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The Soke Military Society

The Soke Military Society has been in existence since the mid 1960’s and is still going strong, with many members in and around the city of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. The membership is open to any person of any age, if you have an interest in “things military,” then there is something here for you.

Members range from collectors of military items such as uniforms, badges and equipment, to those with an interest in documents and books. Others are interested in military modeling and of course, there are those who do not collect anything, but are interested in the various aspects of military history and just like to come along to our monthly meetings to hear the speaker for that evening.

In addition to the above, we have a monthly Newsletter which is distributed by post and email depending on your preference, which contains interesting articles and club news. The Society meets on the second Wednesday of every month, at 7:30 until about 9:30 in the Lecture Room of the City Museum, Priestgate, Peterborough. Membership is priced at £6.00 per year, and 50p on the night (£1.50 on the night for non members). Every year we hold a two-day exhibition at the museum which allows our members to put on display some of the huge array of items they have in their collections. For more information or to become a member, contact the Secretary:
Exhibition Display

MEMBERS FORUM

We have introduced a members Forum to the web site, (see link on left or click here). We hope members find it of use; you can air your views on any subject as long as it is at least slightly related to a military theme.

Now up and running is the Soke Military Society ‘French Branch’ web site which has been created by our member in France, Franck Dizambourg. The main body of The site talks about the French village of Guillemont on the Somme and concentrates on its history, particularly during the First World War.

The FRENCH BRANCH page has been updated and features Amiens Prison

Society Awards

Soke Military Society Roger Negus NDNF Memorial Award - The 2009 winner of this award was John Brian Thornthwaite (right) for his outstanding contribution over the years to raising funds for the society. This award, being presented by last year’s winner, Roger Negus, is a wooden shield which can have added the winner’s name and year for the next fifteen years and is awarded to the member judged to be the most deserving person to be selected as the society’s “Member of the Year.”

The Soke Military Society Essay Award 2009 - This was awarded for the best original written contribution submitted to the newsletter during the year. The winner of this was David Nalson, who was presented with an engraved silver diploma holder, on a stand within which is a copy of his article.

John Thornthwaite and Roger Negus

Others Mentioned in Despatches for outstanding contributions to the Society in 2009 - Tom Brazier, Andrew Flindall, David Gray, Bob Hugget, Peter Hugget, Peter Steels


Help For Heroes

Member of the Year winner, John Thornthwaite presents a cheque for £100 raised at the annual exhibition to the Help For Heroes representative.

Updated 5th May 2010



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