For Village Hall bookings phone Rachel on 01508 537151
Click on ‘click here’ or the group’s logo or text to go to its web site
BELL RINGING
Unfortunately the bells at St Mary’s Church cannot be rung at present as the tower needs work. However, the village owns a set of hand bells and a group is gathered every so often to ring these. If you are interested please use CONTACT US and we will pass the query on.
BOOK CLUB
An informal book clubs meets every six weeks or so at a pub or in someone’s house on a weekday evening. New members welcome. Use CONTACT US to find out more.
Indoor BOWLS
The club meets at the village hall on Fridays 645pm to 845pm.
Phone John 01508 538088
BUDDHISTS Padmaloka Retreat Centre
Buddhism and Buddhist meditation centre
Phone 01508 538112
CREATIVE WRITING
‘Off the Page‘ creative writers group. A regular group, not a writing course.
Phone Karen on 538591.
Amateur DRAMATICS
The Bramrocks is the amateur dramatics group for the 3 villages of BRAMerton, ROCKland St Mary and Surlingham. It usually puts on a pantomime in December and a play during the year. New actors and helpers are always welcome.
Phone the secretary on 07423207004 or find the Bramrocks facebook page to find out more.
Gentle EXERCISE for over 60s
Tuesday 2pm with refreshments afterwards. Variety of seated and standing exercises. £5 per session.
Phone Jenny Hall on 01508 494443
Youth FOOTBALL Club Click here
Surlingham Tornadoes Football club is an FA accredited club playing in the Norfolk combined Youth Football League. Teams from U8 to U16. Please visit our website for more information or contact us via email.
Click here to email them
The village LUNCH Club
is a great opportunity to make new friends and catch up with old ones. A two course roast costing only £5 is served at 12.30pm every 3rd Wednesday. To reserve a place please telephone Karen Brooks on 538075 by the 7th of each month.
MEN’S MARDLE
Mid-day Mardle. An opportunity for men to quench their thirst for good company and conversation. 1st Wed of each month at The Ferry.
Phone David on 01508 538437
SAILING
Coldham Hall Sailing Club Click here
Sailing and racing on the Yare river
SINGING
The Yare Village Voices
Friendly local singing group led by professional singer/teacher meets on Thursday afternoons in Rockland St Mary. No experience required – everyone is welcome. Come and try a session for free!
Text 07748186511 for more details or use CONTACT US.
WILDLIFE
The South Yare Wildlife Group Click here
Covering the area to the south east of Norwich bounded by the Rivers Yare, Chet and Tas, the group’s objectives are to promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of the South Yare area.
Ted Ellis Trust
The Ted Ellis Trust runs Wheatfen Broad reserve, one of the few remaining areas of the once extensive Yare Valley swamp. It is, undoubtedly, one of the most important sites of its kind in Britain. Free entry but contributions welcome.
Phone 01508 538036
WOMEN’S Institute
Surlingham W.I. meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 7.30 in the Parish Hall (unless otherwise indicated). These meetings comprise of a lively and varied programme of events, where there is a warm welcome for all!
Phone Gillian on 01508 538348
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