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

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
Purpose/role

To connect people who work together to solve community problems and promote goodwill.  "Service above self"

When & where
Every Thursday 7.15pm Strawberry Inn Draycott
Person to contact
John Mander (Secretary)
Phone
01761 412007 or 07724 343886
Cost
Annual subscription and meal costs
Who can attend
Open to everyone
Support with attending
Support with transport available. Please contact John Mander to discuss
Organisation Name
Purpose/role

To meet together, primarily for Christian worship, but also for community events

When & where
Regular services held, as set out in the Wedmore News. Additional events, eg fair Trade Coffee Shop and Traidcraft sales and Messy Church.
Person to contact
Mike Bewick, Church Warden or Reverend Richard Neill
Phone
Mike Bewick – 01934 713745 or Richard – 01934 713566
Cost
No cost to attend services.
Who can attend
Open to all.
Support with attending
Please contact Mike to discuss.
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
Ian Tomes
Phone
01934 710390
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

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

When & where
Theale Village Hall, once a month on a Sunday evening. 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

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.

(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. There are fund-raising events during the year.
Person to contact
Bill Woodroffe
Phone
07957 140461
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 Bill Woodroffe to discuss.
Wedmore Arts Festival
Organisation Name
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 7th to 14th May 2022.

When & where
An annual event with many different acts, artists and performances in different venues.
Person to contact
Suzanne Metters
Phone
01934 807229
Cost
Each event has a separate cost.
Who can attend
Open to anyone.
Support with attending
Call 01934 807229 or email
Organisation Name
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 Friday in August at Wedmore Playing fields
Person to contact
Beth Jackson
Phone
07738 600203
Cost
For information about tickets please ring Arthur Gadd on 01934 713063
Who can attend
Open to all
Support with attending
Contact Beth to discuss.
Organisation Name
Purpose/role

A well established community group, involving local people to put on annual, high quality opera productions in Wedmore

When & where
Meetings and rehearsals for specific productions. See website or Isle of Wedmore News for details
Person to contact
Anne Richards
Phone
01934 743953
Cost
Annual membership for chorus is £20
Who can attend
Open to anyone who has an interest in opera, singers and backstage crew
Support with attending
Contact Anne Richards to discuss.