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Weston-super-Mare What's on
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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
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
08/06/2013	7.30pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. Forever in Blue Jeans. With music from the Rock ‘n’ Roll 50s, the Swinging 60s, the Motown 70s and the Abba 80s. With 8 superb singers, dancers and musicians, the show is eye catching and heart throbbing from beginning to end. Bring the whole family and enjoy a lively evening of entertainment.	Bookings: 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	7.30pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. Jazz Dance Company. This exciting young company makes a welcome return to the Playhouse, presenting a vibrant programme of works, ranging from the sensuality and lyricism of contemporary jazz to modern street dance, the rhythmic complexity of tap and the influence of jazz in musical theatre. An higly enjoyable evening of song and dance not to be missed!	Tickets: 01934 645544
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
15/06/2013	7.30pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. The No.1 Dance factory present Angels and Demons.	Tickets: 01934 645544
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
20/06 & 21/06/2013	Thurs 8pm; Fri 7.30pm; Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. Wessex Academy of Performing Arts present Lights, Camera, Action. Join us for a celebration of the talent, imagination and skills of the wonderful WAPA students - the number one Performing Arts Academy in the South West!	Tickets: 01934 645544
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.
23/06/2013	2.30pm to 4.30pm, Grove Park Bandstand, Grove Park, WSM. Grove Park Music Bandstand Concert - Weston Brass. Info from John Horler, Grove Park Café.	Tel: 07952 943855
26/06/2013	7.30pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. The Bootleg Shadows. For anyone who loves the sound of the 60's, and enjoys a few laughs on the way.	Tickets: 01934 645544
27/06/2013	7.30pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. 80s Mania. Europe's Official 1980s Multi-Tribute Concert featuring 25 chart-topping pop icons authentically recreated with live band and awesome dancers.	Tickets: 01934 645544
29/06 & 30/06/2013	All Day, Town Square, Italian Gardens, Royal Hotel and Beach Lawns in Weston-super-Mare. Armed Forces Day.
July
02/07 to 05/07/2013	10.30am to 5pm, Matalan, Summer Lane, Worle, WSM. Starlight Studios will be at Matalan taking professional photographs for just £4.99 including a free 8x10 print. Lots of editing options such as black & white, sepia and amazing colour popping! Great for individuals, families, couples, everyone!
04/07 to 06/07/2013	7.30pm (Sat Mat 2.30pm), Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. Death Trap, by Ira Levin. Starring Stephen Beckett (Mike Jarvis in The Bill, Dr Matt Ramsden in Coronation Street). Clifford, and unknown playwright, has sent a copy of his latest play to Sidney for his comments and feedback. So impressed is Sidney that he persuades his wife Myra to help him plagiarise the play. The plan appears to be foolproof but when Clifford arrives at the house, events take an unexpected and sinister turn... A ticket entitles you to a whole seat, however you will only need the edge of it!	Tickets: 01934 645544
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.
07/07/2013	2.30pm to 4.30pm, Grove Park Bandstand, Grove Park, WSM. Grove Park Music Bandstand Concert - Worlewind Band. Info from John Horler, Grove Park Café.	Tel: 07952 943855
07/07/2013	2.30pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. Best of British. Come and enjoy an afternoon of traditional variety entertainment performed the way it used to be.	Tickets: 01934 645544
10/07/2013	7.30pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. Richard Digance. Richard Digance is not just a singer and guitarist, and not merely one of the country's most celebrated comedy entertainers, he is also a one man creative industry whose achievements are acknowledged around the world.	Tickets: 01934 645544
11/07/2013	7.30pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. The Bon Jovi Experience. The Bon Jovi Experience is an outstanding tribute to New Jersey rock band Bon Jovi. They are the only tribute band in the world to have actually played and shared a stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself!	Tickets: 01934 645544
12/07/2013	7.30pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. Derek Acorah. The Eternal Spirits Tour. One of the most respected Spiritualist Mediums of a generation, Derek Acorah is well known for his amazing insight and accuracy as well as his warmth, sensitive delivery and ability to entertain.	Tickets: 01934 645544
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.
13/07/2013	7.30pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. Sway Dance Show. Sway Dance are proud to present their first summer show, Dancers and teachers from Hutton Moor Leisure Centre and The Winter Gardens have joined together to produce a night of new and exciting dance.	Tickets: 01934 645544
14/07/2013	Starts 12 noon, Grove Park Bandstand, Grove Park, WSM. Grove Park Music Bandstand Concert - Our Big Gig, featuring the Communicators Ska Band. Info from John Horler, Grove Park Café.	Tel: 07952 943855
14/07/2013	7.30pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. Rock 'n' Roll Paradise. Relive the golden era of Rock 'n' Roll in a show that delivers the dream line up of six legendary acts in a concert that would have been too good to be true!!	Tickets: 01934 645544.
16/07/2013	7.30pm, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, WSM. Jethro. Laughter not only provides a full-scale workout for your muscles, it unleashes a rush of stress-busting endorphins which strenghen your immune system and protect you from the damaging effects of stress. Jethro's fruity Cornish humour is the perfect remedy to cheer us all.	Tickets: 01934 645544
20/07/2013	10am to 4pm, St.Paul's Church Hall, Walliscote Rd., WSM. Weston-super-Mare Philatelic Society Annual Stamp Fair.
21/07/2013	2.30pm to 4.30pm, Grove Park Bandstand, Grove Park, WSM. Grove Park Music Bandstand Concert - Bristol East & Kingswood Band. Info from John Horler, Grove Park Café.	Tel: 07952 943855
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
28/07/2013	2.30pm to 4.30pm, Grove Park Bandstand, Grove Park, WSM. Grove Park Music Bandstand Concert - Burtle Silver Band. Info from John Horler, Grove Park Café.	Tel: 07952 943855
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.
04/08/2013	2.30pm to 4.30pm, Grove Park Bandstand, Grove Park, WSM. Grove Park Music Bandstand Concert - Des Henlys Strummers and Singers. Info from John Horler, Grove Park Café.	Tel: 07952 943855
11/08/2013	2.30pm to 4.30pm, Grove Park Bandstand, Grove Park, WSM. Grove Park Music Bandstand Concert - RAFA Concert Band. Info from John Horler, Grove Park Café.	Tel: 07952 943855
18/08/2013	2.30pm to 4.30pm, Grove Park Bandstand, Grove Park, WSM. Grove Park Music Bandstand Concert - Bath Spa Band. Info from John Horler, Grove Park Café.	Tel: 07952 943855
25/08/2013	2.30pm to 4.30pm, Grove Park Bandstand, Grove Park, WSM. Grove Park Music Bandstand Concert - Bristol Male Voice Choir. Info from John Horler, Grove Park Café.	Tel: 07952 943855
26/08/2013	2.30pm to 4.30pm, Grove Park Bandstand, Grove Park, WSM. Grove Park Music Bandstand Concert - Klair - Rock & Roll singer. Info from John Horler, Grove Park Café.	Tel: 07952 943855
September
01/09/2013	2.30pm to 4.30pm, Grove Park Bandstand, Grove Park, WSM. Grove Park Music Bandstand Concert - Worlewind Band. Info from John Horler, Grove Park Café.	Tel: 07952 943855
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.
08/09/2013	2.30pm to 4.30pm, Grove Park Bandstand, Grove Park, WSM. Grove Park Music Bandstand Concert - Des Henlys Strummers & Singers. Info from John Horler, Grove Park Café.	Tel: 07952 943855
15/09/2013	2.30pm to 4.30pm, Grove Park Bandstand, Grove Park, WSM. Grove Park Music Bandstand Concert - Serenade Big Band. Info from John Horler, Grove Park Café.	Tel: 07952 943855
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.