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 December each year 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 Guild
What we offer: fly-tying instruction; Guild Awards instruction; talks; social meetings; fishing outings; trout cookery demos.
Where we meet: Redhill Village 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.
Jim McLaughlin, Chairman. Email: jim@snowmeadow.co.uk.
Website: www.bristolflydressers.org.
Facebook, other social media: n/a.
Current programme: Bristol & West – 2024-25 programme.
Latest update from branch: December 2024.
Cheltenham & Gloucester Fly Dressers’ Guild
What we offer: Fly-tying instruction; talks; social meetings; fishing outings; annual fly-dressing, photographic, big fish and best fish competitions.
Where we meet: Hucclecote Community Centre, Hucclecote Rd, Gloucester GL3 3RT. Tel: 01452 616 289.
When we meet: 1st Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m.
Contact: Adrian Pound, Membership Secretary. Email: adrian.pound@btinternet.com. Tel: 01452 616805.
Website: www.cgfdg.co.uk.
Facebook, other social media: n/a.
Current programme: Cheltenham & Gloucester – Programme 2025.
Latest update from branch: December 2024.
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.chilternflytyingandflyfishingclub.co.uk
Facebook, other social media: n/a.
Current programme: Programme – what’s on and where
Latest update from branch: September 2018
Congleton Fly Tying Club
What we offer: Currently only fly-tying tuition but speakers to be added next year.
Where we meet: The Cygnet Club, 12 Swan Bank, Congleton CW12 1AH.
When we meet: First and third Thursday of the month.
Contact: Frank Moors. Tel: 01260 278 693.
Website: n/a
Facebook, other social media: www.facebook.com/congletonflytyingclub.
Current programme: n.a
Latest update from branch: February 2025.
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
Facebook, other social media: n/a.
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. Email: eyfdg.sec@gmail.com. Telephone: 07894 139 074
Website: www.eastyorkshireflydressers.co.uk
Facebook, other social media: n/a.
Current programme: see Meetings page on the branch website
Latest update from branch: April 2023
Hereford Branch of The Fly Dressers’ Guild
What we offer: [to be provided].
Where we meet: Hereford Welsh Social Club, 1 Hinton Road, Hereford HR2 6BL
When we meet: 3rd Monday each month. Each January, every Monday for six weeks for tuition classes (telephone for more details).
Contacts:
John Symonds, Chairman. Email: John.symonds@clound.com. Tel: 07831 202 377.
Brian Stokes, Secretary. Email: bjstokes51@btinternet.com. Tel: 07813 130 795.
Website: www.hfdg.org.
Facebook, other social media: n/a.
Current programme: n.a.
Latest update from branch: December 2024.
Hertfordshire Branch of The Fly Dressers’ Guild
What we offer: Fly-tying instruction; Guild Awards instruction; talks; social evenings; fishing outings.
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 September to June inclusive.
Contact:
Derek Cross, Chairman. Email: dntc45@hotmail.com. Tel: 07949 030 476.
Regan Skinner, Membership Secretary. Email: rpskinner55@gmail.com. Tel: 07720 773 591.
Website: www.hertsflydressers.com.
Facebook, other social media: facebook.com/FDGHerts.
Current programme: Herts FDG – programme 24.
Latest update from branch: December 2024.
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
Facebook, other social media: n/a.
Current programme: http://www.lakelandflydressers.co.uk
Latest update from branch:
Leeds Fly Dressers’ Guild
What we offer: Fly-tying instruction; Guild Awards instruction; talks; social meetings, fishing outings; other.
Where we meet: West Park Leeds Rugby Club, The Sycamores, Bramhope, Leeds LS16 9JR. Tel: 0113 267 1437.
When we meet: Wednesday evenings, from 7.15 p.m. October to March.
Contact: Mike Jack, Secretary. Email: mail@flyframes.co.uk. Tel: 07836 321 916.
Website: www.leedsflydressersguild.co.uk.
Facebook, other social media: www.facebook.com/leedsflydressersguild.
Current programme: www.leedsflydressersguild.co.uk/programme.
Latest update from branch: February 2025.
Lincolnshire Fly Dressers Guild
Where we meet: 20 Bridge St, Saxilby, Lincoln LN1 2PZ, United Kingdom. Tel: 01522 851259
When we meet: check with the secretary
Contact: Rob Spaight. Email: rob.spaight@sky.com
Website: facebook.com/groups/290077270231307
Facebook, other social media: n/a.
Current programme: n/a
Latest update from branch: n/a
North Kent Branch – Fly Dressers’ Guild
What we offer: Fly-tying instruction, Guild Awards instruction, social meetings, Branch fishing competitions.
Where we meet: White Oak Indoor Bowls Club, Garrolds Close, Off Milda Hay Avenue, Swanley BR8 7BF. Tel: 01322 664201.
When we meet: 2nd Tuesday of the month from October to March inclusive, from 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm.
Contact: John Lang, Treasurer. Email: NorthKentFDG@gmail.com.
Website: n/a.
Facebook, other social media: facebook.com/Northkentfdg.
Latest update from branch: December 2024.
North West Fly Dressers’ Guild
What we offer: Fly-tying instruction; Guild Awards instruction; talks; social meetings; fishing outings; casting evenings.
Where we meet: Timperley Village Club, 268 Stockport Road, Timperley, Altrincham WA15 7UT.
When we meet: 3rd Tuesday of every month, all year round, at 7:30 pm.
Contact: Samantha Kelsall, Branch Secretary. Email: samkelsall@yahoo.com.
Website: nwfdg.co.uk.
Facebook, other social media: facebook.com/NWFDG.
Current programme: North West FDG – Annual Programme 2025.
Latest update from branch: December 2024.
Northampton Branch – Fly Dressers’ Guild
What we offer: Fly-tying instruction; social meetings; fishing outings.
Where we meet:
1) The White Swan, Main Street, Holcot, Northampton NN6 9SP.
2) Pitsford Fishing Lodge, Brixworth Rd, Holcot, Northampton NN6 9SJ.
When we meet:
1) 1st Thursday of each month all year round, 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm at The White Swan.
2) Saturdays, 11.00 am to 1.00 pm, monthly, March to November at Pitsford Fishing Lodge.
Contact details:
John Mills, Secretary. Email: millssycamore@outlook.com. Tel: 07719 355 031.
Seumas Halliday, Chairman. Email: seumashalliday@hotmail.com. Tel: 07794 465 607.
Website: n/a.
Facebook, other social media: facebook.com/northamptonflytying.
Current programme: Northampton Fly Dressers Guild Poster V2 2025.
Latest update from branch: January 2025.
Northumbria Fly Dressers’ Guild
Where we meet: The Mason’s Arms, Front St, Dinnington, Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 7LG. Tel: 01661 820 686.
When we meet: 3rd Tuesday of the month throughout the year, from 7.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.
Contact details: Phil Bilborough, Chairman/ Secretary. Email: philipbilbrough@gmail.com. Tel: 01670 824 177.
Website: n/a.
Facebook, other social media: n/a.
Current programme: Northumbria FDG – prog 2025.
Latest update from branch: December 2024.
Ringwood & District Fly Dressers’ Guild
What we offer: Fly-tying instruction (Beginners, Improvers 1, Improvers 2, Advanced and Expert levels), Guild Awards instructions, occasional fishing outings, demos at local shows.
Where we meet: Ebenezer Hall, Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 1DW.
When we meet: Tuesdays from 7.30 p.m. September to April (24 sessions).
Contacts: Peter Wildash, Secretary. Email: mayoflycraft@talktalk.net. Tel: 01202 872 985 or 07587 000 223.
Website: n/a
Facebook, other social media: www.facebook.com/pages/Ringwood-District-Branch-Fly-Dressers-Guild/179740842143080
Current programme: Check on Facebook page above.
Latest update from branch: February 2025.
Sheffield & High Peak Fly Dressers’ Guild
What we offer: Fly-tying instruction; talks.
Where we meet: Phoenix Sports & Social Club, Pavilion Lane, Brinsworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 5PA. Tel: 01709 363 788.
When we meet: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, October to March.
Contact: David Rowley, Secretary. Email: dwrowley@btinternet.com.
Website: n/a.
Facebook, other social media: n/a.
Current programme: n/a.
Latest update from branch: December 2024.
Surrey Fly Dressers’ Guild
What we offer: Fly-tying instruction; Guild Awards instruction; monthly fly-tying / fly-fishing related talks; fishing outings; occasional auction.
Where we meet:
1) Monthly meetings: The Fishing Lodge, Weston Fishery, Sherbourne, Albury, Guildford GU5 9AF. (Please contact the Secretary before coming).
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: Every Monday of the month, excluding the second Monday, starting on the third week of September up to and including the first week of May.
Contact:
Chris Reeves, Chairman. Email: chris.reeves502@gmail.com. Tel: 01932 341 043.
Caroline Emmet, Secretary. Email: flies.and.fish@icloud.com. Tel: 07764 631 191.
Website: www.surreyflydresser.org (currently not being updated on a regular basis …).
Facebook, other social media: www.facebook.com/SurreyFlyDressers.
Current programme: n/a.
Latest update from branch: January 2025.
Sussex Flydressers’ Guild
What we offer: Fly-tying instruction; Guild Awards instruction; fishing outings.
Where we meet: Clayton Church Hall, Underhill Lane, Clayton, West Sussex BN6 9PJ.
When we meet: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from September to April, at 7.00 p.m.
Contact: Alan Wells, Secretary. Email: secretary.sfdg@gmail.com. Tel: 07795 523 608 or 01273 689 054.
Website: www.sussexflydressers.org.uk.
Facebook, other social media: facebook.com/sussexflydressers; WhatsApp group for members.
Current programme: typical programme – Sussex FDG – Generic Fly Tying Calendar PDF 2024-25.
Latest update from branch: December 2024.
Thames Valley Fly Dressers
What we offer: Fly-tying instruction; Guild Awards instruction; talks; fishing outings; casting lessons.
Where we meet: The Baskerville Arms, 7 Station Road, Lower Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames RG9 3NY.
When we meet: 1st and last Thursday of the month from the start of September to the first Thursday in May, 19.00 to 21.00.
Contacts: Peter Huggard, Secretary. Email: sectvfdg@yahoo.com.
Website: thamesvalleyflydressers.co.uk.
Facebook, other social media: n/a.
Current programme: Thames Valley FDG – Programme 2025 at 20250105 v2.
Latest update from branch: January 2025.
Wessex Fly Dressers’ Guild
What we offer: Fly-tying instruction; Guild Awards instruction; talks; social meetings; fishing outings; variety of competitions throughout the year.
Where we meet: Atherley Bowling Club, Hill Lane, Southampton, Hampshire SO15 5DB. Tel: 02380 630 261.
When we meet: every Tuesday of the year, gather a 7.00 p.m. in the bar to start fly-tying at 7.30 p.m.
Contact: Alan Clarke, Secretary. Email: a.a.clarke1@btinternet.com.
Website: www.fdgwessex.co.uk.
Facebook, other social media: facebook.com/fdgwessex.
Current programme: Wessex FDG – Programme Planner.
Latest update from branch: January 2025.
Wey Valley Branch of The Fly Dressers’ Guild
What we offer: Fly-tying instruction; Guild Awards instruction; talks; social meetings; fishing outings.
Where we meet: Six Bells Inn, 55 Hale Rd, Farnham GU9 9QZ.
When we meet: Alternate Tuesdays generally. January to May, September to December. 7.30 p.m. for an 8.00 p.m. start.
Contact:
Peter Stephens, Chairman. Email: Peterstephens13@btinternet.com.
Greg Newey, Secretary. Email: gregnewey@googlemail.com.
Website: n/a.
Facebook page: Wey Valley Branch – Fly Dressers Guild.
Current programme: WVFDG 2025 Programme – Final V1.
Latest update from branch: December 2024.
Wiltshire Chalk Stream Branch of The Fly Dressers’ Guild
What we offer: Fly-tying instruction; Guild Awards instruction; talks; fishing outings.
Where we meet: Boscombe Down Recreation Club, Lyndhurst Road, Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7PE.
When we meet: Second Thursday of every month, 7.00 pm start.
Contact:
Chris Saunby, Secretary. Email: wiltshirechalkstreambranch@gmail.com. Tel: 07427 676 411.
Tricia Cooke, Treasurer. Email: wiltshirechalkstreambranch@gmail.com. Tel: 07860 952 270.
Website: n/a.
Facebook page: Wiltshire Chalk Stream Fly Dressers Guild private group; WhatsApp group for members.
Current programme: 2025 programme being organised.
Latest update from branch: February 2025.
Worcester Fly Dressers
What we offer: Fly-tying instruction; Guild Awards instruction; talks; social meetings; fishing outings.
Where we meet: Perdiswell Young People’s Leisure Club, Perdiswell Park, Droitwich Road, Worcester, WR3 7SN. Tel: 01905 451 372.
When we meet: Every Tuesday from 7.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m., between September and March.
Contact: Bob Cooper, Treasurer. Email: rob.cooper86@virginmedia.com. Tel: 07743 368 504.
Website: www.worcesterflydressers co.uk.
Facebook:facebook.com/worcesterflydressers.
Current programme: Worcester FDG – 2024-25 Programme.
Latest update from branch: January 2025.