Future Meetings and Events
Fri, Aug 28th 2026 at 10:00 am - Sun, Aug 30th 2026 - 4:00 pm
Fire Engine Collection and Stowmarket Band
Diss Rotary will be collecting money to take 2 more fire engines to Ukraine. Initially in Morrisons car park on Fri 28th Aug and Sat 29th and in the Park near the Mere on Sunday 30th, accompanied by Stowmarket Band. Please support
Tue, Sep 1st 2026 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Speaker Meeting. The History of Diss fire Service
Phil Catchpole will introduce Chris Wisken who will give a talk about ‘The History of Diss and District Fire Service’
Tue, Sep 15th 2026 at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Suffolk Farmhouse Cheeses Visit
Visit to Cheese manufacturing facility followed by dinner at Stoke Ash White Horse. See below for details
Fri, Sep 25th 2026 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Mid Suffolk Rotary Club Quiz Night
Team of 6, joining Mid Suffolk at Woolpit. More details from treasurer@dissrotary.org.uk
Tue, Oct 6th 2026 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Speaker Meeting.....A Diplomats Life
Alison Bannister will be introducing Simon Shercliff CMG OBE who will talk on the life of a Diplomat. Simon previously served as British Ambassador to Iran until 20214
Tue, Oct 20th 2026 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Speaker Meting. James Barrett "Admiral Lord Nelson"
James Barrett will entertain us with a talk about Nelsons Navy, Battles and Trafalgar. This is also our Charter Night
Tue, Oct 20th 2026 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Updtate from Our RYLA Candidate, Liam Foulger
As an additional item on the 20th we will be joined by Liam Foulger from Hyrdamist who will tell us about he experience at RYLA
Wed, Oct 28th 2026 at 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
79th CHARTER CELEBRATION
Join us to celebrate 79 years since the club was founded. We will meet at Ampersand for an informal evening. Food available, PAYG
Tue, Nov 3rd 2026 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Speaker Meeting...Charlie Hodson - Chef. My life saved by Hospitality
Rotarian Kenny Child will introduce Charlie Hodson a well renowned East Anglian Chef who will talk about how hospitality changed his life
Mon, Nov 9th 2026 at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Council Meeting
Council Meeting at High Point, Diss
Tue, Nov 17th 2026 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Special General Meeting and Business
Special General Meeting and Business
Tue, Nov 17th 2026 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Business Meeting and Presentation of last years accounts
Business Meeting and Presentation of last years accounts. Park Hotel.
Mon, Nov 30th 2026 at 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
FESTIVE BRASS
Join us at the Corn Hall on Monday 30th November for an evening of festive brass Featuring the Stowmarket Brass Band playing music from the musicals and traditional Xmas favourites. Tickets from the corn Hall Box Office. In aid of Rotary Charities
Tue, Dec 1st 2026 at 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Charity Speakers Evening
We have invited 3 speakers to tell us about their work and or how they have used money we have donated. SARS, YANA and Global Sight Solutions, provisionally booked
Mon, Feb 22nd 2027 at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Council Meeting
Rotary Council Meeting at High Point, Diss
Tue, Mar 2nd 2027 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Business Meeting
Business Meeting at the Park Hotel.
Tue, Mar 30th 2027 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Speaker Meeting. Basil Abbot
Well known local historian and Museum stalwart Basil Abbot will give a talk at Diss Cemetery , meal to follow. Details will be updated in due course
Tue, Apr 6th 2027 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Speaker Meeting LOHP
Reg and Rowena Langston will be giving a talk about the Little Ouse Headways Project. Its nature and how it has developed over the years.
Tue, May 4th 2027 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
GUEST SPEAKER SIMON NICHOLS
Recently retired defence solicitor Simon Nichols, the go to solicitor for the celebs, MPs and even Royalty will give a fascinating recap of his life in court. Guests welcome...Not to be missed.
Fri, May 14th 2027 at 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
DISS ROTARY QUIZ
Our Annual Quiz. Venue and details to follow. Please note its a FRIDAY !
Mon, May 24th 2027 at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Council Meeting
Council Meeting at High Point
Tue, Jun 1st 2027 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Business Meeting
Business Meeting at the Park Hotel
Tue, Jun 29th 2027 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Visit to Hydramist
Visit to Hydramist in Attleborough. Specializing in making fire suppression equipment for a variety of industries especially prisons. Times to be confirmed and possible meal afterwards.
Tue, Jun 29th 2027 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Visit to Hydramist
Visit to Hydramist in Attleborough. Specializing in making fire suppression equipment for a variety of industries especially prisons. Times to be confirmed and possible meal afterwards.
Tue, Jul 6th 2027 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm