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Diss

Group Category: Social

  • Looking at Buildings 2

    This group is designed to explore different types of structures in the local area. Our aim is to look in town, country and seaside at everything from round tower churches to stately homes. Each month a different member of the group volunteers to lead an outing to somewhere of interest, followed by a lunch somewhere… Read more

  • Discussion

    We meet on the second Monday of each month from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm. Meetings are in Palgrave, at the home of a group member. Members take turns in proposing the 'subject' to be discussed and also at being the Chairman for the current meeting, although neither of these is compulsory. We all enjoy… Read more

  • Gardening (Mike's Gardening Group)

    The group meets at 2.00pm on the third Wednesday of every month in Scole. Each month will have a focal topic, with the meetings also enabling the discussion of current issues and concerns and the sharing of experiences. Contact:  Andrew Taylor This page last updated 19/03/2025 Read more

  • Looking at Buildings

    This group is designed to explore different types of structures in the local area. Our aim is to look in town, country and seaside at everything from round tower churches to stately homes. Each month a different member of the group volunteers to lead an outing to somewhere of interest, followed by a lunch somewhere… Read more

  • Lunch

    We meet at 12.30 for 1.00 on the 3rd Thursday of each month at a venue selected by members of the group within a reasonable radius of Diss. This leads to a great variety of pubs and restaurants and one venue has been visited twice. New members are most welcome. There is a reserve list,… Read more

  • MOTO (Members On Their Own)

    For members on their own or whose partner is unable to participate in certain activities, we have a M.O.T.O. (members on their own) movement. If you need someone to go to the theatre or cinema with, or to have Sunday lunch, in fact any outing that would be more fun shared then this is the… Read more

  • Metal Detecting

    Within a social environment, and while keeping abreast of the legal requirements and health and safety issues, this group visits locations to conduct practical metal detecting. Operating within the Codes of Practice linked to the Treasure Act 1996 and the Portable Antiquities Scheme 1997, any finds, large or small, are dealt with in agreement with… Read more

  • Pétanque

    The Pétanque group meets alternate Tuesday afternoons at the pitch behind Bressingham Village Hall and Fair Green Diss, at 14:30 (varies with seasons). After play the group usually finishes the meeting at a local public house. Boules are provided. Contacts: Helen Rowland                    Sue Wetherell This entry last updated 11/03/25 Read more

  • Walking

    We meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month between 10.30 and 11.00. The walk is usually about 3 to 4 miles, with a pre-booked meal afterwards at a nearby pub/hostelry. The members of the group take it in turns to organise the route of the walk and the meal. The walks are usually within… Read more