Ely Magazine January 2015

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Reflecting the Richness of Ely Life

January/February 2015

New Year: New Start?

Step back in time with the Diamond Community Group

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The Complete Recipe designed with you in mind.

Have you always wanted the kitchen of your dreams, but can’t quite justify paying the expensive price tag that comes with it? Now you can by just swapping the doors and worktops.

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Cookery Demonstration Thursday, 22nd January 10am-3.00pm

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• Neff cookery & appliance demonstrations • Try out the unique Neff Slide & Hide Oven • Nibbles & refreshments throughout the day

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Bridget Hickish Editor / Pancake Flipper elyi@btinternet.com

Madeleine Funnell Advertising / Account manager madeleine.funnell@gmail.com

Happy New Year!

In this Jan/Feb issue there is plenty to look forward to.

Mid-January, our Ely branch of Dream Doors have an exciting cookery demonstration with nibbles and refreshments throughout the day to show off their range of Neff ovens and, the following month, lasting almost all of February, the Cathedral will be hosting a unique exhibition of Ecclesiastical Embroidery.

We would like to extend a warm welcome to all the new businesses supporting the magazine. Please tell them you saw them here when responding to advertisements.

Also, remember that this magazine is here for you, so if you have an event or fundraiser going on we would love to help you publicise it. The generous support of our advertisers means we can offer free space to non-profit and charity groups to get their message out there. In fact we haven’t had to refuse anyone yet!

A particular thank you to Kevin Evans who sends in details of all the Ely talks going on and to Sheila Friend-Smith for her article on Jubilee Gardens, reminding us of the hard work and dedication that has gone into providing this lovely open space for Ely folk to enjoy.

On page 30, local therapist (and Elyi mag team member) Madeleine Funnell’s article focuses in on the problem of bullying and the support available locally for teenagers who need to work through their problems. I am really pleased too to see our household services and trades section taking shape. We hope that this will grow into a handy directory for readers to find those essential tradesmen and women.

Please also take a look at the Fire-fighters recruitment drive poster. Could this be you?

Of course at this time of year we often take stock and plan for the year ahead. If getting fit and sorting out your life is on the list then see our fitness advertisers for a wide range of ways to shape up in 2015.

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Jan/Feb Contents

21 Top 10 Tips from The Solar Shed

3 Editor’s Letter 5 New Year, New Start ?

6 Health & Fitness 10 Steve T Barman’s Cocktail Recipe

22 For Worship & Glory Cathedral Exhibition 12 A Strange Day at Queen Adelaide 14 The Friends of Jubilee Gardens 24 Calling all Firefighters 25 Elke Hausler : Pain relief 27 Fenland Poet Laureate Littleport Lions 28 What’s On? 16 Handy Household Trades & Services 19 Welcome to Dream Doors

30 Ely i Focus: Bullying 33 Crossword 4Networking

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New Year: New Start?

Oh No, not again ...

New Year’s Resolutions are doomed to failure ... ok, that’s a bit harsh, but in my experience it seems to be the case.

There has always been something magical for me about New Year, starting at 1 again: “This year it’ll be different: I’m going to lose 10lbs I’m going to earn 30% more I’m going to ...”

Invariably life gets in the way and we fall off the wagon and back into a rut in days.

What did you do for the first time? What do you want more of? Then for 2015 create intensions rather than specific goals.

So, rather than lose 10lbs, create a positive intension to make fit and healthy choices.

This shifts the mind from a distant, perhaps unattainable or boring goal, to a moment by moment choice. In each moment you CHOOSE and it leaves you feeling in control, empowered and running your “...it leaves you in control, own life.

So, what will you choose? empowered and running This is my challenge for you in your working day in your own life” 2015: Whether you work Far more powerful I’ve found for yourself, in the home or for someone else. with my clients is to have a recap of what happened last When at the end of the day year. What did you let go of? you’re thinking “that’s it, I’ve had enough for today!”

What worked well?

Just do one more thing before you finish. It might be 5 minutes filing, wiping off one more shelf or just one more sales call. Gradually, you will push the boundaries of what is possible, achieve more than you anticipate and finish fully satisfied that you have over performed. The sense of selfesteem is priceless ...Don’t wait for anyone else to notice – tell yourself how fabulous you are!

Jill McCulloch, www.coachyou.co.uk

Stuck in a rut? Don’t know where to start?

Coaching is a powerful human relationship where a qualified coach supports a client to design the future not get over the past ... Make that change in 2015 and contact: Jill McCulloch CPCC jill@coachyou.co.uk to find out more.

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“Just the right amount of discipline and sparkle that early years ballet needs” Arran, Ely

Happy Feet gives your little ones a great first taste of ballet and tap, so whether your child is a graceful little angel or just loves to make noise, Happy Feet is the place to be!

Classes in Ely, Littleport, Little Downham & Witchford (For under 5’s).

For information or to book, contact Stephanie: Telephone: 07793 815720 Email: stephanie@horizonsacademy.co.uk

Jo’s Fit4all Classes help people lose weight and/or get fit. The exercise is planned carefully so as it can be adapted for all levels and the classes have a proven formula of success with the combination of a weekly weigh in, 45 minute workout, heaps of support and healthy eating advice.

Jo runs 2 classes near Ely, both on Tuesdays, at The Brook in Soham 7.15pm to 9.00pm & Newmarket Academy at 5.45pm to 7.15pm

workout, heaps of support & healthy eating advice Call Jo on 07913 922926 or Email josfit4all@ gmail.com or for full details of the classes including prices look at the website www.josfit4all.co.uk

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ou have been thinking about getting fit and losing some weight for a while now… You have been putting it off, why? Some people think they need to lose weight before they go to the gym.

Others think they have no time. There are a 1000 excuses, but in reality there is very little reason not to get started.

We have a great Studio providing loads of different classes like TRX, Spinning, Pump, Yoga, Pilates and Zumba.

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hy not come and try the latest class – Fit Step, designed

by Strictly Come Dancing dancers. After you have trained, you can relax in our pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna or Steam room. There is nothing better to help unwind after a tough day. We also use the pool to hold Aquarobics, which is one of our most popular classes.

So forget the excuses, there is always time if you really want to do it, and the great thing about Atrium Fitness is our range of different ages and sizes that benefit from using us.

Visit www.atriumclub.com or call 01353 668888 today, and stop putting it off.

“There is always time if you really want to do it.”

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t Atrium Fitness we believe in supporting you through the whole process, not just the beginning. We sit down and discuss your goals, and set some targets for us to reach. Then every few weeks we do the whole thing over again, forever…

We also provide the best facilities in the area for you. We have a very well-equipped gym, with built in entertainment systems.

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RECRUITING ON-CALL FIREFIGHTERS AT ELY FIRE STATION

Do you want the opportunity to work as a team protecting your local community?

Do you live or work within 5 minutes of your local fire station?

Do you have a good level of fitness?

On-call Firefighters are a vital part of today’s Fire and Rescue Service. They provide an efficient and effective service that gives emergency cover to local communities.

As an On-call Firefighter you would carry a pager. When you are on-call you remain within 5 minutes of the station and respond to emergency incidents as and when they happen.

We ask for a commitment of at least 49 hours per week (on average), this could be during the night, at weekends, during the day or a combination of all.

You would receive an annual wage to reflect the time you commit plus additional payments for attending drill nights and incidents.

We also offer: • Paid holiday • Pension • Opportunities for progression • An Employee Assistance Programme For an application pack and further information please visit our website www.cambsfire.gov.uk/Recruitment or contact Recruitment on 01480 444500/ recruitment@cambsfire.gov.uk.

Come along to Ely’s On-call Firefighter Recruitment Information Evening taking place on Monday 9 February 2015 6pm - 8.30pm at Ely Fire Station to find out more.

We are also recruiting for On-call Firefighters across Cambridgeshire.

We are committed to achieving fairness and equality in employment and service delivery. Therefore we welcome suitably skilled applicants from all parts of the community, including applicants of Black and minority ethnic origin as we are currently under-represented by these groups.

RECRUITING THE BEST

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Own your own Business? Join him every other Wednesday at the Almonry, 8-10am.

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The Almonry is open for drinks, light bites and fine dining every Thursday, Friday & Saturday evening from 6.30pm.

Specialising in homemade traditional English food, using the very finest local produce.

To make a reservation pop in or call 01353 666360.

An exciting new evening menu and extensive drinks list is available to view online. www.elycathedral.org/almonry

1 HIGH STREET ELY CAMBS CB7 4LJ

The Kings Arms 12 St Mary’s Street, Ely

Good home-cooked food Live Music Quiz Nights Bingo Nights Folk

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01353 656828

find us on facebook For a full list of events go to: http://www.thekingsarms-ely. co.uk/events

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The world premiere of an historic film will be staged in Ely Cathedral on Saturday, 28th February – two days after the anniversary of the only Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race rowed off the Thames.

A Strange Day at Queen Adelaide has been produced by the Diamond44 Community Group, who restaged the event on the Adelaide Straight of the Great Ouse on its sixtieth anniversary in 2004.

Among the guests was Martin Whitworth, who rowed in the Cambridge boat in 1944 and 1945, the last of a series of unofficial wartime races 70 years ago. He is now president of the Isle of Ely Rowing Club, which was born out of the 2004 celebration.

Martin said: “It brought back memories of what I remember as a very special time in my life even though there were severe deprivations because of the war.”

Martin and Betty Whitworth in 2004

The 2004 event, which attracted 5,000 spectators, included many of the sights and sounds of war-time Ely. A similar experience of stepping back in time is promised at the premiere, scheduled for 7pm.

You can find a preview on YouTube and tickets, priced £7.50 are available from the Ely Cathedral Box Office: Open Mon-Sat 9.30-4pm Tel:01353 660359 online: https://tickets.elycathedral.org Proceeds will go to support community rowing in Ely. YOUTUBE TRAILER : http://youtu.be/dCfAvHyJjyM

1944 Adelaide Straight, River Ouse Martin Whitworth, 4th man from the front in the far (Cambridge) boat

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Start the New Year by joining a fitness class!

Mondays a.m: Kettlebells in Lt Downham Tuesdays a.m: Powerhoop & Kettlebells in Isleham

Tuesdays p.m: Boxercise, Kettlebells & Powerhoop in Lt. Thetford

Thursdays AM Powerhoop & Kettlebells in Littleport

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hope that most people have walked through Jubilee Gardens that lead down to the river but I wonder if you have ever thought about how the gardens came in to being and how they are maintained.

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he gardens were developed by East Cambs District Council with broad based public involvement and were opened by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh in February 2002. They were named Jubilee Gardens by popular acclaim to commemorate the Golden Jubilee year of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

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his year we celebrated our 10th Green Flag award by sharing a cake with over one hundred people in the Market Place on a lovely sunny day in early November. These awards reflect the excellent partnership between the District Council and a large group of Friends who have created and maintained new borders such as the sensory garden, the dry garden and the winter garden. We have also provided a beautiful wisteria-covered pergola with seating next to a rose bed and shaded seating near the Ely Rotarians’ eel sculpture and we have contributed to the new surface in the children’s play area.

“ These awards reflect the excellent partnership between the District Council and a large group of friends.”

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he Friends of Jubilee Gardens were formed in the following year to provide the opportunity for continued public involvement in the gardens and in 2004 the Friends in co-operation with the District Council applied for the prestigious Green Flag award.

http://www.jubileegardens-ely.org.uk

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e are a friendly group of volunteers. Some of us enjoy fund raising, some prefer to take part in our monthly working parties (the next one is on 11th March from 9.30am) but there are many other friends who like to support the gardens less actively by paying an annual subscription of £5.

Friends are invited to fund raising and social events and receive a newsletter twice a year.

If you enjoy walking through the gardens please remember the Friends and help us to maintain and enhance the gardens.

If you would like to be involved in your Gardens please ring the current Chairman of the Friends, Sheila Friend-Smith on Ely 663318.

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LD O H E HOUS S E D A R T ES C I V & SER TORY C DIRE If you are a long term resident of Ely or even if you are in a new house and a recent incomer looking after and maintaining your home can be quite a task.

On these and following pages we have gathered together local businesses that are keen to offer their services to help you with all those jobs around the home.

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Tel: 01353 862900 Mob: 07867 793938 Email: info@twelectrical-services.co.uk Web: twelectrical-services.co.uk

3 The Brambles Littleport Ely Cambs CB6 1XH

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Fenland Removal Services No job too small!!

Removals - Packing Service - Free Boxes Uniformed Staff - House & Waste Clearance Tel: 01353 968629 / 01353 659312 Mob: 07864 815 152

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Turn daylight into money | www.thesolarshed.co.uk

Solar has never been better!

As the world switches to renewable energy, costs have plummeted and it is now rare to find a domestic solar system for residential use, costing more than £7,500 for the biggest and most powerful system!

The Solar Shed Ltd has designed and fitted more than 500 solar systems over the last 7 years - see our website for a detailed installation map!

T: 0808 126 1289 M: 07737 457208 E: info@thesolarshed.co.uk

We can offer: • Domestic Installations • Commercial Installations • Off Grid Installations (for remote locations) • Solar Sheds • Residential Eco Audits • Group visits and workshops at the Solar Shed • Talks and presentations to community, business and charity groups If you are considering how to lower your fuel bills and save energy, please get in touch as we can help make the right decision for your home or business!

A: 67 Stow Road Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen Norfolk, PE34 3DJ

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DREAM DOORS

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ly locals, Gareth & Louise Kavanagh-Dixon, have opened their Dream Doors showroom at 29 Market Place, at the top of Fore Hill, Ely. The grand opening took place from 23rd – 25th October. They already have an order book full of customers, all impressed

by the company’s time and money-saving kitchen makeover service.

A customer who had her kitchen doors and drawers swapped in a single day gave a glowing testimonial on the independent consumer monitoring website, Checkatrade.com, commenting: “Excellent service, fitter was reliable, courteous, quality of work superb. Would thoroughly recommend.”

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nother customer in Cambridge who chose the same simple door replacement service gave Dream Doors top marks,

writing: “We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Dream Doors.

They are reliable, experienced and courteous. Great service and quality work.”

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that leaves kitchens looking like new, but without the stress and upheaval of a full refurbishment. Most customers also choose new worktops and a sink and it is still at least half the cost of a comparable new kitchen.

areth & Louise’s showroom is the first to cover the CB postcode area.

Gareth says that, as a ream Doors also supplies franchise, the company offers sinks, taps and appliances something other kitchen from the best manufacturers operators can’t.

“It offers the best of both “It offers the best of both worlds for worlds for customers.” customers; they’re buying from a national and some of the most brand that’s won numerous innovative storage solutions awards and built a fantastic on the market, all making the reputation, but they’re also best use of the space in the dealing with local business kitchen. owners who have their own Dream Doors are holding reputation and livelihood at a live Neff Cookery stake.”

Demonstration on Thursday Made-to-measure and 22nd January, 10-3pm, in their manufactured in the UK, all showroom. Come along to try Dream Doors kitchen doors out the unique Neff Slide&Hide and drawers are fitted in Oven, learn about all their as quick as a single day. exciting appliances and see It’s a convenient solution them in action. You will also be able to talk to the Neff Home Economist, who will be able to give hints, tips and cooking instruction on how to use and get the most out of your Neff appliances.

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ream Doors can help you to select the right kitchen appliance choice to suit your lifestyle, space and budget requirements.

Contact Gareth or Louise for a free no obligation quotation on: 01353 659 825 email cb@dreamdoors.co.uk or visit: www.dreamdoors. co.uk

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Kevin Holland The Solar Shed www.thesolarshed.co.uk

Live like a king during the hours of daylight!

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Leave lights on during the day. They’re free, so why not....

Switch on all phone and laptop chargers, charge batteries and leave everything on standby during the day. Like I said, It’s all free, so why not.

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Live like a King during the hours of daylight. Free energy allows you to do that.

6 Over the years, I have found that the making of New Year’s Resolutions is a time to sit down and think about what I would like to change.

So this year, and as an owner of both Solar hot water and Solar electricity systems, I will be resolving to make more use of what I have and to reduce the waste from everyday living. I hope in turn, this will reduce my outgoings and decrease my carbon footprint a little more.

So, in keeping with both the theme of this column and the New Year we are entering, here’s my personal Top Ten energy saving New Years resolutions.

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Use more hot water. Lots and lots of Hot water. As a Thermal Solar System owner, I have an abundance of it, yet still we shower.

From now on, I’m having 3 baths a day. The water is heated up free of charge, so why should I worry!

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Use more electricity during the day. have loads of free electricity to use, about 2,000 kwhs a year on my little 8 panel Solar PV system at home, so I’m going to tune into it a bit more and make bigger savings on my bills.

Use the money, my energy company give to me, to pay the bills for the small amount I have to pay for when it’s dark!

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Smile and say thank you to everyone who has not got solar yet. After all, those without are paying for those with, so why not be thankful and show my appreciation....

THANK YOU!

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I will also wire my air conditioning unit to the solar system so I get free air con when producing enough energy. I don’t want it all going back down the grid, I want to use as much of my own energy as possible!

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Use free electricity to pump free water around the garden. I have all this free water collected, and all this free electricity, so with a few hoses, I can rig up a system that pumps water to the places we would normally have to carry watering cans to.

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My final New Year’s resolution is to explain the benefits of solar without harping on about the awesome 15% returns most people are getting on their investment.

Happy New Year

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For Worship & Glory

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rom 4th to 28th February Ely Cathedral will be hosting a unique exhibition of Ecclesiastical Embroidery in partnership with the Royal School of Needlework.

‘For Worship and Glory’ will include over 60 impressive displays of significant pieces of needlework which have been worked on by the Royal School and which form part of their own collection housed at Hampton Court Palace.

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ne of the many highlights of the exhibition is six of the twelve Litany of Loreto panels which were bequeathed to the RSN by a convent in Sussex and are rarely on display to the public. Other pieces include depictions of theological figures and symbols using

Lovely fabrics, sewing supplies, books & magazines, workshops, sewing machine sales, servicing & repairs

New workshops for 2015!

7 High Street Passage Ely, Cambs CB7 4NB www.sewmuchtodo.co.uk info@sewmuchtodo.co.uk 01353 664000

a wide range of threads and embroidery techniques, as well as rare examples of white work altar cloths, burses, stoles and chalices.

Artefacts from Ely Cathedral’s own collection including a Mediaeval Cope, an 18th century gold vestment set and the recently restored white altar frontal will also be on display.

Thanks to the Society of Antiquaries, we are delighted to be able to exhibit an 11th century gilded bronze chasuble pin, originally from the tomb of Archbishop Wulfstan at Ely, and gifted to the Society in 1771.

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he event will include a series of lectures by Susan Kay-Williams, CEO of the Royal School of Needlework and embroidery workshops led

by RSN experts. Lectures and workshops must be booked in advance.

Please visit Ely Cathedral website or contact the box office on 01353 660349 for dates and availability.

The event is open from 10.00am to 4.00pm (Mon – Sat) and 12noon to 4.00pm (Sundays).

Cathedral pass holders can access the exhibition for a reduce fee of £5.00

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COULD YOU BE AN ON-CALL FIREFIGHTER IN ELY? MORE on-call firefighters are needed to swell the ranks at Ely Fire Station.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is hoping to encourage those who live or work within five minutes of the Egremont Street on-call fire station to consider taking up the role to help out their community.

On-call firefighters are fully trained professionals who save lives in their communities alongside their day-to-day jobs and home lives. They carry a pager and respond to emergency incidents as and when they happen.

They are men and women who may have other jobs and are able to provide evening, daytime or weekend cover. They receive an annual wage to reflect the time they commit plus additional payments for attending training and incidents.

The firefighters at Ely come from a variety of backgrounds and include parents, engineers and businessmen. The one thing they all have in common is the desire to provide an emergency service to their community.

The crew does not just attend fires; road traffic collisions are common place, especially on the area’s rural roads, and they can also be called upon to assist with a variety of other incidents including animal rescues.

Owing to the location of Ely Fire Station, the crew will often be called to assist at larger incidents all over the county, including in Cambridge, Fenland and sometimes over the border in Suffolk, to support a large scale operation or an incident that could be ongoing for a long period of time.

Come along to Ely’s on-call firefighter Recruitment Information Evening taking place on Monday 9 February 2015 between 6pm – 8.30pm at Ely Fire Station to find out more.

You can also find out more by logging on to www.cambsfire.gov.uk/recruitment or calling 01480 444500.

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lke Hausler is a Rossiter System Workout coach.

Elke started her career as a Bodyworker in 2003 qualifying in Massage first, then Dorn Method - a powerful technique to re-align the spine - before coming across this technique and consequently training with Richard Rossiter, the founder of this magical technique: The Rossiter System Workout.

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he Rossiter System Workout is an alternative and natural way of getting the body out of pain fast, safe and effectively. We are talking here about effective 2 people stretches of the connective tissue.

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n a typical session Elke will place one foot on a specific body part to anchor the tissue in place during your movement. This adds power to the stretch. The warmth of the coach’s foot plus the pressure you can take and the movement you do to stretch the area, will loosen the connective tissue which in turn creates the space you lost over time through injury, overuse or bad posture. The connective tissue is freed, hence the pain fades away and you regain mobility.

“The pain fades away and you regain mobility”

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lke’s clients need to be prepared to work hard during the session - the technique is called workout for a reason. One of her recent Ely clients, Rosalynn, gives this testimonial; “I have experienced tension and aches in my neck, shoulders and upper arms for the past 2-3 years but after one hour of treatment with Elke the tension has almost completely vanished.

Thank you Elke. Your technique is different to anything I’d tried before but it definitely works!”

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Bad posture?

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Tel: 07814 089 272

www.elkehausler.com Treatments for physical pain, emotional pain and wellness in Bury St. Edmunds, Newmarket & Cambridge.

SPA MORTGAGES MORTGAGE AND INSURANCE SPECIALIST

Simon Paul Airey 9 Compton Fields Ely Cambs CB6 1ED email: aireysp@aol.com Tel: 01353 650445 Mob: 07799794887

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Burrows Book Shop est 1994

Specialising in Local History and Children’s Books

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Children’s Club

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Quizzes & Competit ions Monthly Newslette r Special Ev ents Special O ffers Book Revi ews Call in to register an d get your welco me pack !

Story Time @ Burrows 2-3pm

See website for dates coming up in January & February 2015 www.burrowsbookshop.co.uk 9 High Street Passage, Ely, Cambs B7 4NB Tel: 01353 669759

email: burrowsbookshop@ymail.com

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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Deadline for entries: midnight on Friday 30th January 2015 It’s free to enter the Fenland Poet Laureate Competition, so why not give it a go?

Full details on how to enter can be found at: www.atelier-east.co.uk/2014/10/ fenland-poet-laureate-2015

Could you be the next Fenland Poet Laureate?

Rural Poets and writers are encouraged to enter this free competition.

Help local Lions Help local people

Enter this free competition for a chance to win the coveted title of Fenland Poet Laureate, and share your passion for poetry!

We are looking for poems that represent and relate to the theme of ‘Fenland’, and you can interpret the theme in any way that you like!

Winning the competition is recognition of talent as well as being a great way to be involved in your local community. The winner will have the opportunity to write about local events throughout their year as Fenland Poet Laureate, present poems for special occasions, and work with local partner organisations to develop ideas and champion poetry in the Fens.

Did you know that Ely and Littleport have a badly kept secret? Both have Lions Clubs.

Who are the Lions; They are members of your community, just like you. Everyone has the potential to help others and Lions is a way for people to get together for the benefit of all.

Lions have over 1.35 million members and 46,000 clubs in 207 countries worldwide and raise funds for local, national and international disasters; individuals and charities.

For more details contact, for Ely Richard Morris 01353 662644 and for Littleport Don Drew 01353 861648

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What’s On

to add an event or poster email: elyi@btinternet.com

10th - 18th January

EAST CAMBS SCHOOLS ART EXHIBITION ADEC in partnership with Ely-Hereward Rotary Club.

Showcasing the talent of young artists. our Schools exhibition has entries from six categories from 4 years - 18 years. The exhibition is open to the public from Saturday 10 - Sunday 18 January with a private preview for entrants and their friends on Friday 9th January (5-7pm).Babylon Gallery Open Tues - Sat 10am - 4pm FREE entry Tel: 01353 616991 Email: christine.pike@adec.org.uk

14th January

ELY FOLK CLUB Damien Barber and Mike Wilson 8pm Old Dispensary, St Mary’s Street. £9 / £10 on door

22nd January

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: TREASURE ISLAND (ELY CINEMA) 7pm The Maltings, Ely Robert Louis Stevenson’s story of murder, money and mutiny is brought to life in a thrilling new stage adaptation by Bryony Lavery, broadcast live from the National Theatre.

It’s a dark, stormy night. £13.50 Standard / £12.50 Concession / £11.50 Members Tel: 01353 616991

9th February

FIREFIGHTER RECRUIMENT EVENING 6pm – 8.30pm at Ely Fire Station

THE KINGS ARMS Quiz Nights 13th Jan / 3rd Feb / 17th Fe b BANDS 10th Jan: The 142s Band 17th Jan: Up & Atom 24th Jan: Mac hine Shed Ba nd 7th Feb: LOVE 14th Feb: Max Headroom & the Carpar ks 21st Feb: Mist reated 28th Feb: Jack OPEN MIC NI GHTS 8pm 27th Jan & 24 th Feb BINGO 6th Jan & 10 th Feb

18th February

ELY FOLK CLUB The Jennifer Crook Trio 8pm Old Dispensary, St Mary’s Street. £9 / £10 on door

Ely Clubs and Regular Meets: Ely Watercolour Workshop Tuesdays 5.30- 8pm £12 per term Tel: 01353 776103 Ely Photographic Club Wednesdays 6.30pm (annual subscription) Tel: 01353 777342 Ely Runners Tues & Thurs 7pm Paradise Centre Membership Sec: Richard Hill secretary@elyrunners.co.uk Ely Folk Club Meets at The Old Dispenary, 13 St Mary’s Street. contact: 01353 740999

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MONDAY CLUB

reaching out to the older generation in ur community

A friendly and welcoming group who meet for lunch, games and chat.

2nd and 4th Monday of the month. 11am - 2pm Lighthouse Centre, 13 Lynn Rd, Ely, CB7 4EG For further details or to book please contact Dave Evans on 01353 662228 dave@garagecommunitytrust.org

Ely Talks and Society Meetings

(visitors welcome)

DATE TOPIC h Heritage 5th Jan Film: Rich Soil, Ric Rubbish Gone 14th Jan Where has all the

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Friends of Ely Museum.

Ely Society

By Nick King EDFAS Arts Society Ely Decorative and Fine the V&A. A History of Display before 1 & Stained Glass 185 of on ibiti Exh at gre The Lecturer: Jasmine Allen, Museum.

Curator Ely Stained Glass Archaeological Society. ten Town got For Boston: Lincolnshire’s

By John Minnis Friends of Ely Museum. ng Storey Flag Fen; An Ever Changi

By Sarah Wilson Ely Society Fens Catholics in Ely and the .

By Francis Young Archaeological Society – Neolithic & Bronze Age ns atio stig Inve m Far st Mu

By Mark Hinman EDFAS Arts Society meeting Ely Decorative and Fine 3) 178 16(17 wn Bro ” Lancelot “Capability turer: Twigs Way Art and Dame Nature. Lec on a seum CB7 4LS at 7.30 pm non Cross Room at Ely Mu Ver the in d hel 0 gs £2.5 st etin The Ely Society. Me rg.uk or 01353 614892 Co rmation: www.elysociety.o pel Wednesday. Further info thodist Church Hall, Cha hel Society. Meetings d in the: Me ical .org.uk or olog ogy hae eol Arc t cha tric lyar Dis w.e & ww Ely The rmation on a Monday. Further info Street CB6 1TA at 8.00 pm 4LS at 7.30 01353 669326 Cost £2.50 ss Room at Ely Museum CB7 gs held in the Vernon Cro etin 162 Me m.

661 seu 53 Mu 013 Ely or of ut The Friends um.org.uk/abo information: www.elymuse pm on a Thursday. Further Cost £2.00 lcome £7 donation iety (EDFAS) Non members ween.

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Send your community posters and event dates for inclusion in the next magazine. First-come-first-served!

Maximum 1/4 page for any one group. Please try to ensure your poster will be readable at this size. email: elyi@btinternet.com Next copy date - 15th Jan 2015

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ullying describes abusive, intimidating or aggressive behaviour towards children, teenagers and adults, it typically forces the victim to do something against their will or subjects them to name calling and taunting.

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yber bullying is on the increase and is very common among teenagers in the form of hurtful emails, text messages and instant messages that are sent and designed to create fear or taunt victims. The perpetrator can remain anonymous or disguise their identity, hiding behind a screen or keyboard.

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he effects of bullying are evident but let’s look deeper at why the bully feels the need to intimidate their victims; Sometimes, it’s about how they feel about themselves inside, maybe they feel insecure, maybe they have been the victim themselves or maybe they have low selfesteem. These feelings don’t excuse bullying behaviour and the bully may not be aware of these emotions on a conscious level.

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ullies can use ‘differences’ to target their victims, i.e. ‘too good at something’, ‘not very good at something’, the victims sexuality etc. They then use these differences as an excuse to project their feelings and emotions about themselves onto their victims using aggression and intimidating behavior. They may have felt unimportant in their environment, they may be lonely or be subjected to peer pressure and join in with taunts to stay on the right side of their bullying peers. It’s not the victim that has the problem, it’s clearly the

bully, they may feel angry, jealous, insecure, unhappy or envious, all these emotions can be the driving force to make a bully a bully.

Communication and talking is always a positive way forward to exclude bullying.

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entre 33 is a charity that offers counselling and a drop-in centre at Ely Cathedral Centre for young people aged 13 - 25. Sessions are in Ely on a Monday between 4pm and 6pm and on a Thursday 6pm and 8pm. For more information: Contact Centre 33 on 01223 316488 or email: help@centre33.org.uk.

Other useful websites: www.nspcc.org.uk http://www.childline.org.uk

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hat about adults that are bullied?

Individuals that choose to bully as children, often grow up to be adult bullies.

They can be manipulative, subtle and difficult to expose. They can hide behind masks of authority, superior knowledge, money or other types of power. Some are very good at finding excuses to justify their behavior.

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he best strategy in dealing with any type of bullying is to be aware of how you respond to the bullying behavior. Stand up to the them, choose not to be a victim and don’t back down. A bullies bad behavior is entirely their responsibility, not yours. Your responsibility is to protect yourself from the emotional, social or physical harm that a bully intends to cause.

SHOUT

about it by telling somebody you can trust, talking helps to diffuse the intensity of the negative feelings and exposes the situation and the bully.

OBSERVE

it by arranging for the bullying to be witnessed by others, either with or without the bullies knowledge.

EXPOSE

it once exposed, the bullying is likely to STOP. Expose the bully by talking to friends and family

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or going to the police or other authority.

They may well move on to somebody else but hopefully they will learn something from the experience. You may be the person that initiates the bully to look inside themselves, they may be able to work through their issues and stop bullying completely.

Madeleine Funnell www.reallifetherapy.co.uk

o t k l a t o t e Some o n e t o g o Som e w h e r  Need a chat? No agenda - confidential advice and information.  We don’t have all the answers - but we’ll point you in the right direction.  Drop in for a cup of coffee and a bit of help.

We give free support: counselling, housing, condoms, chlamydia testing, pregnancy testing, food bank information - anything that’s bothering you.

Meet other people. Free wifi.

The Young Peoples’ Drop In @ The Cathedral Centre, Ely Palace Green (in front of the Cathedral), CB7 4EW Mondays 4-6pm Thursdays 6-8pm For more information please call 01223 316 488 email ely@centre33.org.uk www.centre33.org.uk

REAL LIFE THERAPY Getting to the Root of the Issue Empowering the individual Asserting your feelings and emotions Living life to the full

Coaching you through difficult times - Changing old behaviour patterns

www.realifetherapy.co.uk Telephone: 07739 260 027

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Small Animal A personal service & professional advice for your household pets 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

Isolation facilities

24 hour emergency cover

Separate dog and cat wards

Fully equipped surgery providing routine and emergency operations

Dental theatre

Digital X-ray facilities

Free nurse clinics for vaccinated pets

Please check our website or find us on Facebook for our latest offers

Music Theory, Violin & Voice Tutoring

Isle Veterinary Group Ltd West Fen Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire. CB6 2BZ

07717 798 538 tuition@lisabartleymusic.co.uk www.lisabartleymusic.co.uk

01353 658333 smallanimalislevetgroup@gmail.com

www.islevetgroup.co.uk

J U R ASS IC BA R K LITTLEPORT We have a great range of foods and accessories for your dogs, cats, small animals, exotic pets and birds.

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Huge range of winter beds in stock Lowest prices in the area 20kg wild bird food now only £9.75 Fantastic choice of foods and accessories Trade & Commercial enquiries welcome

www.jurassic-bark.com

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4Networking (4N) is a fun and friendly national business networking organisation. 50% business and 50% social means it just works.

Meetings coming up...

7th & 21st Jan 2015 4th & 18th Feb 2015 8-10am The Almonry 36 High St Ely

As a member you can attend any of the 5,000 breakfast, lunch and dinner meetings held every year throughout the UK. As well as a good hearty meal, members and new visitors will have three business appointments at every meeting, providing the opportunity to develop new leads, contacts, referrals and suppliers. The format is the same at every meeting and 4Ners everywhere will make you feel very welcome wherever you decide to visit.

For more information, see www.4networking.biz, or contact the Elyi office Tel: 01353 662684 / elyi@btinternet.com for an informal chat about the power of 4Networking

Call 01353 662684 to find out how Ely 4N can help you and your business today!

Elyi Crossword

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Rosy-cheeked child (6) Sloped style of printing (6) As soon as possible (abbr) (4) Trivial, unimportant (8) Air turbine (8) Currency of Ireland (4) Jewish greeting (6) Undamaged (6) Heroic, majestic (4) Scare, intimidate (8) Wall art or defacement (8) Offer praise to God (4) Official order (6) Sycophants, toadies (3,3)

Down 2 Marijuana (7) 3 Swift, speedy (5) 4 Difficult or unpleasant first-time experience (7,2,4) 5 The quality of being totally dependable or foolproof. (13) 6 Illness (7) 7 Situated within (5) 13 The Devil (7) 15 Incinerate, burn (7) 17 Clean-out, purify (5) 19 Aspires, wishes (5)

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Ely Complementary Health Centre elycomplementraryhealthcentre.co.uk 01353 664476

Celebrating 20 years in the Ely community Discover why more than 10,000 people have sought help from us As a recognised centre of excellence using complementary and orthodox skills, your health is our priority. So whatever your health needs and concerns, get in touch and see how we can help you.

10,000 people can’t be wrong...