Practical help, home and getting about in West Dorset
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222 services
Covering the wider area
Age UK (North, South and West Dorset) - Volunteer Coordinator
We try to be as flexible as possible to accommodate new volunteers who are looking to gain confidence or make social connections.
Alcohol care and treatment service (ACTS)
The Alcohol Care and Treatment Services (ACTS) is a hospital led multi-agency, multi-disciplinary team based on the Medical Investigation Unit with a trust wide role. Services: Inpatient alcohol detoxification Carry out…
ASCape - Events
Autism Support for children aged 7-18 and their parents and carers
Asthma+Lung UK
Helpline team is trained to give you information on many aspects of living with a lung condition. Asthma Forum: Lung forum:
Blood Cancer UK
The blood cancer support line is a free and confidential service for all people with blood cancer, their friends and family, and for anyone worried about blood cancer. Monday: 10am – 4pm Tuesday: 10am – 7pm Wednesdays…
Blue Badge Scheme - Devon
Blue Badge scheme: information from Devon council.
Bluebird Care (West Dorset)
Community Grant: Monthly £250 grant available to local Community groups. We are making available a monthly grant of £250 to be awarded to community groups or initiatives that work with older people or that work to…
Bridport and District Good Neighbour Scheme
Help with shopping, transport and simple tasks. Journeys 45p a mile plus donation Covers Bridport and villages up to a 5 mile radius
Bridport Branch Royal Naval Association
Meets on the third Thursday each month 7.30pm at the Bridport & District Social Club, North St. Ex-military and others welcome.
Bridport & District Citizens Advice
We are a local charity and part of the Citizens Advice network nationally. We provide free, Independent, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people's lives. People come to us with all…
Bridport & District Social Club – Dorset Blind Association
Bridport based social club for visually impaired people Tuesday 1st and 3rd of each month. 2.30-4.30at Bridport united church, transport is possible. Bridport Blind Club is a social club for the visually impaired people…
Bridport Men's Wellness Group
Every other Monday 7:30-9:3pm @ Bridport Youth and Community Centre Facebook page:
Bridport Town Hall
This historic Georgian building with the Fra Newbury collection of paintings and HMS Bridport memorabilia can be hired for meetings throughout the week. The Main Hall accommodates 100 people and the Committee Room seats…
Burrough Harmony Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing
Harmony provides a friendly, informal service for local adults who are living with a MH problem and want to improve their wellbeing. Facebook page: Latest poster (Jan-Feb '25): DROP-IN SESSIONS: Mondays Arts and Crafts…
Butterflies Cancer Support
Support meetings
Butterflies Children's Disability Fund
Butterflies is a local charity which has been in existence since 1975. Our remit is to help children (up to the age of 18) who are disabled and who live in West Dorset and/or use the support of the DCHFT Children’s…
BYCC - Bridport Connect
Bridport Connect is an adults well-being group. No need to book.
BYCC - Move it or Loose it
Move it or Loose it is a fun exercise class for the over 60's.
BYCC - Table Tennis
Join Graham for a game of Table Tennis. Improve your hand and eye co-ordination and get fit in the process.
BYCC - Walking Football
Join Joe and the Walking Football team.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
"We’re the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and we’re taking a stand against suicide. That means standing against feeling shit, standing up to stereotypes and standing together to show life is always worth…
Care Dorset
Care Dorset is an adult care service provider offering Residential services, Day Opportunities, Reablement services and Supported Living services.
Cerne Abbas Village Hall
Cerne Abbas Village Hall was completed in 2006 and is probably the best venue of its kind in West Dorset. Set on the periphery of the historic village of Cerne Abbas and within sight of the Cerne Giant, the Hall has two…
Chair Yoga
Thursdays 11am - 12pm (The Yellow Room) Inclusive classes: Limited mobility Parkinsons and Arthrtis Fibromylalgi
Charlton Down Village Hall
Charlton Down Village Hall is a blend of old and new architecture. Updated in 2003 the complex caters to a wide range of events with accommodation to suit all activities and functions. All rooms are available for hire…
Charminster Village Hall
Our village hall provides excellent, well-managed facilities for the local community and is the ideal venue for social gatherings, meetings and family parties.