Clubs, Hobbies & Crafts
Martock offers a wide range of hobbies and craft clubs. There are a number of very popular groups from quilting, to weekly bingo and monthly whist sessions at the Parish Hall. There is also the very active Gardening Group, a History Society, not forgetting the various exercise groups with regular weekly classes.
For more information about the various groups, see the list below.
Come for a Coffee
A great opportunity to meet and make friends and enjoy a chat. Coffee and cakes. Check our events calendar for more information.
Held last Friday of every month 10am-12pm
Contact: Jenny Becker 01935 822144
Ash Craft and Lacemakers
Lacemaking and craft group meet every Wednesday 2pm to 4pm at Ash Pavilion.
Contact: Rosemary Gay 01935 824152
Ash Quilters
Quilting group meet every Thursday 1:30pm to 5:30pm at Ash Pavilion.
Contact: Rosemary Gay 01935 824152
BHAM – Bower Hinton Ash and Martock Running Group
We run together on a Monday evening and regularly run a beginners programme please ring for more details
We also have a Sunday Trail run and are entering races around Somerset and Dorset.
If you are interested in running with others do get in touch.
Contact: Neil Brannagan-Fuller 07833 235605 / www.bhamrunners.org
Boccia
Anyone for a game of Boccia?
At Swallowfields Court, Mow Barton, North Street, Martock. Tuesdays from 11am to 12pm
Contact: Di Ramsay 01823 345626 / 01823 345626 / ageingwell@ageuksomerset.or.uk
Evergreens
Weekly seniors bingo club in the Community Room at Bearley House on Mondays 2pm to 4pm
Contact: Doreen Southall 01935 823063
Castle Kids’ Patch
Castle Kids’ Patch is a non-profit children’s gardening project based in Stoke-sub-Hamdon. Launched in January last year, the Patch gives children the chance to grow food, learn about nature and enjoy time outdoors in a welcoming community setting in our North Street Allotment site.
Castle Kids’ Patch is excited to be opening its clubs to more local children from surrounding villages, including Martock. Spring sessions focus on seasonal growing, caring for the soil and wildlife, and learning through hands-on gardening.
We also run weekly ‘Grown Up Garden & Chat’ mornings on Fridays at our allotment, this is a good place to help care for the children’s allotment as well as to share and learn new gardening skills.
For more information about Castle Kids’ Patch and to book upcoming clubs, visit: http://www.castlekidspatch.com/book-our-clubs
Martock & Ash Mothers’ Union
The Mothers’ Union is a worldwide organisation committed to preserving family life and marriage. Martock and Ash Mothers’ Union meet on the first Tuesday of each month at All Saints’ Church at 2:00 pm.
Contact: Branch leader: Brenda Bailey 01935 825227 / themothersunion.org
Martock & District Gardening Society
The gardening society holds regular events which are open to all, including lectures, visits to local nurseries and public and private gardens. To find out more about these see the ‘What’s On’ section of this website.
For enquires and further information please contact:
Gareth Isaac on 07532 207605 or garethisaac2003@yahoo.co.uk
Martock & District Skittles League
A friendly and vibrant skittles league of all ages and mixed teams. We are always looking for new players and teams to join our league and we have a couple of pubs in the league in Bakers Arms & Nags Head in Martock that have teams.
If you are interested and want to know more, you can look at our website martockskittlesleague.enablecomcloud.co.uk for all our latest information on the league.
Contact the Match Secretary Steve Lonton: stevelonton@hotmail.com / 07502095669.
Martock & District u3a
Martock and District u3a is a local charity with a focus on continuing to learn, sharing interests, making friends and trying something new. The charity is the local branch of the national U3A, originally set up as the University of the Third Age. Nowadays all branches and the national U3A are open to anyone with time for themselves, whether they are in work or not or retired.
Martock U3A holds a monthly meeting (apart from in August) with a presentation followed by refreshments and a time to socialise. The meetings are on the second Wednesday of the month, 2:25pm for a 2:30pm start.
Martock u3a also has nearly thirty interest groups which range from Art to Writing, learning a language, sharing a craft, playing Mahjong or other board games. If you can’t find a group you want, you can suggest an idea and the u3a will see if other members are interested.
The annual subscription of £17 (£30 for a couple). You can join at any monthly meeting, on our website, or by emailing our Membership Secretary Alison Sutton at: martocku3amembership@gmail.com
General enquires may be addressed to our Chair, Chris Atkins at: chairmaru3a@gmail.com
More details and an online application form may be found on our website: https://www.martocku3a.org.uk
Martock Community Group
The Martock Community Group organises cultural and social events and raises funds for local charities.
We manage the Martock Film Nights, Martock Farmers’ Market and organise the Fete and other events. If you would like to join us please give us a call.
Contact: Jonathan Swabey 01935 826457
Martock Film Nights
Martock Film Nights are open to all at Martock Parish Hall, the last Saturday of September, October, November, January, February, March and sometimes April.
For details of films, times and tickets please see the What’s on Section or visit the Martock Film Nights website: www.martockfilmnight.co.uk
The Film Nights are presented by Martock Community in association with Moviola.
Contact: jonathanswabey@hotmail.com / 01935 826457
Martock Friends Active Living Group
Martock Friends Active Living Group meet every Thursday in the community room at Bearley House, East Street.
The group caters for Martock’s senior residents and offers Lots of chat, activities, as well as outings and talks. Never a dull moment!
The weekly sessions run from 10am to 3pm and includes lunch and refreshments during the day. If you or someone you know are at a loose end on a Thursday and fancy a sociable day out why not come and visit…
For more information about what we do or how to get there contact the Seniors’ Support Coordinator ( we may be able to offer help with transport if that is something that prevents you from joining us).
Contact: Caroline Bennett 07946121612
Martock Local History Society
Between September and April we have talks at Martock Primary School on mainly local topics. Usually on the 4th Tuesday of the month, unless half term at the school. In May, June and July we have outdoor visits. No Meeting December or August. Annual membership is £10 for all 10 meetings, or £3 per meeting. Everyone very welcome.
For more info see Events section or visit www.martockhistory.co.uk or contact Fergus Dowding on 822202
Quirky Quilters
Quilting group meet every other Tuesday 12pm to 4:30pm at Stoke sub Hamdon Memorial Hall
Contact: Sue Chiswell 01935 829005 / susanjean@dsl.pipex.com
Royal British Legion
Martock Branch: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/martock
Contact: Secretary: Mr. Waterhouse 01935 823628
Martock Short Mat Bowling Club
We meet between 6.30 -9,00pm at Martock Parish Hall on Tuesdays. We are a group of friendly people aged 18+ who enjoy a game of bowls. Come along and have a go. Just bring some flat soled shoes with you and we can supply the rest. We look forward to seeing you
Contact: Doreen 01935 824902 / donreedflex@gmail.com
Slimming World
Martock Slimming World group meets every Tuesday evening at 3:30, 5:30 and 7:30pm and on a Thursday morning at 9:30am and 11.30 at the Martock Christian Fellowship Church. Church Street
Contact: Josie 07769 908544 / www.slimmingworld.com
SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen & Families Association)
National organisation which aids servicemen and women and their families in times of need.
Contact: 01935 841331 / www.ssafa.org.uk
Stanchester Quilters
Quilting group meet every Thursday 10am to 12pm at Ash Pavilion.
Contact: Dru Perry 01935 822703
Stepping Stones Bereavement Support Group
We are here to help you through those difficult times following the loss of a loved one or the loss of a job,loss of confidence or loss of a pet.We will be really pleased to see you and help in any way.
Venue: The George, opposite the church.
The group meets on the 1st Monday of each month 2:30pm to 4pm and 3rd Saturday each month 10:30am to 12pm.
Contact: Jan Masters 01935 823062
Village Artist Group
A small, friendly and supportive group of people, all ages and abilities, who meet weekly during term time at The Memorial Hall, Stoke sub Hamdon, to encourage, promote and practice the visual arts in all forms – Abstract, Still Life, Landscapes and Portraiture by whatever means, pencil, pastels, watercolour, oils and acrylic and, in or on any medium you like.
We meet 2 sessions a week for 2 hours during term time on Tuesday evenings 7.30pm-9.30pm and Friday mornings 10am-12.30.
For more information please see our Facebook page: Stoke Sub Hamdon The Village Artists Group or email: sshthevillageartistsgroup@gmail.com or call Andrew on 01935 823691.
Wayfarers
Social club for adults with learning difficulties. Fortnightly meetings are held at 7:30 to 9:30pm at The Pavilion. Please contact for more details.
Contact: Pat Jewell 01935 824473
Martock Wednesday Club
A warm welcome is offered every Wednesday at Martock Youth Centre for this social and inclusive group. It is open for all over the age of 18. Current time is 2pm to 3:30pm, but changing to 10:30 to 12:30.
There is the opportunity to play pool and join in the activities, (be it arts and crafts, gardening, relaxation session, board games etc) or just enjoy a cuppa, biscuit and chat. All new ideas welcome.
Come and be part of this supportive and welcoming group. It is a space to be yourself without fear of judgement.
50p a session with free tea/coffee and biscuits. Come along and make this group your own.
For more information please contact Naomi on 07539754413 or community.support@martock-pc.gov.uk.
Weight Watchers
Martock Weight Watchers group meets every Tuesday evening at 5.30pm and Wednesday mornings at 9.30am – The Pavilion.
Contact: Jodie Nesbitt 0845 6777788 / weightwatchers.co.uk
Whist Drive
Held most months on the last Wednesday of the month at 2pm to 4pm at the Parish Hall. All welcome.
Please contact Mrs Connolly to confirm when the next Drive will be.
Contact: Yvonne Connolly 01935 823487
Women’s Institute
The Women’s Institute in Martock is currently suspended for the time being because of low member numbers. Suspension means that the Institute funds and records are now held by the County Federation in a separate account that will be accessible for three years, should the Institute re-form.
The County Office can be contacted on 01278 496400. The Office will also have contact details for the nearest Institutes at Montacute, Long Sutton, and South Petherton.
Thanks and good wishes go to all members, past and present, and to all who have supported the Institute over the years.