music

Cheddar Male Voice Choir

Organisation Name
Cheddar Male Voice Choir
Wellbeing Theme Category
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.

Music in Mind

Organisation Name
Music in Mind
Wellbeing Theme Category
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.

Music Matters

Organisation Name
Music Matters
Wellbeing Theme Category
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

Opera-goers

Organisation Name
Opera-goers
Wellbeing Theme Category
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

Sing2Breathe

Organisation Name
Sing2Breathe
Wellbeing Theme Category
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

Wedmore Arts Festival

Wedmore Arts Festival
Organisation Name
Wedmore Arts Festival
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

Wedmore Arts Festival is a ‘not for profit’ organisation which exists to promote the tradition of arts-based events in the area by staging a broad range of high-quality creative activities designed to bring together.

Next Festival is from 9th to 18th May 2025.

When & where
An annual event with many different acts, artists and performances in different venues.
Person to contact
Suzanne Metters
Phone
01934 807229
Website
http://www.wedmorefestival.co.uk
Cost
Each event has a separate cost.
Who can attend
Open to anyone.
Support with attending
Call 01934 807229 or email

Wedmore Real Ale Festival

Wedmore Real Ale Festival
Organisation Name
Wedmore Real Ale Festival
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

A not-for-profit organisation, which puts on a real ale festival for the community to enjoy, through which it raises money for the local causes.

When & where
It is an annual event, taking place on the 3rd weekend of September. There is live music throughout the weekend, with beer, wine, cider and food.
Person to contact
James Turbitt
Phone
07970 797644
Website
http://www.wedmorerealale.co.uk
Cost
There is an entry fee in the evenings of the festival, Friday and Saturday.
Who can attend
After 6pm entry is for over 18s only. During the day families can attend.
Support with attending
Contact James Turbitt to discuss.