This is a listing of the Categories in the Isle of Wedmore Health & Wellbeing Directory.   It has been updated as at December 2024.  There is also a printed version available which will be posted to all Wedmore addresses early in 2025.  You can also pick up a printed version of the Directory at most shops in Wedmore.

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

Or, Click on each Category for a listing of every organisation in that Category

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 £100
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 term (pro rata payment available)
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   

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 morning at 10.30am. Sunday school for 3yrs-17yrs in term time. Prayer meetings, Men's & Ladies events, Youth groups & other social get togethers throughout the year. Free coffee & cake served on Wednesday mornings 10.30am til12 noon.
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.
Organisation Name
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

To start learning the skills needed for life by making friends and trying new activities.

When & where
Monday evening 6-7pm at Mendip Scout Base, Combe Lane, Wedmore BS28 4DZ
Person to contact
Jacqui Redman or Section team leader - Kerry Wilcox
Phone
01934 713913
Cost
£12 per month
Who can attend
Children over 5¾ years old. Go to website to register an interest
Support with attending
Parents will need to arrange transport to meetings which are held at Mendip Scout Base, Combe Lane, BS28 4DZ, some meetings are held away from the base, leaders will notify parents in advance if this is case.