Blythweb - Local Clubs and Groups Links

[ Website ] The Suffolk Beekeepers Association aims to promote the craft of beekeeping. The Association is a thriving community of over 700 beekeepers, with six branches throughout Suffolk.

Southwold Golf Club

[ Website ] Southwold Golf Club is a members club, established over 140 years ago. Visiting golfers can be sure of a warm and friendly welcome, a good test of golf with great views, and a comfortable clubhouse with excellent bar and catering facilities.

Halesworth Camera Club

[ Website ] Enthusiastic group for the area who meet regularly and hold exhibitions of their photographs.

Southwold Railway Trust

[ Website ] Long-established group working to raise the profile of the 1879-1929 railway with the long-term goal of re-instatement. Their Steamworks site, open to the public on selected dates, is an ongoing project to share this enthusiasm. The railway operated between Halesworth and Southwold, with intermediate stations at Wenhaston, Blythburgh and Walberswick. See website for lots of information and membership details.

Circle 67 Players

[ Website ] Established in 1967, this amateur dramatic society perform in local venues.

Wrentham Band

[ Website ] Wrentham Band is Britain's most easterly brass band, formed in 1919. The Band is made up of all age groups and actively welcomes new players of any ability. Can be seen and heard around the area at many different venues and are also a well respected concert band.

Blythburgh Singers

[ Website ] This local mixed voice choir sings regularly at Holy Trinity Church in Blythburgh, in addition to other venues. Also available for private events.

Halesworth Cycling Group

[ Website ] Based in the north Suffolk market town of Halesworth, which is on National Cycle Route 1. This friendly Cycling Group arrange local guided cycle rides. See website for details.

Halesworth to Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway Society

[ Website ] Enthusiasts working to enhance the remaining artefacts of this railway at Halesworth and also at Blythburgh, where impressive works have been done at the station site. Long-term goal is re-instatement of this railway which operated in the Blyth valley between Halesworth and Southwold 1879-1929, with stations at Wenhaston, Blythburgh and Walberswick. See website for lots of information and membership details.

Blyth Estuary Group

[ Website ] Following the September 2005 publication of the Environment Agency's (EA) Blyth Estuary Strategy Preferred Options, local people became deeply concerned that the proposed Managed Realignment of the southern river banks would have a serious effect on the future of Southwold Harbour and the safety of navigation within it. See the website where you can learn more, view impressive photographs, sign up to receive further information and donate to this cause.

1st Southwold and Reydon Scouts

[ Website ] News, Information and contact details for local Beavers (aged 6-8), Cubs (aged 8-10.5) and Scouts (aged 10-14).

University of the Third Age - Halesworth group

[ Website ] U3A groups around the United Kingdom are members of the Third Age Trust, encouraging learning for enjoyment and offering friendship among those no longer in full time gainful employment.

Southwold Sailing Club

[ Website ] Situated at Southwold Harbour, the club aims to promote coastal sailing.

Wenhaston Allotment and Leisure Gardeners Association

[ Website ] Flourishing and popular village allotments in Wenhaston.

Southwold Model Yacht Regattas

[ Website ] Enthusiastic, historic club holds annual competitions at Southwold model yacht pond (opposite Pier).

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Some Favourite Websites For January 2026:

Valley Farm – A large family farmhouse in Walberswick

A Grade II listed farmhouse for up to 11, plus 2 cots, with amazing views across the marshes to the sea.

The Halesworth to Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway Society – Restoring Halesworth as a Narrow Guage Railway Hub

The Society have set up the Halesworth to Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway Society (HSNGR) to emphasise for the first time the huge importance of Halesworth as a railway hub with its links to London and the Suffolk coast, an importance neglected up until now.

European Rail Campaign (UK) – The Campaign for Better Rail Links to and from the UK and across Europe

In view of the need to reduce people’s carbon footprints rail is seen as an environmentally friendly option for many journeys across Europe. The Euro Rail Campaign sees a need for better rail services between the UK and Europe as well as improved connecting services across Europe. Research has shown that international passenger transport can be competitive with air transport for journey times of up to 6 hours or distances of up to 800 kilometres. Explore more about what this organisation does

Waveney Wholesale – Suppliers of toys, novelties, giftware, china, housewares, pet items, beach goods and so much more

Established Halesworth-based suppliers with over 3000 lines stocked. On-line ordering or call and collect.

Halesworth Local Food Database – A directory of high quality local food producers and retailers

Halesworth and the Blyth Valley enjoy easy access to all kinds of amazing local food producers. There are organic farms, rare breed farms, artisan cheese producers, several local breweries and independent shops selling this wonderful local food