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

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Rolling Harmony (Bath)

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Rolling Harmony is a vocal ensemble based in Bath, performing a range of music drawn from English and American harmony singing traditions. It holds rehearsals and performances throughout the year, and also runs workshops that welcome singers of all levels. The group is auditioned and is affiliated with the Natural Voice Network.

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Portishead Sound (Nailsea)

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Portishead Sound is an open-access choir based in Nailsea with about 60 members. It welcomes singers of all ability and experience, and the songs are taught by ear so music reading is not needed. The choir sings a range of material including jazz, pop, folk and music from around the world. Sessions take place on Wednesday evenings in term time from 7.30pm to 9pm.

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Moor Harmony (Minehead)

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Moor Harmony is a community choir based in Wootton Courtenay in Exmoor National Park. It sings songs from around the world in different styles and meets on Monday afternoons from 1pm to 2pm. New members are welcome, and there is a free taster session.

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Meeting Voices Community Choir (Chard)

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This community choir in Chard is friendly and inclusive, with no auditions required. It sings a mixed repertoire, learning everything by ear rather than from sheet music, and recorded parts are available for longer songs. Sessions take place on Wednesdays from 7.30 pm to 9.15 pm.

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Langport Community Choir (South Petherton)

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Langport Community Choir is a friendly, informal singing group that welcomes new members and offers a taster session for those interested in joining. It meets on Mondays from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm in South Petherton.

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Kotaba Voices (Street)

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Kotaba Voices is a women-focused choir in Street that sings harmony songs from a range of world traditions, along with contemporary community songs about justice, caring for the earth and human connection. Songs are taught by ear, following a method used in many cultures. It meets on Monday evenings from 7.00 to 8.30pm.

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Jackdaws Songbirds (Frome)

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Jackdaws Songbirds is a relaxed choir that meets each week during school terms to sing a range of music, including traditional, modern and songs from abroad. No audition or prior experience is needed, and the songs are taught by ear. The group meets in Frome on Monday afternoons at Rise, Tuesday early evening at Trinity Church Hall for those aged 13 and over, and Wednesday evenings at Selwood Academy for those aged 16 and over. The Monday session also welcomes babies, pre-school children and...

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Frome Vocal Improvisation (Frome)

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Frome Vocal Improvisation runs weekly blocks of vocal improvisation sessions in Frome, currently on Fridays from 11.30 am to 1.30 pm. These are for experienced or confident singers and improvisers, with a focus on being able to hold a melody, harmonise and keep time. The group also offers occasional monthly workshops for all singers, sometimes on Friday mornings and sometimes on Sunday afternoons.

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Frome Folk Singers (Frome)

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Frome Folk Singers is a relaxed, friendly choir that sings traditional and modern folk music from the British Isles in harmony. The songs are taught by ear, and the group also gives occasional small local performances. It meets on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm during term time in Frome.

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Earth Heart Song (Temple Cloud)

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Earth Heart Song is a community choir that sings heart-soothing songs, harmonies and songs about the earth, humanity and self. It meets fortnightly on Tuesdays from 7pm to 8.30pm at Chew Stoke Church Hall. All are welcome, no need to read music, as everything is taught by ear. Block booking costs £9 a session, or drop-in is £12, with a £10 student or concession drop-in rate.

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Dynamics Choir (Nailsea)

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Dynamics Choir in Nailsea is a pop and rock singing group that welcomes people without auditions and does not require music reading. It meets on Wednesday evenings during term time, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm, at Nailsea Methodist Church, and also holds socials, performs locally and supports charities.

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Crystal’s Choir (Street)

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This community choir is based in Bantry, West Cork, and sings traditional polyphonic songs from around the world. It welcomes all voices, with no experience needed, and there is no need to read music because songs are learnt by ear. Sessions run on Mondays from 5.30pm to 7pm.

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Common Voices Chorus (Street)

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Common Voices Chorus is a women’s choir that shares songs together and welcomes new singers. It meets on Wednesday evenings from 7.00 to 8.30pm, and no previous experience is needed, only an interest in joining the group and singing.

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Clevedon A Cappella (Clevedon)

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Clevedon A Cappella is an open-access women’s singing group in Clevedon, started in 2008. It teaches songs by ear rather than from sheet music, so music reading is not needed, and it sings a mix of jazz, pop, folk and music from around the world in three-part harmony. Sessions run on Mondays in term time from 2pm to 3.30pm.

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Clarity Bath (Bath)

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Clarity Bath is an open-access a cappella choir that sings uplifting songs from around the world in different styles, mainly for enjoyment, with occasional performances. It meets at St Swithin’s in Bath on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12pm during term time, with a coffee break halfway through. New members can try a free taster session, and there are no auditions or entry requirements beyond joining in.

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Blackdown Community Choir (Taunton)

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Blackdown Community Choir is a community singing group based in Wellington. It meets on Thursday evenings from 7:30pm to 9:15pm and sings in four-part harmony without auditions. The choir is open to complete beginners who cannot read music as well as more experienced singers looking for a relaxed setting.

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Bath Songways (Bath)

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Bath Songways is a choir that meets on Wednesday evenings during term time at St Swithin’s Church in Bath. It offers relaxed singing sessions with a varied mix of songs and harmonies, and there is no audition or need to read music because the songs are taught by ear. The choir also performs with the Bradford on Avon Songways choir in venues such as Bath Abbey.

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Alive and Singing – Wells, Somerset (Wells)

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This Wells singing group meets on Wednesday mornings during term time from 10am to 11am. It is a natural voice choir for people who enjoy singing, with an emphasis on connection rather than perfection. The group welcomes people of all ages.

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The Grapes session (Bath)

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A traditional music session at The Grapes, Bath. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.

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Hunters Lodge Inn session (Wells)

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A traditional music session at Hunters Lodge Inn, Priddy. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.