Bungay and Waveney Valley Hearing Support Club was formed in 1992.

The nearest club was Ipswich at that time and given the distance it was felt that we needed one closer to home. We were originally based at Bungay High School in the community wing until this year when we “moved house” to The Maltings Sports Club.

Our thanks go to Bungay High for our stay there and also the grants received from them.

The club having started with the grand total of 3 people now has membership of between 35-60 people.

We have a monthly meeting with speakers, a yearly outing-this year to an Olde Time Music Hall in Gorleston, but we also reserve some time for just a chat and cup of tea as we know how important communication is and the need to adjust to group speech and background.

We champion for better facilities for the Deaf and test Loop-systems in Banks, PO Offices and Theatres (the Fisher Theatre in Bungay is excellent) and generally try to help where we can.

Many of our members attend Lip-Reading classes held in Lowestoft and Bungay. As hearing diminishes we rely on lip pattern to try and compensate for hearing loss and the classes help us to become more proficient in the art of lip-reading.

Deafness can be isolating and for many of us a very sad and stressful time learning to adjust to it, to have the help of people around you who fully understand your problems and offer support will be a tremendous boost in that adjustment.

We have a lovely room here at the Maltings, with Loop-system installed and for those with more severe loss a type-talk screen.

All are welcome as many of our members are accompanied by partners, relations and friends.

If you require any information please contact

Roger or Valerie 01986 896712

or roger.thomas@talktalk.net