Introduction
The Together Teams are a multi-agency partnership working to help build a stronger sense of community. We do this through two strands of work: case management and community development. The team’s aim is to act as a ‘one-stop shop’ of support.
We adopt an outreach approach to meet the needs of individuals and families. Working with residents to reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and financial hardship. Whilst improving quality of life, access to work opportunities, volunteering and training.
Partners meet on a weekly basis with the Together Team Co-ordinator to discuss current cases and bring together knowledge and resources to best support residents and resolve problems or complaints in the area. This is the case management element of the team’s work. Residents living within the Together Team areas will still maintain contact with individual organisations and these organisations will be working ‘together’ behind the scenes. You can contact the Together Team directly to self-refer and ask for support and help or to raise concerns about a problem or issue within the area.
The Together Team also seeks to encourage resident involvement and to help make the local area an attractive, welcoming and accessible place. The team organise events and activities for residents to attend, learn new skills and join together as a community.
Locations
The Together Teams are now established in three areas of the former Sedgemoor district:
- East Bridgwater covering Sydenham, Bower, Dunwear and Kingsdown
- South Bridgwater covering Hamp, Stockmoor and Wilstock
- Highbridge and Burnham on Sea covering all communities in this area
These areas have been selected as they represent the most vulnerable communities based on measures of deprivation.
Contact us
To find out the latest news and information you can like our Facebook page.
You can contact us by email: togetherteam@somerset.gov.uk
Or phone us on 0300 123 2224 or 01278 436439 and ask for the Together Team.
How to be referred for support
You can review the leaflet below for more information and to consider giving consent to Together Team to share and discuss your case details. Before completing the leaflet, please contact us to discuss your needs – we will then discuss referral to the team.
Together Team partnership
Together Team works together with partners to help build a stronger sense of community. Find out more about our partners on our ‘Together Team partnership organisations‘ page.
Events and activities
We promote local events on our Facebook page: Together Team – Facebook and on the team’s Twitter account: Together Team – Twitter Follow one or both of these accounts for the latest team news and event information.
We also have a notice board outside our community hub which promotes local events and activities.
Community Hub East Bridgwater
The East Bridgwater Community Hub is based in hall two of Sydenham Community Centre, which can be accessed from the rear of the community centre on Fairfax Road. Activities and classes take place in the hub as well as it being open for drop-ins and pre-booked appointments. You can find out more about classes, events and activities taking place at Sydenham Community Centre, or phone the centre on 01278 423327.
Community Hub South Bridgwater
Our community hub in South Bridgwater is at Grenville House, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater TA6 6JE.
Together Team, Highbridge & Burnham on Sea
Our community hub is at The Rolling Youth Club, Bank Street Car Park, Highbridge.
Active Bridgwater
Active Bridgwater is a project working to develop community and sporting activities within the East Bridgwater area. This project encourages and supports people to become more active by using the facilities in East Bridgwater, whether that is the local sports centre, public parks or by completing walks.
The team put on lots of great events and sports sessions including family play in Coronation Park, ladies’ rounders and buggy walks in the local area.
To find out more please visit SASP Active Adults or phone Jen Slade at SASP on 01823 653990.
Parks
There are several great family parks within East Bridgwater including the revamped Coronation Park, Bridgwater and Bower Park off Whitefield Road in Bower which includes a children’s play area, seating, a pond setting and a basketball court.
There is also a play area with a goal kickabout area at Stafford Road Park on Dunwear. There is also a football goal area on Myrtle Close open space on Bower.