Healthy living and getting active in Dorset
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146 services
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In or near Dorset
Age UK Dorset Service - Handyperson
Age UK charge an hourly rate of £25 per hour, with a minimum of 1-hour booking, and £10 per half hour thereafter. Payments can be made by card or cheque and made payable to Age UK NSWD team after the appointment. The…
Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support
Supporting anyone effected by Cancer in the local community
Bridport Home Ed Forest School
I currently run a forest school group in Askerswell for home education children and am looking to expand my activities to support local people’s wellbeing through nature-based activities, working with other…
Bridport Leisure Centre - Exercise Rehab Specialist
Mondays 2.30pm – 3.30pm £3.75 per class Please speak to GP to be referred. Living with COPD/Emphysema or another breathing condition? BreatheWell is a class designed for people with long term respiratory conditions,…
Cancer Matters Wessex
Cancer Matters Wessex is here for you if you are affected by cancer in Dorset, Hampshire or the Isle of Wight. If you notice changes in your body or have symptoms that worry you, it is important to seek medical advice.…
Companionship Care
DBS checked. Assisted walks, grocery shopping, meal preparation, light household duties, transportation to appointments or simply a cup of tea and a chat.
Dorset Climate Action Network (CAN)
Inspiring community-led action for a fairer, healthier, greener Dorset. Members: Bridport Community Shed Bridport Food Matters Beaminster Area ECO Group Dorchester Repair Cafe Dorchester Transport Action Group Turn Lyme…
Dorset National Landscape - Nature Buddies Network
Nature Buddies Network is a new initiative being established across Dorset which aims to assist individuals to access nature for well-being with the support of a specially trained volunteer Buddy. A Buddy could help…
Eggardon Country Cooks
Food delivery service. Latest menu: https://eggardoncountrycooks.co.uk/menu/current-menu/
Guided Walks in Dorset - National Trust
How do I book my place? All walks require advance booking (with the exception of the Hardy Literary Landscape Walk, which allow you to just turn up on the day). You can book online or in person at locations such as the…
Health Hub South West
Health Hub is a low intensity/rehabilitation class designed for any age and any ability. These classes focus on getting you moving again. Whether you suffer from a medical condition, injury or you just want a class to…
Help&Care
- Activities and contact details
Health and wellbeing coach at Help and Care
- Activities and contact details
Health and wellbeing coach at Help and Care Introduction to Health Coaching - the organiser
- Activities and contact details
Living Well, Taking Control
National NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme, specific support for Dorset area
Mapperton House & Gardens - Estate Manager (Rewiliding Project)
the organiser is overseeing the rewilding project with key rewilding volunteers. Greg & Rob leading the teams. [name withheld] as main contact.
Prout Bridge Project - Counsellor
Activities for all ages, focus on young people. Free counselling Various group activities and free counselling. Counselling Service: Weekly 1:1 for 50 mins. You can use your counselling sessions for any concerns that…
START Support, Transition and Recovery Team
Latest START open groups spring summer 2025 Previous START open groups spring summer 2024 Support Transition and Recovery Team working alongside the community mental health team Bridport & in Dorchester. We support…
The Cowshed Wellbeing Centre
Please refrain from referring anyone with mobility issues to the Cowshed until adequate access has been arranged (09/05/24). Health and Wellbeing for people with health vulnerabilities and for those who wish to…
The Friendly Food Club
The Friendly food club (FFC) who have been working with a PPG and their volunteers to offer a 6 week fully funded cooking course. This course is delivered by the FFC for the first 2 weeks, then for 2 weeks by the…
West Bay Canoes - Beaminster Club
Offers a wide variety of experiences, from multi-day expeditions across the country to one-off guided experiences for the whole family, ensuring that there is something for everyone to try when it comes to paddling.
Covering the wider area
Age UK Handy Person
Fully insured and DBS checked. An hourly rate of £25 per hour, with a minimum of 1-hour booking, and £10 per half hour thereafter. Payments can be made by card or cheque and made payable to Age UK NSWD team after the…
Allington Hillbillies
- Pollinators Paradise Project
Outdoor activities Volunteers organise working parties and outdoor activities. Meet up Wednesday and Sunday 10-12 working party. 14/8/23: Through the Wild Isles Community Fund we have £3,500 to spend on improving the…
- Activities and contact details
Outdoor activities Volunteers organise working parties and outdoor activities. Meet up Wednesday and Sunday 10-12 working party.
- Pollinators Paradise Project
Axe Valley Swimming Association Ltd (The Flamingo Pool)
Referral form: Brochure:
Badminton Club
Mon 8.00 - 10.00pm Source: Shoreline - Summer 23
Badminton (social)
Tues 7:00 - 10:00pm Source: Shoreline - Summer 23
Beaminster Foodbank
Opening Times Mondays 10.00 – 12.00 Fridays 10.00 – 12.00 Please call in advance, it helps us prepare your package. However in an emergency please do not hesitate to walk in without a prior appointment.