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PARTY IN THE PARK

The Party in the Park was a great success, if we do say so ourselves!
A Free Press report and photos can be seen on our Club News page.


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We're looking forward to our first Party in the Park in Blenheim Gardens for a number of years,  and we're very pleased to be working with Minehead Town Council.
Why not spend the afternoon with us? Bring a picnic with you or visit the Blenheim Gardens Cafe where you will be able to pick up a prepared picnic box (while stocks last) or enjoy hot dogs, burgers or pasties, as well as their range of drinks and ice creams!
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Take a look at what's happening during the afternoon!

Entertainment     |      For our Younger Party Goers
     Community Stands     |     Craft & Trade Stands

Entertainment

We've lined up a great variety of entertainment on and around the bandstand for the whole afternoon!
Paul Yates will be running things as compere and will also perform some numbers with his sister Michelle Woodley. Paul has been a member of Eurovision-winning group Bucks Fizz since 2012, and his sister Michelle is the lead singer of popular local band Samphire.  Both have played an active part in local amateur theatre for many years, but rarely get an opportunity to perform together!

More info below:
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The Rivertones
are an all-male a capella harmony chorus based in Taunton, Somerset. Their aim is to encourage the enjoyment of Barbershop style singing.
https://www.therivertones.org.uk/
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Minehead Ukulele Group
The Minehead Ukulele Club is a local group meeting weekly in central Minehead. They cater to various abilities, playing popular music from the late 20th century, and often perform at local events and festivals, such as the Minehead Bay Festival. New members are welcomed
Impakt Dance & Mini MADS
is a dance group for local children  aged 4-14. They meet and practice at the Beach Hotel.  
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Watchet Town Band
is a small band who were formed in 1893 from the local militia and have been making music in Somerset ever since.  They can be seen regularly performing around West Somerset.
https://www.facebook.com/WatchetTownBand
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Tico
are a 6 piece band based in West Somerset.
They play a variety of styles including Latin, Bossa, Gypsy Swing and Pop from the 60s to the present.
https://youtu.be/FeuTeJYdrKU?si=zOLvHocXxRkBepf9
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South Coast Waves
is a not-for-profit cheer-leading club based in Watchet, run by volunteers, for males and females aged 4 years or older! 
https://www.facebook.com/scwcheeranddance
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For our Younger Partygoers

Butlin's Redcoats
We are excited to be able to welcome two Butlin's Redcoats who will be bringing some kit to entertain the younger partygoers. A chance to learn some circus skills, play with a parachute and enjoy party games!  
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Minehead Eye
Free games:
Outdoor games: Cornhole, Hula Hoops, Giant Connect 4, Giant Dominoes, Football goals for penalty shoot outs
To raise funds for our Youth Club (these activities will be manned at all times):
Sucker Archery. 3 goes for £1
Plastic Axe Throwing. 3 goes for £1
https://mineheadeye.co.uk/
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Tiny Hooves Pygmy Goats
We are a family-run Pygmy goat party company dedicated to bringing joy to your events. Our friendly, calm goats are perfect for creating unforgettable memories with guests of all ages. From birthday parties to care home visits, we bring a unique and delightful experience straight to you.
Come along and have a cuddle!
https://www.tinyhoovespartyco.com/
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Traders

Exmoor Engraving
We  specialise in craft work in wood, bespoke word art to commission,  silhouette wood cuts to commission .
https://www.exmoorengraving.co.uk/www.exmoorengraving.co.uk/
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James Penny Plants
I will be selling plants - perennials and shrubs, and photography and crafts.

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Freya Smith Photography
Greetings cards, lanyards, photographic prints, framed prints, posters, photographic services.
https://freyasmithphotography.co.uk/
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Occasions By Porsche 
Artificial floral wreaths, artificial flower arrangements, vase arrangements, flower crowns, bracelets, streamer/ribbons. Floral gifts.
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Jewellery Vixen
I am a local crafter from Minehead who sells handmade jewellery using a variety of gemstones, sea glass and leather. I also create pebble art, painted boxes and keyrings as well as doing a little pyrography.
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Community Stands

We have a selection of community organisations at our Party and many of them would welcome new members or volunteers. Why not stop and have a chat?
In no particular order...
Minehead Rotary Club
Yours truly!
www.mineheadrotaryclub.co.uk
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Minehead Town Council
What a fantastic job they do looking after our town - come and spend some time in the jewel that is Blenheim Gardens!
www.mineheadtowncouncil.co.uk
Minehead Coast Watch
Watchkeeper volunteers are providing operational Watches from our purpose built station on Minehead seafront next to Warren Road Car Park and opposite Butlins Main entrance. We are currently open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday with other ad hoc training days.
We are actively recruiting volunteer Watchkeepers, fundraisers and supporters. 
https://www.nci.org.uk/station/minehead/
Minehead RNLI
Looking out over the broad expanse of the Bristol Channel, Minehead Lifeboat Station has operated from the same boathouse for over 100 years. Today's station has two inshore lifeboats - a B class Atlantic 85 and a D class.
https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/minehead-lifeboat-station
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Minehead WInspirations
Minehead Women's Institute - meeting the 3rd Wednesday of each month, new members & visitors always welcome.  
During the afternoon we will be making pom-bombs and crochet tree-spinners in preparation for Minehead Bay Festival.
Come and join us - yarn & hooks provided!

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Minehead Museum
 Displays relating to Minehead along with a range of museum publications, including the popular History of Blenheim Gardens. A chance to find out more about your local museum and if you have the time why not visit the museum, attached to the Beach Hotel (5 minutes from the gardens, opposite the railway station). Find out more about the collection along with opportunities for volunteering.
Museum open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, Sundays 11.00am to 4.00pm.
www.mineheadmuseum.co.uk
Minehead & District Lions Club
Minehead and District Lions Club celebrate their 46th anniversary this year and is part of a worldwide organisation, Lions Clubs International, that is 110 years old!
We are a service organisation and attend fetes and fairs raising funds to donate to local good causes and charities. We also serve the community by giving away Message in a Bottle for emergency medical information, and other help as needed.
We are also a club that likes to socialise, so we have coffee mornings, outings etc. We meet once a month to discuss upcoming events etc. and to plan ahead.
We welcome new members of all ages. If you are interested in learning more come and chat with us at any of our events. Although we are Lions we don’t bite!
https://www.facebook.com/mineheadlionsclub
The Minehead Shed
The Minehead Shed is a community run by its members for its members so that all have an opportunity to pursue personal aims, be it learning new things, undertaking projects, teaching and helping others, and, very importantly, socialising and having fun. We welcome everyone, from all walks of life, and wish to accommodate projects as diverse as furniture restoration, wood turning, and crafts.
https://mineheadshed.weebly.com/
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Minehead Dementia Action Group
Minehead Dementia Action is a local charity supporting people living with dementia and their carers across Minehead and the surrounding area. We provide friendly, welcoming, volunteer-led activities including social groups, memory cafés and outings, helping people stay connected and reducing isolation. Our aim is to create a more dementia-friendly and inclusive community, ensuring nobody faces dementia alone. We also work to raise awareness and encourage greater understanding of dementia, alongside organisations across the area.
www.mineheadda.org.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mineheaddementiaaction
Minehead Repair Café
Minehead's own repair cafe, at Sacred Heart Church Hall, Townsend Road, Minehead, United Kingdom, TA24 5RG
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West Somerset Food Cupboard
is a local food charity providing: Emergency food for people in crisis, A Local pantry membership scheme helping people experiencing food insecurity to access affordable supermarket surplus food Food support for partner agencies and projects, Information on how to access local support for a range of issues.
https://www.wsfoodcupboard.org.uk/

We are grateful to everyone who has supported us!

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Minehead Rotary Club has been active since 1937 and is part of Rotary International.
Rotary International has over 1.2 million members in 168 countries.

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    • Community >
      • Current Community Projects
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    • International >
      • International Projects
      • Our Next Project - Disability Aids for Zambia - update
      • Our Next Project - Disability Aids for Zambia version 1
    • The Rotary Foundation
    • Youth >
      • Current Youth Projects
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  • Events
    • Upcoming Events >
      • Lyn Valley Classic
      • Rotary at Dunster Fair 2026
      • Santa Fun Run 2026
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      • Party in the Park
      • Easter Bunny Fun Run 2026
      • Rotary Quiz Night
      • Santa Fun Run
      • Volunteer Coffee Morning
      • Rotary Quiz Night
      • Easter Bunny Fun Run
      • Santa 5K Fun Run 2024
      • Rotary Quiz Night 2024
      • Minehead Bay Festival 2024
      • Dunster Country Fair 2024
      • Santa 5K Fun Run 2023
      • Minehead Victorian Christmas 2023
      • Discover Ukraine 2023
      • VolunteerEvent 2023
  • Gallery
  • Contact
  • Rotary GB&I