The Blackdown Healthy Living & Activity Centre

08/09/2026

Wednesdays just got better! Our brand-new Dancing Not Falling and Chair Yoga classes start TOMORROW — simply drop in, give them a try and enjoy moving, strengthening, relaxing and feeling good! ❤️🖤

01/09/2026

Very happy to welcome Sophie to the Centre as she launches her new chair yoga class next week 😊

🌿September yoga with Wildly Grounded Yoga 🌿

After a full-on summer, I’m really looking forward to coming back to routine, movement, nature and community - and welcoming you into my classes this September.

I teach gentle, accessible yoga with a focus on movement, breath, nervous system support and finding a little more space within ourselves.

Weekly classes:

🧘‍♀️ Tuesday | Restorative Yoga
6-7pm • Hemyock Parish Hall
Starting 8 September

🌿 Wednesday | Chair Yoga
2-2:45pm• Healthy Living Centre, Hemyock
Starting 9 September

🌱 Thursday | Gentle Yoga
9:30-10:30am • Clayhidon Village Hall

🌱 Friday | Gentle Yoga
9:15am-10:15am • Culmstock Village Hall

£10 drop-in / £9 with block booking.

Booking is essential - send me a message if you’d like to join, or if you’re not sure which class would suit you.

Come as you are. 🤍

And please feel free to share with a friend or someone locally who might enjoy a little more movement, connection and calm this autumn 🍂

With love
Sophie

01/09/2026

September is here and we have 12 wellbeing classes at the Centre, including 2 brand new classes on Wednesdays.

From Pilates and yoga to dance and gentle movement, there's something for everyone. We're here for the whole Blackdown community, and Hemyock is in easy reach of many of our surrounding villages.

Take a look at our timetable, find a class that suits you and pay us a visit! Classes start next week.

24/08/2026

Julia's popular yoga classes restart on Monday 7th September! Get booked in!

24/08/2026

The Community Fridge will be open on Bank Holiday Monday (31st August) from 10.30am - 11.30am only.

16/08/2026

Wednesdays just got better! Join us for two brand-new wellbeing classes—Dancing Not Falling and Chair Yoga—designed to help you move, strengthen, relax and feel good. These classes start on 9th September. Please contact Richard or Sophie to find out more❤️🖤

22/06/2026

It's Pasty Time again! We have a delivery of frozen pasties arriving tomorrow at around 11am. Please bring freezer bags and a donation. We'll be open until 1pm.

08/06/2026

✨ Take a little time for you this week… ✨

Our popular monthly 'Sound Bath with Emma Dee' is back this Thursday, 7pm–8pm at the The Blackdown Healthy Living & Activity Centre

Step into a calm, welcoming space and simply relax as soothing sounds help you unwind, recharge and switch off from the busyness of everyday life.

Sound therapy has been linked to helping reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep, and support overall wellbeing. The best part? There’s no physical activity involved, so anyone can join in. Just get comfortable, relax, and let yourself drift away for an hour of calm.

Whether you’re feeling stressed, struggling to switch off, or simply fancy some peaceful 'me time', this could be just what you need 💙

📍 Blackdown Healthy Living & Activity Centre
🕖 Thursday | 7pm–8pm

Why not come along and give it a try?
To book your place please contact Emma on 07958 703186 or email [email protected]

08/06/2026

06/06/2026

💚 As Volunteers’ Week comes to a close, we want to say a HUGE thank you to every single one of our incredible volunteers at The Blackdown Healthy Living & Activity Centre 💚

From supporting older people at Riverside Club, welcoming families at Stay & Play, keeping the Community Shed buzzing, to helping run our Community Fridge ... quite simply, these projects would not function without you.

Whether you give your time every week, help behind the scenes, offer transport, make tea, sort food, listen, chat, tidy, fix, organise or simply turn up with a smile, you make a real difference to our community.

Because of you, people feel less lonely, families feel supported, food reaches those who need it, and people have spaces to connect, create and belong.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity and community spirit. We are so grateful for everything you do. 🌟

Please help us say THANK YOU in the comments 👇💚