Following the outstanding success of 2025—when the Nowhere Fundraisers for Cancer Research UK raised an incredible £12,089—Turning Nailsea Pink returns for 2026, promising to be bigger, brighter, and even more impactful. 

From Saturday to Saturday, April 18 to May 2, Nailsea will once again transform into a vibrant Sea of Pink, as the community comes together to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.

The event officially launches at the Farmers’ Market on Saturday, April 18l. 

Across the town, preparations are already underway. Knitters are hard at work creating pink covers for street bollards, while sewing machines hum as volunteers produce metres of pink bunting to decorate the High Street and Crown Glass Shopping Centre.

Shops and businesses—both in the town centre and beyond—are embracing the spirit by dressing their windows with a bold pop of pink.

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Local schools, clubs, pubs, churches, and organisations are all invited to take part. Highlights include:

• Best Pink Window Award (for shops and businesses)

• Best Pink Interior Award (for pubs and clubs)

 

While the event is filled with fun and creativity, it also carries an important message. Cancer touches all of us - through family, friends, colleagues, and neighbours.

The Nowhere Fundraisers, a dedicated local group supporting Cancer Research UK, aim to raise awareness of the progress being made, while recognising that there is still much work to be done.

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Cancer Research UK continues to focus on three key areas:

• Early Diagnosis – helping people recognise symptoms and detect cancer sooner

• Treatment & Therapies – developing more effective and less aggressive treatments

• Prevention – reducing risk through lifestyle awareness and safer environments

 

Information leaflets will be available at the Turning Nailsea Pink stall at the Farmers’ Market and at No. 65 High Street.

 

To get involved and help raise money for this amazing event the Nowhere Fundraisers for Cancer Research UK set up a donation page https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/team/turn-nailsea-pink-2026  and have QR code on their posters where people may like to donate.

Alternatively, most shops and cafes have a 'pink' collection box.

Anyone who would like to raise money for this can also contact them by:

• Mobile: 07939090148

• Email: nowherecruk@gmail.com

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There are many pink ideas that you can use to organise your own fundraising for this cause. 

• Join the launch

• Wear your best pink outfit and join us at the Farmers’ Market on 18 April 2026!

 

Mid Pink Party

This year’s award celebration promises to be even bigger. Taking place on Saturday, April 25, from 10.30am in Somerset Square and surrounding venues, the event will be hosted by journalist and BBC Points West presenter Fiona Lamdin, alongside North Somerset MP Sadiq Al-Hassan.

 

Entertainment includes performances from:

• Winder Border Morris Dancers

• Ukebox

• The Ambling Band

• Nailsea Musicals

• Hello Dolly

 

Performances will also take place in local venues including Coates House, Paradiso, The Royal Oak, The Glassmaker and Livro Lounge, offering a relaxed, 'unplugged' experience. Visitors can also enjoy stalls, games, and face painting throughout the day.

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Maggie Cannon, of Nowhere Fundraisers for Cancer Research UK, said: “We’d love the people of Nailsea to get involved and help us turn the town pink once again.

"Whether it’s decorating your home with bunting or a pink window display, supporting local shops and businesses taking part, or simply donating some spare change, every contribution makes a difference.

"This is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together, have fun, and raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK—support that helps save lives.”​

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Nailsea People 2025 photo gallery is HERE