Hobby groups in Somerset

Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in Somerset, as well as people looking to join one.

All listings in Somerset

Archie Leach (Burnham-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

Im a single male in my 50's. I'm pretty open in my choice of reading but I suppose crime or murder mystery are a staple along with biographies. I would like to get out, interact with a few people and read much more. I'm currently reading Israel Rank.

Gerard (Frome)

Seeking a book club

I enjoy non-fiction as well as fiction, from books about science to politics or history and from fantasy and sci-fi to historical and literary fiction.

Janet (Frome) (Frome)

Seeking a book club

I have always loved reading but work pressures restricted the time available to get into a good book! Since I recently retired I think joining a book club would give me the motivation to read more varied books and share opinions with a group of people with different persoectives I would also enjoy that social connection I enjoy a variety of genres but particularly enjoy literary & historical fiction and autobiographies

Janet (Frome) recommends:

Demon Copperhead

by Barbara Kingsolver | Learn more and buy

Very intense and thought provoking book. Barbara Kingsolver cleverly updates Charles Dickens classic David Copperfield and her modern social criticism echos the same issues raised by Dickens. Her hard hitting account of the opioid epidemic in the Appalachia and its impact on the main character Damon Fields, nicknamed Demon Copperhead, is often shocking and heart breaking Once I started reading it I couldn’t put it down.

Lori A (Yeovil)

Seeking a book club

I'm new to Yeovil from America and I'm looking for a book club to join that meets in person!

Lori A recommends:

Carrie

by Stephen King | Learn more and buy

Its the very fist of his collection and he actually threw it in the trash when his wife pulled it out, read it and convinced him to submit it :-)

Nick (Clevedon)

Seeking a book club

I am a lover of all thinks 'books'. I am an avid reader and enjoy many different genres - recently I have read books such as: Lonesome Dove, Hamnet, The Gathering, Cuddy and The Turn of the Screw. I am an English Teacher but I'm currently working as a Support Practitioner in Weston College. All of my spare time is spend reading, visiting books shops and Libraries as well as looking for anything book related: book ends, signs and even book marks. I'm hoping to find a book club with like minded people in an informal environment that preferably involves a place surrounded by books.

Kay (Street)

Seeking a book club

I'm 25 and trying to get back into reading, I was was a bookworm as a child but worsening Adhd has made attention span difficult ahaha, I love discussing things and would love to make some new friends. I'm currently enjoying reading contemporary Japanese fiction and just anything a bit weird that leaves you with questions.

Kay recommends:

Convenience store woman

by Sayaka Murata | Learn more and buy

I felt seen by the internal monologue of the main character. An Important read for neurodivergent women.

Bookreader82 (Nailsea)

Seeking a book club

I am interested in expanding my reading & meeting local people

Tim (Bath)

Seeking a book club

I mostly read crime and mystery fiction, with Maggie O'Farrell and Tana French being my faves, but equally enjoy well-written fiction of other genres.

Mary47 (Yeovil)

Seeking a book club

I love reading, fiction, history, and current affairs. I like a mix of the traditional and the more experimental.

Hannah (Bath)

Seeking a book club

I love reading fantasy, classics and I try to read non-fiction (usually social/environmental stuff). It would be great to find a book club discussing any of these genres!

Michelle (Taunton)

Seeking a book club

Looking to join a book club in Taunton/ Priorswood area.

"Clide" The ""Lawyer"" (Bath)

Seeking a gaming group

Hello! I have a good 5 years of experience of TTRPGs under my belt, that includes running and playing a wide array of games. I am looking to get into a game of Cyberpunk or Shadowrun, don't mind whether I'm running or playing, just wanna use my silly dice.

Ellen (Clevedon)

Seeking a book club

Would love to find a book club in Clevedon - or form one with anyone else who'd like to. I'm currently reading A Place of Greater Safety and The Killers of the Flower Moon, recently finished Hamnet. I like a variety of authors including international (especially Russian and Argentinean but open to new horizons!). Would love to meet up to talk about books, reading and writing. Other interests, dance, yoga, painting, walking - swimming when I can get the courage up!

Rosanna (Yeovil)

Seeking a book club

Interested in joining/starting a book group to meet in the evenings. Mid-40s, work full-time. Would like to read a mixture of genres, particularly literary fiction/classics/poetry.

Jude (Clevedon)

Seeking a book club

Just moved to Clevedon. Retired music teacher. Into Art and exercise! Eclectic taste - willing to try most things but prefer modern novels and literature.

Jude recommends:

Americanah

by Chimanandah Ngozi Adiche | Learn more and buy

Interesting view of attitudes and expectations in modern Nigeria . Humourous and compassionate character studies with race and the sorrows and adventures of immigration a vcentral theme.

Ledger (Glastonbury)

Seeking a gaming group

Beginner friendly

Dan (Yeovil)

Seeking a gaming group

New player with no experience, seen some campaigns online and interested in trying it out for myself as it seems very fun

Kilpatricks (Yeovil)

Seeking a gaming group

My husband and I would love to join a game. We're both mid 20s and don't have local friends. I'm a beginner, he's played quite a bit and DMS a mini game for myself and friends we rarely see, but he'd like to play too. We'd love it if it's possible to bring our dog along sometimes. He's a super friendly lab and we don't like leaving him alone for more than a couple of hours. As he's used to being around me constantly (assistance dog) We'd like to be in a classic fantasy game. Maybe with a fun twist, but we're happy with a classic game. I know 5e best, but I don't think it matters which edition we play, as long as we get on with the people.

Reubs (Bath)

Seeking a book club

Love reading, fiction, since I was a little kid. Mainly Epic Fantasy but it all depends on the mood. Right now I am enjoying reading Space Operas. Next maybe Horror or a thriller.. who knows

Reubs recommends:

Malice

by John Gwynne | Learn more and buy

First book in a quartet. Epic Fantasy with the usual tropes but loved every minute of it

Chris (Weston-super-Mare)

Seeking a book club

I love reading and would like to extend my friendship group so a book club seems a good place to start. I like the classics, but also lots of modern stuff too. I’m not usually into non- fiction but have tried a few biographies and am happy to branch out a bit.

Chris recommends:

Miss Buncle’s Book

by DE Stevenson | Learn more and buy

This was book about a “distressed gentlewoman” who writes a book for money and is then taken aback by the results was written in the 1930’s. The author is an astute observer of people and manners with a very light touch. It is very funny and I love the period detail as well as the humour.