In the January episode of the Enjoy Portishead Podcast, recorded at the newly refurbished Lido Café, we introduce a campaign to keep the Portishead Christmas lights on for 2026 and discuss the latest changes to shops on our high street.

Tracie Fry shares some ideas on how to give your interiors a new look for the new year.

Our special guest is personal trainer (and friend of the podcast!) Joe Chapman from Parish Wharf Leisure, talking all things health and fitness for the year ahead.

So sit back, relax, and Enjoy Portishead in 2026!

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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 for all the details!

Sit back, relax, and Enjoy Portishead.

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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.

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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!

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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 Portishead!

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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!

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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 Closure
• Roadworks, roadworks, ROADWORKS!
• Portishead Open Gardens
• A 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!

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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!

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