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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. Now three more Scouts have joined the fundraising - see above...
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?
Bristol Hippodrome
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.
For the first time In May they held an street fest in our High Street and Somerset Square on a Sunday.
Despite being cold the town centre was bustling and you can see our photos in a slideshow in the gallery HERE.
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 the next date is a festive eat:Festival in Nailsea on Saturday, December 5,10am-4pm.
Christmas street fest a feast of food and drink
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FESTIVE FAIRYTALE: The Christmas story runs from Friday to Saturday, November 27, 2026-January 2, 2027 at Bristol Old Vic with Cinderella: A Fairytale
Date of next Nailsea farmers' market
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, August 15, from 9am-1pm when the High Street will be closed to traffic.
For 11 months of the year there are more 40 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 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 from 10am.
Community stalls change monthly as do the musicians.
For more information visit www.somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk
COMMUNITY MARKET: Nailsea Community Market is from noon-3pm community market at Scotch Horn Centre with handcrafted gifts, original artwork, home décor, jewellery and crafts. Next date Saturday, September 5
After another great event for 2026 year we are very happy to announce that OutCider festival will be held again at Fernhill Farm in 2027.
The date will be Thursday to Sunday, August 5-8, 2027.
We are already working on bringing you another amazing line up of Grass Roots music.
EARLY BIRD tickets are on sale NOW!
We have kept Early Bird tickets the same price as 2026 Early Birds but there is an increase on general tickets after that so grab yours while they are extra cheap!
Day tickets will go sale in 2026 subject to availability.
2027 TICKET PRICES
Saturday/Sunday - £114 (EB price £99)
Friday Add-on - £35 (EB Price £30)
Thursday Add-on - £25 (EB Price £20)
Live in Vehicle Pass
6m * 4m pitch - £35
8m * 6m pitch - £60
Parking Pass - £10 per vehicle
Limited Carers tickets for adults in receipt of DLA/PIP are available for £1.
Ticket link - http://fuelledby.bigcartel.com
Farm festival down road from Nailsea
Please note that tickets are not refundable under any circumstance - travel insurance will cover most of the reasons people ask for refunds for.
We look forward to seeing you on the farm dancing and drinking cider soon!
If you need more of a FBC fix then don't forget In Cider Festival in February and Cursus Festival in May. Tickets for both events are on sale now in the online store. Cursus Earlybirds end today so grab those to now to save some money.
All the best, Mike, Kev & The FBC crew!
What's On
2026
Livro Lounge
TURN NAILSEA PINK
AUGUST
Friday to Sunday, July 31-August 2
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Outcider festival weekend 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
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from 2pm DJ Mark Collins plays every Sunday this summer at The Grove
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9am-1pm scavenger hunt for youngsters clue sheets at 65 High Street
Saturday, August 1
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noon Nailsea District Horticultural Society summer show at Nailsea School
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from noon to late 90s day at Ring O'Bells
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noon-3pm Nailsea Community Market at Scotch Horn Centre
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7pm Friends of Tickenham church present a Summer Serenade concert
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Closer to Ne-Yo UK’s ultimate tribute to the R&B icon at Nailsea Social Club POSTPONED
Friday to Sunday, August 7-9
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Bristol International Balloon Fiesta at Ashton Court
Friday, August 7
7-9.30pm live music with Station 2 Station at Nailsea MicroPub
Saturday, August 8
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from 4pm DJ Collins playing in the garden at Ring O'Bells
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chillout night at Nailsea Social Club
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8pm onwards 5-piece jazz band playing in The Old Farmhouse beer garden
Sunday, August 9
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6.30pm The Cringe with George Lilley play Ring O'Bells
Tuesday, August 11
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11am-12.30pm The Diabetes Club at 65 High Street
Wednesday, August 12
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partial solar eclipse
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7.30pm Nailsea Town Council environment and leisure committee at Tithe Barn
Thursday, August 13
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Left-handers Day
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Poundland in Nailsea closing
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A-level exam results day
Saturday, August 15
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers' Market
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8pm Jamila at Coates House
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8pm Richard Etheridge sings in the bar area of Mizzymead Recreation Centre
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Natalie sings at Nailsea Social Club
Sunday, August 16
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2pm Nailsea United Women v Portishead Ladies A team charity match at Grove for Mind in honour of Nat
Wednesday, August 19
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7.30pm full Nailsea Town Council at Tithe Barn when lots of committee reports will be agreed. The clerk has reassured Nailsea Croquet Club that moving responsibility (devolution) from the district to town council would not put its lawns at risk. The council agreed that a press release about proposed devolution of land assets from North Somerset Council should be issued. The council still has more than £4m in the bank although some spend has been allocated. You can read/download the 120-page agenda papers here https://www.nailseatowncouncil.gov.uk/minutes-agendas/
Thursday, August 20
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GCSE results day
Saturday, August 22
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11am-3pm kids summer carnival fundraiser fair at the Grove
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1-8.30pm end of summer party with entertainment at The George, Backwell
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from 7pm Lukey Q sings at Nailsea MicroPub
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The Rebounds and Mangetout 2 play WI hall at Backwell
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Room No2 plays Nailsea Social Club
Wednesday, August 26
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7pm Backwell Village Club car park meeting for International Dog Day
Friday, August 28
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summer bank holiday party in garden at Nailsea Social Club with Somerset Sizzlers Greek and Middle Eastern street food
Saturday, August 29
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from 6pm sax singer Soul Express is at Nailsea MicroPub
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Natt Davis plays Nailsea Social Club
Sunday, August 30
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Midnight Shot perform at Downing's Ba
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Macmillan Cancer Support charity day with grand raffle, live music and lots of surprises
BOOK PEEPS: Details of the young people's school summer holiday reading challenge are HERE with other activities
SEPTEMBER and more...
FSaturday, September 5
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Touch 'n' Cider tournament at Nailsea & Backwell RFC ground
Sunday, September 6
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11am-4pm fun dog show Ashton Court Estate
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ploughing and hedging match at Claverham Court Farm more details here https://www.nsas.org.uk/
Saturday, September 12
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10am-noon open taster day at Relax & Relaxation all at £10 book 0780 099 8514
Tuesday, September 15
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2pm Alpacas visiting Argentum Lodge
Friday, September 18
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6.30pm The Great Gatsby showing at outdoor cinema at The Downs prep school
Saturday, September 19
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers' Market
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Backwell village show
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2-4pm Stacey Charles sings during bottomless brunch at Ring O'Bells
Sunday, September 20
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10am-4pm Pass It On young sports taster day at Jacklands fishing lakes
Tuesday, September 22
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7pm red winemaking techniques at Downing's Bar pre-book £35
Saturday, September 26
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8.30pm Eleazar King plays Backwell Village Club
Saturday, October 3
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Nailsea Town Council community little pick
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Amy Winehouse tribute singer Stacey Lou is at Nailsea Social Club
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Tairni Mara Irish folk night at Downing's Bar
Tuesday, October 13
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11am-12.30pm The Diabetes Club at 65 High Street
Saturday, October 17
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers' Market
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Encore perform at Downing's Bar
Wednesday, October 21
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second residents’ meeting possibly at Mizzymead Recreation Centre
Tuesday, October 27
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7pm wine tasting at Downing's Bar pre-book £40
Friday, October 30
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8pm Steve and Martin at spooky singalong at Moorend Spout for Halloween
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
Sunday, November 8
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Remembrance Day Parade as although the parade route may have to be shortened because of low number of volunteers to act as safety marshals
Thursday to Sunday, November 12-15
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Beer & Cider fest at Backwell Village Club
Saturday, November 14
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Station 2 duo at Downing's Bar
Sunday, November 15
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Tapathon
Thursday, November 20
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from 6pm Beaujolais Nouveau Day at Downing's Bar
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
Friday to Saturday, November 27, 2026-January 2, 2027
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Bristol Old Vic Production of Cinderella: A Fairytale
Tuesday, December 1
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7pm festive guide to wines at Downing's Bar pre-book £40
Friday, December 4
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Christmas lights switch-on
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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 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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Salvage Crew have Christmas party at Downing's Bar
Tuesday, December 8
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11am-12.30pm The Diabetes Club at 65 High Street
Saturday, December 12
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7.30pm Backwell Village Club Christmas party
Sunday, December 13
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Great Western Railways (GWR) will be brought into public ownership, says Department for Transport (DfT)
Saturday, December 19
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers' Market
2027
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Sunday, April 25, London Marathon with Backwell mum Jane Roberts already confirmed by the Brain Tumour charity team
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Sunday, May 9 Eat:Festival in Nailsea
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August North Somerset young people with high 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
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OutCider festival at Fernhill Farm, Thursday to Sunday, August 5-8, 2027.
