Events in and around Portishead

If you are over 65 this is your opportunity to talk to your local Police Community Support Officer or a Portishead Local Councilor.  Chance to report criminal or anti-social behaviour or any other crime related issues concerning you.   Drop in and see us. 

Portishead Residents: Come Along, Get Involved, Make a Difference.

Including guest speakers from Portishead Railway Group and Portishead Lido.

With limited seating available in the hall, we recommend reserving your seat in advance. Please call us on 01275 847 078 or email enquiries@portishead.gov.uk

To join the meeting online via zoom please use this link: https://bit.ly/46X2QhB
Meeting ID: 874 7776 5128
Passcode: 053088
Dial in by phone: 0203 481 5240 United Kingdom (National call rate)

Opportunity to meet with like minded people, to share your experience of being a disabled person living in Portishead, to have a chat over a cuppa.

The Lighthouse Cafe is held at St. Nicholas Church every Thursday afternoon where all visitors are welcomed. Delicious home made cakes, together with a choice of teas and coffee are served.  No charge is made but donations are welcomed. A place to meet up with friends or come alone and make some friends. 

Including representatives from North Somerset Council and The Big Lemon.

Have a question you'd like answered? Please email: enquiries@portishead.gov.uk

To join the meeting online using this link: https://bit.ly/3O4cQ27
Meeting ID: 825 9062 5042
Passcode: 468072
Dial by phone: 0208 080 6592 United Kingdom (National call rate)

Friday 8th May 2026

Admission £20

Celebrated throughout his star-studded singing career, Jeff Hooper is one of the best big band, swing and jazz singers of his generation. He sang with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra for 10 years and has been with the BBC Big Band for 30 years. Jeff and his Swing Easy Band was the tour band for Strictly Come Dancing.

He has performed at all the top venues worldwide including The Sands Hotel Las Vegas, Royal Festival Hall, Royal Albert Hall, Ronnie Scott’s and presented his own weekly radio show for BBC Radio 2.

You can hear him on many TV adverts including for MacDonald’s, VW and Skoda.

The show will feature songs from Tony Bennett, Matt Monro, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tom Jones, Elvis Presley, Andy Williams, and many more, for a truly magical performance.

We are privileged to bring Jeff to Speakeasy for his first performance at the club.  Tonight he sings with his trio: John Pearce – piano, Paul Morgan – bass, Neil Bullock – drums.

‘Jeff Hooper is one of my favourite singers’ – Hal David (Bacharach & David)

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.

Free digital / tech advice. Connect with others over tea and cake.

Supported by West of England Rural Network and Age UK Bristol working in partnership with Portishead Town Council.

Annual Meeting of the Town Council.

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

This is a hybrid meeting.

To attend in person:

• Residents are welcome to join the meeting in person at the Folk Hall, Portishead
• If you have any questions you would like to send in advance please email enquiries@portishead.gov.uk

To attend via Zoom:

• Meeting ID: 967 8324 3207 Passcode: 919652
• Use link: https://zoom.us/j/96783243207?pwd=TDhKNTlkZzBHOVBKUGJaV0tpQWl0UT09
• Dial in from your phone: 0131 460 1196 (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.

Plant Sale and Afternoon Tea 

Refreshments, plants and much more. 

Plants, homemade cakes, handicrafts, bric-a-brac, books and puzzles stalls.

Everyone welcome. Free Entry. Information  01275 843160  or 07853248476

9.45 Special at St Peter’s Church – Sunday 17th May 

An informal, creative service 

There’ll be hands-on fun for all ages, including a craft activity for all ages.

Tea and toast from 9:30 am

Service begins at 9:45 am

Come as you are. Bring your friends, bring the family — there’s a place for you here. 

Do you have a query about your water bill, how to save water and prevent blockages, or your water and sewerage services?  

Wessex Water and Bristol Water will be holding drop-in sessions please come along on Tuesday 19 May, at 10am-12noon where they will try to answer of your water-related questions. 

For more information please visit the web page below.

Kathryn Delve a qualified NAFAS Demonstrator and Independent Florist working from her studio in Yatton, Somerset will be joining us with her Demo 'Inspirational Women in Flowers'

Visitors Welcome at £ 10.00

A Butterfly and Wildlife Walk on Walton Common

Led by Dave Horlick. Meet in the layby past the last cottage in Walton Gordano. Initially a steep walk but then fairly flat. Duration about 2 Hours and sturdy footwear advised.

FFFI: 01275 843160 or 07805 769 046