Diss & District Rotary Club

29/09/2026

👀 CURIOUS ABOUT ROTARY? COME AND HAVE A DRINK WITH US!

Ever wondered what Rotary actually does — or whether it might be something you’d enjoy being part of?

A couple of members from Diss & District Rotary Club will be at Ampersand in Diss on Thursday 29 October, from 5pm–7:30pm.

🍻 Drop in for a drink and a relaxed chat.

No pressure.
No presentations.
No awkward networking.

Just a friendly conversation about what we do locally and what being part of Rotary is all about.

Come for five minutes or stay a little longer — everyone’s very welcome! 😊

25/09/2026

✨ FESTIVE BRASS ✨
Featuring the fantastic Stowmarket Concert Band, performing:

🎶 Music from the Musicals
🎄 Traditional Christmas favourites
🥂 A wonderful evening of live music and festive entertainment

📅 Monday 30th November
⏰ 7.30pm
📍 The Corn Hall
🎟️ Tickets £15

And, of course, festive attire is very welcome! 🎅🎄

🎟️ Tickets are available from the Corn Hall Box Office.

A special thanks to Jeffries of Bacton for sponsoring this event.

12/09/2026

✨ FESTIVE BRASS ✨
Featuring the fantastic Stowmarket Concert Band, performing:

🎶 Music from the Musicals
🎄 Traditional Christmas favourites
🥂 A wonderful evening of live music and festive entertainment

📅 Monday 30th November
⏰ 7.30pm
📍 The Corn Hall
🎟️ Tickets £15

And, of course, festive attire is very welcome! 🎅🎄

🎟️ Tickets are available from the Corn Hall Box Office.

A special thanks to Jeffries of Bacton for sponsoring this event.

11/09/2026

🇺🇦🚒 MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! 🚒🇺🇦

Diss & District Rotary Club are delighted to report that all six volunteers who set off from Norfolk with two fire engines have now safely completed their journey into Ukraine.

Both fire appliances have been delivered to their new homes at two Ukrainian fire stations, where they are already helping firefighters respond to emergencies and save lives.

Simon from Action Beyond Words has shared this latest video, giving us a glimpse of their arrival — and a sobering reminder of the reality of delivering these vehicles into a country still at war.

There’s something particularly poignant about hearing Ukrainian air defence in the background while the team celebrate with a well-earned cold b**r.

We’d like to say one final, enormous THANK YOU to the people of Diss and the surrounding communities. ❤️

Together, you helped us raise £4,000, which covered the fuel, ferries, insurance and essential equipment needed to get these two fire appliances safely to Ukraine.

Your generosity has helped put two much-needed fire engines where they can make a real difference.

Mission accomplished. 🇺🇦🚒❤️

And to the six volunteers who made the journey — thank you, and well done.

09/09/2026

🇺🇦🚒 THEY’VE ARRIVED!

What an incredible way to bring our Fire Engines for Ukraine project to a close.

A huge thank you to the wonderful people of Diss and the surrounding community for your incredible generosity and support. ❤️

Because of you, two fire engines have now safely reached Ukraine and are ready to be put to work where they are desperately needed.

The video says it all — and we couldn’t be prouder to have played our part alongside Actions Beyond Words.

And to the volunteer firefighters who made the journey into Ukraine themselves: you are the real heroes. 🚒🇺🇦

Thank you to everyone who donated, shared our posts, came to see the engines at Morrisons, (Morrisons at Diss Community Champions) supported our events and simply helped spread the word.

Diss, you’ve been amazing. ❤️

08/09/2026

Some more details about this weekend’s event.

Diss Museum 🎧 👂

REAL PEOPLE. REAL STORIES. DISS REMEMBERED.

🎧 EVERYDAY VOICES, EXTRAORDINARY STORIES

Voices of Diss: Stories from Working Lives
As part of the Heritage Open Days Festival, discover the people behind Diss’s working past and hear the stories of everyday local lives.

🎙️ Hear the voices of Aldrich Brush Factory workers
These are the real words and recollections of people who worked at Aldrich Brush Factory, brought to life by actors reading their stories.

❤️ The ordinary is often extraordinary.
Listen to interviews of everyday working people. Discover the memories, experiences and moments that shaped their lives.

📅 Saturday 12 September | 11am–4pm
📅 Sunday 13 September | 1pm–4pm

📍 St Mary's Church, Mount Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4QQ and Diss Museum

Come along to🧹🧵 Brushes, Bobbins & Banter Event and listen to the people behind Diss’s past or visit our pop-up café to reminisce and share your memories. Write in our memory book or have your story recorded.
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🎟️ FREE EVENT – No booking required



For more details go to www.heritageopendays.org.uk or www.dissmuseum.co.uk/what-s-on

07/09/2026

🖐️✨ Something lovely for families this weekend!

If you’re looking for something fun and free to do with the children, Brushes, Bobbins & Banter at St Mary’s Church looks well worth a visit.

🖐️✨ BRUSHES, BOBBINS & BANTER – LITTLE HANDS, BIG FUN! ✨🖐️

🎨 MAKE • DISCOVER • EXPLORE!

📅 Saturday 12 September | 11am–4pm
📅 Sunday 13 September | 1pm–4pm

Bring the children along for a weekend of hands-on fun, creativity and discovery!

Tilly from DissCovered will be joining us both days with lots of activities for children to get stuck into:
🧵 Make your own lace bookmarks
🪭 Create lace fans
⚪ Cover polystyrene balls with lace
🎨 Dip scrunched lace in paint to create your own pictures
🐾 Make Scraplings – turn padded pieces of fabric into your own funny faces or animals!

And while you're creating, discover the fascinating story of Diss's industrial heritage:

🧹 Explore the history of the Aldrich Brush Factory
🧵 See lace-making demonstrations
🎧 Listen to recorded memories from local people
🏛️ Discover rare Diss Lace Association artefacts
☕ Take a break at our pop-up café
💬 Share your own memories and help preserve Diss's history

Whether you're a budding artist, a history detective or simply looking for something fun to do, there's something for everyone!

📍 St Mary's Church, Mount Street, Diss, IP22 4QQ

🎟️ FREE EVENT – No booking required

Bring the family and get hands-on with Diss's fascinating heritage! 👐✨