Climate change is an unsettling prospect and it could cause both mental and physical upheaval for everyone.
In order to meet the challenges of change we all need to support each other as much as we can. This means not only being aware of each other and each other’s needs but offering help and encouragement to individual members of the community and making sure that collective support is available to all.
The Town Council Office is a good source of information about Wincanton – about who owns what, about where to look, who to ask and so on. They are very helpful and willing to share their knowledge. If in doubt go into the Town Hall or email info@wincantontowncouncil.co.uk or browse the website.
Spark recruit volunteers and do a good deal of volunteer training. They are not based in Wincanton although the town is part of their remit. They know who needs volunteers and they are always looking for people to fill volunteer roles
.The Library runs various book groups, story times for school children in the holidays and at half terms, a Lego club, author talks, a weekly Rhyme Time and other things. It also has lots of information, computers for public use and, of course, books - some to escape reality and some to find out more about it! Facebook page
Wincanton Window is a town focused community website, providing news and information including a full calendar
Somerset Live at Home scheme for older people “offers regular weekly groups that meet for chat, handicrafts, quizzes, daft games and general sociability... The key to this service is laughter, feeling part of a community and sharing your life and experiences with others. Our membership also offers access to other activities such as lunch groups, theatre outings, a Scheme holiday and seasonal celebrations.” Contact 01963 33588 or by email: southsomerset.liveathome@mha.org.uk
The Balsam Centre runs all sorts of clubs and interesting things - including a Job Club, a Citizen’s Advice Bureau, Community Walks, Breast Feeding café, a Nursery, a Youth Club (The Hive), a lunch club (The Loose Ends Café), early dementia support, a Men’s Shed – and much more.
Timebanking is a way of spending one hour of time helping someone out by, for example, mowing someone’s lawn, or doing their shopping. For every hour spent, you earn an hour in return. This can be spent on receiving an hour of someone else’s time or, where available, things like theatre or cinema tickets. You could learn something new or share a skill you have like cooking or playing a musical instrument.
