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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
LOVE THIS: Saturday, February 14 and its a Valentine's special casino night at Backwell Village Club raising money for MND (Motor Neurone Disease)
In Cider Festival returns to the Somerset seaside Friday to Sunday, February 6-8 with more wild, winter-busting fun.
Summer festival vibes return early with this three day indoor festival at Sand Bay holiday park near Weston-super-Mare.
In Cider boasts a weekend of top live music and hearty seaside entertainment, with the additional benefits of accommodation, catering and leisure facilities included in the ticket price.
Now back for it's sixth outing, In Cider is a uniquely fun festival experience just when you need it most.
Featuring some top live acts from the summer festival scene, Saturday night headliners She Drew The Gun will be joined by the likes of Beans On Toast, The Meffs, Rusty Shackle, Samantics, Skimmity Hitchers and many more.
Karaoke, bingo, fancy dress and other saucy seaside delights will keep you entertained throughout the weekend, or you can make use of the games room and indoor swimming pool.
There is also a very special surprise guest act lined up, to be announced in the coming weeks!
Full weekend tickets from just £209 from www.inciderfestival.com with only twin and triple berth accommodation options now remaining.
Or take advantage of the great value day tickets from just £42 including evening meal.
Local music fans can buy a three day weekend ticket without accommodation for £118 including evening meal.
Sand Bay holiday park is situated on the beautiful Sand Bay shoreline, a hidden gem just a five minute drive along the coast from Weston-super-Mare. Morning walks along the beach are a popular part of the In Cider Festival experience.
Fuelled By Cider event promoter Kev said: “At In Cider festival we turn winter into summer for one wild weekend!
"We've booked another line-up of top acts and can't wait to see you all back at Sand Bay.
"Locals and day trippers are very welcome to come and join this fun and inclusive festival.”
Full ticket and event information can be found at www.inciderfestival.com
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Earlybird tickets for Outcider Festival which is from Thursday to Sunday, July 30-August 2, are available until Sunday, November 2. We went in 2025 and a slideshow of our photos are here https://www.nailseapeople.com/gallery-july-sept-2025. We know the drill - 499 happy people, 2 (non clashing) stages, 35+ original live acts and immeasurable pints of real cider at Fernhill Farm , south Bristol. Find out more here www.outciderfestival.com
2 fun cider festival dates
ANNIVERSARY: Nailsea Choral Society is 100 years young! Nailsea Choral Society culminates celebrations for its 100th birthday with Haydn's Nelson Mass - a concert of sublime music from the composer whom Mozart most admired. Led by deputy director, Harry Kirby, and joined by The Acopla Players, Nailsea Choral Society looks forward to welcoming all to Nailsea Methodist Church on Saturday, December 13, at 7.30pm to celebrate this wonderful music - performed live - in the heart of our community.
For tickets and more information go to www.nailseachoral.org.uk
FUN RAISING RUN: Read full story on our Breaking News page
SWING NIGHT: Saturday, January 24, all the way from Cyprus Nailsea Social Club has the amazing Leon Harris with a double tribute to Rag'n'bone Man & Teddy Swims get ready for one hell of a show!
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?
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
What's On
2025
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
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Tuesday, December 9, quiz at Ringers
- 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 on the third Friday it is an RB's quiz night. Next date is Friday, December 19, for its Christmas quiz
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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Musical bingo at Ringers 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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Monthly music quiz at Nailsea Social Club first Friday of the month
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Saturday, December 20, musical bingo at Grove Sports Centre & Social Club
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
WHAT'S ON CHRISTMAS + NEW YEAR EVENTS ON THIS PAGE WITH DIARY
Tuesday, December 2
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10am-noon and 1-2pm community drop-in at Nailsea library with water company
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from 7.30pm Nailsea Town Council is keen for residents to find out more about North Somerset Council Draft Local Plan (2026 - 2041) which proposes major new housing proposals for both Nailsea and Backwell - including sites at land north of Nailsea, land off Pound Lane Nailsea and to the south of Nailsea. The total proposed dwelling for Nailsea and Backwell is 3,728. Feedback is vital to influence these plans and more will be explained at this Tithe Barn meeting for residents
Wednesday, December 3,
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7.30pm Nailsea Town Council meeting - go to this page for summary of business HERE
Saturday, December 6
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9pm Rhiannon Page & Wild Rose play Nailsea Social Club
Thursday, December 18
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2-4pm Your Cancer Café will be a fun filled festive occasion and Christmas jumpers will be most welcome at 65 High Street!
Saturday, December 13
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7pm bar opens 7.30pm performance starts for comedy night at Backwell Playhouse
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7.30pm Nailsea Choral Society culminates celebrations for its 100th birthday with Haydn's Nelson Mass at Nailsea Methodist Church
2026
Tuesday, January 13
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6.45pm start of nine week course on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for Couch to 5K for 18+ people with Nailsea Running Club
Saturdays and Sundays, January 17-18 and 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
Thursday, January 22
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7.30pm new book club launched at M.O.M see poster
Saturday, January 24
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Leon Harris with a double tribute to Rag'n'bone Man & Teddy Swims plays Nailsea Social Club
Friday to Sunday, February 6-8
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In Cider Festival returns to the Somerset seaside with more wild, winter-busting fun
Saturday, February 14
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tbc Valentine's special casino night at Backwell Village Club raising money for MND (Motor Neurone Disease)
Sunday to Saturday, February 15-21
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The company of Nailsea Little Theatre perform The Deep Blue Sea at Union Street
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, April 18
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Nailsea Social Club invite to dance and sing the night away with Fabba Mania
Sunday, April 26
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London marathon
Saturday to Saturday, April 18-May 2
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Turn Nailsea Pink fortnight
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-3pm Eat:Festival at Nailsea
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
Saturday, November 21
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Stevie Wonder legend of soul music performs at Nailsea Social Club
Saturday, December 5
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10am-3pm Eat:Festival at Nailsea
2027
August Backwell School student Henry Szymanski hopes to be heading to the 26th World Scout Jamboree in Gdańsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Northern Poland
