Secretary: Jan Dungey, Tel: 01986 895227   

Black Dog Arts was formed August 2007. Its aim is 'to develop the fine and applied arts in the Bungay area. This shall be achieved through a member-led association' and 'organise and promote events and activities including exhibitions, meetings, workshops, lectures, classes, seminars and courses, plus any other event deemed appropriate'. Our members range from well-known artists and crafts people as well as those who paint/craft for pleasure. All are welcome to join, annual fee minimum £5

If you are interested in arts and crafts (don’t be shy – we have a wide range of abilities, we are very friendly and we hope we have something for everyone) do come along, look at our website or contact Jan if you want further info. We hope to see you arting and crafting soon.

Secretary: Mrs Didy Ward, Tel: 01986 893824

The Bungay and District Horticultural Society shows dates for 2007 are:  

Summer Show: Saturday July 19th
Early Autumn Show: Saturday September 6th
Late Autumn Show: Saturday November 8th

Doors open 2pm. Admission 50p, Children 10p  

Plants for sale at all shows + Refreshments + Raffle

The Society welcomes new members, especially if you are interested in entering any of the classes, either vegetables, fruit, flowers, pot plants, flower arranging or cookery. The Late Autumn Show also includes photography and handicraft classes and all the main shows include children's classes. Its great fun to enter and you never know - you might win a prize!  

For a copy of the schedule detailing all of the classes please contact the Secretary, Didy Ward on 01986 893 824 or email DidyW@aol.com.

But it you don't want to show this year, come along to see what people have produced and to buy the plants and produce raised by members. The Society will also be running a stall at the Garden Market on Sunday May 18th. Our stall is THE destination for buying all your young vegetables, all ready for planting out.

Happy Gardening!

Chaucer Institute, Bungay, Suffolk. NR35 2AQ Tel: 01502 717189    

While each Lions Club gives priority to the needs of it's local community the Association is international, with no religious or political affiliations of any description. It is uniquely placed to provide urgent assistance in times of disaster and it is well equipped to do this through Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), a trust fund established by regular contributions from Lions Clubs throughout the world.

The Foundation is administered entirely by Lions International and all the costs are met from the subscriptions of it's members. For more details of the Bungay Lions, click here

Secretary: Martin Evans, 7 Outney Rd, Bungay, Suffolk NR35 1DZ
Tel: 01986 893563

The Society was founded in November 1971 with the following aims:
To stimulate interest in the town of Bungay and it's surrounding area.
To promote high standards of planning and architecture
To secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic and public interest.

The society meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7.30pm for lectures in the Community Centre, recess for outings in July and August. For further details of this year's programme click here

Secretary: Stephen Went   Tel: 01986 893284  

Next year we will be presenting our first straight play which is 'Pack of Lies' by Hugh Whitemore. The play is based on the true story of the Krougers who were arrested for spying for the Russians in the early 1960's. The play will be at the Fisher Theatre on April 3rd 4th and 5th.

There will then be a further 2 productions in 2008.   If you want any information regarding the group please contact Stephen Went on 893284.

Contact: Pete Cracknell   

The Bungay Choral Society which currently has around 60 members,meets every Thursday in the Orange Room at Emmanuel Church at 7.30pm. Our objective is "to advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in choral music by the study and performance of choral works in the town and district".

New members are welcome at any time. Programme for 2008 now available.

Meets at The Fleece Hotel, St Mary's Street, Bungay on Tuesdays.
Secretary: Jonathan Watts   Tel: 01508 482388    

We meet primarily on Tuesday lunch-times at 12.45 pm (no meetings following Christmas, Easter, Spring and Bank Holidays). We have some evening meetings at 6pm, occasionally at 7.30pm inviting wives and partners. Please ring Secretary to confirm. We meet at the Fleece Hotel, 8-10 St Mary's Street, Bungay, NR35 1AF. Tel: 01986 892192.

2005/06 President: Laurie Cannard. Telephone No. 01508 518062
Secretary Jonathan Watts. Tel: 01508 482388
Treasurer: Colin Bale. Tel: 01986 892569. - Visiting Rotarians are welcome.

Rotary is the largest service organisation for business and professional people with some 1,180,000 members operating in 163 countries world-wide. In Great Britain and Ireland there are over 59,000 Rotarians in 1,816 clubs, helping those in need and working towards world understanding and peace.

Ditchingham Village Hall
Contact Alan Lake: Tel 01986 894495      

The Bungay Camera Club was formed in 1957 and normally holds meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7:30pm. The aims of the Bungay Camera Club are to encourage the art of photography in all its forms.

Competitions are held for black and white, colour transparancies and colour prints. The club welcomes visitors to their meetings. People of all levels of photography are welcome to join from beginners to the more experienced photographer

Meetings held at the Community Centre at 7:15 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Contact: Anne Gunton Tel: 01986 895184   

Bungay WI is a member of the Suffolk East Federation of WIs and the National Federation of WIs. As well as regular monthly meetings to hear a variety of speakers we have outings, get-togethers with other local WIs and take part in federation and national events and campaigns.
We welcome visitors at all our meetings.

Community Centre , Bungay, Suffolk NR35 2AQ
Contact: June Weight Tel: 01986 892917   

The Flower Club is kept busy with members doing various events, crafts and visits around the area to other flower clubs. There is also a luncheon and supper club which includes outings to various places of interest and there are classes and workshops during the year. More details

New members are always welcome.

Meets at The Fleece Hotel on Mondays at 7.30pm
Contact Tel: 01986 893037 

The Earl of Bigod Lodge No. 2082 GLE Ltd. meets at the Fleece Hotel on Monday evenings at 8.00pm and extends a cordial welcome to any existing or visiting brothers. Applications for membership can be obtained by contacting the above.

Priory Lane , Bungay, Suffolk NR35 2AQ
Contact: Mrs Val Page    Tel: 01986 895647  

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 2.30pm in the Royal British Legion Club, Priory Lane. Following the business part of the meeting there is usually a guest speaker.

The object is to raise funds for the Women's Section schemes and this is done by means of coffee mornings and sales, raffles and an annual fete. New members are always welcome.

A bingo is held in the club on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 2.30pm.

Priory Lane, Bungay, Suffolk NR35 2AQ
Contact: R Honeywood   Tel: 01986 893456    

Committee meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 8.00pm in the Royal British Legion Club, Priory Lane. There are usually four open meetings during the year to which members are invited and of course the AGM which is usually held on the third Tuesday of November.

There is a Club which is open every evening except Mondays and Tuesdays from 7.30pm - 11.00pm and Saturday and Sunday lunch time.

Masonic Rooms, Chaucer Street, Bungay, Suffolk NR35 2AQ
Secretary: E.W. Whitlam   Tel: 01986 894528

Waveney Lodge No. 929 was founded in 1862 and there are 55 members. Meetings start from 6.30pm on the first Wednesday of each month from September - April 2002 The Masons meet for the purpose of raising funds for Charity whilst having a good night out and there is usually a three course meal following each meeting.Social functions are also arranged.

Masons are from all walks of life whatever their political or religious beliefs and new members are welcome. Contact the secretary above or Mr D. Thompson 01986 895375.