Events in and around Portishead

Interdenominational Service at Waitrose Plaza

Bringing Technology and Community Together in Portishead!

Looking for a way to simplify technology, meet new people, and enjoy a warm drink in a relaxed setting?

Join us at Tea & Tech 2025 at The Folk Hall, Portishead! 

These free sessions are designed to make the digital world more accessible while fostering community connections.

Tea & Tech offers a relaxed and welcoming environment to:

• Ask for digital advice: Got a tricky tech question? We’re here to help!
• Get hands-on guidance: Bring your device and receive tailored support.
• Learn new skills: Discover tips to make technology easier and more accessible.

Everyone is welcome! Whether you’re seeking assistance or just want to drop in for the friendly atmosphere, we’re here to help make technology easier for everyone.

If you’re interested in attending or volunteering, please contact us:

Email: comm@portishead.gov.uk or Phone: 01275 847 078

Spread the word and bring a friend! Together, we can make technology less daunting and more enjoyable. We look forward to seeing you there! 

These events are for the public to bring along their items (old or new!) for our expert valuation team to evaluate. This is a free service that we offer. Of course, we are always happy to purchase these items if you are looking to sell, but this is entirely up to you! There is no obligation to do so.

Join us to hear the latest updates and have your questions answered!

To join the meeting online use this link: http://bit.ly/3KujrB8
Meeting ID: 845 2113 2959
Passcode: 554544
Dial by phone: 0203 9017 895 United Kingdom (National call rate)

More information: www.portishead.gov.uk/residents-bus-meeting

Friday 14th November 2025

Admission £20

We are delighted to welcome multi-award winning Jim Mullen for his second visit to Speakeasy. Godfather of British Jazz and winner of Best Jazz Guitarist, British Jazz Awards 2019, he is one of the most influential and inspiring guitarists in British Jazz.

He carved his place in jazz history with Dick Morrissey, spearheading the British jazz fusion movement of the 1970s when they formed the Morrissey-Mullen Band and recorded seven albums over 15 years.

He has collaborated, recorded, toured and worked alongside such greats as Mose Allison, Jimmy Witherspoon, Jimmy Smith, Terry Callier, Vinegar Joe and Georgie Fame! He recorded with The Average White Band!

He has a distinctive style and, like Wes Montgomery, he picks with his thumb rather than plectrum!

Jim Mullen is an ‘All time hero’ of British jazz and… “is one of the most soulful and virtuoso players this country has ever produced” – Jazzwise.

With his unique ‘vocal’ way of guitar playing, “Jim is melodic and lyrical and not to be missed” – Jazz Sounds.

Show 8.00pm. Doors open 7.00pm. Admission £20. No membership required. Clarence House boasts a full bar and free parking. 

For ticket reservations please contact Kate Sheridan using the details below.

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!

🎵 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.