Completed meetings and events 2020-2021
Wed 30th June 2021 No Meeting - 30th June
Feel free to enjoy a Rotarians company - please arrange individuallyWed 23rd June 2021 Fellowship Evening
Wed 16th June 2021 No Meeting - 16th June
Please note that ALL forward plans are being revised as a result of the Government delay in Easing Lockdown announced Monday 14th June.
Wed 9th June 2021 Club Assembly - 9th June ( Zoom)
We will be joined by ADG Peter Senior in ADG Peter Harris's absence - SVP Neil Osborne & his new Council committee will present their aspirations for the forthcoming Rotary year.
Wed 2nd June 2021 No Meeting - 2nd June
No Meeting
Wed 26th May 2021 Speaker Meeting 26th May Tina Burdett
Tina works for EACH ( East Anglia Childrens Hospice) and we look forward to hearing of the updated situation with EACH and also share in ideas for Soham EACH shop window and the forthcoming Beer Festival.
Tue 25th May 2021 Incoming Council Meeting - Neil Osborne - Tuesday 25th May
Incoming Council meeting for new committee chairs for 2021-2022 Rotary yearWed 19th May 2021 Business meeting
Wed 12th May 2021 No Meeting
Wed 5th May 2021 46th Charter Night
Unfortunately the Club will be celebrating its 46th Charter virtually again - we have a scaled down virtual meeting but will recognised the milestone and hopefully have interesting input from a Roteract speaker ( Video)
Wed 28th April 2021 No Meeting - 28th April 2021
No Meeting
Wed 21st April 2021 Speaker Meeting 21st April - Robin Wraight
District Youth Officier Robin will be joining us on zoom to share his most recent thoughts on Youth projects within the District. Guests welcome
Wed 14th April 2021 No Meeting
Wed 7th April 2021 Annual General meeting & Business Meeting - 7th April
AGM plus Business meeting - Committee Chairs will present their annual report relation to the Rotary year 2020 -2021.
Wed 31st March 2021 BINGO Night - Wed 31st March 8pm
Rtn Peter Holmes is organising a fund raising BINGO night - entry is £10 per team - exact details will follow. 3 games proposed with a winning line & card per game - BIG Prizes - the more entrants the merrier.
Wed 24th March 2021 Cambridge Sawston Presentation speaker - 24th March
Rtn Irene Childerley from the Cambridge Sawston Rotary Club will be joining us to talk about The Bantaba project and her involvement in it. This is a project based in The Gambia. Guests most welcome.
Tue 23rd March 2021 Zoom Council - Tuesday 23rd March
Council members - input as usual please
Wed 17th March 2021 No Meeting - 17th March
No meeting this week
Wed 10th March 2021 Business Meeting - 10th March
Committee Chairs - please provide input for you specific committee
Wed 3rd March 2021 No Meeting - 3rd March 2021
No meeting this week - an opportunity for committee chairs to hold a planning meeting?
Wed 24th February 2021 MAGPAS Presentation Evening - 24th Feb
Members will be joined by Emma Sanders of Magpas. We will be hading over the funds raised during our recent Christmas collections. Emma will share a video about the charity with us.
Wed 17th February 2021 No Meeting 17th Feb 2021
No Meeting
Wed 10th February 2021 Business Meeting - 11th Feb 7.45pm
Business Meeting
Wed 3rd February 2021 Pilot Virtual Bingo night - Peter Holmes
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.
Wed 27th January 2021 Quiz Night - 27th Jan 7.45pm
President Geoff will be holding a virtual Quiz tonight - we look forward to a fun virtual evening.
Tue 26th January 2021 Council Meeting - Zoom
Council Members - flexible planning going forward needs to be a key part of your committees' report. Please prepare accordingly.
Wed 20th January 2021 Business Meeting
Committee Chairs are requested to have their reports available for discussion
Wed 13th January 2021 13th Jan 2021 - No Meeting
No Meeting this week
Wed 6th January 2021 6th Jan 2021 Speaker - Global Scholar
We will be joined by one of the 3 Global Scholars being hosted this year by Cambridge Sawston Rotary Club.The scholar is Emilie Szemraj, who hails from Chicago, is a graduate of Princeton University in New Jersey. read more...
Wed 30th December 2020 No Meeting - 30th Dec 2020
No meeting this week - Wishing everyone a Happy New Year when it comes and that 2021 brings more normality.
Thu 24th December 2020 Christmas Collections, 24th Dec in aid of MAGPAS
Last day for collections this year - please support where you can
Wed 23rd December 2020 No Meeting - 23rd Dec 2020
No meeting this week - Very best wishes to everyone this Christmas
Sat 19th December 2020 Christmas Collections, 19th Dec in aid of MAGPAS
Street collections to take place at Soham Coop. ASDA, Fordham Coop and Scampers
Wed 16th December 2020 Fellowship Meeting - 7.45pm Zoom
We will be looking for a pre Christmas fellowship evening - guests are most welcomeWed 9th December 2020 No Meeting - 9th Dec
No meeting this week
Sat 5th December 2020 - Fri 25th December 2020 2020 Collection Results
Collections in aid of Magpas / Helixmedics have been completed - many thanks to all the collectors and supporters who have helped generate a very useful sum to support this well deserved charity. Final results soon - see below read more...Wed 2nd December 2020 Business Meeting - 2nd December
Following Lockdown - we will be reviewing our Christmas activities based on the Tier level. ADG & PDG Peter Harris will be joining usWed 25th November 2020 Special General Meeting (Election of Officers) & Business Meeting - 25th Nov
Nominations for the forthcoming Rotary year are require ( 2021 - 22). A normal business meeting will follow this SGM.
Wed 18th November 2020 SCATTER WEEK - 18th Nov
Club members are encourages to Zoom into another Rotary Club this week
Tue 17th November 2020 Council Meeting by Videoconferencing
President Geoff will be looking for Committee Chairs input from ALL committees
Wed 11th November 2020 Speaker Meeting - Martin Heath 11th Nov
Hon Rotarian Martin will be joining our zoom meeting to share with us the latest update of his UK and Kenyan initiatives
Wed 4th November 2020 No Meeting - 4th November
The will be NO meeting this week
Wed 28th October 2020 Zoom meeting Peter Holmes - 28th Oct
Peter will be holding "whiteboard" workshop looking at the Club's activities within the community with a view to create an agreed route map going forward
Wed 21st October 2020 No Meeting - 21st October 2020
There will be no meeting this week.There is a District Council meeting by zoom this evening which your Club Secretary has registered for and will be joining on behalf of the Club
Wed 14th October 2020 Special Business Meeting - Accounts - 7.30pm 14th October
Treasurer Stuart will review the financial figures relating to the Club. President Geoff will also conduct a business meeting
Wed 7th October 2020 Speaker Evening, Barry Holmes - 7th Oct - zoom @ 7.45pm
Barry's brother-in-law, Rtn Gary Stevens (PP) will be joining the meeting at 8pm. Speaking from Llandovery, Gary will be sharing with us the history of tug-o-war and his experiences and achievements. Guests welcome, names to Iain please.
Wed 30th September 2020 30th Sept - No Meeting
There will be no meeting this week
Wed 23rd September 2020 Zoom Meeting - 23rd Sept - 7pm
With the change in Government rules and instructions from RIBI - this weeks meeting will be via zoom at 7pm
Wed 16th September 2020 Business Meeting - 16th Sept - 7pm
Virtual Business meeting via Zoom
Wed 9th September 2020 Fellowship at The Maids Head 7.15 for 7.45pm
This pilot meeting will try and establish the format for future meetings going forward under Covid-19 restrictions. It will involve a hybrid format with videoconferencing linking after a socially distanced meal for those who wish to attend.
Tue 8th September 2020 Council Meeting by Videoconferencing
President Geoff will hold this Council meeting via Zoom
Wed 2nd September 2020 2nd Sept ~ Speaker Finder - Alan Chilcott
Awaiting speaker details from Alan
Wed 26th August 2020 Wed 26th Aug - Stuart's Speaker meeting - 7pm Zoom
Stuart's guest speaker will be Mike Penberth. Mike will be giving club members an update on how Covid-19 has affected the Prickwillow Engine Museum. Club members enjoyed a visit back in 2016.
Mon 24th August 2020 Mercy Ship Quiz - Monday 24th Aug 7.30pm
James Robinson is holding a charity Quiz on Zoom to support a project he is doing through Hiils Road Six Form college - £5 per team, contact Rtn Alan Chilcott for details. Soham Rotary will match the money raised up to a total of £250.
Wed 19th August 2020 No Meeting 19th August
No Meeting
Wed 12th August 2020 Business Meeting 12th Aug 7pm
We are continuing to hold our meetings through Zoom videoconferencing until further notice.
Wed 5th August 2020 Speaker Finder, Bill Rind - 5th August
Bill has invited Amy Brooks to join us on our zoom meeting - she will sign in at 7.20pm after our 7pm start. Amy will give us an update on the School Uniform recycling project we have been supporting.
Wed 29th July 2020 Handover - 29th July - BBQ @ The Maids Head
Our Presidential Handover will be outside enjoying a BBQ at the Maids Head - Social distancing precautions are in place, cost will be £15 a head. Guests welcome. Names to Pres Geoff. 7.15 for 7.45pm
Wed 29th July 2020 Handover BBQ - 29th July
Slightly delayed - our Chain of Office handover took place at a socially distanced BBQ held outside at the Maid's Head. read more...
Tue 28th July 2020 Council Meeting by Videoconferencing
President Geoff will host the Council meeting via Zoom
Wed 22nd July 2020 No Meeting
Wed 15th July 2020 Business Meeting - 15th July
Virtual Business meeting via Zoom
Wed 8th July 2020 8th July 2020 - No Meeting
Fri 3rd July 2020 - Sat 4th July 2020 Beer & Music Festival Postponed - Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th July 2020
Unfortunately Soham Rotary Club and Blueshed studios are having to postpone this year's event due to present restrictions. We will try and organise a replacement event when it is advised that it is safe to do so.
Wed 1st July 2020 1st July starts New Rotary Year - How about a Quiz?
As we are unable to do our Presidential Handover yet, Gill will be organising an International themed quiz to raise some funds for International projects. Details to follow