Events in and around Portishead

Wednesday Lunch Club are hosting a Beat Surgery with your local Police Community Support Officer and Councillor Alan George.  If you are over 55 please come along.

Your chance to raise issues you have, hear about Neighbourhood and Speed Watch, have a cuppa and meet member of the Wednesday Lunch Club. 

See you there!

Residents are invited to attend a public meeting, organised and hosted by Portishead Town Council, to discuss North Somerset Council's draft Local Plan (2026–2041), which proposes significant new housing developments in Portishead.

The current draft plan includes at least 400 new homes at Tower Farm and 100 at North Weston — both sites located in the Green Belt on either side of Weston Big Wood.

This meeting is an opportunity for local people to:

• Learn more about the proposed plans
• Ask questions and raise concerns
• Share ideas and feedback on how Portishead can develop sustainably

We're also pleased to announce that local wildlife expert Chris Sperring MBE will be speaking at the event. Chris will discuss the ecological impact of the proposed developments and highlight the importance of protecting local wildlife and natural habitats. He will be joined by additional local people who will talk about other concerns with the proposed developments.

All residents are encouraged to attend and have their say on the future of the town.

🎵 A Fresh Musical Journey Begins! 🎵

North Somerset Philharmonia presents a special concert featuring our new conductor, Phil Draisey. Join us for an evening of unforgettable music as we welcome this exciting new chapter in our orchestra’s story. There will be a retiring collection in support of the RNLI.

Programme Includes:

 • Khachaturian – Waltz from the Masquerade Suite

 • Borodin – In the Steppes of Central Asia

 • Britten – Soirées Musicales

 • Shostakovich – Jazz Suite Waltz No. 2

 • Mendelssohn – Symphony No. 4 ‘Italian’ 

Tickets:

Available from our Website / Nailsea Music Shop and on the door.

Portishead Christmas Lights will be switched on. The event starts at 5.40pm with host Ian Downs and entertainment. Santa will be arriving via the V-Dubs (VW's covered in 1000's of Christmas lights) Fire Fighters and Coastguards (depending on emergency calls outs). Banter, fun, countdown, switch on with a firework finale. 

NB. At 5pm, the High Street from Wyndham Way/Old Mill junction to Stoke Road (including Avon Way) will be closed to all road traffic. Diversions will be in place. 

Opportunity for people over 65 to discuss why there aren't many chemists in Portishead, the planning process  and lack of variety of shops on Portishead Hight Street.   Join us.  

Wilder Woodlands

An illustrated talk by Andy Jones from Avon Wildlife Trust on the Wilder Woodlands project – woodland regeneration in North Somerset to improve habitat and increase species biodiversity.

Non- members are also welcome at Avon Wildlife Trust Local Group Meetings and Events.

Entrance £2 for all adults and £1 for children and students, includes tea or coffee during the evening.

For more information please call either 01275 843160 or 07853248476

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🤶🎅🎄 Portishead Christmas Toy & Clothes Event
📅 Saturday 29th November 2025 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Portishead Folk Hall
💥 FREE ENTRY – SHOP FOR   FREE!

Helping our community share kindness this Christmas.
We’re accepting donations of clothing, toys, toiletries, gift sets, festive food, and Christmas
clothing.

☕ Free refreshments | 🚗 Free parking opposite the venue

📩 clotheswap.portishead@gmail.com
📘 Facebook: Clothes Swap Portishead

💚 Let’s make November a month of sharing, kindness, and community spirit!
#Portishead #ClothesSwap #CommunityEvent #ShopForFree #SustainableLiving
#SharingKindness

Portishead Community Market is a not-for profit community market organised and run by volunteers. 100% of the profits made will be spent supporting local businesses, charities and organisations.

Come along to browse the products on offer from a wide range of local, independent small businesses, find out what services local organisations are able to provide and join in with our fundraising activities including our monthly charity raffle.

From gifts and jewellery to pet supplies and pastries - there is something for everyone!

The Community Café is also open providing hot and cold drinks and refreshments with all proceeds going towards supporting the fabulous work Portishead Youth & Community Centre do within the local community.

If you would like to join us as a stall holder or would like to volunteer your time to help with the market, please get in touch.

Come and enjoy a delightful evening Christmas concert will take place at St Mary’s Church in Portbury.

Bold Brass has been performing at St Mary's for more than 15 years and this Christmas concert has become a real tradition for the village church. Tickets for the event, which starts at 7.30pm, cost £12 on the door – cash or card – with Portbury cider (made with home-grown apples), mince pies, tea, coffee and squash all being served as part of the event. Accompanied children are welcome free of charge.