NAILSEA
PEOPLE
Saturday, June 21st, is next High Street farmers' market
Rotary Nailsea and Backwell is launching its charity walks and runs on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15.
During the past 13 years, this event has become a much- loved addition to the local calendar.
And although it starts on Father's Day it is open to all.
There really is something for everyone to enjoy, not only affording the opportunity for people to get together, enjoy the glorious local countryside with friends and family but also to raise substantial funds for local good causes.
This is even more pertinent this year with the markets in chaos and charities worrying about where their future income is to come from.
The walks and runs give everyone the opportunity to support the charity of their own choice and have fun while raising those vital funds.
There are three routes, all clearly marked, and no-one has yet got lost!
This is the 5k ‘stroll’ which is also suitable for disability vehicles and
pushchairs/strollers, a 10k for those who prefer a slightly more challenging route and a 20k for the more experienced walker who is fit and enjoys even more of a challenge.
The really fit are challenged to run the routes!
All 'challenges' start and finish at at the Scotch Horn Centre.
And if June 15th is not convenient you can do your walk or run at any time until the end of July and maps and instructions will be available to all participants.
In excess of £250,000 has been raised since 2011 and Rotary is challenging the community to put out another record number of participants to raise another record amount of money.
For full details, including how to register to take part, go to
https://tinyurl.com/nailseawalks
Any queries can be emailed to Bob Keightley at charitywalks@rotarynailsea.org.
Ready steady run (or walk) for your charity
PAINT PEEPS: The next Sip & Paint event at Hooper Coffee, Rodney Road, Backwell is on Thursday, July 3, 7-9.30pm. You’ll be guided step-by-step by a friendly workshop leader to paint this beautiful seascape painting theme. All art materials - paint, brushes, aprons, easels, canvas – are included in ticket price of £30 and no previous art experience is necessary - our events are casual, relaxed and beginner friendly. Alcoholic and hot drinks will be available to purchase throughout the event Sign up here https://www.lovelybrushly.co.uk/product/thursday-3rd-july-2025-7pm-9-30pm-hopper-coffee-backwell-bristol
Outcider Festival returns to Fernhill Farm for another wild weekend of original music and
real cider!
Now in its 11th year, Outcider Festival returns to Fernhill Farm near Cheddar on Thursday to Sunday, July 31-August 3.
Tickets are already selling fast and another advance sellout looks imminent.
Outcider is a 500 ticket festival which punches well above its weight, with nearly 40 live acts
performing live on two alternating stages over the weekend.
This year's line-up sees BBC 6 Music stars Panic Shack, Girlband! and Alt Blk Era perform alongside festival favourites such as Black Water County, Skimmity Hitchers and Shanghai Treason.
There is also an impressive international flavour with the likes of 8Kalacas, Raygun Cowboys, Negra Santa, Los Kamer and The Venomous Pinks travelling from overseas to join the party.
Other eccentric attractions include alternative sports day, camp fire, open mic and the Tuk
Tuk Tour, with unexpected surprises popping up over the weekend.
The festival has a reputation for being fun, friendly and inclusive, and many people return every year to be part of the big Outcider family.
The festival caters for all tastes in food and drink, not just cider!
Down on farm fest
Outcider is a four day festival but options are available to attend for any number of days.
Tent camping is free and live-in vehicles are welcome for an extra charge.
Full festival and ticket information can be found at www.outciderfestival.co
Nailsea Social Club
Livro Lounge
One Thursday afternoon a month the Rotary Club organise a Whist Drive at The Tithe Barn, Church Lane, Nailsea.
This is a social gathering to play cards in a convivial atmosphere and includes tea or coffee and cake.
The object of this activity is for anyone, of any age, to meet together in a light hearted activity.
Whist is an easy game, no experience needed and there is a small prize for the winner.
A chance to get out of the house, enjoy some company and have a bit of fun!
There is a £4 charge to cover the hire of the Tithe Barn, the cost of the prize and refreshments.
It will start at 2pm and finish at around 4pm.
No need to get a ticket, just come along! We look forward to seeing you. Why not bring a friend?
For further information contact Roger Smith 01275 854076
Next date is Thursday, June 19.
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 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!
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.
Pictured below are the March members.
Nailsea MicroPub usually has early doors for those wanting good cheer.
And sometimes others like Nailsea District Leg Club with its handbag stall and Nailsea Backwell Rotarians selling secondhand paperbacks are outside Waitrose fundraising for there good causes.
We have a full list of regular stallholders on our Food & Drink page HERE.
And photos from May are HERE
For more information visit www.somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk
2nd Sunday in month
SUNDAY CARNIVAL: Starting at noon this fair on the field and walking carnival organised by Backwell Climate Action is at Backwell Playing Fields and everyone is welcome. To enter the carnival please complete the form here https://forms.office.com/r/j6kqhnMPFg
Next date is Saturday, July 5, noon-3pm with Made in Italy mobile sale with gorgeous clothes, fudge, cake, jewellery, plants, gift, metal work and many more stalls
A decade of entertaining - here is a poster from 2015 and the photo is in a slideshow here https://www.nailseapeople.com/gallery-2017!
Royal Oak, Nailsea
CURTAIN CALL: Nailsea Musicals is hosting a panto launch night on Wednesday, June 18, from 7.30pm at Mizzymead Recreation Centre. If you have ever dreamed of performing on stage or helping backstage now is your change. The successful theatre group is looking for singers, dancers, actors, help with building the set, sound and lighting wizards, make-up and costume helpers. No experience needed just lots of enthusiasm and send of fun. Go along and be part of panto 2025 magic
Nailsea & Backwell Rugby Club
ENTRY FORMS: You can download an entry form HERE. Alternatively any local artists wishing to take part in St Andrew's Art Group's open summer exhibition at Backwell Parish Hall from Friday to Sunday, July 25-27, can request an entry form by leaving your name and contact details with Lindsey by calling 01275 852348 (after 2pm) or give your details to any member of the group before Monday, July 14, thank you
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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The Scrabble Club which meets on Wednesday afternoons has moved to the Grove
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10am-12.30pm Monday to Saturday until June 21, Nailsea Community Larder is collecting items for the Love Grace - Handbag Appeal see poster for list of items to fill and take to 26 Somerset Square
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Yoga In The Park is back for the summer from 9.30-10.30am on second Sunday of month until end of August free with Heidi. Follow on Facebook to get regular updates about extra sessions, all welcome
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Saturdays and Sundays until June 29 Shirley’s garden at 3 Mizzymead Rise is open to the public and for one day only on Saturday, June 21
1-5pm Jackie's open garden at Cheddar Close is also raising money for Cancer Research UK -
6-7pm early bird menu at White Truffle every Wednesday and Thursday. Book your table online at www.whitetrufflerestaurant.co.uk or call 01275 858735
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from Father's Day on Sunday, June 15, Nailsea MicroPub will be open on Sundays - 3-8pm
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future of Ring O'Bells pub in doubt, read June front page
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Trendlewood Community Festival is looking for local bands and artists and stall holders for Saturday, August 23 - go to tcfnailsea.org.uk for more details
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Details of roadworks here On The Road.
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new Nailsea Town Council website is ‘live’ here https://www.nailseatowncouncil.gov.uk/
JUNE 2025
Tuesday, June 17
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7pm football training starts at Nailsea & Tickenham Football Club
Wednesday, June 18
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7.30pm Nailsea Town Council meeting at Tithe Barn, to read/download the 58-page agenda papers which include a confidential proposal to purchase land for a nature park go to https://www.nailseatowncouncil.gov.uk/about-the-council/minutes-agendas/town-council/
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7.30pm panto launch at Mizzymead Recreation Club by Nailsea Musicals
Saturday, June 21
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9am-1pm Nailsea & Backwell Rotary bookstall outside Waitrose
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers’ Market in High Street
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10am-12.30pm last day Nailsea Community Larder is collecting items for the Love Grace - Handbag Appeal see poster for list of items to fill
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noon registration for 1pm start It's A Knockout at Nailsea & Backwell Rugby Club community day
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noon-5pm summer festival '25 at Holy Trinity church in aid of Zuia Trafficking and HT community outreach
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Nailsea Ladies Hockey Club v Spectators tournament at Gordano Sports Club followed by refreshments and camaraderie at Grove Sports Centre & Social Club
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9pm Senna Weeks Trio play Nailsea Social Club
Monday, June 23
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Ian and Nathan vacate the Ring O'Bells
Tuesday, June 24
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7-9pm Nailsea Lawn Tennis Club is hosting a free ladies only night at Mizzymead Recreation Centre. Email jenny_howell76@yahoo.com for more details or see our sports page HERE
Wednesday and Friday, June 25 and 27
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Nailsea Little Theatre is holding open auditions for its next all-female cast production in November of The Charitable Sisterhood of the 2nd Trinity Victory Church
Friday, June 27
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FWSA summer fair at Flax Bourton
Saturday, June 28
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11am-3pm open day at Nailsea Masonic Hall
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door open noon then from 1-8pm live music at The George, Backwell summer party
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7.30pm John Broomhead remembered with The Harry Browns at Holy Trinity church, admission free but please book www.ticketsource.co.uk/nailsea-folk-club
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6pm ticket-only Western Party by Silver Ravens at Nailsea & Backwell Rugby Club
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9pm Room Number 2 play at Nailsea Social Club
Sunday, June 29
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9.30am-noon Tithe Barn is open for the business with the M.O.M play space bring and buy sale. Email momplayspace@outlook for more details
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noon-5pm Backwell Walking Carnival and fair on playing fields
Thursday, July 3
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7-9.30pm sip and paint event at Hooper Coffee, 43 Rodney Road, Backwell
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7.30pm meet author Jasper Fforde at Nailsea library
Saturday to Saturday, July 5-September 13
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Summer Reading Challenge full details from Nailsea library
Saturday, July 5
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Nailsea Carnival
Sunday, July 6
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noon-5pm Bark in the Park, Peel Park pet show at Long Ashton
Friday, July 11
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6.30pm 1st Backwell Scouts fundraising colour fun with bar and barbecue at recreation ground
Saturday, July 12
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6.45pm pre-concert talk 7.30pm North Somerset Philharmonia perform Promenade at Nailsea School, tickets from Nailsea Music Shop and on the door
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9pm The Mondays play Nailsea Social Club
Sunday, June 15
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10am-lunchtime volunteer crew to garden and paint at playing fields, meet at Rodney Road car park. Wear old clothes!
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3-8pm Father's Day Left-Handed Giant Brewery tap takeover at Nailsea MicroPub with live music by Cocoa Hill 5-7pm
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 18-20
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Nailsea & Backwell beer and cider festival at rugby ground
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Bristol Harbour Festival
Friday, July 18
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jazz band at Downing's bar
Saturday, July 19
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers’ Market in High Street
Thursday, July 24
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tbc clairvoyant night at Coates House
Friday to Sunday, July 25-27
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Andrew's Art Group's open summer exhibition at Backwell Parish Hall. See poster for more details
Saturday, July 26
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9pm James Randell performs live Queen tribute at Nailsea Social Club
Thursday, July 31
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Launch of latest book by Louise Douglas who started her writing careers from Nailsea. Pre-order copies at https://www.boldwoodbooks.com/book/emerald-shawl/ and the Covid lockdown sent Wraxall writer Ann Smythe to revisit Secrets of Lostmor and rewrite her novel which is a gripping romantic suspense murder-mystery set in Cornish countryside. Read more here https://annsmythebooks.co.uk/secrets-of-lostmor/
Thursday to Sunday, July 31-August 3
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Outcider Festival
Saturday, August 2
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doors open noon Nailsea & District Horticultural Society summer show at Nailsea School
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noon-5pm Nailsea Community Pride Event at White Lion, Silver Street
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tbc live music at Downing's bar with local band
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9pm Low Flying Pigeons play Nailsea Social Club
Friday to Sunday, August 8-10
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all days Bristol International Balloon Fiesta at Ashton Court
Saturday, August 9
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9pm Wired 4 Sound play Nailsea Social Club
Saturday, August 16
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers’ Market in High Street
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9pm soul and funk band The Bristols play Nailsea Social Club
Saturday, August 23
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Trendlewood Community Festival on Golden Valley school playing fields
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noon-8pm The George at Backwell is hosting a sausage and cider festival with good food, live music and cider!
bank holiday Sunday, August 24
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live music, barbecue plus Wiper & True tap takeover beer fest at Downing's bar with local band
Saturday, August 30
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10am AFC Nailsea & Backwell annual summer fun day at Backwell School
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4-8pm DJ Mark Collins end of summer party at Nailsea Social Club
Saturday, September 6
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7.30pm A Night of Northern Soul with Al Lindsay
Sunday, September 7
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10am-4pm Pass It On sports taster day at Jacklands Fishing Lakes
Saturday, September 13
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2-4pm clothing swap at Backwell WI hall
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9pm The Goodfellas play Nailsea Social Club
Saturday, September 20
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers’ Market in High Street
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2-4pm Backwell Village Show 2025 in parish and WI halls
Saturday, October 4
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9pm The Tracks Band play Nailsea Social Club
Saturday, October 11
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9pm cover band Haze play Nailsea Social Club
Saturday, October 18
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers’ Market in High Street
Saturday, October 25
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9pm Funky Monkey Bubble Klub play Nailsea Social Club
Saturday, November 1
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9pm Moon Rivers play Nailsea Social Club
Saturday, November 15
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers’ Market in High Street
9pm Mickey Finn play Nailsea Social Club
Saturday, November 22
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9pm We Are The Lost Boys play Nailsea Social Club
Sunday, November 23
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Tapathon
Friday, November 28
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6pm Christmas lights switch-on
Saturday, December 6
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10am-4pm Eat:Nailsea street food and drink festival
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9pm Rhiannon Page & Wild Rose play Nailsea Social Club
Saturday to Sunday, December 6-January 4
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Bristol Hippodrome pantomime Jack & the Beanstalk
Saturday, December 20
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers’ Market in High Street
Saturday to Saturday, April 18-May 2, 2026
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Turn Nailsea Pink fortnight
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 on a summer break but on the third it is an RB's quiz night is still going ahead
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
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
