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Sports Clubs in and around Bungay

Bungay Over 50's Short Tennis Club

Secretary: Don Eland 01986 894860 website

Currently meeting one afternoon a week at the Ditchingham Village Hall.

The club originated some years ago with several activities but these have now dwindled down to a very relaxed two hours of keen but gentle exercise in the above village hall. Anybody who has played tennis, squash or badminton is welcome, balls and raquets are provided.

Tennis shoes or similar soled footwear necessary.

 
Cherry Tree Angling Club

Secretary: Mark Casto Tel: (01986) 89 6496 website

Mark CastoThe Club controls many waters including some fantastic river stretches and large still waters as well as the club pit and Earsham lay by pit, our latest water. Large carp, big bream or a beautiful bag of river roach, there is something for every one so why not join us. Night fishing is also available to full club members on our Ditchingham club pit.

Club Secretary with a 84lb of Bream from Ellingham Mill

There are 12 miles of fantastic river fishing from Earsham upstream at Waveney Farm, down to three Rivers and Dyke at Geldeston and on to Dunburgh and for still water fishing there is the picturesque 3-acre lake at Ditchingham with four Disabled platforms and easy parking plus the common pond and the surrounding two miles of the beautiful River Waveney. Check out the details on the Clubs very informative up to date website

 
Bungay Town Football Club

Secretary: Brian Gower     
Tel: 01986 892916   website

Bungay Town Football Club, known as the Black Dogs, was formed in 1925. There are three Saturday adult teams. In the summer of 2004 Bungay Town merged with Ditchingham Rovers F.C. so there are now also two senior Sunday teams (playing as Ditchingham and Bungay Rovers)

In 2003 a merger with local junior club, Bungay Rangers F.C., meant that there are also twelve junior boys' teams, from age 7 upwards, and two junior girls' teams (under 12s and Under 14s).

There is a newly formed Women's adult team for 2004 - 2005

BTFC is delighted to have been awarded the prestigious FA Community Club Status by the Football Association Being one only around 100 football clubs in the country to have this quality kitemark, which shows that we provide a high quality standard of coaching.

The home ground is the Maltings Meadow in Ditchingham, (just outside Bungay) which is about to undergo major refurbishment. Take a look at the website for further information. www.bungaytownfc.org.uk

 
Bungay Town Cricket Club

Contact: David Fuller Tel: 01986 893603   website       

As part of the Bungay & District Sports Association Bungay Town Cricket Club is aiming to provide better facilities, coaching and playing experience for all our members. The home ground is at Maltings Meadow Bungay finally reached their goal this season and acheived promotion to division 1 of the Norfolk Cricket League.

We have once again enjoyed increasing support for our Junior teams in the club. With the close season now apon us, please check here for news of when training will begin for the Under 13's, Under 11's and Kwick Cricket Sides (ages 6-10). Bungay CC welcomes both boys and girls to training sessions and have qualified coaches to help create better players for the future.

 
The Waveney Valley Canoe Club

Contact: Dave Cassell - Tel: 01508 498433    website

The Waveney Valley Canoe Club has a long history and continues to enjoy unprecedented growth, which means that we are now probably one of the biggest clubs in the region.

We call ourselves ‘The ‘Friendly Family club’ as our members are of all ages and we have several families where Mum, Dad and all the kids are involved. Our home is at The Bungay Staithe on the lovely River Waveney and we are fortunate to have some excellent safe canoeing right on our doorstep.

 
Godric Cycling Club 

Meet at Sports Hall, Bungay, Suffolk NR35 2AQ   
Contact: Geoff Mayne Tel: 01986 893653

General Secretary: Mark Harrison - Tel: 01508 5211011
 

The Godric Cycling Club has a club room at the Sports Hall and organise club runs, time trials, grass track racing, May Day Round The Town Races and a Cyclathon annually. The Godric Way is a network of cycle routes in and around Bungay.

For further news from the Cycling Club take look at the new web site.
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Black Dog Running Club

Meets at Sports Hall, Bungay, Suffolk NR35 2AQ
Tel: 01986 894515
   

Bungay Black Dog Running Club meets for weekly training sessions at the sports hall and use the High School track during the summer months. track events are held in the summer as well as a regular programme of cross country and road races throughout the year. The main race of the year is the St Peter's Race or 'Great East Run' A marathon and half marathon event has been held annually since 1982. Click on the website for more details.

 
Bungay Bowls Club

Honeypot Meadow, Bungay, Suffolk NR35 2AQ
Tel: 01986 896404
   website

Bungau Bowls ClubThis bowling green at Honeypot Meadow is the home of Bungay Bowls Club and is full sized. It was established in 1920 and is complimented by an excellent club house. The Club was formed in 1898 and is the only outdoor sporting club to be based within the town itself.

There is ample provision for car parking next to the Green and a Pavilion for changing and enjoying refreshments.

 
Caldecott Hall Golf Club
Caldecott Hall Golf Club, Beccles Road. Fritton, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR31 9EY Tel: 01493 488488   Fax: 01493 488561    
   

Caldecott Hall is a popular venue with a range of good facilities which offer a pleasant day out to members and visitors.As well as the 18 hole golf course, there's an interesting par three course which demands the use of a range of clubs.

The clubhouse is converted 18th century Grade II listed barn and has adjoining changing rooms with oak lockers. The Barn Works Fitness Spa will also be opening in the early summer 2004

 
Bungay Sports Centre

High School, Bungay, Suffolk NR35 2AQ
Tel: 01986 894515
   

Bungay Sports Centre offers a wide range of activities for all ages oncluding a fitness suite, four badminton courts, seven tennis courts, outdoor floodlit facility and a sports hall. Opening times are from 6.00pm - 10.00pm from Monday to Friday and from 9.00am - 4.00pm on Satudays. Bookings can be made on a regular basis. Call the above number for details.

 
Bungay Tennis Club

Contact Tony King     Tel: 01986 893892   email 

New season started Saturday 29th March . Play is on Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons at Bungay High School.

Fees for 2003 season, Adults £50.00 Students £25.00 Juniors £12.50. First session is free.