On the December edition of The Enjoy Portishead Podcast recorded at the newly renovated Phoenix Bar, we look back at another memorable Christmas lights switch on and have some great advice on choosing your Christmas tree this year! We talk about the dangers of 'fake news' and doom scrolling on your phone, celebrate 200 years of one local independent retailer and take a look at the local Christmas entertainment here in BS20 Plus Downsy's back behind the football announcers mic ... Listen in ...
In the November issue of the Enjoy Portishead Podcast: All the details you need for this year’s Remembrance Parade, a look back at another busy summer for Portishead in Bloom, and some clarity on the current situation at Black Nore Lighthouse. Plus, big news for Vinted users in Portishead — and the Dry Robe Diaries continue! So sit back, relax, and Enjoy Portishead. Sponsored by Parish Wharf Leisure Centre.
It's October, so we're turning autumn up a bit plus we're talking parking meters in Roath Road car park, Tracey Fowler meeting our own MP and speaking about the irony of where he lives and ... Tracie Fry does WRESTLING! So sit back, relax and Enjoy Portishead! Sponsored by Parish Wharf Leisure Centre
In the September episode of the Enjoy Portishead Podcast Downsy, Tracey and Tracie talk all things art ahead of 'ArtPort' at the end of the month. It's new beginnings as Summer turns into Autumn, so we chat about how the transition affects us, from children going to school and college/uni to what we have for dinner and how we re-decorate our house! Plus, a round-up of this month's entertainment and why it's great news for cyclists in Portishead. So sit back, relax and Enjoy ...
This month is we talk about things to do during the school summer holidays, whether the High Street roadworks will ever end and investigate where all the local taxis have gone! Plus, should you sell your house and live on a boat and why Downsy and Tracie are off to the Portishead open air pool, but for VERY different reasons ... ! So sit back, relax and Enjoy Portishead! Sponsored by Parish Wharf Leisure Centre
In the July edition of The Enjoy Portishead Podcast ... Downsy, Tracey and Tracie discuss: The revival and great success of Portishead Carnival Our new banking hub/Natwest ClosureRoadworks, roadworks, ROADWORKS! Portishead Open GardensA new public consultation on how local services are funded and managed. Plus Gwen from Parish Wharf talks about water safety for summer and we look forward to this year’s Portishead Show. So sit back, relax and Enjoy Portishead! Sponsored b...
The June edition of The Enjoy Portishead Podcast was recorded at The Ship Inn in Portishead where we chat to legendry landlord Vic! We talk town-twinning, The Cafe Lido Robin and shopping local for Fathers Day. Plus, we look forward to Open Gardens weekend and of course the return of the iconic Portishead Carnival. So sit back, relax and Enjoy Portishead! Sponsored by Parish Wharf Leisure Centre
The May edition of The Enjoy Portishead Podcast is a guest fest! We chat to Liz Beacon from BBC Points West about her life in local media and living in the best town in the South West! Mark Hill from The Sports Shop talks Dry Robes and we meet the new proprietors of the old Freemans building at 47 High Street. Plus a Carvival update and all you need to know about North Somerset Arts Week. So sit back, relax and Enjoy Portishead! Sponsored by Parish Wharf Leisure Centre
On the April edition of the podcast recorded at world famous Black Horse Pub, Downsy, Tracey and Tracie chat to landlord John Beynon about being the responsibilities of being the custodian of this beloved venue. We also meet podcaster and speaker Dr. Angela Kingdon and talk about her move from the US to Portishead, all because of this very podcast! Plus all the usual Portishead gossip with a few laughs along the way. So sit back, relax and Enjoy Portishead! Sponsored by Parish Wharf Le...
On the March episode of the podcast: Railway News!Post Office News!!Carnival News!!!and a good gossip about everything Portishead, including some changes on the High Street, a new project in a shed and a familiar face returns! So sit back, relax and Enjoy Portishead! Sponsored by Parish Wharf Leisure Centre
On the February episode of The Enjoy Portishead Podcast - Hints and tips on your love language ahead of Valentine's Day, the big 'Dry Robe' debate plus we speak to personal trainer and local legend Joe Chapman from Parish Wharf Leisure Centre about how to keep on track with your fitness goals throughout the year, NOT just for January! So sit back, relax and Enjoy Portishead! Sponsored by Parish Wharf Leisure Centre
Happy New Year! In the January edition of The Enjoy Portishead Podcast, we speak to the organisers of Portishead Carnival about the return of the event in the Summer, Tracie Fry tells us how our home can me more "hygge" through the winter and Tracey Fowler gives us an update on the latest Portishead news, plus the usual giggles and gossip. So sit back, relax and Enjoy Portishead! Sponsored by Parish Wharf Leisure Centre - Portishead
In the December issue of The Enjoy Portishead Podcast, we celebrate one of the legends of our High Street, look through all our festive diary dates and give some pointers on how you can shop local this Christmas. So sit back, relax and Enjoy Festive Portishead! Sponsored by Parish Wharf Leisure Centre - Portishead
Kate Haskell has been a familiar face on television screens across the West Country for nearly 30 years, her infectious smile and upbeat personality never fails to brighten up even the dreariest of weather forecasts or news reports. For the fiercely dedicated family woman, growing up and now living in the West County was idilic, but in October 2022 a cancer diagnoses changed everything. I’m Ian Downs a presenter, podcaster, and TV director and for the last few years I’ve have had the p...
This month on the Enjoy Portishead Podcast Downsy, Tracey and Tracie discuss the latest on the proposed introduction of parking charges in the town, talk fireworks ahead of Bonfire Night and look forward to this years 50th anniversary Christmas light switch on. So sit back, relax and Enjoy Portishead! Sponsored by Parish Wharf Leisure Centre - Portishead.
As Autumn settles in the Enjoy Portishead Podcast brings you up to date with everything you can do in our town in October. We have the latest on how you can get involved with next year's Carnival, plus two special guests giving us unique insight into their Portishead businesses and how they can help you! So sit back, relax and Enjoy Portishead!
In the September edition of The Enjoy Portishead Podcast Downsy, Tracey and Tracie chat about the latest developments on the return of a Post Office to the town, why Portishead Library isn't just a library and why Portishead Carnival might look a little bit different for its return next year. Plus ... our very own Dancing Queen Tracey Fowler shares her big ABBA secret, Downsy reveals which ICONIC Portishead location he's never been to and Tracie has her top tip for your home as we head...
There's BREAKING NEWS (gossip!) in the August episode of the podcast about one of Portishead most talked about issues! Plus we have the latest on the Portishead to Pill railway line, Clarence House celebrates it's 1st birthday with something special AND some great news for Cafe Lido fans ... So sit back, relax and Enjoy Portishead! Powered by Parish Wharf Leisure Centre
On July's podcast, the latest developments on the High Street and its great news for a local retailer, we look ahead to a busy month of summer events including the Portishead Summer Show and discover the origins of Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, one of our much-loved local attractions. So sit back, relax and Enjoy Portishead! Powered by Parish Wharf Leisure Centre
In the June episode of the podcast we do a deep dive into one of our beloved local businesses. Tracie Fry caught up with Yav and Alex to tell us the history of The Port in the precinct, from micro-brewery, survival through Covid, to the present and exciting plans for future. So sit back, relax and enjoy Portishead!