Events in and around Portishead

This five-day Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) covers relevant health, safety and environmental legislation affecting safe working in the building, construction and civil engineering industries. The SMSTS course in endorsed by Build UK as the standard training for all construction managers.

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.

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.

A special evening to remember your loved one.   

Join us for an uplifting evening in the beautiful surroundings of Salthouse Fields and Clevedon Pier, while supporting local families with every step. 

We invite you to join us and support our North Somerset Hospice, Charlton Farm, to remember your loved ones while walking a beautiful scenic route. Walk together with friends and family to remember those who are no longer with us. Lights will guide your way and there will be live music along the trail with spaces to pause and remember.  

There are just 130 places available to be a part of this uplifting event. 

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.

Join us for an essential afternoon session dedicated to exploring crucial end-of-life choices, including wills, funeral arrangements, and organising financial and health power of attorney. Delve into deeper conversations about end-of-life preferences, including where you'd choose to die if faced with a terminal diagnosis, and learn effective strategies for communicating your wishes to loved ones. The session aims to unlock insights and provide guidance to navigate these important matters with clarity and confidence.

Key Discussion Topics Include:

1. Understanding End-of-Life Choices: Gain clarity on the various decisions and arrangements involved in end-of-life planning, including wills, funeral arrangements, and power of attorney.
2. Wills and Estate Planning: Learn about the importance of wills and estate planning and explore practical steps for drafting and updating these documents to ensure your wishes are accurately reflected.
3. Funeral Arrangements: Discuss different options and considerations for funeral arrangements, including burial vs. cremation, funeral service preferences, and ways to personalise end-of-life ceremonies.
4. Power of Attorney: Understand the role and significance of appointing financial and health power of attorney representatives and learn how to select and communicate your preferences to trusted individuals.
5. End-of-Life Care Preferences: Engage in deeper conversations about preferences for end-of-life care, including where you'd choose to receive care and how to communicate your wishes to loved ones and healthcare providers.
6. Facilitating Conversations with Loved Ones: Discover effective communication strategies for discussing end-of-life preferences and decisions with family members, ensuring open dialogue and mutual understanding.

North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together (NSPCWT) are the local forum for parent carers to children with additional needs and disabilities.

This October is their largest SEND Event, held at Priory Community School in Weston-super-Mare.

Parents, Carers, Family Members and Professionals are all welcome to attend and benefit from the many exhibitors, training workshops, keynote speakers, performances & drop in clinics. No diagnosis is required for families to access our offers.

Please check out the attached flyer. More information & tickets will follow soon....

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.