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LOCAL NEWS 2011
Local News 2011 For the Latest Local News Click on the Website Links Below:-
Soham Staploe Rotary Club - Christmas Concert After a brief absence the Soham Staploe Rotary Club Christmas concert will be returning this year. Under the musical direction of the Reverend Tim Alban Jones the 2011 concert will take place in St. Andrews Church, Soham on Wednesday 21st December 2011 from 7.30pm onwards. The acoustics of the church will give full benefit to the wonderful tone and timbre of award winning Soham Comrades Band as well as the choirs from St. Andrews Primary School, Weatheralls Primary School and St. Andrews Church. Tickets costing £5.00 and £2.00 for concessions will be available from Soham Staploe Rotary Club members, Lloyds TSB, St. Andrews Church and St. Andrews Primary School with profits being split between the Guide & Scout - Community Building and St. Andrews Primary School Swimming Pool Fund. Press Relief - A Community Fund founded by Cambridge Newspapers Ltd
Press Relief is a registered charity formed by the Cambridge News in 2003, the charity's aim is to raise social educational and health welfare of people with specific needs, in the Cambridge area. Press Relief uses the promotional power of the local paper to help raise funds for local worthy causes. Press Relief has a number of voluntary trustees who give their time and expertise free of charge. They jointly decide how money raised for the charity is donated to as many good causes as possible. Requests for help can be from individuals and groups. Each request for help is considered on its own merit and if successful, awards can be made for the full or part of the amount. Through a number of organised events in and around Cambridge. We rely heavily on the goodwill of local businesses to support us through sponsorship and acts in kind to help us get these events off the ground. We also rely on the generosity of the public to support our many events, sometimes by asking for help in the form of sponsorship. So far Press Relief has raised more than £350,000 and has made awards to a whole range of groups and individuals. For more information visit www.pressrelief.org where you will find guidance notes and a downloadable application form. Alternatively contact Press Relief on Telephone: 01223 434378. Cambridgeshire Mencap - Volunteer Befrienders Needed
Cambridgeshire Mencap is seeking volunteers to support young people aged between 13 and 25 years old with learning disabilities in the Ely area. If you would enjoy supporting someone to go swimming, bowling or going to the cinema, or walks round the village or just watch a DVD in the young person's home for up to four hours a month then please get in touch. Your support could help the young person develop their social skills, interests, independence and self confidence, whilst also providing valuable respite time to parents and carers. If you are interested in this opportunity then you could be doing something new, or something you already do and enjoy, whilst making a BIG difference to a young person's, and a family's, life. Plus Cambridgeshire Mencap will provide you with both support and training which includes First Aid. To find out more information contact Pat Scott, Volunteers Support Co-ordinator, on Telephone: 01223 883140 or Alternatively E-Mail: pat@cambridgemencap.co.uk Viva Theatre Company Presents 'Prime Time Murder' If you go to watch the award-winning Viva Theatre Company's latest production, 'Prime Time Murder', don't expect to just sit back and relax. Not only will you be kept on the edge of your seat trying to guess the identity of the killer in this exciting whodunit taking place 19th-21st October, but you will also be expected to join in with the action too. You'll actually play the part of the studio audience watching a recording of the game show 'If The Cap Fits' when things take a turn for the macabre. You'll even get to decide which contestant gets the 'Cap' – but not the chop! The thriller – which will be performed in Soham before moving to Exning for the final night - has been written especially for the group by acclaimed actor and playwright, Michael Burrell, who has written for the Royal Shakespeare Company and has won many plaudits for his work. This is his second collaboration with Viva, the first being "The Fen Treasure Surprise" which he wrote and directed for the junior arm of the company, the Viva Youth Theatre, back in 2003. He also wrote 'The Narrow Escape', a play marking the 50 year anniversary of the infamous 1944 Soham rail explosion, commissioned by Arts Development East Cambridgeshire. Prime Time Murder, which features many Viva veterans as well as some new faces, is set in the studios of the fictional TopRoute Television and has all the ingredients for a perfect whodunit. There's couple of celebrities, one of them clinging to her rapidly fading career, the other who thinks his selfish behaviour is justified just because he's famous; a frustrated mother, irritated by the limitations imposed on her life; the glamorous host whose problems go beyond his fondness for alcohol. And of course there's the crew, each with their own axe to grind. Performances are at The Brook, Brook Street, Soham, on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th October 2011 and at Exning Community Church Hall on Friday 21st October 2011. All shows start at 7.30pm and tickets are on sale now and are priced at £8.00 (£7.00 concessions). For the Soham shows call the Viva Box Office on Tel: 01353 722228, E-Mail: vivayouth@hotmail.co.uk or call in at the Viva Centre, 7 Churchgate Street, Soham. Tickets for the Exning show should be bought from Exning Post Office or call 01638 577292. Opening of New Recycling Centre for East Cambridgeshire A brand new state of the art recycling centre at Witchford near Ely will open its doors for the first time at 9.00am on Thursday 3rd November 2011. The new Cambridgeshire County Council facility will replace the old, small, open air site at Grunty Fen which will close at midday on Wednesday 2nd November 2011. The new centre will open from 9.00am - 6.00pm, seven days a week with a late night opening until 7.00pm on Wednesdays to make it even easier for you to recycle. It will be under cover so you can use it in all weathers, and split-level which means you won't have to climb steps to deposit your waste. The centre, which will be run by AmeyCespa on behalf of the County Council, will offer lots of opportunities to recycle everyday household items from paper, glass and plastic bottles, to less commonplace items like cooking oil, paint and electrical goods. The new facility is part of Cambridgeshire County Council's drive to offer the best services for local communities and to increase recycling and reduce landfill. Councillor Mathew Shuter, lead member for Enterprise and Waste at Cambridgeshire County Council, said: "This brand new facility is the first of its kind in the county and we believe it will change recycling for residents in East Cambridgeshire. Not only will it make recycling more comfortable and convenient, but it will also help residents recycle things like large rigid plastics, cooking oil and plasterboard. I want to encourage residents to visit the new centre with their recycling and help us reduce waste going to landfill." Chairman of the local liaison group, Councillor Bill Hunt, said: "I am really pleased to announce the opening of this new recycling centre. The last three years have been a great example of the County Council doing things "with" the local community not "to" them. It speaks volumes for the hard work and commitment of the local community of Witchford, local businesses, local members and officers from the County Council that this fantastic new building is about to open its doors. I'm sure it will make a real difference for the residents of East Cambridgeshire." For more information on the new recycling centre and what you can do to reduce waste going to landfill, visit www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/environment/recycling and follow the links. Downfields Windmill - Open Day Soham Heritage & Buildings Preservation Trust in conjunction with Andrew & Ina Kite are pleased to announce that Downfields Windmill, Soham will be taking part in the English Heritage 'Heritage Open Days', & will be open free of charge to members of the public. On Sunday 11th September 2011 the Mill will once again open its doors to visitors. Only the ground floor & the first floor will be accessible as the Mill is a work in progress to repair & restore it. There will be a display of the history & photos of the Mill, plus photos of local Windmills & old maps of Soham. In the garden there will also be craft stalls selling locally handmade products. Special Activities for Children: 'Mini Miller' grinding corn activity for children. There will also be a windmill drawing competition. Opening time & information: Sunday 11th September 2011. 11am- 4pm. Refreshments available. Disabled parking only is available onsite. Access for the disabled is restricted inside the Windmill to the ground floor only. Entry to this event is FREE.
Soham's latest and largest arts and entertainment venue The Brook is hitting new heights over the next few months with a variety of acts that would not be out of place in London's West End. Gracing the stage in July 2011 are Nicholas Parsons (1st July, 7.30pm) and Elmer The Elephant (3rd July, 2.00pm) providing entertainment for all ages. Owner Dan Schumann has worked hard over the past year to develop the standard of shows at The Brook, pulling in huge stars such as Ian Mckellan and Barbara Dickson. He says of this season's new programme "This is the most exciting programme we have had so far. We have consistently entertaining acts week after week, and I am so pleased that The Brook is making a name for itself with the high quality productions it is able to secure. We'll continue to provide quality entertainment as long as the audience keeps coming back!" Other notable highlights this year include a Motown & Soul Night with Temptations singer Freddie Hall and his band (2nd September), comedian and musician Richard Digance (11th September, 7.30pm) psychic medium Derek Acorah (14th October) and an Abba Tribute (21st October) and full scale professional pantomime performance of "Aladdin" to round off 2011. Irish & Country music favourites still have their regular place on the bill including Kenny Paul (10th July), Mary Duff (18th September), Ann Breen (2nd October), Dominic Kirwan (28th October) and The Indians Showband (30th October) alongside variety and compilation shows such as Broadway & Beyond (15th July) and The Jackie Generation 70's show (22nd). The programme begins on May 29th 2011 with Sean Loughrey singing beautiful Irish & Country music with a delicious three course carvery lunch. The party continues when The Rat Pack (2nd June) complete with all the famous hits by Frank, Sammy & Deano. With a programme as packed as this, you'll never have to go further than down the road for fun and entertainment every week. For more details and to join the mailing list visit www.brookentertainment.co.uk or call 01353 721748 or 01353 669759. Soham Staploe Rotary Club's Annual Beer Festival takes place Friday 1st July and Saturday 2nd July 2011 on Soham Recreation Ground. A selection of local beers from Elgoods Brewery in Wisbech on offer plus guest ales from across the region, as well as foreign beers and local ciders. Also live music throughout the event, with an acoustic/folk night on Friday, family-friendly music on Saturday afternoon and local groups performing on the Recreation Ground on Saturday night. There are also children’s rides during the day, pancakes and candy floss, and hot dogs and burgers available during all sessions. This is a charity fund raising event and funds raised will be given to the local scouts/guides groups who are building a new centre to cater for children of all ages. WE ARE LOOKING FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES TO SPONSOR THE EVENT so if you want to "buy a barrel" and help the local community at the same time, please get in touch! Opening Times: Friday 1st July 6.00pm-10.30pm, Saturday 2nd July 1.00pm-10.30pm. There is no entry fee. Call for Old Photographs for Heritage Project! Viva Arts & Community Group has been funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund to run an education and research based project that focuses on the evacuation of children and families from the East End of London to Ely and the surrounding areas at the start of the Second World War. We are looking for photographs of any evacuated children or families who came to the area in 1939 – they might have been in Ely, Soham, Fordham – or anywhere in what is now East Cambridgeshire If you have photographs that you can lend to this project please drop them into The Viva Charity Shop, 11 Churchgate Street, Soham marked for the attention of Martha Waterhouse. Please provide return details. Originals will be copied and returned. Please supply the names of the people in the photographs and details if possible. For further information contact Martha Waterhouse on: 01353 722228. The monitoring and recording of the CCTV in Ely and Soham will shortly become a local responsibility. The City of Ely Council, Ely Constabulary, East Cambridgeshire District Council and Soham Town Council will be working in partnership to provide this service. Soham Children’s Centre Children’s Centres are places where parents and carers of children under five years old can receive information and advice about support, services and activities. There are two Children’s Centres in Soham, located at The Weatheralls Primary School and St. Andrews CE Primary School. Services and activities will be delivered at the centres in Soham but also in all of the surrounding villages including Fordham, Kennett, Wicken, Isleham, Chippenham and Snailwell. Activities that are currently running are as follows:-
Visit www.cambridgeshirechildrenscentres.org.uk or call 07827 230891 for further details and information. It is planned to have regular informal get-togethers for parents and carers who would like to be involved in the development of the children’s centres. If you would like to come, please contact Mary Barnes, Children’s Centre Manager on 07827 230891, E-Mail mary.barnes@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or alternatively pop into the centre during opening hours:- Monday to Friday from 1.00pm - 4.00pm.
Want to communicate with your local Neighbourhood
Policing Team???
E-Cops is an E-Mail scheme from Cambridgeshire Constabulary for your community. Cambridgeshire Constabulary is extending its successful E-Cops scheme to cover the Soham area. Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team would like to inform you what is happening in your area. E-Cops gives us an opportunity to do just that and gives you an opportunity to communicate with us. Complete the on-line registration form by visiting:- www.cambs-police.co.uk/myneighbourhood/ecops/ When you sign up you will receive an E-Mail confirming that you have joined E-Cops. From then on you will be sent regular E-Mails from your local Police Officer. You will be able to respond to these e-mails with information and feedback. CCTV Texting Alert System CCTV has been involved in partnership working for some time, but one of the most important partners we need to work with are members of the public. It is generally agreed that the most effective way of tackling crime, anti-social behaviour and terrorism is through a vigilant public who report suspicious activity. Members of the public, who see something wrong within an area covered by CCTV, will be able to contact the CCTV Control Room in Cambridge directly by texting 62288. All messages will be acknowledged and CCTV Control Room Operators will prioritise the messages received and then carry out follow up action. A couple of points to remember: always call the
Police first to report a crime on 999 when life is in danger, a serious
offence is in progress, a suspect is at the scene, there is danger of violence
or damage to persons or property or there is a serious road accident. The text to CCTV should include the location
(Street/Town) and what is going on e.g. 'High Street, Soham, Fight'. Stub It Out - For Good Giving up smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, and the benefits will start to show very quickly. Smokers who want to kick the habit can now get access to NHS services by contacting their local GP surgery in East Cambridgeshire & Fenland Primary Care Trust, or by calling the new ‘Quit Smoking’ Freephone Number - 0800 1690169. For the first time, all 17 GP surgeries within the local Primary Care Trust area now provide advice and support to any patient who wants to give up smoking through trained smoking cessation counsellors. If you are a smoker why not contact your local surgery to find out more, or call the helpline on 0800 1690169. www.gosmokefree.co.uk |
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