Overview
Support is available via the existing community provision. Further details on what is available are on What’s on – Kite West Somerset and in the Community Hubs directory.
Minehead Eye – Community Hub Drop In
- Open 7 days per week, 10am to 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 or 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.
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.
- 29 July 9.30am to 1.30pm
- 5 August 9.30am to 1.30pm
- 19 August 9.30am to 1.30pm
- 26 August 9.30am to 1.30pm
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 are 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
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 and staff.
You can access your local Village Agent through one of our Talking Cafes.
- Every Monday 10am to 12noon at Minehead Methodist Church
- Every Tuesday 1pm to 3pm at Williton Pavilion
- Every Thursday 10.30am to 12.30pm at Fisher Mead Community Centre, Dulverton
Or you can request a call back by completing the Thrive Referral Inbox form or phone 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 by 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 and crafts, mindfulness, Pilates, board games, quiet corner
- Thursday 24 July 2pm to 4.30pm at Tithe Barn and Dunster Village Gardens
- Friday 25 July 9.30am to 12noon at Tithe Barn and Dunster Village Gardens
Games, arts and crafts, mindfulness, Pilates, board games, quiet corner
Emotional support will be available from the wider Young Somerset team.
- Monday 28 July 2pm to 5pm at West Somerset College
- Wednesday 30 July 2pm to 5pm at West Somerset College
- Friday 1 August 2pm to 5pm at West Somerset College
Quiet activities and traditional games
- Wednesday 6 August 2pm to 4.30pm at West Somerset College
- Thursday 7 August 2pm to 4.30pm at West Somerset College
Games, arts and crafts, mindfulness, Pilates, board games, quiet corner
Emotional support will be available from the wider Young Somerset team.
- Monday 11 August 2pm to 5pm at West Somerset College
- Wednesday 13 August 2pm to 5pm at West Somerset College
- Friday 15 August 2pm to 5pm at West Somerset College
SASP – Recreational Stay and Play
Recreational stay and play sessions, open to all affected children and their siblings. Trauma-informed Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (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 5 August 9am to 3pm at West Somerset College
- Tuesday 12 August 9am to 3pm at West Somerset College
- Tuesday 19 August 9am to 3pm at West Somerset College
- Tuesday 26 August 9am to 3pm at West Somerset College
Home-Start West Somerset “Community Connect” Thursday afternoons
With the school summer holidays about to start and the tragic accident last week Home-Start West Somerset is planning on hosting “Community Connect” on Thursday afternoons throughout the holidays with various free fun children’s activities open to those affected and their families and friends, hopefully giving the children an opportunity to enjoy themselves.
These activities will be held on the King George playing field opposite our base at the Alcombe Children’s centre on the Thursdays below from 2.30pm to 4.30pm with Dan (our Dad Matters coordinator) and Clare (manager of Home-Start West Somerset) hosting. The office toilets will be available, and Dan and Clare will also be available for a cuppa and chat, should parents want this.
- 31/07/25: Minehead & Taunton Cricket
- 07/08/25: Moor Outdoor biking challenges
- 14/08/25: Minehead & Alcombe football club
- 21/08/25: Minehead Tennis & Rounders club
- 28/08/25: Minehead Rugby Club ( games, BBQ, and water fight)
To join in with the fun and activities, there is no need to book; please drop in!
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 29 July 9am to 11am at Sainsbury Hall, TA24 8UA
- Tuesday 5 August 9am to 11am at Sainsbury Hall, TA24 8UA
- Tuesday 12 August 9am to 11am at Sainsbury Hall, TA24 8UA
- Tuesday 19 August 9am to 11am at Sainsbury Hall, TA24 8UA
- Tuesday 26 August 9am at 11am at Sainsbury Hall, TA24 8UA
Where to Seek Further Help
If you need to talk to someone, phone Mindline on 0800 138 1692.