1st January
General
Posted by: Martin S
Toft 2025
Welcome to the Toft 2025 website
Back in 2020 we initiated Toft 2020. The idea was to capture what was happening in Toft during the year. It was to act as an historical document recognising how quickly photos and information becomes historically interesting.
You can see the original 2020 website here.
Unfortunately 2020 was the Covid year and so activities were constrained during the year but it's still interesting to see what was going on.
It was always the intention to repeat the exercise every 5 years and, lo and behold, that time has come around and so this new website has been created.
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1st January
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Liz T
New Years Eve
The Club, hosted it's annual New Years Eve Party, 41 people enjoyed a three course meal, consisting of sharing platter starters, followed by Pork in a leek & mushroom sauce with seasonal veg and a host of delicious homemade pudding, along with some fun table games, followed by dancing from 10.30, at Midnight we saw in the New Year with a glass of fizz, party poppers and balloons!
Tags: Social Club;
2nd January
Nature
Posted by: Ann M
Toft Wood January 2025
The start of the year in Toft Wood
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3rd January
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Martin S
Food on Friday
The Club held it's first Food on Friday evening, serving Sausage, Mash and Onion Gravy to 40 villagers. The meal had a selection of 3 types of sausage, whether the meat (36 people) or the vegetarian (4 people) option was chosen.
The evening was very popular and the food enjoyed by all.
Tags: Social Club; Food;
4th January
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Martin S
Slow Music Session
We had the first Slow Session of the year with about 15 musicians turniing up to join the session. Tonight's audience was small, but they thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
Tags: Social Club; Slow Session Music; Music;
7th January
Toft Friendship Club
Posted by: Liz T
Post Christmas Lunch
The Friendship club enjoyed their Post Christmas Lunch, Carol served up a delicious meal of Turkey, roast potatoes and vegetables with all the trimming, followed by Christmas Pudding, Mince Pies, tea & Coffee.
It was a lovely way to bring the Christmas celebrations to an end!
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11th January
Nature
Posted by: Ann M
January Flowers
These are the flowers in bloom in Toft at the beginning of January. Common names are on the photos
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11th January
Nature
Posted by: Ann M
January Flowers part 2
Flowers Part 2
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11th January
Weather
Posted by: Ann M
Sunrise in Toft
The night of 10/11 January was cold (minus 3 to 4 degrees) and clear so there was a frost on the Saturday morning and the sunrise was very colourful. Here a few pictures from a walk around the Green and across Church Meadow
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11th January
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Martin Y
Open Mic Night
We held our first Open Mic Night of the year. It featured Chris, Barney Mccullagh singing four of his own songs, The Hats with Patrick Hoskin, Paul Hercus and Martin Yeadon playing his steel guitar, two newbies, Mike Ward on keyboard and Wil Huisman on guitar, and Magna, with Alan Yate, Dave Hunt, Phil Miles and Katrina Holmes. Katrina organised the evening, John Bland was on sound and Craig was behind the bar. And a fun time was had by all.
Tags: Music; Social Club;
12th January
Weather
Posted by: Ann M
Sunrise on Hardwick Road
Not sure how much of these photos are within Toft's boundary but a spectacular dawn on Sunday 12th January
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16th January
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Martin S
The Club Quiz
We had our first monthly Quiz of the year - approximately 40 people took part and the question-master was Martin Sebborn.
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22nd January
Schoolroom Cafe
Posted by: Martin Y
Schoolroom Cafe
The Community Cafe started in 2021 and so wasn't mentioned in Toft 2020. It has been running regularly on a Wednesday morning since then. Attached is a poem written by Gill Pugh recognising it's first anniversary back in 2022.
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25th January
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Liz T
Murder Mystery
Saturday 25th January
The Club held a Murder Mystery evening on Saturday 25th January. 36 people sat down to a delicious three course meal, consisting of homemade Pate, Chicken casserole and sticky Toffee Pudding.
There was a cast of 18, 14 of which were suspects, and 4 officers who questioned the suspects, the audiences job was to find out who the Murderer was, three tables managed to work out the Vicar had done it!
The murder was set in a fictional Toft Manor, the hall was decorated to look like The Grand Hall within the Manor, all cast had brilliant costumes.
Prizes and certificates were given to the three winning tables, along with prizes for the best dressed Police Officers!
Tags: Drama; Social Club;
1st February
General
Posted by: Martin Y
January Diary
January Diary
This is where we capture things that are not picked up elsewhere.
This month marked the conclusion on a non-statutory consultation on EWR. The situation at moment is that the route and the elevation is sorted. It’s proposed that it will run under the A428 and for the route close to Toft it will be in a cutting with Hardwick Road and Comberton Road going over it. There’s a petition being raised to have an independent review of the project as the business case, which hasn’t yet been seen, must be dubious. Unfortunately, Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor has spoken out supporting the project.
A working party spent a couple of days preparing the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Area for a hedge that was planted. Here’s the working Party; Katherine James, Mike McCarthy, Phil Miles, Tricia Ellis-Evans, Steve Pugh, Cynan Ellis-Evans, and Roc and Martin Yeadon. Also a Rowan Tree has been planted in the Rec.
Donald Trump has been inaugurated as President of USA and applied 25% tarrifs on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China. EU is probably next.
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1st February
Nature
Posted by: Martin Y
Bird Spots
Attached is the list of the 24 specicies of birds I spotted in January in Toft.
Tags: Birds; Nature;
2nd February
Weather
Posted by: Mike M
Temperature & Rainfall
Toft average Rainfall and Temperatures over the 5year period Jan 2020 – Dec 2024
Rainfall
You will see from the charts that over the 5year period the wettest month was October and the driest was April.
The month with the greatest monthly variation in average rainfall was February and the month with least variation was June.
The wettest year was 2024 and the driest was 2022
Max Min Temp
The full year figure for 2020 is an estimated figure. As there was no recorded data for Jan and Feb 2020. I took the average Jan and Feb data for the years 2021-2024 and added to the 10 months recorded data for 2020 to give an estimated figure for the full year.
Year 2021 had the lowest average yearly temperature 2022 the highest (when the adjusted figure for Jan and Feb 2020 is taken into account).
In the two years following 2022 the yearly average has fallen so not sure if Toft got the memo on Global Warming.
Note: Both Rainfall and Temperatures were recorded at Brookside Toft
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7th February
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Martin S
Food on Friday
The Club was treated to wonderful food for February's Food on Friday - a chinese themed meal created by Carol, assisted on the evening by many helpers, to celebrate the Chinese New Year. 50 people enjoyed the food.
Tags: Social Club; Food;
8th February
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Martin Y
Feb Open Mic
Here's a picture of the group slot from the Feb Open Mic with Katrina, Chris, Keith, Kathy. Eric Marin and Patrick playing "Don't think twice"
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8th February
General
Posted by: Martin S
Keith Collett
A wake / celebration of Keith Collett's life was held in the Hall on Saturday afternoon - there were in excess of 100 people in attendance, a sign of how well known and liked Keith was.
Proceedings were overseen by Barbara Preece, who gave us a wonderful eulogy on Keith's life, followed by a video created by Mike McCarthy, then a farmer's poem, some thoughts from Keith's brother Koran, and two pieces of music.
The Club opened the bar, and Carol prepared a tasty buffet which was served by an amazing team of volunteers.
It was quite a send off.
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8th February
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Martin Y
Open Mic
There was a good turn out for the February Open Mic with seven performers; Chris, Graham and John, Dave, Silver Linings, Will, The Hats, Martin, Paul and Patrick, Kats's band, Kat, Adrian, Paul and Phil, and Kat's band 2 with Alan, Dave (and the bass guitarist; sorry). John did the sound and Craig did the bar. (The attachment shows pictures)
Tags: Music; Social Club;
20th February
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Liz T
Table Tennis at The Club
A good turn out at The Club tonight for table tennis!
Tags: Social Club; Sport;
22nd February
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Liz T
Casino Night
Saturday evening and The Club turned into Monte Carlo for the night, with an invite to dress up for the evening, people made a real effort and wore their finery
It had all the fun and atmosphere of a casino, but tokens were used instead of cash, so people were happy to take some risks and high stakes!
During the evening a fish & chip supper was served and people played into the evening, there were a few high earners with the winner retuning a healthy 4000 plus tokens.
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24th February
The Church in Toft
Posted by: Liz T
Warm Hub at Methodist Church
The Warm Hub, had over 30 people joining in scrabble games and jigsaw, art and craft and general chit chat, along with a cuppa abd biscuits, a good representation of the village community.
Tags: Church; People;
26th February
Schoolroom Cafe
Posted by: Liz T
Hedgehogs at the cafe!
The knit and Natter group met at the cafe this week, they were busy producing Hedgehogs for later in the year.
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1st March
Nature
Posted by: Martin Y
Bird Spots Feb
In Feb I spotted 28 species with 33 for the year to date a list is attached.
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1st March
General
Posted by: Martin Y
February Diary
With such good reporting this month there's not too much to record in the diary. During the month there was a celebration of Keith Kollett's life as he recently passed away and the news came that Mark Catley, a resident of Toft until recently, had also passed.
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3rd March
General
Posted by: Liz T
Changing seasons at Toft Hairdressers
Owen has been busy bringing spring to the Hairdressers with some amazing displays!
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8th March
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Martin Y
March Open Mic
Here's a picture of the group slot with Katrina, Chris, Keith, Kathy, Eric, Martin, Patrick singing "Don't think twice it's alright"
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20th March
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Martin S
Club AGM
The Club held its Annual General Meeting on 20th March. Chairman Martin Sebborn opened the meeting and presented his report on how successful the Club had been in the year to 30th October 2024. He reported a record Deed of Covenant for the People's Hall.
He thanked Sonia Cox for her role as Secretary and welcomed Nikki Burdon as her replacement. Sonia was presented with a bouquet of flowers.
All committee members stood again.
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22nd March
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Martin S
Sound of the Sirens - In Concert
We were wowed for the evening by the wonderful Sound of the Sirens - a duo from the West Country - who played some amazing music and entertained with their banter and chat. An excellent evening of live music.
Tags: Music; Social Club;
30th March
The Church in Toft
Posted by: Cathy M
Mothering Sunday
Over 30 adults and young people attended the last celebration of Mothering Sunday to be held at the Methodist church. Barbara Preece and Cathy Michell led the service which included the giving out of traditional posies and Simnel cake made by the Brownies
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1st April
Nature
Posted by: Martin Y
Bird Spots March
Attached is the list of birds spotted in March and so far this year. In March I saw 28 species with the highlights being the first Chiff Chaff of the year and also a Tree Creeper. So far this year I've seen 37 species.
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1st April
General
Posted by: Martin Y
March Diary
There's not too much to report that hasn't been recorded elswhere. The Calendar had an extensive piece on Mark Catley who recently died. He had recently moved from the village but was a long term popular resident.
Chistine Watson moved out of the village, she had lived in the village for over 20 years and served on the Parish Council and served at the Community Cafe.
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12th April
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Liz T
Music night
A great evening at The Social Club, which also happened to be Martin Y's Birthday, so we all sang happy Birthday to him!
The evening ended with everyone up on their feet dancing and stomping to five hundred miles!
Tags: Music; Social Club;
19th April
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Liz T
Pudding & Games Night
The Pudding Evening was a busy night, over 50 people enjoyed a wonderful choice of puddings which were -
Various flavoured Cheesescakes including Ginger, Strawberry & Millionaires
Apple Flan, Key-lime Pie, Pavlova, Chocolate Mousse, Summer Pudding, Chocolate Torte, Easter Crispy Cakes, Jamaican Pineapple & Banana, Lemon Posset
Along with a selection of cheese & biscuits.
Among games being played was Scrabble, Connect Four, Guess Who, The Yes & No game, along with the Wii, which got some much use the new batteries needed replacing!
Barney was on the bar and was kept busy all evening!
Tags: Food; Social Club;
27th April
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Martin S
Sunday Fun Day
The Club held it's first Sunday Fun Day - a new idea to attract families to th eHall on a Sunday lunchtime. Lots of activities for people of all ageas, with the bar open and some of Carol's wonderful food available. We had a great turnout and it was much enjoyed by everyone.
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1st May
Nature
Posted by: Martin Y
Bird Spots April
Many birds have moved in this month and with the leafless trees were good to see. By the end of the month the tress were fairly leafy; early this year I think due to the good weather. The Blackcap, Whitethroat, linnet and Willow Warbler were all in good voice. The full list is attached but I saw a total of 37 species this mont making a total od 44 so far this year.
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8th May
General
Posted by: Martin S
VE Day Beacon Lighting
The village commemorated the 80th anniversary of VE Day with various activities throughout the day, culminating with an event in Lot Meadow, where Martin Yeadon read the Proclamation, Toft Choir sang " I Vow to Thee my Country" and the beacon was lit by Ann Mitchell, MBE.
Around 80 people attended.
Tags: Lot Meadow; Anniversary; Parish Council; People;
8th May
General
Posted by: Martin Y
VE Day 80th Anniversary Celebrations
Tags: Lot Meadow; People;
18th May
General
Posted by: Liz T
Big Breakfast
The traditional Big Breakfast was an amazing success, allow us to donate a fantastic £615.20 each to our two chosen charities, Fairtrade and Farm Africa.
So many people donated in many forms, from volunteering their time on the day, baking or buying goods, We were also supported by donations from Toft shop, Comberton co-op, Sainsbury's and Tesco's
It's wonderful to see so many of the village community and beyond coming together and enjoying a delicious breakfast while supporting two incredible and important charities.
Tags: Food; People; People's Hall; Toft IW;
1st June
Nature
Posted by: Martin Y
Bird Spots May
38 different specicies seen during May making a total of 48 different species seen so far this year. And a cockoo has been heard near the village. The other highlight is the return of the reed warblers on the golf course.
A full spreadshett of spot is attached.
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7th June
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Liz T
Cocktail Night
The Toft Club hosted a fantastic Cocktail Evening, there was a good selection of Cocktails available, including a Strawberry Daquiri, Mojito and Negroini to name a few, all served in traditional glasses along with umbrellas and Maraschino Cherries, and a delicious array of canopies accompanied cocktails, the whole evening was a great success.
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15th June
Nature
Posted by: Liz T
Hedgehog Day
Toft first Hedgehog day was a fantastic success, with lots of families attending.
There was the chance to guess the weight of the wonderful Hedgehog cake made by Margaret Quenby, or buy a delightful Hedgehog made by the Knit and Natter, have the chance to take part in the silent auction to win a fantastic drawing of a Hedgehog drawn by the very talented Lucy.
We were lucky enough to have a visit from the Hedgehog Hospital, who came with a wealth of knowledge on how to look after them and also available were access points to take away and fit in fences to allow Hedgehogs access to other gardens.
Tags: Parish Council; Fauna; Embroidery Group; Knit & Natter;
21st June
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Martin S
Food on Saturday
In a change to the normal Club routine, we had a Food on Saturday tonight, where we were serving Chicken or Vegetarian Fajitas. We served 40 people, who enjoyed a fabulous meal and enjoyed the wonderful weather outside.
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29th June
General
Posted by: Martin S
Charity Tractor Run
The Charity Tractor Run passed through the village today - wonderful to see all these old tractors, and raising money for a great cause.
Tags: People;
1st July
Nature
Posted by: Martin Y
Bird and Butterfly Spots for June
Attached are the results of the Bird Spots and Butterfly Spots for June. I noted 40 species with a total of 50 for the year. I've also added a butterfly listing with 9 specicies this month and a total for the year of 12.
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1st July
Nature
Posted by: Martin Y
Bird and Butterfly Spots for June
Attached are the results of the Bird Spots and Butterfly Spots for June. I noted 40 species with a total of 50 for the year. I've also added a butterfly listing with 9 specicies this month and a total for the year of 12.
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4th July
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Liz T
Games Night
The first Games Night had a good turn out, with lots of different and unusual games on offer, people dropped in throughout the evening to try their luck at a card or board game.
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25th July
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Martin S
Alfie Moore Gig
It was great to have Alfie Moore, ex-copper turned comedian, return to the Club as part of his warm-up tour. 90 people enjoyed a fabulous evening of insight and laughter.
Tags: Social Club; People's Hall;
31st July
Nature
Posted by: Martin Y
Bird Spots in July
This month I've seen 32 different species with a total for the year of 53. The highlight for the month was spotting a Tawney Owl. Generally, the birds have been very quiet, as expected. The full list is attached.
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31st July
Nature
Posted by: Martin Y
Butterfly Spots
10 species of butterfly spotted this month, 13 types during the year. It's definitely been the Gatekeepers month with more than I've ever seen. Full results are attached.
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31st July
General
Posted by: Martin Y
July Diary
There's been quite a lot happening in the village this month. The Toft Metodist Church held it's final service. Around 120 worshippers attended. Also Justin has announced that the Toft Shop business is on sale. It's time for Justin to retire. The Toft Sports Day took place on a wet 19th July.
Two well known residents died during the month. Brian Mitchel passed on 21st July and Richard (Dick) Barton passed on 15th July.
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2nd August
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Liz T
Village BBQ
74 tickets were sold for this years BBQ, after a mixed week on the weather front, we had a dry sunny afternoon.
Carol had produced her normal amazing fair, of delicious barbecue food and an amazing selection of salads, followed by home-made meringues, strawberries, biscuits, and cream.
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11th August
General
Posted by: Martin Y
Prices in Toft
2025 Prices
1lt milk – Toft Shop £2.25
Loaf of Bread – Toft Shop £2.25
Pint of Bitter- Social Club £2.70
Petrol Unleaded – Barton Garage 140.9/lt
House Prices
Warton’s Barns - £1,850,000 and £1,250,000
19 Comberton Road - £750,000
19 Millers Road - £675,000
32 High St - £550,000
2 Warboys Close - £375,000
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1st September
Nature
Posted by: Martin Y
Bird and Butterfly Spots in August
I haven't been as diligent this month but did see 23 species making a total of 54 this with the highlight being a little egret. With Butterflies I saw 8 of the 14 species from this year. Spreadsheets are attached.
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1st September
General
Posted by: Martin Y
August Diary
It's been the UK's hottest summer and Toft has cetainly had it's fair share of warmth and dry weather. The Methodist Chapel finally closed it's doors a the end of the month. The Chalice has been stolen from the church in mysterious circumstances as it was in a locked safe.
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1st September
The Church in Toft
Posted by: Martin Y
Methodist Chapel Closure
Pat Morton has written a piece about the final service in the Chapel. It was obviously a moving occassion.
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3rd September
Weather
Posted by: Mike M
Temperature & Rainfall
Toft average Rainfall and Temperatures over the 6 year period Jan 2020 – June 2025 (Summarised Stats for Rainfall and Temperature attached).
Rainfall
You can see from the charts that the first half of 2025 has been the dryest since we started recording in 2020 but not by much, 2022 was just 10.3mm wetter, with last year (2024) having the wettest first half, more than double that of this year.
As we start the second half of 2025 the dry pattern continues all be it just a little wetter than the first half but still barley half the last 5 years average for July and August. Maybe September is going to change that.
Max Min Temp
Although the first half of this year (2025) may seem to have been one of the hottest the average temperatures for the first half of 2022, 2023 and 2024 were hotter.
The second half has started with both July and August being only just above the average for the last 4 years.
Note: Both Rainfall and Temperatures were recorded at Brookside Toft
Although we all enjoyed a warm and dry first half of the year (well maybe not all the gardeners) it was in fact on average the coldest January to June since 2021 so still not sure if Toft got the memo.
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5th September
General
Posted by: Martin Y
Businesses in Toft
Businesses in Business Premises in Toft
Toft Shop
Currently owned by Justin and Jenny who bought it in 2014. Currently it’s up for sale. There’s been a shop in the site for at least 100 years.
The Mount
C&M Hair Studio
It’s been a hairdressers since 2014. Owned by Owen with current hairdressers Owen, Sharon and Louise. There used to be a beautician but not at the moment. Owen loves to decorate with gusto.
T.A.D Precision
It’s owned by Terry Eddy and started in 1984 and has been in Toft since 1987. They carry out sheet metal pressing and the manufacture of things involving sheet meta. Terry showed me a structure that was the casing for the ticket machine on buses. Teryy tells me business is quite good at the moment.
Revive
Opened in Feb 2025. It’s a wellness and recovery Centre with a range of technologies to help the body including Cryotherapy, Infrared Sauna, Red Light Therapy, Compression Therapy, and Oxygen Therapy. It’s very nicely fitted out and business is good.
Laser-Scan Engineering
This is a world wide Company with it’s headquarters in Toft it services security printing equipment such as Bank Notes and Passports. They moved to Toft in 2025 and there’s 10 folks based there.
Activotec
This company manufacture specialist scientific equipment for Pharmaceutical Companies and Universities. Specifically Chemical Peptide Synthesizers. What was interesting was how many of the parts involved were manufactured locally by different manufacturers.
The Print Studio
As it says on the tin they make high quality artistic prints.
John Douglas Piper
A one man band, he’s a artist and sculptor. It’s worth looking at his website.
Michael Tebbit’s Business Park
Durham Magneto Optics
This company make advanced scientific instrumentation for nanotechnology research and development. They’ve been in Toft for 2 ½ years and employ about 20 people. And business is good and expanding.
PrimePhysio
Provide specialist treatment for those with neurological conditions including stroke and chordal injuries. They moved from Melbourn about 6 months ago.
Aclardian Ltd
This company is a Pharmaceutical products distributor. They employ 6 people and moved to Toft from Madingly in May 2025.
Advalorem Accountancy
Their head office is in Milton Keynes where they employ about 80 people, in Toft they have 6. They moved in May 2025 from Steeple Morden.
ANB Sensors
This company manufacture and supply the worlds only self calibrating ph sensor for use in ponds, estuaries and oceans. They’ve been in Toft for 2 ½ years and employ 15 people.
Other Locations
Stratagem
Stratagem were founded in 1999 and moved to Toft in May 2014. They also have offices in Bristol. There just over 40 people working for the company and on a busy day they get around 20 at the Toft offices.
Stratagem works with innovative business across a variety of sectors (life sciences, technology, chemistry, and consumer) to protect what makes them unique. They work with companies to protect their intellectual property (IP). This might involve filing a trade mark on the company name or logo or protecting inventions by filing a patent application or advising them to keep their latest invention a secret. Every company is different and needs a tailored IP strategy. They have offices in Toft and Bristol and work with clients across the UK and internationally supporting their business growth. To find out more visit the website www.stratagemipm.co.uk | mail@stratagemipm.co.uk
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5th September
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Liz T
Toft Beer Festy
4pm on Friday 5th of September saw the beginning of the annual Beer Festival, running through to Sunday evening.
There were 14 beers and four ciders on offer along with a delicious selection of food served, choices included homemade scotch eggs and pasties, a curry Saturday night and a delicious Sunday roast,
Saturday night three bands entertained a large gathering and Toft session playedon Sunday afternoon, which was also family day, the road was closed for a couple of hours to allow the children to kick a football about.
The weather was perfect with sunny dry days all weekend long, it was a very successful weekend.
Tags: Beer Festival; Music; Toft Session; The Hats;
6th September
The Church in Toft
Posted by: Liz T
Church Fete
The sun shone for the Church Fete today, was a good success, it was slightly reduced in stalls this year, but still had a good turn out.
Tags: St Andrew's Church; Music;
24th September
Schoolroom Cafe
Posted by: Liz T
Macmillan coffee morning
The School Room Cafe held a Macmillian Coffee Morning which was well attended and raised £900.00 for the fantastic cause.
As well as a huge choice of homemade cakes to choose from, the Knit & Natter ladies had a stall and a raffle was held.
It was a busy and sociable morning with lots of people popping in for cake and coffee!
Tags: Knit & Natter;
27th September
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Liz T
Pudding & Games night
The club hosted another Pudding & Games night, which attracted a number of families to join in playing games & enjoying pudding, there were 10 puddings on offer including cheese & biscuits, puddings including Summer Pudding, Pavlova, crumble, Mississippi Mud Pie, pear pudding, sticky Toffee Pudding, cheesecake & chocolate crispy cakes!
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1st October
Nature
Posted by: Martin Y
Butterflies in Toft
I've spotted 14 species of butterfly during this year. It's been a good year for Common Blue and Marbled White. A complete list is attached.
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14th October
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Martin S
While and Matthews In Concert
We were treated to a brilliant evening of music by Chris While and Julie Matthews tonight - a small crowd enjoyed great songs and excellent music.
Tags: Social Club; Music;
31st October
Nature
Posted by: Martin Y
Bird Spots Oct
A quiet month and I haven't been out and about quite as much so less birds noted just 22 of the 54 total so far for the year.
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31st October
Nature
Posted by: Martin Y
Bird Spots
I haven't been out as much this month but I did see three Teal, which is a first for me in Toft. The full results are attached.
Tags: Birds; Nature;
13th November
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Martin S
Toft Quiz
The Club has continued to hold a monthly quiz on the second Thursday of the month throughout the year. The quiz was mostly set by Martin Sebborn, with Ann Mitchell setting one. The Quizmasters were Martin Sebborn (9), Richard Fletcher (1), Ann Mitchell (1) and Liz Tomes / Nikki Burdon (1).
Tags: Social Club; Quiz;
22nd November
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Liz T
Spanish Night
Carol & Martin produced a delicious meal for the Spanish Meal.
The Menu was
Main
Chicken in Cava
or Stuffed Aubergine slices in Cava
both served with paprika potatoes and spinach chickpeas
Dessert
Creme Catalan and almond biscuit.
The hall was decorated in the colours of the Spanish flag and Spanish music played in the background
Maree also celebrated her 70th Birthday, Carol made her a lovely birthday cake.
Tags: Food; Social Club;
27th November
General
Posted by: Martin Y
Committees and Councils
The following are pictures of the memebers of Toft People's Hall Management Committee, The Toft Social Club Committee and the Toft Parish Council.
The TPH Committee consists of, Brian Roberts, Sally Roberts, Nuala Tannerhill (Secretary), Jake Tebbit (Chair) Carol Wilmot (Treasurer), Alice Gathercole, Barbar Preece, with missing members, Linda Hollow and Sarah Tebbit.
The Social Club Committee consists of
James Nairn, Roger Thoroughgood (Deputy Chair), Nikki Burden ( Secretary), Martin Sebborn (Chair), Nick Cole, Katrina Holmes, Angela Unsworth, Bob Crichton, Brian Roberts with missing members, Gill Collett (Treasurer), Koran Collett, Liz Tomes.
The Parish Council consists of Councillors
Rebbeca Harris, Avril Coghlan, Elaine Miles (Deputy Chair) Emma Darbyshire, Martin Yeadon (Chair), Giles Harrison, with missing members Sarah Tebbit and Ben Stoehr (Clerk)
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29th November
The Church in Toft
Posted by: Liz T
Church Christmas Fair
The annual Christmas fair was as successful as usual, the raffle stall was full of wonderful prizes, the cakes, jams and marmalades were selling and knit and natter had been busy making, the usual children's stall were fun, there was also a jewellery stall, win the cake stall, which was a Christmas cake made by Peter Johnston and coffee and mince pies which Carol had made.
Tags: Knit & Natter;
10th December
Toft Friendship Club
Posted by: Liz T
Friendship club Christmas party
The annual Friendship Club Christmas party saw 20 members enjoy a festive afternoon of quizzes, games, pantomime and carols from Toft Session, after a buffet tea and raffle were held.
Tags: Music; Toft Session;
13th December
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Liz T
Christmas Dinner
The world famous Christmas Dinner, lived up to its title, Carol & Martin produced a wonderful Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, followed by Richard's annual Christmas Game, it was a very good start to the Christmas celebrations.
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17th December
Unassigned
Posted by: Liz T
Cafe
Father Christmas paid a quick visit to the cafe, along with Toft choir who also visited Home Meadows to sing a few carols
Tags: Music;
20th December
General
Posted by: Liz T
Toft choir at Wimpole
Toft choir sang carols at Wimpole, the weather was cold but dry, and we had a good audience enjoying the music.
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20th December
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Liz T
Christmas Entertainment
We were treated to a fantastic evening of entertainment, From very talented members of the social club community.
Toft Session, Jane and Jake and The Hats, played and sang some brilliant Christmassy music.
Katie and Jean readers two very funny Christmas themed poems
Koran treated us to a funny stand-up routine.
And RicMar provided us with their funny films, which had everyone laughing.
Well done Richard and Martin a great evening.
Tags: RicMar; The Hats; Toft Session;
24th December
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Martin S
The Club Christmas Draw
The annual Christmas Draw took place on Christmas Eve. There were lots of prizes including a "first prize" of a £100 John Lewis Voucher and second prize of £50 M&S voucher. The John Lewis voucher was won by Emma Mitchell.
Tags: Social Club;
25th December
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Martin S
Christmas Day Lunchtime Club Opening
The Club opened at lunchtime on Christmas Day for the first time since before lockdown. A couple of dozen people enjoyed a pre dinner drink and chat with friends!
Tags: Social Club;
28th December
Toft Social Club
Posted by: Martin Y
Toft Slow Session
Toft Slow Session
An event which was previously called The Saturday session and put on hold due to COVID was revived in March 2023 with a slightly revised name and ethos. The Toft Slow Session is a traditional, mostly Irish, music session for players of all levels of ability and experience, where tunes are played slowly. Specifically, it is aimed at people who are learning or reviving an instrument, people who want to play together as a social activity in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and people who find the speed of other traditional music sessions just a little too fast to join in comfortably.
In 2025, we met in January, March, April, May, July, October and December. Each session was attended by between 10 and 18 players on a range of instruments, including fiddles, guitars, whistles, concertinas, melodeons, mandolins, mandola, bouzouki, double bass, bodhrán and uilleann pipes. Our list of tunes grew from 30 in January 2025 to 39 by December and we’ll be starting 2026 with over 40, covering most types of traditional tune: reels, jigs, slip jigs, slides, polkas, marches, waltzes and flings. After the Slow session finishes around 9pm, the evening continues with a ‘slightly faster session’ with songs interspersed. The Slow session grew from strength to strength in 2025 and has become a regular fixture at The Club, attracting both musicians and a number of faithful listeners.
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29th December
General
Posted by: Martin Y
Parkrun Runners
The following have all been completing Parkruns during the year.
Steve Pugh, Sarah Redsell, Marc Phillips, Tom Phillips, Clara Ribas-Calsina, Luis Borrell, Rebecca Howling, Jason Howling, Felix Howling, David Sales, Sam Austin, Martin Yeadon.
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