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.
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Purpose/role To enable the whole village to meet together for an evening to celebrate the harvest
When & where The event is held each year on the 1st Saturday in August in the field in the church. There are also fund-raising events throughout the year, eg the ‘Winter Warming’ evening
Person to contact Jane Bloomer
Cost Ticket prices are set for the harvest home event as low as possible, to enable as many people as possible to come.
Who can attend Open to everyone.
Support with attending Contact Jane Bloomer to discuss.
Purpose/role This is a Community Choir, not a church choir. It provides opportunities to sing together for fun & enjoyment and to meet together.
The choir sings at social occasions, eg weddings, fetes and in care homes.
When & where Blackford Church, 8 – 9pm on Monday evenings during the autumn, in preparation for community carols at Christmas and any other outreach activity.
Person to contact Deirdre (Bun) Sisson
Cost Free. A voluntary contribution for church funds is welcome, but there is no obligation
Who can attend Everyone welcome, no audition is required
Support with attending Contact Deirdre (Bun) Sisson to discuss.
Purpose/role For sport and social interaction
When & where All year round at the recreation ground, indoor and outdoor sessions from 09.30am
Person to contact Dave Nicholls
Cost Annual fees shown on website
Who can attend Open to all
Support with attending Disabled facilities are available at club. No transport available.
Purpose/role Brownies is about trying new things that teach girls about themselves, their community and their world
When & where Wedmore Village Hall on Wednesdays from 6.15 to 7.45pm
Person to contact Sue Moreman
Who can attend Girls from 7 to 10 years
Support with attending Parents need to arrange own transport or link with other parents, due to safeguarding requirements.
Purpose/role Social interaction, exchange of ideas and patterns
When & where Alternate Wednesdays 10am to 12mid-day. Check dates in Wedmore News or Isle of Wedmore website. Small Hall of Wedmore Village Hall (use back door)
Person to contact Mary Popham
Cost £15.00 twice yearly to cover hire of hall
Who can attend Open to anyone interested in sewing, patchwork and quilting. Visitors welcome to pop in for chat and a cup of coffee
Support with attending Not available.
Purpose/role Fun class to strengthen muscles, improve balance, core strength, flexibility and promote relaxation.
When & where Tuesday mornings in term time from 9:45 to 10:45am at Wedmore Masonic Hall
Person to contact Jo Willis (qualified yoga teacher and chair yoga therapist)
Cost £8.00 per hour session. "pay as you go", no booking required.
Who can attend Suitable for seniors, office workers and anyone wanting to improve their health and wellbeing.
Support with attending No provision available at present
Purpose/role To play duplicate Bridge and enjoy social interaction
When & where Wedmore and Cheddar face-to-face and one evening on-line, where we blend in Winscombe Bridge Club under the alias Axe Virtual Bridge Club playing on line with Bridge Base On line.
Person to contact Steve Pedrick
Cost Annual subscription £5.00, Table fee £3.00, Visitors £4.00. No joining fee
Who can attend Open to all Bridge players
Support with attending Contact Steve to discuss.
Purpose/role To enjoy the study, practice and public performance of a wide selection of choral music; helping to raise funds for charitable institutions and purposes.
When & where Rehearsal nights are each Tuesday 7.30 to 9.30 at Draycott Memorial Hall
Person to contact For recruitment contact John Morgan
Cost Full members pay an annual subscription, new singers interested in sampling the experience welcome free.
Who can attend Any man, from those experienced in male choral singing to those wishing to give it a try for the first time.
Support with attending Members come from a wide area around Cheddar and Wedmore, and car sharing may well be possible.
Purpose/role Wedmore is also served by Cheddar Medical Centre:
Cheddar Medical Centre, Roynon Way, Cheddar, BS27 3NZ.
Tel: 01934 742061.
Email: cheddarmc.chedmed@nhs.net
Website: www.chedmed.co.uk
Purpose/role Registered Charity No. 1184104
Service to the community, including fund-raising and supporting local projects.
When & where The Meeting Room, Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church, Tweentown, Cheddar, BS27 3HU. On 2nd Thursday of the month from 7:15 pm.
Person to contact The Secretary
Cost £84 per year payable in 2 instalments or £7 per month
Who can attend Anyone can attend. No additional joining fee.
Support with attending Contact The Secretary to discuss
