Organisation Name
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
Phone
01934 713617
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.
Organisation Name
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
Phone
01934 440015
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.
Organisation Name
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
Phone
01934 832835
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.
Organisation Name
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
Phone
07888 717536
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.
Organisation Name
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
Phone
01934 712216
Cost
Annual membership of £5.00
Who can attend
Open to any adult
Support with attending
Not available
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
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

Singing for Lung Health sessions or anyone with a respiratory condition.

When & where
Meets Wednesdays 1.45-3.00pm at Cheddar Catholic Community Hall
Person to contact
Kate Lynch
Phone
07595 745884
Cost
Voluntary contribution
Who can attend
Anyone with a respiratory condition. No referral needed from a health practitioner
Support with attending
Contact Kate to discuss
Purpose/role

To continue the tradition of change ringing at St Mary’s church, the original purpose of which was to call people to church services

When & where
Ringers practice Monday evenings at 5pm. The bells are rung every Sunday at 9.45am before the Sunday service and on other special occasions, eg weddings.
Person to contact
Kevin Baldwin
Phone
07763 813524
Cost
No cost to ringers to join. Fee paid to ringers for weddings
Who can attend
Anyone who has an interest in ringing or learning to ring.
Support with attending
Contact Kevin Baldwin to discuss