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
Purpose/role A UK wide movement, which brings together people in their ‘third age’, ie after working full time and/or raising a family
When & where There are Coffee Mornings on the third Thursday of the month, held in Cheddar Village Hall. There are also over 40 interest groups meeting on different dates during the month.
Person to contact Richard Hamlyn (Chairman)
Cost Annual fee of £10.00. Separate fees for meetings.
Who can attend People who are retired or semi-retired, who want to continue learning and personal development for its own reward.
Support with attending U3A does not offer transport. However, its 500+ members are widespread and often share transport when suitable.
Purpose/role A helpline for children and young people
FREE confidential helpline, open 24 hours a day, for information, advice and support for children and young people. Childline is a service provided by NSPCC.
Contact details: 0800 1111. For more information go to www.childline.org.uk
Purpose/role To raise funds for the charity
Person to contact Sue Burton
Who can attend If you would like to have a collection box in which to put your loose change, contact Sue. Christmas cards are available from November.
Support with attending Not applicable
Purpose/role To meet together, primarily for Christian worship, but also for community events
When & where Regular services held, as set out in the Wedmore News. Additional events, eg Theale Show, Coffee Mornings, Theale Community Cafe.
Person to contact Noreen Stott, Church Warden or Reverend Richard Neill
Phone Noreen – 01934 713464 or Richard – 01934 713566
Cost No cost to attend services.
Who can attend Open to all.
Support with attending Please contact Noreen or Richard to discuss.
Purpose/role A social get-together with a variety of interests
When & where Monthly get-together on 3rd Wednesday of each month, excluding August. In winter months at the Masonic Hall at 2.30 with a speaker, summer months include a coach trip.
Person to contact Heather Banwell
Cost Annual membership of £5.00
Who can attend Open to any adult
Support with attending Not available
When & where See Wedmore News for up to date information or Facebook page for Wedmore Cricket Club
Person to contact Juniors: Matt LLoyd (jnr coach)- Seniors: Bob Burgess (President)- Ladies and girls: Chaz Maguire (secretary)
Phone Juniors: Matt 07973 810786 / Seniors: Bob 07748 301081 / Ladies: Chaz 07867 527996
Cost Seniors - £20 per year plus match fees Juniors - £30 inclusive
Who can attend Open to all ages from 5 yrs old, any gender. Open to non-players who would assist with matches as umpires.
Support with attending Affiliated to Somerset League and committed to their disability policies. Contact Chaz Maguire to discuss.
Purpose/role To develop the skills needed for life through learning new things and having adventures.
When & where Red Pandas - Tuesday 6.30 - 7.45pm White Tigers - Thursdays 6.30 - 7.45pm at Mendip Scout Base.
Person to contact Jacqui Redman Section Leaders - Jacqui Redman and Tony Hall
Who can attend Children from 8 to 10½ years old.
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.
Purpose/role Dementia UK fund and support Admiral Nurses, who provide the specialist dementia support that families need. When things get challenging or difficult, our nurses work alongside the entire family, giving them one-to-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions.
The unique dementia expertise and experience an Admiral Nurse brings is a lifeline – it helps families to live more positively with dementia in the present, and to face the challenges of tomorrow with more confidence and less fear.
Contact: 0800 888 6678
Visit: www.dementiauk.org
Purpose/role FCN has been working with farming families in Somerset since 1995. It is a national organisation which gives pastoral support and practical help to farmers, farm workers and their families. Many problems occurring in farming communities are only relevant to them. Farming is a unique way of life and so often everything is tied up in the farm - livelihood, daily work routine, identity and life style. Recent years have been particularly stressful for farmers and the aim of FCN is to alleviate some of this stress by dealing with some of the practical problems and listening to their concerns. FCN volunteers have a range of expertise, but all have farming experience. Their main role is to walk with farming families as they go through tough times and the main objective is to support them for as long as it takes to resolve the different issues.
Local contact is Suzie Wilkinson, or call the National Helpline 03000 111 999 or email help@fcn.org.uk
Purpose/role To help the congregation of St Mary’s to raise money to maintain and enhance St Mary’s as an all-village community centre.
When & where To help the congregation of St Mary’s to raise money to maintain and enhance St Mary’s as an all-village community centre.
Person to contact David Hopkins
Cost £30 annually to be a member. Events open to all at specific prices
Who can attend Open to anyone
Support with attending Contact David Hopkins to discuss.
