Blythweb - Local Clubs and Groups Links

[ Website ] The Suffolk Beekeepers Association aims to promote the craft of beekeeping. The Association is a thriving community of over 700 beekeepers, with six branches throughout Suffolk.

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.

Wrentham Band

[ Website ] Wrentham Band is Britain's 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 also a well respected concert band.

Circle 67 Players

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

Halesworth Camera Club

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

Halesworth to Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway Society

[ Website ] Enthusiasts working to enhance the remaining artefacts of this railway at Halesworth and along the route, with the long-term goal of re-instatement. The railway operated 1879-1929, with stations at Wenhaston, Blythburgh and Walberswick. See website for lots of information and membership details.

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.

Blythburgh Singers

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

Southwold Railway Trust

[ Website ] Long-established group working to raise the profile of the 1879-1929 railway with the long-term goal of re-instatement. Their Steamworks site, open to the public on selected dates, is an ongoing project to share this enthusiasm. The railway operated between Halesworth and Southwold, with intermediate stations at Wenhaston, Blythburgh and Walberswick. See website for lots of information and membership details.

1st Southwold and Reydon Scouts

[ Website ] News, Information and contact details for local Beavers (aged 6-8), Cubs (aged 8-10.5) and Scouts (aged 10-14).

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.

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.

Southwold Sailing Club

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

Wenhaston Allotment and Leisure Gardeners Association

[ Website ] Flourishing and popular village allotments in Wenhaston.

Southwold Model Yacht Regattas

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

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Some Favourite Websites For May 2024:

Halesworth Local Food Database – A directory of high quality local food producers and retailers

Halesworth and the Blyth Valley enjoy easy access to all kinds of amazing local food producers. There are organic farms, rare breed farms, artisan cheese producers, several local breweries and independent shops selling this wonderful local food

Valley Farm – A large family farmhouse in Walberswick

A Grade II listed farmhouse for up to 11, plus 2 cots, with amazing views across the marshes to the sea.

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.

Janet Talks – Janet is a writer and broadcaster with many years experience

Southwold 'A place to love' has almost 200 pages packed with the stories and histories behind the inscriptions on its colourful beach huts, its many benches and on those small brass plaques on Southwold pier. The stories will both delight and inform.

Oasis Barn – Luxury self catering holidays in rural Suffolk for 1 to 12 People

Superb one and two bedroom barns, self-catering for up to 12 people. Sumptuously finished with Egyptian cotton bedding/towels. Cosy underfloor heating throughout. Large room for socialising. Great Location. Dog friendly. 10% discount on late bookings.