Events in and around Portishead

This two-day Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) course is designed for those who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities.
The course is an ideal lead for delegates who are planning attend the 5-day site managers SMSTS Training course at a later stage of their career development.

Calling all knitters (and Knatterers)! Would you like to contribute a bear for our 'Trauma Ted' scheme?

Come along to our 'Knit and Knatter' session, bring your supplies and get cracking!

Prefer to crochet? Not a problem! Details for what you need to bring are below and a pattern will be included in your booking confirmation email.

There will be a presentation from our Home Fire Safety Team and plenty of complimentary refreshments to keep you going through the creation process!

Knitters - you will need:

No 10 (3.25mm) needles; Double knitting wool in 4 colours

Crocheters - you will need:

4mm hook; 8 ply acrylic

Colour 1 - for the head and paws

Colour 2 - for the trousers

Colour 3 - for the jumper

Colour 4 - for the scarf

It can take up to 6 hours to create each bear, please find attached the pattern if you'd like to get started before the session, or if you'd like to create a few in advance.

Book tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/911898702567?aff=oddtdtcreator

In Avonmouth, just three miles from Portishead, there are a number of companies handling chemicals and dangerous substances. Severnside Sirens are to warn the residents of Avonmouth and neighbouring towns and villages, like Portishead, of any incidents involving these substances. These sirens are tested on the third day of each month at 3pm. You can find out more about the sirens and what to do in an emergency at the link below.

Meeting of the Planning Advisory Group.

Residents are welcome to join the meeting in person at The Folk Hall, Portishead.

This meeting will be recorded and published with a link from the Council website.

This is a hybrid meeting.

To attend in person:

• Councillors, Council staff and members of the public (who are residents) can join the meeting in person at The Folk Hall, Portishead.
• Please book in advance by emailing enquiries@portishead.gov.uk or telephone 01275 847078 (places will be allocated as requests come in).
• Those wishing to attend may continue to wear a face mask if they choose.
• We will let you know how to participate during that section of the meeting.
• We have taken these measures to protect all of us, so please respect them.

To attend via Zoom:

• Meeting ID: 978 8112 8872 Passcode: 902183
• Use link: https://zoom.us/j/97881128872?pwd=Tmt2OFRBL01Ld2xXV2xsT2xiZG1aQT09
• Dial in from your phone: 0208 080 6592 (this will be charged at the normal national call rate).
• Please sign in using your full name and stay on mute unless you are asked to speak.

Help us celebrate & support the local community at our Community Market from 10am til 12.30pm on July 6th 2024.

Lots of stalls from local businesses selling a wide variety of items including cards, gifts, pet supplies, cake, savoury bakes and more!

Local charities, clubs and organisations will also be there to display what is on offer in our wonderful town.

All this plus a raffle, dance display and café for refreshments it really is a market not to be missed!

Free digital / tech advice. Connect with others over tea and cake. Meet at The Folk Hall, 95 High Street, Portishead 11am - 12.30pm Monthly meetings throughout 2024.

Somerset Street Food Festival is BACK for three days of food and drink-fuelled family fun! From Friday 12th – Sunday 14th July, join us at Lake Grounds in Portishead for great food, entertainment and family fun with 25 of the UK’s top street food traders coming together to serve up a diverse range of delicious dishes.

This year the festival will be even bigger, better and tastier. Why join us? How about…

- More tasty traders

- Craft beer & fresh cocktails

- Market stalls

- Live entertainment 

- FREE ENTRY!
 

At Somerset Street Food Festival no two traders cook the same cuisine. From Indian to Vietnamese, Thai to Moroccan, Mexican to Afghan, Caribbean to Uzbek, with food to suit every dietary requirement and plenty to satisfy your sweet tooth! Whether you’re looking to try something new, or just want a banging burger to go with an ice-cold lager while listening to some live music, we’ve got everything you need! 

Gather your friends, family and colleagues as Somerset Street Food Festival promises to leave you with full bellies and great memories.

🍺TASTY TIPPLES FOR ALL🍺

Pair your favourite street food dish with a refreshing drink from our bars. We’ll be pouring draft craft beer, premium spirits and serving up cocktails made fresh to order all weekend.

🎸LET US ENTERTAIN YOU🎸

We’ve packed the weekend with top-tier live entertainment we’re certain will get your head bopping and hips moving. Watch this space…

⭐KIDS & DOGS ALWAYS WELCOME⭐

We are a family-friendly festival, which means kids and your (well-behaved) furry friends are always welcome! Bring the whole family along for tasty treats guaranteed to satisfy the fussiest of eaters.

Join us in Somerset for a weekend filled with exciting food, refreshing drinks, top-class entertainment, and great vibes.

Extraordinary Meeting of the Town Council.

Residents are welcome to join the meeting in person at The Folk Hall, Portishead.

This meeting will be recorded and published with a link from the Council website.

This is a hybrid meeting.

To attend in person:

• Councillors, Council staff and members of the public (who are residents) can join the meeting in person at The Folk Hall, Portishead.
• Please book in advance by emailing enquiries@portishead.gov.uk or telephone 01275 847078 (places will be allocated as requests come in).
• Those wishing to attend may continue to wear a face mask if they choose.
• We will let you know how to participate during that section of the meeting.
• We have taken these measures to protect all of us, so please respect them.

To attend via Zoom:

• Meeting ID: 869 9956 7346 Passcode: 980497
• Use link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86999567346?pwd=FQ8S3oUuEdkgZu323Q0TQ0vxAL9JKP.1
• Dial in from your phone: 0203 481 5237 (this will be charged at the normal national call rate).
• Please sign in using your full name and stay on mute unless you are asked to speak.

Join us for an empowering evening session designed to provide comprehensive guidance on navigating the menopausal and perimenopausal transition, equipping participants with essential knowledge and practical strategies for maintaining wellbeing and vitality during this significant life cycle phase.

Key Session Topics Include:

1. Understanding Menopause and Perimenopause: Gain insights into the signs, symptoms, and physiological changes associated with menopause and perimenopause, and learn how to distinguish between them.
2. Clinical Support and Management Options: Explore the range of clinical support and management options available for managing menopausal symptoms, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and alternative therapies.
3. Supporting Your Wellbeing: Discover effective strategies for supporting your emotional and psychological well-being during the menopausal transition, including mindfulness techniques, stress management, and self-care practices.
4. Physical Health and Strength-Based Exercise: Learn from experts at Hells Bells Strength Coaching about the benefits of strength-based exercise for menopausal women, including improved bone health, muscle strength, and overall vitality.
5. Dietary Strategies for Hormonal Balance: Hear from Registered Dietician Dr. Rebecca Hiscutt about insulin-resistant dietary measures to support mood, sleep, hormonal balance, and overall wellbeing during menopause.

An evening with Jo Jacobs demo

'Serendipity '

Non Members £7.50

Meeting of the Community Matters Committee.

Residents are welcome to join the meeting in person at The Folk Hall, High Street, Portishead.

This meeting will be recorded and published with a link from the Council website.

This is a hybrid meeting.

To attend in person:

• Councillors, Council staff and members of the public (who are residents) can join the meeting in person at The Folk Hall, Portishead.
• Please book in advance by emailing enquiries@portishead.gov.uk or telephone 01275 847078 (places will be allocated as requests come in).
• Those wishing to attend may continue to wear a face mask if they choose.
• We will let you know how to participate during that section of the meeting.
• We have taken these measures to protect all of us, so please respect them.

To attend via Zoom:

• Meeting ID: 953 0020 0301 Passcode: 160358
• Use link: https://zoom.us/j/95300200301?pwd=Rkx2eEdicHFzbzNyVXYxdE9pZnk4Zz09
• Dial in from your phone: 0203 481 5240 (this will be charged at the normal national call rate).
• Please sign in using your full name and stay on mute unless you are asked to speak.

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.

Mini Medics First Aid is a basic first aid course designed for children between the ages of 7 and 11, but it can suit children of any age. A range of topics are covered including contacting the emergency services, CPR, how to use an AED, the recovery position, choking and many more.

The Portishead Summer Show provides our lovely town with two action-packed days of all round family entertainment. Run entirely by volunteers the show combines the spirit of a community fair with the expectations of a national show, delivering a weekend to remember year after year.

The last weekend in July will see the Show Field on Clevedon Road, opposite Gordano School, bursting with everything from live music, dance displays, food, drink and a licensed bar to children’s sports, mountain bike demonstrations, a mobile farm, dog show, fancy dress competition, fun rides, bouncy castle and more. In addition to all this there are 300+ competition classes to enter. Contained within huge marquees erected on the field, the exhibits play a large part of the show and are what the show was all about when it first started more than 160 years ago; it has just evolved over time to reflect the needs and wishes of the modern day community. 

Admission is £10 on the gate for adults and accompanied children are admitted free of charge, however tickets purchased in advance via the show website are 20% cheaper - just £8. Tickets sold in advance help the organisers enormously, so please support the show and buy your tickets now. To purchase discounted tickets, download an entry form or view full details of the weekend’s itinerary, visit www.portisheadsummershow.com

Mini Medics First Aid is a basic first aid course designed for children between the ages of 7 and 11, but it can suit children of any age. A range of topics are covered including contacting the emergency services, CPR, how to use an AED, the recovery position, choking and many more.