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

A social club for retired business men.  No political affiliation.

When & where
Meetings 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at Wedmore Golf Club at 10.15am
Person to contact
Richard Hall
Cost
Annual subscription of £25.00 and £2.00 at each meeting
Who can attend
Open to men only, retired businessmen
Support with attending
Contact Richard to discuss
Organisation Name
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

Baby and Toddler group

When & where
Tuesday at St Mary’s church School term time only 9:15 am – 11 am
Person to contact
Heather Hector
Phone
01934 712478
Cost
By donation
Who can attend
Parents/guardians/carers with pre-school age children
Support with attending
None
Organisation Name
Purpose/role

To spread the news of the Christian message

When & where
Sunday service at 10.30am. Family service once a month at 10.30am. Wedmore Methodist Church Sand Road, Wedmore. BS28 4BZ Details in Wedmore News.
Person to contact
Rev Meg Slingo 01934 852314, Bill Hudson, Church Steward or Mike Bewick Lay Preacher & Pastoral & Community Worker 01934 713745or
Phone
01934 712572
Cost
No cost to attend services. A voluntary offertory is collected at services.
Who can attend
Open to everyone – newcomers welcome.
Support with attending
Contact to discuss, but transport not available.
Organisation Name
Purpose/role

To enjoy traditional, country and folk music and give people an opportunity to perform.

When & where
Details in Wedmore News.
Person to contact
Bernard Coulter
Phone
07855 297861
Cost
To be confirmed
Who can attend
Open to anyone who enjoys the music.
Support with attending
Not available at present.
Organisation Name
Purpose/role

An opportunity to share friendship and music in a relaxed and supportive group

When & where
Masonic Hall, usually every fortnight on a Monday, from 2.15 to 3.30pm
Person to contact
Stella Moore, Music Therapist or Heather Banwell
Phone
(Stella) 01934 732282 or (Heather) 01934 712216
Cost
No cost to people attending, but a donation is welcomed. Supported by local charities
Who can attend
Open to carers and people with memory difficulties. Local musicians are very welcome to join us occasionally and provide a short performance as part of the session.
Support with attending
Contact Stella or Heather for more information and to discuss.
Organisation Name
Purpose/role

To meet, chat, share and sing! Previous singing experience not necessary, we sing for enjoyment!

When & where
The group meet fortnightly on Tuesdays from 2.30 – 3.30pm, at Axbridge Town Hall
Person to contact
Maureen Campbell
Phone
07984 099031
Cost
£2 donation is requested
Who can attend
open for people with memory difficulties, their carers and other members of the community who feel isolated.
Support with attending
Contact Maureen for advice
Organisation Name
Purpose/role

Outings to theatre, opera and ballet

When & where
Day trips and outings by coach. Details published in Wedmore News.
Person to contact
Suzanne Metters
Phone
01934 712515
Cost
Variable costs, depending on coach hire and ticket price
Who can attend
Open to all – please request to be put on mailing list
Support with attending
Coach transport & booked seats for the shows
Organisation Name
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

Holistic exercise for posture, core strength, mobility & improved breathing.

When & where
Various levels and various locations. Contact Anna to discuss which is best for you.
Person to contact
Anna MacGregor
Phone
07587 703883
Cost
£8 per hour session. Booking essential
Who can attend
Suitable for all abilities and levels of experience
Organisation Name
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

Pilates helps with core strength, body alignment, flexibility, mobility and balance.

When & where
Classes held at Cheddar Catholic hall on Tuesdays 9.15 and 10.30 Blackford villiage hall on Wednesdays 9.15 and 10.30 Winscombe community centre on Thursdays 9.15
Person to contact
Lucy Brown
Phone
07813 913309
Cost
£9.00 per class, payable per half term in advance.
Who can attend
Suitable for all levels.
Support with attending
No transport offered
Organisation Name
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

Fitness, health and vitality

When & where
Contact John to discuss where and when
Person to contact
John Beasley
Phone
01749 672482
Cost
£6.00 per drop-in session
Who can attend
Open to all
Support with attending
Contact John to discuss. Chair support for those who need it