Festival in Nailsea on Saturday, December 5,10am-4pm.
Dates of next eat:Fest
FOLK DATE: On Friday, May 15, at 8pm Nailsea Folk Club introduce award-winning songwriter Reg Meuross at the Tithe Barn
What's On
2026
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 with themed specialist subjects!
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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 monthly charity fundraising quizzes at 7.30pm
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Ring O' Bells quiz nights will be on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
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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 dates to be announced
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Every 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 doors 7pm eyes down 7.30pm
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7pm Nailsea Social Club first Friday of month music quiz are back 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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Music bingo at Ringers is on Sundays
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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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Music bingo at Saturday, March 14, Grove Sports Club & Social Centre
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It is different dates (to be announced) for bingo at Livro Lounge
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
Friday, March 6
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7.30pm Stampy's quiz night for Nailsea Tennis Club
Saturday, March 7
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10am grand opening of new Rooted Coffee Company at Backwell crossroads
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8pm Boozy Bingo at Grove Sports & Social Club
Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8
Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15
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Bedford Performers present Elements with dance and piano at Nailsea School theatre. All performances at 2pm except final show which is at 11am
Saturday, March 7
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10am-3pm eco fair at Nailsea Methodist church
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12.45pm meet at Nailsea Millennium Park near skatepark for community clean up
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9pm Nailsea Social Club present Limited Edition Band
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9.30pm karaoke night at Livro Lounge
Sunday, March 8
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International Women's Day
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from 5pm entertainment and open mic at Southfield Church
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6.30pm Secret Symphony play live at Ring O'Bells
Thursday, March 12
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7pm Codpiece Comedy presents Ugly Ducklings at The George, Backwell
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7-9.30pm Create & Sip paint party, a Mother's Day treat at Livro Lounge
Friday, March 13
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from 9pm St Patrick's Day party with Richie Persell at Moorend Spout
Saturday, March 14
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9am-2pom Conscious Fish Shop seafood streetfood with Asian twist
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7pm bar opens Comedy Night acts start 7.30pm double bill with Dani Johns and President Obonjo at Backwell Playhouse
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6.30 for 7pm charity Boozy Bingo fundraisers for Children with Cancer UK at Nailsea Social Club (limited tickets)
Sunday, March 15
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Mother's Day 2026
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noon-3pm Mother's Day teddy bear picnic at DoubleTree by Hilton Cadbury House
Wednesday, March 18
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6-6.45pm Conscious Food Co host evening at shop to listen, discuss and explore future of Station Road shop
Friday, March 20
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Red Nose Day
Friday and Saturday, March 20-21
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See full story about the fundraising concert organised by Jane Roberts on our December front page HERE
Saturday, March 21
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers' Market
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Nailsea Social Club present Soul Strutters
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Fraser Band play Downing's Bar
Sunday, March 22
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Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman perform at Nailsea Folk Club
Friday, March 27
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10.30am-noon Nailsea & Backwell Disabled Access Café at 65 High Street
Saturday, March 28
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2-4.30pm Our Magical Moors free drop-in family event at Nailsea Methodist church, Silver Street
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2.30pm litter-picking at Backwell, meet at The Spar, Rodney Road
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4-8pm I Scream Tacos is parked at Brockley stores
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7-9pm Our Magical Moors panel discussion at Nailsea Methodist church, Silver Street
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7.30pm Hawk & Owl Trust team member Chris Sperring talks at Tickenham village hall
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doors open 7pm spring concert by Nailsea Dynamics pop and rock choir starts at 7.30pm at Scotch Horn Centre
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8pm Midnight Shot play live at Ring O'Bells
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9pm Nailsea Social Club present a reggae night with Neil Sartain
Sunday, March 29
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7pm Nailsea environmentalists will be at Bristol Beacon for the 100th anniversary concert of CPRA (Campaign to Protect Rural England)
from Monday, March 30
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for five days Sid On Tour. Mollie Pearce and boyfriend Connor are raising money for Crohn’s & Colitis UK walking five marathons covering 130 miles. Read more here https://www.justgiving.com/page/sid-on-tour
Tuesday, March 31
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Last date to submit nomination for community award to Nailsea Town Council
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7pm wine tasting at Downing's Bar
Good Friday, April 3
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11.30am Christians in Somerset Square
Saturday, April 4
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noon Nailsea District Horticultural Society spring show at Nailsea School
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2-4pm Stacey Charles sings at Ring O'Bells
Sunday, April 5
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5.45am sunrise service Christians at Backwell lake
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New bus timetables includes hourly service from Nailsea to Bristol Airport. Read more here https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west/news-and-service-updates/updates/service-changes-5th-april-2026
Monday, April 16
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The George at Backwell is hosting a Traitors Night, more details to follow
Saturday to Saturday, April 18-May 2
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Nowhere FUNraisers for Cancer Research UK fundraising fortnight Turn Nailsea Pink
Saturday, April 18
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers' Market
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Nailsea Social Club invite to dance and sing the night away with Fabba Mania
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6.30pm Ground Hopper Day Nailsea United v Stockwood Wanderers at South West Civils Community Stadium
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Station 2 Duo play Downing's Bar
Tuesday, April 21
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Wraxall Trefoil Guild is celebrating its 40th birthday party at Holy Trinity Church with the Uke Box ukulele band. The guild is very proud of a commemorative quilt they made which will be on display at No 65 High Street from Monday to Friday, April 13-20. This will also be on show at the county Trefoil annual meeting and at the tea party
Thursday to Saturday, April 23-25
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Fletchers Waterbed Dreams plays to Backwell Playhouse
Sunday, April 26
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London marathon
Saturday, May 3
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Salvage Crew play Downing's Bar
bank holiday Monday, May 4
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The North Somerset Show at the showground, Wraxall
Sunday, May 10
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10am-4pm Eat:Festival at Nailsea
Friday, May 15
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8pm Nailsea Folk Club introduce award-winning songwriter Reg Meuross at the Tithe Barn
Saturday, May 16
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers' Market
Sunday, May 17
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Wedding 'open evening' at Doubletree by Hilton, Cadbury House
Saturday, June 13
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Backwell WI table top sale fundraising for hall new roof
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Backwell juniors and West Leigh infant schools summer fair
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Jon Amor Trio play Downing's Bar
Saturday, June 20
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers' Market
Saturday, July 18
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers' Market
Thursday to Sunday, July 30-August 2
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Outcider Festival at Fernhill Farm
August 2026
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Girlguiding Nailsea scarecrow trail will be going up all around the town following great success of May 2025 event
Saturday, August 1
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noon Nailsea District Horticultural Society summer show at Nailsea School
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Closer to Ne-Yo UK’s ultimate tribute to the R&B icon at Nailsea Social Club
Thursday, August 13
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Left-handers Day
Saturday, August 15
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers' Market
Wednesday, August 26
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7pm Backwell Village Club car park meeting for International Dog Day
Saturday, September 19
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers' Market
Sunday, September 20
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10am-4pm Pass It On young sports taster day at Jacklands fishing lakes
Saturday, September 26
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8.30pm Eleazar King plays Backwell Village Club
Saturday, October 3
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Amy Winehouse tribute singer Stacey Lou is at Nailsea Social Club
Saturday, October 17
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers' Market
Saturday, October 31
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tbc concert to mark Black History Month at Tithe Barn with London-based band
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8pm Christian Grant is at the Halloween party at Backwell Village Club
November, 2026
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Nailsea Musicals to stage Monty Python's Spamalot a show with Nailsea connections
Thursday to Sunday, November 12-15
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Beer & Cider fest at Backwell Village Club
Saturday, November 21
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers' Market
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Stevie Wonder legend of soul music performs at Nailsea Social Club
Saturday to Sunday, December 5-January 3
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Bristol Hippodrome panto Sleeping Beauty
Saturday, December 5
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10am-4pm Eat:Festival at Nailsea
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from 5.15pm Barn Owls Choir singing
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5.30-7.30pm reindeer hunt
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6pm Nailsea Musicals compering for the Christmas tree lights switch-on at Village Green, afterwards Vee Dubs will drive down the High Street
Saturday, December 12
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7.30pm Backwell Village Club Christmas party
Saturday, December 19
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers' Market
2027
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August Backwell School student Henry Szymanski hopes to be heading to the 26th World Scout Jamboree in Gdańsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Northern Poland
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Summer 2027 tbc Trendlewood festival
Chris Green, of Bristol Poker League, is trying to drum up support among local card players.
He said: "This is a pub based poker league where you play for points each season to qualify for finals every two to three months.
"The finals held every two months offer pay outs for the top eight players, whereas the finals held every three months offer different poker packages with a 5-star Las Vegas package for first place."
The Ring O'Bells are interested in hosting a poker night on a Wednesday and the Royal Oak has independent Monday sessions.
Christ said: "Would there be anyone interested in the local community/area for this?
"It’s a free league for players playing the weekly league games."
Email christopher.green109@gmail.com or text 0744 943 8437 for more details.
A website is currently under construction here website (which is currently under construction) at bristolpokerleague.co.uk.
Poker league seeks players
MARCH 2026
Sunday, March 1
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6pm Mark Feven Mr Pianoman plays at The Moorend Spout
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6.30pm musical bingo at Ring O'Bells
Monday, March 2
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North Somerset residents must book beforehand to use Backwell recycling centre from this date
Tuesday, March 3
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12.50-4pm careers fair in new sports hall at Backwell School
Wednesday, March 4
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7-9.30pm Hopper Coffee, Rodney Road, Backwell, Sip & Paint evening must be pre-booked
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7-9pm first wine club evening at Downing's Bar
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7.30pm Nailsea Town Council meeting at Nailsea Tithe Barn 69-page agenda papers can be found here https://www.nailseatowncouncil.gov.uk/about-the-council/minutes-agendas/ and include news of a councillor cooption
Thursday, March 5
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World Book Day
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Bristol Airport careers fair from 9.30am quiet session, from 10.30am main event . The date coincides with National Careers Week prebook on our jobs page here https://www.nailseapeople.com/jobs
March poster to come
