What’s on this summer

It’s been a wet summer so far but the temperature is rising and the diary is filling up with lots of fun events happening right here in North Somerset.

Here’s a quick round-up of some of the highlights…

Learn more about the life-saving RNLI

Find out more about the life-saving work of the RNLI during a free, fun, family day in Weston-super-Mare next weekend.

Arts alive in North Somerset

Follow the pink flags dotted across North Somerset to discover the talents of more than 200 local artists.

North Somerset Arts Week returns from Friday 3 to Sunday 12 May and everyone is being encouraged to #followtheflag and find their new favourites.

Budding scientists invited to the Big Bang

Is your child a budding scientist, engineer or computer whizz-kid?

If so, an exciting and thought-provoking exhibition of science, technology and engineering will be coming to Weston-super-Mare with fascinating and intriguing displays.

Learn a new skill at free festival

Would like to try building a garden wall, designing a storyboard or try 3D printing?

A range of fun activities can be enjoyed during a new festival in Weston-super-Mare which will bring learning to life.

School holiday countdown

Lots of fun can be had in the February school holidays next week…

Arts alive in Weston

Artistic events and workshops are on the menu in Weston-super-Mare thanks to a new community arts studio opening in the High Street.

Socially-engaged arts organisation Terrestrial has opened up in the unit previously held by Saltrock – and is now known as Weston Artspace.

Literary festival to lantern parade – more dates for the diary

Looking for more things to do in North Somerset this month?

Here are some fun ways to get out and about in the area over the next week or two…

Don’t be a Dick this Christmas

Revellers in Weston-super-Mare are being asked ‘Don’t be a Dick’ as their Christmas celebrations get under way.

North Somerset Council and Avon and Somerset Police have teamed up again to run the ‘Dick and Franny’ campaign in a bid to make drinkers think about their behaviour during nights out over the festive period.

Portishead marathon man heading to America

Portishead marathon man Ben Smith is heading to America for a mighty new challenge – and you can take up your own endeavour to help support him.

Ben ran 401 marathons in 401 days between 2015 and 2016 and raised more than £330,000 for two anti-bullying charities.