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2013
Weekly Events
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Playhouse Theatre
.	Shows are listed below in date order. Tickets can be purchased on line. All bookings subject to £2 transaction fee.	Booking Office: 01934 645544
North Somerset Arts Week
03/05 to 12/05/2013	North Somerset Arts announces its Sixth Biennial ArtsWeek. Artists from all over the region will open their doors to the public, providing an intimate opportunity to meet the artists, view their work and buy unique pieces of art. The ten-day event will see nearly 100 venues and over 300 artists opening their homes and studios to showcase the vibrant and diverse art talents within the region. Free brochures can be obtained in Tourist Information Centres, Libraries or local galleries and businesses. Arts Week is a major local community event.
The Grand Pier
Every day	Weston's main attraction. Well worth a visit!
Brean Leisure Park
Every day	Open 10.30am to 9.30pm. At Fun City (the South West’s largest FREE to enter Theme Park - you only pay if you ride) you’ll discover over 40 different rides and attractions! Brean Fun City is based at Brean Leisure Park, Coast Road, Brean Sands, Somerset. For special events see Monthly listing below.	Tel: 01278 751595
Sand Sculpture Festival
Apr to September	11am to 5pm, Weston Beach, next to SeaQuarium. Sand Sculpture Festival. Admission charges apply. Lights, camera, action! Our theme for 2013 is HOLLYWOOD. Look out for the famous film stars, marvel at your favourite movies and become part of the iconic scenes from the last century. This year, the Weston Sand Sculpture Festival also gives you the chance to become the paparazzi, so don’t forget your camera!
On the beach at Uphill
Fri, Sat & Sun	Open 10am to 5pm, R T Catering Van. Come Down to the Beach at Uphill: you are guaranteed a personal welcome. Our customers have been coming to us for years for our traditional Food. However we also offer you a range of other lovingly-prepared specialities including Panini and vegetarian dishes. We always offer you terrific-value promotions to help you save money. Something delicious for you, whether you decide to eat on the beach or take away. Winter opening times Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 5pm.
Markets
2nd Sat of the month	Weston-super-Mare Local Producers Market, 10am to 2pm second Saturday of each month, Town Square, WSM. A great place to shop for good quality local produce - venison, pork, lamb, farmhouse cheese, bread, cakes, fruit and vegetables, plants and photographs.
Thursdays	Winscombe Thursday Market, 8am - 12noon, Community Centre, Sandford Road, Winscombe. A superb range of fresh fish, local and seasonal vegetables, free range eggs, local cheese, home made cakes, fudge, savouries, honey and preserves, Hobbs House Bread, Moorland Farm beef and many other interesting and varied stalls including charity cards, "Barefoot" books for children, and "See Saw" children's clothing, "Traidcraft" provisions and goods, home made craft items and seasonal plants. Refreshments available. Free admission.
Saturdays	Bleadon Village Market. Every third Saturday 9am - 12.30pm (first Sat in December), Coronation Hall, Bleadon. Selling everything from local produce, to crafts, Fair Trade, antiques and collectables, together with a community cafe selling hot snacks and drinks.
.	Hutton Village Market, Hutton: Saturday 2 February, 2 March, 6 April, 4 May, 1 June, 6 July, 5 October, 2 November and 6 or 14 December 9.30am - 12noon. Free admission.
Sundays	Car Boot and Market at Moor Park (next to the Helicopter museum), every Sunday from 8am to 2pm and includes fruit and veg, butchers, cakes and a multitude of other products.
Weston Organ and Keyboard Club
Tuesdays	First Tuesday of each month, 7.30pm to 10pm, Somerset Suite, Weston Football Club, Winterstoke Road, WSM. Free parking. See below for listings.
BME in North Somerset
Tuesdays	From 12noon, The Badger Centre, 3 - 6 Wadham Street, WSM. Learn about other cultures in the area, try amazing food, guest speakers, new international parents group and get free English lessons!!! (from 2:30-4:30). The aim of the BME Network is to reach out to those from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds in North Somerset to ensure they are receiving appropriate services, link people up with one another and help groups evolve; to engage with existing groups and associations; to set up a social network which can give the minority ethnic community a voice, be a focal point for the BME voluntary sector and promote joint working between different minority ethnic groups to increase their engagement with public agencies and promote good race relations.
Events listed by Month
2013
May
02/05/2013	7.30pm to 10pm, Somerset Suite, Weston Football Club, Winterstoke Road, WSM. Weston Organ and Keyboard Club present Elizabeth Harrison. Free parking.
03/05 to 12/05/2013	North Somerset Arts Week. Details listed in section above, at the top.
03/05/2013	7.30pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. That'll Be The Day. Prepare yourself for a party as the legendary That'll Be The Day, the nation's favourite rock 'n' roll variety show returns by popular demand with a second chance to see our Brand New 2013 Production. The hugely entertaining rock 'n' roll spectacular features a line-up of knockout hits form the 1950s, 60s and 70s, mixed with loads of zany comedy routines to produce a show with a real feelgood party atmosphere.	Tickets: 01934 645544
04/05/2013	8pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. Rich Hall. Rich Hall is the star of the critically accaimed BBC4 documentaries Rich Hall's Inventing The Indian and Rich Hall's Continental Drifters, and he has also appeared on numerous television stand-up and panel shows. Rich Hall's renowned grouchy, deadpan style has established him as a master of absurdist irony and king of rapid fire wit. Fans can see the genius from Montana discuss a variety of topics all delivered in his own hilarious unique way.	Tickets: 01934 645544
05/05/2013	2.30pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. We'll Meet Again. Acclaimed as Britain's best matinee show, We'll Meet Again celebrates its 15th year on the road with a new programme packed with music and comedy from the war years.	Tickets: 01934 645544
06/05/2013	Winter Gardens, Sea Front, WSM. May Bank Holiday Family Fun. Enjoy a delicious family carvery, served 12noon - 3pm while the children play in the Kids Hut. 3 course - £13.95 per person; 2 course - £10.95 per person. Children's carvery - £4.50 (children's menu available). Plus, Afternoon High Tea, 3pm - 5pm only £5.95 per person.	Bookings: 01934 645544 or 417117
09/05/2013	7.30pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. Vienna Festival Ballet - Tchaikovsky Gala. Enjoy an evening of highlights from the best known and most loved Tchaikovsky ballets including extracts from Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker.	Tickets: 01934 645544
10/05/2013	7.30pm, Winter Gardens, Sea Front, WSM. Dimitris Dekavallas. Message from the Winter Gardens: The performance by Dimitris Dekavallas on Friday 10th May has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Those who have booked tickets will be contacted by our Box Office to be issued a refund. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.	Box Office: 01934 645544 or 417117
10/05/2013	7.30pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers. Thundreing rhythms on huge taiko drums, mysterious masked choreography, muscular synchronisation time to perfection all in a spellbing display of sheer athleticism. The energy and power of this unique performance has to be seen to be believed!	Tickets: 01934 645544
11/05/2013	7pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. The Music Makers Academy present Street Life. This expanding community of musicians along with their enthusiastic students will be presenting their annual music festival entitled Street Life. There will be performances from all the different instruments and music genres taught at this multi-faceted school. Be prepared to enjoy well known numbers from the brass, reeds, woodwind, vocals, keyboards, drums and of course the quickly expanding guitar and bass departments. A truly entertaining evening for all the family.	Tickets: 01934 645544
12/05/2013	7pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. Spellbound. Presented by Bristol Society of Magic. The annual magic extravaganza with international stars, this year featuring the world champion of magic SOMA. Enjoy an evening of great illusions, comedy and amzing magic for all the family, including Celtic Storm (pictured), presented before your very eyes.	Tickets: 01934 645544
15/05/2013	7.30pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. Albert Lee and Hogan's Heroes. Celebrating his 70th birthday year and over 50 years in music, double Grammy Award winner Albert Lee returns with his multi-talenetd band Hogans Heroes. Albert is without doubt one of the world's finest guitar players and has been featured on Terry Wogan on Sunday, Simon Mayo's Drive Time and at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Festival on two occasions. Join his as he returns to The Playhouse by popular demand with a great evening of music.	Tickets: 01934 645544
16/05/2012	7.30pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. Real Diamond. The Brooklyn Roads Tour - starring John Hylton. John Hylton makes a welcome return to The Playhouse together with his live band in a superb tribute to Neil Diamond and is also joined for this tour by the UK's foremost Barbra Streisand tribute artist, Tina Law. Join them for a night to remember featuring all the great Neil Diamond hits, a few Streisand evergreens and of course the hit Streisand / Diamond duet You Don't Bring Me Flowers.	Tickets: 01934 645544
18/05 & 19/05/2013	Saturday : 9.30am – 7pm (last workshop at 6pm), Sunday: 9.30 – 6pm (last workshop at 5pm), Weston Football Club, Winterstoke Road, WSM. The Medicine Music Festival - A weekend of Music, Voices, Drums, HEALING - A whole Weekend of Healing Sounds and Workshops. Entry is £12.50 per day £20 for both days.
18/05 & 19/05/2013	10am to 4pm, Woodspring Priory, Kewstoke, WSM (adjacent to Sand Bay). Open Day. Entry is FREE, and we welcome all ages. Free art activities for children.
18/05/2013	5pm, Winter Gardens, Sea Front, WSM. Weston Junior Arts Festival Concert.	Tel: 01934 420006
18/05/2013	5pm to 1am, Winter Gardens, Sea Front, WSM. The View Bar, Grand Opening at The Winter Gardens. Celebrate with us and enjoy Cocktails, Live music, Blues, Soul, Jazz and Entertainment for all in a relaxing family atmosphere. For the kids – Free Indoor soft play area for the under 5’s and new kids menu. Plus launch of the new View Bar menu – all locally sourced fresh produce and includes the ultimate 16oz burger. Following the Grand Opening, the View Bar will be open daily, Monday – Sunday 12noon until late.	Tel: 01934 417117
18/05/2013	7.30pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. The Burlesque Show. Welcome to a stunning night of sophisticated tease featuring the UK's finest artistes of the genre. Beautiful choreography, hilarious routines, classic comedy and daring magic combine to deliver the most highly regarded production of it's kind in the UK. The award winning performances will delight and excite and guarantee to refresh parts you never knew you had! For a truly delicious night of tassels, tease and titivating laughter, join us for a fun-filled evening of Burlesque.	Tickets: 01934 645544
18/05/2013	7.30pm (Gates open at 6pm), Weston Super Mare Rugby Club, Recreation Ground, Drove Road, WSM. Gypsy Watkins Open Air Concert. Purple Watkins, Gypsy's husband said the concert Gypsy did at Exeter Cathedral had been a fabulous experience and they are now looking forward to a very special fund raising concert at Weston Super Mare. It will be very different from the concert at the cathedral as Gypsy will get the opportunity to sing not just Opera, and ballads but also show her rocky side as well. It will help raise funds for a very worthy cause The Somerset Equine Assisted Learning Centre. Full Bar and food available. Tickets £10.00 PAY AT THE GATE.	Advance Tickets: 01278787447
18/05 & 19/05/2013	Weston Beach. Red Bull Pro Nationals 2013 - Round 2 (Motocross). Weekend and day tickets available in advance from the website or on the gate.	Tickets: 08454 750057
19/05/2013	7.30pm, All Saints Church, WSM. Concert - Harmonica Sacra (Musical Director - Peter Leech).	Tel: 01934 415301
21/05/2013	2.30pm and 7.30pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. Life of Pi - The Film. Cert PG. 120 mins.	Tickets: 01934 645544
22/05/2013	7.30pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. Stars of Strictly Come dancing. Starring Pasha Kovalev and Katya Virshilas plus their stunning guest dancers. Strictly Come Dancing has quite rightly become the jewel in the crown for the BBC and essential Saturday night viewing. In a sensational live show, Strictly Come Dancing stars Pasha and Katya, along with their guest dancers demonstrate a series of stunning and beautifully costumed dance routines as well as hosting a question and answer session. With an appearance from a local dancing school and a chance for the audience to get involved, this is a must for any 'Strictly' fan.	Tickets: 01934 645544
23/05/2013	7.30pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. The Lumberjacks. Stewart Francis, Craig Campbell and Glenn Wool are The Lumberjacks. Canadian stand up comedians Craig Campbell, Stewart Francis and Glenn Wool are back on the road touring the UK with their hilarious Edinburgh Festival 2012 show.	Tel: 01934 645544
24/05/2013	From 6pm, Grand Pier, WSM. End of Term Party on the Pier (under 16’s only).	Tel: 01934 646155
25/05 to 02/06/2013	10.30am to 9.30pm, Brean Leisure Park, Coast Road, Berrow. The South West’s largest FREE to enter Theme Park - you only pay if you ride. Family Quest Week At Fun City! To celebrate National Family Week, May Half Term is Family Quest Week at Fun City! Grown Ups and Kids can work together to solve the Family Quest and earn a special treat! Plus, great news! You can get a FREE VIP Upgrade when you purchase a FUN CITY WRISTBAND and print and redeem a Special Voucher on Entry! Ring the number on the right to find out how to get yours! The VIP Upgrade provides unlimited use of the Crazy Boats, Water Walkers, Area 51 Laserquest AND Congo Adventure Golf. Saving you £££’s, make sure you take the voucher with you on the day!	Phone 01278 751595 for voucher.
25/05/2013	7.30pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. ABBA Reunion. ABBA Reunion has been created by the original production team behind the award-winning West End show Abbamania and stars the original Frida from the London cast. From Waterloo to Dancing Queen this show gives ABBA fans old and new the opportunity to re-live the addictive ABBA phenomenon that swept the airwaves and discos during the 70s and 80s in this wonderfully feel-good, party style tribute featuring full live band, stunning costumes and authentic choreograpghy.	Tel: 01934 645544
26/05/2013	2.30pm to 4.30pm, Grove Park Bandstand, Grove Park, WSM. Grove Park Music Bandstand Concert - Clevedon Brass. Info from John Horler, Grove Park Café.	Tel: 07952 943855
27/05/2013	Winter Gardens, Sea Front, WSM. May Bank Holiday Family Fun. Enjoy a delicious family carvery, served 12noon - 3pm while the children play in the Kids Hut. 3 course - £13.95 per person; 2 course - £10.95 per person. Children's carvery - £4.50 (children's menu available). Plus, Afternoon High Tea, 3pm - 5pm only £5.95 per person.	Bookings: 01934 645544 or 417117
June
25/05 to 02/06/2013	10.30am to 9.30pm, Brean Leisure Park, Coast Road, Berrow. The South West’s largest FREE to enter Theme Park - you only pay if you ride. Family Quest Week At Fun City! To celebrate National Family Week, May Half Term is Family Quest Week at Fun City! Grown Ups and Kids can work together to solve the Family Quest and earn a special treat! Plus, great news! You can get a FREE VIP Upgrade when you purchase a FUN CITY WRISTBAND and print and redeem a Special Voucher on Entry! Ring the number on the right to find out how to get yours! The VIP Upgrade provides unlimited use of the Crazy Boats, Water Walkers, Area 51 Laserquest AND Congo Adventure Golf. Saving you £££’s, make sure you take the voucher with you on the day!	Phone 01278 751595 for voucher.
06/06/2013	7.30pm to 10pm, Somerset Suite, Weston Football Club, Winterstoke Road, WSM. Weston Organ and Keyboard Club present Byron Jones. Free parking.	Tel: 01934 645544
07/06/2013	7.30pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. Totally Tina. Since appearing on the grand final of Stars In Their Eyes in 2002 with her outstanding tribute to Anastacia, Justine Riddoch's career has gone for strength to strength. With her superb band and dancers show is back on the road this summer with an equally impressive tribute to the queen of rock and soul, Tina Turner, ranging from the early Ike and Tina songs River Deep, Mountain High and Nutbush City Limits through to the solo hits Private Dancer, What's Love Got To Do With It and Simply The Best.	Tel: 01934 645544
08/06 & 09/06/2013	Weston Beach (Clifton Sands to Royal Sands). Weston Beach Kite Festival, including a round of the British Sport Kite Championships.
13/06/2013	Doors open 7.30pm, Winter Gardens, Sea Front, WSM. Habadekuk. This event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.	Box Office: 01934 645544 or 417117
15/06 & 16/06/2013	Sat 10am to 9pm; Sun 11am to 6pm; Grove Park, WSM. Boomfest - a Music and Arts Festival for young people. Info from John Horler, Grove Park Café.	Tel: 07952 943855
16/06/2013	Winter Gardens, Sea Front, WSM. Father's Day. Enjoy a delicious 2 or 3 course carvery, followed by Afternoon High Tea to celebrate with all the family. PLUS Free Pint for Dad! 3 course - £13.95 per person; 2 course - £10.95 per person. Children's carvery - £4.50 (children's menu available). Afternoon High Tea - £5.95 per person.	Bookings: 01934 645544 or 417117
21/06 to 24/06/2013	Starts 2pm on the Friday; ends 10am on the Monday. Venue: Sand Bay Leisure Resort. Inkfest 2013, a festival of tattoo art and alternative music. Tickets are available from The Lambretta Museum, 77 Alfred St, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset. BS23 1PP.	Tel: 07802443545
22/06/2013	11am to 6pm, Weston-super-Mare Seafront. Weston Air Day including the Red Arrows. Free entry to event. Normal car parking charges still apply.
29/06 & 30/06/2013	All Day, Town Square, Italian Gardens, Royal Hotel and Beach Lawns in Weston-super-Mare. Armed Forces Day.
July
04/07/2013	7.30pm to 10pm, Somerset Suite, Weston Football Club, Winterstoke Road, WSM. Weston Organ and Keyboard Club present Joanne Noulls. Free parking.
06/07 & 07/07/2013	Play starts 9am both days, The Beach, Weston-super-Mare. Volleyball England Beach Tour. No charge for spectators. Normal car parking charges still apply.
13/07/2013	10am to 4pm, The Winter Gardens, Sea Front, WSM. South West Area Group of Family History Fair. Entrance £2.50. All local and some national societies will be there. If you are interested in or want to learn more about Family History then now is your opportunity.
20/07/2013	10am to 4pm, St.Paul's Church Hall, Walliscote Rd., WSM. Weston-super-Mare Philatelic Society Annual Stamp Fair.
25/07/2013	8pm - 12pm, The Winter Gardens, Sea Front, WSM. NEW Adult Comedy and Curry Nights at the Winter Gardens. Once a month at the Winter Gardens enjoy a great night of comedy, a curry and a beer - what more could you ask for? Line up: Geoff Whiting, Iszi Lawrence, Larry Dean, Omar Hamdi & Malcolm Head. Tickets: £11.50 in advance, £12.50 on the door.	Box Office: 01934 645544 or 417117
August
01/08/2013	7.30pm to 10pm, Somerset Suite, Weston Football Club, Winterstoke Road, WSM. Weston Organ and Keyboard Club present Paul Carman. Free parking.
31/08/2013	11am to 7pm, On the Beach in Weston-super-Mare. Summer Sets (Pop Festival).
September
05/09/2013	7.30pm to 10pm, Somerset Suite, Weston Football Club, Winterstoke Road, WSM. Weston Organ and Keyboard Club present Robert Davies. Free parking.
21/09 & 22/09/2013	10am to 5.30pm, Winter Gardens and Weston-super-Mare Town Centre. Weston Super Food Festival. Indoor and outdoor food markets, street food, demonstration kitchen, cookery workshops,children’s food activities, ‘meet the producer’ sessions, food films, wine tasting, competitions, food trails, gardening and growing , special offers in restaurants and cafes, the Weston super Food Awards, a food inspired arts fringe, and tasty, foodie fun for all!
October
03/10/2013	7.30pm to 10pm, Somerset Suite, Weston Football Club, Winterstoke Road, WSM. Weston Organ and Keyboard Club present Tony Stace. Free parking.
11/10 to 13/10/2013	Weston-super-Mare Beach (Royal Sands/Uphill), RHL Weston Beach Race. Saturday: 9am Youth 125/250F race, 11am Youth 65cc race and 1pm-4pm Adult Quad/Sidecar race. Sunday: 9am Youth Quad race, 11am Youth 85 small wheel and large wheel race and 1pm-4pm main Solo race. Weekend and day tickets available. Normal car parking charges apply.
November
07/11/2013	7.30pm to 10pm, Somerset Suite, Weston Football Club, Winterstoke Road, WSM. Weston Organ and Keyboard Club present Janet Dowsett. Free parking.
08/11/2013	7.15pm, Town centre and seafront, Weston-super-Mare. Weston Illuminated Carnival.
December
05/12/2013	7.30pm to 10pm, Somerset Suite, Weston Football Club, Winterstoke Road, WSM. Weston Organ and Keyboard Club present Nicholas Martin. Free parking.