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.
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- 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
- Click on each Category for a listing of every organisation in that Category
When & where Draycott Village Hall on Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30
Person to contact Rhian Weston
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
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
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.
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
Cost Cost is £45 for a seven week block
Who can attend All abilities
Support with attending Not available
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.
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
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)
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
Who can attend Everyone is welcome, of any faith and none.
Support with attending Contact Sam Harvey to discuss.