Community

If you are looking to get involved with the local community and help out with local groups, this section has all the information you need.

Community venues

If you need a hall to hire for an event, please see the local listings at Hallshire.com which holds all the latest details.

Cheddar Library

Cheddar Library is in Union Street by the Market Cross. Tel: 01934 742769.

The Library is a hub for a number of community groups, using the upstairs meeting / reading space. There is also a children’s section at the rear.

Soft play
Ocean Adventurers, Wedmore Road Business Park

Outdoor playgrounds
Available in Hannah More Park in the centre of the village, and another at Sharpham Road playing fields. There are also play areas in the housing estates at Draycott Park and Hythe Wood.

Other local initiatives

Cheddar Youth Trust helps the young people of Cheddar with their educational, professional or vocational training, encourages service to the local community and supports local kids involved in worthwhile activities in the UK and overseas. The Trust gives out funding for projects regularly throughout the year. To apply for funds for your venture visit the web site for more details.

Cheddar Valley Food Bank

Vouchers to access support are available from all local agencies and voluntary groups.
You can contact us on Tel 07922309369 or 07922308154, or email info@cheddarvalley.foodbank.org.uk.

 

Cheddar Scouts, Cubs & Beavers

If you are interested in helping to run Scouts, Cubs or Beavers in Cheddar we are always looking for volunteers, either to act as assistants or to become fully warranted leaders. It’s great fun and you will meet lots of interesting new people. For more information contact the people listed or come along to the meetings at the times and places shown here.

Blood donor sessions

These take place regularly at Church House, Church Street, Cheddar. If you are interested in giving blood or can encourage anyone you know to give blood it would be appreciated. Appointments are essential. To book an appointment call 08457 711 711 or
visit www.blood.co.uk.