Meet the Team

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Chairman | Director | Admin | Accounts 

Mother of two young sons, 

Wife of a Portishead born & bred veteran 

I have many years of experience in administration of events / web design & promotion as well as hosting or catering outdoor events. 

The community spirit & the annual events were one of the many reasons why I fell in love with Portishead. The carnivals absence was dearly missed. I stirred the pot a bit on social media and magically gathered up a fantastic group of like minded people determined to bring the carnival back! 

Director | Head of Showfield

Mother to teenagers Annaliza and Archie.

I have lived in Portishead for 22 years and before that in Pill, my children were born and raised in Portishead.

- I have worked in Customer Service Management for many years.
- When it comes it organising, I will always jump to help and arrange group trips or events but this will be my biggest challenge yet.

Portishead Carnival has always had a big place in my heart, I love seeing everyone come together with smiles and laughter. Watching the variation of colours/dancers/music pass you by and then enjoying the events that take place in the carnival field after the parade.

The team that has been put together to bring this event back to Portishead are amazing and we are all bouncing off each other with various ideas of what the community might want to see, we are all very much looking forward to 2025, just pray for the sun to shine 

Director | Head of Parade

Mother to 2 teenagers Gracie and Maddison.

I have lived in portishead all my life.

I currently work at portishead youth and community centre providing mentoring and alternative education to young people with North Somerset. Seeing young people engaging with community events brings me joy and great child hood memories!

I’m excited to bring this event back showing new ‘portishead’ residents how great the carnival can be. 

This is an inclusive event and I hope the whole town will join in….

Manager | Showfield 

Proud husband to the Chairman and Father to our two young boys. Having been born in Portishead,  Carnival was a big part of my life growing up right up until I joined the Army.

When the reality hit, that like many primary school children, our boys have no memory of attending or being part of carnival, Saz set about reserecting it to its full traditional glory (an affordable day out for the whole family & community).  I got straight onboard, to support and help in any way I can… before it is too late for our boys and the current primary school generation to experience & enjoy!

Fortunately, having left the Army with many transferable skills (mainly in planning, coordinatiing & delivering very large scale events) it is a pleasure to work on the committee helping to bring the largest community event back for many years to come. 

Admin & Promotion | Showfield 

I'm excited to be a part of the Portishead Carnival Committee, helping with the field setup on the day of the event.

I lived in Portishead for nine years and, although I moved to Clevedon in 2017, I still love Portishead and actively participate in the community by running my own events at Somerset Hall.

I'm a proud mother to a brand new baby girl named Bonnie and the owner of Bryony Makes Events, where I organise local community markets to support small businesses.

Being part of the carnival is important to me because it means being part of the community, something I strive for within my own business. I love seeing the community come together, and I'm passionate about helping small business owners who will be showcasing their businesses on the field. With my experience in organising events, I knew I could contribute effectively to the committee. I’m thrilled to play a role in making this event a success and bringing our community together.

I also hope that one day my daughter, Bonnie, can take part in the parade and gain a close sense of community. This involvement is a way to ensure she grows up appreciating the togetherness and support that events like the Portishead Carnival bring to our town.

Showfield | Ringmaster 

I was over the moon to be asked to jump on to the Carnival committee ,and hopefully making it a great success

I have lived in Portishead All my life , I am 57 years old with 5 amazing Children, and a grandad to another 4 amazing kids.

I served 11 years in the British Army , in the Royal Pioneer Corps ,

After leaving I was Prison officer at the young offenders Prison , , which was then at Pucklchurch in Bristol , and at night time I was a doormen at The Sudan chair in Bristol and also Chicago Rock.

Since then I have been working All London and Europe and also Middle East working in the Private Security Sector.

So for the carnival I am part of the field crew , so will be helping with Security, and all other things connected to what’s happening in the field on the day.