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CHAIN OF OFFICE

MAYOR MIKE ROUSE LOOKS BACK ON A BUSY YEAR.

SUMMITEER FOR EVERYONE READING THE RIOT ACT THE LITTLEPORT UPRISING OF 1816

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ELY’S BIG BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND, VEGAN FAYRE, EELS, FOOD AND FUN ON RIVERSIDE & PALACE GREEN

A BIT OF HISTORY 4 FUNDRAISING & VOLUNTEERING 5-6 ELY HERO AWARDS 7 MUSIC 8-9 CIVIC & COUNTY UPDATE 10-13 RETAIL & LUXURY TRAVEL 14-15 BUSINESS SERVICES ADVERTISING 16-22 HOME SERVICES ADVERTISING 22-33 WILD ELY 34-35 MOTORS AND MACHINERY 36-37 KD THEATRE 38-39 PETS! 40-41 CARE, HEALTH & THERAPY 42-45 MAY BANK HOLIDAY EVENTS 46-49 ELY CINEMA 50 OLIVER CROMWELL HOUSE 51 C.A.T. CELEBRATE 52 ISLE OF ELY ARTS FESTIVAL 53-55 SPACE EXHIBITION 54 OTHER EVENTS 54-55 GETTING SPORTY 56-57 ELY MALTINGS EVENT 59 ART AND CRAFT IN JUNE 60 SAVE THE DATE AQUAFEST! 61 LOCAL FESTIVALS 62-63 GROUPS AND MEETS 64-74

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Ely Museum

A BIT OF HISTORY

Emily Allen Custodian at Ely Museum

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ollowing the Napoleonic War with France, the Littleport Riots began in May 1816. This period was one of the worst times of social unrest in the history of the Fens as men who had fought bravely at Waterloo returned home to face a severe economic depression in which jobs were difficult to find & wages very low. Disgruntled, angry farm workers across the Isle of Ely rose in rebellion Fortified by strong beer & armed with pitchforks and butchers knives, 150 men & women gathered on the evening of the 22nd May at The Globe in Littleport, and began to ransack property.

Seizing a farm wagon, they loaded it with gunpowder & three large punt guns to the rear, and began towing this fearsome piece of artillery toward Ely! “Give us a living wage” cried the rioters at the Ely Magistrates, who ordered employers to increase wages on the condition the mob dispersed and ‘conducted themselves more peacefully’!

Many rioters were happy with this proposal and returned home, whereas others stayed to celebrate!

Though these celebrations resulted in the ransacking of several local houses!

The next day, determined to put an end to the rioting, the local magistrate read the Riot Act outside the George Inn, and fierce fighting broke out immediately!

Several rioters fled the scene, but 86 arrests were made. The arrested were brought to the Bishops Gaol, now Ely Museum, to await their trials.

A special Assize, a type of local court, was held to hear the charges & prisoners were bought in front of two local Judges. In total, 24 4 4 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

people were convicted of capital offenses punishable by hanging, though all but five were pardoned.

A month later, on the 28th June 1816, these five men were hung at the public gallows and, unusually, returned to Ely for burial in a common grave at St Mary’s Church. emily@elymuseum.org.uk Tel: 01353 666655 www.ElyMuseum.org.uk www.facebook.com/ElyMuseum www.twitter.com/ElyMuseum www.instagram.com/Ely_Museum

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FUNDRAISING AN VOLUNTEERING

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An enthusiastic team of 9 donned High-Vis jackets and set out on Saturday 6th April to collect litter around the village. 7 bags of rubbish were collected filled in an hour! Well done ladies!

ROCKING UKULELES

doctors surgeries. The remaining journeys are just as important to help people reduce loneliness and isolation by visiting relatives, local clubs or shopping. Our drivers are based throughout East Cambridgeshire including Ely, Soham, Littleport, Wicken and Witchford. Passengers book trips through Ely Volunteer centre based in Fore Hill Ely and as long as we receive three working day notice we are able to meet most peoples transport needs.

The passenger pays 0.45p per mile to the driver on completion of their journey, although there is a minimum charge of £6.00 for shorter journeys. We are constantly putting on new members through recommendation or word of mouth and with hospital transport at a premium all the local health services are aware of our service. The elderly and people living alone find the service invaluable to be able to attend appointments, visit friends and relatives or go shopping.

Our passengers are really appreciative of what we do so it is a really rewarding volunteering experience to be involved. Interested potential volunteer drivers can contact Granville Hawkes on 01353 666166

A cheque was presented on 18th February for £2,500 to a representative of ‘Dogs For Good’ and her assistance dog Nelson. This amount will be enough to sponsor a puppy for one year. The Rocking Ukuleles raised this amount over the year by performing charity gigs and holding fundraising events.

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NEW KITCHEN WORKTOPS FOR FEN HOUSE THANKS TO LOCAL COMPANY COMPLETE KITCHENS FANTASTIC WORK

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ervice users at Fen House, a neurorehabilitation centre in Ely for people with acquired brain injury, are enjoying increased independence thanks to a brandnew kitchen and support from local business.

The Activities of Daily Living (ADL) kitchen has been completely transformed into a modern space with increased accessibility. The new kitchen features a riseand-fall hob and sink, so that individuals with mobility impairments can use the kitchen safely and easily while sitting down or using a wheelchair.

The new worktops were kindly provided by local business Complete Kitchens Ely, who invited Occupational Therapy Assistant, Louise Bowers, and two service users to the showroom to choose the perfect worktop. Paul Smart, Sales Director at Complete Kitchens Ely, said “It was my pleasure to donate the worktops; it was great to meet Louise and the service users”.

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ARTHUR RANK HOSPICE CHARITY SEEKING COMMUNITY MINDED VOLUNTEERS TO RUN ARTHUR’S SHED

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rthur Rank Hospice Charity is recruiting volunteers to maintain and develop Arthur’s Shed, to start as soon as possible. The innovative community space is a vibrant hub within the Hospice and the wider community, offering a refreshing programme of volunteer-led activities.

Inspired by the Men’s Shed movement, the studio room was integrated within hospice’s design as a non-clinical space, where people connected to the Hospice and the wider community can come together to share skills, learn something new and socialise.

Between ten and twenty sessions are held every week, thanks to generous local support and grants, with Arthur’s Shed collectively welcoming 100 people each month. As well as providing a safe, warm and friendly venue where volunteers share their time and talents, the community space has played an important part in helping the community see what Hospice is really like.

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The Big Lottery funding of the Project Coordinator role will finish at the end of 12 months in July. Having established strong foundations, the challenge is to recruit a team of volunteers who she will support to take over responsibility for Arthur’s Shed.

Volunteers are invited to apply now and will be appointed as soon as possible, in order to ensure a smooth hand-over.

Those interested please call the Hospice’s Reception on 01223 675777 or email arthursshed@arhc.org.uk

DOING GOOD!

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ominations have flowed in for Ely Hero Awards which is now in its 3rd year. Heroes have been nominated in all of the 10 categories including the Elyi Magazine's category - Neighbour of the Year. Supported by over 25 local businesses, this community event breathes excitement into Ely and the surrounding villages each and every year bringing with it a trail of celebration and a generous dusting of inspiration.

On discovering they had been nominated, one nominee wrote "Thank you! I am so humbled that through their heartache (the nominator) they should feel I am worthy of a nomination.

Regardless of any further contact this has left me with a warm glow" The judges now have the challenging task of shortlisting and finalising with the Category winners being taken from those finalised. The excited judges are very much looking forward to the task and meeting local heroes to learn more about their inspirational deeds. During the month of May those shortlisted and finalised will be contacted by the judges and taken through the next steps of the process.

The impact of the awards for all involved has been incredible - the sense of camaraderie between them has been a joy to see, for example, young Alfie McCreadie, joint winner of the 2018 Child of Achievement Award has been performing his famous magic shows in order to fundraise for his

fellow winner Jay Davison, 7 who has been raising vital funds for his cancer treatment. Last year Jorja Furze, a 2017 winner was invited to the Royal Wedding at Windsor Castle and there have been Royal engagements for Ruth Marley, the 2018 Ely Hero - Ruth has also been invited to the Queens Garden Party in May! Cineworld Ely have kindly donated pairs of tickets during the process that have been used to say "thank you" to all the wonderful people who nominate their heroes - it couldn't be done without them! The team have made available 3 prize draws for the nominees with winners being announced every couple of weeks.

Organisers Metro Rod Cambridge, local Drain Care Experts say; "The power of the event never ceases to amaze us, its just incredible! We are very honoured to facilitate, along with so many other local businesses the celebration of individuals in the community who make it so special". Co-organisers Infiniti Graphics have been working hard creating the website, promotional materials and providing organisational support.�

So who will take the Hero Crowns this year? We will have to wait and see but in the meantime, keep up with all the news on www.elyheroawards.org. uk. Check out the Facebook and twitter pages @ elyheroes

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MUSIC

REVIEW: ELY CONSORT

Ely Methodist Chapel on Sat 16th March 2019

By Rosemary Westwell

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ly Consort, directed by Matthew Rudd, is an excellent choir and obviously delighted the packed audience in Ely Methodist Chapel on Saturday. Their singing was a very high standard and as a choir it proved particularly competent at fusing complex chords into emotive, cohesive harmony.

Many of the pieces in the programme were new and those of us who are wary of contemporary composers were given a very pleasant surprise.

Matthew obviously knows his music and the selection chosen for this programme, which included many modern-day composers, was particularly musical and delightful.

Pianist, Charlie Penn, and cellist Anna Jones also made and excellent contribution to this lovely programme. Other highlights for me were ‘Time is Endless’ by Vytautas Miškinis, ‘Cantata Domino’ by Ko Matsushita, ‘The music of stillness’ by Elaine Hagenberg and the final ‘Polovtsian Dances’ by Alexander Borodin.

‘Time is Endless’ contained gorgeous, ethereal harmonies, ‘Cantata Domino’ was tuneful with a tinge of attractive melancholy, ‘The music of stillness’ had a beautiful, sustained texture with exquisite harmonic changes that were clearly expressed, and the excitement and exotic exuberance of the Polovtsian Dances ended the evening perfectly.

None of this detail would have been possible to enjoy without the skill and sensitivity of this wonderful choir and its director.

Their next event will be John Rutter's 'Feel the Spirit' in St. Mary's Church, Burwell on the 29th June 2019 www.ticketsource.co.uk/elyconsort

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MAYOR OF ELY MIKE ROUSE

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he Mayoral year seems to have flown by and Cassie and I thank everyone who has invited us to events big and small.

It has been our pleasure to serve the city and parish and represent Ely further afield. It looks likely that we will have fulfilled about 275 civic engagements, with some 25 of those being as guests outside the City. In addition, Cllr Alison Arnold, as Deputy Mayor, has attended a number of events and we thank her and her consort, Arnie, for all their support, especially his help with the photographs on several occasions.

The most gratifying aspect is to know how welcome the Mayor and Mayoress are at events and how important the office is in the life of our City. As Chairman of the council I have attended some 50 committee and business meetings of the council, so it has been a busy year. We have been able to help a number of charities this year – principally the Royal British Legion, RAFA and Pos+Ability and we hope to make some more small presentations at the Mayor making ceremony on 11th May at the Maltings.

There have been many highlights – welcoming Prince Charles to Ely, the amazing Remembrance Day and lighting Ely’s Peace Beacon, seeing the A142 Ely by-pass opening, the Pride Day, Aquafest, Apple Festival,

Re-launching Oliver Cromwell House, getting to know the wonderful Therapy Dogs and Ely Rockers.

There have been great events, concerts and exhibitions in the Cathedral, and our thanks to Rev Chris Hill and my chaplain, the Rev Michael Banyard for conducting our civic service in the beautiful St Mary’s Church. So many things, but most of all, it is just being part of the life of our vibrant city.

While the parish council is affected by party political decisions elsewhere, the strength of the City council is that it remains independent and only considers doing what is in the best interests of our great city and we thank all members and officers for their support.

We thank the Elyi for giving us this column to report on our activities and it has been our honour and privilege to the serve the City during this past year. Thank you one and all!

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PRIDE IN OUR HISTORY

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harles, 9th Earl Spencer, author of bestsellers ‘Killers of the King’ and ‘To Catch a King’, officially re-opened Oliver Cromwell’s House, one of Ely’s top visitor attractions on 26th March. The refurbishment was made possible by funding from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development through the Cambridgeshire Fens LEADER programme, co-ordinated

by Cambridgeshire ACRE. This impressive House now boasts a completely revamped Civil War Exhibition with impressive new interactive interpretation. There is also a new timeline and family tree to detail more about this amazing man who killed a King, but refused the crown. Experience 17th Century domestic life in the only residence still in existence other than Hampton Court. Visitors will still have the opportunity to try on costumes and try out the games of the time but will also have the chance to truly experience what life was like on the battle fields during the English Civil War in the new mini encampment.

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COMBINED UPDATE

MAYOR JAMES PALMER

WE WELCOME MAYOR JAMES PALMER TO THIS EDITION OF THE MAGAZINE WITH SOME UPDATES ON LOCAL POLICY, TRANSPORT & INFRASTRUCTURE.

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elays when travelling the A10 between Ely and Cambridge are a frequent source of frustration for thousands. Regular congestion means the 16-mile journey can take over 45 minutes. I was therefore delighted at the end of March to advance plans to dual this section of the A10 to the Strategic Outline Business Case stage.

The Case will specifically identify possible routes that the dualled road could take. After years of inconsequential studies, this represents real progress towards delivery.

A10 enhancements have never been this far forward. We will also be bidding for Government funding this summer.

Upgrading the A10 will better connect Ely’s economy to Cambridge and generate up to 17,000 new homes as well as 14,000 new jobs.

On other duties: Mayor Palmer welcoming Prince Charles to Ely

Rail users at Ely and Littleport regularly have to cram into the four-car trains between King’s Lynn and Cambridge on the service to London. I know first-hand finding a comfortable place to stand is often a blessing, let alone a seat! This is deeply unfair given the price of tickets. Something had to change. Following meetings I held with the Chief Executive of Network Rail and with the Rail Minister in early February, it was announced that funding had been approved for platform extensions which will allow eight-car trains to operate all the way from King’s Lynn through to London from late 2020.

Mayor Palmer meeting Rail Minister Andrew Jones MP We are always looking for ways to unlock muchneeded new housing in the Ely area. The Combined Authority has provided a loan to the East Cambs Trading Company to refurbish 88 derelict former RAF homes at the Princess of Wales Hospital site.

It was completely unacceptable that these homes were left to rot while young people struggle to get on the housing ladder. We have also provided a loan to develop 54 more homes in Haddenham. Both sites will include affordable housing and the loans will be repayable, allowing us to reuse to money to deliver even more housing.

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EVEREST SUMMITEER TO SPEAK AT ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF BUSINESS IN ELY CATHEDRAL The Ely Cathedral Business Group committee are thrilled that the Everest Summiteer Ricky Munday will be delivering the keynote speech at the inaugural Celebration of Business dinner in Ely Cathedral's Lady Chapel on Thursday 16th May 2019.

Ricky Munday is an inspirational speaker, international expedition leader, Red Cross delegate and Chartered Accountant. To overcome redundancy, in 2004 he completed the toughest footrace on earth – the 150-mile Marathon des Sables. With a decade of expedition experience behind him, he reached the highest point on earth - the summit of Mount Everest - on 18th May 2018.

A qualified Mountain Leader and Polar Ambassador who grew up on a council estate, Ricky founded Inspire Alpine as a social enterprise to help close the attainment gap that exists between disadvantaged young people and their peers.

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First held in 2012 this annual Celebration of Business in Ely Cathedral has grown to be one of the region’s biggest and grandest business exhibitions. Over 100 different organisations have a stand for the day, giving representation to a diverse range of business sectors and ranging from small local enterprises to large national and international 18 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com 18

companies. For the first-time limited market plots on the Cathedral’s adjacent Cross Green will also be available to book. This fantastic networking opportunity is available to all for free of charge thanks to the generosity of our sponsors.

We have lined up two fantastic seminars also free to attend. Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce will be hosting their popular Grow Your Business breakfast brunch workshop designed to encourage us to think about our business’s growth, employee’s development and to consider the skills required to attract talent for the long term. After lunch Russell Beck, Head of Consulting for Impellam Group (the largest recruitment company you’ve never heard of) will deliver his acclaimed seminar The Generation Game. Pulling on the latest research and background information, this seminar explores the differences between generations and looks at the different behavioural traits of each, together with the political, cultural and technological factors that impacted each, we will consider where their strengths lie, the respective value propositions to drive motivation and potential areas of intergenerational conflict.

Tickets for all of the day’s events are available to book now from the Ely Cathedral Box Office www.elycathedral.org/events/celebration-ofbusiness or Tel: 01353 660459. Dinner tickets are priced at an accessible £25 per head and include a drinks reception and a locally sourced three course meal provided by The White Pheasant Restaurant.

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ly based independent recruitment specialists, Xpert Resourcing, has announced the launch of its new branding and mobile-responsive website to further enhance its service to employers and jobseekers alike.

Established in 2017, Xpert Resourcing is led by experienced recruiters Emma Smith and Paul Smith, each having worked for 18 years in corporate and agency recruitment. The team works with a wide range of businesses in the local area across the accountancy and finance, sales and marketing, office support and HR, IT and digital, scientific and industrial sectors.

The new Xpert Resourcing website and branding has been designed by Infiniti Graphics in Ely and has been developed with user experience in mind. Visitors can stay informed with the latest job vacancies, recruitment news and company

announcements and jobseekers can register online at no cost to discuss employment opportunities directly with their recruiter.

Emma Smith, Director at Xpert Resourcing said: “We pride ourselves on providing a thorough and consultative service to clients and the fresh new branding and website reflects the personal approach that we take to recruitment. In just under two years, Xpert Resourcing has gathered huge momentum, our new branding is strong and the website looks fantastic. We look forward to extending our reach and expertise to jobseekers and employers across the region.”

For more information about Xpert Resourcing visit the new website at: www.xpertresourcing.co.uk

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stablished in 2017, CB25 Accounting is based in Burwell and run by fully qualified accountant Paul Moulding.

With a career spanning 18 years, Paul has gained his experience working across a range of industries and prior to establishing CB25 Accounting, spent several years working at a number of established practices across the county, before deciding to set up his own firm.

Paul, who grew up and lives in the Cambridge area, has achieved both his AAT and ACCA qualifications, and CB25 Accounting is licensed and regulated by the AAT. CB25 Accounting offers a range of services including: Bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, preparing and submitting annual accounts and tax compliance to name just a few.

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We recruit experts in the Accountancy and Finance, Sales and Marketing, Office Support and HR, IT and Digital, Scientific, and Industrial sectors.

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OUNTING an accountant, or even considering starting your own business, Paul is able to assist with planning advice and guidance, as well as monitoring the health and performance of your business in a friendly and approachable way.

Paul is also comfortable working with leading cloud based accountancy software; thus ensuring you have a full understanding of your finances, and of course that your business is compliant with necessary legislation.

CB25 Accounting currently provides assistance to a range of different sized businesses, from sole traders to larger limited companies. Paul prides himself on his welcoming personality, and thoroughly enjoys working with clients to achieve the best outcome for their business.

So, if you’re looking for professional and helpful advice, be sure to get in touch today for a FREE no obligation consultation.

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Happy Birthday Little Roos!

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ne of the newest shops to hit Ely’s High Street is now celebrating it’s first year of being open.

Little Roos first opened its doors in April 2018 selling popular quality brands of childrens clothing such as Animal, Emile et Rose, Frugi, Hatley, Kite, Petit Bateau and Piccalilly.

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owned independent shop to the High Street and enjoy the personal help and advice on offer at Little Roos when purchasing their childrens clothes.

Since opening Little Roos has now extended its range to include childrens’ shoes from prewalkers and upwards offering trusted brands such as Bobux, Froddo, Pediped and Petasil. Staff have also received training in fitting shoes so you can be sure you are getting the right shoes for your child. Little Roos, having listened to its customers, is now also offering an online shop where you can buy everything that is in-store online with the choice of having it delivered or collecting in-store.

Little Roos also offers a Trade-in Scheme whereby any of those brands stocked in-store can be traded-in to receive 20% off full priced items of £30 or more, T&C’s apply. They have also introduced a Loyalty Card to enable their customers to receive a £10 discount which is proving very popular. Everyone at Little Roos has really enjoyed our first year and meeting all of our customers and fellow High Street traders and thank everyone for all their support.

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If you have children or grandchildren with play equipment, trampolines or sports nets, patches can appear very quickly, leaving the area muddy and uneven, which can be extremely dangerous for play.

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Artificial grass is also an excellent alternative for those who suffer from allergies.

Based in Commercial Way, March, Artificial Grass Cambridge Ltd provide free site visits, quotations, and a full installation service. All their installations come with a fifteen-year warranty, use top quality artificial grass (manufactured in the UK) and are undertaken by skilled landscapers, all of whom hold relevant DBS and working certificates.

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HOME FURNISHINGS AND MAINTENANCE

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Quality & good old fashioned customer service has always been at the heart of this family owned business. Beechwood frames, coiled spring units, quality fabrics from leading suppliers such as Linwood, Weymss, Jim Dickens & Abraham Moon are used for their sofas and chairs. Special sizes to suit your room too! A re-upholstery service is also available for your existing quality furniture, specialising in reupholstering brands such as Duresta, Multiyork & Rhodabourne of course.

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WICKEN FEN

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id you know that the National Trust’s Wicken Fen Nature Reserve is one of Europe's most important wetlands, home to over 9,000 recorded species including many rare species of plants, birds and dragonflies?

The Fens are very important for biodiversity, and Wicken Fen is the most diverse site in the UK. When the National Trust bought its first two acres at Wicken Fen in 1899 for £10, it would have been hard to imagine that this small fragment of undrained fenland would grow into a nature reserve of almost 2000 acres by 2019.

As well as protecting the fragile fen soils of the Sedge Fen, it was important to expand the reserve so that the rare and numerous species found there could survive and thrive.

In 1999, the National Trust launched the Wicken Fen Vision, an ambitious landscape-scale conservation project to extend the reserve from Wicken towards the outskirts of Cambridge, providing a variety of new habitats for wildlife, and a beautiful tranquil wilderness for people to enjoy.

Wicken Fen is celebrating 20 years of the Wicken Fen Vision and 120 years since the National Trust bought its first 2 acres at Wicken Fen on 1st May this year. The majority of the celebrations will take place at the Big Vision Weekend 4 to 6 May, when there will be lots of fun activities to enjoy, from boat trips and guided walks, to storytelling and pond dipping.

We’ll also be organising a Big Vision Treasure Hunt that will run throughout the month of May; you will be able to explore the reserve, solve clues and claim a prize! For more information about the activities taking place over the weekend, go to https://www.nationaltrust. org.uk/wicken-fen-nature-reserve/features/ wicken-fen-big-vision-weekend We hope that you’ll join us to celebrate the success of the reserve so far, find out more about our future plans, and enjoy activities in the beautiful fen environment.

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ELY WILDSPACE Tern Rafts on Roswell Pits isitors to Roswell admiring the view from Kiln Lane towards the Cathedral may have seen a raft in the middle of the pit.

This is one of two tern rafts on Roswell Pits – the second is on the pit nearest the river. The rafts are there to benefit common terns, which come here from Africa each spring, but which could not breed in Ely because of a lack of nesting sites. In 2013 Ely Wildspace obtained a grant from the Clark Bradbury Charitable Trust to pay local company K and K Mouldings to make the rafts, which our volunteers installed and surfaced with gravel on which the birds could lay their eggs.

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he first breeding success came in 2015, when three chicks fledged. Since then at least 18 terns have fledged from the rafts, including eight last year. Each spring volunteers clean the rafts and replenish the gravel (donated by the Environment Agency) to make them attractive as nest sites.

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07790 682 086 01638 602046 Litter Pick March 2019 ly Wildspace held its half-yearly litter pick across the Roswell Pits area on 30 March. Volunteers scoured Ely Common, Prickwillow Road, Kiln Lane, Cuckoo bridge, Springhead Lane and the riverside meadows, and collected 18 bags of rubbish for collection

by East Cambs waste disposal. We were fortunate to have glorious spring weather, which encouraged birdsong and butterflies as well as the volunteers. Participants were treated to tea and cake at the Ely Sailing Club, who as always kindly provided the venue. If you want to get involved in Ely Wildspace activities or find out more about upcoming Wildspace events visit: www.elywildspace.org.uk.

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MOTORS & MACHINERY

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Saturday 18 May 2018 10:30am to 4:30pm AMPLE FREE EXCLUSIVE PARKING Adults £5.00 Children ( 5 - 1 6 ) £3.00 Under 5 s Free Elymrc reserve the right to refuse admission see us on our web site - www.elymrc.org.uk Member of Chiltern Model Railway Association

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All All general general servicing servicing and and repairs repairs Front and rear suspension servicing (including electric and folding bikes) makes) (all makes) Suspension(all Servicing Disc brake servicing (all makes) Wheel building Frame repairs

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OUR SERVICES Class 4 & 7 MOT’s With new MOT lane and fully qualified tester, we have the facilitates to carry out Class 4 (cars) and Class 7 MOT’S Class 4 £40 Class 7 £50 Servicing With fully qualified Mechanics and the latest equipment we carry out servicing of all tyres of vehicles at competitive pricing. Labour £40 + VAT per hour Diagnostics With the latest Snap-On diagnostics technology we will be able to find out what is wrong with your car.

Batteries, Tyres & Exhausts We offer competitive rates on batteries, tyres and exhaust that can be fitted while you wait (subject to stock) Welding We have fully qualified welders on site, able to carry out repairs to MOT standards.

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ALICE IN WONDERLAND A review by Rosemary Westwell The Maltings 7th April 2019

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here was no better way to spend a wet Sunday afternoon than to revel in a lively and highly entertaining production of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ in the Maltings in Ely. All the favourite characters were there:Alice, the ever-so-late White Rabbit, the sleepy Dormouse, the Playing Cards, the Town Cryer, the grinning Cheshire Cat, the Caterpillar indulging in a bit of smoking, and the downtrodden King and his wife, the petulant Queen of Hearts.

The familiar story of Alice retold in a series of non-stop music and action that kept the audience fascinated for the whole performance.

Highlights for me were the quivering panic of the White Rabbit, Alice and her common sense questions, and the outrageous Queen and her subservient husband.

What was especially delightful was that the Maltings was packed with families with young children who were all wholly entranced in proceedings on the stage.

The Company consisted of Melissa Jane Fleming, Oliver Scott, Ashley Shackell, Rhys Whiteside, Francesca Pim and Laurie Anderson or Isabelle Smith who played mini Alice. They were backed by a highly efficient and effective team.

Scott Ritchie Productions and KD Theatre Productions make a fine combination when it comes to entertaining theatre. To see what is coming up next for KD Theatre Productions, visit www.kdtheatre.co.uk.

IT’S BECOMING QUITE A REGULAR THING! The lovely people at K.D. Theatre have given us a family ticket to give away for Peter Pan, so head over to our Facebook page to enter

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Jurassic Bark welcomes a new member to the team!

Many of the customers from local pet suppliers, Jurassic Bark will remember Sid, the Golden Retriever, who would spend most of his time, laying across the entrance to whichever of our shops he was “working” at. Customers were left with no choice other than give him a stroke, both as they entered the store, and then again when they left. Failure to do so would result in a bark, until the customer did their duty. Sadly, Sid passed over the Rainbow Bridge towards the end of last year and is sadly missed. We at Jurassic Bark, have interviewed, and found his successor . We know he has a lot to measure up to, but with patience and training (and the odd “bloody dog” !!) We hope we will get there, SO meet DAVE !!

Dave will be pleased to welcome customers new and old to Jurassic Bark, so please call in and see us, we have a large range of foods for dogs cats and small animals, including, dry, wet and raw foods. We also have a good range of toys, accessories, beds etc and we think you will find our prices very competitive, so call in and see us and hopefully meet Dave !!

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EGAN AND VINTAGE FAIR RETURNS TO ELY MARKETS SUNDAY-MONDAY Ely Markets is hosting its annual Vegan and Vintage Fair this May bank holiday weekend. This popular event brings together an eclectic mix of vegan food alongside vintage and retro stalls.

“We’re delighted to be hosting our third annual Vegan and Vintage Fair again this year,” says Julia Davis of Ely Markets. “It’s a brilliant event for all the family with a unique mix of delicious food, quirky stalls and retro fun.”

There will be a diverse range of vegan food available – from vibrant street food to delicious cakes and bakes. Visitors should also look out for vegan beauty and lifestyle products, plus ethical clothing.

As well as sampling vegan food, visitors can also browse a selection of retro-inspired stalls. There will be all kinds of vintage and upcycled furniture – plus collectables, clothes and records.

“This year there’ll be everything from mid-century furniture and glass to vinyl records and vintage fashion,” says Julia. “People love the unique combination of delicious vegan food and eclectic retro stalls. So, whether you’re curious about vegan food, or a fan of vintage style, come and explore our Vegan & Vintage Fair this bank holiday with your family and friends and discover something new.”

Lane and the vintage stalls will be on the main Market Place. There will also be a bar, traditional bank holiday market stalls and street food, plus children’s entertainment.

Ely Markets’ regular weekly Craft, Food & Vintage Market takes place as usual on Saturday 4th May on the Market Place and Dolphin Lane.

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Ely's Eel Festival Weekend Eel Day - Sat 4th May 2019 10.30 kick off

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t is to the humble Eel to which Ely owes so much; including the name of the City. How ever can we try and thank our beloved Eels?

With a whole day dedicated to them!

The annual Eel Day Parade begins 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 along part of the City’s Eel Trail Heritage Walk – everyone is welcome to join in!

We have a full programme of arena events in Jubilee Gardens including music, dancing, a living history encampment and a street food scene. Special highlights include the Town Criers Championships and the World Eel Throwing Competition with lots of family participation opportunities. As you would imagine, eels feature massively in the day and there will be the chance to see live eels.

ELY LIBRARY EVENTS Saturday 11th May - Local Studies Fair 9.30am-1pm, Curious about your town, landscape, family or community? Researching the past but need a hand? Drop into the library to meet a host of history and heritage experts who will help you explore your roots and learn to see your community in a new light!

Wednesday 15th May- Connie’s Colander 10.30am Ely Library. A free performance raising Obviously it wouldn’t be Eel Day without the opportunity to sample what was once a staple food in the Fens, so this is your chance to taste smoked and jellied eels as well as more conventional forms of food. Not to forget our brilliant Beer and Cider tent, for washing down those fabulous smoked eels. www.elyeelfestival.co.uk

awareness of Dementia. Sensitively, with humour and tenderness, this newly written play traces the evolving relationship throughout the lives of a mother and daughter, and the impact of Connie’s Alzheimer’s.

Saturday 1st June - Elmer Day 10am-12pm Drop in for patchwork elephant crafts and fun! Donations welcome.

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Friday 7th June - Pyjamarama Bookstart Party 10.30am-12pm Wear your pyjamas to a party

full of rhymes, songs, crafts and fun to celebrate National Bookstart Week!

Saturday 8th June - Art Workshop with David Brown 10.30am-1pm or 1.30-4pm, £12, age 14+.

Local artist David Brown guides you through a Drawing and Painting session suitable for beginners and improvers. All sessions are held in an informal, relaxing and encouraging manner, with the emphasis very much on enjoyment!

Contact details for all events and activities are Ely.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk, 0345 045 5225. Visit the Library to Book.

ELY METHODIST CHURCH CRAFT AND INTERACTIVE STORYTIME Wednesday 29th May from 10am - 12pm The Case of the Missing Sheep Accompanied children under 11yrs.

Free entry, No booking required.

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As part of the Food and Drink Festival, a variety of experts will be showcasing their skills and passing on their knowledge in the fabulous Cookery Theatre. Sponsored by Cambridge Commodities, there is an exciting line-up to entertain and inspire. Check out the fabulous line-up which has a health theme to it, although don't be too alarmed, there is still plenty to drool over!

There will be lots of tasting opportunities (some naughtier that others, but all nice!) as well as amazing raffle prizes to win after each session, donated by the demonstrators so bag your chair early (no towels please!).

Sunday 5th May, 11 am -The Hungry Roundhead

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Who would have thought 17th Century food would look this good! Join The Hungry Roundhead, aka local food historian Nora Gardner, and hear the origins of many of our traditional recipes and discover how they have evolved to the modern versions we know today. As eels were an important part of Ely's history, we are delighted that Nora will be using this versatile fish in one of her dishes - well we are at Ely's Eel Festival Weekend!

Sunday 5th May, 12 noon - Hala El-Shafie

Sunday 5th May, 1 pm Red Herring We welcome from the riverside, head chef Gareth, from Ely's brand new Red Herring restaurant. Literally opened only days ago, this is your chance to find out directly from the chef about the style of food that is on the menu.

Today Gareth will be demonstrating a classic fish dish that will have you reminiscing about childhood visits to the seaside, which is very much part of their new ethos.

Hala is a consultant nutritionist and dietitian who will be bringing an edgy and refreshing approach into our Cookery Theatre. With TV appearances on "How to Lose Weight Well", "Eat Well for Less" and "Sugar Free Farm", expect only healthy options!

Sunday 5th May, 2 pm Almonry Restaurant and Cafe We are delighted to feature the new Almonry Chef, Adrian Scarlett, in our Cookery Theatre.

Adrian has worked in several promient venues in Cambridge and so we are really excited that he is now part of the Ely foodie scene. Today he will be showcasing his baking skills as he demonstrates some of the treats that make up the Almonry's legendary Afternoon Teas menu.

Sunday 5th May, 3 pm - Love a Taste What better way to end our first day in the Cookery Theatre than with a little bit of wine tasting, courtesy of Love a Taste. Co-owners, James and Andrea launched their new business with the aim to solve the wine lover's problem - how to find wines that are consisently good, that one wants to drink without breaking the bank. In addition, this clever couple have worked up a new bottling technique which means that a selection of six wines (each one equivalent to a small glass) can be sent through the post, as the packaging is letter box-friendly, which allows you to try before you invest in the larger bottles.

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COOKERY THEATRE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMME

Monday 6th May, 11 am - British Herb Kitchen Owner of British Herb Kitchen, Victoria, is on a mission to bring British herbs back to our tables. She would like to see the wonderful array of delicious and nutritious herbs that used to be grown in our soil, in our climate through Roman, Medieval and Elizabethan times. Somewhere along the line they fell from grace to be replaced by just six or eight supermarket standards - how true!

In her demo she will be reminding us of how vital and amazing these herbs are in our recipes along with growing tips, health benefits and a little bit of quirky history. So let's go into the Herb Garden .....

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Monday 7th May, 12 noon - Celebrity Chef Aldo Zilli We welcome the very charming and flamboyant Aldo into our kitchen on Monday. He has promised us an Italian Pasta Masterclass experience not to be missed. One of nine children, Aldo was born in Italy and like all good chefs, first learnt Italian cooking from his mother. He went on to be the founder and chef patron of some of London's most exciting and innovative restaurants, including Signor Zilli, Zilli Fish, Zilli Green and Zilli Cafe and has since worked as consultant, author and television personality and is the current food columnist in the Daily Express.

This is a demonstration not to be missed!

Monday 7th May, 1 pm The Wholefood Warrior

Following this year's take on healthy foods we have our very own Wholefood Warrior who will be educating us on what is best for our bodies. Find out a wealth of knowledge as she whips up a few tasty, wholesome meals that we can all try at home.

Yes apparently, healthy food can taste good - if you need convincing, come and along and see for yourself!

Monday 7th May, 2 pm Dr Sue (The Flamboyantly Fabulous) We welcome Dr Sue, food scientist and food historian who has a very quirky alter ego.

Sue appears as the Grande Dame of TV cookery– the Flamboyantly Fabulous Fanny Craddock. Even though this year will mark 25 years since she died she is remembered as the eccentric post war first female celebrity chef. Fanny will be making an eel shaped cake and talking about eels past popularity. Sue has featured as a food science expert on BBC1, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5, plus as food history expert on the Great British Bake Off. She is a regular local and national radio presenter and writes on food history for Cambridge Edition magazine. What a step back in time!

Monday 7th May, 3 pm - Chet and Waveney Who needs Italian Prosecco or Spanish Cava when you can have English Sparkling wine produced close by in Norfolk? John Hemmant, owner and winemaker of Chet and Waveney Vineyard will be telling us all about his family run Vineyard which produces award winning sparking and still white and rose wines. Hear all about the wine they produce and the tours they run and of course visit their stand located in the Food and Drink Market on Palace Green and grab an early chance of a taster! www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 49

ELY CINEMA MAY 19

The Maltings · Ship Lane · Ely · Cambridgeshire · CB7 4BB Wednesday 1 May: 7.30pm · 127 mins.

The White Crow (12A) English subtitles A revelatory look at Rudolf Nureyev, an artist who transformed the world of ballet. From his poverty-stricken childhood to defection from Russia to the West. Infrequent strong language, moderate sex, nudity.

Sunday 5 May: 7.30pm · 111 mins.

At Eternity’s Gate (12A) English subtitles A biopic about the last years of Vincent van Gogh. An extraordinarily intense look at what it is to be an artist, encapsulated in Willem Dafoe’s fine, Oscar-nominated performance. Brief moderate threat.

Thursday 9 & Sunday 12 May: 7.30pm · 112 mins.

Film ticket prices: Evenings: £8/£7 Matinee: £7/£6 (£1 discount for members) Other content various prices: Concessions 60+, U15s, income support, F/T students (proof required).

Cinema Information: 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.

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.

NT & ROH Screenings: £15 / £14 concs £12 members

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Fisherman’s Friends (12A)

A feel-good film about the rise of the UK’s number one buoy band. A cynical music executive heads to a Cornish village to sign a group of singing fishermen. Infrequent strong language, moderate sex references.

Tuesday 14 May: 7pm (doors 6.30pm) · 165 mins.

NT Live : All My Sons

Sally Field, Bill Pullman and Jenna Coleman star in Arthur Miller’s blistering drama. Set in America, 1947, Joe and Kate Keller are a success story but nothing lasts forever and their contented lives are about to shatter.

Thursday 16 May: 7.15pm (doors 6.45pm) · 195 mins.

Royal Opera House Live : Triple Bill

The modern face of The Royal Ballet, shown in works from three leading choreographers - Wheeldon, Pite and Cherkaoui. An evening bringing contemporary dance truly up-to-date.

Sunday 19 May: 3pm · 112 mins.

Dumbo (PG)

Disney expand the classic story in this live action adventure. Circus owner Medici enlists former star Holt Farrier and his children to care for a newborn elephant whose oversize ears make him a laughing stock.

Sunday 19 May: 7.30pm · 119 mins.

The Keeper (15) English subtitles The incredible true story of Bert Trautmann, a German soldier and POW who, against a backdrop of British post-war protest and prejudice, joined Manchester City and became a footballing icon. Strong language.

Thursday 23 May: 7.30pm · 122 mins.

The Sisters Brothers (15)

Two outlaw brothers in the 1850s Old West pursue a chemist who has developed a substance that makes gold easy to spot. Hilariously ribald yet tender comedy western. Gory images, strong violence, language.

Sunday 26 May: 7.30pm · 100 mins.

Wild Rose (15)

A wild child young mother just out of prison, dreams of becoming a country singer. An electrifying comedy-drama about one woman torn between dreams and responsibilities. Strong language, sex.

Thursday 30 May: 7.30pm · 101 mins.

Red Joan (12A)

Joan Stanley’s (Judi Dench) tranquil retirement in rural England is shattered when she’s arrested by MI5. She’s been hiding an incredible secret: she’s been an influential KGB spy. Moderate sex, suicide references.

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CAMPAIGN AMATEUR THEATRE CELEBRATE 50 YEARS 30th May - 1st JUNE

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ampaign Amateur Theatre (CAT) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The company was the idea of Graham Fletcher and his wife Janet in 1968 and made up of RAF personnel from The Princess of Wales Hospital. They wanted to perform a production of West Side Story and recruited extra cast members from the local youth club. However, the production was doomed with the leading man breaking his leg, the leading lady falling ill, and other cast members being posted abroad! At this point CAT may have folded if it had not been for a loan from Cancer Research of £100 which enabled the company to stage their first musical production, Oliver, in 1969 at Needham Hall, with the church choir from St Mary’s Church making up the cast of Fagin’s Gang. It was at this time that Campaign Amateur Theatre became known simply as CAT. The original cat logo was Henry who belonged to founding members, Rex and Jan Lane.

The company has made regular donations to Cancer Research UK, Strangeways laboratory, and other cancer charities over the last 5 decades. To date it has raised many thousands of pounds for cancer research and at the last production in October 2018, The Full Monty, £427.98 was raised for Prostate Cancer Research. The group is extremely grateful to its members and audiences for their generous support.

Ely College, Downham Road, Ely. Tickets are on sale from www.ticketsource.co.uk/cately Telephone: 07395 571726 Ticket prices: Adults £13.00 Under 12’s £10.00 Whilst it is good to celebrate past achievements, it is also important to look forward to the future of CAT. To continue to thrive we must endeavour to attract the best local talent, not just singers and actors but also musicians, technicians and backstage crew. Therefore, if you would like to be part of CAT and be involved in some amazing productions please contact us for more information on: Cat-ely@outlook.com.

We would also welcome any person who would like to become a Friend of CAT or any businesses who would like to sponsor the society and help keep musical theatre thriving in Ely. For more information please contact us on Cat-ely@outlook.com

Some photos from recent shows; Spend, Spend, Spend 2010, The Owl & The Pussycat 2014 The Wizard of Oz 2014 Peter Pan 2015 and Oliver 2017

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Isle of Ely Arts Festival 2019

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his year’s festival theme is ‘Landscapes of Life’ and runs from Saturday 15th June to Saturday 13th July and East Cambridgeshire audiences are promised a cultural month full of music, art, theatre, live film screenings, literature, and more. There’s also a chance for you to get creative with a Writing Competition, the Babylon Summer Exhibition open to both amateur and professional artists, workshops at Haddenham Galleries and an open mic poetry night with Fen Speak.

This year there’s a special Launch event on Friday 14th June ‘An Evening with award winning poet Wendy Cope OBE’ interviewed by BBC presenter Jeremy Sallis at St Peter’s Church Ely and later in the Festival you can enjoy more poetry as Beth Hartley presents High Street Poetry in Cafè Nero on Wednesday 26th June. The Isle of Ely Festival Players will be touring their theatrical production to Little Downham and Haddenham with Sue Townsend’s comedy ‘Groping for Words’.

Other Festival highlights this year include 'A Night at the Movies' in the glorious surroundings of Ely Cathedral on Friday 12th July with the Festival Orchestra and community singers led by Chris

Parsons. This event promises to be a night for all the family to enjoy with hits from movies including the Greatest Showman and Disney Classics. Sing!

Choirs are back by popular demand in the Bishop’s Garden for a picnic concert on Sunday 7th July.

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There’s more music on offer with ‘A Night at the Opera’ with Ely Choral Society on Saturday 13th July, and from Ely Consort on Saturday 29th June performing John Rutter’s uplifting ‘Feel the Spirit’. ‘Folk in the Fens’ presents a series of concerts and events, including music, prose and poetry from anywhere and everywhere, featuring Jeremy Harmer, Steve Bingham and performers from across the region.

There are art previews with an Open Studios event at Wicken Fen on Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th June.

Tickets for festival events are now available from individual promoters, check out the free brochure (available from the first week of May) in shops, galleries and tourist attractions throughout the District) and festival website. www.isleofelyartsfestival.org.uk

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SPACE THEMED SCIENCE FESTIVAL WITH A ‘STAR’ LINE UP! 18th May to 9th June 2019

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ly Cathedral has an exciting programme of events for their up and coming Science Festival, ‘The Sky’s The Limit’, with a focus on Space and Space Travel to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing.

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This family themed event takes place inside Ely’s magnificent medieval Cathedral. Highlights include the installation of a seven metre diameter lunar replica, The Museum of the Moon, by artist Luke Jerram, which will be suspended from the Nave ceiling. This illuminated breath-taking installation reflects the exact imagery of the moon’s surface from data collected by NASA.

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With a focus on space exploration, artificial intelligence and future technologies the Festival’s guest speakers will be the Astronomer Royal, Lord Rees, Sky At Night presenters Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Chris Lintott, and television celebrity and space enthusiast, Dallas Campbell. A space themed exhibition will run alongside the full programme of activities. Key exhibits will include meteorites, astronaut suits, a space toilet and space food alongside many other fascinating items on loan from The Science Museum, The Institute of Astronomy and The Sedgewick Museum in Cambridge.

Ely Cathedral Canon, Vicky Johnson, a former research scientist, who is overseeing the festival, said: “Ely is situated in part of the country where science and technology are an important part of the local economy. Through our Science Festivals we celebrate the opportunities that Science and Technology offer to the wellbeing and advancement of the human race. Our aim is to become a Cathedral for Science where Science and Faith can happily interact and learn from each other.”

The Festival will run from 18th May to 9th June inclusive. A full programme of all the events highlighting details of all the activities, talks, music, cinema and art taking place is available in the Science Festival leaflet or online at: www.elycathedral.org

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ALDRETH VINTAGE & CRAFT FAIR IS ON SATURDAY 18th MAY with F R E E entrance from 11.00am.

Craft stalls, live music all day, refreshments, beer tent, BBQ, 1970s ice cream van, raffle, local history group, tombola, second hand books, free children’s entertainment all day to include Punch & Judy, Circus Skills & Magic Shows, vintage and interesting vehicles plus many other attractions. All profits go towards Aldreth Village Hall.

Anyone wishing to have a stall or have any interesting vehicles to display please get in touch for more details at babybertie@yahoo. com or visit the Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/ events/347694949180225/

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SPORTS AID ELY SPRING LUNCH

GETTING SPORTY

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ou are invited to attend the next Ely Sports Aid Lunch. We are delighted to announce that the celebrity guest speaker will be Graham price MBE. Graham played 12 Tests for the British Lions in New Zealand and South Africa, making him the most capped Welsh player in Lions history. He occupies 3rd place in the all-time list behind Willie-John McBride and Dickie Jeeps.

A Welsh Schools champion at shot and discus, Graham made his firstteam bow at Pontypool at 18 and started to learn the front-row ropes against grizzled and older opponents, many of them two or three stone heavier and not inclined to go easy on a novice.

Graham absorbed the lessons and became one of the greatest props the game has seen. He placed huge emphasis on the engagement, aiming

to hit the top of the opposition loosehead’s head with his right shoulder and then locking him in such as uncomfortable position that he was like putty in his hands.

Terry Cobner (former Welsh international rugby union player and British Lion) said “Pricey worked like a dog in training and ran like a stag in games and he had this huge resolve, an Graham had an appetite for hard incredible single-mindedness work on the paddock which was and sense of purpose”. one element that helped propel To book contact paula Sparling him to stardom for club and on: paula4sportsaid@gmail. country, as well as captaining com Pontypool for a decade.

ELY OUTDOOR SPORTS ASSOCIATION OPEN DAY JUNE & CAR SHOW 8th June 2019 12pm - 10pm

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ome and see what Ely Outdoor Sports Association is doing for the community in Ely with demonstrations, stalls, competitions and music all day on Saturday, June 8th 2019.

There will also be a delightful selection of cars, stalls, funfair as well as food and drink with music till 22.00. Entry is FREE all day. The Open Day will be brought you by EOSA in association with Spotted in Ely and SA Events If anyone would like to be involved with the event or would like a stall or car pitch please email: saeventsuk@outlook. com

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ELY SAILING CLUB OPEN DAY Bank Holiday Monday 6th May 2019 - 1pm to 4.00pm FREE SAILING TASTER SESSIONS AT ELY SAILING CLUB

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re you looking for a new way to get outdoors and active or find something you can enjoy together with the family? If the answer is yes, Ely Sailing Club is inviting you, your family and your friends to come and try sailing for FREE this Bank Holiday Monday 6th May 2019.

Whether you’re completely new to the sport or looking to get back on the water, our Open Day is the perfect time to give it a go. Therefore, we are inviting the local community to come down to have a go at sailing with us, see what Ely Sailing Club has to offer and get involved.

Who knows, you might just get hooked!

Starting at 1pm, on Bank Holiday Monday 6th May 2019 there

will be a whole host of activities taking place including touring the lake and sampling the delights of sailing by enjoying a FREE taster session out on the water in the capable hands of experienced sailors who will be more than happy to answer any questions that you may have. All buoyancy aids will be provided.

Sailing at Ely can be as physical or relaxing as you wish to make it, you can sail with others or on your own, do it competitively or potter about and just enjoy the gentle escape of being outside in the fresh air.

We would love for you to join us ELY SAILING CLUB www.elysailingclub.org

As an RYA Training Centre, should you wish to progress your interest, instructors will be on hand to provide information about our RYA approved training courses together with details of membership. BBQ Hot Dogs, Burgers, a selection of cakes and snacks together with refreshments including tea and coffee will also be available. www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 57

Ely Tennis Club is opening its courts on:

 Sunday 19th May, 10:00 - 16:00  Downham Road, Ely, CB6 2SH Whatever your age or ability we'll have something for you to try. We'll supply the balls and rackets and 10is Academy will be on hand to give you tips and advice. https://bit.ly/2VvQmXj to register.

Go to https://bit.ly/2vaierv Registering now will entitle new members to a 10% discount on member rates.

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Doors 7pm 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Info: 01353 662633

Cash tickets available at the Maltings

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ART UNEQUALLED EVENTS TO SHOWCASE SUPERB ART AND CRAFT

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ocal artist, Ted Coney will be Artist in Residence in Ely’s historic courthouse during the Isle of Ely Festival on Saturday 15th June and Sunday 16th June from 11am – 4pm on each day.

He will be working on his latest painting about his family, ‘Who Stole The Toothpaste?’, using drawings made in the main courtroom and cells last year as part of his research.

It is reputed that E.H. Shepard was inspired by the courtroom for his illustrations in ‘The Wind In The Willows’ which showed Toad’s downfall and punishment. Ted is also using images of Toad in his oil painting as a symbol of pomposity and greed. Ted’s ancestors made and lost a fortune in the pharmaceutical business over a hundred years ago, hence the title of his painting.

Come and see Ted’s work in progress and also enjoy a rare glimpse into the interior of this historic building. Admittance is free.

Ted Coney’s Family Portraits has just reopened for the 11th season on Ely’s Waterside. Booking is essential for a tour where you will be shown more of his paintings inspired by family stories. See Ted’s website www.tedconeysfamilyportraits.co.uk for more details. *preliminary canvases, drawings and references

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ON THE RIVER IN JULY

41ST ANNUAL ELY AQUAFEST IS ON 7th JULY! Aquafest is the biggest annual event by the riverside in Ely, organised by the Rotary Clubs of Ely. It is an entertaining event for all ages. It is on July 7th and is open to the public at 11 a.m. and opened by the Mayor at 12 noon.

Aquafest was started in 1978 as a thank you to the people of Ely. It was very simple in the beginning with stalls on Lavender Green and a raft race. Since its humble beginnings it has grown to encompass the whole of the Riverside, from Jubilee Gardens to Lavender Green. There is entertainment in the form of arena acts, music and displays on the river as well as the Raft Race. It also gives local charities a venue to raise funds and awareness.

This year will see the return of Hannam’s Wake Hub, music from local artists, a birds of prey display, along with the ever popular 4th Dimension and other entertainment. There will be two Raft Races, one organised by the Scouts and the main Raft Race which will see hand-built rafts compete against each other in not only in a timed race, but also to see who can win the ‘Best Decorated Raft’.

The Raft Race is very entertaining to watch and very exciting and a lot of fun to compete in. There will be food , crafts and public information stalls, fun fair rides, a beer tent and those stalls which will encourage you to try your luck and your skills.

Come and join in the fun!

Contact Viv Doji: vclariced@hotmail.com for more information.

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HADDENHAM BEER FESTIVAL Friday 5th July – Sunday 7th July his year’s Haddenham Beer Festival promises to be the best yet. The festival opens on Friday 5th July with music from Sabertooth Timmy (high energy rock covers from the 90s to now) and the Ouse Valley Singles Club. Food stalls. including a BBQ & Fish & Chips.

Entry on the door is just £3. The festival continues on Saturday and Sunday with more great bands, food and family fun.

Headlining the Saturday night will be Big10 Ska band playing hits from Madness, The Specials and Bad Manners. There will be around 30 real ales on tap and 9 different ciders as well as a Pimms & Prosecco bar.

Food stalls include The Cambridge Samosa Company, AroyD Thai, Wood Fired Pizzas and lots more. The festival wraps up on Sunday 7th July with a Jazz brunch and a selection of chilled out sounds until 6pm.

Father’s Day Special Offer: Weekend Pass plus pint glass & T-Shirt & 3 Beer Tokens £20 available from Sarah Tindall at the barbers and Spoilt Rotten Beads.

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Tickets: Weekend tickets include a glass and three beer tokens. Weekend tickets can be purchased on the gate for £15 per adult on Friday night or £12 on Saturday (kids go free). Advance weekend passes (must be purchased by 30th June) are just £10 per adult. https://www.facebook.com/ WeDrinkHaddenhamBeer https://we.drink.haddenham.beer

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ELY FOLK FESTIVAL Friday 12th - Sunday 14th July ly Folk Festival is a great day (or weekend) out for all the family. Great music, workshops; ceilidhs; morris dancing; food & craft stalls; a real ale bar; and lots for kids of all ages to do. All taking place at Ely Outdoor Club.

Sunshine guaranteed! A fun day out for kids with free-play with Imps Creativity; crafts with Kulture Kart & Cary Outis; story-teller Marion Leeper; family concert with David Gibb and lots more. Festival tickets available for individual days starting at £27 for Friday evening; and kids under 12 get in free. A free shuttle bus runs between Ely City Centre & festival site.

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ELY OUTDOOR CENTRE ELY·CAMBS·CB6 2SH • Season tickets £79 (£89 post May) • Concessions available • Children under 12yrs free • Day Tickets available

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Ferocious Dog Cara Dillon Martin Carthy

Gerry Colvin Band

Les Barker · Tide Lines

Rory McLeod · Martin Harley Melrose Quartet …and

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MORRIS DISPLAYS, REAL ALE BAR, TRADE STALLS, WORKSHOPS, DANCES, CHILDRENS’ ENTERTAINMENT *All Artists booked subject to contract

JUBILEE GARDENS JUBILEE GARDENS ELY SUMMER 2019 RIVERSIDE CONCERTS SUNDAYS at2.30 - 4.30pm 12th May 19th May 26th May 2nd June 9th June 16th June 23rd June 30th June 14th July 21st July 28th July 4th August 11th August

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Kings Lynn Town Band CSD Brass Wississippi Jazzmen Wicken Coronation Band Soham Comrades Chatteris Town Band City of Ely Military Band Breckland Brass Littleport Brass March Brass Cottenham Brass Manea Silver Band Dickie de Vere and the Dorchester Mavericks Waterbeach Brass

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REGULAR GROUPS AND MEETS LISTINGS To update email: editor@elyimagazine.com - Look for lll to find new and updated information.

ART & CRAFT lll The Art Society Ely (formerly EDFAS) Thurs 16th May Illustrated lecture by Anna Moszynska FRESH ENCOUNTERS. How the role of sculpture has changed and the growth of sculpture parks. Thursday June 20th THE HUGUENOT SILK WEAVERS - a history of the Huguenots and their part in the silk trade by Sue Jackson. Regular monthly meetings. 7 for 7.30pm Visitors welcome £7 www.theartssocietyely.org.uk/ Ely Arts 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 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. Ely College on Tuesday evenings during term time, 6.30 - 9.00 p.m. 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.

Sarah Ruff: 01353 614495 Ely Guild of Woodturners We 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 £35 per annum.

Web: www.elyguildofwoodturners.org.uk and Twitter @ElyWoodturners. email: Louise on publicity@elyguildofwoodturners.org.uk for more info.

CHARITIES (Local branches) Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Working with and for older people, providing a wide range of services and support helping 64 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

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: /AgeUKCAP Ely & District NSPCC The Ely and District Committee of the NSPCC Lesley 01353 659986 / Wendy 01353 664752 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

COMMUNITY matters 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. vickielychapter@btinternet.com for more details.

Ely-Ribe Association Our Association exists to promote the 60-year old twinning arrangement between Ely and Ribe.

Membership costs just £10 a year. If you would like to join us, or are interested in making contact with like-minded people in Denmark, give us a call! e-mail: elyribe.association@ntlworld.com Chairman: Howard McMillan Tel: 01353 667949 Neighbourhood Watch Working 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. For information contact Kevin Evans at 01353 614892 / kevin.g.evans@ntlworld.com

DRAMA, THEATRE & FILM Campaign Amateur Theatre (CAT) We are a friendly and inclusive amateur theatre group and have been running in Ely for 50years.

We produce musical theatre shows and try to do 2 productions a year. We also have social and fundraising events throughout the year.

We welcome adults members from 18yrs+ and children from 8yrs+. Visit our website at www.cattheatrecompany.co.uk or contact our membership officer Viv Aggett: email Catmembership@outlook.com or phone 01353 699379 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. www.facebook.com/ elyamateurdramatics.org / 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 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 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 info on future events see our website at:www.elytheatregoers.co.uk stb. butler@ntlworld.com / Tel:07887 240483

DANCE East Cambs Dancing for Fun Beginners Line Dancing Thursday 6.30 - 7.15pm. £2 weekly. Regular Line Dancing Class every Thursday 7.30pm – 9pm. Relaxed, pleasant friendly atmosphere. Great for your fitness and memory. Tea Dance every Tuesday 2-4pm. A combination of live & recorded music. £3 entry.

Small charge for refreshments. Brooklands Centre, The Brook, Sutton, Ely, CB6 2QQ Please contact Peter or June for more info 01353 725774 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 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. We perform at various events around the area. 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 Sutton Masque We are a relatively new 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.

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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) 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. www.u3a.sites.org/ely Chairman: 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. email: eastern@wea. org.uk.

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just listen and enjoy something new. Contact the Secretary on 01353 669326 for more information or visit wea.org.uk/eastern.

FUNDRAISING & VOLUNTEERS Ely Dining Club This friendly lunchtime dining club welcomes men and women (and their guests). It meets 6 times a year at The Poets House on St Marys Street in Ely. The 2-course meal with coffee costs just £20. 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.

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. For more info please contact Emma Greaves 01353 614794 / Elycfrs@virginmedia.com Facebook.com/ElyCommunityFirstResponders/ lll Elysian Riding for the Disabled Group Meets on Tuesday mornings weekly at Old Tiger Stables, Soham. We are a self-funded affiliated charity and provide riding for disabled children from the Highfield Academys in Ely and Littleport.

We are always in need of Volunteers to help us with the riding on Tuesdays. You don’t have to be “horsey” or used to working with children as we will train you. If you think you might like to come and see us please call Viv Seymour on 01353 610164 or Ros James on 01353 969948 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. 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 Joy Hockey 01353 663525 lll The Lions Club of Littleport Make a difference to your community and join a club. As a Lion you will join a club with like-minded men and women who are working together to strengthen your communities. For more details of your local club contact: David & Jenny Ellis 01353 664318 / 07817 592438 E: lionscluboflittleport@gmail.com www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/littleport 66 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

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://rotaryclubelyhereward.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 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. 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

Yoga Path with Vimala Sivananda Hatha Yoga brought to you at home, workplace or chosen venue. Tailored for your requirements. Or come to one of our classes.

Yoga asana (physical postures) breathing techniques, meditation / mindfulness techniques and more .....All abilities and ages welcome......

We provide the opportunity the experience is yours. 07984 582214 www.yogapathuk.co.uk, yogapathuk@gmail.com Yoga Studio Ely - Free Satsangs 2019 4th Sunday of each month - 6.00 - 8.00pm Yogic meditation, dharma talk, chanting, Q & A, good company. A relaxed format in a beautiful studio space and tranquil garden setting conducive to meditation and spiritual practice.

Experience traditional yogic mediation techniques, devotional chanting and yoga philosophy in the company of other yogis and non yogis alike.

Open to all, charitable donations accepted.

Please check our website for more information; www.yogastudioely.co.uk Contact Bianca 01353 698090 - E-mail mark@yogastudioely.co.uk Little Downham. CB6 2TD

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 £3 – Members free.

Tel: 01353 669326 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 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 . Tel: 01353 688360 / www.prickwillowmuseum.com / www.facebook. com/museumatprickwillow 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

INTEREST GROUPS City of Ely Allotments and Gardens Association.

The Stores in the grounds of Ely Beet Sports & Social Club, Lynn Road, Ely is run by volunteers and is open as follows: -

February to November inclusive Saturdays- 10.00am to 12 noon.

Mondays 6.30pm to 8.00pm except Bank Holidays December, January and up to mid February Saturdays 10.00am to 12.00 noon Membership for 2018-19 is £5.00 and members benefit from a 10% discount www.elyallotmentsandgardens.org Ely Bridge Club The club welcomes new members, regardless of experience. We play Monday afternoons and Tuesday evenings. 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.

We organise the annual Winter Beer Festival and a range of social events for our members.

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.

Email: contact@elyanddistrictcamra.com www.elyanddistrictcamra.com Facebook: @ElyandDistrictCamra Twitter:@ElyBeerFestival Ely & Dist’ Caravan & Camping Club Your local Caravan Club. Monthly meetups and trips. Our next meets are To contact your local Camping and Caravanning Club email elydistrictccc@outlook.com. lll City of Ely Flower Club Thursday 2nd May 2019: Flower Demonstration.

Demonstrator Hazel McGregor, Title “Floral Fusion”. Thursday 6th June 2019 - OPEN EVENING Flower Demonstration & Buffet.

National Demonstrator: Diane Norman; Title “Ikebana Style” Venue: Needhams Hall, Ely College, Downham Rd, Ely. Start time: 6.45pm. Tickets £12.00 visitors; £6.00 Members. Our charity for 2019/20 is the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust at Fen House, Ely. We will be holding a raffle for fundraising during the evening. So come along and have a great evening and help us fundraise.

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: Visitors £5 (incl: tea/coffee & biscuits).

Further info: Margaret Dooling - 01353 610436 email: 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 www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 67

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. www.facebook.com/thek9cafe/ Tel:07552462040 Isle of Ely Philatelic Society We extend a warm welcome to all stamp collectors.

Meetings are held monthly on a Thursday in the Community Room at Ely College, Downham Road, Ely CB6 2SH, 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Dates of meetings are available from the Secretary on 01354 659358. Membership subscription is only £7.00 per year. We do hope that you will join us!

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 lll Ely & District Model Railway Club The club is busy preparing for our annual exhibition at the Ely Community College on Saturday 18th May (10.30 to 16.30). If you are interested in model railways please come along and speak to a member of the club for more information. We meet in the Soham area several days a week. Our Secretary can be contacted on 01353 721280 or please visit our website at www.elymrc.org.uk. We look forward to seeing you at the exhibition where our new layout based on Wickham Market will be given its debut.

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 All welcome at High Flyer Pub Newnham Street Ely,Tuesday and Friday from 10.30 a.m for info contact Bob Handley: e: handleybob46@gmail.com Tel: 01353 666367 Ely Library Homework Club Every Friday 3.30-4.30pm at Ely Library. Tackle your homework with our books, internet, and friendly library assistants.

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Ely Library Engage in the Afternoon 2nd Tuesday of the month 2-3.30pm Ely Library Speakers and activities, with refreshments. Free entry, but donations welcome. Contact details for all events and activities are Ely.Referral@ cambridgeshire.gov.uk, 0345 045 5225.

Friends of Ely Library Friends’ Coffee Morning and Jigsaw Exchange 10am-12pm, Ely Library Meeting Room. 6 The Cloisters, Ely CB7 4ZH. 2nd Saturday of the Month.

New members very welcome.

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. Secretary: 01353 861153 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 features regular guest speakers as well as open mic performances. Fen Speak usually takes place on the third Wednesday of Feb, April, June, August, Oct and Dec - doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Find us on Facebook or email elaine. ewart@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 Fire-Engine 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 Acoustic Evenings at West End House Come & Enjoy a friendly acoustic evenings with us at Ely’s cosy character local West End House, 16 West End, Ely, CB6 3AY 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.

7.30 - 11.00pm. We play in turns ‘around the room’ and there might be Folk Music, Country, A Golden Oldie or two, or even a Poem or Story. Perform yourself or just listen. Info:- Liam (01353) 659614 or T: 07775094063 E: debrunliam@outlook.com West End House (01353) 662907 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 fifty members. We rehearse every Tuesday evening at Ely College, Downham Road. New players are welcome. There are no auditions. 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. 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. Membership by audition.

Email: info@elyconsort.org.uk 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 Area Music Centre The Ely Area Music Centre is a great opportunity for school-age students who have reached at least Grade 2 on an orchestral instrument to come and develop their skills with professional support, and to rehearse and perform as part of an orchestra! We meet at King’s School Ely Junior School, Barton Road, Ely, from 10am to 12.30pm on Saturdays during term time. For further details, please contact Cambridgeshire Music: 01480 373500, Email cm@cambridgeshire.gov.uk 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. No auditions and no need to be able to read music! For more info email: kathryn@singchoirs.com or visit our website www.singchoirs.com Sing! Together - a weekly music-making and singing group in Ely for people living with a dementia, memory loss and their carers, run by registered charity All In Sound. No experience is needed, just come along and enjoy the singing and music. Please contact Kathryn Rowland on 01353 662022 or email kathryn@allinsound.co.uk 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 6.00-7.00 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

NATURE & THE GREAT OUTDOORS Ely Wildlife Watch Wildlife activities for primary aged children and their families run by volunteers with the support of the Wildlife Trust. It is a great chance to get outdoors and have fun. Follow Ely Wildlife Watch on Facebook or phone Helen on 01353 664745 for further information.

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 website: www.willderland.com

POLITICS & CAMPAIGN GROUPS 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 www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 69

membership of the European Single Market. We have regular meetings and social events. please visit our website http://www.elyforeurope. org or Facebook – ElyforEurope.

Ely Refugee Resettlement Campaign We are raising awareness and helping with the resettlement of two refugee families in the local area. The Campaign is supported by many individuals and organisations in the region, and further details of the group’s work can be found on its website. For more information, please contact: info@elyrrc.co.uk

RELIGIOUS ORGANISATIONS Ely Baha’i Community On the first Tuesday of the month, (not January nor August) we host an evening of discussion on topical issues to do with personal & social transformation ..... at The Ely Museum (meeting room at the back), The Old Gaol, Market Street, Ely, CB74LS, 7:30 to 9:00! All our welcome, all faiths or none! A very warm & relaxed group trying to make a difference in our daily life to contribute to the betterment of the world! For more information Tel or Text: 07746761519 - FB:Ely Baha’i community - email: elybahais@gmail.com Christ Church North Ely Isle of Ely School.

Tel: 01353 659550 www.stmarysely.org Countess Free Church Chapel St. Ely CB6 1AD Tel: 01353 662396 www.countessely.co.uk Ely City Church 15a Silver Street. Tel: 01353 662172 www.elycitychurch.co.uk New Connexions @ High Barns Larkfield Community Centre , High Barns, Ely CB7 4SB Website: newconnexionschurch.org.uk Email: Keith@newconnexionschurch.org.uk Tel: Pastor Keith Waters, 612158 www.newconnexionschurch.org.uk Ely Methodist Church Chapel Street, Ely. Contact: Rev Colin Watkins 01353 720347. www.elyandnewmarket.com Every Thursday 2-course lunch at 12 noon for 12.15 for just £5, no booking required Ely and District Spiritualist Church Larkfield Community Centre , High Barns, Ely CB7 4SB 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 70 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

Ely Cathedral - Mothers’ Union First Wednesday of the month at the Cathedral Centre at 7.30pm. 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 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. Contact: Angela Jones 01353 665810 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. £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 Mary’s Church of England St Mary’s Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 659550 St Peter-in-Ely, Church of England St Peter-in-Ely, Church of England Broad Street, Ely 9.30am every Sunday – a sung celebration of the Holy Eucharist in traditional language following the long established custom of AngloCatholic worship. All welcome. www.elystpeterschurch.co.uk www.facebook.com/elystpeters Tel: 01353 665047 Ely Quaker Meeting 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, for about an hour, followed by coffee and informal chat. www.quaker.org.uk/about-quakers/ Pauline Weston, paweston25@gmail.com The Lighthouse Fellowship Lynn Rd, Ely 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. Delia Wakeling on 01353 861126 or Maria Martin 01353 772 812

SCIENCE Ely Astronomy Club Meetings commence at 7.30pm at the Vernon Cross Rm, Ely Museum. Informal, friendly and exciting. Beginners and families are welcome.

Join us and journey to the stars! 2nd friday of the month from Sept - June (July & Aug no meetings) No admission fee, retiring collection.

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. 3rd Saturdays 10.00am – 11.30am. 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.

Email: lgbtqcambridgeshire@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/LGBTEly https://www.facebook.com/LGBTCambridgeshire Ely & District Probus Club The 1st & 3rd 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. Companionship, discussion and other activities such as outings, luncheons and guest invitation meetings. Contact Charles Spottiswoode 01353 967014 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. Contact Brian Crabtree Tel: 07533 593848 E: CityOfEly.secretary@rbl. community

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 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 lll Ely City Women’s Institute Meets on 2nd Monday of each month.

May 13th: Spinning with Rachel Johnson June 10th: Speaker Rebekah O’Driscoll from The Wildlife Trust. The Old Dispensary, 13 St Mary’s Street, Ely, CB7 4ER. 7.15 for 7.30pm to approximately 9.45pm. 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 Every 2nd 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: rosemary.green5@talktalk.net Tel: 01353 661508

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). 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 Ely Victoria Badminton Club Tuesdays 7pm-10pm at Ely Paradise Sports Centre.

A friendly BE registered badminton club, open to all competitive abilities from improvers to experts.

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Facebookwww.facebook.com/ elyvictoriaBadminton East Cambs Basket Ball Club Providing basketball for all ages, 8 and above of all standards, for boys and girls. Our sessions are fun and competitive. If you would like to give the sport a go, are returning to the sport or have moved to the area looking for a new club, then get in touch or come to one of the training sessions. First session is free. Warriors training sessions: U12 team: Ages 8-11. Mon nights, 6:30pm-7:30pm. Kings School Sports Hall. Cost £5 / U14 & U16 teams: Ages 12-15. Wed nights, 6:30pm-8pm. Kings School Sports Hall. Cost £5 / Under 18 & men’s Senior teams: Ages 16+ Tuesday nights, 730pm10pm. At the Hive Leisure Centre. Cost £6. For further info contact@eastcambsbasketball.co.uk or visit: www.eastcambsbasketball.co.uk City of Ely Bowls Club 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. If you are interested in giving bowls a try please call the club for details. 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 Octagon Cycling Club We are a friendly local cycling club based in Ely. 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 72 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

golf courses. The club has practice facilities, a pro-shop and a superb clubhouse serving firstclass 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 & District Cycling Club For more information, to book a place or to reserve a bicycle please contact Cliff Loveday on 07823 338615 Ely High Badminton Club Every Wednesday (term time) 7.30-9.30pm Ely College, Downham Road. Contact: Ron Grant : ron.grant@ntlworld.com. Tel: 01353 610743 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. We 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 Tues 7-8pm / Ladies Tues 8-9.30pm / Mens Tues 8-9.30pm For more info : :www.pitchero.com/clubs/ elycityhockey Tel: 07815 905288 / Facebook: Ely City Hockey Club Twitter: @ElyHockeyClub Ely High Badminton Club Every Wednesday (term time) 7.30-9.30pm Ely College, Downham Road. Contact: 01353 699484 / john.clarke@tesco.net 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. 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. Victoria Cutforth, Treasurer Ely Netball Club: elynetball@ hotmail.co.uk / 07518 080362 Riding and Skating Ely (R.A.S.E.) Advocating for a new skatepark in Ely. Join RASE on Instagram and Facebook for events and competitions. FB/Riding and skating Ely 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. 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. 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 www.elysquash.mycourts.co.uk Ely Table Tennis Club We hold weekly practice sessions at Ely College (Needhams Hall) every Monday and at Littleport Leisure Centre every Thursday. Juniors only from 6pm to 8pm, Juniors and Adults from 7pm to 8pm and Adults only from 8pm to 9pm. FREE taster session for new members. Two hour session Adults £5.00, students in full time education £2.00.

1-1 coaching included and available for everyone to improve. All ages and abilities welcome to join the practice sessions and one of the clubs six league teams. For more information contact Karen Byford, Club Secretary,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. 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 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. 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

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lll 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.

Sunday May 5, 2019: 2-4pm 11a Bar & Restaurant, 11 Fore Hill, Ely CB7 4AA Email: elydeathcafe@gmail.com Facebook: Ely Death Café Ely Dementia Group We meet fortnightly on a Thursday from 10a.m. to 12p.m. at The Recreational Hall in Militia Way, off Barton Road Car Park. Our meetings are for carers, past and present and the cared-for. The charge is £2 per head which goes towards refreshments and outings. For further information please contact Julie Day on Ely 612369 or 07968739406 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 Little Miracles A charity run by parents, who know what it is like to have a child with an additional need, disability or life limiting conditions. We provide a free, safe environment with activities for all children with additional needs, disabilities and life-limiting conditions and their siblings. We offer a variety of services to meet the differing needs of families. We meet each Saturday at The Ely Community Centre, High Barns 2pm – 4pm and Parent Coffee Groups are held Wednesdays 10:30-12noon at Larkfields Café, High Barns. Ely@littlemiraclescharity.org.uk, or call 01353 664 644. Facebook: Little Miracles Ely Branch.

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 669326

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lll Happy Cafe Ely We are based in Julia’s Tearooms on the High Street and we hold meet-ups on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 10.30am until around noon. We use ideas and resources from the national charity Action for Happiness and aim to create a friendly and welcoming place to meet other people with a shared interest in promoting happiness and wellbeing. Resources from Action for Happiness and a variety of books to support wellbeing are available to view in Julia’s Tearooms at any time. We look forward to welcoming you!

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. T: 07565 598193 E: posability3@gmail.com W: www. posability.org TMW ELY Touch My World Productions hosts TMW Ely, the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month. A fabulously fun evening of themed entertainment and activities for people with learning disabilities. Join us from 7pm – 9pm at Larkfields Resource Centre, High Barns, Ely, CB7 4SB. Facebook @touchmyworld For more info contact Suzie on 07739638817 or email info@touchmyworld.co.uk. www.touchmyworld.co.uk and find us on 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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