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271 services
Covering the wider area
The Storehouse Church - Warm Space
A warm welcome at the Storehouse Church every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am until 12pm. Including hot drinks, cake / biscuits and other hot food, as well as a CAP trained money budget helper to give advice on Tuesdays.…
This Is Me Bridport
Meets the 2nd Thursday of every month from 7pm to 9pm in the Ropemakers Pub West Street Bridport. DT6 3QP
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,…
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.
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 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.
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)
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…
Wisdom Tree Yoga and Meditation
Different Yoga styles on offer with meditation .
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…
National, phone and online
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
Gender Identity Research & Education Society (GIRES)
GIRES is a UK-wide organization focused on improving the lives of trans and gender-diverse individuals. They provide information, education, and training to various sectors, including healthcare and education, aiming to…
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/
Letterbox Penpal Befriending - Omega
Leaflets: Letterbox Pupil Pals (students) LETTERBOX is a free penpal befriending service for socially isolated and lonely people. Our clients are carefully matched to volunteer befrienders. They exchange supportive,…
Library Service - Royal National Institute Of The Blind (RNIB)
The RNIB Library is the largest of its kind in the UK, and it's completely free with over 60,000 items in the collection. Our website is your gateway to the entire collection in one place, including audio, braille,…
Mermaids
Aims to reduce isolation and loneliness for transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families. Mermaids is a UK charity that supports transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse…
Omega Befriending Service
Omega is a registered charity dedicated to reducing social isolation and loneliness. We offer Chatterbox, a free telephone befriending service and Letterbox, a free penpal befriending service.
The Virtual Village Hall
An online activity hub and community, designed to help people stay physically and mentally active, connected and having fun, with very little space or equipment. 1400+ sessions: health and wellbeing gardening arts and…