Fellowship and Fun

A key driver for good Club fellowship

Club Service

Club service organises the club's social agenda, in particular our quarterly events with partners, the Christmas party and our annual Charter Night.

Regional occassions are also celebrated including a Burns Night and a St Georges Day/Shakespeare Evening.

The Club also tries to organise a weekend away at some point in the Rotary calander.

Fellowship and Fun sub-pages:

Club Fellowship Meeting - 4th Dec - President Stuart

more It's time for some of us longer serving Rotarians to share with our newer members a bit about ourselves - this will happen over the next few fellowship evenings - President Stuart will start the series

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

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

Bingo Pilot

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.

Alan to Geoff

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.

Zoom

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.

Well swal'd kytes

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.

Outgoing president Barry hands over the chain of Office to President Alan Chilcott

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.

2017 -18 Team

2017 - 18 Team in Place

more President Bill Rind assumes office following the start of our new Rotary year for 2017 - 18.

Great Chieftain of the Pudding Race

Burns Supper Jan 2017

more Members and guests celebrated the birthday of Robert Burns with traditional fayre at The Maids Head

Houses of Parliament

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

Steve and Geoff with President Stuart

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.

SVP Bill, President Stuart, JVP Barry

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.

New Team in place

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.

Smiles all round

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.

A night out

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.

Happy Birthday

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.

Trenching it's gushing entrails bright

Burns Night

more Rotarians and guests enjoy a great evening at Ely City Golf Club celebrating the birthday of Scottish bard, Rabbie Burns

Graham all smiles

40 Year Milestone

more Rotarian Graham receives achievement award and engraved whisky tumbler.

Roll Up Roll Up Roll Up

2015 Pumpkin Fair - £284 raised

more £284 raised - Well done all

President Bruce presents cheque

Charter Night Presentation

more Following this year's Charter Night - CLAPA ( Cleft Lip & Palate Association) benefits by £757 accepted by Paul Howells

President Bruce

2015 - 2016 Team in Place

more President Bruce Golson is now in the pilot's seat for the forthcoming Rotary year. His support team includes Stuart Cavanagh and Lynne Turner as his senior and junior VP's respectively. Immediate Past President Alan Chilcott hosted the handover event.

Thank YOU

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.

Lynford HAll

2015 District Assembly

more This year's District Assembly will again be held at Lynford Hall

What a team!

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

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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.

Medical Emergency Team

Christmas Street Collection

more A heartfelt thanks to residents of Soham, Fordham and surrounding area - £1509 was raised over the Christmas Collection Period

Cheque presentation to Magpas and St Andre'w Chruch.

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.

President Trevor relaxes with guests

Christmas Meal - Almonry 2013

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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.

Cheque Value

EACH Presentation

more Charter Night Whisky Raffle 2014

The 2014-15 Team

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.

Best wishes for the year ahead

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

Cheque Presentations

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.

A Good Night of Fellowship

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.

Clubhouse

2013 - 2014 PEP's

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2013 - 2014 Rotary Year

more Handover from Rtn Iain to Rtn Trevor