Elyi magazine May 2016

Reflecting the richness of Ely life

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WELCOME ...from the Editor Hello and welcome to the May magazine!

We are very pleased to welcome to our pages Cllr Ian Lindsay who steps into Lis Every’s shoes this May as Mayor. We look forward to hearing all about his plans and activities this year.

Also in this issue we hear from Ely Model Railway Club who have their very popular annual exhibition (see page 6) and a number of local businesses take the opportunity to tell us a bit about what they do. Without them we wouldn’t have a magazine so please do have a read and if and when you use their services, please tell them you saw them in the Elyi! It really helps them to know their support of the magazine is paying off.

EDITORIAL & DESIGN Editor Bridget Hickish 01353 662684 editor@elyimagazine.com

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You may have heard about the Wicken Fen ponies via the local press already but we couldn’t resist running our own article (page 29) These spunky little creatures are obligingly photogenic. Thank you to Tony Winchester, to whom we turn for all things equestrian. We hope to hear more about Cottenham Point to Point later on in the year too.

While we are on the subject of horses, young Alice Trump sent in an article about what fun she has at pony club in Littleport (see page 8)

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Our Groups and Meets section is really swelling as more and more groups update us with their information. We hope you find the information useful, especially if you are new to Ely.

Cover Photo : Courtesy of The National Trust Wicken Fen Ponies Tony Winchester

We haven’t the space to flag up everything featured. I’ll let you find your way! However, I would like to quickly remind you of the Cathedral Business Group Exhibition (see page 35) We’ll be there along with many of our business friends so please do pop in during the 3 days and find our stall where you can partake of our sweeties and enter our fun competition.

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Introducing Ian Lindsay, Mayor Elect of Ely The eagle eyed amongst you will have noticed in the April 2016 number of Elyi that Councillor Lis Every wrote her swan song as your Mayor.

Unusually, she had served as Mayor for two successive years, and as a City we owe her a great vote of thanks for her massive achievements over that time. She is a human dynamo who has fought tirelessly on our behalf as the City Council has taken on many more responsibilities than in the past, and will be preparing itself for more in the future.

I was born in Cambridge but my family moved to the West Country when I was aged 5.

Subsequently I returned to Cambridge as a medical student before joining the Medical Branch of the RAF and qualifying as a doctor. I knew RAF Hospital Ely well, but though one of my 3 children was born there, I never served at Ely. I was in the RAF for 29 years, and during that time my children all boarded at King’s School, so I got to know and love the City well. After numerous Service moves my wife, Suzanne, and I settled permanently here in 1997 before I left the RAF in 1999. Thereafter I worked in occupational medicine until finally retiring in 2013.

Throughout my life I have always played racket sports, so since moving to Ely have been actively involved with running the Outdoor Sports Association and the Tennis Club, as well as playing squash whilst my knees still allowed. I still play real tennis at Newmarket, and lawn tennis here. I have always believed in public service so when I had a little more free time I joined the City Council 2 years ago, and have been on a steep learning curve ever since. I was somewhat startled, though greatly honoured, to be asked to become Mayor after such a short apprenticeship. However, with 4 ex Mayors still on the City Council and a group of highly experienced staff I will never lack for the best of advice.

When next I write in this splendid magazine I will be decked in the full regalia of office, and what will I hope to achieve thereafter? That is quite simple: I will do my best to promote and realise The City of Ely Council’s vision for Ely, which is for it to be a successful, vibrant, attractive place, where people want to live, work and visit.

On 16th May at the Mayor Making Meeting at the Maltings she will be handing over to the new Mayor, and that is when I emerge from the shadows as the current Deputy Mayor to become the real article. So who am I?

Cllr. Ian Linsay

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Ely Model Railway Club As this month’s issue arrives at your home club members are busily preparing for the club’s 38th annual exhibition to be held on the 21st May. Our advertisement on page 8 gives more details. If anyone is thinking of joining or simply would like to see what railway modelling is all about then do come along and see for yourselves You will be amazed at the variety of skills that you will see and also at the variety of layouts on view.

If you are unable to get to the exhibition but you live in the Ely, Newmarket or Cambridge areas why not come and join us? We typically meet on Tuesday evenings and additionally at other times.

You can learn new skills/share common interests plus we go on regular exhibition and railway related social trips like steam specials etc. .

We have a very well equipped club room and since its opening in 2015 we have seen a healthy increase in our membership and all who attend find the evenings enjoyable, warm and friendly.

Anyone over 18 interested in joining is entitled to visit us a couple of times (under no obligation) to see if they like it.

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Then Membership is £10/month. In the first instance, please contact the Club Secretary on Tel: (01480) 454 857 or via e-mail: crofters@ntlworld.com to arrange a visit.

Alternatively, you can make contact via our website: www.elymrc.org.uk where you can also see pictures of our new Clubroom/layouts/ get further information. We have a Facebook page too: https://www.facebook.com/ Elymodelrailwayclub/

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Littleport Pony Club Are you a mad keen pony lover who wants to have lots of fun with your pony and meet others just like you?

Then Littleport Pony Club is the place for you! We are a small and friendly branch near Ely and we really enjoy welcoming new members.

Our Pony Club offers a wide range of riding activities which means that we get to try a bit of everything: from cross country to side saddle; from show jumping to forest rides There’s something for all our members to enjoy. Of course the very best part of being at Littleport Pony Club is our amazing camp, held every summer, for juniors (up to 11). It is three days filled with fun, friends and ponies.

For seniors, it is six days of camping with your ponies packed with riding, water fights, fun evening activities and a disco at the end!

Many of us have made brilliant memories with our fantastic ponies and lovely friends.

Many of us have made brilliant memories with our fantastic ponies and lovely friends. We have great instructors and lots to offer.

So if you would like to join our fab branch of the Pony Club, visit our website at: http://branches.pcuk.org/littleport/ and be sure to get in touch. We look forward to meeting you and your pony!

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Babesiosis in Dogs, should l be worried?

Babesiosis is a disease transmitted to dogs from ticks. Although common in both Europe and the USA it is relatively rare in the UK. Three cases have been reported recently in Essex affecting dogs that had not travelled outside the UK. While we should be aware that the disease is present in the UK there is no need to panic. The tick transmits into the dog’s bloodstream while it is feeding. Babesia then lives in the dog’s red blood cells and triggers destruction of the dog’s red blood cells. Affected dogs become anaemic and may appear pale in the gum and lethargic. There are many other causes of anaemia in dogs that are far more common, but all require veterinary attention so if you are worried please bring your dog in for a veterinary examination.

In this area, we see relatively few ticks compared to the rest of the country mostly from May-August, although given the milder wetter winter it is possible they may increase in number early this year. There are a number of things you can do to reduce the risk to your dog: Avoid walks where you know there are a high number of ticks; Remove ticks and check your dog’s coats and skin daily and remove any ticks that you find - our nurses can do this for you at no charge. We also have Tom ‘O Tick removes at the practice which makes removing ticks very straightforward; Kill the ticks if they bite your dog. We have two tablets available at Johnson and Scott which will kill ticks rapidly after they bite. One provides 3 months protection and other 1 month, depending on the length of cover you require. Both also control fleas. Repel ticks; If your dog is walking in an area with lots of ticks you may wish to use a product which repels ticks as well as killing them. J&S Vets also have an effective tick collar which lasts up to 8months.

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Morris and May Morris dancers dance right through the year but May Day (1st May, not the bank holiday) is a special day in the Morris calendar and usually the beginning of the Summer dance out season. As May Day is at the weekend this year that weekend will be particularly crowded with dancing.

All over the country Morris sides will Dance the sun up, a long standing tradition of dancing in special places as the sun rises on the 1st of May, (to make sure it does rise). In this area, if you feel like getting up early, Ely and Littleport Riot and Coton Morris Men will be dancing at 5:20 outside the west door of Ely Cathedral.

Fenstanton Morris will be dancing to greet the dawn by the clock tower in Fenstanton and Devil’s Dyke,from Newmarket, will be dancing at Wandlebury at the same time.

Ely and Littleport Riot will also be dancing at Wicken Fete later on Sunday afternoon and then at Denny Abbey on Monday. Devil’s Dyke will be at Burwell Museum on Sunday afternoon and on Monday 2nd May at 11am The Royal Oak, Commercial End and Reach Fair at 1pm.

Further afield King’s Men from King’s Lynn will be dancing in the Saturday Market Place before the May Garland Procession.

On Monday, for those heading for the Norfolk coast, they will be touring dancing at The Jolly Sailors, Brancaster at 12, The Host Arms in Burnham Market at 1 and The Globe in in Wells-next-the-Sea by 2:30pm.

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The Sutton Beast is back !

One of the region’s most popular 10K and Fun Run events is back for 2016 and online entry for both races is open. ‘The Beast’ is held annually in Sutton, as part of its Feast events, and both races involve a multi terrain course – the Tony Robinson 10K taking you off the edge of The Isle of Ely, out into the Fens and back while treading on a variety of pathways, including road, grass and fen droves.

This year’s event will be the first that is ‘chip timed’ and orgainsers Martin Pickering and Stuart Green are looking forward to it already, “Event preparation is all in hand and it promises to be the best yet. Both courses are in good shape!

We are proud to say that we are supported by many local businesses including Cheffins who are the principal sponsor”.

The event also features ‘The Mini Beast’ – a fun run designed with old and young alike in mind and is sponsored by ‘Treetops Soft Play’. Stuart said “this is a lovely family friendly event that last year broke all records in the number of participants.

The local community all buy into it with runners ranging from 6 months to 75 years old. Some don fancy dress and others run for the team trophy.

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The MC for the event is no other than ITV News’s Donovan Blake and this year the musical backdrop will be provided by local band Blue Thunder.

There will be a hamper raffle by Team Jacum and we will also be supported by the WI Café and the Sutton Feast BBQ. This year’s event takes place on Sunday June 19th 2016 and early entry is advised.

Registration and number collection will open at 8.45am with the Mini Beast starting at 10am and the 10K at 11am. For more information and online entry please visit suttonbeast.com

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Ely Tennis Club is opening its courts on:

 14th May from 10 am – 2 pm  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 Cambridgeshire’s Coach of the Year will be on hand to give you tips and advice.

Registering now will entitle new members to a 10% discount on Member rates. Register through www.elytennisclub.co.uk.

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Witchford Karate Club is a friendly, outgoing & supportive group. Its Instructor is Sensei Ian Cheale (NIdan/2nd dan). Ian has been training and studying Shotokan Karate for over 8 years.

Training Times 6.30pm - 8.00pm Wed: (Adult Beginners/Kyu Grades) 6.30pm - 7.30pm Fri: (Junior/Adult Beginners) 7.30pm - 8.30pm (Adult/Junior Kyu Grades)

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We have extended our regular opening hours with appointments now available to suit you Our experienced team of vets offer a comprehensive service for your small animal needs Large car parking area

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The Mysterious Ponies of Wicken Fen Wander amongst the more remote parts of the National Trust’s Wicken Fen reserve and you may catch sight of the Konik Ponies. At present, the grazing team at Wicken manage around 100 of these amazing creatures. There are four herds, with one breeding group of 35 usually to be found on an area known as Baker’s Fen and Guinea Hall.

These tough, chunky horses can survive in all weathers and are ideal at maintaining the Reserve by grazing happily at all times and on most flora.

Hailing originally from Poland they are an echo of a now extinct Eurasian wild horse.

Our Koniks’ came originally from a herd in a conservation area in Holland. They were acquired by the National Trust as they had a reputation for being hardy, relatively easy to handle and very well adapted to wetlands, which has proven to be the case.

The majority are mouse dun in colour, they have thick stubby necks and a fully grown stallion will stand at around 13-2hh. Compared to the cosseted horses associated with nearby Newmarket, our Koniks are allowed a fair degree of independence, as if they are ‘wild’, and that’s how they are in their Native Poland.

They are checked daily and have regular visits from a specialist vet to ensure they are fit and

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healthy whilst aesthetically never likely to win any beauty parade!

But when the sun comes up on a cold and frosty winter’s morning there is no finer sight than a herd of Koniks galloping across the Fen. At this time of the year look out for the foals hiding in the shadow of their mothers. Soon they’ll come out of their shells and develop into precocious teenagers.

Currently the NT are running a Sponsorship Scheme so why not contact the National Trust and find out more – or better still come to Wicken and have a look for them – they’re truly a sight to behold.

Sponsor a pony: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ wicken-fen-nature-reserve/features/ sponsor-our-konik-ponies Wicken Fen Opening Hours: Nature Reserve- Dawn to dusk Cafe , Shop & Visitor Centre - 10.00 -17.00 Location: Lode Lane, Wicken, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5XP Info: wickenfen@nationaltrust.org.uk Tel: 01353 720274

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Friday 13th – Monday 16th May 2016 Ely Cathedral

Celebration of Business Exhibition ECBG believes that there is a strong correlation between the health of the business sector and the well-being of the communities in which those businesses operate.

The purpose of ECBG is to explore this relationship and strengthen the correlation.

We want to help businesses succeed and thereby make our communities stronger.

followed by Debate • B2B Exhibition in Ely Cathedral – Friday 13th to Monday 16th May 2016 • Networking from 3pm on Monday afternoon

• Followed by Celebration of Business Reception at 6pm • Debate at 7pm – European Union: Britain IN or OUT?

To book exhibition space and/or attendance at the Reception and Debate (both free of charge and open to all) please visit www.elycathedralbusinessgroup.org Donations to Ely Foodbank will be welcomed.

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The Celebration rounds off with a networking session on Monday afternoon followed by a drinks reception and then a debate on the European Union: ‘Europe – IN or OUT’ at 7pm. This follows on from a similar debate held by ECBG in February

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at which 500 people attended and participated.

A lively and engaging evening is anticipated as the referendum draws closer. All are welcome.

Further details are on the attached poster and can be found on our website.

To book a space for a stand and/or to attend any part of the Celebration please go to: www.elycathedralbusinessgroup.org/ celebration-of-business-2016 Or contact Coralie Green: coraliegreen@ecbg.org.uk Tel: 07771 743604

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Lane Academy Children’s Parties Lane Academy Princess Parties

Does your little one have a Birthday coming up?

Why not take the stress out of the day and have the Lane Academy run your child’s birthday party for you?

Let us entertain your little one at their next Birthday Party!

We have many years’ experience teaching and working with young people and can offer a wide variety of party themes to make your child’s day as special as possible.

Bronze Package - £120 1 hour of themed dances, games and activities. Plus prizes and a present for the Birthday Girl/Boy Silver Package - £175 A 2 hour party including everything in the bronze package plus a showcase to wow Mums and Dads at the end of the party.

Gold Package - £245 Everything included in the Silver package plus party bags for your guests.

All our parties include tailor made dance routines that are created with the children’s ages in mind and of course the chosen theme. Parties include games, competitions, dancing and singing as well as prizes for all the party guests, and a present for the birthday girl or boy. Depending on the package chosen children can perform a showcase at the end of the party to wow the parents!

Dance party Themes include : Street Dance, Cheerleading, Michael Jackson, Hawaiian, Pop Princesses and Musical Theatre (eg. Annie, Wizard of Oz) We also offer tailor made Little Movers Parties for children aged 2-4 with endless props and fun to be had!

We offer a wide variety of party themes. These include: Princess, Pirate, Street Dance, Hawaiian, Little Movers for 2-4 yrs, Cheerleading, Pop Princess and many more...

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or email sarahannepeters@hotmail.co.uk The Lane Academy runs dance, drama and singing classes for children aged 2 years to Adult. Classes include Jazz, Contemporary, Street Dance and Musical Theatre. Classes held in Ely, Sutton and Milton.

Please email for further information.

If your little one loves Princesses, then why not let one of our Princesses attend your party. We will entertain the children with dancing, songs, stories and games all in the theme of your chosen princess. We have had some wonderful feedback from our Princess parties: ‘Thank you so much for today Sarah, Sienna had a magical Birthday. Thank you for making our Little Girls day extra special’…

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Etheldreda Craft and Food Fair Saturday 4th June Palace Green, Ely 10am – 5pm For the Ely Cathedral Choir Tour Fund

Surrounded by the splendour of Ely Cathedral and The Old Palace, the annual Etheldreda fair will take place on Palace Green on Saturday 4th June at 10am until 5pm. An entertaining day for the whole family, the fair showcases local companies with over 40 tempting stalls featuring crafts, local foods, jewellery, plants, gifts and summer produce.

In keeping with the tradition of this well established country fair, visitors will have the opportunity to try their luck on the tombola and test their aim on the

coconut shy as well as enjoying Pimms and strawberries and cream on the lawns in front of the Cathedral.

This, along with bacon rolls, delicious cakes and tea or champagne, all add to a great day out in Ely.

For further information about the fair contact: Edmund Aldhouse 01353 660311 Christina Leak 01638 750771 For more information about the choir visit: www.elycathedral.org

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Ely & The Performing Arts May 2016 Matt Harvey Ely Arts Theatre www.facebook.com/elyartstheatre Hold onto your habits! CAT Theatre Company are bringing Sister Act to the Maltings this June!

Featuring original music by Tony® and 8-time Oscar® winner ALAN MENKEN, SISTER ACT tells the hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look—a convent! Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own.

Director of Sister Act, Becky Green, says “What I love about this musical is that amongst all the glitz and groovy music, are a group of women who discover they are far more than what they believe to be. Sister Act, The Musical will make you want to get up and dance with the Sisters of Queen of Angels”. Musical Director, Mark Checkley said of the music “It’s fabulous…it’s infectious… it makes you laugh…and you will be guaranteed a great time.”

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Performances will be at The Maltings, Ely on 2-4 June 2016 at 7.30pm (doors open at 7.00pm).

Tickets are £12 per person and are available from Burrows Bookshop, Ely or online at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/cately.

If you fancy something a little darker, but just as musical, then Viva Group present musical Sweeney Todd from Sunday 12th to Saturday 18th June 2016.

Go to their website to get tickets - www.vivagroup.org.uk/book-tickets.

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GROUPS AND MEETS To update or add your group events please email: editor@elyimagazine.com Green means NEW OR UPDATED INFORMATION or EVENTS in this entry. The list is vaguely alphabetical!

Ely Amateur Dramatic Society

Ely Arts Theatre

The city’s oldest dramatic society first started in 1888. We produce three productions a year, from a range of genres. Visit our website or Facebook page to find out about tickets for shows and how to join. elyamateurdramatics.org www.facebook.com/elyamateurdramatics @DramaEly

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 www.facebook.com/elyartstheatre Twitter - @elyartstheatre

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.

We also hold a drop-in session between 6pm and 7pm at Samovar Tea House, Forehill, Ely, on the first Wednesday of the month, when we write letters or take on-line action for prisoners of conscience, while sampling Samovar’s delicious drinks and cakes. www.amnestyelycity.org.uk email:info@elyamnesty.org.uk

Ely Astronomy Club MEETING - May 13th - 7.30pm The Quest for the elusive Northern Lights by Dr. David Davies (Cambridge Astronomical Association) We hold regular meetings, and observing evenings.

The aim of the club is to be informal, friendly and exciting. Beginners and families are welcome. Join us and journey to the stars! Meetings are the 2nd friday of the month from Sept - June (July & Aug no meetings) No admission fee, retiring collection.

Contact: Mike Stephens mike@sulis.demon.co.uk Facebook: Ely Astronomy Club http://sites.google.com/site/elyastroclub/

Ely & District Archaeological Society NEXT TALK Monday 16th May 2016 - Ana Tavares ‘Reading a Town: A Pyramid Builder’s Settlement at Giza, Egypt’’ A large settlement for workers and officials, dated to the mid-fourth dynasty (c. 2490 BC), is under excavation at Heit el-Ghurab, Giza. A detailed picture of daily life has emerged from the material culture (mud sealings, objects, animal bone and botanic remains, ceramics and lithics). This talk highlights the architecture and layout of the settlement. Ana Tavares is Co-Field Director of the Ancient Egypt Research Association whose mission is to advance archaeological research, conservation, and training in Egypt, with a focus on ancient settlement and the archaeology of the Giza Pyramids Plateau.”

City of Ely Bowls Club “Free Outdoor Subscription” Your local Bowls Club located in Nutholt Lane, in the heart of the City, has for many years been one of the most successful sports clubs in the region.

Founded in 1925 and extended in 1970 it has an Outdoor Green and an Indoor Green. The Club is open the whole of the year with the indoor season from September to April and the outdoor season from May to September. Outdoor Bowlers are required now for the new season starting in May. We play in the Ely & District Outdoor League in the evenings and afternoons against all the other outdoor clubs in the area. New Members joining the Outdoor Section by the 26th April will have their names (10 min) entered in a Prize Draw for a Free One-Year Outdoor Subscription. Contact us now and we will arrange for somebody to meet you at the club, at your convenience, to talk to you about the Outdoor Club and the game of bowls.

Website: www.cityofelybowlsclub.org.uk Email: cityofelybowlsclub@btconnect.com Tel: 01353 665272

The talk is at 8.00 pm in the Methodist Church Hall, Ely. Entry is via the gate at the rear of St Mary’s Street Car Park, Ely ADMISSION: Visitors £2.50 – Members free.

Want to know more? phone 01353 669326 www.elyarchaeology.org.uk

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Ely Bridge Club

Ely & District Cats Protecion

Ely Bridge Club welcomes new members, regardless of experience. We play Monday afternoons and Tuesday evenings.

Contact George Jupp at 01354 657981 e-mail elybridgeclub@gmail.com

Your local registered charity that rescues and rehomes unwanted and stray cats. The charity also helps with the cost of neutering cats for people on low incomes and gives talks on cats and cat care to schools and community groups.

Tel:01353 699430 email: elycats@waitrose.com website ely.cats.org.uk

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 email:ely@ccan.co.uk

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

C.A.T. Theatre Company We perform mostly musicals and a Christmas panto, we audition, but we also have show nights without auditions, where members perform their own choice of music. Our minimum age is 14yrs. apart from the Panto, where children may be younger. email: aafdawes@gmail.com Tel: 01353 664564

Churches Together in Ely Details of services throughout the year can be viewed on each church website.

Ely & Dist’ Caravan & Camping Club

New Connexions @ High Barns The Theatre, St Mary’s School, High Barns, Ely. www.newconnexionschurch.org.uk The Countess Free Church Chapel Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 662396 www.countessely.co.uk Ely Methodist Church Chapel Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 662426 www.elyandnewmarket.com St Mary’s Church of England St Mary’s Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 659550 www.stmarysely.org St Peter’s Church of England Broad Street, Ely. www.elystpeterschurch.co.uk St Etheldreda’s Catholic Church Egremont Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 662759 The Lighthouse Fellowship Lynn Road, Ely. Tel: 01353 662228 www.lighthouse-ely.org Ely City Church (Formerly The Olive Tree) Tel: 01353 662172 www.elycitychurch.co.uk

May Programme All local caravan, motor home owners or tent campers are welcome to join their friendly camping club at the following venues: 13th-15th Fendicks Fishery, Northwold from the 27th-30th Heacham Social Club, Heacham members only.)

Contact: davidmalkin2010@hotmail.co.uk

Ely Cathedral Mothers’ Union We meet on the first Wednesday of the month at the Cathedral Centre at 7.30pm. As part of a national organisation we actively seek to support and care for families, both in our local community and through our links around the world. At our monthly meeting we have a speaker and refreshments. All are welcome. Visitors £2 and Members £1.

Eunice Reddish 01353 661502 www.elycathedral.org worship/mothersunion

Edward Bear Club (Cathedral) Our club meets every Friday morning from 10.00 to 11.00 at the Cathedral Centre during term time.

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

Contact:Angela Jones 01353 665810 for more information www.elyimagazine.com

Ely Choral Society Ely Choral Society is a mixed voice community choir holding concerts in Ely Cathedral and other venues locally with professional soloists and orchestras, together with musicians from the Ely and Cambridge area. No auditions. There is something for everyone whatever your experience or skill level. We rehearse 43

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on Monday evenings at Ely St John’s School in St John’s Road, CB6 3BW – do come and try us out.

Tel: 01638 731300 Email: chairman@elychoralsociety.org Website: www.elychoralsociety.org

Ely Drop in

Ely Consort

Ely Decorative & Fine Arts Society

6-8pm Thursdays (term time only) The Cathedral Centre, Palace Green, Ely CB7 4EW for ages 13-18. Run by Youth support Services.

Contact Jo Hoblyn 07585 985533

Ely Consort is a Chamber choir of about 40 voices.

We perform music in a wide variety of styles; our performance venues include Ely Cathedral as well as other local churches. Ely Consort has built up a performing reputation over the last 25 years, to be known as one of the premier Chamber Choirs in East Anglia. A reputation we are very proud of maintaining! Membership by audition.

Email: info@elyconsort.org.uk

Thursday May 19th 7pm for 7.30pm A lecture by JOHN IDDON ,Lecturer and Guide at Tate Britain and Tate Modern `MEN BEHAVING BADLY` Rakes and Rogues on and off the canvas The Old Bishops Palace, Kings School, Ely. Visitors welcome £7 includes coffee and biscuits for info call: 01353664752 wendyp.powell@ntlworld.com www.elydfas.org.uk

Countess Free Church

Ely English Language Cafe

TODDLERS Two by Two Baby and Toddler Group Meets Thursday’s during term time at the Countess Free Church in Chapel St. 9.30am to 11.30am. Entry £1.50 which includes craft, coffee and snacks.

Tel: 01353 662396 /www.countessely.co.uk

Mondays 7pm, Tues & Fri at 10.30am. Just drop in all welcome. The Kings Arms, St Mary’s Street for info contact Bob Handley: e: handleybob46@gmail.com Tel: 01353 666367

The Order of St Etheldreda

City of Ely Cricket Club

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 telephone 01353 660363

City of Ely Cricket Club have been playing at the Paradise ground since 1856. We are Clubmark accredited and run a range of teams for adults and youths (from Year 4). We also run regular training sessions through the winter. www.cityofely.play-cricket.com e-mail: cityofely_cc@hotmail.com tel: 01353 662886

Fen Speak Fen Speak is a regular poetry and spoken-word open-mic night alternating between venues in Wisbech and Ely. Meetings are alternately at The Babylon Gallery, Ely and The Wisbech & Fenland Museum, Wisbech.

Every third Wednesday of the month, 7pm for a 7.30 start. Just turn up. Entry is free, with a collection to support running costs.

If you would like to book an open-mic slot, please contact: jonathan.totman@gmail.com for Ely and poppykleiser@outlook.com for Wisbech www.jonathantotman.co.uk/events/4589860186

Octagon Cycling Club Octagon Cycling Club are a friendly local cycling club based in Ely. Formed in 2009, we are a mixed ability social group of riders......our group boasts a couple of ex-pro racers, ladies, complete novices, newbies, charity cyclists, mechanics, pub riders, triathletes, mountain bikers, and just about anybody who enjoys getting on a road bike.

We meet Wednesday & Thursday evenings for indoor spinning & summer training rides, and Saturday and Sunday mornings for long rides (30 to 80 miles) at varying speeds between 15 & 24+ mph depending on terrain. We aim to stay together & no rider is left behind.

New members are ALWAYS welcome...there is no joining fee or subscription, no commitment just the pleasure of riding a road bike on quiet Fenland roads with friends.....plus quite a bit of banter! www.octagoncycling.com octagoncyclingclub@gmail.com Contacts Robin Jones 07824 486 105 Elyi Magazine | May 2016

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.

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Ely First Responders

Ely High Badminton Club

Become a trained first aid volunteer. If you would like to make a difference in your community and are interested to find out more please contact us for an introductory pack.

08456 013 733

Every Wednesday (term time) 7.30-9.30pm Ely College, Downham Road.

Contact John Clarke on:01353 699484 john.clarke@tesco.net

Ely Flower Club

Ely Humanists

14th April 2016 - Area Demonstrator Susan Horne whose title is “Its All About the Flowers” at Needhams Hall, Ely College. Start 7.15pm; Entrance £5.00 (incl. Tea/Coffee & Biscuits).

Regular meetings at Needhams Hall, Ely College.

Annual Subscription Fees £17.50, per meeting, members £2.00, visitors £5.00 (incl. tea/coffee & biscuits).

Contact: Grace Bent 01353 661457 elyflowerclub@hotmail.co.uk

The K9 Community Cafe

Meets at Ely Library Meeting Room. First Saturday of each month, 10 -11.30am.

For more info go to:www.ely.humanist.org.uk

We are a weekly drop in cafe for people who like dogs !! Well behaved humans can accompany their own dogs for coffee, biscuits and chat.

Regular activities, friendly warm atmosphere, run by volunteers. Every Thursday 10 -12 at the Cathedral Centre Palace Green Ely for info www.facebook.com/thek9cafe/ Tel:07552462040

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

Ktog (Knit Together) We Meet every Thursday evening at the Kings Arms Pub on St Mary’s Street. 7-9pm. It is free to join us and everyone is welcome to knit, crochet, crossstitch etc.

Tel: 01353 664472

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 enquiries: Tel: 01353 468626 email: info@elyfoodbank.org.uk www.ely.foodbank.org.uk

The Lions Club of Littleport When people think of Lions what do they conjure up? A Great beast with a fearsome roar and a mane? Well us Lions are Great with over 1.4 million members and when we roar we do so together and make a difference to the communities we serve.

The mane covers all of the continents with over 46,430 clubs spread across 210 countries of the world. Make a difference to your community and join a club. Ask a Lion and he/she will try and make it happen. As a Lion you will join a club with likeminded men and women who are working together to strengthen your communities. You’ll also be a part of something bigger, a worldwide network of dedicated volunteers across the globe.

For more details of your local club contact: David & Jenny Ellis 01353 664318 / 07817 592438 Email; Littleportlions@yahoo.co.uk www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/littleport Facebook; Littleport Lions Club Twitter; @LittleportLions

Friends of Jubilee Gardens We are a friendly group of volunteers. Some of us enjoy fund raising, some prefer to take part in our monthly working parties but there are many other friends who like to support the gardens less actively by paying an annual subscription of £5.

Contact the current Chairman of the Friends, Pauline Sherwood on:01353 663716 www.jubileegardens-ely.org.uk

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

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Ely Library

Three groups of fun youth activities for School Years 6 - 13, time to play high energy games or just chill out with new friends. 50p per session, tuck shop available.

Contacts for most groups : 01353 662228 info@lighthouse-ely.org www.lighthouse-ely.org/whatson Lighthouse Knitters The Lighthouse Church, off Chapel Street, Ely, telephone: 01353 662179 Starting their 8th year knitting just for fun in a social environment. Projects include various charitable knits and self improvement.

We meet between 9.30 - 11.30am on a Tuesday morning, all year round.

Beginners and all age groups welcome, materials are provided and tea and coffee available for a small donation.

Please contact: Delia Wakeling on 01353 861126 or Maria Martin 01353 772 812 for more information.

Coffee mornings held by Friends of Ely Library Saturday 12th and 26th March 10.00am-12.00. Held in the meeting room ALL Welcome.

For events please go to: www.cambridgeshire.net

Littleport Lions Korfball Every Tuesday evening, Littleport Leisure Centre, Camel Rd. All year round, new players can get two free trial sessions at any time of year.

For more information, contact Andy on: andrewdunlop@hotmail.com, website: www.littleport-lions.co.uk Facebook or watch our introductory video on YouTube by searching for “This is Korfball”.

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 Fen House in Littleport.

As with other clubs our aims revolve around service to the community.

Website: www.littleportrotary.org.uk Contact: David Ambrose Smith 01353 861010

Mindfulness Meditation group, Meets every Monday 10-11am at Ely Dispensary rooms. This is a self guided group so you would already need to have attended a taught course to join us.

Please contact Carolyne on 07780292894 for more details.

The Lighthouse Fellowship Activities Encounter/Sunbeams An optional opportunity for mothers and carers to have fellowship together, whilst children aged 3months to 3 yrs are supervised in play/craft. Kings School terms 9.15am - 11.00am.

Garage Youth Bike Tuesdays 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Project work on motorbikes,restoration, maintenance. Learn to ride offroad. Pass CBT. Lighthouse Seniors Social Club 2nd & 4th Mondays each Month (not School Holidays). Transport from Soham area through ESACT may be available. Refreshment, friendship, hot lunch along with prize bingo/scrabble. 11.00am - 2.00pm. £5.00. Booking preferred.

MAD Garage Youth Theatre Wednesdays 7.00pm - 9.00pm, Lighthouse Centre, Lynn Road. Acting ,dancing, singing,sound desk etc for ages 10-19yrs.

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

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Ely Milks 1.30-2.30 on Thursday afternoons at the Olive Tree on Silver Street. 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

The Friends of Ely Museum.

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

Cost of meetings £2.50

Ely Museum Events For info contact: admin@elymuseum.org.uk 01353 666655 web: www.elymuseum.org.uk

Neighbourhood Watch Neighbourhood Watch exists to work with the local police force to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, and also to encourage neighbourliness.

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Parisian Swing www.parisianswing.com

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

Ely City ChurchTel: 01353 662172 www.elycitychurch.co.uk

Gypsy Jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. 1st Sunday of every month at The Cutter Inn, Annesdale, Ely, 8.00-10.00. Free admission. For more information:01353 656959

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

Isle of Ely Philatelic Society 14th April: Bishop’s Stortford Postal History.

5th May: Mails under London.

9th June: AGM, letters ‘Y’ and ‘Z’.

Meetings held at Ely College, Downham Road, 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Check notice board at Community Desk for designated room.

Subscription £7.00 per year.

For info. please contact our Hon. Sec. on: 01354 659358

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.

Ely Photographic Club

We are running a Back To Netball course to encourage women to get back involved in the sport after a break from playing due to other commitments and we wondered if you would be able to include an article about it in your magazine please?

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

The course will run for 6 weeks at Witchford Village College on a Wednesday night starting on Wednesday 8th June at a cost of £10 per person.

At the end of the course all participants will have the opportunity to then join the club.

Please contact Victoria Cutforth Treasurer Ely Netball Club elynetball@hotmail.co.uk 07518 080362

Ely & District Probus Club We meet on the first and 3rd Tuesday of each month at The Cathedral Centre, Palace Green, Ely at 10am, aiming to provide a regular meeting for Members and to promote well-being through companionship, discussion and other activities such as outings, luncheons and guest invitation meetings.Open to all Professional and Business people resident in Ely and District who are fully or semi-retired.We start with refreshments at 10am - 10.30am with a very brief business meeting followed by a talk/presentation, usually by a visiting speaker, on a wide variety of subjects. We welcome new members and will be pleased to hear from you For further details please contact the Honorary Secretary, David Farrow on 01353 699681

Ely City Church Olive Cafe:Fridays 10am -12pm (Free) Ely City Church, 15a Silver Street. Open Door Cafe offers a friendly setting in which to meet others over freshly brewed tea or coffee and homemade cake.

There is no agenda, simply a welcome for those who might like to get out and meet other people for a couple of hours. (donations for refreshments) UNDER ONES: Parents & Babies Group. A group for babies under a year old, providing a relaxed atmosphere for babies and for parents and carers to socialise. No need to book, just turn up and there is a fee of just £1 per baby. Hot and cold refreshment provided.

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Ely & District Model Railway Club

Ely Branch Royal British Legion

38th Annual Exhibition (see pages 6 & 8) Sat 21st May 2016 City of Ely Community College, Downham Road, Ely, CB6 3DY This year the club will be holding its 38th exhibition.

There will be a variety of layouts ranging from “N” gauge to “O” guage and possibly more. In addition there will be numerous trade stands selling a variety of goods including books as well as new and second hand model railway stock.

The show is not only aimed at model railway enthusiasts but families as well. There will be a layout for young children to operate. We also hope to have live steam train rides in the outdoor area.

There will also be drinks and refreshments available at modest prices. Why not come and see us there?

It will be an enjoyable fun family day. So, potential members and families alike, do visit our website at: www.elymrc.org.uk

The Ely Branch meets quarterly at The Town House Pub, Market Street Ely at 7.30 pm. Our meeting dates for the year are: Monday 23rd May, Monday 22nd August, AGM Monday 24th October, Monday 5th December. All new members welcome. For further details please phone Branch Secretary on: 01353 610446 website: www.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/ely

Royal Navy Association Ely Branch The local branch of ex-service men and women with many thousands of members nationally and world-wide. The RNA is open to all former and current members of the Naval Service including the Fleet Air Arm, the surface fleets, the Submarine Service,the WRENS,the Royal Marines, and the Royal Fleet Auxililary. Members are also welcome from the general public who have friends or relatives in the Navy or who have an interest in maritime matters and support this countries great Naval tradition.

We meet the last Thursday of the month at 1930 for a chat and a tot on occasion we arrange days out, games nights and BBQ’s. Meetings are the last Thursday of the month at 7.30pm at the Lamb Hotel.

For info please call or email: LIAM BROWNE tel:-07730379032 browneliam@aol.com

Ely and Littleport Riot We are a Ladies Morris side based in Ely. We practice on Friday evenings in Centre E in Barton Road and perform at various events around the area, including Apple Day, the Folk festival and greeting the dawn on May Day. In particular, we are performing at both events to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Ely and Littleport Riots.

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

Ely Runners Tues & Thurs 7pm Paradise Centre Membership Secretary Richard Hill : secretary@elyrunners.co.uk

Rocking Ukuleles of Ely Can you play a ukulele or sing?

The club meets every Monday evening at The Ely Bowls Club. (bar available) £5 subs paid on each evening of attendance Great club members, fun night and a good social event.

Members can volunteer to play at local charity events too. All abilities welcome. Call John Bassett (founder & leader) on: 07785 296681 email: john@caprio-ip.co.uk

Ely Scrabble Club Alternate Thursdays 1-3pm, Ely Library. £1.50 members, £2 non members For more info call: 07939 104 173

Ely Sailing Club Ely Sailing Club is based at Roswell Pits in Ely, over 40 acres of attractive fresh water with islands, trees and banks. The sailing is always interesting, challenging and fun. There is dry launching directly from jetties, and crews are able to sail without getting their feet wet. We are a recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training centre and have also been awarded RYA Champion Club status for our race coaching.

Sailing takes place between Easter and the end of October on Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Full details can be found on our website www.elysailingclub.org

Ely Hereward Rotary Club Wednesday evening meetings at the Lamb Hotel.

The meetings are a mixture of fellowship, guest speakers, events and fundraising planning and outside visits. For more information about our club, please contact Frank Connolly on: 01366 386973 or email: fac@lineone.net website: www.rotaryclubely-hereward.org

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St Mary’s Church Monday Club

Ely Theatregoers Club

We meet in St Marys Church Hall on the 1st and 3rd Monday at 2pm for a 2:30pm start to the afternoon.

We have speakers on the 3rd Monday and a social afternoon on the 1st Monday. All meetings include afternoon Tea, Cakes and a raffle.

For more info phone Anne Marie on:01353662016 Email p.burfield50@btinternet.com

Eileen Pick founded the Ely Theatregoers Club in 1981 when she placed an advert in the local paper to see if anyone would like to join her on theatre trips. The Club now boasts some 300+ members whose continuing support to the Club’s activities (both in the theatre and social) see it continue and grow. The Ely Theatregoers Club hold Quarterly Coffee Mornings on the first Monday of the months of March, June, September and December at The Ely Cathedral Centre (the old Ely Library) at 10am - 11.30am.

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

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 – Ely

Ely Table Tennis Club

Tuesday or Thursday evening (you choose one of the evenings). No auditions, no need to be able to read music, just enjoy singing!

Contact Kathryn Rowland on: kathryn@singchoirs.com /01353 662022

Located in the Village Hall at Prickwillow, just outside of Ely. We welcome new members of all ages and abilities but especially anyone wanting to get back into the sport. Practice night is every Monday from 7:00pm throughout the year. Match nights are Wednesdays and Fridays during the season for both the Ely District and Cambridge Leagues. Informal coaching offered to help improve your skills along with two annual club tournaments and other social events. First session FREE and subsequent sessions just £4.00.

For further info contact the Secretary, Karen Byford at: elytabletennis@gmail.com Tel: 01353 664271 www.tabletennis365.com/Ely

Sit & Sew at Sew Much to Do Every Wednesday 9.30am-2.00pm and/or 6-9.30pm £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

Sketchy Ely Drink & Draw Group We meet on the First Monday of the month, 6pm to 8pm at Starbucks in Ely (opposite the Library), first floor. A group for anyone interested in drawing, all ages, male/female, expert/amateur.

Meetings are free, buy a drink. Bring your own materials. Come along to draw, chat, drink and enjoy!

Find us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/sketchyelydrinkanddraw/

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. PLEASE DO COME AND JOIN US! See our advert this month on pg24 More info from www.elytennisclub.co.uk.

If you want to play just now and then you can book courts via our website cost to non-members is £8 p.h

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

Sugar in the Isle Meets monthly (except Aug & Dec) 7.30pm The Hub Tea Room, Lynn Rd. Demonstrations by local experts. Membership fee £20 / Meeting fee £1.50 & £5 visitors www.elyimagazine.com

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Ely Watercolour Workshop

Ely City Women’s Institute

The Ely Watercolour Workshop is an informal group of aspiring, (or sometimes, perspiring), artists, of varying levels, who get together, weekly, on a Tuesday evening, at Ely Community College.

The evenings run, officially, from 6.30 pm to 9.00 pm but members may come and go as time or commitments allow. The group, in one form or another, has been going for 30 years. There is no formal tuition, but the members do try to help each other and will, occasionally, do demonstrations of various aspects of watercolour painting.

A programme of ‘topics’, for each week, is produced, for each term, although the subjects are not mandatory. Members are free to ‘do their own thing’, if they so wish, but are invited to participate in the programme, as much as possible. In the summer term and holiday period, the EWW tries to encourage ‘outdoor’ painting with a selection of suggested venues, in and around Ely. We do, occasionally, arrange an all day workshop with an outside ‘professional’ artist, for extra tuition and experience. Each year, the EWW arranges TWO exhibitions of paintings, together with the ever popular hand painted greetings cards. One at Easter and one in October school half-term holidays. The usual venue is the Almonry restaurant, off the Market Square, in central Ely. The fees are £20, per halfyear, payable at the first meeting in January, and first meeting in September.

Contact: 01353 666954

Forthcoming events: 9th May, speaker tbc, Resolutions evening, Competition: Mini maypole 11th June, Jonathan Totman, Fenland Poet Laureate, workshop, Competition: bring in your favourite poem 11 July, Mel of Melly made designs, Competition: family heirloom Where/when:7.30 pm (feel free to turn up 7.15 onwards), The Old Dispensary, 13 St Mary’s Street, Ely, Cambs, CB7 4ER Contact Tel: 01353 663787, Web: wielycity.wix.com/home, Twitter: @ElyCityWI, Email: ruth.g.sindall@btconnect.com

Ely W.E.A. At WEA we believe learning is for everyone and learning is for life. It can be life-enhancing and life-changing – improving health, self-confidence and creating positive changes that ripple out from individuals to communities. Founded in 1903, the Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) is a charity and the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education. In 2013/14 we delivered 9,700 parttime courses for over 70,000 students in England and Scotland with classes in almost every local authority area.

More information can be found at: www.wea.org.uk

Ely Wildlife Watch Wildlife watch is a junior branch of the Wildlife Trust.

Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer. For further information contact Clive on: Tel: 01353 610224

ART EXHIBITION AND COFFEE MORNING to raise funds for Nakulabye Primary school in the slums of Kampala, Uganda

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

The opportunity to buy art works and cards at affordable prices whilst helping to fund Aids orphans` schooling.

Ely Guild of Woodturners The Ely Guild of Woodturners exists to enable amateurs and professionals to further the cause of woodturning and to preserve this ancient craft.

We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at the Social Club in Little thetford, starting at 7pm. (beginners instruction from 6pm) meetings usually consist of a demonstration by a visiting expert.

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SATURDAY MAY 27th 10am - 12 noon.

ELY METHODIST CHURCH , entrance via chapel Street or the rear of St Mary`s car park Anyone wishing to exhibit, please contact Wendy on 01353 664752

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The man behind the rock ‘n’ roll squeezebox Why am I playing squeezebox for charity? When I came to Ely a year ago, I didn’t know anyone. I didn’t know where to go, what to do, or where to find a job. Community publications gave me a glimpse into what was going on – without that I would never have connected properly.

That’s why I think Fenprobe Talking News is so important. Local media connects an area the way nothing can, and Fenprobe brings that media to the visually impaired by recording it and mailing it to those who cannot see it for themselves.

Volunteers take the time to read the news while other volunteers record. On May 25th I’ll be belting out some Rock and Roll on the squeezebox down at the Kings Arms – donations will be taken for Fenprobe TN. You’ll hear something you might have never have heard before, and you’ll be giving those who rely heavily on their hearing a way to connect with the rest of Ely, an area I’ve grown to love. Come say hello and enjoy some tunes!

Adam faber www.elyimagazine.com

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ADVERTISERS

BY PAGE NUMBER Business Services

Motor Trade

Home Services & Supplies

Ely Tax & Accountancy

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BM Aerials

21

Criteria Cars

20

Clanpress Ltd Printing

30

Cade Wood Burning Stoves

21

LG Car Sales Ltd.

31

E-Space Ely

32

Cloudy 2 Clear

33

Local Shopping / Retail

Paula Ingram Tax Technician

19

Complete Kitchens

9

Cutlacks

2

Simon Airey Mortgage Broker

20

Dream Doors Cambridge

10

My Shop is Local

32

Ely Print Centre

35

Ely Cleaning Services

18

Something Special

13

Ely Roofing

20

It’s Wonderful

4

Ely Electrical Services

21

The Eel Catcher’s Daughter

6

Eating & Drinking Out The Town House

9

Ely Skip Hire

21

The Queens Shoes

7

The Almonry

38

Ely Tile Centre

20

Reeds Furniture

56

The Kings Arms

17

Fenland Spirit Services

Events, Clubs, Classes, Lessons

Mind, Body & Wellness

J T Cycles

30

Beverley Day

36

Ely Ballroom

6

Johnson Construction

19

Dan Regan Hypnotherapy

12

Ely Golf Club

5

John Ollive Property Maintenance

23

Energie Fitness for Women

25

Haddenham Galleries

17

Langtry Furniture

9

Footprints Surgery

15

Lisa Bartley

38

MAM Tiling

30

All Eyes Spectacles

15

Ousefest

5

Millrose Telecom

18

Westminster Homecare

15

Ely Tennis Club

24

Paul Barrow Builders

21

Toni’s Class Language

7

Port Plumbing

30

Security Services

The Maltings

36

Silcock Construction

5

Bargate Locksmiths

19

Witchford Karate Dojo

27

Simon Bridges Piano Tuner

36

RGP Security Services

23

YPL Auctions, Littleport

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Soham Carpets

26

Ely Tennis Club

24

TW Electrical Ely

21

Pets

Witchford Lighting

13

Camelot Creature Comforts

28

Isle Vets

28

Little Critters

28

Food & Drink Anglia wines

40

I.T. and Web Services

Harpers Deli Boxes

11

Ely Computers

20

Northfen Grooming

28

Sunflower Catering

11

Infiniti Graphics

34

Johnson & Scott Vet

14

Wiltshire Farm Foods

15 For Children

Garden Services & Supplies

Photography

4LittlePeople online store

40

Ian Stacey Photography

BeebopaBirthday Parties

37

Taxi / Professional Car Service

Cambridge Pond Cleaning

18

Kids Club Ely

16

Noble Cars

Evans landscapes

18

Lane Academy Princess Parties

39

Fenland Spirit Services

20

Mary Smyth (tutor)

13

Wedding Attire

Littleport Timber Buildings

18

Monkey Music

36

Peter’s Bridal Warehouse

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