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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 271424

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    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.

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    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.neleH

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    "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.com

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    Films: Regal Film Society
    contact email:
    gro.yteicosmliflager%40nimda
    web: www.regalfilmsociety.org

    Minehead Farmers Market
    web: www.mineheadfarmersmarket.co.uk

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    Halsway Folk Dance Group - Tel: 01643 709320 (Alex Slater)

    Hocus Pocus Amateur Theatre Company - Tel: 01643 705321
    email: moc.tenretnitb%4098snnaws

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    Jobcentre Near Me
    https://www.jobcentrenearme.com/contact/

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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 club​Minehead 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 633964​Web: www.somersetyouth.co.uk/
    Minehead Youth Theatre (aimed at 13 - 18 yr olds) - Tel: 01643 702473 Elaine Ross

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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 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 Ross

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    Oasis Performing Arts Group - Tel: 07737 272 865
    web: oasis performing arts group

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    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 Club

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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 branch

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    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%4028narual

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    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 online

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    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/

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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 703754

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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



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