Activities and Facilities for

Children and Young People in and around

the Crewkerne Area

The accuracy of the information contained within this brochure is not guaranteed. If you would like to add to or amend any of the details please contact Phil Vose at the Crewkerne Community Office on 01460 75928.

December 2011 2011

PRE-SCHOOL FACILITIES

TODDLER GROUPS Busy Bees Playgroup Methodist Hall, Crewkerne Methodist Church, South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8DB. The sessions run on Monday to Friday’s between 9.00am to 12.00pm for children aged between two to five years old. Contact: Mrs Wendy Elliott (01460) 77078 up to September 2010 and then Mrs Janice Welch on (01460) 77078 from September 2010. Cheekie Monkeys Nursery, Ilminster. Unit 4, Broadoak Business Park, Canal Way, Ilminster, TA19 9DH. They have a group called Mini Monkeys for 0 to two year olds and a group called Cheekie Chimps for two to five year olds. They both run Monday to Friday’s from 8.00am to 6.00pm. Website address is www.cheekiemonkeysnursery.co.uk. Contact: Ms Lesley Jay on (01460) 52457. Crewkerne Crèche, West One Centre, West Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8AY. The sessions run on Wednesday’s and Friday’s from 9.30am to 11.30am for children aged from three months to three years old. The cost is £4.00 a session. It is NNEB qualified. Contact: Michelle Dodge (01460) 72009. Crewkerne Toy Library. Speedwell Hall, Abbey Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7HY. The sessions run on Wednesday mornings between 10.00am to 11.30am. There is refreshments and toy hire for the under 5’s. The cost is only £1.00. Contact: (01460) 72135. Dads and Grandads Stay & Play. Ashland’s Children’s Centre, Ashland’s Primary School, North Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7AL. For fathers and grandfathers with children aged from 0 to five year olds on the second Saturday of every month from 10.00am to 12.00pm. Contact: (01460) 279820. East Chinnock Under 5’s. The Church Rooms, Weston Street, East Chinnock, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9EJ. There is a pre school from Monday’s to Friday’s between 9.00am to 12.00pm and then an optional lunch club between 12.00pm to 1.00pm. There is an additional session on a Thursday between 1.00pm to 3.00pm. The age group is between two and a half to five years old. There is also a Toddlers Group with parent’s participation on a Thursday between 9.30am to 11.00am. Contact: (01935) 872126 or Jane on (01935) 862774. Gymboree. Located in The Meeting House Arts Centre, East Street, Ilminster, TA19 0AN. It is run on a Thursday between 10.00am and 12.00pm for children aged between 0 and four years old. Contact: Claudia on 07540970019 or email Claudia@gymboree-uk.com.

Hamdon Playgroup. United Reform Church, North Street, Stoke Sub Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6QQ. The sessions run from Monday to Friday’s between 9.00am to 12.00pm (Fridays is only in the summer term) for children aged between two years and nine months to four years and eleven months old. Contact: (01935) 826832. Haselbury Pre-School. Bible Christian Centre, Puddletown, Haselbury Plucknett, Somerset, TA18 7QX. The sessions are run on Monday’s and Tuesday’s between 9.15am to 12.00pm, and Thursday and Friday’s between 9.15am to 1.00pm for children aged between two and five years old. Contact: (01460) 73147 or 07786904191. Jigsaw Playgroup. West One Youth and Community Centre, West Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8AY. The sessions are run on Monday to Friday’s between 9.00am to 3.00pm. There is parental choice as to the duration. Contact: Mrs K Chant (01460) 74587. The Lawns Children’s Nursery 32 Chubbs Lawn, Middle Path, Crewkerne, TA18 8BH. The nursery opened in November and more details can be found on website www.thelawnschildrensnursery.co.uk. Contact: Emma on 07592778335 or email enquiries@thelawnschildrensnursery.co.uk. Merriott Minnows. In the Tithe Barn, Church Street, Merriott, TA16 5PT, which is near Merriott County First School. The sessions are run on Thursday morning between 10.30am to 12.00pm. For children aged between 0 to four year olds. Contact: Amanda Raybould on (01460) 78108. Merriott Pre School. In the Tithe Barn, Church Street, Merriott, TA16 5PT, which is near Merriott County First School. The sessions run from Monday to Thursday’s between 9.00am to 3.00pm and on Friday’s between 9.00am to 12.30pm for children aged between two to five year olds. Contact: Julie Griffiths on (01460) 77922 or Jenny Hayne on (01460) 77922. Misterton Parent and Toddler Group. Misterton Village Hall, Unity Lane, Misterton, Somerset, TA18 8NY. The sessions run on Tuesday’s between 1.30pm to 3.00pm (Term time only) for children aged between 0 to five years old. Contact: Teresa on (01460) 279850 or Lorraine on 07547191377. Misterton Pre-School Group. Misterton Village Hall, Unity Lane, Misterton, Somerset, TA18 8NY. The sessions run from Monday to Friday’s between 9.00am to 1.00pm for children aged between two to five years old. Contact: Laura Holton on 07870103376. Mother and Toddlers Group. Methodist Hall, South Street, Crewkerne. The sessions run on Friday’s between 9.30am to 12.00pm. Contact: Mrs Wilmott (01460) 75078.

Odcombe Toddlers Odcombe Village Hall, Odcombe, BA22 8XP. The sessions are run on Tuesday’s from 9.30am to 11.30am. The sessions cost £1.50. Contact: Gaynor on (01935) 863117. PEEP Group. Ashland’s Childrens Centre, Ashland’s Primary School, North Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7AL. The sessions are run on Monday’s between 10.00am to 11.30am for children aged between 0 to five year olds. Then a session on Tuesday’s mornings between 10.00am and 11.30am for children aged between 0 to five years old Contact: (01460) 279820. PEEP Group (Merriott). Tithe Barn, Church Street, Merriott, TA16 5PT. The sessions are run on Wednesday afternoons between 1.30pm to 3.00pm (Term time only) for children aged between 0 to five years old. The Baby Clinic attends this group on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 1.30pm to 2.30pm; all are welcome to stay for the group afterwards. Contract: (01460) 279820. St Georges Pre School C/o Hinton St George First School, West Street, Hinton St George, TA17 8SA. The sessions are run on Monday, Wednesday & Friday’s between 9.00am to 3.00pm and Tuesday & Thursday’s between 9.00am to 12.00pm. Contact: (01460) 73033. St Martins Day Nursery & Pre-School. 24 Abbey Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7HY. The sessions are run on Monday to Fridays between 8.00am to 6.00pm for children between 0 to five years old. Contact: (01460) 73265. Totzone Crewkerne Community Church, Barn Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7BP. The sessions are run on Monday’s between 10.00am to 12.00pm (term time only) for children between 0 to four years old. The cost is £1.00 per family. Contact: (01460) 77489. West Chinnock Playschool. West Chinnock Primary School, Lower Street, West Chinnock, Yeovil, Somerset, TA18 7PT. The sessions run on Monday to Friday’s between 9.15am to 12.15pm for children aged between two and a half to five years old. Contact: Mrs Denise Cox (01935) 881826 or 07905699119 AND (01935) 881170.

CHILDMINDERS Sandie Cook – Crewkerne Area The childminder is available from Monday to Friday’s between 8.00am to 6.00pm. Contact: (01460) 78821 or 07501057569. Samantha Jane Hughes-Williams – Crewkerne area. The childminder is available from Monday to Thursday’s between 8.00am to 6.00pm and Friday’s between 8.00am to 4.00pm. Contact: (01460) 73383. Anne Story – Crewkerne area. The childminder is available weekdays. Contact: (01460) 77343. Sarah Helen Stuttaford – Crewkerne area. The childminder is available from Monday to Friday’s between 8.00am to 6.00pm. Contact: 07516793151. Iris Young – Crewkerne area. The childminder is available from Monday to Thursday’s between 8.00am to 6.00pm and Friday’s between 8.00am to 5.00pm. Contact: (01460) 78879. Little Nippers Childminding Service. They offer full time, year round day care for children aged between 0 to eight years old. They are available for before and after school care and also run a holiday club. They are located in central Crewkerne. Contact: Caroline on 07516793151 or Sarah on (01460) 76630. Charlotte Hamlin – Merriott. The childminder is available from Monday to Saturday’s between 6.30am to 7.00pm. Contact: (01460) 73361. Mrs Phillipa Coleman – Middle Chinnock. The childminder is available from Monday to Friday’s between 7.30am to 6.00pm. Contact: (01935) 881539. Vanina Cooper – Misterton. The childminder is available from Monday to Thursday’s between 7.30am to 6.30pm and Friday’s between 7.30am to 3.00pm. Contact: (01460) 73556 or 07786428539. Sandra Jayne Cole – Norton Sub Hamdon. The childminder is available from Monday to Friday’s between 8.00am to 6.00pm. Contact: (01935) 881931. Carly Down – Ilminster. The childminder is available from Monday to Friday’s between 7.30am to 6.00pm. Contact: (01460) 259735.

If you have any problems contacting any of the above childminders, please phone the Local Families Information Service on 0800 2346 346, who should be able to make a booking for you. Childminding Support Group Ashland’s Children’s Centre, Ashland’s Primary School, North Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7AL. The run a group on the first Thursday of every month between 9.30am to 11.00am. Contact: (01460) 279820.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Action for Children Centre Tel No 0117 935 4440 or website address www.actionforchildren.org.uk. The nearest local action for children centre is at Ashlands CofE First school, North Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7AL. Contact Karen Cooper on (01460) 279820 or karencooper@actionforchildren.org.uk. Action for children run a scheme called Sure Start. The scheme brings together childcare, early education, health and family-support services for families with children under 5 years old. It is the cornerstone of the government’s drive to tackle child poverty and social exclusion working with parents-to-be, parents, carers and children to promote the physical, intellectual and social development of babies and young children so that they can flourish at home and when they get to school. The Sure Start scheme brings together service providers from the statutory sector like health, social services and early education, as well as voluntary, private and community organisations and parents themselves, to provide integrated services for young children and their families based on what local children need and parents want. Contact number for Sure Start is 0870 000 2288 or email info@dcsf.gsi.gov.uk. Baby Clinic Ashland’s Children’s Centre, Ashland’s Primary School, North Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7AL. These sessions include breastfeeding and weaning support drop-ins. They are run on Tuesday’s between 1.00pm to 3.00pm and run by your local health visiting team. Contact: (01460) 72435 Breast Feeding Support Workshop Ashland’s Children’s Centre, Ashland’s Primary School, North Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7AL. These sessions are run on the 3rd Friday of the month between 10.00am to 12.00pm. Please call (01460) 77600 for information or to make a booking. Childminder/Families Information Services. Tel No 0800 2346346 or website address www.childminder.direct.gov.uk. The childminder national website provides childcare and early years information collected from English local authorities, with sign-posting information from the Welsh National Assembly. The website helps you find useful information about the different types of childcare and early education in your local area and helps you to make the right choice for the whole family. Connexions Direct. Tel No 08080013219 or website address www.connexions-direct.com. They offer advice and information on careers, work, money, health, housing and many more subjects that are required. They are available for thirteen to nineteen years old.

Fostering and Adoption Enquires – 0800 587 9900 National Child Minding Association. Tel No 0800 1694486 or website address www.ncma.org.uk. The NCMA (the National Childminding Association) is a charity and professional association. They believe every child should reach their full potential and, since 1977, have worked with registered childminders, nannies as well as other individuals and organisations, such as local and national government, to ensure families in every community in England and Wales have access to high quality home-based childcare, play, learning and family support. Postnatal Group Ashland’s Children’s Centre, Ashland’s Primary School, North Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7AL. These sessions are on Monday’s between 1.30pm to 3.30pm and run by the local health visiting team. Contact: Caroline Schaefer on (01460) 72435. Somerset Family Information Service – Children & Young People’s Service. This service provides information on education, preschool, playgroups and nurseries, school places, admissions, school governance, extended schools, support and social care for children, fostering and adoption, support for children with special educational need, student finance, youth service and youth offending team. Contact: 0845 345 9122 - Monday to Friday’s between 8.00am to 6.00pm and Saturday’s between 9.00am to 4.00pm. Young Parents Group Ashland’s Children’s Centre, Ashlands Primary School, North Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7AL. These sessions are for parents aged up to 19 years old on Thursday’s between 1.30pm to 2.30pm and run by the local health team. Contact: (01460) 279820.

EDUCATION IN THE CREWKERNE AREA SCHOOLS First - Ashland’s Church of England School. North Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7AL. For children aged from five to nine years old. Headteacher – Mrs C Wills (01460) 73437 First – Haselbury Plucknett Church of England School. North Street, Haselbury Plucknett, Crewkerne, TA18 7RQ. For children aged from five to nine years old. Headteacher – Mrs Gillian Evans (01460) 72833 First – Hinton St George Church of England School. West Street, Hinton St George, TA17 8SA. For children aged from five to nine years old. Headteacher – Mr David Carter (01460) 72653 First – Merriott School. Church Street, Merriott, TA16 5PT. For children aged from five to nine years old. Headteacher – Mrs Zoe Coghlan (01460) 72547 First – Misterton Church of England School. Middle Street, Misterton, TA18 8LZ. For children aged from five to nine years old. Headteacher – Mrs Gillian Harcombe (01460) 72745 First – St Bartholomew’s Church of England. Kit Hill, Crewkerne, TA18 8AS. For children aged from five to nine years old. Headteacher – Mr David Flowers (01460) 72829 First – West Chinnock Church of England Primary School. Scotts Way, West Chinnock, Crewkerne, TA18 7PU. For children aged from five to eleven years old. Headteacher – Mrs Kathleen Foot (01935) 881367 First/Middle – Perrott Hill School North Perrott, TA18 7SL. For children aged from two to fourteen years old. Headteacher – Mr RJ Morse (01460) 72051 Middle – Maiden Beech School. Lyme Road, Crewkerne, TA18 8HG. For children aged from nine to thirteen years old. Headteacher - Mr Stephen Smith (01460) 72677 Secondary – Wadham Community School. Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, TA18 7NT. For children aged from thirteen to eighteen years old. Headteacher – Mr David Derbyshire (01460) 270123 Secondary – Stanchester Community School. East Stoke, Stoke Sub Hamdon, TA14 6UG. For children aged from eleven to sixteen years old. Headteacher – Mrs Judith McBlain (01935) 823200

COLLEGES Further Education – Bridgwater College. Bath Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4PZ. Contact: (01278) 441234 Further Education – Cannington Centre (now merged with Bridgwater College). Rodway Hill, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2LS. Contact: (01278) 455464 Further Education – Richard Huish College. South Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3PZ. Contact: (01823) 320800 Further Education – Somerset College of Art, Technology. Wellington Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5AX. Contact: (01823) 366366 Further Education – Strode College. Church Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0AB. Contact: (01458) 844400 Further Education – Yeovil College. Hollands Campus, Mudford Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4DR. Contact: (01935) 423921 OTHER EDUCATIONAL CLUB Out of School Club. West One Youth and Community Centre, West Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8AY. The club is run in term time on Monday to Friday’s between 8.00am to 8.45am and 3.15pm to 6.00pm. In the school holidays it is run on Monday to Friday’s between 8.00am to 6.00pm. Contact: Dawn Best on 07785756095 USEFUL INFORMATION Crewkerne Library. Falkland Square, Crewkerne, TA18 7JS. The library opens between 9.30am to 5.00pm from Monday to Wednesday’s, between 9.30am to 6.00pm on Friday’s and 9.30am to 12.30pm on Saturday’s. The library is closed on Thursday’s and Sunday’s. They have computers, DVD’s, fax machines and a black & white photocopier. Contact: (01460) 74839 or 0845 345 9177. Parentline Family life today is complicated and Parentline Plus understands. They are the leading national charity providing help and support to anyone caring for children; this could be parents, grandparents, stepparents or relatives. It is for families living together as well as apart. They have a highly trained team of parents and they understand the challenges, advising families on issues big or small, to ensure that life is better for all. Website address is www.parentlineplus.org.uk. Contact: 0800 8002222.

Student Finance Department (Higher Education students only) – 0845 607 7577 Somerset Integrated Youth Services Tel No 01823 410134 or website address www.somersetyouth.co.uk. Mailing address is Hestercombe House, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, TA2 8LG. Somerset County Council youth workers offer a wide variety of opportunities to all young people across Somerset within a priority age group of thirteen to nineteen years old. They build relationships on trust and respect and ask young people for their opinions and involve them in decision making, supporting them to speak for themselves within their communities. They aim is to work with young people to help them to maximise their potential. UCAS – helping students into higher education Tel No 0871 468 0468 (open Monday to Friday between 8.30am to 6.00pm) or website address www.ucas.ac.uk. Mailing address is Customer Services Unit, UCAS, PO Box 28, Cheltenham, GL52 3LZ. The organisation is responsible for managing applications to higher education courses in the UK. They not only process more than two million applications for full-time undergraduate courses every year, they help students to find the right course. They try to make things run as smoothly as possible by providing innovative online tools, which makes it easier for students and HEI’s to manage applications and offers.

SOMERSET SKILLS AND LEARNING Area Office: 47 Ditton Street, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0BW The centre is open on Monday to Friday’s from 9.00am to 4.30pm. There are a variety of term-time courses are available. Contact: Tel No (01460) 53195 or 0845 6880488 for General Enquires There is a Somerset Skills and Learning Surgery located in the Crewkerne community office, Town Hall, Market Square, Crewkerne. It runs on a fortnightly basis on a Monday between 10.00am and 12.00pm on an appointment basis. A Somerset Skills and Learning officer can help you if you have an enquiry on what educational courses or grants are available. Contact: (01460) 75928 or Kate Priddle on (01460) 53195 to make an appointment. For Enquires on Family Learning – Family Learning is fun, exciting, challenging and can change lives! Family Learning is for everyone, encouraging lifelong learning. Family Learning consists of workshops and courses for families to learn together and have fun doing it. Family Learning can include friends as well as families, reflecting the widest definition of the term family. Family Learning is free! Contact (01278) 459023 or email familylearning@somerset.gov.uk.

RAINBOWS, BROWNIES, GUIDES, BEAVERS, CUBS AND SCOUTS

Rainbows, Brownies ad Guides Crewkerne Rainbows – They run on Monday’s between 5.30pm to 6.30pm. 1st Crewkerne Brownies – They run on Thursday’s between 6.00pm to 7.30pm. 2nd Crewkerne Brownies – They run on Tuesday’s between 5.30pm to 7.00pm. 1st Crewkerne Guides – They run on Wednesday’s between 7.00pm to 9.00pm. The above groups take place at the Speedwell Hall, Abbey Street, Crewkerne. Crewkerne Ranger Guides – They run on alternate Monday’s between 9.00pm to 10.00pm. Merriott Rainbows – They run on Monday’s between 3.45pm to 4.45pm. Merriott Brownies – They run on Monday’s between 5.15pm to 6.45pm. Contact: Pat Johns on (01460) 73738 Merriott Guides – They run on Monday’s between 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Contact: Hilary Court on (01460) 77538 The above groups take place at The Merriott Village Hall, Merriott, TA16 5QG. For further details on all of the above contact Mrs Hilary Askew, District Commissioner on (01460) 76473. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts 1st Crewkerne Scouts – They run on Wednesday’s between 7.15pm to 9.00pm. Contact: Sue Powell on (01460) 77187. Crewkerne Cubs – They run on Friday’s between 6.30pm to 8.00pm. Contact: Sue Powell on (01460) 77187 Crewkerne Beavers – They run on Tuesday’s between 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Contact: Sue Powell on (01460) 77187 All meetings are held at the Scout Hut, Furland Road, Crewkerne, TA18 8DD. Contact any of the above to find out more information about each group. Hinton St George Beavers – They run on Thursday’s from 5.00pm to 6.00pm Contact: Caroline Tilby on (01460) 77454. Hinton St George Cubs – They run on Thursday’s from 6.00pm to 7.30pm Contact: Janette Osborne on (01460) 78969. Hinton St George Scouts – They run on Thursday’s from 7.35pm to 9.10pm. Contact: Garry Osborne on (01460) 78969. All meetings are held at The Tithe Barn, Church Street, Merriott, TA16 5QP.

CHURCH ACTIVITIES AND GROUPS CHURCH OF ENGLAND St Bartholomew’s Parish Church – website www.stbartholomew-crewkerne.org. Located in Abbey Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7HX. Contact: Rev Michael Gallagher on (01460) 271188. The Family service is held on the first Sunday of each month at 10.00am in the church. Church Choir The choir is held in the church tower on Thursday’s between 6.30pm to 7.15pm. Contact: John Dale on (01460) 73713 Bell Ringers The bell ringing is held in the church tower on Monday’s between 7.30pm to 9.00pm. Contact: Liz Hughes (Bell Captain) on (01460) 75648 Children’s Club The children’s club is run is held on Sunday’s (excluding 1st Sunday) from 10.00am. Contact: Rev Michael Gallagher (01460) 271188 METHODIST CHURCH Located in South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8DB. Contact: Mrs Christine Bell (Publicity Officer) – Tel No (01460) 74538 The Sunday school is held in the Church Rooms from 11.00am and then they join the communion service. CREWKERNE COMMUNITY CHURCH Located in Barn Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7BP. Contact: Rev Stephen Gray on (01460) 77489 The Sunday services are from 10.30am and children then leave the service for Sunday school from 11.00am. Home Group The Home group is a youth group for teenagers to discuss problems and various issues. The group is holding weekly on a Wednesday from 8.00pm. Contact: Rev Stephen Gray on (01460) 77489 for more details. CREWKERNE & MISTERTON BAPTIST CHURCH Located in Misterton Baptist Church, Middle Street, Misterton, TA18 8LU, Misterton Village Hall, Unity Lane, Misterton, TA18 7LP or Crewkerne Baptist Church, North Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7AL. The church website is www.cmbaptist.co.uk. Contact: Rev Peter Woolway on (01460) 271036 or email pastor@cmbaptist.co.uk. Kingfisher Club The club is located at the Misterton Baptist Church for children aged between four to ten years old on a Tuesday from 6.15pm (Term Time). Club Rock The club is located at the Misterton Baptist Church for children aged between ten and fifteen year old on alternate Tuesday’s from 7.30pm (Term time). The church has a Children and Young Peoples Activities Officers, who are John and Pat Stuffins and can be contacted on (01460) 74336 or email admin@cmbaptist.co.uk.

MUSIC/DANCING INFORMATION

Ballet Classes – Helen Laxton School of Dancing The classes are run at Crewkerne Community Church, Barn Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7BP. Contact: (01935) 863865 or e-mail watkinsaj@aol.com. They also run a number of sessions including Funky Disco Divas, Jazz Dance, Street Hip Hop, Toddler Dance & Groove and a Pre School Ballet. Contact: (01935) 863865 or e-mail watkinsaj@aol.com. Ballet Located at Octagon Theatre, Hendford, Yeovil, BA20 1UX. They meet on Wednesday’s from 6.00pm to 6.45pm for eight to twelve year olds. The sessions cost £3.50. Contact: Box office on (01935) 422884 Choir - South Somerset Youth Choir Maiden Beech School, Lyme Road, Crewkerne, TA18 8HG. The choir is the age group seven to eighteen years old and runs on a Wednesday’s between 5.00pm to 6.00pm (Term time only). Contact Maiden Beech School (01460) 72677 Dance - Breeze Dance Company – Located at Misterton WI Hall, Middle Street, Misterton, TA18 8LT. The sessions are run on Wednesday’s between 4.30pm to 6.00pm. Contact: (01460) 73662 or email sivell3@aol.com. Dance - Dance Factory Located at 4-6 Artillery Road, Yeovil, BA22 8RP. They run sessions for pre-school children in Tiny tappers, Ballet, Bounce n boogie and a Pop in and play. They run children’s activities in Break dance, cheerleading, tap n jazz, Ballet, Ballroom and Latin and Hip-hop. The website address is www.the-dance-factory.com. Contact: (01935) 415566 Dance – Get going with dance Located at Octagon Theatre, Hendford, Yeovil, BA20 1UX. They run a session on Wednesday’s from 4.30pm to 5.15pm for three to five year olds. There is also a session on Wednesday’s from 5.15pm to 6.00pm for six to eight year olds. The cost is £3.50 a session. Contact: Box office on (01935) 422884. Dance – Irish Dancing Classes Located at Speedwell Hall, Abbey Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7HY. The classes are run on Friday’s from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. It is for 4 year olds and over. The classes are for new and experienced dancers. The cost is £2.00 per class. Contact: Claire Hartopp on 07706432952. Dance – Musical Theatre and Tap Located at Octagon Theatre, Hendford, Yeovil, BA20 1UX. They meet on Tuesday’s from 4.30pm to 5.15pm. The age group is eight to thirteen year olds. The cost is £3.50 a session. Contact: Box office on (01935) 422884

Dance – Parents, Grandparents and Tots Located at Octagon Theatre, Hendford, Yeovil, BA20 1UX. They meet on Wednesday’s from 1.45pm to 2.45pm. It costs £9.00 per team. Contact: Box office on (01935) 422884 Dance - Stage School Located at Maiden Beech School, Lyme Road, Crewkerne, TA18 8HG. The school runs on Monday’s between 3.45pm to 6.00pm (Term time only) for age group eight to fifteen year olds. They provide lessons in singing, acting and dancing. Contact Maiden Beech School (01460) 72677 Dance – Streetdance Located at Octagon Theatre, Hendford, Yeovil, BA20 1UX. They run a session on Tuesday’s from 5.15pm to 6.00pm for the age group eight to thirteen year olds. There is also a session Tuesday’s between 6.00pm to 7.00pm for fourteen to eighteen year olds. The costs of the sessions are £3.50. Contact: Box office on (01935) 422884 Dance – Stage4kidz2 Located at Studio Upper Floor, 27 Market Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7JU. They run a workshop for acting, dancing, singing, choreographing, designing make-up, costumes and props. The workshops are run on Sunday’s from 12.30pm to 2.00pm for four to eight year olds, 2.00pm to 5.00pm for eight to twelve year olds and 5.00pm to 8.00pm for twelve year olds and over. Workshops are also run on Wednesday’s from 5.00pm to 6.00pm for four to eight year olds, 6.00pm to 7.00pm for eight to twelve year olds and 7.00pm to 8.00pm for twelve year olds and over. The first term runs from 15.1.12 to 25.3.12, with a break between 12.2.12 to 26.2.12 and second term from 22.4.12 to 7.7.12, with a break between 27.5.12 to 10.6.12. The cost of a term is £60.00 for four to eight year olds, £120.00 for eight to twelve year olds and £120.00 for twelve year olds and over. The website address is www.stage4kidz1.co.uk. Contact: Jackie Smith on (01460) 64782, 07809431454 or email Jackie@stage4kidz2.co.uk. Drum Lessons Jonny is based in Ilminster and the lessons are for beginners to advanced drummers. The sessions are £9.00 for 30 minutes or £18.00 for 60 minutes. Contact: Mr Jonny Brister on (01460) 54214 or 07729270841. Flute Lessons Mark is based in Crewkerne and the lessons for beginners to advanced players. The sessions are £20.00 for 40 minutes or £30.00 for 60 minutes. Contact: Mr Mark Hewitt on (01460) 271539 or 07908899190. Guitar Group Located in Holcote House, Yeovil College, Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4AE. The sessions run on Tuesday’s from 4.30pm to 5.30pm for musicians of any ability. The sessions are generally available for any age group. It costs £30.00 for a 10-week term or pro-rota. This class is currently full, if there is sufficient demand, they may be able to run additional groups. Contact: Phil via website www.yeovilmusiccentre.com in the ‘contact us’ section.

Guitar Lessons Located at Mikes Music, Unit 4 The George Centre, Crewkerne, TA18 7LU. The lessons include the learning of basic chords, so you can sing along to your favourite songs with scales and music theory interwoven as required. Contact: Trish on (01460) 77728 or email info@mikes-music.co.uk. Guitar Lessons The lessons cost £10.00 for 30 minutes, £15.00 for 45 minutes or £20.00 for 1 hour and available in evenings and weekends. Contact: Tom on (01935) 823789 or 07787756708. Guitar Tuition For all ages, beginner or intermediate. Relaxed informal tuition. Home visits available. Contact: Jason Balfour on 07516 023707. Junior and Senior Recorders Located in Holcote House, Yeovil College, Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4AE. There are two groups; the first group is for the junior recorders who are learning the recorder. This session is run on a Tuesday between 5.00pm and 5.30pm and the age group is generally for the age group four to eleven year olds. The second group is a senior recorders group; this is a group for more advanced recorder players. This session is run on a Tuesday between 5.30pm and 6.00pm and the age group is generally for the age group four to eleven year olds. The cost for both groups is £15.00 for a ten-week term. Contact: Judy Juggins via website www.yeovilmusiccentre.com in the ‘contact us’ section. Junior and Senior Strings Located in Holcote House, Yeovil College, Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4AE. There are two groups; the first group is the junior strings for players with ABRSM grades 1 to 3. The session is run on a Tuesday from 5.30pm to 6.00pm for anyone aged generally from seven to sixteen years old. The second group is the senior strings for players with ABRSM grades 4 to 8. The session is run on a Tuesday from 6.10pm to 7.15pm for anyone aged generally from ten to eighteen years old. It costs £15.00 for a 10-week term or pro-rota for both groups. Contact: Di Pavey via website www.yeovilmusiccentre.com in the ‘contact us’ section. Mini Music Located in Holcote House, Yeovil College, Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4AE. It is fun introduction to singing together and using percussion instruments. It is generally for the age group four to nine year olds, for girls and boys. The sessions run on Tuesday’s between 5.30pm to 6.00pm. It costs £15.00 per ten-week term. Contact: Yeovil Music Centre via website www.yeovilmusiccentre.com in the ‘contact us’ section.

Music Theory Grades 1 to 5 Located at Holcote House, Yeovil College, Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4AE. The members are taught and then entered for the ABRSM music theory examinations grades 1 to 5. The teaching is in very small groups with members able to progress at their own pace, yet in the company of, and with the support of, others. The sessions are on Tuesday’s from 5.00pm to 6.00pm for generally the age group eight years old and upward. It costs £30.00 for a 10-week term. Contact: Yeovil Music Centre via website www.yeovilmusiccentre.com in the ‘contact us’ section OR Tel No 07811760255. Orchestra - South Somerset Youth Orchestra Located at Maiden Beech School, Lyme Road, Crewkerne, TA18 8HG. The sessions are run on Friday’s between 5.15pm to 6.30pm (Term time only) and the age limit is determined by ability (Grade 3/4+). Contact Maiden Beech School (01460) 72677 Piano Lessons Mark is based in Crewkerne and the lessons are for beginners to advanced players. The lessons are £20.00 for 40 minutes or £30.00 for 60 minutes. Contact: Mr Mark Hewitt on (01460) 271539 or 07908899190. Pop and Gospel Choir Located in Holcote House, Yeovil College, Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4AE. The sessions run on Tuesday’s from 6.10pm to 7.15pm. The choir is for anyone aged from ten to eighteen year olds. It costs £30.00 for a ten-week term. Contact: Yeovil Music Centre via website www.yeovilmusiccentre.com in the ‘contact us’ section OR Tel No 07811760255. Singing Lessons The lessons are for beginners to advanced singers and cost £15.00 for 30 minutes or £30.00 for 60 minutes. Contact: Mrs Elizabeth Woollard on (01935) 822507. Wind Band Located in Holcote House, Yeovil College, Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4AE. The sessions run on Tuesday’s from 6.10pm to 7.15pm. The band is generally for anyone aged from 8 to 18 years old and is a fun band with no auditions. It costs £30.00 for a 10-week term or pro-rota. The ability range is ABRSM grade 1 to 8. Contact: Yeovil Music Centre via website www.yeovilmusiccentre.com in the ‘contact us’ section.

CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS

Air Cadets Ilminster Air Cadets - Cadet Centre, Shudrick Lane, off Ditton Street, Ilminster, TA19 0BN. The age group is for thirteen to twenty years old on Tuesday and Thursday’s between 7.00pm and 9.45pm. The membership is £10.00 a month. Contact: Steve Penny (01460) 57055, 07720285950 or email raddger1972@yahoo.co.uk. Yeovil Air Cadets - Milford Road, Yeovil, BA20 4QF. Contact: Email 1032@aircadets.org OR phone the Somerset Air Cadets headquarters on (01392) 275173. Army Cadets Crewkerne Army Cadets Force - Wadham School, Crewkerne, TA18 7NT. The age group is for thirteen to eighteen years old on Monday’s between 7.00pm to 9.30pm and Thursday’s between 7.00pm to 9.30pm. Contact: Paul Bunce (01935) 411391 or email admin@crewkerneacf.org.uk. Ilminster Army Cadets Force - Shrudrick Lane, Ilminster, TA19 0BN. The age group is for twelve to eighteen years old on Monday and Wednesday’s between 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Contact: Andrew Horsey (01823) 284486 Blackdown Radio Control Flying Club – Located at Smeatharpe Airfield, near Honiton, Devon. The membership is £16.00 for under 18’s. Contact David Bailey on (01460) 54398 or Pat Cronin on (01297) 23720. Crewkerne West One Youth & Community Centre Located at West Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8AY. They run a youth club on Thursday evenings between 7.00pm to 9.30pm for youngsters from school year nine and upwards. There are various activities available, which include team games, arts and crafts, table tennis, pool, quizzes & play station games. If you need to have a confidential chat with someone regarding any important issues, youth workers are available at the centre. Contact: Corrie Robertson on (01460) 73521 or email Crobertson@somerset.gov.uk. CUDOS – The Crewkerne United Dramatic & Operatic Society They perform various musicals and pantomimes during the year. The website address is www.cudos.org.uk. Contact: Wendy Elliott (01460) 74380 Friends of Crewkerne and District Museum Located at The Heritage Centre, Market Square, Crewkerne, TA18 7JU. There are various activities for children during school holidays. The activities are advertised in the town and in the local press. The museum is open Wednesday to Friday’s between 10.30am to 4.00pm and Saturday’s between 10.30am to 1.00pm. The admission charge to the museum is £1.00 for adults and FREE for children and students. To become a member it is £5.00 Adults, £3.00 Youths (under 18’s) or £8.00 Family (1or 2 parents + children under age of 18 at same address). The application forms can be obtained from Crewkerne Community Office. The website address is www.crewkernemuseum.co.uk Contact the Museum on (01460) 77079

Fun Time Friday’s Youth Club Located at Crewkerne West One Youth & Community Centre, West Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8AY. They run a youth club on Friday’s from 6.30pm to 8.30pm for school years 3 to 6. The youngsters can play games, make craft projects, learn cooking and make new friends. The cost is £2.00 per session or £15.00 for 10 weeks. Contact: Peter May on 01460 64509, 07711244357 or email pete.may@als-cic.org. Gemini Carnival Club – Contact Sandra Mason on (01460) 53178 Harlequin Carnival Club - Located at The Bell Inn, High Street, Ilminster, TA19 9AW. The website address is www.harlequincc.co.uk. Contact Sarah Hooper on (01460) 54804 Jungle Jungle Play Area – Located at 4 Artillery Road, Lufton Trading Estate, Yeovil, BA22 8RP. It is open from 9.30am to 5.30pm for up to twelve year olds. The website address is www.junglejungle.co.uk. Contact: (01935) 433833. Kids Club Located at Crewkerne Sports Centre, Wadham School, Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, TA18 7NT. There is a fun, exciting kids club where children take part in a variety of fun games and sports. The sessions take place on Saturday’s from 9.00am to 10.30am for four year olds and over. The website address is www.somersetleisure.org.uk. Contact: (01460) 271683 Merriott Dog Training – Contact: Rosemarie Booth on (01460) 72169 Merriott Majorettes – The website address is www.merriottmajorettes.piczo.com. Contact Mrs McKelvey (01460) 78383 Oscars Carnival Club – Located at Oscars Wine Bar, 13 Market Square, Crewkerne, TA18 7LE. Contact: (01460) 77523 Prepare for Sport Located at Crewkerne Sports Centre, Wadham School, Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, TA18 7NT. A fun, energetic multi-sport session where children can learn all the basic skills needed to take part in sport. Skills learnt include catching, kicking, passing, agility, balance and lots more. The sessions take place on Tuesday’s from 4.00pm to 5.00pm for four to eight year olds. The website address is www.1610.org.uk. Contact: (01460) 271683. Rug Ratz – Located at Abbey Trading Estate, Stourton Way, Yeovil, BA21 3AR. It is open from 9.30am to 5.00pm for up to eleven year olds. The cost is £3.20 for under 2’s and £3.95 for 2 year olds and over. The website www.rug-ratz.co.uk. Contact: (01935) 476989.

Sea and Marine Cadets Located at Building 147, RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, BA22 8HT. The age group for the cadets is ten to eighteen years old and is held on Tuesday and Friday’s from 6.45pm to 9.15pm Contact: (01935) 455711 (during parade nights only) or email yeovilseacadet@btconnect.com. South Somerset Wildlife Club – Lookout Club Located at Ham Hill Country Park, Stoke Sub Hamdon, TA14 6RW. The club runs once every 2 months on a Saturday between 10.00am to 12.00pm. The rangers from Ham Hill and Yeovil Country Parks organise a fun programme of activities for children designed to promote an interest in nature and the great outdoors. It is generally for 8 year olds and over. Contact: Debbie Wilson on (01935) 462282 Wild Wednesday’s Youth Club Located at Crewkerne West One Youth & Community Centre, West Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8AY. They run a youth club on Wednesday’s from 7.00pm to 9.00pm for school years 7 & 8 (age group 11 to 13 year olds). The youngsters can play games, make craft projects, learn cooking and make new friends. The cost is £1.50 per session. Contact: Peter May on 01460 64509 or email pete.may@als.cic.org.

SPORTS CLUB FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Angling Dillington Reservoir Located at Dillington estate, Ilminster, TA19 9EQ. There is over 1 acre stocked with bream, roach, tench, perch and crucian carp. Contact: Ilminster Angling Association on (01460) 52519 Highlands Dairy (Course) Located at Hewish, Crewkerne, TA18 8QY. There are three coarse fishing ponds all with carp, rudd and roach. It is open 7 days a week from dawn to dusk. Night fishing is available by prior arrangement only. The day ticket is £4.00 or £5.00 to include night fishing. Contact: Mr & Mrs Wyatt on (01460) 74180. You may need a National Rod Licence on 0844 8005386 from 8.30am to 8.00pm during March to September and 8.30am to 6.30pm during October to February, at the post office or online at www.environment-agency.gov.uk. The licence should cost £5.00 for juniors. Archery Windwhistle Company of Archers – Windwhistle Golf Club, Cricket St Thomas, Chard, TA20 4DG. Contact: Mr David Davies on (01460) 68141 or 07974156005 OR Mr Philip Hopkins on (01297) 551251 Yeoman Bowmen – Johnson Park (Yeovil Sports & Social Club), Coronation Avenue, Yeovil, BA21 3DX. There is a beginner’s course that you can join for £45.00. If you are under the age of 16, you must be accompanied by a guardian/parent. They do not accept anyone under the age of 10. They run sessions from 6.00pm to 8.00pm on Thursday’s and 2.00pm to 6.00pm on Sunday’s during April to September, and then 6.00pm to 8.00pm on Sunday’s during October to March (indoors). The membership is £31.76 a year for under 14’s. They do not accept anyone under the age of 10. The website address is www.yeobowman.co.uk/html/home.html. Contact: Mrs Freida Lloyd on (01935) 863437. Athletics Crewkerne Running Club – the website address is www.crewkerne.btik.com. They run a number of junior races through the year. The annual membership is £10.00. Contact: Martin Cook on (01460) 72505 OR Derek Boles on (01460) 74150 or email derek@crewkernerc.org.uk. Indoor Athletic course – Crewkerne Sports Centre, Mount Pleasant, Crewkerne, TA18 7NT. There is a course from 4.00pm to 5.00pm on Monday’s for nine to thirteen year olds. It is £12.00 for an 8-week course or £2.00 per session. The website address is www.somersetleisure.org.uk. Contact: Charlotte Fisher on 07919540489 or email cfisher1@somerset.gov.uk.

Yeovil Olympiads at Picket Lane, Yeovil, BA21 3DS (Tel No (01935) 433388). They run U17’s, U15’s and U13’s for males and females. There is also training for eight to eleven year olds on Monday’s from 5.30pm to 6.30pm and for twelve to fourteen year olds from 6.45pm to 7.45pm. These sessions cost £2.75 and contact SSDC on (01935) 462462 for more details. Contact: Males - U17’s contact Geoff Cole on (01935) 422554 or email geoffcole@hotmail.co.uk, U15’s contact Debbie Keeble on (01935) 829174 or email deborahkeeble@aol.com or U13’s contact Emma Trickey on 07970620121 or email emmatrickey@btinternet.com. Females – U17’s and U15’s contact Annette Weale on (01935) 862219 or email annette@dweale.freeserve.co.uk or U13’s contact Jen Slade on (01935) 425982 or email jenslade@hotmail.co.uk. Badminton Crewkerne Hermitage Badminton Club - Crewkerne Sports Centre, Wadham School, Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, TA18 7NT. The club runs on Friday’s between 8.00pm and 10.00pm for 30 weeks throughout the year. It is £5.00 a session for adults and £3.00a session for children. There are 4 courts available. Contact: Melanie Hooper on (01460) 78026 or Helen Taylor on (01460) 77651. Tuesday Badminton Club at Holyrood School in Chard, TA20 1JL. The club runs from 8.00pm to 10.00pm on Tuesday’s. The age group is fourteen to seventy year olds and is open 51 weeks of the year. Contact: Paul Druce on (01460) 65907 or (01460) 64084. Yeovil Gradutes at Westland’s Sports Club, Westbourne Close, Yeovil, BA20 2DD. The juniors are Monday’s between 7.00pm to 8.30pm from September to April. Contact: Amanda Patten on 07989168396 or William Cameron on (01935) 422130. Basketball There are basketball hoops at Happy Valley Jubilee Park, Kit Hill, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8DT. Crewkerne Thunder Basketball Club – Crewkerne Sports Club, Wadham School, Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, TA18 7NT. They run a junior club on Monday’s from 4.30pm to 6.00pm for eight to fifteen year olds. The website address is www.1610.org.uk. Contact: Gary Carter on (01823) 653994 or email gcarter@sasp.co.uk. Yeovil Jets Basketball Club – Yeovil College Sports Hall, Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 3BA. They run training sessions for eight to ten year olds on Friday’s between 5.00pm to 6.00pm and for ten to sixteen year olds on Friday’s between 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Contact: GA McCarthy on 07971645426 or email Yeoviljets@hotmail.com or Jason Short on (01935) 479329. Bowls Clubs Chard Bowls Club – Bonds Meadow, Bonds Close, Chard, TA20 1ED (Tel No (01460) 63799). Contact: Jenny Cornelius on (01460) 67313 or Sylvia Read on (01460) 53883 or email Sylvia.read@talktalk.net. Crewkerne Severalls Jubilee Club - Severalls Park Avenue, Crewkerne, TA18 8DW. Contact: Ken Leamon on (01460) 72292 or email ken.leamon@btinternet.com or Lacon Noad on (01460) 75094. Crewkerne Short Mat Bowls – Henhayes Centre, Crewkerne, TA18 8DA. They run a session on Monday’s from 7.00pm to 9.30pm and Thursday’s from 2.00pm to 4.30pm. The cost is £2.00 a session. Contact: (01460) 74340.

Crewkerne West Street Bowls Club - West Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8AY. Contact: John Kellaway (01460) 74122 or email kjkmrs@aol.com or Stuart Lefevre on (01460) 72837 or email stueylefevre@aol.com. Donyatt Bowls Club – Chard Road, Donyatt, Ilminster, TA19 0RG (Tel No (01460) 52055). Contact: Pauline Wiseman on (01460) 52368 or email pjwiseman@madasafish.com or John Grant on (01460) 68338. Martock Short Mat Bowls Club – Parish Hall, Church Street, Martock, TA12 6JL. They run a junior session on Friday’s between 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Contact: Deirdre Pyne on (01935) 824945 or Julian Pippard on (01935) 476200. Merriott Bowls Club – Broadway, Merriott, TA16 5QH. Contact: Chris Woods on (01460) 76294 or email clwoods37@tiscali.co.uk or Terry Harris on (01460) 78374 Merriott Short Mat Bowls – Village Hall, Merriott, TA16 5QG. The sessions run on Tuesday’s from 2.00pm to 5.00pm and Wednesday’s from 7.00pm to 10.00pm. Contact: Anne Weeks on (01460) 73091 Ilminster Bowls Club – Shrudrick Lane, Ilminster, TA19 0BN. Tel No (01460) 52268. Contact: Derek Carter on (01460) 52037 or 07751691640 or Annie Dart on (01460) 63389. South Petherton Bowls Club – Recreation Ground, Lightgate Lane, South Petherton, TA13 5AU. Contact: Royston Rigler on (01460) 241189 or Steve Lister on (01460) 242365. Cricket Crewkerne Cricket Club - Henhayes Sports Ground, Crewkerne, TA18 7LZ. The annual membership is £12.00. The clubs website is www.crewkernecricketclub.org.uk. Contact: Ashley Lawrence on 07595621091, Hamish Hodder on 07890176474 or email info@crewkernecricketclub.org.uk. Hardington & West Coker Cricket Club – Recreational Field, Halves Lane, West Coker, BA22 9BS. Contact: Pete Eason on (01935) 863072 or 07792848780 or Peter Clements on (01935) 445310. Merriott Cricket Club Contact: Alan Giles on (01460) 78181 North Perrott Cricket Club - Willis Lane, North Perrott, TA18 7SJ. The U16’s train on Tuesday’s from 6.00pm. The under 15’s and under train on Friday’s from 6.30pm. In the winter the training is at North Perrott Hill School, contact the relevant officers for more details. The clubs website is www.northperrottcc.net. Contact: U16’s is Tamsin Dickinson on (01460) 75432, U15’s is Jullian Marshall-James on (01460) 271528, U14’s is Adrian Barton on (01935) 891672, U13’s to U10’s is Pascal Szczepanski on (01460) 75425 or U11’s and U10’s is John Hammond on (01460) 271024. West & Middle Chinnock Cricket Club – Ozleaze, Middle Chinnock, TA18 7PN. Contact: Libby Trott on (01935) 881453 or John Partridge on (01935) 881332. Cricket coaching – Unit 4 Yeabridge Trade Park, Flushing Meadow, Sherborne Road, Yeovil, BA21 5DL. They run a cricket coaching session for seven to thirteen year olds from 4.00pm to 5.00pm on Friday’s. The cost is £3.50 a session. Contact: (01935) 700350, 07976622808 or website www.strikesoccercentre.co.uk

Cycling 1st Chard wheelers – covers Chard, Ilminster, Crewkerne, Axminster and surrounding area. The membership is £10.00 for under 18’s and £5.00 for under 16’s. They run a club bike route on a Sunday from 8.30am from Boots, Fore Street, Chard. The website address is www.1stchardwheelers.co.uk. Contact: Mr Toby Gilmore on (01460) 52276 or email toby@gilmore.eclipse.co.uk or Paul Barratt on (01460) 67803 or email paulbarratt@fsmail.net. Yeovil Cycling Club – Yeovil Sports Club, Coronation Avenue, Yeovil, BA21 3DX. The junior membership is £5.00. The website address is www.yeovilcc.com. Contact: Mike Loader (01935) 410790 or email membership@yeovilcc.com or Mark Plummer on email secretary@yeovilcc.com. Football Onside Football Skills Training Located at Henhayes Recreation Ground, South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7JS. Yeovil Town football club community sports trust runs football skills training for eight to eighteen year olds. The sessions take place on Wednesday’s from 6.00pm to 7.00pm during term time. Contact: (01935) 847876 or email community@ytfc.net. Active Kicks for football development programme Located at Crewkerne Sports Centre, Wadham School, Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, TA18 7NT. A fun and exciting football development programme. Learn all the basic skills needed to become a footballer whilst playing fun games. The sessions take place on Monday’s from 5.00pm to 6.00pm for five to seven year olds. The website address is www.1610.org.uk. Contact: (01460) 271683. Indoor Soccer Leagues Located at Unit 4 Yeabridge Trade Park, Flushing Meadow, Sherborne Road, Yeovil, BA21 5DL. They run a number of indoor soccer leagues for youngsters. Contact: (01935) 700350, 07976622808 or website www.strikesoccercentre.co.uk Crewkerne Youths at Happy Valley – Happy Valley Recreation Ground, Kit Hill, Crewkerne, TA18 8DT. There are training sessions on Thursday’s between 6.00pm to 7.30pm. Contact: Jenny Powell on 07514479655 or email crewkerneyouthfc@hotmail.com or Richard Ball on 07798623831 or email richardball21@hotmail.com. Ilminster Youths – Canal Way, Ilminster, TA19 0EY. They run mixed teams for under 8’s, under 9’s and under 10’s. They run a female team for under 12’s. They also run a male under 11’s (2 teams), under 12’s team, under 13’s team, under 14’s team, under 15’s team and a under 16’s team. Contact: Mr Ashley Bussell on (01460) 54770 (home), (01935) 411181 (work) or 07969106205. Merriott Youths - Broadway, Merriott, TA16 5QG. They run mixed teams for under 7’s, 2 under 8’s teams, 3 under 9’s teams and 2 under 10’s teams. They run separate female teams for under 11’s, under 12’s and under 15’s. They run separate male teams for under 11’s (2 teams), Under 12’s (3 teams), under 13’s, under 14’s and under 15’s. Contact: Mrs Monica Hayden on (01460) 74449 or 07977978211. Stoke Youths - Matts Lane, Stoke Sub Hamdon, TA14 6QE. They run mixed teams for under 8’s, under 9’s and under 10’s and a male team for U13’s. Contact: Mrs Jane Haine on (01935) 825181 or 07527779459. West & Middle Chinnock Youths – They run a under 14’s team for males. Contact: Mr Maurice Calway on (01935) 475590. Yeovil Town Ladies Youths – They run an under 16’s, under 14’s, under 13’s, under 12’s and an under 10’s team. Contact: Mr Alastair King on 07801825536.

Golf Halstock Golf Club - Common Lane, Halstock, Dorset, BA22 9SF. The junior membership is £90.00. The website is www.hickorywoodlodge.co.uk. Contact: (01935) 891747 or email halstockgolf@yahoo.co.uk. Long Sutton Golf Club - Long Sutton, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9JU. The junior membership is £138.00 for males and £140.00 for females. The website address is www.longsuttongolf.com. Contact: (01458) 241017 or email info@longsuttongolf.com. Lyme Regis Golf Club - Timber Hill, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3HQ. The junior membership for thirteen to eighteen year olds is £65.00 and the cadet membership for twelve year olds and under is £50.00. The website address is www.lymeregisgolfclub.co.uk. Contact: (01297) 442963 Windwhistle Golf Club - Cricket St Thomas, Chard, Somerset, TA20 4DG. The junior clinic is run on a Saturday morning. The website address is www.windwhistlegolfclub.co.uk. Contact: (01460) 30231 Yeovil Golf Club - Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5BW. The junior membership for twelve to eighteen year olds is £110.00 and the cadet membership for twelve years old and under is £65.00. The website address is www.yeovilgolfclub.com. Contact: (01935) 422965 or email office@yeovilgolfclub.com. Gymnastics Crewkerne Sports Centre at Wadham School, Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, TA18 7NT. They run a junior gymnastics session on Thursday’s from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. The website address is www.1610.org.uk. Contact: Charlotte Male on (01460) 271683 Hockey Chard Hockey Club – Holyrood School, Zembard Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1JL. Contact: James Spurdle (junior section) on (01460) 30476, 07810665290 or email pjandjspur@aol.com or Jenny Forsyth (secretary) on 07811282177 or email secretary@chardhockeyclub.co.uk. Yeovil and Sherborne Hockey – The Gryphon Leisure Centre, Bristol Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4EQ. The junior boy’s (school year’s 7, 8 & 9) and junior girl’s (school year’s 7, 8, 9 & 10) training sessions are on Thursday’s from 6.30pm to 7.30pm from 9.9.10 to 9.12.10 and 6.1.11 to 7.4.11 (not during half term). There is also an indoor junior training session at strike soccer centre, Unit 4 Yeabridge Trade Park, Flushing Meadow, Sherborne Road, Yeovil, BA21 5DL on Saturday’s between 9.00am to 10.00 from 4.9.10 to 11.12.10 and 8.1.11 to 2.4.11 (not during half term). The junior membership is £50.00 to £55.00. The website address is www.yhsc.co.uk. Contact: Youth Co-ordinator – Harriett White on (01935) 825343 or email harriett.white@virgin.net or Secretary - Jo McDermid on (01749) 813301, 05600801295, 07850132327 or email clanmcdermid@btopenworld.com. Judo Huish Episcopi Judo Club – Huish Episcopi School, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9SS. Contact: Terry Atkinson (01373) 472886 Westlands Judo Club – Westland Sports Club, Westbourne Close, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2DD. There is a session on a Wednesday from 6.00pm to 10.00pm. Contact: Mike Sullivan on (01935) 704884 (work), (01460) 429554 (home) or e-mail michaelsullivan20@hotmail.com.

Karate Mid West Shotokan Karate Club – Ash Primary School, Main Street, Ash, Martock, TA12 6NS. They run junior karate lessons on Monday and Wednesday’s from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. The website address is www.midwestshotokan.co.uk. Contact: Dave Guy on 01935 829353 or 07795242813 or email midwestshotokan@sky.com Chard Karate Club – Perry Street Club, Knapp Mill House, South Chard, Somerset, TA20 2SU. The training is on Thursday’s from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. The website address is www.southwestkarate.co.uk. Contact: Andy Dare on (01460) 66629, 07770844693 or email andrewj.dare@virgin.net. Chard Karate Club – Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1PP, Tel No (01460) 239567. There is a session on a Thursday between 7.00pm and 8.00pm for up to eleven year olds and on a Thursday between 8.00pm to 9.00pm for eleven year olds and over. Contact: Robert Sargent on (01460) 261881. Somerset Karate (Bucklers Mead Community School) – St Johns Road, Yeovil, BA21 4NQ. There are training sessions on Wednesday’s and Friday’s between 6.00pm to 8.00pm for the age group 5 year olds to adults. Then on Saturday’s between 10.00am to 11.00am for the age group 7 year olds to adults. The website address is www.somersetkarate.co.uk. Contact: Mike Scoble on (01935) 428286 Martial Arts Chard School of T.A.G.B Tae Kwon-DO – Located at CRESTA Leisure Centre, Zembard Lane, Chard, TA20 1JL or Ilminster Parish Hall, North Street, Ilminster, TA19 0DG. There are children’s sessions at the CRESTA centre on Monday’s between 6.00pm to 7.00pm. There are Tiger sessions (children aged between three to eleven year olds) at the CRESTA session on Tuesday’s between 4.00pm to 5.00pm and at Ilminster on Wednesday’s between 4.00pm to 5.00pm. There are mixed sessions for everyone at the CRESTA on Tuesday’s between 7.00pm to 8.00pm and Friday’s between 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Then on Thursday’s at the CRESTA they have a beginners session between 6.00pm to 7.00pm, an intermediate session between 6.30pm to 7.30pm and then a black belts only between 7.30pm to 8.00pm. The website address is www.chardtagb.co.uk. Contact: Nina Anderson on (01460) 68239 or 07796950134. Kenpo Fighting System – The club is based in Ilminster, they tour most of the South West. They specialise in Kickboxing, Thai boxing, Jujitsu and Kenpo. The charge is £25.00 a month for seven to sixteen year olds with a £15.00 licence fee. The website address is www.kenposw.co.uk. Contact: Matt Follain on 07774066230 or email kenposw@hotmail.co.uk. Yeovil Lil Panthers – Yeovil Martial Arts and Fitness Centre, 2 Oxford Road, Pen Mill Trading Estate, Yeovil, BA21 5HR. They run sessions on Monday’s from 5.00pm to 6.00pm for four to eight year olds, Wednesday’s from 4.00pm to 4.50pm for four to eight years olds and Thursday’s from 4.00pm to 4.50pm for four to six year olds. Yeovil Lil Panthers also run sessions at Ilchester Infant School, Illustrious Crescent, Ilchester, BA22 8JX on Wednesday’s from 6.15pm to 7.15pm for four to seven year olds and Friday’s from 6.15pm to 7.15pm for eight to twelve year olds. They run kickboxing at Yeovil Martial Arts and Fitness centre for junior beginners on Tuesday and Thursday’s from 5.00pm to 6.00pm and advanced (brown and black belts) on Tuesday’s from 7.00pm to 8.00pm and Thursday’s from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. They run Ju-Jutsu at Yeovil Martial Arts and Fitness centre for juniors on Wednesday and Friday’s from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. They run mixed martial arts at Yeovil Martial Arts and Fitness centre for juniors on Friday’s between 6.00pm to 7.00pm.

They run laido, kenjutsu & kendo at Yeovil Martial Arts and Fitness centre for juniors on Friday’s between 7.15pm to 8.30pm. The website address is www.panthersmaa.com. Contact: (01935) 426753 (evenings), 07811283482 (daytime) or email p13maa@fsmail.net. Yeovil Tae Kwon-Do – Located at Bucklers Mead Sports Centre, Bucklers Mead School, St Johns Road, Yeovil, BA21 4NQ. There are sessions on Friday’s between 7.00pm to 8.00pm for beginners to green belt, on Friday’s between 8.00pm to 9.00pm for green belt and above and on Sunday’s from 5.00pm to 6.00pm for all grades. The website address is www.taekwondoinsomerset.co.uk. Contact: Alec Hay on (01823) 443034. Netball Crewkerne Netball Club – Crewkerne Sports Club, Wadham School, Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, TA18 7NT. The club is for over 14’s and runs on Thursday’s between 6.00pm and 7.30pm. It costs £3.00 per session. Contact: Laura on 07787170704. Yeovil Netball Club – They run training sessions for juniors at Yeovil College Sports Hall, Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 3BA on Thursday’s for under 12’s between 6.00pm to 7.30pm There is a session for under 13’s between 7.30pm to 9.00pm on Thursday’s. They run training sessions for juniors at Preston Community School, Monks Dale, Yeovil, BA21 3JE on Wednesday’s for under 14’s between 6.00pm to 7.00pm and under 16’s between 7.00pm to 8.30pm. The junior membership is £25.00. The website address is www.yeovilnetballclub.co.uk. Contact: Sarah Maxwell on (01935) 822215 or Louise Bugler on (01935) 845489. Riding Centres Brimsmore Equestrian Centre, Coppitts Hill Farm, Vagg Hill, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3PR Contact: (01935) 410854 Conquest Centre for disabled riders – Conquest Farm, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6PN. The website address is www.conquestcentre.org.uk. Contact: (01823) 433614 or email info@conquestcentre.org.uk.. Dovecote Stables – Scrapton Farm, Wadeford, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3AT Contact: (01460) 66990. Drakes Farm Riding School - Ilton, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9EY. Contact: (01460) 53918 Half Moon Riding Stables – Bowdens, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0DD. Contact: (01458) 250304. Hill View Riding Centre - Sunnyside Farm, Cathole Bridge Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8PA. Contact: (01460) 72731 Newhills Farm & Stables – Chilthorne Domer, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8QN. Contact: (01935) 825480. Orchard Equestrian – Little Orchard, Forton, Chard, Somerset, TA20 4HD. Contact: (01460) 61846. Pavyotts Farm – East Coker, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9HB. Contact: (01935) 47688. Windmill Hill Equestrian Centre - Ashill, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9NT. Contact: Sarah Thorne (01823) 481049 or 07768 981176 OR contact (01823) 480788.

Rugby Chard Rugby Club - The Park, Essex Close, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1RH (Tel No (01460) 62495). Contact: Philip Cook on (01460) 279501 or Nick Urch on (01460) 53968 or email president@chardrfc.co.uk. Crewkerne Rugby Club - Henhayes Ground, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7LZ. The website address is www.pitchero.com. Contact: Stuart Kingston on 07720 428443 or email stuart@beadon.biz or Martin Holley on (01935) 431464 or email MartinHolley@LloydsTSB.co.uk. Martock Rugby Club - Recreational Ground, Bracey Road, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6HE. Contact: John Hole on 07718317932 or email john.hole@britishcollegessport.org or Philip Jackson on 07714244049 or email pbj@captpbj.com. Sailing Lyme Regis Sailing Club. The location is an excellent place to learn to sail with the ancient Cobb Harbour providing easy launching and recovery. There is a new exciting initiative for children, aged sixteen and under, to get involved in sailing and windsurfing, called OnBoard. The sessions run on Tuesday’s from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. The website address is www.Irss.org.uk. Contact: Chris Joyner on (01297) 442644 or email chrisjoynerlrss@yahoo.com. Sidmouth Sailing Club, Port Royal, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8NS Contact: (01395) 512286 Sutton Bingham Sailing Club, Sutton Bingham, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9QP. Sutton Bingham Lake is situated a few miles south of Yeovil and offers idyllic location to sail. There is a new exciting initiative for children, aged sixteen and under, to get involved in sailing and windsurfing, called OnBoard. The sessions run on Saturday’s from 10.00am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.00pm. The website address is www.suttonbinghamsx.net. Contact: Mervyn Clark - Secretary (01935) 477196 and 07925 632613. David Thomson – Youth Training (01935) 873546. Mark Tracey – OnBoard Scheme – marktracey@kosciusko6.wanadoo.co.uk. Skateboarding There is a skate park at Happy Valley Jubilee Park, Kit Hill, Crewkerne, TA18 8PL. Squash Huish Episcopi Leisure Centre – Wincanton Road, Langport, TA10 9SS. They run a squash club from the leisure centre. Contact: (01458) 251055. Merriott Squash Club – Lower Street, Merriott, TA16 5NP. The junior membership is £15.00. The website address is www.merriottsquashclub.co.uk. Contact: (01460) 72064 or Matt Gentle on (01460) 72358, 07500324786 or email mattgentle@tiscali.co.uk. Westland Squash Club – Westbourne Close, Yeovil, BA20 2DD. There is a junior session on Saturday’s between 9.00am to 11.00am. The website address is www.westlandonline.co.uk. Contact: Richard Smith on (01935) 873067, 07976517088 or email richardgsmith@bigfoot.com. Windwhistle Squash Club – Windwhistle Golf & Squash Club, Cricket St Thomas, Chard, TA20 4DG. The website address is www.windwhistlegolfclub.co.uk. Contact: (01460) 30231.

Yeovil Squash Club - 35a Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AS (Tel No (01935) 474142). There is junior coaching fortnightly on Saturday’s between 6.00pm and 7.30pm. The annual membership is £10.00 for under 18’s. The website address is www.yeovilsquashclub.co.uk. Contact: Steve Baker on (01935) 424911 or Ian Offord on (01935) 389374 or email offordi@btinternet.com. Swimming Locations for swimming Cannons Health Club - Yeovale Leisure Park, Old Station Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1NP. The centre is open from 6.30am to 10.00pm on Monday to Thursday’s, 6.30am to 9.00pm on Friday’s and 8.00am to 8.00pm on Saturday, Sunday’s and bank holidays. The website address is www.cannons.co.uk. Contact: (01935) 415633 or 08452414039 for membership details. CRESTA Leisure Centre - Zembard Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1JL. The swimming pool is open from 6.30am to 9.00pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday’s, 8.30am to 9.00pm on Tuesday and Thursday’s and 8.00am to 6.00pm on Saturday and Sunday’s. There is a 25 metre indoor heated pool and a ASA national plan child and adult swim school. Contact : (01460) 64084 or email aburns@somerset.gov.uk. Crewkerne Aqua Centre, Henhayes, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7LZ. The main pool is 25m by 9m. It is open Monday , Wednesday, Thursday & Friday’s between 6.30am to 10.00pm, Tuesday between 6.30am to 8.30pm, Saturday between 8.00am to 6.00pm and Sunday between 8.00am to 10.00pm. The learner pool is 9m by 5m. It is open Monday and Wednesday’s between 8.00am to 8.30pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday’s between 8.00am to 8.00pm, Saturday between 8.00am to 6.00pm and Sunday between 8.00am to 7.00pm. The website address is www.aquacentre.co.uk. Contact: (01460) 77665 Goldenstones pool and leisure centre - Brunswick Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1QZ. The main swimming pool is open from 6.30am to 9.00pm on Monday and Thursday’s, 6.30am to 8.30pm on Tuesday, 6.30am to 7.00pm on Wednesday and Friday’s, 10.00am to 8.00pm on Saturday and 8.00am to 5.00pm on Sunday. The main pool is 25m by 12.5m. The learner pool is open from 11.00am to 2.00pm then 6.00pm to 7.00pm on Monday and Thursday’s, Tuesday from 11.00am to 1.30pm then 3.00pm to 4.00pm then 6.00pm to 7.00pm, Wednesday from 11.00am to 2.00pm then 3.00pm to 4.00pm then 6.00pm to 7.00pm, Friday from 11.00am to 1.00pm then 3.00pm to 4.00pm then 6.00pm to 7.00pm, Saturday from 11.00am to 7.00pm and Sunday from 10.00am to 7.00pm. The learner pool is 12.5m by 7.5m. The website address is www.goldenstones-leisure.co.uk. There is a sauna and steam room available between 8.00am to 9.00pm from Monday to Friday’s, Saturday between 8.00am to 8.00pm and Sunday between 8.45am to 9.00pm. Contact: (01935) 845888. Swimming Clubs Apollo Swimming Club for Physically Disabled They organise swimming sessions at Goldenstones on Saturday’s between 9.00am and 10.00am, at Sherborne boy’s school on Tuesday’s between 7.00pm and 8.00pm and on Thursday evenings between April and September at Sutton Bingham reservoir. The website address is www.apolloswimmingclub.org.uk. Contact: The Secretary C/o Hill Top, 66 Bicknell Gardens, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4LU. Tel No (01935) 479992 or email info@apolloswimmingclub.org.uk.

Chard Swimming Club There are training sessions at Chard Kingfisher Pool, Axminster Flamingo Pool, Crewkerne Aqua Centre and additional training in the 50m pool at Millfield School. The website address is www.chard-swimming.org.uk. Contact: John Farrant on (01460) 65237, Heather Pullinger on (01297) 443973 or Helen Moulding on (01297) 21188. Ilminster Swimming Club Contact: Ms Kim Scotting on (01460) 54680 or email kim@bensikim.fsnet.co.uk or Karen Rogers on 01460 234124. Yeovil and District Swimming Club They have four different venues for the swimming sessions at Goldenstones in Yeovil, Sherborne School, Oxley Centre in Sherborne and Millfield Senior School in Street. The website address is www.ydsc.co.uk. Contact: Alex Pinniger on 07919540737 or email apinniger@somerset.gov.uk or Kevin Bishop on 07974187935 or (01935) 426021. Table Tennis Locations for table tennis Crewkerne Sports Centre - Wadham School, Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7NT There is table tennis available for £3.00 a session for adults and £2.30 a session for concessions. You can hire rackets for £1.45. The sessions last for 55 minutes. The website address is www.1610.org.uk. Contact: (01460) 271683. Goldenstones pool and leisure centre - Brunswick Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1QZ. The cost is £3.00 a session. Contact: (01935) 845888. Table tennis clubs Ash Table Tennis Club Contact: Mr R Clement on (01935) 823488 Barrington Table Tennis Club Contact: Mr Jack Dean on (01460) 57878 Ilminster Table Tennis Club Contact: Mr R Harrison on (01460) 53562 Long Load Table Tennis Club Contact: Mr N Stacey on 07777633245 Mosterton Table Tennis Club Contact: Mrs M Pearson on (01308) 862231 North Perrott Table Tennis Club Contact: Mr Alan Dare on (01460) 242609 Shepton Beauchamp Table Tennis Club Contact: Mr S Bissett on (01460) 241303 or Jeremy Searle on (01460) 240825 Westfield Community School Table Tennis Club Contact: Mr J Loveday on 07931566564 Westland Leisure Complex Table Tennis Club – Westbourne Close, Yeovil, BA20 2DD. The training sessions are on Tuesday’s. Contact: Mrs S Dark on (01935) 425569, Geoff Argent on (01935) 850507 or Lawrie Morris on (01935) 840825. Yeovil Sports & Social Club Table Tennis Club Contact: Mr M Reyland on (01935) 822760

Tennis Locations with tennis courts Bucklers Mead Sports Centre – 1 St Johns Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4NH. Contact: (01935) 431716. CRESTA Leisure Centre – Zembard Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1JL There are 4 tennis courts at the centre. Contact: (01460) 64084. Crewkerne Sports Club - Wadham School, Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7NT. There are 3 outdoor floodlit tennis courts and also a sports hall for short tennis. The charge is £2.60 for adults and £1.90 for concessions for a 55 minutes session. You can hire rackets for £1.45. The website address is www.1610.org.uk. Contact: (01460) 271683 for more details. Crewkerne Town Council - Severalls Park Avenue, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8HQ. There are two hard court tennis courts. The charge is £2.20 for adults and £1.70 for juniors or senior citizens; there is also a £5.00 refundable deposit upon safe return of keys. Contact: Mr Tharby of Crewkerne Video Centre and Mini market, 15 Severalls Park Avenue, Crewkerne, TA18 8DW – Tel No (01460) 73956. Huish Episcopi Sports Centre – Wincanton Road, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9SS. Contact: (01458) 251055. Preston Sports Centre – Monks Dale, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3JD. There is an unlit fenced area used for 2 tennis courts. You can hire rackets and balls can be purchased. Contact: (01935) 412137. Stanchester Sports Centre – East Stoke, Stoke Sub Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6UG. There are 4 floodlit tennis courts. Contact: (01935) 825261. Tennis Clubs Chard Tennis Club - Dening Sports Field, Zembard Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2JL. There are 2 floodlit courts and 1 non-floodlit court. There are training sessions on Wednesday’s from 4.00pm to 5.00pm for five to eight year olds and on Wednesday’s from 5.00pm to 6.00pm for eight year olds and over. The junior membership is £25.00. The website address is www.chardtennisclub.co.uk. Contact: Treasurer – Andrew Spiller on (01460) 64139 or email aspiller@walon.co.uk, Secretary – Sue Key on (01460) 62199 or email sue@courtmillbuilders.eclipse.co.uk or Club coach – Nikki Shewry on (01935) 478012, 07803169128 or email nikkishewry@yahoo.com. Ilminster Bowling & Tennis Club – Shrudrick Lane, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0BN (Tel No (01460) 52268). Contact: Derek Carter on (01460) 52037 or 07751691640 or John Rideout on (01460) 52268. Martock Community Tennis Club – Martock Recreational Ground, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6JN. There are 4 floodlit tennis courts. There is a coaching session between 9.00am to 11.00am on Saturday’s. The junior membership is £20.00. The website address is www.martocktennis.co.uk. Contact: Martock Information Office on (01935) 310048 or for coaching – Emma on 07988750662. Misterton Tennis Club - Recreation Ground, Unity Lane, Misterton, Somerset, TA18 8NE. There are 2 floodlit Macadam tennis courts. Contact: Heather Butt (01460) 72058.

South Petherton Lawn Tennis Club – Recreational Field, Lightgate Lane, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5AU. There are 2 floodlit acrylic tennis courts and 1 non-floodlit acrylic tennis court. The training sessions are for five to eight year olds on Monday’s between 4.30pm to 5.15pm, for eight to ten year olds on Monday’s between 5.15pm to 6.00pm and ten to eighteen year olds on Monday’s between 6.00pm to 7.00pm. The training sessions cost £5.00 for members and £6.00 for non-members. The junior’s membership is £10.00. The website address is www.southpethertontennisclub.co.uk. Contact: Pauline or Dennis Woodward on (01460) 241836. Westlands Tennis Club – Westbourne Grove, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2DD. There are 2 floodlit courts and 1 non-floodlit court. There is junior coaching on Tuesday and Thursday’s. Contact: Membership – John Clancy on (01935) 423095 or (01935) 704399 or Coaching – Stuart Wilson on 07786225674. Yeovil Tennis Club – Johnson Park, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3DU. There are 3 all weather-floodlit courts. There are junior sessions after school and on Saturday’s. There is a 10-week beginners/improvers session between 6.30pm to 7.30pm on Tuesdays. The club evenings are on Tuesday and Thursday’s from 7.30pm to 10.00pm. The junior membership for under 10’s is £14.00 and for 10 to 18 year olds is £22.00. The website address is www.yeovilsportsclub.co.uk. Contact: Sara Hall on (01935) 389868, John Beable on (01935) 425206, Elaine Urquhart on (01935) 412330 or Martin Hillier (club coach) on 07986765927 or email yeovilheadcoach@aol.com. Ten Pin Bowling Hollywood Bowl Located at Heron Gate, Heron Way, Taunton, TA1 2LP. There are 22 lanes open from Sunday to Wednesday’s from 10.00am to 11.30pm and from Thursday to Saturday’s from 10.00am to 12.30am. It costs £4.50 a game peak time and £2.75 a game off peak for adults, £3.50 a game peak time and £1.95 a game off peak for under 16’s, £1.95 a game off peak for students or £1.80 for over 55’s. You need to contact the centre for details of peak and off peak sessions as these may vary. The website address address is www.hollywoodbowl.co.uk. Contact: (01823) 444144 Bowlplex Located at Yeo Leisure Park, Old Station Road, Yeovil, BA20 1NP. The website address is www.bowlplex.co.uk. The centre is open from Monday to Friday’s from 10.00am until late and Saturday & Sunday’s from 9.30am until late. There are three different sessions available at the centre, a Saver session, off peak sessions and a Peak session. Saver session – from Monday to Friday 10.00am to 6.00pm (excludes school holidays and bank holiday). It costs £3.65 for adults a game and £2.80 for juniors a game. There is also Munch and Bowl session (which includes 2 games and a meal) cost is £9.99 for adults and £7.99 for juniors. Off Peak session – from Sunday to Thursday from 6.00pm until closing. It costs £4.70 for adults a game and £3.85 for juniors a game. There is also Munch and Bowl (which includes 2 games and a meal) cost is £12.99 for adults and £9.99 for juniors. Peak session – from Friday 6.00pm to Sunday 6.00pm. Bank holiday weekends (Friday 6.00pm until bank holiday Monday closing). It costs £4.95 for adults a game and £4.20 for juniors a game. There is a Munch and Bowl session (which includes 2 games and a meal) cost is £13.99 for adults and £10.99 for juniors. Contact: (01935) 434555 or email yeovil@bowlplex.co.uk.

Trampolining Crewkerne Sports Centre – Wadham School, Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, TA18 7NT. There are two junior trampolining sessions on Wednesday’s from 4.00pm to 5.00pm and from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. The website address is www.1610.org.uk. Contact: (01460) 271683 Stanchester Sports Centre, Stanchester School, Stoke Sub Hamdon, TA14 6UG. There is trampolining on Monday’s from 4.00pm to 5.00pm and Friday’s from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. Contact: (01935) 825261

USEFUL ORGANISATIONS/CHARITIES

DrugScope The helpline number is 020 7520 7550 or the website address is www.drugscope.org.uk. The mailing address is Prince Consort House, Suite 204 (2nd floor), 109/111 Farringdon Road, London, EC1R 3BW. DrugScope is the UK’s leading independent centre of information and expertise on drugs. There aim is to inform policy development and reduce drug-related harms – to individuals, families and communities. They provide quality drug information, promote effective responses to drug use, undertake research, advise on policy-making and good practice, encourage informed debate (particularly in the media) and speak for our members working in drug treatment, education and prevention and other areas. DrugScope is a charity supported by a variety of organisations, including Government, trusts and sponsors. They rely on donations and grants to support our vital work. Drugs Information UK The website address is www.drugs-info.co.uk. The website "Drugs information UK" is dedicated to, and is for the help of people who are struggling with a drug addiction in their family, a loved one or friend who is addicted to drugs. The website will give you information on various drugs such as Heroin, Cannabis, Ecstasy, LSD, Magic Mushrooms and many others. There are other pages of interest, which include The Law and help with information on Rehabilitation centres. It will also give you information on what to look for and mainly what you can expect to happen. Childline The helpline number is 0800 1111 or the website address is www.childline.org.uk. You can talk to ChildLine about anything; no problem is too big or too small. If you are feeling scared or out of control or just want to talk to someone you can call ChildLine. Some of the things that people phone about are feeling lonely or unloved, worries about their future, problems about school, bullying, drugs, pregnancy, HIV and AIDS, physical and sexual abuse, running away and concerns about parents, brothers, sisters and friends, and crimes against them.

Kidscape The helpline number is 08451 205 204, the main line telephone number is 020 7730 3300 or you can write to 2 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1W 0DH. The website address is www.kidscape.org.uk. Kidscape is committed to keeping children safe from abuse. Kidscape is the first charity in the UK established specifically to prevent bullying and child sexual abuse. Kidscape believes that protecting children from harm is key. Kidscape works UK-wide to provide individuals and organisations with practical skills and resources necessary to keep children safe from harm. The Kidscape staff equips vulnerable children with practical non-threatening knowledge and skills in how to keep themselves safe and reduce the likelihood of future harm. Kidscape works with children and young people under the age of 16, their parents/carers, and those who work with them. Samaritans The helpline number is 08457 90 90 90 or the email address is jo@samaritans.org. You can write to Chris at PO Box 9090, Stirling, FK8 2SA. The website address is www.samaritans.org.uk. The nearest local branch is 25 The Park, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1DG, which is open Tuesday to Saturday’s from 10.00am to 8.00pm and Sunday & Monday’s from 11.00am to 8.00pm. The telephone number is (01935) 476455. Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. Whatever you're going through, whether it's big or small, don't bottle it up. We are here for you if you're worried about something, feel upset or confused, or just want to talk to someone. They offer a service by telephone, email, letter or face to face in most of the branches.