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NHS 10-Year Health Plan drop-in session

Adults

Advice Surgeries

Health and wellbeing

The NHS in Somerset will be holding a drop-in question and answer session at Bridgwater Library. Thursday 30 January 2025 from 1pm to 2.30pm. To engage with local people and…

Distance from taunton - 9.04 miles

Recurring event

SS&L Workshop: Become Confident with Digital Skills

Adults

Advice Surgeries

Computing and digital

This two-session course for those over 19 is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of digital technology. Whether you’re a complete newcomer or simply looking to brush up on…

Distance from taunton - 9.04 miles

Recurring event

Ancestry Family History Computer Sessions

Adults

Computing and digital

History

If you’d like to find out more about your ancestors, sign up for our Family History Sessions. These sessions are run by our experienced volunteers who will be available to…

Distance from taunton - 9.04 miles

Recurring event

Wessex Water Community Drop-in

Adults

Advice Surgeries

Do you have a query about your water bill, how to save water and prevent blockages, or your water and sewerage services? Wessex Water will be holding drop-in sessions at…

Distance from taunton - 9.04 miles

Recurring event

This three-session course for those over 19 is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of digital technology. Whether you’re a complete newcomer or simply looking to brush up on…

Distance from taunton - 9.04 miles

Recurring event

Wessex Water Community Drop-in

Adults

Advice Surgeries

Do you have a query about your water bill, how to save water and prevent blockages, or your water and sewerage services? Wessex Water will be holding drop-in sessions at…

Distance from taunton - 9.04 miles

Recurring event

Free Guided Activity and Movement Sessions

Adults

Health and wellbeing

Leisure

Our free low-impact activity, movement and co-ordination sessions are continuing in Bridgwater Library in 2025, but they will now be on Thursdays from 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm instead of…

Distance from taunton - 9.04 miles

Recurring event

Baby Boogie – Ilminster

Families

Stories

Term time

30 minutes of singing nursery rhymes. Sensory items included throughout with a story halfway through. Biscuits and squash provided at the end. Great for socialising with other parents and carers.…

Distance from taunton - 10.6 miles

Recurring event

Toddler Time – Chard

Families

Stories

Term time

A popular interactive songs and rhymes session, for adults with pre-school age children.

Distance from taunton - 11.71 miles

Recurring event

Baby Bounce and Rhyme – Chard

Families

Stories

Term time

A fun session to share with your baby – songs and rhymes accompanied by puppets and instruments. For adults with children up to 12-months-old.

Distance from taunton - 11.71 miles

Recurring event

Community Employment Hub – Chard

Adults

Advice Surgeries

Business and employment

The community employment hub is open to everyone who is looking for employment support from the age of 16. Please pop in to the hub if you need any support…

Distance from taunton - 11.71 miles

We’re excited to be hosting Soap Soup Theatre’s ‘Minny Stynker,’ an interactive theatre show for ages 3 or older, on Saturday 15 March from 11am. What would you do if…

Distance from taunton - 11.72 miles

Recurring event

Somerset Integrated Domestic Abuse Service Drop-In

Adults

Advice Surgeries

Support groups

Somerset Integrated Domestic Abuse Service will be here to provide free and confidential advice on issues you may be struggling with as a result of domestic abuse, and can offer…

Distance from taunton - 11.72 miles

Recurring event

Knit and Natter – Chard

Adults

Arts and crafts

Conversation

Come and share you latest knitting, crochet or sewing creations with a friendly group of likeminded creatives.

Distance from taunton - 11.72 miles

Recurring event

Childminders Session – Chard

Children

Stories

Term time

Interactive songs, rhymes and stories for young children and those that care for them.

Distance from taunton - 11.72 miles

Recurring event

Adult Colouring for Mindfulness – Chard

Arts and crafts

Conversation

Health and wellbeing

Would you like to spend an hour each week promoting your inner relaxation, focus and creativity? Come along to the Library’s calming environment to develop your own creativity and meet…

Distance from taunton - 11.72 miles

Recurring event

Tech Help – Chard

Advice Surgeries

Computing and digital

Learning

Bring your tablet, iPad or smart phone and we’ll try and help you with any general tech queries you may have. We can also help get you set up with…

Distance from taunton - 11.72 miles

Recurring event

Reading Friends – Chard

Adults

Books and reading

Reading groups

Reading Friends brings people together to read, share stories, meet new friends and have fun. They use reading – whether that’s books, magazines, newspapers or anything else – to start…

Distance from taunton - 11.72 miles

Recurring event

Patchwork For All

Adults

Arts and crafts

Leisure

Beginners are welcome. Bring lots of pieces of material – preferably the same texture and thickness, pencils, needles, thread, scissors and paper.

Distance from taunton - 15.14 miles

Poetry Group

Adults

Books and reading

Conversation

If you love poetry, then come and join this friendly group. Every month there is a theme – you can bring in your favourite poems to share or just sit…

Distance from taunton - 17.62 miles