The Society, which was founded in 1950, exists to promote interest in the rich history and archaeology of Axbridge and the surrounding area.
We hold a series of talks through the winter and visits during the summer to places of interest. If you’re interested in archaeology or just want to know more about the history of your local area then please come along to our meetings which are listed on the calendar. You are assured of a warm welcome.
Axbridge Archaeological and Local History Society Registered charity no. 272553
Winter meetings are held at Cross Memorial Hall on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm
For Membership enquiries please contact Jonathan Friend: jpdfriend@gmail.com
We get together for activities and organised trips.
Let us know if of interest
The Society, founded in 1962, has the aim to promote interest in and care for the conservation, beauty and attractive features of the Parish of Wedmore, by encouraging good planning in character with the locality.
A series of illustrated talks is given each year in the Masonic Hall (just left of the Chemist's shop) on a variety of subjects, including those related to the Parish, followed by tea or coffee & biscuits. Membership is open to all.
An annual subscription pays for hire of the hall, speakers’ fees and refreshments.
Meetings are 8 times a year on the 4th Thursday of January to May and September to November 7.30-900.
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We are part of a worldwide network of 1.2 million members in 34,000 Rotary Clubs.
We aim to help those less fortunate than ourselves.
We support our local community in the Cheddar Valley and worldwide humanitarian projects.
Our motto is Service above Self.
NEW PRESIDENT OF MENDIP ROTARY CLUB
Mike Sartain (on the left in the picture) was recently inducted as president of the Rotary Club of Mendip by the outgoing president John Mander. Mike Sartain, a resident of Cheddar, is a director of local company Hale Events Ltd. On the same evening, Tom Elson from Wedmore was made president-elect, and Gerry McCann from Wookey became the club’s vice president.
In his valedictory speech, John Mander reminded members of the good work they had done in the community during the past year, including raising £2000 for Children’s Hospice South West and supplying materials to two local first schools to support teachers dealing with bereaved and grieving children. Members had planted crocus corms on the island in Cheddar Gorge, collected and re-cycled Christmas trees, and supplied stewards at two local events. There had been a successful and enjoyable visit to a mosque in Weston-super-Mare and an overseas trip to Riga in Latvia.
Mendip Rotary Club has recently started meeting at The George Inn in Wedmore on Thursday evenings. The club welcomes anyone who shares their desire to support community work in the area. To get in touch, please visit the club’s website or email mendiprotaryenquiries@gmail.com
NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
We welcome new members who have a little free time to support their local community and who are keen to make new friends. Most meetings include a meal and we have a varied programme of speakers and events.
Opening Times:
We meet weekly on most Thursdays from 7.15 for 7.30 pm
Contact
John Mander - President 2022 - 2023
Website
http://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=1215
Phone Number
01761 412007
Address
The Strawberry Special, Station Road, Draycott
Badminton is a great way to keep fit and meet new people.
We are a small, friendly club. Open to all ages. All abilities welcome.
4 courts available.
First evening free.
Club Times: Tuesday evenings 8.00pm-10.00pm
Wedmore Bridge Club meets every Monday evening, including Bank Holidays.
Calendar dates etc. are available on the Club Web Site.
The Club hosts, on average 10 tables and is a member of the English Bridge Union. Teams drawn from the Club compete regularly in Somerset County competitions.
Moreover, the Club is fortunate having a membership which includes several county level players.
New players and visitors are always welcome.’
You are always welcome at the Garden Club - Wedmore Somerset.
An excellent place if you want to learn more about the pleasures of gardening in Somerset!
The club provides the opportunity for men who are retired to meet socially and enjoy interesting and varied talks.
There is no fundraising, political or other involvement.
It is purely social.
Meeting Times:
2nd. & 4th. Wednesday of each month
at 11 a.m.
Email: randjyoung@btopenworld.com
A committee which organises and promotes
the twinning between the villages of Wedmore and
St Medard de Guizieres in France.