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The Official Diss Town Guide 2013 - 2015 Edition 22

Committee Basil Abbott (Editor) Keith Rackham (Chairman) Roland Buggey Doreen Collins Beth Dewhurst Jean Wills

The information in this Guide is reproduced as it was submitted and, to the best of our belief, was accurate at the time of going to press.

The committee and publishers accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may have occurred.

If you have any corrections, adjustments or additions to make to any of the information in the Guide, please write to: Diss Town Guide, Council Offices, Diss, IP22 4JZ. Town Guide Telephone: 650618 Cover Illustration: Mike Webb Email: dissmuseum@lineone.net

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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.

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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Foreword 7 History 8 LOCAL SERVICES Local Government 12 Emergency Services 15 Other Services 17 Additional Information 29 Travel 39 Health, Welfare & Social Services 43 Voluntary Welfare Organisations 49

EDUCATION Schools 83 Pre-Schools 86 Adult Education 89 RELIGION The Diss Christian Churches 91 Other Religious Groups 95 SPORTS Sports & Games 97 DISS CAR PARKS 106

RECREATION Arts, Crafts & Music 63 Political Parties 69 Youth Activities 70 Clubs & Societies 73

BUSINESS A-Z 108 DISS POST CODES 128

Visit www.disscouncil.com We aim to provide both visitors and residents with a wealth of information about the town, the community and the activities of the Town Council along with events happening in the town to provide a one-stop shop of information for all visitors to our site.

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INTRODUCTION

Basil Abbott

FOREWORD It was an honour when Diss was selected to be a Cittaslow town, embracing the quality of life issues that began with a slow food movement in Italy. It is still one of only a handful of towns with Cittaslow status.

But Diss is no stranger to honours, with the Corn Hall and museum both winning awards in recent years.

The Heritage Triangle, taking in the area generally including the Corn Hall, church and museum, is being regenerated as a visitor destination to bring life back to that part of the town and arrest the drift towards the south. The supermarkets bring people into the town; the Heritage Triangle could draw them to the north. It contains a higher concentration of listed buildings than almost any other town in the country.

The turn-out of people for the Christmas lights, for the carnival, Proms in the Park and the visit of the Royal Anglian Regiment show that there is life and interest in the town.

The Diss Town Guide, one of the most comprehensive in the country and the 22nd edition in its present form, is part of the town’s success.

Again it tries to reflect the diversity of the place and give an impression of what it is like to be here, as well as being an indispensable compendium of local information.

Local history articles are included, showing the quirks of life in the 19th century, while every local service, school, church, club and society is mentioned, with brief descriptions and contact details.

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HISTORY Glimpses of 1832 Among Diss Museum’s old newspapers is almost a year’s collection of the weekly Suffolk Chronicle of 1832. They contain national and international, as well as local and regional, news. They are from pre-Victorian England, the reign of William IV. It was the year of the Reform Bill, with Sir Robert Walpole and Lord John Russell quoted addressing parliament.

The 20 year old Charles Dickens would have been among the shorthand writers in the gallery.

Cholera and typhus stalked the land. Gruesome murders and accidents are reported.

Transportation was the establishment’s favoured punishment. Robert Hughes’ book The Fatal Shore shows that this was the nearest thing to hell on earth.

Men and women of 17 or younger received 14 year transportation sentences, or even life, for stealing a sheep, some harness, oats or barley.

The man who stole a pig and got 12 months hard labour in an English prison must have sighed with relief.

A Marine was sentenced to be hanged at the yard-arm for striking a Serjeant and being insolent to an Officer.

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INTRODUCTION A Private in the Coldstream Guards received 300 lashes for insubordination and threatening language.

A simple-minded man threw a stone, hit the king on the head and was charged with high treason. He was sentenced to be hanged, drawn and quartered – later commuted to transportation for life.

Public hangings were still common, watched by crowds and described down to the last twitch and convulsion. Diss had not such a hanging since 1742.

Fast sailing ships offered a new life in America or Canada, if you could afford the £5 ticket.

The Diss correspondent was not overworked. His contributions included the time someone fell in the Mere and got out again; and when a horse galloped through a cottage window.

A man in Yarmouth had more excitement when he put his pipe into a pocket in which he had placed some gunpowder...

A farm fire at Winfarthing was tackled by the Diss engine; but the firemen found that a new India rubber pipe had been ‘so much injured by some malicious person as to become useless’.

The Phenomena Day Coach passed through Diss on its 13 hour journey from London to Norwich.

The sale of wives, the subject of Hardy’s The Mayor of Casterbridge, was not just a fiction. The newspapers describe several instances of this.

The passing of the Reform Bill, by which we eventually got the right to vote, was hailed as a great victory. Some towns (no mention of Diss) had Reform Festivals and dinners.

The newspaper was radical and spoke out against tithes, against the ludicrous treason trial and corruption in the elections following the Reform Act. What an amazing glimpse into the England of over 180 years ago.

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The Ice Carnivals of 1891 The winter of 1891 saw temperatures as low as they had been for 200 years.

The Mere froze to a depth of seven inches or more. On 5th January there was a skating carnival, so successful that it was decided to have another on Saturday 10th January “to relieve the distressed poor of the parish”.

“During the morning the approaches to the Mere were made gay with bunting and the town was made to assume a holiday-like aspect, this being increased as visitors, most of whom carried skates, kept arriving by rail and road.”

Cleer Alger, junior, the photographer, was there to capture images of people in costumes “of a most grotesque and amusing description”.

The programme gives names and costumes, showing well-known local families, including: Bobby, Alger, Aldrich, Bryant, Gaze, Gostling, Madgett. There was a Red Indian, a pirate, Buffalo Bill, a Zulu, Grace Darling and many others.

By permission of Capt. F. Taylor MP, the band of B Company, 4th VBNR played on a bandstand in the middle of the Mere, where Chinese lanterns and flags were hung. It was estimated that 5,000 people were present, counting skaters and spectators. Skaters paid one penny, which went towards the poor fund. A pony-drawn sleigh gave rides around the ice, while a refreshment stall did good trade. A large number of unemployed men kept the ice swept. At dusk a fire balloon was sent up, sending out brilliant lights to illuminate the scene.

Charity collectors, including the Manning girls from the rectory, wore a distinguishing sash. The collection amounted to over £20, a large sum in those days when there were 240 pence in a pound, and went to provide coal for the poor.

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LOCAL CONTENTS SERVICES EDUCATION Diss Town Council Diss Town Council is the most local tier of Local Government which provides services for the residents of Diss and surrounding areas, with a catchment area population of between 20,000 – 50,000.

Diss is a thriving market town with a bustling market every Friday, Saturday Markets and a Farmers’ Market on the second Saturday in the month. It also has an auction house and a unique selection of independent shops in our hidden shopping courtyards – all complemented by our unique Mere, a six acre lake in the centre of the town, bordered by the Park.

The Town Council is made up of thirteen elected members, which is led by the Town Mayor and administered by the Town Clerk. The Town Council meets in the Council Chamber at the Corn Hall on the third Wednesday every two months. It operates a number of committees to oversee its many responsibilities.

One of the Town Council’s roles is to lobby the District Council, County Council and central Government to endeavour to achieve a high level of service from these authorities relevant to the needs of local people.

It has responsibility for the majority of public spaces in the town, including the Park, the Mere, the Market Place, the Cemetery, St. Mary’s Churchyard, Rectory Meadow and the Sports Ground. The Town Council owns Diss Corn Hall which is now leased to the Corn Hall Trust which has embarked on a regeneration project to upgrade the facilities to make the historic building into an important arts and entertainments centre for South Norfolk. For details of the exciting and varied programme log on to www.disscornhall.co.uk.

In 2011 Diss Town Council purchased the Youth Resource Base building in Shelfanger Road from Norfolk County Council and it is now managed and run by a Steering Group and the Town Council. Renamed as The Diss Youth and Community Centre it provides weekly Youth Club sessions and is available for hire by community groups, businesses and private individuals.

Diss Town Council is accredited as a Quality Town Council. This demonstrates that the Town Council is considered to be professionally run and managed and increases its profile with the higher tier authorities. As a Quality Council Diss could take on additional responsibilities if it is considered that this will be of benefit to the town.

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The Town Council’s website provides a wealth of local information, news, events, facilities and useful links, as well as an opportunity to Have Your Say – www.disscouncil.com The Town Council Offices are open to the public Monday to Friday 9.30am – 1.30pm and for telephone enquiries on Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9.30am-4pm, Tuesday & Thursdays 9.30am-3pm.

Contact the Council Offices at 11-12 Market Hill, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4JZ. Tel/ Fax: 643848. Email: towncouncil@diss.gov.uk Diss Town Council annually invites nominations for people who have made an extraordinary contribution to the community and those previously honoured are set out below: Honoured Citizens of Diss Charles Gardener (1994), Henry Judd (1995), Arthur Wood JP (1996), David Bell & Reginald Wright (1998), Gladys Hancock (1999), Jack Lee (2000), Denis Clarke (2001), The Revd. Ben Sasada (2002), Geoffrey Tebble (2004), Francis Bradley (2005), Michael Booty (2006), Clifford Bird & Stuart Ballantyne (2007), Sue Brazier (2008), Basil Abbott (2009), Anne Dutton (2010), Doreen Collins (2011), Alan Rowe (2012) Junior Good Citizens Laura Turner (2002), Jonathan Chambers & Claire Rogers (2007), Alice Baillie (2008), Jordan Longshaw, Robin Lemon, Archie Hewitt, Alfie Hewitt (2009), Ryan Howell (2011), Aston Taylor (2012) Honorary Aldermen Cyril Grace (2005), Glyn Walden (2012) Freedom of the Town The Royal Anglian Regiment (2012)

Norfolk County Council Norfolk County Council is a top-performing local authority and the third-tier strategic authority in Norfolk with responsibility for managing over £3bn a

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LOCAL CONTENTS SERVICES EDUCATION year. The Council runs a diverse range of services from recycling centres to adult social care; from fire safety to education; from fixing potholes to boosting Norfolk’s economy. Norfolk County Council works with a wide range of partners, including the NHS, to ensure the needs of all its residents are met.

Your local County Councillor is Mrs Jenny Chamberlin, who can be contacted on (01379) 642740 or Email jennifer.chamberlin@norfolk.gov.uk or visit http://jennychamberlin.wordpress.com

South Norfolk Council South Norfolk is a growing district with an ambitious district council and a hard-working people to match.

It is home to world-class concerns and business sites like the Norwich Research Park, Group Lotus, Hethel Engineering Centre, the University of East Anglia and one of the country’s top-performing hospitals - the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Trust.

The Lotus name is now back at the forefront of Formula One. The world-renowned Genome Analysis Centre has also chosen to base itself at the Research Park.

Norwich, the Broads, the coast and stunning Waveney Valley are close by, and the villages and market towns, particularly Diss, are bustling and beautiful places to visit and stay. Diss is growing with new affordable housing, and visionary plans for great new amenities just south of the town centre.

Transport links from the district to London and elsewhere are strong, with top performing schools nearby, popular leisure facilities, good local affordable housing and thriving small to medium sized businesses. These are surviving and even thriving despite one of the worst recessions in living memory.

Unemployment remains well below the national average.

South Norfolk people live longer are generally healthy, robust, self-reliant and positive. They are recognised as among the best and most generous volunteers at local sports and leisure clubs.

In a recent survey of areas across England, people in South Norfolk were questioned alongside thousands of others. The district scored strongly, and in some areas among the best in England, for people treating each other with respect, for a strong sense of belonging, and for the opportunity to influence local decisions. They were overwhelmingly satisfied with the area.

South Norfolk Council leads and promotes this great community. It is inno-

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vative, creative and flexible in the way it changes to anticipate local needs. It has huge pride in the place and in the Council and is committed to improving the quality of life in the district.

The Council also prides itself on being responsive and accountable, communicating clearly and openly about its decisions and actions, and the reasons for them. It prides itself on asking people what they want and need, in listening to what they say, and delivering for them. In the end, the Council also believes in respecting people and putting them at the heart of what it does.

For the full range of South Norfolk Council services, people can visit the website at www.south-norfolk.gov.uk. Or they can read more in the Council’s magazine, The Link, which is published three times a year and features news from and by the community.

South Norfolk Council hopes you enjoy this excellent guide and that it inspires you to come to South Norfolk and Diss more often.

Frenze Beck

Frenze Beck is a superb habitat for some of South Norfolk’s most important species and can be found on the western bank of the River Frenze on the outskirts of Diss. The 1.5 hectares of reedbeds and ponds, with broadleaf trees, hedgerows and scrub zones was created in 2003 and is managed by South Norfolk Council.

Boardwalks, bridges and viewing screens make it easy for visitors to catch glimpses of the many species attracted to the site, including Barn Owls, Reed Warblers, otters and field voles. During the summer many dragonflies can be seen darting around the pond catching small insects.

This beautiful wetland paradise is popular with families, school children and visitors and provides the perfect environment to see a wide range of wildlife in its natural surroundings.

EMERGENCY SERVICES Diss Ambulance Service The Ambulance Service is based in Owen Road on the Vinces Road Industrial Estate. It is manned 24 hours a day on a rota system. The managers head a team of highly skilled personnel, including ambulance paramedics and

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LOCAL CONTENTS SERVICES EDUCATION technicians, who serve an area of about 465 square miles in South Norfolk and North Suffolk. It is equipped with first line and rapid response vehicles, kitted out with the latest resuscitation instruments, as well as two Patient Transport Service ambulances. The East of England Ambulance NHS Trust, of which Diss is a part, has headquarters at Hellesdon, Norwich, where control co-ordinates requests from patients, doctors and others who have emergency requirements. Tel: (01603) 424255

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (Diss) Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service is divided into four areas, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central. These areas are then sub-divided into smaller clusters of which Diss is part of cluster S4 in the Southern area. The Station Manager is Paul Seaman who is based at Thetford Fire Station (Southern HQ). Diss Fire Station is in Park Road and has an establishment of 20 retained personnel.

The Officer in charge is Watch Manager Karl Hain who is supported by four Crew Managers and 15 fire-fighters. Training takes place every Wednesday evening and at any other time deemed necessary. Retained personnel have a primary employment elsewhere but are highly trained and carry a pager by which they are alerted and report to the station within minutes.

The average turnout time is between two and four minutes. Diss attends on average 200 calls a year.

Based at the station are two fire engines. These are a Water Tender Ladder and a Rescue Pump. The Rescue Pump carries similar equipment to the Water Tender Ladder for dealing with fires, flooding and hazardous materials incidents but carries more specialised equipment for dealing with Road Traffic Collisions. Diss is also a core station in Norfolk involved in the National Resilience program put together by the Government after the 9/11 attacks in New York. In the event of a major terrorist CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) attack on the country, the Incident Response Unit from Hethersett along with the core stations could be mobilised to any part of the country for the purpose of ‘Mass Decontamination’ of the general public.

Attached to the station are the Diss Fire Cadets aged from 13 to 18. They meet every Tuesday for training and also take part in community activities.

The cadet leaders are fire-fighters Paul Leeder and Rob Powell.

If you are interested in joining the retained service or cadets, just pop along

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to one of the training evenings for more information. Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service is committed to making Norfolk safer and currently offers free ‘Home Fire Risk Checks’ where by a member of the service will call to your home by appointment and offer fire safety advice and if necessary fit free smoke alarms. To make an appointment call 0800 9178137, Email: homesafety@fire.norfolk.gov.uk or visit the website: www.norfolkfireservice. gov.uk resource for residents and visitors.

Diss Police Station The Public Enquiry Office is open Monday-Friday 9.00 am to 5.00pm. It is closed during lunch between 1.00 & 2.00pm. Outside the opening hours of the Public Enquiry Office there are police officers on patrol across the neighbourhood. Please use the external telephone at the police station. Diss has 24/7 police cover with SNT Patrol Officers working closely with the Safe Neighbourhood Team (SNT) to tackle crime. The SNT deals with local crime and works in partnership with communities and other agencies to understand and address local problems.

Inspector Alice Scott, leads South Norfolk SNTs which includes Diss, Long Stratton & Harleston. Her dedicated team of officers encompasses five Sergeants, 22 SNT Patrol Officers, three Beat Managers ( one for Diss- PC James Stables, one for Long Stratton & one for Harleston) and 4 Police Community Support Officers based in Diss. The Diss SNT is responsible for Diss and the surrounding villages of Bressingham, Tivetshall St Mary, Tivetshall St Margaret, Winfarthing, Dickleburgh, Rushall, Scole, Roydon, Billingford, Burston and Fersfield.

To contact Diss SNT call 101, Email sntdiss@norfolk.pnn.police.uk or visit their page at www.norfolk.police.uk. In an emergency call 999.

OTHER SERVICES Diss Business Forum The Diss Business Forum promotes the prosperity and growth of Diss & District by providing information, networking, events and interaction to enable businesses to prosper. Members are kept informed of events and items which may affect them and their businesses – such as planning and devel-

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LOCAL SERVICES opment issues. Guest speakers address the meetings on a variety of topics of interest to professional business people. Chair: Tim Mulley. Tel: 643444, Treasurer & Membership Brian Bale Tel: (01986) 873163. Email: info@dbf. org.uk

Cittaslow Diss Cittaslow (Slow City or town), formed in Italy in 1999, has its origins in the Slow Food movement which was formed to counteract fast food restaurants.

Cittaslow aims to preserve and enhance the traditional sustainable way of life and the unique character of market towns. It has spread world wide to over 150 towns in over 25 countries. Following Aylsham, in March 2006 Diss was awarded Cittaslow status by the Board of Cittaslow UK. Diss Cittaslow is managed by the Diss Community Partnership with the support of the Tourism and Leisure committee, of Diss Town Council. This committee is made up in a similar way to the South Norfolk Alliance in that its members include not only town councillors, but also community groups such as Diss Churches Together, Farmers Market, Diss Business Forum and others.

Contact: Tony Palmer, Diss Town Council Offices. Tel: 643848 Email: info@cittaslowdiss.co.uk

Diss Community Partnership Diss Community Partnership (DCP) has only one purpose: to improve, in all possible ways, the quality of life of everyone who lives in or around the town.

The partnership is a membership organisation and tries to promote the ideas and interests of local people. It is bottom up rather than top down. Launched in 2002, and originally called the Diss and District Development Partnership, DCP works together with statutory, voluntary and community bodies within the town. It is legally recognised as a “Community Interest Company”, and it is registered as such at Companies House.

The partnership has no religious or political axes to grind, and although it seeks to be financially successful, no member can gain any financial benefit.

Everyone who plays any part does so voluntarily. The partnership sometimes gives grants to enable community groups to tackle practical projects – setting

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LOCAL SERVICES up a local film society, for example – but does not seek to take control. DCP tries to encourage groups within the community to do things for themselves and to give them a voice, which might otherwise not be heard.

The partnership has been particularly interested in campaigns and projects associated with local food and a sustainable way of living. Diss Farmers’ Market has been consistently supported as have festivals celebrating local food and drink.

Among the biggest and most successful projects which DCP has supported have been festivals celebrating aspects of the town’s history. In 2004, for example, a wide range of events was organised to commemorate the 500th anniversary of John Skelton’s appointment as Rector of St. Mary’s parish church. Skelton was tutor to the young Henry VIII and an unusual poet.

More recently, the partnership gave strong backing to lectures, debates, dancing and exhibitions to mark the bi-centenary of the death of Thomas Paine, the great 18th century radical thinker and writer who, as a young man, worked for a time in Diss.

The partnership likes to use Email for communicating with members and organising events, but we encourage membership irrespective of whether people are on-line. disscommunity.net is a website where people can create the content and local community groups can have their own pages without the need for any programming skills. The partnership has some real expertise in this field.

Working jointly with Diss Town Council, the partnership played a central role in delivering a programme of projects around Cittaslow. This is an international campaign that focuses on the importance of quality of life and everything local. For example, Cittaslow encourages people to care about and protect what makes their town distinctive, including looking after the environment, local heritage and traditions, promoting locally made goods and sustainable tourism. Diss is one of only half a dozen towns in the UK to have won Cittaslow status.

For two years, the partnership ran the Cittaslow Resource Centre in the centre of Diss, mainly to showcase Cittaslow, but also to act as a place where people could drop in, browse the website, access training, or become a volunteer.

The partnership is always pleased to welcome new members and volunteers.

To find out more about the Diss Community Partnership please contact the secretary, Jacob Ecclestone, on 01379 644 949, or log onto the DCP website: disscommunity.net www.disscouncil.com

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LOCAL SERVICES Diss Community Bank A branch of Norfolk Credit Union Ltd Norfolk Credit Union Ltd is a community based financial organisation run by members for members. It keeps costs low because it is run by volunteers from the community. Your money is safe in the Credit Union as it is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority - Registration Number 214255. It also belongs to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

Members who join the Credit Union can both save and get small loans at low interest rates. Additional benefits of loan protection and life assurance based on savings, are available at no additional cost for most members.

The Credit Union Current Account is also available to provide a full bank current account service for those members who need it.

Membership is open to anyone over 16 years of age who lives or works in Norfolk.

A special non-membership account for young savers, called the Bee Savers Club, is available for those under 16 years of age.

If you want to join or get more information come and see our Diss Community Bank branch volunteers at the United Reformed Church Room, Mere Street, Diss. They are open there on Fridays between 10.00 a.m. and 12.00 noon or you can call the credit union head office on 01508 533842 or e mail info@norfolkcu.co.uk at any time.

Diss Community Farm DCF is a Community Supported Agriculture project, in other words, we’re a community group who has come together to farm land for ourselves. We share the work, the risks and rewards of food production. For us, it’s about gaining control over the food we eat and how it’s produced, as well as connecting with the wider community and the environment as a whole. We have a site for veg production at Winfarthing where members commit to working on site for a share of the produce.

Our vision is to develop a community network to increase the availability of high quality food in the Diss area, while reducing the environmental impact of the production, distribution and consumption of food and so contributing to a more resilient and more sustainable community. The web site is www.disscommunityfarm.wordpress.com Email: disscommunityfarm@outlook.com

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Diss Corn Hall St Nicholas Street, Diss IP22 4LB Box Office and Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 11am-4pm and Saturday 11am-2pm Phone: 01379 652241 Email: boxoffice@disscornhall.co.uk Forthcoming and online booking: www.disscornhall.co.uk With a lively programme of regular quality entertainment from music, comedy and theatre to film, word and art, it’s always worth seeing what’s on at the Corn Hall. The excellent and flexible facilities are also available for hire.

Tickets: May be purchased from the Box Office in person, by phone during opening hours, or online. Card payments are accepted (credit card incur a processing fee).

Location: In the heart of the Old Town of Diss, two minutes from Market Square.

Refreshment facilities: Bar service and light food is available from 6.30pm at most events.

Accessibility: All ground floor areas accessible including auditorium, bar and toilets. Wheelchair users should use the side entrance. Please inform the box office when booking. The main hall is fitted with an induction loop

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LOCAL SERVICES which is available for films and amplified performances.

The Corn Hall is largely run by volunteers. If you would like to know more about getting involved as a steward, in the box office, or in any other way, Email admin@disscornhall.co.uk.

Diss Community Woodland Quaker Wood lies on Factory Lane between Diss and Roydon. It is owned and managed by a local voluntary group and is open all the year round. It is planted with a mixture of indigenous hardwood species and the first young trees were planted out in 2008. Therefore it is still some way off maturity.

However it benefits from some fine mature hedgerow oak trees and a pond that is being developed for wildlife. A small enclosed wildlife meadow will be retained in the centre.

The management objectives are to involve the local community in the development of an open space nature reserve for the benefit of the local people and local wildlife. Local schools are particularly encouraged to make use of the learning resources and Diss Church Junior School has been growing tree stock in its own tree nursery since before Quaker Wood was established.

Working parties are held on the first Saturday morning of each month to carry out a variety of management tasks according to the season. These include tree planting, brush cutting, tree care etc and it will not be long before thinning and production of woodland material will be part of the management. All ages are most welcome at the working parties and no special skills are required.

Running costs are covered entirely be local voluntary donations. Significant financial contributions, especially those that celebrate family occasions, will be acknowledged by a suitably engraved plaque at the entrance.

Anybody interested in helping in the woodland, joining the management committee or fundraising etc should contact one of the following. Treasurer: Andrew Eaglen, 29 Croft Lane, Diss, IP22 4NA, Tel: 643190, or Secretary, Richard Pither, 9 Croft Close, Diss IP22 4NB, Tel: 652825.

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LOCAL SERVICES Diss Parochial Charity (Registered No. 210154) This Charity is a combination of 13 small charities partly dating from 1618, originating with gifts of land or property from various benefactors to provide income for the benefit of poor persons in the Parish of Diss. Full details can be found on the Charity Commissioners’ Website. It is administered by seven trustees; the Rector of Diss, four nominated by the Town Council and two co‑opted by the other trustees. It has four almshouses and makes small grants to residents in the civic parish of Diss where assistance from public funds or other bodies is non-existent or inadequate. Immediate assistance is automatic in the case of bereavement. Assistance is also available in cases of need or distress and for training where this is within the remit of the charity. Apply to the clerk: Sylvia Grace, 2 The Causeway, Diss, IP22 4AW. Tel: 650630 Email: sylvia.grace@btinternet.com

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Some helpful addresses, phone numbers and opening times for town amenities that are not listed elsewhere.

Early closing day: Tuesday Market and Auction Day: Friday Telephone Code: 01379

Bed & Breakfast Cobwebs, 6 Riverside, Diss....................................................Tel: 641388 Hazel Barn, Bressingham.......................................................Tel: 644396 Park Hotel, Park Road, Diss...................................................Tel: 642244 Poplar Farm, Fersfield Road, Bressingham.......................Tel: 687261 Saracens Head...........................................................................Tel: 652853 South View, Roydon Road, Roydon...................................Tel: 651620 White House, Bressingham...................................................Tel: 688428

Chemists NCC Market Place Tel: 642053 Boots Market Place Tel: 642436 Both stay open Mon to Fri until 6.00pm and Boots until 6.00pm on Saturday.

For emergencies the police have pharmacists’ telephone numbers.

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DISS

GARDEN CENTRE & DISCOUNT PET FOODS

Grow your own veg, shrubs, bulbs, bedding plants, roses, climbing and herbacious

Galloway Travel Group is one of East Anglia's leading coach and bus operators providing a full range of holidays, tours and travel

Stockists of

VICTORIA ROAD, Quarter page DISS (next to Diss Swimming Pool) 93X63 TEL: 01379 642873

Ipswich 01473 216266 Stowmarket 01449 618077 Felixstowe 01394 286575 Colchester 01206 540424 Norwich 01603 679010 www.gallowayeuropean.com "Coaching in Comfort, riding in style"

LOCAL SERVICES

Halls Taylor Road Meeting Room A modern facility to take up to 55 people. The room is available for hire for receptions, parties and meetings. For bookings Tel: 644847.

Roydon Village Hall A modern hall with all facilities, including a full stage. For bookings contact Jane Crawley Tel: 644083.

Diss Jobcentre Plus See under Health, Welfare & Social Services.

Library Norfolk County Library, Church Street. Tel: 642609.

Opening Times: Monday: 9.00am –5.00pm Tuesday: 9.00am - 1.00pm Wednesday: 9.00am – 1.00pm 2.00pm – 7.30pm Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm Friday: 9.00am – 5.00pm Saturday: 9.00am – 1.00pm Local information and events details are kept at the Library. To get your pin number call the Libraries Renewal number 0344 800 8006 and choose Option 0 to be connected to a member of staff. There is free internet access for the public. Email: council@yourlibrary or www.norfolk.gov.uk

Markets Friday Market: traditional, bustling market every Friday in the Market Place.

Friday: 9.30am to midday in St Mary’s Hall. On sale are clothes, cakes, plants, jumble, books and bric-a-brac. There are also charity stalls and refreshments. For details Tel: 643783.

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First class treatment!

All types of repairs

Uplands Way Vets care for all types of household and exotic pets.

An excellent range of Diamond, Gold, Silver and Amber Jewellery, Clocks and Barometers, Ear Piercing, Valuations, Agents for Seiko, Pulsar and Rotary Watches

We also have an established equine and farm animal clientele throughout Norfolk and Suffolk.

Uplands Way Surgery Diss 01379 642 865 Connaught Surgery Attleborough 01379 642 865 George Hill Surgery Stanton 01379 642 865

For more information visit our website www.uplandswayvets.co.uk

01379 642102

34 Mere Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4AD

make your business stand out from the crowd

fatstickman.com Unit 1B Gilray Rd Diss IP22 4EU 01379 658666

LOCAL SERVICES

Farmers’ Market: second Saturday of every month, at the Market Place. A variety of stalls selling fresh local produce including meat, cakes & pastries, bread, vegetables, eggs, apples and much more. Tel: 643848.

Museum 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, old photos and jottings from the Memory Bank. Local firms like Cupiss, Aldrich, Anness and Gaze have all been featured. Panels in the windows depict significant characters and events from the town’s past. Outreach activities include: talks to groups and schools, tours of the town (including a Murder Tour) and involvement in events like the Roydon Riots Centenary (1993), Skelton Festival (2004), Nelson Bi-centenary (2005), Betjeman Centenary (2006), Local History Festival (2007), Tom Paine Festival (2009) and Friends In High Places: The Manning Story (2011). Interest is promoted by regular columns in the local newspapers and community magazines. The museum is administered by a registered Charitable Trust and supported by Diss Town Council. In 2012 Accreditation was awarded by the Arts Council. Accreditation is the UK standard for museums and galleries. It defines good practice and identifies agreed standards, thereby encouraging development, helping to guide museums to be the best they can be.

The museum has won a Gulbenkian Award for the greatest improvements achieved with limited resources. The Tom Paine Festival won the East of England Market Towns Culture Award and a Museums & Heritage Award for Excellence for the best project on a limited budget.

The day-to-day running of the museum is largely by volunteers. The Friends of Diss Museum provide stewards and financial support for special projects. The museum is open from mid-March to the end of October. Admission is free.

Wednesday & Thursday 2.00pm – 4.00pm Friday & Saturday 10.30am – 4.00pm

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LOCAL SERVICES Sunday (May – August) 2.30pm – 4.30pm Office and postal address: 11 Market Hill, IP22 4JZ. Tel: 650618.

E-mail: dissmuseum@lineone.net website: www.disscommunity.net

The Park Pavilion The Park Pavilion is a striking venue for open air performances of music and drama and can be used by community groups and organisations, by arrangement with Diss Town Council, to host events such as the annual Proms in the Park organised by Diss Rotary Club. The adjoining kiosk is an excellent place to sit and admire the views of the Park and Mere, it provides a wide selection of hot and cold food, drinks, snacks and a variety of ice creams to help you enjoy that summers day.

Post Offices Main Post Office, Market Place Helpline: 08457 223344 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

Local Radio Stations Norfolk........................................... FM 95.1 & 104.4, MW 855 & 873 Suffolk............................................. FM 103.9, 104.6 & 95.5 Broadland...................................... FM 102.4 Classic Gold Amber................... MW 1152 SGR FM........................................... Ipswich – 97.1, Bury St Edmunds – 96.4 Park Radio..................................... 87.7 (when licence permits)

Recycling Centres Tesco Supermarket Customer Car Park – Glass, clothing, shoes, paper, shredded paper/envelopes, books.

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Make the most of the outdoors with an awning from Chapel Doors.

Modern awnings can now include lighting and heating so you can enjoy many years of happiness.

Quarter page 93X63

Full page 130X190

Why not pop into our showroom to view our range of awnings.

Quarter page 93X63

Unit 21 Court Industrial Estate, Vinces Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4BF www. chapeldoors.co.uk

info@chapeldoors.co.uk

GET YOUR SUMMER OFF TO A GREAT START WITH AN AWNING

Contact us on 01379 651959

LOCAL SERVICES Morrisons Supermarket, off roundabout at entrance to car park – Glass, clothing, shoes, paper, shredded paper/envelopes, books Chapel Street Car Park – Glass only Rose Lane, near Riverside Maltings – Glass, clothing Thomas Manning Road, junction of Vinces Road – Glass, Toys Weavers Court (Mount St) Car Park – Glass, cooking oil Willbye Avenue,100 yards from roundabout – Glass only Taylor Road Community Centre – Glass, clothing, shoes Roydon High Road – Glass, clothing, shoes

Registrar’s Office Town Council Offices, 11 Market Hill.

For the registration of births and deaths, please telephone 642192 for an appointment.

For marriages civil partnerships, certificates and tracing of family trees you will need an appointment to see the Superintendent Registrar at 11, Market Hill. For details and opening times please phone 642192. Email: diss.registration@norfolk.gov.uk

Tourist Information Centre The Centre has been in the town for many years now and provides both local and national holiday and travel information. It is situated at the Mere’s Mouth by the side of the town’s main attraction – The Mere. It takes bookings for National Express, including: airport routes, day excursions for coach companies Simonds, Chenery’s, Whippet and Fareline, and can arrange accommodation both locally and nationally. Details of local events and concerts can be obtained here and for many of the events they are also the ticket agents.

Opening hours: 1st April-31st October.............. 10.00am – 4.00pm July & August............................... 10.00am – 4.30pm 1st Nov - 31st March................. 10.30am – 3.00pm (Mon / Thurs), 10.00am – 4.00pm Fri/Sat www.disscouncil.com

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TREVOR COTTEE For all your Electrical needs E-mail: tcnorfolk@hotmail.co.uk

Your friendly local

ELECTRICIAN No job too big or too small

Contact: Trevor Office: 01379 641009 Mobile: 07886 208520

ELECSA, Part-P Registered and Insured.

www.simonds.co.uk

Holidays Superb range of quality holidays from short UK breaks to Worldwide holidays. Also full day excursion programme available.

Garage Services MOT- All classes servicing and repairs including Cars, vans, 4×4, PSV, HGV, and Trailers.

Accident repair and body shop facilities Conferance Facilities Modern conferance suite with all facilities. Free on-site parking

Simonds Coach and Travel are a well-established, family run business where customers satisfaction is top of our list of priorities. We pride ourselves on individual customer care, comfort, safety and overall service offered. � Large modern fleet from 6 seat to 57 seat coaches � Executive touring coaches with full facilities and air-conditioning � Coach hire, transfers and executive private hire services � Holidays & Day Excursions � 24 hour breakdown service for all classes of vehicle

Quarter page

01379 93X63

647300

Quarter page 93X63 Simonds Coach & Travel Roswald House, Oak Drive, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4GX

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Closed Tuesdays during winter months Tel: 650523. E-mail: dtic@s-norfolk.gov.uk Website: www.south-norfolk. gov.uk

TRAVEL Air Travel Forty minutes by car from Diss, Norwich Airport operates daily flights to Manchester, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Holland and holiday flights to many popular resorts around the world. For information phone: (01603) 411923.

Fax: (01603) 487523 Email: onfodesk@norwichinternational.com Website: www.norwichinternational.com

Bus Services For services in Norfolk and Suffolk and National Travel information contact Traveline on www.traveline.info or 0871 200 22 33.

1 & 2.............Long Stratton, Norwich........................... Simonds 17...................Diss Town Service...................................... Semmence 113/114........Ipswich 170.................Woodbridge, Felixstowe.......................... Fareline (summer

Mondays: only) 304................Stanton, Bury St. Edmunds..................... Simonds 456................Eye, Stowmarket......................................... Galloways, Simonds 457................Eye, Debenham, Stowmarket................. Simonds 475................Hoxne, Stradbroke, Wingfield................ Fareline 478................Worlingworth.............................................. High Sfk Community Transport X497.............Lowestoft, Newmarket, London........... National Express 580................Harleston, Beccles, Yarmouth............... Anglia Coaches 003...............Diss – Pulham, via Dickleburgh 482................Diss - Framlingham

Flexi Bus Offers transport from villages to the market towns of Attleborough, Diss and Thetford. Open to all ages, we offer reduced fares for under 16’s and

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Š Wendy Aiken Photography

Delivering Your Diss Town Guide Through Your Door Ben Aiken Corporate Branding Design

Providing courier services for LOCAL businesses, organisations & councils.

07590 215 242 benaiken@hotmail.co.uk

The only choice for your Vauxhall With over 600 used cars in group stock we are confident that whatever your vehicle requirements, Thurlow Nunn will have a vehicle to suit you.

All makes & models, service & MOT from ÂŁ129 New and used car sales | Friendly and experienced staff | Network Q Approved used car scheme | FREE health check for your car | Price Promise, find the same Network Q car cheaper within 50 miles and we will match the price | Masterfit Servicing and MOTs including batteries, tyres & exhausts | Courtesy Cars, subject to availability | Extensive Parts & Accessories Departments

QuarterThurlow page Quarter page Nunn Diss 93X63 93X63 www.thurlownunn.co.uk 01379 642 241 142-144 Victoria Road (next door to Tesco)

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accept concessionary passes. There is no set timetable. The bus will collect you from close to your home at a pre-arranged time and drop you where you want to go. Pre-book your seat at least one day before you wish to travel (or by 17.00 Friday for journeys on Monday). Hours of operation: in school term time – Mon to Fri 9.15 to 14.30; Sat 8.00 to 17.00. During school holidays – Mon to Sat 8.00 to 17.00. Tel: 0300 1231145.

Go Whippet Coastal Services Coaches to Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, Cambridge, Sheringham, Cromer, King’s Lynn, Hunstanton , Felixstowe, Southend and many other destinations. Tel: (01954) 230011 or visit their web site for details of timetables etc www.go-whippet.co.uk

The Borderhoppa This is a minibus service for people living within North Suffolk and South Norfolk who find getting to places difficult. This could be because your village is not covered by a bus service, or because you have a mobility problem that makes travelling by bus difficult. It is wheelchair accessible and we pick up from your front door.

To book your journey you need to contact us at least 48 hours before you wish to travel. Times and routes depend on who else has booked! If you wish to join us on any of our excursions then you will need to become a member contact us for details.

We also have a bus that is available to community and voluntary groups to hire, and may be able to provide a driver too. For details of both the above, Tel: 854800 or Email borderhoppa@btconnect.com

Rail Travel There is a half hourly service between Norwich and London in both directions. The first train from Diss to London leaves at 05.18 and the last at 22.17. The first train from London to Diss is at 06.00 and the last at 23.30.

The first train to Norwich leaves at 07.04 and the last at 01.09. The first train from Norwich is at 05.00 and the last at 23.05. The timetables vary at weekends and all travel information can be obtained by phoning: 08457 484950 or www.nationalrail.co.uk

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Diss Chiropody & Podiatry Clinic Day and Evening Appointments Home Visits Available Foot Care/ Advice Various Verrucae Treatments Orthotic/ Insole Therapy Nail Surgery Clinic Product Sales Mr. W. J. Hutchings

Quarter page 01379 640370 93X63 foot.clinic@btconnect.com 1 Roydon Road.Diss.Norfolk

HPC reg M. ch. S

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LOCAL SERVICES Water Board In emergencies contact Anglian Water. Tel: 0845 7145145

HEALTH, WELFARE & SOCIAL SERVICES Diss Health Centre 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 Hume, McCarthy, Thorneley and Varghese) Tel: 642023 The Lawns Medical Practice (Drs Thomson, Pantazis, Pe and Treen). Tel: 642021.

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 homes. Regular clinics include: foot health services, speech and language therapy for children and adults, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, dietetics, health education, cognitive behavioural therapy, baby clinic and breast feeding support (every Friday morning).

The nursing staff includes health visitors, midwives, a school health advisor, community nurses and psychiatric nurses.

A social worker and part-time volunteer co-ordinator are also based at the Health Centre. For more information about your local community health services (not the GP Practices), please call 644513. A Carers Meeting is held at the Health Centre on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 2pm. It lasts about 2 hours and there is usually a speaker for the first part and drinks and biscuits are provided. People who care for a relative or loved one that are registered at either practice are welcome. Further details are available from Practice Manager Ann Steele Tel: 642021.

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Quality

Picture Framing Service &

Gallery Prints • Oils • Water Colours • Moulding • Ornate Frames • Mountboard • Glass • Dry Mounting

Mirrors We make frames to fit your Embroideries • Oils • Watercolours • Posters • Medals • Photos Etc Wills Yard, Chapel Street, Diss, Norfolk. Tel (01379) 644968

Making a difference at Oaklands & Yaxley House

• High quality care in the countryside • Excellence in person-centred care • Warm and loving, homely environment • Specialising in Dementia Care Oaklands Norwich Road, Scole, Diss Tel: 01379 740646

Quarter page

Yaxley House Yaxley, Eye Tel: 01379 783230

Quarter page

Why not phone us to arrange a visit to either of these Care Homes?

93X63 93X63 www.kingsleyhealthcare.co.uk

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The Friends of Diss Health Centre The Friends is a registered charity which provides equipment and amenities not normally supplied by the NHS for the patients of Diss Health Centre.

The money to do so is generously provided by those who wish to show their gratitude for the care and attention they, or people close to them, have received from staff at the Health Centre.

The Friends’ committee includes local people and some staff members.

Members receive regular newsletters and are invited to attend the charity’s annual meeting. Membership is through an annual subscription of £1 or more (made on 1 January each year). For more details please contact the Reverend Ben Sasada (Chairman of the Friends) on 642174.

Family Medical Care at Night and Weekends This out of hours service is run by the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust and operates from 6.30pm to 8am Monday to Friday and from 6.30pm Friday to 8am Monday morning at weekends and on public and bank holidays.

The base is at The Long Stratton Surgery in Swan Lane Long Stratton and patients are advised to dial 111 as these calls are free to both mobiles and landlines. Patients can also use 01603 269891 but calls to this number will be charged.

If you would like more information on the 111 service, which is available 365 days a year, you can look on the website www.nhs.uk/111

Hospitals Diss is served by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UY Tel: (01603) 286286, the West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwick Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2QZ Tel: (01284) 713000; and Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD Tel: (01473) 712233.

Supported Housing & Housing with Care Saffron Housing Trust has three supported housing schemes in Diss, located at Clare House, Frenze Road, Oak Tree Place (Skelton Road) and Thomas Manning Road. Each provides self contained rented accommodation for older people and offers support as required and identified via an individual support

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Contractors to H.M. Government

RESIDENTIAL

Me & me dad started in Diss 50 years ago this year (school & I were not suited) and have been buying scrap metal ever since. Dads been gone for over 25 years now but his memory, like the business, lives on. peter.gillings@virgin.net • 07780 998383

COMMERCIAL

AGRICULTURAL

SALES LETTINGS MANAGEMENT

(I will answer or phone you back)

Open 8am-4pm Weekdays 8am-2pm Saturdays Oxford House, Mission Road, Diss

Bill Potter MRICS FAAV 8 Nicholas Street · Diss · IP22 4LB 01379 651123 www.potterbudd.co.uk

We work together to support our local community.

We offer services such as Contact Care; career opportunities; grant support for community groups; tenant involvement alongside new and well maintained homes.

Go to www.saffronhousing.co.uk or call 01508 532000 to find out more.

LOCAL SERVICES plan. For further information on these scheme please contact Ruth Broome on 01508 523090.

Saffron Housing Trust also owns Weavers Court, which is a Housing with Care scheme and offers 24 hour support from on site care staff in self-contained one bedroom flats. For further information on this service please contact Sarah Spelman on 01508 532047. Saffron Housing Trust also supplies community alarms that are easily installed in anyone’s home and provide reassurance or older or vulnerable people so that they can summon assistance quickly in the event of an emergency or other urgent situation. If you would like a free demonstration or further information please call free 0800 9174680 or Email: cchandler@saffronhousing.co.uk

Age UK Norfolk Your local, independent charity supporting older people in your community Age UK Norfolk is an independent charity working with and on behalf of older people in Norfolk. Age UK Norfolk provides information, advice, befriending, support for people with dementia and their carers, respite and day care, advocacy and a Home Support and Care service.

Diss Day Support Club Located at the Denny Centre, Age UK Norfolk’s Diss Day Support Club provides a welcoming environment together with a flexible programme of activities and events.

The perfect place to make friends and be active. Age UK Norfolk professional care staff are on hand to offer as much or as little care and support as required.

If you would like to find out about Diss Day Support Club call 0303 3000 219 or call the Age UK Norfolk Advice Line on 0300 500 1217 for free information and advice about later life.

Children & Adult Social Services Social Services are the responsibility of Norfolk County Council and are administered from County Hall, Norwich. Social Services departments are involved in the care of the elderly, the physically disabled, the mentally handicapped, children at risk, adolescents with problems, families with difficulties and the mentally ill. www.disscouncil.com

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DISS

RAGS, BOWS & CURIOS

Steampunk, Vintage & Shabby Chic Hand - Made, Hand Crafted & Sourced With ♥ 9.30 - 5.30 Mon - Sat Except Weds / Thurs 10.30 -5.30

01379 308 055

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 TWO COURSE LUNCHES Monday-Saturday from £8.50 SNACKS & MORNING COFFEE- Monday- Saturday SUNDAY LUNCHES - POOL TABLE - BEER GARDEN ACCOMMODATION- Including singles, doubles & family rooms FUNCTION ROOM- Available for private lunches, meetings & buffets

Quarter page 93X63 The Saracens Head, Diss

Email- saracensdiss@gmail.com

Quarter page 93X63 Phone- 01379 652853

Website- www.saracensheaddiss.co.uk

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The departments work closely with the Health Authority and various voluntary organizations in order to co-ordinate the services and facilities for the community. Customer service number for all new enquiries for Social Services 0344 800 8014. Blue Badge enquiry number 0344 800 8015.

Diss Jobcentre Plus Jobcentre Plus is part of the Department of Work and Pensions. We aim to help people into paid work, employers fill their vacancies and give people the help and support they are entitled to if they cannot work. For further information on our services and opening times please telephone 614320 or visit website at www.gov.uk

Pensions General pensions enquiries (for over 60’s) 0845 6060 265. See also information under Citizens Advice Bureau.

VOLUNTARY WELFARE ORGANISATIONS Adoption and Family Finding Unit If adoption and fostering are new ideas for you, we can help you find out more. We are at 3 Unthank Road, Norwich NR2 2PA Tel: (01603) 617796 www.adoption.norfolk.gov.uk

Al-Anon Family Groups If someone in your family or any of your friends has a problem with alcohol, we can offer you help and support. For further information, contact The General Service Office, 61 Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4YF. 24 hour helpline: (020) 7403 0888 or Email: 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 at the Friends’ Meeting House in Diss at 1pm on Mondays and on Fridays at 8.00pm. Anyone who has, or may have a problem is welcome to phone one of the following numbers for information: Jane Tel: 898783, Clyde Tel: 642261. There is also a 24 hour manned confidential

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Let us help you by designing and producing professional, cost effective U stationery U leaflets and forms U advertisements U websites U posters, and more!

We take your job from initial discussions through to production and delivery, leaving you to concentrate on your business Look at www.typeandimage.co.uk and see what we have done for local businesses and events

01379 676713

enquiries@typeandimage.co.uk

“Suppliers of everything electrical for over 85 years�

Suppliers of quality Bosch appliances FREE Delivery & Connection Disposal of old appliances Open Monday - Saturday 8.30 - 5pm 01379 644078 | www.awmyhill.com or Email us at sales@awmyhill.com

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helpline ( at 8pm on Fridays) Tel: (01603) 621128 or 0845 769 7555.

The Art of Life A voluntary-led group supporting local people living with cancer and their caregivers to heal and find meaning through creative expression. Sessions held at Roydon Village Hall, High Road, Roydon, Diss from 1.30pm until approx 4.00pm with Chi Kung followed by Art and Creative Therapy sessions.

No experience or artistic skills necessary. Minimum donation ÂŁ2.00. For more info, telephone Jay on 07786 833916 or visit www.theartoflife.org. uk. Funded by Macmillan, The BIG C and South Norfolk Council.

Arthritis Care Can offer information and general support. Helpline 0808 800 4050.

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 ring our Head Office on (01206) 577678.

The Borderhoppa See under Additional Information.

British Heart Foundation The Diss & District Branch and the BHF shop in Mere Street, Diss raise funds for vital research into the causes, prevention and treatment of heart and circulatory disease. We would welcome new volunteers, either to fundraise by organising or helping at local events or in the Diss shop. For more information, please contact Brenda Clabburn on 07711 547181 or call in at the BHF shop.

Diss, Thetford & District CAB Diss, Thetford and District Citizens Advice Bureau is here to help all kinds of people with all kinds of problems and our advice is confidential, independent, impartial and FREE. www.disscouncil.com

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Cannells Butchers • Local Beef With ID • Local Lamb & Pork • Poultry Some Local And Free Range • All Bacon Cured In Suffolk • Game Seasonal CYRIL’S PIES • Steak & Kidney Lge/Sml • Steak Large Only • Mince & Onion Lge/Sml • Chicken & Ham Lge/Sml • Sausage Rolls MADE ON THE PREMISES READY MEALS Sausages, Burgers, Kebabs & Pork Cheese Ask about Gluten Free products Deepfreeze orders taken, packed, marked and frozen for you Your own animal butchered for you Deliveries also undertaken 48 Mere Sreet , DISS 01379 642020 www.cannells.co.uk www.cyril@cannells.co.uk 24hrs ans/fax- orders not taken by email

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We can help with advice and information on Debt, Benefits and Social Services, Discrimination, Housing, Employment, Family and personal matters, Law, Consumer Rights and lots of other things. If you are concerned or worried about any of the above then just drop in to see us, telephone, write or Email for free, independent, confidential advice. You will talk to a fully trained Gateway assessor who will listen to your concerns and help you identify possible ways forward.

At Diss, Thetford and District CAB we have both generalist and specialist advisers covering Debt and Welfare Rights After your initial assessment interview with a Gateway assessor you may be given an appointment with one of our generalist or specialist advisers or referred (with your consent) to an outside agency.

We can help you write letters, fill-in forms, negotiate with third-parties and help resolve your situation. We will also help you to understand your responsibilities in a particular situation.

Diss Office ( Shelfanger Road) Tel: 08444 111444 Email: advice@disscab.cabnet.org.uk Website: www.disscitizensadvice@info Monday................ 10.00 – 15.00 Tuesday................. 10.00 – 15.00 Wednesday......... 10.00 – 15.00 16.00 – 18.00 Thursday............... 10.00 – 15.00 Friday.................... 10.00 – 15.00

Drop In & telephone advice Telephone advice only Drop In & telephone advice Appointments & telephone advice Drop In & telephone advice Drop In & telephone advice

Other services available at the Diss Office Tuesday lunchtime: Local Solicitors by appointment only

By appointment South Norfolk.gov.uk Homelessness Office Independent Finacial Adviser Home Visits: Available by appointment Website : www.disscitizensadvice@info Email: advice@disscab.cabnet.org.uk www.disscouncil.com

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LOCAL SERVICES Crossroads Care East Anglia Support for Carers Do you need help caring for a relative or friend?

Are you concerned about someone who lives alone?

Crossroads Care East Anglia is here to support you and your family. We do this by providing a range of services and support for carers, tailor-made to your needs.

We work in Norfolk, Suffolk and Uttlesford in north Essex, offering services to you in your home and in the community. We employ trained professional carer support workers and provide flexible services to people of all ages, health conditions and disabilities. As a charity, we care for people not for profit.

For more information Call: 01508 531974 / 01362 691708 or visit www. crossroadseatanglia.org.uk

Home-Start Breckland & South Norfolk Home-Start is a voluntary home visiting scheme offering practical support and friendship to families with pre-school children (under 5’s). Available to all families within the Breckland and South Norfolk area. Particularly helpful for those experiencing frustrations or difficulties.

Home visits are provided by this service An information leaflet about the service is available.

Opening Times: Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm. An answerphone at other times.

Email: homestartbsn63@greenbee.net Website: www.home-start.org.uk

Diss Community First Responders Community First Responders are volunteers who respond to emergency calls on behalf of the East of England Ambulance Service in the area where they either live or work. Diss First Responders have been working with the EEAS since the end of April 2008 and many of our Responders are also British Heart Foundation Heartstart Instructors teaching emergency life support in the community.

If you would like any further help or information please contact Rachel Hillier, Coordinator, Diss First Responders on 01379 740158 or Email chocs4@ aol.com

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Diss Hot Meals Service Contact: Barbara Milton. Tel: 640383.

Diss & District Mencap Society 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.

For further details, contact: Mrs. G. Hancock. Tel: 644465.

The Fersfield School of Healing This School is part of the International Healing Fellowship. It is a healing group that not only trains healers but is also open to the public for healing. There are two sessions a month from 7pm -9pm and all are welcome. For more information please contact Maggie on 644043.

Genesis Housing Association Genesis Housing Association provides supported accommodation for up to 26 single people in Diss. We aim to empower our residents (through support planning) to enable homeless individuals to move to independent accommodation having gained the necessary skills to maintain a tenancy.

Genesis Housing association employs a total of 5 members of staff working different rotas to support our residents. Cover is provided overnight. Contact Services Manager Ivan Briggs. Tel: 07525 905 467.

Marriage Care offers adult relationship counselling in Diss. Most relationships face difficulties at some point. Talking to a relationship counsellor can help. For full information of the service please see website www.marriagecare.org.uk or ring 0800 389 3801.

National Blood Service Save a life today, give blood! The National Blood Service holds regular blood donation sessions in Diss. If you would like to find out more about giving blood contact 0300 123 2323 (local rate) or log on to www.blood.co.uk www.disscouncil.com

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LOCAL SERVICES Pregnancy Choices – Norfolk Offers confidencial counselling and caring support to anyone in distress due to; an unplanned pregnancy, a pregnancy loss through miscarriage, termination or stillbirth.

We provide support across Norfolk to women and their partners of all ages.

To make an appointment or speak to an advisor, please call our helpline on 0845 2300 123 or Email us info@pregnancy-choices.org.uk.

British Red Cross The British Red Cross provides a wide range of services throughout the Cambridge, Norfolk and Suffolk areas. For more details, please contact British Red Cross Norfolk Branch, Coronation Road, Norwich, NR6 5HD. Tel: (01603) 426361.

Relate: Norfolk and Suffolk We offer counselling to couples or individuals with relationship problems.

We also offer psychosexual therapy to couples and individuals with specific sexual problems. For an appointment in Diss or at one of the other centres, or for more information, please contact us on (01603) 625333. Counsellors can also be contacted on the website www.relatenorfolksuffolk.co.uk or

by Email: info@relatenorfolksuffolk.co.uk

Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) The Diss and District RDA Group holds riding sessions for disabled children every Tuesday at 1.30pm, at Clint Farm Riding Stables, near Eye. New helpers are always welcome. Those interested should call Ingeborg Kay. Tel: (01449) 673313. Also please contact Ingeborg if you are the parent or carer of a child who could benefit from riding. We would be pleased to see you.

Diss RSPCA Cruelty Line or Inspectors, Tel: 03001234999.

Animal Rehousing Centre, Tel: (01603)766001 71-75 Barrack Street, Norwich, NR3 1WJ Opening hours Tues – Sun 11am – 4pm. Closed Mondays.

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Save the Children (SCF) The international charity which fights for children in the UK and around the world who suffer from poverty, disease, injustice and violence. We work with them and their families to find lifelong answers to the problems they face.

The local branch has been active in this area for 20 years and has raised over £80,000 with the help of our local supporters. The programme of fundraising continues and we would be glad of your help to keep it going.

We are a sociable group and would welcome newcomers so if you are interested, please contact Sheila Evans at Dairy Farm, Hoxne on 668477.

Diss Social for the Blind and Partially Sighted Meetings are held on the third Friday of the month at the Friends’ Meeting House, Frenze Road from 2.15 to 4.15pm. In summer outings are arranged.

We are always pleased to welcome new members, and volunteers to help with the running of the club.

There is an Audio Culb at Diss Library on the 4th Friday of the month 2pm – 3.30pm which is open to all blind or partially sighted people living in the Diss area and is free to attend.

Also a Diss Equipment and Information Centre is held at Diss Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Diss every Friday 10am – 1pm which offers advice, support and relating sight problems. Contact: Mr Harold Prendegast Tel: 890546.

Soldiers, Sailors & Airmen Family Association/Forces Help Society (SSAFA) SSAFA exists to provide help and advice to serving and ex-service personnel, their dependants and families in need. For further details, contact the Branch secretary on (01603) 403322.

Solo Housing (East Anglia) Solo Housing (East Anglia) Ltd is a registered charity set up in 1985 to meet the needs of single homeless people in the rural areas of Norfolk and Suffolk. With limited social housing, expensive private sector accommodation and no direct access hostels in the area, Solo Housing began by developing a register of affordable lodgings, matching single homeless people to suitable landlords and landladies. In addition, Solo now offers supported housing for more vulnerable single people,in Breckland, South Norfolk, Babergh and Mid www.disscouncil.com

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Do you have a spare room?

Would you like to make some extra money by letting that room?

We have East Anglia covered.

Our scheme, operating in partnership with South Norfolk Council, will put you in touch with a single person who needs accommodation in your area.

Our experienced staff will interview both parties to ensure a good match. Staff are available for advice and support throughout the placement.

Let us find a suitable lodger for you!

For details of this free service, please contact Karen Wrigley-Moss on 01379 646 952 or Email karen.wrigley-moss@solohousing.org

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Suffolk where, as well as providing a home, our staff visit the person on a regular basis to provide help and support with the aim of maximising their independence. Solo provides this as well as our Lodgings service in Waveney, Suffolk Coastal, South Norfolk and Colchester.

We work with people from the age of 18 upwards. For further information please contact: Solo Housing, 12a St Nicholas Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4LB. Tel: 640250. Fax: (01379) 640303. Email: info@solohousing.org or visit our website www.solohousing.org

Waveney Talking Newspaper Association A voluntary organization distributing local news and information recorded on tape every fortnight to blind and partially sighted people and others unable to access the printed media. Approximately 70 people receive tapes which are recorded by four teams, each of four readers with an editor and a technician. Secretary: Trevor Freeborn. Tel: 608774.

Voluntary Norfolk The Voluntary Services Coordinator recruits and manages a local team of volunteers covering Diss, Harleston and the surrounding areas, who use their skills to offer help, befriending and support to people affected by age, illhealth, disability, social isolation or other factors.

If you feel you would like some help or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Karl Hills, the Voluntary Services Co-ordinator at Diss Health Centre on Thursdays. Tel: 644513, mobile: 07551 704 246. Email: dissvsc@communitynvs.org.uk or karl.hills@voluntarynorfolk.org. uk

WRVS WRVS aim to help people maintain independence and dignity in their own homes and communities, particularly in later life. WRVS are premier providers of services within the community Enquiry line Tel: No: 0845 600 5885. Open: Mon-Fri 8am – 8pm Sat: 9am - 5pm.

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RECREATION ARTS, CRAFTS & MUSIC Diss Acoustic Music Club Every Tuesday evening from 8.00 until 10.30 we meet in the schoolroom at The Friends Meeting House, Frenze Road, Diss to sing and play all types of music - provided it is acoustic. No electrified instruments are allowed. This is, along with adults-only, one of our few rules. Another is that you leave your “ego” outside the door. We always encourage each other. Nobody hogs the session - we take turns to perform whatever we want to bring - polished “gems”, “rough diamonds” or work-in-progress. No alcohol, but tea and biscuits are “a must” at half time. Telephone: David Young 642168 David Bringloe 643553 Website: www.tunewithaview.com

Diss Art Group Meets Tuesday afternoons, from 2.00 to 4.00, at the Roman Catholic Hall. The group has a growing membership spanning all ages and abilities.

Formed in 1974, the group comprises mixed media and all aspects of painting. The summer term is given over to weekly sketching trips in Diss and the surrounding area. Limited informal tuition is available during Autumn and Spring terms. Telephone: Mr. D. Potter 642173.

RECREATION Burgate Singers Specialise in major choral works, professional orchestras and soloists. Usually give concerts in Burgate Church, Diss Corn Hall, various other East Anglian venues and in London. Also available for weddings. Under the direction of Alain Judd. New members welcome. The choir rehearses on Sundays at 4pm in Burgate Church Hall (between September and May). Many members are drawn from the Diss area. Telephone: Simon Whitney-Long 788845.

Diss Craft Club Any type of crafting. Adults only. Taylor Road Hall. Telephone: Rushanne Young 07536 054233.

Circle Dance Group Friendly informal group meets every Monday in term time at the United Reformed Church, Mere Street, Diss, from 7.30pm to 9.00pm to do circle dancing. No partner or experience needed. Come and join us. Telephone: Freda Farrell 870820.

Diss Decorative & Fine Arts Society We are a charitable society, founded in 1990, a member of the National Association of Fine Arts Society [NADFAS]. What brings us together is our mutual interest in the arts and conservation both of which are promoted through lectures and volunteering opportunities. We have more than 200 members and meet each month from September to June for an illustrated presentation on some topic drawn from a wide spectrum of decorative and fine arts subjects. We draw our monthly speakers from a pool that has been subject to rigorous selection by NADFAS. They are always of a high standard. Additionally we organise Special Interest Days, Visits and Tours for our members. Members can also become in various volunteering activities. Email: info@dissdfas.co.uk.

Diss Embroidery Group Meets on the first Tuesday in each month at the Friends’ Meeting House, Frenze Road, Diss, 9.00 for 9.30am to 12.30pm. Its activities include practical workshops and visits to exhibitions and museums. Leading experts and professional embroiderers are invited to give talks and provide tuition at

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CONTENTS EDUCATION occasional day-schools. All aspects of embroidery are covered. Visitors are welcome. Telephone: Moyra Downing 740597 Beth Soule 871088.

SingStart South Norfolk’s only after-school Glee Club for kids aged 0-16 who just love to sing and dance. Classes in East Harling and Diss. Music lessons on saxophone, flute, clarinet,piano singing and music theory also available; and a sax and piano duo for functions and occasions. Call Lydia or Keith on 07851 098652 or Email singstartnorfolk@gmail.com.

Hoxon Hundred Morris Dancers Come and join in the fun! No dance experience required. Every Wednesday, September to May, at St. Edmund’s Hall, Hoxne, 8.00 to 10pm. Telephone: Jan Robinson 07799 225722.

Jazz Diss-Covery A discussion group that meets each month to hear recorded examples from the broad world of jazz. Meetings take place at 8pm on the second Monday of the month in the back room of The Cock Inn, Fair Green, Diss, IP22 4BE. Admission is £2, open to all. New speakers very welcome. Telephone: Bob Smith 890657.

Line Dancing Monterey Dance Classes – When, Where, Levels, see www.montereydance. org.uk A friendly well established dance club. Monday: (except bank holidays) Diss Corn Hall. Improvers 7.15pm to 9pm. Tuesday: Diss Christian Community Church (DC3),Improvers 2pm to 3.30pm. Wednesday: Diss Christian Community Church (DC3), Improvers 7.20pm to 8.30pm, Intermediates 8pm to 10pm.Telephone: Melissa Hawkes 651773 Website: montereydance@hotmail.com.

Mere Musica Small Instrumental Ensemble available for those special events. Practice: 10am Saturday Mornings during term time. Telephone: R.A Kitchen 642468.

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RECREATION Mere Players The society was formed in 1974. Since then two, and at times three, productions have been presented each year, including comedies, thrillers, dramas and musicals, as well as a pantomime or Christmas play. One-act plays have been entered for the annual Breckland Drama Festival and trophies have been won for best production, best actor and actress. The group has also won NODA awards. Acting members are supported by those who organize stage management, lighting and costumes. The society is always pleased to welcome both acting and non-acting members. Telephone: Andy Kemp 07789 110928 Email: chairman@mereplayers.com.

Natalie’s Knitters We meet on Tuesday at 7.30-9.00pm in the Frank Lenton Room at the back of the United Reform Church in Diss. £1.50 per person. Bring along knitting, crochet etc. for a natter and cuppa. Telephone: Natalie 07508 578199 Email: nataliesknitters@hotmail.co.uk.

Diss Quilting Group Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at Palgrave Community Centre, 10am to 3pm. External and internal tutored workshops held several times a year. Visitors welcome on non-workshop days. Telephone: Amanda Ashton (01728) 628373 Email: ashtona@hotmail.com.

South Norfolk Classical Guitar Circle We are a friendly group of guitar enthusiasts who enjoy playing together in a relaxed and social environment. Other activities may include: visits to concerts, invited guest performers, workshops and occasional performances given by group members. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month, from 7pm to 9pm, in St. Remigius Church Parish Rooms, High Road, Roydon. Membership is £2 per session, for the cost of the room. All players welcome. Telephone: Patricia Bond 643388 Jo Percival (01953) 888309 Beth Dewhurst 641480.

Scrapbook Workshop Taylor Road, Community Hall, Diss. 2nd Wednesday Afternoon and last Saturday Morning of each month. Telephone: Avril Young 642168.

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South Norfolk Youth Symphonic Band Registered Charity No. 1116270 The band, based in Diss, was formed in 1974 and its motto is ‘Music is Fun’.

We accept any woodwind, brass or percussion player, aged between eight and 23, irrespective of ability; and we do not hold auditions. We are based, and rehearse, at the Diss Youth and Community Centre on Shelfanger Road on a Tuesday night between 7.00 and 9.00pm.

Playing with the band gives members the encouragement to continue to study and enjoy their music making; and to provide that purpose for the hard work required. The band also bridges the gap between school and adulthood. Some professional musicians, who have graduated through the band, may otherwise have given up before making music their career. We are completely independent and self-financing.

Every year the band performs many concerts, raising money for charities and other organisations, and toured Malaysia in 2012, raising £250,000 for charity. The band has strong links with the Corps of Army Music and the Royal Marines Band Service. It holds a residential weekend with one of the leading army bands; and also organises tours, trips and events.

In July 2006 we were awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

This recognises and rewards excellence in voluntary activities carried out by groups in the community. We offer the opportunity for like-minded young musicians to come together to perform and play. The band is SAFE accredited and is an accredited Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme assessor.

We are always looking for new members and are available for hire. Should you require further information on the band, Email: snysb@smiles.eclipse. co.uk Website: www.snysb.org.uk.

Violin, Viola, Piano & Keyboard Players Adrian Kitchen offers music lessons to eager pupils. They are also available for special events. The pupils span all ages and abilities. Music can lead to many exciting opportunities. New players welcome. Telephone: R.A. Kitchen, BA, LGSM, 642468.

Waveney Choir The Waveney Choir, which has been established in Diss since 1970, sings music of all types and age and gives recitals throughout Norfolk and Suffolk, in aid of charities and church funds. Our membership is large (70 plus), Diss Town Guide 2013-2015

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RECREATION and is drawn from a wide area and ranges in age from 18 to 90! All new members are welcomed, whatever their experience and there are no auditions necessary. New members are given a four-week period in which to decide whether we are the type of choir they are looking for. We nearly always are! Rehearsals: Wednesday evening from 7.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m., between September and May, at the United Reformed Church, Mere Street (opposite Somerfields). Telephone: Penny Martin 588102 Website: www. waveneychoir.org.uk

Waveney Springs The Waveney Springs Art Collective was formed in 2008 so that artists and makers living and working in approximately 10 miles of Diss could come together to share ideas, give workshops and exhibit as a group. Our name is derived from the fact that we bridge the Norfolk/Suffolk boundary from both sides of the Upper Waveney Valley. During the month of August the Collective exhibit their work in a large number of shops in Diss Town Centre. Then once again the artists will open their studios to the public for ; Art Trail which takes place during early September. A “Taster Exhibition” also takes place in the Stables Gallery at the Cornhall during the first 2 weeks of September. Telephone: Issy Coe 852107 Email: waveneysprings@aol.com Website: www.waveneysprings.co.uk.

Diss & District Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers Meetings are held on the last Thursday of most months at the Friends’ Meeting House, Frenze Road, Diss, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Members pay £12 annual subscription, visitors £1 per meeting or £2.50 if there is a guest speaker.Telephone: Mrs. Pam Ross 643563.

Wingfield Barns A beautiful, secluded venue situated in a peaceful corner of North Suffolk close to the Norfolk border. We regularly host concerts and plays and have a fortnightly cinema in the Great Barn in the afternoon and evening on alternate Wednesdays. There are a number of exhibitions during the year, displaying the work of a variety of artists and photographers, including the International Mini Print Exhibition in the summer months. The space at Wingfield Barns is very flexible. The Great Barn,

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CONTENTS EDUCATION the galleries and studios are available for hire and are used for education and training by a range of providers, from fitness to fine art, from opera to activities for children. The site is available for wedding couples on a venue hire basis only, allowing them to have their personal choice of wedding at a price within their budget. There is ample free parking. Opening times vary according to the season. Telephone: 384505. Email: enquiries@wingfieldbarns.com

POLITICAL PARTIES Member of Parliament for South Norfolk is Mr. Richard Bacon MP, House of Commons, Westminster, London, SW1A OAA. Local Telephone: 643728 / 642769 As there are several MEP’s for the Eastern Region, it is probably best to use the web link: http://www.europarl.org.uk/view/en/your_MEPs/List-MEPsby-region/Eastern.html If Guide readers do not have internet access, they can get details from the Library, Diss Town Council etc.

Diss & Roydon Branch - South Norfolk Conservative Association The local Conservative Branch is based at the main office of the SNC Association which is at “Grasmere” Denmark Street, Diss, IP22 4LE. Telephone: Jenny Chamberlin 642097 Email: c/o office@snca.org.uk.

South Norfolk Labour Party Telephone: Carol Crouch (01953) 788278 Email: snlabourparty@gmail.com Website: www.southnorfolklabour.com

Liberal Democrats The local Liberal Democrats Branch takes an active interest in local and national politics and organizes social and fund-raising events. Regular meetings take place at venues in the area. Telephone: Trevor Wenman 641423.

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YOUTH ACTIVITIES Diss Youth Group Runs on a weekly basis for young people at high school aged between 11 and 16 years old. The group meets every Wednesday during term time at Diss Youth and Community Centre from 7pm - 8.30pm, apart from the second Wednesday of the month, when it is an after school session from 3.30pm - 5pm. Young people can enjoy games including table tennis, pool and sports, arts and crafts, tuckshop and fundraising activities, as well as seek support from qualified youth workers to discuss different issues.

Diss Young Carers Diss Young Carers runs on a fortnightly basis for young people aged 11 18 years and who have caring responsibilities at home. The group meets every other Thursday during term time at Diss Youth and Community Centre from 4.30pm - 6.30pm. Young people enjoy a meal together, as well as have the opportunity to take part in activities and trips out. Qualified youth workers support young people with any issues that are important to them, as well as ensure that they enjoy their time of respite. Telephone: Julia 07546 059061 Sam 07778 896325 Email: sam@mtmyouthservices. org.uk.

Air Training Corps The Diss squadron meets on Tuesdays ands Thursdays from 7.00 to 9.30pm at their Sunnyside HQ. Minimum age 13 years – boys and girls. Telephone: Commanding Officer Flt. Officer Spraggons 641247.

Army Cadets Norfolk Army Cadets – Engineers Squadron – meets Mondays at their Sunnyside HQ. 18.30 to 21.30. Both boys and girls welcome, aged 13 to 18.

Detachment Commander is SI Becky Gilson. Website www.norfolkacf. com.

Fire Service Volunteer Cadets Run by Norfolk Fire Service. Meets at the Park Road fire station on Tues-

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Telephone: Paul Leeder 650699.

Guides & Brownies Telephone: District Commissioner Mrs Francesca Batley 641423 Website: www.girlguiding.org.uk.

Rainbows (5-7 years), Brownies (7-10 years), Guides (10-14 years), Senior Section 14-25 years).

Scout& Guide Hall, Heywood Road, Diss 1st Diss Brownies: Monday 6.00 to 7.30pm. Leader, Sarah Ellis 2nd Diss Guides: Monday 7.30 to 9.00pm. Leader, Diane Blyth 1st Diss Rainbows: Tuesday 5.45 to 6.45pm. Leader, Francesca Batley

Salvation Army Community Centre, Sunnyside, Diss 3rd Diss (S.A.) Guides: Wednesday 7.00 to 9pm. Leader, Karen Brazier 3rdDiss (S.A.) Rainbows. Wed 5.30 to 6.30pm. Leader, Suze Squirrel 3rd Diss (S.A.) Brownies: Meets Tuesdays 6.00 to 7.30pm. Leader, Yasmin Reeve.

Roydon Village Hall 1st Roydon Guides: Tuesday 7.30 to 9.00pm. Leader, Sarah Bearman 1st Roydon Rainbows: Tuesdays 4.45 to 5.45. Leader ,Claire Lister 1st Roydon Brownies: Tuesdays 6.00 to 7.30pm. Leader, Claire Lister.

The Trefoil Guild, open to anyone who has made the Guide Promise, meets on the first Thursday in the month. Telephone: Sheila Coleman 644273.

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

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RECREATION both male and female, mentally, physically, socially and spiritually by offering an attractive, exciting and challenging programme for them.

Scouting can start at the age of 6 in the Beaver Section. From age 8 to 10 years 6 months they join the Cub Scout Section; and from that age to 15 years they belong to the Scout Section. The Explorer Unit offers adventurous activities for young people aged 14 to 18 years old. As they progress through the sections they become more responsible for organizing their own activities and training, although adult guidance is always in the background. Scouting is always looking for new helpers and Leaders and would welcome any offers of help from suitable adults.

1st Diss Scout Group Meetings held at Scout & Guide Hall, Heywood Road. Group Scout Leader: Sue Brazier, 28 Bramley Road. Tel: 651131 Email: arwbrazier@aol.com Beaver Scouts: Fridays 5.45 to 6.45pm. Contact: Cheryl Kershaw, Tel: 651008 Cub Scouts: Thursdays 6.00 to 7.30pm. Contact: Rob Court, Tel: 650951 Scouts: Fridays 7.30 to 9.00pm. Contact: John Kershaw. Tel: 651008.

2nd Diss (Salvation Army) Scout Group Meetings held at the Sunnyside Community Centre.

Group Scout Leader Tim Grayston, Tel: 07973 369278 Beavers: Thursday 6.30 to 7.30pm. Contact: Tash Deveraux, Tel: 07792 96 7472.

Cubs: Monday 6.00 to 7.30pm. Contact: Elizabeth Hook, Tel: 643199.

Scouts: Monday 7.45 to 9.30pm. Contact: Tim Grayston, Tel: 07973 369278.

Explorers: Thursday 7.45 to 9.30pm. Contact: Tim Grayston, Tel: 07973 36 9278

Diss & District Young Farmers Club A social club open to all young people between the ages of 14 and 30 who are interested in rural life, the countryside and agriculture. Meetings held weekly on Wednesday evenings from September to July at the Pavilion, BOCM Pauls agricultural site at Burston. Telephone: Daniel Woods 07880 536561.

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CONTENTS EDUCATION Woodcraft Folk, Diss District The Woodcraft Folk is an educational youth organisation based on principles of democracy, friendship, equality, peace and cooperation. With the help of adult volunteers, young people are encouraged to work together and share their skills and enthusiasm, to feel empowered to form opinions and make decisions, and to play an active and positive role in the world around them. Diss District is planning to establish a new weekly group for young people, to play cooperative games, sing, learn crafts, go on nature rambles, hikes and camps. Telephone: Judith Tooth 890622 Website: woodcraft.org.uk.

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES Diss & District Allotment Holders Association This thriving Association based in Louie’s Lane currently has 74 members and a waiting list for plots. The annual subscription for a plot (approx.30’x 45’) is currently £18 and is reviewed yearly. This includes affiliation to the National Society of Allotment & Leisure Gardeners which provides advice and guidance to the Association as well as the availability of a cheap seed scheme. There is an on-site shop selling a variety of garden supplies, which is run by committee members and plot holders and is open regularly to members throughout the growing season. For further information or to join the waiting list, Telephone: Anthony Harmer 652322 Email: antharmer@live.co.uk.

Diss Antiquarian Society See Friends of Diss Museum.

Waveney Valley Community Archaeology Group Are you interested in archaeology and history? Are you a keen metal detectorist who would like to find out more? WVCAG needs you! We are a small group of people interested in setting up a community archaeology group for the Waveney Valley, for anyone living between Diss and Beccles, and beyond. Some of us are professional archaeologists, some of us keen amateurs, and some of us just like to watch Time Team – so your experience and knowledge is really not important! We would like to get together

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RECREATION regularly, find out more about the archaeology and history of the local area, learn more about the practical side of archaeology, and eventually take part in our own archaeological investigations. No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm, interest and a willingness to get a bit muddy at some point in the future!

Telephone: Lorna 07795 461404 Andrew 07771 968641 Email: waveneyarchaeology@gmail.com Twitter: @Waveney_Arch Blog: http://waveneyarchaeology.wordpress.com

Bees & Beekeeping For talks, demonstrations, information, advice or assistance on beekeeping.

Telephone: Jan Dryburgh 650227.

St. Mary’s Church Bellringers This talented and dedicated band ring every Sunday for services. Practice night is every Monday 7.30 to 9pm. We welcome all visitors, whether they come just to watch and see what it is all about, or with some thoughts of taking up a unique and special skill, which could open a new world. Any person with the mind and dedication to learn this skilled exercise should join the special family of church bellringers which you remain part of for life. Just climb the 13 steps to the ringing chamber. Contact Address: Algars Farm, Walcot Green, Diss, IP22 5SR Telephone: Lorna Mrs. Betty Baines 643293.

Diss & District Cage Bird Society Meets in St. Mary’s Hall, Diss on the third Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. Speakers, discussions and advice from bird fanciers. The Annual November Open Show attracts a large entry of exhibits of a very high standard. Contact Address: 25 Hawthorn Close, Diss Telephone: Maurice Sheldrake 641811.

Diss & District Camera Club The club, which meets at the Grasmere Club, Denmark Street, Diss, on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from September to May,

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CONTENTS EDUCATION enjoys a programme of fun and informative photographic events. Anyone interested in photography is more than welcome. Telephone: Krys Wakefield 687428 Web: www.disscamera.org.uk.

Diss Chess Club Meets each Thursday at 7.30pm at Diss Cue Club throughout the year and welcomes new members of any age and ability. The club is currently represented by one team in the Norfolk County Chess League and is keen to enter a second. Telephone: Michael McNaughton (01603) 632235.

Diss Computer Club Meets the first Thursday of every month at the Residents’ Meeting Room, Taylor Road, from 7.00pm to 10.00pm. Telephone: 741192 Email: disscomputerclub@gmail.com.

Diss Flower Club The aim of the club is to provide demonstrations and practice meetings to promote an interest in arranging flowers and plant materials for use in the home, in church and also in competitions and shows. Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm in Roydon Village Hall. Telephone: Eileen Jacobs 687608 Mrs. Jenny Hubbard 741372.

Diss 41 Club The club has been in existence informally for more than 30 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. Telephone: Ron Cook (01449) 677135.

Freemasons – Montgomerie Lodge The Lodge meets at 5.45.pm on the second Monday of each month between October and May at the Freemasons’ Hall, Parkfields, Diss.

Contact Address: 5 Farm Close, Roydon, Diss, IP22 4EE Telephone: Mr. M. Gooderson 640234.

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RECREATION Norfolk Family History Society South Norfolk Branch meets at Diss Methodist Church, Victoria Road on the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm. Contact: Edith Morley, Tel: 688354 or bettymorley@uwclub.net Telephone: Edith Morley 688354 Email: bettymorley@uwclub.net.

Diss & District Horticultural Society Meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the United Reformed Church, Diss, at 7.30pm when all aspects of gardening are covered by speakers giving practical talks or showing coloured slides to suit all tastes.

The society welcomes everyone interested in gardening, whether they have a small garden growing a few flowers and vegetables or whether they aspire to gardening on the grand scale. To encourage healthy competition the society holds flower and vegetable shows during the year and also arranges visits to gardens, nurseries etc during the summer months. Contact Address: Little Croft, Frenze Road, Diss Telephone: Mrs. B. Woods 642024.

Inner Wheel Club of Diss One of the largest independent women’s voluntary organisations in the world today. Meetings are usually held on the first Monday of each month (except August) at the Park Hotel, Diss, at 7.30pm. The club has a varied programme including speakers, social and service activities. Telephone: Mrs. Norma Howell 643482.

Heywood Joggers Group Have you always wanted to take up jogging? But always found excuses not to start e.g. do not want to jog on my own because I do not feel safe, afraid people are going to laugh at me or do not how to start! Well come along to the Heywood Joggers Group based at the Heywood Sports & Leisure Club on Walcot Road in Diss. The group meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1830 hrs to 1930 hrs. Membership for the Heywood Joggers Group is around ÂŁ5 a year. Unfortunately the group is for people over the age of 18 only. Telephone: Heywood Sports & Leisure Club 643088 Email: heywoodsportsclubjoggers@gmail.com.

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CONTENTS EDUCATION Diss & District Ladies Luncheon Club This social club meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Park Hotel, 12.00 for 12.30pm. Members and guests enjoy lunch together in pleasant and relaxing surroundings. A professional speaker is invited to meetings during the months of September to June. The talks cover a variety of subjects. Telephone: Mrs. Wendy Skinner 687449.

Friends of Diss Museum Incorporating Diss Antiquarian Society. Members help support the awardwinning Diss Museum and assist the Manager (see under Additional Information). They meet for a series of talks on the third Friday of the month at St. Mary’s Hall from March to June and September to December at 7.30pm.

Members £3, others £5. The money raised covers costs and helps the museum finance special projects. Telephone: Edna Buggey 641759 Lyn Horner 644697.

National Women’s Register (Diss Group) A friendly group for lively-minded women of all ages. Meetings are held every fortnight on Wednesdays in members’ homes. Activities include discussions, theatre outings, speakers etc. Telephone: (01603) 406767 Website: www.nwr.org.uk.

Old Dyssean Society In September 1999 more than 60 former pupils of Diss Secondary Grammar School attended a reunion at Montgomerie Hall, Diss to discuss the renaissance of what is now called The Old Dyssean Society. The main aims are to bring former pupils of all ages together, and circulate news via the publication of newsletters twice annually. Dennis Meadows, an evacuee from Lowestoft, who attended the school for a short time, was the prime mover in the revival, and is currently Founder Vice-President. Peter Thrower is Chairman. Reg Wright, a pupil from 1936-42 and later a teacher at the school, is the elected President. The annual subscription is £5, and reunions are held in late September at Diss Golf Club. There are members all over the world, including the USA, Australia, France and South Africa. New members are welcome. Contact Address: 11 Ranson Road, Norwich, NR1 4AJ Telephone: Kathleen Bass (nee Pipe) (01603) 434684.

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RECREATION Norfolk & Norwich Pensioners Association (Diss Branch) We are a non-party-political group, actively campaigning for all matters of concern to pensioners – present and future. Our meetings are lively and interesting, with speakers on a variety of topics, plenty of discussion, good company, refreshments and a raffle. We meet at Roydon Village Hall from 2.00 to 4pm on the first Tuesday of every month. Telephone: Gail Hussey 870727.

Diss & District Probus Club The purpose of the Diss and District Probus Club, formed in 1975, is to provide a meeting point for retired professional and business men and their ladies, resident in Diss and District, who desire increased social contact and the opportunity of meeting others in similar circumstances. The club is non-political and non-sectarian. Luncheon meetings are held on the third Monday of each month. Normally a speaker is invited to address the members after lunch. Coffee mornings are held for members and their ladies on the first Wednesday of each month; and outings to places of interest are arranged.

Telephone: Bryan Green 668379.

Diss Waveney Probus Club In May 1992 a new (second) Probus Club was formed with the assistance of the long established Diss & District Club, whose growth was restricted because of a long waiting list of prospective new members. The Diss Waveney Probus Club now numbers over 60 members. The club, for retired business and professional men, is non-political and non-sectarian and meets for lunch at the Park Hotel, Diss on the second Wednesday of the month.

Telephone: Lawrence Thompson 788918 Email: lwthompson@btinternet. com.

Mid-Suffolk Radio Modellers Club We are a radio controlled model aircaft flying club affiliated to the BMFA (British Model Flying Assocation). Membership is presently 60+ members.

Flying takes place seven days a week, 365 days a year (weather permitting).

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CONTENTS EDUCATION electric and gliders. We welcome new Junior (under 18) flyers at a highly reduced membership fee. Telephone: (01394) 211216 Website: www.midsuffolk-radio-modellers.com.

Diss & District Model Railway Society The society meets every Wednesday from 7pm to 9.30pm at Shelfanger Village Hall. There are layouts in OO and N scale, with demonstrations of modelling techniques and talks. Telephone: Alan Johnson (01359) 250739.

Ramblers Association – Southern Norfolk Group Meets at various points throughout South Norfolk every Sunday for guided walks of 5-12 miles. There are also leisurely walks of about 5 miles which are suitable for people who would like to take their dogs with them on one Thursday each month. Telephone: Margaret Wilde (01953) 788268 Email: jamwilde@hotmail.com.

Diss Rivercare Group We are a sociable group of volunteers dedicated to the maintenance and promotion of the River Waveney. Our aim is to make this area a very good amenity for Diss and the surrounding area. We also help with conservation and environmental projects for local schools and groups. We meet on the second Sunday of every month, (10am -11.45, at the rear of Morrison’s car park, Diss) for river and riverbank maintenance. We are affiliated to The River Waveney Trust.

Telephone: Beth (01953) 641480 Facebook: diss rivercare group Website: dissrivercare.org.uk / riverwaveneytrust.org

Rotary Club The Rotary Club of Diss and District received its charter in 1947 and is now one of the largest Rotary Clubs in East Anglia. Meetings are on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesday of each month with a starting time of 6.30 for 7.00 p.m. and on the 1st (and fifth if there is one) Tuesday of the month at 1.00 for 1.10 p.m. Telephone: Godfrey Musgrave-Brown 643371.

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RECREATION Royal Air Forces Association The Diss & District Branch holds it meetings at the 7.30pm on the fourth Monday of the month at the Grasmere Club, Diss. The branch is engaged in fund-raising events throughout the year and has been sending parcels to RAF Regiment personnel in Afghanistan. Telephone: Marilyn Hurst 643108 Website: dissanddistrictrafa.onesuffolk.net.

Royal British Legion Royal British Legion welcome all serving and ex-service personnel, Navy, Army, Air Force and Merchant Navy, to the Diss & District Branch meetings held at Grasmere, Denmark Street, Diss, on the third Monday of each month (with the exception of August and December). Meetings start at 7.15pm. Others interested in the Legion may apply for Membership. 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. Telephone: Adrian Kitchen 642468 .

Royal British Legion Women’s Section We meet at 2pm at Grasmere, Denmark Street, on the third Tuesday in the month February to November, December second Tuesday, no meeting in January. Membership is open to all women over the age of 18, no service connection required. We raise fund for the benefit of serving and ex serving women of HM Forces and dependents, where it is required.

New members always required and welcomed. Telephone: Jean Ray (01953) 642012 Myra Stannard 644401.

Diss U3A The University of the Third Age (U3A) is for people no longer in full-time employment to share their knowledge, skills, interests and experience.

Members meet at 10am on the first Thursday of the month at the United Reformed Church in Mere Street. After coffee and branch news, there is a guest speaker. In addition to these monthly lectures, there are interest groups which currently include: Architecture, Geology, Poetry, Art, Jazz, Scrabble, Book Reading, Lunch Group, Spanish, Bridge, Mah Jong, Walking and Exploration of Maths. Telephone: Don Rogers 642674.

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CONTENTS EDUCATION Diss Women’s Institute 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. Telephone: Sue Morgan 650977 Email: dissmorgans@ sky.com.

Scole Women’s Institute Meet the first Thursday in the month at Hopefield, Norwich Road, Scole at 7.30pm. Telephone: Shirley Hall 740636.

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 treetrunks! All categories of woodturners are welcome to join the club, from the absolute beginner to the expert! Help and guidance is available for all, irrespective of experience or ability, to develop your turning technique, improve your designs or tackle that project you have always dreamed of! The club meets on the last Friday evening of the month at 7.30pm. Most meetings have a guest demonstrator to inspire members to tackle new or more ambitious projects plus a small number of all day demonstrations. Demonstrators vary from professional turners of international repute, to local professionals and talented amateurs from throughout East Anglia. We also try to include at least one social event each year. These have varied from BBQ lunches entertained by live jazz bands, to informal dinners in local pubs. The club is also affiliated to the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain (AWGB). So if you would like the chance to enjoy the magic of turning a lump of wood into a really beautiful and useful object we would love to hear from you. Telephone: Ken Hatton 687579 Chris Davies 898236.

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EDUCATION SCHOOLS Diss High School Walcot Road , Diss, Norfolk , IP22 4DH Tel: 642424 Fax: 642428 E-mail: office@disshigh.norfolk.sch.uk Website: www.disshigh.norfolk.sch.uk Headteacher: Dr J Hunt.

Director of Sixth Form: Mr. R. Budds.

Chair of Governors: Canon Tony Billett.

Diss High is a friendly and popular school set on an attractive site at the northeastern edge of the town. Diss High has some 1,200 students and converted to an Academy on 1st August 2011. We have an excellent record of both academic and sporting achievement, and our examination results are consistently above the county and national average. Each year the majority of Sixth Form students take up places at university. Students have gained places at Oxford and Cambridge for each of the last nine successive years.

Our new Vocational Centre was opened in September 2012 and this has expanded our curriculum options to include Hair and Beauty, Construction and Land-based learning. Our facilities also include a good library and resource centre, drama studio, music suite, three art studios, four workshops, eight laboratories, three home economics rooms, five computer rooms and a media suite.

EDUCATION Sixth Form students also have a tutorial and social base, along with some teaching accommodation, in “Uplands House” - a large adapted Victorian House on the same site. To find out more about the school, visit the website: www.disshigh.norfolk.sch.uk

Diss Church of England (VC) Junior School The Entry, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4NT Tel: 642675 Fax: 640515 Email: office@diss-jun.norfolk.sch.uk We are an average sized Junior school catering for children of all abilities from 7-11 years of age. We currently have 208 children in school, grouped in eight full time classes. We share our Head teacher, Mrs Susan Youngs, with Diss Infant School and this provides us with excellent links and continuity for the children of Diss. We are proud of our links with St Mary’s Church, which include weekly assemblies from a member of the church community and a termly celebration held in the church. Our current Chair of Governors is Mrs Janet Turner.

Our staff has continued to change and strengthen. This gives us an excellent mix of skills, enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism which serves the pupils of Diss very well. The school’s last Ofsted Inspection noted our good attendance and pupils’ enjoyment of school. The Leadership and Management of our school was judged to be ‘good’. We have a spacious library, a computer suite, our own kitchen and large dining area. Outside we have a nature area, adventure trails, a climbing area, substantial playing fields, basketball and netball areas. The school has been awarded Artsmark, a Sport Activemark and Healthy Schools recognition. We offer musical instrument tuition through visiting tutors. Additional coaching for a variety of sports is offered out of school hours. Finally, we have a Parent Teacher Association which is very enthusiastic in supporting the work of the school through organising excellent fund raising events and social opportunity.

Diss Infant and Nursery School with Children’s Centre Fitzwalter Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4PU Tel & fax: 642768 Email: office@diss-inf.norfolk.sch.uk

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CONTENTS EDUCATION Website: www.diss-inf.norfolk.sch.uk Headteacher: Mrs. S. Youngs Chair of Governors: Bob Corrick Diss Infant and Nursery School with Children’s Centre offers outstanding Early Years education, catering for all needs and believing that everyone can achieve their potential.

The main school building has six classrooms, Food Tech area, a resource/ intervention quiet room, a large hall and servery, a staffroom and two offices. All classrooms have storage shelves, benched computers, interactive whiteboards, a variety of IT equipment, a sink, altro and carpeted floor areas and an outside fire door, giving access to outdoor learning space.

The Nursery is a separate purpose-built unit. It has a large activity/playroom, a quiet area, kitchen and cloakroom. The outside playground is securely fenced, with gates providing access to the field and Reception areas.

The school grounds consist of a large playing field, hard playground with sheds for storage of outside play equipment for Reception children, planters (maintained by the children) and seated shelters. There is also an adventure playground, play hut and train and a wildlife area.

Extra trees have been planted to afford shade. Much use is made of the outside environment for all kinds of investigations, observations and physical activities.

The school is very active in promoting walking to school and has been awarded Travel Plan awards every year for the last five years. We hold Healthy School status in addition to the Activemark, Arts Council accreditation, Basic Skills mark and ICT accreditation.

The Children’s Centre Building was completed in 2007 which serves as a hub to local services, supporting many families within the area.

In the main school there is two form entry. Each class has support from a full time Teaching Assistant. In addition, there are teaching assistants specifically to support individual pupils with a range of specific needs.

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.

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EDUCATION Independent Schools For information and a free handbook on independent schools throughout East Anglia telephone ISCis (Independent Schools Council information service) East on (01263) 710223 or e.mail: east@iscis.uk.net or visit the website: www.iscis.uk.net/east.

ISCis accredited independent schools in the Diss area include New Eccles Hall School, Quidenham. Co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 2-16. Tel: (01953) 887217.

Riddlesworth Hall School, Garboldisham. Nursery, Pre-Prep and Preparatory school. Co-educational 2 - 8, girls only 8 - 13. Day and boarding (girls only).

Tel: 0870 4111140.

Thetford Grammar School. Co-educational day school for pupils aged 4-18.

Tel: (01842) 752840.

ISCis accredited independent schools in the Bury area include Cherry Trees School. Co-educational day school for pupils aged 3 months – 13 years. Tel: (01284) 760531.

Culford School and Culford Preparatory School. Co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 2-18. Tel: (01284) 728615.

Moreton Hall Preparatory School. Co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 2 -13. Tel: (01284) 753532.

South Lee School. Co-educational day school for pupils aged 2-13. Tel: (01284) 754654.

PRE-SCHOOL GROUPS Edward Bear Mother & Toddler Group Meet every Tuesday 9.30am to 11.00am in school term time at St. Mary’s Hall. Contact the church office. Tel: 643783.

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CONTENTS EDUCATION Merryfields Nursery Sports Pavilion, Shelfanger Road, Diss Open five days a week 9.15am to 12.15. Term time only. Ofsted approved. A caring, friendly atmosphere with qualified staff for children of 2-5 years to develop in. Contact Tel: 650001 (session times) or 783784.

DC3 Toddler Group At Diss Christian Community Church, Vinces Road. Thursday 10.00am to 11.30am. £1 per family. Contact Tel: 644223.

Roydon Early Years Roydon Village Hall. Up to 38 children meet Monday & Tuesday 9.00am to 1.00pm, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9.00am to 3.00pm. Contact: Tammy Batchelor. Tel: 650983.

Scole Pre-School Group Scole Sports & Social Club, Ransome Avenue, Scole from 9.15am to 12.15am.

Playgroup on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Contact: Shirley Shiress, Tel: 07925 093551.

Scole Parent (baby) Toddler Group Scole Sports and Social Club, Ransome Avenue, Scole. Wednesdays 1.30pm – 3.00pm. Contact: Linda Clay, Tel: 741187.

The Swan Nursery School Orchard Lodge, Hall Lane, Roydon Nursery Tel: 650229 Registered with Social Services for up to 25 children per session. Open weekdays during term time from 9am to 3.30pm and some holiday activities available. Also Breakfast Club and Afternoon Club until 5.30pm. Contact: Michelle Bowgen. Tel: 644588.

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EDUCATION Toddler Imps A group where parents and toddlers can explore an exciting range of activities each week (e.g. jelly pool, walking wellies through paint). There are two sessions meeting every Tuesday morning in term time, from 10.00am to 10.45am and also 11.00am to 11.45am, at the United Reformed Church Hall. Ring Rachel Baker 640696 for further details. www.impscreativity. co.uk

Baby Imps A group for parents and babies to enjoy. Teacher led session (includes treasure baskets, bookshare, touch & taste, bubbles etc) and then freeplay time, with home-made coffee & cake. Meets every Thursday morning (except the first Thursday of the month) in term time, from 9.30am to 10.30am, at the URC Hall. Ring Rachel Baker 640696 for further details.

Tiddler Imps For the “just walking” 9.30am to 10.30am at URC. Contact: Rachel Baker, Tel: 640696 for further details. See Toddler Imps for website.

The Pre-School at Gissing Children’s Centre Open term time for two-and-a-half to five year olds on Mondays from 9.30am to 1.15pm (option to leave at 12 noon) and Tuesdays to Fridays inclusive from 9.30am to 2.30pm with options to leave at 12 noon and 1.15pm. Quality of nursery education graded as Outstanding by Ofsted in October 2007. Toddler Group every Monday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

Holiday Playschemes for primary schoolchildren. Contact: Linda Nash, Tel: 652017.

Other Pre-School Information For further information on Playgroups and Parent & Toddler Groups in the area, contact The Pre-School Learning Alliance Resource Centre, Tel: (01603) 767525 for Norfolk or (01449) 677878 for Suffolk. Also The Childcare Information Service, 1st Floor, St. Andrew’s House, St. Andrew’s Street, Norwich. Tel: (01603) 622292.

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CONTENTS EDUCATION Out of School Hours Childcare in Diss The Fledglings After School Club is a thriving, Ofsted registered, club catering for up to 24 children from the first day of full-time schooling up to 12 years old. During term time from 3pm to 6pm at a cost of £6.75 per session.

We pick up from Diss Infants School. Contact, see below.

Fledglings Holiday Club runs every holiday from 8am to 6pm at a rate of £22.00 per day, £13.00 per half day. We are based at Diss Church Junior School in a mobile classroom plus activity area as well as great outdoor facilities. Dedicated staff provide a range of activities, games, art, craft, books, snacks, cooking and trips out. Special needs also catered for. The Club is totally independent and self-financing and is managed by a voluntary committee. For further information on a place for your child or joining as a committee member contact: Barbara Cameron. Tel: 07900 841409.

ADULT EDUCATION Adult Education has all but disappeared from Diss and is now centred in Attleborough, Tel: (01953) 455634. Diss still has some computer and sign language courses. Tel: 0344 800 8002.

Creative Way Art and Digital Photography Tuition An exciting range of weekly Creative Art Classes, One Day Art Workshops and One-to-One Art or Digital Photography Tuition aimed at helping you free your creativity and develop ideas of personal interest. Patient, encouraging, inspiring and knowledgeable tuition with Art Teacher and Artist Zangmo Alexander MA Fine Art PGCE. Very small groups, maximum 4 students ensure lots of individual attention. All media are taught, and everyone is welcome, from beginner to advanced. GCSE and A Level Art and Photography Tuition also available. For more information: phone Zangmo on 01379 687360 or look at www.denisealexander.co.uk.

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RELIGION THE DISS CHRISTIAN CHURCHES The Christian Churches of Diss are very active – The varied church programs are listed and all Christian Churches will give a warm welcome to visitors and those who wish to explore the Christian Faith. Whist Diss has some magnificent Churches from the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin to the newest building The Roman Catholic Church of St. Henry Morse, dedicated in 2012, The Christian Church in Diss is not buildings but the local people who meet to worship, share Christian fellowship, and serve the local community.

Apart from Christenings, Weddings and Bereavement Care, the local Churches and Church members are involved in true local service.

The Waveney Foodbank has a distribution point in Diss and the ministers of Diss Churches Together provide a small emergency grant to those in need.

Diss Christian Community Church are involved in Community Works, who provide support in a practical way with house furnishing.

There is something going on at your local Christian churches from Mother and Baby groups to groups for senior citizens!

The Roman Catholic Parish of Diss The newly built Catholic Church of St. Henry Morse is at the top of Shelfanger Road and backs onto the Town Cemetery to which there is pedestrian access.

Mass times are Saturday 6.00pm Vigil and Sunday 10.00. The parish priest can be contacted on 642914 or 07946 390060 or e-mailed at holytrinitydiss@ aol.com.

RELIGION Diss Team Ministry - Church of England The Diss Team ministers in the following parishes: St John the Baptist, Bressingham; St Mary the Virgin, Diss; St Andrew, Fersfield; St Nicholas, North Lopham; St Remigius Roydon; St Andrew, South Lopham.

The Team Office is in St Mary’s Hall, Mount Street, Tel: 643783 for all enquiries regarding marriages, baptisms etc, in the above churches. The office is open 9.00am-1.00pm, Mon-Fri. Services at St Mary’s Diss are Sundays 8.00am Eucharist, 10.30am Sung Eucharist, 6.00pm Evensong.

Morning Prayer is said Mon-Fri in Diss Parish Church at 8.30am, and there is a Eucharist on Wednesdays at 10.45am For details of other services and Sunday services held in the country parishes, please see our website: www.dissteamministry.org.uk The Rector: The Revd. Canon Tony Billett, Tel: 642072. The Assistant Curate and Parish Secretary: The Revd. Maggie Swayze, Tel: 643783. Readers: Mrs. Jayne Hinds. Dr. Sue Drake, Mr. Richard Hewitt, Mr. David Summers (emeritus), Mr. Ivan Stitt (emeritus).

Diss Baptist Church Denmark Street. Sunday services 10.45am (with Creche) and 6.30pm. Prayer meeting and Bible study Thursday 7.30pm. Children’s activities for 5-8 years and 9-11 years on Friday evenings at 6pm during term time. For more details and information on our other activities through the week, please go to the website, www.dissbaptistchurch.org.uk or Email info@dissbaptistchurch.org.uk

Diss Methodist Church Victoria Road (opposite Morrisons). The Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church worship together.

Public Worship Sunday: 9.30am (with modern worship songs), 10.45am (fourth Sunday at URC in Mere St) and 6.30pm.

Tuesday: Women’s Fellowship 2.15pm; Focus Group 7.30pm (fortnightly); Insight Bible Study 7.30pm (monthly).

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RELIGION Wednesday: Wednesday Club 7.30pm (fortnightly).

Thursday: Prayer meeting 10.00am.

Minister: the Revd. Brian Trudgian, Tel. 642791. Hire of room contact: Miss G. Brown, Tel: 651512 or Email: brown-gillian2@sky.com Light lunches are served on the 2nd and 4th Fridays from 12 noon to 1.15 pm. (not during Lent). Profits for charity. Leaflet of activities and other users of the building is available from Miss Brown. Church web site: www.dissmethodistchurch.org.uk.

Diss United Reformed Church Mere Street, (opposite Somerfields). We now join with the Diss Methodist Church and all Sunday Services at 10.45am, are held at the Methodist Church, Victoria Road (opposite Morrisons) except every 4th Sunday of the month when it is held at the United Reformed Church. We hold a coffee morning with a Sales Table every Friday morning from 9.30am-12 noon (Market Day).

For further information on all special church events and weekday activities, please contact one of the following people or see the notice board outside the church: Secretary and Lettings Officer: Gabrielle Pagan, Tel: 650770. Minister: Rev. Julian Sanders, Tel: 750548.

Society of Friends (Quakers) Meetings for worship open to all. Held in the Friends’ Meeting House, Frenze Road. Meetings at 10.30 am on Sundays. Wardens: 10 Frenze Road, Diss, Tel: 642614. Clerk to the Meeting: Christina van Melzen Tel: (01986) 798308.

The Salvation Army Our Welcome Team is ready to welcome you inside our doors for Christian worship and teaching every Sunday at 10am and 6.30pm. The aim for our meetings is very simple: To make Jesus known through God’s love for all mankind. After the Morning Meeting we invite you to a share fellowship over a cup of coffee or tea.

We hold Monthly ‘Songs of Praise’ on the 1st Sunday and ‘Cafe Church’ on the 3rd Sunday at 6pm (excluding Bank Holiday weekends & August). During the week we hold Luncheon Club every Tuesday at 12.45pm followed by Cameo Group (Come and meet each other) at 2.00. A fellowship for Ladies the

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CONTENTS EDUCATION 1st Tuesday of each month at 8pm.

Are you a golfer? Then join our newly established Christian Golfers Fellowship which will meet bi-monthly for a round of golf in and around the area. If you wish to join, give us a call, and we will point you in the right direction!

We have a full Baden Powell programme of events for all the BP sections. If we can be of help to you, please give the Corps Officers, Majors Ian and Barbara Fawcett, a call on 642448.

Bethel Chapel (non-denominational) Victoria Road. A very warm welcome is given to our Sunday Worship Service at 3pm. Also at our prayer and bible study, on Wednesdays at 7.15pm. Other special events are advertised throughout the year. For further details of any of these, or for transport etc, please Tel: 644259.

Denmark Street Hall Meetings on Sundays: Breaking of Bread at 11.00 am and the Gospel Service on the first, third and fifth Sunday at 6.30pm. Prayer Meetings and Bible Study at 6.30pm on Wednesdays. For further details please contact: Secretary: Mr. J. Leftley. Tel: 852982, Email: jandm@leftley.com.

Diss Christian Community Church, Vinces Road Our Sunday service starts at 10.30am and includes music, media presentations, messages that tackle the questions of everyday life and great activities for the kids.

As a true community church we are involved in many initiatives to reach out to local communities such as Community Works, Pregnancy Crisis and bereavement counselling. During the week we offer a wide range of superb activities centered around our excellent facilities: Parents and Toddlers, Kid’s clubs, Sports clubs to name a few. Check out our website for details.

For further information please contact the church office, Tel: 644223. Email: mail@dc3.org.uk Web-site: www.dc3.org.uk.

Other Religious Groups Waveney Valley Buddhist Group Offers a joy of living course based on the teachings of Tibetan Buddhist master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche sharing teachings on how to calm the mind open Other Religious Groups

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RELIGION the heart and develop insight into the true nature of reality. Suitable for all, previous meditation experience not necessary. Open to people of all faiths or none – you do not have to be Buddhist to learn to meditate.

Fortnightly meetings 7.00pm - 8.30pm at Bressingham, near Diss, Enquiries and details: Sister Zangmo, Tel: 687360. Further information at www.tergar.org.

Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall, Gilray Road, Diss, IP22 3EU. Meetings: Sunday 10.00am, public talk / Watchtower study: Thursday 7.00pm, Ministry School / Service Meeting. Contact: Mr. Chris Stanforth. Tel. 07941 138584.

Diss Spiritualist Church Services on alternate Fridays at 7.30pm in Roydon Village Hall, Diss. Please Tel: 640928 for information.

10 Snooker Tables Large Pool Room With Six Tables Meeting Room For Hire Competitively Priced Bar Range Of Cues & Equipment Snack Meals And Hot Drinks Available Live Music And Parties Catered For

Quarter page 93X63 01379 651298

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SPORTS SPORTS & GAMES ANGLING – Diss & District Angling Club The membership has fishing rights for the Mere, Upper Waveney and Eye Pits.

Weekly competitions are arranged in season. Membership is available from local tackle shops. Match Secretary: Andrew Mears, Tel: 07786 041177.

ATHLETICS – Diss & District Athletics Club Founded in 1952, the club caters for track and field athletics, cross-country and road running. The club competes in the Anglia League (Male & Female, 9 years to seniors) and Norfolk & Suffolk Cross-Country League. Outdoor training April to October, 6.30 – 8pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Diss Sports Field, Shelfanger Road. Winter Training 6.15 – 7.45pm: Tuesdays – track, field and road runners; Thursdays – road runners. Some Thursdays indoor athletic training at Diss High School gym. Chairman Sylvia 642262.

BADMINTON – Diss & District Badminton Club The club meets Monday evenings from 7.00 to 9pm at Hartismere Dance Studio during the Autumn and Spring terms. We don’t play competitively, purely for fun. If your standard of play is above beginner level we would love to see you. First week free. Usual week price £5.00/ 2 hour session. Chairman/Treasurer: Simon Colwell 01379 890151.

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In addition a Wednesday group also meets, contact Trevor Tel: 07515 543593.

BOWLS – Diss Causeway Bowls Club Affiliated to the English Bowling Federation. Bowling season: May to September. Green at rear of Chapel Street car park. Secretary: Richard Watkinson. Tel: 644353.

Short Mat Bowls The club meets at Tivetshall Village Hall every Friday from 7.00 to 10.00pm throughout the year. New members welcome. For more information phone 677135.

BRIDGE – Diss Bridge Club Diss (Roydon) Bridge Club meets at 6.45pm on Thursdays at Roydon Village Hall. Please phone 642463 for details.

Cricket – Diss & District Cricket Club Diss & District Cricket Club Diss C.C. is one of Norfolk’s top clubs with 3 adult teams competing in the Norfolk Cricket Alliance and Norfolk Cricket league and 3 junior teams. The first XI play in the Premier Division. It is part of the club’s aim to provide cricket for youngsters as well as providing good playing and social facilities for the more seasoned cricketers in the area. Junior training for boy and girls aged 8 to 15 years takes place on Fiday evenings from 6pm – 7.30pm at the Rectory Meadow. The club has attained ECB Clubmark Accreditation. Newcomers of all abilities are invited to contact the club. Chairman: Martin Fairweather, Tel: 07836 627141 Secretary: Jill Tebble 640929.

Cycling – Diss & District Cycling Club The club covers all aspects of cycling: road racing, mountain bikes, cross country, time trials, touring, reliability trials and club runs. The emphasis varies according to the demands of the membership. Enquiries: Madgetts Cycles, Diss. Tel: 650419.

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Darts – Diss Town FC Ladies Darts Team Although darts has almost disappeared as a sport from the town, the ladies team is still thriving and has won their championship 14 years in a row. They meet at 8.30pm on Tuesdays, in the winter months, at The Greyhound. Contact: Margaret Edwards. Tel: 651393.

DC3 Sport Vinces Road, Diss. Sports Hall available for hire facilities include: sports equipment (volleyball, badminton, children’s sports equipment, unihoc, basketball, dodge ball and table tennis) climbing wall, kitchen. Various sports clubs are organized, including volleyball, badminton, circuits.

External hirers currently run classes for Pilates, Zumba and Line dancing. Please call 644223 for further details.

FOOTBALL – Diss Town Football Club Brewers Green Lane. Tel: 651223. The club’s first team plays in the Premier Division of the Thurlow Nunn League, the reserves play in the Thurlow Nunn Reserve League and the Under-18 team in the Thurlow Nunn Youth League.

Training is on Tuesday evenings in season and the all-weather Astroturf playing area is available for five-a-side soccer and certain other sports.

The Centre Spot clubhouse is fully licensed and often features live entertainment. A combination of various rooms available for hire, parties, weddings and social events. Secretary: Steve Flatman, Tel: 641406.

GLIDING – Norfolk Gliding Club Operates from Tibenham Airfield, approximately 7 miles north of Diss. Visitors are welcome. Trial lessons and catering facilities available. Club open: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday throughout the year. Tel: 677207.

Golf - Diss Golf Club Stuston Common, Diss , IP21 4AA. Tel: 641025.

The Club was formed in 1903 and has active and friendly Men’s, Seniors, Ladies & Junior Sections The Club has several membership schemes and welcomes enquiries from prospective new members. Visitors are welcome, every day of the week, subject to course availability. With green fees starting Diss Town Guide 2013-2015

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SPORTS from £20. Golf Societies and group bookings are also welcome, with a range of packages to fulfil your special day.

There are ample practice facilities with putting and chipping greens, together with a short range practice ground. Our resident Professional is available for lessons and his small shop has most of the essential needs for golfers. Our In House Bar and Catering is available on the premises with a core snack menu, coupled with more substantial ’Specials’.

Enquiries about any aspect of the club should be made to the Secretary Manager: Office Tel: 641025.

Hockey - Diss Ladies Hockey Club Formed in 1998, we currently play at Hartismere High School using Heywood Sports and Racquets Club facilities. We play in the Marshall Motors Norfolk Hockey League and are currently in the Premier Division. Contact Lindsay Cates, Tel: 640106.

Diss Judo Club Meets every Thursday evening from 6.30 to 7.45pm at the Youth Centre, Shelfanger Road, Diss. Contact: Howard Oates, Tel: 688258.

Meccano For Ever Meccano, the greatest educational toy construction system ever invented, lives on in Diss. 50 years ago virtually every schoolboy in the land owned a Meccano set. More popular in those days than even Lego is today, it has been in constant demand and production since its invention by Frank Hornby just over 100 years ago, thus making it the longest produced toy the world has ever known.

Anyone wishing to further their interest or simply take a trip back into pure childhood nostalgia, call lifelong collector, constructor and restorer, Tony Rednall, Tel: 643671.

Motor Cycling – Diss & District Motor Cycle Club Ltd The club runs three trails a year, three motor crosses and three enduros.

Club night is at The Cock on Fair Green at 9pm each Wednesday evening. Secretary: Mrs. Wendy Bavin, Lion House, 101 Victoria Road, Diss. Tel: 643960.

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SPORTS Netball – Diss Ladies Netball Club South Norfolk Netball League. Plays a winter league at Rickinghall and a summer league at Diss. Contact Sue Shand, Tel: 07811 162230, who can provide details of current team contacts.

PÉTANQUE- Diss Waveney Pétanque Club.

We hold meetings of this most popular French game. On Wednesdays from 2pm and Saturdays from 10.30am at The Diss Town Football Club, Brewers Lane, Come along and enjoy friendly games. Contact President Bendt Hansen on 0137870074 or Secretary Yoshi Shinagawa on 644816 for details.

Pigeons – Diss & District Racing Pigeon Club Meetings are held at Diss Town Football Club with races organized most Saturdays throughout the summer months on a southerly route.

New members and visitors always welcome. Special rates for schoolchildren and OAPs. Secretary: A.J. Daniels, Tel: 651859.

Rugby – Diss Rugby Club Diss Rugby Club was founded in 1958. The Club has its own ground - ‘Mackenders’, at Bellrope Lane, Roydon - with excellent clubhouse facilities. The club runs four senior sides and a Veterans XV, with the First XV playing in the London Divisions of the RFU National League. There is a highly successful junior and youth section, providing rugby for all ages from 6-19, which is producing players who have gained representative honours at County, Divisional and National levels in recent seasons. Bath and England player Dan Hipkiss spent his formative years at Diss RFC. Four young players have played for England whilst still at Diss.

Everybody is welcome, whether as a senior or junior player, coaches, junior helpers, spectators or social members. Senior club enquiries: Sue English (Club Administrator), Tel: 642891, Email: dissrugbyclub@yahoo.co.uk or Norman Potter, Tel: 586288, Email: onestoppoultryshop@btconnect.com.

Snooker – Diss Cue Club Since 2008, Diss Cue Club has been housed in a new, purpose designed building. More than just a Snooker Club, there are six Pool tables, including two

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of the American variety. Open for twelve hours a day, seven days a week the club has a light and airy lounge where members can relax. Meals and snacks are available and in addition the club has a licensed bar. A range of Snooker & Pool cues and equipment is stocked. The building is air conditioned for year round use. Regular quiz nights and live music evenings are held. Members of all ages are welcome. Diss Cue Club, Sawmills Road, Diss IP22 4GG. Tel: 651298.

Squash – Heywood Sports & Racquet Club Situated at Walcot Road, next to Diss High School, the club has three modern courts, one with a glass back, a fully licenced bar, a floodlit astroturf pitch and floodlit tennis courts. Includes former members of Diss Lawn Tennis Club.

Visiting membership is available. Tel: 643088 for further information.

Swimming - Diss Swim & Fitness Centre (DSFC) Diss Swim and Fitness Centre has a 25m main pool and a learner pool. There is also a gym, sauna, steam room and spa.

A variety of water based classes take place throughout the week along with an extensive swimming lesson programme designed for all ages and abilities.

The gym is now home to the latest cardiovascular equipment and also offers qualified instructors who are available to help you achieve your goals and motivate you to complete your workout. When joining the gym every new member is given an induction and a demonstration of our wide range of equipment and an explanation of what each piece of machinery can do for you, after which you can start your workout.

In the pool, Swim School lessons start for children from just four months old. All of our Swim School sessions form part of the National Plan for Teaching Swimming and all of our teachers are certified with the Amateur Swimming Association. The National Plan for Swimming is an all-inclusive programme, which takes non-swimmers from their first splash, all the time developing their confidence in the water.

The pool also offers adult only swim sessions from 7am each week day morning, fun sessions with floats and inflatables, adult and general swim sessions and Aqua Fit classes. The pool is also available for private hire and parties and during the school holidays we offer a range of water-based activities for children.

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SPORTS your way of life and you can apply for a leisure passport, which, if eligible, will offer you reduced price admission to leisure facilities both within and outside South Norfolk.

Diss Otters Swimming Club Based at Diss Swimming Pool, the club was formed in September 1987 to promote competition amongst young swimmers and ‘Masters’. It has grown in strength and depth since then and regularly has swimmers competing at club and county level. The ‘Masters’ or adults group is one of the largest in Norfolk. Swimmers of all ages and abilities have the opportunity to improve or learn new strokes, enter competitions or just keep fit. Training sessions are held in a six-lane, 25 meter pool, on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday evenings, plus Sunday morning. The addition of spectator seating upgraded the pool enormously so that Diss Otters can now offer visiting clubs facilities on a par with any other club in Norfolk. Contact: Jamie Rush mobile 07738 427735.

Table Tennis – Diss Table Tennis League Starts each October. The aim is to provide all ages with the opportunity to play table tennis in leagues and tournaments. Secretary: Mr. R. Woods, Tel: 651295.

Tennis – Heywood Sports & Leisure Club The club is long established and new members are welcome to the Walcot Road courts. There are three floodlit hard courts, car parking and use of the adjoining facilities. The club is in the first divisions of the Norwich Leagues and has men’s, ladies’ and mixed teams in the local South Norfolk League.

Juniors and beginners are also welcome with coaching available. Casual players may use the courts by paying an hourly rate. Membership forms are available from the club. We work closely with EA Tennis for courses and camps for children and adults. Contact: Tom Bobbins, Tel: 643088.

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DISS CAR PARKS With the exception of the three listed below, all the public car parks in Diss are operated by South Norfolk District Council and have a standard tariff which applies Monday to Saturday.

Up to one hour............................free Up to two hours..........................£1 Up to three hours.......................£1.50 Up to four hours..........................£2.00 Over four hours...........................£3.00 Motor cycles in designated places - free Blue Badge holders - free. Sundays & Bank Holidays - free.

NB. 1) No access to Park Road car park 6.00pm to 6.30am. Exit still possible.

2) Church Street car park not available to the public on Fridays.

3) Season ticket - phone 08081 787145.

Non SNDC Car Parks 1) Railway Station - Station Road Park (London side).

Peak Day ticket............................£5.30 Off Peak from 9.30am..............£3 Evenings from 4pm....................£2.50 Saturday.........................................£2.50 Sunday............................................£1.10 Public Holidays.............................£2.50 Blue Badge.....................................free.

For season tickets see board at car park.

2) Railway Station - Gilray Road (Norwich side).

Day ticket - £4.40.

Weekend & Bank Holidays - £2.00.

3) Mere Street - behind shops.

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CONTENTS EDUCATION Up to one hour............................£70p Up to two hours..........................£1.20 Up to three hours.......................£1.70 Up to four hours..........................£2.20 Over four hours...........................£3.50 Fees apply Monday to Sunday 24 hours. Blue Badge holders need ticket. Excess for non-display - £80.

Short Term Parking (One hour) At various locations - Market Hill and Market Place (not Fridays), St. Nicholas Street, Mere Street South and Mere’s Mouth.

Supermarkets Morrisons, Tesco and Co-op have free car parks with time limits. See boards at each store for details.

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BUSINESS A-Z A guide to shops and services available in Diss Entries in different colour type advertise in this guide

NAME

ADDRESS

ACCOUNTANT BAXTER K CHAPMAN K

DISS ACCOUNTING &TAXATION HAINES WATTS LARKING GOWEN NEWMAN & CO STEWART BOREHAM & CO

HALL FM, BURSTON 15 a MARKET PLACE VICTORIA ROAD 8 HOPPER WAY GILRAY ROAD 104 VICTORIA ROAD DARROW WOOD FARM

651540 641885 646260 640555 651067 640640 641690

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3 HALES YARD

642044

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ANGLING SUPPLIES P M PEGG ANGLING SUPPLIES

VICTORIA ROAD

640430

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES DISS ANTIQUES & INTERIORS GOLD SHOP OLD CURIOSITY SHOP RAGS, BAGS & CURIOS RUSHALL DOLLS HOUSE

2/3 MARKET PLACE 6 ST NICHOLAS ST MARKET HILL 28 ST NICHOLAS ST WILLS YARD

642213 644441 640644 308055 658749

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ARCHITECTS & SURVEYORS KEITH DAY DANNY MASKELL PAUL GODDARD CHARTERED ARCH. NICK WOODS

SHELFANGER 22 MISSION ROAD DISS HEYWOOD 23A HAWK CRESCENT

643945 651238 652272 652537

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ARMY SURPLUS / CAMPING EQUIPMENT GILLINGS OF DISS LITTLE MOVERS

MISSION ROAD STATION ROAD

642983 644070

46

ART SUPPLIES / CRAFT / HOBBY SHOPS DISS PUBLISHING BOOKSHOP 41 MERE STREET ALBRIGHTS TUDOR HOUSE RUSHALL DOLLS HOUSE

WILLS YARD

644612 642066 658749

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AUCTION MARKET TW GAZE

ROYDON ROAD

650306

BAKERS / CAKE SHOPS GREGGS TUDOR BAKEHOUSE

MERE STREET 15A MARKET HILL

651468 642322

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BANKS / BUILDING SOCIETIES BARCLAYS 14 MARKET HILL HALIFAX 12A MARKET PLACE HSBC 1 MOUNT STREET LLOYDS/TSB 3 MARKET HILL NATIONAL WESTMINSTER 49 MERE STREET NATIONWIDE 3 MERE STREET NORWICH AND PETERBOROUGH 14 MARKET PLACE

614031 610401 0845 0801800 652465 0845 601 3366 0845266 1123 644778

BEAUTY BEAUTY BOUTIQUE BEAUTY IN MIND CLASSIC NAILS CRACKERS & CHAPS EDEN NATURAL BEAUTY GEORGINA TAYLOR NICOLA SHORTER (NAILS) THE RED HOUSE SALON

MARKET HILL HOPPER WAY CHURCH STREET 26 ST NICHOLAS STREET SAWMILLS ROAD MOBILE (MOBILE) DISS BRESSINGHAM

644008 652653 650595 651660 643533 07757 739787 644752 687356

BED AND BREAKFAST COBWEBBS SARACENS HEAD

FAIR GREEN MOUNT STREET

641388 652853

BICYCLE SALES AND REPAIRS COBBS MADGETTS CYCLES THE CYCLE SHACK

PARK ROAD 8 SHELFANGER ROAD CHAPEL STREET

650550 650419 641212

BLINDS HILLARY’S BLINDS SWIFT BLINDS

COLERIDGE ROAD DISS

643837 640568

BOOK-KEEPING / OFFICE SERVICES GEORGINA BRADLEY RHONDA COSTELLOE CROFT LANE DISS ADMIN SOLUTIONS M R ACCOUNTING ALISON BANNON BOOK KEEPING BOOKSELLERS DISS PUBLISHING BOOKSHOP W H SMITH

40 MERE STREET 13 MERE STREET

BRIDAL AND EVENING WEAR ALL BRIDES AND GROOMS LTD PALGRAVE

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BUILDERS / CONTRACTORS ALDOUS E W 42 ROSE LANE ANGLIAN BUILDING SERVICES BARKER A 55 LOUIES LANE BETTINSON BROS SHELFANGER ROAD CUNNINGHAM BUILDERS HEYWOOD CWE CARPENTRY DANNY WARD BUILDERS SCOLE DISS SCAFFOLDING SERVICES LTD SHELFANGER ROAD HAYDON GROUNDWORKS SERVICES 3 SCHOLARS WALK JOHN TAYLOR BUILDERS LTD 5 SHELFANGER ROAD JOLLY AN BUILDING SERVICES 20 PEARMAIN ROAD PJE RHATIGAN HOXNE R G RACKHAMS FURZE BANK ROY ALLEN ENGINEERING FAIR GREEN SL SERVICES

THE FIXER DISS

644566 651102 644591 644569 640300 641571 742742 643800 640483 643138 651189 668356 640172 642324 674650 642171

BUILDERS MERCHANTS JEWSON JEWSON RIDGEONS TRAVIS PERKINS

FAIR GREEN VICTORIA ROAD VICTORIA ROAD SHELFANGER ROAD

643374 643531 641414 642712

BUSINESS CENTRE DISS BUSINESS CENTRE DISS BUSINESS PARK

DARK LANE HOPPER WAY

650462 650462

BUTCHERS BROWNE D A & SON CANNELLS C & K FAMILY BUTCHERS MEAT INN

29 ST NICHOLAS STREET 48 MERE STREET VICTORIA ROAD 12 MARKET PLACE

642105 642020 658663 642452

CAKES / CATERERS CHERRY CATERING CLAIRE’S SUGARCRAFT QUICK BITES SPECIAL CAKES (WEDDINGS)

WINGFIELD NORFOLK HOUSE YARD VICTORIA CNTR, VINCES ROAD 20 CROFT LANE

586355 650082 658705 643502

CAR ACCESSORIES ALLMAKE MOTOR PARTS LTS CAR & COMMERCIAL INSTALLATIONS DISS CAR PARTS & ACCESSORIES DSC MOTOR FACTORS JOHN GROSE LITTLE MOVERS (TOWBARS)

SAWMILLS ROAD 2 VINCES ROAD 146 VICTORIA ROAD V5 VINCES ROAD PARK ROAD STATION ROAD

640782 641111 652544 651978 642311 644070

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CAR/VAN HIRE ANGLIA VEHICLE CONTRACTS DEREK FISKE PROLEK DISS LTD

DISS BUSINESS CENTRE SAWMILLS ROAD SAWMILLS ROAD

652900 644314 643461

CAR SALES / REPAIRS AUTO AID S. BARTRUM & SON DESIRA (FIAT) DISS CAR CENTRE DISS VAN CENTRE JOHN GROSE (FORD) PAT LEWIS (PEUGEOT) PRETTY GARAGES ROYDON SERVICE STATION SCOLE VEHICLE REPAIRS STEPHEN’S THURLOW NUNN (VAUXHALL) VARGAS WILLOW TREE CARS WYATT ENGINEERING

PALGRAVE 34 DENMARK STREET VICTORIA ROAD SAWMILLS ROAD 31SAWMILLS ROAD PARK ROAD ROSE LANE, PALGRAVE VINCES ROAD HIGH RD, ROYDON VICTORIA ROAD NORWICH ROAD, SCOLE VICTORIA ROAD VICTORIA ROAD ROSE LANE DARROW FARM

650745 642964 650111 642051 642055 0845 120 7439 641100 644786 650642 652543 740681 642241 872111 651818 640200

CARAVANS AND EQUIPMENT LITTLE MOVERS

STATION ROAD

CARD SHOPS CARDS N WRAP CARD FACTORY DISS PUBLISHING BOOKSHOP

53 MERE STREET MERE STREET 01924839150 40 MERE STREET 644612 4

CARE HOMES / AGENCIES ARCHER CARE CARE PERSPECTIVES FIRST CHOICE HOME CARE LTD KINGSLEY HEALTH CARE

PARKSIDE COURT SUNRISE HEALTHCARE WALCOT HALL NURSING

6 DE LUCY CLOSE 17 CROFT LANE OSIERS, STUSTON THE NUNNERY, DENMARK STREET PARK ROAD 10, FORGE BUSINESS CNT WALCOT ROAD

641898 651666 741116 643201 652050 642150 641030

CARPENTRY & JOINERY HOWES CARPENTRY

DISS

644460

CARPETS / FLOORING CARPET RIGHT COMPLETE FLOORING JOHN DOE OF DISS PETER GAUL

55-56 MERE STREET 147 VICTORIA ROAD SAWMILLS ROAD ROYDON

640989 651188 644081 651805

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CHARITY SHOPS BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION EAST ANGLIA CHILDRENS HOSPICE OXFAM PDSA RED CROSS

SALVATION ARMY SCOPE SUE RYDER

MERE STREET 32 CHAPEL STREET MARKET HILL 16 MERE STREET MAVERY HOUSE SUNNYSIDE 5 MERE STREET 36 MERE STREET

641727 651939 644871 643854

CHEMIST / DRUG STORES BOOTS CO-OP PHARMACY HADO PHARMACY SUPERDRUG

9 MARKET PLACE MERE STREET 66 MOUNT STREET 19 MERE STREET

642436 0500 970547 644001 652821

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CHIMNEY SWEEP ANGLIA CHIMNEY SWEEPS WISHART 48 FRENZE ROAD JAMES PETTITT PULHAM MARKET

644770 643181 676951

CHINA GLASS AND COOKWARE LARTER & FORD LESLIE WARD QUALITY GIFTS

MARKET HILL 25 CHURCH STREET

642720 642059

CHINA / POTTERY RESTORER HODGSON JENNY

14 CROFT LANE

642518

CHIROPODISTS AND PODIATRY DISS AND HARLESTON CHIROPODY & PODIATRY CLINIC

1 ROYDON ROAD

640370

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CHIROPRACTORS DISS CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE

1 ROYDON ROAD

650020

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CLEANING SERVICES CHEM DRY EAST ANGLIA VINCES ROAD CRYSTAL CLEAN JOSIES CARPET & DOMESTIC CLEANING SANDY LANE TURRELL CLEANING SERVICE BRESSINGHAM MAXI KLEEN 26 TUDOR AVE, ROYDON MINSTER CLEANING (CONTRACT) DISS BUSINESS CENTRE TURRELLS CLEANING

BRESSINGHAM CLOCK AND WATCH REPAIRS CHAPMAN LJ DISS ANTIQUES & INTERIORS

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CLOTHING CHIX CHRISTINE HINCHCLIFFE LILY & ROSE M & CO BEALES TATTERS

WILLOW

13A MARKET PLACE 6 ST NICHOLAS STREET COBBS YARD 22 MERE STREET MARKET PLACE 12 MERE STREET COBBS YARD

COACH SERVICES / COMMUNITY TRANSPORT SIMONDS COACHES SAWMILLS CHENERY TRAVEL

GALLOWAY TRAVEL COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CRYSTAL HERBS NATURAL HEALTH CLINIC WUYTS CHRISTOFFELINA

10 GILRAY ROAD CHAPEL STREET ROYDON

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPISTS ANTE NATAL YOGO CLASSES URC, MERE STREET AROMATHERAPY AND HOLISTIC MASSAGE COMPUTERS / COMPUTER GAMES AND SUPPLIES CRAWFORD SOLUTIONS 2 DE LUCY CLOSE DATA TECH DTP 16 MERE STREET PG COMPUTERS NETWORK CONSULTANTS 42 MERE STREET INTERNET QUALITY SOLUTIONS DISS BUSINESS CENTRE ULRIC COMPUTERS PARK ROAD 121 COMPUTER SERVICES VICTORIA ROAD CONFECTIONERY THE SWEET SHOP

NORFOLK HOUSE YARD

CURTAINS CURTAINS BY DESIGN ROYDON DISS FURNISHING FABRICS WILLS YARD, CHAPEL ST COUTURE WINDOWS DANCE SCHOOLS HEGARTY SCHOOL OF DANCE DELICATESSENS FREDRICKS FINE FOODS

NORFOLK HOUSE YARD

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DENTISTS / DENTAL TECHNICIANS BERNARD MAYSTON DENTAL SERVICE BOWLER AND WARD FAIR GREEN FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICE DISS DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE WAVENEY DENTAL LABORATORY DENTABRITE

127 VICTORIA ROAD 65 MOUNT STREET DENMARK GREEN 3 MOUNT STREET DARROW FARM CHURCH STREET

643789 643693 651689 642522 643008 652580

DEPARTMENT STORES BEALES

MARKET PLACE

652248

DESIGN FOR PRINT KING DESIGN TYPE & IMAGE

DISS BUSINESS CENTRE TIVETSHALL ST MARY

644200 676713

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DIY STORES LARTER & FORD TOTALLY HOME

MARKET HILL VICTORIA CNTR, VINCES ROAD

642720 640111

DRAIN CLEARANCE DRAIN CLEARANCE SERVICE

FRENZE ROAD

643210

DRAPERY AND FABRICS DISS FURNISHING FABRICS ROOMS WITH A VIEW ANNE TAYLOR

WILLS YARD, CHAPEL ST ST NICHOLAS STREET 2 SHELFANGER ROAD

641919 640220 651788

DRIVING INSTRUCTORS GEOFF SILLETT 55 SUNNYSIDE DISS SCHOOL OF MOTORING 22 BRUSHMAKERS WAY JUNE’S DRIVING SCHOOL LINNET DRIVING TUITION MARTIN ROAD, DISS

642469 678327 788939 07775 526459

DRY CLEANERS / LAUNDERETTES/ IRONING SERVICES IRONED 4 U 28 VICTORIA ROAD JOHNSONS MARKET PLACE PRESSED TO GO ROYDON

07879557529 642279 652767

EDUCATION & ACTIVE LEARNING EDUCATIONAL EVENTS & PROJECTS

64 SHELFANGER ROAD

640080

ELECTRICAL SHOP HUGHES A W MYHILL

VICTORIA ROAD VICTORIA ROAD

642005 644078

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ELECTRICIANS / ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT PAUL LOVETT POTTER ELECTRICAL SANDY LANE SIMONS ELECTRICAL STEVE EAGLE WALCOT ROAD TREVOR COTTEE

34 TUDOR AVENUE

TELEPHONE: 608103 643465 740215 640926 641009

EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES ERAS 105 DENMARK STREET HALES GROUP NAVIRE HOUSE JOBCENTRE PLUS CHURCH STREET KAMA SOLUTIONS PARAMOUNT PERSONNEL SERVICES 6S MERE STREET QUALITY TEACHER RECRUITMENT DISS

82 38

652171 642276 614300 642395 650296 0800 783 7405

EQUESTRIAN / FARM SUPPLIES DARROW FARM SUPPLIES

SHELFANGER ROAD

ESTATE AGENTS / PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ASHTON & CO DURRANTS FINE AND COUNTRY TW GAZE MUSKER MCINTYRE LIVING PROPERTY PARSON TEMPLES WHITTLEY PARISH WILLIAM H BROWN POTTER AND BUDD

ST NICHOLAS STREET 2B MARKET HILL NAVIRE HOUSE 10 MARKET HILL 46-47 MERE STREET MERE STREET PARK ROAD 16 ST NICHOLAS STREET 6 MARKET HILL MERE STREET ST NICHOLAS STREET

FINANCIAL SERVICES GAM LTD (OFFSHORE INVESTMENT) PLS FINANCIAL SERVICES

DISS BUSINESS CENTRE HOPPER WAY, DISS

650948 644568

FIREPLACES / STOVES DISS IRONWORKS STOVE & CHIMNEY CENTRE

7 ST NICHOLAS STREET VINCES ROAD

643978 651231

FISH AND CHIP SHOPS BAILEYS FISH AND CHIPS FAIR GREEN FISH BAR MARKET PLACE FISH & CHIPS THE FISH & CHIPS BURGER SHOP

66/68 SHELFANGER ROAD DENMARK STREET MARKET PLACE 16 VICTORIA ROAD

644368 642412 641246 650434

FITNESS CENTRES DISS SWIM & FITNESS CENTRE FIT CLUB HEYWOOD SPORTS & RACQUET CLUB MICK GLYNN

VICTORIA ROAD HOPPER WAY 30 WALCOT ROAD SHELFANGER HALL, SHELFANGER

652754 652225 643088 740481

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FLORISTS THE FLOWER SHOP JANNIE JANES PARK FLOWERS

12 ST NICHOLAS STREET SHELFANGER ROAD PARK ROAD

642569 650564 644171

FOOD RETAILERS HOLLAND AND BARRETT DISS FOOD AND WINE LABAS

1 MERE STREET MARKET PLACE MAVERY HOUSE

641515

FUEL SUPPLIER CPL PETROLEUM LTD / BRITISH FUELS CPL DISTRIBUTION SHELL DIRECT TEAM ENERGY LITTLE MOVERS

PRINCE REGENT WAY STATION YARD VICTORIA ROAD STATION ROAD

652235 643346 642362 644070

FUNERAL SERVICES RACKHAMS FUNERAL SERVICE ROSEDALE FUNERAL HOME

STANLEY ROAD VICTORIA ROAD

642321 640810

FURNITURE / BEDS DISS BED CENTRE JOHN DOE SOUND SLEEP BEDS

WILLS YARD, CHAPEL ST SAWMILLS ROAD WINFARTHING

GARAGE DOORS AND GATES CHAPEL DOORS GARDEN MACHINERY & REPAIRS DISS GARDEN MACHINERY MICHAEL MOWERS

TELEPHONE:

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642772 644081 01953 861177

2

VINCES ROAD

651959

36

DARROW FARM EYE

644359 871010

GARDEN DESIGN / SERVICES / LANDSCAPING DWS MAINTENANCE ESSENTIAL SERVICES ROLFE AND STRINGER MELLIS

650380 642119 783548

GARDEN SUPPLIES DISS GARDEN CENTRE MYHILLS BLOOMS OF BRESSINGHAM DUTCH BARN NURSERY

106 VICTORIA ROAD 35 MERE STREET BRESSINGHAM THE STREET, BLO NORTON

642873 642465 688551 681182

GIFT SHOPS HARRIETS

L J CHAPMAN LESLIE WARD GIFTS & COLLECTABLES SKINSENSE

23 TUDOR HOUSE 34 MERE STREET 25 CHURCH STREET NORFOLK HOUSE YARD

308105 642102 642059 652986

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GLASS / GLAZING STRATTON GLASS GLAZING VISION

HOPPER WAY SAWMILLS IND EST

650797 658309

STUSTON COMMON STUSTON

641025 741191

GREENGROCERS - WHOLESALE CHENERY C

VINCES ROAD

642406

HABERDASHERY ALBRIGHTS

TUDOR HOUSE

642066

GOLF SHOPS DISS GOLF SHOP OSIERS DRIVING RANGE

TELEPHONE:

HAIRDRESSERS - SEE BEAUTY SALONS AQUARIA HAIR DESIGN 39A CHAPEL ST BARBER SHOP 34 CHAPEL ST CRACKERS & CHAPS ST NICHOLAS STREET THE CUTTING ROOM ROYDON DOLPHIN HOUSE HAIR DESIGN CHURCH STREET GLOSS MARKET HILL CLS HAIR SAWMILLS ROAD THE HAIRLOOM 1 ROYDON ROAD JUNCTION HAIR STUDIO 103 DENMARK STREET KATE 6 BLACKTHORN CLOSE LAWRENCE PAUL UNIT 4 VINCES ROAD MAGENTA HAIR STUDIO 2 HALES YARD JUST SARAH ROYDON (MOBILE) THE STRAND COBBS YARD STYLERS CHAPEL STREET UNIQUE HAIRDRESSERS SAWMILLS HELEN’S MOBILE HAIRDRESSRS GAVIN DOE BARBERS

VICTORIA ROAD LILY’S 30 VICTORIA ROAD VAE ST NICHOLAS STREET HARDWARE LARTER & FORD

HEALTH FOODS NATURAL FOODSTORE HOMEWARE HARRIETS HUNNY BUNNY VANILLA WOOD FLOORING

MARKET HILL

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NORFOLK HOUSE YARD

23 TUDOR HOUSE FAIR GREEN GILRAY ROAD

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01508 532000 640250

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HOTELS PARK HOTEL 29 DENMARK STREET BROME GRANGE SCOLE INN

642244 870456 740481

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HYPNOTHERAPY THE HYPNOSIS CENTRE

NORFOLK HOUSE YARD

770022

52

INSURANCE SERVICES - SEE FINANCIAL SERVICES LEXHAM INSURANCE VICTORIA ROAD MERRICK HILL 3 ST NICHOLAS STREET NFU MUTUAL HOPPER WAY

646500 643444 651800

INTERIOR DESIGN SWANK INTERIOR DESIGN / SHOWROOM

3 GATES FARM FEN ST BRESS’HAM 687542

131

IRONWORK / METALWORK DISS IRONWORKS 7 ST NICHOLAS STREET 643978 56

JEWELLERS CHAPMAN L J 34 MERE STREET 642102 32 DISS ANTIQUES & INTERIORS 2 MARKET PLACE 642213 24 EVERY CLOUD 642525 HEMSTOCKS 42 MERE STREET 642497 JEWELLERY WORKSHOP 1 MARKET PLACE 644790 KENNELS / CATTERIES QUINCES KENNELS AND CATTERY

THE HEYWOOD

640090

KEY CUTTING ESSEX SHOE REPAIRS LARTER & FORD

11D MARKET PLACE MARKET HILL

650184 642720

KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS AGR HOME INTERIORS 28 VICTORIA ROAD BEAM ENDS PULHAM MARKET P C KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS STYLE KITCHENS VINCES ROAD MOBILITY EQUIPMENT COBBS BE ACTIVE

118

PARK ROAD MERE STREET

644282 608873 688014 652742

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ADDRESS

MOBILE PHONES CAR & COMMERCIAL INSTALLATIONS CARPHONE WAREHOUSE PHONES 4 U

2 VINCES ROAD MERE STREET MERE STREET

MOTOR CYCLE SALES AND REPAIRS W S COBB BAVIN’S PRETTY MOTORCYCLES

PARK ROAD 101 VICTORIA ROAD VINCES ROAD

TELEPHONE:

641111 0800 049 0049 644488 642760 642631 652366

MUSIC BOND P (CLASSICAL GUITAR) SNOW STREET, ROYDON PAUL FROST (GUITAR) BANHAM KITCHEN R A (VIOLIN & KEYBOARD ROYDON ROAD MAPPERLEY C (PIANO) NEWSON M (PIANO) ORCHARD GROVE PIANIST LOUISE NORTH LOPHAM SUNDOWN GUITARS WILLS YARD

643388 01953 888193 642468 641985 642962 687203 871530

NATURAL HEALING ELAINE BROWN

07894 255613

NEWSAGENTS MARTINS W H SMITH

20 MERE STREET 13 MERE STREET

642758 642160

NEWSPAPERS / PUBLISHERS DISS EXPRESS DISS MERCURY CIRCUIT MEDIA LTD

MERE STREET 26 MERE STREET 3 HALES YARD

642264 644517 642044

NURSERIES / NURSERY SCHOOLS CONKERS NURSERY SCHOOL HEYWOOD GISSING CHILDRENS CENTRE GISSING IMPS CREATIVE PLAY SAFE HANDS DAY NURSERY HOPPER WAY PEACOCK MONTESSORI STUSTON MERRYFIELDS DISS SPORTS PAVILLION THE OAKS NURSERY CHURCH STREET

OFFICE SUPPLIES HILLSIDE OFFICE SUPPILES TANNS LANE, NORTH LOPHAM OPTICIANS A STODEL (in association with) DIPPLE CONWAY ADKINS OPTICIANS SCRIVENS SPECSAVERS

15 MARKET STREET 2 MARKET HILL 45 MERE STREET 9-11 MERE STREET

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OSTEOPATHS OSTEOPATH & NAT HEALTH CLINIC

SHELFANGER ROAD

PAINTERS / DECORATORS ALLUM M WM BROWN WAY, ROYDON CLARK T 125 WILLBYE AVE D SOMERS ROYDON ORCHARD PAINTERS/DECORATORS ROYDON RGN PAINTER/DECORATOR DISS RUSTY FLOYD ROYDON SKE PAINTING & DECORATING STUSTON JASON WHITING

ROYDON HOWES PAINTING & DECORATING

TELEPHONE: 644407 640461 658936 643694 641387 07788 977466 658646 740214 650181 677132

PET GROOMING CRAZY DOGS

ROYDON

650857

PET SHOPS / SUPPLIES DISCOVER PETS CORNER DISS GARDEN CENTRE GIANT PET WAREHOUSE MYHILLS

MERE STREET VICTORIA ROAD SAWMILS 35 MERE STREET

650245 642873 650444 642465

PETROL SALES MORRISONS SHELL DISS PAT LEWIS

VICTORIA ROAD VICTORIA ROAD ROSE LANE, PALGRAVE

641459 646030 641100

PHOTOCOPYING COPYDISS PHOTO ELITE

14 ST NICHOLAS ST 13 MARKET HILL

644567 640452

PHOTOGRAPHERS AUSTIN WEDDINGS

DISS BB PHOTOGRAPHY VICTORIA ROAD

GRAHAM SESSIONS 103 VICTORIA ROAD WENDY AIKEN PHOTOGRAPHY 3 HALES YARD DREW XANDER

LUCY KAYNE PHOTO PROCESSING BOOTS MYHILLS PHOTO ELITE SUPERDRUG LESLIE WARD

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9 MARKET PLACE 35 MERE STREET 13 MARKET HILL 19 MERE STREET 25/26 CHURST STREET

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TELEPHONE:

PIANO TUNERS JOHN GARLINGE

11 LINDEN GROVE

640100

PICTURE FRAMES ORCHARD FRAMES

WILLS YARD, CHAPEL ST

644968

PLAY CENTRES MONSTERS

HOPPER WAY

641400

PLUMBING / HEATING ADAM SCOULDING DISS 07885 402636 M.A. HEATING SERVICES GISLINGHAM 783427 RG RACKHAMS 19 FURZE BANK 640172 PONTING JC

DISS

640377 STAR PLUMBING (HEATING) RENEWABLES 384619 PAT THE PLUMBER

651007 P C BATHROOMS

688014

PLUMBING SUPPLIES PTS VINCES ROAD 651303 POST OFFICE MAIN SORTING OFFICE

7 MARKET PLACE CHURCH STREET

642198 646400

PRINTS CANVAS FRAMED PRINTS

SCOLE

742899

PRINTERS ANGLIA PRINT SOLUTIONS FRANCIS CUPISS PCI LTD TOWN AND COUNTRY PRINTERS

ROSE LANE THE ENTRY ROYDON UNIT B9 OWEN ROAD

651071 642045 688344 651107

PUBLIC HOUSES COCK INN CROSSWAYS GREYHOUND MARSTONS NUTBUSH ROYDON WHITE HART SARACENS HEAD WATERFRONT WHITE ELEPHANT WHITE HORSE

LOWER DENMARK ST BRIDGE ROAD 9 ST NICHOLAS STREET PARK ROAD 11 ST NICHOLAS ST HIGH ROAD MOUNT STREET 43 MERE STREET STUSTON ROAD 20 MARKET PLACE

643633 740638 651613

UNIT 6 DISS BUSINESS PARK

658959

RENEWABLE ENERGY ASPIRATION ENERGY

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REMOVALS / HOUSE CLEARANCE ALAN COOK BENNETTS COLEMAN REMOVALS AND STORAGE

LODDON / DISS 27 TOTTINGTON LANE 23 HAWK CRESCENT

RESTAURANTS / CAFES / TAKEAWAYS AMANDINES (VEGETARIAN) ANGEL CAFE CAFE CULTURE CHICKEN & MORE

COSTA COFFEE DIDLEY DEE’S

DISS PUBLISHING BOOKSHOP & CAFE DISS TANDOORI INDIAN DJ’S STATION COFFEE SHOP FAYRE VIEW RESTAURANT FREDRICKS FINE FOODS GREGGS HAPPY PALACE CHINESE GOLDEN DRAGON INDIAN VIEW TAKEAWAY ISTANBUL KEBAB HOUSE ITALIAN JOB

JADE GARDEN CHINESE MERE MOMENTS PARK HOTEL QUICK BITES PIZZA PLUS

MORRISONS COFFEE SHOP SANDA’S SARACENS HEAD SINGTONG THAI RESTAURANT SPICE COTTAGE TURKUAZ

WEAVERS

NORFOLK HOUSE YARD 1 FAIR GREEN 11 MARKET PLACE 33 MERE STREET 7-8 MERE STREET HALES YARD

MERE STREET SHELFANGER ROAD THE RAILWAY STATION 65 DENMARK STREET NORFOLK HOUSE YARD MERE STREET ST NICHOLAS STREET 25 MERE STREET CHURCH STREET 54 MERE STREET 136 HOPPER WAY 110 VICTORIA ROAD 44 MERE STREET 29 DENMARK STREET ALDRICH WAY 6 MAVERY HOUSE VICTORIA ROAD 4 MARKET PLACE MOUNT STREET NORFOLK HOUSE YARD DOLPHIN HOUSE VICTORIA ROAD MARKET HILL

SCRAP IRON AND METALWORK GILLINGS SCRAP IRON AND METAL

MISSION ROAD

642983

SHOE REPAIRS ESSEX SHOE REPAIRS

MARKET PLACE

650184

SHOE SHOPS CANDIES STEAD & SIMPSON

18 MARKET PLACE 4 MERE STREET

650703 651591

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ADDRESS

SIGNS DISSIGNS FATSTICKMAN IMAGE DISPLAY STRIPTEES

STUSTON HOUSE, STUSTON 1a GILRAY ROAD OWEN ROAD UNIT 5 GILRAY ROAD

740606 658666 771492 652056

SOLAR HEATING SOLAR SAVING SOLUTIONS

23 ROYDON ROAD

652126

SOLICITORS FRANCIS CHENERY COMERCRAWLEY JACKAMAN SMITH & MULLEY STEELE & CO OVERBURY’S

NORFOLK HOUSE YARD VICTORIA ROAD MERE STREET 2 MOUNT STREET 2 VICTORIA ROAD

644055 644311 643555 652141 641221

SPECIAL NEEDS BATHING AGR INTERIORS

28 VICTORIA ROAD

644282

SPORTS AND RIDING EQUIPMENT DISS CUE CLUB LEISURE SPORT

MISSION ROAD MERE STREET

651298 644226

STABLES DISS LIVERY CENTRE

WESTBROOK GREEN

642464

STATIONERS DISS PUBLISHING BOOKSHOP W H SMITH

41 MERE STREET 13 MERE STREET

644612 642160

4

STONEMASONS / MEMORIALS H L PERFITT LTD

VINCES ROAD

652211

90

SUPERMARKETS MORRISONS CO-OP TESCO

VICTORIA ROAD MERE STREET VICTORIA ROAD

TANNING AND TONING - SEE BEAUTY CRACKERS AND CHAPS HALF MOON TANNING AND TONING HOMETAN SOLARIUMS MERE TANNING & BEAUTY STUDIO

ST NICHOLAS STREET MOUNT STREET 21 CHAMPNEYS ROAD MERESIDE

651660 643970 643985 650915

TATTOOS PIGMENTAL TATTOOS

16-17 CHAPEL STREET

658740

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TAXI SERVICES A 2 B CARS

112 WILLBYE AVE ABLE TAXIS MARKET PLACE ALM TAXIS BARRY’S 17 FALCON AVE DISS TOWN TAXIS

16 LADBROKE CLOSE DISTRICT CABS

JB EXECUTIVE TAXIS CEDAR HOUSE JOHNS TAXIS 32 FACTORY LANE MERE CABS SB TAXIS SCOLE CABS DISS STATION UNITED TAXIS WAVENEY TAXIS 41 ALDRIDGE WAY

652339 640900 608602 643886 07821 739011 650064 652014 640000 651576 641521 741471 644400 650978

TEA AND COFFEE SPECIALISTS RINGTONS TEA DISTRIBUTORS

GILRAY ROAD

0800 052 2440

TILES / CERAMICS DISS TILING LTD

DENMARK STREET

651212 640404

TOYS / MODELS TOYBOX

MERE STREET

640003

TRANSLATORS JULIE ARBON (FRENCH)

10 TAVERN CLOSE

644749

TRAVEL AGENTS THOMAS COOK TRAVELCARE CO-OPERATIVE TRAVEL

MERE STREET 10 MARKET PLACE MARKET PLACE

643521 640227 640227

TREE SURGEON WAVENEY TREE SPECIALISTS

LOW STREET

668636

TROPHIES DISS TROPHY CENTRE

TUDOR HOUSE

641514

MARKET HILL MARKET HILL

EX DIR EX DIR

TURF ACCOUNTANTS LADBROKES CORAL BETTING SHOP WILLIAM HILL

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TOOLS / TOOL AND PLANT HIRE - SEE ALSO BUILDERS MERCHANTS DRIVER G A. JCB HIRE 108 VICTORIA ROAD TOUCAN TOOL HIRE 44 VICTORIA ROAD

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ADDRESS

TYRES AND EXHAUSTS ATS TREADFIRST RAPID FIT WYATT ENGINEERING BRIDGE TYRES DISS TYRE & EXHAUST

29 SHELFANGER ROAD VINCES ROAD PARK ROAD DARROW FARM 79 VICTORIA ROAD 3a VINCES ROAD

642861 651976 641041 640200 644000 643855

VARIETY / CONVENIENCE STORES DISCOUNT SHOP PATEL DISS FOOD & WINE

KEYHOLE

27 MERE STREET SKELTON ROAD MARKET PLACE MARKET PLACE

650381 642828

VETS LINDEN HOUSE VETERINARY CENTRE UPLANDS WAY VET GROUP

70 MISSION ROAD UPLANDS WAY

651183 642865

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WEB DESIGN PROFILE WEB SITES 07963 977430 DISS WEB SITE

13 THE OLD COACHING PLACE 642662 WINDOW CLEANERS CLEANWOOD CHRIS COTTRELL CLEANING SERVICES

7 MISSION ROAD 9 BELLACRE CLOSE

WINDOWS AND CONSERVATORIES ANGLIA FIRST HOME IMPROVEMENTS STRATTON GLASS & WINDOWS

19S CHAPEL STREET UNIT 9, HOPPER WAY

646300 647332

WINDSCREENS EASTERN WINDSCREENS

2D GILRAY ROAD

652926

WOOL & CRAFTS DISS WOOL AND CRAFT SHOP

COBBS YARD

650640

OTHER BUSINESSES - OFFICES BOA SYSTEMS HOUSING WITH CARE SCHEMES INTERNET QUALITY SOLUTIONS NATIONAL FARMER UNION OYSTER WEBB DESIGN PROFILE WEBSITE QUALITY LIAISON SERVICES SKELTON CLOSE SHELTERED HOUSING SOLO HOUSING ASSOCIATION ST MATTHEWS HOUSING SYNE QUA NON DATA MANAGEMENT

VINCES ROAD WEAVERS COURT DISS BUSINESS CENTRE HOPPER WAY OLD MILL HO, BOTESDALE PO BOX 261 DISS ROYDON ROAD SKELTON CLOSE ST NICHOLAS STREET DENMARK STREET NAVIRE HOUSE, MERE ST

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ADDRESS

INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERICAL AM DESIGN ALLIED GRAIN ANGLIA LTS BARRIC LTD ELECTRONICS BASSETT JOINERY B F1 SYSTEMS BOA SYSTEMS BOGGIS ORGAN BUILDERS BURROUGHS CONTEMPORARY ART CHURCH STEPHEN FURNITURE MANF STADIUM POWER ELECTRONICS

DISS PROMOTIONAL SERVICES DRIVE ALIVE (TRAINING) UK LTD GARNHAMS TIMBER MERCHANTS GAS ARC GAS CONTROL MANF R GREEN TRANSPORT G HOWELL & SON HYDRA DESIGN KC STEWARD (WASTE PAPER MERCHANTS AND COLLECTORS) MERIT PLASTIC MOULDINGS MIDWICH THAME COMPUTERS NORFOLK FEATHER CO PACE RACING PHS

PRESERVATION EQUIPMENT STOVE & CHIMNEY CENTRE WAVENEY MOBILE HOMES OTHER ADVERTISERS BRESSINGHAM STEAM MUSEUM

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VICTORIA ROAD SANDY LANE VINCES ROAD VINCES ROAD OWEN ROAD VINCES ROAD LOUIES LANE DISS BUSINESS CENTRE VINCES ROAD OWEN ROAD OWEN ROAD DISS BUSINESS PARK VICTORIA ROAD VINCES ROAD 25 FACTORY LANE 21 CROFT LANE 4 VINCES ROAD SHELFANGER ROAD

TELEPHONE: 641617 64293 644202 07880 720886 646200 644877 643599 652822 652457 644233 649400 651044 652512 652263 651408 642178 640704 642751

VINCES ROAD GILRAY ROAD PARK ROAD V19 VINCES ROAD VINCES ROAD VINCES ROAD 1 VINCES ROAD STUSTON ROAD

644321 649200 643187 652550 651061 647400 651231 651569

BRESSINGHAM

686900

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DISS POST CODES Showing house numbers and the number of dwellings ALBERT TERRACE IP22 4RJ 1-8

BREWERS GREEN LANE IP22 4QP 1-5

ALDRICH WAY IP22 4FJ 1-42

COBBOLD STREET BRUSHMAKERS WAY IP22 4YW IP22 4QZ 1-29 1-31 COLERIDGE ROAD BRYARS LANE IP22 4PZ IP224GB 1-31 1-8 CONSTABLE CLOSE BURSTON ROAD IP22 4YP IP22 5SX 1-10 2-14 COOKS YARD BURTON ROAD DENMARK ST IP22 4WZ IP22 4BE 1-24 2

APPLE TREE LANE IP22 4FL 1-18 IP22 4TL 17-58 BALDRY’S YARD IP22 4NQ 1-7 BASHAM STREET IP22 4YY 1-30 BARTRUMS MEWS IP22 4UE 1-41 BEEHIVE YARD IP22 4LQ 2-5 BELLACRE CLOSE IP22 4HJ 1-15

CLEMENT GARDENS IP22 4JW 1-6

CAUSEWAY IP22 4AW 1-3

COTMAN CLOSE IP22 4BS 1-23

CHAMPNEYS ROAD IP22 4PR 1-12 IP22 4PD 7-49

CROFT CLOSE IP22 4NB 1-14

CHAPEL STREET IP22 4AN 3-39

BLACKTHORN CLOSE IP22 4ZA CHERRY TREE COURT 1-16 IP22 4QW 1-30 BLOMFIELD ROAD IP22 4NU CHURCH STREET 1-26 IP22 4DD 1-18 BRAMLEY ROAD IP22 4LT CLARE HOUSE 1-39 FRENZE ROAD IP22 4NZ 26

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DENMARK LANE IP22 4DG 4-8 IP22 4BL 4 DENMARK RISE IP22 4LG 1-13 DENMARK ST IP22 4LE 1-28 IP22 4BE 36-86 IP22 4LF 87-110 DOUBLEDAY CLOSE IP22 4ND 1-13 DURBRIDGES HILL IP22 5SY 3 EGREMONT ROAD IP22 4NF 1-48

CROFT LANE IP22 4NA 1-54

ENSIGN WAY IP22 4GP

CROME CLOSE IP22 4BU 1-21

THE ENTRY IP22 1-7

CUTHBERTS MALTINGS IP22 4AR 1-25

FACTORY LANE IP22 4EF 13 IP22 4NE 15-27 IP22 4EG 2-42

DE LUCY CLOSE IP224YL 1-29

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CONTENTS EDUCATION

GAINSBOROUGH ROAD IP22 4YR 2-61 GOSTLING CLOSE IP22 44X 1-25 HALL HILLS IP22 4LP 1-23 HARRISONS YARD IP22 4EL 1-6 HAWK CRESCENT IP22 4P1-37 HAWTHORN CLOSE IP22 4ZB 1-29 HEYWOOD AVENUE IP22 4DN 1-59 HEYWOOD ROAD IP22 4DJ 1-33 IP22 4DL 30-52 IP22 4SY 54-58 3 IVES CLOSE IP22 4YG 1-11 JENNINGS WAY IP22 4DP 1-34

KING GEORGE MEWS MANOR COURT IP22 4UD IP22 4EJ 1-19 1-8 LADBROKE CLOSE IP22 4BX 2-48

MARKET HILL IP22 4JZ 4-13

LINDEN GROVE IP22 4GJ 1-23

MARKET PLACE IP22 4AB 14 a-16 b 2 IP22 4JT 1

LORD ROAD IP22 4HD 6-16 IP22 4JA 1-37 LOUIE’S COURT IP22 4EF 13 LOUIE’S LANE IP22 4LR 1-28 IP22 4LY 25-35 IP22 4LS 30-48 IP22 4EQ 41-80 IP22 4QN 59-106 LOWES VIEW IP22 4JP 1-17 MALLARD COURT IP22 4LL 1-4 MALTINGS CLOSE IP22 4YH 1-4

MARTIN ROAD IP22 4HR 1-26

MOUNT STREET IP22 4WG 4-50 IP22 4 QQ 51-70 NEWSTEAD WALK IP22 5RY 1-13 NORFOLK HOUSE YARD IP22 4LB 3 OAK DRIVE IP22 4LX

MASEFIELD ROAD IP22 4PX 1-27

OLD COACHING PLACE IP22 4NR MERE MANOR COURT 1-23 IP22 4WX 1-4 ORCHARD GROVE IP22 4LX MERESIDE 1-28 APARTMENTS IP22 4 GE PAINE CLOSE 1-2 IP22 4YN 1-14 MERE STREET IP22 4 AD PARK ROAD 12 a-36 c IP22 4 AS IP22 4AG 46-47 PARKSIDE COURT IP22 4NJ MILLWAY AVENUE 1-41 IP22 4QL 1-30 PEARCE ROAD IP22 4YF MISSION ROAD 1-41 IP22 4HX 1-37 PEARMAIN ROAD IP22 4LZ MOUNT PLEASANT 1-20 IP22 4DT 13-36

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PEREGRIN ROAD IP22 4PG 1-14 PIPERS GARDENS IP22 4BB 1-6 POLLARD COURT IP22 4PJ 1-12 POTASH FEN IP22 5SG 4 PRINCE REGENT WAY IP22 4YQ 2 PRINCE WILLIAM WAY IP22 4UE 1-32 PURSEHOUSE WAY IP22 4YB 1-13 IP22 4YD 15-59 IP22 4ET 2-46 RECTORY MEADOW IP22 4 HA 1-6 REDHILL CLOSE IP22 4PL 1-3 RIVERSIDE IP22 4BE 5

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Showing house numbers and the number of dwellings RIVERSIDE MALTINGS SHREEVES ROAD IP22 4RA IP22 4 HS 1-55 1-25

STANNARD CLOSE IP22 4BT 1-8

ROSE LANE IP22 4JF 1-66

SHUCKFORD ROAD IP22 4XS 1-6

STARK CLOSE IP22 4BY 1-35

SKELTON ROAD IP22 4 EZ 1-19 IP22 4PW 14-67 IP22 4PN 36-131

STORE STREET IP22 4ED 1-25

SPEIRS WAY IP22 4YX 1-42

SUNNYSIDE IP22 4DS 1-67

ROYDON ROAD IP22 4LN 3-39 IP22 4LW 10-85 RUSSET ROAD IP22 4 LU 1-20 STEGGLES DRIVE IP22 4FH 1-33 SANDSTONE WAY IP22 4EB 1-18

STUSTON ROAD IP22 4JB 2-36

SPENCER CRESCENT SYCAMORE WAY IP22 4UF IP22 4ZD 1-49 1-31

SANDY LANE IP22 4XZ 1

ST MARY’SCOURT IP22 4DR 1-34

TAVERN CLOSE IP22 4HU 1-10

SCHOLARS WALK IP22 4EA 1-78

ST MARY’S DRIVE IP22 4PT 1-34

TAVERN LANE IP22 4HT 1-13

SHELFANGER COURT ST NICHOLAS STREET TAYLOR ROAD IP22 4EN IP22 4LB IP22 4BA 1-9 4 – 26 2-10 IP22 4AQ SHELFANER ROAD STANLEY ROAD 1-20 IP22 4EP IP22 4BN IP22 4BD 1-4 1-65 7-50 IP22 4EH IP22 4AZ 7-75 6-26 TENNYSON ROAD IP22 4DX IP22 4BW IP22 4PY 76-124 28-70 1-35 IP22 4DY IP22 4BZ 77-97 1 IP22 4DZ 99-119

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THOMAS MANNING ROAD IP22 4HL 1-50 TOTTINGTON LANE IP22 5BJ 1-40 IP22 5SF 43-45 TRAFALGER WAY IP22 4JX UPLANDS WAY IP22 4DE 1-35 IP22 4NL 2-36 IP22 4DF 37-82 VICTORIA CLOSE IP22 4JH 1-12 VICTORIA ROAD IP22 4EX MAVERY HOUSE 8 IP22 4EY 5-7 IP22 4HE 8-11 IP22 4HW 15-36 IP22 4HZ 37-46 IP22 4JE 47-71 IP22 4JD 1 IP22 4JG 80-118 IP22 4JN 119-35

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VICTORY COURT IP22 4GN 1-43 VINCES ROAD IP22 4HG 7-15 VISCOUNT CLOSE IP22 4GL WILLBYE AVENUE IP22 4NN 1-103 IP22 4NW 2-80 IP22 4NP 82-132 WILLIAMSON CLOSE IP22 4DW 1-12 WINDSOR COURT IP22 4UG 1-5 5-15 WORDSWORTH ROAD IP22 4QA 1-40

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