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www.guide2portishead.co.uk PORTISHEAD - North Somerset |
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Annual Events Spring Flower Show 20th March 2010 Portishead Swimathon 27th March 2010 Open Gardens Weekend Sat 12th & Sun 13th June 2010 Portishead Carnival 19th June 2010 Portishead Raft Race 11th July 2010
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Annual Events Flower Show & Country Fair 30th & 31st July 2010 Multi Terrain & Fun Run Sept 2010 Christmas Lights Switch On 29th Nov 2010 TBC Victorian Evening 10th Dec 2010 TBC
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Bristol Balloon Fiesta 12th-15th Aug
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Portishead Macular Group meet on the last Thursday of the month in the Folk Hall at 2.30pm. Visitors and new members are always welcome. For further details please contact Hazel on 01275 845238. |
Bristol Harbour Festival July 30th - Aug 1st
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Portishead Show & Country Fair The event will be opened by Charlotte Uhlenbroek at 2pm on Friday 30th July. Charlotte, Zoologist, TV Presenter of BBC2's Chimpanzee diary and 'Among the Apes' on Channel Five, lives locally but spends much of her time in the Tanzanian and Ugandan forests filming and studying primates. The local community have always given their support to this show, rain or shine, for over 140 years. Further details below:
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Town Council Meetings Town Council Wed 11th August 2010 Planning Committee Wed 4th August 2010 Recreation & Works Committee Wed 28th July 2010
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Cludo Club ‘2010The theme this year is “Junior Heroes” and we will be looking at some of the stories in the Bible involving children. The dates for Cludo Club ‘2010 are Monday 26th to Friday 30th July. Cludo Club is a holiday club, organised by Gordano Valley Church, for primary school children (Reception – Year 6). Cludo Club is free and is held at Gordano School and welcomes all children (up to 250 places!). We have lots of fun; there are 5 mornings of activities including Bible stories, songs, aerobics, videos, drama, quizzes, etc, and 4 afternoons (Monday – Thursday) which include sports, crafts, entertainment and an outing. For more information please contact Sue on 01275 848329 or visit the church website at www.gvc.org.uk To enrol your child please download, complete and return an application form from www.gvc.org.uk and follow the Cludo link from the homepage, you will also find more information about the week there. Please note that this new enrolment system replaces the registration afternoon and forms should be returned straight away. If you require a paper copy please ring Pat on 07876 728223.
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Summer Gardens Awards 2010 Portishead in Bloom is looking for outstanding front gardens. There may be a stunning local garden that deserves recognition. People may enter their own or nominate someone else's in the Summer Gardens Awards. Entries from Pubs, Schools and Resident's Associations welcome. Pick up an entry form at the Folk Hall, Portishead Library or download from the website The closing date is 31st Aug. |
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Woodspring U3A A meeting for the Woodspring U3A will be held on Tuesday 27th July at Tickenham Village Hall at 2.15pm when the speaker will be David Fry, talking about 'The Funny Side of Town Crying'. Anyone interested in joining the U3A can call Diane Jones on 01275 857504 or Anita Duncan on 01934 832195. |
Just4Keepers - International
Goalkeeping School Sessions at Gordano Sports Centre on Wednesdays 6pm to 7pm. For children aged 7 to 18 years. All sessions are a fun environment with no pressure on the children. The first session is always free to the participant just so they can get to know the trainer and to see if Just4Keepers is for them. James Cope (ex Bristol City F.C.Youth Team Goalkeeper) is the coach and is fully insured, CRB checked, first aid qualified and is FA level 2 qualified. For more details call 07967 122743 or 01275 845693 email: james.cope@just4keepers.co.uk www.just4keepers.co.uk
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Portishead WI Coffee Morning Tuesday 10th August Somerset Hall 10am - 12 noon |
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Poolside Help Needed Portishead Swimming Club is a non- competitive club, meeting on Monday evenings during school term time. It has been in existence for many years with members swimming at Backwell and Shirehampton in winter then Portishead Open Air in the summer, before Parish Wharf Leisure Centre was built. The main aim of the club is to teach swimming and encourage participation in other aspects of the sport. If members have speed or other talents they are able to be referred to other clubs as needed. At this time the club are looking for Level 2 or 1 teachers to join their volunteer workforce. The Amateur Swimming Association require you to be CRB tested, which the club can organise for you. Parents who have been competitive swimmers or water-polo players could perhaps help on poolside occasionally to refresh their skills. If you can help please contact aadamson@sky.com or berniehinchliffe@talktalk.net
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Portishead Show & Country Fair
The Portishead Show & Country Fair is taking place on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st July. This show is arranged by the Portishead Horticultural Society and incorporates a flower show and country fair. It is a real community event with something for everyone. Arena events include a Gundog Display, Ferret Racing, The Paws for Thought Dog Display Team and a Tai Chi demonstration. We also have Otters, a Rare Poultry Show, Companion Dog Show and the British Bird Society. With the children in mind there will be a Punch and Judy Show, climbing frame, Children’s fun sports and additional activities for the younger children. Music is to be provided by the Portishead Town Band and the Bob Reynolds Jazz band. There are over 500 classes to enter - a class for everyone from 4 to 90 years of age. Full details of the classes are available in the Flower Show schedules which are available from Portishead Pet Shop and Garden Centre, McColls, Careys, Fowlers Florists, Morgan Westley, Redcliffe Hair and Beauty Salon, West Hill Auto Spares and the White Cot Stores for £1. The schedule contains entry forms and also gives you full details of the arena events and timings. If you are entering a class at the show do bear in mind that you have to put your entry forms in prior to the show. Photographic entries must be in by Monday 26th July and flower and handicraft entries by Tuesday 27th July. Entry is £4.00 for adults, children under 10 free and children 10 to 16 £2.00. Free parking available with the kind permission of Gordano School on the school playing field. The show costs in excess of £25,000 to hold and unlike a number of other shows, the Portishead Show does not have a specific sponsor. We are therefore reliant on the good people of Portishead and the surrounding district to support us by coming along. We look forward to seeing you there. Further information is available on the web site: www.portisheadhorticultural.org.uk or by calling 01275 817350 or 844118
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SUMMER HOLIDAY CLUB
Organised by High Down School, the club will be open from Monday 26th July to Friday 13th August. A busy programme of events is being planned for this well attended club. For enquiries and further details please either telephone Linda on 01275 817870 or email:
PORTISHEAD PLAYERS Free Drama on your doorstep! An open invitation to a series of social summer play readings with actors from Portishead Players. Participate in, or listen to, a series of play readings which will include comedies and classics. Mon June 7th, Mon July 5th and Tuesday 31st August - at the Royal Inn, Pier Road, 7.30pm. Info: Janet Griffiths 01275 818709 |
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THE ACADEMY Click on the title for more information
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THE ACADEMY EXPANDS in PORTISHEAD New activity classes include: Football Fitness, Cheerleading, Pre-School, Gymnastic Dance & Gladiator Games
We now occupy Unit 4, Harbour Road Trading Estate, along with our well established GYMNASTICS and TRAMPOLINE CENTRE at Units 9 & 10, Harbour Road Trading Estate. Telephone: 01275 840077
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Age Concern Somerset Volunteers are required to run computer group training for Older People in Portishead. Age Concern Somerset sessions are held at Portishead Library on Monday mornings. People with spare time and computer skills can contact Klaus Wagner for information on 01275 882106.
Jazz on the Quay 'The Galley' is pleased to announce that following last years successful concert, Dr Jazz makes a welcome return to Portishead Quay Marina on Saturday 10th July 8pm to 10.30pm. Come along and enjoy an evening of foot stomping Jazz. Bring a picnic & chair and soak up the atmosphere of an outdoor concert in aid of St Peter's Hospice.
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COMMUNITY BUSES Nailsea & District Community Transport provides accessible minibus transport for elderly and mobility impaired people living in the North Somerset area. We now operate a door to door shopping service in the Portishead area on a Wednesday afternoon and a Friday morning to the local town centre. You will be collected from your home, taken to the town centre and returned again. You are given help with your shopping to your door if necessary. There is also provide a Dial A Ride service for those individual tailor-made journeys to attend appointments, shop or even visit friends. Also on offer are some trips and outings throughout the year for those people that are registered with us. For a membership/information pack call: 01275 855552
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Oakham Treasures, Portbury, win Silver Award Local visitor attraction Oakham Treasures, based in Portbury, has added yet another prestigious award to its growing collection by being awarded a silver medal at enjoy England’s National Awards for Excellence ceremony in the Best Small Visitor Attraction category. This latest national award swiftly follows the venue’s recent gold award in the regional South West Excellence Awards. Oakham Treasures is the newest visitor attraction to ever be nominated for a national award, with these historically being given to more established attractions nationwide. Other local attractions nominated for national awards in different categories include Brunel’s SS Great Britain and Bordeaux Quay. FULL PRESS RELEASE - SEE BELOW
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Magic Dragon Tel: 01179 763557
Traditional Toys of Good Quality For children from birth to around 9 years old |
BOWLS 2 U The bowling season is about to start and if anyone has thought of taking up bowls in the past now is the ideal time to begin. Although we are called the Royal British Legion Bowling Club you do not have to have been a member of the services, although we do have a number of members who were. The comradery is the same with that same sense of humour. We have a number of under 25 and junior players and there is also a Ladies British Legion Club. We actively promote youth in sport and have our own child protection officers and all our bowling coaches have been vetted with CRB. We both have our club nights on a Monday evening throughout the summer and allow free coaching sessions to see if it is to your liking, so please, if you are interested telephone: Paul Davies, secretary, 01275 843090.
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Suzi Griffin Yoga Yoga friendly classes & one to one sessions in Portishead & around Nth Somerset. Safe & effective movement, stretching, relaxation & breathing. All welcome, contact: or phone: 01275 846831
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(PACT) Partners and Communities Together. Partners and Communities Together gives you the chance to influence what happens in your neighbourhood. PACT is a mechanism whereby issues identified through PACT meetings in your neighbourhood, are taken to a PACT partnership panel where courses of action are agreed. At the PACT meeting you can tell your neighbourhood team what issues concern you. The team will report back at the next meeting on progress. PACT meetings are open to everyone & last approx one hour. The next meetings in your area are listed here or check the website: www.avonandsomerset.police.uk
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PACT Meeting Dates
Give your views on the Community Forum above & we can feed these views back to the PACT.
21st July 6.45pm - 7.45pm Avon Way Hall
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NORTH SOMERSET STROLLERS Walking the way to health
Portishead Strollers Details: Anne Brain 374867 walks in Portishead at 11am from the Parish Wharf Leisure Ctr Monday 5th & 19th July Walks are easy, on mainly flat roads, footpaths, town or beach routes. All walks last under an hour. Please wear suitable clothing & footwear. We regret that no dogs are allowed on the walks.
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PORTISHEAD MARKETS Country Market at the Folk Hall every Friday 9.45am - 10.45am Fresh and homemade produce - cakes, preserves, eggs, cheese, etc Open Air Market - next to the Poacher Inn every Friday 9am - 3.30pm Fresh meat, fish, vegetables & fruit, fancy goods, sweets, tools etc Farmers' Market at the Piazza, Harbour Road - 2nd Sat of the month 9am - 12.30pm, Plants, meat, eggs, fruit etc
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01934 426040
Mobile Library: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/leisure/libraries Tel: 01934 426020
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Teenage Bowling
Boys and girls from the age of 11, are welcome to come along and play bowls on a Monday and Friday evening from 6pm to 8pm. Contact Tony Smith 01275 845837.
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Avoid the rogues. Trading Standards say don't deal with doorstep traders.
Ask friends or relatives to recommend reputable local traders. |
'Scam Wise Southwest' is a campaign by Trading Standards in South West England to help stop people being conned by rogue traders. 'They're just out to get your money. Don't fall for it!' Door Step Sales - protect yourself! - don't open the door to strangers - use a spy-hole or window to check who is calling - use password schemes offered by utility companies and councils - if you're expecting a caller by appointment, use your door chain & check their identification - don't have work done by someone coming uninvited to your door Telephone Scams - say 'no thank you' and hang up if: - the company phones you out of the blue - you're asked to part with money in advance - they use high pressure sales tactics to confuse you Postal Scams - tear it up & recycle if the letter contains: - addresses that are PO Boxes, suite numbers or based abroad - a request to send money - a request for your bank account details. Report it to your bank. - an instruction to call a telephone number beginning 09
If you think you have been a victim of a scam, contact Trading Standards and Consumer Direct, telephone 08454 040506 or log on to www.consumerdirect.gov.uk
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Reduce junk mail & phone calls through the following services, which are absolutely free!
Mailing Preference Service 0845 7034599
Telephone Preference Service 0845 0700707
E-mail Preference Service
Fax Preference Service 0845 0700702
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Civic Amenity Site Valley Road Open 1st Mar - 30th Sep Every Day 8am - 6pm
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Where in the world! check your surname www.spatial-literacy.org |
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Learn Cooking www.learncooking.co.uk
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