Clubs & Societies

 


Local Clubs & Societies

 


Local clubs & societies are listed free of charge on this page and are invited to  download and print the PDF form below and return the completed form to me at the Town Council offices.

 

 

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Abbie Panks

 

Events Coordinator

Downham Market Town Council

15 Paradise Road

Downham Market

Norfolk

PE38 9HS  

Tel  01366 387770 

Fax 01366 382926 

 

Email abbie@downhammarkettc.co.uk

Please submit amendments to an existing entry via email to abbie@downhammarkettc.co.uk

The Town Council has been given this information and has included it on this website in good faith but is not liable for any information included which is inaccurate or for any omissions.

If you do not find the club or society to require listed here, please try the library 01366 383073

 

 

Please click on a heading below to go directly to that section

 

Support Groups

 

AGE CONCERN DOWNHAM MARKET

"... to promote the well-being of older people in Downham Market and district ...'
Information Office at The Priory Centre, Tuesday & Wednesday Mornings 10:00-12:30
The Office is for older people, their relatives, friends and carers.
All Information supplied is free and confidential.

Roy Baker Chairman Roger Eaton (Development Office) 

ACDM.Roger@BTinternet.com

 

Age Concern are looking to recruit volunteers for a new project called Handy Volunteers ( Non- Tools )

· These are the kind of tasks they will be doing to help older people to maintain their independence

· Changing Light Bulbs

· Hanging /taking down curtains

· Moving Furniture

· Preparation for skilled jobs

· Changing central heating settings

· Help with with use of microwaves

· Defrosting fridges /freezers

· Clearing lofts

· Crisis support (floods, fire )

· Moving home ( packing boxes)

· Decluttering

· Holistic checks

· Listening & talking to people

If you are interested in volunteering for this project or would like to find out more please contact

Genene Henshaw ( Handy Project Co-ordinator) 01553778672 or Email genenehenshaw@ageconcernwnd.org.uk

 

 

 

Chinwag


Chinwag publishes a weekly one hour tape of the local papers for the blind and partially sighted.
The tape is published every Tuesday.
Volunteers meet 33a Lynn Road, Downham Market.

Contact R. J. Amanet 01366 385493

 

Crossroads Caring for Carers In Norfolk Ltd.,

West Norfolk Branch

Helping unpaid carers within the local area, we provide a limited free service for families caring for people living with a physical disability or a mental health illness at home. It does not affect any other help, including financial help, which families are receiving. We can also provide additional support at an additional charge or through Direct Payments or Individual Budgets, more information is available from the Care Manager.

Although affiliated to the national organisation, this scheme is managed locally by a voluntary committee and all operations are carried out at our central office in Dereham. Carer Support Workers are trained to take the role of the unpaid carer providing personal care and/or company for the person who is disabled.

They work very flexible hours, are reliable and provide help when it is needed on a regular or occasional basis, according to changing family situations.

The West Norfolk Branch Care Manager welcomes all enquiries about the scheme and can be contacted at:

 

Crossroads Caring for Carers In Norfolk Limited

Dereham Hospital

Northgate

Dereham NR19 2EX

 

Tel: 0845 241 0968

Fax: 01362 853508

E-mail: carers@crossroadsinnorfolk.co.uk

 

CSV VOCAL Project


Supported volunteering for adults with learning difficulties.
Meets Various locations

Contact Jemma Mindham St Augustine’s Healthy Living Centre Columbia Way Kings Lynn Norfolk PE30 2LB

01553 766953

E mail jmindham@csv.org.uk 

www.csv.org.uk

www.csvsupportedvolunteering.org.uk

 

 


 

DOWNHAM and DISTRICT BLIND CLUB

 

Yearly subscription of £10.00 payable in one or two payments.

Meetings 3rd Tuesday every month in Methodist Church Paradise Road, Downham Market.

 

Organiser/secretary

Joyce Bentley

The Hollies, March Road, Tipps End, Wisbech Cambs. PE14 9SH.

 

 

01354  638 468

 

 

 


DOWNHAM MARKET CARERS SUPPORT GROUP

Downham Market Carers Support Group Support adult carers Any carers can be members. Meetings 3rd Wednesday of the month at Health Centre- Paradise Road 

Contact  Mrs.E.Goodley 13 Howdale Rise Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9AJ 01366 385782

 

 

Friends in Bereavement Reg Charity No 107156


Bereavement support and counselling to enable bereaved people to come to terms with their loss. All volunteers are trained.
A client requiring support can be met for one to one sessions at their home or at the support group when these sessions finish. The support group meets in King's Lynn.

Contact Gillian Porter 01553 767331/01366 347421
Email gillport@f.s.mail.net



NORFOLK DISABLED PARENTS ALLIANCE

Is run by disabled parents for all parents in the Norfolk area who have any physical, sensory, learning or cognitive difficulties, mental health issues or long term illness, condition or diversity.
We include
* Disabled or ill adults who have children; adoptive and foster
parents and parents to be.
* Family members and other supporters of disabled parents
* Others interested in family or community welfare.

For more information please contact
Mrs. Kathy Saunders
145 Main Road
Clenchworth
Kings Lynn PE34 4DT

Email: ndpa@ukonline.co.uk

Phone: 01553 768193

Information is available in large print, audiotape, floppy disc and
email.

 

 

GATEWAY CLUB: DOWNHAM & DISTRICT

Marion Britton Club Leader   contact no. 01366 383698
email marionbritton@aol.com

Margaret Diggle Treasurer   contact no. 01366 387207

We are a club for people with learning disabilities, ( affiliated to Mencap)
We meet at the Howdale Community Centre on the 2nd 3rd and 4th Tues. of each month except  August.
Meeting times 7pm - 9pm
For more information please contact one of the above.  

 

 

 

King's Lynn & District MS Branch

Multiple Sclerosis group of sufferers and carers. Support, information & advice & help. for anyone who has the condition or carers. Meet First Tuesday of each month Crossroads Day Centre, King's Lynn

Clare Fisher
24 Maple Road

Downham Market

PE38 9PY

01366 381200
clareannefisher@yahoo.co.uk

 

 

 

The Norfolk Hospice Tapping House

We Help Patients, Carers and families living with cancer or other life-limiting illnesses, by providing timely and professional care and much needed support

Ryan Kerr
The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House, Common Road, Snettisham
Norfolk, PE31 7PF

 

01485 543163

enquiries@norfolkhospice.org.uk

 

 

 

 

REMAP - Norfolk West 

Volunteers design and manufacture custom made devices for people with disabilities which are not available commercially. The items are provided free of charge. Meetings are monthly on a Monday evening. At Pink House Dow Chemical Company LTD, Estuary Road, King's Lynn

Contact John Cole 01485 542412

 

ROYAL AIRFORCES ASSOCIATION (RAFA)

Downham Market 620

The RAF Association is the largest single service membership organisation of current and former members of the RAF, their families, friends and those who wish to support the aims of the organisation.  The RAFA helps serving and retired members of the RAF and their dependants who need their support.  This includes those involved in the Falklands, Bosnia and the Gulf to World War II veterans.

Meet first Monday of Each Month 1930hrs at the Conservative Club, Downham Market.

Contact Sheila Parry 01366 382889

10 The Paddocks, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9JA

 

 

 

Victim Support West and South


An independent charity to help the victims of crime to cope. Trained volunteers offer free confidential support and information.
Volunteers meet every month.
Contact Karen Downer 01603 617945
Email karen.downer@victimsupport.org.uk

 

 

 

West Norfolk Riding for the Disabled Association

(The Magpie Centre)

 

We give riding and carriage driving lessons to people of all ages with learning or physical disability.

 

Meet at The Magpie Centre, Wallington Hall.

Monday-Friday for Morning and Afternoon Sessions with Evening sessions also available April-October.

Holiday programmes for school holidays including half terms.

 

Contact: Rachel Hurcomb 01553 810202  magpiecentre@aol.com

Wallington Hall

Runcton Holme

King’s Lynn

Norfolk PE33 0EP

 

 

 

West Norfolk Self Advocacy Project
An organisation run by and for adults with learning disabilities and difficulties. Promoting self advocacy, education and accesses to every day services. Meet first Friday of the month North Lynn Community Centre

David Richards

North Lynn Community Centre

St Lawrence Road

King's Lynn

PE30 2DW

07769 855712
westnorfolksap@googlemail.com

 

 

 

Sports and Hobbies

DOWNHAM CROQUET CLUB

We play croquet in the peaceful grounds of Stow Hall, Stow Bardolph.

The season runs from April-September. Members play when they wish. There are a number of club tournaments and coaching sessions.

Membership costs £15 adults £8 junior

 

Contact: Jonathan Toye

01366 382280 email: jonathantoye@hotmail.com

 

DENVER CRUISING CLUB

The Denver Cruising Club was founded in 1971 and is situated on the Great Ouse halfway between Ely and Denver Sluice. 

The club is affiliated to the RYA and GOBA. Southery with moorings for up to 30 boats and further moorings for up to 20 boats on the River Wissey at Hilgay.

For further details please write to either: 

The Commodore Dave Ezra or Hon Sec Pauline Carter

c/o The Clubhouse,The Old Ferry Boat Inn, Southery, Norfolk 

E.mail denvercruisingclub@supanet.com

 

 

 

DENVER SAILING CLUB 

The emphasis at the Club is on involving the entire family - all ages and all levels of capabilities - in enjoying the easily accessible and popular sport of dinghy sailing. The members are of all abilities: some are just starting out, while others enjoy racing. Whatever your interest or level, we have something to offer. Denver Sailing Club has good sailing facilities. Many families enjoy the leisurely sailing along the picturesque river, but for the more competitive sailor, Club racing is held every Sunday throughout the season. Club members are invited to race meetings by other clubs in the area, and some members travel to take part in national race events.

Location : Denver Sailing Club, Sluice Road, Denver, Downham Market, PE38 0EG

E-mail: denversc@rya-online.net



DOWNHAM MARKET & DISTRICT ANGLING ASSOCIATION

Coarse fishing on lakes and drains in and around Downham Market.
Open meetings first Monday Apr - May - June 7.30pm Chequers PH, Wimbotsham. For further information concerning DM&DAA visit the website at www.dmdaa.co.uk   or contact the secretary 07831 423836
Match secretary, Senior section, Ray Cook 07533 357802
Chairman Malcolm Plumb RVM 01945 583157

Secretary : Mark Newton 07831 423836

 

 

 

DOWNHAM MARKET BRIDGE CLUB

 

Meets at the Methodist Church, Downham Market

Monday 1.15pm-5pm Bridge. Learners and beginners welcome

Thursday 6.45pm-10.30pm Duplicate Bridge.

 

Email P Roberts: peterandpatr@aol.co.uk

tel 01366 382947

 


DOWNHAM TOWN CRICKET CLUB

Downham Town Cricket Club is probably the oldest of the active clubs, dating back to the late 1700's. We have written details of matches that took place at that time.

At the present time the club fields four senior teams and three junior teams. All competing in leagues and friendly competitions across the County.The 1st XII last year became the Norfolk Alliance Premier League champions and just this week clinched the title for the second year in a row. This makes the Town's cricket club one of the best in the County.

The 3rd team are also champions of their league, as are the Sunday XII.

The club also sends coaches into the local high school and the two primary schools as well as the high schools at Methwold and Terrington. This coaching is financed by the club with no contribution from the schools.

The home of Downham Town Cricket Club is The Memorial Playing Field, Lynn Road, Downham Mkt and monthly meetings are held in the clubhouse.

 

President: Don Rowell 01366 382249

Chairman; Stuart Thulbourne 01353 676354

Secretary: Nick Malby 07747825699

Treasurer: Graham Barrow 01366388212

Club Captain: Duncan Lanchester 01366 387525

Web site: www.downhamtown.play-cricket.com

 

 


 

DOWNHAM TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB

Formed in 1881. Affiliated to Norfolk County FA, members of Jewson League, Anglian Combination.

President Louis Barker

Chairman John Fysh 01553 772325

Vice Chairman Bing Knott

Secretary Fred Thorne ; Tel 01366 382563

Memorial Playing Field, Downham Market 01366 388424

 

 

 

 

Downham Market Short Mat Bowls Club

Plays Short Mat Bowls

Open to all

Fridays 7.30pm - 9.30pm  at DM Leisure Centre

Contact Ken Fowler 46 Greenwich Close  Downham Market
01366 385921

E mail kenfowler@googlemail.com

 

 

 

 

Downham Otters

Swimming for Disabled and able bodied helpers
Gentle exercise in the pool and swimming
Adults only at Downham Leisure Centre pool
Tuesday 2.30-3.45pm

Diane Boothby

17 Rosemary Way
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 9UB

01366 381230

dianneboothby@hotmail.com

 

 

Downham Market Shotokan Karate Club

This is traditional Shotokan Karate with weapon and self defence teaching. Karate increases fitness levels, flexibility and discipline. It also increases confidence and self esteem and you get the chance to meet new friends and have lots of fun.

 

Usually meets on Tuesdays at Clackclose Primary School- upper site Junior lessons 5.30pm and 6.30pm and adults 7.30pm - 9pm.

 

Contact Sensei Debbie Longmuir 5th Dan

29 New Bridge Road, Upwell. 01945 772626 

email Longmuir@tiscali.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

DOWNHAM YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB

Ages 6 - 17. Teams entered in Mid Norfolk and Nar Valley leagues.
Meetings and training nights vary according to age group.
Please contact either of the following for more information :
George Dickson 01366 501295



DOWNHAM MARKET AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB


Mrs Patsy Savage
07871297001  


DOWNHAM & DISTRICT SWIMMING CLUB


The club is a competitive swimming club which is affiliated to the Norfolk & Midland ASA and welcomes any swimmer who can confidently swim 25 metres. We meet four days a week, Tuesday 8 till 9pm, Thursday 8 till 9pm, Friday
7.30 till 9pm and Sunday 4 till 6pm, some children train once a week and some train four times a week.

Club Coach Dave Stennett Tel 07713723922
New Ark, The Causeway, Stowbridge, PE34 3PP.

 

 

 

 

Downham Market Squash Club

Andrew Hodges
160 Lynn Road
Downham Market
PE38 9QC
01366 383061  

 

SQUASH CLUB: DOWNHAM MARKET 

Squash Courts at Memorial Playing Field, Lynn Road. 
Access to courts 24 hours a day with electronic swipe card.
Mrs Jayne Kenyon
5 Milton Avenue
King's Lynn
PE30 2QQ
01553 762562

NORTH NORFOLK KARATE CLUB

Offering Shotokan Karate, Freestyle Karate, Cardio Kickboxing, Self Defence & 1-2-1 Tuition. 

Classes held weekly in and around the Downham Market area at various times, ensuring that there is a class to fit around people's current lifestyle and commitments. 

Beginners to advanced and any fitness level welcome (some classes have age restrictions).

 

So for fitness, self defence or just for fun, contact Simon on 

01366 381064 or visit the website www.norfolkkarate.co.uk  for more information.

 

 

 

RIDING FOR THE DISABLED - MAGPIE CENTRE, WALLINGTON HALL

Location - The Magpie Centre, Wallington Hall, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE33 0EP

It is our aim to provide disabled people that would benefit most with the opportunity to learn to ride or carriage drive to the best of their ability. we have our own physiotherapists and hold riding sessions as follows..

Monday 1.30-3pm Tuesday 9.30-12 & 1.30-3pm Thursday 10-12 Friday 10-12. Carriage driving Tuesday1.30-3pm Wednesday 10-11.30am & Thursday 1.30-3pm.

We are the only group in Norfolk to have our own centre. We rely on volunteers and fundraising and donations to continue providing our valuable service. If you would like to find out more telephone Rachel or Claire on 01553 810202

RYSTON RUNNERS


Track and field athletics, from age 8 ( High School field summer months)

Road running All year round

Cross country from age 8

Sportshall athletics age 8 to 15 (Winter time)

Contact Trevor on 01366385455 or e mail blueshed1@aol.com

 

 

 

TAEKWON-DO 

Self Defence Lessons - First Lesson Free

Downham Market Sports Centre

Tuesday 7.00 - 8.30

Thursday 6.30 - 8.00 or 7.00 to 8.30

All year round

Anthony Carter 5 Dan A.B.A.P.T

Tel 01366 387601

 


 Tools for Self Reliance

We refurbish unwanted tools and send them abroad to help people become self sufficient. Volunteers of any age or sex welcome. Must be prepared to get dirty.
Fortnightly from February - end of November. Days vary but usually a Friday or Saturday. Ryston Estate

John Miles or Tony Osborn


1 St Edmunds Rd

Downham Market (John)

 

Heathcote

Orchard Close

Downham Market (Tony)


385772 (John) 388249 (Tony)
John.miles@milesfamily.org.uk

 

 

Arts

 

DOWNHAM AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY
(D.A.D.S.) 

Secretary Sharon Wiseman, 7 Fitton Road, Wiggenhall St. Germans, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3AU  01553 617650  philip.wiseman@onetel.net

Club Chairman  Richard Abel  01553 765911
Website : www.dadsdrama.co.uk

 

 

DOWNHAM MARKET CHORAL SOCIETY

We Perform 3 or 4 concerts per year, usually any profits go to various charities.

Tuesdays 7.15pm – 9.00pm Methodist Church


Rita Stacey (Chairman)

The Laurels, The Causeway, Stow Bridge, Kings Lynn PE343PP
01366 386982
michaelstcy@aol.com

 

 

 

DOWNHAM MARKET SWING ORCHESTRA

Formed in 1997 the DMSO is comprised of musicians from widely varying generations, all of whom have a desire to play music in the style of the great swing bands.

The orchestra members and their Musical Director (and Hon President) Cy Payne give their time freely in support of charities.

For further info please contact Linda Macaffrey

 

HILGAY SILVER BAND 


Hilgay Silver Band was founded in 1896 the Band has improved over the years and is now one of Norfolk's premier bands performing concerts and engagements at many locations throughout East Anglia. Competes each year at the East Anglian Spring Festival, currently Championship section, and at the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain, reaching the National Finals at Wembley Conference Centre as well as the Symphony Hall in Birmingham under its present Musical Director, Andy Clarke. Membership of the band is made up from a mixture of professions and also keen school children and the retired.

 

Meets at Hilgay Band Hut

Main Band Monday and Thursday 7.30pm-9.30pm

Training band Friday 6.30pm-7.45pm

All ages and abilities welcome.


Secretary: Bob Britton
e-mail robertbritton@btinternet.com

Musical Director: Andy Clarke, "Ravenswood", Gull Road, Guyhirn, Nr. Wisbech, Cambs, PE13 4ER

e-mail musicaldirector@hilgaysilverband.freeserve.co.uk

Telephone : 07919 273103

 

 

MADAS (Music and Drama Appreciation Society)

Dedicated to the best in music, prose, poetry and the arts generally

 

Open to all.

 

Meet last Monday in the month at 7.30pm at St Edmunds Church Hall, Downham Market

 

Contact: Chairman: Mrs Peggy Honeyball

79 Wimbotsham Road

Downham Market

 

Tel 01366 387724

 

 

 

Norfolk Music Works


An independent arts organisation that provides professional musicians and other artists for activities, training, projects and residencies with a wide group of community groups. Professionals and volunteers are encouraged to work together on a range of projects.

Contact Ema Holman 01485 609009
Email info@musicworks.org.uk

 

 

THEATREGOERS & SOCIAL CLUB: DOWNHAM MARKET

We have been arranging outings by coach to theatres and other places of interest since 1986, dropping members at many different points in the town to ensure that all our members get home safely.

We have received endorsement from the local Homewatch scheme for our service.

Anyone interested in joining, or simply wanting to book a place on a trip as a non-member should contact either Gail or Marcus Harley on the clubs telephone line (01366 384472), send email to bookings@dmtsc.free-online.co.uk

or write to us at Keynote House, Windsor Terrace, Windsor Street, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9EG.

 

Children and Young People


BROWNIES: 1st  DOWNHAM MARKET

For girls aged 7-10 years. Crafts, games and various other activities.
Meeting Thursday evenings during term time only. 6.15pm-7.30pm
Howdale Pax Scout & Guide Hut (Near the youth and community centre)

Julia Covell 92 Rosemary Way Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9UQ

07900 907018

Fireburd200l@yahoo.com

 

 

 

BROWNIES: 2nd DOWNHAM MARKET

Meet Monday evenings 6.15pm to 7.30 pm , term times only.
Guide & Scout HQ, Howdale, Downham Market (Nr Youth Centre)
The club is for 7-10 year old girls meeting on Mondays at the Howdale PAX.

Contact Julia Covell (Brown Owl) telephone 07900 907018 

email fireburd2001@yahoo.com

 

 


BROWNIES: 3RD DOWNHAM MARKET METHODIST BROWNIES

Meet every Monday (during term time) 6.00pm - 7.30pm at the

Methodist Church, Paradise Road, Downham Market.

The unit is open to all girls aged between 7-10 years of age.

"Brownies have fun! They take part in indoor and outdoor activities that challenge them to do their best.

Their meetings are action-packed and full of challenges, games and activities,

usually ones that the Brownies have suggested themselves.

Everything a Brownie does is an adventure - it's a world of excitement, new interests and friends."

If that sounds like your idea of fun, come and join us.

For more information please contact  

Mrs Lisa Leonard, 9 Oakfield Close, DM PE38 9BN. 

Tel 01366 384317 

lisaleonard9@aol.com

or better still pop in for a visit one Monday evening. 

For more information about Guiding in general visit www.girlguiding.org.uk

 

 

Champion Kids

 

Kids club for Primary aged children. We play games, dance & learn about god. CRB checked volunteers. Fridays Term time 6.30-7.30pm at The Sovereign Centre, Downham Market 

Alex Coates, The Sovereign Centre, Sovereign Way, Downham Market, PE38 9SW  Tel 01366 384474 dmcf@sovereigncentre.net

 

Downham Marquette's Baton Twirlers & Cheerleaders

C/o 7 Mill Lane, Southery, Downham Market, Norfolk. 

PE38 ONF  or  
C/o 19 Queens Road, Littleport, Ely, Cambs.
Club Leader: Anita Cornish - Contact no. 01366 377639
Secretary/Treasurer: Laura Harvey - Contact no. 01353 863606
Trainer: Charlotte Cornish
Junior Trainer: Natalie Hunt

Beginners and General Training: - Every Tuesday (including school holidays) at the Boys Gym, Downham High School

Tiny Tots - (aged 7 and under) 5pm - 6.30pm
Juveniles - (aged 8 to 11) 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Juniors - (Aged 12 to 14) 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Seniors - (aged 15 to 18) 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Adults - ( 19+) 6.30pm - 8.30pm
For basic training in Baton Twirling, Flags, Ribbons and Cheer Dance.
Competition Squad - Every Thursday (including school holidays) at the Boys Gym, Downham High School

5pm - 5-30pm Individual training
5.30pm - 6.30pm Tiny Squad Training
5.30pm - 7.30pm Juvenile & Junior Squad Training
6.30pm - 8.30pm Senior/Adult Squad Training
7.30pm - 8.30pm Individual & Duo training.

These sessions are for the more advanced members.

Each evening cost £1.95 (paid termly) - Other costs are Sports Insurance £10 and BBTSA membership for competition squad members

   

 

Downham Toy Library

Open to all. Toys available to hire. Great for families, childminders, grandparents & families with a disabled child
Fridays 2 - 3.30pm St Edmunds Church Hall

Jo Tagg

07850 097235
jotagg@live.com

 

 

 

GUIDES: 1st DOWNHAM MARKET

Contact  Victoria Fonzo on 01366 383302 or email fonzoroll@aol.com  

For more information about Guiding in general visit www.girlguiding.org.uk

HILGAY YOUTH DRAMA CLUB

Hilgay Youth Drama Club began in September 2006 at meet most Mondays during school term times at the Hilgay Village Hall from 6.30pm. The club is currently for children 8-14 yrs of age who presented earlier this year a very successful production of The Rocky Monster Show.
All those adults who are involved are volunteers and receive no
payment.
The club has been fortunate to receive grants from Kings Lynn Borough Council and the LNF to whom we are most grateful.
We started in September 2007 to offer our members coaching for LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) certificates. We are presently working towards entering members for Entry, Grade 2 and Grade 3 Acting Awards .
In January each year we commence rehearsing for a Spring production.
At present we have a full membership but can add prospective members to a waiting list.
The club would be very happy to welcome anyone able to offer
assistance particularly those with theatrical experience of any kind.
Contacts- Jean and Ray Banks 01366 383579 
E Mail jnrb4@tiscali.co.uk
Paula Patterson 01366 387912 
E Mail P.S.Patterson@hotmail.co.uk

 

 

LEO CLUB: DOWNHAM MARKET

The club is the junior section of Downham Market Lions Club (age range 14 - 28 years).

Contact: John Fox Tel 01366 382963

email: john@foxdls.freeserve.co.uk 

RYSTON RUNNERS


Track and field athletics, from age 8 ( High School field summer months)

Road running All year round

Cross country from age 8

Sportshall athletics age 8 to 15 (Winter time)

Contact Trevor on 01366385455 or e mail blueshed1@aol.com

 

 

SCOUTS

1st Downham Market Scout Group
A thriving Scout Group with Beaver, Cubs, Scouts and Venture Scout sections. All sections open to both boys and girls.
Beavers (ages 6-8) meet from 5.30-6.45pm on Mondays.
Cubs (ages 8 - 10) meet from 6.30 - 8.00pm on Tuesdays.
Scouts (ages 10-15) meet from 7.00-9.00pm on Thursdays.
Venture Scouts (ages 15 - 21) meetings arranged weekly.

All meetings are held at the Howdale Pax HQ, Howdale. D/Mkt

For further details please call Colin Hawes (Group Scout Leader) on 01366 377232 or 0802 706826

or email to downhamscouts@supanet.com

 

SOUTHERY GUIDES

Southery Guides are members of the Clackclose District which covers Southery to Downham to Runction.

Contact Beryl on 01366 377614 or Anita on 01366 377639

Meet every Monday (except school holidays) at Southery Primary School 7.15pm to 8.45pm

 

YOUNG FARMERS CLUB: DOWNHAM MARKET

Downham Market Young Farmers meets every Wednesday in the Red Cross hut (unless our event that evening is on site.) Our programme is varied throughout the year.

Previous meetings have been farm walks, Game cookery evening, tours around Standen engineering and many more. Of course after the meeting we always end up in the pub (usually 25 pints of coke, 2 pints! and plenty of bags of crisps) in Stowbridge. We have about 35 members ageing from 10 - 26. All of us have a countryside interest BUT you DON'T have to be a farmer to be a young farmer.

Our president is Alison Richardson and our Chairlady is Harriet Cousins.

We hold various social events through year to raise money for charity. Last year we raised £4100 which was the largest sum given away to charity out of all of the young farmers clubs in Norfolk.

New members are always welcome. Our catchment area spans from Thetford to Kings Lynn to Downham.

For more information contact Sarah on 07738151751

or email  sarahb.downhamyfc@yahoo.co.uk for further information.  

 

 

YOUTH PROJECT

Youth Drop in every Tuesday evening at the MIND building (at the back of the CSV building in Lynn Road) between 6.30pm and 8.30pm where the Detached Youth Workers will be available for High School pupils between years 7 and 11.

 

2009 monthly Friday drop ins will be January 30th, February 20th, March 27th, April 24th, May 22nd, June 19th and July 24th all to be held in the MIND building.

 

Clubs and Societies

AGE CONCERN DOWNHAM MARKET

"... to promote the well-being of older people in Downham Market and district ...'
Information Office at The Priory Centre, Tuesday & Wednesday Mornings 10:00-12:30
The Office is for older people, their relatives, friends and carers.
All Information supplied is free and confidential.

Roy Baker Chairman Roger Eaton (Development Office) 

ACDM.Roger@BTinternet.com

 

Age Concern are looking to recruit volunteers for a new project called Handy Volunteers ( Non- Tools )

· These are the kind of tasks they will be doing to help older people to maintain their independence

· Changing Light Bulbs

· Hanging /taking down curtains

· Moving Furniture

· Preparation for skilled jobs

· Changing central heating settings

· Help with with use of microwaves

· Defrosting fridges /freezers

· Clearing lofts

· Crisis support (floods, fire )

· Moving home ( packing boxes)

· Decluttering

· Holistic checks

· Listening & talking to people

If you are interested in volunteering for this project or would like to find out more please contact

Genene Henshaw ( Handy Project Co-ordinator) 01553778672 or Email genenehenshaw@ageconcernwnd.org.uk

 

 


DOWNHAM MARKET & DISTRICT AMENITY SOCIETY

Began almost 40 years ago, the charity campaigns for best planning, conservation, preservation and general good of the town.

 

Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 7.30pm at the Methodist Church rooms, Downham Market

 

Contact: Secretary Mrs A Honeyball

79 Wimbotsham Road

Downham Market

 

Tel: 01366 387724

 

 


Downham Market by Design

We are an independent community organisation that aims to ensure that the town has a sustainable future whilst retaining its local distinctiveness. We are committed to facilitate the engagement of towns people in debates that have the potential to influence local and regional policies affecting the town. Open to all
No schedule of regular meetings. General (public) meetings addressing topical issues are arranged several times a year through notices in the press and around the town

Rachel Bodle
c/o Bank House Bridge Street 

Downham Market 

PE38 9DW

01366 383723
feedback@downhammarketbydesign.org.uk

 

 

 

DOWNHAM MARKET & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF TRADE

 

Formed to promote the businesses of the Town and local area, Downham Market Chamber of Trade is proud to present its’ views to the local Town Council, Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk, Norfolk County Council and other bodies such as Tourism Organizations, Crime Prevention panel & Rates Consultative Committee etc.

All executive committee members are unpaid, giving their time free of charge.


President Maureen Hibling

Secretary Karen Everitt Tel 01366 384727

E-mail : karen@downhamchamber.co.uk


Website : www.downhamchamber.co.uk  

 

 

Downham Market & District Crossroads - Caring for Carers

Helping unpaid carers within the local area, we provide a free service for families caring for physically disabled people at home. It does not affect any other help, including financial help, which families are receiving. Although affiliated to the national organisation, this scheme is managed locally by a voluntary committee. Carer Support Workers are trained to take the role of the unpaid carer providing personal care and/or company for the person who is disabled.

They work very flexible hours, are reliable and provide help when it is needed on a regular or occasional basis, according to changing family situations.

The Co-ordinator welcomes all enquiries about the scheme and can be contacted at:
Downham Market Health Centre
Paradise Road
Downham Market
Norfolk PE38 9JE
Telephone: 01366 385312
E-mail: crossroads@downham7.fslife.co.uk

 

DOWNHAM MARKET CARERS SUPPORT GROUP

One in 5 households hides a carer behind the front door. If you are in that situation we are there to share your feelings and provide a break from some of the stresses of caring and provide mutual support and companionship.

The Group meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Health Centre in Paradise Rd, between 10am and 12 noon. 

Just turn up or contact Evelyn Goodley 01366 385782 or Win Smith 01366 388429

 

 

 

Downham Market Family History Society

To promote interest in family history, being social, advisory & educational with occasional speakers and newsletters. Open to anyone with an interest in family history.

 2nd Thursday each month 2pm – 4pm at

The Methodist Social Centre, Paradise Road, Downham Market

Contact – Dawn Stevens, 20 Farthing Road , Downham West, Downham Market, Norfolk PE38 0AF

01366 387508

E-mail – d.m.stevens@btinternet.com

 

 

DOWNHAM MARKET FESTIVAL COMMITTEE

Provide an 8 day festival/carnival throughout the end of May

 

Meets 1st Thursday of the month in the Bar Room at the Town Hall

 

Contact Carol Williams, 5 Hardy Close Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9RX  tel 01366 388709 

email carolfestival@aol.com

 

 

 

Downham Market and District Heritage Society

 

Local voluntary group set up to:

* Provide and maintain a local heritage centre in which to display material relating to the local parishes 

* Facilitate the staging of exhibitions by other groups 

* To provide a limited resource service for the public and maintain records 

* To receive and display artifacts, documents, photographs etc relating to the area

Anyone can be a member - all are welcome !

Meetings are held at the Downham Market Town Hall in the Balcony or Assembly Room or as advertised.

Tuesday 9.30 - 11.30am (Working Party)

Friday and Saturday 10am - 12pm

Monthly meetings and walks as advertised

 

Contact Dave Flower: 01366 388887

or email DandJ@blossompad.co.uk

 

DOWNHAM MARKET & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

You don’t need to be a proficient gardener to enjoy membership of this society.  Indeed you don’t need to be a gardener at al to join.  The society is here to help members achieve the utmost enjoyment and success from their interest.  

Meetings held second Monday of the month except January & August

in the Town Hall Downham Market at 7.30pm. 

Membership  

Contact Mrs Gwen Russell   01366 384769

Contact Email Address ajdavy@tiscali.co.uk

 

 

Downham and District Royal British Legion 

To help any service or ex service personnel and their dependants in their time of need. (Please note, you do not need to be ex service to join the Legion)
Wednesdays 7.30pm/Every other month

 

Dennis Sneezum Court, Trafalgar Road, Downham Market, Norfolk

 

Horace Cross
Lyncross, Ely Road, Hilgay, PE38 0JN

01366 387660

Horace.cross@btinternet.com

 

 

 

Downham Market Silver Threads Club


A social group for the over 60's. Meet each other for talks, bingo, coach outings and other entertainments. Coffee mornings year with tea, coffee and sandwiches provided.
Meets every Thursday, except the last Thursday of the month 2.30pm-4.30pm at the Town Hall, Downham Market.

Contact Alan Foster 01366 383245

 

 

DOWNHAM MARKET TWINNING CLUB

Twinned to Civray, on the Charente River in France, since 1976, the Twinning club arranges Club visits to Civray and also helps with visits by other organizations such as the High School, Downham Town Football Club and Ryston Runners amongst others. 
Monthly meetings throughout the year.

Chairman John Sadler 01366 382371 
Membership Secretary Sheila Redhead 01366 382146

 

Website http://www.dmtwinningclub.org  

 

 

 

Downham Market U3A (University of the Third Age)


Membership open to retired & semi-retired people in Downham and district. Learning for pleasure/Education and leisure.
Monthly meetings 2nd Monday in the month (except August). 2pm
Downham Town Hall


Contact Mrs Mary Painter
5 High Hatters Close, Downham Market PE38 9RP
01366 382582 

Mary.painter@tesco.net

 

or  Richard Ehlers 01366388830

 

Downham Market & Villages in Transition

(DAVIT)

An environmental group, raising awareness about the impact of climate change & peak oil and its implications. Promotes local resilience General meeting – third Tuesday each month Changing locations in members homes in the area

Carroll Cowin 

1 Rose Villa,43 Westgate Street, Shouldham, Kings Lynn, PE33 0NB

01366 347526

downhamvillagestransition@googlemail.com

 

 

GATEWAY CLUB: DOWNHAM & DISTRICT

Marion Britton Club Leader   contact no. 01366 383698
email marionbritton@aol.com

Margaret Diggle Treasurer   contact no. 01366 387207

We are a club for people with learning disabilities, ( affiliated to Mencap)
We meet at the Howdale Community Centre on the 2nd 3rd and 4th Tues. of each month except  August.
Meeting times 7pm - 9pm
For more information please contact one of the above.  

 

 

HERITAGE CENTRE

Situated in the Town Hall

Opening times  

Tuesdays 9.30 - 11.30am 

Fridays and Saturdays 10.30 - 12 noon

 

website www.downhamheritage.org.uk 

 

LABOUR PARTY

Downham & District Labour Party has over 60 members in the town and surrounding villages. We meet monthly, usually at the home of one of our members. 

Further details are available from the secretary, Helen Scott Tel 01366 388956   Email helen.scott@btinternet.com

LIONS CLUB: DOWNHAM MARKET

Downham Market Lions Club A branch of Lions Clubs International helping and serving the community.

Contact: John Fox Tel 01366 382963
email: john@foxdls.freeserve.co.uk 
Secretary Gerry Ryan 01366 383976 
email: ryan623@btinternet.com



LIONESS CLUB: DOWNHAM MARKET

Raising money to help local charities & good causes and support the wider community. Meet at the Conservative Club, Bridge Street, Downham Market 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month 

 

Margaret Fox 19 Beech Road, Downham Market , PE38 9PH

01366 382963

 

Margaret.foxbeech@tiscali.co.uk

www.lionessclub.org

 

 

NORFOLK DISABLED PARENTS ALLIANCE

Is run by disabled parents for all parents in the Norfolk area who have any physical, sensory, learning or cognitive difficulties, mental health issues or long term illness, condition or diversity.

We include

* Disabled or ill adults who have children; adoptive and foster
parents and parents to be.

* Family members and other supporters of disabled parents

* Others interested in family or community welfare.

For more information please contact
Mrs. Kathy Saunders
145 Main Road
Clenchworth
Kings Lynn PE34 4DT

Email: ndpa@ukonline.co.uk
Phone: 01553 768193

Information is available in large print, audiotape, floppy disc and
email.

 

ROTARY CLUB: DOWNHAM MARKET & DISTRICT

Meeting times: Mondays, 7.30pm, at The Castle Hotel, Downham Market.
Membership as at June 2009: 33
Part of Rotary International with 1.2 million members in 165 countries. Charitable organisation with all funds raised for 100% charitable purposes - no administration charge.
Annual membership fee: £80 Open to professional and business people (active and retired). Membership is by invitation but applications are always welcomed - please contact one of the following officers and come as a guest to a meeting or two which are a convivial mixture of business and invited guest speakers.
Attendance fees: none but two-course meal at Monday meetings £10
Purpose/aim: Rotary is an international organisation. Our motto is 'Service above Self'. We raise money for distribution for charitable purposes both local and international. The important cornerstone of our organisation is fellowship.
Contacts:
Tony Firrell. Membership committee chair. 01366 383836
Email: Anthony.firrell@tiscali.co.uk
Chris Shaw. Secretary. 01366 384762

Email: c.j.shaw@btinternet.com

 

ROYAL AIRFORCES ASSOCIATION (RAFA)

Downham Market 620

The RAF Association is the largest single service membership organisation of current and former members of the RAF, their families, friends and those who wish to support the aims of the organisation.  The RAFA helps serving and retired members of the RAF and their dependants who need their support.  This includes those involved in the Falklands, Bosnia and the Gulf to World War II veterans.

Downham Market RAFA meets the first Monday of every month except Bank Holidays, at the Conservative Club 7.30pm- onwards.

Past events have included a coach trip to Lakenheath and a Jazz night.   Future events include:

You must become a member to join, prices range from £16 to £7.  Please contact Secretary, Mrs. S. Parry for further information on 01366 382889.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

Branch President - Ivan Sneezum - 01366 382001
Branch Chairman - Horace Cross - 01366 387660
Branch Secretary - Rose Gidney - 01366 378435

Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of odd months (Jan. Mar. May etc)  at Dennis Sneezum Court 7.30pm
Web site : www.downham-rbl.fsnet.co.uk



ROYAL BRITISH LEGION (WOMENS SECTION)

Branch Chairwoman - Edna Rix - 01366 382977
Branch President - Rita Stevenson - 01366 347585
Branch Secretary - June Stocking - 01366 500301

Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of every month (except December) at 7.30pm

Venues cover the local area, phone for more details. For meetings held outside of Downham Market transport is arranged to the village from the Hollies Car Park at 6.45pm on that night.

ST JOHNS AMBULANCE BRIGADE 


Hilgay Division 
23 Ely Road, Hilgay.
Adults Tuesday 7.30pm - 9.00pm Age 16+
Cadets Wednesday 7.00pm - 8.45pm Age 10 to 16+
To teach First Aid to members of the public, promote the work of the St John Ambulance and administer our skills of First Aid at public events.
Contact Divisional Superintendent Peter Taylor 01366 378492

Secretary Rose Gidney 01366 378435
E-mail : fenway@farmpk.freeserve.co.uk

Website : www.farmpk.freeserve.co.uk

 

 

Search and Rescue Dog Association (SARDA) CANTECH


Previously known as Can-Tech Volunteer Search Dogs
Established 1997, this is a charitable voluntary organisation primarily helping the community and its police to search for vulnerable missing persons using specially trained dogs and personnel.
Membership is open to everyone. Dog handlers are trained how to work with their dogs whilst non-dog owners can be trained to perform the support role either out with the dogs or at Control. There is a huge commitment as we can be called out at any time, as well as regular training days, and all without pay or expenses.

Meet every Sunday and occasionally others in West Norfolk and South Lincolnshire.

 

Contact Chris Tedder 0871 7176871
Email info@cantech.org.uk

 


S.G.I (Soka Gakkai International) UK


We are an organisation of Buddhists. We follow the Lotus Sutra.

Anyone can join at any meeting and become members if they wish.
Meetings : at least 4 times per month
Please request a schedule

Marion Ross, 6 Elizabeth Avenue, Downham Market, PE38 9EQ

01366 386136

 

marion.ross@homecall.co.uk

www.sgi-uk.org

 

 

Town Hall Cinema Working Party


Runs and organises the Town Hall Cinema. Open to all
Every other Monday after Town Hall meeting Town Council offices

Kerry Heffernan
15 Paradise Road

Downham Market

Norfolk

PE38 9HS

01366 387770
kerry@downhammarkettc.co.uk

 

 

 

 

Tradecraft


Promotes Trade Justice and sells Fair Trade Goods once a month.
Usually meets 1st Friday Methodist Centre and 1st Sunday at St Dominics.
Contact Mary Prentice 01366 500210 or John Roust 01366 383233

 

TWINNINGCLUB : DOWNHAM MARKET

Twinned to Civray, on the Charente River in France, since 1976, the Twinning club arranges Club visits to Civray and also helps with visits by other organizations such as the High School, Downham Town Football Club and Ryston Runners amongst others. 

Monthly meetings throughout the year.

Chairman John Sadler 01366 382371 
Membership Secretary Sheila Redhead 01366 382146

www.dmtwinningclub.org

West Dereham Heritage Group.

The West Dereham Heritage group formed in November 2005

The aims of the Heritage Group are to research and record the past of the village and to learn more about the local area.

For more information please contact

info@westderehamheritage.co.uk

Website www.westderehamheritage.co.uk


West Norfolk Befriending


A charity set up to alleviate social isolation in older people, match befrienders to clients to provide companionship and a listening ear.
All members fully trained and CRB checked. Monthly volunteer meetings, providing support and supervision.Meetings at Offices of MIND charity shop, Cousins Court, Paradise Road, Downham Market.

Contact Pauline Dye, 12 Thoresby College, Queen Street, Kings Lynn PE30 1HX  Tel 01553 763500

 

Pauline@wnbefrienders.org.uk

www.wnbefrienders.org.uk 

 

West Norfolk Astronomy Society


All aspects of Astronomy for all ages, beginners or experienced.
Bi Monthly September to May Tottenhill & Wormegay Village Hall


Dr Jeffrey Robinson
151 Broomhill

Downham Market

Norfolk

PE38 9RQ

01366 381563

epsom.jeff@btinternet.com

 


West Norfolk Voluntary & Community Action

WNVCA is a voluntary organisation which is set up and owned by local groups to support, promote and develop local, voluntary and community action.
Volunteer surgery held at the Priory Centre.
Second Tuesday of each month, 10-12 noon, for potential volunteers and organisations needing volunteers.

Karen Lee
16 Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn, PE30 1JN

01553 760568
karen@westnorfolkvca.org

 

 

WOMENS INSTITUTE: DOWNHAM MARKET


Formed in 1925 : current membership 82, holds meetings on 2nd Tuesday monthly (except August) at 7pm in the Town Hall, with a variety of speakers throughout the year.

The WI offers friendship, the opportunity to learn new skills and involvement in local and national affairs. Any woman over 14 welcome! No upper age limit.


President   Mrs J Daverson 40 Collingwood Rd Downham Market PE38 9SB  Tel 01366 384389

Secretary  Mrs Samantha Styles 01366 377185