Community Groups
Camelot Area u3a
The University of the Third Age (u3a) is a national organisation run by local groups. Camelot Area a3a membership is open to anyone in Castle Cary and the surrounding district who is no longer in full time employment. We meet at the Caryford Hall once a month for a talk given by a range of speakers on subjects such as travel, history, nature music etc.
We offer a variety of individual interest groups on a wide range of subjects such as Arts & Crafts, Reading and Poetry, Language skills, Photography & Rambling where members can share ideas, learn, create and improve their individual talents. These groups are run by the members and meet in a suitable venue such as Caryford Hall, The Shambles, Hadspen Village Hall or even in some of the members own homes either once a week, or once or twice a month.
We have over 250 members, many of which join one or more interest group and some just look forward to attending the monthly talk. If you would like more information about the u3a and our interest groups and maybe a membership registration form, please contact Brian Hunter our membership secretary or visit the Camelot Area u3a website
First & third Wednesday of every month
10.30am-12.30 am
All Saints’ Church, Castle Cary
The memory café is a place for people with memory problems, or dementia, and carers, to meet others in a similar situation.
Share experiences, make friends, enjoy activities and find information & support.
Free of charge
Second Tuesday of the Month 10-12
The George Hotel, Market Place, Castle Cary BA7 7AH
Meet new people, make new friends, and talk to us about health and wellbeing support and volunteering opportunities in south Somerset. All welcome!
Community Café with the Health Coaches
Every Wednesday 2-4pm at Catherine’s Close Community Room, Castle Cary
Meet up for refreshments and a chat with friends and listen to a short health related talk.
For more information please contact:
Millbrook Surgery 01963 350210 and speak to one of the Health Coaches.
We operate a number of services providing free, confidential and impartial advice to the residents of South Somerset.
We operate outreaches in several towns across South Somerset to provide easier access to advice on issues such as benefits, debt, employment and general inquiries for the community.
Our Wincanton outreach is located in the Balsam Centre, and is held every Monday (except Bank Holidays.)
Advice session opening times
Every Monday: 10am – 3pm
Except bank holidays
South Somerset Community Accessible Transport provides a demand responsive transport service for the area around Bruton, Castle Cary and Wincanton. It is there to help people who are unable to use a normal bus route due to mobility difficulties.
Local organisations can hire a fully accessible vehicle with or without a driver for group outings. Transport can be provided to access the main towns in this area or to link with other bus and train services.
If you would like to use the CATbus or need a car, you will need to join the scheme.
Come and chat to us and whether it’s a weekly trip to the supermarket or a one-off trip to hospital, we can help. You can pick up a form in the office and we can sign you up straight away. Or you can download the Application form and bring it with you. Or give us a call on 01963 33864 and we can pop one in the post to you which you can either give to the driver on your first trip or post back to us
Contact either Mike Rowlands or Jayne McDougal.
Caryford Community Hall (Ansford, Castle Cary, BA7 7JJ) is a large purpose-built modern-hall with full facilities for groups, meetings and events; it sits in extensive grounds with free off-road parking for approximately 120 vehicles (2 disabled places).
The hall and/or meeting room are available for hire for celebrations, dancing, shows, exhibitions, meetings and indoor sports. We have a full alcohol licence and can provide bar facilities if required.
The hall is a registered charity (No. 1192922) and run by volunteers. The operation of the hall is overseen by a management committee; who are fully committed to maintaining the hall’s Hallmark 1, 2 & 3 accreditation.
We are happy to receive all enquiries. See below for contact details.
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