Organisation Name
Wellbeing Theme Category
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
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.
Organisation Name
Wellbeing Theme Category
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
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.
Organisation Name
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
Organisation Name
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
Organisation Name
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