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Age UK SomersetSwimming- General Swimming at Butlins Splash, TA24 5SH. Mondays at 8am. £5, pre-booking required
Table Tennis, Fun & Friendship - Weekly group meets at Lawns Community Centre, off Townsend Road, TA24 5RQ. Fridays from 09:30-11:30am, £2.50 per session to attend, bookings advised but drop-ins welcome.
Tai Chi QiGong- Minehead Community Hall, Alexandra Road, TA24 5DP. Thursdays at 2pm, £5 per class, bookings advised but drop ins welcome.
Yoga-themed, Stretch & Flex- Sainsbury Hall, Sainsbury Road TA24 8JZ. Thursdays at 11am, £5 per session- bookings only.
These sessions are open to anyone over 60. Pre-registration questionnaire is required. For further information contact Age UK Somerset’s Ageing Well service:01823 345626ku.gro.tesremoskuega%40llewgniega
Strong and Steady strength and balance classes - by referral only. Contact Michelle in the Falls Prevention service:01823 345614ku.gro.tesremoskuega%40noitneverpsllaf
web: www.ageuk.org.uk/somersettel: 01823 345626
Alcoholics AnonymousNational Helpline 0800 9177 650Email: gro.liamaa%40pleh Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.ukClick here for local meetings in Minehead and West Somerset
Alcombe Friendship Centre Alcombe Methodist Church Hall, Lower Meadow Road, Alcombe. Alternate Wednesdays. Tel: Clive Wooldridge 01643 707238.
Alzheimer's SocietyJo Taswell - Somerset Branch Development WorkerTel: 07595 271424B
Baptist Hall, Parks LaneMinehead - Social Group - Tel: 01643 708765 Mind - for better mental health Every Monday 10.30am to 12.30pm
Bereavement Support Group - Meets every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month at Townsend House from 10.30 to 12pm - 01643 821445Somerset Bereavement Support Service - 0800 304 7412
The Barnstormers (Amateur Theatre Group) - Tel: 01643 702473
Bridge (at Northfield Hotel) - Tel: 01984 640759 Tues 7pm Duplicate , Thurs 6.30 Rubber
Brownies & Guides - Tel: 01643 703565 (District Commissioner)
Buddhist Meditation Group - Townsend House Minehead Tel: Caitlin 01643 8413101st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.C
Carhampton Youth Club - Tel: 01984 635980 Web: www.somersetyouth.co.uk/
Cats Protection - Tel: 03000 12 12 12 email: ku.gro.stac%40ofni
Local branch Tel No: 01643 653053 - General Enquiries and Neutering Vouchers; Lost and Found
Local Branch Website: www.cats.org.uk/minehead
C.L.O.W.N.S. (Creating Learning Opportunities in Western Somerset) - Tel: 01643 707190
c/o Minehead Eye, Mart Road, Minehead, TA24 5BJ
email: ku.oc.ilacsit%40tcejorpsnwolc
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/clownsproject/home
Conservation Society - Tel: 01643 706258
Contact the Elderly - Contact Helen 01225 873812
or email: ku.gro.ylredle-eht-tcatnoc%40rek.neleHD
"Drop-in" for Parents and Children - Tel: 01643 700030 Alcombe Children's Centre - Tuesday Afternoons 1.30pm to 3.30pm
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Endometriosis UK Local Contact -
email: ku.oc.ilacsit%40puorgodne-tesremosw
Exmoor Beekeepers
https://www.facebook.com/groups/exmoorcameraclub/events/website: https://exmoorcameraclub.co.uk
Exmoor Camera Club - Tel: 07494 849849
c/o 1 Friday Street
Minehead
TA24 5UB
email: liamg%40bulCaremaCroomxE .com
website: https://exmoorcameraclub.co.uk
events: https://www.facebook.com/groups/exmoorcameraclub/events/
Exmoor Coast Railway Modellers
Meet on Wednesday evenings at The Sainsbury Community Hall, Sainsbury Road, Minehead, TA24 8JZ from 7.30pm to 10.00pm
For details please contact:
David Nelhams Tel: 01643 706736 email: moc.oohay%4066smahlen
Exmoor Modelling Club - Tel: 01643 706891 (Roy Dunglison)
Exmoor Natural History Society - Tel: 01643 707624
Email: ten.klatklat%40shne.lorac - Web: www.enhs.org.uk
Exmoor Society
Web: www.exmoorsociety.comF
Films: Regal Film Society
contact email:
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web: www.regalfilmsociety.org
Minehead Farmers Market
web: www.mineheadfarmersmarket.co.ukG
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Halsway Folk Dance Group - Tel: 01643 709320 (Alex Slater)
Hocus Pocus Amateur Theatre Company - Tel: 01643 705321
email: moc.tenretnitb%4098snnawsI
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Jobcentre Near Me
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The Lawns Club (Social Club for Older People) - Tel: 01643 703113
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Manda Clarke School of Dancing (Age 2 years upwards) - Tel: 01643 705588 or 079691 163749 or email: moc.tenretnitb%40248.m
Mind - Tel:01643 708765web: mind west somerset
Minehead Bowling Club - Tel: 01643 704790 (Club Secretary, Ed Moulder). email: ten.klatklat%40bulcgnilwobdaehenim
Minehead Bridge Club - Tel: 01984 640759 (Sally Stuttard)web: minehead bridge club
Minehead Carers Group - Tel: 01823331222 (Wayne Stokes) or email ku.gro.ccrtesremos%40senyaw Every 2nd Thursday of the month 10.00am - 12.00pm. The Beach Hotel, 60 The Avenue, Minehead
Minehead Community Orchestra - Tel: 01643 821756 (Emily Feldberg) Every other Monday, 7.00 pm for 7.15 pm start. The Old Hospital, The Avenue, Minehead.
Minehead Cycling Club - Tel:01984 632676 web: www.mineheadcyclingclub.com
Minehead Dance Club (For children 5+years) - Tel: 01643 703349
Minehead & District Camera Club - Tel: 01643 703373web: www.mineheadcameraclub.co.uk
Minehead & District Choral Society - Tel: 01643 707144web: minehead & district choral society
Minehead & District Gardeners Association - Meets last Friday every month, Catholic Hall, Townsend Road. E Mail: moc.oohay%40srendrag.daeheniMweb: http://mineheadgardenclub.btck.co.uk/
Minehead & District Lions Club facebook: Minehead Lions Club facebook
Minehead & District Sea Angling Club - Tel: 01643 706627 or 07836 350 741 (S Pilbrow)web: minehead & district sea angling club
Minehead & District Stamp Club - Tel: 01398 341158 John BaylyMeet 2nd. Tuesday every month.email: ku.oc.ilacsit%40nrabeht2
Minehead & District U3A(see entry under U3A)
Minehead Evening Townswomen's Guild - Tel: 01643 706389 (Ann Grieve)Meet 2nd Monday every month at the United Reform Church Hall, Bancks Street, Minehead at 7.30 pm
Minehead & West Somerset Arts SocietyMembership Secretary - Paul Handisyde - tel: 01984 633384 email: ku.oc.ilacsit%40edysidnahjpweb: minehead arts society
Minehead Flower Club - Tel: 01643 703309 (Pam Collop-Chair)
Minehead Football Club (Tots - under 18's - Adults) - Tel: 07811 250434 Chairman Karl Stove email: moc.liamg%40cfhtuoydaehenim.evotsk
Minehead Forget - Me- Nots - meets 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at The Old Hospital building. For more information, telephone 07794424911 or email: moc.liamg%40aadaehenim
Minehead Male Voice Choirweb: minehead male voice choirContact Nick Webber on 01643 841725 or 07811 344765
Minehead Parish Men's Christian Fellowship - Tel: 01643 705640 Ken Higgins (Chair)
Minehead Police Community Boxing Club - Tel: 01643 705581
Minehead Probus Club – Tel: 01643 706824 – Club Secretary Bob Jones
Minehead Running Club - Tel: 01643 707623web: minehead running clubMinehead Town Youth FCSarah Vickers, Secretaryemail: moc.liamg%40cfydaehenimsrekcivsweb: minehead town youth
Minehead Wargames Club - Tel: 01643 707105 - Normally meet every Wednesday evening "The Old Ship Aground" from about 7.00pm. Under 18's to be accompanied by an adult.
Minehead Youth Club - Tel: 01984 633964Web: www.somersetyouth.co.uk/
Minehead Youth Theatre (aimed at 13 - 18 yr olds) - Tel: 01643 702473 Elaine RossM
Manda Clarke School of Dancing (Age 2 years upwards) - Tel: 01643 705588 or 079691 163749 or email: moc.tenretnitb%40248.m
Mind - Tel:01643 708765
web: mind west somerset
Minehead Bowling Club - Tel: 01643 704790 (Club Secretary, Ed Moulder). email: ten.klatklat%40bulcgnilwobdaehenim
Minehead Bridge Club - Tel: 01984 640759 (Sally Stuttard)
web: minehead bridge club
Minehead Community Orchestra - Tel: 01643 821756 (Emily Feldberg) Every other Monday, 7.00 pm for 7.15 pm start. The Old Hospital, The Avenue, Minehead.
Minehead Cycling Club - Tel:01984 632676 web: www.mineheadcyclingclub.com
Minehead Dance Club (For children 5+years) - Tel: 01643 703349
Minehead & District Camera Club - Tel: 01643 703373
web: www.mineheadcameraclub.co.uk
Minehead & District Choral Society - Tel: 01643 707144
web: minehead & district choral society
Minehead & District Gardeners Association - Meets last Friday every month, Catholic Hall, Townsend Road. E Mail: moc.oohay%40srendrag.daeheniM
web: http://mineheadgardenclub.btck.co.uk/
Minehead & District Lions Club
facebook: Minehead Lions Club facebook
Minehead & District Sea Angling Club - Tel: 01643 706627 or 07836 350 741 (S Pilbrow)
web: minehead & district sea angling club
Minehead & District Stamp Club - Tel: 01398 341158 John Bayly
Meet 2nd. Tuesday every month.
email: ku.oc.ilacsit%40nrabeht2
Minehead & District U3A
(see entry under U3A)
Minehead Evening Townswomen's Guild - Tel: 01643 706389 (Ann Grieve)
Meet 2nd Monday every month at the United Reform Church Hall, Bancks Street, Minehead at 7.30 pm
Minehead & West Somerset Arts Society
Membership Secretary - Paul Handisyde - tel: 01984 633384 email: ku.oc.ilacsit%40edysidnahjp
web: minehead arts society
Minehead Flower Club - Tel: 01643 703309 (Pam Collop-Chair)
Minehead Football Club (Tots - under 18's - Adults) - Tel: 07811 250434 Chairman Karl Stove
email: moc.liamg%40cfhtuoydaehenim.evotsk
Minehead Forget - Me- Nots - meets 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at The Old Hospital building. For more information, telephone 07794424911 or email: moc.liamg%40aadaehenim
Minehead Male Voice Choir
web: minehead male voice choir
Contact Nick Webber on 01643 841725 or 07811 344765
Minehead Parish Men's Christian Fellowship - Tel: 01643 705640 Ken Higgins (Chair)
Minehead Police Community Boxing Club - Tel: 01643 705581
Minehead Probus Club – Tel: 01643 706824 – Club Secretary Bob Jones
Minehead Running Club - Tel: 01643 707623
web: minehead running club
Minehead Town Youth FC
Sarah Vickers, Secretary
email: moc.liamg%40cfydaehenimsrekcivs
web: minehead town youth
Minehead Wargames Club - Tel: 01643 707105 - Normally meet every Wednesday evening "The Old Ship Aground" from about 7.00pm. Under 18's to be accompanied by an adult.
Minehead Youth Club - Tel: 01984 633964
Web: www.somersetyouth.co.uk/
Minehead Youth Theatre (aimed at 13 - 18 yr olds) - Tel: 01643 702473 Elaine RossN
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Oasis Performing Arts Group - Tel: 07737 272 865
web: oasis performing arts groupP
Parks Active Living -
Provide range of activities Minehead Baptist Church 10 am – 3.30 pm
Tel: 07749 301267
web: Parks Active Living
Photography
see Exmoor Camera ClubQ
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Ramblers Association (West Somerset Group) - Tel: 01643 702337 (Membership Secretary)
Web: www.westsomersetramblers.org.uk/
The Regal Theatre - Tel: 01643 706430 - Web: www.regaltheatre.co.uk
Rehab 4 Alcoholism - Is a helpline for people experiencing addiction. This helpline aims to stop addiction before it becomes too late.
www.rehab4alcoholism.com - Tel: 0800 111 4108
Rotary Club of Minehead & The Quantocks - Tel: 01643 702353(Mr David Yates - secretary - E-mail: moc.tenretnitb%40setayaneehsdnadivaD Meets Monday evening at the Northfield Hotel.
web: Rotary Club of Minehead
The Royal British Legion, Minehead
Contact: Branch Secretary, Sally Horn 01643 702271
email: moc.oohay%40lbrdaehenim
web: minehead branchS
Scottish Country DancingOnce a week: 8pm to 10pm - at Catholic Church Hall, Townsend Road, Minehead.for more information call Maureen 01643 707594
Shibashi Tai Chi - MineheadSessions Wednesdays, 10 am - 11 am, Alcombe Friendship Centre, and Tuesday weekly 2 pm - 3 pm, The Lawns Club. Contact: Rieta Sillet 01643 706175 email: ten.klatklat%40tellisateiRSing4FunCommunity Choir. Thursdays 7-8.30 pm at The Hub, Hopcott Road, Alcombe, Minehead TA24 6DJ (next to the Fire Station). £6 per session (or £5 if paid half-termly in advance). Accompanied children £1. Bursaries available. New members always welcome - no experience necessary. For further information contact Sarah-Jane Cross on 07731 524227 or .moc.liamg%40500ssorcenajharas
Slimming World - Tel: Jillian 01643 705930 web: www.slimmingworld.com
Somerset & Dorset Family History Society (West Somerset Group) - Tel: 01643 702561email: ten.klatklat%40draeb.detweb: Somerset & Dorset Family History Society Somerset Walking and Activity Group (SWAG) for young people in their 20's and 30's - Tel: 07530 064588email: moc.liamelgoog%4020gaws Web: www.funwithswag.org.uk
Somerset Bereavement Support Service - 0800 304 7412
Spotlight Dance Academy - Laura Nelhams - Mob: 07727662203email: ku.oc.liamtoh%4028narualT
The Alcombers Orchestra - A new Community Orchestra - Contact David or Anne Pitts 01984 641003
email: ku.oc.liamtoh%40sttipfdivad
Tennis at Irnham Road Recreation Ground - Clubspark
Book and pay £6 for your court onlineU
U3A
(Minehead & District - Activities for the over fifties)
Membership Secretary - Ms Hilary Fisk Tel No: 01643 705272
email: ku.oc.liamtoh%40jjyralih
website: https://minehead-district-u3a.org.uk/V
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Walk 4 Living
Minehead: Intermediate walks Sats, 10.15am, 2/3 miles contact: Roy 01843 705928
Minehead: Advanced Walks Thursdays, 1.30 pm, 3/5 miles. contact: Maggie 07938235973
Minehead Group Walks. At West Transport available at a small cost. Tues & Frid 10 am. Contact: 01643 708815.
Minehead Referral/Beginners. Thursdays, 10 am contact: Cathy 01643 706662
West Somerset Archaeological & Local History Society - Tel: 01643 706900 Chairman Chris Woods
West Somerset Fairtrade Group - Contact Ruth Gasperini Tel: 01643 708900
West Somerset Health Walks Contact: Gareth John, active lifestyles officer, 01823 653990, email: ku.oc.psas%40nhojg
Lianne Clarke ku.oc.psas%40ekralcl
web: west somerset walking for health
West Somerset Morris Men - Tel: 01643 705462
email: ku.oc.nemsirromtesremostsew%40namgab
web: West Somerset Morris Men
West Somerset National Trust Association
web: west somerset national trust association
West Somerset Ramblers
web: www.westsomersetramblers.org.uk
West Somerset Sports & Leisure Centre - Tel: 01643 708815
web: West Somerset Sports & Leisure Centre
West Somerset Stroke Club - Every Wednesday in school terms only. 10.00am to 2.00pm, St John Ambulance Hall, North Road, Minehead TA24 5QW
web: west somerset stroke club
contact: Mrs. E. Saunders Singer
email: moc.liamg%40regnisszil
West Somerset Table Tennis Association - Tuesday and Wednesday Evenings 7.00pm (juniors) to 11.00pm, open to all players and all standards. Website: West Somerset table tennis
Barbara Parker (General Secretary)
Tel: 01643 704 180 (home)
07882 157100 (mobile)
email: moc.loa%40rohcnaeulbfobrab
moc.loa%40attstsew
West Somerset Talking Newspaper - available free of charge to anyone who is blind or partially sighted - Tel: 01984 632766
West Somerset Village History Society
Meetings: third Tuesday in the month, September to May (excluding December), at 7.45 pm, in Monksilver Village Hall, Combecross Hill, Monksilver, Taunton TA4 4JE
web: west somerset village history society
Vice Chair/Programme Secretary - Marilyn Crothers - email - moc.shvsw-yteicosyrotsihegallivtesremostsew%40nyliram
Williton Wanderers Walking Group - Exmoor, Quantocks & West Somerset.
Contact: Jenny Gibson, 01984 634899.
Womens Institute (Minehead Branch) - Tel: 01643 703754X
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Children's Groups
1st Minehead Girls' Brigade
Minehead Baptist Church, Parks Lane, MineheadExplorers ages 5 - 8 yearsMeet: 6pm - 7.15pmNew Members WelcomeContact: Mrs Bowmer 01643 703249
1st Alcombe Brownies
Alcombe Methodist Church Hall
Meet: 4.15pm-5.45pm Tuesdays
Leader - Kim Lewington - 01643 821086
1st Minehead Rainbows
United Reform Church
Bancks Street
Meet: 4.15pm - 5.15pm Wednesdays
Leader: Maggie Hobbs
1st Minehead Brownies
United Reform Church
Bancks Street
Meet: 5:30pm - 7.00pm Wednesdays
Leader - Carol Pearce
1st Alcombe Guides
Guide & Scout Hut - Quarry Close
Meet: 6.15pm - 8.15pm
Leader: Gill Griggs
1st Exmoor Scout Group
(Beavers, Cubs and Scouts), Scout and Guide Headquarters, Quarry Close, Alcombe. EMail: moc.oohay%40puorGtuocSroomxE - www.1stexmoorscoutgroup.btck.co.uk
The Manda Clarke School of Dancing
Learn to dance at our CDET Recognised School which is fully registered with the British Ballet Organisation and run by Manda Clarke BBO-RTS, MBBO ODTS (Advanced) TTC. Everyone involved in the running of the school holds a DBS enhanced disclosure and is fully insured.
We hold lessons in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz and Adult Tap ranging from pre-Primary to advanced levels all using the BBO syllabus. There are special Pre-School and Pre-Syllabus classes for children aged 2 years upwards.
All lessons and exams are held in our own Studios which have sprung floors, full length mirrors and barres at 36 Irnham Road, Minehead.
Please contact Manda for details:
Telephone home: 01643 705588 or mobile: 079691 163749 or email: moc.tenretnitb%40248.m
C.L.O.W.N.S.
Minehead EyeMart RoadMineheadTA244 5BL
Tel: 01643 707190web: Clowns West Somerset
C.L.O.W.N.S. provide a professional Outreach family support service for pre-school children and their parents/carers. The Outreach van visits families with children under five living in isolated rural/urban areas.
Charities
AGE UK SOMERSET
Age UK Somerset work to improve life for older people across the county, by delivering a range of services to reduce loneliness, provide support with a range of issues and encourage active living.
Age UK SomersetAsh HouseCook WayTaunton TA2 6BJ
Tel: 01823 345610Opening hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm (closed for lunch 12.30 - 1.30 pm)website: ageuk somerset
MIND IN TAUNTON & WEST SOMERSET
Affiliated to the national mental health charity MIND, to give help and advice to those who experience mental or emotional distress.
MINDSussex Lodge44 Station RoadTauntonTA1 1NSTel: 01823 334906Email: ku.gro.swtdniM%40liamWebsite: www.mindtws.org.uk
ENGAGE (Charity Support Volunteer Services)
Engage West Somerset is a charity which supports the development of a vibrant, effective and influential voluntary and community sector locally. We aim to provide services, support and advice to the voluntary sector and to people who are in need within West Somerset. We can also provide advice and support to community groups and charities on a variety of topics including: legal status, governance, funding (including actually writing the application) and volunteering. All details are on the website:
www.engagews.org.uk
Main Office
Ground Floor
Alcombe Village Hall
Minehead TA24 6AQ
Tel: 01643 707484
Email: ku.gro.swegagne%40noitamrofni
Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10am - 2 pm, Wednesday 11am - 2pm
ENGAGE (Volunteer Centre)
Ground Floor
Alcombe Village Hall
Minehead
TA24 6AQ
Tel: 01643 707123
Email: ku.gro.swegagne%40ertnecreetnulov
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 11am - 2pm, Friday by appointment
ENGAGE (Furniture ReUSe)
Ground Floor
Alcombe Village Hall
Minehead
TA24 6AQ
Tel: 01643 707484
To donate old furniture call 01643 707484
Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10am - 2pm, Wednesday 11am - 2pm
SOMERSET CANCER CARE
St Margaret’s Somerset Hospice
Heron Drive
Bishops Hull
Taunton
TA1 5HA
Tel: 01823 346952
web: st. margarets hospice