Businesses, schools, and community groups in North Somerset can access support for their active travel initiatives, thanks to the Department for Transport’s Capability Fund. The grants are available to companies, schools and community groups in North Somerset who want to start incentivising active travel. The money is being provided by the Department for Transport’s Capability [...]
Struggling households across North Somerset are benefitting from a £1.3m grant this winter thanks to the Government’s Household Support Fund. The grant intended to help struggling households all over the UK afford basic provisions like food and other essential items, as well as pay their energy and water bills. The awarded money is intended to [...]
With Christmas on the horizon, here are some great tips and tricks to help make your festive season the most sustainable yet! The Christmas period is a time to eat, drink, and be merry. But all that joviality comes at a considerable environmental cost. Did you know, the UK generates 114,000 tonnes of waste plastic [...]
Priority Football Academy is recruiting players for the 2022/23 academic year, allowing youngsters to play competitive football alongside their A Level studies. Priority Football Academy offers youngsters between the ages of 16 and 18 the opportunity to play matches and train on top of a full-time further education offering. The Academy works in partnership with Nailsea School, where youngsters can pick from a whole host of academic [...]
Avon Fire & Rescue are offering free home fire safety visits to vulnerable members of the community as part of their targeted prevention work. As a way of promoting better fire safety, Avon Fire & Rescue are going to be visiting the most vulnerable members of communities across B&NES, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset. [...]
All eligible adults aged 18 and over will be offered Covid-19 booster jabs by the end of January 2022, according to the latest Government announcement. [Information correct at time of publishing. For the latest updates on local Covid-19 measures and announcements, view our coronavirus news articles.] There is an existing booster jab programme that encourages [...]
With Christmas on the horizon, it’s about time we outlined the festive markets and fairs happening in Nailsea. Whether you want to sample locally made food, find some handmade gifts, or wander about with a mulled wine, there’s a market for everyone this year. Get yourself in the Christmas spirit and support some talented local [...]
Nailsea Town Council have created a Heritage Trail to celebrate the hidden gems of Nailsea’s local history, perfect for exploring with the whole family. The trail launches this autumn, with each of the 10 stops across the town revealing another aspect of Nailsea’s past – some more well known than others! From the Wurzels to [...]
Bonfire Night is here once again, and people all over Nailsea will be looking to mark the celebration with bonfires, warm food, and some electrifying firework displays. To help make sure you have a great night, we’ve outlined two popular firework displays taking place nearby as well as some important safety tips. But why do [...]
Even if you’ve left your pumpkin buying until the last minute, you can still find some for sale in Nailsea and slightly further afield too. The nights are drawing in, the leaves are on the turn, and it’s starting to get a bit chilly. That means it’s time for one of our favourite seasonal celebrations [...]
