A cricket groundsman, the Pop-In Club organiser, the couple behind 40 years of the Christmas float and a Nailsea in Bloom stalwart win this year's awards.
Four Nailsea volunteers have been named winners of the town’s Community Awards 2026. Between them they have given decades to a cricket club, older residents, a Christmas fundraiser and the town’s flower displays.
Nailsea Town Council presented the awards on Wednesday 21 October at The Grove Sports Centre and Social Club. It announced the winners on 23 October (Nailsea Town Council). Each winner received a framed certificate and a glass award.
The four winners
| Winner | Recognised for |
|---|---|
| John Fox | Nailsea Cricket Club |
| Lynda Dicks | Supporting older residents |
| Pam and Malcolm Hunt | Nailsea Community Christmas Float |
| Sue Walker | Nailsea in Bloom |
John Fox, Nailsea Cricket Club
The council says John Fox was the longest-serving chairman in the club’s history. As groundsman he spent hours preparing the pitches and practice nets and looking after the Grove Field all year round. When ill health caught up with him, he mentored his replacement before stepping down.
“Thank you for this award, it was completely unexpected,” he said. “It’s been a pleasure to support the local cricket team.”
Lynda Dicks, supporting older residents
Lynda Dicks runs the Pop-In Club, a social get-together for older residents held once a fortnight at Holy Trinity Church. The council says some of those who come have health and mobility problems, and the club helps them stay connected. She has also volunteered with Nailsea Availables for many years.
A retired teacher, she said: “It’s an absolute joy to serve the people in Nailsea and we will keep the community spirit alive and welcome those who move to this wonderful place.”
Pam and Malcolm Hunt, the Christmas float
For more than 40 years, Pam and Malcolm Hunt have raised money with the Nailsea Community Christmas Float, which takes Santa around the town’s streets. The council says the donations support Nailsea Leg Club and other local causes, including:
- local schools
- Mizzymead Dementia Group
- Backwell and Nailsea Macular Society Support Group
- Nailsea Climate Emergency Group
- Nailsea and District Footpath Group
- The Friends of Trendlewood Park
“Organising 15 nights of fundraising is a challenge but we do enjoy making it happen,” the couple said. They thanked Lions Brass for Youth for supporting the floats.
Sue Walker, Nailsea in Bloom
Sue Walker has been part of Nailsea in Bloom since it began and still turns out in all weathers. She also helps at Nailsea Horticultural Society shows.
“Like many of you I came to Nailsea as a stranger but have always felt so welcomed,” she said. “It’s only fair to give back to Nailsea.”
Graham Parsons, chair of Nailsea Town Council, said the four “represent the very best of our community spirit”.
What it means for you
The awards run every year and celebrate people who make Nailsea a better place to live, work and visit. If you know someone who deserves one, watch the town council’s news page for next year’s call for nominations.
The Christmas float is the Hunts’ work in action: it raises money over 15 nights in the run up to Christmas. For the town’s festive dates, see our North Somerset Christmas lights switch-on page.
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