Rachael Knight Local Food & Local Events

02/01/2026

Don't forget to join us this month for !

We’re bringing energy-saving advice, practical tips, and local support to communities across Somerset. Cut bills, boost home efficiency, and find help with health and housing. Plus, enjoy hot drinks and gift bags to stay warm and well this winter.

Event Dates & Locations:

13 Jan – Bridgwater, Victoria Park Community Centre, 12 noon – 2pm
29 Jan – Wellington, Baptist Church, 11:00am – 12:30pm
30 Jan – Yeovil, Methodist Church, 10:00am – 1:00pm
10 Feb – Taunton, Taunton Library, 10:00am – 12:30pm

This is supported by Somerset Council via the Household Support Fund.

29/12/2025

28/12/2025

24/12/2025

Don't forget, our phone lines will be closed from 4pm on Wednesday, 24 December 2025, and will reopen on Friday, 2 January 2026.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR SOMERSET CARERS:

A small team will be available to answer calls from unpaid carers on Monday 29, Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 December. This service will operate via the carers’ helpline 0800 31 68 600.

If you need to talk to someone during the Christmas period, Mind offers various services. Visit their website for useful contacts:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/christmas-and-mental-health/useful-contacts/

Open Mental Health has also published a Festive Wellbeing Kit, designed to support your mental health over the holidays.

It provides practical advice, resources, and tips from the OMH alliance to help you stay well and make the most of the festive season.
https://openmentalhealth.org.uk/festive-wellbeing-kit/

23/12/2025

Join us in January for !

We’re bringing energy-saving advice, practical tips, and local support to communities across Somerset. Cut bills, boost home efficiency, and find help with health and housing. Plus, enjoy hot drinks and gift bags to stay warm and well this winter.

Event Dates & Locations:

13 Jan – Bridgwater, Victoria Park Community Centre, 12 noon – 2pm
29 Jan – Wellington, Baptist Church, 11:00am – 12:30pm
30 Jan – Yeovil, Methodist Church, 10:00am – 1:00pm
10 Feb – Taunton, Taunton Library, 10:00am – 12:30pm

This is supported by Somerset Council via the Household Support Fund.

21/12/2025

Trays of local free range eggs now in
Collect Creech Heathfield
£7 per tray
Potatoes available to order £15 for 25 kg sack

19/12/2025

Help Somerset thrive — run the London Marathon with us!

We’re recruiting runners to join Team Thrive and raise vital funds for local people who need support with food, fuel, wellbeing and connection.

If you’ve dreamed of taking on the London Marathon, this is your moment.

👉 Be part of something meaningful.

👉 Run with purpose.

👉 Make a difference in your community.

Apply today: https://thrivesomerset.org.uk/london-marathon