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OFFICIAL TOWN GUIDE
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The Official Diss Town Guide 2013 - 2015Edition 22
If you have any corrections, adjustments or additions to make to any of the information in the Guide, please
write to: Diss Town Guide, Council Offices, Diss, IP22 4JZ.
Town Guide Telephone: 650618 Cover Illustration: Mike Webb
Email: [email protected] Design: Circuit Media
CommitteeBasil Abbott (Editor)Keith Rackham (Chairman)Roland BuggeyDoreen CollinsBeth DewhurstJean Wills
The information in this Guide is reproduced as it was submitted and, to the best of our belief, was accurate at the time of going to press. The committee and publishers accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may have occurred.
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- Feeding you and your imagination -
Diss Publishing
Love your local Book Shop, Arts, Gifts & Café
S ituated at the Mere’s mouth, Diss Publishing Bookshop provides a special shopping experience. With our focus on customer service and knowledge-able staff, we are more than a bookshop.
We stock gifts and stationery products; Filofax, Parker & Waterman Pens, Winsor & Newton Arts, Jelly Cat, Book Tokens & Gift Vouchers, Candles, Jaques Games, Cufflinks, Chocolates, Office Supplies, Gibson Puzzles and more...
Resident artists are on hand to help you with art supplies and specialist buy-ers are here to provide everything from a tempting selection of hand picked gifts and stationery, to our beautiful array of cards. You can even indulge in a well-deserved cup of coffee or lunch in the cosy café that boasts prime views of the Mere.
With best-seller books found alongside beautiful and unique titles, not usu-ally found on the high street, we are the perfect place to discover the perfect gift or hidden treasure. You can also take advantage of our efficient personal ordering service, available to provide anything that you can't find on our well stocked shelves.
Diss Publishing Bookshop was incorporated in 1925. We’re proud of our independence and historical place in this medieval town. Do come and visit, whether to enjoy one of our regular literary events or to meet a friend.
Before you lose yourself in a good book, remember to take the time to lose yourself in Diss Publishing. Please support your local independent bookshop.
Telephone 01379 644612 or email [email protected] - Sat 9 - 7.15 Find Us At 40 Mere Street, Diss, IP22 4AH
Est. 1925
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Visit www.disscouncil.com We aim to provide both visitors and residents with a wealth of information about the town, the community and the activities of the Town Council along with events happening in the town to provide a one-stop shop of information for all visitors to our site.
INTRODUCTIONForeword 7
History 8
LOCAL SERVICESLocal Government 12
Emergency Services 15Other Services 17
Additional Information 29Travel 39
Health, Welfare & Social Services 43Voluntary Welfare Organisations 49
RECREATIONArts, Crafts & Music 63
Political Parties 69Youth Activities 70
Clubs & Societies 73
EDUCATIONSchools 83
Pre-Schools 86Adult Education 89
RELIGIONThe Diss Christian Churches 91
Other Religious Groups 95
SPORTSSports & Games 97
DISS CAR PARKS 106
BUSINESS A-Z 108
DISS POST CODES 128
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FOREWORDIt was an honour when Diss was selected to be a Cittaslow town, embracing the quality of life issues that began with a slow food movement in Italy. It is still one of only a handful of towns with Cittaslow status.
But Diss is no stranger to honours, with the Corn Hall and museum both win-ning awards in recent years.
The Heritage Triangle, taking in the area generally including the Corn Hall, church and museum, is being regenerated as a visitor destination to bring life back to that part of the town and arrest the drift towards the south. The super-markets bring people into the town; the Heritage Triangle could draw them to the north. It contains a higher concentration of listed buildings than almost any other town in the country.
The turn-out of people for the Christmas lights, for the carnival, Proms in the Park and the visit of the Royal Anglian Regiment show that there is life and inter-est in the town.
The Diss Town Guide, one of the most comprehensive in the country and the 22nd edition in its present form, is part of the town’s success.
Again it tries to reflect the diversity of the place and give an impression of what it is like to be here, as well as being an indispensable compendium of local information.
Local history articles are included, showing the quirks of life in the 19th cen-tury, while every local service, school, church, club and society is mentioned, with brief descriptions and contact details.
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HISTORY
Glimpses of 1832Among Diss Museum’s old newspapers is almost a year’s collection of the weekly Suffolk Chronicle of 1832. They contain national and international, as well as local and regional, news. They are from pre-Victorian England, the reign of William IV. It was the year of the Reform Bill, with Sir Robert Walpole and Lord John Russell quoted addressing parliament.
The 20 year old Charles Dickens would have been among the shorthand writ-ers in the gallery.
Cholera and typhus stalked the land. Gruesome murders and accidents are reported.
Transportation was the establishment’s favoured punishment. Robert Hughes’ book The Fatal Shore shows that this was the nearest thing to hell on earth.
Men and women of 17 or younger received 14 year transportation sentences, or even life, for stealing a sheep, some harness, oats or barley.
The man who stole a pig and got 12 months hard labour in an English prison must have sighed with relief.
A Marine was sentenced to be hanged at the yard-arm for striking a Serjeant and being insolent to an Officer.
A Private in the Coldstream Guards received 300 lashes for insubordination
and threatening language.
A simple-minded man threw a stone, hit the king on the head and was
charged with high treason. He was sentenced to be hanged, drawn and quar-
tered – later commuted to transportation for life.
Public hangings were still common, watched by crowds and described down
to the last twitch and convulsion. Diss had not such a hanging since 1742.
Fast sailing ships offered a new life in America or Canada, if you could afford
the £5 ticket.
The Diss correspondent was not overworked. His contributions included the
time someone fell in the Mere and got out again; and when a horse galloped
through a cottage window.
A man in Yarmouth had more excitement when he put his pipe into a pocket
in which he had placed some gunpowder...
A farm fire at Winfarthing was tackled by the Diss engine; but the firemen
found that a new India rubber pipe had been ‘so much injured by some mali-
cious person as to become useless’.
The Phenomena Day Coach passed through Diss on its 13 hour journey from
London to Norwich.
The sale of wives, the subject of Hardy’s The Mayor of Casterbridge, was not
just a fiction. The newspapers describe several instances of this.
The passing of the Reform Bill, by which we eventually got the right to vote,
was hailed as a great victory. Some towns (no mention of Diss) had Reform
Festivals and dinners.
The newspaper was radical and spoke out against tithes, against the ludicrous
treason trial and corruption in the elections following the Reform Act.
What an amazing glimpse into the England of over 180 years ago.
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The Ice Carnivals of 1891The winter of 1891 saw temperatures as low as they had been for 200 years. The Mere froze to a depth of seven inches or more. On 5th January there was a skating carnival, so successful that it was decided to have another on Saturday 10th January “to relieve the distressed poor of the parish”.
“During the morning the approaches to the Mere were made gay with bunt-ing and the town was made to assume a holiday-like aspect, this being in-creased as visitors, most of whom carried skates, kept arriving by rail and road.”
Cleer Alger, junior, the photographer, was there to capture images of people in costumes “of a most grotesque and amusing description”.
The programme gives names and costumes, showing well-known local fami-lies, including: Bobby, Alger, Aldrich, Bryant, Gaze, Gostling, Madgett. There was a Red Indian, a pirate, Buffalo Bill, a Zulu, Grace Darling and many others.
By permission of Capt. F. Taylor MP, the band of B Company, 4th VBNR played on a bandstand in the middle of the Mere, where Chinese lanterns and flags were hung. It was estimated that 5,000 people were present, counting skaters and spectators. Skaters paid one penny, which went towards the poor fund. A pony-drawn sleigh gave rides around the ice, while a refreshment stall did good trade. A large number of unemployed men kept the ice swept. At dusk a fire balloon was sent up, sending out brilliant lights to illuminate the scene. Charity collectors, including the Manning girls from the rectory, wore a distin-guishing sash. The collection amounted to over £20, a large sum in those days when there were 240 pence in a pound, and went to provide coal for the poor.
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Diss Town Council
Diss Town Council is the most local tier of Local Government which provides services for the residents of Diss and surrounding areas, with a catchment area population of between 20,000 – 50,000.
Diss is a thriving market town with a bustling market every Friday, Satur-day Markets and a Farmers’ Market on the second Saturday in the month. It also has an auction house and a unique selection of independent shops in our hidden shopping courtyards – all complemented by our unique Mere, a six acre lake in the centre of the town, bordered by the Park.
The Town Council is made up of thirteen elected members, which is led by the Town Mayor and administered by the Town Clerk. The Town Council meets in the Council Chamber at the Corn Hall on the third Wednesday every two months. It operates a number of committees to oversee its many responsibilities.
One of the Town Council’s roles is to lobby the District Council, County Council and central Government to endeavour to achieve a high level of ser-vice from these authorities relevant to the needs of local people.
It has responsibility for the majority of public spaces in the town, including the Park, the Mere, the Market Place, the Cemetery, St. Mary’s Churchyard, Rectory Meadow and the Sports Ground. The Town Council owns Diss Corn Hall which is now leased to the Corn Hall Trust which has embarked on a re-generation project to upgrade the facilities to make the historic building into an important arts and entertainments centre for South Norfolk. For details of the exciting and varied programme log on to www.disscornhall.co.uk.
In 2011 Diss Town Council purchased the Youth Resource Base building in Shelfanger Road from Norfolk County Council and it is now managed and run by a Steering Group and the Town Council. Renamed as The Diss Youth and Community Centre it provides weekly Youth Club sessions and is avail-able for hire by community groups, businesses and private individuals. Diss Town Council is accredited as a Quality Town Council. This demon-strates that the Town Council is considered to be professionally run and man-aged and increases its profile with the higher tier authorities. As a Quality Council Diss could take on additional responsibilities if it is considered that this will be of benefit to the town.
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The Town Council’s website provides a wealth of local information, news, events, facilities and useful links, as well as an opportunity to Have Your Say
– www.disscouncil.comThe Town Council Offices are open to the public Monday to Friday 9.30am – 1.30pm and for telephone enquiries on Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9.30am-4pm, Tuesday & Thursdays 9.30am-3pm.Contact the Council Offices at 11-12 Market Hill, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4JZ. Tel/Fax: 643848. Email: [email protected] Diss Town Council annually invites nominations for people who have made an extraordinary contribution to the community and those previously hon-oured are set out below:
Honoured Citizens of DissCharles Gardener (1994), Henry Judd (1995), Arthur Wood JP (1996), Da-vid Bell & Reginald Wright (1998), Gladys Hancock (1999), Jack Lee (2000), Denis Clarke (2001), The Revd. Ben Sasada (2002), Geoffrey Tebble (2004), Francis Bradley (2005), Michael Booty (2006), Clifford Bird & Stuart Ballan-tyne (2007), Sue Brazier (2008), Basil Abbott (2009), Anne Dutton (2010), Doreen Collins (2011), Alan Rowe (2012) Junior Good CitizensLaura Turner (2002), Jonathan Chambers & Claire Rogers (2007), Alice Baillie (2008), Jordan Longshaw, Robin Lemon, Archie Hewitt, Alfie Hewitt (2009), Ryan Howell (2011), Aston Taylor (2012) Honorary AldermenCyril Grace (2005), Glyn Walden (2012) Freedom of the TownThe Royal Anglian Regiment (2012)
Norfolk County Council
Norfolk County Council is a top-performing local authority and the third-tier strategic authority in Norfolk with responsibility for managing over £3bn a
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year. The Council runs a diverse range of services from recycling centres to adult social care; from fire safety to education; from fixing potholes to boost-ing Norfolk’s economy. Norfolk County Council works with a wide range of partners, including the NHS, to ensure the needs of all its residents are met. Your local County Councillor is Mrs Jenny Chamberlin, who can be contacted on (01379) 642740 or Email [email protected] or visit http://jennychamberlin.wordpress.com
South Norfolk Council
South Norfolk is a growing district with an ambitious district council and a hard-working people to match.
It is home to world-class concerns and business sites like the Norwich Research Park, Group Lotus, Hethel Engineering Centre, the University of East Anglia and one of the country’s top-performing hospitals - the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Trust.The Lotus name is now back at the forefront of Formula One.The world-renowned Genome Analysis Centre has also chosen to base itself at the Research Park.
Norwich, the Broads, the coast and stunning Waveney Valley are close by, and the villages and market towns, particularly Diss, are bustling and beauti-ful places to visit and stay. Diss is growing with new affordable housing, and visionary plans for great new amenities just south of the town centre.
Transport links from the district to London and elsewhere are strong, with top performing schools nearby, popular leisure facilities, good local afford-able housing and thriving small to medium sized businesses. These are sur-viving and even thriving despite one of the worst recessions in living memory. Unemployment remains well below the national average.
South Norfolk people live longer are generally healthy, robust, self-reliant and positive. They are recognised as among the best and most generous volunteers at local sports and leisure clubs.
In a recent survey of areas across England, people in South Norfolk were questioned alongside thousands of others. The district scored strongly, and in some areas among the best in England, for people treating each other with respect, for a strong sense of belonging, and for the opportunity to influence local decisions. They were overwhelmingly satisfied with the area.
South Norfolk Council leads and promotes this great community. It is inno-
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vative, creative and flexible in the way it changes to anticipate local needs. It has huge pride in the place and in the Council and is committed to improving the quality of life in the district.
The Council also prides itself on being responsive and accountable, com-municating clearly and openly about its decisions and actions, and the rea-sons for them. It prides itself on asking people what they want and need, in listening to what they say, and delivering for them. In the end, the Council also believes in respecting people and putting them at the heart of what it does.
For the full range of South Norfolk Council services, people can visit the website at www.south-norfolk.gov.uk. Or they can read more in the Coun-cil’s magazine, The Link, which is published three times a year and features news from and by the community.
South Norfolk Council hopes you enjoy this excellent guide and that it inspires you to come to South Norfolk and Diss more often.
Frenze Beck Frenze Beck is a superb habitat for some of South Norfolk’s most important species and can be found on the western bank of the River Frenze on the outskirts of Diss. The 1.5 hectares of reedbeds and ponds, with broadleaf trees, hedgerows and scrub zones was created in 2003 and is managed by South Norfolk Council.
Boardwalks, bridges and viewing screens make it easy for visitors to catch glimpses of the many species attracted to the site, including Barn Owls, Reed Warblers, otters and field voles. During the summer many dragonflies can be seen darting around the pond catching small insects.
This beautiful wetland paradise is popular with families, school children and visitors and provides the perfect environment to see a wide range of wildlife in its natural surroundings.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Diss Ambulance ServiceThe Ambulance Service is based in Owen Road on the Vinces Road Indus-trial Estate. It is manned 24 hours a day on a rota system. The managers head a team of highly skilled personnel, including ambulance paramedics and
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technicians, who serve an area of about 465 square miles in South Norfolk and North Suffolk. It is equipped with first line and rapid response vehicles, kitted out with the latest resuscitation instruments, as well as two Patient Transport Service ambulances. The East of England Ambulance NHS Trust, of which Diss is a part, has headquarters at Hellesdon, Norwich, where control co-ordinates requests from patients, doctors and others who have emer-gency requirements. Tel: (01603) 424255
Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (Diss)Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service is divided into four areas, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central. These areas are then sub-divided into smaller clusters
of which Diss is part of cluster S4 in the Southern area. The Station Man-ager is Paul Seaman who is based at Thetford Fire Station (Southern
HQ). Diss Fire Station is in Park Road and has an establishment of 20 retained personnel.
The Officer in charge is Watch Manager Karl Hain who is sup-ported by four Crew Managers and 15 fire-fighters. Training takes place every Wednesday evening and at any other time deemed necessary. Retained personnel have a primary em-
ployment elsewhere but are highly trained and carry a pager by which they are alerted and report to the station within minutes.
The average turnout time is between two and four minutes. Diss attends on average 200 calls a year.
Based at the station are two fire engines. These are a Water Tender Lad-der and a Rescue Pump. The Rescue Pump carries similar equipment to the Water Tender Ladder for dealing with fires, flooding and hazardous materials incidents but carries more specialised equipment for dealing with Road Traf-fic Collisions. Diss is also a core station in Norfolk involved in the National Resilience program put together by the Government after the 9/11 attacks in New York. In the event of a major terrorist CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) attack on the country, the Incident Response Unit from Hethersett along with the core stations could be mobilised to any part of the country for the purpose of ‘Mass Decontamination’ of the general public. Attached to the station are the Diss Fire Cadets aged from 13 to 18. They meet every Tuesday for training and also take part in community activities. The cadet leaders are fire-fighters Paul Leeder and Rob Powell.
If you are interested in joining the retained service or cadets, just pop along
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to one of the training evenings for more information. Norfolk Fire and Res-cue Service is committed to making Norfolk safer and currently offers free ‘Home Fire Risk Checks’ where by a member of the service will call to your home by appointment and offer fire safety advice and if necessary fit free smoke alarms. To make an appointment call 0800 9178137, Email: [email protected] or visit the website: www.norfolkfireservice.gov.uk resource for residents and visitors.
Diss Police StationThe Public Enquiry Office is open Monday-Friday 9.00 am to 5.00pm. It is closed during lunch between 1.00 & 2.00pm. Outside the opening hours of the Public Enquiry Office there are police officers on patrol across the neighbourhood. Please use the external telephone at the police station. Diss has 24/7 police cover with SNT Patrol Officers working closely with the Safe Neighbourhood Team (SNT) to tackle crime. The SNT deals with local crime and works in partnership with communities and other agencies to under-stand and address local problems.
Inspector Alice Scott, leads South Norfolk SNTs which includes Diss, Long Stratton & Harleston. Her dedicated team of officers encompasses five Ser-geants, 22 SNT Patrol Officers, three Beat Managers ( one for Diss- PC James Stables, one for Long Stratton & one for Harleston) and 4 Police Community Support Officers based in Diss. The Diss SNT is responsible for Diss and the surrounding villages of Bressingham, Tivetshall St Mary, Tivetshall St Mar-garet, Winfarthing, Dickleburgh, Rushall, Scole, Roydon, Billingford, Burston and Fersfield.
To contact Diss SNT call 101, Email [email protected] or visit their page at www.norfolk.police.uk. In an emergency call 999.
OTHER SERVICES Diss Business ForumThe Diss Business Forum promotes the prosperity and growth of Diss & District by providing information, networking, events and interaction to en-able businesses to prosper. Members are kept informed of events and items which may affect them and their businesses – such as planning and devel-
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opment issues. Guest speakers address the meetings on a variety of topics of interest to professional business people. Chair: Tim Mulley. Tel: 643444, Treasurer & Membership Brian Bale Tel: (01986) 873163. Email: [email protected]
Cittaslow Diss
Cittaslow (Slow City or town), formed in Italy in 1999, has its origins in the Slow Food movement which was formed to counteract fast food restaurants. Cittaslow aims to preserve and enhance the traditional sustainable way of life and the unique character of market towns. It has spread world wide to over 150 towns in over 25 countries. Following Aylsham, in March 2006 Diss was awarded Cittaslow status by the Board of Cittaslow UK.
Diss Cittaslow is managed by the Diss Community Partnership with the support of the Tourism and Leisure committee, of Diss Town Council. This committee is made up in a similar way to the South Norfolk Alliance in that its members include not only town councillors, but also community groups such as Diss Churches Together, Farmers Market, Diss Business Forum and others.
Contact: Tony Palmer, Diss Town Council Offices. Tel: 643848Email: [email protected]
Diss Community PartnershipDiss Community Partnership (DCP) has only one purpose: to improve, in all possible ways, the quality of life of everyone who lives in or around the town. The partnership is a membership organisation and tries to promote the ideas and interests of local people. It is bottom up rather than top down. Launched in 2002, and originally called the Diss and District Development Partnership, DCP works together with statutory, voluntary and community bodies within the town. It is legally recognised as a “Community Interest Company”, and it is registered as such at Companies House.
The partnership has no religious or political axes to grind, and although it seeks to be financially successful, no member can gain any financial benefit. Everyone who plays any part does so voluntarily. The partnership sometimes gives grants to enable community groups to tackle practical projects – setting
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up a local film society, for example – but does not seek to take control. DCP tries to encourage groups within the community to do things for them-selves and to give them a voice, which might otherwise not be heard. The partnership has been particularly interested in campaigns and projects associated with local food and a sustainable way of liv-ing. Diss Farmers’ Market has been consistently supported as have festivals celebrating local food and drink.
Among the biggest and most successful projects which DCP has supported have been festivals celebrating aspects of the town’s history. In 2004, for example, a wide range of events was organised to commemorate the 500th anniversary of John Skel-ton’s appointment as Rector of St. Mary’s parish church. Skelton was tutor to the young Henry VIII and an unusual poet.
More recently, the partnership gave strong backing to lectures, debates, dancing and exhibitions to mark the bi-centenary of the death of Thomas Paine, the great 18th century radical thinker and writer who, as a young man, worked for a time in Diss.
The partnership likes to use Email for communicating with members and organising events, but we encourage membership irrespective of whether peo-ple are on-line. disscommunity.net is a website where people can create the content and local community groups can have their own pages without the need for any programming skills. The partnership has some real expertise in this field.
Working jointly with Diss Town Council, the partnership played a central role in delivering a programme of projects around Cittaslow. This is an international campaign that focuses on the importance of quality of life and everything local. For example, Cittaslow encourages people to care about and protect what makes their town distinctive, including looking after the environment, local heritage and traditions, promoting locally made goods and sustainable tourism. Diss is one of only half a dozen towns in the UK to have won Cittaslow status.
For two years, the partnership ran the Cittaslow Resource Centre in the cen-tre of Diss, mainly to showcase Cittaslow, but also to act as a place where peo-ple could drop in, browse the website, access training, or become a volunteer.
The partnership is always pleased to welcome new members and volunteers.To find out more about the Diss Community Partnership please contact the
secretary, Jacob Ecclestone, on 01379 644 949, or log onto the DCP website: disscommunity.net
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Diss Community BankA branch of Norfolk Credit Union LtdNorfolk Credit Union Ltd is a community based financial organisation run by members for members. It keeps costs low because it is run by volunteers from the community. Your money is safe in the Credit Union as it is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority - Registration Number 214255. It also belongs to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Members who join the Credit Union can both save and get small loans at low interest rates. Additional benefits of loan protection and life assurance based on savings, are available at no additional cost for most members.
The Credit Union Current Account is also available to provide a full bank cur-rent account service for those members who need it.
Membership is open to anyone over 16 years of age who lives or works in Norfolk.
A special non-membership account for young savers, called the Bee Savers Club, is available for those under 16 years of age.
If you want to join or get more information come and see our Diss Com-munity Bank branch volunteers at the United Reformed Church Room, Mere Street, Diss. They are open there on Fridays between 10.00 a.m. and 12.00 noon or you can call the credit union head office on 01508 533842 or e mail [email protected] at any time. Diss Community FarmDCF is a Community Supported Agriculture project, in other words, we’re a community group who has come together to farm land for ourselves. We share the work, the risks and re-wards of food production. For us, it’s about gaining control over the food we eat and how it’s produced, as well as con-necting with the wider community and the environment as a whole. We have a site for veg production at Winfarthing where members commit to working on site for a share of the produce. Our vision is to develop a community network to increase the avail-ability of high quality food in the Diss area, while reducing the environ-mental impact of the production, distribution and consumption of food and so contributing to a more resilient and more sustainable community. The web site is www.disscommunityfarm.wordpress.com Email: [email protected]
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Diss Corn Hall
St Nicholas Street, Diss IP22 4LBBox Office and Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 11am-4pm and Saturday 11am-2pmPhone: 01379 652241Email: [email protected] and online booking: www.disscornhall.co.uk
With a lively programme of regular quality entertainment from music, comedy and theatre to film, word and art, it’s always worth seeing what’s on at the Corn Hall. The excellent and flexible facilities are also available for hire.
Tickets: May be purchased from the Box Office in person, by phone during opening hours, or online. Card payments are accepted (credit card incur a processing fee).
Location: In the heart of the Old Town of Diss, two minutes from Market Square.
Refreshment facilities: Bar service and light food is available from 6.30pm at most events.
Accessibility: All ground floor areas accessible including auditorium, bar and toilets. Wheelchair users should use the side entrance. Please inform the box office when booking. The main hall is fitted with an induction loop
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which is available for films and amplified performances.
The Corn Hall is largely run by volunteers. If you would like to know more about getting involved as a steward, in the box office, or in any other way, Email [email protected]. Diss Community WoodlandQuaker Wood lies on Factory Lane between Diss and Roydon. It is owned and managed by a local voluntary group and is open all the year round. It is planted with a mixture of indigenous hardwood species and the first young trees were planted out in 2008. Therefore it is still some way off maturity. However it benefits from some fine mature hedgerow oak trees and a pond that is being developed for wildlife. A small enclosed wildlife meadow will be retained in the centre.
The management objectives are to involve the local community in the development of an open space nature reserve for the benefit of the local people and local wildlife. Local schools are particularly encouraged to make use of the learning resources and Diss Church Junior School has been grow-ing tree stock in its own tree nursery since before Quaker Wood was es-tablished.
Working parties are held on the first Saturday morning of each month to carry out a variety of management tasks according to the season. These include tree planting, brush cutting, tree care etc and it will not be long before thinning and production of woodland material will be part of the management. All ages are most welcome at the working parties and no special skills are required.
Running costs are covered entirely be local voluntary donations. Signifi-cant financial contributions, especially those that celebrate family occa-sions, will be acknowledged by a suitably engraved plaque at the entrance. Anybody interested in helping in the woodland, joining the management committee or fundraising etc should contact one of the following. Treasur-er: Andrew Eaglen, 29 Croft Lane, Diss, IP22 4NA, Tel: 643190, or Secretary, Richard Pither, 9 Croft Close, Diss IP22 4NB, Tel: 652825.
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Diss Parochial Charity (Registered No. 210154)This Charity is a combination of 13 small charities partly dating from 1618, originating with gifts of land or property from various benefactors to pro-vide income for the benefit of poor persons in the Parish of Diss. Full details can be found on the Charity Commissioners’ Website. It is administered by seven trustees; the Rector of Diss, four nominated by the Town Council and two co-opted by the other trustees. It has four almshouses and makes small grants to residents in the civic parish of Diss where assistance from public funds or other bodies is non-existent or inadequate. Immediate assistance is automatic in the case of bereavement. Assistance is also available in cases of need or distress and for training where this is within the remit of the char-ity. Apply to the clerk: Sylvia Grace, 2 The Causeway, Diss, IP22 4AW. Tel: 650630 Email: [email protected]
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Some helpful addresses, phone numbers and opening times for town ameni-ties that are not listed elsewhere.Early closing day: TuesdayMarket and Auction Day: FridayTelephone Code: 01379 Bed & BreakfastCobwebs, 6 Riverside, Diss ...................................................Tel: 641388Hazel Barn, Bressingham ......................................................Tel: 644396Park Hotel, Park Road, Diss ..................................................Tel: 642244Poplar Farm, Fersfield Road, Bressingham ......................Tel: 687261Saracens Head ..........................................................................Tel: 652853South View, Roydon Road, Roydon...................................Tel: 651620White House, Bressingham ..................................................Tel: 688428 ChemistsNCC Market Place Tel: 642053Boots Market Place Tel: 642436 Both stay open Mon to Fri until 6.00pm and Boots until 6.00pm on Saturday. For emergencies the police have pharmacists’ telephone numbers.
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Ipswich 01473 216266Stowmarket 01449 618077Felixstowe 01394 286575Colchester 01206 540424Norwich 01603 679010
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"Coaching in Comfort, riding in style"
Galloway Travel Group is one of East Anglia's leading coach and bus operators providing a full range of
holidays, tours and travelStockists of
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Halls
Taylor Road Meeting RoomA modern facility to take up to 55 people. The room is available for hire for receptions, parties and meetings. For bookings Tel: 644847.
Roydon Village HallA modern hall with all facilities, including a full stage. For bookings contact Jane Crawley Tel: 644083. Diss Jobcentre PlusSee under Health, Welfare & Social Services. LibraryNorfolk County Library, Church Street. Tel: 642609.Opening Times:Monday: 9.00am –5.00pmTuesday: 9.00am - 1.00pmWednesday: 9.00am – 1.00pm 2.00pm – 7.30pmThursday 9.00am - 5.00pmFriday: 9.00am – 5.00pmSaturday: 9.00am – 1.00pm
Local information and events details are kept at the Library. To get your pin number call the Libraries Renewal number 0344 800 8006 and choose Option 0 to be connected to a member of staff. There is free internet access for the public. Email: coun-cil@yourlibrary or www.norfolk.gov.uk MarketsFriday Market: traditional, bustling market every Friday in the Market Place. Friday: 9.30am to midday in St Mary’s Hall. On sale are clothes, cakes, plants, jumble, books and bric-a-brac. There are also charity stalls and re-freshments. For details Tel: 643783.
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First class treatment!Uplands Way Vets care for all types of household and exotic pets.
We also have an established equine and farm animal clientele throughout Norfolk and Suffolk.
Uplands Way Surgery Diss 01379 642 865Connaught Surgery Attleborough 01379 642 865George Hill Surgery Stanton 01379 642 865
For more information visit our websitewww.uplandswayvets.co.uk
All types of repairs
An excellent range of Diamond, Gold, Silver and Amber Jewellery, Clocks and Barometers, Ear Piercing, Valuations, Agents for Seiko, Pulsar and Rotary Watches
01379 64210234 Mere Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4AD
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Farmers’ Market: second Saturday of every month, at the Market Place. A variety of stalls selling fresh local produce including meat, cakes & pastries, bread, vegetables, eggs, apples and much more. Tel: 643848. MuseumDiss Museum is situated in the Market Place in a building called The Sham-bles, formerly two butchers’ shops. There are a variety of displays, fre-quently changed, about the history of the town and area. Always on dis-play are the Old Rectory Doll’s House, old photos and jottings from the Memory Bank. Local firms like Cupiss, Aldrich, Anness and Gaze have all been featured. Panels in the windows depict significant characters and events from the town’s past. Outreach activities include: talks to groups and schools, tours of the town (including a Murder Tour) and involvement in events like the Roydon Riots Centenary (1993), Skelton Festival (2004), Nelson Bi-centenary (2005), Betjeman Centenary (2006), Local History Festival (2007), Tom Paine Festival (2009) and Friends In High Places: The Manning Story (2011). Interest is promoted by regular columns in the local newspapers and community magazines. The museum is administered by a registered Charitable Trust and supported by Diss Town Council. In 2012 Accreditation was awarded by the Arts Council. Accreditation is the UK standard for museums and galleries. It defines good practice and identifies agreed standards, thereby encouraging development, helping to guide mu-seums to be the best they can be.
The museum has won a Gulbenkian Award for the greatest improvements achieved with limited resources. The Tom Paine Festival won the East of England Market Towns Culture Award and a Museums & Heritage Award for Excellence for the best project on a limited budget.
The day-to-day running of the museum is largely by volunteers. The Friends of Diss Museum provide stewards and financial support for special projects. The museum is open from mid-March to the end of October. Ad-mission is free. Wednesday & Thursday 2.00pm – 4.00pmFriday & Saturday 10.30am – 4.00pm
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Sunday (May – August) 2.30pm – 4.30pmOffice and postal address: 11 Market Hill, IP22 4JZ. Tel: 650618.E-mail: [email protected] website: www.disscommunity.net
The Park PavilionThe Park Pavilion is a striking venue for open air performances of music and drama and can be used by community groups and organisations, by arrange-ment with Diss Town Council, to host events such as the annual Proms in the Park organised by Diss Rotary Club. The adjoining kiosk is an excellent place to sit and admire the views of the Park and Mere, it provides a wide selection of hot and cold food, drinks, snacks and a variety of ice creams to help you enjoy that summers day. Post OfficesMain Post Office, Market PlaceHelpline: 08457 223344Open:Monday 9.00am – 5.30pmTuesday 9.30am – 5.30pmWednesday 9.00am – 5.30pmThursday 9.00am – 5.30pmFriday 9.00am – 5.30pmSaturday 9.00am – 12.30pm Local Radio StationsNorfolk .......................................... FM 95.1 & 104.4, MW 855 & 873Suffolk ............................................ FM 103.9, 104.6 & 95.5Broadland ..................................... FM 102.4Classic Gold Amber...................MW 1152SGR FM .......................................... Ipswich – 97.1, Bury St Edmunds – 96.4Park Radio..................................... 87.7 (when licence permits) Recycling CentresTesco Supermarket Customer Car Park – Glass, clothing, shoes, paper, shred-ded paper/envelopes, books.
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GMake the most of the outdoors with an awning from Chapel Doors. Modern awnings can now include lighting and heating so you can enjoy many years of happiness.
Why not pop into our showroom to view our range of awnings.
Unit 21 Court Industrial Estate, Vinces Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4BF
www. chapeldoors.co.uk [email protected]
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Morrisons Supermarket, off roundabout at entrance to car park – Glass, clothing, shoes, paper, shredded paper/envelopes, books
Chapel Street Car Park – Glass only
Rose Lane, near Riverside Maltings – Glass, clothing
Thomas Manning Road, junction of Vinces Road – Glass, Toys
Weavers Court (Mount St) Car Park – Glass, cooking oil
Willbye Avenue,100 yards from roundabout – Glass onlyTaylor Road Community Centre – Glass, clothing, shoes
Roydon High Road – Glass, clothing, shoes Registrar’s OfficeTown Council Offices, 11 Market Hill.For the registration of births and deaths, please telephone 642192 for an appointment.
For marriages civil partnerships, certificates and tracing of family trees you will need an appointment to see the Superintendent Registrar at 11, Market Hill. For details and opening times please phone 642192. Email: [email protected] Tourist Information CentreThe Centre has been in the town for many years now and provides both lo-cal and national holiday and travel information. It is situated at the Mere’s Mouth by the side of the town’s main attraction – The Mere. It takes book-ings for National Express, including: airport routes, day excursions for coach companies Simonds, Chenery’s, Whippet and Fareline, and can arrange ac-commodation both locally and nationally. Details of local events and con-certs can be obtained here and for many of the events they are also the ticket agents.
Opening hours:1st April-31st October.............. 10.00am – 4.00pmJuly & August .............................. 10.00am – 4.30pm1st Nov - 31st March ................ 10.30am – 3.00pm (Mon / Thurs), 10.00am – 4.00pm Fri/Sat
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HolidaysSuperb range of quality holidays from short UK breaks to Worldwide holidays. Also full day excursion programme available.
Garage ServicesMOT- All classes servicing and repairs including Cars, vans, 4×4, PSV, HGV, and Trailers.Accident repair and body shop facilities
Conferance FacilitiesModern conferance suite with all facilities. Free on-site parking
Simonds Coach and Travel are a well-established, family run business where customers satisfaction is top of our list of priorities. We pride ourselves on individual customer care, comfort, safety and overall service offered.
� Large modern fleet from 6 seat to 57 seat coaches
� Executive touring coaches with full facilities and air-conditioning
� Coach hire, transfers and executive private hire services
� Holidays & Day Excursions
� 24 hour breakdown service for all classes of vehicle
Simonds Coach & Travel Roswald House, Oak Drive, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4GX
01379 647300
www.simonds.co.uk
Contact: Trevor
TREVOR COTTEEFor all your Electrical needs
E-mail: [email protected]
Your friendly localELECTRICIAN
Office: 01379 641009Mobile: 07886 208520
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Closed Tuesdays during winter monthsTel: 650523. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.south-norfolk.gov.uk
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Air TravelForty minutes by car from Diss, Norwich Airport operates daily flights to Manchester, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Holland and holiday flights to many popular resorts around the world. For information phone: (01603) 411923. Fax: (01603) 487523Email: [email protected]: www.norwichinternational.com Bus ServicesFor services in Norfolk and Suffolk and National Travel information contact Traveline on www.traveline.info or 0871 200 22 33. 1 & 2 ............Long Stratton, Norwich .......................... Simonds17 ..................Diss Town Service ..................................... Semmence113/114 ....... Ipswich170 ................Woodbridge, Felixstowe ......................... Fareline (summer Mondays: only)304 ...............Stanton, Bury St. Edmunds .................... Simonds456 ...............Eye, Stowmarket ........................................Galloways, Simonds457 ...............Eye, Debenham, Stowmarket ................ Simonds475 ...............Hoxne, Stradbroke, Wingfield ............... Fareline478 ...............Worlingworth .............................................High Sfk Community TransportX497 ............Lowestoft, Newmarket, London ..........National Express580 ...............Harleston, Beccles, Yarmouth .............. Anglia Coaches003 ..............Diss – Pulham, via Dickleburgh482 ...............Diss - Framlingham Flexi BusOffers transport from villages to the market towns of Attleborough, Diss and Thetford. Open to all ages, we offer reduced fares for under 16’s and
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New and used car sales | Friendly and experienced staff | Network Q Approved used car scheme | FREE health check for your car | Price Promise, find the same Network Q car cheaper within 50 miles and we will match the price | Masterfit Servicing and MOTs including batteries, tyres & exhausts | Courtesy Cars, subject to availability | Extensive Parts & Accessories Departments
Thurlow Nunn Diss01379 642 241142-144 Victoria Road (next door to Tesco)
All makes & models, service & MOT from £129
With over 600 used cars in group stock we are confident that whatever your vehicle requirements, Thurlow Nunn will have a vehicle to suit you.
The only choice for your Vauxhall
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Delivering Your Diss Town Guide Through Your DoorProviding courier services for LOCAL businesses, organisations & councils.
Ben Aiken Corporate Branding Design
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accept concessionary passes. There is no set timetable. The bus will collect you from close to your home at a pre-arranged time and drop you where you want to go. Pre-book your seat at least one day before you wish to travel (or by 17.00 Friday for journeys on Monday). Hours of operation: in school term time – Mon to Fri 9.15 to 14.30; Sat 8.00 to 17.00. During school holidays – Mon to Sat 8.00 to 17.00. Tel: 0300 1231145. Go Whippet Coastal ServicesCoaches to Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, Cambridge, Sheringham, Cromer, King’s Lynn, Hunstanton , Felixstowe, Southend and many other destina-tions. Tel: (01954) 230011 or visit their web site for details of timetables etc www.go-whippet.co.uk The BorderhoppaThis is a minibus service for people living within North Suffolk and South Norfolk who find getting to places difficult. This could be because your village is not covered by a bus service, or because you have a mobility prob-lem that makes travelling by bus difficult. It is wheelchair accessible and we pick up from your front door.
To book your journey you need to contact us at least 48 hours before you wish to travel. Times and routes depend on who else has booked! If you wish to join us on any of our excursions then you will need to become a member contact us for details.
We also have a bus that is available to community and voluntary groups to hire, and may be able to provide a driver too. For details of both the above, Tel: 854800 or Email [email protected] Rail TravelThere is a half hourly service between Norwich and London in both direc-tions. The first train from Diss to London leaves at 05.18 and the last at 22.17. The first train from London to Diss is at 06.00 and the last at 23.30. The first train to Norwich leaves at 07.04 and the last at 01.09. The first train from Norwich is at 05.00 and the last at 23.05. The timetables vary at weekends and all travel information can be obtained by phoning: 08457 484950 or www.nationalrail.co.uk
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Mr. W. J. Hutchings HPC reg M. ch. S 01379 640370 [email protected] Roydon Road.Diss.Norfolk
Diss Chiropody & Podiatry Clinic
Day and Evening Appointments Home Visits Available Foot Care/ Advice Various Verrucae Treatments Orthotic/ Insole Therapy Nail Surgery Clinic Product Sales
Water BoardIn emergencies contact Anglian Water. Tel: 0845 7145145
HEALTH, WELFARE & SOCIAL SERVICES Diss Health CentreThe Health Centre is situated off Mount Street and accommodates two med-ical practices and a range of community health services. Information about the practices, including surgery times, appointments etc, is available from the receptionists:
The Parish Fields Practice (Drs Hume, McCarthy, Thorneley and Varghese) Tel: 642023
The Lawns Medical Practice (Drs Thomson, Pantazis, Pe and Treen). Tel: 642021.
Community Health ServicesA wide variety of community health staff operate from the Health Centre, making local services available with minimum travelling time. A wide range of clinics is held at the Health Centre; while some staff (such as district nurses) also visit patients’ own homes. Regular clinics include: foot health services, speech and language therapy for children and adults, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, dietetics, health education, cognitive behavioural therapy, baby clinic and breast feeding support (every Friday morning).
The nursing staff includes health visitors, midwives, a school health advisor, community nurses and psychiatric nurses.
A social worker and part-time volunteer co-ordinator are also based at the Health Centre. For more information about your local community health services (not the GP Practices), please call 644513. A Carers Meeting is held at the Health Centre on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 2pm. It lasts about 2 hours and there is usually a speaker for the first part and drinks and biscuits are provided. People who care for a relative or loved one that are registered at either practice are welcome. Further details are available from Practice Manager Ann Steele Tel: 642021.
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Making a difference at Oaklands & Yaxley House
• High quality care in the countryside
• Excellence in person-centred care
• Warm and loving, homely environment
• Specialising in Dementia Care
OaklandsNorwich Road, Scole, Diss
Tel: 01379 740646
Yaxley HouseYaxley, Eye
Tel: 01379 783230
Why not phone us to arrange a visit to either of these Care Homes?www.kingsleyhealthcare.co.uk
Quality
Picture Framing Service&
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Mirrors
Prints • Oils • Water Colours • Moulding • Ornate Frames • Mountboard • Glass • Dry Mounting
Wills Yard, Chapel Street, Diss, Norfolk. Tel (01379) 644968
We make frames to fit your Embroideries • Oils • Watercolours • Posters • Medals • Photos Etc
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The Friends of Diss Health CentreThe Friends is a registered charity which provides equipment and amenities not normally supplied by the NHS for the patients of Diss Health Centre. The money to do so is generously provided by those who wish to show their gratitude for the care and attention they, or people close to them, have re-ceived from staff at the Health Centre.
The Friends’ committee includes local people and some staff members. Members receive regular newsletters and are invited to attend the charity’s annual meeting. Membership is through an annual subscription of £1 or more (made on 1 January each year). For more details please contact the Reverend Ben Sasada (Chairman of the Friends) on 642174.
Family Medical Care at Night and WeekendsThis out of hours service is run by the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust and operates from 6.30pm to 8am Monday to Friday and from 6.30pm Friday to 8am Monday morning at weekends and on public and bank holidays.
The base is at The Long Stratton Surgery in Swan Lane Long Stratton and patients are advised to dial 111 as these calls are free to both mobiles and landlines. Patients can also use 01603 269891 but calls to this number will be charged.
If you would like more information on the 111 service, which is available 365 days a year, you can look on the website www.nhs.uk/111
HospitalsDiss is served by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UY Tel: (01603) 286286, the West Suffolk Hospital, Hard-wick Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2QZ Tel: (01284) 713000; and Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD Tel: (01473) 712233. Supported Housing & Housing with CareSaffron Housing Trust has three supported housing schemes in Diss, located at Clare House, Frenze Road, Oak Tree Place (Skelton Road) and Thomas Manning Road. Each provides self contained rented accommodation for older people and offers support as required and identified via an individual support
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Me & me dad started in Diss 50 years ago this year (school & I were not suited) and have been buying scrap metal ever since. Dads been gone for over 25 years now but his memory, like the
business, lives on.
[email protected] • 07780 998383(I will answer or phone you back)
Open 8am-4pm Weekdays 8am-2pm SaturdaysOxford House, Mission Road, Diss
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8 Nicholas Street · Diss · IP22 4LB01379 651123 www.potterbudd.co.uk
Bill Potter MRICS FAAV
We work together to support our local community.
We offer services such as Contact Care; career opportunities; grant support for community groups; tenant
involvement alongside new and well maintained homes.
Go towww.saffronhousing.co.uk or call 01508 532000
to find out more.
plan. For further information on these scheme please contact Ruth Broome on 01508 523090.
Saffron Housing Trust also owns Weavers Court, which is a Housing with Care scheme and offers 24 hour support from on site care staff in self-con-tained one bedroom flats. For further information on this service please con-tact Sarah Spelman on 01508 532047. Saffron Housing Trust also supplies community alarms that are easily installed in anyone’s home and provide reassurance or older or vulnerable people so that they can summon assis-tance quickly in the event of an emergency or other urgent situation. If you would like a free demonstration or further information please call free 0800 9174680 or Email: [email protected]
Age UK NorfolkYour local, independent charity supporting older people in your communityAge UK Norfolk is an independent charity working with and on behalf of older people in Norfolk. Age UK Norfolk provides information, advice, befriending, support for people with dementia and their carers, respite and day care, advocacy and a Home Support and Care service.
Diss Day Support ClubLocated at the Denny Centre, Age UK Norfolk’s Diss Day Sup-port Club provides a welcoming environment together with a flexible programme of activities and events.
The perfect place to make friends and be active. Age UK Norfolk professional care staff are on hand to offer as much or as little care and sup-port as required.
If you would like to find out about Diss Day Support Club call 0303 3000 219 or call the Age UK Norfolk Advice Line on 0300 500 1217 for free infor-mation and advice about later life.
Children & Adult Social ServicesSocial Services are the responsibility of Norfolk County Council and are ad-ministered from County Hall, Norwich. Social Services departments are in-volved in the care of the elderly, the physically disabled, the mentally handi-capped, children at risk, adolescents with problems, families with difficulties and the mentally ill.
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The Saracens Head75 MOUNT STREET, DISS (Next door to the Church)
SPECIALISING IN HOME-COOKED FOOD- Freshly prepared, 7 days a week, Lunchtimes and evenings
TWO COURSE LUNCHES Monday-Saturday from £8.50
SNACKS & MORNING COFFEE- Monday- Saturday
SUNDAY LUNCHES - POOL TABLE - BEER GARDEN
ACCOMMODATION- Including singles, doubles & family rooms
FUNCTION ROOM- Available for private lunches, meetings & buffets
The Saracens Head, Diss Phone- 01379 652853Email- [email protected] Website- www.saracensheaddiss.co.uk
RAGS, BOWS & CURIOSSteampunk, Vintage & Shabby ChicHand - Made, Hand Crafted & Sourced With ♥
9.30 - 5.30 Mon - SatExcept Weds / Thurs 10.30 -5.30
01379 308 055
28 ST. NICHOLAS STREET DISS
The departments work closely with the Health Authority and various vol-untary organizations in order to co-ordinate the services and facilities for the community. Customer service number for all new enquiries for Social Services 0344 800 8014. Blue Badge enquiry number 0344 800 8015. Diss Jobcentre PlusJobcentre Plus is part of the Department of Work and Pensions. We aim to help people into paid work, employers fill their vacancies and give people the help and support they are entitled to if they cannot work. For further infor-mation on our services and opening times please telephone 614320 or visit website at www.gov.uk PensionsGeneral pensions enquiries (for over 60’s) 0845 6060 265. See also informa-tion under Citizens Advice Bureau.
VOLUNTARY WELFARE ORGANISATIONS Adoption and Family Finding UnitIf adoption and fostering are new ideas for you, we can help you find out more. We are at 3 Unthank Road, Norwich NR2 2PA Tel: (01603) 617796www.adoption.norfolk.gov.uk
Al-Anon Family GroupsIf someone in your family or any of your friends has a problem with al-cohol, we can offer you help and support. For further information, contact The General Service Office, 61 Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4YF. 24 hour helpline: (020) 7403 0888 or Email: [email protected] website: www.al-anonuk.org.uk
Alcoholics AnonymousIf you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. We have weekly meetings at the Friends’ Meeting House in Diss at 1pm on Mondays and on Fridays at 8.00pm. Anyone who has, or may have a problem is welcome to phone one of the following numbers for information: Jane Tel: 898783, Clyde Tel: 642261. There is also a 24 hour manned confidential
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Let us help you by designing and producing professional, cost effective
stationery leaflets and forms advertisements websites posters, and more!
We take your job from initial discussions through to production and delivery, leaving
you to concentrate on your business
Look atwww.typeandimage.co.uk
and see what we have done for local businesses and events
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Suppliers of quality Bosch appliancesFREE Delivery & ConnectionDisposal of old appliances
Open Monday - Saturday 8.30 - 5pm01379 644078 | www.awmyhill.com
or Email us at [email protected]
“Suppliers of everything electrical for over 85 years”
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helpline ( at 8pm on Fridays) Tel: (01603) 621128 or 0845 769 7555.
The Art of LifeA voluntary-led group supporting local people living with cancer and their caregivers to heal and find meaning through creative expression. Sessions held at Roydon Village Hall, High Road, Roydon, Diss from 1.30pm until ap-prox 4.00pm with Chi Kung followed by Art and Creative Therapy sessions. No experience or artistic skills necessary. Minimum donation £2.00. For more info, telephone Jay on 07786 833916 or visit www.theartoflife.org.uk. Funded by Macmillan, The BIG C and South Norfolk Council.
Arthritis CareCan offer information and general support. Helpline 0808 800 4050.
Autism AngliaRegistered Charity No. 1063717Covering the counties of East Anglia our charity specialises in the welfare and care of people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions. For more information please visit our website www.autism-anglia.org.uk or ring our Head Office on (01206) 577678.
The BorderhoppaSee under Additional Information.
British Heart FoundationThe Diss & District Branch and the BHF shop in Mere Street, Diss raise funds for vital research into the causes, prevention and treatment of heart and circulatory disease. We would welcome new volunteers, either to fundraise by organising or helping at local events or in the Diss shop. For more infor-mation, please contact Brenda Clabburn on 07711 547181 or call in at the BHF shop. Diss, Thetford & District CABDiss, Thetford and District Citizens Advice Bureau is here to help all kinds of people with all kinds of problems and our advice is confidential, independ-ent, impartial and FREE.
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Cannells Butchers• Local Beef With ID• Local Lamb & Pork• Poultry Some Local And Free Range• All Bacon Cured In Suffolk• Game Seasonal
CYRIL’S PIES• Steak & Kidney Lge/Sml • Steak Large Only • Mince & Onion Lge/Sml • Chicken & Ham Lge/Sml • Sausage Rolls
MADE ON THE PREMISES READY MEALSSausages, Burgers, Kebabs & Pork CheeseAsk about Gluten Free productsDeepfreeze orders taken, packed, marked and frozen for youYour own animal butchered for youDeliveries also undertaken
48 Mere Sreet , DISS 01379 642020 www.cannells.co.uk [email protected] 24hrs ans/fax- orders not taken by email
We can help with advice and information on Debt, Benefits and Social Services, Discrimination, Housing, Employment, Family and personal mat-ters, Law, Consumer Rights and lots of other things. If you are concerned or worried about any of the above then just drop in to see us, telephone, write or Email for free, independent, confidential advice. You will talk to a fully trained Gateway assessor who will listen to your concerns and help you identify possible ways forward.
At Diss, Thetford and District CAB we have both generalist and specialist advisers covering Debt and Welfare Rights After your initial assessment interview with a Gateway assessor you may be given an appointment with one of our generalist or specialist advisers or referred (with your consent) to an outside agency.
We can help you write letters, fill-in forms, negotiate with third-parties and help resolve your situation. We will also help you to understand your responsibilities in a particular situation.
Diss Office ( Shelfanger Road) Tel: 08444 111444Email: [email protected]: www.disscitizensadvice@info
Monday ............... 10.00 – 15.00 Drop In & telephone adviceTuesday ................ 10.00 – 15.00 Telephone advice onlyWednesday ........10.00 – 15.00 Drop In & telephone advice 16.00 – 18.00 Appointments & telephone adviceThursday ..............10.00 – 15.00 Drop In & telephone adviceFriday ................... 10.00 – 15.00 Drop In & telephone advice
Other services available at the Diss Office
Tuesday lunchtime: Local Solicitors by appointment only By appointment South Norfolk.gov.uk Homelessness Office Independent Finacial Adviser
Home Visits: Available by appointmentWebsite : www.disscitizensadvice@infoEmail: [email protected]
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Crossroads Care East AngliaSupport for CarersDo you need help caring for a relative or friend?Are you concerned about someone who lives alone?Crossroads Care East Anglia is here to support you and your family. We do this by providing a range of services and support for carers, tailor-made to your needs.
We work in Norfolk, Suffolk and Uttlesford in north Essex, offering ser-vices to you in your home and in the community. We employ trained profes-sional carer support workers and provide flexible services to people of all ages, health conditions and disabilities. As a charity, we care for people not for profit.For more information Call: 01508 531974 / 01362 691708 or visit www.crossroadseatanglia.org.uk
Home-Start Breckland & South NorfolkHome-Start is a voluntary home visiting scheme offering practical support and friendship to families with pre-school children (under 5’s). Available to all families within the Breckland and South Norfolk area. Particularly helpful for those experiencing frustrations or difficulties.
Home visits are provided by this service
An information leaflet about the service is available.
Opening Times: Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm. An answerphone at other times.Email: [email protected] Website: www.home-start.org.uk Diss Community First RespondersCommunity First Responders are volunteers who respond to emergency calls on behalf of the East of England Ambulance Service in the area where they either live or work. Diss First Responders have been working with the EEAS since the end of April 2008 and many of our Responders are also British Heart Foundation Heartstart Instructors teaching emergency life support in the community.
If you would like any further help or information please contact Rachel Hill-ier, Coordinator, Diss First Responders on 01379 740158 or Email [email protected]
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Diss Hot Meals ServiceContact: Barbara Milton. Tel: 640383. Diss & District Mencap SocietyProviding the opportunity for those with learning disabilities (and their families and carers) to obtain advice, guidance and support and offering the opportunity to participate in various recreational activities in a safe environment. In addition the application of various methods to advocate the rights, needs and wants of people with a learning disability to enable greater integration in the local com-munity.For further details, contact: Mrs. G. Hancock. Tel: 644465. The Fersfield School of HealingThis School is part of the International Healing Fellowship. It is a healing group that not only trains healers but is also open to the public for healing. There are two sessions a month from 7pm -9pm and all are welcome. For more informa-tion please contact Maggie on 644043. Genesis Housing AssociationGenesis Housing Association provides supported accommodation for up to 26 single people in Diss. We aim to empower our residents (through support plan-ning) to enable homeless individuals to move to independent accommodation having gained the necessary skills to maintain a tenancy.
Genesis Housing association employs a total of 5 members of staff working different rotas to support our residents. Cover is provided overnight. Contact Services Manager Ivan Briggs. Tel: 07525 905 467. Marriage Careoffers adult relationship counselling in Diss. Most relationships face difficulties at some point. Talking to a relationship counsellor can help. For full information of the service please see website www.marriagecare.org.uk or ring 0800 389 3801. National Blood ServiceSave a life today, give blood! The National Blood Service holds regular blood donation sessions in Diss. If you would like to find out more about giving blood contact 0300 123 2323 (local rate) or log on to www.blood.co.uk
Pregnancy Choices – NorfolkOffers confidencial counselling and caring support to anyone in distress due to; an unplanned pregnancy, a pregnancy loss through miscarriage, termina-tion or stillbirth.
We provide support across Norfolk to women and their partners of all ages. To make an appointment or speak to an advisor, please call our helpline on 0845 2300 123 or Email us [email protected]. British Red CrossThe British Red Cross provides a wide range of services throughout the Cam-bridge, Norfolk and Suffolk areas. For more details, please contact British Red Cross Norfolk Branch, Coronation Road, Norwich, NR6 5HD. Tel: (01603) 426361. Relate: Norfolk and SuffolkWe offer counselling to couples or individuals with relationship problems. We also offer psychosexual therapy to couples and individuals with specific sexual problems. For an appointment in Diss or at one of the other centres, or for more information, please contact us on (01603) 625333. Counsellors can also be contacted on the website www.relatenorfolksuffolk.co.uk or by Email: [email protected] Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)
The Diss and District RDA Group holds riding sessions for disabled chil-dren every Tuesday at 1.30pm, at Clint Farm Riding Stables, near
Eye. New helpers are always welcome. Those interested should call Ingeborg Kay. Tel: (01449) 673313. Also please contact Ingeborg if you are the parent or carer of a child who could benefit from riding. We would be pleased to see you. Diss RSPCA
Cruelty Line or Inspectors, Tel: 03001234999.Animal Rehousing Centre, Tel: (01603)766001
71-75 Barrack Street, Norwich, NR3 1WJOpening hours Tues – Sun 11am – 4pm. Closed Mondays.
For more information see www.rspcanorwich.org.uk
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Save the Children (SCF)The international charity which fights for children in the UK and around the
world who suffer from poverty, disease, injustice and violence. We work with them and their families to find lifelong answers to the problems they face.
The local branch has been active in this area for 20 years and has raised over £80,000 with the help of our local supporters. The programme of fund-raising continues and we would be glad of your help to keep it going.
We are a sociable group and would welcome newcomers so if you are inter-ested, please contact Sheila Evans at Dairy Farm, Hoxne on 668477. Diss Social for the Blind and Partially SightedMeetings are held on the third Friday of the month at the Friends’ Meeting House, Frenze Road from 2.15 to 4.15pm. In summer outings are arranged. We are always pleased to welcome new members, and volunteers to help with the running of the club.
There is an Audio Culb at Diss Library on the 4th Friday of the month 2pm – 3.30pm which is open to all blind or partially sighted people living in the Diss area and is free to attend.
Also a Diss Equipment and Information Centre is held at Diss Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Diss every Friday 10am – 1pm which offers advice, support and relating sight problems. Contact: Mr Harold Prendegast Tel: 890546. Soldiers, Sailors & Airmen Family Association/Forces Help Society (SSAFA)SSAFA exists to provide help and advice to serving and ex-service personnel, their dependants and families in need. For further details, contact the Branch secretary on (01603) 403322. Solo Housing (East Anglia)Solo Housing (East Anglia) Ltd is a registered charity set up in 1985 to meet the needs of single homeless people in the rural areas of Norfolk and Suf-folk. With limited social housing, expensive private sector accommodation and no direct access hostels in the area, Solo Housing began by developing a register of affordable lodgings, matching single homeless people to suitable landlords and landladies. In addition, Solo now offers supported housing for more vulnerable single people,in Breckland, South Norfolk, Babergh and Mid
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First Choice provide support in your own home, enabling you to retain your independence
• Peace of mind for you & your family• Attention to detail• Caring local staff• Fully trained & police checked Carers• CQC & Local Authority registered• Competitive rates• Personal Care & medication• Meal Preparation
• Shopping & housework• Attending social activities or appointments• General help to fit your individual needs
& day to day life
Contact us for a confidential, FREE no obligation discussion.
Do you have a spare room?Would you like to make some extra money by letting that room?
Our scheme, operating in partnership with South Norfolk Council, will put you in touch with a single person who needs accommodation in your area.
Our experienced staff will interview both parties to ensure a good match. Staff are available for advice and support throughout the placement.
Let us find a suitable lodger for you!For details of this free service, please contactKaren Wrigley-Moss on 01379 646 952 orEmail [email protected]
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Suffolk where, as well as providing a home, our staff visit the person on a regular basis to provide help and support with the aim of maximising their independence. Solo provides this as well as our Lodgings service in Waveney, Suffolk Coastal, South Norfolk and Colchester.
We work with people from the age of 18 upwards. For further information please contact: Solo Housing, 12a St Nicholas Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4LB. Tel: 640250. Fax: (01379) 640303. Email: [email protected] or visit our website www.solohousing.org Waveney Talking Newspaper AssociationA voluntary organization distributing local news and information recorded on tape every fortnight to blind and partially sighted people and others unable to access the printed media. Approximately 70 people receive tapes which are recorded by four teams, each of four readers with an editor and a techni-cian. Secretary: Trevor Freeborn. Tel: 608774. Voluntary NorfolkThe Voluntary Services Coordinator recruits and manages a local team of volunteers covering Diss, Harleston and the surrounding areas, who use their skills to offer help, befriending and support to people affected by age, ill-health, disability, social isolation or other factors.
If you feel you would like some help or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Karl Hills, the Voluntary Services Co-ordinator at Diss Health Centre on Thursdays. Tel: 644513, mobile: 07551 704 246. E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] WRVSWRVS aim to help people maintain independence and dignity in their own homes and communities, particularly in later life. WRVS are premier provid-ers of services within the communityEnquiry line Tel: No: 0845 600 5885. Open: Mon-Fri 8am – 8pm Sat: 9am
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Diss Acoustic Music ClubEvery Tuesday evening from 8.00 until 10.30 we meet in the schoolroom at
The Friends Meeting House, Frenze Road, Diss to sing and play all types of
music - provided it is acoustic. No electrified instruments are allowed. This
is, along with adults-only, one of our few rules. Another is that you leave
your “ego” outside the door. We always encourage each other. Nobody
hogs the session - we take turns to perform whatever we want to bring
- polished “gems”, “rough diamonds” or work-in-progress. No alcohol, but
tea and biscuits are “a must” at half time. Telephone: David Young 642168
David Bringloe 643553 Website: www.tunewithaview.com
Diss Art GroupMeets Tuesday afternoons, from 2.00 to 4.00, at the Roman Catholic
Hall. The group has a growing membership spanning all ages and abilities.
Formed in 1974, the group comprises mixed media and all aspects of paint-
ing. The summer term is given over to weekly sketching trips in Diss and
the surrounding area. Limited informal tuition is available during Autumn
and Spring terms. Telephone: Mr. D. Potter 642173.
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Burgate SingersSpecialise in major choral works, professional orchestras and soloists. Usu-ally give concerts in Burgate Church, Diss Corn Hall, various other East Anglian venues and in London. Also available for weddings. Under the di-rection of Alain Judd. New members welcome. The choir rehearses on Sun-days at 4pm in Burgate Church Hall (between September and May). Many members are drawn from the Diss area. Telephone: Simon Whitney-Long 788845. Diss Craft ClubAny type of crafting. Adults only. Taylor Road Hall. Telephone: Rushanne
Young 07536 054233.
Circle Dance GroupFriendly informal group meets every Monday in term time at the United Reformed Church, Mere Street, Diss, from 7.30pm to 9.00pm to do circle dancing. No partner or experience needed. Come and join us. Telephone: Freda Farrell 870820.
Diss Decorative & Fine Arts SocietyWe are a charitable society, founded in 1990, a member of the
National Association of Fine Arts Society [NADFAS]. What brings us together is our mutual interest in the arts and conservation both of
which are promoted through lectures and volunteering opportunities. We have more than 200 members and meet each month from September to June for an illustrated presentation on some topic drawn from a wide spec-trum of decorative and fine arts subjects. We draw our monthly speakers from a pool that has been subject to rigorous selection by NADFAS. They are always of a high standard. Additionally we organise Special Interest Days, Visits and Tours for our members. Members can also become in vari-ous volunteering activities. Email: [email protected]. Diss Embroidery GroupMeets on the first Tuesday in each month at the Friends’ Meeting House, Frenze Road, Diss, 9.00 for 9.30am to 12.30pm. Its activities include practi-cal workshops and visits to exhibitions and museums. Leading experts and professional embroiderers are invited to give talks and provide tuition at
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occasional day-schools. All aspects of embroidery are covered. Visitors are welcome. Telephone: Moyra Downing 740597 Beth Soule 871088.
SingStartSouth Norfolk’s only after-school Glee Club for kids aged 0-16 who just love to sing and dance. Classes in East Harling and Diss. Music lessons on saxophone, flute, clarinet,piano singing and music theory also available; and a sax and piano duo for functions and occasions. Call Lydia or Keith on 07851 098652 or Email [email protected].
Hoxon Hundred Morris DancersCome and join in the fun! No dance experience required. Every Wednesday, September to May, at St. Edmund’s Hall, Hoxne, 8.00 to 10pm. Telephone: Jan Robinson 07799 225722.
Jazz Diss-CoveryA discussion group that meets each month to hear recorded examples from the broad world of jazz. Meetings take place at 8pm on the second Monday of the month in the back room of The Cock Inn, Fair Green, Diss, IP22 4BE. Admission is £2, open to all. New speakers very welcome. Telephone: Bob Smith 890657.
Line DancingMonterey Dance Classes – When, Where, Levels, see www.montereydance.org.uk A friendly well established dance club. Monday: (except bank holi-days) Diss Corn Hall. Improvers 7.15pm to 9pm. Tuesday: Diss Christian Community Church (DC3),Improvers 2pm to 3.30pm. Wednesday: Diss Christian Community Church (DC3), Improvers 7.20pm to 8.30pm, In-termediates 8pm to 10pm.Telephone: Melissa Hawkes 651773 Website: [email protected]. Mere MusicaSmall Instrumental Ensemble available for those special events. Prac-tice: 10am Saturday Mornings during term time. Telephone: R.A Kitchen 642468.
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Mere PlayersThe society was formed in 1974. Since then two, and at times three, pro-ductions have been presented each year, including comedies, thrillers, dra-mas and musicals, as well as a pantomime or Christmas play. One-act plays have been entered for the annual Breckland Drama Festival and tro-phies have been won for best production, best actor and actress. The group has also won NODA awards. Acting members are supported by those who organize stage management, lighting and costumes. The society is always pleased to welcome both acting and non-acting members. Telephone: Andy Kemp 07789 110928 Email: [email protected].
Natalie’s KnittersWe meet on Tuesday at 7.30-9.00pm in the Frank Lenton Room at the back of the United Reform Church in Diss. £1.50 per person. Bring along knitting, crochet etc. for a natter and cuppa. Telephone: Natalie 07508 578199 Email: [email protected].
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Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at Pal-grave Community Centre, 10am to 3pm. External and internal tutored workshops held several times a year. Visitors welcome on non-workshop days. Telephone: Amanda Ashton (01728) 628373 Email: [email protected].
South Norfolk Classical Guitar CircleWe are a friendly group of guitar enthusiasts who enjoy playing
together in a relaxed and social environment. Other activities may include: visits to concerts, invited guest performers, workshops and oc-
casional performances given by group members. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month, from 7pm to 9pm, in St. Remigius Church Parish Rooms, High Road, Roydon. Membership is £2 per session, for the cost of the room. All players welcome. Telephone: Patricia Bond 643388 Jo Percival (01953) 888309 Beth Dewhurst 641480. Scrapbook Workshop Taylor Road, Community Hall, Diss. 2nd Wednesday Afternoon and last Saturday Morning of each month. Telephone: Avril Young 642168.
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South Norfolk Youth Symphonic BandRegistered Charity No. 1116270The band, based in Diss, was formed in 1974 and its motto is ‘Music is Fun’. We accept any woodwind, brass or percussion player, aged between eight and 23, irrespective of ability; and we do not hold auditions. We are based, and rehearse, at the Diss Youth and Community Centre on Shelfanger Road on a Tuesday night between 7.00 and 9.00pm.
Playing with the band gives members the encouragement to continue to study and enjoy their music making; and to provide that purpose for the hard work required. The band also bridges the gap between school and adulthood. Some professional musicians, who have graduated through the band, may otherwise have given up before making music their career. We are completely independent and self-financing.
Every year the band performs many concerts, raising money for charities and other organisations, and toured Malaysia in 2012, raising £250,000 for charity. The band has strong links with the Corps of Army Music and the Royal Marines Band Service. It holds a residential weekend with one of the leading army bands; and also organises tours, trips and events.
In July 2006 we were awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This recognises and rewards excellence in voluntary activities carried out by groups in the community. We offer the opportunity for like-minded young musicians to come together to perform and play. The band is SAFE accredited and is an accredited Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme assessor.
We are always looking for new members and are available for hire. Should you require further information on the band, Email: [email protected] Website: www.snysb.org.uk.
Violin, Viola, Piano & Keyboard PlayersAdrian Kitchen offers music lessons to eager pupils. They are also avail-able for special events. The pupils span all ages and abilities. Music can lead to many exciting opportunities. New players welcome. Telephone: R.A. Kitchen, BA, LGSM, 642468. Waveney ChoirThe Waveney Choir, which has been established in Diss since 1970, sings music of all types and age and gives recitals throughout Norfolk and Suf-folk, in aid of charities and church funds. Our membership is large (70 plus),
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and is drawn from a wide area and ranges in age from 18 to 90! All new members are welcomed, whatever their experience and there are no audi-tions necessary. New members are given a four-week period in which to decide whether we are the type of choir they are looking for. We nearly always are! Rehearsals: Wednesday evening from 7.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m., between September and May, at the United Reformed Church, Mere Street (opposite Somerfields). Telephone: Penny Martin 588102 Website: www.waveneychoir.org.uk Waveney SpringsThe Waveney Springs Art Collective was formed in 2008 so that artists and makers living and working in approximately 10 miles of Diss could come together to share ideas, give workshops and exhibit as a group. Our name is derived from the fact that we bridge the Norfolk/Suffolk boundary from both sides of the Upper Waveney Valley. During the month of August the Collective exhibit their work in a large number of shops in Diss Town Cen-tre. Then once again the artists will open their studios to the public for ; Art Trail which takes place during early September. A “Taster Exhibition” also takes place in the Stables Gallery at the Cornhall during the first 2 weeks of September. Telephone: Issy Coe 852107 Email: [email protected] Website: www.waveneysprings.co.uk.
Diss & District Guild of Weavers, Spinners & DyersMeetings are held on the last Thursday of most months at the
Friends’ Meeting House, Frenze Road, Diss, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Members pay £12 annual subscription, visitors £1 per meeting or £2.50 if there is a guest speaker.Telephone: Mrs. Pam Ross 643563.
Wingfield Barns A beautiful, secluded venue situated in a peaceful corner of
North Suffolk close to the Norfolk border. We regularly host con-certs and plays and have a fortnightly cinema in the Great Barn in the
afternoon and evening on alternate Wednesdays. There are a number of exhibitions during the year, displaying the work of a variety of artists and photographers, including the International Mini Print Exhibition in the sum-mer months. The space at Wingfield Barns is very flexible. The Great Barn,
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the galleries and studios are available for hire and are used for education and training by a range of providers, from fitness to fine art, from opera to activities for children. The site is available for wedding couples on a venue hire basis only, allowing them to have their personal choice of wedding at a price within their budget. There is ample free parking. Opening times vary according to the season. Tel-ephone: 384505. Email: [email protected]
POLITICAL PARTIES Member of Parliament for South Norfolk is Mr. Richard Ba-con MP, House of Commons, Westminster, London, SW1A OAA.
Local Telephone: 643728 / 642769 As there are several MEP’s for the Eastern Region, it is probably best to use the web link: http://www.europarl.org.uk/view/en/your_MEPs/List-MEPs-by-region/Eastern.html If Guide readers do not have internet access, they can get details from the Library, Diss Town Council etc.
Diss & Roydon Branch - South Norfolk Conservative AssociationThe local Conservative Branch is based at the main office of the SNC Asso-ciation which is at “Grasmere” Denmark Street, Diss, IP22 4LE. Telephone: Jenny Chamberlin 642097 Email: c/o [email protected].
South Norfolk Labour PartyTelephone: Carol Crouch (01953) 788278Email: [email protected] Website: www.southnorfolklabour.com
Liberal DemocratsThe local Liberal Democrats Branch takes an active interest in local and na-tional politics and organizes social and fund-raising events. Regular meet-ings take place at venues in the area. Telephone: Trevor Wenman 641423.
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YOUTH ACTIVITIES Diss Youth GroupRuns on a weekly basis for young people at high school aged between 11 and 16 years old. The group meets every Wednesday during term time at Diss Youth and Community Centre from 7pm - 8.30pm, apart from the second Wednesday of the month, when it is an after school session from 3.30pm - 5pm. Young people can enjoy games including table tennis, pool and sports, arts and crafts, tuckshop and fundraising activities, as well as seek support from qualified youth workers to discuss different issues. Diss Young CarersDiss Young Carers runs on a fortnightly basis for young people aged 11 - 18 years and who have caring responsibilities at home. The group meets every other Thursday during term time at Diss Youth and Community Cen-tre from 4.30pm - 6.30pm. Young people enjoy a meal together, as well as have the opportunity to take part in activities and trips out. Qualified youth workers support young people with any issues that are important to them, as well as ensure that they enjoy their time of respite. Telephone: Ju-lia 07546 059061 Sam 07778 896325 Email: [email protected]. Air Training CorpsThe Diss squadron meets on Tuesdays ands Thursdays from 7.00 to 9.30pm at their Sunnyside HQ. Minimum age 13 years – boys and girls. Telephone: Commanding Officer Flt. Officer Spraggons 641247. Army CadetsNorfolk Army Cadets – Engineers Squadron – meets Mondays at their Sun-nyside HQ. 18.30 to 21.30. Both boys and girls welcome, aged 13 to 18. Detachment Commander is SI Becky Gilson. Website www.norfolkacf.com. Fire Service Volunteer CadetsRun by Norfolk Fire Service. Meets at the Park Road fire station on Tues-
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days from 7.00 to 9.00pm. Both boys and girls aged 13 to 18 are welcome. Telephone: Paul Leeder 650699. Guides & BrowniesTelephone: District Commissioner Mrs Francesca Batley 641423Website: www.girlguiding.org.uk.
Rainbows (5-7 years), Brownies (7-10 years), Guides (10-14 years), Senior Section 14-25 years). Scout& Guide Hall, Heywood Road, Diss1st Diss Brownies: Monday 6.00 to 7.30pm. Leader, Sarah Ellis2nd Diss Guides: Monday 7.30 to 9.00pm. Leader, Diane Blyth1st Diss Rainbows: Tuesday 5.45 to 6.45pm. Leader, Francesca Batley
Salvation Army Community Centre, Sunnyside, Diss3rd Diss (S.A.) Guides: Wednesday 7.00 to 9pm. Leader, Karen Brazier3rdDiss (S.A.) Rainbows. Wed 5.30 to 6.30pm. Leader, Suze Squirrel3rd Diss (S.A.) Brownies: Meets Tuesdays 6.00 to 7.30pm. Leader, Yasmin Reeve. Roydon Village Hall1st Roydon Guides: Tuesday 7.30 to 9.00pm. Leader, Sarah Bear-man1st Roydon Rainbows: Tuesdays 4.45 to 5.45. Leader ,Claire Lister1st Roydon Brownies: Tuesdays 6.00 to 7.30pm. Leader, Claire Lister. The Trefoil Guild, open to anyone who has made the Guide Promise, meets on the first Thursday in the month. Telephone: Sheila Coleman 644273. ScoutsScouting in Diss continues to thrive, with two Scout Groups and an Explorer Unit serving the local community. Scouting aims to develop young people,
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both male and female, mentally, physically, socially and spiritually by offering an attractive, exciting and challenging programme for them. Scouting can start at the age of 6 in the Beaver Section. From age 8 to 10 years 6 months they join the Cub Scout Section; and from that age to 15 years they belong to the Scout Section. The Explorer Unit offers adventurous activities for young people aged 14 to 18 years old. As they progress through the sections they become more responsible for organizing their own activities and training, although adult guidance is always in the background. Scouting is always looking for new help-ers and Leaders and would welcome any offers of help from suitable adults. 1st Diss Scout GroupMeetings held at Scout & Guide Hall, Heywood Road. Group Scout Leader: Sue Brazier, 28 Bramley Road. Tel: 651131 Email: [email protected] Scouts: Fridays 5.45 to 6.45pm. Contact: Cheryl Kershaw, Tel: 651008Cub Scouts: Thursdays 6.00 to 7.30pm. Contact: Rob Court, Tel: 650951Scouts: Fridays 7.30 to 9.00pm. Contact: John Kershaw. Tel: 651008. 2nd Diss (Salvation Army) Scout GroupMeetings held at the Sunnyside Community Centre.Group Scout Leader Tim Grayston, Tel: 07973 369278Beavers: Thursday 6.30 to 7.30pm. Contact: Tash Deveraux, Tel: 07792 96 7472.Cubs: Monday 6.00 to 7.30pm. Contact: Elizabeth Hook, Tel: 643199.Scouts: Monday 7.45 to 9.30pm. Contact: Tim Grayston, Tel: 07973 369278.Explorers: Thursday 7.45 to 9.30pm. Contact: Tim Grayston, Tel: 07973 36 9278 Diss & District Young Farmers ClubA social club open to all young people between the ages of 14 and 30 who are interested in rural life, the countryside and agriculture. Meetings held weekly on Wednesday evenings from September to July at the Pavilion, BOCM Pauls agricultural site at Burston. Telephone: Daniel Woods 07880 536561.
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Woodcraft Folk, Diss DistrictThe Woodcraft Folk is an educational youth organisation based on princi-ples of democracy, friendship, equality, peace and cooperation. With the help of adult volunteers, young people are encouraged to work together and share their skills and enthusiasm, to feel empowered to form opinions and make decisions, and to play an active and positive role in the world around them. Diss District is planning to establish a new weekly group for young people, to play cooperative games, sing, learn crafts, go on na-ture rambles, hikes and camps. Telephone: Judith Tooth 890622 Website: woodcraft.org.uk.
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Diss & District Allotment Holders AssociationThis thriving Association based in Louie’s Lane currently has 74 members and a waiting list for plots. The annual subscription for a plot (approx.30’x 45’) is currently £18 and is reviewed yearly. This includes affiliation to the National Society of Allotment & Leisure Gardeners which provides advice and guidance to the Association as well as the availability of a cheap seed scheme. There is an on-site shop selling a variety of garden supplies, which is run by committee members and plot holders and is open regularly to members throughout the growing season. For further information or to join the waiting list, Telephone: Anthony Harmer 652322 Email: [email protected]. Diss Antiquarian SocietySee Friends of Diss Museum. Waveney Valley Community Archaeology GroupAre you interested in archaeology and history? Are you a keen metal de-tectorist who would like to find out more? WVCAG needs you! We are a small group of people interested in setting up a community archaeology group for the Waveney Valley, for anyone living between Diss and Beccles, and beyond. Some of us are professional archaeologists, some of us keen amateurs, and some of us just like to watch Time Team – so your experi-ence and knowledge is really not important! We would like to get together
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regularly, find out more about the archaeology and history of the local area, learn more about the practical side of archaeology, and eventually take part in our own archaeological investigations. No experience is neces-sary, just enthusiasm, interest and a willingness to get a bit muddy at some point in the future!
Telephone: Lorna 07795 461404 Andrew 07771 968641Email: [email protected]: @Waveney_ArchBlog: http://waveneyarchaeology.wordpress.com Bees & BeekeepingFor talks, demonstrations, information, advice or assistance on beekeeping.Telephone: Jan Dryburgh 650227. St. Mary’s Church BellringersThis talented and dedicated band ring every Sunday for services. Practice night is every Monday 7.30 to 9pm. We welcome all visitors, whether they come just to watch and see what it is all about, or with some thoughts of taking up a unique and special skill, which could open a new world. Any person with the mind and dedication to learn this skilled exercise should join the special family of church bellringers which you remain part of for life. Just climb the 13 steps to the ringing chamber. Contact Address: Algars Farm, Walcot Green, Diss, IP22 5SR Telephone: Lorna Mrs. Betty Baines
643293.
Diss & District Cage Bird SocietyMeets in St. Mary’s Hall, Diss on the third Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. Speakers, discussions and advice from bird fanciers. The Annual November Open Show attracts a large entry of exhibits of a very high standard. Contact Address: 25 Hawthorn Close, Diss Telephone: Maurice Shel-drake 641811.
Diss & District Camera Club
The club, which meets at the Grasmere Club, Denmark Street, Diss, on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from September to May,
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enjoys a programme of fun and informative photographic events. Any-one interested in photography is more than welcome. Telephone: Krys Wakefield 687428 Web: www.disscamera.org.uk. Diss Chess ClubMeets each Thursday at 7.30pm at Diss Cue Club throughout the year and welcomes new members of any age and ability. The club is cur-rently represented by one team in the Norfolk County Chess League and is keen to enter a second. Telephone: Michael McNaughton (01603) 632235. Diss Computer ClubMeets the first Thursday of every month at the Residents’ Meeting Room, Taylor Road, from 7.00pm to 10.00pm. Telephone: 741192 Email: [email protected]. Diss Flower ClubThe aim of the club is to provide demonstrations and practice meetings to promote an interest in arranging flowers and plant materials for use in the home, in church and also in competitions and shows. Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm in Roydon Vil-lage Hall. Telephone: Eileen Jacobs 687608 Mrs. Jenny Hubbard 741372. Diss 41 ClubThe club has been in existence informally for more than 30 years. Mem-bership is open to all past members of the Round Table; and the aim of 41 Club is to continue fellowship and friendship established in Table and to assist Table generally. The club meets at various venues on the first Thursday of each month at 8pm. Telephone: Ron Cook (01449) 677135. Freemasons – Montgomerie LodgeThe Lodge meets at 5.45.pm on the second Monday of each month between October and May at the Freemasons’ Hall, Parkfields, Diss. Contact Address: 5 Farm Close, Roydon, Diss, IP22 4EE Telephone: Mr. M. Gooderson 640234.
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Norfolk Family History SocietySouth Norfolk Branch meets at Diss Methodist Church, Victoria Road on the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm. Contact: Edith Morley, Tel: 688354 or [email protected] Telephone: Edith Morley 688354 Email: [email protected].
Diss & District Horticultural SocietyMeets on the second Tuesday of each month at the United Reformed Church, Diss, at 7.30pm when all aspects of gardening are covered by speakers giving practical talks or showing coloured slides to suit all tastes. The society welcomes everyone interested in gardening, whether they have a small garden growing a few flowers and vegetables or wheth-er they aspire to gardening on the grand scale. To encourage healthy competition the society holds flower and vegetable shows during the year and also arranges visits to gardens, nurseries etc during the summer months. Contact Address: Little Croft, Frenze Road, Diss Telephone: Mrs.
B. Woods 642024.
Inner Wheel Club of DissOne of the largest independent women’s voluntary organi-sations in the world today. Meetings are usually held on the first Monday of each month (except August) at the Park Hotel, Diss, at 7.30pm. The club has a varied programme including speakers, social and service activities. Telephone:
Mrs. Norma Howell 643482.
Heywood Joggers Group Have you always wanted to take up jogging? But always found
excuses not to start e.g. do not want to jog on my own because I do not feel safe, afraid people are going to laugh at me or do not how to start! Well come along to the Heywood Joggers Group based at the Hey-wood Sports & Leisure Club on Walcot Road in Diss. The group meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1830 hrs to 1930 hrs. Membership for the Heywood Joggers Group is around £5 a year. Unfortunately the group is for people over the age of 18 only. Telephone: Heywood Sports & Leisure Club 643088 Email: [email protected].
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Diss & District Ladies Luncheon ClubThis social club meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Park Ho-tel, 12.00 for 12.30pm. Members and guests enjoy lunch together in pleas-ant and relaxing surroundings. A professional speaker is invited to meetings during the months of September to June. The talks cover a variety of sub-jects. Telephone: Mrs. Wendy Skinner 687449. Friends of Diss MuseumIncorporating Diss Antiquarian Society. Members help support the award-winning Diss Museum and assist the Manager (see under Additional Infor-mation). They meet for a series of talks on the third Friday of the month at St. Mary’s Hall from March to June and September to December at 7.30pm. Members £3, others £5. The money raised covers costs and helps the mu-seum finance special projects. Telephone: Edna Buggey 641759 Lyn Horner 644697.
National Women’s Register (Diss Group)A friendly group for lively-minded women of all ages. Meetings are held every fortnight on Wednesdays in members’ homes. Activities include dis-cussions, theatre outings, speakers etc. Telephone: (01603) 406767 Web-site: www.nwr.org.uk. Old Dyssean SocietyIn September 1999 more than 60 former pupils of Diss Secondary Gram-mar School attended a reunion at Montgomerie Hall, Diss to discuss the renaissance of what is now called The Old Dyssean Society. The main aims are to bring former pupils of all ages together, and circulate news via the publication of newsletters twice annually. Dennis Meadows, an evacuee from Lowestoft, who attended the school for a short time, was the prime mover in the revival, and is currently Founder Vice-President. Peter Throw-er is Chairman. Reg Wright, a pupil from 1936-42 and later a teacher at the school, is the elected President. The annual subscription is £5, and re-unions are held in late September at Diss Golf Club. There are members all over the world, including the USA, Australia, France and South Africa. New members are welcome. Contact Address: 11 Ranson Road, Norwich, NR1 4AJ Telephone: Kathleen Bass (nee Pipe) (01603) 434684.
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Norfolk & Norwich Pensioners Association (Diss Branch)We are a non-party-political group, actively campaigning for all matters of concern to pensioners – present and future. Our meetings are lively and interesting, with speakers on a variety of topics, plenty of discussion, good company, refreshments and a raffle. We meet at Roydon Village Hall from 2.00 to 4pm on the first Tuesday of every month. Telephone: Gail Hussey 870727.
Diss & District Probus ClubThe purpose of the Diss and District Probus Club, formed in 1975,
is to provide a meeting point for retired professional and busi-ness men and their ladies, resident in Diss and District, who
desire increased social contact and the opportunity of meet-ing others in similar circumstances. The club is non-politi-cal and non-sectarian. Luncheon meetings are held on the third Monday of each month. Normally a speaker is invited to address the members after lunch. Coffee mornings are
held for members and their ladies on the first Wednesday of each month; and outings to places of interest are arranged.
Telephone: Bryan Green 668379.
Diss Waveney Probus ClubIn May 1992 a new (second) Probus Club was formed with the assistance of the long established Diss & District Club, whose growth was restricted be-cause of a long waiting list of prospective new members. The Diss Waveney Probus Club now numbers over 60 members. The club, for retired busi-ness and professional men, is non-political and non-sectarian and meets for lunch at the Park Hotel, Diss on the second Wednesday of the month. Telephone: Lawrence Thompson 788918 Email: [email protected]. Mid-Suffolk Radio Modellers Club We are a radio controlled model aircaft flying club affiliated to the BMFA (British Model Flying Assocation). Membership is presently 60+ members. Flying takes place seven days a week, 365 days a year (weather permitting). We have two sites, one at Eye Airfield and another at Old Newton for
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electric and gliders. We welcome new Junior (under 18) flyers at a highly reduced membership fee. Telephone: (01394) 211216 Website: www.mid-suffolk-radio-modellers.com. Diss & District Model Railway SocietyThe society meets every Wednesday from 7pm to 9.30pm at Shelfanger Village Hall. There are layouts in OO and N scale, with demonstrations of modelling techniques and talks. Telephone: Alan Johnson (01359) 250739.
Ramblers Association – Southern Norfolk GroupMeets at various points throughout South Norfolk every Sunday for guided walks of 5-12 miles. There are also leisurely walks of about 5 miles which are suitable for people who would like to take their dogs with them on one Thursday each month. Telephone: Margaret Wilde (01953) 788268 Email: [email protected]. Diss Rivercare GroupWe are a sociable group of volunteers dedicated to the maintenance and promotion of the River Waveney. Our aim is to make this area a very good amenity for Diss and the surrounding area. We also help with conservation and environmental projects for local schools and groups. We meet on the second Sunday of every month, (10am -11.45, at the rear of Morrison’s car park, Diss) for river and riverbank maintenance. We are affiliated to The River Waveney Trust.
Telephone: Beth (01953) 641480Facebook: diss rivercare groupWebsite: dissrivercare.org.uk / riverwaveneytrust.org Rotary ClubThe Rotary Club of Diss and District received its charter in 1947 and is now one of the largest Rotary Clubs in East Anglia. Meetings are on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesday of each month with a starting time of 6.30 for 7.00 p.m. and on the 1st (and fifth if there is one) Tuesday of the month at 1.00 for 1.10 p.m. Telephone: Godfrey Musgrave-Brown 643371.
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Royal Air Forces AssociationThe Diss & District Branch holds it meetings at the 7.30pm on the fourth Monday of the month at the Grasmere Club, Diss. The branch is engaged in fund-raising events throughout the year and has been sending parcels to RAF Regiment personnel in Afghanistan. Telephone: Marilyn Hurst 643108 Website: dissanddistrictrafa.onesuffolk.net. Royal British LegionRoyal British Legion welcome all serving and ex-service personnel, Navy, Army, Air Force and Merchant Navy, to the Diss & District Branch meet-ings held at Grasmere, Denmark Street, Diss, on the third Monday of each month (with the exception of August and December). Meetings start at 7.15pm. Others interested in the Legion may apply for Membership. Benev-
olent cases of ex-servicemen and women and their dependants are dealt with. Any person over 18 years can become a member of
the Legion and should be willing to work for the Legion and be supportive of the Legion. Telephone: Adrian Kitchen 642468 . Royal British Legion Women’s SectionWe meet at 2pm at Grasmere, Denmark Street, on the third Tuesday in the month February to November, December second Tuesday, no meeting in January. Membership is
open to all women over the age of 18, no service connection required. We raise fund for the benefit of serving and ex serv-
ing women of HM Forces and dependents, where it is required. New members always required and welcomed. Telephone: Jean Ray
(01953) 642012 Myra Stannard 644401.
Diss U3AThe University of the Third Age (U3A) is for people no longer in full-time employment to share their knowledge, skills, interests and experience. Members meet at 10am on the first Thursday of the month at the United Reformed Church in Mere Street. After coffee and branch news, there is a guest speaker. In addition to these monthly lectures, there are inter-est groups which currently include: Architecture, Geology, Poetry, Art, Jazz, Scrabble, Book Reading, Lunch Group, Spanish, Bridge, Mah Jong, Walking and Exploration of Maths. Telephone: Don Rogers 642674.
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Diss Women’s InstituteDiss WI meet on the second Tuesday of each month, at 7.30pm at the Montgomerie Hall, Diss. A varied programme is offered, including outings and special events. Extras like craft classes, Scrabble and lunches take place throughout the year. Visi-tors and new members are welcome at our monthly meet-ings. Telephone: Sue Morgan 650977 Email: [email protected]. Scole Women’s InstituteMeet the first Thursday in the month at Hopefield, Norwich Road, Scole at 7.30pm. Telephone: Shirley Hall 740636. Diss & District Woodturning ClubA small, friendly club, with both male and female members, based in Red-grave. It has the use of an excellent workshop and has a fabulous Jet lathe capable of carrying out all types of turning, from the most intricate to quite literally treetrunks! All categories of woodturners are welcome to join the club, from the absolute beginner to the expert! Help and guid-ance is available for all, irrespective of experience or ability, to develop your turning technique, improve your designs or tackle that project you have always dreamed of! The club meets on the last Friday evening of the month at 7.30pm. Most meetings have a guest demonstrator to inspire members to tackle new or more ambitious projects plus a small number of all day demonstrations. Demonstrators vary from professional turners of international repute, to local professionals and talented amateurs from throughout East Anglia. We also try to include at least one social event each year. These have varied from BBQ lunches entertained by live jazz bands, to informal dinners in local pubs. The club is also affiliated to the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain (AWGB). So if you would like the chance to enjoy the magic of turning a lump of wood into a really beautiful and useful object we would love to hear from you. Telephone: Ken Hatton 687579 Chris Davies 898236.
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SCHOOLS
Diss High SchoolWalcot Road , Diss, Norfolk , IP22 4DHTel: 642424 Fax: 642428E-mail: [email protected]: www.disshigh.norfolk.sch.ukHeadteacher: Dr J Hunt.Director of Sixth Form: Mr. R. Budds.Chair of Governors: Canon Tony Billett.
Diss High is a friendly and popular school set on an attractive site at the north-eastern edge of the town. Diss High has some 1,200 students and converted to an Academy on 1st August 2011. We have an excellent record of both aca-demic and sporting achievement, and our examination results are consistently above the county and national average. Each year the majority of Sixth Form students take up places at university. Students have gained places at Oxford and Cambridge for each of the last nine successive years.
Our new Vocational Centre was opened in September 2012 and this has expanded our curriculum options to include Hair and Beauty, Construction and Land-based learning. Our facilities also include a good library and resource centre, drama studio, music suite, three art studios, four workshops, eight labo-ratories, three home economics rooms, five computer rooms and a media suite.
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Sixth Form students also have a tutorial and social base, along with some teaching accommodation, in “Uplands House” - a large adapted Victorian House on the same site. To find out more about the school, visit the website:
www.disshigh.norfolk.sch.uk
Diss Church of England (VC) Junior SchoolThe Entry, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4NTTel: 642675Fax: 640515Email: [email protected]
We are an average sized Junior school catering for children of all abilities from 7-11 years of age. We currently have 208 children
in school, grouped in eight full time classes. We share our Head teacher, Mrs Susan Youngs, with Diss Infant School and this provides
us with excellent links and continuity for the children of Diss. We are proud of our links with St Mary’s Church, which include weekly assemblies from a member of the church community and a termly celebration held in the church. Our current Chair of Governors is Mrs Janet Turner.
Our staff has continued to change and strengthen. This gives us an excel-lent mix of skills, enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism which serves the pupils of Diss very well. The school’s last Ofsted Inspection noted our good attendance and pupils’ enjoyment of school. The Leadership and Man-agement of our school was judged to be ‘good’. We have a spacious library, a computer suite, our own kitchen and large dining area. Outside we have a nature area, adventure trails, a climbing area, substantial playing fields, basketball and netball areas. The school has been awarded Artsmark, a Sport Activemark and Healthy Schools recognition. We offer musical instrument tuition through visiting tutors. Additional coaching for a variety of sports is offered out of school hours. Finally, we have a Parent Teacher Association which is very enthusiastic in supporting the work of the school through or-ganising excellent fund raising events and social opportunity. Diss Infant and Nursery School with Children’s CentreFitzwalter Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4PUTel & fax: 642768 Email: [email protected]
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Website: www.diss-inf.norfolk.sch.ukHeadteacher: Mrs. S. Youngs Chair of Governors: Bob Corrick Diss Infant and Nursery School with Children’s Centre offers outstanding Early Years education, catering for all needs and believing that everyone can achieve their potential.
The main school building has six classrooms, Food Tech area, a resource/ intervention quiet room, a large hall and servery, a staffroom and two of-fices. All classrooms have storage shelves, benched computers, interactive whiteboards, a variety of IT equipment, a sink, altro and carpeted floor areas and an outside fire door, giving access to outdoor learning space.
The Nursery is a separate purpose-built unit. It has a large activity/play-room, a quiet area, kitchen and cloakroom. The outside playground is se-curely fenced, with gates providing access to the field and Reception areas.
The school grounds consist of a large playing field, hard playground with sheds for storage of outside play equipment for Reception children, planters (maintained by the children) and seated shelters. There is also an adventure playground, play hut and train and a wildlife area.
Extra trees have been planted to afford shade. Much use is made of the outside environment for all kinds of investigations, observations and physical activities.
The school is very active in promoting walking to school and has been awarded Travel Plan awards every year for the last five years. We hold Healthy School status in addition to the Activemark, Arts Council accredita-tion, Basic Skills mark and ICT accreditation.
The Children’s Centre Building was completed in 2007 which serves as a hub to local services, supporting many families within the area.
In the main school there is two form entry. Each class has support from a full time Teaching Assistant. In addition, there are teaching assistants specifi-cally to support individual pupils with a range of specific needs. Primary SchoolsWithin a five mile radius of Diss are the following primary schools: Roydon, Bressingham, Winfarthing, Burston, Dickleburgh, Hoxne, Scole, Wortham and Palgrave, which take pupils through from four to 11 years old.
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Independent SchoolsFor information and a free handbook on independent schools throughout East Anglia telephone ISCis (Independent Schools Council information ser-vice) East on (01263) 710223 or e.mail: [email protected] or visit the web-site: www.iscis.uk.net/east. ISCis accredited independent schools in the Diss area include
New Eccles Hall School, Quidenham. Co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 2-16. Tel: (01953) 887217.
Riddlesworth Hall School, Garboldisham. Nursery, Pre-Prep and Preparatory school. Co-educational 2 - 8, girls only 8 - 13. Day and boarding (girls only). Tel: 0870 4111140.
Thetford Grammar School. Co-educational day school for pupils aged 4-18. Tel: (01842) 752840. ISCis accredited independent schools in the Bury area include
Cherry Trees School. Co-educational day school for pupils aged 3 months – 13 years. Tel: (01284) 760531.
Culford School and Culford Preparatory School. Co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 2-18. Tel: (01284) 728615.
Moreton Hall Preparatory School. Co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 2 -13. Tel: (01284) 753532.
South Lee School. Co-educational day school for pupils aged 2-13. Tel: (01284) 754654.
PRE-SCHOOL GROUPS
Edward Bear Mother & Toddler GroupMeet every Tuesday 9.30am to 11.00am in school term time at St. Mary’s Hall. Contact the church office. Tel: 643783.
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Merryfields NurserySports Pavilion, Shelfanger Road, Diss
Open five days a week 9.15am to 12.15. Term time only. Ofsted approved. A
caring, friendly atmosphere with qualified staff for children of 2-5 years to
develop in. Contact Tel: 650001 (session times) or 783784.
DC3 Toddler GroupAt Diss Christian Community Church, Vinces Road. Thursday 10.00am to
11.30am. £1 per family. Contact Tel: 644223.
Roydon Early YearsRoydon Village Hall. Up to 38 children meet Monday & Tuesday 9.00am to
1.00pm, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9.00am to 3.00pm. Contact: Tammy
Batchelor. Tel: 650983.
Scole Pre-School GroupScole Sports & Social Club, Ransome Avenue, Scole from 9.15am to 12.15am.
Playgroup on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Con-
tact: Shirley Shiress, Tel: 07925 093551.
Scole Parent (baby) Toddler GroupScole Sports and Social Club, Ransome Avenue, Scole. Wednesdays 1.30pm –
3.00pm. Contact: Linda Clay, Tel: 741187.
The Swan Nursery SchoolOrchard Lodge, Hall Lane, Roydon
Nursery Tel: 650229
Registered with Social Services for up to 25 children per session. Open week-
days during term time from 9am to 3.30pm and some holiday activities
available. Also Breakfast Club and Afternoon Club until 5.30pm. Contact:
Michelle Bowgen. Tel: 644588.
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Toddler ImpsA group where parents and toddlers can explore an exciting range of ac-tivities each week (e.g. jelly pool, walking wellies through paint). There are two sessions meeting every Tuesday morning in term time, from 10.00am to 10.45am and also 11.00am to 11.45am, at the United Reformed Church Hall. Ring Rachel Baker 640696 for further details. www.impscreativity.co.uk Baby ImpsA group for parents and babies to enjoy. Teacher led session (includes treas-ure baskets, bookshare, touch & taste, bubbles etc) and then freeplay time,
with home-made coffee & cake. Meets every Thursday morning (ex-cept the first Thursday of the month) in term time, from 9.30am
to 10.30am, at the URC Hall. Ring Rachel Baker 640696 for further details. Tiddler ImpsFor the “just walking” 9.30am to 10.30am at URC. Contact: Rachel Baker, Tel: 640696 for further details. See Toddler
Imps for website.
The Pre-School at Gissing Children’s CentreOpen term time for two-and-a-half to five year olds on Mondays from
9.30am to 1.15pm (option to leave at 12 noon) and Tuesdays to Fridays inclusive from 9.30am to 2.30pm with options to leave at 12 noon and 1.15pm. Quality of nursery education graded as Outstanding by Ofsted in October 2007. Toddler Group every Monday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Holiday Playschemes for primary schoolchildren. Contact: Linda Nash, Tel: 652017.
Other Pre-School InformationFor further information on Playgroups and Parent & Toddler Groups in the area, contact The Pre-School Learning Alliance Resource Centre, Tel: (01603) 767525 for Norfolk or (01449) 677878 for Suffolk. Also The Childcare Information Service, 1st Floor, St. Andrew’s House, St. Andrew’s Street, Norwich. Tel: (01603) 622292.
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Out of School Hours Childcare in DissThe Fledglings After School Club is a thriving, Ofsted registered, club cater-ing for up to 24 children from the first day of full-time schooling up to 12 years old. During term time from 3pm to 6pm at a cost of £6.75 per session. We pick up from Diss Infants School. Contact, see below. Fledglings Holiday Club runs every holiday from 8am to 6pm at a rate of £22.00 per day, £13.00 per half day. We are based at Diss Church Junior School in a mobile classroom plus activity area as well as great outdoor facilities. Dedicated staff provide a range of activities, games, art, craft, books, snacks, cooking and trips out. Special needs also catered for. The Club is totally independent and self-financing and is managed by a volun-tary committee. For further information on a place for your child or joining as a committee member contact: Barbara Cameron. Tel: 07900 841409.
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Adult Education has all but disappeared from Diss and is now centred in Attleborough, Tel: (01953) 455634. Diss still has some computer and sign language courses. Tel: 0344 800 8002. Creative Way Art and Digital Photography TuitionAn exciting range of weekly Creative Art Classes, One Day Art Workshops and One-to-One Art or Digital Photography Tuition aimed at helping you free your creativity and develop ideas of personal interest. Patient, en-couraging, inspiring and knowledgeable tuition with Art Teacher and Art-ist Zangmo Alexander MA Fine Art PGCE. Very small groups, maximum 4 students ensure lots of individual attention. All media are taught, and eve-ryone is welcome, from beginner to advanced. GCSE and A Level Art and Photography Tuition also available. For more information: phone Zangmo on 01379 687360 or look at www.denisealexander.co.uk.
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THE DISS CHRISTIAN CHURCHESThe Christian Churches of Diss are very active – The varied church programs are listed and all Christian Churches will give a warm welcome to visitors and those who wish to explore the Christian Faith. Whist Diss has some magnifi-cent Churches from the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin to the newest building The Roman Catholic Church of St. Henry Morse, dedicated in 2012, The Christian Church in Diss is not buildings but the local people who meet to worship, share Christian fellowship, and serve the local community.
Apart from Christenings, Weddings and Bereavement Care, the local Churches and Church members are involved in true local service.
The Waveney Foodbank has a distribution point in Diss and the ministers of Diss Churches Together provide a small emergency grant to those in need. Diss Christian Community Church are involved in Community Works, who provide support in a practical way with house furnishing.
There is something going on at your local Christian churches from Mother and Baby groups to groups for senior citizens!
The Roman Catholic Parish of DissThe newly built Catholic Church of St. Henry Morse is at the top of Shelfanger Road and backs onto the Town Cemetery to which there is pedestrian access. Mass times are Saturday 6.00pm Vigil and Sunday 10.00. The parish priest can be contacted on 642914 or 07946 390060 or e-mailed at [email protected].
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Diss Team Ministry - Church of EnglandThe Diss Team ministers in the following parishes: St John the Baptist, Bressing-ham; St Mary the Virgin, Diss; St Andrew, Fersfield; St Nicholas, North Lopham; St Remigius Roydon; St Andrew, South Lopham.
The Team Office is in St Mary’s Hall, Mount Street, Tel: 643783 for all enquiries regarding marriages, baptisms etc, in the above churches. The office is open 9.00am-1.00pm, Mon-Fri.
Services at St Mary’s Diss are Sundays 8.00am Eucharist, 10.30am Sung Eucha-rist, 6.00pm Evensong.
Morning Prayer is said Mon-Fri in Diss Parish Church at 8.30am, and there is a Eucharist on Wednesdays at 10.45am
For details of other services and Sunday services held in the country parishes, please see our website: www.dissteamministry.org.uk
The Rector: The Revd. Canon Tony Billett, Tel: 642072. The As-sistant Curate and Parish Secretary: The Revd. Maggie Swayze, Tel: 643783. Readers: Mrs. Jayne Hinds. Dr. Sue Drake, Mr. Richard Hewitt, Mr. David Summers (emeritus), Mr. Ivan Stitt (emeritus).
Diss Baptist Church Denmark Street. Sunday services 10.45am (with Creche) and
6.30pm. Prayer meeting and Bible study Thursday 7.30pm. Chil-dren’s activities for 5-8 years and 9-11 years on Friday evenings at 6pm
during term time. For more details and information on our other activities through the week, please go to the website, www.dissbaptistchurch.org.uk or Email [email protected]
Diss Methodist ChurchVictoria Road (opposite Morrisons). The Methodist Church and the United Re-formed Church worship together.
Public Worship Sunday: 9.30am (with modern worship songs), 10.45am (fourth Sunday at URC in Mere St) and 6.30pm.
Tuesday: Women’s Fellowship 2.15pm; Focus Group 7.30pm (fortnightly); In-sight Bible Study 7.30pm (monthly).
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Wednesday: Wednesday Club 7.30pm (fortnightly).
Thursday: Prayer meeting 10.00am.
Minister: the Revd. Brian Trudgian, Tel. 642791. Hire of room contact: Miss G. Brown, Tel: 651512 or Email: [email protected] Light lunches are served on the 2nd and 4th Fridays from 12 noon to 1.15 pm. (not during Lent). Profits for charity. Leaflet of activities and other users of the building is available from Miss Brown. Church web site: www.dissmethod-istchurch.org.uk.
Diss United Reformed ChurchMere Street, (opposite Somerfields). We now join with the Diss Methodist Church and all Sunday Services at 10.45am, are held at the Methodist Church, Victoria Road (opposite Morrisons) except every 4th Sunday of the month when it is held at the United Reformed Church. We hold a coffee morning with a Sales Table every Friday morning from 9.30am-12 noon (Market Day).
For further information on all special church events and weekday activities, please contact one of the following people or see the notice board outside the church: Secretary and Lettings Officer: Gabrielle Pagan, Tel: 650770. Minister: Rev. Julian Sanders, Tel: 750548.
Society of Friends (Quakers) Meetings for worship open to all. Held in the Friends’ Meeting House, Frenze Road. Meetings at 10.30 am on Sundays. Wardens: 10 Frenze Road, Diss, Tel: 642614. Clerk to the Meeting: Christina van Melzen Tel: (01986) 798308.
The Salvation ArmyOur Welcome Team is ready to welcome you inside our doors for Christian worship and teaching every Sunday at 10am and 6.30pm. The aim for our meetings is very simple: To make Jesus known through God’s love for all man-kind. After the Morning Meeting we invite you to a share fellowship over a cup of coffee or tea.
We hold Monthly ‘Songs of Praise’ on the 1st Sunday and ‘Cafe Church’ on the 3rd Sunday at 6pm (excluding Bank Holiday weekends & August). Dur-ing the week we hold Luncheon Club every Tuesday at 12.45pm followed by Cameo Group (Come and meet each other) at 2.00. A fellowship for Ladies the
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1st Tuesday of each month at 8pm. Are you a golfer? Then join our newly established Christian Golfers Fellow-
ship which will meet bi-monthly for a round of golf in and around the area. If you wish to join, give us a call, and we will point you in the right direction!
We have a full Baden Powell programme of events for all the BP sections. If we can be of help to you, please give the Corps Officers, Majors Ian and Bar-bara Fawcett, a call on 642448.
Bethel Chapel (non-denominational)Victoria Road. A very warm welcome is given to our Sunday Worship Service at 3pm. Also at our prayer and bible study, on Wednesdays at 7.15pm. Other special events are advertised throughout the year. For further details of any of these, or for transport etc, please Tel: 644259.
Denmark Street Hall Meetings on Sundays: Breaking of Bread at 11.00 am and the Gospel Service on the first, third and fifth Sunday at 6.30pm. Prayer Meetings and Bible Study at 6.30pm on Wednesdays. For further details please contact: Secretary: Mr. J. Leftley. Tel: 852982, Email: [email protected].
Diss Christian Community Church, Vinces RoadOur Sunday service starts at 10.30am and includes music, media presenta-tions, messages that tackle the questions of everyday life and great activities for the kids.
As a true community church we are involved in many initiatives to reach out to local communities such as Community Works, Pregnancy Crisis and bereavement counselling. During the week we offer a wide range of superb activities centered around our excellent facilities: Parents and Toddlers, Kid’s clubs, Sports clubs to name a few. Check out our website for details.
For further information please contact the church office, Tel: 644223. Email: [email protected] Web-site: www.dc3.org.uk.
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Waveney Valley Buddhist GroupOffers a joy of living course based on the teachings of Tibetan Buddhist master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche sharing teachings on how to calm the mind open
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the heart and develop insight into the true nature of reality. Suitable for all, previous meditation experience not necessary. Open to people of all faiths or none – you do not have to be Buddhist to learn to meditate.
Fortnightly meetings 7.00pm - 8.30pm at Bressingham, near Diss, En-quiries and details: Sister Zangmo, Tel: 687360. Further information at www.tergar.org.
Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall, Gilray Road, Diss, IP22 3EU. Meetings: Sunday 10.00am, public talk / Watchtower study: Thursday 7.00pm, Ministry School / Ser-vice Meeting. Contact: Mr. Chris Stanforth. Tel. 07941 138584.
Diss Spiritualist Church Services on alternate Fridays at 7.30pm in Roydon Village Hall, Diss. Please Tel: 640928 for information.
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ANGLING – Diss & District Angling ClubThe membership has fishing rights for the Mere, Upper Waveney and Eye Pits. Weekly competitions are arranged in season. Membership is available from local tackle shops. Match Secretary: Andrew Mears, Tel: 07786 041177.
ATHLETICS – Diss & District Athletics ClubFounded in 1952, the club caters for track and field athletics, cross-country and road running. The club competes in the Anglia League (Male & Female, 9 years to seniors) and Norfolk & Suffolk Cross-Country League. Outdoor train-ing April to October, 6.30 – 8pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Diss Sports Field, Shelfanger Road. Winter Training 6.15 – 7.45pm: Tuesdays – track, field and road runners; Thursdays – road runners. Some Thursdays indoor athletic training at Diss High School gym. Chairman Sylvia 642262.
BADMINTON – Diss & District Badminton ClubThe club meets Monday evenings from 7.00 to 9pm at Hartismere Dance Studio during the Autumn and Spring terms. We don’t play competitively, purely for fun. If your standard of play is above beginner level we would love to see you. First week free. Usual week price £5.00/ 2 hour session. Chair-man/Treasurer: Simon Colwell 01379 890151.
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In addition a Wednesday group also meets, contact Trevor Tel: 07515 543593.
BOWLS – Diss Causeway Bowls ClubAffiliated to the English Bowling Federation. Bowling season: May to Sep-tember. Green at rear of Chapel Street car park. Secretary: Richard Watkin-son. Tel: 644353.
Short Mat Bowls The club meets at Tivetshall Village Hall every Friday from 7.00 to 10.00pm throughout the year. New members welcome. For more information phone 677135.
BRIDGE – Diss Bridge ClubDiss (Roydon) Bridge Club meets at 6.45pm on Thursdays at Roydon Village Hall. Please phone 642463 for details.
Cricket – Diss & District Cricket ClubDiss & District Cricket Club Diss C.C. is one of Norfolk’s top clubs with 3 adult teams competing in the Norfolk Cricket Alliance and Norfolk Cricket league and 3 junior teams. The first XI play in the Premier Division. It is part of the club’s aim to provide cricket for youngsters as well as providing good playing and social facilities for the more seasoned cricketers in the area. Junior training for boy and girls aged 8 to 15 years takes place on Fiday evenings from 6pm – 7.30pm at the Rectory Meadow. The club has attained ECB Clubmark Accreditation. Newcomers of all abilities are invited to contact the club. Chairman: Martin Fairweather, Tel: 07836 627141 Sec-retary: Jill Tebble 640929.
Cycling – Diss & District Cycling ClubThe club covers all aspects of cycling: road racing, mountain bikes, cross country, time trials, touring, reliability trials and club runs. The emphasis varies according to the demands of the membership. Enquiries: Madgetts Cycles, Diss. Tel: 650419.
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Darts – Diss Town FC Ladies Darts TeamAlthough darts has almost disappeared as a sport from the town, the ladies team is still thriving and has won their championship 14 years in a row. They meet at 8.30pm on Tuesdays, in the winter months, at The Greyhound. Con-tact: Margaret Edwards. Tel: 651393.
DC3 SportVinces Road, Diss. Sports Hall available for hire facilities include: sports equip-ment (volleyball, badminton, children’s sports equipment, unihoc, basketball, dodge ball and table tennis) climbing wall, kitchen. Various sports clubs are organized, including volleyball, badminton, circuits.
External hirers currently run classes for Pilates, Zumba and Line dancing. Please call 644223 for further details.
FOOTBALL – Diss Town Football ClubBrewers Green Lane. Tel: 651223. The club’s first team plays in the Premier Division of the Thurlow Nunn League, the re-serves play in the Thurlow Nunn Reserve League and the Un-der-18 team in the Thurlow Nunn Youth League.
Training is on Tuesday evenings in season and the all-weather Astroturf playing area is available for five-a-side soccer and certain other sports.
The Centre Spot clubhouse is fully licensed and often features live enter-tainment. A combination of various rooms available for hire, parties, wed-dings and social events. Secretary: Steve Flatman, Tel: 641406.
GLIDING – Norfolk Gliding ClubOperates from Tibenham Airfield, approximately 7 miles north of Diss. Visi-tors are welcome. Trial lessons and catering facilities available. Club open: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday throughout the year. Tel: 677207.
Golf - Diss Golf ClubStuston Common, Diss , IP21 4AA. Tel: 641025.The Club was formed in 1903 and has active and friendly Men’s, Seniors, Ladies & Junior Sections The Club has several membership schemes and welcomes enquiries from prospective new members. Visitors are welcome, every day of the week, subject to course availability. With green fees starting
from £20. Golf Societies and group bookings are also welcome, with a range of packages to fulfil your special day. There are ample practice facilities with putting and chipping greens, together with a short range practice ground. Our resident Professional is available for lessons and his small shop has most of the essential needs for golfers. Our In House Bar and Catering is available on the premises with a core snack menu, coupled with more substantial ’Specials’.
Enquiries about any aspect of the club should be made to the Secretary Manager: Office Tel: 641025.
Hockey - Diss Ladies Hockey ClubFormed in 1998, we currently play at Hartismere High School using Hey-wood Sports and Racquets Club facilities. We play in the Marshall Motors Norfolk Hockey League and are currently in the Premier Division. Contact Lindsay Cates, Tel: 640106.
Diss Judo ClubMeets every Thursday evening from 6.30 to 7.45pm at the Youth Centre, Shelfanger Road, Diss. Contact: Howard Oates, Tel: 688258.
Meccano For EverMeccano, the greatest educational toy construction system ever invented, lives on in Diss. 50 years ago virtually every schoolboy in the land owned a Meccano set. More popular in those days than even Lego is today, it has been in constant demand and production since its invention by Frank Hornby just over 100 years ago, thus making it the longest produced toy the world has ever known.
Anyone wishing to further their interest or simply take a trip back into pure childhood nostalgia, call lifelong collector, constructor and restorer, Tony Rednall, Tel: 643671. Motor Cycling – Diss & District Motor Cycle Club LtdThe club runs three trails a year, three motor crosses and three enduros. Club night is at The Cock on Fair Green at 9pm each Wednesday even-ing. Secretary: Mrs. Wendy Bavin, Lion House, 101 Victoria Road, Diss. Tel: 643960.
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Netball – Diss Ladies Netball ClubSouth Norfolk Netball League. Plays a winter league at Rickinghall and a summer league at Diss. Contact Sue Shand, Tel: 07811 162230, who can provide details of current team contacts.
PÉTANQUE- Diss Waveney Pétanque Club.We hold meetings of this most popular French game. On Wednesdays from 2pm and Saturdays from 10.30am at The Diss Town Football Club, Brew-ers Lane, Come along and enjoy friendly games. Contact President Bendt Hansen on 0137870074 or Secretary Yoshi Shinagawa on 644816 for details.
Pigeons – Diss & District Racing Pigeon ClubMeetings are held at Diss Town Football Club with races organized most
Saturdays throughout the summer months on a southerly route. New members and visitors always welcome. Special rates for
schoolchildren and OAPs. Secretary: A.J. Daniels, Tel: 651859.
Rugby – Diss Rugby ClubDiss Rugby Club was founded in 1958. The Club has its own ground - ‘Mackenders’, at Bellrope Lane, Roydon - with excel-
lent clubhouse facilities. The club runs four senior sides and a Veterans XV, with the First XV playing in the London Divisions
of the RFU National League. There is a highly successful junior and youth section, providing rugby for all ages from 6-19, which is produc-
ing players who have gained representative honours at County, Divisional and National levels in recent seasons. Bath and England player Dan Hipkiss spent his formative years at Diss RFC. Four young players have played for England whilst still at Diss.
Everybody is welcome, whether as a senior or junior player, coaches, jun-ior helpers, spectators or social members. Senior club enquiries: Sue English (Club Administrator), Tel: 642891, Email: [email protected] or Norman Potter, Tel: 586288, Email: [email protected].
Snooker – Diss Cue ClubSince 2008, Diss Cue Club has been housed in a new, purpose designed build-ing. More than just a Snooker Club, there are six Pool tables, including two
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of the American variety. Open for twelve hours a day, seven days a week the club has a light and airy lounge where members can relax. Meals and snacks are available and in addition the club has a licensed bar. A range of Snooker & Pool cues and equipment is stocked. The building is air conditioned for year round use. Regular quiz nights and live music evenings are held. Members of all ages are welcome. Diss Cue Club, Sawmills Road, Diss IP22 4GG. Tel: 651298.
Squash – Heywood Sports & Racquet ClubSituated at Walcot Road, next to Diss High School, the club has three mod-ern courts, one with a glass back, a fully licenced bar, a floodlit astroturf pitch and floodlit tennis courts. Includes former members of Diss Lawn Tennis Club. Visiting membership is available. Tel: 643088 for further information.
Swimming - Diss Swim & Fitness Centre (DSFC)Diss Swim and Fitness Centre has a 25m main pool and a learner pool. There is also a gym, sauna, steam room and spa.
A variety of water based classes take place throughout the week along with an extensive swimming lesson programme designed for all ages and abilities.
The gym is now home to the latest cardiovascular equipment and also offers qualified instructors who are available to help you achieve your goals and motivate you to complete your workout. When joining the gym every new member is given an induction and a demonstration of our wide range of equipment and an explanation of what each piece of machinery can do for you, after which you can start your workout.
In the pool, Swim School lessons start for children from just four months old. All of our Swim School sessions form part of the National Plan for Teaching Swimming and all of our teachers are certified with the Amateur Swimming Association. The National Plan for Swimming is an all-inclusive programme, which takes non-swimmers from their first splash, all the time developing their confidence in the water.
The pool also offers adult only swim sessions from 7am each week day morning, fun sessions with floats and inflatables, adult and general swim sessions and Aqua Fit classes. The pool is also available for private hire and parties and during the school holidays we offer a range of water-based activi-ties for children.
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your way of life and you can apply for a leisure passport, which, if eligible, will offer you reduced price admission to leisure facilities both within and outside South Norfolk.
Diss Otters Swimming ClubBased at Diss Swimming Pool, the club was formed in September 1987 to promote competition amongst young swimmers and ‘Masters’. It has grown in strength and depth since then and regularly has swimmers competing at club and county level. The ‘Masters’ or adults group is one of the largest in Norfolk. Swimmers of all ages and abilities have the opportunity to improve or learn new strokes, enter competitions or just keep fit. Training sessions are held in a six-lane, 25 meter pool, on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday evenings, plus Sunday morning. The addition of spectator seating upgraded the pool enormously so that Diss Otters can now offer visiting clubs facilities on a par with any other club in Norfolk. Contact: Jamie Rush mobile 07738 427735.
Table Tennis – Diss Table Tennis LeagueStarts each October. The aim is to provide all ages with the opportunity to play table tennis in leagues and tournaments. Secretary: Mr. R. Woods, Tel: 651295.
Tennis – Heywood Sports & Leisure ClubThe club is long established and new members are welcome to the Walcot Road courts. There are three floodlit hard courts, car parking and use of the adjoining facilities. The club is in the first divisions of the Norwich Leagues and has men’s, ladies’ and mixed teams in the local South Norfolk League. Juniors and beginners are also welcome with coaching available. Casual play-ers may use the courts by paying an hourly rate. Membership forms are avail-able from the club. We work closely with EA Tennis for courses and camps for children and adults. Contact: Tom Bobbins, Tel: 643088.
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With the exception of the three listed below, all the public car parks in Diss are operated by South Norfolk District Council and have a standard tariff which applies Monday to Saturday.
Up to one hour ...........................freeUp to two hours .........................£1Up to three hours ......................£1.50Up to four hours .........................£2.00Over four hours ..........................£3.00
Motor cycles in designated places - freeBlue Badge holders - free. Sundays & Bank Holidays - free.
NB. 1) No access to Park Road car park 6.00pm to 6.30am. Exit still possible.2) Church Street car park not available to the public on Fridays.3) Season ticket - phone 08081 787145. Non SNDC Car Parks1) Railway Station - Station Road Park (London side).
Peak Day ticket ...........................£5.30Off Peak from 9.30am .............£3Evenings from 4pm ...................£2.50Saturday ........................................£2.50Sunday ...........................................£1.10Public Holidays ............................£2.50Blue Badge ....................................free.
For season tickets see board at car park. 2) Railway Station - Gilray Road (Norwich side).
Day ticket - £4.40.Weekend & Bank Holidays - £2.00.
3) Mere Street - behind shops.
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Up to one hour ...........................£70p Up to two hours .........................£1.20Up to three hours ......................£1.70Up to four hours .........................£2.20Over four hours ..........................£3.50
Fees apply Monday to Sunday 24 hours. Blue Badge holders need ticket. Ex-cess for non-display - £80. Short Term Parking (One hour)At various locations - Market Hill and Market Place (not Fridays), St. Nicholas Street, Mere Street South and Mere’s Mouth. SupermarketsMorrisons, Tesco and Co-op have free car parks with time limits. See boards at each store for details.
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A guide to shops and services available in DissEntries in different colour type advertise in this guide
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ACCOUNTANTBAXTER K HALL FM, BURSTON 651540CHAPMAN K 15 a MARKET PLACE 641885DISS ACCOUNTING &TAXATION VICTORIA ROAD 646260HAINES WATTS 8 HOPPER WAY 640555LARKING GOWEN GILRAY ROAD 651067NEWMAN & CO 104 VICTORIA ROAD 640640STEWART BOREHAM & CO DARROW WOOD FARM 641690 48
ADVERTISING / DESIGNBEN AIKEN CREATIVE DESIGN 3 HALES YARD 642044 40
ANGLING SUPPLIESP M PEGG ANGLING SUPPLIES VICTORIA ROAD 640430
ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLESDISS ANTIQUES & INTERIORS 2/3 MARKET PLACE 642213 24GOLD SHOP 6 ST NICHOLAS ST 644441 34OLD CURIOSITY SHOP MARKET HILL 640644RAGS, BAGS & CURIOS 28 ST NICHOLAS ST 308055 49RUSHALL DOLLS HOUSE WILLS YARD 658749
ARCHITECTS & SURVEYORSKEITH DAY SHELFANGER 643945 82DANNY MASKELL 22 MISSION ROAD 651238PAUL GODDARD CHARTERED ARCH. DISS HEYWOOD 652272NICK WOODS 23A HAWK CRESCENT 652537
ARMY SURPLUS / CAMPING EQUIPMENTGILLINGS OF DISS MISSION ROAD 642983 46LITTLE MOVERS STATION ROAD 644070
ART SUPPLIES / CRAFT / HOBBY SHOPS DISS PUBLISHING BOOKSHOP 41 MERE STREET 644612 4ALBRIGHTS TUDOR HOUSE 642066RUSHALL DOLLS HOUSE WILLS YARD 658749
AUCTION MARKETTW GAZE ROYDON ROAD 650306
BAKERS / CAKE SHOPSGREGGS MERE STREET 651468TUDOR BAKEHOUSE 15A MARKET HILL 642322
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BANKS / BUILDING SOCIETIES BARCLAYS 14 MARKET HILL 614031HALIFAX 12A MARKET PLACE 610401HSBC 1 MOUNT STREET 0845 0801800LLOYDS/TSB 3 MARKET HILL 652465NATIONAL WESTMINSTER 49 MERE STREET 0845 601 3366NATIONWIDE 3 MERE STREET 0845266 1123NORWICH AND PETERBOROUGH 14 MARKET PLACE 644778
BEAUTY BEAUTY BOUTIQUE MARKET HILL 644008BEAUTY IN MIND HOPPER WAY 652653CLASSIC NAILS CHURCH STREET 650595CRACKERS & CHAPS 26 ST NICHOLAS STREET 651660EDEN NATURAL BEAUTY SAWMILLS ROAD 643533GEORGINA TAYLOR MOBILE 07757 739787NICOLA SHORTER (NAILS) (MOBILE) DISS 644752THE RED HOUSE SALON BRESSINGHAM 687356
BED AND BREAKFASTCOBWEBBS FAIR GREEN 641388SARACENS HEAD MOUNT STREET 652853 48
BICYCLE SALES AND REPAIRSCOBBS PARK ROAD 650550MADGETTS CYCLES 8 SHELFANGER ROAD 650419 20THE CYCLE SHACK CHAPEL STREET 641212
BLINDSHILLARY’S BLINDS COLERIDGE ROAD 643837SWIFT BLINDS DISS 640568 38
BOOK-KEEPING / OFFICE SERVICESGEORGINA BRADLEY 07985 561627RHONDA COSTELLOE CROFT LANE 643652DISS ADMIN SOLUTIONS 641358M R ACCOUNTING 651895ALISON BANNON BOOK KEEPING 652093
BOOKSELLERSDISS PUBLISHING BOOKSHOP 40 MERE STREET 644612 4W H SMITH 13 MERE STREET 642160
BRIDAL AND EVENING WEAR ALL BRIDES AND GROOMS LTD PALGRAVE 643621
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BUILDERS / CONTRACTORSALDOUS E W 42 ROSE LANE 644566ANGLIAN BUILDING SERVICES 651102BARKER A 55 LOUIES LANE 644591BETTINSON BROS SHELFANGER ROAD 644569CUNNINGHAM BUILDERS HEYWOOD 640300CWE CARPENTRY 641571DANNY WARD BUILDERS SCOLE 742742DISS SCAFFOLDING SERVICES LTD SHELFANGER ROAD 643800HAYDON GROUNDWORKS SERVICES 3 SCHOLARS WALK 640483JOHN TAYLOR BUILDERS LTD 5 SHELFANGER ROAD 643138 26JOLLY AN BUILDING SERVICES 20 PEARMAIN ROAD 651189 PJE RHATIGAN HOXNE 668356R G RACKHAMS FURZE BANK 640172 36ROY ALLEN ENGINEERING FAIR GREEN 642324 50SL SERVICES 674650THE FIXER DISS 642171
BUILDERS MERCHANTSJEWSON FAIR GREEN 643374JEWSON VICTORIA ROAD 643531RIDGEONS VICTORIA ROAD 641414TRAVIS PERKINS SHELFANGER ROAD 642712
BUSINESS CENTREDISS BUSINESS CENTRE DARK LANE 650462DISS BUSINESS PARK HOPPER WAY 650462 BUTCHERSBROWNE D A & SON 29 ST NICHOLAS STREET 642105CANNELLS 48 MERE STREET 642020 52C & K FAMILY BUTCHERS VICTORIA ROAD 658663MEAT INN 12 MARKET PLACE 642452
CAKES / CATERERSCHERRY CATERING WINGFIELD 586355CLAIRE’S SUGARCRAFT NORFOLK HOUSE YARD 650082QUICK BITES VICTORIA CNTR, VINCES ROAD 658705 SPECIAL CAKES (WEDDINGS) 20 CROFT LANE 643502
CAR ACCESSORIESALLMAKE MOTOR PARTS LTS SAWMILLS ROAD 640782CAR & COMMERCIAL INSTALLATIONS 2 VINCES ROAD 641111DISS CAR PARTS & ACCESSORIES 146 VICTORIA ROAD 652544DSC MOTOR FACTORS V5 VINCES ROAD 651978JOHN GROSE PARK ROAD 642311LITTLE MOVERS (TOWBARS) STATION ROAD 644070
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CAR/VAN HIREANGLIA VEHICLE CONTRACTS DISS BUSINESS CENTRE 652900DEREK FISKE SAWMILLS ROAD 644314 36PROLEK DISS LTD SAWMILLS ROAD 643461
CAR SALES / REPAIRS AUTO AID PALGRAVE 650745S. BARTRUM & SON 34 DENMARK STREET 642964DESIRA (FIAT) VICTORIA ROAD 650111DISS CAR CENTRE SAWMILLS ROAD 642051DISS VAN CENTRE 31SAWMILLS ROAD 642055JOHN GROSE (FORD) PARK ROAD 0845 120 7439PAT LEWIS (PEUGEOT) ROSE LANE, PALGRAVE 641100PRETTY GARAGES VINCES ROAD 644786ROYDON SERVICE STATION HIGH RD, ROYDON 650642SCOLE VEHICLE REPAIRS VICTORIA ROAD 652543STEPHEN’S NORWICH ROAD, SCOLE 740681THURLOW NUNN (VAUXHALL) VICTORIA ROAD 642241 40VARGAS VICTORIA ROAD 872111WILLOW TREE CARS ROSE LANE 651818WYATT ENGINEERING DARROW FARM 640200
CARAVANS AND EQUIPMENTLITTLE MOVERS STATION ROAD 644070
CARD SHOPS CARDS N WRAP 53 MERE STREET CARD FACTORY MERE STREET 01924839150 DISS PUBLISHING BOOKSHOP 40 MERE STREET 644612 4
CARE HOMES / AGENCIESARCHER CARE 6 DE LUCY CLOSE 641898CARE PERSPECTIVES 17 CROFT LANE 651666FIRST CHOICE HOME CARE LTD OSIERS, STUSTON 741116 60KINGSLEY HEALTH CARE THE NUNNERY, DENMARK STREET 643201 44PARKSIDE COURT PARK ROAD 652050SUNRISE HEALTHCARE 10, FORGE BUSINESS CNT 642150 WALCOT HALL NURSING WALCOT ROAD 641030 52
CARPENTRY & JOINERYHOWES CARPENTRY DISS 644460
CARPETS / FLOORINGCARPET RIGHT 55-56 MERE STREET 640989COMPLETE FLOORING 147 VICTORIA ROAD 651188JOHN DOE OF DISS SAWMILLS ROAD 644081 2PETER GAUL ROYDON 651805
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CHARITY SHOPSBRITISH HEART FOUNDATION MERE STREET 641727EAST ANGLIA CHILDRENS HOSPICE 32 CHAPEL STREET 651939OXFAM MARKET HILL 644871PDSA 16 MERE STREET 643854RED CROSS MAVERY HOUSE SALVATION ARMY SUNNYSIDE 643880SCOPE 5 MERE STREET 641565SUE RYDER 36 MERE STREET 644108
CHEMIST / DRUG STORESBOOTS 9 MARKET PLACE 642436CO-OP PHARMACY MERE STREET 0500 970547HADO PHARMACY 66 MOUNT STREET 644001SUPERDRUG 19 MERE STREET 652821
CHIMNEY SWEEP ANGLIA CHIMNEY SWEEPS 644770WISHART 48 FRENZE ROAD 643181JAMES PETTITT PULHAM MARKET 676951
CHINA GLASS AND COOKWARE LARTER & FORD MARKET HILL 642720LESLIE WARD QUALITY GIFTS 25 CHURCH STREET 642059
CHINA / POTTERY RESTORERHODGSON JENNY 14 CROFT LANE 642518
CHIROPODISTS AND PODIATRY DISS AND HARLESTON CHIROPODY& PODIATRY CLINIC 1 ROYDON ROAD 640370 42
CHIROPRACTORSDISS CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE 1 ROYDON ROAD 650020 26
CLEANING SERVICES CHEM DRY EAST ANGLIA VINCES ROAD 642011CRYSTAL CLEAN 07984 648296 22JOSIES CARPET & DOMESTIC CLEANING SANDY LANE 643465TURRELL CLEANING SERVICE BRESSINGHAM 687751MAXI KLEEN 26 TUDOR AVE, ROYDON 642612MINSTER CLEANING (CONTRACT) DISS BUSINESS CENTRE 644208TURRELLS CLEANING BRESSINGHAM 687751
CLOCK AND WATCH REPAIRSCHAPMAN LJ 34 MERE STREET 642102 32DISS ANTIQUES & INTERIORS 2/3 MARKET PLACE 642213 24
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CLOTHING CHIX 13A MARKET PLACE 640020CHRISTINE HINCHCLIFFE 6 ST NICHOLAS STREET 640922LILY & ROSE COBBS YARD 652052M & CO 22 MERE STREET 650401BEALES MARKET PLACE 652248TATTERS 12 MERE STREET 640633WILLOW COBBS YARD 658691
COACH SERVICES / COMMUNITY TRANSPORTSIMONDS COACHES SAWMILLS 647300 38CHENERY TRAVEL 01603 630676 GALLOWAY TRAVEL 01449 618077 30
COMPLEMENTARY HEALTHCRYSTAL HERBS 10 GILRAY ROAD 642374NATURAL HEALTH CLINIC CHAPEL STREET 644407WUYTS CHRISTOFFELINA ROYDON 643649
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPISTSANTE NATAL YOGO CLASSES URC, MERE STREET 677344AROMATHERAPY AND HOLISTIC MASSAGE 641661
COMPUTERS / COMPUTER GAMES AND SUPPLIESCRAWFORD SOLUTIONS 2 DE LUCY CLOSE 650365DATA TECH DTP 16 MERE STREET 0208 144 4742PG COMPUTERS NETWORK CONSULTANTS 42 MERE STREET 644488INTERNET QUALITY SOLUTIONS DISS BUSINESS CENTRE 644533ULRIC COMPUTERS PARK ROAD 652723 62121 COMPUTER SERVICES VICTORIA ROAD 642000
CONFECTIONERYTHE SWEET SHOP NORFOLK HOUSE YARD 650082
CURTAINS CURTAINS BY DESIGN ROYDON 652482DISS FURNISHING FABRICS WILLS YARD, CHAPEL ST 641919 62COUTURE WINDOWS 783850
DANCE SCHOOLSHEGARTY SCHOOL OF DANCE 07825 325100
DELICATESSENS FREDRICKS FINE FOODS NORFOLK HOUSE YARD 652594
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DENTISTS / DENTAL TECHNICIANSBERNARD MAYSTON DENTAL SERVICE 127 VICTORIA ROAD 643789BOWLER AND WARD 65 MOUNT STREET 643693FAIR GREEN FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICE DENMARK GREEN 651689DISS DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE 3 MOUNT STREET 642522WAVENEY DENTAL LABORATORY DARROW FARM 643008DENTABRITE CHURCH STREET 652580
DEPARTMENT STORESBEALES MARKET PLACE 652248
DESIGN FOR PRINTKING DESIGN DISS BUSINESS CENTRE 644200TYPE & IMAGE TIVETSHALL ST MARY 676713 50
DISTRIBUTION DAYBURST DISS 07810 852089 40
DIY STORESLARTER & FORD MARKET HILL 642720TOTALLY HOME VICTORIA CNTR, VINCES ROAD 640111
DRAIN CLEARANCEDRAIN CLEARANCE SERVICE FRENZE ROAD 643210
DRAPERY AND FABRICSDISS FURNISHING FABRICS WILLS YARD, CHAPEL ST 641919 62ROOMS WITH A VIEW ST NICHOLAS STREET 640220ANNE TAYLOR 2 SHELFANGER ROAD 651788
DRIVING INSTRUCTORSGEOFF SILLETT 55 SUNNYSIDE 642469DISS SCHOOL OF MOTORING 22 BRUSHMAKERS WAY 678327JUNE’S DRIVING SCHOOL 788939LINNET DRIVING TUITION MARTIN ROAD, DISS 07775 526459
DRY CLEANERS / LAUNDERETTES/ IRONING SERVICESIRONED 4 U 28 VICTORIA ROAD 07879557529 JOHNSONS MARKET PLACE 642279PRESSED TO GO ROYDON 652767
EDUCATION & ACTIVE LEARNINGEDUCATIONAL EVENTS & PROJECTS 64 SHELFANGER ROAD 640080
ELECTRICAL SHOPHUGHES VICTORIA ROAD 642005A W MYHILL VICTORIA ROAD 644078 50
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ELECTRICIANS / ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTPAUL LOVETT 608103POTTER ELECTRICAL SANDY LANE 643465SIMONS ELECTRICAL 740215STEVE EAGLE WALCOT ROAD 640926 82TREVOR COTTEE 34 TUDOR AVENUE 641009 38
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIESERAS 105 DENMARK STREET 652171HALES GROUP NAVIRE HOUSE 642276JOBCENTRE PLUS CHURCH STREET 614300KAMA SOLUTIONS 642395PARAMOUNT PERSONNEL SERVICES 6S MERE STREET 650296QUALITY TEACHER RECRUITMENT DISS 0800 783 7405
EQUESTRIAN / FARM SUPPLIESDARROW FARM SUPPLIES SHELFANGER ROAD 640331
ESTATE AGENTS / PROPERTY MANAGEMENTASHTON & CO ST NICHOLAS STREET 641044DURRANTS 2B MARKET HILL 642233 MAPFINE AND COUNTRY NAVIRE HOUSE 646020TW GAZE 10 MARKET HILL 641341MUSKER MCINTYRE 46-47 MERE STREET 644822LIVING PROPERTY MERE STREET 0845 676 0603PARSON PARK ROAD 650680TEMPLES 16 ST NICHOLAS STREET 644123WHITTLEY PARISH 6 MARKET HILL 640808WILLIAM H BROWN MERE STREET 644719 POTTER AND BUDD ST NICHOLAS STREET 651123 46
FINANCIAL SERVICES GAM LTD (OFFSHORE INVESTMENT) DISS BUSINESS CENTRE 650948PLS FINANCIAL SERVICES HOPPER WAY, DISS 644568
FIREPLACES / STOVESDISS IRONWORKS 7 ST NICHOLAS STREET 643978STOVE & CHIMNEY CENTRE VINCES ROAD 651231
FISH AND CHIP SHOPSBAILEYS FISH AND CHIPS 66/68 SHELFANGER ROAD 644368FAIR GREEN FISH BAR DENMARK STREET 642412MARKET PLACE FISH & CHIPS MARKET PLACE 641246THE FISH & CHIPS BURGER SHOP 16 VICTORIA ROAD 650434
FITNESS CENTRESDISS SWIM & FITNESS CENTRE VICTORIA ROAD 652754FIT CLUB HOPPER WAY 652225HEYWOOD SPORTS & RACQUET CLUB 30 WALCOT ROAD 643088 MICK GLYNN SHELFANGER HALL, SHELFANGER 740481
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FLORISTSTHE FLOWER SHOP 12 ST NICHOLAS STREET 642569JANNIE JANES SHELFANGER ROAD 650564PARK FLOWERS PARK ROAD 644171
FOOD RETAILERSHOLLAND AND BARRETT 1 MERE STREET 641515DISS FOOD AND WINE MARKET PLACE LABAS MAVERY HOUSE
FUEL SUPPLIERCPL PETROLEUM LTD / BRITISH FUELS PRINCE REGENT WAY 652235CPL DISTRIBUTION STATION YARD 643346SHELL DIRECT TEAM ENERGY VICTORIA ROAD 642362LITTLE MOVERS STATION ROAD 644070
FUNERAL SERVICESRACKHAMS FUNERAL SERVICE STANLEY ROAD 642321ROSEDALE FUNERAL HOME VICTORIA ROAD 640810 26
FURNITURE / BEDS DISS BED CENTRE WILLS YARD, CHAPEL ST 642772JOHN DOE SAWMILLS ROAD 644081 2SOUND SLEEP BEDS WINFARTHING 01953 861177
GARAGE DOORS AND GATESCHAPEL DOORS VINCES ROAD 651959 36
GARDEN MACHINERY & REPAIRSDISS GARDEN MACHINERY DARROW FARM 644359MICHAEL MOWERS EYE 871010
GARDEN DESIGN / SERVICES / LANDSCAPINGDWS MAINTENANCE 650380ESSENTIAL SERVICES 642119ROLFE AND STRINGER MELLIS 783548
GARDEN SUPPLIESDISS GARDEN CENTRE 106 VICTORIA ROAD 642873 30MYHILLS 35 MERE STREET 642465BLOOMS OF BRESSINGHAM BRESSINGHAM 688551DUTCH BARN NURSERY THE STREET, BLO NORTON 681182
GIFT SHOPSHARRIETS 23 TUDOR HOUSE 308105L J CHAPMAN 34 MERE STREET 642102 32LESLIE WARD GIFTS & COLLECTABLES 25 CHURCH STREET 642059SKINSENSE NORFOLK HOUSE YARD 652986
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GLASS / GLAZINGSTRATTON GLASS HOPPER WAY 650797GLAZING VISION SAWMILLS IND EST 658309
GOLF SHOPSDISS GOLF SHOP STUSTON COMMON 641025OSIERS DRIVING RANGE STUSTON 741191
GREENGROCERS - WHOLESALECHENERY C VINCES ROAD 642406
HABERDASHERY ALBRIGHTS TUDOR HOUSE 642066
HAIRDRESSERS - SEE BEAUTY SALONSAQUARIA HAIR DESIGN 39A CHAPEL ST 652787BARBER SHOP 34 CHAPEL ST 641776CRACKERS & CHAPS ST NICHOLAS STREET 651660THE CUTTING ROOM ROYDON 643235DOLPHIN HOUSE HAIR DESIGN CHURCH STREET 642860GLOSS MARKET HILL 640005CLS HAIR SAWMILLS ROAD 640641 54THE HAIRLOOM 1 ROYDON ROAD 642280JUNCTION HAIR STUDIO 103 DENMARK STREET 644906KATE 6 BLACKTHORN CLOSE 652598LAWRENCE PAUL UNIT 4 VINCES ROAD 640740MAGENTA HAIR STUDIO 2 HALES YARD 650808JUST SARAH ROYDON (MOBILE) 643152THE STRAND COBBS YARD 640150STYLERS CHAPEL STREET 644044UNIQUE HAIRDRESSERS SAWMILLS 651397HELEN’S MOBILE HAIRDRESSRS 07716803438GAVIN DOE BARBERS VICTORIA ROAD 640680LILY’S 30 VICTORIA ROAD 642265VAE ST NICHOLAS STREET 650015
HARDWARELARTER & FORD MARKET HILL 642720 HEALTH FOODSNATURAL FOODSTORE NORFOLK HOUSE YARD 651832
HOMEWAREHARRIETS 23 TUDOR HOUSE 308105HUNNY BUNNY FAIR GREEN 07843080400VANILLA WOOD FLOORING GILRAY ROAD 08444776480
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HOUSINGSAFFRON HOUSING LONG STRATTON 01508 532000 46SOLO HOUSING 12 a ST NICHOLAS ST 640250 60
HOTELSPARK HOTEL 29 DENMARK STREET 642244 82BROME GRANGE 870456SCOLE INN 740481
HYPNOTHERAPYTHE HYPNOSIS CENTRE NORFOLK HOUSE YARD 770022 52
INSURANCE SERVICES - SEE FINANCIAL SERVICESLEXHAM INSURANCE VICTORIA ROAD 646500MERRICK HILL 3 ST NICHOLAS STREET 643444NFU MUTUAL HOPPER WAY 651800
INTERIOR DESIGNSWANK INTERIOR DESIGN / SHOWROOM 3 GATES FARM FEN ST BRESS’HAM 687542 131
IRONWORK / METALWORKDISS IRONWORKS 7 ST NICHOLAS STREET 643978 56 JEWELLERSCHAPMAN L J 34 MERE STREET 642102 32DISS ANTIQUES & INTERIORS 2 MARKET PLACE 642213 24EVERY CLOUD 642525HEMSTOCKS 42 MERE STREET 642497JEWELLERY WORKSHOP 1 MARKET PLACE 644790
KENNELS / CATTERIESQUINCES KENNELS AND CATTERY THE HEYWOOD 640090
KEY CUTTINGESSEX SHOE REPAIRS 11D MARKET PLACE 650184LARTER & FORD MARKET HILL 642720
KITCHENS AND BATHROOMSAGR HOME INTERIORS 28 VICTORIA ROAD 644282BEAM ENDS PULHAM MARKET 608873P C KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS 688014 22STYLE KITCHENS VINCES ROAD 652742
MOBILITY EQUIPMENTCOBBS PARK ROAD 642760BE ACTIVE MERE STREET 643962
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MOBILE PHONESCAR & COMMERCIAL INSTALLATIONS 2 VINCES ROAD 641111CARPHONE WAREHOUSE MERE STREET 0800 049 0049PHONES 4 U MERE STREET 644488
MOTOR CYCLE SALES AND REPAIRSW S COBB PARK ROAD 642760BAVIN’S 101 VICTORIA ROAD 642631PRETTY MOTORCYCLES VINCES ROAD 652366
MUSIC BOND P (CLASSICAL GUITAR) SNOW STREET, ROYDON 643388PAUL FROST (GUITAR) BANHAM 01953 888193KITCHEN R A (VIOLIN & KEYBOARD ROYDON ROAD 642468MAPPERLEY C (PIANO) 641985NEWSON M (PIANO) ORCHARD GROVE 642962PIANIST LOUISE NORTH LOPHAM 687203SUNDOWN GUITARS WILLS YARD 871530
NATURAL HEALINGELAINE BROWN 07894 255613
NEWSAGENTSMARTINS 20 MERE STREET 642758W H SMITH 13 MERE STREET 642160
NEWSPAPERS / PUBLISHERSDISS EXPRESS MERE STREET 642264DISS MERCURY 26 MERE STREET 644517CIRCUIT MEDIA LTD 3 HALES YARD 642044
NURSERIES / NURSERY SCHOOLSCONKERS NURSERY SCHOOL HEYWOOD 644461GISSING CHILDRENS CENTRE GISSING 677300IMPS CREATIVE PLAY 640696SAFE HANDS DAY NURSERY HOPPER WAY 650420PEACOCK MONTESSORI STUSTON 740508MERRYFIELDS DISS SPORTS PAVILLION 650001THE OAKS NURSERY CHURCH STREET 651906 OFFICE SUPPLIESHILLSIDE OFFICE SUPPILES TANNS LANE, NORTH LOPHAM 688090 52
OPTICIANSA STODEL (in association with) DIPPLE CONWAY 15 MARKET STREET 642598ADKINS OPTICIANS 2 MARKET HILL 650899 42SCRIVENS 45 MERE STREET 642739SPECSAVERS 9-11 MERE STREET 658490
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OSTEOPATHSOSTEOPATH & NAT HEALTH CLINIC SHELFANGER ROAD 644407
PAINTERS / DECORATORS ALLUM M WM BROWN WAY, ROYDON 640461CLARK T 125 WILLBYE AVE 658936D SOMERS ROYDON 643694ORCHARD PAINTERS/DECORATORS ROYDON 641387RGN PAINTER/DECORATOR DISS 07788 977466RUSTY FLOYD ROYDON 658646SKE PAINTING & DECORATING STUSTON 740214 JASON WHITING ROYDON 650181HOWES PAINTING & DECORATING 677132
PET GROOMINGCRAZY DOGS ROYDON 650857
PET SHOPS / SUPPLIESDISCOVER PETS CORNER MERE STREET 650245DISS GARDEN CENTRE VICTORIA ROAD 642873GIANT PET WAREHOUSE SAWMILS 650444MYHILLS 35 MERE STREET 642465
PETROL SALESMORRISONS VICTORIA ROAD 641459SHELL DISS VICTORIA ROAD 646030PAT LEWIS ROSE LANE, PALGRAVE 641100
PHOTOCOPYINGCOPYDISS 14 ST NICHOLAS ST 644567 24PHOTO ELITE 13 MARKET HILL 640452
PHOTOGRAPHERSAUSTIN WEDDINGS DISS 650176 BB PHOTOGRAPHY VICTORIA ROAD 652219 GRAHAM SESSIONS 103 VICTORIA ROAD 07021129566 WENDY AIKEN PHOTOGRAPHY 3 HALES YARD 07702 339642 56DREW XANDER 07773 102236LUCY KAYNE 07944 505419
PHOTO PROCESSINGBOOTS 9 MARKET PLACE 642436MYHILLS 35 MERE STREET 642465PHOTO ELITE 13 MARKET HILL 640452SUPERDRUG 19 MERE STREET 652821LESLIE WARD 25/26 CHURST STREET 642059
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PIANO TUNERSJOHN GARLINGE 11 LINDEN GROVE 640100
PICTURE FRAMESORCHARD FRAMES WILLS YARD, CHAPEL ST 644968 44
PLAY CENTRESMONSTERS HOPPER WAY 641400
PLUMBING / HEATINGADAM SCOULDING DISS 07885 402636 M.A. HEATING SERVICES GISLINGHAM 783427 RG RACKHAMS 19 FURZE BANK 640172PONTING JC DISS 640377STAR PLUMBING (HEATING) RENEWABLES 384619PAT THE PLUMBER 651007P C BATHROOMS 688014 22 PLUMBING SUPPLIESPTS VINCES ROAD 651303
POST OFFICEMAIN 7 MARKET PLACE 642198SORTING OFFICE CHURCH STREET 646400
PRINTSCANVAS FRAMED PRINTS SCOLE 742899
PRINTERSANGLIA PRINT SOLUTIONS ROSE LANE 651071FRANCIS CUPISS THE ENTRY 642045 24PCI LTD ROYDON 688344TOWN AND COUNTRY PRINTERS UNIT B9 OWEN ROAD 651107 22
PUBLIC HOUSES COCK INN LOWER DENMARK ST 643633CROSSWAYS BRIDGE ROAD 740638GREYHOUND 9 ST NICHOLAS STREET 651613 42MARSTONS PARK ROADNUTBUSH 11 ST NICHOLAS ST ROYDON WHITE HART HIGH ROAD 643597SARACENS HEAD MOUNT STREET 652853 48WATERFRONT 43 MERE STREET 652695WHITE ELEPHANT STUSTON ROADWHITE HORSE 20 MARKET PLACE 642913
RENEWABLE ENERGYASPIRATION ENERGY UNIT 6 DISS BUSINESS PARK 658959
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REMOVALS / HOUSE CLEARANCEALAN COOK LODDON / DISS 640088BENNETTS 27 TOTTINGTON LANE 652906COLEMAN REMOVALS AND STORAGE 23 HAWK CRESCENT 643881 20
RESTAURANTS / CAFES / TAKEAWAYS AMANDINES (VEGETARIAN) NORFOLK HOUSE YARD 640449ANGEL CAFE 1 FAIR GREEN 644631CAFE CULTURE 11 MARKET PLACE 651050CHICKEN & MORE 33 MERE STREET 652727COSTA COFFEE 7-8 MERE STREET 652760DIDLEY DEE’S HALES YARD 652386DISS PUBLISHING BOOKSHOP & CAFE MERE STREET 644612 4DISS TANDOORI INDIAN SHELFANGER ROAD 651685DJ’S STATION COFFEE SHOP THE RAILWAY STATION 641517FAYRE VIEW RESTAURANT 65 DENMARK STREET 644684FREDRICKS FINE FOODS NORFOLK HOUSE YARD 652594GREGGS MERE STREET 651468HAPPY PALACE CHINESE ST NICHOLAS STREET 641888GOLDEN DRAGON 25 MERE STREET 642088INDIAN VIEW TAKEAWAY CHURCH STREET 650100ISTANBUL KEBAB HOUSE 54 MERE STREET 650777ITALIAN JOB 136 HOPPER WAY 308086JADE GARDEN CHINESE 110 VICTORIA ROAD 642110MERE MOMENTS 44 MERE STREET 07790 695056PARK HOTEL 29 DENMARK STREET 642244 82QUICK BITES ALDRICH WAY 644381PIZZA PLUS 6 MAVERY HOUSE 644366 24MORRISONS COFFEE SHOP VICTORIA ROAD 640954SANDA’S 4 MARKET PLACE 643504SARACENS HEAD MOUNT STREET 652853 48SINGTONG THAI RESTAURANT NORFOLK HOUSE YARD 651580SPICE COTTAGE DOLPHIN HOUSE 640777TURKUAZ VICTORIA ROAD 642147WEAVERS MARKET HILL 642411
SCRAP IRON AND METALWORKGILLINGS SCRAP IRON AND METAL MISSION ROAD 642983 46
SHOE REPAIRSESSEX SHOE REPAIRS MARKET PLACE 650184
SHOE SHOPSCANDIES 18 MARKET PLACE 650703STEAD & SIMPSON 4 MERE STREET 651591
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SIGNSDISSIGNS STUSTON HOUSE, STUSTON 740606 FATSTICKMAN 1a GILRAY ROAD 658666 32 IMAGE DISPLAY OWEN ROAD 771492STRIPTEES UNIT 5 GILRAY ROAD 652056
SOLAR HEATINGSOLAR SAVING SOLUTIONS 23 ROYDON ROAD 652126
SOLICITORSFRANCIS CHENERY NORFOLK HOUSE YARD 644055COMERCRAWLEY VICTORIA ROAD 644311JACKAMAN SMITH & MULLEY MERE STREET 643555STEELE & CO 2 MOUNT STREET 652141OVERBURY’S 2 VICTORIA ROAD 641221
SPECIAL NEEDS BATHINGAGR INTERIORS 28 VICTORIA ROAD 644282
SPORTS AND RIDING EQUIPMENTDISS CUE CLUB MISSION ROAD 651298 96LEISURE SPORT MERE STREET 644226
STABLESDISS LIVERY CENTRE WESTBROOK GREEN 642464
STATIONERSDISS PUBLISHING BOOKSHOP 41 MERE STREET 644612 4W H SMITH 13 MERE STREET 642160
STONEMASONS / MEMORIALSH L PERFITT LTD VINCES ROAD 652211 90
SUPERMARKETSMORRISONS VICTORIA ROAD 640954CO-OP MERE STREET 643324TESCO VICTORIA ROAD 0845 677 9877
TANNING AND TONING - SEE BEAUTYCRACKERS AND CHAPS ST NICHOLAS STREET 651660HALF MOON TANNING AND TONING MOUNT STREET 643970HOMETAN SOLARIUMS 21 CHAMPNEYS ROAD 643985MERE TANNING & BEAUTY STUDIO MERESIDE 650915
TATTOOSPIGMENTAL TATTOOS 16-17 CHAPEL STREET 658740
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TAXI SERVICESA 2 B CARS 112 WILLBYE AVE 652339ABLE TAXIS MARKET PLACE 640900 BACKALM TAXIS 608602 BARRY’S 17 FALCON AVE 643886 DISS TOWN TAXIS 16 LADBROKE CLOSE 07821 739011DISTRICT CABS 650064JB EXECUTIVE TAXIS CEDAR HOUSE 652014JOHNS TAXIS 32 FACTORY LANE 640000MERE CABS 651576SB TAXIS 641521SCOLE CABS DISS STATION 741471UNITED TAXIS 644400WAVENEY TAXIS 41 ALDRIDGE WAY 650978
TEA AND COFFEE SPECIALISTSRINGTONS TEA DISTRIBUTORS GILRAY ROAD 0800 052 2440
TILES / CERAMICSDISS TILING LTD DENMARK STREET 650839
TOOLS / TOOL AND PLANT HIRE - SEE ALSO BUILDERS MERCHANTSDRIVER G A. JCB HIRE 108 VICTORIA ROAD 651212 TOUCAN TOOL HIRE 44 VICTORIA ROAD 640404
TOYS / MODELSTOYBOX MERE STREET 640003
TRANSLATORSJULIE ARBON (FRENCH) 10 TAVERN CLOSE 644749
TRAVEL AGENTSTHOMAS COOK MERE STREET 643521TRAVELCARE 10 MARKET PLACE 640227CO-OPERATIVE TRAVEL MARKET PLACE 640227
TREE SURGEONWAVENEY TREE SPECIALISTS LOW STREET 668636
TROPHIESDISS TROPHY CENTRE TUDOR HOUSE 641514 30
TURF ACCOUNTANTSLADBROKES MARKET HILL EX DIRCORAL BETTING SHOP MARKET HILL EX DIRWILLIAM HILL
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TYRES AND EXHAUSTSATS 29 SHELFANGER ROAD 642861TREADFIRST VINCES ROAD 651976RAPID FIT PARK ROAD 641041WYATT ENGINEERING DARROW FARM 640200BRIDGE TYRES 79 VICTORIA ROAD 644000DISS TYRE & EXHAUST 3a VINCES ROAD 643855
VARIETY / CONVENIENCE STORESDISCOUNT SHOP 27 MERE STREET 650381PATEL SKELTON ROAD 642828DISS FOOD & WINE MARKET PLACE KEYHOLE MARKET PLACE
VETSLINDEN HOUSE VETERINARY CENTRE 70 MISSION ROAD 651183UPLANDS WAY VET GROUP UPLANDS WAY 642865 32
WEB DESIGNPROFILE WEB SITES 07963 977430DISS WEB SITE 13 THE OLD COACHING PLACE 642662
WINDOW CLEANERSCLEANWOOD 7 MISSION ROAD 651707CHRIS COTTRELL CLEANING SERVICES 9 BELLACRE CLOSE 07900 323231
WINDOWS AND CONSERVATORIESANGLIA FIRST HOME IMPROVEMENTS 19S CHAPEL STREET 646300STRATTON GLASS & WINDOWS UNIT 9, HOPPER WAY 647332
WINDSCREENSEASTERN WINDSCREENS 2D GILRAY ROAD 652926
WOOL & CRAFTS DISS WOOL AND CRAFT SHOP COBBS YARD 650640
OTHER BUSINESSES - OFFICESBOA SYSTEMS VINCES ROAD 644877 HOUSING WITH CARE SCHEMES WEAVERS COURT 650669INTERNET QUALITY SOLUTIONS DISS BUSINESS CENTRE 644533 NATIONAL FARMER UNION HOPPER WAY 651800OYSTER WEBB DESIGN OLD MILL HO, BOTESDALE 898535PROFILE WEBSITE PO BOX 261 DISS 07963 977430QUALITY LIAISON SERVICES ROYDON ROAD 650651 SKELTON CLOSE SHELTERED HOUSING SKELTON CLOSE 642589 SOLO HOUSING ASSOCIATION ST NICHOLAS STREET 646954ST MATTHEWS HOUSING DENMARK STREET 641244SYNE QUA NON DATA MANAGEMENT NAVIRE HOUSE, MERE ST 644449
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INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERICALAM DESIGN VICTORIA ROAD 641617 ALLIED GRAIN ANGLIA LTS SANDY LANE 64293BARRIC LTD ELECTRONICS VINCES ROAD 644202 BASSETT JOINERY VINCES ROAD 07880 720886 B F1 SYSTEMS OWEN ROAD 646200BOA SYSTEMS VINCES ROAD 644877 BOGGIS ORGAN BUILDERS LOUIES LANE 643599BURROUGHS CONTEMPORARY ART DISS BUSINESS CENTRE 652822 CHURCH STEPHEN FURNITURE MANF VINCES ROAD 652457STADIUM POWER ELECTRONICS OWEN ROAD 644233 DISS PROMOTIONAL SERVICES OWEN ROAD 649400 DRIVE ALIVE (TRAINING) UK LTD DISS BUSINESS PARK 651044GARNHAMS TIMBER MERCHANTS VICTORIA ROAD 652512GAS ARC GAS CONTROL MANF VINCES ROAD 652263R GREEN TRANSPORT 25 FACTORY LANE 651408 G HOWELL & SON 21 CROFT LANE 642178 HYDRA DESIGN 4 VINCES ROAD 640704 KC STEWARD SHELFANGER ROAD 642751(WASTE PAPER MERCHANTS AND COLLECTORS)MERIT PLASTIC MOULDINGS VINCES ROAD 644321MIDWICH THAME COMPUTERS GILRAY ROAD 649200NORFOLK FEATHER CO PARK ROAD 643187PACE RACING V19 VINCES ROAD 652550 P H S VINCES ROAD 651061 PRESERVATION EQUIPMENT VINCES ROAD 647400STOVE & CHIMNEY CENTRE 1 VINCES ROAD 651231WAVENEY MOBILE HOMES STUSTON ROAD 651569
OTHER ADVERTISERSBRESSINGHAM STEAM MUSEUM BRESSINGHAM 686900 62
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PURSEHOUSE WAYIP22 4YB1-13IP22 4YD15-59IP22 4ET2-46
RECTORY MEADOWIP22 4 HA1-6
REDHILL CLOSEIP22 4PL1-3
RIVERSIDEIP22 4BE5
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RIVERSIDE MALTINGSIP22 4RA1-55
ROSE LANEIP22 4JF1-66
ROYDON ROADIP22 4LN3-39IP22 4LW10-85
RUSSET ROADIP22 4 LU1-20
STEGGLES DRIVEIP22 4FH1-33
SANDSTONE WAYIP22 4EB1-18
SANDY LANE IP22 4XZ1
SCHOLARS WALKIP22 4EA1-78
SHELFANGER COURTIP22 4EN1-9
SHELFANER ROADIP22 4EP1-4IP22 4EH7-75IP22 4DX76-124IP22 4DY77-97IP22 4DZ99-119
SHREEVES ROADIP22 4 HS1-25
SHUCKFORD ROADIP22 4XS1-6
SKELTON ROADIP22 4 EZ1-19IP22 4PW14-67IP22 4PN36-131
SPEIRS WAYIP22 4YX1-42
SPENCER CRESCENTIP22 4UF1-49
ST MARY’SCOURTIP22 4DR1-34
ST MARY’S DRIVEIP22 4PT1-34
ST NICHOLAS STREETIP22 4LB4 – 26
STANLEY ROADIP22 4BN1-65IP22 4AZ6-26IP22 4BW28-70IP22 4BZ1
STANNARD CLOSEIP22 4BT1-8
STARK CLOSEIP22 4BY1-35
STORE STREETIP22 4ED1-25
STUSTON ROADIP22 4JB2-36
SUNNYSIDEIP22 4DS1-67
SYCAMORE WAYIP22 4ZD1-31
TAVERN CLOSEIP22 4HU1-10
TAVERN LANEIP22 4HT1-13
TAYLOR ROADIP22 4BA2-10IP22 4AQ1-20IP22 4BD7-50
TENNYSON ROADIP22 4PY1-35
THOMAS MANNING ROADIP22 4HL1-50TOTTINGTON LANEIP22 5BJ1-40IP22 5SF43-45
TRAFALGER WAYIP22 4JX
UPLANDS WAYIP22 4DE1-35IP22 4NL2-36IP22 4DF37-82
VICTORIA CLOSEIP22 4JH1-12
VICTORIA ROADIP22 4EX
MAVERY HOUSE8IP22 4EY5-7IP22 4HE8-11IP22 4HW15-36IP22 4HZ37-46IP22 4JE47-71IP22 4JD1 IP22 4JG80-118IP22 4JN119-35
VICTORY COURTIP22 4GN1-43
VINCES ROADIP22 4HG7-15
VISCOUNT CLOSEIP22 4GL
WILLBYE AVENUEIP22 4NN1-103IP22 4NW2-80IP22 4NP82-132
WILLIAMSON CLOSEIP22 4DW1-12
WINDSOR COURTIP22 4UG1-55-15
WORDSWORTH ROADIP22 4QA1-40
Showing house numbers and the number of dwellings
Suppliers of leading brands of fabrics and wallpaper including Mulberry, Cole & Son, Scion, Designers Guild, Osborne & Little, Harlequin, Clarke & Clarke, Ralph Lauren, Timney Fowler, Barker & Barker, GP and J Baker, Moon, Margo Selby, Andrew Martin and Little Greene Paint. We offer a cushion, curtain, blind and upholstery service too.
To truly appreciate what we offer take a look at our website or visit our showrooms.We have free parking and there is no need to make an appointment. Just pop down.
Three Gates Farm, Fen Street, Bressingham, Norfolk, IP22 2AQ
T: 01379 687542 | W: swankinteriors.co.uk
THE ULTIMATE INTERIOR DESIGN EXPERIENCE From a single scented candle
to a full home refurbishment.
SHOP AND SHOWROOM OPENING TIMES
Tuesday to Friday: 9.30am - 5.00pm,Thursday until 7.00pm and Saturdays 9.00am to 12 noon
PAINT WALLPAPERFABRIC
SHOP AND SHOWROOMS
NOW OPEN SATURDAYS
9 AM - 12 NOON
