About Toft
Toft is a small village based in the South West of Cambridgeshire, approximately 6 miles from the City of Cambridge. The parish is intersected by the Greenwich Meridian. In the 2001 Census, Toft had 219 households and a population of 583. The name "Toft" is derived from an old Viking word meaning "curtilage" or "homestead". Toft was listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 (as Tofth), then having a population of about 193.
Toft has two churches, St Andrews' Parish Church and the Methodist Church, which under a covenant between the two, means they are collectively called "the Church in Toft", sharing both social and religious events for the community.
Given it's size, the village has a surprisingly active social scene with regular coffee mornings, Brownies, Social Club and similar activities. The village hall, known as the People's Hall, has recently been extended and upgraded - this offers excellent facilities and houses the very active Social Club.
The village has a combined Village Store and Post Office. There is a small playground equipped with activity equipment.
Latest News
A brilliant, funny night with the amazing Nick Revell (Saturday 9th February) - he had us in tears of laughter. One of the funniest events ever!
See our Facebook page for more news.
Forthcoming events
| 23-Mar | Smith and Brewer | Toft Social Club Ben Smith and Jimmy Brewer are a close harmony singing, guitar playing duo from the UK - tickets on sale now |
| 13-Apr | Chinese Night | Toft Social Club Come along and enjoy a Chinese style meal. |
| 20-Apr | Film Night | Toft Film Club |
| 01-Jun | Cardboard Fox | Toft Social Club Cardboard Fox are a unique and powerful combination of dexterous instrumental playing, memorable songwriting and energetic live shows. Tickets on sale now |
Village Newsletter
The Toft Calendar is published once a month - click here for the latest edition
Calendars
2015: The 2015 Toft Calendar was produced by the Toft People's Art Group - a group that meets every other Thursday to enjoy art and drawing. You can download a copy by clicking here (5.8Mb)
2013: The 2013 Toft Calendar was produced as a fund raiser for the improvements to the village hall, and was composed from photographs taken of the scarecrows in Toft over the Diamond Jubilee Weekend. You can download a copy by clicking here (1.8Mb)