Heads Up Somerset

Heads Up Somerset Heads Up is an award winning mental health & wellbeing charity supporting mental health concerns, learning difficulties, dementia and those who are carers.

We also provide community learning courses to support general wellbeing within the community.

There was plenty of getting stuck in at our Heads Up Memory Group today, with some of our members helping to make a deli...
02/09/2026

There was plenty of getting stuck in at our Heads Up Memory Group today, with some of our members helping to make a delicious pineapple upside-down cake!

Cooking and baking are about so much more than making something tasty. Familiar activities such as weighing, mixing, sifting, chopping and decorating can help people living with memory difficulties to maintain fine motor skills, follow familiar patterns and routines, and stay actively involved in everyday tasks.

Our Mental Health Lead Practitioner, Tamsin, also swapped paperwork for an apron and got stuck in alongside the group! One of the things we really value at Heads Up is that, whatever our role, we stay connected to the people we support.

Activities like this create opportunities for conversation, laughter, teamwork and that all-important sense of achievement. We focus on what people can do, providing the right support and encouragement to help our members remain active, independent and connected.

And judging by the finished pineapple upside-down cake, we think the team did a pretty good job!

Today we said a very special goodbye to our wonderful Volunteer Coordinator, Georgina, as she finishes her time with us ...
28/08/2026

Today we said a very special goodbye to our wonderful Volunteer Coordinator, Georgina, as she finishes her time with us at Heads Up Somerset.

Carole, one of our Trustees, joined Bridget to present Georgina with a well-deserved thank you and farewell gift, surrounded by some of the people who have been part of her time here.

Georgina has brought so much warmth, kindness and enthusiasm to Heads Up, supporting our fantastic volunteers and becoming a valued part of our community. We are incredibly grateful for everything she has contributed and the difference she has made.

There were plenty of smiles today, and even a few cuddles with our four-legged visitor! đŸŸ

Thank you, Georgina, from everyone at Heads Up Somerset. We wish you every happiness and success in whatever comes next. You’ll always be part of the Heads Up family. 💛

28/08/2026

Support us! Beyond Horizons, is a wonderful, new curated outdoor sculpture exhibition taking place within the unique landscape of Stoberry Park Gardens in Wells, Somerset from September 5th to October 4th. It aims to create a rich and memorable dialogue between contemporary sculpture and the natural environment.

The exhibition will support many well-known and local charities and specifically Heads Up on Wednesday the 9th and 16th of September, where our wonderful volunteers will be helping! This will be an unmissable exhibition, we would love our supporters to buy tickets on these dates!
Tickets and gift vouchers are on sale now from www.stoberrybeyondhorizons.co.uk. ÂŁ8 for adults and ÂŁ3 for under 18s, under 5s go free. Refreshments available at the exhibition.
www.stoberrybeyondhorizons.co.uk

Huge thanks to Wells Golf Club, Erica Klim -Ladies Captain, Colin Payne - Club Captain, and Mel Fields - Seniors Captain...
26/08/2026

Huge thanks to Wells Golf Club, Erica Klim -Ladies Captain, Colin Payne - Club Captain, and Mel Fields - Seniors Captain pictured here and all the club members and volunteers who put so much effort into making the Wells Golf Club Captains Charity Day a great success!

Members very generously donated items for the raffle as well as purchasing tickets on top of their entry fee. There were various challenges set up around the course including challenges against the club pro!

An amazing ÂŁ2,800 was raised for Heads Up from this Club Captains Charity Day, and as their chosen Charity of the Year, we want to say a continued thanks for all your support!!

WELLS COMMUNITY, CAN YOU HELP HEADS UP SOMERSET? We’re looking for local businesses, cafĂ©s, pubs, shops, salons and comm...
21/08/2026

WELLS COMMUNITY, CAN YOU HELP HEADS UP SOMERSET?

We’re looking for local businesses, cafĂ©s, pubs, shops, salons and community venues who would be happy to support Heads Up Somerset by having one of our donation/collection boxes on their counter.

Those loose coins and small donations really can add up, and every penny helps us continue supporting people in our local community through our mental health, wellbeing, memory and outreach services.

Could your business host a Heads Up collection box?

Or perhaps you know somewhere that would be perfect?

Tag a local business below that you think would be up for supporting us, or comment “YES” if you’d be happy to have a box.

We’ll do the rest and arrange getting one to you.

We’d love to see Heads Up boxes popping up all over Wells and the surrounding area! 💚

Thank you, as always, for getting behind your local charity.

Heads Up Somerset — local people supporting local people.

Outreach is about so much more than a visit.Sometimes support looks like helping someone attend an appointment, tackle t...
19/08/2026

Outreach is about so much more than a visit.

Sometimes support looks like helping someone attend an appointment, tackle the weekly shop or manage something at home.

And sometimes, it looks like a swim, a pedicure and a little bit of well-deserved “me time”.

Self-care can play such an important part in our mental health and wellbeing. Getting out of the house, doing something you enjoy and taking time to feel good can help build confidence, independence and connection with the world around us.

Our Outreach Team works alongside each person to understand what matters to them, because meaningful support isn't one-size-fits-all.

It’s about living life, not simply getting through the day.

And judging by that smile, we think the swimming trip was a hit!

Who knew you could do so much with a wooden peg?! Our amazing tutor Karen, affectionately known as ‘Crafty Karen’ (craft...
18/08/2026

Who knew you could do so much with a wooden peg?!

Our amazing tutor Karen, affectionately known as ‘Crafty Karen’ (crafty in the creative sense, not the cheeky one!) arrived with hundreds of wooden pegs and another of her brilliant ideas
 and just look at what the group created!

Everyone got completely stuck into this activity, painting, designing and turning simple wooden pegs into some fantastic pieces of art. From colourful wreaths and mirrors to some really personal creations, every one was different.

We even had a Harley-Davidson fan create their very own peg tribute to a motorbike wheel!

The whole group absolutely loved this activity, and it's a wonderful example of how creativity can bring people together, get conversations flowing and give everyone the opportunity to make something they're proud of.

A huge THANK YOU to Crafty Karen for the endless imagination, enthusiasm and amazing ideas you bring to Heads Up. We never quite know what you're going to turn up with next
 but we know it'll be good!

Our Memory Group had a very special visit from the fantastic TriShaw, run by an amazing team of volunteers who give thei...
17/08/2026

Our Memory Group had a very special visit from the fantastic TriShaw, run by an amazing team of volunteers who give their time to help people get outdoors, enjoy the fresh air and experience the simple joy of a bike ride.

A few of our group members were treated to a ride around the beautiful Horringtons, taking in the site of the old West Mendip Hospital, enjoying the scenery and, judging by those smiles and waves, having a brilliant time!

For our Memory Group, experiences like this are about so much more than an afternoon out. They're about connection, conversation, memories, fresh air and continuing to enjoy new experiences together.

A huge thank you to the wonderful TriShaw volunteers for making this possible and for bringing so much joy to our group.

We think the photos say it all!

A huge shout-out to Chris, owner of Wolf Barbers Wells, and our very own Bridget, Heads Up Service Director, following a...
16/08/2026

A huge shout-out to Chris, owner of Wolf Barbers Wells, and our very own Bridget, Heads Up Service Director, following another fantastic Mental Health Hike!

This year’s hike brought people together, got us talking about mental health and, importantly, raised vital funds to support the work we do here at Heads Up Somerset.

But Chris and Bridget aren’t stopping there
...

SAVE THE DATE, Saturday 10th October 2026

These two have one final event up their sleeves, and you won’t want to miss it!

We’ll be revealing more very soon, so watch this space


For now, a massive THANK YOU to Chris and everyone who walked, donated, supported and helped make this year’s Mental Health Hike such a success. Your support really does make a difference.

HARVEST LUNCH AT HEADS UP SOMERSET Come and join us for a wonderful afternoon of homemade food, great company and autumn...
15/08/2026

HARVEST LUNCH AT HEADS UP SOMERSET

Come and join us for a wonderful afternoon of homemade food, great company and autumnal flavours at our special Harvest Lunch!

Saturday 19th September
1:00pm
Heads Up Somerset, Upper Beech, South Horrington Wells BA5 3QG
ÂŁ20 per ticket

Our delicious homemade Harvest Lunch will include:

🍖 A selection of meats
đŸ„— Fresh salads
🍎 Homemade chutney
🍞 Freshly baked bread
🍰 Homemade pudding
🧀 Cheese & biscuits

Whether you're coming with friends, family or simply fancy a lovely afternoon out, we'd love to welcome you around the table.

Tickets are available directly from Heads Up Somerset.

Places are limited, so please get your tickets early to avoid missing out!

Good food. Great company. A warm welcome.

Please share this post and help us spread the word throughout our community.

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Upper Breach, South Horrington
Wells
BA53QG

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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