ITV News West Country Presenter, Jonty Messer to run Marathon for Penny Brohn UK

ITV News West Country Presenter, Jonty Messer is taking on the London Marathon this year in aid of leading cancer charity, Penny Brohn UK. Having attempted the marathon in 2010 in memory of his cousin, he is determined to complete the 26.2 mile race and make his cousin proud as well as raise vital funds for the charity.

Jonty, who presents at 6pm on ITV each weeknight, has been braving the winter weather in his spare time by training after taking his children to school and sneaking out for a lunchtime run at work! Jonty also ran the Stroud half in October and is planning to run a local 10k in March.

To raise sponsorship Jonty has organised an auction at work with some great prizes kindly donated and is planning to host a quiz in his local pub. Jonty is hoping to raise £3000 for Penny Brohn UK; to sponsor Jonty visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Jonty-Messer1.

Penny Brohn UK recognises that people with cancer need more than medicine. The charity has a whole person approach and offers personalised care throughout diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. For further information about Penny Brohn UK visit www.pennybrohn.org.uk.

March at Portishead Library

Come along to Portishead library this March for a variety of talks, informative sessions and family groups.

Meet Best-Selling Author Rosanna Ley at Portishead Library

The author of ‘The Lemon Tree Hotel’ will be giving a free talk at the library on Tuesday 17^th March at 7pm. Tickets are free but need to be pre-booked at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rosanna-ley-visits-portishead-library-tickets-77495052789 or by popping into the library.

Free Family History Advice Sessions at Portishead Library

Would you like to discover more about your family history? With free access to Ancestry.com and knowledgeable family history volunteers, Portishead library is a great place to research your ancestors. Bookable appointments are available between 10am-1pm every Friday. Book up to 5 free sessions by popping in, on 01934 426040 or Portishead.library@n-somerset.gov.uk.

Story Times at Portishead Library

Come along to fun, free sessions sharing stories and rhymes with a different theme each week. Every term time Thursday 2.15-2.45pm.

Rhyme Times at Portishead Library

Come along to fun, free sessions sharing nursery rhymes, action rhymes and musical instruments every term time Friday 10-10.30am and 10.45-11.15am. Please book in 15 minutes before the start time due to limited spaces.

Avon Wildlife Trust Portishead Local Group March Programme

There will be two events hosted by the Portishead Group of the Avon Wildlife Trust for all to attend.

Saturday 7^th March – Jumble Sale at Avon Way Hall, Avon Way, Portishead, BS20 6LT, 10-11.30am. For jumble collection locally before the event ring 01275 843160 or 01275 843865. Entry 20p.

Friday 27^th March – Club night 7.30pm at the Folk Hall, 95 High Street, Portishead, BS20 6PR. “A Year in the Life of a Meadow” an illustrated talk by Diana Redfern. Entry £2.

Fairtrade Portishead

Fairtrade Portishead will be holding a launch event at Wairose and Partners Café in Portishead on Sunday 1st March from 5pm. This is part of the local group’s initiative to support Portishead becoming a Fairtrade Town and thereby promote better lives for growers and producers worldwide.

Special guest Gloria Maria Talavera González, who is a coffee and coca farmer from Nicaragua, will be speaking at the event. The café will be selling Fairtrade coffee, tea and hot chocolate and there will be Fairtrade produce available to sample and experience first-hand.

Contact info@fairtradeportishead.org.uk for more information and to book your place at the event.

What’s On at Portishead Library This February

Free Family History Advice Sessions at Portishead Library

Would you like to discover more about your family history? Portishead library has free access to Ancestry.com and knowledgeable volunteers to help you. Bookable appointments are available between 10am and 1pm every Friday and can be booked by phone, email or in person.

Story Times at Portishead Library

Come along to fun, free sessions sharing stories and rhymes at Portishead Library. Story times are held every Thursday during term time 2.15-2.45pm with a different theme each week.

Rhyme Times at Portishead Library

Fun, free sessions sharing nursery rhymes, action rhymes and musical instruments every Friday during term time 10-10.30am and 10.45-11.15am. Please book in 15 minutes before.

Hire DVDs at Portishead Library

You can rent DVDs for 1 week at a time for a small charge of £2 or £3 for brand new titles. There are also TV boxsets for £4 you can borrow for 3 weeks!

Portishead Library Extended Access

Don’t forget you can access Portishead Library outside of staffed hours. Contact library staff to find out more.

Reading Well Books at Portishead Library

Portishead Library has a collection of self-help books to help locals manage health and wellbeing. There are four collections: mental health; long-term conditions; young people’s mental health; books on prescription for dementia. Books are freely available for anyone to borrow and can be reserved if not on the shelf.

Avon Wildlife Trust Portishead Local Group

Join the Portishead Avon Wildlife Group for their club night at 7.30pm on Friday 28^th February at the Folk Hall, 95 High Street, Portishead, BS20 6PR. Paul Ruddock will be giving a talk entitled “Paul Ruddock Macro (Bugs and Insects)”, a close up view of British and foreign bugs and insects.

Portishead Christmas Light represents a remarkable example of a community coming together – every year around 100 volunteers work together to put up a festive display widely regarded as the ‘best in the west’! Father Christmas has kindly agreed to support the switch-on ceremony on 25^th November, with his helpers replying to letters sent in by children, provided there is a return address. Father Christmas, escorted by members of the emergency services, will arrive at the podium in the High Street near the Old Mill at 6.15pm. Master of ceremonies for the switch on will be Jemma Cooper of the BBC. A professional firework display will mark the actual switch on at 6.30pm, sponsored again by Future Bathrooms.

The honour of switching on the Portishead Christmas lights has been awarded to “Marathon Man” and anti-bullying campaigner Ben Smith. Ben made the national press for his amazing feat of having run 401 marathons in 401 days! Come along for a wonderful festive evening.

Portishead Films will be screening ‘Stan and Ollie’ on 4^th October at the Jubilee Hall in Portishead at 8.30pm. The movie tells the story of Laurel and Hardy in the autumn of their careers as they embark on a music-hall tour of Britain. Aging, and with their Golden era behind them, they face an uncertain future.

‘Stan and Ollie’ is a portrait of the most tender and poignant of creative marriages. They are aware they may be approaching their swan song but are trying to rediscover just how much they mean to each other. Refreshments will be available from 8 onward and tickets cost £5.

Emma Britton, from Radio Bristol, will be giving an exclusive talk entitled “My somewhat unusual journey into broadcasting” on Wednesday 16^th October from 12 noon at Clarence House in Portishead’s High Street. Probus 73 are hosting the event and are eager to welcome new members as guests to this talk. In addition to the exciting talk, a two-course lunch and tea or coffee is also offered, accompanied by good company. To find out more about Probus 73 and the event, contact the General Secretary below.

Contact Details:

John Massey 01275 814249

ITV News West Country Presenter, Jonty Messer to run Marathon for Penny Brohn UK

ITV News West Country Presenter, Jonty Messer is taking on the London Marathon this year in aid of leading cancer charity, Penny Brohn UK. Having attempted the marathon in 2010 in memory of his cousin, he is determined to complete the 26.2 mile race and make his cousin proud as well as raise vital funds for the charity.

Jonty, who presents at 6pm on ITV each weeknight, has been braving the winter weather in his spare time by training after taking his children to school and sneaking out for a lunchtime run at work! Jonty also ran the Stroud half in October and is planning to run a local 10k in March.

To raise sponsorship Jonty has organised an auction at work with some great prizes kindly donated and is planning to host a quiz in his local pub. Jonty is hoping to raise £3000 for Penny Brohn UK; to sponsor Jonty visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Jonty-Messer1.

Penny Brohn UK recognises that people with cancer need more than medicine. The charity has a whole person approach and offers personalised care throughout diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. For further information about Penny Brohn UK visit www.pennybrohn.org.uk.

March at Portishead Library

Come along to Portishead library this March for a variety of talks, informative sessions and family groups.

Meet Best-Selling Author Rosanna Ley at Portishead Library

The author of ‘The Lemon Tree Hotel’ will be giving a free talk at the library on Tuesday 17^th March at 7pm. Tickets are free but need to be pre-booked at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rosanna-ley-visits-portishead-library-tickets-77495052789 or by popping into the library.

Free Family History Advice Sessions at Portishead Library

Would you like to discover more about your family history? With free access to Ancestry.com and knowledgeable family history volunteers, Portishead library is a great place to research your ancestors. Bookable appointments are available between 10am-1pm every Friday. Book up to 5 free sessions by popping in, on 01934 426040 or Portishead.library@n-somerset.gov.uk.

Story Times at Portishead Library

Come along to fun, free sessions sharing stories and rhymes with a different theme each week. Every term time Thursday 2.15-2.45pm.

Rhyme Times at Portishead Library

Come along to fun, free sessions sharing nursery rhymes, action rhymes and musical instruments every term time Friday 10-10.30am and 10.45-11.15am. Please book in 15 minutes before the start time due to limited spaces.

Avon Wildlife Trust Portishead Local Group March Programme

There will be two events hosted by the Portishead Group of the Avon Wildlife Trust for all to attend.

Saturday 7^th March – Jumble Sale at Avon Way Hall, Avon Way, Portishead, BS20 6LT, 10-11.30am. For jumble collection locally before the event ring 01275 843160 or 01275 843865. Entry 20p.

Friday 27^th March – Club night 7.30pm at the Folk Hall, 95 High Street, Portishead, BS20 6PR. “A Year in the Life of a Meadow” an illustrated talk by Diana Redfern. Entry £2.

Fairtrade Portishead

Fairtrade Portishead will be holding a launch event at Wairose and Partners Café in Portishead on Sunday 1st March from 5pm. This is part of the local group’s initiative to support Portishead becoming a Fairtrade Town and thereby promote better lives for growers and producers worldwide.

Special guest Gloria Maria Talavera González, who is a coffee and coca farmer from Nicaragua, will be speaking at the event. The café will be selling Fairtrade coffee, tea and hot chocolate and there will be Fairtrade produce available to sample and experience first-hand.

Contact info@fairtradeportishead.org.uk for more information and to book your place at the event.

What’s On at Portishead Library This February

Free Family History Advice Sessions at Portishead Library

Would you like to discover more about your family history? Portishead library has free access to Ancestry.com and knowledgeable volunteers to help you. Bookable appointments are available between 10am and 1pm every Friday and can be booked by phone, email or in person.

Story Times at Portishead Library

Come along to fun, free sessions sharing stories and rhymes at Portishead Library. Story times are held every Thursday during term time 2.15-2.45pm with a different theme each week.

Rhyme Times at Portishead Library

Fun, free sessions sharing nursery rhymes, action rhymes and musical instruments every Friday during term time 10-10.30am and 10.45-11.15am. Please book in 15 minutes before.

Hire DVDs at Portishead Library

You can rent DVDs for 1 week at a time for a small charge of £2 or £3 for brand new titles. There are also TV boxsets for £4 you can borrow for 3 weeks!

Portishead Library Extended Access

Don’t forget you can access Portishead Library outside of staffed hours. Contact library staff to find out more.

Reading Well Books at Portishead Library

Portishead Library has a collection of self-help books to help locals manage health and wellbeing. There are four collections: mental health; long-term conditions; young people’s mental health; books on prescription for dementia. Books are freely available for anyone to borrow and can be reserved if not on the shelf.

Avon Wildlife Trust Portishead Local Group

Join the Portishead Avon Wildlife Group for their club night at 7.30pm on Friday 28^th February at the Folk Hall, 95 High Street, Portishead, BS20 6PR. Paul Ruddock will be giving a talk entitled “Paul Ruddock Macro (Bugs and Insects)”, a close up view of British and foreign bugs and insects.

Portishead Christmas Light represents a remarkable example of a community coming together – every year around 100 volunteers work together to put up a festive display widely regarded as the ‘best in the west’! Father Christmas has kindly agreed to support the switch-on ceremony on 25^th November, with his helpers replying to letters sent in by children, provided there is a return address. Father Christmas, escorted by members of the emergency services, will arrive at the podium in the High Street near the Old Mill at 6.15pm. Master of ceremonies for the switch on will be Jemma Cooper of the BBC. A professional firework display will mark the actual switch on at 6.30pm, sponsored again by Future Bathrooms.

The honour of switching on the Portishead Christmas lights has been awarded to “Marathon Man” and anti-bullying campaigner Ben Smith. Ben made the national press for his amazing feat of having run 401 marathons in 401 days! Come along for a wonderful festive evening.

Portishead Films will be screening ‘Stan and Ollie’ on 4^th October at the Jubilee Hall in Portishead at 8.30pm. The movie tells the story of Laurel and Hardy in the autumn of their careers as they embark on a music-hall tour of Britain. Aging, and with their Golden era behind them, they face an uncertain future.

‘Stan and Ollie’ is a portrait of the most tender and poignant of creative marriages. They are aware they may be approaching their swan song but are trying to rediscover just how much they mean to each other. Refreshments will be available from 8 onward and tickets cost £5.

Emma Britton, from Radio Bristol, will be giving an exclusive talk entitled “My somewhat unusual journey into broadcasting” on Wednesday 16^th October from 12 noon at Clarence House in Portishead’s High Street. Probus 73 are hosting the event and are eager to welcome new members as guests to this talk. In addition to the exciting talk, a two-course lunch and tea or coffee is also offered, accompanied by good company. To find out more about Probus 73 and the event, contact the General Secretary below.

Contact Details:

John Massey 01275 814249

ITV News West Country Presenter, Jonty Messer to run Marathon for Penny Brohn UK

ITV News West Country Presenter, Jonty Messer is taking on the London Marathon this year in aid of leading cancer charity, Penny Brohn UK. Having attempted the marathon in 2010 in memory of his cousin, he is determined to complete the 26.2 mile race and make his cousin proud as well as raise vital funds for the charity.

Jonty, who presents at 6pm on ITV each weeknight, has been braving the winter weather in his spare time by training after taking his children to school and sneaking out for a lunchtime run at work! Jonty also ran the Stroud half in October and is planning to run a local 10k in March.

To raise sponsorship Jonty has organised an auction at work with some great prizes kindly donated and is planning to host a quiz in his local pub. Jonty is hoping to raise £3000 for Penny Brohn UK; to sponsor Jonty visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Jonty-Messer1.

Penny Brohn UK recognises that people with cancer need more than medicine. The charity has a whole person approach and offers personalised care throughout diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. For further information about Penny Brohn UK visit www.pennybrohn.org.uk.

March at Portishead Library

Come along to Portishead library this March for a variety of talks, informative sessions and family groups.

Meet Best-Selling Author Rosanna Ley at Portishead Library

The author of ‘The Lemon Tree Hotel’ will be giving a free talk at the library on Tuesday 17^th March at 7pm. Tickets are free but need to be pre-booked at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rosanna-ley-visits-portishead-library-tickets-77495052789 or by popping into the library.

Free Family History Advice Sessions at Portishead Library

Would you like to discover more about your family history? With free access to Ancestry.com and knowledgeable family history volunteers, Portishead library is a great place to research your ancestors. Bookable appointments are available between 10am-1pm every Friday. Book up to 5 free sessions by popping in, on 01934 426040 or Portishead.library@n-somerset.gov.uk.

Story Times at Portishead Library

Come along to fun, free sessions sharing stories and rhymes with a different theme each week. Every term time Thursday 2.15-2.45pm.

Rhyme Times at Portishead Library

Come along to fun, free sessions sharing nursery rhymes, action rhymes and musical instruments every term time Friday 10-10.30am and 10.45-11.15am. Please book in 15 minutes before the start time due to limited spaces.

Avon Wildlife Trust Portishead Local Group March Programme

There will be two events hosted by the Portishead Group of the Avon Wildlife Trust for all to attend.

Saturday 7^th March – Jumble Sale at Avon Way Hall, Avon Way, Portishead, BS20 6LT, 10-11.30am. For jumble collection locally before the event ring 01275 843160 or 01275 843865. Entry 20p.

Friday 27^th March – Club night 7.30pm at the Folk Hall, 95 High Street, Portishead, BS20 6PR. “A Year in the Life of a Meadow” an illustrated talk by Diana Redfern. Entry £2.

Fairtrade Portishead

Fairtrade Portishead will be holding a launch event at Wairose and Partners Café in Portishead on Sunday 1st March from 5pm. This is part of the local group’s initiative to support Portishead becoming a Fairtrade Town and thereby promote better lives for growers and producers worldwide.

Special guest Gloria Maria Talavera González, who is a coffee and coca farmer from Nicaragua, will be speaking at the event. The café will be selling Fairtrade coffee, tea and hot chocolate and there will be Fairtrade produce available to sample and experience first-hand.

Contact info@fairtradeportishead.org.uk for more information and to book your place at the event.

What’s On at Portishead Library This February

Free Family History Advice Sessions at Portishead Library

Would you like to discover more about your family history? Portishead library has free access to Ancestry.com and knowledgeable volunteers to help you. Bookable appointments are available between 10am and 1pm every Friday and can be booked by phone, email or in person.

Story Times at Portishead Library

Come along to fun, free sessions sharing stories and rhymes at Portishead Library. Story times are held every Thursday during term time 2.15-2.45pm with a different theme each week.

Rhyme Times at Portishead Library

Fun, free sessions sharing nursery rhymes, action rhymes and musical instruments every Friday during term time 10-10.30am and 10.45-11.15am. Please book in 15 minutes before.

Hire DVDs at Portishead Library

You can rent DVDs for 1 week at a time for a small charge of £2 or £3 for brand new titles. There are also TV boxsets for £4 you can borrow for 3 weeks!

Portishead Library Extended Access

Don’t forget you can access Portishead Library outside of staffed hours. Contact library staff to find out more.

Reading Well Books at Portishead Library

Portishead Library has a collection of self-help books to help locals manage health and wellbeing. There are four collections: mental health; long-term conditions; young people’s mental health; books on prescription for dementia. Books are freely available for anyone to borrow and can be reserved if not on the shelf.

Avon Wildlife Trust Portishead Local Group

Join the Portishead Avon Wildlife Group for their club night at 7.30pm on Friday 28^th February at the Folk Hall, 95 High Street, Portishead, BS20 6PR. Paul Ruddock will be giving a talk entitled “Paul Ruddock Macro (Bugs and Insects)”, a close up view of British and foreign bugs and insects.

Portishead Christmas Light represents a remarkable example of a community coming together – every year around 100 volunteers work together to put up a festive display widely regarded as the ‘best in the west’! Father Christmas has kindly agreed to support the switch-on ceremony on 25^th November, with his helpers replying to letters sent in by children, provided there is a return address. Father Christmas, escorted by members of the emergency services, will arrive at the podium in the High Street near the Old Mill at 6.15pm. Master of ceremonies for the switch on will be Jemma Cooper of the BBC. A professional firework display will mark the actual switch on at 6.30pm, sponsored again by Future Bathrooms.

The honour of switching on the Portishead Christmas lights has been awarded to “Marathon Man” and anti-bullying campaigner Ben Smith. Ben made the national press for his amazing feat of having run 401 marathons in 401 days! Come along for a wonderful festive evening.

Portishead Films will be screening ‘Stan and Ollie’ on 4^th October at the Jubilee Hall in Portishead at 8.30pm. The movie tells the story of Laurel and Hardy in the autumn of their careers as they embark on a music-hall tour of Britain. Aging, and with their Golden era behind them, they face an uncertain future.

‘Stan and Ollie’ is a portrait of the most tender and poignant of creative marriages. They are aware they may be approaching their swan song but are trying to rediscover just how much they mean to each other. Refreshments will be available from 8 onward and tickets cost £5.

Emma Britton, from Radio Bristol, will be giving an exclusive talk entitled “My somewhat unusual journey into broadcasting” on Wednesday 16^th October from 12 noon at Clarence House in Portishead’s High Street. Probus 73 are hosting the event and are eager to welcome new members as guests to this talk. In addition to the exciting talk, a two-course lunch and tea or coffee is also offered, accompanied by good company. To find out more about Probus 73 and the event, contact the General Secretary below.

Contact Details:

John Massey 01275 814249