The Office and heated Auction Room are located in Lynn Road, Downham Market, close to the traffic lights by St Edmunds Church. A car park is located behind the office, for the use of clients, apart from on sale days when the area is full of sale items. The nearest public car park is in Paradise Road about 200 yds down from the Castle Hotel.

Please visit http://www.barryhawkins.co.uk/ for any further information

Downham Grange is holding a coffee morning each Wednesday between 10am and 12pm, coffee, tea, biscuits and cake will be available and guided tours of the Home.

A group run by and for adults with learning disabilities and difficulties

A Piece of Mind Carer's Support Group, Contact: 01553 776966

The Downham Market Stroke Club is a friendly, inclusive and welcoming group offering information, advice, social and peer support along with exercise, outings, creative workshops and speakers to stroke survivors and their families. All welcome. Group meets weekly on Wednesday, except the 3rd Wednesday.

At the Sovereign Centre at a cost of £3 per person per week is a Women's Racket Group.
Beginners, as well as those with racket skills already, are welcome to come along. It is a great opportunity to meet new friends and keep fit. All equipment is provided.
For further information contact Janis Baker on 07796 921 218.

At the Soverign Centre at a cost of £2 per person per week is a Disability Racket Group. This group has already commenced and welcomes new members.
Beginners, as well as those with racket skills already, are welcome to come along. It is a great opportunity to meet new friends and keep fit. All equipment is provided.
For further information contact Janis Baker on 07796 921 218.

Contact: Darren Dennis, 30 Bath Road, Wisbech, Cambs PE13 3NJ.
Tel: 07881 777694 or 01945 580265
E-mail: [email protected]

For ages 8-10 1/2. Do you love climbing, fire, shooting, camping, doing challenging activities or having lots of fun?
You are welcome to come along for a night to see what it’s all about. Prices are only up to £3 a night! Adult help is always welcomed, please get in contact!
Find out more: http://www.downhamweb.co.uk/runcton-holme-boy-scouts/

Contact: Kim Davis
Tel: 07851 608117
E-Mail: [email protected]

Carole Simpson is a trained Art Therapist running an Arts group for relaxation at the Downham Market Methodist Church Hall on alternate Thursdays. A wide range of materials are used to promote personal wellbeing and counter social isolation in the Community. Meeting from 10am till 12. Admission is £5, towards the cost of materials and some refreshments. Contact Carole on 07914939748 or [email protected]

1st and 3rd Wednesdays in month.

Do you have spare time on your hands for a cup of coffee and a quick natter? if so come along and join the silver threads!

Contact Lynne: 01366 387401 / 01366 387710

Various standard levels. EBU guidelines applied. New members welcome. Lessons on enquiry.
Contact Name: Pat Roberts. Contact Address: October Lodge, 8b Market Place, Downham Mkt. PE38 9RR. Contact Telephone Number: 01366 382947. Contact Email Address: [email protected].

Road running sessions for ALL abilities.
Contact: Andy Smith; Email: [email protected], Tel:01553 811524.
Club website: www.rystonrunners.org.uk

Sing and learn new songs. 
Members of the large group sing in four part harmony (soprano, alto, tenor, bass), unaccompanied, and all songs are learned by ear, so there is no need to be able to read music, and no audition. Arrangements are from a wide variety of songs including popular, sacred and world music.Your first two sessions are free. We have a wonderful, enthusiastic and talented musical director who leads productive but fun rehearsals. We are always pleased to welcome new members, so come and find your voice. Any age, gender, ability welcome. For more information visit singersinspired.co.uk

For more information contact Dave Stennett : 07713723922

Trafalgar Over-30's Netball Group, Contact Maria: 01553 811673

Pop in for a coffee and a chat!
Suggested donation 50p

West Norfolk Carers and West Norfolk Mind facilitate a new carers group at Town Hall, Bar Room.

Come along and practise your English conversation skills. Every Friday, during term time. No need to book just come along.

Short Mat Bowls Club, new members welcome, Contact: 01366 381218

For more information contact Dave Stennett: 07713723922

Held on the 2nd Monday of every month. The cafe offers support and advice to anyone affected by dementia in a friendly environment. Free of charge, and refreshments available. Tel 01603 763556 for more info.

Various standard levels. EBU guidelines applied. New members welcome. Lessons on enquiry.
Contact Name: Pat Roberts. Contact Address: October Lodge, 8b Market Place, Downham Mkt. PE38 9RR. Contact Telephone Number: 01366 382947. Contact Email Address: [email protected].

For ages 6-8. Do you love climbing, fire, shooting, camping, doing challenging activities or having lots of fun?
You are welcome to come along for a night to see what it’s all about. Prices are only up to £3 a night! Adult help is always welcomed, please get in contact!
Find out more: http://www.downhamweb.co.uk/runcton-holme-boy-scouts/

£5 Per Person
Contact Russ Welch for more info (07851149526) - Text Only

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 all 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
Tel: 01366 384769
E-mail: [email protected]

£5 Per Person
Contact Russ Welch for more info (07851149526) - Text Only

Various standard levels. EBU guidelines applied. New members welcome. Lessons on enquiry.
Contact Name: Pat Roberts. Contact Address: October Lodge, 8b Market Place, Downham Mkt. PE38 9RR. Contact Telephone Number: 01366 382947. Contact Email Address: [email protected].

These are a great chance to socialise and have a drink. These get togethers are held on the second Tuesday every month from 10am to 12 noon.

Beginners to Experienced. Friendly group.
Donation for tea and coffee.

Advice and information for the over-60's, book appointment: 0845 6060265

Open to all local young people, the Youth Centre will be a place to have fun and socialize. It boasts a pool table, table tennis, table football and dart board as well as music and games.

For ages 10 1/2 - 14. Do you love climbing, fire, shooting, camping, doing challenging activities or having lots of fun?
You are welcome to come along for a night to see what it’s all about. Prices are only up to £3 a night! Adult help is always welcomed, please get in contact!
Find out more: http://www.downhamweb.co.uk/runcton-holme-boy-scouts/

Come sing with us! Ring Rita Stacey on 01366 386982

Regular meetings on second Tuesday of every month
Open to members and those seeking information prior to joining.
For more info please contact Rebecca, the Branch Secretary, via [email protected].