Clubs and Societies


Earl Soham has a number of clubs and societies which between them contribute significantly to the excellent community spirit in the village. Most of the clubs and societies serve the surrounding district, and some only survive because of the support from other parishes.
The list below is not exhaustive. More clubs and more details will be added over the coming weeks.
  • Bowls Club - Meets at the Bowling Green, The Street. Contact the Secretary, Mrs. P. Sykes Tel: 01728 685519 (More information here.)
  • Carpet Bowls Club - Meets at the Village Hall at 7pm on Mondays. Contact the Secretary, Mrs. N. Darling Tel: 01728 628603
  • Connect 4 Youth Club - for young people in the 11-16 age group. Meets most first and third Thursdays of the month, usually at the Village Hall at 7:30pm. Contact a Leader: Mr. S. Nicholls Tel: 01728 685692
  • Mothers' Union - Contact the Branch Leader, Mrs. A. Nicholls Tel: 01728 685692
  • Pre-School and Toddler Group - Pre-School Group for ages 2½ years+, meets Tuesday & Thursday mornings (9:30am - 12 noon) at the Village Hall. Toddler Group meets Friday mornings (9:30am - 11:30am) at the Village Hall. Contact the Chairperson, Julie Billington Tel: 01728 628134 or the Playgroup Leader, Jennie Rhodes Tel: 01728 628684
  • Royal British Legion - Contact the Secretary, Mr. K. Fraser Tel: 01728 685287
  • Scout Group (Scouts, Cubs and Beavers) - All meet at the Village Hall: Beavers and Cubs on Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm to 6:30pm and from 6:45pm to 8:15pm respectively. Scouts meet from 7:00pm to 9:00pm on Friday evenings.Contact the Group Scout Leader, Mr. R. Knight Tel: 01728 685512.
  • Seniors' Club - Meets at the Village Hall at 2:30pm on the first Thursday of each month. Contact the Secretary, Mrs. A. Bloomfield Tel: 01728 685270
  • Tennis Club - Meets at the (all weather) Tennis Court, The Street. Clubnights: Monday evenings. Mainly social tennis played. Annual tournaments and social events organised. Contact the Secretary, Mrs. M. Patterson Tel: 01728 685362
  • Women's Institute - Meets at the Village Hall, at 7:30pm on the fourth Thursday of each month. New members and guests always welcome. Contact the Secretary, Mrs. I. Barrell Tel: 01728 685342, or the President, Mrs. Val Brumfitt Tel: 01728 685408. (See also the "Earl Soham WI Then & Now".)

  • Antiques restoration - Not a club, but Leisure Learning classes. There are three sessions each week: Monday mornings (9:30 - 12:00), Wednesday mornings (9:30 - 12:00) and Wednesday afternoons (12:30 - 3:00). Contact the tutor, Diane Neary Tel: 01728 724067.

 

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