If you or a loved one is in need of support, our volunteers are here to help those living in South Brent and the surrounding communities of Avonwick, North Huish, Diptford and Rattery.
We offer befriending, carers support and other services including our popular groups and Drop-in.
We also offer bespoke support for those finding it hard to get out and about like transport, assistance with shopping, help to navigate or understand the care system, and help with benefit forms and personal admin.
For more information on our regular groups and activities, our office drop-in and our other services click here but please note the temporary venue changes from June 2026 – listed below.
Email us: info@sbadc.org.uk
Or call us on: 01364 700282
Temporary Venue Changes from June
Services and venue update
As The Old School Community Centre prepares to temporarily close for refurbishment, we are moving our groups to other venues around the village. Our office drop-in service will continue in a temporary office outside The Old School Community Centre and will remain open as usual between 10am – 12, Monday to Thursday. Pop in, call 01364 700282, or email the team at info@sbadc.org.uk as usual! We will respond to answer phone messages and emails but please be patient.
The Hub is temporarily closed whilst the building work at the Old School Community Centre take place – due to reopen in November!
Groups at the Recreation Ground Pavilion, South Brent until the end of December 2026
Monday Coffee Morning and Lunch Clubs in
Same times – new place! Coffee mornings every Monday 10.30am-11.45am.
Lunch Clubs / Lunch Cafés every Monday at 12 noon. £6 for two delicious home-cooked courses and coffee. Booking essential 01364 700282. Transport by arrangement. Disabled access and free parking.
Also, Wednesdays at the Recreation Ground Pavilion, South Brent
Walk & Talk every Wednesday at 11am from 3rd June – join us for a gentle, volunteer-led stroll and then sociable hot drinks and cakes. Free, but donations for refreshments welcome.
Friends Day Wednesday every Wednesday from 3rd June 2pm-4pm –our dementia-friendly group enjoys entertainment, games, crafts, singing and more. Suggested donation £3 includes refreshments. Transport by arrangement, enquiries to join call 01364 700282.
Returning to the Old School Community Centre in November
Our Compassionate Cafes (every second Saturday of the month) will be held in the Methodist Hall 10-11.30am until November when it returns to the Hub in the Old School Community Centre.
Nail cutting clinic will be held in South Brent Village Hall in October, call 01364700282 to book and enquire about dates and availability and then also return to the Old School Community Centre.
We very much hope to be back to normal in The Old School Community Centre by November and of course we’ll keep you posted.
Events
Quiz Night in The Packhorse Community Inn
Second Thursday of the month at 7.30pm.
£1 per person, max 6 in a team.
Bring a team, or join one!
Prize winning raffle as well.
All proceeds to South Brent & District Caring.
Caring Raffle and Cream Tea – Wednesday 30th September
If you haven’t heard we are holding a September Raffle. The prizes are amazing and listed below. We’d like to thank everyone for their generous and thoughtful donations.
Tickets are £1, all proceeds to South Brent & District Caring. You can buy tickets from the office and The Village Shop. The draw will take place at 3pm on Wednesday 30th September at our Friends Day Wednesday group at The Rec. We will be serving a cream tea, and you are welcome to join us!
Can’t make it to the office? You can also order raffle tickets via email and pay online – email Lucy at info@sbadc.org.uk
Nail Cutting sessions
Next Sessions – October 21st and 27th. Booking essential.
Please get in touch if you are interested in this service. Please note that this is a service for those not otherwise able to afford a podiatrist and who cannot maintain their own nail cutting.
For more information about any of our activities, or to offer help please ring the office or pop in when you’re passing.
Registered Charity No. 1204911