Events in and around Portishead

Friday 19th April 2024 

Esther Bennett is one of the jazz scene’s most highly respected and widely loved vocalists with a smokily appealing vocal delivery. Her sensitivity alongside her sparkly sense of humour and totally individual song delivery leaves audiences utterly compelled. She has originality and flair which stems from her earlier years as a saxophonist. Esther performs extensively in all the major venues on the London jazz scene and is a regular at The 606, Spice of Life, Pizza Express, Toulouse Lautrec and Ronnie Scott’s. Esther is in demand in Europe and plays regularly in Barcelona as well as at all the major festivals both in the UK and worldwide!

Don’t miss this opportunity to see her for a rare appearance in the West Country where she will perform highly individual interpretations of Mainstream, Latin, Bossa with a sprinkle of her own material.

Doors open 7.00pm. Show 8.00pm. Admission is £20. No membership required. For advanced ticket sales please phone or email Kate Sheridan, details below.

Sunday 21st April -  09.45 Special – St peters church Portishead.

Come along for this all-age service, with lots of interaction for our younger members. 

It’s informal and creative, with a craft activity for all to enjoy. 

A simple breakfast will be served from 9.30 am

This is a one-day course designed for those who are involved in the construction industry as a member of the workforce.

This course highlights potential hazards when working on site and provides practical advice on keeping yourself and your colleagues safe. It covers your individual and employer’s responsibilities, including what you can do if you think anyone’s health and safety is being put at risk.
Completing the Operatives HS&E test and the Site Safety Plus Health & Safety Awareness course entitles the delegate to apply for a CSCS Labourers Green Card. Please note the HS&E Test needs to be booked at a Pearson Vue venue. CSCS cards are commonly used on construction sites as a minimum requirement for entry. The course provides health and safety awareness and is endorsed by Build UK as standard training for all operatives on site.

Willow Community Gardens welcomes all for tea, coffee and cake every Wednesday.

Join us for an insightful evening session, crafted and delivered by a team of specialists from Equine Reflections, Wellspring Counselling, Natasha Ward GP partner, Harbourside and the NHS School Nursing Team.

This session is designed to empower parents, caregivers, and educators with essential skills to recognise and address stress in children and young people, equipping them with effective tools to navigate the challenges of exams and the complexities of young life, including coping with self-harm presentations.

Book your ticket here, using the link below.

Group Discussion

The group is open to anyone over 18 who: 

• Has or has had an eating disorder
• Thinks they may have an eating disorder
• Has a “difficult” relationship with food or their body

We meet at lunchtime in the Fedden Room at The Folk Hall on the last Thursday of each month.

Finland Through the Seasons

An illustrated talk by Helen Mugridge about the varied flora and fauna seen on visits to this beautiful country.

Entrance (including tea or coffee) - £2 for all adults and £1 for children and students

PORTISHEAD BOWLING CLUB OPEN DAY

Lake Grounds, Portishead

Try a new sport, have some fun and meet new people at Portishead Bowling Club's Open Day. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event where guidance will be given and equipment will be provided. To take part it is necessary to wear flat soled shoes. For more information call Rod Hawkins on 07840 210319 or see www.portisheadbowlingclub.org.uk

As part of its celebrations to mark the organisation’s bicentenary, RNLI Portishead invites you to join them for an open day at the lifeboat station on Pier Road. 

The fun starts at 10am with an opportunity to chat with the volunteers and meet other search and rescue agencies.  There will be a rescue display and a rare chance to get on My Lady Anne, the Atlantic 85 class lifeboat. Refreshments will be available and there will be fun activities for the children, including  the very popular Beach Buddies puppet shows. The day will round off around 3pm with the organisation’s very own shanty band, the amazing The 85ers, who sang for the King and Queen at the Coronation last year.

Come and join Turn the Tide Portishead's team of enthusiastic volunteers at their monthly Portishead Big Clean on Sunday 28th April, meeting outside the Captain's Cabin by the lock gates at 10.30 am.  All are welcome!  Please wear gloves, bring a litter-picker if you have one and a bag in which to put all the rubbish you collect.  The litter-pick will last an hour, after which we will re-group in Hall and Woodhouse for refreshments and a catch-up.  Further information can be found on our website: turnthetideportishead.co.uk.