02: Invest in relationships - social interaction & relaxation

Theale Show

Organisation Name
Theale Show
Wellbeing Theme Category
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
Website
http://www.thealeshow.com
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.

The Tea Set

Organisation Name
The Tea Set
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

Informal social gathering for a chat and a cuppa

When & where
The Lady Chapel at St Mary’s Church, on the 2nd Friday of each month, 3.00 to 4.30pm
Person to contact
Heather Banwell
Phone
01934 712216
Cost
No charge, but donations to the heating of the church are welcome.
Who can attend
Open to anyone who is living/feeling alone and would like an afternoon of company with like-minded people
Support with attending
Contact Heather Banwell to discuss. Transport can be arranged.

Tuesday Club

Organisation Name
Tuesday Club
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

This is a sociable club, giving members the chance for a chat, a good hot meal and occasionally listen to a speaker, watch a demonstration or very occasionally have a trip out.

Officially it is a Mini Day Centre and comes under the Social Services department of Somerset County Council.

(Run by volunteers and more helpers are always welcome)

When & where
The club meets every Tuesday from 10:30 until 14:30 at Wedmore Village Hall.
Person to contact
Lesley Nicolls
Phone
01934 712045
Cost
The Tuesday Club receives a grant from Somerset community fund, with members paying a small contribution towards the meal and transport.
Who can attend
The club is for older people living in and around the Wedmore area. Members are mostly over 70.
Support with attending
Contact Lesley to discuss. Transport is available from volunteer drivers.

Twinning

Organisation Name
Twinning
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

To foster friendly relations with St Médard de Guizieres, our twinned town in France

When & where
Fund-raising events with visits to and from St. Medard in alternate years
Person to contact
Nickey Hann
Phone
01278 641162 or 07801 847064
Cost
Cost of visits and entertaining French guests varies
Who can attend
Anyone who lives in or near Wedmore
Support with attending
Transport is laid on for trips during visits.

Wedmore Harvest Home

Organisation Name
Wedmore Harvest Home
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

Celebration of harvest with a full day of entertainment, street procession, lunch, children's tea,  games and evening party.

When & where
Annually on the 3rd weekend in August at the village field, Wedmore
Person to contact
Chairperson
Cost
For information about tickets please ring Rachel Bennett on 07807 156069
Who can attend
Open to all
Support with attending
Contact Chairperson to discuss.

Women in Wedmore

Organisation Name
Women in Wedmore
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

To provide friendship, support and learning for women

(Group formerly known as Wedmore WI)

When & where
Second Wednesday of the month, excluding August, 7pm at the Post and Wicket.
Person to contact
Sheila Mackintosh
Phone
07920 260616
Cost
£48 annually in 2024, but fee reduced if you join later in the year.
Who can attend
Membership is open to all women in Wedmore and surrounding villages.
Support with attending
Contact Sheila
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