Overview
Further support is available via the existing community provision. Further details on what is available at What’s on – Kite West Somerset and Community Hubs directory.
Minehead Eye – Community Hub Drop In
- 7 days per week: 10am – 6pm on a drop-in basis
- Minehead Eye, 1 Mart Road, Minehead TA24 5BJ
A space for anyone (families, residents and staff) to drop in for a hot/cold drink, company and if needed, emotional support from Minehead Eye and Young Somerset trauma-informed trained staff.
This offer will run for the duration of the school holidays.
Village Agent Service - Thrive (Community Council for Somerset)
The Village Agent service supports anyone living in West Somerset who needs some additional support during difficult and worrying times. This includes support for adults/staff.
You can access your local Village Agent through one of our Talking Cafes:
- Every Monday 10.00am – 12noon @ Minehead Methodist Church
- Every Tuesday 1.00pm – 3.00pm @ Williton Pavilion
- Every Thursday 10.30am – 12:30pm @ Fisher Mead Community Centre, Dulverton
Or directly by requesting a call back via completion of the online form Thrive Referral Inbox, or by calling 01823 331222
SASP in partnership with Number 1 South West
The following activities are being offered on a drop-in basis. Children will need to bring snacks and a water bottle. Booking is not essential but does help the planning, so where possible, please confirm attendance via email at hhh@sasp.co.uk. For those who need it, transport can be arranged on request. Please email hhh@sasp.co.uk to request this.
A range of activities including games, arts & crafts, mindfulness/Pilates, board games, quiet corner.
- Thursday 24th July 2.00pm – 4.30pm – Tithe Barn & Dunster Village Gardens
- Friday 25th July 9.30am – 12noon – Tithe Barn & Dunster Village Gardens
Games, arts & crafts, mindfulness/Pilates, board games, quiet corner
Emotional support will be available from the wider Young Somerset team.
- Monday 28th July 2.00pm – 5.00pm – West Somerset College
- Wednesday 30th July 2.00pm – 5.00pm – West Somerset College
- Friday 1st August 2.00pm – 5.00pm – West Somerset College
Quiet activities and traditional games
- Wednesday 6th August 2.00pm – 4.30pm – West Somerset College
- Thursday 7th August 2.00pm – 4:30pm – West Somerset College
Games, arts & crafts, mindfulness/Pilates, board games, quiet corner
Emotional support will be available from the wider Young Somerset team.
- Monday 11th August 2.00pm – 5.00pm – West Somerset College
- Wednesday 13th August 2.00pm – 5.00pm – West Somerset College
- Friday 15th August 2.00pm – 5.00pm – West Somerset College
SASP Coaches – Recreational Stay and Play
Recreational stay and play sessions, open to all affected children and their siblings. Trauma-informed SASP staff will be leading and supporting the sessions.
No pre-booking needed as contact and medical info will be captured on arrival.
Children and young people will need to bring a packed lunch, snacks and water.
- Tuesday 5th August 9.00am–3.00pm – West Somerset College
- Tuesday 12th August 9.00am–3.00pm – West Somerset College
- Tuesday 19th August 9.00am–3.00pm – West Somerset College
- Tuesday 26th August 9.00am–3.00pm – West Somerset College
Minehead Eye – Summer Well-being and activity sessions
Holiday Activity and Food provision has been expanded by 4 extra sessions on a Tuesday. The team at Minehead Eye will be offering multi-activity sessions exclusively for year 5 students.
- Tuesday 29th July 9.30am – 1.30pm – Minehead Eye
- Tuesday 5th August 9.30am – 1.30pm – Minehead Eye
- Tuesday 19th August 9.30am – 1.30pm – Minehead Eye
- Tuesday 26th August 9.30am – 1.30pm – Minehead Eye
Message from the Minehead Eye team
Please come and chill in the centre, or join us to scoot, skate, climb, music, play team games, as well as some food! Whatever you fancy having a go at!
We will also have a chill space and people you can have a chat with regarding anything you want! We’re very much here for you guys, so come and join us if you can!
Book your space really easily through the Minehead Eye website or give us a call on 01643 703155. Hope to see you guys soon, take care.
Further support is available via the core Healthy Happy Holiday programme. To enquire about what dates are available and to book, please email hhh@sasp.co.uk
Pop-Up Tots – Young Somerset
Welcoming, fun, and interactive drop-in play sessions where families can access informal support, connect with others. These sessions will be open to tots, their siblings and parent/carers. Emotional support will be available from the wider Young Somerset team. No booking needed, just drop in.
- Tuesday 29th July 9.00am – 11.00am – Sainsbury Hall, TA24 8UA
- Tuesday 5th August 9.00am – 11.00am – Sainsbury Hall, TA24 8UA
- Tuesday 12th August 9.00am – 11.00am – Sainsbury Hall, TA24 8UA
- Tuesday 19th August 9.00am – 11.00am – Sainsbury Hall, TA24 8UA
- Tuesday 26th August 9.00am – 11.00am – Sainsbury Hall, TA24 8UA
Where to Seek Further Help
If you need to talk to someone, call Mindline on 0800 138 1692