Adult Learning and Leisure
| Name of centre: |
Adult Learning and Leisure |
| Host Organisation: |
Adult Learning and Leisure |
| Address of centre: |
AL&L Princess Street, Burnham on Sea |
| Other contact details: |
Andy Norris 01458 830730 |
| Locality covered: |
Linked with Somerset Active Living at Burnham Community Centre |
| Type of activities provided: |
Free taster courses in, 'Computing for the Terrified and Curious', gentle yoga, internet and email, 'Introduction to Complementary Therapies', T'ai Chi.
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| Opening times: |
Telephone for days and times |
How to access programme
of activities: |
Drop in to AL&L in Princess Street, Monday to Friday for current availability of courses. Information also available at Active Living Sessions, The Community Centre, Berrow Road
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| Information regarding access to building: |
Full disabled access and facilities. Disabled parking on site. |
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Berrow POPPINS
| Name of centre: |
Berrow POPPINS - Active Living Centre |
| Host Organisation: |
Berrow Village Hall / Mini day Centre |
| Address of centre: |
Berrow Village Hall, Parsonage Road, Berrow |
| Other contact details: |
Rosemary Lee 01278 785952 |
| Locality covered: |
Berrow and Brean |
| Type of activities provided: |
Talks, eg ‘Hearing Loss and how to cope with it’; Information and advice, eg from local police and other organisations; Activities eg Tai Chi, Flexercise. Board games and Bingo.
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| Opening times: |
Weekly on Monday from 10am-2.15pm. Lunch available for £3.50 if ordered before 10.45am on the day. Tea/coffee and biscuits available for 50p |
How to access programme
of activities: |
Drop in or phone Jean Ellis 01278 785952 |
| Information regarding access to building: |
Ample free parking on sight. Disabled access. |
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Burnham Community Centre
| Name of centre: |
Somerset Active Living at Burnham Community Centre |
| Host Organisation: |
Community Centre/Burnham U3A |
| Address of centre: |
Burnham Community Centre Berrow Road, BOS, TA8 2ET |
| Other contact details: |
Ken Hindle 01278 787831 |
| Locality covered: |
Burnham-on-sea |
| Type of activities provided: |
Willow weaving and other craft activities, speakers, information and advice form various organisations including Finance and Benefits, input from local police. Tai Chi and fun ‘Stretch and Flex’ exercises. Coffee morning. |
| Opening times: |
1st Friday of the month, 10am - 12 noon |
How to access programme
of activities: |
Drop in |
| Information regarding access to building: |
Pay and display car park adjacent to community centre. Disabled access and facilities |
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Hamp
| Name of centre: |
Somerset Active Living at Hamp |
| Host Organisation: |
Hamp Community Association |
| Address of centre: |
ReCreation, Rhode Lane, Hamp, Bridgwater, Somerset |
| Other contact details: |
Julie Raven telephone 01278 457981 |
| Locality covered: |
Also runs programme at 1 Edinburgh Road, Hamp, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 1EH |
| Type of activities provided: |
A varied programme which may include dance, cookery, information and advice, toe-nail cutting, speakers, beauty and well-being, plus coach/ minibus outings |
| Opening times: |
A regular programme takes place on Thursdays 11am to 1.00pm, please ring for details of times for other activities. |
How to access programme
of activities: |
Contact Julie Raven on 01278 457981 or call in at 1 Edinburgh road. |
| Information regarding access to building: |
Street parking. Disabled access and facilities at both venues |
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Highbridge Morland Hall
| Name of centre: |
Somerset Active Live at Morland Hall |
| Host Organisation: |
Sedgemoor Community Partnership |
| Address of centre: |
Morland Hall, Pearce Drive, off Morland Rd, Highbridge |
| Other contact details: |
Sue Quatermass Tel 01278 785002 |
| Locality covered: |
Highbridge and surrounding area |
| Type of activities provided: |
Information and advice, eg Finance and Benefits, Activities, Flexersise, reflexology, Simple lunch available, for £1 - £2, soup, sandwiches & fruit if booked before 11am on the day. |
| Opening times: |
10.30am to 1.30pm on the first Tuesday each month |
How to access programme
of activities: |
Drop in or phone 01278 783784 Derek Stone. |
| Information regarding access to building: |
Ample free car parking next to the Morland Hall, with disable access. |
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Nether Stowey
| Name of centre: |
Somerset Active Living at Nether Stowey |
| Host Organisation: |
Community Action for Nether Stowey |
| Address of centre: |
The Church Centre, 2a Castle Street, Nether Stowey |
| Other contact details: |
Ainslie Ensor 01278 733779 2a Castle Street, Nether Stowey |
| Locality covered: |
Nether Stowey and surrounding area |
| Type of activities provided: |
Programme includes information and advice from local organisations, e.g. Medical Centre, Police;
Activities such as willow weaving, gentle dance, Flexercise, walks, trips out.
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| Opening times: |
Third Thursday each month, 2pm-4pm at the Church Centre. Tea and cakes available for small charge.
Other activities are arranged in association with existing local groups at various venues. Telephone for times and dates |
How to access programme
of activities: |
Telephone Ainslie Ensor on 01278 733779. Upcoming events publicised in local magazine, 'The Quantock Messenger' and on the Quantock On-Line website http://www.quantockonline.co.uk
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| Information regarding access to building: |
Disabled access and facilities at Village Hall and Church Centre. Free parking at both venues. |
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North Petherton
| Name of centre: |
POPP-IN, North Petherton |
| Host Organisation: |
Café Connect |
| Address of centre: |
Community Centre, North Petherton |
| Other contact details: |
Katherine Armstrong 01278 699140 or Heather Whittle 01278 663025 |
| Locality covered: |
North Petherton and surrounding area |
| Type of activities provided: |
Chair-based yoga, craft activities. Information and advice from Community Matrons, Finance and Benefits team. Tea, coffee, home made scones/cakes available. |
| Opening times: |
4th Tuesday of the month, 2 - 4pm |
How to access programme
of activities: |
Drop in or phone for details. Information also available from Café Connect.
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| Information regarding access to building: |
Disabled access and facilities. Free parking in Community Centre car park adjacent to the Church Hall |
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Shipham Village Hall
| Name of centre: |
Somerset Active Living at Shipham Village Hall |
| Host Organisation: |
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| Address of centre: |
Shipham Village Hall, New Road, Shipham, BS25 1SG |
| Other contact details: |
Trish Ashmore, 01934 843388 |
| Locality covered: |
Shipham and surrounding villages from Churchill to Axbridge |
| Type of activities provided: |
Information and advice, eg Finance and Benefits, Activities, reflexology, willow weaving, Lunch available, 2 courses for £5 (local produce) Must be booked 1 week in advance. |
| Opening times: |
Fortnightly on Fridays, 10am - 1pm |
How to access programme
of activities: |
Drop in or phone 01934 842310 |
| Information regarding access to building: |
Plentiful free parking, full disabled access and facilities |
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St Marys, Bridgwater
| Name of centre: |
Somerset Active Living at St Marys, Bridgwater |
| Host Organisation: |
St Mary’s Church |
| Address of centre: |
St Marys Church St Marys Street, Bridgwater TA6 3EQ |
| Other contact details: |
Audrey Washer 01278 455096 |
| Locality covered: |
Bridgwater |
| Type of activities provided: |
Flexercise. Information and advice from Police, Age Concern Somerset, Community Matrons, Somerset Direct, WISH/SCHIP and others. Links to sports activities at YMCA. Tea, coffee, home-made cakes, soup and a roll available. |
| Opening times: |
11.45am - 1.30pm on the second Thursday each month. |
How to access programme
of activities: |
Drop in or phone 01278 444580 |
| Information regarding access to building: |
Use public car parks, Angel Place. Church is wheelchair accessible although once inside there are steps to some areas (but activities will be accessible). Disabled toilet facilities. |
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Sydenham
| Name of centre: |
Somerset Active Living at Sydenham |
| Host Organisation: |
Sydenham Community Centre |
| Address of centre: |
Sydenham Community Centre, Parkway, Bridgwater. 01278 423327 |
| Other contact details: |
Di Monaghan 01278 435241 |
| Locality covered: |
Sydenham and East Bridgwater |
| Type of activities provided: |
Wide range of activities including table tennis, gardening club, yoga, flexercise, ballroom dancing, craft activities,Police Community Support, CAB Advice Centre Light lunch available from 12.30-1.00pm |
| Opening times: |
9.30-4.00am weekly on Tuesdays |
How to access programme
of activities: |
Drop in or phone |
| Information regarding access to building: |
On street Parking, disabled access and facilities |
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Victoria Park Community Centre, Bridgwater
| Name of centre: |
Somerset Active Live at Victoria Park Community Centre |
| Host Organisation: |
Newtown and Victoria Residents Association (Springboard Ltd) |
| Address of centre: |
Victoria Park Community Centre, Victoria Park Drive, Bridgwater |
| Other contact details: |
Martin Rawles Tel 01278 421984 |
| Locality covered: |
Newtown & Victoria and surrounding areas Bridgwater |
| Type of activities provided: |
Activities, Excersise sessions, Arabic dance, Flexersise plus Computers, Information and advice, eg Finance and Benefits, Police, Age Concern Somerset, Community Matrons , Simple lunch available, for £1 - £2, soup, sandwiches & fruit. |
| Opening times: |
10.30am to 1.00pm on the first & third Wednesday each month |
How to access programme
of activities: |
Drop in or phone 01278 792904. |
| Information regarding access to building: |
Free car parking next to the Community Centre, with disabled access and facilities. |
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West Huntspill
| Name of centre: |
POPPINS Active Live at West Huntspill |
| Host Organisation: |
Day centre at West Huntspill |
| Address of centre: |
Balliol Hall, Church Road, West Huntspill , TA9 3RN |
| Other contact details: |
Anne Storar Tel 01278 684730 |
| Locality covered: |
Areas from Woolavington, Pawlett, West & East Huntspill to Highbridge. |
| Type of activities provided: |
Activities, Excersise sessions, Tai Chi, Flexersise, Information and advice, eg Finance and Benefits, Police, Age Concern Somerset, Community Matrons. Two course lunch available, for £4 if booked before 10.45am on the day. |
| Opening times: |
10.30am to 2.15pm twice a month on a Thursday. |
How to access programme
of activities: |
Drop in or phone 01278 792158 (Thursdays only) |
| Information regarding access to building: |
Free car parking next to the Hall. with disabled access and facilities. |
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