THE online community newspaper for Nailsea people, their family and their friends

July 2026

Our town is a very, very nice town

Property people

We feature a country cottage which was once a beer house in Nailsea and new business HQ renamed The Temperance House at Wraxall. Update of future of the Fryth Way football ground is on the agenda for Nailsea Town Council BUT under 'confidential' heading. More news on Hensons sponsored page HERE

What's On 2026

After the heat of June cooler days forecast for July. We have a clash of dates with carnival, beer & cider fest and Toby Riley memorial football match on same day. Some of us will attempt to get to all three! More What's On page HERE

Gallery 2026

We have 18+ slideshows now in our 2026 gallery including beer & banger 10K road race, farmers' markets, and lots of flora and fauna from our area. Photos supplied by running club and big thank you published on our comments page HERE. See more HERE and please email your photos nailseapeople@gmail.com

PERFECT PARADES: Found in our gallery and archives this slideshow is full of some of our favourite photos from past decades

Football Crazy!

Nailsea Carnival with its colourful procession and fabulous fair with the popular big car boot sale is on Saturday, July 4, this year.

Unfortunately it clashes with the beer & cider festival weekend at Nailsea & Backwell RFC ground and the memorial football match for Toby Riley at Nailsea School.

Like many Nailsea People will try to attend all three and as the parade is leaving the Clevedon Road car park at a slightly earlier time of 12.30pm in theory this should be possible.

The forecast is warm and dry, so fingers-crossed no rain or repeat heatwave.

Organised by 1st Nailsea Scouts and the carnival committee the mega event is supported by Nailsea Town Council.

Entry is free - no pre-booking or reserving tickets.

The carnival procession starts at Clevedon Road and ends at Millennium Park with road closures on route.

It is expected an enthusiast crowd will line the route, particularly along High Street, so arrive early to get the best view.

In the park, from midday onwards, 1st Nailsea Scouts will be manning the barbecue to serve tasty hot-dogs and burgers, so you will be able to enjoy a delicious al fresco lunch or snack.

Throughout the afternoon there will a full programme of events, including local choirs, dance groups and other musical entertainment.

There will also be numerous stalls and games from local charities, organisations and businesses.

You will also be able to pick up a bargain at the bumper car boot sale.

The carnival also features a Great Days Out raffle, with lots of vouchers for days out to be won, such as a Wookey Hole day ticket for two adults and two children, or Family Annual Ticket to Clevedon Pier.

If you cannot visit the Carnival on the day, don’t worry as you can buy tickets online by going to https://raffle.nailseacarnival.org.uk.

Nailsea Carnival will be a fun day for everyone, young, old, and families, whatever the weather!

This year, the carnival are proud to support The Nailsea Community Larder (Nailsea Community Group) through the roadside bucket collection, as chosen by our community champion - The Nailsea Knitters. Last year, thanks to your incredible generosity, the bucket collection raised over £700 for The Memory Cafe.

1st Nailsea Scouts provides Scouting opportunities for more than 160 local children.

Fully volunteer-led organisation, with leaders delivering high-quality programmes and camps, Trustees supporting governance, premises and minibuses, as well as the dedicated Carnival Committee, to name just a few.

Trustees chairperson Sarah Chaplow said: "We are always looking for new volunteers to support 1st Nailsea Scouts, and there are many ways to get involved.

"Whether you would like to help with next year’s carnival, volunteer as a leader or trustee, or lend a hand as an occasional helper, there is a role for everyone.

"You are invited to come and have a chat with us on carnival day, we would love to meet you.

"If you are unable to join but would still like to get involved, please email me, sarah.chaplow@1stnailseascouts.org.uk and we will be in touch.”

1st Nailsea Scouts group lead volunteer Nicole Jelliss said: “We can’t wait to share the day and all the excitement Nailsea Carnival & Fayre has to offer.

"Don’t miss the ‘Days Out’ Raffle with over 20 amazing prizes to be won! "Tickets are available in person up until the draw!”