Groups and support in West Dorset
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939 services
Covering the wider area
The Xchange
A news and information network for Dorset families with children who are disabled or who have additional need. Free to join. All children registered on The Xchange are entitled to a Dorset Max card which gives…
This Is Me Bridport
Meets the 2nd Thursday of every month from 7pm to 9pm in the Ropemakers Pub West Street Bridport. DT6 3QP
Thorncombe Parish Council
The Parish of Thorncombe lies in the north-west corner of Dorset, bordering both Devon and Somerset. It is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Parish is over 5200 acres in extent and is principally…
Toller Porcorum Village Hall
Toller Porcorum Village Hall is a newly constructed hall with excellent facilities. It is a modern, purpose-built village hall in the centre of our picturesque village. It is within 50 yds of the Church. The hall was…
Trefoil Guild Dorchester
Whether you’re involved in guiding or not, Trefoil Guild is a wonderful opportunity to meet like-minded people to share your next adventure - whatever that might be!
Trip Befriending Service
Ring & Ride <https://tripcta.org/services/trip-ring-ride/> Easy access transport for regular shopping trips and day outings. TRIP Cars <https://tripcta.org/services/trip-cars/> Transportation to medical appointments.…
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…
Tripudio Movement Systems
Not everyone can take part in activities like walking, cycling or aerobics classes. Gentle but effective movement class could be an alternative. No floor work, standing and/or sitting throughout. Improving your balance,…
Tula Therapy
Services Reflexology Standard Reflexology – £45 (60 min treatment + 20 min consultation) Deeper Reflexology – £60 (90 min) Taster Session – £25 (30 min) Hand Reflexology – £35 (45 min) Shinrin Yoku / Forest Bathing…
Turn Lyme Green
Turn Lyme Green promotes sustainable living in Lyme Regis. Set up in 2007, we engage the community in environmental issues. We meet regularly, plan campaigns and events, and have fun. Collaboration with other…
Tutoring and SEN Consultancy
The Reading Doctor Dorchester offers bespoke tuition for children and young people struggling with early communication, reading or writing. We work with children from 4-17 with a range of additional needs including ASD,…
UB Healthcare
Free support and advice to find the right care. Our team of expert independent coordinators work closely with care seekers and care providers to source and broker the most appropriate placement to enable timely and…
United Church Dorchester Coffee Shop
The Coffee Shop provides the opportunity to sit and chat over a cup of tea, coffee, or whatever your taste, and if tempted, a slice of homemade cake. The friendly environment is a life-line for some of the visitors - in…
United Church Dorchester - Warm Space
A Warm welcome at the United Church with hot drinks, cake and biscuits.
United Diversity Bridport (UDB)
Film screenings Mondays 6-10 pm (Source: Bridge Jul/Aug 23)
Voices of Hope - Rising Voices
Singing group connected to the Living Tree. For people with cancer and their carers. Very inclusive and joyful singing group for all ages and abilities, singing songs in harmony from around the world. Every Friday 11:00…
Voices of Hope Singing Group
Singing group with joyful songs Fridays at 11 am (Source: Bridge Jul/Aug 23)
Volunteer Centre Dorset
Monday-Friday, 9-5; Weekends, 12-4 We can support any Dorset Council area resident who is a carer or lives alone. For one off tasks we ask for £20. For example: Moving of furniture (within reason) Bed Moves Hospital…
Volunteer Group
Befriending, shopping, prescriptions etc
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…
Walking Football
Bridport Youth Centre.
Washingpool Farm Shop
The farm shop has a huge range of everything including local produce, meat, vegetables, ready meals, soups and cakes.
Wellbeing In Mind - Dorchester
The group’s focus is to educate people about common mental health issues like stress, anxiety and depression, how to spot the signs and symptoms as well as finding helpful ways of coping and improving them.
Wessex Cancer Trust
Wessex Cancer Trust (soon to become Wessex Cancer Support) offers free online services for people and their families dealing with cancer. Although they currently do not have face-to-face services in the west of the…
West Dorset Bone Health Group - Osteoporosis Dorset
Working alongside Osteoporosis Dorset, the Dorset County Hospital team have been instrumental in setting up the West Dorset Bone Health Group. Regular meetings take place in Dorchester offering support, education and…
West Dorset Carers Support Group (Rethink)
A confidential, non-judgemental and friendly group once a month for carers to come and receive info, support and meet other carers. Poster: West Dorset Carers Poster -Apr 25
West Dorset Dietitian
Dorset-County-Hospital-Adults-Referral-criteria.pdf