http://sohamtf.co.uk The Official News Feed For Soham Town Forum - Helping Sort Issues Concerning The Town 60 en-gb (C) Soham Town Forum Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:55:55 GMT http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/images/soham.jpg 130 130 http://sohamtf.co.uk http://sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#staploe030212 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:55:55 GMT
If you are interested, Staploe will email you every now and again to ask you a question or two.

To join the group, you can call Staploe Medical Centre on 01353 624123 and leave your email address with them. Or you can call into the centre and complete a form.

They really need to hear your views! ]]> http://sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#staploe030212 http://sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#ghost280112 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:35:15 GMT Haunted Soham – Ghosts, Apparitions and Poltergeist
At long last the Soham Ghost book has arrived. To mark the publication, Elizabeth Johnston, author and founder of Soham Ghost Walks, will be signing 100 copies of the book at Budgens (James Craven & Sons Ltd), in Soham. The signing will take place on Saturday 4th February from 11am. The 46 page book costs £5.95 and is packed with stories relating to Soham's past inhabitants with related history to help bring the stories back to life. Copies of the book are also available from Chatterbox and Soham Books. ]]> http://sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#ghost280112 http://sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#cemetery270112 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:21:22 GMT or visit the office at the Pavilion during opening hours. ]]> http://sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#cemetery270112 http://sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#education210112 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:41:14 GMT

Would you like to have Community/adult education courses?

What courses would you like to see provided?

Would you attend courses?

How much would you be prepared to pay?

If you could spare a few minutes to answer and email these questions to: editor@sohamtf.co.uk, by 4pm on Weds 8th February, it would be much appreciated.

Please help us bring back a much needed and missed resource for all ]]> http://sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#education210112 http://sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#plans200112 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:59:00 GMT Last weekend saw the unveiling of proposed plans for the development around the shade.
Plans include:

• An Industrial Area
• A Petrol Station
• A Superstore
• Some Open Green Space

The land involved is based between Scampers, the bypass and Barnwell Furniture towards Northfield.
The Forum would love to know what you think?

Please contact us with your comments at: editor@sohamtf.co.uk ]]> http://sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#plans200112 http://sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#Market09122011 Sat, 18 Dec 2011 23:55:00 GMT On 9th December from 7.30am to 5pm, Soham saw its first market in years return for one day.

Simon Faro brought his traditional Italian Food market to Soham’s Market Street to start the day of festivities. It was well received and attended by residents and the local community. A whole range of traditional food was on sale from speciality breads and cheeses to olives and confectionary.

Well down Soham for supporting this venture. ]]> http://sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#Market09122011 http://sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#Christmas26112011 Fri, 17 Dec 2011 23:23:55 GMT
The highly regarded street cleaner has won the award for three years running and was also presented with his trophy, on the night, which he is now entitled to keep.

Our thanks go to the lighting committee who put up the lights which have been extended this year from Red Lion Square through to Churchgate Street. Enough money was raised to put in these extra lights as well as those along the church yard. I think we can all agree at how wonderful they look. ]]> http://sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#Christmas26112011 http://sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#Budgens17112011 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:48:55 GMT Parliamentary Best Small Shop Competition 2011 ]]> http://sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#Budgens17112011 http://sohamtf.co.uk/features/ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:57:50 GMT There is only a vague and uncertain indication of the existence of Offa, or Uffa, called the first king of East Angles. By one account, there was one Uffa who landed in 526, another who founded the kingdom in 571. We learn from Bede that from Uffa of 571, The East Anglian kings were called Uffingas, that is, sons of Uffa; but their annals have been almost wholly lost.

St Felix, who was brought from Burgundian territory by Sigebert, the learned one of the East Anglian kings, and who was the first Bishop of the East Angles, is said to have founded a monastery here about AD 630, ands to have made Soham the seat of his diocese prior to the removal of the see to Dunwich, (dun, a hill-fortress wich or wick a bay; sometimes called Dommoc), a seaport on the coats of Suffolk, now almost annihilated by the ocean. Under the Conqueror, Dunwich, though no longer an Episcopal city, had 236 burgesses and 100 poor; and it was prosperous under Henry II. It is reported to have had fifity religious foundations, including churches, chapels, priories and hospitals............ ]]> http://sohamtf.co.uk/features/ http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#Christmaslights2011 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 17:18:19 GMT Soham Christmas Lights – Switch on Celebration
]]> http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#Christmaslights2011 http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#Christmasfair2011 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:30:00 GMT Italian Food Market from 8.30am
Begin the festivities of the day by visiting the Italian Food Market being held in Market Street, Soham.

Invitations are now going out to any club, charity, organisation or group who want to have a stall at our ever popular Street Fair.
The stalls places are FREE and you will need to supply your own tables.
If you would like to reserve a place please contact the editor by 26th November please.

The Soham Town Council have very kindly paid for the childrens rides again this year, so all under 10 can ride for free.

There will be hot food, sweets, gifts, trees and Father Christmas in the church, so please come along and support this fantastic annual event.

NO TRADE STALLS.

Set up from 5.30pm and official opening at 6pm.
The event closes at 8pm

All Welcome ]]> http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#Christmasfair2011 http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#05112011 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:06:15 GMT The 3rd of November saw the official opening of the new Soham Village College Performing Arts Centre.

Guests were entertained by various groups of talented musicians, actors, singers and dancers from the school.

A tour of the new building was made after a buffet lunch.

The Centre was opened by Dan Schumann, producer and ex Village College pupil along with Dr Carin Taylor, Principle of the College.

The Centre is hoped to become a major part of the arts within the College and wider Community. ]]> http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#05112011 http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#10102011 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:50:00 GMT Councillors Tony Parramint, James Palmer and Rosemary Aitchison met with residents of Soham at the event held on 5th October at the Walter Gidney Pavilion.

The evening included a formal question and answer session, Chaired by Elizabeth Johnston, followed by a personal meet and greet. Everyone was treated to free refreshments, baked by Soham Town Forum and Soham Town Council members as well as exhibitions of Soham related items from The Soham Museum and a private collector.

Our thanks go to our three councillors, K & S Bussingham and C & B Warner for their personal efforts in bringing the exhibitions together.

Last but by no means least a personal thank you all those who joined us for the evening ]]> http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#10102011 http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#30092011 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:50:00 GMT Hurrrrahhhhhh!
The new Viva Coffee Shop is open.

So now you can both browse and take a few minutes to sit back and enjoy a drink or snack. ]]> http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#30092011 http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#18092011 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:54:00 GMT
Last Sunday saw a steady stream of people visit the Downfields Windmill in Soham. The event was hosted by the owner, Mr Kite and ably supported by the Soham Heritage and Historic Building Preservation Trust, Soham Museum and others. Displays, stalls and refreshments added to a fantastic and unique day for all. ]]> http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#01102011 http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#17092011 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 09:12:11 GMT http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#01102011 http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#JackyHibbetJuly2011 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:35:36 GMT What a refreshing change to see someone opening a new shop along Soham's High Street, rather than one closing.

Jacky Hibbet has taken the brave step to open her shop, selling, toys, stationery, household goods & craft items. The shop is located at number 11, which used to house the Viva Charity shop, whilst Viva was being refurbished.
Please show your support and visit, so we may maintain a business and our High Street.

Read our interview with Jacky here. ]]> http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#JackyHibbetJuly2011 http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#carboots Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:01:01 GMT
Dates remaining for 2011

• 6th August
• 3rd September

Dates for 2012

• 7th April
• 5th May
• 2nd June
• 7th July
• 4th August
• 1st September

Pitches are only £5 each and each sale starts at 7.30am and finishes at 12noon.
Please do not arrive before 7am for set up. ]]> http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#carboots http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#weatheralls2011 Mon, 26 Jun 2011 10:58:32 GMT Cambridgeshire County Council is planning to extend the school by 210 places to meet demand. An exhibition is being held, at the school, on Wednesday 6th July from 2.30pm to 8pm.
Comments on the proposal will be invited before, the county council applies for formal planning permission in September. ]]> http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#weatheralls2011 http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#MagazineMay2011 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:44:00 GMT http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#MagazineMay2011 http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#adizone060611 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:46:00 GMT Vandals have wrecked the adiZone play area, opened by Tim Henman just two and a half months go. The Olympic themed play area based on the Barley Fields estate in Soham, has sustained heavy damage ranging from: broken signs, scorch marks on the rubber safety surface and metal spikes left uncovered when the canopy above was removed. Lewd graffiti has also been scrawled on the tennis wall making the whole area unsuitable for any type of play to continue.

One local resident said, “They are the first to complain that they haven't got anything to do and yet they do something like this. It's crazy.”

The adiZone was paid for with 106 money and includes a climbing wall, basketball court, tennis wall and outdoor gym equipment. It was the sixth adiZone to be built in the east of England and only the second in east Cambridgeshire, which makes this criminal activity all the more shameful. ]]> http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#adizone060611 http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#FireService060611 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:46:00 GMT
Fire stations in Soham, Ely and Burwell could face losing staff and equipment following an announcement that Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue must make cuts. One of the money saving proposals put forward includes removing a fire engine from stations in Soham and Ely and the only fire engine from Burwell. However the Fire Brigade Union in Cambridgeshire has criticised the proposals. ]]> http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#FireService060611 http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#EastCambs280711 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 19:26:12 GMT At our next meeting on 28th July a representative from East Cambs District Council will attend Soham Town Forum to give a presentation on the new governments 'sustainable communities' strategy. This means that unlike the previous government, communities will have greater power and input into what is built and established within their towns. As part of a wider scheme on the right infrastructure and amenities being in place before expansion if any.
This is a great opportunity to meet and discuss what you want to see for Soham's and your future. ]]> http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#EastCambs280711 http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#viva090611 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 11:30:00 GMT The Viva Theatre Company are performing 'The Ark' by Helen Griffin at the Haverhill Drama Festival on the 10th June, and they have decided to perform an entirely free preview at The Brook, Soham at 8pm on Thursday 9th June.

The play which won awards and acclaim when first performed in the 1990s, is a bitter sweet one act performance starring three well known local actresses, Lesley Wook, Kirsten Green, and Esther Hiller.

The story is set in the aftermath of a funeral and shows the ups and downs of a mother and two adult daughters after the man of the house has died. Exploring issues of loss, regret and the nature of human companionship, this play does so in a manner that will bring both smiles and tears.

Tickets are entirely free, If you are interested in attending please call us on 01353 722228 ]]> http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#viva090611 http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/index.php#about-us Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:30:00 GMT Visit the website now to see for yourself! ]]> http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/index.php#about-us http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#Henman2011 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:15:15 GMT
Tim Henman came along for the official opening of the newly built Addizone Site on the Kingfisher Drive Estate.

He was greeted there by some of the local children and councillors as he viewed the equipment, which was supplied as part of the 2012 Olympic funding for local councils ]]> http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#Henman2011 http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#u16-hockey Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:12:11 GMT The boys played extremely well and had to work harder than usual having only 10 players.
After a tense opening ten minutes, Soham finally found their passing game and began to exert a great deal of pressure on the Impington defence. This led to Soham's first goal being scored by Miguel Goncalves after a mix up in the Impington goal area.

After half time Soham managed to withstand the Impington attacks and extended their lead by a great finish by Euan Gilmour in Year 8 from a penalty corner.

Final result Soham 2 - 0 Impington. ]]> http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#u16-hockey http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#sale120311 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:30:30 GMT Swimming Pool Fund is taking place on Saturday March 12th between 11.00am and 4.00pm
at the Methodist Church hall in Berrycroft, Soham.

Please come along and support the cause ]]> http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#sale120311 http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#Kieran-020211 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:15:15 GMT
Young cyclist Kieran Brady can hardly believe how far he has come in such a short space of time.

The 16-year-old cyclist, from Soham, only started the sport two years ago, but he has already been snapped up by the junior Flanders Racing Team which is a feed to top Belgian side, ASFRA Racing Team.

He is the youngest of six British junior riders to be named in the squad and secured his spot on the basis of some impressive performances last year and his undoubted potential.

Read more here... ]]> http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#Kieran-020211 http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#MagazineJan2011 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 20:10:24 GMT The latest issue of the online magazine is now available. Visit the website now to download your copy http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#MagazineJan2011 http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#budgensjan2011 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 20:59:17 GMT The Local School Voucher Scheme will run from January with customers receiving a 10p voucher for every £10 spent in the store. These vouchers are being collected by both the Weatheralls School and St Andrew's Primary School, who can redeem the vouchers for cash in April.

There are exclusions which include:

• National Lottery
• Pay Point
• Tobacco
• E Top Ups
• Stamps

Hopefully Budgen's customers can help both schools to collect the vouchers, especially at a time when schools are suffering from cuts to so very many grants and funds. ]]> http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#budgensjan2011 http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#streetparty101210 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:58:22 GMT Street Party
Hundreds of you braved the cold night air to join us all at our annual Christmas Street Fair.
Below are details of some of our competition winners from the night itself.

Winners of picture and decoration competition from Friday 10th December's Christmas Street Fair were:

Harry Coleman: 0-4 Age Group

Jamie Bennett: 5-7 Age Group

Natalie Fuller: 8-11 Age Group

Elizabeth Claydon: Over 12's

The winners of the Ghost Walk Treasure Hunt Hamper were: Debby & Juliana

Residents & Visitors
Thank you all for attending and making this years Street Fair such a success.
Merry Christmas.

A special thank you goes to:

• Soham Christmas Event Committee
• Soham Town Council
• Budgens
• Abbie Reader
• Melanie Francis
• The Parfitt Family
• Ken & Susan Bussingham
• Matt Killick
• David &Harry Seal
• Newmarket Plant Hire

]]> http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#streetparty101210 http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/features.php Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:25:11 GMT
For a short period between 1840 and 1870 it was fashionable to create what were termed 'dissimilar pairs'. Chests of drawers and buildings were the most popular and had commenced with cemetery chapels, even though only twenty were ever built. As the free churches; Baptist, Methodist and Congregational, became more popular and wealthy it was decided that even though they worshiped the same God they did not want to use the same buildings. Consequently the chapels were constructed to be similar but on closer examination they would have subtle variations.

Read more on the features page ]]> http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/features.php http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#xmaslights2010 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:55:47 GMT Robert Peacock lead the count down as the bells of St Andrews church rang in celebration. Significant 'Ooooohs and Aahhhhs' were heard as the lights shone over head and on the trees within the church yard itself.
Thank you the Audus's, the Lighting Committee and to all those who turned out to mark this special event. ]]> http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#xmaslights2010 http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#NoticeBoards Sun, 31 Oct 2010 19:55:15 GMT
After many adventures in getting the new notice boards for public use in Soham, today was the day they were finally delivered and placed.
This has been a project that has taken years to complete with the joint input of several 'bodies' including: East Cambs District Council, Soham Town Council, The Rotary and Soham Town Forum.

Based around the town, the boards will hopefully promote events and supply information in a ready state to the Town's people.


Pictured (Left to Right) with one of the notice boards placed along Fordham Road are:
Councillors Tony Parramint, Mark Duckworth, Peggy Gibbon, Rosemary Aitchison and Anne Pallett with Jackie Hibbert from the Hertiage Group and Geoff Giggs, President of Soham Rotary Club
Geoff Giggs, President of Soham Rotary Club.

The picture was taken by Elizabeth Johnston, Chairman of the Soham Town Forum.

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]]> http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#InnocentDay http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#skatepark Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:11 GMT Saturday the 17th July saw the long awaited opening of Soham's new recreational facilities.
These include:

• New Playground Equipment on the existing site
• The Much Publicised Skate Park.

Hunrdeds of people turned out to witness the official opening of this much needed project with everyone keen to view and use both areas. ]]> http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#skatepark http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#Sohammasterplan Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:13:01 GMT The Soham Masterplan Vision which has set out possible plans for the town's future has now been given the thumbs up by East Cambridgeshire District Council...... http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#Sohammasterplan http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#Scouthut Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:45:30 GMT Work on a new £400,000 Scout and Guide hut in Soham could start in the next couple of months. The project will replace the two buildings currently being used on the recreation ground..... http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#Scouthut http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/index.php#justforfun Wed, 9 Jun 2010 20:59:00 GMT For those of you who enjoy a quick challenge there is a new photo in the just for fun section http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/index.php#justforfun http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#PrestigiousAward Sat, 5 Jun 2010 10:14:33 GMT Viva Arts and Community Group from Soham has been announced as one of 103 UK volunteering groups to win this year's - The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for volunteer groups http://www.sohamtf.co.uk/news.php#PrestigiousAward