Completed meetings and events 2021-2022
Wed 29th June 2022 29th June : Presidents Hand Over
President Neil will hand over the chain of Office to SVP Peter who will in turn recognise the new SVP and JVP. The event will be a BBQ at The Cherry Tree, £14.50 / head, guests welcome
Tue 28th June 2022 2022 Young Musician Final
The final of this years Young Musician contact will take place at Soham Performing Arts Centre on Tuesday 28th June - save the date and advise if you wish to attend
Wed 22nd June 2022 22nd June : Speaker Meeting - Bill Rind
Bill's speaker will be former Rotarian, Charles Warner - he will be sharing his Hawker Siddeley experiences working on the Blue Streak Rocket - Guests most welcome
Wed 15th June 2022 15th June ; Business Meeting
Final business meeting of the 2021-22 year - usual reports please
Wed 8th June 2022 8th June : Club Assembly
President Neil will invite SVP Peter to present his and his teams plans for the forthcoming Rotary year - Reports will be requested. ADG may be in attendance
Wed 8th June 2022 KidsOut 2022 - 8th June
We will be supporting the Multi district KidsOut event at wick steed Park and assisting both Ely Rotary Clubs and Littleport Rotary with children from Highfield School, Ely. If you would like to be involved , please contact IainWed 1st June 2022 1st June : Speaker Meeting - David Werner
Unfortunately David has been unable to secure a speaker for this meeting - a fellowship meeting will still take place. David apologises for the inconvenience.
Thu 26th May 2022 Incoming Club Council Zoom meeting - 26th May
President Neil will open the Council Meeting and hand over to SVP Peter and his new team in preparation for Club Assembly
Wed 25th May 2022 Fellowship Meeting - 25th May
An informal evening of fellowship will be held at The Cherry Tree in Soham
Wed 18th May 2022 Speaker Meeting -18th April
Club members will be delighted to receive Global Scholar, Kelly Liles. Kelly hails from Connecticut, she is studying for a MPhil in Education - she will share her experiences of education in Myanmar. Ely Hereward Rotary Club are hosting Kelly.
Wed 11th May 2022 Business Meeting - 11th May 2022
Our monthly business meeting will be held in person at the Cherry Tree
Thu 5th May 2022 47th Club Charter
A successful evening with representatives from District, Ely Rotary, Newmarket Rotary, Littleport Rotary and partners , guests, volunteers and supporters read more...
Thu 5th May 2022 47th Charter Night - Thursday 5th May
Soham Rotary Club will be celebrating "In-person" it's 47th Charter Night. This will be held at Soham Town Rangers Football Club. The evening will involve entertainment, a meal and guest speaker. Guests are most welcome - £30 a head.
Wed 4th May 2022 NO CLUB MEETING - 4th May
Our 47th Charter Night has been mover until tomorrow evening - Thursday 5th May. Hopefully you have already signed up for this.
Wed 27th April 2022 Club Excursion - Burwell Museum - 27th April
In a change to our programme, we will be joining Ely Hereward rotarians for a viist to Burwell museum followed by a meal in the V Bells, Burwell - details have been emailed to members and returns by Tuesday 19th April to Iain please
Tue 26th April 2022 FREE CPR Training Session - Thursday 26th April
Rotary is facilitating a CPR training session in conjunction with Magpas Air Ambulance staff - details are as displayed - please encourage support - this will save lives. Press Details link for event details. read more...
Wed 20th April 2022 Speaker Meeting : 20th April - Barry Lonsdale
Barry will be speaking himself, his topic will be " 50 years since decimal coinage". Guests are most welcome
Wed 13th April 2022 Speaker Meeting - Cambridge Wildlife Care - 13th April
Tara Livermore, Co-founder and Centre Manager of the Cambridge Wildlife Care charity will be joining us to share with members the work the charity performs - guests are most welcome.
Wed 6th April 2022 Annual General Meeting plus Business Meeting - 6th April
Annual Reports for the Rotary Year 2021-22 with be presented by Committee Chairs plus agenda'd items reviewed. A normal Business meeting will follow.
Wed 30th March 2022 Rescheduled Speaker Meeting - 30th March
Bill's guest speaker will be Andy Harrison from Crown Garage - Andy is looking to share his view on the future car market and will be happy to field questions. Guests are most welcome.
Wed 23rd March 2022 International Evening - 23rd March
Rtn David Werner will be pulling together a fund raising evening to support our ongoing Kenya Medical Outreach programme so ably facilitated by Martin & Judy Heath in the Shimba Hills area of Kenya.
Tue 22nd March 2022 Council Meeting - Tues 22nd March
Council Meeting members - ZOOM meeting
Wed 16th March 2022 Speaker Meeting - Global Scholar - 16th March
Rtn Barry Holmes has invited one of this year's global scholars as our speaker - Ryan Sutherland, from Florida, will be talking on Democratising Development Practice ; Zoom sign in details remain unchanged. Guests welcome.
Wed 9th March 2022 Business Meeting - 9th March
Committee chairs will submit their committee activities and an opportunity its for any ideas or issues will be encouraged.
Wed 2nd March 2022 Scatter Week - 2nd March
No Meeting this week - please take the opportunity to visit another club and share in the fellowship - either in person and virtually. Please organised with the host Club individually.
Wed 23rd February 2022 Presentation Evening - 23rd Feb
We will be joined by Emma Sanders of Magpas and volunteer guests who helped with the Christmas collections this year - President Neil will present the £2000 collected. Guests are most welcome. The venue will be the Cherry Tree.
Wed 16th February 2022 Business Meeting - 16th Feb
This will be an in-person business meeting at the Cherry Tree - will Club committee chairs please be prepared to report on their forthcoming activities.
Wed 9th February 2022 Fellowship Meeting - 9th Feb
It is hoped that we share our Fellowship evening with members of Littleport Rotary Club who will be scattering this week.
Wed 2nd February 2022 This meeting has been rescheduled to 30th March
Bill's guest speaker will be Andy Harrison from Crown Garage - Andy is looking to share his view on the future car market and will be happy to field questions. Guests are most welcome.
Wed 26th January 2022 Burns Night - 26th Jan
We will be holding a Burns Supper evening at the Cherry Tree - SVP Peter has circulated menu choices and costs and would appreciate returns by 23rd Jan. Guests will be welcome - please support the evening.
Tue 25th January 2022 Club Council Meeting - 25th Jan
Council members will be meeting over Zoom - please could committee chairs have their input ready and if not able to attend, President Neil would welcome a report in advance.
Thu 20th January 2022 Speaker Meeting -Stuart Cavanagh - 19th Jan
Stuart's guest will be Geoff Heathcock BEM JP. Geoff is the Local Branch Chiarman and Presenter for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. We look forward to hearing all about ongoing activities relating to this excellent charity
Wed 12th January 2022 Business Meeting - 12th Jan
Committee Chairs will present their proposals for any future activities their committees are working on.
Wed 5th January 2022 Fellowship Meeting - 5th Jan
Club members will be having an informal get together following the New Year celebrations.
Wed 29th December 2021 No Meeting - 29th Dec
We wish everyone all the very best for 2022.
Wed 22nd December 2021 22nd Dec - No Meeting
We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas
Wed 15th December 2021 Club Christmas Meal - 15th Dec
Our Christmas meal will be at The Cherry Tree enjoying their 3 course Christmas menu - guests are most welcome - SVP Peter is collating numbers - by 12th Dec latest. Cost is £20 per head and a raffle draw will take place in aid of International.
Wed 8th December 2021 8th Dec - No Meeting
There will be no meeting at The Cherry Tree this week - if members wish to socialise, please make individual arrangements.
Wed 1st December 2021 1st Dec - Fellowship Meeting
Members will be having an informal fellowship evening - last details relating to the forthcoming Christmas High Street collections will finalised.
Wed 24th November 2021 Speaker Meeting - Speaker Finder, Neil Osborne
Neil's speaker this week will be a representative of the Royal British Legion
Wed 24th November 2021 Special General Meeting, Election of Officers and Regular Business meeting
Election of Club Officers for the Rotary year 2022-2023 will take place followed by a normal business meeting
Tue 16th November 2021 Club Council Meeting
This will be a Zoom meeting
Wed 10th November 2021 Speaker Meeting - 10th Nov ; Speaker Finder, Neil Osborne
Neil's speaker with the Rev Mark Howarth who will be sharing with members his role in the environmental side of his role.
Wed 3rd November 2021 SCATTER WEEK - 3rd Nov
The will be no meeting this week - members are invited to attend other Clubs in the areas, or beyond.
Wed 27th October 2021 Speaker Meeting - Gill Hamilton : 27th October
Gill is looking to bring her daughter & grand daughter to speak - sharing with us her experience in a care home during the Covid-19 pandemic.We will be meeting at The Cherry Tree in Soham
Mon 25th October 2021 Farewell Graham
Yesterday Club members joined family members for a service of Celebration for the Life of Graham Smith - Graham sadly and unexpectedly passed away earlier this month. A huge loss to the Club. read more...
Wed 20th October 2021 Fill your Plate for Polio - 20th Oct
In celebration of World Polio Day - this weeks meeting will be at the Ali Taj Indian restaurant - please support with a guest.
Wed 20th October 2021 Fill your Plate for Polio - 20th Oct
A fun night raising money to help Eradicate Polio read more...
Wed 13th October 2021 Special General Meeting - Accounts
In addition to our normal business meeting, treasurer Stuart will update the club with the annual accounts information.Wed 6th October 2021 Speaker Meeting
President Neil is looking to secure a speaker for this weeks meeting - details to follow
Wed 29th September 2021 No Meeting - 29th Sept - see info
No meeting this week but there will be an opportunity for an informal gathering at the Cherry Tree if so desired - please arrange individually.
Sat 25th September 2021 Soham Pumpkin Fair - 25th September
Rotary will be manning the "NO Lose" stall again this year - manpower needed for the event. If your free, let Peter know
Wed 22nd September 2021 Beer Fest Presentation Night
EACH and Stars charity receive the money generated by the sudccessful 2021 Beer & Music Festival. We were joined by District Gov. Ian Elliott and District Sec, Steven Seager. President Neil thanked all involved.
Wed 22nd September 2021 Presentation Evening 22nd Sept
Following the recent Beer & Music Fest - we will presenting EACH & Stars charities with the money raised. We will also be joined by DG, Ian Elliot & Dist Sec, Steven Seager - Guests welcome. VENUE will be the Cherry Tree in Soham
Wed 15th September 2021 Business Meeting - 15th Sept
Meal - Venue will be our temporary location at the Cherry Tree in Soham
Wed 8th September 2021 Business meeting - 8th Sept
Business Meeting - Venue to be confirmed
Tue 7th September 2021 DATE CHANGE - Council Meeting - 9th Sept
Zoom meeting
Wed 1st September 2021 VENUE CHANGE - Fellowship meeting - 1st Sept
The Club will temporarily be meeting at the Cherry Tree in Soham - 7.15pm for 7.45 pmWed 25th August 2021 Speaker Meeting - TBC
Wed 18th August 2021 SCATTER Week - 18th August 2021
Scatter
Wed 11th August 2021 Business Meeting
Wed 4th August 2021 Beer Fest Planning - Stuart Cavanagh
Wed 28th July 2021 President Handover - Wed 28th July
IPP Geoff Fisher will formally hand over the chain of Office to President Neil and his team. The event will be held as a BBQ outside at the Maids Head - Guests most welcome - Numbers to Geoff.
Tue 27th July 2021 Zoom Council
Wed 21st July 2021 Fellowship Evening 21st July
We're back !! - As an introductory gathering back at the Maids'Head - there will be no formal business - just a fellowship evening with a meal. Attendance number to Geoff Fisher please.
Wed 14th July 2021 No Meeting
Tue 6th July 2021 Business Meeting 6th July
Due to England's football team success and ongoing restrictions - our business meeting has been brought forward by a day.