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Leisure Voluntary Work Leisure Leisure is something you do outside of work or learning. It is up to you how you spend your leisure time. You may play sport, surf the net, go clubbing or watch a play. Your leisure can be a great way to:   try out new things   acquire new skills   make new friends   keep fit   broaden your knowledge Although it’s not possible to list all the different types of leisure activities in your area, the information in this section should get you started. Activities in Somerset These databases list all sorts of local leisure activities that you can get involved in: AWSOM (Activities in Somerset for Young People). The AWSOM site www.awsom.org.uk is a great starting point for finding out more about local activities. Somerset Gateway www.somerset.gov.uk/somersetgateway lists hundreds of local organisations, clubs, societies and self-help groups. Arts Somerset Arts www.somersetarts.com 01278 454604 Arts Council England (South West) www.artscouncil.org.uk 0845 3006200 Each area of Somerset has a local arts officer (see Your Town/Area section of this site). Museums Somerset County Museums www.somerset.gov.uk/somerset/culturecommunity/museums - 01823 320200 Each area of Somerset has a local museums officer (see Your Town/Area section of this site). Sports For local leisure and sports activities see:   sports development officers (For more details see Your Town/Area on this site)   Active Places (Sports England) www.activeplaces.com   libraries   phone directories   www.yell.com Also see Your Town/Area section of this site. Other Opportunities Young Somerset www.youngsomerset.org voluntary youth organisation offering activity programmes, international opportunities and links to national youth organisations. Tel: 01278 691999 Somerset Rural Youth Project www.sryp.org.uk promotes opportunities for young people in rural Somerset. Tel: 01278 722100 Somerset County Youth Service www.somersetyouth.co.uk. Tel: 01823 447120 or contact your local youth centre (see your town/area section of this booklet). Adult Learning and Leisure www.learnsomerset.co.uk offers all sorts of educational, recreational and cultural opportunities throughout Somerset. Tel: 0845 345 9199 Active Exmoor www.activeexmoor.com sports clubs, activities or events on Exmoor. Tel: 01398 324 599 Somerset Trust for Arts and Recreation (STAR) www.somerset-star.org.uk opportunities in arts & recreation for disadvantaged young people. Tel: 01458 440880 Make text larger Make text smaller Text Only Display Disclaimer