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Activities and Facilitiesin and aroundthe Crewkerne AreaThe accuracy of the information contained within this brochure is not guaranteed. If youwould like to add to or amend any of the details please contact Phil Vose at the CrewkerneCommunity Office on 01460 75928.December 11

FURTHER EDUCATIONCOLLEGESFurther Education – Bridgwater College.Bath Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4PZ.Contact: (01278) 441234 or email enquiries@bridgwater.ac.uk.Further Education – Cannington Centre (now merged with Bridgwater College).Rodway Hill, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2LS.Contact: (01278) 455464 or email enquiries@bridgwater.ac.uk.Further Education – Richard Huish College.South Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3PZ.Contact: (01823) 320800 or email enquiries@richuish.ac.uk.Further Education – Somerset College of Art, Technology.Wellington Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5AX.Contact: (01823) 366331 or email enquiries@somerset.ac.ukFurther Education – Strode College.Church Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0AB.Contact: (01458) 844400Further Education – Yeovil College.Hollands Campus, Mudford Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4DR.Contact: (01935) 423921 or email info@yeovil.ac.ukUSEFUL INFORMATIONAdult Learning GrantYou could receive up to £30.00 a week while studying with an Adult Learning Grant. Toqualify you need to be 19 or over, studying full time, doing you first full level 2 or first fulllevel 3 qualification, earning less than £19,513 (single) or £30,810 (couple) and not receivingout of work benefits or income support.For more information contact 0800 121 8989 or website www.direct.gov.uk.EMA (Education Maintenance allowance) Helpline for students – 0800 121 8989Student Finance Department (Higher Education students only) – 0845 300 50 90The line is open from Monday to Friday between 8.00am and 8.00pm and on Saturday andSunday between 9.00am to 5.30pm.

UCAS – helping students into higher educationTel No 0871 468 0468 (lines open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 6.00pm) or websiteaddress www.ucas.ac.uk. The mailing address is Customer Services Unit, UCAS, PO Box28, Cheltenham, GL52 3LZ.The organisation is responsible for managing applications to higher education courses in theUK. They not only process more than two million applications for full-time undergraduatecourses every year, they help students to find the right course. They try to make things runas smoothly as possible by providing innovative online tools, which make it easier forstudents and HEIs to manage applications and offers.For Enquires on Family Learning – Contact (01278) 459023, 0845 6880488(Information line) or email familylearning@somerset.gov.uk.SOMERSET SKILLS AND LEARNINGArea Office: 47 Ditton Street, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0BWThe centre is open on Monday to Fridays from 9.00am to 4.30pm.A variety of term-time courses are available.Contact: Tel No (01460) 53195 or 0845 6880488 for General EnquiresThere is a Somerset Skills and Learning Surgery located in the Crewkerne community office,Town Hall, Market Square, Crewkerne. It runs on a fortnightly basis on a Monday between10.00am and 12.00pm on an appointment basis. A Somerset Skills and Learning officer canhelp you if you have an enquiry on what educational courses or grants are available.Contact: (01460) 75928 or Kate Priddle on (01460) 53195 to make an appointment.

CHURCH OF ENGLANDCHURCH ACTIVITIES AND GROUPSSt Bartholomew’s Parish ChurchLocated in Abbey Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7HX.Contact: Rev Michael Gallagher on (01460) 271188.Sunday ServicesHoly communion service from 8.30am.Parish communion service from 10.00am.Family service on the first Sunday of each month at 10.00am. Baptisms take place at thisservice, contact Rev Gallagher for more details.Bell RingersIn the church tower on Mondays between 7.30pm to 9.00pm.Contact: Liz Hughes (Bell Captain) on (01460) 75648Church ChoirIn the church tower on Thursdays between 6.30pm to 7.15pm.Contact: John Dale on (01460) 73713MarriagesBanns, Marriages & Blessings can be arranged through Rev Gallagher.Mothers UnionThe Mothers union meet at the Church Hall at 2.45pm on the second Tuesday of eachmonth, for a variety of talks etc.For more information contact Anne Cossins after 3.00pm on (01460) 74330.Voice – The Parish MagazineIf you’d like to know more about what goes on at the church and have details of localfacilities & events, why not subscribe to the monthly magazine. To help collate themagazine, contact Derek & Marian Pattison on (01460) 73695. If you would like a copy,they are available from Robina Colledge on (01460) 75815 or Mary Denning on (01460)74161, they would also welcome help with distribution.CREWKERNE COMMUNITY CHURCHLocated in Barn Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7BP.Contact: Rev Stephen Gray on (01460) 77489Sunday serviceThere is a Sunday service from 10.30am.ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHLocated at the Crewkerne Methodist Church, South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7BP.Contact: Patrick Auger on (01460) 62197Sunday serviceThere is a Sunday mass at 9.00am.UNITARIAN CHAPELLocated in Hermitage Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8HA – Tel No 01460 75159.Contact: Mr G Witcher on (01935) 862602 (secretary) or Mr A Burbage on (01460)72115 (chairman)

Sunday serviceThere is a service on Sunday mornings from 11.00am at the chapel.There is a club that runs once a month usually on the first Thursday of the month.Contact Mr G Witcher on (01935) 862602.METHODIST CHURCHLocated in South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8DB.Contact: Mrs Christine Bell (Publicity Officer) - Tel No (01460) 74538.Sunday serviceThere is a service on Sunday mornings from 11.00am at South Street. The first Sunday ofthe month is Holy Communion.There is an evening service from 6.30pm at South Street. The first Sunday of the month isalso Holy Communion.The church also runs a Monday Club, Prayer Group (which takes place Friday mornings)and a Womens Fellowship.Please contact Mrs Christine Bell on 01460 74538 for more details.CREWKERNE & MISTERTON BAPTIST CHURCHLocated in Misterton Baptist Church, Middle Street, Misterton, TA18 8LU, Misterton VillageHall, Unity Lane, Misterton, TA18 7LP or Crewkerne Baptist Church, North Street,Crewkerne, TA18 7AL.Contact: Rev Peter Woolway on (01460) 271036Sunday serviceThere is a worship service on Sunday mornings from 10.30am at the church in North Street.There is at least one communion a month.Every second Sunday morning of the month from 11.00am at the chapel in Middle Street,Misterton there is an informal service.There is an evening service from 6.00pm (excluding second Sunday) at the chapel in MiddleStreet, Misterton from April to October. There is also at least one communion a month.During October to April (winter months) the service is from 3.00pm.House GroupThis is an opportunity for fellowship, prayer and informal bible study at various pre-arrangedvenues. For more information contact Peter Woolway on 01460 271036.Teens and TwentiesThere is a small group of young adults (+16 year olds) who are involved in youth-ledservices, special evenings and participation in inter-church youth events in the local area.For more information contact John Stuffins on 01460 74336.Women’s FellowshipThere is a womens fellowship that meets alternate Thursday from 2.30pm at the chapel inMiddle Street in Misterton. Please phone 01460 74336 for confirmation of dates. The groupoften have guest speakers and also organise regular outings.CREWKERNE BIBLE READING FELLOWSHIP – Contact: Celia Shears on (01460)72755CREWKERNE BIBLE SOCIETY – Contact: Peter Hedges on (01460) 75324

ADVICE SURGERIESAlcoholics AnonymousLocated at the Henhayes Centre, South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8DA. There is a surgeryon Sunday’s from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. The National helpline number is 0845 7697555.Contact: Victoria Helyar on (01460) 57015.Camelot Credit UnionLocated in the Crewkerne Community office, Town Hall, Market Square, Crewkerne, TA187LN. It runs on a Tuesday from 1.30pm to 4.00pm. There are also sessions at theHenhayes Centre, South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8DA on the 1 st and 3 rd Saturday’s of themonth between 10.00am and 12.00pm.Contact: (01935) 413038 for main Camelot Credit Union office or websitewww.camelot.org.uk.Citizens Advice BureauLocated at the Crewkerne Community Office, Town Hall, Market Square, Crewkerne, TA187LN. It runs on a Thursday from 10.00am to 1.00pm and works on a first come first servebasis, so no appointments needed.David Laws SurgeryLocated in the Crewkerne community office, Town Hall, Market Square, Crewkerne, TA187LN. It usually runs the last Saturday on the month from 11.00am to 12.30pm. It isoperated on a first come first basis and gives you the chance to speak to your local memberof parliament.Somerset Skills and Learning SurgeryLocated in the Crewkerne community office, Town Hall, Market Square, Crewkerne, TA187LN. It runs on a fortnightly basis on a Monday between 10.00am and 12.00pm on anappointment basis. A Somerset Skills and Learning officer can help you if you have anenquiry on what educational courses or grants are available.Contact: (01460) 75928 to make an appointment.Town Council SurgeryLocated in the Town Hall, Market Square, Crewkerne, TA18 7LN. It usually runs on the thirdSaturday of the month from 10.30am to 12.00pm. The Crewkerne Town Council run asurgery where you can speak to your local Town Councillor.Contact: (01460) 74001 for more details.Welfare Benefits SurgeryLocated at the Crewkerne community office, Town Hall, Market Square, Crewkerne, TA187LN. It runs on a Wednesday from 9.00am to 5.00pm on an appointment basis. A SouthSomerset District Council officer can help you If you have enquires concerning IncomeSupport, Job Seekers Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance or any other welfarebenefits.Contact: (01460) 75928 to make an appointment.

Nordic WalkingLocated at Henhayes recreation ground, South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7JS. They run anordic walking session from 6.00pm on Wednesday’s.Contact: Deborah Welch on 0845 688 0488Over 50’s Keep FitLocated at the Henhayes Centre, South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8DA on Thursdaysbetween 10.00am and 11.00am. It costs £2.00 per session for members and £3.00 asession for non-members.Contact: (01460) 74340.Over 50’s Keep FitLocated at Stoke Memorial Hall, West Street, Stoke Sub Hamdon, TA14 6PZ. They run anover 50’s keep fit session on Tuesday’s from 10.00am to 11.00am.Contact: (01935) 825261.PilatesLocated at Crewkerne Sports Centre, Wadham School, Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, TA18 7NT.The sessions run on Tuesday’s from 11.10am to 12.10pm and from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. Thewebsite address is www.1610.org.uk.Contact: (01460) 271683PilatesLocated at Stanchester Sports Centre, Stanchester School, Stoke Sub Hamdon, TA14 6UG.They run pilate sessions on Monday’s from 6.45pm to 7.45pm and on Tuesday’s from6.00pm to 7.00pm and also Tuesday’s from 7.10pm and 8.10pm.Contact: (01935) 825261.PilatesLocated at Misterton WI Hall, Middle Street, Misterton, TA18 8LZ. They run pilate sessionson Thursday’s from 7.00pm.Contact: Ali on (01460) 74546 or 07753533727.PilatesLocated at West Chinnock Village Hall, Higher Street, West Chinnock, TA18 7QA. They runpilate sessions on Monday’s from 2.00pm.Contact: Ali on (01460) 74546 or 07753533727.Pump and ConditionLocated at Crewkerne Sports Centre, Wadham School, Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, TA18 7NT.The sessions run on Monday;s from 7.00pm to 8.00pm, Tuesday’s from 7.00pm to 8.00pmand Thursday’s from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. The website address is www.1610.org.uk.Contact: (01460) 271683.Slimming WorldJoin a warm and friendly group at the West One youth and community centre, West Street,Crewkerne. They run on Monday evenings from 6.30pm.Contact: Jenny on (01460) 61786 or Slimming World on 0844 897 8000 or websitewww.slimmingworld.com.

South Petherton Walking GroupThey organise local works ranging from 3 to 5 miles. You can visit the websitewww.southpethertonwalkinggroup.org for details of the walks.Contact: Ian Greenfield on (01460 241364, mobile 07870137683 or emailinfo@southpethertonwalkinggroup.org.South Somerset RamblersThe South Somerset ramblers organise a number of walks around South Somerset area.You can visit the website www.somersetramblers.co.uk for details of the monthlyprogrammes.Contact: Jim Fewkes on (01935) 850227 or Roger Cripps on (01460) 241608 or emailcripps67@googlemail.com.SpinningLocated at Crewkerne Sports Centre, Wadham School, Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, TA18 7NT.The sessions run on Monday’s between 6.15pm and 7.00pm, Wednesday’s between7.30pm and 8.15pm, Thursday’s between 6.00pm to 6.30pm and Saturday’s between9.15am and 10.15am. The website address is www.1610.org.uk.Contact: (01460) 271683.Tai ChiLocated at the Victoria Hall, Market Square, Crewkerne, TA18 7LN. The sessions run onTuesday’s from 2.00pm to 3.00pm for beginners and improvers, then for improvers only from3.00pm to 3.30pm. Please visit website address www.zabethmacfarlane.co.uk.Contact: Zabeth MacFarlene on (01935) 891569 or 07747616166.Tai ChiLocated at the Victoria Hall, Market Square, Crewkerne, TA18 7LN. The sessions run onTuesday’s from 6.30pm to 9.00pm.Contact: Colin Stanton on (01935) 881644 or 07549165187.WeightwatchersLocated at the Henhayes Centre, South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8DA. The sessions run onTuesday’s from 6.00pm.Contact: Henhayes centre on (01460) 74340 or Weightwatchers on 0845 607 0685 orvisit website www.weightwatchers.co.uk.YogaLocated at North Perrott Village Hall, New Street, North Perrott, Crewkerne, TA18 7SJ.There is an introductory course from 6.00pm to 7.15pm and a Level 1 session from 7.30pmto 9.00pm. Both sessions take place on Thursday’s. The website address iswww.yogaviveka.co.uk.Contact: Michelle Perkins on (01460) 77398.YogaLocated at Crewkerne Aqua Centre, Henhayes, Crewkerne, TA18 7LZ. There are drop-inclasses on Wednesday’s from 8.00pm to 9.00pm. It is £4.50 a class or free to members.Contact: Michelle Perkins on (01460) 77398 or email perkinsmichelle@btinternet.com.YogaLocated at St Bartholomew’s School, Kit Hill, Crewkerne, TA18 8AS. The sessions run onMonday’s between 7.30pm to 9.00pm.Contact: Jane Clark on (01460) 75691 or email address is clark.retreat@tiscali.co.uk.

ZumbaLocated at Norton Sub Hamdon Village Hall, New Road, Norton Sub Hamdon, TA14 6SF.The sessions are run on Tuesday’s from 9.30am to 10.30am. It is £4.50 a session.Contact: Danni on 07889770708 or email zumbawithdanni@yahoo.com.ZumbaLocated at Hinton St George Village Hall, Merriott Road, Hinton St George, TA17 8SL. Thesessions are run on Thursday’s (except the 3 rd Thursday of the month) from 7.30pm to8.30pm. The sessions cost £4.50.Contact: Danni on 07889770708 or email zumbawithdanni@yahoo.comZumbaLocated at West Chinnock Village Hall, Higher Street, West Chinnock, TA18 7QA. Thesessions run on Friday’s from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. The sessions cost £4.50.Contact: Danni on 07889770708 or email zumbawithdanni@yahoo.com.ZumbaLocated at Crewkerne Sports Centre, Wadham School, Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, TA18 7NT.The sessions run on Tuesday’s between 10.00am and 11.00am and Thursday’s between6.00pm and 7.00pm. The website address is www.1610.org.uk.Contact: (01460) 271683ZumbaLocated at Community Hall, Crewkerne on Monday’s from 7.15pm, at the West One YouthClub, West Street, Crewkerne on Tuesday’s from 7.30pm (Tone class), at the East ChinnockVillage Hall on Wednesday’s from 9.30am (Tone class) and at the Misterton Village Hall onThursday’s from 6.00pm.Contact Ali on (01460) 74546 or 07753533727.

CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONSABCD – A Better Crewkerne and DistrictThis organisation is a group of volunteers from different organisations in Crewkerne. Theymeet to discuss different ways to make Crewkerne a better place to live.Contact: Diane Butler on (01460) 271549 or Martin Pakes on (01460) 76366.Blackdown Radio Control Flying Club – Located at Smeatharpe Airfield, near Honiton,Devon.Contact David Bailey on (01460) 54398 or Pat Cronin on (01297) 23720.Computer club and Internet CaféLocated at the Henhayes centre, South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8DA. The session runs onTuesday’s from 10.00am to 12.00pm. The cost is £2.00 per session for members or £3.00for non-members.Contact: (01460) 74340Crewkerne Action for the Disabled – Monthly meetings are held on the third Wednesdayof the month at 7.00pm at the Henhayes Centre.Contact: Wendy Carne on (01460) 73068.Crewkerne Bridge ClubLocated at Church Hall, Abbey Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7HX. They run a duplicate bridgeclub on Monday’s from 7.00pm.Contact: Jo Hemmings (secretary) on (01460) 75061 or email johemm@btinternet.com.Crewkerne Civic SocietyThe membership is £10.00 for a joint membership or £6.00 for a single membership.Members receive a quarterly newsletter, take part in an interesting programme of talks andvisits and can become involved in projects.Contact: Martin Pakes on (01460) 76366Crewkerne & District Arts & Allied Crafts – Contact on (01460) 271321Crewkerne & District Astronomical SocietyLocated at the St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, Abbey Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7HX. Thesessions run on the third Wednesday of the month from 7.30pm.Contact: (01935) 881222 or visit website www.cadas.net.Crewkerne & District Twinning AssociationCrewkerne are twinned with two neighbouring towns near Paris. The towns are called Ignyand Bures sur Yvette. They organise trips to France and also have families from Francestaying in Crewkerne. The twinning association also have a number of organised activities.Contact: Cheryl Newman on (01460) 75025 or email addresscherylnewman321@btinternet.comCrewkerne Inner WheelThis is a club that is open to all female relatives of the Rotary Club members and they dojust as much fundraising for charity although often in a less public way.Contact: Catherine Bacon on (01460) 72665

Crewkerne Rotary ClubThe meetings are run on Monday’s from 12.30pm at The White Lion Carvery, HermitageStreet, Crewkerne, TA18 8ES. If you are interested in making a community contribution, canattend our weekly meetings and would enjoy the company of other like-minded persons.They assist at local functions like the Mini Marathon, St Bartholomews Fair, CrewkerneHospital Fete, Christmas Lights and further afield at Kids Out at Crealy Park.Contact: (01460) 72284 or email dphoenix0343@aol.comFriends of Crewkerne and District MuseumLocated at Market Square, Crewkerne, TA17 6JU. They have various activities for childrenduring school holidays. The activities are advertised in the town and in the local press.To become a member it is £5.00 Adults, £3.00 Youths (under 18’s) or £8.00 Family (1or 2parents + Children under age of 18 at same address). The application forms can beobtained from Crewkerne Community Office.Contact the Museum on (01460) 77079Merriott Gardening Club – Contact: Barbara Byford on (01460) 72298 or Janet Walsbyon (01460) 279885Merriott Gun Club – Contact: Jack Lowe on (01460) 72336Merriott History Group – Contact: Cathy Herriman on (01460) 76918Merriott Women’s Fellowship – Contact: (01460) 77459Mother’s Union – Contact: Hilary Askew on (01460) 76473Oscars Carnival Club – Located at Oscars Wine Bar, 13 Market Square, Crewkerne, TA187LE.Contact: (01460) 77523.Probus Club of YeovilThis is a club for retired or semi retired professional or businessmen who would like meet forgood chat, a glass of wine or beer, prior to a sit down lunch, followed by a guest speaker.The membership is £10.00 a year.Contact: John French on (01460) 78610Quirky Quilters – Located at Stoke Sub Hamdon Memorial Hall, Stoke Sub Hamdon, TA146PZ.Contact: (01460) 72763.Sewing, Knitting and Crochet clubLocated at the Henhayes centre, South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8DA. The club runs onTuesday’s between 2.00pm and 4.30pm.Somerset Dolls House Club – Located at Ashill Village Hall, Ashill, Ilminster, TA19 9NE.The club runs on the first Wednesday of the month from 10.30am to 3.30pm.Contact: (01460) 64199 or email jcarillworsley@talktalk.net.Stanchester Quilters - Located at Market House, Martock, TA12 6JL.Contact: (01935) 822703 or email redcar@druscillap.wanadoo.co.uk.

Crewkerne and District U3AThe Crewkerne U3A has been running over 10 years and has developed with many involvedmembers enjoying social contact and following a wide range of interests. The mainemphasis of the activities is enjoyment, occasional outings, or pursuing a hobby with otherswho are of similar age and interest.There is a monthly meeting generally on the first Monday of each month at the HenhayesCentre, South Street, Crewkerne at 2.00pm.Contact is Dave Charnick on (01460) 271776.Group Activities – Please contact relevant numbers to book places.Ancient History – Leader is Peter Davies.Contact: (01460) 279766.Anorak Communications (filming & film editing) – Leader is Colin Mayes and the groupusually meets on a monthly basis.Contact: (01460) 74786.Art – Leaders are Gwen & John Bird and the group usually meet fortnightly on a Thursday.Contact: (01460) 76390.Art – outdoor – Leader is Mary Rogers.Contact: (01460) 78136.Art – Water colour tuition – Leader is Trevor Shears.Contact: (01460) 72755.Bridge – Leader is Hazel Axe and the group usually meets 1 st and 3 rd Wednesday & the 3 rdTuesday of the month from 2.30pm.Contact: (01460) 73910.Craft – Leader is Rita Fisk and the group usually meets 2 nd Wednesday of the month from10.00am.Contact: (01460) 73878.Computers for the terrified – Leaders are Mary Fowler and Val Warren.Contact: (01460) 77711 for Mary and (01460) 279844 for Val.Discussion – Leader is John Ashworth and the group usually meets 3 rd Wednesday of themonth from 10.00am.Contact: (01460) 74568.Exercise – Leader is Sue Nuttall and the group usually meets every Wednesday at 2.00pm.Contact: (01308) 867165.Folk Dancing – Leader is Celia Shears and the group usually meets the 2 nd and lastMonday of the month from 2.00pm.Contact: (01460) 72755Folk Music – Leaders are Alan and Maureen SpinneyContact: (01460) 271541.French – Beginners – Leader is Edwin George.Contact: (01460) 271137.French - Conversation – Leaders is Margery Hawkins and the group usually meets on the3 rd Tuesday of the month from 10.00am.Contact: (01460) 76290.French – Everyday – Leader is Rosemary Samson and the group usually meets everyTuesday from 11.30am.Contact: (01460) 241595.Fun of Language – Leader is David Newman.Contact: (01460) 271496.

Garden Appreciation – Leader is Yvonne Taylor.Contact: (01460) 74646.Geology – Leader is Valerie Watson and the group usually meets on the 2 nd Tuesday of themonth from 10.00am.Contact: (01460) 76987.Golden Songsters – Leader is Maggie Davis and Olive Irons and the group usually meetsalternative Friday’s between 2.00pm to 4.00pm.Contact: Maggie on (01460) 279766 or Olive on (01460) 75937.History - Local – Leader is Sue White and the group usually meets on the 3 rd Monday ofthe month.Contact: (01460) 76026.Humour in all its various forms – Leader is Roger Simkin.Contact: (01460) 72141Latin A – Leader is David Newman and there is an advanced group that usually meets onthe 3 rd Friday of the month from 10.00am.Contact: (01460) 271496.Latin B – Leader is David Newman and there is a beginners group that usually meets on thelast Friday of the month from 10.00am.Contact: (01460) 271496.Luncheon Club – Leader is Betty Hooper.Contact: (01460) 77040.Music Appreciation 1 – Leader is Ken Holmes and the group usually meets on the 1 stTuesday of the month from 10.00am.Contact: (01460) 241000.Music Appreciation 2 – Leaders are Alan & Maureen Spinney.Contact: (01460) 271541.Our Heritage – Leader is Olive Pike and the group usually meets on the 4 th Friday of themonth.Contact: (01460) 74184.Philosophy – Leaders are Margery Hawkins and Audrey Davies and the group usuallymeets on the 2 nd Wednesday of the month from 2.30pm.Contact: Margery on (01460) 76290 or Audrey on (01460) 241773.Photography – Digital – Leader is Betty Brookes.Contact: Val Warren on (01460) 279844.Photography – Leader is Mary Fowler and the group usually meets on the 3 rd Thursday ofthe month from 10.00am.Contact: (01460) 77711.Play Reading – Leader is Monica Dayson and the group usually meets on Thursday’s from2.30pm.Contact: (01460) 78201.Poetry 1 – Leader is Diana Crossman and the group usually meets on the 2 nd Friday of themonth from 2.00pm.Contact: (01460) 77008.Poetry 2 – Leader is Dorothy Wiles and the group usually meets on the 4 th Wednesday ofthe month.Contact: (01460) 75851.Quilting, Knitting & Embroidery – Leader is Jean Fairhall.Contact: (01460) 279642Rambling – Leader is Mike Jones and you need to phone for meeting arrangements.Contact: (01460) 72417.Scrabble – Leader is Hazel Axe and the group usually meets on the last Monday of themonth.Contact: (01460) 73910.

Shakespeare – Leader is Shelia Weston and the group usually meets on the 4 th Tuesday ofthe month from 2.15pm.Contact: (01460) 242491.Skittles 1 – Leader is Roger Simkin and the group usually meets on the 2 nd Monday of themonth from 11.00am.Contact: (01460) 72141.Skittles 2 – Leader is Hazel Axe and the group usually meets on the 2 nd Tuesday of themonth.Contact: (01460) 73910.Singing for fun – Leader is Maggie Davies.Contact: (01460) 279766.Smart Phones – Leader is Ken Tyack.Contact: (01460) 75365.Story Telling – Leader is Jackie Setter and the group usually meets on the 4 th Wednesdayof the month from 3.00pm.Contact: (01460) 73168.Table Tennis – Leader is Howard Fairhall and the group usually meets on the 2 nd & 4 thMonday from 2.00pm.Contact: (01460) 279642.Wine Appreciation – Leader is Val Warren.Contact: (01460) 279844.Writing for pleasure 1 – Leader is Monica Dayson and the group usually meets on 3 rdThursday of the month from 2.00pm.Contact: (01460) 78201.Writing for pleasure 2 – Leader is Monica Dayson and the group usually meets on the 4 thThursday of the month.Contact: (01460) 78201.

MUSIC/DANCING INFORMATIONBalletLocated at Octagon Theatre, Hendford, Yeovil, BA20 1UX. They meet on Wednesday’sfrom 7.00pm to 8.30pm. The sessions cost £4.00.Contact: Box office on (01935) 422884.Banjo (5 string) LessonsBased in Crewkerne for beginners to intermediate players.Contact: Mrs Jennie Williams on (01460) 78285 or email jennie.online@gmail.com.Phoenix Brass BandThe band rehearses on Tuesday evenings from 8.00pm to 10.00pm. They are available toplay at events and functions.Contact: Lynda Read on 07814067532.ChoirLocated in Holcote House, Yeovil College, Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4AE. The sessionsrun on Tuesday’s from 7.30pm to 8.30pm for singers of any ability. The choir is for anyoneaged from 16 to 70+ years olds. There are no auditions and the choir sings in 4 parts. Itcosts £2.00 a session.Contact: Yeovil Music Centre via website www.yeovilmusiccentre.com in the ‘contactus’ section OR Tel No 07811760255.Choir – Octagon ChoirLocated at Octagon Theatre, Hendford, Yeovil, BA20 1UX. They meet on Monday’s from7.45pm to 9.15pm. The age group is 30 year olds and over. The cost is £4.00 a session.Contact: Box office on (01935) 422884.Choir - Pop & GospelLocated in Holcote House, Yeovil College, Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4AE. The sessionsrun on Tuesday’s from 6.10pm to 7.15pm. The choir is for anyone aged from ten to eighteenyear olds. There are no auditions. It costs £30.00 for a 10-week term or pro rota.Contact: Yeovil Music Centre via website www.yeovilmusiccentre.com in the ‘contactus’ section OR Tel No 07811760255.Choir - Somerset ChamberThe choir performs at Kings College, Taunton and Wells Cathedral. The age group isgenerally eighteen to forty year olds and the cost is £80.00 for adults and £40.00 forstudents.Contact: David Hallett C/o Derek J Read & Co, 107 North Street, Martock, TA12 6EJ on(01935) 822922 or the email address is email@somersetchamberchoir.org.uk.Choir – U3A Golden SongstersLeader is Maggie Davis and Olive Irons and the group usually meets alternative Friday’sbetween 2.00pm and 4.00pm.Contact: Maggie on (01460) 279766 or Olive on (01460) 75937.Dance classes for those aged over 50Located at Octagon Theatre, Hendford, Yeovil, BA20 1UX. They meet on Thursday’s from2.00pm to 3.15pm. The costs of the sessions are £5.00.Contact: Box office on (01935) 422884.

Dance - Breeze Dance CompanyLocated at Misterton WI Hall, Middle Street, Misterton, TA18 8L. The sessions are run onWednesday’s from 4.30pm to 6.00pm.Contact: (01460) 73662 or email sivell3@aol.com.Dancincrazy/Ballroom & Latin –Located at Broadway Village Hall, Broadway, Ilminster, TA19 9RX.Also located at Donyatt Village Hall, Donyatt, Ilminster, TA19 0RG. They also run a linedancing sessions at Donyatt.Contact: (01460) 65007 or email mark.curnock@btinternet.com.Dance Le Beat – 43 Silver Street, Ilminster, TA19 0DW. Contact: 07821071251.Dance FactoryLocated at 4-6 Artillery Road, Yeovil, BA22 8RP. They run classes in Zumba, Tap, Salsa,Lindy Hop, Ballroom & Latin and Fitness pole dancing. The website address iswww.the-dance-factory.com.Contact: (01935) 415566.Dance - Folk Dance ClubLocated at St Bartholomews Church Hall, Abbey Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7HY.sessions run on Thursday’s between 8.00pm and 10.00pm (from September to July).Contact: (01935) 422042.TheDance – Irish Dancing ClassesLocated at Speedwell Hall, Abbey Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7HY, the classes are run onFriday’s between 6.30pm to 7.30pm. New and experienced dancers are both welcome. Thecost is £2.00 a session.Contact: Claire Hartopp on 07706432952.Dance - Jive Class – Strictly JiveLocated at Norton sub Hamdon Village Hall, New Road, Norton sub Hamdon, TA14 6SF.The sessions are on Monday’s and the doors open 8.00pm with classes starting from8.15pm. The admission is £5.00 and the sessions are for over 18’s only.Contact: 07969282229, 07811018284 or email strictly.jive@yahoo.co.uk.Dance - Line DancingLocated at The Tithe Barn, Church Street, Merriott, TA16 5QP. The dancing runs onWednesday’s from 7.30pm.Contact: Linden Haines on (01460) 61685.Dance - Morris DancingLocated in The Tithe Barn, Church Street, Merriott, TA16 5QP. The dancing runs onTuesday’s from 8.00pm to 10.00pm.Contact: Neil Cooper on (01460) 242610 or email dr-turbervilles.awardspace.co.uk orneilandjo@onetel.com.Dance - No Mean Feet Appalachian Dance GroupLocated at West & Middle Chinnock Village Hall, Higher Street, West Chinnock, Crewkerne,TA18 7QA. They run the lively, percussive American folk style dance beginners sessions onTuesday’s from 7.30pm and team sessions on Tuesday’s from 8.00pm. The websiteaddress is www.nomeanfeet.org.uk.Contact: Dance director - (01935) 826758.

Dance - Route 66 beginners line dancing classesLocated at the Crewkerne Methodist Churchrooms, South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8DB.There is a beginners session between 7.00pm to 8.00pm and an improvers session between8.00pm to 9.00pm. It costs £3.50 a session.Contact: Sue Marks on (01460) 65728.Dance - Salsa & LatinLocated at the Speedwell Hall, Abbey Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7HY. The sessions are onThursday’s from 8.00pm and the cost is £5.00 a session. Beginners are welcome.Contact: Anita on (01460) 279786 or 07914845069.Dance - Sequence DancingLocated in Victoria Hall, Market Square, Crewkerne, TA18 7LN. The sessions are onFriday’s from 1.30pm to 4.00pm. The cost is £1.50 and includes tea and biscuits. Theleaders are Len and Joan.Dance – Sequence DancingLocated at Merriott Social Club, 71 Lower Street, Merriott, TA16 5NO. The sessions are onMonday’s from 7.30pm to 9.00pm.Contact: Tina on (01460) 72134Dance – StreetdanceLocated at Octagon Theatre, Hendford, Yeovil, BA20 1UX. They run a session onTuesday’s from 6.00pm to 7.00pm for fourteen to eighteen year olds. There is also asession on Tuesday’s from 7.00pm to 8.00pm for adults. The costs of the sessions are£4.00.Contact: Box office on (01935) 422884Drum LessonsThe lessons are available for 30 minutes or hourly sessions in the daytime or evenings. Youdo not need you own kit but you may need to travel to Yeovil for lesson. Various styles arecatered for and will be teaching from a manuscript. The instructor is qualified at a higherdiploma at the academy for contemporary music at Guildford.Contact: Steve Waddleton on 07970754417 or (01935) 473309.Drum LessonsBased in Ilminster for beginners to advanced drummers. The lessons are £9.00 for 30minutes or £18.00 for 60 minutes.Contact: Mr Jonny Brister on (01460) 54214 or 07729270841.Flute LessonsBased in Crewkerne for beginners to advanced players. The lessons are £20.00 for 40minutes or £30.00 for 60 minutes.Contact: Mr Mark Hewitt on (01460) 271539 or 07908899190.Folk ClubLocated at Kings Arms, Market Square, Crewkerne, TA18 7LE. The club is for anyone whowould like to play an acoustic instrument, sing or recite poetry, or just listen. The club willmeet once a month on a Wednesday between 8.00pm to 10.00pm.Contact: (01460) 271541 for more details.

Guitar GroupLocated in Holcote House, Yeovil College, Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4AE. The sessionsrun on Tuesday’s from 4.30pm to 5.30pm for musicians of any ability. The sessions areavailable for any age group. It costs £30.00 for a 10-week term or pro-rota. This class iscurrently full, if there is sufficient demand, they may be able to run additional groups.Contact: Phil via website www.yeovilmusiccentre.com in the ‘contact us’ section.Guitar LessonsThe lessons cost £10.00 for 30 minutes, £15.00 for 45 minutes or £20.00 for 1 hour andavailable in evenings and weekends.Contact: Tom on (01935) 823789 or 07787756708.Guitar LessonsLocated at Mikes Music, Unit 4 The George Centre, Crewkerne, TA18 7LU. The lessonsinclude the learning of basic chords, so you can sing along to your favourite songs withscales and music theory interwoven as required.Contact: Trish on (01460) 77728 or email info@mikes-music.co.uk.Guitar TuitionFor all ages, beginner or intermediate. Relaxed informal tuition. Home visits available.Contact: Jason Balfour on 07516023707 or email j_b_blues@hotmail.co.uk.Orchestra - Community OrchestraLocated in Holcote House, Yeovil College, Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4AE. The sessionsrun on Tuesday’s from 7.30pm to 9.00pm. The orchestra is for anyone aged from sixteen toseventy year olds. It costs £3.00 a session. It is suppose to run to an intended standardABRSM grade 5 and above but enthusiasm is more important than exam passes.Contact: Yeovil Music Centre via website www.yeovilmusiccentre.com in the ‘contactus’ section.Piano LessonsBased in Crewkerne for beginners to advanced players. The lessons are £20.00 for 40minutes or £30.00 for 60 minutes.Contact: Mr Mark Hewitt on (01460) 271539 or 07908899190.Singing – Octagon Young VoicesLocated at Octagon Theatre, Hendford, Yeovil, BA20 1UX. They meet on Monday’s from6.00pm to 7.30pm. The age group is sixteen to thirty year olds and the sessions cost £4.00.Contact: Box office on (01935) 422884Singing LessonsBased in South Petherton. The lessons cost £15.00 for 30 minutes.Contact: Ms Ros Broad on (01460) 72677 or 07930543406.Singing LessonsThe lessons are cost £15.00 for 30 minutes or £30.00 for 60 minutes.Contact: Mrs Elizabeth Woollard on (01935) 822507.

StringsLocated in Holcote House, Yeovil College, Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4AE. The sessionsrun on Tuesday’s from 6.10pm to 7.15pm for musicians of ABRSM grades 4 to 8. Thesessions are for anyone aged from ten to eighteen year olds. It costs £15.00 for a 10-weekterm or pro rota.Contact: Di Pavey via website www.yeovilmusiccentre.com in the ‘contact us’ section.Tap – Octagon AcademyLocated at Hendford, Yeovil, BA20 1UX. There is a session with Katey Leader from12.30pm to 1.15pm on Tuesday’s. There is a session with Sheila Driver from 8.00pm to9.00pm on Tuesday’s. The cost is £4.00 for a session and they are adult sessions. Thewebsite address is www.octagon-theatre.co.uk.Contact: Box office on (01935) 422884Wind BandLocated in Holcote House, Yeovil College, Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4AE. The sessionsrun on Tuesday’s from 6.10pm to 7.15pm. The band is for anyone aged from eight toeighteen year olds and is fun band with no auditions. It costs £30.00 for a 10-week term orpro rota. The ability range is ABRSM grade 1 to 8.Contact: Dan McGinn via website www.yeovilmusiccentre.com in the ‘contact us’section.

OTHER ACTIVITIESBingo sessionsLocated at the Henhayes Centre, South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8DA. They run a bingosession on a Wednesday between 2.30pm and 4.00pm. It costs £3.00 for a book of 6 plus aflyer and there is also a 25p a strip prize draw.Cinema – CineworldLocated at Unit 1, Yeo Leisure Park, Old Station Way, Yeovil, BA20 1NP. Please visit thewebsite www.cineworld.co.uk for details on films showing.Booking Office is 0871 200 2000Cinema – Clapton & Wayford Film SocietyLocated at Clapton & Wayford Village Hall, Clapton Road, Clapton, Crewkerne, TA18 8PS.They show films on a regular basis.Contact: Mick Wilson on (01460) 74849 or Steve Ireland on (01460) 76705 for moredetails.Cinema – Film CrewLocated at Wadham School, Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, TA18 7NR. They show films on aregular basis.Contact: Rick Canning on (01460) 271215 or Katy Limmer on (01460) 271227 for moredetails.Cinema – Flix in the Stix Film SocietyLocated at Hinton St George Village Hall, Hinton St George, Crewkerne, TA17 8SL. Theyshow a monthly film in the village hall. The tickets can be purchased at the village shop orDorothy’s Tea Room for £5.00 or can be purchased on the night for £5.50. You can visit thewebsite www.hintonstgeorge.org.uk for more details.Contact: (01460) 72906.Cinema – Odeon TauntonLocated at Heron Gate, Riverside, Taunton, TA1 2LP.www.odeon.co.uk for details of films showing.Booking Office is 0871 22 44 007.You can visit the websiteCinema – South Petherton Film SocietyLocated at the David Hall, Roundwell Street, South Petherton, TA13 5AA. They show filmson a regular basis. You can visit the website www.pethertonpictureshow.com for moredetails.Contact: (01460) 240340.Coffee MorningsLocated at the Henhayes Centre, South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8DA. They run a coffeemorning on a Saturday morning between 10.30am and 12.30pm.Crewkerne Country MarketLocated at the Henhayes Centre, South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8DA. It runs on a Fridaybetween 9.00am and 11.00am. You can purchase your organic vegetables, homemade jamand much more.

Crewkerne Farmers MarketLocated in the Falkland Square, Crewkerne. It runs on the third Saturday of the month from9.00am to 1.00pm. The market enables local farmers and food producers to sell their fresh,high quality produce, directly to the customer.Contact: Louise Hall on (01373) 812757 or emailsfm@bakehousecottage.freeserve.co.uk.Crewkerne Library.Falkland Square, Crewkerne, TA18 7JS. The library is open between 9.30am to 5.00pmfrom Monday to Wednesday’s, 9.30am to 6.00pm on Friday’s and 9.30am to 12.30pm onSaturday’s. The library is closed on Thursdays and Sunday’s.Contact: (01460) 74839Crewkerne Weekly MarketLocated at the mini car park next to the Henhayes Centre, Crewkerne. It runs on aWednesday between 9.00am to 1.00pm.CUDOS – The Crewkerne United Dramatic & Operatic SocietyThey perform a musical, a play, a Christmas concert and a pantomime during the year.Contact: Wendy Elliott (01460) 74380Knit & Natter GroupLocated at Henhayes Centre, Crewkerne, TA18 8DA. It runs on a Wednesday on afortnightly basis between 7.00pm and 9.00pm. The sessions will be on 12 th & 26 th January,9 th and 23 rd February, 9 th and 23 rd March and 6 th & 20 th April. The sessions will cost £2.50,which includes refreshments.Contact: Donna on 07974822115Laptop Connection AvailabilityAvailable at No7 Café, 7 Market Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7JP.Contact: (01460) 74194.Available at The Swan, Church Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7HR.Contact: (01460) 74198Meals on Wheels, Crewkerne – Contact: (01460) 73162Merriott Dog Training – Contact: Rosemarie Booth on (01460) 72169Merriott MajorettesLocated at The Tithe Barn, Merriott, TA16 5QP. The website address iswww.merriottmajorettes.piczo.com for more details.Contact: Juliet McKelvey on (01460) 78383 or Sarah Foley on (01935) 840173.Pot NoddlesLocated at 73-75 Princes Street, Yeovil, BA20 1EE. You can decorate your own pottery ordo some fabric painting – t-shirts, bags, tea towels etc.Theatre – David HallLocated at Roundwell Street, South Petherton, TA13 5AA. The theatre has varies musicalshows during the year. The website address is www.thedavidhall.org.uk for more details.Booking Office: (01460) 240340.

Theatre – Octagon TheatreLocated at Hendford, Yeovil, BA20 1UX. The theatre has varies shows during the yearincluding plays, musicals, comedians, tribute bands plus many other shows. The websiteaddress is www.octagon-theatre.co.uk for events diary.Booking Office: (01935) 422884.Theatre – The Warehouse TheatreLocated at Brewery Lane, Ilminster, TA19 9AD. The website address iswww.thewarehousetheatre.org.uk for more details.Box Office: 07502189717 or theatre on (01460) 57049The Tuesday Welcome GroupLocated at Henhayes Centre, South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8DA. The sessions run onTuesday’s from 9.30am to 2.30pm. The group is designed for older people in the communitywho may be feeling lonely or unable to get out on their own. Transport can be arranged ifneeded.Contact: (01460) 74340Wii Fit gamesLocated at the Henhayes Centre, South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8DA. The sessions run onMonday’s between 10.00am to 11.00am.Contact: (01460) 74340 for more details.

HALLS FOR HIREBarrington Village Hall – Barrington, Ilminster, TA19 0JE.They have a main hall that is about 15 by 9 metres and holds about 200 people theatre styleseating or 150 people dining seating. The committee room is about 5 by 4 metres and holdsabout 20 people seating. The first floor has 2 rooms both about 5.5 by 4 metres and can becombined together.Contact: Stuart Thomson on (01460) 200360.Clapton & Wayford Village Hall, Clapton Road, Clapton, Crewkerne, TA18 8PS.They have a main hall that holds between 151 and 200 people seated and holds between151 and 200 people dancing capacity. The committee room holds about 50 people seated.Contact: (01460) 77062Crewkerne Methodist Church – South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8DB.Contact: Trevor Starr on (01460) 72870.Crewkerne Town Council – Victoria Hall, Market Square, Crewkerne, TA18 7LN.They have a main hall that holds approximately 150 people seated.Contact: Crewkerne Town Council on (01460) 74001.East Chinnock Village Hall – High Street, East Chinnock, Yeovil, BA22 9DR.They have a main hall that holds between 51 and 100 people seated and holds about 50dancing capacity.Contact: (01935) 863665 or website www.eastchinnock.btik.com.Henhayes Centre – South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8DAThey have the Willow room that is 14 by 9 metres and holds about 146 people seated andabout 120 people dining seated. They also have the Oak & Walnut rooms, which can besplit into 2 separate rooms. They have a combined size of 6 by 6 metres and hold 30 peopleseated and 20 people seated around tables.Contact: (01460) 74340 or visit website www.henhayes.org.uk.Hoskyns Memorial Hall – New Street, North Perrott, Crewkerne, TA18 7SJContact: (01460) 74296.Merriott Village Hall – Broadway, Merriott, TA16 5QGContact: (01460) 72508.Misterton Village Hall – Unity Lane, Misterton, Crewkerne, TA18 7LP.They have a main hall that holds between 201 and 250 people seated and holds between101 and 150 dancing capacity. The committee room holds about 50 people seated.Contact: Virginia Sylvester on (01460) 77926.Misterton WI Hall – Middle Street, Misterton, Crewkerne, TA18 8LZContact: Judy Welch on (01460) 78931.

Norton Sub Hamdon – New Road, Norton Sub Hamdon, Stoke Sub Hamdon, TA146SF.They have a main hall that holds between 151 and 200 people seated and holds between 51and 100 dancing capacity.Contact: Stuart Maunder on (01935) 881152 or website www.nortonsubhamdon.org.ukSpeedwell Hall – Abbey Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7HYThey have a main hall that holds about 60 people seated. The hall can be hired for £10.00 asession, £19.00 for 2 sessions or £28.00 all day. The sessions run from 9.00am to 1.00pm,1.30pm to 5.30pm or 6.00pm to 10.00pm.Contact: (01460) 72919 or (01460) 72810St Bartholomews Church HallA beautiful, 17 th century, hamstone building, newly decorated, with comfortable, modernfurniture. The hall is large, is full of character and is booked for weddings, parties, meetingsetc, holding up to 120 people.For a brochure or more details contact David Sach on (01460) 76378.Stoke Sub Hamdon Memorial Hall – West Street, Stoke Sub Hamdon, TA14 6PZ.They have a main hall that holds between 101 and 150 people seated and holds between 51and 100 people dancing capacity. The committee room holds about 50 people seated.Contact: (01935) 824890Tithe Barn – Church Street, Merriott, Crewkerne, TA16 5QP.Contact: Mrs Down (01460) 72316.West One Community Centre – West Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8AY.Contact: (01460) 76323 or (01460) 73521.West & Middle Chinnock Village Hall – Higher Street, West Chinnock, Crewkerne,TA18 7QA.They have a main hall that holds between 51 and 100 people seated.Contact: (01935) 881596

SPORTS CLUBSAnglingAsh LakesLocated at Ash Drove, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6AJ. There is coarse fishing in 3 ponds.Contact: (01935) 823459Dillington ReservoirLocated at Dillington estate, Ilminster, TA19 9EQ. There is over 1 acre stocked with bream,roach, tench, perch and crucian carp.Contact: Ilminster Angling Association on (01460) 52519Halfway House Inn Country Lodge LakeLocated on the A37, Chilthorne Domer, Yeovil, BA22 8RE. The lake is stocked with carp,tench, rudd and bream. The lake is free to guests.Contact: (01935) 840350 or website www.halfwayhouseinn.net.comHighlands Dairy (Course)Located at Hewish, Crewkerne, TA18 8QY. There are three coarse fishing ponds all withcarp, rudd and roach. It is open 7 days a week from dawn to dusk. Night fishing is availableby prior arrangement only. The day ticket is £4.00 or £5.00 to include night fishing.Contact: Mr & Mrs Wyatt on (01460) 74180.Sutton Bingham ReservoirNear Halstock, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9QP. There is a 142-acre reservoir that is excellentfly-fishing for rainbow and brown trout. The season runs from March to October.Contact: Ranger on (01935) 872389Thorney Lake & Caravan ParkLocated at Muchelney, Langport, TA10 0DW. There are 2 secluded lakes with awell-stocked selection of coarse fish.Contact: (01458) 250811 or website www.thorneylakes.co.uk.Viaduct FisheryLocated at Cary Valley, Somerton, TA11 6LJ. There is coarse fishing available in 6 of thelakes. They are open 7 days a week from dawn to dusk and open all year round.Contact: (01458) 274022.You may need a National Rod Licence on 0844 8005386 from 8.30am to 8.00pm duringMarch to September and 8.30am to 6.30pm during October to February, at the postoffice or online at www.environment-agency.gov.uk.ArcheryWindwhistle Company of Archers – Windwhistle Golf Club, Cricket St Thomas, Chard, TA204DG.Contact: Mr David Davies on (01460) 68141 or 07974156005 OR Mr Philip Hopkins on(01297) 551251

Yeoman Bowmen – Johnson Park (Yeovil Sports & Social Club), Coronation Avenue, Yeovil,BA21 3DX.They run sessions from 6.00pm to 8.00pm on Thursday’s and 2.00pm to 6.00pm onSunday’s from April to September. In the off-season they run sessions on Sunday’s fromand 6.00pm to 8.00pm from October to March (indoors). The membership is £79.00 for theyear. The website address is www.yeobowman.co.uk/html/home.html.Contact: Mrs Freida Lloyd on (01935) 863437.AthleticsCrewkerne Running Club – website address is www.crewkerne.btik.com. It is a friendlyclub, with over 60 members, meeting three times a week. A number of club special eventsare arranged, which, in the early part of the year, provide training for events such as theLondon Marathon. They have just started a multi training evening on Thursday from6.30pm. This is a session for runners of all abilities. The membership is £10.00.Contact: Derek Boles (Treasurer) on (01460) 74150 or e-mailderek@crewkernerc.org.uk or Sue on (01460) 73673.Yeovil Olympiads – Picket Lane, Yeovil, BA21 3DS. Tel No is 01935 433388. The trainingsessions are from 6.00pm to 8.00pm (or dusk) on a Tuesday and Thursday’s betweenMarch and September. The training sessions are from 6.00pm to 8.00pm on Tuesday’s(under floodlights) from September to March.Contact: Women’s - Hannah Slade on (01935) 425982 or emailhannahslade@hotmail.co.uk. Men’s - Stuart Richards on 07734774202 or emailstuartrichards06@hotmail.co.uk, Brian Jennings on (01935) 862704 OR Bruce Pointeron (01458) 259357 or email bruce@bpointer-orangehome.co.uk.BadmintonLocations for badmintonCrewkerne Sports Centre - Wadham School, Yeovil Road Crewkerne, TA18 7NT. They runa ‘No Strings’ badminton session on Tuesday’s from 8.30pm to 9.30pm and Wednesday’sfrom 8.00pm to 9.00pm. They are friendly, sociable and fun sessions.The 4 courts are also available for casual use hire at £3.00 for adults and £2.30 for OAP’s,for a 55-minute session. Equipment is also available for hire at £1.45. It is best to phone toconfirm availability for these sessions. The website address is www.1610.org.uk.Contact: Cath Vigar on (01460) 271683Huish Episcopi Sports Centre – Langport, Somerset, TA10 9SS. They run adult beginnerssessions on Tuesday’s from 7.30pm to 8.30pm.Contact: Stephen Pitchard on 07989978618Badminton ClubsAerosystems Badminton Club – Westland’s Sports Club, Westbourne Close, Yeovil, BA202DD. The sessions are Tuesday’s from 12.00pm to 1.00pm and for all standards. The costis £1.70 a session or £13.00 a quarter.Contact: Peter on 07890902005 or email peter@pbmsports.com.After Eight’s Badminton Club - Stanchester School, Stoke Sub Hamdon, TA14 6UG.They run a club for 15 to 75+ year olds on a Monday evening between 8.00pm and 10.00pmin school term. The cost is £32.00 per term or £5.00 per session for visitors on the night.Contact: Geoff Oliver on (01935) 824334.

Buckler’s Badminton Club – St Johns Road, Yeovil, BA21 4NQ.Wednesday’s between 7.00pm to 9.00pm and for all standards.Contact: (01935) 431716 (sports centre).The sessions areCrewkerne Hermitage Badminton Club - Crewkerne Sports Centre, Wadham School, YeovilRoad, Crewkerne, TA18 7NT. The club runs on Friday’s between 8.00pm and 10.00pm for30 weeks throughout the year. It is £5.00 a session for adults and £3.00 for children. Thereare 4 courts available.Contact: Martin Hooper on (01460) 78026 or Helen Taylor on (01460) 77651.Levellers Badminton Club – Huish Episcopi Sports Centre, Langport, TA10 9SS. The clubruns on Friday’s between 8.00pm and 10.00pm all year round. It is £4.50 a session. Thereare 1 or 2 courts available.Contact: Bryan Newman on (01458) 250244.Merriott Badminton Club – Located at the Tithe Barn, Church Street, Merriott, TA16 5QP.The club runs on Wednesday’s between 9.00am and 11.00am. They also runs a session atMemorial Hall, Broadway, Merriott, TA16 5QH on Tuesday’s between 8.30pm to 11.00pmfrom September to June.Contact: Penny Harvey on (01460) 73180 or Mandy Greenham on (01460) 76437.Shuttlebusters Badmindton Club – Located at Westfield Comprehensive School, WestfieldRoad, Yeovil, BA21 3DB. The club runs on Monday’s between 8.00pm to 10.00pm andcosts £4.00 a session. They also run a session at Preston Comprehensive School, MonksDale, Yeovil, BA21 3JD on Wednesday’s between 8.00pm to 10.00pm for all standards. Thevisitor fee is £5.00 and the term membership is £52.00.Contact: Peter Calcraft on 07890902005.SSDC Badminton Club – Westfield Comprehensive School, Westfield Road, Yeovil, BA213DB. The sessions are on Friday’s between 7.00pm to 9.00pm from September to April.Contact: Kevin Robinson on 07778285449.Tuesday Badminton Club - Holyrood School, Chard, TA20 1JL. There is a club for 14 to 70+year olds. The club runs on Tuesday’s between 8.00pm and 10.00pm. The cost is £19.00for a 9-week session. There are 4 courts available.Contact: Paul Druce on (01460) 65907 or (01460) 64084.Yeovil Gradutes - Westland’s Sports Club, Westbourne Close, Yeovil, BA20 2DD. Thetraining sessions are Monday’s from 8.30pm to 11.0pm from September to April.Contact: Amanda Patten on 07989168396 or William Cameron on (01935) 422130.BasketballThere are basketball hoops at Happy Valley Jubilee Park, Kit Hill, Crewkerne, Somerset,TA18 8DT.Crewkerne Thunder Basketball Club – Crewkerne Sports Club, Wadham School, YeovilRoad, Crewkerne, TA18 7NT. They run a U18’s club on Thursday’s from 7.00pm to 8.00pmfor fifteen to eighteen year olds and a mens club on Thursday’s from 8.00pm to 9.00pm.The website address is www.1610.org.uk.Contact: Gary Carter on (01823) 653994 or email gcarter@sasp.co.uk.

Yeovil Jets Basketball Club – Yeovil College Sports Hall, Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 3BA.The training sessions are on Wednesday’s from 8.00pm to 10.00pm. It is £3.50 per session.Contact: GA McCarthy on 07971645426 or email Yeoviljets@hotmail.com or JasonShort on (01935) 479329.Bowls ClubsChard Bowls Club – Bonds Meadow, Bonds Close, Chard, TA20 1ED (Tel No (01460)63799). The club sessions are Tuesday’s between 2.00pm to 5.00pm and the cost is £1.50.There are 2 indoor rinks and 8 outdoor rinks. The membership is £5.00.Contact: Jenny Cornelius on (01460) 67313.Crewkerne Severalls Jubilee Club - Severalls Park Avenue, Crewkerne, TA18 8DW. Theclub sessions are Tuesday’s between 6.30pm to 8.00pm and the cost is £1.00,Wednesday’s between 6.30pm to 8.00pm and there is no cost, Thursday’s between 2.30pmto 4.00pm and the cost is £1.00 and then at weekends the rink is available at various timesand the cost is £2.00. There are 6 outdoor rinks. The membership is £35.00Contact: Ken Leamon on (01460) 77014 or email ken.leamon@btinternet.com.Crewkerne Short Mat Bowls – Henhayes Centre, Crewkerne, TA18 8DA. The sessions areon Monday’s between 7.00pm and 9.30pm and on Thursday’s between 2.00pm to 4.30pm.It costs £2.00 a session.Contact: (01460) 74340.Crewkerne West Street Bowls Club - West Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8BY. The clubsessions are on Wednesday’s between 6.00pm and 8.30pm. There are 6 outdoor rinks.The membership is £45.00.Contact: John Kellaway (01460) 74122 or email kjkmrs@aol.com.Donyatt Bowls Club – Chard Road, Donyatt, Ilminster, TA19 0RG (Tel No (01460) 52055).Contact: Pauline Wiseman on (01460) 52368 or email pjwiseman@madasafish.com.Martock Short Mat Bowls Club - Martock Parish Hall, Church Street, Martock, TA12 6JL.The club sessions are on Tuesday’s between 7.30pm to 9.30pm and Friday’s between6.30pm to 9.30pm and the cost is £2.50 a session. There are 3 indoor rinks. Themembership is £7.50.Contact: Mrs Deirdre Pyne on (01935) 824945 or Julian Pippard on (01935) 476200.Merriott Bowls Club – Broadway, Merriott, TA16 5QH. The club sessions are on Tuesday’sand Thursday’s between 6.00pm and 7.00pm and the cost is £1.00 a session. There are 6outdoor rinks. The membership is £40.00Contact: Chris Woods on (01460) 76294 or email clwoods37@tiscali.co.uk.Merriott Short Mat Bowls – Village Hall, Merriott, TA16 5QG. The club sessions are onTuesday’s from 2.00pm to 4.45pm and Wednesday’s from 7.00pm to 10.00pm. The cost is£1.50 a session. There are 2 indoor rinks. The membership is £6.00.Contact: Anne Weeks on (01460) 73091.Misterton Short Mat Bowls Club – Misterton Village Hall, Unity Lane, Misterton, TA18 7LP.The club sessions are on Wednesday’s between 6.45pm and 9.00pm. There are 3 indoorrinks. The membership is £40.00.Contact: Roger Simkin on (01460) 72141.

Ilminster Bowls Club – Shrudrick Lane, Ilminster, TA19 0BN. Tel No (01460) 52268.Contact: Derek Carter on (01460) 52037 or 07751691640 or Annie Dart on (01460)63389.South Petherton Bowls Club – Recreation Ground, Lightgate Lane, South Petherton, TA135AU. The club sessions are on Monday’s from 2.30pm to 5.00pm, Wednesday from 7.00pmto 10.30pm and Thursday’s from 2.30pm to 5.00pm. The cost is £1.00 a session. Thereare 6 outdoor rinks and 2 indoor rinks. The membership is £50.00.Contact: Royston Rigler on (01460) 241189Stoke Sub Hamdon Short Mat Bowls Club – Stoke Sub Hamdon Memorial Hall, West Street,Stoke Sub Hamdon, TA14 6PZ. The club sessions are on Friday’s between 2.00pm and4.30pm and Friday’s between 7.00pm and 9.30pm. The cost is £1.80 a session. There are3 indoor rinks. The membership is £5.00.Contact: Norman Patch on 01935 822792.CanoeingSutton Bingham & District Canoe Club – Sutton Bingham reservoir, Yeovil, BA22 9QP. Themain season runs from April to October and they run sessions on Wednesday evenings inthe summer and Sunday afternoons all year round. The membership is £24.00 for adultswith a BCU membership and £26.00 for non-BCU members. It also costs £18.00 for juniors(under 18’s) with a BCU membership and £19.00 for juniors without a BCU membership.Contact: Chris Hooper on 07881628115 or the club secretary at e-mail addresssecretary@sbd.cc.CircuitsCrewkerne Sports Centre - Wadham School, Yeovil Road Crewkerne, TA18 7NT. They runa session on Monday’s from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. The website address is www.1610.org.uk.Contact: Cath Vigar on (01460) 271683Stanchester School – Stanchester School, Stoke Sub Hamdon, TA14 6UG. They run acircuits session on Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 8.00pm to 9.00pm.Contact: (01935) 825261.CricketBroadway & Horton Cricket Club – The Pound, Broadway Road, Broadway, Ilminster, TA199RA.Contact: Derek Garland on (01823) 339088 or 07836202973.Chard Cricket Club – Dening Field, Holyrood School, Chard, TA20 1JL (Tel no (01460)63829). The practice nights are on Tuesday nights in the summer months.Contact: Terry Sterland on (01460) 64404, Kevin Clancy on (01460) 64810 or GraemeJohnson on (01460) 63185. Practice Nights – Kev Dunn on (01460) 61177.Crewkerne Cricket Club - Henhayes Sports Ground, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7LZ. Themembership is £12.00. The website is www.crewkernecricketclub.org.uk.Contact: Hamish Hodder on 07890176474, Ashley Lawrence on 07595621091 or emailat info@crewkernecricketclub.org.uk.

Hardington & West Coker Cricket Club – Recreation Field, Halves Lane, West Coker, BA229BS.Contact: Pete Eason on (01935) 863072 or 07792848780 or Peter Clements on (01935)445310.Ilminster Cricket Club – Canal Way, Ilminster, TA19 0DT.Contact: Jim Sainsbury on (01460) 57825 or 07774279521 or Craig Rice on07748486758.Martock Cricket Club – Martock Recreation Ground, Water Street, Martock, TA12 6AFContact: Ian Desroy on (01460) 24125 or Michael Sparrow on (01935) 823254.Merriott Cricket ClubContact: Alan Giles on (01460) 78181.North Perrott Cricket Club - Willis Lane, North Perrott, TA18 7SJ. There are trainingsessions in the summer on Tuesday’s from 6.00pm. The training sessions in the winter is atNorth Perrott Hill School, contact the relevant officers for details. The website address iswww.northperrott.co.net.Contact: 1 st team is Mark Downing on (01308) 867727, 2 nd team and Midweek team isJullian Marshall-James on (01460) 271527 and the Sunday team is Tamsin Dickinsonon (01460) 75432.South Petherton Cricket Club – Recreational Ground, Lightgate Lane, South Petherton,TA13 5AJ.Contact: Tom Balch on (01460) 242090 or 07786650620.West and Middle Chinnock Cricket Club – Ozleaze, Middle Chinnock, Crewkerne, TA18 7PNContact: Libby Trott on (01935) 881453 or John Partridge on (01935) 881332.Cycling1 st Chard Wheelers Cycling Club – the club is based in Chard. The membership is £16.00for adults and £8.00 for sixteen to eighteen year olds. The website address iswww.1stchardwheelers.co.uk.Contact: Mr Paul Barratt on (01460) 67803.Crewkerne Cycling Club – Town Hall, Market Square, Crewkerne, TA18 7LN. The group isfor over 16’s and runs on Sunday’s from 9.15am.Contact: Martyn on (01460) 76331Cycle Dorset & South Somerset (Cycling Holiday’s) – Knackers Hollow, Higher Ground,Bower Hinton, Martock, TA12 6LQ. The website address is www.cycledorset.com.Contact: (01935) 822573, 07771573306.South Somerset Cycling Holidays – Freedom Treks, PO Box 187, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU69AP. If you require a cycling holiday in Dorset and Somerset. The website address iswww.freedomtreks.co.uk.Contact: 0845 612 6106TOR 2000 Cycling Club – Somerton based club. Membership is £20.00 for adults and£10.00 for sixteen to eighteen year olds. The website address is www.tor2000.co.uk.Contact: Andrew Crocker on (01458) 272242 or 07974366102.

Yeovil Cycling Club – Yeovil Sports Club, Coronation Avenue, Yeovil, BA21 3DX. Themembership is £18.00 for adults and £5.00 for full time students. The website address iswww.yeovilcc.com.Contact: Mike Loader (01935) 410790.DodgeballStrike Soccer Centre Ltd – Unit 4 Yeobridge Trade Park, Flushing Meadow, SherborneRoad, Yeovil, BA21 5DL. There is a new league that has started on a Sunday between8.00pm and 9.00pm. The website address is www.strikesoccercentre.co.uk.Contact: (01935) 700350 or 07976622808.FootballCrewkerne Rangers - Mount Pleasant, Crewkerne, TA18 7NT.Contact: Mr SA Holton on (01460) 76741 or 07841728157.Crewkerne Football Club – Recreation Ground, Henhayes Lane, Crewkerne, TA18 7LZ.Contact: Miss D Cook on (01460) 76085 or 07747141100.Hinton St George Football Club – Merriott Road, Hinton St George, Crewkerne, TA18 8SL.Contact: Mr N Charles on (01460) 258909 or 07775727059.Merriott Girls - Broadway, Merriott, TA16 5QG. This is a female team from sixteen toeighteen years old.Contact: Mrs M Hayden on (01460) 74449 or 07977978211.Merriott Rovers – Broadway, Merriott, TA16 5QG.Contact: Mrs N Charles on (01460) 73129 or 07766391144.Misterton Football Club – Unity Lane, Misterton, Crewkerne, TA18 8NA.Contact: Mr Kevin Norminton on (01460) 78609, (01460) 270335 or 07533789816.South Petherton Football Club – Recreational Ground, Lightgate Lane, South Petherton,TA13 5AJ.Contact: Mr R Cooper on 07769928002 or 07769928005.West & Middle Chinnock Football Club – Ozleaze, Middle Chinnock, Crewkerne, TA18 7PNContact: Mr Nicholas Eckland on (01935) 881044, 07980274063 or 07920726846.Winsham United Football Club – Bakersfield, Winsham, TA20 4HY.Contact: Mr Stephen Beer on (01460) 64682 or 07828795080.Winsham United Womens Football Club – Bakersfield, Winsham, TA20 4HYContact: Mr Stephen Beer on (01460) 64682 or 07828795080.Yeovil Town Ladies Football Club – Kingsbury Episcopi, Martock, TA12 6BZ.Contact: Mr D Mills on 07500039795.Indoor Soccer Leagues – Strike Soccer Centre Ltd, Unit 4 Yeabridge Trade Park, FlushingMeadow, Sherborne Road, Yeovil, BA21 5DL. They run a number of indoor soccer leagues.The website address is www.strikesoccercentre.co.uk.Contact: (01935) 700350 or 07976622808

5 a side Football League – Crewkerne Sports Centre, Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, TA18 7NT.They run a 5 a side football league on Thursday evenings. The website address iswww.iplaysoccer.co.uk.Contact: 07872382631 or email contact@iplaysoccer.co.uk.GolfHalstock Golf Club - Common Lane, Halstock, Dorset, BA22 9SF.The green fees are £18.00 for weekdays and £20.00 at weekends. The membership is£435.00 for a 7-day membership, £330.00 for a 5-day membership, £400.00 for a ladiesmembership and £350.00 for a senior’s membership. They also have accommodation at thepremises. The website address is www.hickorywoodlodge.co.uk.Contact: (01935) 891747 or email halstockgolf@yahoo.co.uk.Long Sutton Golf Club - Long Load, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9JU.The membership is £585.00 for a male 7-day membership, £590.00 for a female daymembership, £465.00 for a male 5-day membership, £470.00 for a female 5-daymembership, £300.00 for an 18-21 male membership or £305.00 for an 18-21 femalemembership. There is also a £150.00 non-refundable joining fee. The green fees are£21.00 a round on weekdays and £26.00 a round at weekends. The website address iswww.longsuttongolf.com.Contact: (01458) 241017 or email info@longsutton.com.Lyme Regis Golf Club - Timber Hill, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3HQ.The membership is £650.00 for adults, £275.00 for colts (22 to 24 year olds) and £140.00for youths (19 to 21 year olds). The green fees are £36.00 a round. The website address iswww.lymeregisgolfclub.co.uk.Contact: (01297) 442963.Windwhistle Golf Club - Cricket St Thomas, Chard, Somerset, TA20 4DG.The membership is £515.00. The green fees are £25.00 a round on weekdays and £30.00 around at weekends. The website address is www.windwhistlegolfclub.co.uk.Contact: (01460) 30231.Yeovil Golf Club - Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5BW.The membership is £735.00 + £100.00 joining fee for a 7 day member, £610.00 + £100.00joining for a 5 day member and for 18 to 25 year olds the membership ranges from £145.00to £6000.00 with a £50.00 joining fee. The membership for the Newton course is £415.00.The green fees are £40.00 a round for the old course and £25.00 a round for the Newtoncourse. The website address is www.yeovilgolfclub.com.Contact: (01935) 422965 or email office@yeovilgolfclub.com.HockeyBeaminster Hockey Club (Womens) – Sir John Colfox School, Bridport, Somerset, DT6 3DT.Contact : Mrs E Davies on (01297) 445362.Chard Hockey Club (Mens & Womens) – Holyrood School, Zembard Lane, Chard,Somerset, TA20 1JL.Contact: Jenny Forsyth on 07811282177 or email secretary@chardhockeyclub.co.uk.

Wincanton Hockey Club (Womens) – Oxley Sports Centre, Bradford Road, Sherborne,Dorset, DT9 3DA.Contact: Secretary - Pippa Farr on 07595596669 or email pfarr@southwestwater.co.uk,Captain - Sarah Buckle on 07973763439 or email sassco61@aol.com or PaulineNewton on (01963) 32860.Yeovil and Sherborne Hockey Club (Men’s & Women’s) – The Gryphon Leisure Centre,Bristol Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4EQ. The men’s training sessions are on Wednesdayfrom 7.30pm to 9.00pm from 18.8.10 to 8.12.10 and 5.1.11 to 23.3.11. The women’straining sessions are on Thursday from 7.30pm to 9.00pm from 19.8.10 to 9.12.10 and6.1.11 to 7.4.11. The membership is £95.00 or £105.00. The website address iswww.yshc.co.uk.Contact: Secretary - Jo McDermid on (01749) 813301, 05600801295, 07850132327 oremail clanmcdermid@btopenworld.com or Communications officer – Tony Organ on(01935) 473544, 07914061972 or email organ.yhsc@btinternet.com. .JudoHuish Episcopi Judo Club – Huish Episcopi School, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9SS.Contact: Terry Atkinson on (01373) 472886.Westlands Judo Club – Westland Sports Club, Westbourne Close, Yeovil, Somerset, BA202DD. There is a session on a Wednesday from 6.00pm to 10.00pm.Contact: Mike Sullivan on (01935) 704884 (work), (01460) 429554 (home) or e-mailmichaelsullivan20@hotmail.com.KarateMid West Shotokan Karate Club – Ash Primary School, Main Street, Ash, Martock, TA126NS. There are sessions for adult beginners on Monday and Wednesday’s between 7.00pmto 8.00pm and on Monday and Wednesday’s between 8.00pm to 9.30pm for mixed grades.The website address is www.midwestshotokan.co.uk.Contact: Dave Guy on 01935 829353 or 07795242813 or emailmidwestshotokan@sky.com.Chard Karate Club – Perry Street Club, Knapp Mill House, South Chard, Somerset, TA202SU. There are training sessions on Thursday’s between 7.00pm and 9.00pm. The websiteaddress is www.southwestkarate.co.uk.Contact: Andy Dare on (01460) 66629, 07770844693 or email andrewj.dare@virgin.net.Chard Karate Club – Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1PP, Tel No (01460)239567. There is a session on a Thursday between 8.00pm to 9.00pm for eleven year oldsand over (including adult’s).Contact: Robert Sargent on (01460) 261881.Merriott Karate Club – Merriott Social Club, 71 Lower Street, Merriott, TA16 5NP. They runsessions on Monday and Tuesday’s between 6.30pm and 7.30pm. The sessions aresuitable for beginners.Contact: (01460) 76518 or 07968953705

Ryukyu Karate – Ridgway Hall, Staceys Court, Langport, TA10 9PQ. The training sessionsrun on a Thursday between 7.45pm and 9.45pm. The website address iswww.karatetaunton.co.uk.Contact: Sensei Terry on (01458) 250173 or (01458) 252313 or emailryukyukarateclub@lycos.com.Somerset Karate (Bucklers Mead Community School) – St Johns Road, Yeovil, Somerset,BA21 4NQ. The training sessions run on Wednesday and Friday’s between 6.00pm and8.00pm for the age group five years old to adults. They also run on Saturday’s between10.00am to 11.00am for the age group seven year olds to adults. The website address iswww.somersetkarate.co.uk.Contact: Mike Scoble on (01935) 428286.Martial ArtsChard School of T.A.G.B Tae Kwon-DO – Located at CRESTA Leisure Centre, ZembardLane, Chard, TA20 1JL or Ilminster Parish Hall, North Street, Ilminster, TA19 0DG. There isan adult session at the CRESTA on Monday’s between 7.00pm to 8.00pm. There are mixedsessions for everyone at the CRESTA on Tuesday’s between 7.00pm to 8.00pm andFriday’s between 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Then on Thursday’s at the CRESTA they have abeginners session between 6.00pm to 7.00pm, an intermediate session between 6.30pm to7.30pm and then a black belts only between 7.30pm to 8.00pm. The website address iswww.chardtagb.co.uk.Contact: Nina Anderson on (01460) 68239 or 07796950134.Kenpo Fighting System – Based in Ilminster, they tour most of the South West. Theyspecialise in Kickboxing, Thai boxing, Jujitsu and Kenpo. The charge is £40.00 for adults amonth with a £20.00 licence fee. The website address is www.kenposw.co.uk.Contact: Matt Follain on 07774066230 or email kenposw@hotmail.co.uk.Shinsei Dojo Aikido – Located at The Wessex Suite, Westlands Sports & Leisure Complex,Westbourne Close, Yeovil, BA20 2DD. There are two classes run on a Tuesday between6.15pm to 8.15pm and 8.30pm to 10.30pm. The website address iswww.shinseidojo.co.uk.Contact: War Lewis on 07897544803 or email Sinsei_Dojo@hotmail.co.uk.Tenshin Shobukyoku Jujutsu – Swanmead Community School, Ditton Street, Ilminster,Somerset, TA19 0BL.Contact: Danny Clarke on 07870196090.Yeovil Panthers – Yeovil Martial Arts and Fitness Centre, 2 Oxford Road, Pen Mill TradingEstate, Yeovil, BA21 5HR. The website address is www.panthers.maa.com.Kickboxing – They run a beginners session on a Tuesday and Thursday between 6.00pmand 7.00pm and advanced (brown and black belts) sessions on Tuesday’s between 6.00pmto 7.00pm and Thursday’s between 7.00pm and 8.00pm.Ju-Jutsu & mixed martial arts – They run a session on Monday’s between 8.00pm and9.15pm and Thursday’s between 7.00pm to 8.00pm.Mixed Martial Arts – They run a session on Monday’s between 7.30pm to 8.45pm and onThursday’s between 8.00pm to 9.15pm.Laido, Kenjutsu and Kendo – They run a session on Friday’s between 7.15pm and 8.30pm.

Aerobic Combat – They run a session on Monday and Wednesday’s between 6.15pm and7.15pm and Saturday’s between 10.00am to 11.00am.For more information on the above activities contact: (01935) 426753 (evenings),07811 283482 (daytime) or email p13maa@fsmail.net.NetballCrewkerne Netball Club – Crewkerne Sports Club, Wadham School, Yeovil Road,Crewkerne, TA18 7NT. The club is for over 14’s and runs on Thursday’s between 6.00pmand 7.30pm. It costs £3.00 per session.Contact: Laura on 07787170704.Yeovil Netball Club – The training sessions are at Preston Community School, Monks Dale,Yeovil, BA21 3BA. The club runs on Wednesday’s between 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Themembership is £40.00. The website address is www.yeovilnetballclub.co.uk.Contact: Sarah Maxwell on (01935) 822215 or Louise Bugler on (01935) 845489.Riding CentresBrimsmore Equestrian Centre - Coppitts Hill Farm, Vagg Hill, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3PR.Contact: (01935) 410854Conquest Centre for disabled riders – Conquest Farm, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton,Somerset, TA2 6PN. The website address is www.conquestcentre.org.uk.Contact: (01823) 433614 or email info@conquestcentre.org.uk.Dovecote Stables – Scrapton Farm, Wadeford, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3ATContact: (01460) 66990.Drakes Farm Riding School - Ilton, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9EY.Contact: (01460) 53918.Half Moon Riding Stables – Bowdens, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0DD.Contact: (01458) 250304.Hill View Riding Centre - Sunnyside Farm, Cathole Bridge Road, Crewkerne, Somerset,TA18 8PA.Contact: Mrs P Congdon on (01460) 72731.Newhills Farm & Stables – Chilthorne Domer, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8QN.Contact: (01935) 825480.Orchard Equstrian – Little Orchard, Forton, Chard, Somerset, TA20 4HD.Contact: (01460) 61846.Pavyotts Farm – East Coker, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9HB.Contact: (01935) 47688.Windmill Hill Equestrian Centre - Ashill, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9NT.Contact: Sarah Thorne (01823) 481049 or 07768 981176 OR contact (01823) 480788.

RugbyChard Rugby Club - The Park, Essex Close, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1RH (Tel No (01460)62495).Contact: Philip Cook on (01460) 279501 or Nich Urch on (01460) 53968 or emailpresident@chardrfc.co.uk.Crewkerne Rugby Club - Henhayes Ground, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7LZ. The websiteaddress is www.pitchero.com.Contact: Stuart Kingston on 07720 428443 or email stuart@beadon.biz or MartinHolley on (01935) 431464 or email MartinHolley@LloydsTSB.co.uk.Martock Rugby Club - Recreational Ground, Bracey Road, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6HE.The membership is £35.00.Contact: John Hole on 07718317932 or email john.hole@britishcollegessport.org orPhilip Jackson on 07714244049 or pbj@captpbj.com.SailingLyme Regis Sailing Club.The club is an excellent place to learn to sail with the ancient Cobb Harbour providing easylaunching and recovery. There is a new exciting initiative for children, aged sixteen andunder, to get involved in sailing and windsurfing, called OnBoard. The sessions run onTuesday’s from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. The website address is www.Irss.org.uk.Contact: Chris Joyner on (01297) 442644 or email chrisjoynerlrss@yahoo.com.Sidmouth Sailing Club - The Port Royal, The Esplanade, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8NSContact: (01395) 512286.Sutton Bingham Sailing Club - Sutton Bingham, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9QP.There is sailing from Wednesday to Sunday’s from 10.00am to 8.00pm or until 30 minutesbefore sunset. There is a membership briefing at the clubhouse on the last Sunday of themonth from 4.00pm. They also run start sailing courses for five weekend days in the springand autumn. They are organised by Mike Burke and you would be qualify for a RYA level 1& level 2.Contact: Mervyn Clark - Secretary (01935) 477196 and 07925 632613 or Mike attraining@suttonbinghamShootingPodimore Shooting GroundLocated at Beacon Cottage, Dray Road, Odcombe, BA22 8UG.Contact: (01935) 862510 or 07767204474.SquashCRESTA Leisure Centre – Zembard Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1JL.There are two squash courts at the centre.Contact: (01460) 64084.Huish Episcopi Leisure Centre – Wincanton Road, Langport, TA10 9SS. They run a squashclub from the leisure centre.Contact: (01458) 251055.

Merriott Squash Club – Lower Street, Merriott, TA16 5NP. The annual membership is£30.00. The website address www.merriottsquashclub.co.uk.Contact: (01460) 72064 or Matt Gentle on (01460) 72358, 07500324786or emailmattgentle@tiscali.co.uk.Westland Squash Club – Westbourne Close, Yeovil, BA20 2DD. They run men’s sessionson Wednesday between 7.00pm to 9.00pm and women’s sessions on Tuesday between6.00pm to 7.00pm. The website address is www.westlandonline.co.uk.Contact: Richard Smith on (01935) 873067, 07976517088 or emailrichardgsmith@bigfoot.com.Windwhistle Squash Club – Windwhistle Golf & Squash Club, Cricket St Thomas, Chard,TA20 4DG. The website address is www.windwhistlegolfclub.co.uk.Contact: (01460) 30231.Yeovil Squash Club – 35a Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AS (Tel No (01935) 474142).The membership cost is £65.00 for a full day membership, £32.50 for a part daymembership or £32.50 for a full time student, there is with a £15.00 joining fee. The websiteaddress is www.yeovilsquashclub.co.uk.Contact: Tyrone Trower on (01935) 872436 (evenings) or Ian Offord on (01935) 389374or email offordi@btinternet.com.SwimmingLocations for swimmingCannons Health Club - Yeovale Leisure Park, Old Station Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA201NP. The centre is open from 6.30am to 10.00pm on Monday to Thursday’s, 6.30am to9.00pm on Friday’s, 8.00am to 8.00pm on Saturday’s, Sunday’s and bank holidays. Thewebsite address is www.cannons.co.uk.Contact: (01935) 415633 or 08452414039 for membership details.CRESTA Leisure Centre - Zembard Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1JL. The swimming poolis open from 6.30am to 9.00pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday’s, 8.30am to 9.00pm onTuesday and Thursday’s and 8.00am to 6.00pm on Saturday and Sunday’s. There is a 25metre indoor heated pool and a ASA national plan child and adult swim school.Contact : (01460) 64084 or email aburns@somerset.gov.uk.Crewkerne Aqua Centre, Henhayes, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7LZ. The main pool is25m by 9m. It is open Monday , Wednesday, Thursday & Friday’s between 6.30am to10.00pm, Tuesday’s between 6.30am to 8.30pm, Saturday’s between 8.00am to 6.00pmand Sunday’s between 8.00am to 10.00pm. The learner pool is 9m by 5m. It is openMonday and Wednesday’s between 8.00am to 8.30pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday’sbetween 8.00am to 8.00pm, Saturday’s between 8.00am to 6.00pm and Sunday’s between8.00am to 7.00pm. The website address is www.aquacentre.co.uk.Contact: (01460) 77665

Goldenstones pool and leisure centre - Brunswick Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1QZ. Themain swimming pool is open from 6.30am to 9.00pm on Monday and Thursday’s, 6.30am to8.30pm on Tuesday’s, 6.30am to 7.00pm on Wednesday and Friday’s, 10.00am to 8.00pmon Saturday’s and 8.00am to 5.00pm on Sunday’s. The main pool is 25m by 12.5m. Thelearner pool is open from 11.00am to 2.00pm then 6.00pm to 7.00pm on Monday andThursday’s, Tuesday’s from 11.00am to 1.30pm then 3.00pm to 4.00pm then 6.00pm to7.00pm, Wednesday’s from 11.00am to 2.00pm then 3.00pm to 4.00pm then 6.00pm to7.00pm, Friday’s from 11.00am to 1.00pm then 3.00pm to 4.00pm then 6.00pm to 7.00pm,Saturday’s from 11.00am to 7.00pm and Sunday’s from 10.00am to 7.00pm. The learnerpool is 12.5m by 7.5m. The website address is www.goldenstones-leisure.co.uk. Thereis a sauna and steam room available between 8.00am to 9.00pm from Monday to Friday’s,Saturday’s between 8.00am to 8.00pm and Sunday’s between 8.45am to 9.00pm.Contact: (01935) 845888.Swimming ClubsApollo Swimming Club for Physically DisabledThey organise swimming sessions at Goldenstones on Saturday’s between 9.00am and10.00am, at Sherborne boy’s school on Tuesday’s between 7.00pm and 8.00pm and onThursday evenings between April and September at Sutton Bingham reservoir. The websiteaddress is www.apolloswimmingclub.org.uk.Contact: The Secretary C/o Hill Top, 66 Bicknell Gardens, Yeovil, Somerset, BA214LU. Tel No (01935) 479992 or email info@apolloswimmingclub.org.uk.Chard Swimming ClubThere are training sessions at Chard Kingfisher Pool, Axminster Flamingo Pool, CrewkerneAqua Centre and additional training in the 50m pool at Millfield School. The website addressis www.chard-swimming.org.uk.Contact: John Farrant on (01460) 65237, Heather Pullinger on (01297) 443973 or HelenMoulding on (01297) 21188.Ilminster Swimming ClubContact: Ms Kim Scotting on (01460) 54680 or kim@bensikim.fsnet.co.uk or KarenRogers on 01460 234124.Yeovil and District Swimming ClubThey have four different venues for the swimming sessions at Goldenstones in Yeovil,Sherborne School, Oxley Centre in Sherborne and Millfield Senior School in Street. Thewebsite address is www.ydsc.co.uk.Contact: Alex Pinniger on 07919540737 or email apinniger@somerset.gov.uk or KevinBishop on 07974187935 or (01935) 426021.Table TennisLocations for table tennisCrewkerne Sports Centre – Wadham School, Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA187NT. There is table tennis available for £3.00 a session for adults and £2.30 a session forconcessions. The racket hire is £1.45. The sessions last for 55 minutes. The websiteaddress is www.1610.org.uk.Contact: (01460) 271683.Goldenstones pool and leisure centre - Brunswick Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1QZ. Thecost is £3.00 a session.Contact: (01935) 845888.

Table tennis clubsBarrington Table Tennis ClubContact: Mr Jack Dean on (01460) 57878Ilminster Table Tennis ClubContact: Mr R Harrison on (01460) 53562Long Load Table Tennis ClubContact: Mr N Stacey on 07777633245Mosterton Table Tennis ClubContact: Mrs M Pearson on (01308) 862231North Perrott Table Tennis ClubContact: Mr Alan Dare on (01460) 242609Shepton Beauchamp Table Tennis ClubContact: Mr S Bissett on (01460) 241303 or Jeremy Searle on (01460) 240825Westfield Community School Table Tennis ClubContact: Mr J Loveday on 07931566564Westland Leisure Complex Table Tennis Club – Westbourne Close, Yeovil, BA20 2DD.The training sessions are on Tuesday’s.Contact: Mrs S Dark on (01935) 425569, Lawrie Morris on (01935) 840825 or GeoffArgent on (01935) 850507.Yeovil Sports & Social Club Table Tennis ClubContact: Mr M Reyland on (01935) 822760TennisLocations with tennis courtsBucklers Mead Sports Centre – 1 St Johns Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4NH.Contact: (01935) 431716.CRESTA Leisure Centre – Zembard Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1JLThere are 4 tennis courts at the centre.Contact : (01460) 64084.Crewkerne Sports Club - Wadham School, Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7NT.There are 3 outdoor floodlit tennis courts and also a sports hall for short tennis. The chargeis £2.60 for adults and £1.90 for concessions for a 55 minutes session. The rackets can behired for £1.45. The website address is www.1610.org.uk.Contact: (01460) 271683.Huish Episcopi Sports Centre – Wincanton Road, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9SS.Contact: (01458) 251055.Preston Sports Centre – Monks Dale, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3JD. There is an unlit fencedarea used as 2 tennis courts. The rackets are for hire and balls can be purchased.Contact: (01935) 412137.

Severalls Park Avenue Tennis Courts – Severalls Park Avenue, Crewkerne, Somerset,TA18 8HQ. There are two tennis courts. The charge is £2.20 for adults and £1.70 forjuniors or senior citizens; there is also a £5.00 refundable deposit upon safe return of keys.Contact: Mr Tharby of Crewkerne Video Centre and Mini market, 15 Severalls ParkAvenue, Crewkerne, TA18 8DW – Tel No (01460) 73956.Stanchester Sports Centre – East Stoke, Stoke Sub Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6UG. Thereare 4 floodlit tennis courts.Contact: (01935) 825261.Tennis ClubsChard Tennis Club - Dening Sports Field, Zembard Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2JL.There are 2 floodlit courts and 1 non-floodlit court. There are club sessions on Wednesdaymornings from 10.30am, beginners/improver sessions on Wednesday’s from 6.00pm to7.00pm and adult sessions on Wednesday’s from 7.00pm. The adult membership is £90.00.The website address is www.chardtennisclub.co.uk.Contact: Treasurer – Andrew Spiller on (01460) 64139 or email aspiller@walon.co.uk,Secretary – Sue Key on (01460) 62199 or email sue@courtmillbuilders.eclipse.co.uk orClub coach – Nikki Shewry on (01935) 478012, 07803169128 or emailnikkishewry@yahoo.com.Ilminster Bowling & Tennis Club – Shrudrick Lane, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0BN. Thereare 3 floodlit courts.Contact: Derek Carter on (01460) 52037 or 07751691640, John Rideout on (01460)52268 or Mrs R Charles on (01460) 52268.Martock Community Tennis Club – Martock Recreational Ground, Martock, Somerset, TA126JN. There are 4 floodlit tennis courts. The adult membership is £92.00 and studentmembership is £46.00. The website address is www.martocktennis.co.uk.Contact: Membership – Patrick Webster on 07766510789, coaching – Emma on07988750662 or Martock Information office on (01935) 310048.Misterton Tennis Club - Recreation Ground, Unity Lane, Misterton, Somerset, TA18 8NF.There are 2 floodlit tennis courts.Contact: Membership - Heather Butt on (01460) 72058.South Petherton Lawn Tennis Club – Recreational Field, Lightgate Lane, South Petherton,Somerset, TA13 5AU. There are 2 floodlit courts and 1 non-floodlit court. The adult trainingsessions between 7.00pm to 8.00pm on Monday’s for beginners/improvers, between 8.00pmand 9.00pm on Monday’s for advanced, from 6.00pm on Thursday’s there is a club evening,from 2.00pm on Saturday’s there is a club afternoon and between 10.00am to 12.30pm onSunday’s there is club tennis session. In the winter there is a ladies practice session from7.00pm on Wednesday’s. The session’s cost £5.00 for members and £6.00 non-members.The adult membership is £60.00 and a couple’s membership is £110.00. The websiteaddress is www.southpethertontennisclub.co.uk.Contact: Pauline or Dennis Woodward on (01460) 241836.Tintinhull Tennis Club – Contact – Rupert Horsington on (01935) 822266.

Westlands Tennis Club – Westbourne Grove, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2DD. There are 2floodlit courts and 1 non-floodlit court. There is a club night from 6.30pm to 8.30pm onTuesday’s and the cost is £1.00. The membership is £30.00.Contact: Membership – John Clancy on (01935) 423095 or (01935) 704399 or Coaching– Stuart Wilson on 07786225674.Yeovil Tennis Club – Johnson Park, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3DU. There are 3 all weatherfloodlit courts. There is a 10-week beginners/improvers session between 6.30pm to 7.30pmon Tuesday’s. The club evenings are on Tuesday and Thursday’s from 7.30pm to 10.00pm.The adult membership is £95.00, adult winter membership is £67.00, student (over 18’s)membership is £45.00 and OAP membership is £75.00. The website address iswww.yeovilsportsclub.co.uk.Contact: Sara Hall on (01935) 389868, John Beable on (01935) 425206, Elaine Urquharton (01935) 412330 or Martin Hillier (club coach) on 07986765927 or emailyeovilheadcoach@aol.com.Ten Pin BowlingHollywood BowlLocated at Heron Gate, Heron Way, Taunton, TA1 2LP.There are 22 lanes open Sunday to Wednesday’s from 10.00am to 11.30pm and Thursdayto Saturday’s from 10.00am to 12.30am. It costs £4.50 a game for adults in a peak sessionand £2.75 a game for adults in off peak session, it is £3.50 a game for under 16’s in a peaksession and £1.95 a game for under 16’s in a off peak session, it is also £1.95 a game forstudents in a off peak session and £1.80 a game for over 55’s in a off peak session. Youneed to contact the centre for details of peak and off peak sessions as these may vary. Thewebsite address address is www.hollywoodbowl.co.uk.Contact: (01823) 444144.BowlplexLocated at Yeo Leisure Park, Old Station Road, Yeovil, BA20 1NP. The website address iswww.bowlplex.co.uk. The centre is open from Monday to Friday’s from 10.00am until lateand Saturday & Sunday’s from 9.30am until late.There are three different sessions available at the centre, a Saver session, off peak sessionsand a Peak session.Saver session – from Monday to Friday 10.00am to 6.00pm (excludes school holidays andbank holiday). It costs £3.65 for adults a game and £2.80 for juniors a game. There is alsoMunch and Bowl session (which includes 2 games and a meal) cost is £9.99 for adults and£7.99 for juniors.Off Peak session – from Sunday to Thursday from 6.00pm until closing. It costs £4.70 foradults a game and £3.85 for juniors a game. There is also Munch and Bowl (which includes2 games and a meal) cost is £12.99 for adults and £9.99 for juniors.Peak session – from Friday 6.00pm to Sunday 6.00pm. Bank holiday weekends (Friday6.00pm until bank holiday Monday closing). It costs £4.95 for adults a game and £4.20 forjuniors a game. There is a Munch and Bowl session (which includes 2 games and a meal)cost is £13.99 for adults and £10.99 for juniors.Contact: (01935) 434555 or email yeovil@bowlplex.co.uk.

USEFUL ORGANISATIONS/CHARITIESDrugScopeThe contact telephone number is 020 7520 7550. The website address iswww.drugscope.org.uk. The mailing address is Prince Consort House, Suite 204 (2 ndfloor), 109/111 Farringdon Road, London, EC1R 3BW.DrugScope is the UK’s leading independent centre of information and expertise on drugs.There aim is to inform policy development and reduce drug-related harms to individuals,families and communities.They provide quality drug information, promote effective responses to drug use, undertakeresearch, advise on policy-making and good practice, encourage informed debate(particularly in the media) and speak for our members working in drug treatment, educationand prevention and other areas.DrugScope is a charity supported by a variety of organisations, including Government, trustsand sponsors. They rely on donations and grants to support our vital work.Drugs Information UKThe website address is www.drugs-info.co.uk.The website "Drugs information UK" is dedicated to, and is for the help of people who arestruggling with a drug addiction in their family, a loved one or friend who is addicted to drugs.The website will give you information on various drugs such as Heroin, Cannabis, Ecstasy,LSD, Magic Mushrooms and many others. There are other pages of interest that includeThe Law and help with information on Rehabilitation centres. It will also give you informationon what to look for and mainly what you can expect to happen.SamaritansThe helpline number is 08457 90 90 90 or email jo@samaritans.org. You can write to Chrisat PO Box 9090, Stirling, FK8 2SA. The website address is www.samaritans.org.uk.The nearest local branch is 25 The Park, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1DG. The centre is openTuesday to Saturday’s from 10.00am to 8.00pm and Sunday & Monday’s from 11.00am to8.00pm. The contact telephone number is (01935) 476455.The Samaritans provide confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day forpeople who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could leadto suicide.Whatever you're going through, whether it's big or small, don't bottle it up. We are here foryou if you're worried about something, feel upset or confused, or just want to talk tosomeone.They offer a service by telephone, email, letter or face to face in most of the branches.