Win a family ticket to Icescape!

A spectacular festive wonderland has returned to Weston-super-Mare’s seafront featuring the UK’s largest covered winter ice rink.

Icescape @The Tropicana is now open until Sunday 6 January – and to celebrate we have one family ticket to give away.

Adventures and spooky holiday fun

It’s the school holidays next week and lots of spooky fun and adventures can be enjoyed across North Somerset.

Here’s a round-up of some events taking place…

Stay safe with fireworks

Big bangs will be heard across the area this coming week as everyone gears up for some fantastic firework displays.

If you’re hosting an event in your own back garden, it’s important to make sure both used and unused fireworks are disposed of properly afterwards.

See a poignant war play in Clevedon

A poignant play about two young men signing up to Britain’s war effort comes to Clevedon next week to mark the start of the Remembrance Day commemorations.

 PALS, by North South Theatre, is a dark comedy set during the first years of World War I.

Spectacular illuminated night glow comes to Weston

Hot air balloons will be illuminated on Weston’s beach next month during a spectacular choreographed night glow.

Up to 30 balloons will line up on the beach and light up the night skies in time to music.

Report it online

 

Are you one of the thousands of residents in North Somerset who logs onto the council’s website to report things online at a time that suits you?

More and more people are using the council’s online services as a quick and easy way to get things done.

Deadline fast approaching for secondary school places

There are just a few days left to apply for a school place if your child is due to start secondary school next year.

Applications must be in by Wednesday 31 October.

Schools needed for walking challenge

Schools across North Somerset are invited to sign up to a new initiative which encourages their pupils to walk to school.

Up to 15 schools in the area can take part in WOW – The Year-Round Walk to School Challenge.

Find out about incentives for landlords

Are you a landlord or do you own an empty property or second home?

Two free breakfast events are taking place in the next couple of weeks for landlords to find out more about the incentives available through North Somerset Council.

Where to see it

Here are the top tips to see the Tour of Britain in person or from the comfort of your own home…