Future Meetings and Events
Tue, Oct 6th 2026 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Speaker Meeting.....
Alison Bannister will be introducing Simon Shercliff CMG OBE who will talk on "Diplomacy in an Uncertain World: Dealing with our Adversaries"
Tue, Oct 20th 2026 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Speaker Meting. James Barrett
James Barrett will entertain us with a talk about Nelsons Navy, Battles and Trafalgar.
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
Thu, Oct 29th 2026 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Curious about Rotary drop-in
We are having another 'Rotary curious' drop in - this time at Ampersand - for those that are curious about what Rotary is and how they might be able to get involved - no pressure to join and we will stand you a drink!
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
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. YANA, The Benjamin Foundation and Diabetes UK. Park Hotel, 1830 for 1900hrs. Each speaker will have 15 mins including questions.
Tue, Jan 19th 2027 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Rotarian Robert Lovick. RGBI Membership Lead
Rt Robert Lovick will update us on the latest membership initiatives from RGBI
Tue, Feb 2nd 2027 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Speaker Meeting. Rick Lewis. 13th Century Chapel Restoration Story
Rick Lewis of Traditional Oak Carpentry will tell us all about the restoration of a small thatched chapel near Hadleigh for English Heritage.
Tue, Feb 16th 2027 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Speaker Meeting. The Golden Age Of Hollywood
We are joined by Francis Whitbread talking about the Golden Age of Hollywood. 1830 for 1900 Park Hotel.
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 16th 2027 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Speaker Meeting. Dale Wiseman
We are joined by local author and social historian Dale Wiseman talking about George Edwards 1850-1933 who went from scarecrow to Agi Union leader and Labour MP.
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 3:31 pm - 5:31 pm
Speaker Meeting. Reg and Dr Rowena Langston
We are joined by Reg and Dr Rowena Langston, founder members of the LOHP. Their talk will be titled "Bigger, Better, more joined up: Nature recovery in the Little Ouse Valley".
Tue, Apr 20th 2027 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Speaker Meeting. Pam Crispin . A Dr recounts her time as an EA Air Ambulance Medic
Dr Pam Crispin talking about her time as a medic with the East Anglian Air Ambulance
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, Jul 6th 2027 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Handover and Club Assembly
David officially hands over to Philip Jeffries as the new president who will outline his plans for the next year.
Tue, Aug 3rd 2027 at 3:41 pm - 5:41 pm
Speaker Meeting...........Down the Mine with The Bevan Boys
Barbara tells the wartime story of her Bevin Boy father who was called up by ballot to go into the mines, leaving a rural background to go underground for over three years. The story includes memories from her father and other Bevin Boys.
Tue, Sep 7th 2027 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Speaker Meeting.........The Brighton Bombing and plot to kill Thatcher
We will be joined by former Met Police officer Paul Jordan. who served for 35 years in various roles including scene examiner for the Anti terrorist branch, training and latterly 17 years covert policing.
Tue, Sep 21st 2027 at 12:00 am - 2:00 am
Speaker Meeting. Forensic pathologist Dr Mary Newton
Retired forensic pathologist Dr Mary Newton will talk to us about her work and many fascinating cases. She was due to join us in 2020 but Covid came along....fingers crossed this time.
Tue, Oct 5th 2027 at 3:53 pm - 5:53 pm