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Brushes, Bobbins & Banter Saturday 12 September | 11.00am–4.00pm Sunday 13 September | 1.00pm–4.00pm Discover the fascinating history of Diss through: • Exhibitions celebrating the town's brush-making industry and the Diss Lace Association • Recorded memories bringing local stories to life • Live lace-making demonstrations from the Norfolk Lacemakers • Rare artefacts from the Diss Lace Association, many on public display for the first time • A pop-up café where you can relax, chat and share your own memories • The opportunity to record your story and help preserve Diss's heritage • Hands-on activities for children and plenty to enjoy for adults Whether you have family connections to these industries or simply enjoy discovering local history, there's something for everyone. 📍 St Mary's Church, Mount Street, Diss, IP22 4QQ 🎟 FREE – No booking required ________________________________________ Brush Making Talks with Ken Doughty Delve deeper into the fascinating history of brush making with Ken Doughty from the Society of Brushmakers' Descendants. Learn how brush making became an important industry in Diss and discover the traditions, skills and stories of brush makers across Britain. Talk Times • Saturday 12 September – 12 noon • Sunday 13 September – 2.00pm • 📍 St Mary's Church, Mount Street, Diss, IP22 4QQ FREE but booking for Brush Making Talks is essential. Booking opens 26 August 2026. For event details and tickets, visit www.dissmuseum.co.uk/what-s-on or find out more about Heritage Open Days at www.heritageopendays.org.uk.

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