Our Community - Old School Queen Camel

HomeFirst Plus is a not‑for‑profit housing organisation in Somerset, transforming empty and underused properties into safe, high‑quality homes. With over 25 years of experience, we work with property owners, partners, and local authorities to bring neglected homes back into use and strengthen local housing supply.

Thousands of properties across Somerset stand empty, often becoming costly liabilities. We turn these buildings into valuable assets—providing refurbishment, compliance support, and full property‑management services that help owners reduce costs, generate income, and support their communities.

We also deliver a wide range of home improvement, maintenance, and accessibility services. From small repairs through our Handyperson Service to major renovations and specialist adaptations, our team helps households across Somerset live safely and independently.

Guided by our ethos, “Where we can – we will,” we’re committed to making a real difference—unlocking the potential of homes and helping communities thrive.

For further information, please visit the website HomeFirstPlus or email, office@homefirstplus.co.uk

Myrobalan Clinic. Lucy Jones is a medical herbalist who’s been in practice since 2006. Prior to qualifying in western herbalism, she studied Tibetan Medicine and she now practices a blend of western and Tibetan herbal medicine. She prescribes herbs to patients following an in depth one to one consultation. Consultations are strictly by prior appointment but there will be drop-in sessions available in due course. When she’s not seeing patients, she’s either writing, or growing herbs at her land in South Wales. Visit www.myrobalanclinic.com for more information.

At Koala Tree Child Therapy I provide developmentally appropriate therapy to children age 4-12 using the post graduate diploma PTUK model of play and creative arts therapy and 3-18 years old using the Autplay therapy model. Play therapy is a developmentally appropriate form of counselling or psychotherapy for children, using toys and creativity as the child’s medium to communicate and express themselves. Play therapy is effective in treating over 300 referable conditions such as anxiety, bereavement, challenging behaviour, divorce, peer relationships, adoption (ASF registered), to name a few. I also work with children with special needs (Particularly autism and PDA) and feel passionately that developmentally appropriate therapy is vital service these children and families need.

Please get in touch with Lily by phone 07597 055235 or www.koalatree.co.uk.

John Wilks @ The Clinic

John Wilks runs a clinic offering sessions in The Bowen Technique and Craniosacral Therapy. Details can be found here: www.therapy-training.com

If you would like to make an appointment please go to www.johnwilks.co.uk. John also runs two online learning platforms from the Old School - www.eHealthLearning.tv and OurBirthJourney.com which are aimed at educating therapists and anyone working with Mums and babies. John has a large international audience for his livestreams and also runs courses all over Europe.

Halo Breathing Space located in the 1920s building of the Old School offers therapies to support breathing, relaxation and wellbeing.

Halotherapy involves breathing in micro-particles of salt in the Salt Room, helping to clear airways, ease respiratory issues, and support skin health. Sessions are suitable for adults and children.

The Buteyko [Boo-tay-ko] Breathing Technique, recognised by the Asthma and Lung Foundation, helps retrain dysfunctional breathing patterns to improve respiratory health, reduce stress, anxiety and aid sleep. As an accredited Buteyko Practitioner (MBBA), I provide personalised holistic guidance.

For more information visit www.halobreathingspace.co.uk or get in touch with Rachel. Book a session via hello@halobreathingspace.co.uk, or connect via Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, text, or phone: 07368 986972.

Emma's Old School Cafe

HomeFirst Plus

Lisa Hinks at The Old School Salon

Lucy's Beauties

Myrobalan Clinic

Koala Tree Child Therapy

Bay Tree Play and Creative Arts Therapies

eHealth Learning and Our Birth Journey

John Wilks @ The Clinic

Helping Hands Coaching and Therapy Services

Halo Health

A F Palmer Art

Virginia Mason Fine Artist

RL Ceramics

Glass and Photography by M&G

Jouelle Jewellery

Janes Sewing & Crafts

The Lucky Shed