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Club Christmas Meal - 18th Dec
more We will be holding the Club Christmas Meal at The Cherry Tree this year - a revised Xmas Party Menu is available and guests are most welcome. Rtn Geoff will be coordinating the event collating names, choices etc. Menu is attached - see details
Club Fellowship Meeting - 4th Dec
more TBC
St George's Day Evening - 24th April
more The Club will be recognising St George's Day this evening - details of the event will follow
Burns Night - 24th Jan
more The Club will be having its annual Burn Night celebration. Haggis Neeps and Tatties, a verse or two, a bit of tartan here and there and a wee dram. Guests welcome
Club Christmas Meal - 13th Dec
more And a good night was had by all ! - Congratulations to The Cherry Tree for the lovely food and service.
A Tasca Evening - 22nd Nov
more Bill is organising another get together for members and guest at A Tasca Portuguese restaurant - menus have been issued and names and numbers to Bill by 15th Nov
President Handover - 28th June
more President Peter will handover to incoming Senior Vice President, Steve Kear. This will consist of an informal BBQ at the Cherry Tree - Guests most welcome. £16 per head.
48th Charter - Tuesday 2nd May 2023
more The Club will hold this years Charter at Soham Town Rangers Football Club, speaker will be Jonathan James. Time 7 for 7.30 pm. Guests welcome. £30 per head. Menu choice and form on link below
St George's Day event - 19th April
more The Club will be holding a"Roast Dinner" evening in celebration of England's Patron Saint - St George. Guests will be most welcome - £14 / head as usual. Steve will be coordinating the evening
Burns Supper - 25th Jan 2023
more A great night at the Cherry Tree celebrating Scotland's bard, Robbie Burns. Many thanks to Steve Kear for organising the event, Geoff for the Selkirk grace, Iain for the Haggis address and the Cherry Tree for their excellent meal and service.
Christmas Meal 2022 - The Golden Boar
more It was great to have so many guests attend our Christmas Meal this year held in Freckenham. Thanks go to Steve Kear & Stuart Cavanagh for organising it and to Geoff for the International raffle on the night. A fun evening
Club's Annual Christmas Dinner - 15th Dec
more This is a date change to the original programme. Rtn Steve is coordinating menu choices and numbers for our Christmas get-together at THE Golden Boar in Freckenham - contact a Rotarian for details
Club Excursion - Burwell Museum - 27th April
more 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
Pilot Virtual Bingo night - Peter Holmes
more Peter Holmes will be trying out a pilot BINGO night with the members before looking to pull together a event eying towards the end of March - please support the evening.
Handover BBQ - 29th July
more Slightly delayed - our Chain of Office handover took place at a socially distanced BBQ held outside at the Maid's Head.
Scatter with a difference
more Six Soham club members joined ex Soham Rotarian Bruce Golson and his new club of Waynesville Sunrise, North Carolina for a virtual Rotary meeting.
Lincoln Vist- Feb 2020
more President Alan took the opportunity city to visit Lincoln Rotary Club during a trip to the area in February this year. He is pictured with the Presidents of both Lincoln and Lincoln Bailgate, Peter Hill & Allan Orient respectively.
Burns Night - January 2020
more Members and Guests enjoyed traditional fayre at this years Burns Night held in the Maids Head. Rtn Geoff read the Selkirk grace and Rtn Iain addressed the haggis. Poems and drams were suitably enjoyed.
Lincoln Vist- Feb 2020
more President Alan took the opportunity city to visit Lincoln Rotary Club during a trip to the area in February this year. He is pictured with the Presidents of both Lincoln and Lincoln Bailgate, Peter Hill & Allan Orient respectively.
2019 -20 Team - Congratulations
more Past president Barry Lonsdale handed over the chain of office to our new President for the forthcoming year, Alan Chilcott. This is Alan's 2nd time as President. Geoff Fisher becomes Senior Vice and Neil Osbourne steps up to Junior Vice president.
Greene King Brewery Tour
more A very pleasant evening was spent visiting the Greene King Brewery in Burt St Edmunds. Rtn's Alan Chilcott and Gill Hamilton worked together to make it fun night out for our weekly get-together.
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2017 - 18 Team in Place
more President Bill Rind assumes office following the start of our new Rotary year for 2017 - 18.
Burns Supper Jan 2017
more Members and guests celebrated the birthday of Robert Burns with traditional fayre at The Maids Head
Houses of Parliament visit
more A group of about 20 Rotarians and guests have accepted the invitation of local MP Lucy Frazer to have a trip to London and the Houses of Parliament
Welcome to ex Soham Members
more It was the Club's pleasure to welcome two former Club members, Steve Colbourne on a visit back from China where he lives and Geoff Griggs, our former PR correspondent.
Early Year Reshuffle
more Following Rtn Lynne's decision to step down from office following recent changes in her personal circumstances, JVP Rtn Bill will now step up into the SVP for this year. Rtn Barry Lonsdale will be the new JVP following Council and members endorsement.
2016 -17 Handover
more Immediate Past President Bruce stands with the new Soham team for 2016 - 17 Rotary year. Congratulations to President Stuart, SVP Lynne and JVP Bill.
41st Birthday Party
more The Club celebrated it's 41st year at the annual Charter Dinner - President Bruce and his distinguished top table guests joined club members, their partners, visiting Rotarians from Newmarket, Ely Littleport plus invited friends and guests.
Prickwillow Pumping Museum visit
more Rotarians and guests were treated to a visit to the Prickwillow Museum - Les Walton gave an informative tour and fired up on of the main pumps with the assistance of Mike Penbreth, both gents being trustees of the charity.
7.15 for 7.45pm Littleport Charter
more Club members will be joining our daughter Club Littleport in their Charter Night being held at The Anchor, Little Downham
Welcome back Tom Berg
more It was great to see a former club member Tom Berg ( left) when he accompanied Rtn Trevor Cole ( right ) as a guest at last weeks meeting. Present Bruce Golson warmly welcomed Tom back to the club. Tom was a member from 1991 to 1995.
Burns Night
more Rotarians and guests enjoy a great evening at Ely City Golf Club celebrating the birthday of Scottish bard, Rabbie Burns
40 Year Milestone
more Rotarian Graham receives achievement award and engraved whisky tumbler.
2015 Pumpkin Fair - £284 raised
more £284 raised - Well done all
Charter Night Presentation
more Following this year's Charter Night - CLAPA ( Cleft Lip & Palate Association) benefits by £757 accepted by Paul Howells
December 2014 Street Collection
more A HUGE thank you to everyone who supported this years bucket collections around Soham And Fordham. A terrific result with over �2500 being raised for the Helimedics/Magpas. Well done to everyone who contributed and made it possible.
2015 District Assembly
more This year's District Assembly will again be held at Lynford Hall
Halloween evening.
more The Rotary Club joined forces with The Maid's Head pub in Wicken to provide a Halloween Event for local children. The event was in aid of local charities.
Guest Night at the Golden Boar
more A fine night of dining an fellowship with a guest interview of Jonny from Spinney Abbey. Well done to Rtn Bruce for organising the evening.
Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for 2013
more On behalf of The Soham Rotary Club, President Iain would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Enjoy health and Happiness with loved ones.
Christmas Street Collection
more A heartfelt thanks to residents of Soham, Fordham and surrounding area - £1509 was raised over the Christmas Collection Period
2012 - 13 Presentation Evening
more The Club's Festive activity generates funds for local Charities. President Iain and Club Service chair Alan Chilcott present cheques to Ivor Sanderson of Magpas and David Tickner, the St Andrew's Church representative.
Christmas Meal - Almonry 2013
more A good night was had by all - Well done to Alan and the team for the organisation
7:30pm for 8pm Meal - 39th Charter Night
more Soham Staploe celebrates it's 39th Charter. This year the Dinner will revert back to The Brook, Soham as the venue. The ticket price is £30 a head - this years speaker is the Liverpool comedian - Jed Stone. Dress Code is Black Tie or Lounge Suits
Teenage Cancer Trust Presentation
more Immediate Past President Iain handed over £842 to the Teenage Cancer Trust charity following the excellent whisky raffle and auction which took place at the 2013 Club Charter night. The Trust Fund fundraisers praised the Club for it's generous donation.
EACH Presentation
more Charter Night Whisky Raffle 2014
2014 - 2015 Team in Place
more The New Year in the Rotary calendar saw the chains of command pass to the elected nominees for the 2014 - 15 year.
Happy New Year
more The Soham Staploe Club wishes everyone all the best for 2014 and are looking forward to your ongoing support during this year. All assistance is very much appreciated
Change of Venue
more The Soham Staploe Club bid a fond farewell to the staff of the Cherry Tree after looking after us for the past 6+ years. Martin, Steve and Sam were presented with engraved glassware by President Trevor on behalf of all the members to show their gratitude
Presentation Evening - July 2013
more District Governor Bill Redmayne attended the Soham Club's meeting where the beneficiaries from the recent Beer & Music Festival received there cheques from President Trevor. DG Bill also took the opportunity to give supportive words for the Club's year.
38th Charter Night - 2013
more The Soham Club celebrated it's 38th Charter Dinner. DG Trevor Sayer and top Table guests of Club Presidents from neighbouring Clubs joined President Iain and guest speaker Charlie Haylock. Visiting Rotarians and friends of Soham Rotary joined the party.
2013 - 2014 PEP's
more Regional PEP's training morning to be held at Ely City Golf Club
2013 - 2014 Rotary Year
more Handover from Rtn Iain to Rtn Trevor
