Social groups and friendship
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In or near Axminster
Lyme Regis Youth Club
Open Friday evenings 7-9.30pm.Term time only Age 13 plus The Friday evening session is a safe space where they can play sports, such as football, basketball, badminton if they want, or chill out and play on the games…
Mental Health Swims
Sea swimming group 1st Saturday of the month 9.30am
Waffle - Lyme
TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwNyT5aGZk0 FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/wafflelymeregis Calendar: https://waffle.org.uk/whats-on/ Venue in Axminster which runs lots of community activities Venue in…
Driftwood Cafe - Lyme Regis Baptist Church
Every Tuesday 10:30am - 1:30pm at Driftwood Cafe Start a new project or bring an existing craft. Tea and coffee available. Themed events.
BSharp
We encourage young people from a wide variety of backgrounds, ages, and skill levels, to work in groups, to create their own original music, improvise and ‘jam’. Facebook page: https://en-gb.facebook.com/bsharpmusic/…
Lyme Regis Community Support
The group has been set up to provide support to the elderly, vulnerable, self-isolating and any others in need during the coronavirus outbreak and beyond. A bank of over 30 volunteers are covering every street in Lyme…
The Hub
The Hub is part of Lyme Regis Development Trust (LRDT), a 20 year old charity and community business. LRDT has a great track record in helping make the most of places and spaces for the Lyme Regis community, and through…
Parkinson Support Group - Lyme Regis District
A local Parkinson's support group for the Lyme Regis area meeting every 2nd Tuesday at the Lyme Power Boat Club. 2nd Tues every month, 2-3:30pm
Whitchurch Volunteers
Befriending, shopping, prescriptions etc
Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support
Supporting anyone effected by Cancer in the local community
Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support (ALCS)
ALCS is a local independent charity providing support for anyone affected by cancer. They have regular drop-in sessions on Monday afternoon 2-4 which alternate between Axminster and Lyme Regis. They also have lots of…
Axminster Community Shed
A place where men and women with a bit of time to spare can chat, connect and create.
Songbirds
Singing group for new and expectant parents and babies. Pay what you can. Suggested donation £5 Monday at 11am and 1.30pm Pippin Centre, Axminster. Friday at 1.30 in the Yellow Room above Chapel in the Garden, Bridport..
The Community Waffle House – Axminster
Help set-up community groups and projects & train on the importance of conversations
Covering the wider area
TRIP - Community Car Schemes
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TRIPHoniton/ X: https://twitter.com/tripoffice TRIP provides administration for voluntary car services covering the Honiton district, the Seaton and Lyme Regis areas, Budleigh…
Childline
ChildLine is a 24/7 private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of 19. Children and young people can contact a ChildLine counsellor at any time about anything - no problem is too big or…
Alcoholics Anonymous
Daily Reflections: Find a Meeting: Local Groups: BRIDPORT Monday 19:45–21:15 Friends Meeting House, 95 South St, BRIDPORT Duration 1 hour 30 minutes Wheelchair Access BRIDPORT LIVING SOBER Wednesday 12:30–13:30 The…
Devon Recovery Learning Community
The DRLC offers a wide range of free, open access opportunities to learn about mental health and Recovery.
Learn Devon
Learn Devon provides adult and community learning courses on behalf of Devon County Council. Digital courses: https://www.learndevon.co.uk/subjects/digital-skills-and-it/
Library clubs and activities in Devon
Events: https://www.devonlibraries.org.uk/web/arena/events Health and Wellbeing: https://www.devonlibraries.org.uk/web/arena/health-and-wellbeing
National, phone and online
Age UK Dorset Service - Social Groups
Coffee Clubs Our Coffee Club is a free weekly drop in held in Dorchester, we offer a variety of weekly activities and guest speakers as well as usual conversation and a cuppa. The weekly group is free to attend, we just…
Apps for Independent Living
Access in the Community, i.e. toiler finder Social Interaction Carers Hearing and Sight difficulties Staying Safe Medication Management Memory Support
Cancer Research UK (Telephone Helpline and Online Chat)
Offers lots of support and information for anyone. Cancer Chat They also have an online chat facility if you prefer to message them: https://cancerchat.cancerresearchuk.org/user/createuser
Health Unlocked - Social Network
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Virtual Village Hall
Varied online classes Various.