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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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