Elyi Magazine April 2017

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Reflecting the richness of Ely life

APRIL 2017

Community News

EVENTS GROUPS & MEETS 42-55

BUSINESS DIRECTORY 8-9

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10,000 copies delivered door to door in Ely + ONLINE ISSUE Free to pick up in many surrounding villages!

Ely Cinema 2 Mayor of Ely 4 Dream Doors 19 Eel Festival 26 Treasure Island 28 Ely Folk Festival 30 Roslyn Court 31 SPORT SECTION FEATURING Ely Rugby Club 36 Ely Physio 37 Ely Tennis Club 38 Ely Golf Club 39 Ely Rowing Club 40 Cathedral Science Fest 40 Ely Museum 41 April at the Cathedral 41 Lions Easter Raffle 47 Littleport & Ely Timebank 53 CAP Debt Help 53

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ELY CINEMA APR 17

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

Film ticket prices:

Thursday 6 April: 7pm

Evenings: £7/£6 Matinee: £6.50/£5.50

Tamsin Greig is Malvolia in a new twist on Shakespeare’s classic comedy of mistaken identity where nobody is quite what they seem.

NT Live: Twelfth Night

(£1 discount for members)

Tuesday 11 April: 7.30pm

Other content various prices: Concessions 60+, U15s, income support, F/T students (proof required). £1 fee for credit/debit cards by telephone, 50p fee on the door (max fee no matter how many tickets you buy).

Fences (12A) 139 mins

Denzel Washington and Viola Davis (winner best supporting actress) are the parents of three troubled boys in 1950s Pittsburgh. A hard-edged family drama. Contains outdated use of racist language.

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.

Sunday 16 April: 2pm / Doors 1.40pm

Royal Opera House: Jewels Elegance, Energy and Grandeur on screen. George Balanchine’s sparkling ballet shines with all the brilliance of the gemstones that inspired it.

Sunday 16 April: 7.30pm

Hidden Figures (PG) 127 mins

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).

The uplifting biopic of the remarkable tale of three gifted, black, female mathematicians, plucked from numeric drudgery, to help America put its first man into space, overcoming obstacles and racial segregation.

Thursday 20 April: 7pm

NT Live: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead Tom Stoppard’s brilliantly funny situation comedy, broadcast live from The Old Vic. Stars Daniel Radcliffe, Joshua McGuire and David Haig.

Live Screenings:

Sunday 23 April: 3pm

Royal Opera House

The Lego Batman Movie (U) 104 mins

£15 (adults) £14 (concessions) £12 (members)

A spin-off from The Lego Movie, this is a tongue-in-cheek take on the Caped Crusader, told entirely by meticulously computer-animated Lego. Batman grudgingly takes a wide-eyed orphan under his wing.

National Theatre Live

Sunday 23 April: 7.30pm

Viceroy’s House (12A)

£14.50 (adults) £13.50 (concessions) £12.50 (members)

106 mins

Bonneville and Anderson play Lord and Lady Mountbatten, charged by George VI to oversee the transition of power from Britain to the India it had ruled for 300 years. Contains brief distressing images.

Sunday 30 April: 7.30pm

Denial (12A) 107 mins The compelling courtroom drama of Holocaust denier David Irving’s (Timothy Spall) 1993 libel case against his accuser, academic Deborah Lipstadt (Rachel Weisz). Contains infrequent strong and racist language.

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

Coming soon… Royal Opera House: Othello

Ely Cinema is operated by ADeC (Arts Development in East Cambridgeshire).

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WELCOME ...from the EDITORS Dear Readers, Welcome to the April issue. This month we are encouraging you to shake off the winter blues by featuring some of the thriving sports clubs, here in Ely. There is so much to choose from for all ages. See page 40 for a moving story of one woman’s romance with rowing!

The city’s cultural calendar of events is starting to fill up as we get into spring and there are even some new events like the innovative and exciting science festival at the Cathedral to look forward to as well as the regular annual Eel Day celebrations and the long running Ely Folk Festival coming up in the summer.

See page 41 for an extract from the Cathedral What’s on guide for April showing all the extra services for Easter as well as the regular events diary.

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ADVERTISING & ACCOUNT MANAGER Madeleine Funnell 01353 664920 07739 260 027 advertising@elyimagazine.com

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COVER PHOTOGRAPH Fun at Ely Tiger’s Rugby Club supplied by Karen Wilson

After last year’s successful Easter offering of ‘The Wizard of Oz’, KD Theatre Productions return with another family spectacular ‘TREASURE ISLAND AND THE CARIBBEAN PIRATES’ (see centre pages) Rush to get your tickets as it starts very soon!

10,000 copies door to door and free to pick up. The Elyi’s dedicated team of locals bringing the magazine to you each month

It is an exciting time for Ely Museum (page 41) as they have received a lottery grant to develop the facility. If you think you would like to be involved as a trustee then do get in touch with them.

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Finally, we are thrilled to be supporting the ELY HERO AWARDS which you will read a little more about over the page in Ian Lyndsay’s article.

We’ll be bringing you more information about how to nominate and how to vote inside the May issue, but keep a look out in local press too. It’s going to be a great way to recognise and reward the special people who make a difference to our community.

Happy Easter!

Bridget & Madeleine

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IAN LINDSAY MAYOR OF ELY Lent is proceeding at a snail’s pace, but so far not a drop of alcohol, other than communion wine, has passed my lips despite multiple temptations. No doubt self denial is a really good thing, but it comes at a price.

Particularly if you have paid good money to attend dinners or other events that include the demon drink in the price of the ticket.

The official opening of work on the Southern bypass duly passed off in a blaze of high visibility jackets and hard hats on the 9th of March, and the real work is underway. The great and the good were allowed to cut the first sods marking the end of decades of planning, negotiation and sheer hard work.

As the event unfolded 2 passenger trains and 2 long goods trains trundled past, the level crossing gates in Ely were closed for an extended period and there was the familiar tailback to Stuntney. Some of the guests were delayed by a closure of the A10 following an accident. All this underlined how vital the improvements in transport infrastructure are to our City, the district, the county and, indeed, nationally in terms of road and rail freight distribution. One can only hope that devolution may speed up the uncorking of so many other bottle necks in the coming decade.

of course, the council members are themselves volunteers. Furthermore personnel from the USAF bases also play a role, and I had already been across to RAF Mildenhall earlier in the month to present around 40 certificates to those involved in the Christmas lights.

The next big event for us all will be the annual litter pick on Sunday 2nd April and this now involves 6 different local organisations and other volunteers working in concert. Thus it is apparent that volunteering is core to good citizenship, and I am really pleased to report that the deputy Mayor and the Mayor are involved in the Local Hero Awards, set up and co-ordinated by Naomi Sherwood of MetroRod. This exciting new initiative will feature in the Elyi next month. See page 37 of this issue for poster). We have agreed that the serving mayor will be involved in the judging at the end of their mayoral year, and the deputy will be involved in the presentation ceremony just after they have assumed the chain and gown at the start of their year in office thus avoiding any controversy that might be involved in deciding winners and finalists.

Finally, now that the Fashion Show has taken place, the final big event in support of the Mayor’s charity will be the Ball at the Maltings on Saturday 22nd of this month. I’m looking forward to tripping the light fantastic, and hope to see many of you there.

Ian Lyndsay

The Mayor’s Easter Ball 22nd April 2017

Back at Parish level we have more recently been both celebrating volunteers and been planning to utilise their good will further. As a Council, back on 27th February we had our annual award ceremony in recognition of those who do so much on behalf of the council itself. Over a hundred people are involved in activities as diverse as Ely in Bloom, CCTV monitoring, the erecting and dismantling of Christmas lights, the light switch event, running the allotments, and, 4 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

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As the only Neff Master Partner showroom in the local area, we are proud to be hosting another Neff cookery demonstration at our Ely showroom this April. We will be show casing the latest Neff built-in appliances installed and live in our newly refurbished kitchen showroom. This is a great opportunity to learn about all the great features that the new range of Neff appliances have to offer, including the unique Slide&Hide oven.

Better still, you can also collect great recipes, tips and try some delicious food. This Neff Master Partner event is taking place on Saturday 8th April, 10am to 4pm. It is a rolling demonstration between 10am-4pm, so there is no need to pre-book and entry is free.

Come along and you’ll get the opportunity to see professional demonstrators show casing the latest features in the Neff range.

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You can also take advantage of exclusive demo day special offers on all Neff appliances purchased on the demo weekend.

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ELY’S BEST LOVED QUIRKY EEL FESTIVAL IS BACK 28th April to 1st May 2017

Ely is preparing itself once again for its four day extravaganza to celebrate the origins of the humble eel. Organised by the Visit Ely team, Ely’s Eel Festival Weekend runs from 28th April to 1st May. This year, as always, we see the return of the Eel Food Safari which runs all weekend where a selection of local food outlets provide special dishes inspired by the eel theme.

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

Rounding up the weekend is the ever popular two day Food and Drink Festival where over 60 artisan and specialist food and drink traders will be showcasing their wares.

We have an amazing Street Food Scene, comprising of a range of culinary delights which will tantalise your taste buds with the unusual, yet exquisitely crafted combinations. We also have a beer tent and cocktail bar with some easy listening live music to enjoy.

This year we welcome into our fabulous Cookery Theatre internationally renowned chef Theo Randall and current MasterChef’s winner Jane Devonshire who will be demonstrating a variety of dishes alongside some of our much loved local chefs.

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

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

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

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The festival aims to open up the world of science to new and diverse audiences.

Science and technology will be celebrated through art, music and exhibitions.

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A Swashbuckling Musical Adventure for all the family this Easter!

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ELY FOLK FESTIVAL 2017 What do a bunch of Antipodean blokes singing about tools, one of the most celebrated English folk performers around, a French-Geordie songstress with a great line in humour, & a bluegrass supergroup have in common?

Answer – The Spooky Men’s Chorale, Seth Lakeman, Flossie Malavialle & the Hot Rock Pilgrims are all appearing at Ely Folk Festival 2017.

These great acts will be joined by Scottish high energy band The Elephant Sessions, guitarist extraordinaire Hans Theessink, harmony duo O’Hooley & Tidow, cajun band Elvis Fontenot, celtic pipers Ross Ainslie & Jarlath Henderson…and lots more. The festival is a real family-friendly event with a programme of kids activities, food & craft stalls, ceilidhs, workshops. morris dancing & a real ale bar - all on one site.

Tickets are available for the weekend or individual days. Reduced price early bird & concession tickets are available - and kids under the age of 12 get in free if accompanied by a ticket-buying adult.

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Ross Ainslie & Jarlath Henderson The Elephant Sessions Jennifer Crook Trio Hot Rock Pilgrims ...and lots more MORRIS DISPLAYS, REAL ALE BAR, TRADE STALLS, WORKSHOPS, DANCES, CHILDRENS’ ENTERTAINMENT * All Artists booked subject to contract

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The development on Lisle Lane, Ely, will offer 57 high quality, privately owned properties, exclusively for the over 70s. What’s more, with the opportunity to benefit from friendship and companionship if they choose to, and privacy Artist impression of Roslyn Court when they need it, life at Roslyn Court is independent living at its best. nights, and the spectacular landscaped gardens With a community of friendly neighbours, an idyllic retreat to catch up over a cup of coffee. support when needed, and all the gardening and exterior maintenance taken care of, downsizing to Roslyn Court could be truly life changing. The stylishly designed homeowners’ lounge will provide the perfect setting for a rich variety of social events available for retirees to enjoy, including coffee mornings and movie

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In addition to the homeowners’ lounge, facilities at Roslyn Court will include a fabulous on-site bistro-style restaurant, with the option to bring friends and family along too, plus its own luxury guest suite should visitors come to stay. The development will also benefit from its very own Estates Manager, ensuring the smooth-running of the development, a security entrance system, plus 24 hour emergency call points – providing added peace of mind for homeowners and their families.

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The credit for our success as a club is due to the commitment of our young players, the endeavours of our club's qualified and enthusiastic coaches, our many marvelLous volunteers, our players' parents and our sponsors.

ELY RUGBY CLUB Ely Rugy Club is a local club at the heart of our community, with strong links to local schools.

We are delighted with the number of players who progress up the age levels and into our senior teams.

Keeping players involved throughout their school days and beyond means that they benefit from being part of the rugby family and from the friendships and health benefits that our sport offers.

We introduce rugby in 3 incremental stages, starting with tag rugby at U6s, so that by Under 13 level players have the skills and knowledge to participate in the full 15-a-side game. This progression accommodates the changing developmental abilities of children as they mature, with the emphasis om the improvement of individual skills through purposeful and enjoyable activity. We test these skills in match situations through a limited number of friendly and competitive fixtures and tournaments/ festivals each season. We are always delighted to welcome new players and their parents to the club. No prior rugby experience is required and the game is open to both boys and girls.

For further information please contact Karen Wilson, Fixtures Secretary: kwilson67@btinternet.com

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We are looking for females to join our adult netball team- all abilities welcome!

Our training sessions are on a Tuesday evening 7pm till 8pm at Little Thetford Social Club ÂŁ3.

We compete in the CDNL league.

So if you’re interested in having some netball fun please come along and join us- first session is free!

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ELY PHYSIO & SPORTS THERAPY at ATRIUM Fitness, 39 Newnham Street, Ely CB74PQ

Here at Ely Physio we specialize in musculoskeletal physiotherapy providing high quality treatment locally when you need it most.

We treat a wide range of muscle and joint problems with the focus on reducing pain and therefore decreasing the need for pain medication. Whether you have a degenerative condition (e.g. osteoarthritis ), a sustained injury or post-operative problems we can help you to improve flexibility and strength thereby easing pain and helping you towards regaining your movement and desired lifestyle.

Everyday tasks become difficult when you are in pain and we focus on the long term, focusing on gentle tissue mobilisation as well as giving you appropriate exercises and re-educating you about activities to avoid to ease pain and promote well being. We work with you to assess your individual needs and give you exercises and advice on how to improve your physical problems.

Our Sports Therapy treatments are for any age and focus not only on injuries occurring with sports but can also be simply looking at keeping you active in your everyday life. e.g. walking, gardening

What do I expect on the first session?

On the first session, we will listen to your problems carefully and perform a range of assessment tests.

It’s best to wear comfortable clothing so that you can move around easily. Then, we will discuss the type of treatments we offer.

Will I just be given exercises to do at home?

Most of our treatments are ‘hands-on’ during the session, from very gentle to firm treatment to relieve tightness of muscles and manipulate joints. If appropriate, we also offer ultrasound, acupuncture, kinesiotaping, posture correction, and suggestions of what to modify in your daily life to change the strain on your body, yes and some exercises to do at home .

You only have to have the treatments you are open to and they are all included within the cost of the session.

Offers Call us today on 01353 659200 and quote ‘BRING BACK MY BETTER DAYS’ we will offer you our 2016 prices for a limited time only. website: www.elyphysio.co.uk email: elyphysio@gmail.com

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ELY TENNIS CLUB OPEN COURTS Saturday 13th May 2017 10-3

Ely Tennis Club is opening its courts on:

 Saturday 13th May, 10 am–3 pm  Downham Road, Ely, CB6 2SH

Jo w in ith fo th r FR is E ad E !

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 2015 will be on hand to give you tips and advice.

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Ely Tennis Club has its home next to Ely Rugby Club beyond the new Leisure Village on Downham Road. It’s a friendly club open to everyone whatever their ability. You can try out the facilities as the Club is holding an OPEN DAY on Saturday 13th May from 10am until 3pm as part of the Great British Tennis Weekend. You’ll be able try out the courts and get tips and advice

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from the coaching staff at 10is Academy. To register for the event and get 10% off membership fees, go to http://bit.ly/2n10MjP

Club members get free court use and access to club sessions and match play in local leagues; and the benefit of discounts with 10is Academy’s award winning coach, Sebastien Scaux, who works wonders with both adults and children. The more enthusiastic club members play all year round.

The club holds a variety of social and fundraising events throughout the year and averaging just over £2 per week for adult membership (and half that for children including some free coaching), it's really affordable. If you want to just play now and then non-members can rent courts online via the Club’s website.

ELY GOLF CLUB Ely City Golf Club has become the first club in Cambridgeshire to achieve the new-style national GolfMark award in recognition of its work to improve the golf club.

Perched on the side of the Isle of Ely, the club is host to a beautiful 18-hole parkland golf course with views of the Cathedral and extensive practice facilities including a putting green and chipping/bunker area. The friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the clubhouse makes it the perfect venue to relax after your round, celebrate a special occasion or for a business meeting.

Full members and more experienced golfers are well looked after, with many varied competitions and social events on offer throughout the year and access to high level coaching overseen by Head Professional Andrew George. Andrew who has

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been at the golf club for almost 25 years said: “It’s a great achievement for the golf club to gain the new GolfMark award. Here at the Professional Shop we are very proud of how our hard work has contributed to this national award. Along with my two fully qualified PGA Assistant Professionals, Paul Geen & Jamie LeBrun, we are keen to promote golf here at Ely and help grow the game through our comprehensive coaching programs. “ The Golf Mark award was developed by England Golf and also integrates Sport England’s Clubmark award - a national standard for quality sports clubs recognised across the country. It brings a number of benefits to clubs including raising awareness, access to funding, business and marketing support and training opportunities for staff and volunteers. Almost 40% of clubs have increased membership numbers since receiving the award www.golfmark.org.

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ELY CATHEDRAL SCIENCE FESTIVAL

Big names, dinosaurs, rocket shows and explosive displays at Ely Cathedral Ely Cathedral is hosting its first ever Science Festival - a month long event of interactive fun and discovery exploring science and the natural world through art, music, exhibitions and fun activities for all ages.

This extraordinary festival will involve science shows, live experiments, prehistoric creatures and fascinating talks by leading experts. Highlights include lectures by Prof Robert Winston, a dinosaur dig with life size T REX, an explosive show with Dr Bunhead and a Sci-Fi Prom featuring music from favourite composers and popular film scores.

For the duration of the Festival a specialist exhibition will be on display in the Lady Chapel exploring the world of science from 'Dinosaurs to DNA' and will include a rare opportunity to see many national and local artefacts of great scientific significance including an original copy of Darwin's

Origin of Species and the remains of a Late Jurassic Pliosaur discovered in the Cambridgeshire Fens in the 1950s.

The Cathedral will be adorned with a science themed art work from over 500 local school children and a unique suspended installation by award winning contemporary artist, Alex Carr.

The Cambridge Science Centre's Pop Up 'Science Laboratory' will be a permanent feature of the event.

The Science Festival takes place between 20 May - 18 June 2017. Tickets will be on sale from Monday 20th February. Book online from tickets. elycathedral.org or contact the Cathedral Box Office on 01353 660349.

Follow Ely Cathedral on Facebook: ElyCathedral and Twitter: @Ely_Cathedral for updates before and during the event.

BACK IN THE FLOW - AT ELY ROWING CLUB Back in 2012, at forty-seven years old, married with three children, I was struggling with menopausal symptoms when my Dad suddenly died of cancer. Heavily overweight, I was feeling a “bit blue” which is apparently how most “strong women” describe borderline depression.

Never a sporty person, I bunked off “Games” wherever possible and Amateur Dramatics had kept me busy for thirty years until I became a Leadership Coach in 2004. Yogalates, Zumba, tap dancing, salsa, I’ve tried them all, but most were followed by a doughnut or a visit to the pub!

At twelve my son wanted to take up rowing with my husband and youngest daughter and I too signed up for the Learn to Row Course. Secretly, I thought “I’ll hate it but I’ll give it a try.”

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…Two sessions in: “I love rowing!” The elegance of positioning the body in each stroke. I found peace in the quiet of being on the misty water, being close to nature in the early morning, with the sun rising and the Cathedral lit gold as a backdrop.

I joined the Women’s VIII, my technique and fitness improved dramatically and I dropped 30lbs and two dress sizes in 18 months, all because I wanted to be in the boat!

Rowing has enabled me to switch off from my everyday worries, build strength, resilience, self-control and the determination to just keep going: to win, to win for the crew.

Jill McCulloch, check out my rowing/coaching blog at www.coachyou.co.uk and elyrowingclub.org.uk

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What’s On at Ely Cathedral

9pm Compline 2pm Children’s Easter Glass Fusing Workshop SGM * 6.30pm Book Launch - The Ely Misericords 6.30pmFebruary Ely-Cathedral Business Group Mayoral Hustings June 2017 12.10pm Holy Communion with Address followed by Lent Lunch Joyfully proclaiming the love of God in worship, outreach, welcome and care 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert - Santa Monica High School 10am Glass Painting Workshop SGM * 7.30pm Handel’s Messiah - Ely Choral Society * 2.15pm Sunday Sing! Children and Families Worship 6.30pm ‘Space’ Contemporary Worship 7.30pm Eucharist with Address 9pm Compline with Address 7.30pm Performance of Arvo Pärt’s ‘Passio’ - Façade Ensemble * Maundy Thursday Please refer to Holy Week and Easter schedule, inside back cover Good Friday Please refer to Holy Week and Easter schedule, inside back cover 8pm Easter Eve Vigil with Baptism and Confirmation 10.30am Easter Day Festal Eucharist 4pm Festal Orchestral Evensong 2.30pm Lady Chapel Lunchtime Concert - Granta Chorale 1.10pm Lady Chapel Lunchtime Concert - Choir of the Cathedral of the Madeleine, Salt Lake City 7.30pm Hills Road Sixth Form College Concert * 10am Adult Glass Fusing Workshop SGM *

Keeping Lent (1 March - 15 April) The following additional services and activities will be taking place to assist us in keeping a good Lent.

ELY MUSEUM

Fridays during Lent | 12.10pm Eucharist with Address followed by lunch in the Lady Chapel organised by the Mothers’ Union.

Exciting things are happening at Ely Museum and Tuesdays during Lent | 9pm Compline. A Spiritual MOT is an individual session they are looking for to help plans A quiet reflective end to the day sungpeople in the reflecting on yourtake spiritualtheir life.

Lady Chapel. forward.

The independent museum, located in the Old Gaol onduring Market Street, has recently received Thursday Evenings Lent | House Further details are invited to follow the new available from the aGroups stage one grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Diocesan Course ‘All Loves Excelling’ run by ‘Lenten Leaflet’ The funding allow museum Canon Victoria Johnson will and Canon Jessica the available in the to develop Martin. Please contact 01353 660302 for Cathedral. their plans to re-display and extend the museum. further information.

Plans include fresh new exhibitions, working more with local communities and making * = Ticketedthe event museum a heritage hub for the district.

It is hoped that the museum will soon be able to acquire the recently discovered Bronze Age gold Torc that was found locally and was on display at

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER Palm Sunday 9 April 10.30am Procession with Palms and Sung Eucharist 2.15pm Sunday Sing! Children and Families Worship 6.30pm ‘SPACE’ Contemporary Worship Monday in Holy Week 10 April 7.30pm Eucharist with Address Tuesday in Holy Week 11 April 9pm Compline with Address Wednesday in Holy Week 12 April 7.30pm Arvo Pärt’s ‘Passio’ - Façade Ensemble Maundy Thursday 13 April 10.30am Chrism Eucharist with the Blessing of Oils and Renewal of Ordination Vows 7.30pm The Liturgy of Maundy Thursday, Sung Eucharist and the Washing of Feet followed by The Watch of the Passion Good Friday 14 April 10.15am March of Witness starting in the Market Square Midday Preaching of the Passion 1.30pm The Proclamation of the Cross and the Liturgy of the Sacrament 4pm Easter Garden A children’s activity Easter Eve 15 April 8pm Easter Vigil, Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist of Easter Easter Day 16 April 10.30am Festal Eucharist 4pm Festal Orchestral Evensong

the British Museum at the end of last year. This would be a highlight in the prehistory gallery!

Ely Museum is run by a board of Trustees and, in order to develop in line with their future plans, the board wishes to recruit new members with skills in law, human resources, fundraising and project management.

As well as contributing to the work of the museum, being a trustee is personally rewarding too: it provides an opportunity to grow and develop personally and professionally, and is a way of giving something back to support the local community.

If you or anyone you know would be interested in becoming a trustee or would like to find out more, please contact the curator Elie Hughes on 01353 666 655 or email: curator@elymuseum.org.uk

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GROUPS AND MEETS To update or add your group events please email: editor@elyimagazine.com IN APPROXIMATE ALPHABETICAL ORDER East Cambridgeshire Access Group The East Cambridgeshire Access Group meets fortnightly to make written comment on Planning Applications, for buildings to which the public are invited. Everyone welcome meet at The Grange Council Offices.

For February the meetings will be 8th then 22nd and ever two weeks thereafter.

Contact Vicki at vickielychapter@btinternet.com for more details.

Ely Amateur Dramatic Society The city’s oldest dramatic society first started in 1888.

We produce three productions a year, from a range of genres. Visit our website or Facebook page to find out about tickets for shows and how to join. elyamateurdramatics.org www.facebook.com/elyamateurdramatics @DramaEly

Ely 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 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 www.facebook.com/elyartstheatre Twitter - @elyartstheatre

Ely Astronomy Club (Change to usual day) Thursday April 20th: Kate Spence from the Dept of Archeology and Anthroplogy, Cambridge will be speaking on “The Astronomical World of the Ancient Egyptians” Meetings commence at 7.30pm and are held at the Vernon Cross Rm, Ely Museum. The aim of the club is to be informal, friendly and exciting. Beginners and families are welcome. Join us and journey to the stars! Meetings are the 2nd friday of the month from Sept - June (July & Aug no meetings) No admission fee, retiring collection.

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

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

Want to know more phone 01353 669326

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

Membership: membership@elyarchers.org.uk

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

Contact Gary Davis chairman gary.c.davis@mac.com

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East Cambs Amazons Basketball Club A club for female players aged 14 plus, who are interested, want to learn to play or have played before and want to return to the game.

Training session: Monday nights 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Kings School, Ely Sports Hall. Cost £3. First session free.

Ely Baha’i Community Reflections on the Life of the Spirit: An eight week course using a participatory approach covering the themes of understanding spiritual concepts, prayer, service to humanity and the purpose and meaning of life. Join us for a taster session to decide if this is for you. All welcome: any faith, any religion, no religion. Current sessions running at 7:30, on Tuesdays. Ely Museum, The Old Gaol, Market Street, Ely, CB7 4LS Suggested contribution: £10 towards costs of the course, including workbook. An initiative of the Ely Baha’I Community for information on further local events call/text 07746 761519 or email elybahais@gmail.com FB: Ely Bahai Community, Twitter:@elybahais

East Cambs Amazons Basketball Club

Ely Cathedral Mothers’ Union

We are a brand new female Basketball Club, set up as part of the East Cambs Warriors Basketball Club.

Aimed at female players of any standard aged 14 plus, who are interested, want to learn to play or have played before and want to return to the game.

Training session: Monday nights 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Kings School, Ely Sports Hall. Cost £3. First session free.

For more information contact: email: eastcambsamazons@btinternet.com Find us on Facebook: EastCambsAmazons Website: www.eastcambswarriors.leaguerepublic.com

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

City of Ely Bowls Club Fancy playing bowls? Well with us you can.

Our Indoor club is open all year; and from May to September you can also play on our outdoor green. We are a family friendly club where any age can join in and have a game. Our U18 section meet on a Sunday morning for coaching and fun, and we hold a general turn up and play called a ‘drive’ on Monday & Friday mornings & Tuesday afternoons.

It’s a great way to get some gentle exercise & meet new friends, in a social environment. If you are interested in giving bowls a try please call the club for details. www.cityofelybowlsclub.org.uk Email: cityofelybowlsclub@btconnect.com Tel: 01353 665272

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

Contact Barry Lowe: 01353 658356 e-mail elybridgeclub@gmail.com

Cambs Community Archive This is a web site for old and new photographs of Ely and the immediate area surrounding it. Contribute photos etc by filling in the on line form on the website. www.ccan.co.uk e:ely@ccan.co.uk

C.A.T. Theatre Company We perform mostly musicals and a Christmas panto, we audition, but we also have show nights without auditions, where members perform their own choice of music.

Our minimum age is 14yrs. apart from the Panto, where children may be younger. email: aafdawes@gmail.com Tel: 01353 664564

Ely & Dist’ Caravan & Camping Club Bring your caravan or motor home for a weekend away with your local Camping Club to the following rallies:The Spring Bank Holiday at The Social Club playing field in Heacham from the 26th to 29th May. Fendicks Fishery Methwold from the 9th to 11th June.

Four Winds Caravan Park near March from the 23rd to 25th June.

Call David to arrange to join in Tel: 07771882185 Contact: davidmalkin2010@hotmail.co.uk

Ely & District Cats Protection 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

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

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

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 Christ Church North Ely held at Isle of Ely School 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 Ely Cathedral The College, Ely. Tel: 01353 667735 www.elycathedral.org

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 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 Consort Ely Consort is a Chamber choir of about 40 voices. We perform music in a wide variety of styles; our performance venues include Ely Cathedral as well as other local churches. Ely Consort has built up a performing reputation over the last 25 years, to be known as one of the premier Chamber Choirs in East Anglia. A reputation we are very proud of maintaining! Membership by audition.

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

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

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

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Countess Free Church J.TEAM For school years 4+5 Meets term-time on Tuesday’s from 6.30 to 7.45PM. Games, craft, story and lots of fun. New people welcome. Cost 50p POWER PACK For school years 2+3 Meets term-time on Wednesday’s from 6.00 to 7.00PM. Games, craft, story and lots of fun. New people welcome. Cost 30p TODDLERS Two by Two baby and toddler Group meets term time on Thursday’s from 9.30 to 11.15am.

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

All events at Countess Free Church, Chapel St. Ely CB61AD Tel: 01353 662396 / www.countessely.co.uk City of Ely Cricket Club City of Ely Cricket Club have been playing at the Paradise ground since 1856. We are Clubmark accredited and run a range of teams for adults and youths (from Year 4). We also run regular training sessions through the winter. www.cityofely.play-cricket.com e-mail: cityofely_cc@hotmail.com tel: 01353 662886 Cambridge Cruse Bereavement Care.

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

Contact Mary on 01353 659314 Cambridge Cruse 01223 302662 Ely & District Cycling Club For more information, to book a place or to reserve a bicycle please contact Cliff Loveday on 07823 338615 Octagon Cycling Club 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, tri-athletes, mountain bikers, and just about anybody who enjoys getting on a road bike.

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

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

Ely Drop in (Youth Support) Centre 33 now operates from 24a, Barton Road, which is alongside Centre E, facing the car park. We are open from 4-6pm on Mondays and 4-7pm on Thursdays.

Free to young people between the ages of 12 and 25: counselling, information, sexual health services. Or just pop in for a coffee and a chat.

Mary Sweeney: marys@centre33.org.uk www.centre33.org.uk

Ely Choral Society & Ely Youth Choir

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Ely Decorative and Fine Arts Society Meetings at 7pm for 7.30pm the Old Bishops Palace , Tvisitors £7 Further information from Pam Murrells- 01353 664885

Elisabeth Rauch soprano Helen Charlston mezzo-soprano Oliver Martin-Smith tenor William Gaunt bass

Ely English Language Cafe 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 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 Edward Bear Club (Cathedral) Our club meets every Friday morning during term time from 10.00 to 11.00 at Powcher’s Hall on Firmary Lane (behind the Cathedral). Parents, carers and pre-school children worship together with story, song and prayer.

We finish with coffee and chat. This group seeks to welcome all those who wish to nurture the faith in their children in a relaxed atmosphere.

Contact: Angela Jones 01353 665810 Fen Speak Fen Speak is a poetry and spoken-word night which takes place in Ely (at The Babylon Arts Gallery) and Wisbech (at the Wisbech and Fenland Museum) and features regular guest speakers as well as open-mic performances. In Ely, Fen Speak usually takes place on the third Wednesday of every other month (Feb, April, June, August, Oct, Dec) doors at 7pm for a 7.30 start. Entry is free, with donations to support running costs.

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

Ely Fibromyalgia Support Group Meetups, support, information Hayley Mason Email: elyfibromyaligia@gmail.com Phone 07793671728 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

HANDEL’S

Ely Festival Orchestra Helen Medlock Edmund Aldhouse

leader organ

Conducted by

Andrew Parnell Tickets

£25, £20, £15, £8, U18s £5 Ely Cathedral Box Office 01353 660349 and https://tickets.elycathedral.org/ www.elychoralsociety.org Registered Charity No: 802308

7:30 pm Saturday 8th April 2017 Nave of Ely Cathedral

Get help or volunteer.

Timebank.

Time Banking is a way for people to come together and help each other by exchanging knowledge, help and skills.

Discover Littleport Timebank Visit facebook.com/littleporttimebank or call Caline on 07702 517746 email caline.easey@chsgroup.org.uk

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

For more information please contact Emma Greaves 01353 614794 Elycfrs@virginmedia.com Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/ ElyCommunityFirstResponders/ Ely Flower Club Thursday 4th May: Demonstration by Jenni Baker from Harleston, entitled “The Feminine Touch”. Venue: Needhams Hall, Ely College. Come along and have a relaxing evening filled with flowers and meet new friends.

Start time 7.15pm, Entrance £5.00 visitors; £2.00 members (incl. tea/coffee & biscuits).

Further info: Margaret Dooling 01353 610436 elyflowerclub@hotmail.co.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 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 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 City Golf Club Located at the edge of the City, just off the Cambridge Road, the 18 hole course is rated as one of East Anglia’s premier Championship parkland golf courses. The wellestablished course has 110 acres of mature woodland, manicured fairways and challenging greens only minutes from the magnificent Cathedral and the growing City of Ely. Membership of the club is currently available. New members enjoy various added benefits. For example a free golf-swing analysis with one of the club’s resident golf professionals. The club has very active Men’s, Ladies’,

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Senior and Junior sections which provide opportunities for both social and competitive golf.

Guests and visitors are always welcome. The club has practice facilities, a pro-shop and a superb clubhouse serving first-class food and beverages with stunning views overlooking the course.Come and see what Ely City Golf Club has to offer you For further information please call 01353 662751 www. elygolf.co.uk / email: info@elygolf.co.uk Ely 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/ 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 Ely High Badminton Club Every Wednesday (term time) 7.30-9.30pm Ely College, Downham Road.

Contact John Clarke on:01353 699484 john.clarke@tesco.net Ely Humanists Meets at Ely Library Meeting Room. First Saturday of each month, 10 -11.30am.

For more info go to:www.ely.humanist.org.uk Ely & District Horticultural Society Membership is open to anyone with an interest in Gardening or Horticulture. The STORES is open on: Monday evenings from 6.30pm till 8.00pm. Saturday mornings from 10am till midday. Membership is £8.00 per year and gives a 10% discount on all STORES prices.The society is run by volunteers. New Members, Committee Members or Exhibitors are always welcome.

For more information, contact General Secretary Teresa Bye on 01353 610370 or teresabye@ntlworld.com Inner Wheel Club of Ely Inner Wheel is one of the largest women’s service organisations in the world. Inner Wheel is.....Women in action working together to making a difference and improving lives. The objects of Inner Wheel are......To promote true friendship, To encourage the ideals of personal service, To foster international understanding.

We meet the 4th Wednesday in the month at the Old Dispensary, St Marys Street, Ely. If you are interested in visiting us please contact Diana Goldstein. 01353 667944 The K9 Community Cafe We are a weekly drop in cafe for people who like dogs !!

Well behaved humans can accompany their own dogs for coffee, biscuits and chat. Regular activities, friendly warm atmosphere, run by volunteers. Every Thursday 10 -12 at the Cathedral Centre Palace Green Ely for info www.facebook.com/thek9cafe/ Tel:07552462040

Ktog (Knit Together) We Meet every Thursday evening at the High Flyer Pub on newnham Street. 7.30-9pm. It is free to join us and everyone is welcome to knit, crochet, cross-stitch etc.

Tel: 01353 664472 The Lions Club of Littleport Make a difference to your community and join a club. Ask a Lion and he/she will try and make it happen. As a Lion you will join a club with like-minded men and women who are working together to strengthen your communities. You’ll also be a part of something bigger, a worldwide network of dedicated volunteers across the globe.

For more details of your local club contact: David & Jenny Ellis 01353 664318 / 07817 592438 Email; Littleportlions@yahoo.co.uk www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/littleport Facebook; Littleport Lions Club Twitter; @LittleportLions Friends of Ely Library Coffee mornings and jigsaw exchange held by Friends of Ely Library every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month.

Come and help us support our local Ely Library. 10.00am - 12.00 ALL Welcome.

For events please go to: www.cambridgeshire.net 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 The Anchor in Little Downham. As with other clubs our aims revolve around service to the community.

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

LIONS EASTER BASKET RAFFLE The Lions Club of Littleport Easter events include Easter baskets full of goodies which will be raffled in the following locations; The Post Office and Village Inn both in Witchford and The Kings Arms, The Town House and The Almonry all in Ely. So if you have a sweet tooth or would like to win a present for somebody special pop along and pay a £1 to have the opportunity to sample Mr Simms delicious chocolate confections.

Our main event will be an Easter Fair at The Almonry Ely on Sat 8th April 10am - 3pm.

Bring all the family along to enjoy an Easter egg hunt, crafts and maybe a picture taken with Lenny the Lion with his Bunny ears.

There will also be an opportunity to enter the raffle for an Easter basket.

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

Ely Decorative & Fine Arts Society Illustrated lecture Thursday 20th April at The Old Bishop`s Palace Ely. `Red ,White and Blue` - A story of three colours in art.

by Alexandra Epps , a guide at the Tate museum and City of London guide.

Visitors welcome £7

Ely Watercolour Workshop SPRING EXHIBITION

Every day from 15th to 23rd April in the Blue Room, Almonry Restaurant in Ely. A variety of styles and sizes of paintings will be on show, together with a fantastic display of hand painted cards for sale. All items in the exhibition are original hand painted watercolours by local artists. Entry is free, so please come in and look. Paintings may be taken away at the time of purchase.

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

Parents and Toddlers Wednesdays term time, accompanied children under 4yrs. 9.15am - 11.30am. Play activities in three rooms at the Lighthouse Centre including sensory and craft.

Children £1 Adults 50p includes unlimited refreshments/ biscuits and prize draw.

Rock Solid/ Rock On/ 501 Fridays, Lighthouse Centre, 8.00pm - 9.30pm 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.

Tel: 01353 662228 email: info@lighthouse-ely.org www.lighthouse-ely.org/whatson

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

Lighthouse Knitters Projects include various charitable knits and self improvement. We meet between 9.30 - 11.30am on a Tuesday morning, all year round. Beginners and all age groups welcome, materials are provided and tea and coffee available for a small donation.

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

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

City of Ely Military Band We are a wind or military style band which performs at venues all over the eastern region. We include a variety of instruments from the woodwind and brass sections, plus percussion, and currently have a membership of approximately sixty members. We rehearse every Tuesday evening at Ely College, Downham Road. New players are welcome. There are no auditions. We only ask that players bring an enthusiasm for performing and a willingness to commit time to rehearsals and performances. www.elyband.co.uk Prospective players should contact Phil Green, our Musical Director, on 01353 721782 Ely 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 The Friends of Ely Museum.

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

Cost of meetings £2.50 Neighbourhood Watch Neighbourhood Watch exists to work with the local police force to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, and also to encourage neighbourliness. This provides an increased feeling of security for the local residents. If you can’t make the open day you can still obtain information from Kevin Evans at 01353 614892 or kevin.g.evans@ntlworld.com

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Ely Netball Club The club is a thriving club with currently 30 members of all ages and abilities and we encourage women to return to sport to get fit and healthy but also as a great social activity.

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

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

Contact Brian Hayes Chairman on 01353 860102 or the Secretary Jenny Lowles on 01353 861674 Parisian Swing 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 www.parisianswing.com Isle of Ely Philatelic Society 20 Apr: Birds of Prey. Richard Page.

11 May: GB Jubilees - KGV. Philip Illsley.

8 Jun: AGM, and Bourse.

Meetings are held on a Thursday at Ely College, Downham Road, Ely CB6 2SH, 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Check notice board at the Community Desk entrance for designated room. For more info, please contact our Hon. Sec. on 01354 659358. Membership subscription is only £7.00 per year. Visitors are welcome at all our meetings.

We do hope that you will join us!

For info. please contact 01354 659358 Ely Photographic Club The club meets at the City of Ely Community College, Downham Road, Ely Wednesdays 7.30pm (annual subscription). We extend a warm welcome to all enthusiasts – novices, amateurs and professionals.

We have a varied programme throughout the year encompassing all aspects of photography.

Nick Bowman Tel: 01353 664085 Ely 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

POS+ABILITY Are you living with the effects of a Stroke? Parkinson’s?

Multiple Sclerosis? Muscular Dystrophy? or other longterm Neurological conditions? Come and join us at our established weekly classes in Ely, Littleport, Histon , and Exning. If you have an interest in our area of work, our team would like to hear from you. Potential Staff and Volunteers Please get in touch.

For a Free Taster Session Contact 07565 598193 Email: posability3@gmail.com / www.posability.org Ely & District Probus Club The Probus Club meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Cathedral Centre, Palace Green, Ely at 10am. Membership is open to all professional & business people resident in Ely & District who are fully or semiretired. February 7th A.G.M. New or Prospective Members are always welcome.

FOR INFO CONTACT: Mike Tuplin -Chairman Mob: 07704 841 731 / miketuplin@yahoo.co.uk Ely Quaker Meeting Ely Quakers meet every Sunday at The Old Dispensary, St Mary’s Street, Ely at 10.30. Visitors are welcome to join us. We come together in silence and stillness and our Meetings for Worship last about an hour, followed by coffee and informal chat.

Find out more: www.quaker.org.uk/about-quakers/ Contact: Pauline Weston, paweston25@gmail.com Monday Club St Mary’s Church Ely The club meets in the church hall on the 1st and 3rd Monday in the month, opening at 2:00pm for a 2:30 start.

The programme includes a range of social events, including speakers on a wide range of subjects.

Afternoon tea and cakes are served at every meeting.You are very welcome to join us. There is a charge of £1.00 per meeting.

Please contact Elizabeth Flood on 01353 662385 for further information Mothers’ Union St Mary’s Church Ely 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/ Ely & District Model Railway Club The club membership has continued to grow in recent months and we remain happy to call for new members.

So come and join us and be part of a thriving model railway club. We meet on Tuesday as well as other times.

Anyone over 18 interested in joining can visit us a couple of times to see if they like it. Then Membership is £10/ month.

In the first instance, please contact the Club Secretary on 01480 454857 or via e-mail: crofters@ntlworld.com to arrange a visit, website: www.elymrc.org.uk

Ely & District Model Railway Club

Our 2017 exhibition takes place on: Saturday 20th May at the City of Ely Community College, Downham Road, Ely. There are 18 layouts and 12 trade & demonstration stands booked to attend. The club’s ‘N’ gauge members will be bringing the new “Westgate Park” layout to the show for its very first showing.

Entry prices will be £5.00 for adults and £3 for children aged 5 -18. Do come along for a family fun day.

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

For more information, please visit http:// elyrefugeeresettlement.co.uk or email elyrefugeescampaign@gmail.com, Ely and Littleport Riot We are a Ladies Morris side based in Ely. The new practice season has just begun. If you would like to join us please get in touch, (email below) or come along to Centre E at 8 pm on Fridays. We perform at various events around the area, including Apple Day, the Folk festival and greeting the dawn on May Day. Email: contact@elriot.co.uk Website: http://www.elriot.co.uk Rocking Ukuleles of Ely The club meets every Monday evening at The Ely Bowls Club. (bar available) £5 subs paid on each evening of attendance Great club members, fun night and a good social event. Members can volunteer to play at local charity events too. All abilities welcome. Call John Bassett (founder & leader) on: 07785 296681 / email: john@caprio-ip.co.uk Ely 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 Rotary Club of Ely The Rotary club of Ely has been meeting on Wednesdays for nearly 78 years. It’s a great way to make new friends and also contribute to both the local community and world wide charitable projects in a friendly and fun atmosphere.

The annual Aquafest fun day has been staged by Rotary for 40 years as has the famous Ely Christmas Collection with Santa and Sleigh. Varied fund raising events such as Big Band Concerts etc are organised, as are social visits to places of interest.

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

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Ely Branch Royal British Legion The dates for 2017 Branch Meetings are as follows Mon 22nd May, Mon 21st Aug, AGM Mon 23rd Oct, Mon 4th Dec. The meetings will be held in the Town House, Market Street Ely, at 7.30pm. New members always welcome.

For further information, please contact Verity Baker on 01353 610446 or email, verityb@virginmedia.com 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 support this countries great Naval tradition. We meet the last Thursday of the month at 19.30hrs 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. www.royal-naval-association.co.uk email: admin@royalnavalassoc.com Tel: 023 9272 3747 Ely Rugby Club Ely Rugby Club is a strong club on and off the pitch promoting enjoyment for all and the Rugby core values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship. Our Minis section starts with U6s playing tag rugby and caters for children up to 11 years old (U12s).

The Youth section provides for children from 12 years old (U13s) up to 18, at which time they can join the Senior section. for more information on how to get involved.

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

Membership Secretary Richard Hill: secretary@elyrunners.co.uk Ely Sailing Club Ely Sailing Club is based at Roswell Pits in Ely, over 40 acres of attractive fresh water with islands, trees and banks. The sailing is always interesting, challenging and fun. There is dry launching directly from jetties, and crews are able to sail without getting their feet wet. We are a recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training centre and have also been awarded RYA Champion Club status for our race coaching. Sailing takes place between Easter and the end of October on Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

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

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Ely Community Samba Band We are a group of beat loving, funky, groovy people who meet once a week to make music.

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

Email us for further details: elysamba@hotmail.co.uk http://www.eysambaband.weebly.com Facebook: / Ely Samba Band 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 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 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 the High Flier, Ely. 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! www.facebook.com/sketchyelydrinkanddraw/ Ely and District Spiritualist Church We meet at the Larkfield Community Centre , High Barns, Ely CB7 4SB every Thursday evening from 7.30pm to 9pm for a service with mediumship, spiritual healing available from 6.30pm – 7.30pm. No admission charge, tea, coffee and a chat after the service.

For further details please contact Elizabeth on 07769963850 The Stained Glass Museum The Stained Glass Museum holds workshops, family dropins 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 Sutton Masque We are a relatively new, (two years) Border Morris side based in Sutton-in-the-Isle. We practice on Monday evenings and perform at various events and locations around the local area. Come and join us or book us for your event.

Email : squire@suttonmasque.org.uk Website : http://suttonmasque.org.uk www.facebook.com/suttonmasque Ely Table Tennis Club 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. elytabletennis@gmail.com / Tel: 01353 361588 www. tabletennis365.com/Ely 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 Ely Theatregoers Club Eileen Pick founded the Ely Theatregoers Club in 1981 when she placed an advert in the local paper to see if anyone would like to join her on theatre trips. The Club now boasts some 300+ members whose continuing support to the Club’s activities (both in the theatre and social) see it continue and grow. The Ely Theatregoers Club hold Quarterly Coffee Mornings on the first Monday of the months of March, June, September and December at The Ely Cathedral Centre (the old Ely Library) at 10am - 11.30am.

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

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 members range in age from 7 to 91 and we raise funds to pay for on-going public liability so that we can continue exchanging safely.

In Littleport we meet at the Adams Heritage Centre every Thursday from 10am and in Ely we currently meet on a Thursday from 9.30am at Starbucks – information will be put up on our facebook page Littleport and Ely Timebank.

We will be participating in the Ely litterpick on the 2nd April and we are having a joint event with Littleport Children’s Centre on the 5th April Caline Easey caline.easey@chsgroup.org.uk or 07702517746 Ely & District University of the Third Age (U3A) U3A is a national movement for people no longer in full-time work, to continue in the pleasure of learning and sharing knowledge. Ely U3A has monthly General Meetings which are held on the first Tuesday of every month (except August) at 2.30pm in the Countess Free Church, 10 Chapel Street, Ely. New members and visitors are welcome (admission £2) to come along to one of the monthly talks and afterwards, have the chance to meet members over a cup of coffee or tea.

For more information on the group activities, outings etc go to the website: - www.u3a.sites.org/ely or contact the chairman on: - elyu3achair@gmail.com Ely Watercolour Workshop The EWW is an informal group of artists who love to paint in watercolour. We get together at Ely College on Tuesday evenings during term time, between 6.30 and 9.00pm. There is no formal tuition but it’s a very friendly group and members exchange ideas and help each other.

There is a termly programme which suggests topics for each week and sometimes members give a short talk or demonstration. In the summer term we go out to paint in venues in and around Ely, or in the College, depending on the weather. Occasionally we hold an all day workshop when a professional artist comes to give tuition.

The EWW holds two exhibitions a year, one at Easter and one in October. Watercolour paintings and greeting cards displayed in the Blue Room at the Almonry Restaurant, off the Market Square in central Ely. Entry is free. We run a little competition where visitors can vote for their favourite artist. We also have a charity jar to collect money for local causes. Membership fees are £20 per half year.

Any queries, please contact Sarah Ruff: 01353 614495 The Ely Walking Group will be walking on Sunday 2nd April near Histon and the 30th April. Please come and join us.

Contact Sonia..... email impducha@yahoo.co.uk or tel 01353 725140 for starting point 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

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Ely Local Group of the Wildlife Trust 7.45 pm Vernon Cross Room, Ely Museum For info contact: Will on:01353 661339 email: willburdett@btinternet.com Willderland Farm Willderland Farm is a 4.5 acre community farm, based near Haddenham. We established ourselves as a membership organisation in 2015, with the aim of growing food sustainably, supporting wildlife;benefitting members and the wider community. If you would be interested in becoming a member, please email: info@willderland.com / or visit www.willderland.com 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.

Anyone is welcome to attend two or three meetings as a guest before committing themselves to membership (currently £30 per annum) Contact person: Stephen Franklin (Chairman) Tel: 01353 663949

Ely City Women’s Institute Where:The Old Dispensary, 13 St Mary’s Street, Ely, Cambs, CB7 4ER. When: Second Monday of each month Time: 7.30 pm to approximately 9.45 pm, (feel free to turn up from 7.15 pm onwards) We welcome new members to join us at any point in the year.

2017 programme continued: 10th April, Hanging baskets with Paul Canham, Raffle and refreshments, Competition: a hand decorated Easter Egg. 8th May, Lace with Jean Barker, Raffle and Refreshments, Competition: an old piece of lace. ​12th June, Make your own flower corsage with Stephanie Adcock (Handmade Hotspot), Raffle and Refreshments, Competition;:Best handmade corsage on night . 10th July, The Queen’s Shoes with Clare Ashmeade, Raffle and refreshments, Competition; a pair of shoes you have decorated.

Please contact us via any of the following methods: Website: http://wielycity.wixsite.com/home Email: ruth.g.sindall@btconnect.com Tel: Sarah Mascall, 01353 661065 Facebook: Ely City WI Ely Northwold Women’s Institute April - An Unexpected Journey – speaker author Kate Armstrong. May – Resolutions & Bring & Buy for Fenprobe June – Corsets, Crinolines & Camisoles – Fran Saltmarsh We meet every second Wednesday in the month at 7.15pm in the Ely Cathedral Learning Centre, Palace Green , Ely, CB6 4EW apart from January when we have a post Christmas meal at a local venue. We have a varied and interesting programme that includes speakers, demonstrations and visits out. for info contact: 01353 860653 or 01353 699231 elynorthwoldwi@btinternet.com

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Ely Walking group Sunday 5th March : 10am We will be meeting in Wicken for a 6 mile We meet on alternate Sundays and the next meeting will be March 19th For more info contact Sonia on email impducha@yahoo.co.uk or tel 01353 725140 for starting point Ely W.E.A. At WEA we believe learning is for everyone and learning is for life. The Ely Branch of the WEA will be offering a ten-week course commencing September 20, 2017 on Russian Culture taught by Marina Burrell. This new course will focus on the collapse of the USSR, its causes and the aftermath. A further ten week course beginning on 10 January 2018 is offered by Maureen James and will discuss Thomas Clarkson and his role in the abolition of the slave trade and slavery. Both courses run from 10.30am to noon and are held in Ely Library, For more info, please contact eastern@wea.org.uk.

Ely Youth Choir a mixed choir for the 10-19 age group meets at St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Street, Ely, CB7 4HF, from 6.007.00 pm on Monday evenings in term time. No fees are charged and there is no audition to join. Conductor Andrew Parnell.

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

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Newly formed Littleport and Ely Timebank are going from strength to strength since uniting in November last year.

Not only can you volunteer your time doing something you enjoy to share with someone who wants to learn or needs a helping hand, you can earn yourself an hour to spend on help for yourself!

The last few weeks have seen sewing alterations, card making, knitting of tea cosies, computer help and removal of rubble in a garden. Luckily we are blessed with 3 graphic designers in the Timebank who are busy taking our leaflets and banners to the next level and we are in the process of matching up befrienders with befriendees!

The community spirit in the Timebanking community is strong, with members looking to hold the first social gathering bringing Littleportians and Elysians together to meet and share ideas over something homemade in the next few weeks.

Help like this can be taken for granted because generally people have the time or are in good health, but for others it can mean a real difference to their lives for a simple offer of help.

If you want to find out more, come and speak to members at Ely’s Litterpick planned for the 2nd April outside VCAEC at 10am or drop into one of our weekly Thursday coffee mornings at Starbucks from 9.30am.

Contact: Caline.easey@chsgroup.org.uk call 07702517746

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LOCAL CHURCHES LAUNCH DEBT ADVICE CENTRE Churches Together in Ely will be offering free help to local people after partnering with an award-winning national debt counselling charity.

Church members have joined forces with Christians Against Poverty (CAP) and will be offering home visits for people affected by debt. Over the last few years CTiE (Churches Together) have been running CAP’s free Money Management Course and now are expanding to open a debt centre, which will be based at St Mary’s Church in Ely. Ely centre manager John Hociej said: “Typically, debts can build up when a relationship breaks down, someone loses their job, or through bereavement – those times when often people are least able to cope with a financial headache.

“We hope over the next few years to help countless local people and families, regardless of their age, gender, faith or background, to put their debt nightmares behind them and start a new life.”

He added that every client is visited in their own home, CAP does all the negotiating with creditors, while local volunteers offer support to each person until they become debt free.

The debt centre launch was celebrated with a service at St Mary’s Church, Ely on March 19th.

As part of the launch service John Read from CAP UK spoke about the work of Christians Against Poverty.

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HADDENHAM GALLERIES WORKSHOPS 30th June - 2nd July 2017 Haddenham Rec

Children's Workshop 6+ Make your own 'Easter Egg out of clay!'

With Hilary Kemp.

Date: April 8th. Time: 10:00 - 12:00

The annual Haddenham Beer Festival just gets better and better, this year promises to be an unmissable event. With over 40 real ales from 7 of East Anglia's top breweries, plus 7 local ciders and even a Pimms stall, it's an event for everyone whether you're a real beer geek or just fancy a fun family day out.

Children's Workshop 8+ - 'Glass Fusion' with Sarah Hunt Date: April 11th, Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Whilst sampling the delights of the local breweries you'll be entertained by 16 fantastic bands and the children will be kept busy with bouncy castles and lots of fun stalls. The food market will feature tasty Caribbean food, a BBQ, Wood Fired Pizza Oven, spicy curries and traditional fish and chips.

This is a family workshop 4+ ' Kite Making' Date April 29th, Time: 10.00 - 12:30

Tickets & More Info: http://we.drink.haddenham.beer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ WeDrinkHaddenhamBeer/

An evening of Ballroom Dancing at Hiams, Prickwillow, Ely, CB74UU Saturday 22nd April, 8.00 – 11.45pm

Featuring The Umbrella Big Band

Workshop for 16+ 'Print and Stitch' with Debs Munford.

Date: April 22nd Time: 10:00 - 4:00

To book your workshop please phone Haddenham Galleries 01353 749188 Haddenham Galleries Craft Centre, 20 High Street, Haddenham, Nr. Ely, Cambridgeshire CB6 3XA

South Suffolk Show

Ampton Racecourse, Ingham, Nr Bury St. Edmunds

SUNDAY, MAY 14th 2017 A Traditional Agricultural Show Featuring

The Royal Signals White Helmets Motorcycle Display Team and N&J Heavy Horses

Come along to the South Suffolk and experience a Great Day out See website for discounted pre-show e-tickets / retailers

FREE CAR PARKING Doors open at 7pm Excellent Dance Floor Fully Licensed Bar Ample parking Food available for sale – BBQ Tickets £12 (£10 members) By phone 01353 662633 Or Veronica on 07936 389296 Email: info@hiams.co.uk

www.umbrellabigband.co.uk

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For further information Tel: 01638 750879 or view www.southsuffolkshow.co.uk

BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE ROTARY CLUBS OF ELY

THE CITY OF ELY FLOWER CLUB invites you to a celebratory Open Evening for their 45th ANNIVERSARY With

National Demonstrator: ANGELA TURNER (From Dorset)

Title: “SINGA LONGA” On

THURSDAY 8th JUNE 2017 (Start: 6.45pm for buffet followed by Demonstration)

VENUE: NEEDHAMS HALL, ELY COLLEGE, DOWNHAM ROAD, ELY, CB6 2SH

A date for your diary, Aquafest 2nd July Be part of the fun in this year’s 39th Aquafest.

ENTRANCE: VISITORS £12.00; Members £6.00; (Please purchase tickets in Advance by 2nd June 2017) Further information & tickets: Grace Bent – 01353 661457 or Margaret Dooling 01353 610436

Our Charity for 2017/2018 is “EARTH” at Larkfields, which helps people with special needs. A charity raffle will take place during the evening with all proceeds to “EARTH”. Please come along and have a relaxing evening watching wonderful floral designs being created, meet new friends plus a chance to win the wonderful displays and help us fundraise for this worthy local cause.

This is a call to companies and organisations to build an imaginative and interesting raft to enter into this popular raft race. There will a trophy for “The most spectacular raft.”

For more information please contact Richard Tyler on his mobile 07715 176170 or email at Richard_j_tyler@hotmail.com

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