Hobbies & Interests
Many local clubs and societies publish up-to-date information about their local activities in the quarterly Castle Cary and Ansford Newsletter, (latest Newsletter is on the right of the home page) and there is always a comprehensive list of local societies and clubs on the back page of every edition
Update Club details please!
Update Club details please!
There’s a lot of information on our website about Clubs and Community Groups. Some of this may be out of date so, if you’re involved in one, please could you check the details and forward any corrections needed to: [email protected]
Many thanks!
Outdoor activities for children and adults
GREENER CARY
GREENER CARY
Greener Cary exists to support individuals, households, organisations and businesses in Castle Cary, Ansford and the surrounding areas in their efforts to be more sustainable and combat climate change. We hope to develop a network to help people and groups which join to keep in touch and find others who share their concerns.
For further information about activities and forthcoming events email [email protected]
CASTLE CARY RAMBLERS
We walk every other Wednesday about 6 to 9 miles, take packed lunch. Share cars, where necessary, to start of walk. Walk at own risk; age 18+. Meet at 9.30 am sharp in the Millbrook lower car park. Contact: Anne Pitt 01963 359621
See here for our Spring update.
BELL-RINGING
We aim to further bell ringing. Contact Derek Biles, 14 Victoria Park, Castle Cary, BA7 7DG. Tel: 01963 350002
BRUTON WRITING CLUB
Contact Mr Stephen Tate, (01747) 840840 or (07968) 021710, [email protected].
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 (01963 359000) or visit the Camelot Area u3a website https://u3asites.org.uk/camelot-area/contact
CARY COMEDIANS CARNIVAL CLUB
A Carnival Club which has been going since 1977. We enter comic feature classes in carnivals, and build an 80ft-long float each year at Orchard Farm. Meetings at the White Hart, 2nd Sunday of the month, 7 pm. Contact Mr Gordon Stockman, (01963) 440472, [email protected]. www.carycomedians.co.uk
CARY REELS
Contact Mrs Ann Simon, (01963) 350276, [email protected].
CASTLE CARY BRIDGE CLUB
Contact Mr Michael Millican, (01963) 351689.
CASTLE CARY & ANSFORD CARNIVAL SOCIETY
We organise the annual Children’s Carnival and Illuminated Carnival. Meetings at the Scout Hall, first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 pm. Contact Caroline Sharley, 07711 266969, [email protected] or visit the website www.castlecary-carnival.org.uk
CASTLE CARY CERAMICS GROUP
The study of British pottery and porcelain through lectures, discussions, research and appraisal of wares, and by visiting appropriate ceramic events and exhibitions. Contact Mr Duncan Chalmers, (01460) 54117, [email protected].
CASTLE CARY CHOIR
Singing for pleasure, Mondays 7.30 – 9.30 pm in the Methodist Church. Contact Mrs Sue Catlett, (01749) 830293, [email protected]. www.castlecarychoir.org
CASTLE CARY GARDENING ASSOCIATION
Gardening talks and visits; annual flower show. Meets 1st Thursday every month at 7.30 pm in the Methodist Schoolroom. Details on the website: https://www.castlecarygardening.com/ or contact Lesley Ridgley [email protected]
01963 240837
CASTLE CARY RAILWAY CLUB
Contact Mr Steve Derby, (01749) 860571, [email protected].
C.A.T.S. (Castle Cary & Ansford Amateur Theatrical Society)
LIVING HISTORY GROUP
Collecting and recording personal memories, memorabilia, documents etc. for use in future publications, exhibitions or for reference. Contact Mrs Valerie Nicholls, (01963) 350168. www.castlecaryansfordlivinghistory.org.uk
MID-SOMERSET FLOWER CLUB
Usually a monthly demonstration of how to arrange flowers, followed by tea and cakes. Some practice meetings. Evercreech Village Hall, second Wednesday every month except January, July and August. Contact Mrs Mary Brown, (01963) 351811, [email protected].
SATURDAY CINEMA CLUB
Contact Susie Simmons, (01963) 351554, [email protected].
QUIZ EVENINGS
Teams of 4, with each team leading the evening in turn; refreshments in the interval. First Sunday of the month, 7.30 pm in the Methodist Church. Contact Mrs Audrey Rice, (01963) 350510, [email protected].
SOUTH-EAST SOMERSET WILDLIFE TRUST
We organise a winter talks programme and occasional walks. 1st Tuesday every month from September to May (excluding January), 8 pm at Caryford Hall, Contact Caroline Rathbone, 01749 812127.
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