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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?
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
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
Outcider Festival returns to Fernhill Farm for another wild weekend of original music and real cider!
Now in its 12th year, Outcider Festival returns to Fernhill Farm in Somerset on July 30 – August 2.
Tickets sales are strong for an event that attracts a loyal crowd of friendly music lovers.
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 one of the UK's hottest rising acts The Molotovs headline Saturday night alongside Pet Needs (Friday) and Skinny Lister (Sunday).
The supporting bill is eclectic and dynamic with a wider range of national, local and even international acts.
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!
Friendliest festival on our doorstep
Outcider is a four day festival but options are available to attend for 1, 2, 3 or 4 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.com
Balloon fest 2026
FLOWER PEOPLE: You can download the summer schedule with entry form HERE
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. No market on carnival Saturday, July 4, back on Saturday, August 1
Celebration and thanks for 225 years of education at Wraxall with an exhibition which include pictorial memories and shared reflections for pupils and staff past and present at The Cross Tree Centre behind All Saints church on:
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Friday, July 17, 2.30-5.30pm;
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Saturday, July 18, 11am-2.30pm; and
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Sunday, July 19, 11am-2.30pm
The last day of term is on Wednesday, July 22, when Wraxall Church of England VA Primary School closed for final time.
Farewell to much-loved village school
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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
What's On
2026
Livro Lounge
JULY
Wednesday, July 1
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4-6pm Backwell School Association secondhand uniform sale in 6th form theatre
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7pm Nailsea Town Council postponed planning committee followed by environment and leisure committee at 7.45pm then third meeting of evening with finance & policy committee at Tithe Barn all previewed on our political peeps page HERE
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9pm Vinyl Richie at Royal Oak
Thursday, July 2.
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50+ dance day at Tithe Barn morning and afternoon sessions with tea. Must be pre-booked
Friday to Sunday, July 3-5
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Nailsea Beer & Cider Festival at rugby club
Friday, July 3
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7-9.30pm A.T music paly at Nailsea MicroPub
Saturday to Saturday, July 4-September 12
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North Somerset Libraries summer reading challenge - volunteers needed, theme Read to the Beat
Saturday July 4
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launch of summer reading scheme for children aged 4-11
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9am-5pm Backwell Athletic JFC summer football tournament and fun day
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12.30pm onwards Nailsea Carnival all afternoon at Millennium Park
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no Nailsea Community Market because of carnival
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1pm onwards summer fest at Backwell Village Club
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2pm kick off Toby Riley memorial match in support of Talk Club at Nailsea School and afterwards at Grove Sports Centre
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6pm Canada v Morocco – will former Backwell School student be playing?
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7.30pm North Somerset Philharmonia summer concert at Nailsea Methodist Church
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chillout night at Nailsea Social Club
Sunday, July 5
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10am-noon Charlie's pre charity ride cake sale for Cancer Research UK on small green area at Colliers Gardens, Backwell
Monday, July 6
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from 1am England v Mexico show at Grove Sports Club & Social Centre - pre-book tickets by midday Saturday, July 4
Wednesday, July 8
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7pm sip and paint evening at Livro Lounge CANCELLED
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7.30pm Nailsea Town Council at Tithe Barn - preview on our political peeps page HERE
Friday, July 10
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Twice Dailies playing at Royal Oak
Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12
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book sale at St Francis RC church hall or courtyard 5.30-7pm Saturday and noon-2.30pm Sunday
Saturday, July 11
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10am-noon informal drop-in Nailsea Neighbourhood Plan at No65 High Street
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1pm Footlights show choir singing at Coates House
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7.30pm Boyz Nite Out play Nailsea Social Club
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10pm see below pubs and clubs showing the game in Nailsea
Sunday, July 12
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6.30pm Daniel Quinton plays Ring O'Bells
Tuesday, July 13 (date change)
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shortcut from The George across Backwell Common will be closed for up to three days to allow Bristol Water to connect new water supply
Tuesday, July 14
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8pm France v Spain
Wednesday, July 15
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6-8.30pm open wedding evening at Cadbury House
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6.30pm Nailsea Town Council planning committee at Tithe Barn (note earlier start so councillors can watch game)
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7.30pm Backwell WI Life In The Pit with Royal Opera House musician Lisa Orton
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8pm England v Argentine
Thursday, July 16
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2-4pm last Your Cancer Café at 65 High Street before the summer break. Back in September
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6-8pm informal drop-in Nailsea Neighbourhood Plan No65 High Street, Nailsea
Friday, July 17
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last day of term at Nailsea School finish 12.20pm - other schools may closed later
Celebration and thanks for 225 years at Wraxall village school with exhibition at The Cross Tree Centre behind All Saints church:
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Friday, July 17, 2.30-5.30pm;
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Saturday, July 18, 11am-2.30pm; and
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Sunday, July 19, 11am-2.30pm
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Wednesday, July 22, last day of term
Saturday to Sunday, July 18-September 6
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Children and young people can travel for free for the whole seven weeks of the school holidays
Saturday, July 18
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9am-1pm Nailsea Farmers' Market
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2pm onwards Ladies Race Afternoon at Nailsea & Backwell RFC for fight against FGM charity
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Joey Dawson plays acoustic sounds at Downing's Bar
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8pm Rocksteady with DJ Pat Temple at Nailsea Social Club
Sunday, July 19
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8pm World Cup final
Wednesday, July 22
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official start of school summer holidays in North Somerset
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6.30pm 1st Backwell Scouts colour run at recreation ground
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7.30pm Nailsea Town Council community engagement committee at Tithe Barn
Friday, July 24
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10.30am-noon Nailsea & Backwell Disabled Access Café at 65 High Street
Saturday, July 25
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10.30am-1pm summer fair at Christ Church
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noon-10pm village fete at Moorend Spout with dog show and live music
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2-8pm sausage and cider fest at The George with live music
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9pm blues brothers kick The Cat play Nailsea Social Club
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9pm Definitely Noel plays Backwell Village Club
Tuesday, July 28
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10am-noon Great Western Air Ambulance Charity is hosting a volunteers taster morning ahead of its new charity shop opening soon at Somerset Square
Friday to Sunday, July 31-August 2
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Outcider festival weekend at Fernhill Farm
TURN NAILSEA PINK
AUGUST and more...
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
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
Saturday, August 8
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chillout night at Nailsea Social Club
Tuesday, August 11
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11am-12.30pm The Diabetes Club at 65 High Street
Thursday, August 13
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Left-handers Day
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Poundland in Nailsea closing
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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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
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
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 Bar
Saturday, 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
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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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
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
BOOK PEEPS: Details of the young people's school summer holiday reading challenge are HERE with other activities