Diss Town Guide 2022 - 2023 by Falcon Publications

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Diss Town Guide 2022‐2023

26th 24th Edition includes

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DISS TOWN GUIDE

The Official

Diss Town Guide 2022‐2023. 26th Edition

Committee Doreen Collins (Chair) Beth Dewhurst Gary Enderby Suzanne Kayne Keith Rackham John Robertson Sarah Veness Supported by Diss Town Council 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. We have contacted everyone in the Guide to obtain permission to reproduce their contact details. We cannot be held responsible for any omissions. The committee and publishers accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may have occurred. If you would like your business, club or organisation to be included in future guides, please contact Falcon Publications, Unit 10a & 11 Red House Yard, Gislingham Road, Thornham Magna, Eye, IP23 8HH Telephone: 01379 773347 Email: info@falconpublications.co.uk Cover Photograph: Sarah Veness Published by: Falcon Publications Design & Artwork: Copy Concept © Falcon Publications Photo - Diss Town Council

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BOOKSHOPS

Diss Publishing Est. 1925

your local Bookshop for Arts, Gifts & Café

ituated at the Mere’s Mouth, Diss Publishing Bookshop provides a special shopping experience. With our focus on customer service and knowledgeable staff, we are more than a bookshop.

We stock gifts and stationery products; Filofax, Cross, Parker & Waterman Pens, Winsor & Newton Art supplies, Jelly Cats, book tokens & Gift vouchers, candles, cufflinks, chocolates, office supplies, Gibson puzzles & games, Diddl, Powell nightwear and more. Resident artists are on hand to help you with art supplies and specialist buyers are here to provide everything from a tempting selection of hand picked gifts and stationery, to our beautiful array of greeting cards. You can even indulge in a welldeserved cup of coffee or lunch in the cosy café that boasts prime views of the Mere. With best-selling books found alongside beautiful and unique titles, not usually found on the high street, we are the ideal 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: info@disspublishing.co.uk Mon – Sat 9am to 5.15pm. Find us at 40 Mere Street, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4AH.

www.disspublishing.co.uk

– Feeding you and your imagination –

We promise to be worth your visit. We pay our taxes and support your local economy. 4

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION Foreword

History of Diss with Dennis Cross

LOCAL SERVICES Local Government Emergency Services Additional Information Travel Health, Welfare & Social Services Voluntary Welfare Organisations

14 19 21 35 39 45

RECREATION Arts, Crafts, Dancing & Music Youth Activities Clubs & Societies Sports & Games

55 65 69 79

EDUCATION Schools PreSchools/Nurseries Toddler Groups Adult Education

91 92 93 93

RELIGION Churches & Other Religious Groups 95

CAR PARKS Diss Car Parks

100

DIRECTORY Business AZ

104

Visit www.diss.gov.uk for a wealth of information about the town, its community and the Town Council along with forthcoming events in and around Diss.

Photo - Jordan Coleman, jordanphotography@aol.com

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INTRODUCTION

Foreword By Doreen Collins

Dear Residents and Visitors Welcome to the 26th edition of the Diss Town Guide – a Guide designed to inform and promote our wonderful Market Town and the many attractions, facilities and businesses within its boundary. Since the last Guide we have lived through a very challenging time for us all with Covid19 leaving a lasting impact on residents, retailers and businesses. Positivity is gradually returning in the town and events are starting to be organised for the coming year including celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the Carnival and the Organ Festival. New play equipment has been installed in the Park, the Tourist Information Centre has acquired a new purpose with an initiative to encourage new start up businesses and the Corn Hall is open again for your entertainment with plays, comedy, films and music concerts on offer. The Guide again includes all the information you may require for clubs and societies, local services, travel, health and welfare, tradesmen and much more and is provided free of charge to all households. The information contained within the Guide is as uptodate as possible to obtain and grateful thanks goes to the publishers and the Committee for their efforts in completing this process. Photo - Rachel Farrow (using a drone)

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BREWERIES

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HISTORY

History of Diss Here, avid Postcard collector and local

the street. The greatest

historian Dennis Cross shares some of his

event of all came more

historical postcards from his extensive

than 250 years later in

collection…

1891, when the Mere

Farming was the foundation of the area’s wealth and helped build the prosperity of towns like Diss. Diss is mentioned in the Domesday Book as a moderately sized Royal Manor of no great importance. But when a market was established it brought wealth to

completely froze over. The highlight was a carnival on ice when hundreds of skaters

Dennis Cross

donned fancy dress to dance to the strains of a 30strong band playing in the middle of the ice.

the town. Flemish weavers came from across the Channel and for many centuries wool and linen were the chief industries. These continued to flourish throughout the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and many of the town’s historic buildings from the era remain intact, for example the Dolphin Inn in the Market Place and Fair Green houses. A focal point of the town through the years has been the Mere and in fact Diss gets its name from Dic or Disce which is Saxon for ditch of standing water. When a serious fire broke out in Mere Street in 1640, it was only the water from the lake, which covers five and a half acres, that saved the houses in

Gostling’s Oil Stores c1903 Gostling’s Oil Stores was situated opposite the Council Offices at the end of Drapers Row. They sold everyday household items.

Cross Col lection

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HISTORY Auction Day 1913 This postcard looking towards Roydon Road conducted by Thos Gaze and Son Auctioneers shows a special sale of sheep (rams and ewes). These were normally held in August with sales for lambs only held in June. At these sales, between 15,000 and 20,000 sheep were sold.

Park Road c1920 When travelling along Park Road towards Victoria Road today, the houses and chapel have gone and you will see John Grose’s garage on the left and the Bus Station, car sales, the park and the Fire Station on the right.

llection © Dennis Cross Co

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HISTORY oss Collection © Dennis Cr

Diss Hospital c1905 Diss Hospital was formerly a young ladies school which was opened in 1862. It became a hospital at the turn of the century. It later became the Headquarters of the British Legion. It was demolished in the early 1960s to make way for a new Conservative Club named Grasmere.

Shelfanger Road c1909 Aldrich Bros Brush Factory erected an arch over Shelfanger Road at the crossroads with Sunnyside and Factory Lane to advertise the Royal Norfolk Show being held at Walcot Hall. Aldrich Bros at this period were rapidly expanding and were a major employer in Diss.

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HISTORY

Mere’s Mouth c1920 Looking towards the Mere’s Mouth in the 1920s from the park you would see The Ship Public House and Denny’s Cafe and Restaurant. They were demolished in roughly 1968 to make way for a new supermarket “Fine Fare.”

lection Cross Col © Dennis

Hall Hills House 1909 This Victorian residence shown in this postcard scene was off Roydon Road. In the late 1960s, the house was demolished to make way for a modern housing estate named Hall Hills.

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HISTORY

Collection

Market Place 1904 The Parish Church of St Mary’s dominates the town and the Market Place, being a fine example of 13th Century ecclesiastical architecture. In 1135 King Stephen granted the townspeople of Diss the right to hold a weekly market on a Friday and a fish market on Tuesday mornings. In this picture note the Dolphin Public House is still thatched, this being so until 1914 when its roof was tiled.

Collection

Denmark Street c1910 These delightful thatched cottages overlooking Fair Green were demolished in the 1960s. Some years later, new houses were built here. Diss Town G uide 2 0 2 2 ‐ 2 0 2 3

LOCAL SERVICES

Local Government

Diss Town Council What we do & how

But part of our job is to hold other organisations and authorities to account for

Diss Town Council is the first tier of local

services provided. We try to work in

government for Diss. First and foremost, we

partnership with these organisations to find a

represent the community of Diss. We listen to

better solution.

residents and do our best to work with others to find solutions to issues in the town. We also put forward the views of the community to other organisations such as Norfolk County

Of course, we can’t always solve everything.

Our Vision is to make Diss a successful, vibrant, attractive town, where people want to live, work and visit.

Council, South Norfolk Council, the Police, the

Who does what?

local MP… the list goes on.

The Town Council has up to 14 Town

We also support local groups by providing

Councillors who voluntarily, democratically

community funding and promotion for as

and lawfully make the strategic decisions.

many as we can. We provide recreation

We also employ a small team of

spaces and amenities for the town, such as

administrative and maintenance staff led by

the markets, Mere and Park, sports facility,

the Town Clerk who work together with

community centre and Cemetery, to name

councillors to ensure that the decisions of

a few.

the Council are carried out.

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LOCAL SERVICES

The Council elects a Town Mayor at the

(2016), Ellen Nicholas (2015), Thomas

Annual Town Meeting of Council each May.

Kembery (2014), Shelby Baker (2013).

The Town Mayor chairs Full Council meetings and attends civic engagements and other functions as the Council’s

Honorary Aldermen Glyn Walden (2012), Cyril Grace (2005)

representative.

Honorary Freeman

We also elect a Council Leader, who is

Duncan Slater (2017)

responsible for leading the Council in the

Freedom of the Town

delivery of the Strategy Plan. S/he works closely with the Town Clerk on a daytoday

The Royal Anglian Regiment (2012)

basis to help ensure the smooth running of

More details on citizen awards and past

the Council..

recipients can be found on

Citizen awards Every year, we recognise those who have dedicated their time for the good of others

www.diss.gov.uk/yourcommunity/citizen-awards Contact us

and the town with an award for their

We are open to the public Mon Fri

service. The most recent recipients are listed

9.30am 1pm. Contact the Council Offices at

below.

1112 Market Hill, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4JZ.

Honoured Citizens of Diss

Tel: 643848. Email: towncouncil@diss.gov.uk

Anne BeckettAllen (2021), Andrew

Website: www.diss.gov.uk

Rackham (2020), Jim Bidwell (2019), Jack

Facebook: @DissTC

Bell & Jamie Scales (2018), Harold Rackham

Twitter: @DissTownCouncil

& Elizabeth Dewhurst (2017), Pete Gillings

Instagram: disstowncouncil

(2016), Suzanne Kayne (2015), no nominations received in 2014, William (aka Billy) Turner (2013). Junior Good Citizens Lily Mills (2021), Callum Doe (2020), Zinhle Moyo (2019), Reuben Botwright (2018), No nominations received in 2017, Owen Leeder

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BUILDING/CONSTRUCTION

( E N G I N E E R I N G ) LT D

Telephone: 01379 643800 Mobile: 07909 597250 or 07534 222400 Email: info@diss-scaffolding.co.uk

Design • Fabrication Construction • Repairs STEEL FRAMED BUILDINGS General steel fabrication and repairs, steel stockists, industrial gas suppliers. Building works with full design, detailing service, structural steelwork and cladding.

Fair Green, Diss IP22 4BG

01379 642324

Fax: 01379 01379 640521 office@royallen.co.uk royallen@fsmail.net Email: 640521 Email: Fax:

www.royallen.co.uk

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Photo - Rachel Farrow

LOCAL SERVICES

Norfolk County Council Norfolk County Council provides vital public services for people who live, work, do business or visit the county. They include children’s services, adult social services,

supporting those families who fall on hard times; our team of councillors and staff are committed to ensuring South Norfolk remains one of the best places to live and work in the country.

highway maintenance, recycling centres,

South Norfolk is home to both urban and

libraries, museums, fire and rescue,

rural locations. The district covers around

economic development and Trading

350 square miles, fringes Norwich and lies

Standards. For more details, visit

on the border between Norfolk and Suffolk.

www.norfolk.gov.uk

We have excellent transport links via road,

The County Councillor for Diss and Roydon is Cllr Keith Kiddie. 17 Walcot Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4DB keith.kiddie.cllr@norfolk.gov.uk Tel: 01379 644750

rail, air and sea with Norwich International Airport and the major east coast ports of Felixstowe, Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Harwich just a short drive away. London is only one and a half hours train journey and the A11 and the A14 mean the district is well connected to the rest of the Eastern region and beyond.

South Norfolk Council South Norfolk Council is an ambitious authority providing high quality, customer

We have 88 towns and villages, including our four Market Towns of Loddon, Harleston, Diss and Wymondham.

focused services. We live within our means

For the full range of South Norfolk Council

by working in a businesslike and commercial

services, people can visit the website

way and we are constantly challenging

www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk

ourselves and developing innovative ways of

or read the Council's magazine, The Link,

doing things.

which is published three times a year.

The services we deliver make a real difference to the lives of our residents. From securing multimillion pound investments to help grow businesses, jobs and homes, to emptying our residents’ bins every week and

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BUSINESS SERVICES

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LOCAL SERVICES

Emergency Services In an emergency where you need police,

York. In the event of a major terrorist CBRN

ambulance or fire service assistance,

(chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear)

urgently call 999

attack on the country, the ‘Mass

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (Diss)

Decontamination Unit’ from Hethersett along with the core stations could be

Diss Fire Station is in the Southern district of

mobilised to any part of the country for the

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service and has an

purpose of ‘Mass Decontamination’ of the

establishment of 16 ‘On Call’ personnel.

general public.

Watch Manager Karl Hain is the officer in charge and is supported by three Crew Managers and 12 Firefighters. They all have primary employment elsewhere but are highly trained and carry a pager by which they are alerted; they report to the station within minutes once called. On average Diss attends 200 calls a year. Drill night (training

Also 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’s leader is CM Rob Powell. If you are interested in joining the cadets, pop along on their training evening to find out more.

and admin) takes place every Wednesday

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service is

evening and at other times when required. If

committed to making Norfolk safer and

you are interested in joining the ‘On Call’

offers free ‘Home Fire Risk Checks’ to

visit the website

eligible persons whereby a member of the

https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/safety/

service will call to your home by

norfolk-fire-and-rescue-service/

appointment and offer fire safety advice. To

Based at the station are two fire engines and a ‘tactical response vehicle’ (TRV). The two fire engines have similar capabilities and attend a wide range of incidents. Due to its off road capabilities the TRV is used predominantly for wildfires, but can also be called upon for support services during bad weather e.g. snow. Diss is also a core station in Norfolk involved in the National Resilience Programme put together by the Government after the 9/11 attacks in New

find out if you are eligible visit our website https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/safety/ norfolk-fire-and-rescue-service/ Diss Police Station Inspector Richard Freeman leads Diss, Long Stratton & Harleston SNTs. His dedicated team includes five teams of Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) Patrol officers who will respond to your calls for service 24 hours a day, investigate the crimes in your area and work with the three Beat Managers Diss Town G uide 2 0 2 2 ‐ 2 0 2 3

LOCAL SERVICES

(one for Diss PC Andrew Baker, one for

999 is a must if you are facing an incident or

Long Stratton PC Andy Barkway & one for

crime right now and you need police help

HarlestonPC Steve Phillips).

immediately.

The team work in partnership with

Such emergencies may include:

communities and other agencies to understand and address local problems. The Diss SNT is responsible for Diss and the surrounding villages of Aslacton, Bunwell, Bressingham and Fersfield, Burston and Shimpling, Brockdish (inc. Thorpe Abbots), Carleton Rode, Dickleburgh and Rushall, Gissing, Gt Moulton, Heywood, Needham, Roydon, Scole (inc.Thelveton and Billingford), Shelfanger, Tibenham, Tivetshall St Mary and Margaret, Winfarthing. To contact Diss SNT call 101, email sntdiss@norfolk.pnn.police.uk or visit us their website at www.norfolk.police.uk

• Someone using violence or threatening violence • Where there is a danger to life • Serious damage is being or could be caused to a property • A potential criminal has been disturbed or apprehended • A road traffic collision where someone is hurt and/or a danger is being caused to other road users. In a nonemergency, you may use the external telephone at the police station which connects you through to the Control Room at Wymondham Headquarters.

In an emergency always call 999. Dialling

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Frenze Beck by Chris Lewis

LOCAL SERVICES

Additional Information Some helpful addresses, phone numbers and

weekly to grow, harvest and then take home

opening times for town amenities that are

good, local, organically grown vegetables,

not listed elsewhere:

and some fruit. We welcome both

Market and Auction Day: Friday

experienced gardeners and novices, as there

Telephone code: 01379

are always tasks for every level of experience and strength. Our principal work day is Thursday, from about 10am until about 1pm. For more information visit disscommunityfarm.org or contact Gary Alexander on 07766 711999 or email garyalex@fair-green.net

Diss Community Team (DCT) Diss Carnival

Photo: Courtesy of Diss Town Council

The Diss Carnival is the annual party of the year, held in June! Sadly we have been unable to hold the carnival in 2020 or 2021 due to Covid but plan to be back, bigger and better, in 2022! See the website for details. Follow the parade from Diss High School through the town centre and into the Park where the fun continues. Fancy getting involved? Contact the Carnival Committee via email: carnival@diss.gov.uk Facebook us @DissCarnival or keep up to date via the website: www.diss.gov.uk/diss-carnival Telephone enquiries: 643848

Diss Community Farm Diss Community Farm is a community group with members in and around Diss who have come together to produce food

Diss Town Team (TT) had existed since 2010 as a constituted body but with no legal status. The aims of the new body are similar to that of the TT, to endeavour to make Diss a better place to live, work, visit or locate your business. Diss Town Team consisted of event organisers, Corn Hall representatives, HeritageTriangle Traders, Diss Town Council, The District Council, Park Radio, Rotary, local businesses etc. The DCT’s objective is to attract members from all areas of the community and it is hoped that they will be able to expand their membership accordingly. It is hoped that as a Community Interest Company (CIC) they will be able to generate funding to tackle some of the issues that are detrimentally affecting the town. They will also continue to facilitate and support the majority of events that take place in the town.

collaboratively in an ethical and sustainable

For more information contact Alan Franks

way. We have a field in Winfarthing, together

on 07532 097007 or email

with three polytunnels, where we meet

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CARS/COACHES

Open: Mon-Fri: 6.30am-8pm Sat: 7am-6pm Sun: 8am-5.30pm

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LOCAL SERVICES

Diss Corn Hall St Nicholas Street, Diss, IP22 4LB Box Office and Gallery hours: 10am4pm daily, except Sunday. Tel: 652241 Email: boxoffice@thecornhall.co.uk Online: www.thecornhall.co.uk Facebook: diss.cornhall Twitter: @disscornhall

The Corn Hall’s exciting and wideranging events programme attracts audiences from a wide area. Regular events include performances by high profile personalities, comedians and bands, a variety of touring and local theatre, family events and activities, daytime and evening film screenings, live satellite broadcasts of West End shows and contemporary art exhibitions. The Corn Hall also hosts many community groups, classes, activities and opportunities including: Arts Award, life drawing classes, Diss Fine Arts Society, Saturday clubs, school holiday stage schools, Greasepaint Academy, Time with Friends Dementia Cafe, Diss Museum on Tour, education / work experience opportunities, volunteering, #IWill volunteering project for people aged from 13 to 25.

Fully refurbished and extended, the Corn

Refreshment facilities: The café is open

Hall provides a transformed building which

MondaySaturday 10am 4pm serving great

is exciting, bright and welcoming and one

coffee and speciality teas, as well as light

that is completely accessible to everyone,

food and homemade cakes. Both the bar and

locals and visitors alike, in the daytime as

café are open from 6.30pm before main

well as for evening events.

evening events or an hour before earlier

Built in 1854, the Corn Hall was an

ones.

impressive and stateoftheart structure for

The venue is fully wheelchair accessible.

trading at the heart of historic Diss. Run

The Corn Hall is largely run by volunteers. If

since 2010 by The Diss Corn Hall Trust as a

you would like to know more about getting

lively arts venue, the Corn Hall is once again

involved as a steward, technician, in the box

taking centre stage in the community life of

office, or in any other way, email

the town.

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C L E A N I N G & R E PA I R

BROKEN PHONE?

Fonemagic

Mobile phone and tablet repairs Call or Text: 07985 216761 Email: fonemagic@btinternet.com 8 Appletree Lane, Diss IP22 4FL (Parking on driveway) Business hours: Mon to Sat 7.30am 7.30pm. Sun 9am - 2pm www.fonemagic.co.uk Find us on:

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Photo - Sarah Veness

LOCAL SERVICES

Quaker Wood Quaker Wood is now in its second decade. It lies on Factory Lane between Diss and Roydon. It is owned and managed by Diss Community Woodland Project, a local voluntary group and is open all the year round. It has been planted with a mixture of indigenous hardwood species. It also benefits from some fine mature hedgerow oak trees, a central pond and a grassland area that is managed for wildflowers. The management objectives are to develop

costs are covered entirely by local voluntary donations. Significant financial contributions, especially those that celebrate family occasions, are acknowledged by a suitably engraved plaque at the entrance. For further information on volunteering, the management committee, donations or fundraising please refer to the website www.quakerwood.org.uk or email quakerwooddiss@gmail.com

Diss Parochial Charity (Registered No. 210154)

and maintain the area as woodland and open

This Charity is a combination of 13 small

space, for the benefit of both the local people

charities partly dating from 1618,

and the local wildlife. Local schools, youth

originating with gifts of land or property

and adult organisations have all made use of

from various benefactors to provide income

Quaker Wood for outdoor learning or quiet

for the benefit of poor persons in the Parish

recreation. Structured activities for different

of Diss. Full details can be found on the

age groups and interests are provided by the

Charity Commissioners’ Website. It is

management committee. Working parties

administered by seven trustees: the Rector

are held on the first Saturday morning and

of Diss, four nominated by the Town Council

third Wednesday morning of each month to

and two coopted by the other trustees. It has

carry out a variety of management tasks

four almshouses and makes small grants to

according to the season. These include brush

residents in the civic parish of Diss where

cutting, tree care, pruning, scything,

assistance from public funds or other bodies

hedgelaying etc and it will not be long before

is nonexistent or inadequate. Assistance is

thinning and production of woodland

also available in cases of need or distress

material will be part of the management. All

and for training where this is within the

ages are most welcome at the working

remit of the charity.

parties and no special skills are required. If

Apply to the clerk: Sylvia Grace, 2 The

you would just like to chat and find out a

Causeway, Diss, IP22 4AW.

little bit more, then turn up mid morning on

Tel: 650630.

any first Saturday of the month. Running

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Photo - Jordan Coleman, jordanphotography@aol.com

LOCAL SERVICES

Hall Hire Taylor Road Meeting Room A modern facility to take up to 90 people. The room is available for hire for receptions, parties and meetings. For bookings call 07526 481176 or email taylorroadmeetingroom@outlook.com Roydon Village Hall A modern hall with all facilities, including a full stage. For bookings contact roydonvillagehall1@gmail.com or call 07432 548068. Email enquiries preferred.

Library Diss Library, Church Street, Diss IP22 4DD Email: diss.lib@libraries.norfolk.gov.uk Tel: 642609 Opening times: Monday: 10am7pm Tuesday: Closed, Wednesday: 10am7pm Thursday: 10am7pm, Friday: 10am7pm Saturday: 10am4pm, Sunday: Closed Visitors, as well as all who live and work in Norfolk, are welcome to use the library. There is free internet access and WiFi for the public. www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries

Diss Youth and Community Centre (DYCC) Main Hall Up to 100 people capacity. For bookings call 643848 or email towncouncil@diss.gov.uk Hope Church For more information on their range of rooms for hire call 644223 or email office@wearehopechurch.net Diss Methodist Church Halls and meeting room for hire with kitchen facilities. For more info call Janet Chambers

Markets

on 831077 or email janc7332@gmail.com

We have a traditional, bustling market every

www.dissmethodistchurch.org.uk

Friday in the Market Place.

Diss United Reformed Church Range of meeting rooms and halls of various sizes to hire. For more info call Gabrielle Pagan on 650770 or email gabriellepagan@gmail.com

Various stalls also operate on other days of the week. Are you interested in having a market stall, promotional or charity stall? Contact Diss Town Council for further information 643848 or visit www.diss.gov.uk

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FINANCIAL & LEGAL SERVICES

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Mortgage Advice and 5

Arrangement

Retirement Planning Advice and arrangement of personal and business protection

Improving the returns on your investments

Giving security for you and

your family in case of accidental injury (including sports related),serious illness or death

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LOCAL SERVICES

Diss Museum

the R34 Adventure (2019). In 2014 the museum was behind the project to put the missing names on the war memorial. The museum is administered by a registered Charitable Trust. In 2019 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 museums to be the best they can be. The museum has won a Gulbenkian Award for the greatest improvements achieved with limited Photo - John Hutton, Diss Camera Club

Diss Museum is situated in the Market Place in a building called The Shambles, formerly two butchers' shops. There are a variety of displays, frequently changed, about the history of the town and area. Always on display are the Old Rectory Doll's House and 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

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 daytoday 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 11am3pm every day from midMarch to the end of November. Admission is free. Museum postal address: 11 Market Hill, IP22 4JZ. Tel: 673613. Email: dissmuseum@lineone.net website: www.dissmuseum.co.uk

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FOOD & DRINK

Cannells Butchers

Weavers Independent partnership Restaurant under new ownership run by Joshua who is an award winning chef, and Lindsey who has over 20 years hospitality experience. We use all local produce, cooked fresh whilst still keeping in style with the character of this 15th century timber frame building.

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Local Beef with ID Local Lamb Poultry, some Local and Free Range All Bacon Cured in Suffolk Game seasonal Lamb pasties

CYRIL’S PIES • Steak & Kidney lge/sml • Steak large only • Mince & Onion lge/sml • Chicken & Ham lge/sml • Sausage Rolls

MADE ON THE PREMISES Sausages, Burgers, Kebabs & Pork Cheese Ask about Gluten Free products Deepfreeze orders taken, packed, marked & frozen for you Your own animals butchered for you Deliveries also undertaken

Market Hill, Diss, IP22 4JZ www.weaversdiss.co.uk 01379 642411 Facebook & instragram - @dissweavers1

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48 Mere Street, Diss Tel: 01379 642020 www.cannells.co.uk

cyril@cannells.co.uk

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Stratton, NR15 2TA. For further details please contact office@snca.org.uk or call 01508 333100

South Norfolk Constituency Labour Party Electoral Agent: Pam Reekie. You can contact us by phone, email or website on: Telephone: 01379 740037 Photo: Courtesy of Diss Town Council

The Park Pavilion The Park Pavilion offers an openair venue for music and drama performances or sporting events and can be hired by community groups and organisations. The adjoining kiosk provides a wide selection of hot and cold drinks, snacks and ice creams. It’s an excellent place to sit and admire the views of the Park and Mere. Call Diss Town

Email: snlabourparty@gmail.com Website: www.southnorfolklabour.org.uk

South Norfolk Liberal Democrats The local Liberal Democrats Branch takes an active interest in local and national politics and organises social and fundraising events. Regular meetings take place at venues in the area. Contact: Trevor Wenman, Telephone: 641423 or email tworivers@southnorfolklibdems.org.uk

Council on 643848 or visit

Post Office

www.diss.gov.uk for more information or to

Main Post Office, Market Place

make a booking.

Helpline: 0345 7223344

Political Parties Member of Parliament for South Norfolk is Mr. Richard Bacon MP, House of Commons, Westminster, London, SW1A OAA. Local Tel: 01508 532222 or email richardbaconmp@parliament.uk

Open: Monday: 9.00am – 5.30pm Tuesday: 9.30am – 5.30pm Wednesday: 9.00am – 5.30pm Thursday: 9.00am – 5.30pm Friday: 9.00am – 5.30pm Saturday: 9.00am – 12.30pm

South Norfolk Conservative Association (Diss & Roydon Branch) The local Conservative Branch is based at the main office of the SNC Association which is at Pretoria House, Ipswich Road, Long Diss Town G uide 2 0 2 2 ‐ 2 0 2 3

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Time Out Coffee & Food

Serving a traditional big breakfast, or a delicious Sunday roast. Why not try our baguettes, paninis, cakes and much more? Open 7 days a week to eat in, takeaways also available. Located on Victoria Road by the Morrisons roundabout. Call us on 01379 308064.

The Saracens Head 75 MOUNT STREET, DISS (Next door to the Church)

SPECIALISING IN HOME-COOKED FOOD - Freshly prepared, 7 days a week. Lunchtimes and evenings Covered outside area for food & drinks SUNDAY LUNCHES - BEER GARDEN ACCOMMODATION - Including singles, doubles & family rooms FUNCTION ROOMS - Available for private lunches, meetings & buffets

The Saracens Head, Diss Email: saracensdiss@gmail.com

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Phone: 01379 652853 Website: www.saracensheaddiss.co.uk

LOCAL SERVICES

Local Radio Stations Radio Norfolk: FM 95.1, 95.6 & 104.4 Radio Suffolk: FM 103.9, 104.6, 95.5 & 95.9 Heart Norfolk: FM 102.4

Opening times: Mon – Fri 9.30am – 1pm For appointments and general enquiries, contact 01603 306149 or visit www.norfolk.gov.uk/registrationservices

Heart Suffolk: FM 97.1 & 96.4

Diss Visitor Information Point

Park Radio: FM 107.6 & 105.2

The Diss Visitor Information Point (VIP) is

Recycling Centres

situated in the Corn Hall and aims to guide

Tesco Supermarket Customer Car Park:

visitors and tourists to the wide range of

Glass, clothing, shoes, CDs, paper, shredded

fantastic facilities and attractions in and

paper, wrapping paper, envelopes, books and

around Diss. Run by a team of volunteers, it

batteries

is one of many VIPs opening across the

Morrisons Supermarket, off roundabout at entrance to car park: Glass, clothing, shoes, paper, shredded paper/envelopes and textiles Chapel Street Car Park: Glass Rose Lane, near Riverside Maltings: Glass Thomas Manning Road, junction of Vinces Road: Glass

Waveney Valley area and country and features an information book for visitors, rack of leaflets about local attractions, a selection of maps, timetables and free access to the internet. We are looking for volunteers to help run the service so do get in touch. Open Monday Saturday 10am 4pm. Tel: 652241

Weavers Court (Mount St) Car Park: Glass,

Water Board

textiles and clothing

In emergencies contact Anglian Water on

Willbye Avenue, 100 yards from roundabout:

03457 145145

Glass Roydon High Road: Glass, clothing, shoes and textiles

Registrar's Office For the registration of births and deaths, marriages, civil partnerships, certificates and tracing of family trees, you will need an appointment to see the Registrar at Diss Registration Office, Council Offices, 1112 Market Hill, Diss, IP22 4JZ. Diss Town G uide 2 0 2 2 ‐ 2 0 2 3

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Photo: Quaker Wood by Jennie Harman

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Travel Air Travel Forty minutes by car from Diss, Norwich Airport operates flights to many destinations around the world. For information phone: (01603) 411923. email:

you from close to your home at a pre arranged time and drop you where you want to go. Prebook your seat at least one day before you wish to travel (or by 16.00 Friday for journeys on Monday).

infodesk@norwichairport.co.uk or log

Hours of operation: in school term time –

onto www.norwichairport.co.uk

Mon to Fri 9.15am to 2.30pm; During school

Bus Services For services in Norfolk and Suffolk and National Travel information contact Traveline

holidays – Mon to Fri 8am to 2.30pm. Tel: 0300 1231145

The Borderhoppa

on www.traveline.info or 0871 200 22 33.

This is a Dial A Ride service for people living

1 & 2: Long Stratton, Norwich (Simonds)

within South Norfolk & North Suffolk who

17: Diss Town Service (Semmence)

find getting to places a problem. This could be

113/114: Eye, Mendlesham, Debenham,

because your village is not covered by a bus

Ipswich (Simonds)

service or because you have a mobility

170: Woodbridge, Felixstowe (Fareline,

problem that prevents you from using a

summer Mondays only)

normal bus. Most of the mini buses are

304: Stanton, Bury St.Edmunds (Simonds)

wheelchair accessible and you will be

475: Eye, Diss (Fareline)

collected from and returned to your door. You

498: Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket,

need to book your journey at least 24hrs

Cambridge, London (National Express)

before you wish to travel, but you can book up

80: Harleston, Beccles, Yarmouth (Anglian

to a week in advance. Regular journeys can be

Coaches)

block booked. All passengers will need to

584: Pulham, via Dickleburgh (Semmence)

become members to use our buses.

581: Harleston, Bungay, Beccles (Simonds)

Please contact us for more information.

Konect Bus 1: Diss, Long Stratton, Norwich

We also run regular members outings

Flexi Bus

throughout the year. Our mini buses are also available with a driver for hire to community

Offers transport from villages to the market

groups and non profit making organisations.

towns of Attleborough, Diss and Thetford.

For any further information or to make a

Open to all ages, we offer reduced fares for

booking please call 01379 854800 or email:

under 16s and accept concessionary passes.

adminborderhoppa@btconnect.com

There is no set timetable. The bus will collect

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Diss Chiropody & Podiatry Clinic Day & Evening Appointments Nail Surgery Clinic Orthotic/Insole Therapy Foot Care/Advice Various Verrucae Treatments (Including needling) Ultrasound scanning available Product Sales Home Visits Available

Mr. W. J. Hutchings BSc. Podiatry Hcpc reg M.R.c.Pod

01379 640370 foot.clinic@btconnect.com 1 Roydon Road, Diss, Norfolk

Stylish Frames, Great Prices. Book an appointment today, in store or online.

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Rail Travel There is a half hourly service between

07.02 and the last at 01.10. The first train

Norwich and London in both directions. The

from Norwich is at 05.05 and the last at

first train from Diss to London leaves at

23.05. The timetables vary at weekends and

05.22 and the last at 22.19. The first train

all travel information can be obtained by

from London to Diss is at 05.23 and the last

phoning: 03457 484950 or

at 23.30. The first train to Norwich leaves at

www.nationalrail.co.uk

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H E A LT H

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Health, Welfare and Social Services Diss Health Centre

Outside these hours, call NHS 111 to find your nearest outofhours pharmacy.

Community Health Services A 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 The Health Centre is situated off Mount Street and accommodates two medical 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 McCarthy, Thorneley, Varghese and Wilde) Tel: 642023, www.parishfields.co.uk The Lawns Medical Practice (Drs Lawton, Pantazis, Pe and fulltime nurse practitioner Clare Horton) Tel: 642021, www.lawnsgp.com

Chemists

homes. Regular clinics include: foot health services, physiotherapy and diabetic services. The nursing staff includes community nurses and therapists. For more information about your local community health services (not the GP Practices), please call 01953 609409. A Carers Meeting is held at St Mary’s Church, near the Health Centre on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 2pm. It lasts about two 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

Well Pharmacy, 11 Market Place Tel: 642053

available from either practice.

(Open 9am6pm Mon to Fri, 9am5pm Sat,

The Friends of Diss Health Centre

closed Sunday) Boots, Market Place Tel: 642436 (8.30am 6pm Mon to Sat, closed Sunday) Hado Pharmacy, Mount Street Tel: 644001 (Open 8.30am7pm Mon to Fri, 8.306pm Sat and 10am4pm Sunday)

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Award-winning care in Norfolk At De Lucy House, your loved one will receive excellent 24 hour care in a superb and friendly setting. The home is managed by Greensleeves Care, an award-winning care charity. De Lucy House was rated Top 20 Care Home in the East of England region in 2018, 2019 and 2021. Call Lauren Tubby, Home Manager, on 01379 671333 to arrange a visit. De Lucy House. 40 Victoria Road, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4HZ. Email: delucy@greensleeves.org.uk www.greensleeves.org.uk

Greensleeves Homes Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales No 1060478

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attention they, or people close to them, have

your needs which is also open for out of

received from staff at the Health Centre. The

hours emergency calls. For further

Friends' committee includes local people

information please contact Saffron Housing

and some staff members. Members receive

Trust on 01508 532000 or

regular newsletters and are invited to attend

email info@saffronhousing.co.uk

the charity's annual meeting. Contact your

Independent Community Living Plus Schemes

Practice Manager for more information.

Out of Hours

Weavers Court is an Independent

For medical advice and to discover your

Community Living Plus scheme located on

nearest out-of-hours service dial 111.

Mount Street in Diss. This scheme offers 24

Always dial 999 in an emergency.

hour support from onsite care staff in self

Hospitals

contained apartments. Each apartment has

Diss is served by: The Norfolk and Norwich

There is a restaurant, communal lounge,

University Hospital, Colney Lane, Norwich,

outside space and a hairdressers to name a

NR4 7UY Tel: 01603 286286.

few of the facilities here. For further

West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwick Lane, Bury

information about this service please

St. Edmunds, IP33 2QZ Tel: 01284 713000.

call 01508 532000 or

Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4

email info@saffronhousing.co.uk

5PD Tel: 01473 712233.

Independent Community Living Schemes

its own kitchen, dining and lounge area.

Community Alarms Saffron Housing Trust also supplies community alarms that are easily installed

Saffron Housing Trust has an Independent

in anyone's home and provide reassurance

Community Living Scheme located at

for older or vulnerable people so that they

Thomas Manning Road in Diss. This scheme

can summon assistance quickly in the event

consists of 23 selfcontained bungalows for

of an emergency or other urgent situation.

people who are 55 years or older. The

There is a small weekly rental to pay for this

schemes benefit from a Wellbeing Co

service. If you would like a free

ordinator being on site each weekday to

demonstration or further information please

offer support and assistance, all tenants have

call free 0800 9174680. Email:

the benefit of an OKEachday service which

contactcare@saffronhousing.co.uk

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HOME AND GARDEN

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Children & Adult Social Care

Diss Jobcentre Plus

Social Care is the responsibility of Norfolk County Council and is administered from County Hall, Norwich. For more information on all departments, go to information@norfolk.gov.uk or call 0344 800 8020.

Bereavement Support Group This group offers support for anyone who is suffering with grief and bereavement. There are three courses per year which each run

Jobcentre Plus is part of the Department of

for eight weeks and they are all free to

Work and Pensions. We aim to help people

attend. Please get in touch for course dates.

into paid work, employers fill their vacancies

The group looks to address the many facets

and give people the help and support they

of grief and offers people a space to come

are entitled to if they cannot work.

along and share their feelings whilst feeling the support of the group as they navigate their way through their bereavement. The group facilitators are all fully trained

Opening times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9.00am – 5.00pm

and come with a wealth of experience. Many

Wednesday: 10.00am – 5.00pm

people suffer silently with their grief whilst

Information and enquiries 01379 614320

others around them feel that they are doing

Textphone 01603 636032 or visit website

well. The group offers support for anyone

at www.gov.uk

who is struggling in coming to terms with their bereavement, no matter how long ago their loved one has died. Call Kerry on 01379 640810 or email info@rosedalefuneralhome.co.uk

Pensions General pensions enquiries (for over 60s) 0800 7310469. See also information under Citizens Advice Bureau. Diss Town G uide 2 0 2 2 ‐ 2 0 2 3

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Voluntary Welfare Organisations Adoption and Family Finding Unit If adoption and fostering are new ideas for you, we can help you find out more. Norfolk Adoption Service, County Hall, 5th Floor, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2DH 01603 638343/adoption@norfolk.gov.uk www.norfolk.gov.uk/adoption

Al-Anon Family Groups We offer help and support to families and friends of anyone who has a problem with alcohol. Call the helpline on 0207 403 0888 between 10am and 10pm, 365 days a year or email enquiries@al-anonuk.org.uk Website: www.al-anonuk.org.uk

Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to drink, that's your business. If you want to stop, that's ours. We have weekly meetings on Zoom at 1pm on Mondays and on Fridays in person at the URC Church at 7.30pm. Anyone who has, or may have a problem is welcome to phone

(MonFri 9am8pm) or email helpline@versusarthritis.org For more info go to versus arthritis.org

Autism Anglia Registered Charity No. 1063717. Covering 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 email norfolk@autism-anglia.org.uk Tel: 01362 853753

British Heart Foundation The British Heart Foundation funds £100 million of research each year into all heart and circulatory diseases and the things that cause them. They offer advice, training in CPR and opportunities to volunteer in your local area. Heart Helpline (for medical enquiries) 0300 330 3311. Customers services: 0300 330 3322

one of the following numbers for

www.bhf.org.uk

information: Jane, Tel: 898783 or Clyde, Tel:

Citizens Advice Diss, Thetford & District

642261. There is also a 24 hour manned confidential helpline. Tel: 01603 621128

Versus Arthritis National charity supporting people with arthritis of all ages, their families and carers. For information and support call the free Versus Arthritis Helpline on 0800 5200 520

Diss, Thetford & District Citizens Advice is here to help all kinds of people with all kinds of problems. Our advice is confidential, independent, impartial and FREE. We can help with advice and information on Debt, Benefits and Social Services, Energy, Discrimination, Housing, Employment,

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Family and personal matters, Law, Consumer

provide advice and information, run services

Rights and lots of other things. If you are

in our local communities and campaign for

concerned or worried about any of the above

carers’ rights.

then just drop in to see us, telephone, write or

We provide support for carers and people

email. You will talk to a fully trained assessor

they care for including: Care in the home and

who will listen to your concerns and help you

community for adults and children,

identify possible ways forward. After your

information, advice and guidance to help

initial assessment interview with an assessor

people in their caring role, dedicated staff to

you may be given an appointment with one of

identify and arrange support, local carer

our generalist or specialist advisers or

groups and support from other carers,

referred (with your consent) to an outside

tailored services for young carers and young

agency. We can help you write letters, fill in

adult carers, help to plan for the unexpected,

forms, negotiate with third parties and help

immediate support in a crisis and specialist

resolve your situation. We will also help you

dementia support.

to understand your responsibilities in a

particular situation.

01480 499090 or 0345 241 0954, at

Diss Office (Diss, Thetford and District

hello@caringtogether.org or at

Citizens Advice, Shelfanger Road, Diss, IP22

caringtogether.org

1EH), Tel: 03444 111 444 Website: www.cadat.org.uk

Dove Dementia Care

Monday: 10am – 3pm Booked appointments

The Dove Dementia Cafe meets at the United

& telephone/ email advice

Reformed Church on the first Wednesday of

Tuesday: 10am – 3pm Booked specialist

the month, from 10.00am to 1.00pm.

appointments, telephone/ email advice

Dove Song is a singing group which takes

Wednesday: 10am – 3pm Booked

place every third Monday of the month at

appointments & telephone/ email advice

1.30pm. It is led by a trained music therapist

Thursday: 10am – 3pm Booked specialist

and is for people living with Parkinson’s,

appointments, telephone/ email advice, free

dementia or recovering from stroke.

local solicitors available by appointment only.

The Dove Cafe Church meets every fourth

Friday: 10am – 3pm Booked appointments &

Monday of the month at 1.30pm at the United

telephone/ email advice

Reformed Church. It’s a shorter church

Caring Together At Caring Together we are a charity who

service with traditional hymns and prayers. For more information call Gabrielle on 650770. Diss Town G uide 2 0 2 2 ‐ 2 0 2 3

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Diss Community First Responders

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT)

Community First Responders are volunteers

Save a life today, give blood! The NHSBT

who respond to emergency calls on behalf of

holds regular blood donation sessions at

the East of England Ambulance Service in

different locations locally. If you would like

the area where they either live or work. Diss

to find out more about giving blood contact

First Responders have been working with

0300 123 2323 (local rate) or log on to

the EEAS since the end of April 2008. If you

www.blood.co.uk

would like any further help or information please contact Rachel Hillier, Coordinator,

TimeNorfolk

Diss First Responders on 740158 or email

Offers confidential counselling and caring

chocs4@aol.com

support to anyone in distress due to: an

Mencap (Royal Mencap Society)

unplanned pregnancy, a pregnancy loss

Providing 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 community. Call the Mencap Learning Disability Helpine: 0808 8081111 or email helpline@mencap.org.uk

through miscarriage, termination or stillbirth, pregnancyrelated anxiety or depression. We provide support across Norfolk to women and their partners of all ages. For further information or to make an appointment call our helpline on 01603 927487 or email us info@timenorfolk.org.uk Website: www.timenorfolk.org.uk

British Red Cross The British Red Cross provides a wide range of services throughout the Norfolk and Suffolk areas. For more details, please

The Fersfield School of Healing

contact British Red Cross Norfolk Branch,

This School is part of the International

Coronation Road, Norwich, NR6 5HD.

Healing Fellowship. It is a healing group that

Tel: 01603 426361.

not only trains healers but is also open to the

Relate: Norfolk and Suffolk

public for healing. There is one session a month from 7pm9pm and all are welcome.

Counselling, support and information for all

For more information please contact Maggie

relationships. Our services include

on 890916.

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SPECIALISTS IN THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF NEW AND REPLACEMENT WINDOWS, DOORS, CONSERVATORIES AND ROOFLINE

Free surveys and estimates. Supply only or supply and install. For friendly advice and a competitive price, call 01379 677730 E: info@moultonwindows.co. uk W: www.moultonwindows.co.uk Orchard Farm, Great Moulton, Norwich, NR15 2HA

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couples, Sex Therapy, Family Counselling and

problems they face. The local branch has been

Children and Young People's Counselling. We

active in this area for 20 years and has raised

are also able to provide friendly and informal

over £80,000 with the help of our local

workshops for people at important stages in

supporters. For more information please visit

their relationships. For an appointment in

our website www.savethechildren.org.uk

Diss or at one of the other venues or for more information, please contact us on 01603 625333. Counsellors can also be contacted directly via our website: www.relate.org.uk Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)

Soldiers, Sailors & Airmen Family Association/Forces Help Society (SSAFA) SSAFA provides practical, emotional and financial support to anyone who is serving or has ever served and their families. SSAFA

The Diss and District RDA Group holds riding

Norfolk, Tel: 01603 403322 or email

sessions for disabled children every Tuesday

norfolk.branch@ssafa.org.uk

afternoon at Hill Farm Stables, Elmswell. New helpers are always welcome. Those interested

Solo Housing (East Anglia)

should call Penelope Lister on 742524.

Solo Housing (East Anglia) Ltd is a registered

Also please contact Penelope if you are the

charity, limited company and a registered

parent or carer of a child who could benefit

housing provider with the Homes and

from riding.

Communities agency. Solo Housing was

Diss RSPCA

originally established in1985 and we help a range of single people (18 to 65 years), from

Cruelty Line or Inspectors, Tel: 03001

those who simply need a roof over their head,

234999.

to those who need regular help to overcome

Animal Rehousing Centre: Low Road, North

problems that they may be experiencing. We

Tuddenham, Tel: 03030 401565.

provide support, advice, information and

Opening hours MonFri, 10am – 4pm. For

practical help to help single people to secure

more information see

and sustain accommodation.

www.rspcanorwich.org.uk

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

At Solo we believe in people and our intention is to provide opportunities for those who pass through our door to improve their lives. We are funded by a number of different agencies, local authority grant, voluntary income and rental revenues.

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Carpets, Laminates, Wood, Karndean, Safety Flooring, Lots of Room Size Remnants.

146 Victoria Road, Diss IP22 4JN 01379 651188 www.completeflooringdiss.co.uk

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Solo currently provides three types of

financial management, marketing, publicity

housing solution for single people in parts of

and charity/ housing sector governance.

Norfolk and Suffolk: The Lodgings Scheme enables people with a spare room to let, to meet someone wishing to rent it. The Lodgings Scheme provides a quick & affordable housing solution for people who do not have a home and may not

For further information please contact: Solo Housing, 12a St Nicholas Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 LB. Tel: 640250. Freephone 0800 6520155, Email: info@solohousing.org or visit our website www.solohousing.org

have wider support networks to help them.

Waveney Talking Newspaper Association

Supported Housing assists people to develop

A voluntary organisation distributing local

skills to sustain longer term accommodation

news and information recorded on memory

and where they may have specific health or

sticks every fortnight to blind and partially

other vulnerabilities making it difficult to

sighted people and others unable to access

sustain accommodation in general needs

the printed media. Approximately 50 people

housing.

receive the recordings made by four teams,

The accommodation provided is either a one bedroom flat, shared house or flat or in our hostel. Our staff visit regularly, encouraging people to rebuild their confidence and

each of four readers with an editor and a technician. Contact Secretary Trevor Freeborn on 608774 or by email at trevorfreeborn1@gmail.com

prepare for independent living. The service

Royal Voluntary Service

provides a planned move back into the

RVS aim to help people maintain

community, either to housing association

independence and dignity in their own

accommodation or to the private sector, living

homes and communities, particularly in later

with family or friends or moving to lodgings.

life. RVS are premier providers of services

General needs accommodation we have five

within the community. Enquiry line Tel:

low cost single person accommodation units

0845 608 0122. Open: MonFri 8am – 6pm.

in Diss which can provide a move on solution

For home and mobile library service tel:

for those living in supported accommodation

01603 397998 MonFri 9am – 5pm

or to provide low cost accommodation for

or email:

those on a low income. Our work is supported

norfolkhub@royalvoluntaryservice.org

by a dedicated board of trustees; we regularly recruit to the board. Key skills welcomed are

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PAULCLARKE T: 01953 888439 M:07766 543466 E:pcbaths@gmail.com

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R E C R E AT I O N

Arts, Crafts, Dancing & Music Diss Art Group

historic properties, galleries and museums.

Diss Art Group meets Tuesday afternoons,

Special Interest days are very popular.

from 1.30 to 4.00, at Palgrave Village Hall.

These offer an indepth look at a subject, led

The group has a growing membership

by an expert speaker with a good lunch and

spanning all ages and abilities. Formed in

a glass of wine… what could be better?

1974, the group comprises mixed media and all aspects of painting. The summer term is given over to weekly sketching trips in Diss and the surrounding area. Limited informal tuition is sometimes available during Autumn and Spring terms. Contact Avril Young on 642168 or Mary Hunt on 641142 / 07890 512124

Arts Society Diss We are a friendly welcoming group who meet every third Tuesday in the month in Diss Corn Hall. 1.45 pm for 2.15 pm start. During our season we hear ten carefully selected lectures on a wide range of the Arts. The talks are chosen to provide enjoyment, also to challenge the ideas and perceptions that we may have. Many of our speakers are renowned experts in their field, it is very exciting to discover a new topic or to be

You will be welcome to come and have a “taster” session for a donation of £7.50 or you can join as a member for an inclusive fee of £42 for 10 lectures. Committee members are always there to welcome you. To find out more go to artsocdiss.org.uk

Burgate Singers We specialise in major choral works with professional orchestras and soloists, under the direction of Alain Judd. Concerts given in Burgate Church, Diss Corn Hall, other local venues and in London. The choir rehearses on Sundays at 4.00pm in Burgate Church Hall (between September and May). Available for weddings. New members welcome. Go to www.burgatesingers.org.uk for programme and membership details.

asked to look at a familiar subject from a

Discord - the Wellbeing Choir

different perspective. The experience of a

Discord, the wellbeing choir was founded in

good talk has been enhanced by the large

January 2011 by experienced musician

screen and clear sound quality in the Corn

Michael Dann. The choir now features three

Hall auditorium

face to face choir sessions held each week

During the year we offer escorted short

across South Norfolk & North Suffolk plus

trips, which often relate to a lecture subject

new online sessions available to choir

and a longer 4 or 5 day tour, visiting many

members making it a fully ‘hybrid’ choir

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following the arrival of COVID. Aimed at all

social gatherings, visits to concerts and

adults over 16 who have a love for singing

workshops. Any guitarist wishing to join the

and a good sense of fun. No experience

Ensemble should have some playing and

required (but those that have are equally

notereading ability equivalent to about

welcome), no auditions, so no pressure!!

Grade 3 standard. We work on a wide range

Since being formed, the choirs have raised

of music from the Renaissance to the present

over £40,000 for various national & local

day, including some arrangements of

charities. Two choir sessions are held in Diss

popular (and even 'rock') songs! Come along

each Wednesday at 1.15pm & 7.15pm at the

to a meeting or contact us to find out more.

Methodist Church. To find out more and

Meetings are held on alternate Mondays in

St. Remigius Church Parish Rooms, High

www.michaeldann.co.uk

Road, Roydon from 7pm to 9:30pm. For

Diss Embroidery Group

further information please go to our website or contact us:

Meetings are on the second Tuesday of the

Call Bryan Claybrook 688547, go to

month at Mellis Village Hall. For the time

dissguitarensemble.org.uk

being we meet from 10am 12pm. Due to lockdown we are fewer in number so

Diss Quilting Group

welcome all who are interested in Stitch and

Meetings are held on the second Thursday of

Textile Art. We have occasional workshops,

each month at Wattisfield Village Hall, 10am

either taught by experienced members or

to 3pm. External and internal tutored

with an outside speaker/tutor. We also hold

workshops held several times a year. Visitors

occasional exhibitions, and if possible an

welcome on nonworkshop days. For more

annual outing to an exhibition or museum of

details contact Caroline Pajak on 07788

interest. Visitors are always welcome.

425942.

Contact Jean Wright on 898161

Diss Guitar Ensemble

Hoxon Hundred Morris Dancers Want some enjoyable, social exercise? Try

We are a friendly group of classical guitar

Morris Dancing. No dance experience

enthusiasts with varying abilities who enjoy

required, dress casual, good flat shoes.

playing together for personal

Every Wednesday, September to the end of

accomplishment and for public performance.

April, at St. Edmund's Hall, Hoxne, 7.30 to

We get together regularly to learn and

10pm. Contact: Jane Pearse on

rehearse group pieces but also meet for

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Line Dancing Monterey Line Dance Classes. A friendly well established dance club based in and around Diss. For more information contact: Melissa Hawkes on 07770 875404 or email montereydance@hotmail.com

rehearses 50 weeks of the year at the Diss Youth and Community Centre, Shelfanger Road at 7pm on Tuesdays and performs charitable concerts in churches, local schools and at local fetes; its collaborations include linkups with Her Majesty’s Band of the Royal Marines and The Band of The

LK's School of Dance

Parachute Regiment as well as other youth

This Norfolkbased dance school offers a

bands and the Norfolk Music Hub. SNYSB+’s

range of dance classes (including Hip Hop

ethos is all inclusive; there is no audition for

and Street) across South Norfolk and North

joining the band, the only criteria required is

Suffolk. For more info call 07835 021439,

a love of music and the desire to play an

email: lynne@lksschoolofdance.co.uk or

instrument with likeminded individuals.

go to www.lksschoolofdance.co.uk

The band’s motto is “Music is Fun”, which

Mere Musica

SNYSB+ strives for during practice rehearsals and concerts.

Small Instrumental Ensemble available for

In August 2008 SNYSB travelled to

those special events. Details: R.A Kitchen,

Singapore, Thailand and East Malaysia to

Director of Music, Tel: 642468.

perform concerts for local charities and to

South Norfolk Youth Symphonic Band

carry out music workshops in several

The South Norfolk Youth Symphonic Band, now known as “SNYSB+” was formed in 1974 by our current Musical Director Mr Michael Booty. SNYSB+ is a selffunding charitable organisation which promotes and enhances musical opportunity for young people mainly in Norfolk and Suffolk.

schools. Before their trip they organised an emergency fundraising concert in the U.K. to raise urgently needed funds in aid of the victims of the Boxing Day Tsunami and their communities. As a result of the resounding success of the visit in 2008, SNYSB+ were invited by the Rotary Clubs of Kota Kinabalu (Sabah) and Kuching (Sarawak) again in

Since the band’s 40th Anniversary in 2014,

August 2012 and 2016 to give music

the membership was opened up to people of

workshops in schools for over 300 local

all ages which has enabled former members,

children and perform several major concerts

some of whom are now parents of current

for local charities. SNYSB+ was again invited

band members, to share in and enrich the

to visit Kuching in August 2019 by the

musical experience. The Band meets and

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musical workshops with local schools and

is large (70 plus), and is drawn from a wide

perform jointly with them at a major

area and ranges in age from 18 to 90! All

fundraising concert at the 5000 seat Borneo

new members are welcomed, whatever their

Convention Centre. To find out more go to

experience and there are no auditions

www.snysb.org.uk

necessary. New members are given a four

The Voice Squad

week period in which to decide whether we are the type of choir they are looking for. We

The Voice Squad currently consists of three

nearly always are! Rehearsals: Wednesday

choirs for children and young people of

evening from 7.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m., between

different ages. It is hoped that an adult choir

September and May, at the United Reformed

will also be introduced shortly. The choirs

Church, Mere Street (opposite Aldi).

meet at the United Reformed Church on a

Chairman: Chris Martin. Website:

Monday afternoon and evening. Children age

www.waveneychoir.com

58 meet from 3.504.35pm, from age 912 at 4.405.35 and age 1320 at 5.356.45. For more information call Birgitta Kenyon on

Diss & District Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers

07967 126740 or go to

Meetings are held on the last Thursday of

www.thevoicesquad.org.uk

the month, (excluding June and December),

Violin, Viola, Piano & Keyboard Players

at the Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Diss, from 12.30pm3.30pm. Visit

Adrian Kitchen offers music lessons to eager

www.dissweaversspinnersanddyers.co.uk

pupils. They are also available for special

or their facebook page, or ring 643563 for

events. The pupils span all ages and abilities.

further information.

Music can lead to many exciting opportunities. New players welcome.

Ukaholics Anonymous

Further details may be obtained from R.A.

This weekly social ukulele group meets in

Kitchen, BA, LGSM, Tel: 642468.

Palgrave Community Centre on Thursdays

Waveney Choir

from 7.30 9.00pm. Singers and players of all abilities welcome. Songsheets provided.

The Waveney Choir, which has been

£20 per five sessions. Support for beginners

established in Diss since 1970, sings music

available. Full details on

of all types and age and gives concerts

https://www.facebook.com/

throughout Norfolk and Suffolk, in aid of

UkaholicsAnonymous. Contact Pete Arnold

charities and church funds. Our membership

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Diss & District Woodturning Club A small, friendly club, with both male and female members, based in Redgrave. 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 tree trunks! All categories of woodturners are welcome, from the absolute beginner to the expert! Help and guidance is available for all 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 allday 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 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, please contact either John Plumb, Tel: 01953 681087 or Chris Davies, Tel: 898236. We would love to hear from you, so pick up the phone!! Photo - Sarah Veness

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Youth Activities Diss Youth Café Diss Youth Café is based at the Salvation Army Church, Sunnyside. It caters for young people from Year 6 to Year 11 on Mondays from 3.155pm during term time. Young people can play table tennis, pool, Wii, Xbox, Kinect, and board games with further craft activities run by Integrate Youth for Christ. Food and drink are available to buy at the café. For more information contact Steph by

Year 8 at school) – boys and girls. For more information call Plt Off Georgia Brinkley RAFAC on 641247 or email adj.1070@rafac.mod.gov.uk

Army Cadets Norfolk Army Cadets meets Wednesdays at their Sunnyside HQ. 7pm to 9.30pm. Both boys and girls welcome, aged 12 to 18. See www.armycadets.com/county/norfolk-acf/

email at Steph@integrateyfc.org.uk

Norfolk Fire & Rescue Cadets - Diss Unit

Diss Youth Group

Run by Norfolk Fire Service. Meets at the

Diss Youth Group runs on a weekly basis for young people in Years 6 to 9. Young people in Year 10 and above can be helpers and there are opportunities for volunteering

Park Road fire station on Tuesdays from 7 to 9pm. Both boys and girls aged 13 to 18 are welcome. For more information call 0300 123 1669.

awards. The group meets every Wednesday

Guides, Brownies & Rainbows

during term time at Diss Youth &

www.girlguiding.org.uk

Community Centre from 7– 8.30pm.

District Commissioner: Diane Blyth

During the evening sessions a variety of fun

01359 251827

activities are run and there is always a tuck

Rainbows (57 years), Brownies (710

shop, drawing, board games, cards and

years), Guides (1014 years), Rangers

space to just chill out and meet friends.

(1418 years)

There is a qualified Youth Worker who can

Scout & Guide Hall, Heywood Road, Diss

provide support on a variety of issues. Text/call Julia Fairbrother for more information on 07546 059061 or by email on julia@mtmyouthservices.org.uk

1st Diss Rainbows: Monday 56pm. Leader, Holly Rednall 1st Diss Brownies: Monday 67.30pm. Leader, Helen Bowman

Air Training Corps

2nd Diss Guides: Monday 7.309pm.

The Diss squadron meets on Tuesdays and

Leader, Helen Bowman

Thursdays from 7.00 to 9.30pm at their

2nd Diss Rangers: Monday 7.309pm.

Sunnyside HQ. Minimum age 12 years (if in

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Steam Heritage|Gardens|Garden Centre

w w w. br e s s i n g h a m . c o . u k

Open Easter to October 10-5pm check www.bressingham.co.uk for details or call 01379 686900 for further details Find us on Facebook & Twitter search Bressingham Steam

Children's Activity and Play Zone Café 01379 741001 Stuston, IP21 4AD www.rootsactivities.co.uk

1 Chapel Street, Diss IP22 4AN

01379 641212

www.thecycleshack.co.uk

Games Puzzles Gifts Pokémon, Games Workshop & more! Email:thedealerschoicediss@gmail.com Facebook: @thedealerschoicediss Instagram: @thedealerschoicediss Discord.gg/h86SrkQxCH Mobile: 07949576180 23 Tudor House St Nicholas Street, Diss (Under Albright Crafts) 66

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• Massive range of cycles • Full Repair workshop • New Electric Bike Test Centre • Loads in stock to try

Open 6 days a week (closed Mondays)

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Roydon Primary School 1st Roydon Rainbows: Tuesday 4.30 5.30pm. Leader, Claire Lister.

for new helpers and Leaders and would welcome any offers of help from suitable adults.

1st Roydon Brownies: Tuesday 5.307pm.

1st Diss Scout Group

Leader, Claire Lister.

Meetings held at Scout & Guide Hall,

1st Roydon Guides: Tuesday 78.30. Leader,

Heywood Road. Group Scout Leader: Sue

Claire Lister.

Brazier, 28 Bramley Road. Tel: 651131.

1st Roydon Rangers: Fortnightly Tuesday

email: suebrazier50@gmail.com

78.30pm. Leader, Martha Phillips

Beaver Scouts: Fridays 5.45 to 6.45pm.

The Trefoil Guild open to anyone who has

Cub Scouts: Thursdays 6.00 to 7.30pm.

made the Guide Promise, meets on the first

Scouts: Fridays 7.15 to 8.45pm.

Thursday in the month. Contact Diana Walker on 643200.

Scouts Scouting in Diss continues to thrive, with two Scout Groups and an Explorer Unit serving the local community. Scouting aims to

2nd Diss (Salvation Army) Scout Group Meetings held at the Sunnyside Community Centre. Contact Group Scout Leader Tim Grayston for information on all groups, Tel: 07973 369278.

develop young people, both male and female,

Beavers: Thursday 6.30 to 7.30pm.

mentally, physically, socially and spiritually

Cubs: Monday 6.00 to 7.30pm. Scouts:

by offering an attractive, exciting and

Monday 7.15 to 9pm. Explorers: Monday

challenging programme for them. Scouting

7.15 to 9pm.

can start at the age of six in the Beaver

Diss & District Young Farmers Club

Section. From age 8 to 10 years six months they join the Cub Scout Section; and from

A social club open to all young people

that age to 15 years they belong to the Scout

between the ages of 14 and 30 who are

Section. The Explorer Unit offers

interested in rural life, the countryside and

adventurous activities for young people aged

agriculture. Meetings held weekly on

14 to 18 years old. As they progress through

Wednesday evenings from September to July

the sections they become more responsible

at Bressingham Village Hall. Contact:

for organising their own activities and

Thomas Webster on 07925 534169.

training, although adult guidance is always in the background. Scouting is always looking

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Clubs and Societies Diss & District Allotment Holders Association This long established association is based in Louie's Lane and has around 100 members. Rents are reviewed annually, and the rent includes affiliation to the National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners. A water supply is available to all plots. To find out more go to ddaha.weebly.com

history? Come and join WVCAG! We are a group of people interested in the archaeology and history of the Waveney Valley. No experience necessary, come along to one of our meetings and have a chat with us. We meet regularly with a varied programme of speakers, activities, training and events. Our Great War project, The Hidden Commemoration in The Waveney Valley for which we received Heritage

Amnesty International

Lottery funding is now complete. Find out

Welcome! Amnesty International Diss Group,

more about it at

acting locally to protect human rights

hiddencommemoration.org.uk

globally. We are ordinary people from

You can follow us on Twitter

around South Norfolk and North Suffolk

at @WaveneyArch and @hiddencomm,

standing up for human rights. Our purpose is

on Facebook at

to protect individuals and communities

WaveneyValleyCommunityArchaeology

wherever justice, fairness, freedom and truth

Group or visit our websites

are denied. The Diss group has more than 60

at waveneyarchaeology.org and

members and supporters and is always open

hiddencommemoration.org.uk

to new people keen to Protect the Human. And it's FREE to join! We meet once a month on Wednesdays. Our meeting starts with a group action and then planning our various campaigns and free refreshments. We have a stall every year at the Burston Strike School Rally and a stall for the 'Write for Rights' campaign at the URC Charity Fayre in November. Please contact Jackie Gooch, Secretary for more details on 642601 or email: dissamnesty@gmail.com

Waveney Valley Community Archaeology Group Are you interested in archaeology and

To find out more about the group, please email waveneyarchaeology@gmail.com

Bees & Beekeeping Dicklebees is a small friendly support group for anyone interested in bees and beekeeping in the Diss area of South Norfolk. It is open to all, whether you’re a complete novice or have many years of experience. Dicklebees often invite beekeeping experts to talk on relevant topics, organise beekeeping safaris and occasionally have practical sessions and workshops. They meet at 7.30pm on the 2nd Monday of each Diss Town G uide 2 0 2 2 ‐ 2 0 2 3

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month at Dickleburgh Scout Hut. For more information contact Ruth Thurston at rutht.dicklebees@gmail.com or go to www.dicklebees.co.uk

St. Mary's Church Bellringers This talented and dedicated band ring every Sunday for services. Practice night is every Monday 7.30 to 9pm, alternating between Diss one week and Bressingham the next. Please telephone first to check which venue. 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

Diss Computer Club The club is currently meeting on an ad hoc basis but is looking to reorganise regular meetings. To find out more call Steve on 07872 634815 or disscompclub@gmail.com

Diss 41 Club The club has been in existence informally for 40 years. Membership 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. Contact: Ron Cook, Tel: 01449 677135.

bellringers which you remain part of for life.

Freemasons – Montgomerie Lodge

Just climb the 13 steps to the ringing

The Lodge meets at 5.45pm on the second

chamber. Tower Captain: Mrs. Betty Baines,

Monday of each month between October and

Algars Farm, Walcot Green, Diss, IP22 5SR.

May at the Freemasons' Hall, Parkfields, Diss.

Tel: 643293.

For further information about Open Days,

Diss & District Camera Club

Membership, Freemasonry in general or

The club, which currently meets on Zoom on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, enjoys a programme of fun and informative photographic events. Anyone interested in photography is more than welcome. The

Montgomerie Lodge in particular, please contact (with no obligations), the Secretary: Mr Michael Crawford, address: 3, Brewers Green Lane, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4QP. Tel. 07572 615268.

future facetoface meetings. Please see our

Frenze Beck Nature Reserve Volunteers

website for more details. Secretary: Krys

This wetland nature reserve is a 30 acre

Wakefield, Tel: 687428.

County Wildlife Site on the outskirts of Diss,

club is currently looking for a venue for

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which is being restored by a team of local

have some afternoon meetings at other

volunteers working in partnership with the

locations. Please phone for more details.

River Waveney Trust and South Norfolk

Contact: Edith Morley, Tel: 688354 or email

Council. We carry out a variety of

bettymorley@btinternet.com

conservation and management jobs on site every Monday from 9.30am to 1pm, and new

Diss & District Horticultural Society

volunteers are very welcome. Volunteers are

Meets on the second Tuesday of each month

also working to record the varied species of

at the United Reformed Church, Diss, at

mammals, birds, butterflies, bats and insects

7.30pm when all aspects of gardening are

that have been observed on the site. If you'd

covered by speakers giving practical talks or

like to see what we do just come along with

showing coloured slides to suit all tastes.

your wellies. The nature reserve, which is

The society welcomes everyone interested in

open to the public every day, is on the east

gardening, whether they have a small garden

side of Sawmills Road, opposite the Animal

growing a few flowers and vegetables or

Feed Warehouse (IP22 4GG). Everyone is

whether they aspire to gardening on the

welcome to come and enjoy the newly

grand scale. To encourage healthy

created network of riverside footpaths.

competition the society holds flower and

Contact Chris Lewis by email on

vegetable shows during the year and also

diss@riverwaveneytrust.org or phone

arranges visits to gardens, nurseries etc

Tessa Greaves on 640101. For more

during the summer months. Contact Angela

information go to

Sharpe on 01953 860239 or by email at

www.riverwaveneytrust.org/frenzeback

angie.sharpe21@googlemail.com

Green Fingers Gardening Club

Diss Knit & Natter Group

Green Fingers Gardening Club is held on the

Very informal group of ladies who knit &

third Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm in

stitch for charities and themselves. No

Hinderclay Village Hall. Members can join

experience needed. We have been a group

for £12 for the whole year. £2 charge per

for the last 10 years and have no

visit, £4 for nonmembers. For information

membership fees. Come along and have

phone Val on 898270.

some fun knitting and stitching.

Diss Family History Group

Meets every Wednesday 24pm at Diss

Diss Family History Group meets at Diss Bowls Club, Fair Green on the third Wednesday of each month at 2pm. We also

Methodist Church Rooms. Contact Heather 740503. Members of Norfolk Knitters & Stitchers www.norfolkknitters.org.uk

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PUBLISHING

Publishing is our business

Falcon Publications Unit 10a -11 Red House Yard, Gislingham Road, Thornham Magna, Eye, Suffolk IP23 8HH Tel: 01379 773347 (Advertising), 01379 773348 (Editorial) 01379 831158 (Accounts), 01379 788648 (Subscriptions) info@falconpublications.co.uk www.falconpublications.co.uk falconpublications@artseastmag

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Friends of Diss Museum Members help support the awardwinning Diss Museum and assist the Manager. They meet for a series of talks on the third Friday of the month at St. Mary's Hall from March to December at 7.30pm. The money raised covers costs and helps the museum finance special projects. The Friends are the access point for the public of Diss who would like to help Diss Museum as volunteer stewards and in other duties. For more information call Jan Smith on 423892 or email fodimus@gmail.com

National Women's Register (Diss Group) A friendly group for livelyminded women of all ages. Meetings are held every fortnight on Wednesdays in members' homes. Activities include discussions, theatre outings, speakers etc. Visit our website www.nwr.org.uk or contact 01603 406767 for local group details.

Diss & District Model Railway Society The society meets every Wednesday from 6.30pm to 9.30pm at Shelfanger Village Hall. There are layouts in N, OO, O and OO9 scale, with demonstrations of modelling techniques and talks. Secretary: Alan Johnson, Tel: 01359 250739 or email b.johnson06@btinternet.com

512 miles. Details available from the Secretary: Margaret Wilde, Tel: 01953 788268, email jamwilde@hotmail.com

Rotary Club of Diss and District The Rotary Club of Diss and District was chartered in 1947. Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of every month at the Park Hotel, Diss at 6.30pm for dinner at 7pm. The club welcomes enquiries for membership from business and professional men and women who are keen to make a difference to the lives of communities at home and abroad. The club has a varied programme including excellent speakers and a range of fundraising activities and social events. For further information contact the Secretary Godfrey MusgraveBrown on 643371 or go to www.dissrotary.org.uk

Diss Waveney Rotary The Rotary Club of Diss Waveney was formed in 2016 and is designed to appeal to communityminded men and women who wish to make a difference to their local area as well as to the lives of people in developing countries abroad. The club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month with other social events organised at random intervals. Meetings are held at the Park Hotel, Diss at 6:45 for 7pm. The club is almost exactly a 50/50 split between men

Ramblers Association – Southern Norfolk Group

and women and a warm welcome is

Meets at various points throughout South

obtained from the club website at

Norfolk most Sundays for guided walks of

www.disswaveneyrotary.org.uk

guaranteed. More information can be

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Contact the Secretary Rodney Howell via

The Diss & District Branch holds its meetings

Methodist Church, Victoria Road. Thursdays, 10am & 12pm Diss Youth Centre, Shelfanger Road. For more information contact Jane Aldous on 07747 788062 or email janeesther@hotmail.co.uk Website: www.slimmingworld.co.uk

at 7.30pm on the fourth Monday of the month

Diss u3a

info@disswaveneyrotary.org.uk or call 643482.

Royal Air Forces Association

at the Diss and District Bowls Club, Lower

serving and exservice personnel, Navy, Army,

u3a is for people no longer in fulltime 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 many interest groups on a range of subjects. For further information on membership look at the Diss u3a website or contact chairman Tony Callender on 651259 or email chairdissu3a@gmail.com

Air Force and Merchant Navy, to the Diss &

Diss Women's Institute

Denmark Street. The branch is engaged in fundraising events throughout the year, has speakers and outings to places of aviation interest. Secretary Marilyn Hurst, Tel: 643108 or email ronandmarilyn@btinternet.com Website: dissanddistrictrafa.onesuffolk.net

Royal British Legion Royal British Legion welcome anyone with the interests of the Legion at heart, including all

District Branch meetings held at the Diss & District Bowls Club, Lower Denmark Street, Diss on the third Monday of each month. Meetings start at 7.15pm. Others interested in the Legion may apply for Membership. Benevolent 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. Contact: Robert Rogers, Tel: 640271.

Slimming World Slimming World have a range of classes in Diss. Tuesdays, 9.30am Diss Youth Centre, Shelfanger Road and 5.30pm & 7pm at Diss

Diss 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. Visitors and new members are welcome at our monthly meetings. Contact: Jenny Hubbard on 650187.

Scole Women's Institute Meet the first Thursday in the month at The Crossways Pub, Scole at 2.00pm in the winter months (November, December, January, February) and 7.30pm the rest of the year. Secretary: Tina Yates on 740141.

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Sports and Games Diss & District Angling Club The membership has fishing rights for the Mere, Upper Waveney, Match Lake at Carlton Fen and Yaxley Lake. Weekly competitions are arranged in season. Membership is available from Diss Angling Centre. For match bookings call Match Secretary: Andrew Mears, Tel: 07786 041177. For any other information please call Diss Angling Centre on 640430.

year round, seven days a week. We have four indoor rinks and six outdoor rinks. Bowling sessions usually start from 9.30am with the last daily session starting at 8.30pm. We also have a fully licensed bar and social membership is available. We welcome any new members and offer a free taster session to anyone wishing to try the game. Please contact the club to book a trial session. Its good gentle exercise and socially rewarding. The club is based in Lower Denmark Street

Diss & District Athletics Club

and can be contacted on 642908 or by email

Founded in 1952, the club caters for track

at dissbowlsclub@gmail.com

and field athletics, crosscountry and road

Secretary/Director Kevin Baker can be

running. The club competes in the Anglia

contacted on 07443 410057.

League (Male & Female, 9 years to seniors),

Roydon (Diss) Bridge Club

Southern League and Norfolk & Suffolk Cross Country League. Outdoor training all year round, 6.308pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Diss Sports Field, Shelfanger Road. Road runners train 78pm Tuesday, all year round. Contact Sylvia Kemp, Tel: 642262. Track and Field Athletics: Gordon Coe, 07718 078575. www.dissathleticsclub.co.uk email: dissathleticsclub@gmail.com or see the Facebook page.

Diss Causeway Bowls Club Affiliated to the English Bowling Federation. Bowling season: April to September. Green at rear of Chapel Street car park. Secretary: Sonia Munday. Tel: 652504.

Roydon Bridge Club meets at 6.30pm on Thursdays at Roydon Village Hall. Please phone 652678 for details.

Diss & District Cricket Club With three teams competing in the Norfolk Cricket Alliance and four junior teams, Diss are one of the top clubs in Norfolk. 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. There are under 11s, under 13s and under 15s teams for boys and girls. Training for youngsters up to 15 years of age takes place on Friday evenings from 6.15pm to 7.45pm, at the Rectory Meadow.

Diss & District Bowls Club

The Club is also a centre for the ECB Allstars

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To advertise in the 2024/25 Diss Town Guide, contact Gary at Falcon Publications on 01379 773347 or email info@falconpublications.co.uk

Scrap Metal Collection Free Metal Dump We Buy in Metal Why not pop down and see what we have from nuts and bolts to picks and shovels, buckets and spades, tools and hardware from racking and shelves, benches to kitchenware and cutlery. Items to recycle from vintage to retro.

Open 8.30am-4pm Weekdays 8.30am-noon Saturdays Call us on 01379 642983 Oxford House, Mission Road Diss IP22 4HX info@gillingsofdiss.com www.gillingsofdiss.com

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for 59 year olds from the middle of May at

is fully licensed and offers BT Sports TV and

5.15pm. The club is an ECB Clubmark

often features live entertainment. It is also

Accredited organisation. Newcomers of all

available for hire for parties, weddings and

abilities are invited to contact Chairman

social events. Secretary Pam Flatman tel;

Chris Eagle on 07702 126770. Head Coach

07855 536527.

is Andrew Horobin Tel 07835 767089. Assistant Coach is Dan Taylor on 07519 788772.

Diss & District Cycling Club

Norfolk Gliding Club Operates from Tibenham Airfield, approximately 7 miles north of Diss. Visitors are welcome. Trial lessons and catering

The club covers all aspects of cycling: road

facilities available. Club open: Wednesday,

racing, mountain bikes, cross country, time

Thursday, Saturday and Sunday throughout

trials, touring, reliability trials and club runs.

the year. Tel: 677207.

The emphasis varies according to the demands of the membership. Enquiries:

Diss Golf Club

Madgetts Cycles, Diss. Tel: 650419.

Stuston Common, Diss, IP21 4AA.

www.disscc.com

Tel: 641025.

DYCC Sport

Located alongside the River Waveney about half a mile from Diss railway station, one

Main hall at Shelfanger Road, Diss available

mile from the town centre. Diss Golf Club

for hire at competitive rates. Facility

provides a picturesque heath and parkland

currently used for a range of sporting

18 holes golf course that offers interesting

activities. To find out more, visit

but challenging golf for all standards of

www.diss.gov.uk

player. The holes range from the scenic but

Diss Town Football Club

difficult 468 yard par 4 13th Hole to the pretty, 15th at 146 yards. The club was

Brewers Green Lane. Tel; 651223

formed in 1903 and has active and friendly

The club’s first team play in the First Division

Mens, Seniors, Ladies & Junior Sections. The

of the Thurlow Nunn League, the Reserves

club welcomes enquiries from prospective

play in the Thurlow Nunn Reserve League

new members. Visitors are welcome Monday

and the Under 18 team in the Thurlow Nunn

to Friday and Weekends after 12:00 except

Youth League. Training is on Tuesday

on competition days. Golf societies and group

evenings in season. The allweather

bookings are also welcome. There are ample

Astroturf playing surface is available for 5a

practice facilities and a professional shop.

side football and other sports. The clubhouse

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professional and an excellent restaurant and

19.30. Membership for the Diss Heywood

bar awaits you after your round. Enquiries

Joggers Group is around £10 a year.

about any aspect of the club to the Club

Unfortunately the group is for people over

Manager Catherine Lawrie Tel: 641025.

the age of 18 only. For further information

Golf Professional: Nigel Taylor. Tel: 644399.

about the Diss Heywood Joggers Group, call

Email: office@dissgolf.co.uk

the Heywood Health & Fitness Club

Website: www.dissgolf.co.uk

Reception on 643088 for the contact details

Diss Ladies Hockey Club Formed in 1998, we currently play at Hartismere High School. We play in the North East (North) Division 3 of the East League. Contact Lindsay Cates on 07951 714068.

Hope Church Sport

of the Diss Heywood Joggers Group Coordinator or email him direct on heywoodsportsclubjoggers@gmail.com

Diss Judo Club Meets every Thursday evening from 6.30 to 7.30pm for juniors and 7.308.30pm for seniors at the Diss Youth & Community

Vinces Road, Diss. Sports Hall available for

Centre, Shelfanger Road, Diss (Covid

hire. Facilities include: sports equipment

permitting and when the DYCC is available).

(volleyball, badminton, dodgeball,

Also runs classes on Monday at Lopham

basketball), kitchen. Various sports clubs are

Village Hall from 66.45pm for under 12s and

organised, including volleyball, badminton,

78pm for over 12s and adults. Contact:

table tennis and trial fitness. External hirers

Howard Oates, Tel: 688258.

currently run classes for Pilates and Line Dancing. Please call 644223 for further details.

Diss Heywood Joggers Club 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

Kuk Sool Won of Diss Traditional Korean Martial Arts Regular classes at Diss Youth and Community Centre. Contact: Instructor Craig Munday email: dissksw@gmail.com

The East Anglian Meccano Set

feel safe, afraid people are going to laugh at

The greatest educational toy construction

me or do not know how to start! Well come

system ever invented, lives on in Diss. Fifty

along to the Diss Heywood Joggers Group

years ago virtually every schoolboy in the

based at the Heywood Health & Fitness Club

land owned a Meccano set. More popular in

on Walcot Road in Diss. The group meet on

those days than even Lego is today, it has

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 18.30 to

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since its invention by Frank Hornby just over 100 years ago, thus making it the longest produced toy the world has ever known. We meet between 11am3pm four times a year in Bunwell Village Hall. Anyone wishing to further their interest or simply take a trip back into pure childhood nostalgia, call lifelong collector, constructor and restorer Roger UpsonSmith on 01473 710020 or

Diss & District Racing Pigeon Club Meetings are held at Diss Town Football Club with races organised 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.

email roger.upsonsmith@googlemail.com

Diss Rugby Club

Diss & District Motor Cycle Club Ltd

Diss Rugby Club was founded in 1958. The

The club runs one trial a year, three motor crosses and three enduros. For further details of venue, please phone Secretary: Mrs. Wendy Bavin, Tel: 643960 or email: help@dissmcc.co.uk

Diss Ladies Netball Club South Norfolk Netball League. Plays a summer and winter league at Rickinghall. Contact Tara Kidd on 07775 894055 or Jill Jennings (South Norfolk Netball League contact) on 07884 100671.

Diss Waveney Petanque Club

Club has its own ground 'Mackenders', at Bellrope Lane, Roydon with excellent clubhouse and hospitality facilities. The club runs three senior sides, with the First XV playing in the London Divisions of the RFU National League, the second and third teams play in the Eastern Counties leagues. There is a highly successful mini and youth section, with teams at each age group from U7 to U18 both girls and boys. The girls from U13 move into separate teams under the title of Diss Vixens. Diss RFC has been producing players who have gained representative honours at County, Divisional and National levels in

Try the French game of Petanque, a social

recent seasons. Leicester, Bath and England

sport that you too will enjoy! Visit us at Diss

player Dan Hipkiss spent his formative years

Town Football Club, Brewers Green Lane, on

at Diss RFC. Everybody is welcome, whether

Saturday from 10:30am, Monday from

as a senior or junior player, coaches, junior

6:30pm and Wednesday from 2pm. £1 per

helpers, spectators or social members.

session, annual subscription £25 per player.

General club enquiries: Sue English (Club

Chairman: George Potirakis 07557 640001

Administrator), Tel: 642891, email:

Treasurer/Secretary: Diane Shilling 668318.

dissrugbyclub@yahoo.co.uk

Vice Chairman Malcolm Butcher 740494. Diss Town G uide 2 0 2 2 ‐ 2 0 2 3

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Heywood Sports and Fitness Situated at Walcot Road, next to Diss High School, the club has three modern squash courts, one with a glass back, two padel

will take you through the class showing the different movements. After you have finished your workout you can relax and unwind in the sauna and steam room.

tennis courts, a fully licensed bar, a fully

Both swimming pools are open seven days a

equipped gym, a floodlit 3G pitch and floodlit

week. Fun sessions, for children and families,

tennis courts. Includes former members of

are on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and

Diss Lawn Tennis Club. Visiting membership

during school holidays, with floats and fun

is available. Tel: 643088 for further

equipment for everyone to enjoy. Diss

information or email

Leisure Centre also runs a very successful

hello@heywoodclub.co.uk

Swim School, boasting over 650 pupils.

Diss Leisure Centre, Victoria Road

Children from the age of three months right through to club level can learn the basics of

South Norfolk Council made a major

swimming, learn how to improve their

investment in Diss Leisure Centre to give

techniques and have an enjoyable and

members better facilities, new and improved

confidence building experience as well.

equipment and an online booking system. The 25m main pool, learner pool and sauna and steam room are open to the general public as well as members. The fully equipped gym is for members only, but anyone is able to join. It is open daily and has a range of cardiovascular and resistance machines on offer as well as weight machines and a free weights area. Diss Leisure Centre has fully qualified fitness

For opening times, prices, timetables and how to book online visit our website www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk, alternatively please call us on 652754. Diss Leisure Centre, Victoria Road, Diss. Centre Manager: Mark Dungar Email: diss.leisurecentre@southnorfolkandbroa dland.gov.uk

Diss Otters Swimming Club

instructors on hand to provide a professional

Based at Diss Swimming Pool on the Victoria

service including a full induction of the gym

Road, the club was formed in September

equipment and an exercise programme

1987 to promote competition amongst

tailored specifically to your needs.

young swimmers and 'Masters'. It has grown

The Centre also offers Water/Aqua Aerobics classes; these can be both high and low impact workouts to music. The instructor

in strength and depth since then and regularly has swimmers competing at club, county and regional level. The 'Masters' or

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adults group is one of the largest in Norfolk.

Because of the lack of lights etc most of our

Swimmers of all ages and abilities have the

winter training is done on the large field at

opportunity to improve or learn new strokes,

the back of the village hall, which is partially

enter competitions or just keep fit. Training

lit. In the spring time, when the evenings are

sessions are held in a six lane, 25 metre pool,

lighter we shall transfer our training to local

for 718 year olds on Monday, Wednesday,

lanes and footpaths. Everyone can join in the

Friday and Sunday evenings.

training at their own level, and will be

For Masters, Wednesday and Friday evenings

surprised at how quickly their running

and Sunday mornings. With an expansive

improves. We are affiliated to the Association

group of highly qualified and experienced

of Running Clubs, who provide advice and

coaches and teachers, Diss Otters is an

insurance. Come and join us, get fit, have fun

exciting club to learn and progress in a sport

and meet lots of new friends. Contact Martin

that is unrivalled in its physical health and

Forge on 898270. For more info find us on

fitness benefits. If you or your child is

Facebook.

working towards Swim England’s NPTS Stage 7, and you’re interested in taking your

Diss and District Table Tennis League

swimming to the next level, please do contact

Runs a practice evening at Diss High School

us to arrange a free trial at your local

every Tuesday all year round, open to all.

swimming club here at Diss Leisure Centre.

Competitive league Table Tennis starts each

Masters contact : Adam Lelean, Tel: 783454. Contact for swimmers between the ages of 7 and 18 is the head coach Liam Harvey at liam@dissotters.co.uk

Rickinghall Runners

October through to April. The aim is to provide all ages with the opportunity to play table tennis in leagues and tournaments. Contact either David Mortlock on 07525 636031 or John Bryant on 641032. Website: www.dissanddistricttabletennisleague.co.uk

We are a running club, which was formed in June 2017. We now have a whole range of members from beginners to experienced marathon runners. Everyone is welcome, at any standard, we are a very friendly club and support is always available.We meet at Rickinghall Village Hall every Thursday evening at 7pm for about one hour. We shall also introduce a Sunday morning run soon. Diss Town G uide 2 0 2 2 ‐ 2 0 2 3

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Schools Diss High School Walcot Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4DH Tel: 642424. Email: office@disshigh.norfolk.sch.uk Website: www.disshigh.norfolk.sch.uk

music events and of course, the School Show. To find out more, please come to visit us.”

Diss Primary Academy Partnership Diss Church of England Junior Academy The Entry, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4NT

Diss High School is a friendly, popular and

Tel: 642675.

welcoming school committed to high

Email: junior@diss.stbenets.org

standards of achievement, behaviour and

Website: www.dissjunior.stbenets.org

discipline. Our aim is to achieve excellence in

Diss Infant Academy and Nursery

all we do, not only in academic matters, but also in the outstanding range of extra

Fitzwalter Road, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4PU

curricular opportunities we offer.

Tel: 642768.

Diss High School has an excellent record of both academic and sporting achievement;

Email: Infant@diss.stbenets.org Website: www.dissinfant.stbenets.org

our examination results are consistently

We are a partnership of schools providing an

above the county and national average, and

education for children aged 3 to 11. Both

each year the majority of our Sixth Form

schools, Diss Primary Academy Partnership,

students take up places at top universities.

are part of the St Benet’s Multi Academy

We have a highly valued Pastoral System,

Trust and provide superb links and

providing all students with opportunities for

continuity for the children of Diss from

participation, responsibility and leadership.

Nursery through to Year 6.

Consistently graded as “Good” by Ofsted,

Our Junior site is a Church of England school

inspectors noted ‘Pupils and students are

with close association to St Mary’s Church,

rightly proud of their school … they enjoy

which include regular collective worship

positive relationships with the teachers and

from a member of the church community

with each other.’

and a termly celebration held in the church.

Dr Jan Hunt, Head of Diss High School writes: “Our motto is ‘Carpe Diem Seize the Day’; we want our students to grasp every opportunity and reach their full potential. Each year there are opportunities to travel, numerous sporting activities, art exhibitions,

Our Infant site is a community school with a Nursery offering excellent provision for 3 year olds. The Infant School received a ‘good’ grading in its last Ofsted inspection. Inspectors reported that children enjoy school and have a very positive attitude to learning and that they are nurtured and Diss Town G uide 2 0 2 2 ‐ 2 0 2 3

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supported extremely well. Both sites celebrate the diversity of our community and share the values of Aspiration, Respect and Resilience.We aim to work in partnership with our families and support every child to aspire to be their best; to be treated with and learn the true value of respect and to be resilient in all aspects of everyday life.

Other Primary Schools Within 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.

Pre-School Groups and Nurseries Conkers Nursery School

education. Please visit us in our idyllic, rural setting. We also run Holiday Playschemes for primary school age children on selected days during school holidays. For further information contact Linda Nash on 677300 (07796 204367 out of hours) or email manager@gissingchildrenscentre.co.uk or visit our facebook page to see what we have been up to.

Merryfields Nursery Sports Pavilion, Shelfanger Road, Diss. Open five days a week 8.45am1.45pm. Term time only. Ofsted approved. A caring, friendly atmosphere with qualified staff for children of 25 years to develop in. Contact Tel: 650001 (session times).

Peacock Montessori Nursery A private nursery school for children aged 6

On a working farm only two minutes from

months to 5 years. Please call 740508 or

Diss, Conkers is open all year from 8am to

Email: enquiries@peacockmontessori.co.uk

6pm for babies and children aged up to 5 years. Tel: 644461, www.conkers4kids.co.uk Gissing Children's Centre A community preschool. Monday to Friday during term time from 8am to 4.30pm. We take children from two years to school age

Ofsted for the quality of our care and

The Oaks Nursery Jarretts Yard, Church Street Diss IP22 4DD. Tel: 651906. Open 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. For children aged 3 months 5 years. Email: Rebecca.lord@alpha-nurseries.co.uk

Roydon Early Years

and accept children who come with two year

Roydon Village Hall. Up to 38 children meet

funding and three and four year funding. In

Monday to Friday 8.30am3pm.

recent years, we have received four

Contact: Tammy Batchelor. Tel: 07946

consecutive gradings of 'outstanding' from

688601. Email: tammybat@gmail.com

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Safe Hands Day Nursery Unit 13a Hopper Way Diss, IP22 4GT. Tel: 650420. Open 8am to 6pm Mon to Friday 05 year olds. info.safehands@alpha-nurseries.co.uk

The Swan Nursery School

Creative Way Art Tuition, Photography Tuition and Mindful Creativity CoachinG Free your creativity through personalised, OnetoOne Art or Photography Tuition, Creativity Coaching and Art and Meditation sessions with Art Teacher, Artist and

Day nursery registered with OFSTED, set in

Creativity Coach Zangmo Alexander MA Fine

beautiful woodland setting for children aged

Art PGCE. Explore all art media and themes

25 years, open all year from 8 am 4.30 pm.

of personal interest. Sessions at times to suit

Please contact Michelle Bowgen, Tel:

you, pay as you go. Everyone is welcome,

644588 or visit website

from beginner to advanced. GCSE and A

www.swannursery.co.uk

Level Art and Photography Tuition also

Toddler/Baby Groups

available. Gift vouchers available. For more information: phone Zangmo on 897393 or

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Other Pre-School Information Early Years Helpline: 01603 222300.

Adult Education

Lucy Kayne is an experienced tutor with a passion for helping people to develop their photographic skills. She offers a patient and friendly approach to photography tuition and also organises photo walks at unique venues, aimed at photographers of all

To find out about courses running in your

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Email: info@lucykayne.co.uk, telephone:

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RELIGION

Religion Local Faith Groups The Christian Churches of Diss

Together. On Good Friday, local Christians meet at the Mere’s Mouth and following a short service, silently walk to St Mary’s Parish

In Roman times there was a local Christian

Church for an ecumenical service. Christian

community revealed by archaeological

Aid lunches are held around local churches

discoveries in the 1980s which revealed

during Lent and enable local people to meet

burials in a Christian manner. A Roman style

informally and support such a worthwhile

memorial was placed over some excavated

cause.

Roman remains reinterred in Scole Churchyard. The local Christian witness has continued through Saxon, Norman, Medieval times, through to the present day. The active Christian churches of the town, some large with choirs, organs and bands, and some

The Diss and Roydon Christian Churches Together support the Waveney Foodbank and can provide emergency assistance in desperate situations through “Common Purse”, in conjunction with Diss CAB.

small and contemplative, all meet to worship

Practical and prayer support is offered to

God in their own tradition and style. These

those with special needs such as illness,

churches support full time ministers, and lay

bereavement and times of personal crisis.

workers and many have links with, and

Each Christian church in Diss has an open

support churches in faraway parts of the

invitation to partake of this valuable facility,

world.

which is freely available.

However grand, modern or impressive church

St. Henry Morse Roman Catholic Church

buildings are, the real Christian church in Diss is the people who meet together, to worship God and serve the needs of others. The varied activities are shown in each church section

The church of St Henry Morse is located at the north end of Shelfanger Road and backs onto Diss Cemetery with a pedestrian access.

and activities range from preschool

Mass Times are 9.30am Wednesday; 6pm

playgroups, to groups for the retired, as well

Saturdays; 9am, 11.30am Sundays.

as fellowship and exploring the Christian

Details of our other activities are available on

faith. All the local churches welcome

our website www.sthenrymorse.com

newcomers, including those who may just be on the start of their own spiritual journey.

The Parish Priest can be contacted via phone on 642914 and also by email

Many interchurch friendships have been

alex.anaman@rcdea.org.uk, or

formed through Diss and Roydon Churches

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Diss Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin

Society of Friends (Quakers)

Part of the Diss Team Ministry. The Team

Meetings for worship open to all. Held in the

Office is situated in St Mary’s Hall next to the

Friend’s Meeting House, Frenze Road Diss.

church and is open Monday – Friday 9am to

Meetings at 10.30 am on Sundays. Clerk to

11am. Telephone: 643783 Email:

the meeting Peter Sorrell Tel: 650601.

administrator@dissteamministry.org.uk

Warden / caretaker John Titley

Website www.dissteamministry.org.uk

0787312805

Sunday Services:

Diss Baptist Church

10.45am: Sung Eucharist, 5pm: Evening Service

Sunday services: 10.30 a.m. morning

Weekday Services:

service with crèche and Sunday school

8.30am: Morning Prayer from Monday to

6.00 p.m. evening service

Friday

Tuesday morning: 10.30am12pm: Ladies

4pm: Evening Prayer Monday to Thursday

bible study and prayer meeting

Wednesday: 10.45am Said Eucharist

Wednesday Coffee morning: 10am12pm

Arrangements for Baptisms, Weddings and

Wednesday after school children’s club

Calling of Banns of Marriage to be made

JAM 3.30pm5pm: School years reception –

through the Office on 643783. Confessions

year 6

by arrangement.

Wednesday evening bible study/prayer

Regular Groups Monday evening at 7.30pm: Bell Ringers in the Tower Tuesday 5.30pm: Silent Prayer in the Hall Thursday 7.15pm: Choir practice Friday 9.30am: Coffee morning in Hall The Rector: The Revd Canon Tony Billett, 642072

meeting: 7.30 pm9pm Thursday 3.30pm5pm: JAM+ after school club School years 6 – 8 Second Monday every month: 'Senior Moments' for senior citizens 10am11.30am Supporting The Waveney Food Bank and the Taylor Road Community

Diss United Reformed Church

The Vicar: The Revd John Cruse, 641259

A busy Church serving the community of

The Curate: The Revd Samuel Thorp, 07506

Diss and surrounding areas, in active

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partnership with the Methodist Church

Assistant Priest: The Revd Maggie Swayze,

nearby.

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Denmark Street, Diss

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RELIGION

Sunday Services: 4th Sunday of the month

The Methodist Church and the United

at 10.45am.

Reformed Church worship together.

All other worship services at Diss Methodist

Public Worship Sunday: 10.45am (fourth

Church, Victoria Road.

Sunday at URC in Mere St) with Junior

We run:

Church during morning worship. Tuesday Fellowship: 2.15pm (fortnightly) –

Bible Study every 3rd Thursday of the

with a mixed programme which may include

month, 1.303pm

a speaker, games, singing plus refreshments

Tuesday Fellowship in partnership with the

and a chance to chat.

Methodist Church, every Tuesday at 2.15pm

Minister: the Revd. David Ely,

at the Methodist Church

Superintendent Minister of the Thetford,

The Dove Dementia Cafe every 1st

Diss and Mildenhall Circuit, Tel. 642791.

Wednesday of the month 10am1pm

Hire of rooms – contact Mrs Jan Chambers,

Dove Song every third Monday of the month

Tel: 831077 email. Janc7332@gmail.com

at 1.30pm for people recovering from strokes, those living with Parkinsons or dementia, and their carers, or anyone whose

Diss Salvation Army Community Church Sunnyside Diss

lungs need some exercise! Led by a qualified

The Salvation Army is an international

music therapist.

Christian Church working in over 120

Dove Cafe Church every first Monday of the

countries worldwide. The local church

month at 1.30pm. A short informal church

currently shares an officer (minister), with

service with traditional hymns, prayer and

Beccles, but is a place of worship in an

reflection. Particularly suitable for those

informal setting with a brass band.

with dementia and their carers but open to

Following the Sunday services, refreshments

all.

are served to which all are welcome. Whilst

We have a large range of community

focusing on bible teaching the church also

activities run by members of the town who

serves the local community and has various

hire out the premises. Please see our website

activities throughout the week which are

for all details of the above and contact

open to all.

details: dissurc.org.uk

Further details can be found at:

Diss Methodist Church

www.salvationarmy.org.uk/diss or www.facebook.com/DissSalvationArmyChurch

Victoria Road Diss

Or by EMailing:

We offer a warm welcome to all.

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RELIGION

Denmark Street Gospel Hall Meetings on Sundays: Breaking of Bread at 11am and gospel service on the first, third and fifth Sunday at 6.30pm. Prayer meeting and Bible study at 6.30pm on Wednesdays. For further details please contact the Secretary Mr J. Leftley, Tel: 308377 or jandm@leftley.com Eddy Kerridge 308597.

currently meet at Diss Methodist Church on the first Sunday of each month at 4pm. Light refreshments are served and all are welcome, particularly those who enjoy fellowship and may not be attached to any church. We would love YOU to join us and requests for favourite songs are welcome. MPW commenced in 2009 as a Church of

The Hope Church Vinces Road

England venture by the Rev. R. Mellowship to

(Formally Diss Christian Community Church)

serve local villages. Service details are

Our Sunday service starts at 10am and

displayed in local supermarkets and for

includes music, media presentations,

further information kindly phone 07707

messages that tackle the questions of

617018. Or preferably by email at

everyday life and great activities for youth

anglia.stone@btinternet.com

and children.

The Parish Church of St Remigius, Roydon

As a true community church we are involved in many initiatives to reach out to local communities with Community Works — our furniture project helping people in need; and The Lounge a place where people can drop in to find support with everyday life situations. During the week we offer a wide range of activities around our excellent

Diss Team Ministry Sunday Services: at 11am, 2nd Sundays, Holy Communion, 4th Sundays Morning Prayer Coffee Mornings 10.30am on second Wednesdays in the Parish Room. Children Events can be found on the Roydon Children’s Church Facebook page.

facilities: Parent & Toddlers; Children's and

Other Religious Groups

Youth activities; Sports clubs to name a few.

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Check out our website for details. For further information contact our church office. Tel: 644223; email: office@wearehopechurch.net Website: www.wearehopechurch.net

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Our informal ecumenical fellowship services

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Kingdom Hall Gilray Road Diss IP22 4EU Meetings Sunday 10am public talk / Watchtower study: Thursday 7pm Midweek Meeting. Contact Mr Simon Bolton. Tel: 07827 669497 Information about our beliefs and activities may be found at www.jw.org

Photo - Sarah Veness

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D I S S C A R PA R K S

Diss Car Parks Diss Station NCP, Station Road (IP22 4HN)

Tariffs

Type: Surface car park. Automatic number

Peak: Monday to Friday entry pre10am

plate recognition. 300 spaces. 8 Disabled

Mon & Friday £7.00, Tues/Weds/Thurs

parking bays

£7.50 valid until next 4am

Payment methods Cashless car park

Off peak: Monday to Friday £5.00 entry

Payment can be made on entry or on return at the kiosk which accepts most payment cards contactless or chip and pin, Google wallet and Apple pay simply by selecting vehicle registration Payments can be made online at

after 10am Night rate: £4.00 entry after 16:00 Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday: £4.00 valid until following 4am Season tickets also available

www.gaparking.co.uk Post Payment is

Other features

available online, payment can be made

Drop and go maximum waiting time in car

anytime up until midnight the following day

is 20 minutes

after exit Auto Pay accounts and season tickets available for customers online at

No height restriction Park Mark award

www.gaparking.co.uk to eliminate the need to visit the payments kiosks

Gilray Road (RCP Parking Ltd) (IP22 4EU)

Pay by Phone service is available via the

All day tickets expire at 23:59 for the day

www.paybyphone.co.uk link offering daily

applicable.

weekly and season tickets Blue badge holders Park for free provided they register at www.gaparking.co.uk/bluebadge (registration needs to be either prior to parking up to midnight following day of Parking).

Type: Online payment only, Not covered, Lit, Patrolled Payments accepted: Online only Height restrictions: 2 metres Number of spaces: 49 MonSun: £2.50 per day

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D I S S C A R PA R K S

Chapel Street upper (IP22 4NN) (South Norfolk District Council)

Type: Pay and Display, Not covered, Lit Features: Disabled Spaces, Electric Vehicle

Type: Pay and Display, Not covered.

Charging point

Height restrictions: None

Height Restrictions: None

Number of spaces: 14

Number of spaces: 65

MonSat: 8am6pm (free outside these

hours)

1 hr: Free

2 hrs: £1.00

3 hrs: £2.00

4 hrs: £5.00 (maximum stay)

Chapel Street lower (IP22 4NN) (South

Mount Street (IP22 4WG) (South Norfolk

Norfolk District Council)

District Council)

Type: Pay and Display, Not Covered, Lit

Type: Pay and Display, Not covered, Lit

Features: Disabled Spaces

Height restrictions: None

Number of spaces: 70

Number of spaces: 65

MonSat: 8am6pm (free outside these

hours)

1 hr: Free

2 hrs: £1.00

3 hrs: £2.00

4 hrs: £5.00 (maximum stay)

Weavers Court (IP22 4QH) (South Norfolk District Council) Diss Town G uide 2 0 2 2 ‐ 2 0 2 3

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D I S S C A R PA R K S

Park Road (IP22 4AS)

Heritage Triangle (IP22 4EN)

(South Norfolk District Council)

Type: Pay and Display, Not covered, Lit

Features: Disabled Spaces

Features: Disabled spaces

Height restrictions: None

Number of spaces: 69

Number of spaces: 86

Please be aware a barrier is in operation on

MonSat: 8am6pm. (Free outside these

entry only and is open from 6.30am 6.30pm

hours)

throughout the year MonSat: 8am6pm 1 hr: Free 2 hrs: £1.00 3 hrs: £2.00

1 hr: Free 2hrs: £1.00 3hrs: £2.00 4 hrs: £3.00 Over 4 hrs: £4.00

4 hrs: £3.00 Over 4 hrs: £4.00 Church St (IP22 4DD) Shelfanger Road (IP22 4EH) (South Norfolk District Council) Type: Pay and Display, Not covered Features: Motorcycle Spaces Height restrictions: None Number of spaces: 13 MonSat : 8am6pm 1 hr: Free 2 hrs: £1.00 3 hrs: £2.00 4 hrs: £3.00 Over 4 hrs: £4.00

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(South Norfolk District Council) Not available for public use on a Friday Type: Pay and Display, Not covered, Lit Height restrictions: None Number of spaces: 11 MonSat: 8am6pm 1 hr: Free 2 hrs: £1.00 3 hrs: £2.00 4 hrs: £3.00 Over 4 hrs: £4.00

D I S S C A R PA R K S

Morrisons Car Park

Aldi Car Park

Store purchase required. Maximum stay

Parking restrictions: Customers only.

restrictions apply.

Parking restrictions: Customers only Type: Not covered, Lit Features: Disabled spaces, Parent & Child spaces, Electric Vehicle Charging point, Car wash MonSat: 6am10pm Sun: 10am4pm

till point, to obtain one and a half hours free parking. Type: Not covered, Lit. Features: Disabled spaces, Parent & Child spaces Height restrictions: None MonSat: 8am10pm Sun: 10am4pm

Tesco Car Park Store purchase required. Maximum stay restrictions apply. Parking restrictions: Customers only. Type: Not covered, Lit. Features: Disabled spaces, Parent & Child spaces, Hand Car Wash, Electric Vehicle Charging points Height restrictions: None MonSat: 8am10pm Sun: 10am4pm

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

A guide to shops and services available in Diss. Unless mentioned, dialling code is 01379. ACCOUNTANTS Stewart Boreham & Co Darrow Wood Farm Haines Watts Hopper Way Larking Gowen Gilray Road Newman & Co 4B Church Street Ratiobox Sawmills Rd AESTHETICS Aesthetics by Andrea Victoria Road ANGLING SUPPLIES Diss Angling Centre 22a Victoria Road ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES Diss Antiques 2/3 Market Place Diss Emporium 3a Vinces Rd Distressed Vintage Cobbs Yard No 13 Market Hill Antiques Market Hill ARCHITECTS/ SURVEYORS Apollo Landscape Design 91 Victoria Road Keith Day Shelfanger Paul Goddard Diss Heywood Manolo and White East Bressingham Roberts Molloy Architects Bressingham ARMY SURPLUS/CAMPING Gillings of Diss Mission Road Little Movers/ Waveney Leisure Station Road ART SUPPLIES/CRAFTS Albrights of Diss 23 St Nicholas Street

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Diss Publishing Bookshop 40 Mere St

644612

AUCTION MARKET T W Gaze Roydon Road

650306

BACK CARE The Back Care Clinic Chancery House, Victoria Rd.

434101

641690 640555 651067 640640 0800 955 3350

07796 828058

640430

642213 642228 07841 923994 07849 269828

07543 597923 643945 652272 07899 754752 687705

642983 644070

642066

BAKERS Greggs 22-24 Mere St Tudor Bakehouse 15a Market Hill BANKS / BUILDING SOCS Barclays 14 Market Hill Halifax 12a Market Place HSBC 1 Mount St Lloyds 3 Market Hill Nationwide 3 Mere St Yorkshire Building Society 14 Market Place

651468 642322

0345 734 5345 0345 720 3040 0345 740 4404 0345 602 1997 0345 266 1123 644778

BEAUTY Bella Beauty Salon 9 Market Hill 644008 Crackers & Chaps 26 St Nicholas St 651660 Eden Natural Beauty 1a Sawmills Road 643533 Fia Nails 23 Church St 427063 Half Moon Salon Mount St 643970 Geraldine Walters Skincare & Electrolysis 8 Cobbs Yard 07787 718791 Lash Luscious 4 Wills Yard 641309 Mia Nails 13 St Nicholas St 308283 BED & BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION Hazel Barn Lodge Lane, Bressingham

644396

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White House Bed & Breakfast Low Road, Bressingham BICYCLE SALES & REPAIRS Cycle Shack 1 Chapel St Madgett's Cycles 8 Shelfanger Road BLINDS Swift Blinds Roydon Fen BOILER MAINTENANCE Certas Energy Victoria Road BOOK-KEEPING/PAYROLL EA Assist Ltd Hopper Way Haines Watts Hopper Way Larking Gowen Gilray Road Newman & Co Church St BOOKSELLERS Diss Publishing 40 Mere St WH Smith 13 Mere St BREWERIES Ampersand Brew Co. Sawmills Rd BUILDERS/CONTRACTORS Anglia Building Services Lewis Drive R & C Bettinson Winfarthing Cunningham Builders Heywood Danny Ward Builders Scole Diss Scaffolding Services Ltd Airfield Industrial Park, Eye Garrod Construction Brome

688428

641212 650419

640568

0845 762 0620

646943 640555 651067 640640

AN Jolly Building Services 20 Pearmain Road R G Rackhams Palgrave Roy Allen Engineering Fair Green BUILDERS MERCHANTS Jewson Victoria Rd Huws Gray Ridgeons Victoria Rd Screwfix 1 Vinces Rd Travis Perkins Shelfanger Rd BUSINESS PARKS/ CENTRES Diss Business Centre Dark Lane, Scole Diss Business Hub / Park Hopper Way Diss Business Space Inspire House, Vinces Rd

642160

BUTCHERS Browne DA & Son 29 St Nicholas St Cannells 48 Mere St CJ Barker 146 Victoria Rd

643944

CAKES/CATERERS Claire's Sugarcraft (decoration) Norfolk House Yard

644612

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651189 640172 642324

643531 641414 0333 011 2112 642712

650462 658441 07811 530363

642105 642020 658662

CAR ACCESSORIES Allmake Motor Parts Sawmills Road Diss Car Parts & Accessories 146 Victoria Rd DSC Motor Factors Vinces Rd John Grose Park Rd Little Movers (Towbars) Station Road Treadfirst Direct Vinces Rd

650082

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CAR/VAN HIRE Derek Fiske Sawmills Rd CAR SALES / REPAIRS Auto Aid UK Palgrave S. Bartrum & Son 34 Denmark St DC Last Scole Derek Fiske Sawmills Road Desira (Fiat) Victoria Rd Diss Car Centre 37-39 Sawmills Rd Diss Van Centre Sawmills Rd John Grose (Ford) Park Rd Old Forge Car Sales Sawmills Road Pretty Garages Vinces Rd Prolek Diss Ltd Sawmills Rd Roydon Service Station High Rd Roy Humphrey (Vargas) Victoria Rd Scole Engineering Scole South Norfolk Classics Gilray Rd Temple Engineering Forge Business Centre, Palgrave CARAVANS & EQUIPMENT AJ’s Mobile Caravan Technician Scole Little Movers Station Rd CARD SHOPS Cards n Wrap 53 Mere St Card Factory 10-11 Mere St

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644314

07900 915985 642964 740568 644314 650111 642051 642055 642311 652110 644786 643461 650642 872111 740940 07717 333555 641808

07751 342065 644070

642205

CARE HOMES / AGENCIES Addocare Scole The Croft – Priory Group 17 Croft Lane Culrose Residential Care Home Dickleburgh De Lucy House 40 Victoria Rd Kingsley Healthcare 36F Mere St Oaklands Kingsley Health Care Scole Parkside Court Denmark Street Sunrise Healthcare Ltd Hopper Way Walcot Hall Nursing Home Walcot Green CARPETS/FLOORING Complete Flooring 146a Victoria Rd John Doe of Diss Sawmills Rd Town & Country Floors 11a Market Place CATERING EQUIPMENT Anglia Catering Equipment Ltd Bressingham CMA Hire Ltd Forge Business Centre, Palgrave CHARITY SHOPS Big C Victoria Centre, Victoria Rd Break 21 Mere St British Red Cross Mavery House East Anglia Children's Hospice 32 Chapel St Mind 53 Mere St Oxfam 16 Market Hill PACT 2-11 Market Hill Pride Animal Rescue 27 Mere St

741103 651666 741369 671333 313112 740646 652050 641250 641030

651188 644081 658833

641223 652100

658655 643876 640679 651939 308188 644871 01362 820775 831273

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Salvation Army Sunnyside CHEMISTS Boots 9 Market Place Hado Pharmacy 66 Mount St Superdrug 18 Mere St Well Pharmacy 11 Market Place CHIMNEY SWEEPS Anglia Chimney Sweeps Eye MK Chimney Sweeps Scole Spotless Windows & Chimneys Burston

642436

652821 642053

741957 452000

CHIROPODY / PODIATRY Diss Chiropody & Podiatry Clinic 1 Roydon Rd Lucy Keil Footcare – Home visits Ruth Walters 8 Cobbs Yard

640370 640506

CLOCK / WATCH REPAIRS Diss Antiques 2/3 Market Place Hemstocks 6 Mere St Timpsons 11d Market Place

COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH Natural Health Clinic 1c Sawmills Road

644407

COMPUTERS / SUPPLIES Apple Mac Repairs & Upgrades 86 Victoria Rd Data Tech DTP 16 Mere St 121 Computer Services 105 Victoria Rd

641485 652053 642000

07711 458575

642720

CLEANING SERVICES Turrell Cleaning Service Bressingham Oven SOS Shelfanger

647300

644001

CHINA, GLASS & COOKWARE Larter & Ford 15 Market Hill Leslie Ward 25 Church St

CHIROPRACTORS Diss Chiropractic Centre 1 Roydon Rd

COACH & BUS SERVICES Simonds Coaches and Travel Sawmills Rd

642059

07595 177910

650020

07801 398247 0333 5770141

642213 642497

CONFECTIONARY The Sweetie Shop Norfolk House Yard USASensations Candy Store 25 St Nicholas St CONVENIENCE STORES Diss Food & Wine Market Place Diss Mini Market 26 Mere St Euro Foods Mere St Express Mavery House, Victoria Road Premier Convenience Store Skelton Rd Victoria Market Victoria Rd COOKER CENTRES Diss Ironworks 7 St Nicholas St

650082 07598 430196

308912

642828

643978

CRAFTS Albrights of Diss 23 St Nicholas St DesignerMakers21 21 St Nicholas St Diss Wool & Craft Shop 2 St Nicholas St CURTAINS Diss Furnishing Fabrics

642066 640764 650640

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CUSTOM BALLOONS & SPECIAL OCCASIONS Make it Special 14a St Nicholas St 07534 928827 DELICATESSENS The Diss Deli & Espresso Bar 8 St Nicholas St Fredrick's Fine Foods Norfolk House Yard DENTISTS / TECHNICIANS Bupa Dental Care 65 Mount St Dentabrite Clinic 4 Church St Diss Dental Care Centre 127 Victoria Rd Diss Dental Health Centre 3 Mount St Fair Green Dental Practice 63a Lower Denmark St DEPARTMENT STORES The Original Factory Shop Victoria Rd Poundstretcher Victoria Rd DESIGN FOR PRINT Splice Creative 7-8 Mere St DISCOUNT STORES Diss Discount 4 Mere St Poundland 55 Mere St Poundstretcher Vinces Rd The Keyhole Market Place DIY STORES Larter & Ford 15 Market Hill Screwfix I Vinces Rd DRAPERY & FABRICS Diss Furnishing Fabrics

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Rooms With A View St Nicholas St Anne Taylor 2 Shelfanger Rd DRIVING INSTRUCTORS Linnet Driving Tuition 14 Bellacre Close

640220 651788

642493

652594

643693

DRY CLEANING / IRONING Ironed 4U 28 Victoria Rd Pressed to Go Bressingham

643291 07984 512275

652580 643789 642522

ELECTRICAL SHOPS Hughes Victoria Rd Myhill Euronics Victoria Rd

642005 644078

651689

641255 644074

650550

640486 308872 644074

642720 0333 011 2112

588416

ELECTRICIANS / EQUIPMENT Blue Aura Electrical Services (domestic) Spencer Crescent 07801 484873 Steve Eagle Mount St 07774 850997 Trevor Cottee Roydon 641009 ELECTRONIC DEVICES Modern Electronic Devices 24 Church St EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES Contract Personnel 35 Mere St Hales Group Recruitment Ltd 19a Mere St JobCentre Plus Church St Michelle Denny Recruitment Diss ENGINEERING SERVICES AM Design Hopper Way BF1 Systems Owen Rd DFC Precision Engineering 2b/2c Gilray Rd

308300

777877 642276 614320 779829

641617 646200 651309

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Pace Racing Developments Vinces Rd Roy Allen Engineering Ltd Fair Green ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE PHS Vinces Rd ESTATE AGENTS / LETTINGS Ashton & Co Diss Durrants 28 Market Hill Fine & Country Navire House Musker McIntyre 46-47 Mere St Parson Victoria Rd Starkings & Watson Carmel Works, Park Rd The Online Letting Agents Hopper Way TW Gaze 10 Market Hill Whittley Parish 6 Market Hill William H Brown (Sales) 1 Naview House,Mere St William H Brown (Lettings) 1 Navire House, Mere St EXTERNAL WALL INSULATION Aspiration Facades Hopper Way FASHION Chix 13a Market Place Flories 16a Market Place Just a label 27 St Nicholas St Lily & Rose 44 Victoria Rd M & Co 22 Mere St Original Factory Shop Victoria Rd

642324

Take Two Preloved Boutique 15a Mere St. Tatters 12 Mere St

651061

FENCING SUPPLIES Eastern Fencing & Timber Supplies Vinces Rd

652550

641044 642233 646020 644822 650680 450950 0330 0883 973 651931 640808 644719 644123

658959

640020 308200 652899 652052 652643 641255

FINANCIAL SERVICES Beckford & Lewis Financial Planning Ltd 15 Market Place PLS Financial Services Ltd Hopper Way Martin Roden Financial Services 7 Mere St FIREPLACES / STOVES Diss Ironworks 7 St Nicholas St Stove & Chimney Centre Vinces Rd FISHMONGERS Mummery Bros Fishmonger Market Place FITNESS CENTRES/ CLASSES Diss Leisure Centre Victoria Rd Fit Club Hopper Way Heywood Health & Fitness 30 Walcot Rd Mart’s Body Blitz Frenze Hall Road MG Fitness Gym Shelfanger Hall FLORISTS Jannie Janes 74a Shelfanger Rd Park Flowers by Emily Rose Park Rd FUEL SUPPLIERS Certas Energy Prince Regent Way Little Movers Station Rd Watson's Fuels Prince Regent Way

309320 640633

652749

640114 644568 646191

643978 651231

01502 587242

652754 652225 643088 07784 108784 07879 455966

650564 644171

652235 644070 652764

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FUNERAL SERVICES Diss Funeralcare (inc Rackhams Funeral Services) 43 Stanley Rd 642321 Rosedale Funeral Home 63 Victoria Rd 640810

GLASS / GLAZING Stratton Glass Hopper Way Glazing Vision Sawmills Rd

FURNITURE / BEDS John Doe Carpets & Furniture Ltd Sawmills Rd

644081

GOLF SHOPS Diss Golf Club Stuston Common

641025

651959

GREENGROCERS C J Chenery & Son Vinces Rd

642406

GARAGE DOORS Chapel Doors Vinces Rd GARDEN MACHINERY / REPAIRS Diss Garden Machinery Darrow Wood Farm GARDEN DESIGN / LANDSCAPING Apollo Landscape Design 91 Victoria Rd Countryside Home & Garden 24 Speirs Way Crerar J M Shelfanger W.Noble Paving Ltd Stanley Road GARDEN SUPPLIES Bressingham Garden Centre Bressingham Diss Garden Centre 106 Victoria Rd Myhills Pet & Garden 35 Mere St GIFT SHOPS Harriets Home & Garden 23 Tudor House Leslie Ward Gifts 25 Church St Mollies at the Mere 44 Mere St Our Slice of Country Life Carmel Works, Park Rd Skincense Norfolk House Yard Youbie’s 34 Mere St

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644359

640548 07534 064376 642119 651541

673389 642873 642465

308105 642059 452537 650320 652986 07715 715194

658300 647332

GROUNDWORKS A Waterfield & Sons Scole B & B Roadworks Bressingham

740255

HABERDASHERY Albright of Diss 23 St Nicholas St Diss Wool & Craft Shop 2 St Nicholas Street

642066

HAIRDRESSERS Adele’s Hair Studio Champneys Road Aquaria Hair Design 39a Chapel St Barber Shop 34 Chapel St Crackers & Chaps St Nicholas St Cut & Chat Norfolk House Yard D&G Hair Salon 5-6 Wills Yard First Class Men’s Grooming Navire House, Mere St. The Gentleman's Barber St Nicholas St Hers & His 1 Sawmills Rd The Junction 103 Denmark St Lily's 30 Victoria Rd Loom Hair Design 1 Roydon Road

687612

650640

640413 652787 641776 651660 641783 652470

07960 066611 640641 644906 642265 642280

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Louise Stock Gentlemen Barbers. Victoria Rd Luxe Hair 23 St Nicholas St Magenta Hair Studio 2 Hales Yard Market Hill Hair 8 Market Hill Mr Barbers 12 St Nicholas St The Next Generation Chapel Street The Olive Tree Shelfanger Studio 4 4 Church St Unique Hairdressers Sawmills Rd VAE Hair 19 St Nicholas St HEALTH FOODS Grape Tree Mere St Holland & Barrett 1 Mere St Natural Food Store Cooperative Norfolk House Yard HOBBIES The Dealer’s Choice Tudor House, St Nicholas St HOG ROAST Harris’s Hog Roast Market Place HOLIDAY LET Rookery Nook Walcot Green HOME BREWING You Can Brew It 14 St Nicholas St HOTELS Best Western Brome Grange Brome Park Hotel 29 Denmark St The Oaksmere Brome

640680

HOUSING Solo Housing St Nicholas St

640250

HUMAN RESOURCES ERAS 105 Denmark St

652171

HYPNOTHERAPY Linda Scrivener

770022

644066 650808 642860 01284 834758 650251 643235 652484 651397 650015

308170 641515 651832

07949 576180

07963 043108

07917 321123

650772

INSURANCE SERVICES Lexham Insurance Gilray Rd Scrutton Bland Insurance Brokers Victoria Rd NFU Mutual Hopper Way

646500 643444 651800

INTERIOR DESIGN Hilary & Alice 20 Mere St Rooms With a View 5 St Nicholas St

640220

IRONWORK Diss Ironworks 7 St Nicholas St

643978

JEWELLERS Hemstocks 6 Mere St The Jewellery Workshop 1 Market Place KEY CUTTING & WATCH REPAIRS Timpson 11d Market Place KITCHENS & BATHROOMS Howdens Vinces Rd Jewsons Victoria Rd NBK Norwich Bathrooms and Kitchens Inspire House, 1 Vinces Road Style Kitchens & Bathrooms Vinces Rd

650273

642497 644790

650184

651988 643531 640812 652742

870456 642244

LANGUAGE TUITION O Castro (Spanish) Pursehouse Way

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LAUNDERETTE Launderette Victoria Rd MEDIATION Mediated Dispute Solutions Hopper Way MOBILE PHONES / REPAIRS Fonemagic 8 Appletree Lane Mobile Arcade 19 Mere St. MOBILITY EQUIPMENT NBR Mobility 79 Victoria Road MOBILE HAIRDRESSER Taylored Hair (Donna) Orchard Croft MOTORCYCLE SALES / REPAIRS Bavins 101 Victoria Rd Pretty Garage Vinces Rd MOTORSPORTS First Sensors Ltd Vinces Rd Pace Racing Development Vinces Rd MUSIC TEACHERS Amy Tunmore Piano Tuition Shelfanger Rd. Kitchen RA (Violin/Keyboard) Roydon Rd NEWSAGENTS WH Smith 13 Mere St NEWSPAPERS / PUBLISHERS Falcon Publications Thornham Estate, Eye Diss Express Mere St Diss Mercury

OFFICE SUPPLIES Hillside Office Supplies North Lopham

308280

OPTICIANS Adkins Opticians 2 Market Hill Scrivens 45 Mere St Specsavers 9-11 Mere St Dipple & Conway Market Place

651600

OSTEOPATHS Diss Natural Health Clinic 1c Sawmills Rd

773082

07985 216761

07879 444873

642631 644786

642444 652550

07510 786611 642468

642160

773347 658002 01603 628311

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PAINTERS / DECORATORS Howes Painting & Decorating Heywood Rd Orchard Painters/Decorators Roydon RT Potter & Son Wortham SKE Painting & Decorating The Common, Stuston Somers D Roydon Jason Whiting Roydon PET GROOMING Brewer & Barker Old Kings Head Yard, Mere St Crazy Dogs Roydon PET SHOPS / SUPPLIES Animal Feed & Supplies 17 Sawmills Rd Diss Garden Centre 106 Victoria Rd Myhills Pet & Garden 35 Mere St The Pet Hut (Poundstretcher) Victoria Rd PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS CAM Legal Services Suite U, Diss Business Hub, Hopper Way

688090

650899 642739 658490 642598

644407

07900 862014 641387 643316 740214 643694 650181

643367 07776 313256

650444 642873 642465 644074

646547

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

PETROL STATIONS BP/ Marks & Spencer Scole Morrison Supermarket 146 Victoria Rd Roydon Service Station Roydon Shell Diss Victoria Rd PHOTOCOPYING CopyDiss 42a Mere St PhotoElite 13 Market Hill

740354 641459

PHYSIOTHERAPISTS Claire Wilton Diss Business Centre PICTURE FRAMING Orchard Frames Wills Yard PLAY CENTRES Bressingham Garden Centre Bressingham Jump Warehouse Hopper Way PLUMBING / HEATING DG Plumbing & Heating Engineers Tibenham

07880 995199 07885 402636 651331

650642 644024

644567

PLUMBING SUPPLIES City Plumbing Vinces Rd

651303

POP UP SHOPS Mere Octagon Mere St

07532 097007

POST OFFICE Main Market Place

0345 722 3344

640452

PHOTOGRAPHERS Liz Bishop Photography Roydon 07863 176962 Diss Event Photography Skelton Close 07899 992818 Lucy Kayne Photography Workshops & Tuition Diss 07944 505419 Sylvaine Poitou Photography The Heywood 07771 67672 Angela Sharpe Winfarthing 07769 646117 PHOTO PROCESSING Boots 9 Market Place PhotoElite 13 Market Hill

Ponting J C Roydon Adam Scoulding Plumbing Services Sycamore Way SP Plumbing & Heating Mission Rd

642436

PRESERVATION Preservation Equipment Ltd Vinces Rd

647400

PRINTS Canvas Framed Prints Scole

742899

PRINTERS Francis Cupiss The Entry Town & Country Printers Owen Rd

642045 651107

640452 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Jason Whiting Roydon

650181

640600

644968

688585 831061

07824 888274

PUBLIC HOUSES Cock Inn Lower Denmark St Crossways Scole Diss By Verve (Scole Inn) Scole Greyhound 9 St Nicholas St Number 11 11 St Nicholas St Saracens Head 75 Mount St Thatcher's Needle 33 Park Rd

643633 742547 740481

644186 652853 658905

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Waterfront Inn 43 Mere St White Hart High Road, Roydon RADIO Park Radio DYCC, Shelfanger Road REMOVALS / HOUSE CLEARANCE Bennetts 27 Tottington Lane Colemans Removals & Storage Units 1, 2 and 3 Shelfanger Rd RESTAURANTS / CAFES/ TAKEAWAYS Amandines Cafe (Vegetarian) Norfolk House Yard Angel Cafe 1 Fair Green Bailey’s Fish & Chips 66/68 Shelfanger Rd Cafe Delices 16a Mere St Chigly Pigs 1D Gilray Rd Costa Coffee 7-8 Mere St D’s Coffee House Hopper way The Diss Deli & Espresso Bar 8 St Nicholas St Do Vegan Carmel Works, Park Rd Fair Green Fish Bar 37 Denmark St Flour and Bean 14 Mere St Greggs Mere St Golden Dragon (Chinese) 24 Mere St Happy Palace (Chinese) St Nicholas St Indian View Takeaway Church St Istanbul Kebab House 54 Mere St Imperial Wok (Chinese) 110 Victoria Rd Katie's Kitchen 1 Hales Yard

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652695 643597

210000

07774 637191 643881

640449 641163 308130

07796 957806 652760 07949 391274 308893 650299 642412 309380 651468 642088 641888 650100 650777 642110 07963 351226

On the Hill Pizza 15b Market Hill Morrisons Coffee Shop Victoria Rd Mr Chips 16 Market Place Park Hotel 29 Denmark St Pizza Plus 6 Mavery House, Victoria Rd Pizza Time 33 Mere St Sanda's 17a Market Place Singtong Thai Restaurant Norfolk House Yard Spice Cottage Dolphin House, Market Place Time Out Coffee & Food Mavery House, Victoria Rd Turkuaz (Turkish) 146 Victoria Rd Victoria Fish Bar 16 Victoria Rd Weavers Wine Bar & Eating House Market Hill

07788 801609 640954 641246 642244 644366 308088 643504 651580 640222 308064 643643 650434 642411

SCAFFOLDING Diss Scaffolding Services Ltd Airfield Industrial Park, Eye

643800

SCRAP IRON & METALWORK Gillings Scrap Iron & Metal Mission Rd

642983

SECOND-HAND FURNITURE Furniture Cave Vinces Rd The Bargain Shop 2 Wills Yard

07836 605032 07944 200255

SHOE REPAIRS Timpson Shoe Repairs Market Place

650184

SHOE SHOPS Original Factory Shop Victoria Rd

641255

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

SIGNS Dissigns Stuston Lane Fatstickman 1a/1b Gilray Rd Striptees Unit 5, Gilray Rd Town & Country Signage Owen Rd SKIP HIRE Kent Skips Pulham Market SOLAR HEATING Certas Energy Victoria Rd SOLICITORS Ashtons Legal 3 St Nicholas St CAM Legal Services Diss Business Hub, Hopper Way Hayward Moon 6a Mere St Jackamans Mere St Spire Solicitors 2 Victoria Rd SOUND EQUIPMENT Simply Sound 3c Gilray Rd STABLES Diss Livery Centre Shelfanger Rd STATIONERS Diss Publishing Bookshop 40 Mere St WH Smith 13 Mere St STONEMASONS/MEMORIALS HL Perfitt Ltd Vinces Rd STORAGE Local Self Storage Vinces Rd

740606 658666 652056 651107

676496

0345 762 0620

652141 646546 646040 643555 641221

644135

642464

644612 642160

652211

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS Griffiths & Taylor Cobbs Yard

772902

SUIT HIRE Essential Suit Hire Wortham

643621

SUPERMARKETS Aldi Mere St Morrisons Victoria Rd Tesco Victoria Rd

0800 042 0800 640954 0345 677 9877

TANNING & TONING Half Moon Salon Mount St TATOOISTS Curious Crow Wills Yard Mavericks Tattoo Parlour 6 St Nicholas St TAXI SERVICES Able Taxis 15a Market Place ALM Taxis Diss Diss Town Taxis Diss Disstrict Cabs Mount Pleasant JB Taxis Shelfanger John’s Taxis Diss Ltd Diss Robin’s Taxis Diss Scole Cabs Station Rd Tudor Taxis Diss TEA & COFFEE SPECIALISTS Ringtons Tea Distributors Gilray Rd

643970

07565 195555 644792

640900 608602 414141 650064 652014 640000 07432 255085 741471 641123

0800 052 2440

07902 084722

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TOOLS/TOOL & PLANT HIRE Tool Station Vinces Rd. TRAVEL AGENTS Co-operative Travel 10 Market Place TREE SURGEONS Tree Fellas Diss TROPHIES Diss Trophy Centre 23 St Nicholas St TURF ACCOUNTANTS Coral Bookmakers 15 Mere St Betfred 2 Mere St TYRES & EXHAUSTS ATS Euromaster 29 Shelfanger Rd Desira Diss Victoria Rd John Grose Park Rd Treadfirst Vinces Rd Willow Tree Cars Ltd Rose Lane Wyatt Engineering Darrow Farm VAPE SHOPS JJ’s Vapes Wills Yard RC Vapes 24a St Nicholas St VEHICLE VALETING & DETAILING PRO Details North Lopham

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0330 333 3303

640227

871490

641514

0800 169 0299 0800 032 0878

642861 0845 346 0702 642311 629155 651818 687200

309572 308090

07833 738412

VETS Cherry Tree Vets Roydon Rd Linden House Veterinary Centre Mission Rd VIDEO PRODUCTION & FILMING Splice Creative 7-8 Mere St WINDOW CLEANERS DS Window Cleaning Services Mission Rd Chris Cottrell Cleaning Services 9 Bellacre Close

870999 651183

650550

07932 508153 07900 323231

WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES Anglia Building Services & Home Improvements Lewis Drive, Roydon 07900 418832 First Home Improvements Ltd 19a Chapel St 0800 092 1112 Frames Conservatories Direct 36 Mere St 629407 Stratton Glass & Windows Unit 9, Hopper Way 650797 WINDSCREENS National Windscreens 2D Gilray Rd

652926

WOOL & CRAFTS Diss Wool & Craft Shop 2 St Nicholas St

650640

Photo - Janet Bloomfield

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AT Y O U R S E R V I C E

ANTIQUES

BUTCHERS

DISS EMPORIUM ANTIQUES RETRO ˜ ˜ VINTAGE ˜ VINYLS

Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-4pm 3A VINCES ROAD, DISS IP22 4HG

01379 642228

www.dissemporium.co.uk

D.A. Browne & Son Family Butcher

29 St Nicholas Street, Diss IP22 4LB

01379 642105 35 The Thoroughfare, Harleston IP20 9AS

01379 852235 www.dabrowne-butchers.co.uk Home Farm Barn,on, Diss, Norfolk IP2

CHIMNEY SWEEPS

No. 13 Market Hill Diss Antiques & Collectables Centre We also buy Gold & Silver Jewellery Coins ‐ Medals ‐ Military Items Watches ‐ Clocks ‐ Glass China Small Furniture Curios and Metal Detecting finds. Opening Hours Tues 10am ‐ 2pm Wed to Sat 10am ‐ 4.30pm Cabinets to rent, call 07849 269828

BEAUTY

CLEANING SERVICES

TURRELL CLEANING SERVICES Est. 1989

∙ Carpet Upholstery & Cleaning ∙ Office Cleaning ∙ Fully Insured ∙ Stain Removal & Carpet Protection FREE ESTIMATES Manicures and Pedicures, Gel Polish, Waxing, Tinting, Eye and Brow Treatments, Massage 23 Church Street, Diss IP22 4DD Open Tuesday - Saturday

01379 427063

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Tel: 01379 687751 Mobile: 07801 398247 www.turrellcleaningservices

AT Y O U R S E R V I C E

DENTAL TECHNICIAN

FASHION

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Q UA L I T Y L A D I E S FA S H I O N Sue Kiddie, proprietor 12 Mere Street, Diss IP22 4AD Tel: 01379 640633 Email: suekiddie2@gmail.com www.tattersboutique.co.uk

FAMILY MEDIATION

PLUMBING SERVICES

For Family Mediation Contact: 01379 773082

Or email admin@mediateddisputesolutions.uk Professional mediation helps to reduce conflict and to find an easy and dignified way through separation or divorce. If your family is changing or you are worried about your children or how to cope financially, mediation can help you make the arrangements. Family mediation is available both privately and to those eligible for legal aid.

T: 01379 423817/07885 402636 adamscoulding@yahoo.co.uk Diss Town G uide 2 0 2 2 ‐ 2 0 2 3

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TAKEAWAYS

PRINTERS

16 Victoria Road, Diss IP22 4HW

ROOFING

VEGAN TAKEAWAY/RESTAURANT

Richard Walpole Roofing • New Roofs • Re Roofs • Roof Repairs • Leadwork • Chimneys Repointed • Fascia, Soffit and Guttering FULLY INSURED

Tel:

07747 784742

SKIPS

WATCHES/BATTERIES

KENT SKIPS WE COVER SOUTH NORFOLK & NORTH SUFFOLK

* Battery Replacement * Leather Straps * S/S Expander Bracelets

· PROMPT & RELIABLE SERVICE · NEXT DAY DELIVERY · LARGE OR SMALL LOADS

Low prices ~ Top quality products Also watches for sale from £4.95 Hard-to-find batteries of all types

Yew Tree Farm, Pulham Market, Diss, Norfolk IP21 4XN info@kentskips.com www.kentskips.com

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THE KEYHOLE Diss Market Place Open Tuesday-Saturdays

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ABLE TAXIS

For enquires, competitive quotes and bookings call

01379 640900 or email abletaxisdiss@gmail.com Pre-booking advised all services offered are subject to availability

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