Blythweb - Local Clubs and Groups Links

[ Website ] Enthusiastic group for this area. Exhibits annually at Saint Felix School near Southwold.

[ Website ] The Suffolk Beekeepers Association aims to promote the craft of beekeeping. The Association is a thriving community of over 200 beekeepers, with local branches throughout Suffolk including Leiston and Waveney.

Circle 67 Players

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

Wrentham Band

[ Website ] Wrentham Band is Britains 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 a well respected concert band. The Band rehearses on Mondays at Kessingland Working Mens Club, Kessingland at 7.30pm.

Halesworth Camera Club

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

Southwold Railway Trust

[ Website ] The Railway operated between Halesworth and Southwold 1879-1929, with intermediate stations at Wenhaston, Blythburgh and Walberswick. Visit their shop at 27 High Street, Southwold, which is full of all sorts of related goodies and items of interest.

Blythburgh Singers

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

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.

Waveney Greenpeace

[ Website ] Website of local Greenpeace branch, featuring events, contact details and info.

Southwold Golf Club

[ Website ] Southwold Golf Club is a members club, established over 120 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.

Southwold Sailing Club

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

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. The Halesworth group meet at Holton Village Hall. For membership contact: 01986 872300.

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.

1st Southwold Scouts

[ Website ] News and contact details for the four Scout sections in Southwold.

Southwold Model Yacht Regattas

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

Halesworth and District Gardeners' Society

[ Website ] Established in 1966. A buoyant membership of local gardeners old and new, and allotment holders.

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Some Favourite Websites For November 2019:

Green Haven Holidays - Wheelwrights Cottage – Self Catering accommodation for up to three people + two dogs, in Rumburgh near Halesworth

Just 500 metres to the dog-friendly CAMRA village pub! This beamed cottage has been beautifully modernised to provide one-bedroom accommodation with kingsize bed, plus additional single bed if required. WiFi. Front garden plus rear courtyard with outdoor furniture. Parking for two cars. Pets welcome at no extra charge. Short breaks available. Close to Halesworth and within 20 minutes drive to Southwold on the Suffolk Heritage Coast.

The Southwold Railway Trust – Open days at the Southwold Railway Steamworks project

The Southwold Railway was a 3-foot gauge line running between Halesworth and Southwold, a distance of almost 9 miles. Opened in 1879 and closed in 1929, it is remembered for its tall-chimneyed steam engines. The Steamworks project aims to restore this line.

8 The Terrace, Walberswick – Family House in Walberswick for Seven, with WiFi. Own Parking

An Edwardian end of terrace self-catering family house sleeping seven, centrally situated in Walberswick, with own parking for two cars plus bicycle storage. Four bedrooms, original features, well-equipped. Just minutes from beach, shop, village green and handy for both village pubs. House available all year with short breaks available out of season.

David Elliott Stained Glass – Unique decorative stained glass, plus courses for all abilities held in a custom-equipped studio

David offers his wealth of experience to create unique stained glass commissions and items for your home. Stained glass courses offered, suitable for all abilities, from beginner to expert. Gift vouchers.

1 Little Dingle Cottages – Self-catering accommodation for up to twelve people

This country cottage stands between Dunwich Forest and Dingle Marshes. Apart from the adjacent cottage it is quite isolated, being a mile from Dunwich village. Surrounded by open countryside, marshes, reedbeds and forest. Several major nature reserves are close by, with wildlife and birds to be seen on or near the property. Walks from the cottage. Parking. Pets by arrangement.