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
Purpose/role

Further an interest in gardening and meet like-minded people

When & where
Monthly meetings on a Tuesday at 7.30pm in Masonic Hall
Person to contact
Andrea West
Phone
01934 712161
Cost
Single person £15.00 per annum Couple £25.00 per annum
Who can attend
Anyone with an interest in gardening
Support with attending
Lifts by arrangement.
Organisation Name
Purpose/role

The group is an umbrella organisation to co-ordinate, explore and encourage sustainable living, as it could apply in practical terms to Wedmore and the surrounding villages

When & where
Last Thursday of every month, Wedmore village Farm, 7.30pm
Person to contact
Steve Mewes
Phone
07841 336720
Cost
No cost
Who can attend
Open to anyone
Support with attending
Contact Steve to discuss.
Organisation Name
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

To embrace the skills needed for life by taking part in new experiences

When & where
Wednesday evenings from 7.30 to 9.30 alternatively at the Wedmore and Cheddar Scout Dens
Person to contact
Bill Belshaw
Phone
01934 712438
Cost
Varies
Who can attend
Young people from 14 to 18 years old. Go to the website to register interest
Support with attending
Parents need to arrange, due to safeguarding requirements.
Organisation Name
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

Guides challenge themselves and make a difference in their community.

When & where
Wedmore Village Hall on Wednesdays from 7.00 to 8.30pm
Person to contact
Elaine Tilling
Phone
01934 713650
Cost
£20 to £25 per term per family
Who can attend
Girls from 10 to 14 years
Support with attending
Contact Elaine to discuss, according to safeguarding requirements.
Purpose/role

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: There are three Health Coaches attached to Axbridge & Wedmore Practice, Sonia, Paula or Holly. They can be contacted via Axbridge Surgery, telephone 01934 732464

There are two Health Coaches attached to Cheddar Practice. Contact Cheddar Practice reception and book an appointment to speak to Health Coaches Adele or Anouska.

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. Additional events, eg Sunday Breakfast
Person to contact
Reverend Richard Neill
Phone
01934 713566
Cost
No cost to attend services.
Who can attend
Open to all.
Support with attending
Please contact Richard to discuss.
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

Football Association Charter Standard Community Club providing opportunities for Men and Women to play football.

When & where
U18's, Ladies, Senior, Reserves and Veterans. Training during the week with weekend matches
Person to contact
Nick Beason (Club Chairman) or Charlotte Monson (Club Secretary)
Phone
(Nick) 07951 154692 / (Charlotte) 07712 006032
Cost
Annual fee varies
Who can attend
16 plus for the Womens/Mens teams and over 35 years for the Veterans
Support with attending
Contact Nick Beason or Charlotte Monson to discuss
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

Football Association Charter Standard Community Club providing opportunities for boys and girls to play football in a safe, fun and positive environment.

When & where
Girls & Boys teams from U5 – U16s training midweek and matches at weekend.
Person to contact
Nick Beason (Club Chairman) or Charlotte Monson (Club Secretary)
Phone
07951 154692 (Nick) 07712 006032 (Charlotte)
Cost
Annual fee varies according to age between £25.00 to £160 plus additional mid-week training fees for some teams.
Who can attend
Children from age 5 up can participate as players; parents encouraged to become volunteer coaches, club officials etc. New players are welcome to join at any time subject to individual team player numbers.
Support with attending
Parents need to arrange, due to safeguarding requirements.
Organisation Name
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

To provide an opportunity for people of all ages to play golf and participate in club social activities. Lessons and League Golf available

When & where
Wedmore Golf Club, Lineage, Lascot Hill, Wedmore BS28 4QT
Person to contact
Emma Davies or Pro Shop
Phone
(Emma) 01934 712222 or (Pro Shop) 01934 712452
Cost
Please contact the office to learn about the various alternatives available
Who can attend
Open to anyone
Support with attending
None available
Purpose/role

Isle of Wedmore Good Neighbours is a group of volunteers who provide practical help to anyone in the local community that requests it.

Need a lift for a medical appointment or a club meeting
Want something collecting from the village chemist or shop?
Got a chore around the house you can’t manage
Just like someone to pop in for a cuppa and company?

Call us on 01934 806299

 

When & where
Volunteers can offer home visits and can also offer Volunteer Drivers if there is a particular need, for example, to attend a social club or society.
Person to contact
The Duty Co-ordinator
Phone
01934 806299
Cost
There is no cost for voluntary help, but donations are gratefully accepted to help with the running of the service.
Who can attend
Anyone can contact Good Neighbours if they have a need which we may be able to help with.
Support with attending
If you want to ask for help or offer to volunteer, please call 01934 806299.