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.

If you can’t find a printed copy, leave a message on 01934 806266 with your name and address and we’ll get a copy to you!

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

Finding support with care and support from small companies
Somerset County Council maintains a directory of local ‘microproviders’, who can provide a range of services relating to care and support. If you are looking for a provider you can find more information on the website.

www.smallgoodstuff.co.uk/somerset/

 

Organisation Name
Purpose/role

Support with mental health
Somerset Mental Health Hub is a collaboration of voluntary, community & social enterprises promoting positive mental wellbeing & services to individuals with poor mental well-being, or those who care & support them.

www.somersetmentalhealthhub.org.uk/directory/mendip

Organisation Name
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

Fitness, health, vitality and social interaction

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.
Organisation Name
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

I'm a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Solution Focused Therapist and accredited Rewind Trauma Therapist. I help adults and children transform from feeling anxious, stressed or stuck to feeling calm, confident and in control through my supportive programmes. I work across a range of conditions including anxiety, stress, self-esteem, phobias, trauma, addictions.

I offer in-person sessions at my clinics in Wedmore and Wells, and online sessions.

Please contact me through my website if you would like a free 20-minute phone call to see how I can support you - www.tamsindenbightherapy.com

Organisation Name
Purpose/role

A club for people who enjoy getting together and watching the latest films on a monthly basis.

Note:  Theale Village Hall is closed for refurbishment until April 2025 - call Bernard Coulter to check when we're re-starting

When & where
Theale Village Hall, once a month on the third Sunday evening of the month. Details in Wedmore News.
Person to contact
Bernard Coulter
Phone
01934 712144
Cost
Annual subscription of £16.00 for 12 films. Temporary membership for individual films available. Children free (aged 14 & under accompanied by an adult)
Who can attend
Open to anyone.
Support with attending
Contact Bernard to discuss.
Organisation Name
Purpose/role

A local pantomime & village plays group based in Theale - always looking for new members!

When & where
Theale Village Hall, during productions. See Isle of Wedmore News or website below for news of events
Person to contact
Bernard Coulter
Phone
01934 712144
Cost
Free, no subs
Who can attend
Anyone, even those who can't act (like most of the rest of Theale Players!)
Support with attending
Not available
Organisation Name
Purpose/role

To hold an annual village event with entertainments & including a competition to present the best of a range of items & skills, e.g: children’s handicrafts produce, handicrafts, baking, wine, beers and photography.

Please note the Theale show will NOT be held in 2025 due to a shortage of volunteers.

(Formerly known as "Theale Flower Show", we changed our name to Theale Show in 2020)

When & where
The annual show is held on the 1st Saturday in September, but not in 2025. There are fund-raising events during the year.
Person to contact
Cathy Butterworth - Show Secretary
Phone
01934 806157
Cost
Small charge to enter the competition and to visit the show.
Who can attend
All welcome to the annual event. Supporters and helpers on the day and throughout the year welcome.
Support with attending
Contact Cathy to discuss.
Organisation Name
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

The Body Clinic offers soft tissue therapy for anyone suffering from headaches/migraines and sore muscles to full injury and postural assessment to those suffering in pain. We use massage techniques, medical acupuncture, taping and joint mobilisations.

We are based in the heart of Wedmore and offer a professional and friendly service.

www.thebodyclinicsomerset.com

Organisation Name
Purpose/role

To promote interest in and care for the conservation, beauty and attractive features of the parish of Wedmore.

When & where
4th Thursday in the month, January to May and September to November, at 7.30pm in the Masonic Hall.
Person to contact
Jean Gregory
Phone
01934 900051
Cost
Annual membership of £14.00 single person or £25.00 per couple. Non member - £4.00 per meeting.
Who can attend
Open to all who are interested in the aim of the society.
Support with attending
Not applicable.
Organisation Name
Purpose/role

Helpline for older people
FREE confidential helpline, open 24 hours a day, for information, friendship, and advice for people in later life. This organisation is a charity, founded by Dame Esther Rantzen.

 Contact details: Calls are free on a landline on 0800 4708090 or from a mobile at local rate on 0300 4708090. For more information go to www.thesilverline.org.uk