Soham
Evacuees
The reception, billeting of Evacuees in Soham was carried out under the
control of Mr R Banyard the Billeting Officer, together with Mr P. W.
Lovering The work both prior to the arrival and during the 3 days of
the evacuation was under joint management of the above with a large
staff of devoted helpers, those responsible as the Sector Heads for the
billeting of the Evacuees were Mrs R Banyard, Mrs E.P. Leonard, Mr H
Talbot, Mrs P Fisk, Mrs H Peak, Mr C.J. Ford, Mrs S Bobby, Mr F Owers,
Mr T. D. Graves, Miss J Hunt, Miss Winn, Miss P Cook, Mr A Biggs, Mr
C.J. Clears, Mr H Stittle Mr E Brooks, Mr H Markham who was responsible
for Barway.
Total No. of Evacuees to date are unaccompanied Children 391, Teachers
and Helpers 38, Adults with Children 25.
Reported
September 8th 1939.
First Aid Practice
All Members and Probationers of the Red Cross ( Cambs 22 )
also the A.R.P.
Volunteers for the two first aid parties are especially asked to attend
the opening first aid practice which will be conducted by Dr. H. C.
Nickson in the large room at the Recreation Ground Pavilion next Monday
at 8pm. Uniform should be worn by The Red Cross Members and black tie
and belt may take the place of the white apron.
( see images on First Aid Practise page. )
Reported on
September 8th 1939.
Crisis Matters
It is pointed out that offers of help are still urgently needed for
work in connection with the Red Cross Associates and persons willing to
assist are asked to give their names to Mrs W Slack in the event of
hostilities. Members are requested to report immediately to Mrs Slack
of St Etheldredas Lodge when work parties will be formed for making
bandages and other hospital supplies, also for making infants clothing
including knitted vests Chief Air Warden, Mr R Waddington points out
that a number of gas masks are still on hand . District Wardens names
are obtainable from the Post Office. Mrs Cattell is in charge of the
W.V.S,
Reported September
8th 1939.
Volunteers Wanted
Knowledge of boot and shoe repair, to repair shoes for
Evacuated Children, all
materials provided, can work at home. All names to be given to the Post
Master.
Reported September
29th 1939.
Soham to have a siren
Money for a siren to be raised by collections . A Public
meeting was held at the Pavilion on Tuesday Evening about the purchase
of an electric siren. There was 51 votes in favour, permission has been
obtained for the erection of the siren where the Police Sergeant
resides. After the first siren, belonging to Mr Roger Clark, was
sounded 40 to 50 people gathered in the Street under some confusion,
some were smoking cigarettes and looking into the sky.
House to house collection Volunteers for the siren Fund are
Messer's A Wells, F Pluck, Watson, Gooch, H.L. Peacock,
J Audus, J Beynon, Fred Green, Turner, Reader, C.J. Clears, Howe, F.R.
Hutt and Miss Reeve.
Reported on
September 29th 1939.
Red Cross Centre Opens
The Red Cross Centre has been opened this week at
Churchgate House, the hours
of attendance being from 11 to 12 am. and 2 to 3 pm. Sundays Excepted,
all minor
injuries amongst the Evacuee Children and others maybe brought to this
centre
where they will receive attention. Stretcher Bearers are still needed
and Persons willing to help contact Mrs Bland.
Reported on
September 22nd 1939.
Red Cross Flag Day
National Red Cross flag day in aid of The Lord Mayors Fund
will take place on Friday 13th October. Any Persons willing to assist
are invited to attend a meeting
at the Pavilion next Monday at 7.30 pm. In charge will be Mrs W.A.
Slack.
Reported on 6th October
1939.
Billeting Officer
Resigns
Mr R Banyard the Billeting Officer resigns.
Reported on 10th
November 1939.
Evacuation Scheme
People who have Evacuees billeted in their homes are asked
to display the special National Service I.D. Card in their front window
or on their front door.
Reported 6th
October 1939.
