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Ely Mayor – 4 ATC Squadron News – 4 Foodbank – 5 Ely Hero Awards – 5 Mike’s Musings – 6 Lions of Littleport – 8 World Thinking Day – 13 Ely Folk Festival – 21 Model Railway Club – 26 King’s off to Windsor! – 28 Hearing Dogs – 29 Drayman’s Son – 30 Neil Hilgrove-Colledge – 34 Ely Eel Festival – 36-37 Mini Markets – 36 Ely Cinema – 47 www.elyimagazine.com

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Now we appear to be over the worst of the winter weather, we appear to be crawling into spring as visually the signs are becoming apparent that we have turned a corner. Here at the Elyi, we are quite pleased that our trusted deliverers won’t have to battle the elements to get the magazines to you as the weather gets warmer.

Bridget and I have been producing the magazine for some years now and at times, have reviewed whether going digital is the answer, it’s certainly a cheaper option to produce as printing and delivery are our biggest overheads.

There have been some casualties of the digital age, our much loved Weekly News being one and more recently NME which published for almost seven decades, a warning perhaps that our love affair with the print magazines is decreasing but nowhere near nearing its end.

We provide the printed version of the Elyi Magazine FREE to all households in Ely and distribute additional copies in the surrounding villages. Feedback has been consistently good for the printed copy. We also produce our digital version, available from the ISSUU application This will always carry our popular ‘Groups and Meets’ pages when we don’t have room in the printed one.

We believe in producing a magazine that reaches ALL of our community, making it more cohesive, integrated and reflective of the beautiful City we live in and we especially want to reach those Ely residents who are not regularly online. We also aim to provide a fantastic advertising facility for local business. When producing the magazine our Elyi Equation is simple: More advertisers = more local editorial = more local articles = more free space = more readers = more custom for advertisers = local business growth = affluent community = fulfilment, motivation, positivity, success and JOY! Please do give us feedback on facebook / elyimagazine, twitter @elyimagazine or via email to advertising@elyimagazine. Your thoughts are important to us.

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CITY OF ELY BRANCH 1094 ATC SQUADRON AFFILIATED!

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Richard Hobbs MAYOR OF ELY

I hope everyone has managed to keep warm as we enter into spring, a time of the year I always look forward to, fingers crossed for a warm spring.

Pat and I would like to say a very big thank you to all those that supported our Ball, either by attending or donating wonderful draw prizes which enabled us to raise over £2000 for our chosen charity; Pos+Ability is a local run charity and will help with the understanding of living with dementia.

As an ex boy scout I was very pleased to be invited to “Thinking Day”, a day when girl guides throughout the world think of others. I was very impressed with the activities organised e.g. Japanese which included learning to count, speak and trying sushi. I remember when I was a boy scout I was introduced to Lady Baden Powell when she visited Ely Cathedral, does anyone else remember it? I think it was around 1964ish I attended the Dementia café which is held in the cathedral centre and I was very happy to add my support to the organisers and those that care.

On Monday 5th March it was the launch of the Ely Hero awards. Congratulations to all that took part last year, but let’s make the judges’ job even more difficult than last year and get nominating May I wish those organising every success!

As from the 1st April the City Council takes on a new service that is Tourism, City Centre management and Oliver Cromwell House. A very big welcome to all those staff joining the City Team.

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David Martin, Chairman of City of Ely Branch and the Revd Alan Jesson TD, Squadron Chaplain, and also RBL Cambridgeshire County Chaplain, with the Certificate of Affiliation 1094 (City of Ely) Squadron ATC have been supporting the City of Ely Branch of the British Legion for a number of years. Not only have Cadets and Adult Volunteers taken part in Poppy Collections each year, but their Squadron HQ, RAF(H) Ely’s old NAAFI building, is used as a place to count the money and to store supplies.

This long association was marked recently when the branch and squadron formally affiliated. The occasion was marked at the squadron’s awards evening when branch chairman, David Martin, and the OC, Flt Lt Nick Wilson, signed the two Certificates in front of a gathering consisting of a squadron parade of 40 Cadets, their Civilian Instructors and around 50 parents. The guests included the Mayor of Ely, Cllr Richard Hobbs, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Mike Rouse and the Chairman of the Civilian Committee, Mr Neil Grimston.

Each of Ely’s Cadets has now been provided with the Affiliated Unit badge kindly provided by the Branch.

David Martin, The City of Ely RBL Branch Chairman, stated, “As an ex-cadet, here at 1094 Sqn, I am extremely proud to have been offered the chance to present this Affiliation certificate.

This ensures we are now affiliated with both of our cadet organisations here in Ely and, I hope, is the beginning of further affiliations with our youth groups in the area... On behalf of the whole of the Ely Branch, we look forward to continuing to work together in support of each other’s goals and annual Remembrance Services and Parade.”

Foodbank Charity Trolley Dash at Waitrose Ely Hereward Rotary Club invited Ely Foodbank to go shopping at Waitrose to stock up on much needed items, paid for from money collected by Hereward at Christmas.

The Ely Foodbank has seen an increase of around 14% in users this winter, as people struggle with life crises and higher heating bills which are impacting on their ability to put food on the table.

Amy commented “This is such a generous gift from Hereward Rotary and we thank them for their interest and support in our work.”

With over £300 to spend, Amy Lorimer and Jodie Thoday from the Foodbank joined the members of Ely Hereward to shop until they dropped, filling up with much-needed items like coffee, long life milk, tinned products and pasta sauces - which will keep the Foodbank shelves stocked up to see them through the busy winter after a hectic Christmas and New Year.

If you are interested in supporting the work of the Foodbank you can find out more at: ww.elyfoodbank.org.uk

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For the second year running, The Elyi magazine are proud to be sponsoring the “Neighbour of the Year” category at the Ely Hero Awards which are taking place on the 25th June 2018.

Our very own Madeleine Funnell is also on the judging panel this year.

The Ely Hero Awards were set up to recognise and honour those people in the local Ely community who are the most compassionate, determined, honourable, kind and supportive – the real unsung heroes of the local community. The awards highlight and celebrate these individuals and the amazing work they do within the community.

We told you this in the last issue but just as another reminder, there are 10 different award categories and nominees can be of any age, any walk of life, the only stipulation is they are to be inspiring to others and they must live or work within Ely and the surrounding villages.

The categories include: • Smiliest Server • Colleague of the Year • Caring Companion • Most Amazing Professional • Neighbour of the Year • Community Champion • Best Teacher • Child of Achievement • Sporting Hero • The Ely Hero Award If you would like to nominate someone for the Ely Hero Awards, this can be made via the website: www.elyheroawards.org.uk/nominate There will also be entry via a coupon in the Ely Standard. www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 5

Mike's Musings

Teacher, Author, Historian, Photographer, City Councillor and all round fount of knowledge, Mike Rouse shares with us a little of the history and culture of a life time spent in his beloved Ely.

The Corn Exchange and Public Room It is now 35 years since the old Corn Exchange and Public Room on the Market Place at Ely were demolished. Many local people looked on with sadness as the much loved buildings were reduced to rubble, but they had been promised a new building and shops which would revitalise the city centre.

Powerful local farmers and Archer, the Ely Solicitors, were the main drivers behind the Corn Exchange Company, seizing on the coming of the railway to Ely in 1843. As the Cambridge Chronicle reported in November 1845: ‘an Exchange worthy of the wealth and importance of the district built in the centre, would be the greatest improvement that could possibly be made, and render the Market Place the pride of the town, and one of the best in the kingdom.’

The Ely Fairs and Cattle Market and Corn Exchange Company was formed in 1846 and land obtained for a cattle market bought nearby at the rear of the White Hart Inn. In 1847 the Corn Exchange opened. A poultry market at the rear was not successful and in 1855 was converted to a reading room.

In about 1890 the reading room was transformed into the public room with an impressive frontage onto the Market Place.

Both buildings were important in Ely’s business and social life.

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The public room was a second cinema for the Rex for many years, finally being known as the Exchange Cinema.

By the early 1960s, however, the Corn Exchange Company was prepared to sell both buildings.

The Urban District Council was not willing to pay Photo kindly loaned by Ann Dix and taken by her mother Phyllis Burrows the purchase price and with development companies very active in looking for redevelopment sites in towns up and down the country, the site was sold and redeveloped.

To say that the new 1960s replacement building dismayed many people nationally and locally is an understatement. Iain Nair condemned it as ‘The Monster by the Minster’. In recent years several proposals have come forward to redevelop the building and put residential units on top, but these schemes have also attracted opposition.

So what does the future hold? One hundred and seventy years after the Corn Exchange was built, will Ely again get a building that will be ‘the pride of the town’?

Mike

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After this nine candles were lit in honour of Girlguiding in the Region and across the wider World, including one candle lit especially to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Ely Trefoil Guild. Finally, a World Map was covered in shiny pennies, with donations from all attending the event.

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Ely Folk Festival Ely Folk Festival is the local festival with a big heart as it hosts some of the best folk and roots music acts around in a family friendly environment on the edge of the wonderful cathedral city of Ely. Ely Folk Festival 2018 will take place 13-15 July.

Festival headliners include the fantastic Scottish band Skipinnish; Steve Knightley from Show of Hands; folk rock royalty Lindisfarne; and the wonderful Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell with The Darkening. Add to this Ezio, The Willows, bluesman Johnny Dickinson, indie rock duo The Black Feathers, the very talented Sam Kelly, Jamie Smith’s Mabon…and lots more great music. Catch a flavour of festival music at our stage on Eel Day in Jubilee Gardens when Opaque, Lovehats & Lee Gillett will perform.

In addition to concerts & ceilidhs, the festival site is a hive of activity over the weekend with kids activities, performance workshops and ceilidhs, music sessions, a real ale bar, craft and food stalls.

Look out for the morris dance teams performing around Ely over the festival weekend – specially the Saturday morning procession. Camping facilities are available on the festival site, and a free shuttle bus service makes it easy to get into Ely city centre. Well behaved dogs are welcome too!

Ely Folk Festival tickets are great value for money with adult weekend tickets from £75 before 1st June. Tickets for each day are also available starting at £26 for Friday evening. Reduced price tickets for concessions and young people are available. Kids under the age of 12 get free entry.

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The 40th Annual Ely Model Railway Exhibition Whilst Harry and Megan will celebrate their wedding on the 19th May 2018, Ely & District Model Railway Club will be holding its 40th Annual Exhibition at the City of Ely Community College, Downham Road , Ely from 10.30am to 4.30pm.

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The team came second in the 90cms class out of more than 40 riders, and clear rounds by both Emily and Adele meant that the team finished on just four faults, earning them a place at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in May. George and his pony also produced a clear round in the 80cms class on the day and Adele’s clear round saw her winning fourth place individually.

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HEARING DOGS TO STRIKE A POSE AT FASHION SHOW! Local Hearing Dogs and their recipients will “Strike a Pose” on 26th April at a fashion show held in St. Mary’s Church Rooms, Ely. This will be the third year that Edinburgh Woollen Mill in Ely has supported Hearing Dogs for Deaf People by holding a Fashion Show and it’s become a firm favourite in the community. There will be models canine and human showing off the Spring collection with all funds raised on the afternoon supporting Hearing Dogs.

Local recipient Jean Lawrence said: “Dino is my wonderful Hearing Dog and Clyde supports a fellow recipient, Diana. Our clever Hearing Dogs alert us to everyday sounds and are our loyal companions.

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Did you ever see such a thing in your life, as three blind mice? The three blind mice to which I refer in this instance are actually three grown human beer makers whose next venture is the Drayman’s Son; halfway down (or up) Forehill.

Not only do they have 20/20 vision for the future of their beers, they have firm plans to continue the Drayman’s great reputation as a small pub with a big heart for local traders and the community.

As well as continuing to offer Ely Gins and the Bent & Cornwell Butcher’s pastries they are looking to other independant local companies to grow their stock, something I think every Ely dweller can get behind.

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Dan, one of the mice said. “We love what Jo & Andy have created here. We will do our best to keep up the good work!”

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APRIL events

ART Thursday 19th April THE ARTS SOCIETY LECTURE an illustrated lecture by Ian Swankie entitled `The World’s Most Expensive Art’ The Old Bishop’s Palace, 7 for 7.30pm

Saturday 28th April EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS Cakes, Bric a brac, Books, Cards, Raffle. Paintings by local artists for sale - in aid of NAKULABYE JUNIOR SCHOOL in the slum area of Kampala, Uganda.

(Coffee & Scone £2) 10 -12pm Methodist Church hall, Ely.

FAMILY EVENTS Monday 9th April CRAFT AND DRAMA FOR FAMILIES Come and join us at Ely Methodist Church (10am - 12) for accompanied children up to 11yrs. The theme this time is SPRING AHEAD! Booking essential £1.50 per child.

Contact Johanna 07912 617135

LIBRARY EVENTS 4th - 11th April CAMBRIDGE SCIENCE CENTRE ROADSHOW interactive exhibitions are a fun way to experience science in the community. The exhibits provide an interactive science experience for all. All ages and abilities are welcome. This event is free to all. For info contact the Library on 0345 045 5220

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Thursday 12th April WALKING THROUGH HISTORY A creative writing workshop with Anna Chivers. Ely Library, 6.30pm - 9pm (Tickets £6) from the library or Tel: 0345 045 5220 THIS SPRING ( week course) FALLING IN LOVE WITH READING a free 3 week course for parents and carers starting this Spring, perfect for parents of children aged 3 to 7 years. Bookings are essential.

Contact the Ely Library for more information, 0345 045 5220.

GROUPS & MEETS

Please go to our online magazine version for the full groups and meeting listings for April.

Thursday 29th March CITY OF ELY FLOWER CLUB AGM and Demonstration by David Wright, Norwich, Title “Fabulous Ladies”. Venue: Needhams Hall, Ely College, Downham Road, Ely. Start time: 7.15pm. £5 visitors (incl: tea/coffee & biscuits). info: Margaret Dooling 01353 610436 elyflowerclub@hotmail.co.uk Monday 9th April ELY BRANCH ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

All meetings are held at 1930hrs in the Town House, 60-64, Market Street, Ely, CB7 4LS. New members always welcome.

For further information please contact Brian Crabtree on: Tel: 07533 593848 E: CityOfEly. secretary@rbl.community 13th - 15th April ELY & DIST CARAVAN & CAMPING CLUB Caravan Club will be camping at the Glebe House School in Hunstanton from the For the May Bank Holiday you could join us for long weekend at the Scratby Caravan Park near Great Yarmouth. (Call David on 07771882185 for more info)

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Friday 13th April FRIDAY HISTORY GROUP meetings are held at the Ely Methodist Church, off St Mary’s car park. Doors open at 10 for a 10:30 start, £3 payable on the door. Chloe Cockerill about her new book on the heraldry and people associated with it at Ely Cathedral. Followed by an afternoon conducted tour of Ely Cathedral heraldry. (Further infor from Chris Holley at : eipfriday@gmail.com) Saturday 21st April ELY HUMANISTS Ely Library Meeting Room, 10.00am – 11.30am.

For info email: elyhumanistssec@gmail.com or visit http://ely.humanist.org.uk/

31st March 2018 PRICKWILLOW ENGINE MUSEUM OPENS Open on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday: 12.00 to 16.00 unless other-wise stated. Adults - £3.00 / Children - £1.00 (6 to 16 years) Conc - £2.50 / Family Ticket - £7.00 (2 adults and 2 children) Under 6 year olds Free (Tel: 01353 688360) www.prickwillowmuseum.com Saturday 28 April ARTHUR RANK HOSPICE OPEN DAY Visit the Hospice’s new home at Shelford Bottom and experience the homely welcome of the Bistro.

A wonderful opportunity to join a tour of the state-of-the-art building. (You must register your attendance before the event at www.arhc.org.uk/ open-day-public.asp or alternatively call Alison on 01223 675888)

TOPPINGS SIMON MAYO Afternoon tea book event with this well-known radio presenter. Lighthouse Centre (1.45pm for 2pm start)£8 includes book voucher www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/

Sunday 22nd April DEATH CAFE Drink tea. Eat cake. Discuss death. At a Death Cafe people come together in a relaxed setting to drink tea, eat cake and share their stories about death. Warning: feelings of relief, positivity and unexpected humour may occur at Starbucks, , The Cloisters, , Ely CB7 4ZH Email: elydeathcafe@gmail.com Facebook: Ely Death Café

MUSIC Friday 13th April ABA QUEEN TRIBUTE ACT The Maltings Ely (£10) 7.30pm www.themaltingsely.org Saturday 14th April COME AND SING EVENSONG Ely Cathedral 1.30-6.30pm (Rehearsals followed by evensong service) 18+ singers welcome.

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The South-African born pianist, Neil Hilgrove Colledge will be giving his 4th lunchtime recital at Ely Cathedral on Thursday May 24th, however this year’s concert date is by far the most significant.

On May 24th internationally acclaimed musician, Neil Hilgrove Colledge will be giving a stunning concert of Brahms, Granados and Liszt in the South trancept of the Cathedral. For eldest son William this marks a special day as it falls on his 16th birthday. William has spent most of his life in Littleport and is a pupil at The Highfield Special School in Ely. He has severe learning difficulties, epilepsy and autism but loves swimming and trampolining and has been able

to regularly enjoy these activities during his time at Highfields.

Neil is clearly into musical celebrations and he marked his half century with a performance at the Cathedral in 2016. This performance was also dedicated to the singer David Bowie who was one of his musical heroes, and who sadly died on the actual day of his 50th birthday.

As a concert pianist, Neil is very much in demand and is delighted to be performing at Ely again. He enjoys the rare

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distinction of having played for Four Kings, Two State Presidents, Three British Prime Ministers and Twenty Foreign Ambassadors.

He was recently granted the honour of an audience with and blessing from The Bhai Sahib Mohinder Singh Ji. The Bhai Sahib is spiritual leader to 27 million Sikhs worldwide.

Come and enjoy this celebratory concert. The recital starts at 1:10pm, Entry is by Cathedral Pass or general admission.

Courses for Adults In Ely Women War Artists with tutor Sue Pownall

In many accounts of the art of war, women war artists are notable in their absence; this course sets out to address that balance. Each week covers different artists, with a bias towards British painters, but not exclusively. You will look at their work both before and after the war they chronicled, as well as the work produced to reflect the war. The artworks looked at will be in different media, ranging from pencil to oils as well as encompassing print mediums and more. This art appreciation course will set all this within the historical context.

Six lectures for £43.20* Starting Wednesday, 18 April 2018, 10.15am to 12.15pm at the Ely Library For more information please contact Allison Morris: allisonmorris265@hotmail.com *Fee remission available for students on certain benefits or low incomes

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Testimonies of a Massacre: Tula Toli A powerful documentary film 7.00 for 7.15pm Babylon Gallery, Waterside Ely CB7 4AU FREE refreshments available

Shafiur Rahman has been filming continuously in the border areas between Myanmar and Bangladesh and in the Rohingya refugee camps since December 2016. While there, he encountered survivors from the massacre at Tula Toli. His film documents evidence of the pre-planning of the massacre by the Myanmar government. The crisis has resulted in well over half a million people, mainly children, fleeing their homes and becoming refugees. The film will be followed by questions and discussion.

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Ely Eel Festival Ely is preparing itself once again for its four day extravaganza to celebrate the origins of the humble eel. Organised by the Visit Ely team, Ely’s Eel Festival Weekend runs from 4th to 7th May. This year, as always, we see the return of the Eel Food Safari which runs all weekend where a selection of local food outlets provide special dishes inspired by the eel theme.

The Eel Parade kicks off Saturday’s Eel Day when we celebrate 15 years, with a colourful array of eels processing through Ely’s High Street, down to the river where a whole host of eel related activities take place. Special highlights include the British Town Criers’ Championships and the World Eel Throwing Competition (no eels will be harmed in this competition, just stuffed toys!). Can you beat the World Record of over 17 metres? The full programme of arena events includes music, dancing, a living history encampment and a street food scene (including eels!).

Rounding up the weekend is the ever popular two day Food and Drink Festival now in its fifth year. Over 75 artisan and specialist food and drink traders will be showcasing their wares.

We have an amazing Street Food Scene, comprising of a range of culinary delights which will tantalise your taste buds with the unusual, yet exquisitely crafted combinations. We also have a beer tent and cocktail bar with some easy listening, live music to enjoy. Back on St Mary’s Green is our Kitchen Pantry with a selection of goodies to help stock your pantry, some handy gadgets and beautiful kitchenware along with a seating area and some scrumptious light bites.

This year we welcome into our fabulous Cookery Theatre the celebrity haute cuisine teacher, Rosemary Shrager and the original TV Chef, Brian Turner who will be demonstrating a variety of dishes alongside some of our much loved local chefs.

Also the chance to personally meet and greet our celebrity chefs for a Q&A hour plus book signings at our “In Conversation With” sessions which will be held at Oliver Cromwell’s House. Check out our website for booking details.

All in all, Ely will make the perfect place for a Spring Bank Holiday visit. For the full Ely Eel Festival programme check out www.elyeelfestival.co.uk  @visitely  /visitely

New Ely Mini Markets

Ely Markets is introducing new extra “Mini-Markets” on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays which will bring together a selection of stalls selling essentials like fruit, vegetables, coffee and bread.

“We want to make our markets more useful and convenient than ever before,” says Julia Davis of Ely Markets. The new Mini-Markets will take place every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. The smaller extra markets will complement the established successful main markets on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays and will offer daily essentials such as fruit and vegetables, fish, flowers, bread, cheese and more.

Buying little and often from a local market isn’t just convenient. It also reduces food waste and cuts down on packaging. Ely Market will be encouraging their shoppers to help them make their markets as eco-friendly as possible.

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“We want our markets to lead the way in helping local residents to take a more thoughtful approach to their shopping,” says Julia. “If people in Ely choose to make a few small changes to the way they shop then together we can make a big difference. Remember your shopping bags on market days and bring along a re-usable coffee cup too. We’d love to see people start bringing their own containers for cakes and pastries.”

The new Mini-Markets begin on Tuesday 3rd April 2018 and will trade from 8.30am – 3.30pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

On Wednesday 4th April there will be a special launch day to coincide with the Easter school holiday. There will be extra stalls, activities and the chance to meet Michael Recycle, Ely’s local ecohero, and to win an Ely Markets “Bring Your Own” goody bag

Now in its 5th year!

Now in its 15th year!

4th May to 7th May 2018

Celebrate Ely’s eel origins with four fabulous days of quirky eel related fun and entertainment.

Friday 4th May - Launch of Eel Food Safari Check out Ely’s restaurants, cafés and food venues to see what creative eel twists they have put on their menus for this weekend.

Saturday 5th May - Eel Day, Jubilee Gardens The annual Eel Day Parade departs at 10.30 am from Cross Green (adjacent to Ely Cathedral).

Ely’s ‘Ellie the Eel’ will be heading the carnival inspired procession down to the Waterside and into Jubilee Gardens where a whole host of eel related activities will be held. Special highlights include the British Town Criers Championships and the World Eel Throwing Competition (no eels will be harmed in this competition, just stuffed toys!). Can you beat the World record of over 17 metres? The full programme of arena events includes music, dancing, a living history encampment and a street food scene (including eels!).

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Sunday 6th May and Monday 7th May Food & Drink Festival, Palace Green & St Mary’s Green Showcasing over 75 artisan and specialist food and drink traders, including our amazing Street Food Scene, comprising of a range of culinary delights which will tantalise your taste buds with the unusual, yet exquisitely put together combinations.

Check out our Kitchen Pantry on St Mary’s Green with a selection of goodies to help stock your pantry, some handy gadgets and beautiful kitchenware along with a seating area and some scrumptious light bites.

This year we welcome into our fabulous Cookery Theatre the celebrity haute cuisine teacher Rosemary Shrager and the original TV chef Brian Turner who will be demonstrating a variety of dishes along with some much loved local chefs.

Also the chance to personally meet and greet our celebrity chefs for a Q&A hour plus book signings at our “In Conversation With” sessions held at Oliver Cromwell’s House. Check out our website for booking details.

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REGULAR GROUPS AND MEETS LISTINGS To update or add your group please email: editor@elyimagazine.com

ART & CRAFT Ely Art Society We meet every 2nd Friday of the month at 7.30pm at the Methodist Hall CB6 1AD. Art Demos. New members always welcome, £30.00 per year only.

Contact Gary Davis chairman / gary.c.davis@mac.com Ktog (Knit Together) We Meet every Thursday evening at the High Flyer Pub on newnham Street. 7.30-9pm. It is free to join us and everyone is welcome to knit, crochet, cross-stitch etc. Tel: 01353 664472 Sit & Sew at Sew Much to Do Every Wednesday 6-9.00pm £3/session we share ideas, help and support each other, and have a lot of fun along the way! Sew Much To Do, 7 High Street Passage, Ely Tel: 01353 664000 Ely Watercolour Workshop The E.W.W. is an informal group of artists who love to paint in watercolour. We get together at Ely College on Tuesday evenings during term time, between 6.30 and 9.00 p.m. There is no formal tuition but it’s a very friendly group and members exchange ideas and help each other. We have a termly programme suggesting topics for each week and sometimes members give a short talk or demonstration. In the summer term we go out to paint in venues in and around Ely, or in the College, depending on the weather.

Occasionally we hold an all day workshop when a professional artist comes to give tuition. The EWW holds two exhibitions a year in the Almonry restaurant, one at Easter and one in October.

Membership fees are £20 per half year.

Any queries, please contact Sarah Ruff: 01353 614495 Ely Guild of Woodturners The Ely Guild of Woodturners exists to enable amateurs and professionals to further the cause of woodturning and to preserve this beautiful ancient craft. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at the Village Hall in Little Thetford, starting at 7pm (we offer a beginners’ instruction from 6pm).

Meetings usually consist of a demonstration by a visiting expert and we even squeeze in a raffle, chat and a cup of tea!Anyone is welcome to attend two or three meetings as a guest before committing themselves to membership, which is currently just £30 per annum. The Guild offers a warm reception to anyone who fancies turning up and seeing what woodturning is all about.

So do come along and take a peek.

Check out our website www.elyguildofwoodturners.org.uk and follow us on Twitter @ElyWoodturners. Feel free to contact Louise on publicity@elyguildofwoodturners.org.uk for more information.

CHARITIES (Local branches) Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Working with and for older people, providing a wide range of services and support helping older people remain independent in their own homes. Many volunteer opportunities to include weekly befriending visits. Free to attend, events held regularly.

Tel: 0300 666 9860, email informationservices@ageukcap.org. uk, www.ageukcap.org.uk facebook: www.facebook.com/ AgeUKCAP Ely & District NSPCC The Ely and District Committee of the NSPCC Lesley 01353 659986 / Wendy 01353 664752

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Ely Local Group of the Wildlife Trust 7.45 pm Vernon Cross Room, Ely Museum. For info contact: Will on:01353 661339 / email: willburdett@btinternet.com Ely Wildlife Watch Wildlife watch is a junior branch of the Wildlife Trust. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer. For more information on forthcoming Ely Wildlife Watch events, follow the Ely Wildlife Watch group on Facebook or call Clive Baker on 01353 610224.

COMMUNITY East Cambridgeshire Access Group The East Cambridgeshire Access Group meets fortnightly to make written comment on Planning Applications, for buildings to which the public are invited. Everyone welcome. Meet at The Grange Council Offices. Contact Vicki at vickielychapter@ btinternet.com for more details.

Friends of Ely Library Coffee mornings and jigsaw exchange held by Friends of Ely Library every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Come and help us support our local Ely Library. 10.00am - 12.00 ALL Welcome. For events please go to: www.cambridgeshire.net The Friends of Ely Museum.

Further info: www.elymuseum.org.uk/about Contact Pam Blakeman on 01353 663135.

Cost of meetings £2.50 Ely-Ribe Association Our Association exists to promote the 60-year old twinning arrangement between Ely and Ribe. We have a programme of social events through the year and participate in annual twin town events with the corresponding association in Ribe. The next major event will take place in June 2018, when a group from Ribe will visit us for the Cathedral Flower Festival. We also help groups or societies from Ely to make contact with their equivalent organisations in Ribe. Our next major event will be in June 2018, when a party from Ribe will visit Ely for the Cathedral Flower Festival. Membership costs just £10 a year, and many of our group have made lasting friendships as a result. If you would like to join us, or are interested in making contact with likeminded people in Denmark, give us a call! e-mail: elyribe.association@ntlworld.com Chairman: Howard McMillan Tel: 01353 667949 Neighbourhood Watch Neighbourhood Watch exists to work with the local police force to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, and also to encourage neighbourliness. This provides an increased feeling of security for the local residents. If you can’t make the open day you can still obtain information from Kevin Evans at 01353 614892 or kevin.g.evans@ntlworld.com The Stained Glass Museum The Stained Glass Museum holds workshops, family drop-ins and lectures throughout the year. www.stainedglassmuseum.com curator@stainedglassmuseum.com or 01353 660355 Willderland Farm We are a 4.5 acre community farm, based near Haddenham. We established ourselves as a membership organisation in 2015, with the aim of growing food sustainably, supporting wildlife; benefitting members and the wider community. If you would be interested in becoming a member, please email: info@willderland.com / or visit www.willderland.com

DRAMA, THEATRE & FILM Ely Amateur Dramatic Society The city’s oldest dramatic society first started in 1888. We produce three productions a year, from a range of genres. Visit our website or Facebook page to find out about tickets for shows and how to join. elyamateurdramatics.org / www.facebook.com/ elyamateurdramatics / @DramaEly Ely Film Society Ely Film Society meets on the third Monday of every month to screen the best of world cinema. We meet in The Old Palace, King’s School, Palace Green, Ely at 7.30 pm.

For membership and guest ticket details, please contact us on: 01353 668639 or 01353 656959. full programme:www.elyfilmsociety.com C.A.T. Theatre Company We perform mostly musicals and a Christmas panto, we audition, but we also have show nights without auditions, where members perform their own choice of music. Our minimum age is 14yrs. apart from the Panto, where children may be younger. email: aafdawes@gmail.com / Tel: 01353 664564 Ely Arts Theatre Want to find out about everything that is going on in the theatre and performance arts in and around Ely? Then join the Ely Arts Theatre network. Ely Arts Theatre is a community all about promoting all things theatre and performance or visual arts in Ely and the surrounding East Cambridgeshire area. We want to get more bums on seats for Ely & East Cambridgeshire theatre and performance arts events! So join the community at: www.elyartstheatre.org Twitter - @elyartstheatre www.facebook.com/elyartstheatre Ely Theatregoers Club Eileen Pick founded the Ely Theatregoers Club in 1981 when she placed an advert in the local paper to see if anyone would like to join her on theatre trips. The Club now boasts some 300+ members whose continuing support to the Club’s activities (both in the theatre and social) see it continue and grow. The Ely Theatregoers Club hold Quarterly Coffee Mornings on the first Monday of the months of March, June, September and December at The Ely Cathedral Centre (the old Ely Library) at 10am - 11.30am.

For further information on future events see our website at:www.elytheatregoers.co.uk stb.butler@ntlworld.com / Tel:07887 240483

DANCE Sutton Masque We are a relatively new, (three years) Border Morris side based in Sutton-in-the-Isle. We practice on Wednesday at 8pm in Witcham Village Hall and perform at various events and locations around the local area. Come and join us or book us for your event. E: squire@suttonmasque.org.uk www.suttonmasque.org.uk Ely Playford Dance Group Dance in the style from Jane Austen. Friendly group. All dances walked through. No partner or experience necessary. Little Downham Village Hall CB6 2SY. 7.30pm -10pm 1st and 3rd Friday of the month £3. Contact: enquire@elyplayford.org / Tel: 01353 440170 Ely and Littleport Riot We are a women’s Morris side based in Ely. If you would like to join us or book us for an event please get in touch or come along to Centre E in Barton Road where we practice from 8pm on Friday evenings. (See email address below) We perform at various evens around the area including St George’s Day in March, St Neot’s Day of Dance and Ely Folk Festival.

Email: contact@elriot.co.uk / Website:http//www.elriot.co.uk

Little Thet’ Scottish Country Dancing Dancing in the Paradise Sports Centre on the First and Third Fridays of the month - not July or August. 8-10pm. No experience or a partner necessary. Just come along and have some fun and exercise - wear soft, flat shoes. Weekly fee is £4 with under 16s (accompanied by an adult) free.

Contact Penny Tipler 01353 658275 or sheenah.adkins@btinternet.com

EDUCATION Ely College Community Education We provide a wide range of evening classes for adults, from arts and crafts, languages, to cookery, exercise and more. For full details of what’s on offer please visit our website or contact us for more information. Tel: 01353 664853, Email: community@ elycollege.co.uk, Website: www.elycollege.com/community Twitter: @ElyCommEdu Ely & District University of the Third Age (U3A) U3A is a national movement for people no longer in full-time work, to continue in the pleasure of learning and sharing knowledge. Ely U3A has monthly General Meetings which are held on the first Tuesday of every month (except August) at 2.30pm in the Countess Free Church, 10 Chapel Street, Ely. New members and visitors are welcome (admission £2) to come along to one of the monthly talks and afterwards, have the chance to meet members over a cup of coffee or tea.

For more information on the group activities, outings etc go to the website: - www.u3a.sites.org/ely or contact the chairman on: - elyu3achair@gmail.com Ely W.E.A. At WEA we believe learning is for everyone and learning is for life. The Ely Branch of the WEA offers two 10 week courses per year: one starting in late September and the other in early January. The courses run from 10.30am to noon and are held in Ely Library. In addition, it offers occasional day schools.

For more info, please contact eastern@wea.org.uk.

Haddenham W.E.A. The WEA firmly believes in promoting life-long learning. You don’t need any previous knowledge or qualifications, only a willingness to share with others your curiosity, ideas and experience, or just listen and enjoy something new. Our Spring course is looking at the architecture of the English parish church from the Saxons to the Victorians. This lasts for 10 weeks and started on Monday 15 January 2018 in the Arkenstall Centre from 10 to 11.45am. Lectures will be augmented by two trips to local churches. The course fee is £54 but the first session is free giving you the opportunity to see what is on offer. Please note that the Art Deco course scheduled for mid-April has been cancelled.

Contact the Secretary on 01353 861674 for more information or visit wea.org.uk/eastern.

FUNDRAISING & VOLUNTEERS Ely Dining Club This friendly lunchtime dining club with interesting speakers, welcomes men and women (and their guests). It meets 6 times a year at The Poets House on St Marys Street in Ely. Next meetings: Tuesday 17th April; Monday 11th June. The 2-course meal with coffee costs just £20. It is a great way to meet new people and meet up with your friends. The dining club helps fund projects such as the NSPCC ChildLine Schools Service visits to primary schools to talk to young children about abuse and how to get help.

For more information about the dining club contact: Sylvia on 01343 777373.

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Ely Community First Responders Our community first responders are volunteers who are trained

by East of England Ambulance Service to attend certain types of emergency calls in the area where they live or work. Their aim is to reach a potential life threatening emergency and provide the appropriate care until the more highly skilled ambulance crew arrives on scene to take over the treatment in the first vital minutes before the ambulance crew arrives.

For more information please contact Emma Greaves 01353 614794 Elycfrs@virginmedia.com Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/ ElyCommunityFirstResponders/ The Order of St Etheldreda The Order of St. Etheldreda is the fund-raising arm of Ely Cathedral Trust. If you would like further details on how to join The Order please contact: oofSE@elycathedral.org or tel:01353 660363 Inner Wheel Club of Ely Inner Wheel is one of the largest women’s service organisations in the world. Inner Wheel is: Women in action working together to making a difference and improving lives. The objects of Inner Wheel are......To promote true friendship, To encourage the ideals of personal service, To foster international understanding. We meet the 4th Wednesday in the month at the Old Dispensary, St Marys Street, Ely. If you are interested in visiting us please contact Mary Rone 01353 667088 The Lions Club of Littleport Make a difference to your community and join a club. Ask a Lion and he/she will try and make it happen. As a Lion you will join a club with like-minded men and women who are working together to strengthen your communities. You’ll also be a part of something bigger, a worldwide network of dedicated volunteers across the globe. For more details of your local club contact: David & Jenny Ellis 01353 664318 / 07817 592438 Email; Littleportlions@yahoo.co.uk www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/littleport Facebook; Littleport Lions Club /Twitter; @LittleportLions Littleport Rotary Club We are a thriving branch of the Rotary family with a current membership of 24 and ages ranging from late thirties to early seventies! 75% of our membership is in full or part time employment. We meet on a weekly basis at The Anchor in Little Downham. As with other clubs our aims revolve around service to the community. www.littleportrotary.org.uk Contact: David Ambrose Smith 01353 861010 Ely Hereward Rotary Club Ely’s evening Rotary club was founded in 2004, and meets every Wednesday evening at St Peter’s Rooms, Broad Street, Ely, for an interesting mix of speakers, social activities, and planning our fundraising activities. These include Ely Aquafest, the Christmas Santa street collection, Eel Day, Apple Day, the Ely Potato Race, and our annual “Win a giant Easter egg” competitions, along with fundraising concerts at The Maltings.If you would like to make new friendships and support local charities and good causes while having fun, please visit our website at http://rotaryclubely-hereward.org for more information, or contact us via president@rotaryclubely-hereward.org for an invitation to one of our meetings.

Rotary Club of Ely The Rotary club of Ely has been meeting on Wednesdays for nearly 78 years. It’s a great way to make new friends and also contribute to both the local community and world wide charitable projects in a friendly and fun atmosphere. The annual Aquafest fun day has been staged by Rotary for 40 years as has the famous Ely Christmas Collection with Santa and Sleigh. Varied fund raising events such as Big Band Concerts etc are organised, as are social visits to places of interest.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact our membership secretary John Dennick on 01353 662636 or email jdennick@ btinternet.com

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Ely & Littleport Time Bank We are a friendly and welcoming group of volunteers who exchange time and skills with one another for free. Everyone’s time is equal irrespective of what you can offer. Our Ely meetings are monthly at the Lamb Hotel from 9.30am next: 10th April 2018 Our members range in age from 7 to 91 and we raise funds to pay for on-going public liability so that we can continue exchanging safely. information will be put up on our facebook page Littleport and Ely Timebank.

Caline Easey caline.easey@chsgroup.org.uk or 07702517746

HEALTH Ely Heartbeat Health Walk Every Tuesday 2 pm, meets at entrance to Ely Cathedral, Minster Place, CB7 4DL. Grade 2, 60 minutes. www.walkingforhealth.org.uk

HISTORY Ely & District Archaeological Society Talks are at the Methodist Church Hall, Ely. Entry is via the gate at the rear of St Mary’s Street Car Park, Ely. ADMISSION: Visitors £2.50 – Members free.

Want to know more phone 01353 669326 Friday History Group meetings are held at the Ely Methodist Church, off St Mary’s car park. Doors open at 10 for a 10:30 start, £3 payable on the door.

April 13th, Chloe Cockerill about her new book on the heraldry and people associated with it at Ely Cathedral. Followed by an afternoon conducted tour of Ely Cathedral heraldry. May 11th, Andrew Sankey on the History of the Garden. June 8th, Field trip to Wisbech Museum and associated talk there.

Further infor from Chris Holley at : eipfriday@gmail.com Cambs Community Archive This is a web site for old and new photographs of Ely and the immediate area surrounding it. Contribute photos etc by filling in the on line form on the website. www.ccan.co.uk e:ely@ccan.co.uk Prickwillow Engine Museum at Prickwillow near Ely is a registered charity and run by volunteers, the museum houses many very large and rare diesel engine all in working order, it also tells the story of the drainage of the Fens, complemented by a static display of drainage and farming tools and equipment . OPEN: 31st March 2018 – October 7th 2018 Open on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday: 12.00 to 16.00 unless other-wise stated. Adults - £3.00 / Children - £1.00 (6 to 16 years) Conc - £2.50 / Family Ticket - £7.00 (2 adults and 2 children) Under 6 year olds Free Telephone: 01353 688360 / www.prickwillowmuseum.com www.facebook.com/museumatprickwillow

INTEREST GROUPS Ely Bridge Club Ely Bridge Club welcomes new members, regardless of experience.

We play Monday afternoons and Tuesday evenings.

Contact Barry Lowe: 01353 658356 e: elybridgeclub@gmail.com Ely and District Camra We are a friendly, local branch of The Campaign for Real Ale whose main aims are to promote real ales and cider, pubs in our area that serve these (and encourage those that do not to change), to protect beer quality and choice in pubs and lobby for fair duty and full measures.We organise the annual Winter Beer Festival and a range of social events for our members. Our Branch meetings take place around the District in local public houses serving real ales and ciders. Membership of CAMRA includes free or reduced entry into beer festivals, reduced prices on beer and cider in some pubs, member’s discounts and access to What’s Brewing and Beer

Magazine. If you are interested in Real Ale and Cider then do get in contact.

Email: camraely@gmail.com W: www.elycamrabeerfest.com Facebook: @ElyandDistrictCamra Twitter:@ElyBeerFestival Ely & Dist’ Caravan & Camping Club On the Easter weekend your local Caravan Club will be camping at the Glebe House School in Hunstanton from the 30th March to the 2nd of April. From the 13th April to the 15th April we will be meeting at 175 Outwell Road Emneth. For the May Bank Holiday you could join us for long weekend at the Scratby Caravan Park near Great Yarmouth.

Bring your caravan or motor home for a weekend away with your local Camping Club! Rally weekend: 29th March to 2nd April Glebe House School, Hunstanton Call David to arrange to join in Tel: 07771882185 Contact: davidmalkin2010@hotmail.co.uk City of Ely Flower Club Thursday 29th March 2018 AGM and Demonstration by David Wright, Norwich, Title “Fabulous Ladies”. Venue: Needhams Hall, Ely College, Downham Road, Ely. Start time: 7.15pm. Come along and enjoy an evening filled with flowers and meet new friends. Entrance: £5 visitors (incl: tea/coffee & biscuits).

Further info: Margaret Dooling 01353 610436 elyflowerclub@hotmail.co.uk Stuntney & District Gardening Club We hold regular meetings on the 1st Monday of each month at 7pm in Stuntney Social Club. We have varied and interesting speakers.

We welcome new members! Tel: 07775503595 Please do get in touch for a copy of our programme.

Ely & District Horticultural Society Membership is open to anyone with an interest in Gardening or Horticulture. The STORES is open on: Monday evenings from 6.30pm till 8.00pm. Saturday mornings from 10am till midday.

Membership is £8.00 per year and gives a 10% discount on all STORES prices. The society is run by volunteers. New Members, Committee Members and any volunteers are always welcome.

For more information, contact General Secretary Teresa Bye on 01353 610370 or teresabye@ntlworld.com The K9 Community Cafe We are a weekly drop in cafe for people who like dogs!! Well behaved humans can accompany their own dogs for coffee, biscuits and chat. Regular activities, friendly warm atmosphere, run by volunteers. Every Thursday 10 - 12 at the Cathedral Centre Palace Green Ely for info www.facebook.com/thek9cafe/ Tel:07552462040 Isle of Ely Philatelic Society We extend a warm welcome to all stamp collectors. Meetings are held on a Thursday in the Community Rm at Ely College, Downham Road, Ely CB6 2SH, 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Membership subscription is only £7.00 per year. Visitors are welcome at all our meetings.

We do hope that you will join us! For info contact 01354 659358 Ely Photographic Club The club meets at the City of Ely Community College, Downham Road, Ely Wednesdays 7.30pm (annual subscription). We extend a warm welcome to all enthusiasts – novices, amateurs and professionals. We have a varied programme throughout the year encompassing all aspects of photography. Nick Bowman Tel: 01353 664085 Ely & District Model Railway Club The club membership has continued to grow in recent months and we remain happy to call for new members. So come and join us and be part of a thriving model railway club. We meet on Tuesday as well as other times. Anyone over 18 interested in joining can visit us a couple of times to see if they like it. Then Membership is £10/ month. In the first instance, please contact the Club Secretary on 01480 454857 or via e-mail: crofters@ntlworld.com to arrange a visit, or make contact via our website: www.elymrc.org.uk

LANGUAGE & LITERATURE Ely English Language Cafe Tues & Fri at 10.30am. Just drop in - all welcome. The Kings Arms, St Mary’s Street for info contact Bob Handley: e: handleybob46@gmail.com Tel: 01353 666367 FENPROBE TALKING NEWS for the Blind & Sight Impaired The local audio compilation of local news papers., published weekly, is available to all those unable to read 12pt (most newspapers) comfortably. If not registered blind or partially sighted, an ophthalmologist or doctor will sign your application form to confirm eligibilty. The service is free and an Mp3 player is available, also free of charge. A volunteer will visit to explain the service and how to operate the player.

For further information please telephone the Secretary: 01353 861153 or email: jsmith9306@aol.com Fen Speak Fen Speak is a poetry and spoken-word night which takes place in Ely (at The Babylon Arts Gallery) and Wisbech (at the Wisbech and Fenland Museum) and features regular guest speakers as well as open-mic performances. In Ely, Fen Speak usually takes place on the third Wednesday of every other month (Feb, April, June, August, Oct, Dec) - doors at 7pm for a 7.30 start. Entry is free, with donations to support running costs.

See our Facebook page for details of upcoming dates or email jonathan.totman@gmail.com to be added to the mailing list.

Georgette Heyer Book Club - Ely We are an informal group of fans of Georgette Heyer’s historical novels. We meet on a Saturday morning (10.30am) at The Old FireEngine House in Ely every 4-6 weeks to discuss a selected book over coffee / tea and a cake. All welcome and we are dog friendly too. There is a Facebook group of the same name which shows the latest book and date we are meeting.

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MUSIC City of Ely Military Band We are a wind or military style band which performs at venues all over the eastern region. We include a variety of instruments from the woodwind and brass sections, plus percussion, and currently have a membership of approximately sixty members. We rehearse every Tuesday evening at Ely College, Downham Road. New players are welcome. There are no auditions. We only ask that players bring an enthusiasm for performing and a willingness to commit time to rehearsals and performances. www.elyband.co.uk -Prospective players should contact Phil Green, our Musical Director, on 01353 721782 Ely Choral Society We are a mixed voice community choir holding concerts in Ely Cathedral and other venues locally with professional soloists and orchestras, together with musicians from the Ely and Cambridge area. No auditions. There is something for everyone whatever your experience or skill level. We rehearse on Monday evenings at Ely St John’s School in St John’s Road, CB6 3BW – do come and try us out. Tel: 07970 956401 / E:chairman@elychoralsociety.org Website: www.elychoralsociety.org Ely Consort Ely Consort is a Chamber choir of about 40 voices. We perform music in a wide variety of styles; our performance venues include Ely Cathedral as well as other local churches. Ely Consort has built up a performing reputation over the last 25 years, to be known as one of the premier Chamber Choirs in East Anglia. A reputation we are very proud of maintaining! Membership by audition.

Email: info@elyconsort.org.uk

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Ely Folk Club We meet monthly on the “teenth” Wednesday of the month with a concert of folk music and song featuring local and national folk artists. This is in the Old Dispensary, St. Mary’s Street, Ely, doors open at 7.30pm for an 8.00pm start. Contact 01353 740999 or 01353 664706 or via website www.elyfolkclub.co.uk Ely Pop-Up Gospel Choir Now in its 3rd year. Ely Popup Gospel Choir rehearses at St Mary’s Church and performs in the summer. Currently rehearsals are weekly on a Wednesday 7.30-9.30 with a performance in June 2018. See Facebook : Ely Pop-up Gospel Choir for more info Rocking Ukuleles of Ely The club meets every Monday evening at The Ely Bowls Club. (bar available) £5 subs paid on each evening of attendance Great club members, fun night and a good social event. Members can volunteer to play at local charity events too. All abilities welcome.

Call John Bassett (founder & leader) on: 07785 296681 / email: john@caprio-ip.co.uk Ely Community Samba Band We are a group of beat loving, funky, groovy people who meet once a week to make music.

We practise every Tuesday night at the Ely Community Centre, Larkfields Resource Centre High Barns, Ely, CB7 4SB from 730pm until 9pm ish. The band welcomes new members, anyone age 10+ (under 18’s must be accompanied). No experience necessary. We provide all instruments. £3 adults (or £1.50 children/concessions).

Email us for further details: elysamba@hotmail.co.uk http://www.eysambaband.weebly.com Facebook: / Ely Samba Band Ely Sinfonia Ely’s community orchestra plays regular concerts and services in Ely Cathedral and other local venues. New players always welcome in most sections, or join the Friends for discounts and free concerts.

To find out more call 01353 721007 or see www.elysinfonia.co.uk Sing! Choirs Thursday evenings 8-9.30pm at Ely St John’s Primary School Fun, singing pop, rock and songs from the shows, regular performances raising money for local good causes.

For more info email: kathryn@singchoirs.com or visit our website www.singchoirs.com Ely Youth Choir Ely Youth Choir is a mixed choir for the 13 to 19 age-group meets at St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Street, Ely, CB74HF, from 6.007.00 pm on Monday evenings in term time. No fees are charged and there is no audition to join. Conductor Andrew Parnell.

For more details contact Sylvia Bulley sylvan@bulleyas.plus.com or 01353 774733

POLITICS Ely City Amnesty Int’ Group We hold regular meetings on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.00pm at St Peter’s House, Broad Street, Ely, and would welcome new members to campaign and plan activities. www.amnestyelycity.org.uk email:info@elyamnesty.org.uk Ely for Europe We are a cross-party group campaigning to ensure that the UK remains as close to the centre of the European Union as possible.

We support the right to remain of EU nationals living in the UK and full membership of the European Single Market. We have regular meetings and social events. please visit our website http://www.elyforeurope.org or Facebook – ElyforEurope.

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Ely Refugee Resettlement Campaign ERRC works to raise awareness, and aims to help with the resettlement of some refugee families in East Cambridgeshire (as part of the Government’s scheme to resettle 20,000 Syrian refugees in the UK in the next five years). The group meets regularly and always seeks volunteers to help and to pledge support.

For more information, please visit http://elyrefugeeresettlement. co.uk or email elyrefugeescampaign@gmail.com,

RELIGIOUS ORGANISATIONS Ely Baha’i Community On the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, we host a variety of events as listed below at The Old Gaol, Market Street, Ely, CB74LS, 7:30 to 9:00 Tranquility Zone - A space to meditate and reflect on a selection of uplifting words and music.

Discussion Evenings / Guest Speakers - A short talk about a topical issue with opportunity to discuss participant’s thoughts and views Audio Visual night with short, interesting, thought provoking videos and space to share viewsAll are welcome. any faith, any religion, no religion.

Tel:07746761519 - FB:Ely Baha’i community Twitter: @elybahais - email: elybahais@gmail.com Christ Church North Ely held at Isle of Ely School Tel: 01353 659550 www.stmarysely.org Countess Free Church J.TEAM For school years 4+5+6 Meets term-time on Tuesday’s from 6.30 to 7.45PM. Games, craft, a reflection and lots of fun. New people welcome.

Cost 50p POWER PACK For school years 2+3 Meets term-time on Wednesday’s from 6.00 to 7.00PM. Games, craft, story and lots of fun. New people welcome. Cost 30p TODDLERS Two by Two baby and toddler Group meets term time on Thursday’s from 9.30 to 11.15am.

Toys, craft, coffee and snacks. Cost £1.50 per family.

All events at Countess Free Church, Chapel St. Ely CB6 1AD Tel: 01353 662396 / www.countessely.co.uk Ely City Church Olive Cafe:Fridays 10am -12pm (Free) Ely City Church, 15a Silver Street. Open Door Cafe offers a friendly setting in which to meet others over freshly brewed tea or coffee and homemade cake. (donations for refreshments) UNDER ONES: Parents & Babies Group. A group for babies under a year old, providing a relaxed atmosphere for babies and for parents and carers to socialise. No need to book, just turn up and there is a fee of just £1 per baby. Hot and cold refreshment provided.

UNDER TWOS: Parent and carers toddler Group. This also another group aimed at parents and carers with children under two years of age. Again this is a less boisterous group for children just starting to walk and not yet in pre-school. No booking required, just turn up and there is a fee of £1.50 per child. Hot and cold refreshments provided. These are a highly recommended group by the community mid-wives, Ely Children center and by the mums.

Ely City Church Tel: 01353 662172 / www.elycitychurch.co.uk New Connexions @ High Barns Larkfield Community Centre, Sundays at 10:30am with groups for school-age children and a parent & little ones area within the adult service.

Website: newconnexionschurch.org.uk Email: Keith@newconnexionschurch.org.uk Tel: Pastor Keith Waters, 612158 www.newconnexionschurch.org.uk Ely Methodist Church Chapel Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 662426 www.elyandnewmarket.com

Ely and District Spiritualist Church We meet at the Larkfield Community Centre , High Barns, Ely CB7 4SB every Thursday evening from 7.30pm to 9pm for a service with mediumship, spiritual healing available from 6.30pm – 7.30pm. No admission charge, tea, coffee and a chat after the service.

For further details please contact Elizabeth on 07769963850 St Etheldreda’s Catholic Church Egremont Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 662759 Ely Cathedral The College, Ely. Tel: 01353 667735 www.elycathedral.org Ely Cathedral - Mothers’ Union We meet on the first Wednesday of the month at the Cathedral Centre at 7.30pm. As part of a national organisation we actively seek to support and care for families, both in our local community and through our links around the world. At our monthly meeting we have a speaker and refreshments. All are welcome. Visitors £2 and Members £1. Eunice Reddish 01353 661502 www.elycathedral.org worship/mothersunion Ely Cathedral - Edward Bear Club Our club meets every Friday morning during term time from 10.00 to 11.00 at Powcher’s Hall on Firmary Lane (behind the Cathedral).

Parents, carers and pre-school children worship together with story, song and prayer. We finish with coffee and chat. This group seeks to welcome all those who wish to nurture the faith in their children in a relaxed atmosphere.

Contact: Angela Jones 01353 665810 St Mary’s Church of England St Mary’s Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 659550 St Mary’s Church - Monday Club The club meets in the church hall on the 1st and 3rd Monday in the month, opening at 2:00pm for a 2:30 start. The programme includes a range of social events, including speakers on a wide range of subjects. Afternoon tea and cakes are served at every meeting.You are very welcome to join us. There is a charge of £1.00 per meeting. Elizabeth Flood on 01353 662385 St Mary’s Church Ely - Mothers’ Union We meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 2.15pm in St Mary’s Church Rooms. We have a varied programme of speakers and social events. Through our membership, we seek to support work and care for families locally, nationally and worldwide. All are welcome to attend.

Contact the Church Office: 01353 659550 www.stmarysely.org/mothers-union.html www.facebook.com/StMarysElyMU/ St Peter’s Church of England Broad Street, Ely. www.elystpeterschurch.co.uk Ely Quaker Meeting Ely Quakers meet every Sunday at The Old Dispensary, St Mary’s Street, Ely at 10.30. Visitors are welcome to join us. We come together in silence and stillness and our Meetings for Worship last about an hour, followed by coffee and informal chat.

Find out more: www.quaker.org.uk/about-quakers/ Contact: Pauline Weston, paweston25@gmail.com The Lighthouse Fellowship - Lynn Rd, Ely Lighthouse Seniors Social Club 2nd & 4th Mondays each Month (not School Holidays). Transport from Soham area through ESACT may be available. Refreshment, friendship, hot lunch along with prize bingo/scrabble. 11.00am 2.00pm. £5.00. Booking preferred.

Garage Youth Theatre Garage Youth Theatre meets during term time at 7pm until 9pm.

If you would like to have a go at acting, dancing, singing, costume making and make-up, set design than this for you! £1 per person Parents and Toddlers

Wednesdays term time, accompanied children under 4yrs. 9.15am - 11.30am. Play activities in three rooms at the Lighthouse Centre including sensory and craft. Children £1 Adults 50p includes unlimited refreshments/biscuits and prize draw.

Friday night youth group 7.30 to 9.30pm Pool table, karaoke, Wii, games, tuck shop. For high school age.. £1 per person Tel: 01353 662228 email: info@lighthouse-ely.org www.lighthouse-ely.org/whatson The Lighthouse Knitters Projects include various charitable knits and self improvement.

We meet between 9.30 - 11.30am on a Tuesday morning, all year round. Beginners and all age groups welcome, materials are provided and tea and coffee available for a small donation.

Please contact: Delia Wakeling on 01353 861126 or Maria Martin 01353 772 812

SCIENCE Ely Astronomy Club Meetings commence at 7.30pm and are held at the Vernon Cross Rm, Ely Museum. The aim of the club is to be informal, friendly and exciting. Beginners and families are welcome. Join us and journey to the stars! Meetings are the 2nd friday of the month from Sept - June (July & Aug no meetings) No admission fee, retiring collection.

Contact: Mike Stephens / mike@sulis.demon.co.uk Facebook: Ely Astronomy Club http://sites.google.com/site/elyastroclub/ Ely Humanists Usually meets at Ely Library Meeting Room on the first Saturday of each month, 10.00am – 11.30am. Contrary to the norm this month’s meeting is on 21st April For info email: elyhumanistssec@gmail.com or visit http://ely. humanist.org.uk/

SOCIAL Ely and District 41 Club A Club made up of past members of Round Table. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at The Almonry Restaurant 7.00 for 7.30. If you are a past Round Tabler living in the Ely area please get in touch. Nigel Davies.01353 721037 or njdavies1@aol.com LGBT+ in Ely & Cambridgeshire A LGBT+ group who meet on Fridays once a month for drinks at The Royal Standard in Forehill Ely from 7pm onwards or join us for brunch at Samovar on 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month 10am -12noon. Other local events also organised at various times.

Contact by email for more information Email: lgbtqcambridgeshire@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/LGBTEly https://www.facebook.com/LGBTCambridgeshire Ely & District Probus Club The Probus Club meets on the first and third Tuesday each month at The Cathedral Centre, Palace Green Ely at 10:00. Membership is open to all Professional and Business people resident in Ely and District who are fully or semi-retired. The aims and purpose of the Club are to provide a regular meeting for members to provide wellbeing through companionship, discussion and other activities such as outings, luncheons and guest invitation meetings.

Further details Ian Robertson, Chairman, 01353 658300 Ely Branch Royal British Legion Meetings:Mon 9th April, Mon 18th June, Mon 16th July, Mon 13th August, Mon 22nd October (AGM), Mon 3rd December (Xmas do) Mon 17th December. All meetings are held at 1930hrs in the Town House, 60-64, Market Street, Ely, CB7 4LS. New members always welcome. For further information please contact Brian Crabtree on: Tel: 07533 593848 E: CityOfEly.secretary@rbl. community

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Ely City Trefoil Guild The Trefoil Guild is ‘Guiding for Adults’ and is celebrating its 75th Anniversary nationally this year. Ely Guild meets at the Old Dispensary on the first Wednesday of each month at 7.15pm. New members always made welcome.

Contact: Barbara on bjk17@btinternet.com Ely Tuesday Group Started in 1989, this ladies group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month (except December when it is on the 2nd Tuesday) at the Old Dispensary, 13 St. Mary’s Street, Ely Refreshments are served from 10am, followed by a guest speaker from 10.30-11.30. All newcomers welcome. Contact Pamela Austin 01353 610825 Ely City Women’s Institute April 9th: National Gardens scheme talk by Pam Bullivant.

Competition: A posy of fresh flowers.

May 14th: A talk ‘From sink to mink and back’. By Suzanne Lindsay Competition: 3 fruit tarts.

The Old Dispensary, 13 St Mary’s Street, Ely, CB7 4ER. 2nd Monday of each month. 7.30pm to approximately 9.45pm (feel free to arrive from 7.15pm). We welcome new members to join us at any time of the year.

Please contact us via any of the following methods: Website: http://wielycity.wixsite.com/home Email:ruth.g.sindall@btconnect.com Find us on Facebook: Ely City WI Ely Northwold Women’s Institute We meet every second Wednesday in the month at 7.15pm in the Ely Cathedral Learning Centre, Palace Green , Ely, CB6 4EW apart from January when we have a post Christmas meal at a local venue. We have a varied and interesting programme that includes speakers, demonstrations and visits out. for info contact: 01353 860653 or 01353 699231 elynorthwoldwi@btinternet.com

SPORT Ely Archers We are a friendly and thriving club. We promote shooting socially, for fun and shooting seriously for tournaments. Based in Ely, we shoot both indoors and outdoors (weather permitting). Ely Archers was formed in 2004 by two local archers, and our membership grew steadily from there to currently around 40 members. Our qualified coaches are on hand regularly to help where needed and we run beginners’ courses throughout the summer for newcomers to archery. Becoming an annual member of Ely Archers allows you the chance to shoot with us throughout the year: twice a week in Winter and three times a week in Summer. http://www.elyarchers.org.uk General enquiries to: info@elyarchers.co.uk.

Membership: membership@elyarchers.org.uk East Cambs Amazons Basketball Club We are a female Basketball Club, set up as part of the East Cambs Warriors Basketball Club. Aimed at female players of any standard aged 14 plus, who are interested, want to learn to play or have played before and want to return to the game. Training session: Monday nights 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Kings School, Ely Sports Hall.

Cost £4. First session free. For more information contact: email: eastcambsamazons@btinternet.com Find us on Facebook: EastCambsAmazons Website: www.eastcambswarriors.leaguerepublic.com City of Ely Bowls Club Fancy playing bowls? Well with us you can.

Our Indoor club is open all year; and from May to September you can also play on our outdoor green. We are a family friendly club where any age can join in and have a game. Our U18 section meet on a Sunday morning for coaching and fun, and we hold a general turn up and play called a ‘drive’ on Monday & Friday mornings & Tuesday afternoons. It’s a great way to get some gentle exercise & meet new friends, in a social environment. If you are interested in giving bowls a try please call the club for details.

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www.cityofelybowlsclub.org.uk Tel: 01353 665272 Email: cityofelybowlsclub@btconnect.com City of Ely Cricket Club City of Ely Cricket Club have been playing at the Paradise ground since 1856. We are Clubmark accredited and run a range of teams for adults and youths (from Year 4). We also run regular training sessions through the winter. www.cityofely.play-cricket.com e-mail: cityofely_cc@hotmail.com / tel: 01353 662886 Ely & District Cycling Club For more information, to book a place or to reserve a bicycle please contact Cliff Loveday on 07823 338615 Octagon Cycling Club We are a friendly local cycling club based in Ely. Formed in 2009, we are a mixed ability social group of riders......our group boasts a couple of ex-pro racers, ladies, complete novices, newbies, charity cyclists, mechanics, pub riders, tri-athletes, mountain bikers, and just about anybody who enjoys getting on a road bike. We meet Wednesday & Thursday evenings for indoor spinning & summer training rides, and Saturday and Sunday mornings for long rides (30 to 80 miles) at varying speeds between 15 & 24+ mph depending on terrain. We aim to stay together & no rider is left behind.

New members are ALWAYS welcome...there is no joining fee or subscription, no commitment just the pleasure of riding a road bike on quiet Fenland roads with friends.....plus quite a bit of banter! www.octagoncycling.com / octagoncyclingclub@gmail.com Contacts Robin Jones 07824 486 105 Ely City Golf Club Located at the edge of the City, just off the Cambridge Road, the 18 hole course is rated as one of East Anglia’s premier Championship parkland golf courses. The well-established course has 110 acres of mature woodland, manicured fairways and challenging greens only minutes from the magnificent Cathedral and the growing City of Ely. Membership of the club is currently available. New members enjoy various added benefits. For example a free golf-swing analysis with one of the club’s resident golf professionals. The club has very active Men’s, Ladies’, Senior and Junior sections which provide opportunities for both social and competitive golf. Guests and visitors are always welcome. The club has practice facilities, a pro-shop and a superb clubhouse serving first-class food and beverages with stunning views overlooking the course.Come and see what Ely City Golf Club has to offer you For further information please call 01353 662751 www.elygolf. co.uk / email: info@elygolf.co.uk Ely High Badminton Club Every Wednesday (term time) 7.30-9.30pm Ely College, Downham Road. Contact: 01353 699484 / john.clarke@tesco.net Ely City Hockey Club We are based at and uses the astro turf pitch at Ely Outdoor Sports Association, just off the Downham Road/A10 roundabout. We’re a friendly club and welcome players of all ages and all abilities. With 3 mens teams and 3 ladies teams there’s something for everyone, whether you want to reach for the heights of the Mens or Ladies 1st teams or just fancy the odd game on a Saturday, you’re very welcome! We also have a very active Junior section with nearly 100 boys and girls aged 6-16 years training weekly and competing against local clubs. Training times are (September – April): Juniors Tuesdays 7-8pm / LadiesTuesdays 8-9.30pm / Mens Tuesdays 8-9.30pm For more info : :www.pitchero.com/clubs/elycityhockey Tel: 07815 905288 / Facebook: Ely City Hockey Club Twitter: @ElyHockeyClub Ely Vikings Korfball Meetings each Monday evening at the gym at Ely College - 6pm (juniors aged 7-13, for one hour) and 7pm (seniors, for two hours.)

No previous experience is required - just turn up and enjoy your first free session. Find out more at: http://www.elyvikings.com/ elyvikings@outlook.com

Littleport Lions Korfball Every Tuesday evening, Littleport Leisure Centre, Camel Rd. All year round, new players can get two free trial sessions at any time of year. For more information, contact Andy on: andrewdunlop@hotmail.com, website: www.littleport-lions.co.uk Facebook or watch our introductory video on YouTube by searching for “This is Korfball”.

City of Ely Netball Club City of Ely Netball Club offers netball training and competition for women and girls (from School Year 7) The Club has 2 adult squads and 2 junior teams and offers umpiring/coaching opportunities. It has England Netball CAPS accreditation. For more information: web: www.cityofelynetball.co.uk email: elycity@hotmail.co.uk / tel: 01353 662886 Ely Netball Club The club is a thriving club with currently 30 members of all ages and abilities and we encourage women to return to sport to get fit and healthy but also as a great social activity.

Please contact Victoria Cutforth, Treasurer Ely Netball Club: elynetball@hotmail.co.uk 07518 080362 Ely Rugby Club Ely Rugby Club is a strong club on and off the pitch promoting enjoyment for all and the Rugby core values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship. Our Minis section starts with U6s playing tag rugby and caters for children up to 11 years old (U12s). The Youth section provides for children from 12 years old (U13s) up to 18, at which time they can join the Senior section. for more information on how to get involved.

Website: www.pitchero.com/clubs/elytigersrfc email: kwilson67@btinternet.com Ely Runners Tues & Thurs 7pm Paradise Centre.

Membership Secretary Richard Hill: secretary@elyrunners.co.uk Ely Sailing Club Ely Sailing Club is based at Roswell Pits in Ely, over 40 acres of attractive fresh water with islands, trees and banks. The sailing is always interesting, challenging and fun. There is dry launching directly from jetties, and crews are able to sail without getting their feet wet. We are a recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training centre and have also been awarded RYA Champion Club status for our race coaching. Sailing takes place between Easter and the end of October on Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Full details can be found on our website:www.elysailingclub.org Ely Squash Club Ely Squash club welcomes new members. We have 2 squash courts, changing rooms, car parking and bar. We are located near the new Cineworld cinema in Ely. Free membership for children and students. We have men and ladies teams in the Cambs squash league, as well as internal ‘box’ leagues for players of all abilities.

The squash courts are accessible to members 24/7, and the bar is open every evening Monday to Friday. Tel - 01353 662156 Website - elysquash.mycourts.co.uk Ely Table Tennis Club Ely Table Tennis Club hold weekly practice sessions in the main hall at Witchford Sports Centre every Monday evening from 7pm to 9pm. FREE taster session for new members. Adults £4.00, students in full time education £2.00. Please wear trainers, some bats are available if you don’t have your own. This is a great opportunity for local residents to try their hand at table tennis or to improve their skills. Informal coaching will be available along with robot practice, social events and two tournaments per year. The club are also looking for those wanting to get back into the competitive side of the sport and join one of their six league teams in different

divisions. Anyone interested in finding out more can contact Karen Byford, Secretary to Ely Table Tennis Club at elytabletennis@gmail. com Ely Tennis Club We are a community-based not-for-profit club committed to making tennis available to everybody in and around Ely. We offer junior and adults coaching courses, enabling players to develop their game as well as having fun. We also have a number of teams representing the Club, playing teams around the County both home and away. Last, but not least, we organise social events throughout the year.

More info from www.elytennisclub.co.uk.

For occasional play you can book courts via our website - cost to non-members is £8 p.h The Ely Walking Group Please come and join us.

Contact Sonia..... email impducha@yahoo.co.uk or tel 01353 725140 for starting point Walking Netball ‘Let’s Get Moving East Cambridgeshire’ brings you Walking Netball.

This slowed down version of Netball is the perfect way to get out and active, whether you have never played Netball before or you haven’t played it for a while. Walking Netball is for women of all ages and abilities. Anyone looking to exercise in a relaxed, supportive fun and friendly environment should consider this new activity. The new sessions run on Wednesday’s at Littleport Leisure Centre 7pm - 8pm. Your first session is free of charge and then future sessions will cost £4.

For more information contact Sophie Edwards, Sophie.Edwards@ eastcambs.gov.uk or call 01353 616348

SUPPORT Cambridgeshire Invisible Illness Support ( CAMBSIIS) Want 2018 to be the year you improve? Time to look at moving a little bit more, getting a bit more active, to help our health and wellbeing. We will be meeting monthly for support and information at The Old Dispensary on St Mary’s Street 6pm.

Email: info@cambsiis.co.uk / Phone: 07793671728 Care Network Cambs Supporting Volunteers, Encouraging Independence, Developing Good neighbour projects.

Tel: 01954 211919 email: volunteering@care-network.org.uk Website: www.care-network.org.uk twitter @CareNetworkCamb Facebook: Care Network Cambridgeshire Cambridge Cruse Bereavement Care.

We are a support group for Bereaved people, offering a warm and friendly welcome at our Coffee Mornings in the Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Ely. Our meetings are on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 10.15am to 11.45am. Our Group is part of a National Organisation and our volunteers are trained to support all types of Bereavement. Do come along if you have been bereaved, you will not only find support from our volunteers but also friendship and support from other members of the group.

Contact Mary on 01353 659314 Cambridge Cruse 01223 302662 Death Café Drink tea. Eat cake. Discuss death. At a Death Cafe people come together in a relaxed setting to drink tea, eat cake and share their stories about death. Warning: feelings of relief, positivity and unexpected humour may occur.

Dates for 2018: Sundays 2-4pm: 22 April, 1 July, 9 Sept Starbucks, , The Cloisters, , Ely CB7 4ZH Email: elydeathcafe@gmail.com Facebook: Ely Death Café Ely Dementia Group We meet fortnightly on a Thursday from 10a.m.-12p.m. at The Recreational Hall in Militia Way, off Barton Road Car Park. Our

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meetings are for carers, past and present, and for the cared-for.

The charge is £2 per head which goes towards refreshments and outings. The next meeting will be on February 1st. For further information contact Debbie Saberton on Ely 777093 or 07546481175 Ely Foodbank The food bank is run in partnership with Churches together in Ely. Donations can be left at collection points at Sainsbury, Tesco & Waitrose in Ely or brought to the food bank store on Barton Road. See website for times. Emergency food needs and general enquiriesTel: 01353 468626 / email: info@elyfoodbank.org.uk / www.ely.foodbank.org.uk Ely Milks 1.30-2.30pm on Thursdays at the Cathedral Centre on Palace Green Breastfeeding support. Ely Milks is a charitable organisation providing information and support for mums who are breastfeeding.

For more info go to: www.elymilks.co.uk Ely & District Parkinsons UK Support Group Meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Bell Holt Community Hall. We meet for support and socialising as well as listening to our programme of speakers.

Contact Brian Hayes Chairman on 01353 860102 or the Secretary Jenny Lowles on 01353 861674 POS+ABILITY Are you living with the effects of a Stroke? Parkinson’s? Multiple Sclerosis? Muscular Dystrophy? or other long-term Neurological conditions? Come and join us at our established weekly classes in Ely, Littleport and Histon. If you have an interest in our area of work, our team would like to hear from you. Potential Staff and Volunteers Please get in touch.

For a Free Taster Session Contact 07565 598193 Email: posability3@gmail.com / www.posability.org

Young Peoples Support – Centre 33 Ely Drop In Centre 33 operates from 24a Barton Road which is above Centre E, facing the car park. We are open for drop in sessions from 4-7pm on Thursdays. Free to young people between the ages of 13 and 25 – we offer support with housing, sexual health, money & budgeting, mental health and emotional well-being, or just pop in for a coffee and a chat.

Natalie Gildersleeve - natalieg@centre33.org.uk www.centre33.org.uk Tel: 0333 4141 809

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Ely Cathedral Sat 28 April 2018 · 7.30pm Tickets: £25/£20/£15 (reserved) £8.50 (unreserved) Concessions £15 in £20 seats Available from: Ely Cathedral Box Office Tel 01353 660349 box.office@elycathedral.org https://tickets.elycathedral.org Registered Charity Number 1161642

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ELY CINEMA APR 18

The Maltings · Ship Lane · Ely · Cambridgeshire · CB7 4BB

Film ticket prices:

Sunday 1 April: 2pm start.

ROH Encore: Bernstein Centenary (ballet)

Evenings: £8/£7 Matinee: £7/£6

The Royal Ballet has united all three of its associate choreographers to celebrate the dynamic range and danceability of Bernstein’s music.

(£1 discount for members)

Sunday 1 April: 7.30pm · 115 mins.

Other content various prices:

A grieving mother sparks a public feud by shaming the town’s sheriff on three roadside billboards. Very strong language, strong violence, sex ref.

Concessions 60+, U15s, income support, F/T students (proof required).

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (15) Wednesday 4 April: 7.15pm start · 200 mins.

Cinema Information:

ROH Live: Macbeth

The cinema reserves the right to refuse admission. The information on this leaflet is available at time of going to press, however the management reserve the right to cancel or alter the advertised programme in exceptional circumstances.

Join us to enjoy one of Verdi’s best operas live from Covent Garden bristling with demonic energy.

You can buy advance tickets from: Box Office, Babylon Gallery, Waterside, Ely. Tel: 01353 616991 (Mon – Fri 10am – 4pm). Burrows Bookshop, High Street Passage, Ely (Mon – Sat 9.30am-5pm, cash/cheque only).

From the cinema half hour before the film starts. (cash/cheque/credit card).

Ely Cinema is run by Babylon ARTS.

ROH Screening: £15 (adults) £14 (concessions) £12 (members)

Thursday 12: 7.30pm · 102 mins.

The Mercy (12A)

An infamous true story of one man’s epic attempt to single-handedly circumnavigate the globe by sea. Infrequent strong language..

Sun 15: 7.30pm & Thurs 19 April: 3pm (matinee) · 111 mins.

Finding Your Feet (12A)

A woman turns her life around after discovering that her husband is having an affair. Moderate sex references, strong language and drug use.

Wednesday 18 April: 7.30pm · 119 mins.

I, Tonya (15)

The real-life story of disgraced American figure skater Tonya Harding.

Very strong language, scenes of domestic violence.

Thursday 19 April: 7.30pm · 108 mins.

Journey’s End (12A)

During March 1918, a British company moves onto the front line in northern France. Moderate violence, infrequent strong language.

Sunday 22 April: 3pm · 89 mins.

Early Man (PG)

Plucky Stone Age caveman Dug must rally his clan to save their home from the mighty Lord Nooth and his Bronze Age armies.

Sunday 22 April: 7.30pm · 94 mins.

Lady Bird (15)

‘Lady Bird’ embarks on the transition from insecure high-school teen to self-assured woman. Very strong language, brief strong nudity.

Tuesday 24 April: 7.30pm · 125 mins.

Box Office: 01353 616991 Online Tickets: babylonarts.org.uk

Darkest Hour (PG)

Gary Oldman’s oscar winning performance as Churchill and his baptism of fire in the days of May 1940, as Britain stood on the brink of invasion.

Wednesday 25 April: 7.30pm · 135 mins.

Downsizing (15)

Scientists discover how to shrink humans to 5 inches tall and home them in utopian villages. Strong language, drug misuse, sex references.

Babylon ARTS (operated by ADEC).

Registered Charity No. 1043197.

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