Buddy Bloom
Support built around your interests
Services We Offer
Cooking and Baking
Pottering in the kitchen, trying new recipes or old favourites together.
Gardening
Tending pots, borders or a veg patch at a relaxed pace.
Crafting
Painting, pottery and other creative activities
Walking and getting about
Local walks, a trip into town, or simply a change of scene.
Board Games
A slower afternoon, a shared board, and good conversation..
Yoga and gentle movements
Light, sociable movement at whatever pace suits you.
Writing
Journalling, letter-writing, or simply putting thoughts into words.
Something else?
Don't see your hobby — get in touch, support is matched to you.
The Buddy Bloom Mission
At Buddy Bloom, we believe connection is as important as any other kind of support. Our personalised, activity-based approach helps people facing isolation — whether through age, illness, or disability — stay engaged with the things that bring them joy.
Rather than focusing on limitations, we build on passions. We help clients reconnect with hobbies and interests, restoring a sense of identity, purpose, and belonging.
How it works
One-to-one support
Every visit is built around you
Shared interest matching
Pairing clients with a buddy who genuinely enjoys the same things
Making meaningful connections
Real relationships, not transactional visits
Buddy Bloom is a companionship and community support service. We do not provide regulated personal or medical care. We're here for company, conversation, and shared activity — not clinical or personal care tasks.
Meet your buddy
Hello, I'm Emily
I set up Buddy Bloom in Paulton after seeing how much difference it makes when support is built around the things someone actually loves, rather than just a task to tick off. I'm not a clinical carer; I'm a companion — whether that means popping to the shops together, being your company at bingo, pottering in the garden, or just having a natter over a board game. Some visits are about getting things done, others are simply about good company — either way, I'm happy to help both in your home and out and about. Every visit is shaped around you: your pace, your interests, your company of choice. If it matters to you, it matters to me.
"I started Buddy Bloom because I believe support should be built around who you are — not just what you need help with."
Emily Lane — Founder, Buddy Bloom
Where we cover
Based in Paulton, Buddy Bloom provides friendly companionship and practical support across a 10-mile radius, covering Bath, Radstock, Midsomer Norton, Keynsham, Wells, Shepton Mallet,
and the surrounding villages.
Please feel free to get in contact if you need more information
Get in Touch
Whether you're enquiring for yourself or a loved one, I'd love to hear from you!
Send a message or get in touch directly.
07769 321 112
