Run, Maintained by volunteers
Portishead Christmas Lights
The Best In the West
EST 1974
Awards
Winners of then North Somerset 2015 Voluntary Organisation/Charity of the Year
2018 Finalist for the Blachere Town Christmas Lights Competition, coming 6th in the UK
We Are Portishead Christmas Lights
We Love Portishead & Christmas
Portishead Christmas Lights is run by volunteers who are committed not only to make Portishead as festive as possible, but to be the best in the West in the category of 'Town Christmas Lights'.
Portishead Christmas Lights Committee was formed in 1974 when what was the council then, was taken over by Woodsprings which would later become North Somersert Council. Unfortunately, there was no funds allocated for the Christmas Lights. A band of volunteers wanted to keep our Christmas lights and make Portishead as festive as possible, and took it upon themselves to take over the display. Things progressed from there. Year after year, more volunteers came on board and the display has grown and grown. The Portishead Christmas Lights in 2018 represent a ‘Golden Mile’ of festive illumination: through the High Street, extending up West Hill and the Waitrose Piazza. Every year, there is continuous work behind the scene to make the display better and better.
Our Volunteers
Each year we have over 100 volunteers come out in all kinds of weather to help put up and take down the lights.
We also assist with other community groups such as: Portishead in Bloom, Portishead Carnival, Portishead Raft Rafce and Portishead Soapbox
How Do We Do It ?
We have a dedicated community team who meet regularly throughout the year to talk all thing Christmas lights.
The annual cost each year for the lights is around £25,000. We receive an absolutely vital grant from Portishead Town Council but the majority of the monies is met by local fundraising. Over the years many local groups have generously chosen to raise money in various ways for the lights. This is much appreciated and has helped us to pursue a process of continual improvement.
Our 2024 Business Sponsors
Established in 1979, Jones Building Group is a multi-faceted company operating throughout the South West. We offer a full range of services including painting and decorating, social housing, refurbishment & small works, cyclical maintenance, fire safety solutions and construction.
https://jonesbuildinggroup.co.uk/
corporate@jonesbuildinggroup.co.uk
01275 815810
Since its inception in 1997 Future Services Group has been a family run business.
Based in Portishead, near Bristol, we provide a variety of different services to both the commercial and domestic sectors.
Our services include all aspects of sealant/mastic application & distribution, building insulation, driver operated cherry picker hire, drain jetting & CCTV surveys for both commercial and domestic markets, we also carry out maintenance work to the rail infrastructure.
https://futureservicesgroup.co.uk/contact/
info@futureservicesgroup.co.uk
01275 844487
50 YEARS OF GOING FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH1973 - 2023
BUILT ON STRONG FOUNDATIONS
Established in 1973, Brandwells Construction are a Company who provide a range of groundworks activities across the South West of England and South Wales. The Head Office is based in Bristol with a new second Southern Region Office opening in Exeter.
https://brandwells-construction.co.uk/
0117 951 7611
Our family has been helping local families of Portishead and the surrounding areas for more than 140 years; five generations on, we carry the same traditions with a modern view.
01275 842120
Star Power is your one-stop-shop for temporary power hire and site set-up solutions
They provide a range of specialist temporary power solutions, providing full-service and bespoke set-ups, supporting projects across the country.
03300 535622
What sets Venga apart is its uncanny ability to transport you to a realm of refined relaxation, where you can revel in the fusion of delightful cocktails and delectable tapas.
Check out Vengas'swebsite for more details
https://www.vengaportishead.co.uk/
01275814391
Please donate
If you can, please help us by donating towards the Portishead Christmas Lights.
Every little helps and we are so grateful for all donations received.
