Soham Community Association

10/10/2026

Looking after our mental health isn't only about what we do when things become difficult. Having people to talk to, getting involved in our community, trying something new and finding activities we enjoy can all help us feel more connected!

If you or someone in your family needs a little extra support, there are local organisations and services that can help.

Need someone to talk to?

᯽ YOUnited - For children and young people aged 5–17 living in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who need support with their emotional wellbeing or mental health. Young people can self-refer, and parents, carers and professionals can also make a referral.

Find out more about YOUnited: https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/younited-self-referral.

᯽ Kooth - Free, safe, and anonymous online mental-health and wellbeing support for young people. It includes online counselling, self-help resources, wellbeing activities and moderated discussion spaces.

Visit Kooth at: https://www.kooth.com/.

᯽ Chat Health - A confidential text messaging service for young people aged 11-19 in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Young people can text 07480 635443 to speak to a health professional. The service is available Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 4:00pm.

᯽ Centre 33 - Provides free support for young people in Cambridgeshire, including support around mental health, caring responsibilities, housing and other issues.
Find out more about Centre 33 on their website: https://www.centre33.org.uk/.

᯽ Keep Your Head - A local information hub bringing together mental-health and wellbeing information and support for children, young people and adults across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Visit Keep Your Head's website: http://keep-your-head.com/.

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Looking for something to do?

Sometimes finding something to do, getting outside, learning a new skill or spending time with other people can be a good way of looking after our wellbeing too!

How Are You (H.A.Y.) brings together local activities and support across East Cambridgeshire. You can search by area or by the type of activity you're interested in, including sports clubs, community groups and creative activities!

Find local activities and support through H.A.Y. on their website, https://hayeastcambs.co.uk/.

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Supporting a child or young person?

If you're worried about a child or young person, you don't have to work out what service they need by yourself. A parent or carer can talk to their GP, school, or another trusted professional.

Cambridgeshire County Council also provides information for parents and carers about mental-health and wellbeing support.

If a young person is experiencing a mental-health crisis, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust advises contacting the NHS 111 First Response Service and selecting the mental-health option.

If there is an immediate danger to life or serious injury, call 999 or go to A&E.

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04/10/2026

Soham’s new skatepark extension was officially opened on Saturday 8th August by the Mayor of Soham, Cllr Charles Warner.

The opening event, hosted by Canvas Spaces Ltd, included skateboard and scooter competitions, with prizes up for grabs!

The extension provides additional room for young people of all abilities to enjoy the skatepark, including those who are new to skating and scootering!

04/10/2026

Our August Community Lunch brought together representatives from a wide range of local groups to Soham Town Rangers FC!

Attendees heard about new Adult Learning opportunities, as well as the services available through our local library. We also introduced plans for a possible new youth magazine, with everyone sharing their thoughts on what the content should be, the age range and the importance of young people having a say in its development!

We also discussed the new Soham Community Calendar, being developed by Emily to help local groups promote events and avoid clashes between them. The calendar will be available through the Soham Community Association website, with organisations able to submit events by emailing Emily directly at [email protected].

Our next Community Lunch is Wednesday 28th October, 12:00pm at Soham Library!

04/10/2026

Who deserves a little recognition for their kindness?

For World Kindness Day on 13th November, we want to celebrate the people in our local community who go out of their way to make a difference to others!

Do you know a Soham resident who has done something kind? Maybe they’ve helped a neighbour, supported a friend, shown kindness at school, volunteered their time, or simply done something thoughtful that meant a lot to someone!

Some of the stories we receive may be featured in a future edition of Jigsaw!

Make your nomination here:
https://forms.gle/nabrWskn1VvzB6Ru9

02/10/2026

The Soham B**r and Music Festival returned on 10th and 11th July, bringing hundreds of people to the Recreation Ground for a weekend of live music, food and refreshments!

Organised by Soham Staploe Rotary Club, the festival featured a great selection of local bands and performers, with plenty of sunshine helping to create a fantastic atmosphere throughout the weekend!

The event was run entirely by volunteers, with proceeds being donated to local charities and good causes. The final amount raised will be confirmed once the event accounts have been completed!

01/10/2026

We’re putting together a local online directory for young people in Soham, and we’d love your suggestions!

We’re looking for local clubs, activities, groups, and places that young people might be interested in, including sports, creative activities, community groups and useful local places!

Is there a club, group or activity you think we should include? Let us know in the comments or send us a message so we can add it to the directory!

We’re especially keen to hear about anything we might have missed that might not be widely advertised.

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28/09/2026

Thanks to a generous donation from Soham Carnival (Soham Benevolent Association), Ely Foodbank has been able to restock essential protein foods for emergency food parcels, including chilli con carne, chicken curry and stewed steak!

This is a great example of how money raised at the Carnival helps support local people in need!

Ely Foodbank @ Soham is open Thursdays from 10:30am - 12:00pm, at the Methodist Church Hall.

27/09/2026

Soham Town Rangers FC has donated The Knife Angel plaque to the City of Ely, following the sculpture’s successful visit to the city earlier this year!

The plaque was officially unveiled by the Mayor of Ely on 12th August at Sessions House, where it will remain as a lasting reminder of the Knife Angel’s message and the conversations it inspired around knife crime and violence.

Thank you to everyone who supported the Knife Angel’s visit and helped bring the community together around this important issue!

16/09/2026

Join Marmalade Print Studio for relaxed, sociable linocutting workshops in their beautiful garden studio! Workshops are suitable for beginners, with everything provided, including refreshments!

Discover Linocutting:
Saturday mornings throughout October, 10:00am–1:00pm, with a special Halloween session on Saturday 31st October. Young people aged 14+ are welcome to attend the Halloween session with an adult.

Cards for Christmas:
A short two-week course on two consecutive Saturday mornings in December, offering a creative way to get ready for Christmas!

To book, email [email protected] or call 07990 553662!

15/09/2026

The Monday Club recently welcomed Village Agent Sophie Payne and Rachel Mason from Cambridgeshire ACRE for a slow cooker demonstration.

Members learned how slow cookers can be an economical and convenient way to prepare meals, including using cheaper cuts of meat and batch cooking. Attendees were also able to take a slow cooker home!

Sophie explained how Village Agents can help with benefits, finding local services, reducing household bills, accessing free or low-cost items and making online applications.

For more information, contact Sophie on 01353 865036 or email [email protected].