Groups and support in West Dorset
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939 services
Covering the wider area
West Dorset Flower Club
Demonstrations and speakers 2nd Monday each month at 2.30 pm (Source: Bridge Jul/Aug 24)
West Dorset Mencap
Facebook page: We are a Local Charity dedicated to helping Adults with learning Disabilities. Raising funds through local events and our High St Charity shop.
West Dorset Music Community Orchestra
Wednesdays in term time 6.30-7.45 pm at the Christian Fellowship Hall in East Street. Facebook page: (Source: Bridge Jul/Aug 24)
West Dorset Pilates
Welcome to West Dorset Pilates
West Dorset Western Area Transport Action Group (WATAG)
WATAG (Western Area Transport Action Group) exists to improve public transport in the Westernmost part of Dorset. WATAG is now a member of bususers.org.
Weymouth College
Programme Information: Duration: 12 weeks Ages: 16-25 (NEETs) / At Risk NEETs Costing: Free Schedule: Monday-Friday, times TBC (rough idea 9.30am-2.30pm) Qualifications: Young people can either achieve a L1 or L2 Award…
Wheel Keep Dancing
Wheelchair dance classes in Ballroom, Latin and Freestyle.
Whitchurch Volunteers
Befriending, shopping, prescriptions etc
Wigglets - Fordington
Weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10am to 11am, term time only £5 per family per class. Wigglets is a music and dance group for children aged 0-5. Combining action songs with a theme-based approach to music and dance.…
Wigglets - Maiden Newton
Weekly on Thursdays at 10am to 11am term time only £5 per family per class Wigglets is a music and dance group for children aged 0-5. Combining action songs with a theme-based approach to music and dance. Creative…
Winfrith Newburgh Village Hall
The Village Hall has been an important part of the village for over fifty years: the home for many events, celebrations, community meetings, concerts and much else. It underwent a major refurbishment in 2016, bring all…
Wisdom Tree Yoga and Meditation
Different Yoga styles on offer with meditation .
Wiseability-Ucan
For unemployed over 25 year olds to integrate back into the workplace. Offices in Weymouth and Bournemouth .
Wolfeton Manor
Set in the beautiful county of Dorset, Wolfeton Manor is a residential care home specialising in care and support for the elderly. Our team of experienced staff provide professional care to our residents 24 hours a day,…
Wootton Fitzpaine Village Volunteers
Volunteer group set up in Wootton Fitzpaine Village using volunteers to support those self isolating with Covid 19 or who are vulnerable . One volunteer is the telephone coordinator; another has divided the village into…
Wyvern Savings & Loans
We are your co-operative savings and loans organisation in Dorset and Somerset.
Xtreme Bridport Youth Club
Xtreme Youth Club is run by our proud team of certified DRB Youth Workers, every Wednesday and Friday evening, 7pm - 9pm.
Yarn Barton Community Centre
[name withheld] - [email withheld] Monday to Saturday 9.30 am to 12.30 pm Event listings available here: https://www.ybcbeaminster.info Latest Events: Yarn Barton Events - November 2025 Previous Events: Yarn Barton…
Yoga in Healthcare Alliance
Movement Breathwork for Chronic Pain Fatigue and Better Sleep Feb 2025 Restorative Movement & Breathwork - To reduce chronic pain, fatigue and stress and improve sleep. @ The Scout Hut, Rhode Lane, Uplyme Tuesdays:…
YourLife (Poundbury)
With varying levels of care provided for our residents; we aim to deliver excellence in all that we do. Whether you have a passion for care, estate management, customer service, administration or the desire to manage a…
Your Seasons of Stories Project
Join us as we use a variety of visual art, storytelling and poetry to create new connections to nature in Dorset, through the ‘Your Seasons of Stories’ project.
Youth Academy
We are very pleased to welcome back our local young people to the 13 years plus session on Friday nights, 7-9pm at The Hub, Church Street.
National, phone and online
Activity Alliance
Being Active Guide An everyday guide for disabled people and people with long-term health conditions about the benefits of being active and information on how to get started. Created by Activity Alliance and Disability…
Alzheimer's Society
Support for people with dementia and their families/friends
Anxiety UK
Anxiety UK was formed in 1970, by Katharine and Harold Fisher as a result of Katharine’s experience of agoraphobia and her desire to develop support for others similarly affected. Since those early beginnings, we’ve…
Arthritis Action
Free online resources to help people manage their arthritis with confidence. These include exercises, recipes, fact sheets, videos from a team of experts, peer support groups, etc.
Beat Eating Disorders
Charity with national helpline for sufferers and their support systems. Online resources and directory to further help and support
Bereavement Advice Centre
Practical advice on many issues and procedures that one is faced with after the death of a loved one.
British Heart Foundation
For anyone with heart conditions. Resources and helplines both on phone and online. Online community called HealthUnlocked