This is a listing of the Categories in the Isle of Wedmore Health & Wellbeing Directory.   It has been updated as at October 2021.  There is also a printed version available which has been posted to all Wedmore addresses.  You can also pick up a printed version of the Directory at most shops in Wedmore.

Please note that because of COVID-19 some organisations listed will have changed their opening hours and made specific arrangements for social distancing.  You must check with them beforehand.

    • Enter a search term in the Search Box.  This can be a specific name of an organisation or a particular activity, e.g: “yoga”, “cricket” or similar
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Organisation Name
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

Get fit and meet people

When & where
Draycott Village Hall on Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30
Person to contact
Rhian Weston
Phone
07854 594268
Cost
£6 per session
Who can attend
Open to anyone over 50. Optional chair variation for people with limited mobility.
Support with attending
Contact Rhian Weston to discuss.
Purpose/role

Finding activities and exercise sessions in Somerset
Here you can search for the type of exercise or activity you are interested in and find out what is available locally.

www.sasp.co.uk/activities/activities

 

Organisation Name
Purpose/role

Age UK is a registered charity in the United Kingdom, formed on 25 February 2009, and launched on 1 April 2009, which combines the operations of the previously separate charities Age Concern and Help the Aged to form the UK's largest charity for older people. (Wikipedia)

Age UK provides a range of support and services, including help with transport, foot care, exercise classes and an advice line on 0800 678 1602.

Visit: www.ageuk.org.uk for more information.

Purpose/role

A society for men, designed for self improvement and to do charity work.

When & where
Masonic Hall second Tuesday each month from October to May at 6.30pm
Person to contact
Robert Hector
Phone
01934 712954
Cost
Annual subscription of £85
Who can attend
Open to men who believe in a superior being.
Support with attending
Contact Robert Hector to discuss.
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

To help increase core strength, improve body alignment and flexibility.

When & where
Thursday 1.30 - 2.30pm Wedmore Scout Hut
Person to contact
Michelle Reynolds
Phone
07825 543414
Cost
Cost is £45 for a seven week block
Who can attend
All abilities
Support with attending
Not available
Organisation Name
Purpose/role

To meet together, primarily for Christian worship, but also for community events.

When & where
Regular services held, as set out in the Isle of Wedmore News or Allerton News. Additional Events, e.g. 'Quest' Children's Group
Person to contact
Jane Midgley (Church Warden) or Reverend Richard Neill
Phone
Jane - 01934 712642 or Richard – 01934 713566
Cost
No cost to attend services.
Who can attend
Open to all.
Support with attending
Please contact Jane or Richard to discuss.
Organisation Name
Purpose/role

This charity provides advice, support and information relating to all types of dementia. There is a broad range of advice, including daily living and legal advice.

 Contact: 0300 222 11 22

Visit: www.alzheimers.org.uk   

Purpose/role

Health Coaches can support you to make important lifestyle changes which will improve your physical and emotional wellbeing. They will encourage you to be proactive in staying healthy and making positive changes in your life.  

Contact our local Health Coach Sonia Fox-Lundy by phoning Axbridge Surgery, telephone 01934 732464

Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

Axbridge & Wedmore Medical Practice has two surgeries:-

in Axbridge in Houlgate Way, Axbridge, BS26 2BJ Tel: 01934 732 464
and in Wedmore in St. Medard Road, Wedmore, BS28 4ANTel: 01934 712 774 (limited opening times)

Organisation Name
Purpose/role

A welcoming place for the whole community and also for regular Christian worship.

When & where
Services every Sunday at 10.30am - Prayer meetings, Men's & Ladies events also held on regular occasions. Youth Group, in normal term times.
Person to contact
Mrs Sam Harvey
Phone
01934 710779
Cost
All free events
Who can attend
Everyone is welcome, of any faith and none.
Support with attending
Contact Sam Harvey to discuss.