Branch details are based on information provided to us by the branch, or in its absence, scoured from other sources, such as the branches’s websites or Facebook pages. The last line for each entry indicates the “vintage” of the information we have. You can also find a map showing the location of all our branches here.

If you spot any mistakes or would like to change any of the information below, please get in touch with the General Secretary via secretary@flydressersguild.org.

(Executive Committee’s note: Branch secretaries will be contacted in February 2023 with requests for updates to the information set out here, following which the map of our branches will be updated.)

Bristol and West Fly Dressers

Where we meet: Redhill Village Hall and Club, Church Road, Redhill, Bristol BS40 5SG. Tel: 01934 862 619
When we meet: every Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. for 8:00 p.m. start, from September to June inclusive, and the second Wednesday on the month in July and August
Contacts:
David Price, Secretary. Email: david_price7@sky.com; tel: 01179 504 638
Alan Varley, Chairman. Email: alanfly@btinternet.com
Website: n/a
Facebook page: n/a
Current programme: January to September 2023
Latest update from branch: March 2023

Cheltenham & Gloucester Fly Dressers’ Guild

Where we meet: Hucclecote Community Association, Hucclecote Rd, Gloucester GL3 3RT. Tel: 01452 616 289
When we meet: First and third Tuesday of the month at 8 p.m.
Contact: David Wilson, Secretary: Email: wilson.dw.21@googlemail.com
Website: www.cgfdg.co.uk
Current programme: http://www.cgfdg.co.uk/programme/
Latest update from branch: February 2023

Chiltern Fly Tying and Fly Fishing Club

Where we meet: Great Missenden Memorial Centre, Buryfield,Link Road, Great Missenden, Bucks HP16 9AE. Tel: 01494 416 559
When we meet: 1st Wednesday of each month 14.00 to 17.00. 2nd and 3rd Thursday of each month 19.00 to 22.00
Contact: Geoff Darby, Secretary. Email: geoffdarby748@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 07293 936 034.
Website: www.chilternflytying.co.uk
Current programme: Programme – what’s on and where
Latest update from branch: September 2018

Congleton Fly Tying Club

Where we meet: The Cygnet Club, 12 Swan Bank, Congleton CW12 1AH
When we meet: 7:45 pm for an 8:00 pm start, 2nd Thursday of the month.
Contacts: Lee Woodward, Secretary. Email: secretary_cftc@outlook.com
Website: www.congletonflytyingclub.co.uk
Current programme: www.congletonflytyingclub.co.uk/calender
Latest update from branch: September 2018

The Craven Branch of The Fly Dressers’ Guild (Skipton Flytyers)

Where we meet: The Three Links Club – Skipton Oddfellows, 26 Rectory Lane, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 1ER – at the Rectory Lane entrance to the main car park in Skipton (in the back room)
When we meet: 7:30pm on the third Monday of the month – check calendar on website
Contact: contact@skiptonflytyers.org.uk
Website: www.skiptonflytyers.org.uk
Current programme: www.skiptonflytyers.org.uk/calendar.htm
Latest update from branch: July 2013

East Yorkshire Branch of The Fly Dressers’ Guild

Where we meet: The Beverley Conservative Club, Wylies Road, Beverley, East Yorkshire HU17 7AP. Tel: 01482 867 968
When we meet: first Tuesday of the month, January to December. Note: please check with the Secretary. As at the latest update provided, all meetings were cancelled due to COVID-19
Contact: Chris Rothery, Secretary. Telephone: 07894 139 074 Email: eyfdg.sec@gmail.com
Website: www.eastyorkshireflydressers.co.uk
Current programme: see Meetings page on the branch website
Latest update from branch: April 2023

Hereford branch of The Fly Dressers’ Guild

Where we meet: Hereford Welsh Social Club, 1 Hinton Road, Hereford HR2 6BL
When we meet: from third Monday in January for six consecutive weeks, then every third Monday of each month
Contacts: John Symonds, Chairman. Tel: 07831 202 377; Brian Stokes, Secretary. Tel: 07813 130 795
Website: www.hfdg.org
Current programme: www.hfdg.org/2023-calendar/
Latest update from branch: February 2023

Hertfordshire Branch of The Fly Dressers’ Guild

Where we meet: Woolmer Green Village Hall, Hall Lane, Woolmer Green, Herts., SG3 6XA. Tel: 01707 270 772
When we meet: 2nd and 3rd Monday of the month from Sept – June 2023
Contact: Phil Middleton, Secretary. Tel: 07966 008 968
Website: www.hertsflydressers.com
Current programme: www.hertsflydressers.com/programme-events
Latest update from branch: March 2023

Lakeland Flydressers Guild

Where we meet: The Club Inn, Main Street, Endmoor, Kendal, LA8 0EU. Tel: 01539 567 424
When we meet: n/a
Contact: Mike Harper, Treasurer/ Membership Secretary. Email: mikeharps@dsl.pipex.com. Address: 3 Starnthwaite Cottages, Crossthwaite, Kendal, LA8 8HZ
Website: www.lakelandflydressers.co.uk/index.html
Current programme: http://www.lakelandflydressers.co.uk
Latest update from branch:

Leeds Fly Dressers’ Guild

Where we meet: West Park Leeds Rugby Club, The Sycamores, Bramhope, Leeds LS16 9JR. Tel: 0113 267 1437
When we meet: Wednesday evenings, at 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. from the beginning of October to the end of March
Contact: Chris Davis, Chair. Email: c.davis100@ntlworld.com
Website: www.facebook.com/leedsflydressersguild
Current programme: See Facebook page above
Latest update from branch: February 2023

North Kent Branch – Fly Dressers’ Guild

Where we meet: Swanley Indoor Bowls Club, Garrolds Close, Off Milda Hay Avenue, Swanley BR8 7BF
When we meet: Meetings – from 7:30 pm on the second Tuesday of the month, October to March
Contact: Martin Smith, Membership Secretary. Email: martin.asmith@virgin.net. Tel: 07587 189 190
Facebook pagefacebook.com/Northkentfdg. Email: northkentfdg@gmail.com
Latest update from branch: February 2023

Northampton Fly Dressers’ Guild

Where we meet:
1) The White Swan, Main Street, Holcot, Northampton NN6 9SP
2) Pitsford Fishing Lodge, Brixworth Rd, Holcot, Northampton NN6 9SJ (except during the close season – December to February)
When we meet: see Current programme below.
Contact details: Seumas Halliday, email: seumashalliday@hotmail.com, tel: 07794 465 607
Website: N/A
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Northampton-Fly-Dressers-Guild-102070418047644/
Current programme: see 2023 programme here.
Latest update from branch:
 February 2023

Northumbria Fly Dressers’ Guild

Where we meet: The Mason’s Arms, Front St, Dinnington, Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 7LG
When we meet: Third Tuesday of the month throughout the year. Meet 7.30 p.m. for an 8.00 p.m. start
Contact details: Phil Bilborough, Chairman/ Secretary. Tel: 01670 824 177
Website: n/a
Current programme: 2023 programme
Latest update from branch: February 2023

North West Branch of The Fly Dressers’ Guild

Where we meet: Timperley Village Club, 268 Stockport Road, Timperley, Altrincham WA15 7UT.
When we meet: 7.30 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of every month
Contact: Donald Couper, Branch Secretary. Email: donald.couper@gmail.com. Tel: 07840 753 141 (text messages only, please)
Website: northwest-fdg-co.uk
Facebook page: facebook.com/NWFDG
Current programme: northwest-fdg.co.uk/calendar.html
Latest update from branch: March 2023

Pendle Fly Dressers’ Guild

Where we meet: The Royal British Legion Club, 21 King Street, Barnoldswick, BB18 5UW. Tel: 01282 812 491
When we meet:Last Wednesday of each month
Contact: Dennis MacDonald, Chairman and Acting Secretary. General Committee email: pendleflydressers@yahoo.co.uk
Website: n/a
Current programme: n/a
Latest update from branch: September 2018

Ringwood & District Fly Dressers’ Guild

Where we meet: The Wesley Centre, Christchurch Road, Ringwood BH24 1DH
When we meet: Every Wednesday at 7.00 pm between mid- September and April. The current sessions finish on 5 April 2023
Contacts: Peter Wildash, Secretary. Email: mayoflycraft@talktalk.net. Tel: 01202 872 985 or 07587 000 223
Website: n/a
Facebook page: Ringwood & District Branch, Fly Dressers’ Guild
Current programme: Currently running the following groups: Beginners, Improvers 1 and 2 (combined), Advanced and Expert
Latest update from branch:
 February 2023

Roadford Branch, Fly Dressers’ Guild

in association with South West Lakes Trust
Where we meet: The Activity Centre at Roadford Lake Country Park, Lower Goodacre, Broadwoodwidger, Devon PL16 0JL
When we meet: First Tuesday of each month, 6.45pm for 7 pm start, till 9.30pm
Contact: Wes Ower. Email: wesower@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 07540304468
Website: n/a
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/groups/136362819898721
Current programme: n/a
Latest update from branch: May 2013

Sheffield & High Peak Fly Dressers’ Guild

Where we meet: Phoenix Sports & Social Club, Pavilion Lane, Brinsworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 5PA. Tel: 01709 363 788
When we meet:  2nd Tuesday of the month, September to March
Contact: David Rowley, Secretary. Email: dwrowley@btinternet.com. Tel: 07900 853 128
Website: n/a
Current programme: n/a
Latest update from branch: March 2023

Surrey Fly Dressers’ Guild

Where we meet:
1) Monthly meetings: St Lawrence Church Hall, Effingham , KT24 5LX
2) Fly-tying sessions: Byfleet Village Hall, 54 High Rd, Byfleet, Surrey KT14 7QL. Tel: 07980 974 577
When we meet:
1) Monthly meetings: 7:30 pm on the second Monday of the month – September to May (except on bank holidays – check branch website for changes)
2) Fly-tying sessions: see Branch website
Contact: Caroline Emmet, Secretary. Email: flies.and.fish@icloud.com
Website: www.surreyflydresser.org
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/SurreyFlyDressers
Current programme:
1) Meeting programme
2) Fly-tying programme
Latest update from branch: February 2023

Sussex Flydressers’ Guild

Where we meet: Clayton Church Hall, Underhill Lane, Clayton, West Sussex BN6 9PJ
When we meet: Each Thursday at 7.00 pm from September to April (subject to possible change for 2023/24)
Contact: Alan Wells, Secretary. Email: secretary.sfdg@gmail.com; tel: 07795 523 608 or 01273 689 054.
Website: www.sussexflydressers.org.uk
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/sussexflydressers
Current programme:
www.sussexflydressers.org.uk
Latest update from branch: February 2023

Swale Branch Fly Dressers’ Guild

Where we meet: UKP Leisure Club, Sports Pavilion, Gore Court Road, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 1QN – Tel. 01795 477 047
When we meet: First Monday of the month, except Bank Holidays, when move to the following Monday
Contacts: Patrick Camber, Secretary. Email: patricksfdg@gmail.com. Tel: 01634 365 481
Len Hopson, Chairman. Tel: 01634 366 080
Website: n/a
Current programme: n/a
Latest update from branch: February 2012

Thames Valley Fly Dressers’ Guild

Where we meet: The Cherry Tree Inn, Stoke Row, Henley-on-Thames RG9 5QA
When we meet: First and last Thursdays of every month from September to April, inclusive (check website for changes)
Contacts: Peter Huggard, Secretary – secretary@thamesvalleyflydressers.co.uk
Website: thamesvalleyflydressers.co.uk/
Current programme: thamesvalleyflydressers.co.uk/
Latest update from branch: February 2023

Wessex Fly Dressers’ Guild

Where we meet: Winter Venue: Atherley Bowling Club, Hill Lane, Southampton, Hampshire SO15 5DB. Tel: 02380 630 26
When we meet: every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m.
Contact: Paul Eslinger, Chairman; Email: paul@eslinger.com
Website: www.fdgwessex.co.uk
Facebook page: Fly Dressers Guild – Wessex Branch
Current programme: www.fdgwessex.co.uk/
Latest update from branch: February 2023

Wey Valley Branch of The Fly Dressers’ Guild

Where we meet: Farnham Memorial Hall, Babbs Mead, West Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7EE
When we meet: Tuesday evenings 7:30 – 10pm from the third week in January to mid June, then 12 September to the first week of November.
Contact: Peter Stephens, Secretary. Email: Peterstephens13@btinternet.com; tel: 07785 257895.
Website: n/a
Facebook page: n/a
Current programme: see 2023 programme here
Latest update from branch: February 2023

Wiltshire Chalk Stream Branch of The Fly Dressers’ Guild

Where we meet: Boscombe Down Recreation Club, Lyndhurst Road, Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7PE
When we meet: First Tuesday of the month, 7.00 pm to 9.15 pm, throughout the year
Contact: Chris Saunby, Secretary. Email: wiltshirechalkstreambranchfdg@gmail.com.
Tricia Cooke. Telephone 07860 952 270; email: tricia.cooke@btopenworld.com
Website: n/a
Facebook page: Wiltshire Chalk Stream Fly Dressers Guild private group
Current programme: not available at the moment
Latest update from branch:
April 2023

Worcester Fly Dressers

Where we meet: Perdiswell Young People’s Leisure Club Perdiswell Park, Droitwich Road, Worcester, WR3 7SN
When we meet: 7.00 – 10.00 pm on Tuesdays, from September to March
Chairman: Mark Siviter 07967118582
Secretary: Paul Aston 07813214815
Treasurer: Bob Cooper 07875383815
Website: www.worcesterflydressers co.uk
Email: worcesterflydressers@outlook.com
Facebook:www.facebook.com/worcesterflydressers
Latest update from branch: March 2023