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Fashion doesn’t have to cost the earth. People are invited to take part in the Clevedon Clothes Exchange, an event that combines sustainable living, community spirit, and the excitement of discovering something new. The concept is simple: bring along clothing, shoes, and accessories that you no longer wear but are still in good condition, and

Books on the Hill, on Hill Road has adopted the Chatty Cafe scheme, where people can pop in, join the ‘chatter and natter’ table, and meet others. But what are Chatty Cafe’s, and why are they so important? In today’s fast-paced and increasingly digital world, many people experience loneliness and social isolation. While technology has

Welcome to our blog series, telling the stories behind the businesses in Clevedon. Today we meet Natalie from AKASA Dance and Yoga, who is marking her second year of her business. Tell us about your business. What services do you provide? I teach a variety of friendly and light-hearted classes including: gentle yoga, chair yoga,

This summer, Clevedon LitFest returns with Roots & Routes, an ambitious celebration of belonging, identity, migration, landscape, memory, and storytelling set against the backdrop of North Somerset’s coastline.   Across four days, Clevedon will once again transform into a lively hub of conversation, creativity, music, poetry, performance, and ideas, bringing together nationally recognised authors, artists,

Welcome to our blog series, telling the stories behind the businesses in Clevedon. Claire Spicer- Travel Counsellor Tell us about your business. What services do you provide? I know that today’s world of travel can feel more complicated than ever, which is why having trusted, up-to-date advice really matters. My role is to take away

Julie Swann is a local personal trainer with a private ladies only gym on the outskirts of Clevedon. Each week she coaches 70+ women across a range of classes to improve their health, fitness and happiness. Every Swann Fit session is different in structure but with the same guarantee – full body, adapted to the

As the days grow longer and the first blossoms appear, spring is the perfect time for a refresh—and there’s no better place to enjoy the season than Clevedon. With its coastal views, green spaces, and charming independent shops, the town really comes to life in the spring months. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing walk,

Welcome to our blog series, telling the stories behind the businesses in Clevedon. Joseph – Stride Financial Advice Tell us about your business. What services do you provide? I work with individuals and families who’ve built successful careers or businesses, but still find themselves quietly wondering: Have I structured this properly? Am I being as

Welcome to our blog series, telling the stories behind the businesses in Clevedon. Mason – Winter Fitness Tell us about your business. What services do you provide? Winter Fitness is a small group personal training group based in Westfield Court Trading Estate in Clevedon. We opened in march 2025 and  currently have over 40 members

Welcome to our blog series, telling the stories behind the businesses in Clevedon. Tracey – Little Paws Rescue  Tell us about your business. What services do you provide? We are a cat rescue (registered charity no 1179534). We rescue and rehome unwanted cats and kittens. We neuter all cat before rehoming & provide free vouchers

Welcome to our blog series, telling the stories behind the businesses in Clevedon. Maria – Number 1 Therapy Rooms Tell us about your business. What services do you provide? I’m qualified in all beauty treatments, but I’m highly qualified in holistics and complimentary therapies. Here we offer advanced skin care but not invasive, so that’s

The start of a new year always brings a fresh sense of possibility. Whether you’re setting big goals or simply hoping to feel a little healthier and happier, January is the perfect time to reset, refocus and try something new. Luckily, Clevedon has plenty to offer when it comes to fitness, wellbeing and healthy living

Megan and Jasmine – Una Pilates  Tell us about your business. What services do you provide? Una Pilates is a Reformer Pilates studio based in the heart of Clevedon. We offer small-group Reformer Pilates classes with a maximum of six people per session, allowing for focused instruction and a personalised experience. Our timetable includes beginner

Welcome to our blog series, telling the stories behind the businesses in Clevedon. Emily – Tan Lux Studios Tell us about your business. What services do you provide? Tan Luxe Studios is Clevedon’s first dedicated sunbed shop and a modern beauty hub, home to a collective of highly skilled, self-employed hairdressers, beauticians and aestheticians. Our

Every year, thousands of people experience sudden cardiac arrest outside of hospitals — at home, at work, in gyms, shopping centres, or on the street. In those critical moments, access to a defibrillator can mean the difference between life and death. Yet many people don’t know what a defibrillator is, how it works, or where

Welcome to our blog series, telling the stories behind the businesses in Clevedon. Claire Lewis – Illustrator and Designer   Tell us about your business. What services do you provide? At the heart of my work is visual branding. I design vibrant, thoughtful brand identities for independent businesses who want to stand out, show their

Welcome to our blog series, telling the stories behind the businesses in Clevedon. Nicky – Nicky’s Atelier Tell us about your business. What services do you provide? We are a creative art school, and we run creative workshops for both adults and children. We also do lots of other things around that. I offer one

Welcome to our blog series, telling the stories behind the businesses in Clevedon. Lucie – Tudball Opticians Tell us about your business. What services do you provide? We provide private sight testing, and also dispensing of fantastically quirky, colourful, one off glasses. We also do audiology – we have an audiologist here Wednesdays and Thursdays,

Sustainable Clevedon are offering to run Climate Awareness Workshops for businesses in Clevedon.Do you want to understand more about climate science and how you can reduce carbon emissions in your business? Sustainable Clevedon has invited Libby Watts from Zero Carbon North Somerset to run two sessions in January giving an introduction to the topic for

Welcome to our blog series, telling the stories behind the businesses in Clevedon. Amy – Indulgence   Tell us about your business. What services do you provide? We provide chocolates and confectionary, and party supplies. With Christmas coming we offer unique presents that you can’t buy elsewhere on the high street. We sell our lovely

Welcome to our blog series, telling the stories behind the businesses in Clevedon. Lucy – Rossiter & Sons Tell us about your business. What services do you provide? We sell both traditional and more modern jewellery. We opened in 1832 so we’ve done a lot of different services throughout our time. We do jewellery repairs

A guest post by Lizzie.Eats.Explores   It was all happening in Queen’s Square and the surrounds as part of the ‘Town Centre Christmas’ celebrations supported by Discover Clevedon (AD) ❄️ There was late night shopping, a lantern parade, live music, decorated fire engines, Elphaba having a wander before the Wicked premier at the Curzon and

Welcome to our blog series, telling the stories behind the businesses in Clevedon. Martin and Laura – A Better Weigh and Mustard Tell us about your business. What services do you provide? Martin: A Better Weigh is a zero waste shop. We sell both food and non food products which are loose, so people are

North Somerset Council are proposing to implement on-street parking charges to a number of roads within Clevedon, these are Hill Road, Alexandra Road,  Bellevue Road, Gardens Road and Elton Road. Hill Road and Alexandra Road are ‘destination shopping’ areas, currently home to a variety of independent shops, businesses, galleries, cafes and  restaurants. For most retailers

This October, you don’t have to miss out on the pub just because you’re going alcohol-free! Join us for Sober October and discover a different side of Clevedon’s pub scene — one that’s packed with flavour, fun, and zero regrets. Our local pubs are proudly serving up a wide range of 0% beers, spirits, mocktails,

Clevedon Christmas booklet 2025 Clevedon is preparing for a truly magical Christmas as community groups, traders, schools, and volunteers join forces to bring festive cheer to every corner of the town. This year’s celebrations are being shaped through a powerful partnership of local organisations and businesses. Together, they’re creating a town-wide experience designed to delight

A steel replica of a car built in Clevedon by Richard Stephens in 1898 has won the Arts category in the Galvanizers Association’s nationwide annual awards scheme, beating off the challenge of projects throughout the UK and Ireland. The faithfully-detailed replica, now gracing the town’s Six Ways roundabout, was built in Lincoln by Ryan Atkin

While summer is still in full swing, a group of dedicated local organisations are already busy behind the scenes, planning something truly magical for Clevedon this Christmas. In a shining example of community spirit, key groups have come together to create a joyful, town-wide festive season. Following a few challenges in previous years, this year’s