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Penny Brohn UK - Reindeer Trail 2024

Join Penny Brohn UK for festive family fun with their Reindeer Trail 2024. Sunday 1st December 2024 –10:00am-1:00pm.
Santa’s mischievous reindeer have escaped from the North Pole and are causing chaos in the Penny Brohn UK garden! With Christmas just around the corner, we need your help to track them down and get them back to Santa so they can pull his sleigh and deliver presents to all the children. £5 per child, adults go free! Penny Brohn UK, Chapel Pill Ln, Pill, Bristol BS20 0HH
pennybrohn.org.uk/event/reindeer-trail-2024/
Brave the chill for Hospice patients

The Cold Water Dip is back! Whether the idea of dipping into cold water gives you the shivers or you’re a cold water regulareveryone is welcome to brave the chill for Hospice patients.
Join us for this chilly challenge on Sunday 1st December at Portishead Open Air Pool from 2:30pm. By taking the plunge you’ll experience the amazing
health benefits of cold water swimming while also supporting patients and their families facing the toughest times. Register your interest today at stpetershospice.org/coldwaterdip
Clairvoyant Evenings

7:30pm each Wednesday at Brampton Way Preschool Hall we have a different Medium doing our Clairvoyant Evening and everyone welcome to attend. £5 cash at the door, all net proceeds to charities as run by volunteers. Details of who is coming can be found on our Facebook site under Portishead Spiritualist Church.
During December we are only have one meeting which is on 4th. On 11th we are having our Xmas meal, details of where later on our Facebook page. We restart, weather permitting on 11th January 2025.
“It’s A Wonderful Life!” A Free Family Christmas Film!

Friday 6th December at 7:30pm. St Andrew’s Church Centre, Old Church Road, Clevedon BS21 7UE.
Free popcorn and ice creams! All are very welcome!



The Sounds of Joy: Why Hearing Care will bring more cheer than ever this Festive Season
During the festive season, we find ourselves gathering with family and friends, reminiscing on old stories and creating new memories. These joyful moments, filled with laughter and love, are what make the holidays so special. At Meadows & Wood Hearing Care, we believe hearing is the key that unlocks the magic of these moments, keeping us close to the people and memories we cherish. We’re here to help you keep those connections strong, so you can celebrate every joyful sound this season.

At Meadows & Wood, we understand that hearing is more than just hearing sounds, it’s about feeling connected. From the infectious giggles of a grandchild, a festive gathering, or a quiet cup of tea with family. But when hearing begins to fade, these precious memories can feel distant. That’s why caring for your hearing is essential to staying connected with the moments and people that matter most. Our state-of-the-art hearing aids and personalised care plans are designed to restore not just your hearing, but the priceless experiences that come with it.
Don’t let another moment pass you by. Our expert audiologists are dedicated to finding solutions that fit your unique needs. At North Somerset’s only full time and fully independent audiology and tinnitus treatment centre, we would be pleased to give you a free check-up and have a chat about your hearing. Visit us at any of our North Somerset clinics or contact us using the details below.

December in the WI
Easton in Gordano will be having their Christmas Social on Friday 6th December in St George’s Church Hall, at 7:30pm. This is a change of date from our normal Wednesday evening. We will only have one Craft Group meeting in December, which will be Tuesday 10th, 10:00am - 12:00pm. Visitors and guests will be warmly welcomed to both of these events.
Penny Brohn UK Festive Market 2024
Join us once again at our Festive Market on Saturday 7th December at our National Centre in Pill.
On the day we will have a number of stalls selling their Christmassy crafts, as well as lots of festive activities including; storytelling sessions, Christmas card making, live music and entertainment, festive refreshments – think mince pies and mulled wine, there may even be a visit from a certain man in a red suit….
Join us for a festive afternoon of fun for all the family, pick up some last minute Christmas gifts and support Penny Brohn UK and those living with cancer along the way.
pennybrohn.org.uk/event/penny-brohn-ukfestive-market-2024/
Freemason’s Christmas Programme

The Masonic lodge for Portishead Masons, Gordano Lodge, are celebrating the festive season with a Christmas lunch and Carols on Saturday 7th December, open to all members and friends, and a Third Degree ceremony on Wednesday 18th December.
All freemasons will be welcomed, especially if you have moved into the area, or you are no longer a subscribing member. If you would like to more about this occasion or about Freemasonry, please contact Marshall on 07585 152570 or Gordano.Lodge@ gmail.com, or take a look at our Facebook page ‘Gordano Lodge 6244’.
PCS Presents Festive Music for Voices, Brass and Organ
Portishead Choral Society present “Festive Music for Voice, Brass and Organ” on 7th December in the Methodist Church at 7:30pm and features music by Parry, Handel, Bruckner, and Stopford, as well as renaissance music by our brass quintet. After the interval we sing a variety of traditional carols, and some invite audience participation. The combination of brass, organ, and voices promises a rich and resonant musical experience, led by Jonathan
Palmer and accompanied by Richard Lennox. For ticket information please visit portisheadchoral. co.uk or email contact@portisheadchoral.co.uk
RNLI Winscombe & District Branch
Reindeer Run - Sunday 8th December

RNLI Winscombe & District Branch will hold its third Reindeer Run at 2:00pm on Sunday 8th December at Winscombe Cricket Club, 31 The Lynch, Winscombe BS25 1AP. Runners of all standards welcome; there will be a 2.5 Km Santa Claus Trail (Open to all) and a 5 Km Reindeer Trail (Minimum age 11). Both Trails are Off-Road and Fancy Dress welcome. Runners are encouraged to get sponsorship and bring supporters as drinks and refreshments will be available. Contact Tim Moran Tim@moransonline.com or tel 07801 678432 for price & payment details.
Gordano Branch of the NHSRF
Our December meeting is on the 11th, this is our Christmas Lunch at the Bowls Club Portishead, 12:30pm for 1:00pm meal. All menu choices and payment should have been paid at the latest at our November meeting, so please do not turn up if you haven’t done this.
The fellowship is open to all retired members of the NHS and Social Care Sector.
Cruse Bereavement Support in the Portishead Area
Join the CRUSE bereavement support “Walk and Talk” on Thursday 12th December 10:00am to 12 noon. Guided walk and refreshments in Waitrose cafe afterwards. If joining for first time contact crusebristol@gmail.com with phone contact details and walk leader will get back to you.
There will be no CRUSE Drop in on 26th December but we are holding it on the following Thursday - 4th January 10 :00am to 12 noon, Methodist Community Hub, High St., Portishead. You will receive a warm welcome from trained Bereavement Volunteers and Hospitality team serving refreshments.
Portishead in Bloom Christmas Sale
Portishead in Bloom will be holding their Christmas sale on Saturday 14th December from 9:30am11:00am on the Town Garden near the library. We will be selling pots of hyacinths, holly, mistletoe (hopefully), Christmas table decorations and our calendars.
Give Yourself & Your Loft a Festive Treat!
Yes, it’s that time again already! Christmas is approaching, and it will soon be time to start thinking about digging out the decorations. If you’re anything like the rest of us, you probably put everything into a couple of boxes at the end of last year, and haven’t thought about them since.
Pulling decorations out of storage, and getting them ready for another year, will no doubt be a mix of both pleasure and chore; rediscovering some old favourites, and sorting out the usual mess of the fairy lights, but just how safe is it to get to those boxes? How much clutter is getting in the way?


According to a survey by the National Accident Helpline, 1 in 50 people have fallen out of the loft while bringing down tinsel, baubles and other decorations. Although many Christmas accidents are quickly shrugged off, more than 80,000 people a year need hospital treatment for injuries during the festive period, according to the NHS.
Here at Access4Lofts, we specialise in installing loft ladders and hatches, that can help you make the most of your loft, and safely access that extra storage you so desperately need. We have a number of options to suit any space, no matter how small, and can even offer some shelving options too. You’d be surprised at just how much room there is up there, and you’ll be even more surprised at just how quick, easy, and affordable it can be too.
Why suffer with clutter when there’s perfectly good storage space in your loft just waiting to be used? Let us make it safe and easy for you and your family this Christmas. After all, who’s going to polish off that last tin of Quality Street if you’re in A&E? No matter how much you love those baubles and tinsel, it’s just not worth the risk!
Find out how Access4Lofts can help you enjoy peace of mind, along with your festive cheer. To book a free survey and quote visit www.Access4Lofts.co.uk/BristolSouth, or call 01275 293 128. You can also find them on Facebook as Access4Lofts Bristol South.

Nailsea Shedders and the Mens Shed Movement
Our Charity originated in Nailsea a little over 12 years ago, hence Nailsea Shedders, but we are not there now. For workshop reasons we are currently based in Wraxall Village Club, BS48 1LE. We meet every Tuesday between 10:00am and 3:00pm and are open to all residents of North Somerset.
We are affiliated to the United Kingdom Men’s Sheds Association (UKMSA). The association is made up of many different types of Shed, all of which have the common theme of reducing social isolation through doing things together “Shoulder to Shoulder”. For example Clevedon Shed is for men and is focussed on woodworking. Our Shed, however, is mixed gender and has a repair, recycle, reuse philosophy, similar to a Repair Cafe. Where we differ is that, whilst local Repair Cafes do an excellent job they often have limited opening hours and are constrained by following the Dutch model of repairing items whilst the owner waits. Our Shed group is more flexible, taking items back to our workshop or homes where we are covered by our insurance.
The sorts of things we work on are very varied and include... lamps, benches, lawnmowers, chairs, vacuum cleaners and clocks. We can, where required, 3D print bespoke replacement parts. We do not tend to get involved with micro-electronics, PC’s, laptops, phones, there are good local businesses who can do these. What we tend to say is, if your items cannot be cost effectively repaired locally and are likely to end up in landfill, speak to us.
Two New Services - Arts and Crafts Courses, Repairs Drop-off and Collection: Courtesy of a grant from The Biddle trust through Quartet, starting from Wednesday 20th November (see dates below), we can offer two new services. One is expanding our repair service, the other, an Arts and Crafts Course.
Some dates for the diary: Arts & Crafts, Wednesdays: 20th Nov & 4th Dec: Neurographic Art 18th Dec: Cyanotype Printing
2025: 15th & 29th Jan: Bubble Art 12th & 26th Feb: Painting Bubble drops
REPAIR
Drop an item for repair at our Wraxall workshop on Tuesdays between 10:00am – 3:00pm, Wraxall Village Club, BS48 1LE. Or drop the repair into No65, BS48 1AW on the dates the Arts and Crafts are on. Arts and Crafts upstairs, Drop-in downstairs. E-mail: repairservice@nailseashedders.org If you have serious mobility issues, or for some other good reason you cannot get the Repair to us and it is portable, we may be able to pick it up and return it you.
ARTS AND CRAFTS COURSE
Alternate Wednesdays between 10:00am – 12 Noon. 65 High Street, Nailsea, BS48 1AW. enquiries@nailseashedders.org
UKELELE LEARNING GROUP
Meets at 1:00pm on the first Tuesday of the month for an hour at Wraxall Village Club.
Membership is £10 per month.
Non members attending Arts & Crafts £7.50 per session, £3 Ukelele learning Group.
26th Mar: Making a Metal Rose 23rd Apr & 7th May: Wood turning 21st May: How to paint – Techniques




Is your Windows computer running the latest release of Windows?
With the recent release of Windows 11 24H2, you may want to check that your Windows computer has upgraded itself to this release.
To check if your computer has already updated itself, simply click the Start button and type winver on your keyboard, then press the return or enter key. A box will popup showing the version of Windows.
If it says (on the second line) Version 24H2, then you are on the latest version of Windows. If it does not and you would like to try updating your computer, at your own risk, then please visit this Microsoft website: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows11
Once you are here, click the first “Download Now” button, then a file called “Windows 11 Installation Assistant” will download. You can either click “Open File” or double click on the file in your downloads folder.
Sometimes this process asks you to download and run the “PC Health Check” app from Microsoft – this is fine to do and will confirm that your computer will run Windows 11.
If your computer cannot run Windows 11’s latest release, please get in touch (contact details below) and we can provide some options on moving forward. We offer visits to your home or business to assist with this situation.
For those who do not hit any issues, you can proceed with the Windows 11 installation assistant, which will download and install the latest release of Windows 11.
Typically, the speed of this process depends on your internet speed and also your computer speed. On average, the process takes 45 minutes from start to end.
Neil Buzzard, Director, Computer Problem Solutions Ltd. Tel:
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Dream Doors celebrates 25 years with
£250 voucher giveaway
Local kitchen makeover company, Dream Doors, recently celebrated their 25th anniversary, and they’re asking their followers to submit their favourite family recipe, or memory in the kitchen over this time.

The company have seen kitchen trends and popular styles change over the past 25 years, but one thing remains the same is that the kitchen space is the heart of any home. This campaign encourages customers to reminisce on their favourite times, with one lucky winner being gifted a £250 food shop voucher to recreate their favourite recipe.
Dream Doors began trading in 1999 and now has 90 showrooms nationwide, with their North Somerset showroom opening in 2012, after finding a gap in the market for affordable kitchen makeovers that caused minimal disruption to the home. By simply replacing the doors and drawer fronts, Dream Doors allows you to completely revamp your space, for up to 50% less than a fully fitted kitchen. Avoiding the unnecessary removal of the cabinets allows for their fitters to be in and out in as little as 2-3 days, meaning customers can be enjoying their new kitchen in no time!
Dream Doors also have a commitment to sustainability, providing kitchens that benefit both the homeowner, and the planet. By actively encouraging customers to reuse their existing cabinetry, and ensuring all materials removed are disposed of responsibly, Dream Doors North Somerset are making every effort to reduce the impact to the environment made by the kitchen industry.
Do you have a memory to share? Visit the Dream Doors Facebook page to enter!
Why not visit our showroom at 5 The Precinct, Brinsea Road, Congresbury, Somerset BS49 5JG to see how you can start your kitchen makeover journey. There you can view a wide range of kitchen doors styles and colours, as well a selection of modern appliances, storage solutions, and lighting options, to complete your kitchen makeover.
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Lasting Powers of Attorney (“LPAs”) –Have you prepared yours yet?
Most people believe that their spouse or relative will automatically be allowed to make decisions about their health care needs if they were to be incapacitated; or their property and financial affairs if unable to act. This is not the case!
If you do not have a LPA in place and were mentally incapacitated:
• Your spouse/family will be denied access to your bank accounts and they will have to apply the Court of Protection to access your finances, including any pension or insurance payments which is costly and can take a year to put in place.
• The Local Council will make decisions on your health care needs, including end of life care; whereas a Health & Welfare LPA will give your attorneys some “power” to speak as if they were you regarding your care





• Your spouse/family will not be able to sell your property to pay for care fees or if you needed to downsize. Again, they would have to apply to the Court of Protection.
We can prepare new LPAs for you at very reasonable rates or carry out a free review of your current documents to ensure they meet your needs..
Call Karen on 07498 948580 or email info@grovewills.com







Join Our Friendly Parkinson’s Support Group
The NW Somerset Support Group of Parkinson’s UK meets on the second Saturday of each month at St Francis Church Hall, Ash Hayes Road, Nailsea, 10:30am - 12:15pm, for an informal coffee morning and sometimes a speaker. Do join us on 14th December for a jolly morning with festive entertainment. All those with Parkinson’s, family members and carers will be welcome.
Also, try our friendly Singalong group (singing is good for you, no skill required!) on 10th December, 2:30pm at St Francis Church Hall, enquiries: Chris Coppin 01275 854348
Avon & Somerset Constabulary Male Voice Choir Concert, 14th December

Portishead Rotary Club are delighted to be hosting the Avon & Somerset Constabulary Male Voice Choir for a Charity Concert on Saturday 14th December at the Methodist Church High Street Portishead. Tickets £13 can be purchased from Hartmann’s Books 28 High street and Nortech Computers 10 High Street or call 07551 198492, email portisheadrotary@aol.com. Proceeds will go to local charities and good causes.
Weston-super-Mare’s Playhouse Theatre comes to Gordano Civic Society
Samantha Ball from Weston-super-Mare’s Playhouse Theatre will tell all about its history and celebration (Oh yes she will!) at the Gordano Civic Society meeting on Monday 16th December, 7:30pm at Somerset Hall, The Precinct, Portishead. Entrance is £2 for members and £5 for visitors, although membership for the season at £10 can be purchased on the night. Refreshments included.
For further information please phone 01275 849200.
Macular Society local group. December meeting - Wednesday 18th December

The local Weston-superMare Macular Society Group covering Weston, Clevedon, Winscombe meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month 10:30am to 12:30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Baytree Road, Weston-superMare BS22 8HG.
The group is for anyone affected by central vision loss AMD wet or dry. We have presentations on a variety of topics such as useful appliances, helpful organisations and local interest. Such as GWR and VisionAid.
Cost £3 including refreshments. Friends and carers most welcome.
For more information contact Jo on 07947 373 244
Carols by Candlelight - featuring the Pill Owls, Pill Memorial Club

Carols by CandlelightFeaturing the Pill Owls at Pill & District Memorial Club. Wednesday 18th December
7:30pm - 10:00pm. Mulled Wine, Mulled Cider and mince pies. Open to the whole Community.
Bold Brass Christmas Concert
We are pleased to present Bold Brass playing their Christmas Concert in St. Mary’s Church, Portbury (BS20 7TR) on Thursday 19th December at 7:30pm.
Tickets are £12 pay on the door (cash machine in church) and include mulled cider, mince pies, tea/ coffee. Accompanied children free. ‘All welcome’.
Family Christmas Disco at Pill & District Memorial Club

Pill Memorial Club invite you to a Family Christmas Disco on Sunday 22nd December from 6:00pm9:00pm. Adults £2 - Children £3, including a gift from Santa.
There will be a disco with games to entertain kids of a variety of ages. Hot dogs will be available to purchase.
Tickets in advance from the bar or online (booking fee applies) at www.pillmemorialclub.co.uk
Join Turn The Tide Portishead’s December Big Clean: 29th
December
What better way to restore your energy levels at the end of the Christmas period than to join a community litter-pick with Turn The Tide Portishead? You will be out in the fresh air, meeting new people and playing your part in keeping Portishead clean and tidy. We will be meeting on Sunday 29th December, 10:30am
- 11:30am, by the Captain’s Cabin next to the Marina lock gates. Everyone is welcome – all you need is gloves and a bag in which to collect the litter you find. Further details: turnthetideportishead.co.uk/events/
New Year’s Eve party at Pill & District Memorial Club

Dance your feet into 2025 with friends. New Year’s Eve party at Pill & District Memorial Club, Tuesday 31st December 8:00pm - Late.
Adults only - £5 per person. First drink on arrival FREE with ticket (pint/single/glass/shot). Welcome to bring own nibbles for the evening. Fancy dress optional. Tickets available from the bar or online (booking fee applies)
www.pillmemorialclub.co.uk
Happy Christmas and New Year from Avon Wildlife Trust
There will be no meeting in December for the Avon Wildlife Trust so thank you to all who have supported the Portishead Group during the year. Our next meeting will be on Friday 24th January 2025 at 7:30pm at The Folk Hall, High Street, Portishead, BS20 6PR. All welcome. Entrance £2 for all adults and £1 for children and students. This includes tea or coffee during the evening.
For further information tel. 01275 843160 or 07853 248576
Fibromyalgia Support Group

We are a group of people who are living with Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions who meet regularly to support each other. We meet on the third Monday every month plus for coffee in Nuffield Health (Weston) on Thursday mornings. Meetings are a mix of speakers, chat and information. We have a weekly hydrotherapy group and organize trips and meals out plus interest groups as required. For more information, call Val 07411989478 or Jules 07840189641; email wsmfibro@gmail.com
Portishead Concert Band

If you play a musical instrument, join us for our exciting autumn/ winter season. Current and rusty players, of any age, welcome. Lots of
enjoyment to be had playing with other people. Come and join us every Tuesday from 7:30pm until 9:00pm at St Nicolas’ Church, Nore Road, Portishead BS20 8EN.
For more information:Contact Chris on 07790446188 cdpearce@btinternet.com Facebook www.facebook.com/search/ top?q=portishead%20concert%20band
A new Tai Chi QiGong session has come to Portishead!

Due to popular demand, local charity, Age UK Somerset, has launched a second Tai Chi class in Portishead. Now every Wednesday at 1:00pm at Portishead Methodist Church, High Street, BS20 6EN you can join this friendly class- £6/week. Specially designed for people over 55, the sessions are fun and can improve your balance, strength and flexibility. QiGong, pronounced ‘chee gung’, is a form of Tai Chi that is beneficial to both physical and mental wellbeing, consisting of 18 easy-to-learn gentle movements. Contact 01823 345624 / ageingwell@ageuksomerset.org.uk to sign up.





The Twelve Days of Gleaming!
On the first day of Gleaming my true love sent to me: A Gleaming Cooker cleaned by OvenGleamers.
On the second day of Gleaming my true love sent to me: Two Clean Roasting Tins… and A Gleaming Cooker cleaned by OvenGleamers.
On the third day of Gleaming my true love sent to me: 3 New Oven Liners, Two Clean Roasting Tins… and A Gleaming Cooker cleaned by OvenGleamers.
On the fourth day of Gleaming my true love sent to me: Four Gleaming Glass Doors, 3 New Oven Liners… and A Gleaming Cooker cleaned by OvenGleamers.
On the fifth day of Gleaming my true love sent to me: Five Sparkling Racks, Four Gleaming Glass Doors… and A Gleaming Cooker cleaned by OvenGleamers.
On the sixth day of Gleaming my true love sent to me: Six Shiny New Bulbs, Five Sparkling Racks… and A Gleaming Cooker cleaned by OvenGleamers.
On the seventh day of Gleaming my true love sent to me: Seven Seals Degreased, Six Shiny
New Bulbs… and A Gleaming Cooker cleaned by OvenGleamers.
On the eighth day of Gleaming my true love sent to me: Eight Hinges Gliding, Seven Seals Degreased… and A Gleaming Cooker cleaned by OvenGleamers.
On the ninth day of Gleaming my true love sent to me: Nine Fan Blades Spinning, Eight Hinges Gliding… and A Gleaming Cooker cleaned by OvenGleamers.
On the tenth day of Gleaming my true love sent to me: Ten Shiny Oven Walls, Nine Fan Blades Spinning… and A Gleaming Cooker cleaned by OvenGleamers.
On the eleventh day of Gleaming my true love sent to me: Eleven Cooker Knobs Turning, Ten Shiny Oven Walls… and A Gleaming Cooker cleaned by OvenGleamers.
On the twelfth day of Gleaming my true love sent to me: 12 HOURS CLEANING SAVED, Eleven Cooker Knobs Turning… and A Gleaming Cooker cleaned by OvenGleamers!!
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Happy Balance…
Supporting your busy life
We are passionate about re-cycling, re-housing and re-using items, working with many local charities we distribute your unwanted items on your behalf. We always offer a FREE 1hour consultation to introduce ourselves and to discuss how we can help you.
Our clients know that allocating time to work alongside Happy Balance provides the impetus they need to make a start. Through experience we understand the importance of working with you at your pace, listening to you and helping you put into action what you want to achieve.
These are all scenarios from clients we have worked with:
• ‘I don’t want to leave it for the kids to sort’ – Feeling mindful that you need to get your home in order? You don’t want the family having to sort through everything when you are gone? We will work with you to streamline your home, recycle unwanted items and organise belongings you may wish to distribute to family and friends
• My partner/parent has died – You’re not only dealing with grief but also thinking about how you clear the house? We are NOT house clearance. We work with you sensitively, practically and confidentially to organise their affairs and clear the house for sale or other
• I am embarrassed – It’s all got on top of me and I just feel overwhelmed – Are you buying too many items, storing them away and feeling like you may be hoarding? Claire and SJ are non judgemental and through experience can help you declutter and regain control
• I’m moving and need to downsize – I can’t physically or emotionally cope with my move and I need help. We are hands-on in preparing your belongings ensuring that when your removal firm comes to move you that you have already sorted through, de-cluttered and made sure all your items, big and small will fit into your new home giving you peace of mind.
• ‘Our family space isn’t working for us’ –Who can help us? Happy Balance will give you guidance, ideas and hands on support to make the changes to make your home a living space and not a storage space

All welcome at Christchurch Pill Dementia Friendly Cafe
Join us for tea, coffee, cake and chat at the Christchurch Pill Dementia friendly cafe on the second and fourth Thursday of the month, 2:00pm - 4:00pm. For people living with dementia and their carers or anyone who would like some cake and company. No need to book, just drop in. No charge, donations welcome. 1 Church Place, Pill BS20 0AE. Contact Mary Thomas 07527 517665 or Christina Taylor 07765 971948 for more information.
Free play sessions for the whole community, every Saturday!

ParkPlay is free community play, every Saturday, for everyone. Make friends, have fun, get moving!
9:30am - Castle Batch Park, Bishop Avenue, Worle, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 7PQ.
10:00am – Merlin Park Playground, Redcliff Bay, Portishead, BS20 8RW.
Look out for the ParkPlay flag, we’ll be there – rain or shine.
If you can, please register before you come along: park-play.com/register/ (you only need to this once)
Find out more about ParkPlay here: www.betterhealthns.co.uk/information/parkplay/
Enjoy Church is a thriving church community

Enjoy Church meets weekly on a Sunday at Somerset Hall in Portishead at 10:30am.
You will experience dynamic praise and worship, a faith-inspiring relevant message, and time to connect with others. There is also a fun filled children’s programme that runs during the service for ages 4-11 years, and a creche for pre-school children.
Enjoy Church run various mid week activities from youth programmes, toddler groups, football club, community initiatives.
Small connect groups also run midweek in various locations.
Why not join in! Visit www.enjoychurch.co.uk for more information.
Portbury WI – Christmas and into 2025
Portbury WI will be enjoying their December meeting with musical entertainment and an American Supper. Members will be attending the Avon Federation Carol
Service and the Christmas decorations, made at our November meeting, will be decorating the WI Christmas Tree at Portbury Church. 2025 brings new monthly speakers, ongoing walks, lunches and crafting. We will also be running a New Members meeting in January, so it’s a great time to learn more about the WI and what it can offer you. For more information, call Helen on 07503 134817.
Join a free and friendly Health Walk!

30 to 60 minute Health Walks are available in Churchill and Cheddar, Clevedon, Congresbury, Long Ashton, Nailsea, Portishead, Weston-super-Mare, Winscombe and Yatton. No need to book, just come along! Please see our website for the dates, times and meeting places: www.betterhealthns.co.uk/ get-active/walking/ Or contact us at: getactive@n-somerset.gov.uk / 01275 882 730
Top composting tip: how to make your own leaf mould

Heap fallen leaves in a sheltered corner of your garden or add them to a bin built from chicken wire and stakes. Make sure the leaves remain damp. In one year, you can harvest your own soil improver to top dress your borders or, after two years, mix with sharp sand/grit for homemade seed compost. Meanwhile, your leaf pile will provide a safe place for invertebrates to overwinter.
Brought to you by North Somerset Master Composters. To find out about volunteering with us, visit www.gardenorganic.org.uk/nsmc
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