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Gartons Mead Active Living Group, Evercreech
| Name of centre: |
Gartons Mead Active Living Group, Evercreech |
| Host Organisation: |
Mendip Housing |
| Address of centre: |
Gartons Mead Sheltered Housing Scheme
Rope Walk, Evercreech |
| Other contact details: |
Julie Russell, Housing support worker
Tel: 07809 192997 |
| Locality covered: |
Evercreech village and surrounding area |
| Type of activities provided: |
Too be announced
Internet access for group members coming soon
Refreshments provided. |
| Opening times: |
Second Wednesday of the month 10am to 12pm |
How to access programme
of activities: |
Drop in or contact Julie Russell, Housing support worker, on 07809 192997 |
| Information regarding access to building: |
Full disabled access. On street parking available. |
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Glastonbury
| Name of centre: |
Glastonbury Active Living |
| Host Organisation: |
St Johns Church |
| Address of centre: |
High Street, Glastonbury, BA6 9DR |
| Other contact details: |
Joy Davies, Active Living Support Worker: 01458 448517
Nick Carter, Mendip Active Living Officer: 01749 346310 |
| Locality covered: |
Glastonbury and surrounding area |
| Type of activities provided: |
Tai chi group, gentle exercise, information and advice, arts and crafts activities, learning activities. Refreshments provided.
Coming soon: hot soup lunches in New Year
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| Opening times: |
Second Wednesday of the month, 2pm to 4pm
Tai Chi group meets every Thursdays at 1pm. |
How to access programme
of activities: |
Drop in or contact Joy Davies on 01458 44851 |
| Information regarding access to building: |
Adjacent public car park
Access to church from High Street and main car park. Disabled access to building and hearing loop. Disabled toilets close by. |
| Coming soon: |
A new Active Living support service in Glastonbury.Contact: Nick Carter, Mendip Active Living Officer on 01749 346310 for more details. nick.carter@ageconcernsomerset.org.uk |
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Glastonbury Opportunity Shop
| Name of centre: |
Glastonbury Opportunity Shop |
| Host Organisation: |
Glastonbury Community Development Trust |
| Address of centre: |
Unit 7 Abbey Mews, 56-58 High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9DR |
| Other contact details: |
Terry Clay
Tel: 01458 830304 |
| Locality covered: |
Glastonbury and surrounding area |
| Type of activities provided: |
Confidential one-to-one information, advice and support sessions provided by trained volunteers to help older people who feel socially isolated as a result of redundancy, long term health problems, caring responsibilities, bereavement or depression, to find appropriate Active Living activities or volunteering, training or employment opportunities.
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| Opening times: |
Mondays and Fridays 11am to 2pm |
How to access programme
of activities: |
Drop in or contact Terry Clay on 01458 830304 |
| Information regarding access to building: |
Some adjacent on road parking
Nearest car park at Butt Close |
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Frome Carers Support Active Living Group at Street
| Name of centre: |
Frome Carers Support Active Living Group at Street |
| Host Organisation: |
Carers Support Service |
| Address of centre: |
St John Ambulance HQ
Opposite St Johns Church
Frome, Somerset |
| Other contact details: |
Stephanie Urch, Carers Support Worker
Tel: 01373 813029
Email: SUrch@somerset.gov.uk |
| Locality covered: |
Frome and surrounding area |
| Type of activities provided: |
Mutual support group plus information and interesting activities. Refreshments provided. |
| Opening times: |
2nd Thursday of the month, 10.30 am to 12.30 pm |
How to access programme
of activities: |
Drop in or contact Stephanie Urch on 01373 813029 |
| Information regarding access to building: |
Park in town. There are steps to the front entrance. |
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Frome and District Day Centre Active Living Thursdays
| Name of centre: |
Frome and District Day Centre Active Living Thursdays |
| Host Organisation: |
Frome and District Day Centre |
| Address of centre: |
The Assembly Rooms
Behind the Memorial Theatre |
| Other contact details: |
Gerald Franks
Tel: 01373 461652
Dorothy Jones
Tel: 01373 462028 |
| Locality covered: |
Frome and surrounding area |
| Type of activities provided: |
Line dancing in the afternoons
Morning programme to be announced
Refreshments provided, hot lunch available |
| Opening times: |
Every Thursday 11.15 am to 3.00 pm |
How to access programme
of activities: |
Drop in, but preferably call Dorothy Jones on 01373 462028 |
| Information regarding access to building: |
Large Car Park at rear. Disabled access. |
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Leigh on Mendip
| Name of centre: |
Leigh On Mendip |
| Host Organisation: |
Leigh On Mendip Recreation Field Management Committee |
| Address of centre: |
The Recreation Field Clubhouse, Leigh Street, Leigh on Mendip, Radstock, BA3 5QP |
| Other contact details: |
Graham or Caroline Harris on 01373 812889 or 01373 813912 |
| Locality covered: |
Leigh on Mendip, with occasional outreach to neighbouring villages. |
| Type of activities provided: |
A wide range of gentle exercise, talks, arts and craft activities, learning activities, outings.
Refreshments provided. Buffet lunch available, but must be booked. |
| Opening times: |
Last Monday of the month, 10am to 1pm. Other sessions vary so please telephone to check for details. |
How to access programme
of activities: |
Drop in or contact Graham or Caroline Harris on 01373 812889 or 01373 813912 |
| Information regarding access to building: |
Disabled access. Parking available. |
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Shepton Mallet
| Name of centre: |
Shepton Mallet Active Living Group |
| Host Organisation: |
Adult Learning and Leisure |
| Address of centre: |
Shepton Adult Learning Centre Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet |
| Other contact details: |
Joy Davies, Active Living Support Worker: 01458 448517 joy.davies@ageconcernsomerset.org.uk
Nick Carter, Mendip Active Living Officer: 01749 346310 nick.carter@ageconcernsomerset.org.uk
Malcolm Tipper, Adult Learning and Leisure Outreach Officer: 01373 452018 mtipper@somerset.gov.uk |
| Locality covered: |
Shepton Mallet and surrounding area |
| Type of activities provided: |
A wide range of activities including Tai Chi, information, arts and craft activities and adult learning. Further access to Adult Learning courses. Refreshments provided and sandwich lunch available for £2.00. |
| Opening times: |
1st Friday of the month, 10.30 am to 2.30 pm. |
How to access programme
of activities: |
Drop in or contact Malcolm Tipper on 01373 452018 or Nick Carter on 01749 346310 |
| Information regarding access to building: |
Disabled access. Parking available. |
| Coming soon |
Three week free course in computers and the internet starting Thursday 24th April 2008 at 10am to 12 noon at Shepton Adult Learning Centre. |
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Street
| Name of centre: |
Street Active Living Centre |
| Host Organisation: |
Street Self Help Centre |
| Address of centre: |
Crispin Centre,
Leigh Road,
Street,
BA16 0HA
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| Other contact details: |
Street Self Help Centre
Brenda Filburn
01458 447248 sshc2000@hotmail.com
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| Locality covered: |
Street and surrounding villages
Outreach Tai Chi class currently provided in St Leonard’s Hall, Butleigh |
| Type of activities provided: |
Flexercise, Tai Chi, Pilates, health walks, sewing group, writing group, gardening group, weekly coffee mornings, crafts, computers, local speakers, discounted massage sessions for over 50s.
The Centre also has a Citizens Advice Bureau and a Mendip Council information point. |
| Opening times: |
The Centre is open weekdays during office hours. Please contact the centre for days and times of Active Living activities |
How to access programme
of activities: |
Contact Street Self Help Centre for more information:
01458 447248
sshc2000@hotmail.com |
| Information regarding access to building: |
Park in town centre car park. Full disabled access to centre. |
| Coming soon: |
A new Active Living Centre at The Withies Sheltered Housing Scheme, Street. |
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Street Carers Support Active Living Group
| Name of centre: |
Street Carers Support Active Living Group |
| Host Organisation: |
Carers Support Service |
| Address of centre: |
Bove Moor Community Centre
Bove Moor Road
Street |
| Other contact details: |
Linda Lapington, Carers Support Worker: 01458 836450 ext 507
LJLapington@somerset.gov.uk |
| Locality covered: |
Street and Glastonbury and surrounding area |
| Type of activities provided: |
Mutual support group; plus gentle exercise, information, arts, craft and learning activities.
Refreshments provided. |
| Opening times: |
Second Monday of the month, 10am to 12 noon |
How to access programme
of activities: |
Drop in or ring Linda Lapington on 01458 836450 ext 507 |
| Information regarding access to building: |
Adjacent public car park nearby. Disabled access to building. |
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The Whithys Active Living Group
| Name of centre: |
The Whithys Active Living Group |
| Host Organisation: |
Mendip Housing |
| Address of centre: |
The Whithys Community Room
The Whithys
Street
Somerset
BA16 9LP |
| Other contact details: |
Linda Lapington, Carers Support Worker: 01458 836450 ext 507
LJLapington@somerset.gov.uk |
| Locality covered: |
Street |
| Type of activities provided: |
To be announced. Internet access coming soon for group members |
| Opening times: |
To be announced |
How to access programme
of activities: |
Contact Lyn Kelly, Housing support worker
Tel: 01458 446079
Email: Lkelly@mendiphousing.co.uk |
| Information regarding access to building: |
Adjacent on road parking. Disabled parking spaces available. |
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Wells
| Name of centre: |
Wells Active Living Centre |
| Host Organisation: |
St Lawrence Mini Day Centre |
| Address of centre: |
Union Street Car Park, Chamberlain Street, Wells |
| Other contact details: |
Veronica Johnson, Adult Day Services Team on 0792 0818622
Joy Davies, Active Living Support Worker 01458 448517
Nick Carter, Mendip Active Living Officer 01749 346310 |
| Locality covered: |
Wells and surrounding area
Outreach service of T'ai Chi classes offered at St Thomas' Church, Wells (see below for details) |
| Type of activities provided: |
There is a monthly programme of activities including gentle exercise, informative talks, arts and crafts. Refreshments provided. Lunches are available, but these must be booked in advance |
| Opening times: |
Last Tuesday of the month except in March when because of Easter the group meets on the 3rd Tuesday which is 18th March 2008. 10am to 12 noon |
How to access programme
of activities: |
Drop in or use contact details above |
| Information regarding access to building: |
Some parking on site. Adjacent public car park. Disabled access and toilets. |
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Wells Active Living Centre T'ai Chi classes
| Name of centre: |
Wells Active Living Tai Chi classes for 50+ |
| Host Organisation: |
St Thomas' Church |
| Address of centre: |
St Thomas' Church Hall
St Thomas Street
Wells |
| Other contact details: |
Andy Leggatt 07989 530065
Joy Davies, 01458 448517
Nick Carter, 01749 346310 |
| Locality covered: |
Wells and surrounding area |
| Type of activities provided: |
Tai Chi programme, stages one and two, each running for 11 weeks.
Refreshments provided |
| Opening times: |
Weekly, Thursday mornings from 10am
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How to access programme
of activities: |
For enrolment, contact Andy Leggatt, course leader on 07989 530065 |
| Information regarding access to building: |
Ample parking. Disabled access and facilities |
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Wells Carers Support Active Living Group
| Name of centre: |
Wells Carers Support Active Living Group |
| Host Organisation: |
Carers Support Service |
| Address of centre: |
St John Ambulance HQ
Charter Way, Wells, Somerset |
| Other contact details: |
Maggie Charlesworth, Carers Support Service Team Leader
Tel: 01454 831668
Email: MCharlesworth@somerset.gov.uk |
| Locality covered: |
Wells and surrounding area |
| Type of activities provided: |
Mutual support group; plus gentle exercise, information, arts, craft and learning activities. Refreshments provided. |
| Opening times: |
1st Tuesday of the month, 10.30 am to 12.30 pm |
How to access programme
of activities: |
Drop in or contact Maggie Charlesworth on 01454 831668 |
| Information regarding access to building: |
Adjacent public car park nearby including disabled parking spaces. Disabled access to building. |
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