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Reflecting the Richness of Ely life

July/August 2014

Plan your summer walks around Ely

Aquafest Programme page 27 St Mary’s CE Junior School go Sailing!

Advertise your Business

Tell us about your club 9000 Copies delivered Free to Ely area

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Les Misérables SCHOOL EDITION

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Performed entirely by students.

A musical by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg School Edition specially adapted and licensed by Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International and Cameron Mackintosh (Overseas) Limited

Wednesday 16th July to Saturday 19th July 2014

Ross Peers Sport Centre, Soham Box Office: Mon to Thurs 9:30am to 4:30pm Viva Centre, 7 Churchgate Street, Soham Tel: 01353 722 228 or email vivayouth@hotmail.co.uk Prices: Wed £10.00 / Thurs to Sat £12.00

www.viva-group.org.uk Tickets are also available from wegottickets.co.uk

Book tickets on 01353 722 228 or email vivayouth@hotmail.co.uk

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Making a Comeback W

elcome to the July/Aug pilot issue of the new Elyi Magazine.

If you think you remember the Elyi from some time ago, you would be right. I published a similar A5 magazine, monthly in 2006/7. Older, wiser and technologically updated I am now re-launching the Elyi. I am hoping you will join me and get involved by advertising your business or service and sending in news and information about local groups you belong to. As you can see this has already started.

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he aim isn’t to provide up to the minute news, our local newspapers and online media do a good job of that - rather a resource that is referred to repeatedly with useful local dates and contacts. This first mag is to give you a taste of what goes on in and around Ely as well as highlighting some of the great local businesses that serve our city. With your help, the magazine will build from this small beginning into a really useful resource for both old Elysians and newcomers to the City.

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elivering 9000 magazines is a lot of walking! So, I will be looking for some able-bodied and reliable people to join the team. If you are interested please do get in touch. (see advert next page)

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lub and Society news is welcome so if you need new members or publicity for an event then send in info, but you will have to plan ahead as the available space is allocated on first come first served basis. Your deadline for the next issue is 15th August.

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he magazine will only exist because of the financial support from advertisers so please support them in return by using them and when responding to an advert tell them you saw them here!

Bridget Thank you to Emma Sadler for the front cover photograph of Jubilee Gardens and Cathedral.

elyi@btinternet.com www.elyi.co.uk Tel: 01353 662684 @elyimagazine

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Disclaimer: The Elyi magazine shall not be held responsible for the conduct of advertisers or contributors and publishes articles, adverts and all other copy in good faith. Any recompense agreed for loss due to omission or error does not exceed the original price paid for any advertising space.

How to Advertise: visit our website:

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email: elyi@btinternet.com Call Bridget on : 01353 662684 Discounts for block bookings of 3 or 6 adverts. Please see website or call for full list of options.

If you book for the year prices are: (lowest price) 1/8 £24.50 each 1/4 £42.70 each 1/2 £77.00 each Full A5 £140.00 each Deadline for the September issue is:

15th August 2014

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July & August CONTENTS

2 Les Miserables,

Viva Theatre Group in Soham perform this much loved musical.

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Editor’s letter

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Advertising and Delivery

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Welcomes

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Ely MILKS

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City of Ely Military Band

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Sew much to do!

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Ted Coney’s Family Portraits

Why and What for?

Advertise you business, community events or Could you deliver the Elyi?

A message from Chris Hill, Rector of St Mary’s Church Ely.

A local support group for breastfeeding mothers.

Elyi Delivery People Needed Must be fit and reliable Minimum round c.1000 copies (about 6-8 hours depending on area)

delivered over First 3 days of the month (Sept / Nov / Jan / Mar / May /July etc.)

Why not take it on as a family, or as a bi-monthly fitness regime?

Teenagers welcome but an adult parent or carer will be asked to sign for responsibility for the delivery round.

Good rate of pay Call 01353 662684 or email: elyi@btinternet.com for an application form.

Information about this well established Ely musical institution and up and coming concerts.

Visit the shop and book a sewing workshop this summer.

Ely’s very own pop up art gallery. Book a tour this summer.

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Friends of Ely Cathedral

How to join the group and support our beautiful cathedral.

Ouse Washes Experience

An inovative fundraising event for Magpas and other charities, organised by Ely Rotary.

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Octagon Studios

Summer workshops to keep the young dancers in the family busy over the summer.

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Peacocks Tearoom & Recipe

Rachel Peacock shares one of her favourite recipes.

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Ely Branch of Wildlife Trust

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Ely Cinema

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Events listings

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Ely Ace Ely Perspective Aquafest Programme

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Ely Cinema

Aquafest is upon us. Get down to the river!

Two exciting Satellite Screenings from the National Theatre

What have the girls and boys in wellies been up to this Spring?

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Sign-up for online newsletter and listings.

Events listing in Ely and around the area.

Please send in your events to grow this section.

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Poster page

The pick of the posters. 8 free slots every issue up for grabs. (Charities only)

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Jurassic Bark in Littleport

This Littleport shop deserves a visit because of its name alone! They have been known to give away free hotdogs!

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Quick Crossword

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St. Mary’s goes Sailing

A collaboration between Ely sailing club and St. Mary’s CE Junior School means we now have over 80 new, young sailors in Ely.

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Summer Guided Walks

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The Ely Society

Not just for the tourists! Get to know your city. See 2 for 1 voucher for Oliver Cromwell House.

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Welcomes

It is great to welcome the birth of the Elyi magazine – well done Bridget! As newcomers to Ely – many people said to Debbie and I that it would be at least twenty years before we felt welcome in Ely. But that has NOT been the case. We have found Ely to be the most welcoming City and already feel that this is home.

So I’m sure Elyi will get a similar great welcome. Bishop Stephen, when he welcomed me into his home Bishop Stephen for my interview, welcomes Chris and family to Ely. about this time last year, asked me to be sure that St Mary’s welcomes everyone – which I am, of course, very glad to do.

Jesus says “come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest,” more than welcoming us Jesus is running towards us, with open arms, wanting to welcome us back into his family.

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So do feel welcome to pop into St Mary’s at 10:30 any Sunday morning (or 9:00 if you prefer something a bit more trad) and hear about the part Jesus can play in our lives if we unearth our Spiritual dimension, welcome Him into our lives and start to apply our faith to work, life, parenting, marriage, stress etc. If you want to debate any of this with me – I’d welcome that – stop me in the street.

(I’m often around wearing a blue shirt and dog collar) or email me on:

revchill@stmarysely.org

There are other great Christian Churches in Ely – and I know from experience that you will be welcome at all of the gatherings across the City.

Yours,

Chris Hill

(Rector of Ely)

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Summer Fayre Thursday 31st July, 1-4pm Haywards Theatre, Kings School, Ely

Baby-Led Weaning and Baby Wearing Demos and Taster sessions.

Plus:

Free Goodie Bags, Children’s Entertainer, Face Painter, Arts & Crafts, Raffle, Refreshments, Homemade Cakes And much, much more!

Admission: Adults £2.50, Children FREE www.elymilks.com

Ely MILKS is a small charity run by local ladies who have, or are currently breastfeeding. We passionately believe that every woman should be given the help and support to choose to breastfeed and keep breastfeeding if problems arise.

The Ely MILKS support group meets once a week.

1.30-2.30pm on Thursdays at The Cathedral Centre, opposite the Cathedral The group is led by Sarah Oakley, a Lactation Consultant. Sarah is supported by breastfeeding counsellors and peer supporters.

Liz Wright

Tel: 07780 497732

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e are the City of Ely Military Band.

The ‘military’ in our title is because our instrumentation includes woodwind as well as brass instruments. The Band was formed in 1962 under the direction of ex-Royal Marine Bandmaster Mr. Eric Peters.

His experience influenced the structure of the band which is still carried on today by our Bandmaster Phil Green, who was taught clarinet by Eric.

The Band celebrated 50 years of making music in 2012, and for the occasion we looked into the band history and the old documents. We found the following… “the objects of the band shall be to carry on the business of a band for promoting a knowledge of music and entertainment for its members and the general public.”

This is what we still represent, the entertaining of the public through the enjoyment of its members.

We currently have over 50 members and new players

Ely Band The Band at Tattersalls, Newmarket for the British Legion Concert in May this year.

are always welcome.

We undertake 20 or more engagements most years.

Our Bandmaster tailors our concerts to the occasion and although we are an amateur, civilian band we like to play marches, giving a military feel, overtures for those who like classical music, music from the musicals, theatre and film to stir memories and light easy listening pieces and pop classics. In 2014 we have specially orchestrated WWI Marches and Songs as these will be needed at many of our engagements this year.

01353 721782. Younger members are welcome (12+), you need to be able to follow the music even if you can’t play every note, this is the ideal place to come and build your musical skills, and gain a hobby for life.

Laurine Green 2014 Concerts coming up..

10th Aug Jubilee gardens, Ely 2.30-4.30pm (free) 17th Aug Hunstanton Sea Front 2-4pm (free) 24th Aug West End Park, March 2-4pm (free)

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isit our website: www.elyband.co.uk this will tell you more about the band, where to come and see us and contains many photographs.

If you are interested in joining the band you can call our Bandmaster Phil Green on

Ely Military Band at Jubilee Gardens, Ely

Sew much to do

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esley Partridge opened Ely’s dedicated sewing shop in November 2012 and since then it has become a regular stopping off point for creative locals and visitors to Ely alike.

A patchwork and quilting enthusiast herself, Lesley has created a shop brimming with a wide choice of beautiful fabrics to inspire customers with their next project. As you walk in, you are immediately struck by the incredible range of sewing supplies on offer and Lesley is always changing her stock and updating fabrics and featured projects to grab the attention of passers by as they stroll along High Street Passage which is home to four of Ely’s best little independent shops, Sew much to do, Raven Music, Burrows Bookshop and Boswell’s Bakery.

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very Wednesday Lesley hosts a Sewing Bee day where people can come together for social sewing and chit-chat.

The day is split into morning, afternoon and evening sessions (£3) or you can book all day (£7). It has proved very popular with Sew Much To Do - Calendar Sewing Bees: Every Wednesday locals and there is quite a buzz in the shop 9.30am-9.00pm £3 per morning, afternoon or as visitors work on their current project, evening session, £5/any 2 sessions, £7 all day making friends and helping each other with ideas. Lesley is always on hand to offer Fri 18th July QUILT AS YOU GO FABRIC BOX practical advice and of course if there is with Tracey Fernandes 10am-4pm £25 anything you need, she will usually have it in stock. Newcomers are always welcome. Fri 25th July *** FABRICAHOLICS ANONYMOUS *** Through the summer there are regular workshops for which Lesley is offering 10% off for readers. Just quote the magazine when you book.

7-9.30pm social evening, free of charge Fri 15th August DYEING FOR THE TERRIFIED with Yvonne Brown 9.30am-3.30pm £33 Sat 16th August FLYING GEESE TOTE BAG with Rosemary Green 10am-3pm, £25 Fri 5th Sept FAUX CHENILLE CUSHION COVER with Rosemary Green 10am-3pm £25 Sat 6th Sept MACHINE APPLIQUE DAY with Pamela Tasker 10am-4pm £30 Thurs 9th Sept AN INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE EMBROIDERY with Pamela Tasker 10am-4pm £30 www.semuchtodo.co.uk

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TED CONEY’S FAMILY PORTRAITS

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his is my sixth season opening our house to the public on Sunday afternoons and although a bit nerve racking at first, once I get started, I enjoy Groups Welcome Booking Essential it.

I know visitors aren’t sure what to expect, and might even feel a bit apprehensive, so I usually The experience is similar to the ‘tidy up’ show them my 1931 Morris you do before prospective buyers arrive, Minor first, as this is a good when you are selling your house. I once icebreaker. I explain that, stuffed some plastic packaged bread rolls as the car has been in the into the oven, only to forget about them family for over forty years until we became aware of a strange smell and appears in some when the oven had been switched on , of the paintings, it is a later. So much for the aroma of baking natural place to begin. bread, to entice you in!

Although I had over Why do I do it? Well it’s not for the money, 2,000 visitors to my recent as I only charge a modest £3 for an hour exhibition at the Babylon Gallery, it is long tour and I can only take six visitors at always more difficult to encourage people a time. It’s more that, as we all experience to visit the house, especially as I do guided the highs and lows of life tours, to explain what the from start to finish, I am I once stuffed some paintings are about. Is interested in showing, that a bit intimidating?! plastic packaged bread through my work, how I have tried to make sense rolls into the oven! ill he try to sell us of it all.. something? Well, none of the paintings are for sale, only What I do find, as all my paintings are postcards and tour guides, which are 50p about family life and relationships , is that each and I certainly don’t push them visitors begin to relate to them, as they (they are just on display in the hallway). have similar stories and experiences to What if I don’t like the paintings? I could share. hardly expect people to like them all, as I hope you will make a booking sometime. they have been produced over forty five I can be contacted on Tel. 01353 650038 years (I show about seven on each tour) or through my website: and I have gone through many styles www.tedconeysfamilyportraits.co.uk over that time. I don’t like some of them or tedconey@btinternet.com myself now! I just hope that visitors might be interested in some of the ideas which Ted Coney inspired the work.

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s I exhibit in eight rooms and spaces (yes, even the kitchen is drummed into use!) it can be a bit of a strain getting the place tidy enough, every Sunday morning.

Ted Coney

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o you know that The Friends of Ely Cathedral is a registered charity, established in 1936 to support our magnificent Cathedral? For just £15 a year Friends receive newsletters and the Annual Yearbook and are invited to special Friends’ events and outings. All Friends also receive a membership pass which gives free, everyday admission to both the Cathedral and the Stained Glass Museum.

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embership is open to all and amongst our 2,000 Friends we have many local members as well as plenty from further afield in the UK and quite a few from overseas! All are united in the knowledge that they are helping to maintain and support our great building and enabling it to continue inspiring both visitors and worshippers.

For further details please contact: Sue Hunting, Friends’ Officer on 01353 660348 or at sue.hunting@elycathedral.org or by letter c/o The Chapter House, Ely Cathedral. New Friends always welcome!

Membership forms are also available at both admission desks in the Cathedral and from The Friends’ Noticeboard in the nave.

OUSE WASHES EXPERIENCE Walk, Run, Cycle in aid of Magpas & other local charities

September 21st 2014 A Unique event in a Unique location for a Unique charity.

An opportunity to Walk, Run or Cycle in the Ouse Washes region, enjoying outdoor attractions, wildlife, whilst raising money for Charity, and taking part in activities organised by OWLP. Whether you are a family wanting a short or longer cycle ride, or a fun or park runner seeking a new challenge, why not explore this virtually unknown part of Cambridgeshire?

For more info go to: www.walk-run-cycle.org.uk To Register a team: go online to: Eventbrite and search ‘Ouse Washes Experience’ To find out about MAGPAS go to: www.magpas.org.uk

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OCTAGON STUDIOS Ely’s Performing Arts Centre

SUMMER SCHOOL 2014 WEEK ONE: 28th July - 1st August JUNIOR BALLET WEEK Based on the ballet Coppelia, with a performance for family & friends on Friday.

Bring your ballet kit & a packed lunch

Ages 7yrs. - 13yrs Daily 11.00am - 3.00pm Cost £85.00

WEEK THREE: 11th - 15th August DRAMA WEEK Based on Kenneth Grahame’s ‘Wind in the Willows’.

Led by Barry Evans this exciting week will end with a performance for family & friends.

Please bring a packed lunch

Ages 7yrs - 13yrs 11.00am - 3.00pm Cost £85.00

WEEK TWO: 4th - 8th August DANCE DIVINE A ballet, contemporary dance & jazz workshop week culminating in a lunch-time performance in Ely Cathedral on Friday 8th August at 1.15 pm.

Bring your dance kit & a packed lunch

WEEK FOUR: 18th - 22nd August KIDS WEEK Junior Musical Theatre ‘HANSEL & GRETEL’ Song, dance, drama, costumes, make-up, props & craft with a performance for family & friends on Friday.

Please bring a packed lunch

Ages 13+yrs 11.00am - 4.00pm daily Adult Cost £95.00

Ages 4 yrs - 8yrs Daily 11.00am - 2.30pm Cost £75.00 NURSERY PLAYDANCE SUMMER SCHOOL Book early as places go very quickly!

For ages 2 ½ - 4 yrs on Tuesdays & Thursdays At 10.30am Cost £6.00 per lesson

Tel:01353 661919 email: info@octagonstudios.co.uk web: octagonstudios.co.uk 28d High Street, Ely,Cambs CB7 4JU

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Teatime

N estled down by the river in Ely is the beautiful and quite unique Peacocks Tearoom. If you are new to Ely and haven’t visited yet then you have a rare treat in store. As you enter, you will be met by an unmistakably English aroma; freshly baked scones, simmering beef stew, buttered toast. However, it’s the tea that truly takes centre-stage at Peacocks.

With over 80 varieties to try, ranging from the comforting and familiar Assam and Builders, to the exotic (and literary!)

Bengal Tiger and Sherlock Holmes, you might have to visit more than once!

In this little haven of Englishness, the owners, Rachel and George have created something very special indeed by combining good food and drink in beautiful surroundings together with an eye for detail and good humour, immediately evident if you take the time to read the witty small print in the menu.

It’s obviously a winning formula, as Peacocks rates consistently highly on review sites such as Trip Advisor and has frequently featured in the national press as one of the top places to take tea. This accolade was won officially back in 2007 when, shortly after opening, Peacocks was named the Tea Guild’s ‘Top Tea Place’.

When I congratulated George at the time his typically whimsical quip in reply was, “ Well its all down hill from here...”.

Of course this couldn’t have been further from the truth as the tearoom has continued to expand, opening up more of the house downstairs due to the regular stream of visitors that come from far and wide. It is a common sight to see discerning Cambridge dwellers dismounting from bicycles having pedalled the 13 miles along the river for the sole purpose of taking tea at Peacocks. However, it must be noted that many make their way home by train, too plumply satisfied from a Full Monty to even consider further pedal-power.

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Last year, Rachel & George moved from ‘living over the shop’ and rooms were made ready for the opening of Peacocks Fine B&B. It’s no surprise that the attention to detail, comfort and style so characteristic of the rooms below continues upstairs. Certainly a place to recommend to friends visiting the city.

Peacocks’ Summer opening hours: (Tues - Sunday) 10am - 5pm (last orders 4.30pm)

Visit: www.peacockstearoom.co.uk

B&B email: peacockbookings65@fastmail.com B&B Tel: 07900666161 Tearoom Tel: 01353 661100

Peacocks Tearoom, 35 Waterside, Ely, Cambs CB7 4AU

Rachel Peacock’s Banana Tea Bread...

Ingredients: Ingredients: 200g SR Flour ¼ tsp bicarb ½ tsp salt 75g soft butter 175g caster sugar 2 beaten eggs 500g coarsely mashed banana 100g chopped walnuts Method: • Grease and line an 8.5” x 4.5” loaf tin.

• Set oven at 180 c • Baking time 1¼ hrs • Sift self raising flour with bicarb & salt.

• In a separate bowl cream together soft butter & caster sugar.

• Add to this 2 beaten eggs a bit at a time.

• Then add banana .

• Stir in the flour mix & chopped walnuts.

• Bake for 1¼ hours.

Serve the following day with butter or if you can’t wait eat whilst still warm from the oven!

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Wildlife Trust, Ely Local Group Your local Wildlife Trust works for the benefit of wildlife and people through

the management of nature reserves, advising landowners and engaging with people.

In Ely volunteers run Wildlife Trust groups for adults and for families: •

The adults have a programme of winter talks on a wildlife theme, summer walks and help with the management of two local Wildlife Trust reserves, Roswell Pits and Chettisham Meadow.

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Ely Wildlife Watch is a group for children and families which meets once a month, usually on a Saturday afternoon at Roswell Pits, for fun activities on a wildlife theme.

For further information go to the Wildlife Trust website www.wildlifebcn.org and the Wildlife Watch website: www.wildlifewatch.org.uk, or e-mail Helen@moorehse.demon.co.uk

Workparty at Roswell Pits

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Ely Cinema

Our beautiful independent Cinema is housed in the Maltings on Ely’s picturesque riverside. Every month we’ve got everything on offer from entertaining family films, blockbusters, to arts house films. Now we’re fully digital we’re also offering you the best of cultural cinema with satellite screenings of live Theatre and Music to Ballet and Opera.

Sign up to hear about our latest films and live screenings.

Email: caroline.cawley@adec.org.uk

See our back page advert for 2 exciting screenings in July.

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July & August July - EVENTS (continuing from June) until 13th July ISLE OF ELY ARTS FESTIVAL 5th July - Live Music JAZZ IN JULY with Potpourri 7-9pm in the grounds of St. Mary’s Church, Ely. Tickets:£10 to include wine and nibbles.

(Bring a cushion) In aid of the Children’s Society.

5th July - Live Music BERLIOZ REQUIEM Cambridge Philharmonic & Chorus and Norwich Philharmonic Chorus 7.30pm Cathedral Tickets 01353 660349

to add an event, email: elyi@btinternet.com 6th July - Live Music PARISIAN SWING: GYPSY JAZZ, 8pm The Cutter, Annesdale, Ely. FREE (pass the hat)

20th July - Free Live Music RIVERSIDE CONCERT Mississippi Jazz Men 2.30pm Jubilee Gardens, Ely

9th July - School Event ELY COLLEGE CONCERT 7.30pm Ely Cathedral

20th July - Charity Live Music SING CHOIRS SUMMER SING 2pm & 7.30pm Tattersalls Sale Ring, Newmarket in aid of Arthur Rank Hospice. info at www.singchoirs.com

11th - 13th July - Festival ELY FOLK FESTIVAL various prices for tickets Tel: 01284 758000 More info and up-to-date list of the lineup: www.elyfolkfestival.co.uk

11th July - Christian Event RAVE IN THE NAVE 7.15 - 11.55 pm Ely Cathedral www.raveinthenave.net

5th July - Live Music ELY CONSORT 7.30pm St. Mary’s Church, Burwell. £8 (advance) £10 (door) to book go to: www.ticketsource.co.uk/ elyconsort 6th July - City Event AQUAFEST, Riverside, Ely. Stalls open 11am, raft races throughout the day.

See more on page 27 or at www.elyaquafest.org.uk

12th July - Live Music BIZET’S CARMEN, in concert 7.30pm Hayward Theatre, King’s School, Ely. Tickets from Burrows Bookshop 660759 or tickets@elychoralsociety.org 12th July - School Event SUMMER FETE Fordham Primary School 2-5pm. free admission.

13th July - Free Live Music RIVERSIDE CONCERT Saffron Walden Town Band 2.30pm Jubilee Gardens, Ely 16th-19th July - Youth Opera LES MISERABLES Viva Youth Theatre, Soham 7.30pm Ross Peers Sports Centre see page 2

22nd July - Giving BLOOD DONING SESSION 1.00 - 3.15pm 4.30pm - 7pm The Maltings, Ship Lane Ely Book online: www.blood.co.uk call: 0300 123 23 23 or walk in.

24th - 26th - Drama Ely Amateur Dramatic Society’s production of SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER 7.30pm in the gardens of The Prince Albert.

Tickets: £8 from Burrows Book Shop: 01353 669759 27th July - Live Music RIVERSIDE CONCERT Newmarket Town Band 2.30pm Jubilee Gardens, Ely

August - EVENTS Mondays and Wednesdays 28th - 27th August Families FREE CATHEDRAL HOLIDAY DROP-INS at the Cathedral.

Storytelling, puzzles and games, craft and brass rubbings. 10am - 12pm.

All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

17 2nd August - Fayre / Drama GIFT & FOOD FAYRE Ely Cathedral (Free admission) Also featuring ‘Alice’ the musical 3pm East Lawn.

Tickets from Cathedral Box office: 01353 660349 4th August - Live Music WWI CENTENARY EVENSONG 5.30pm Ely Cathedral with Aberdeen’s St. Andrew’s Cathedral Choir. (free) 10th August - Live Music RIVERSIDE CONCERT City of Ely Military Band 2.30pm Jubilee Gardens, Ely (free) 23rd - 24th August - Show ELY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SHOW Paradise Sports Centre, Ely 24th August - Live Music RIVERSIDE CONCERT Freddie & Friends Jazz Band 2.30pm Jubilee Gardens, Ely 30th August - Live Music RIVERSIDE CONCERT Somersham Town Band 2.30pm Jubilee Gardens, Ely

Regular Ely City Events ELY MARKETS 12th July & 26th July CRAFT,COLLECTIBLES & FARMERS MARKET 23rd August CRAFT, COLLECTIBLES, FARMERS MARKET & CONTINENTAL MARKET 24th & 25th August FLOWER,FOOD, CRAFT & CONTINENTAL MARKET

ELY MUSEUM

For further details contact Ely Museum on 01353 666655 or check website for further details: www.eymuseum.org.uk Ely Museum, The Old Gaol, Market Street, Ely. CB74LS MUSEUM CRAFT ACTIVITIES ON THURSDAYS IN AUGUST 7th August 11 -12.30pm ‘Wind in the Willows’ £3 in advance 01353 666655 14th August 11 - 3pm ‘Woodgreen Furry Fun Day’ £1 no need to book 21st August 11 - 3.30pm ‘Walking on Water’ Adults £3.50, Children £1 no need to book 28th August 11 - 12.30pm ‘Watery World’ tickets: £3 in advance 01353 666655

ELY CATHEDRAL LUNCH TIME CONCERTS 10th July: 1.10pm Florida’s Singing Sons Boys Choir 15th July: 1.10pm Exeter Cathedral Choir 17th July: 1.10pm Samuel Moore: Flamenco Guitarist 24th July: 1.30pm Kathryn Rose: Song Cycle 31st July: 1.15pm Vocalis 14th August: 1.10pm Henry Ley Singers 28th August: 1.10pm Stephen Armstrong

ELY CINEMA

Tel: 01353 616991 6th July 7.30pm The Two Faces of January (12A) 10th July 7pm Ghosts: Henry Ibsen 17th July 7pm National Theatre: Skylight 20th July 3pm Maleficent (PG) 20th July 7pm Monty Python Live 24th July 3pm Rio 2 (U) 24th July 7.30pm The Grand Budapest Hotel (15) 27th July 3pm & 7.30pm Belle (12A) 31st July 3pm Postman Pat: The Movie (U) 31st July 7pm Monty Python Live (recorded screening)

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This is the Community Poster Page.

Please send in your events posters for September and October for inclusion.

First-come-first-served! Maximum 1/4 page for any one group. Also, please try to ensure your poster will be readable at this size. email: elyi@btinternet.com If all the slots have gone, additional space is available at a charity rate.

Please enquire.

Copy date is 15th August 2014

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I Got Rhythm An evening of Classical & Jazz Choral Music

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available from: Burwell PO, Manchetts Budgens, Tina’s & CentrePeace

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The programme will contrast well-known choral classics with some stylish contemporary arrangements of classic popular songs, including: Blue Moon, I got rhythm, Autumn leaves, Tea for two & Somewhere over the rainbow.

Alongside more traditional Tudor anthems; Vaughan Williams ~ English Folk Songs; Hubert Parry ~ My soul, there is a country; Never weather-beaten sail; There is an old belief & Eric Whitacre’s enchanting work Sleep.

‘Potpourri’

In aid of The Children’s Society Saturday July 5th from 7.00 to 9.00pm In the grounds of St Mary’s Church

Our concert will also include performances by Hannah Brock, a member of Aldeburgh Young Musicians scheme for advanced performers, playing the Guzheng!

Cost £10 to include a glass of wine and savouries Raffle Please bring a chair or blanket 2014

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Games, stalls, food & family fun!

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We have a great range of food and accessories for your dogs, cats, small animals and birds.

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ndependent pet shop, Jurassic Bark has opened in Littleport.

Jurassic Bark opened their first shop in Downham Market in July 2013.

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ith less than a year’s trading under their belt they have seen significant success and are proud to have now opened a new shop in Littleport. The new shop opened on Saturday May 31st and customers were treated to free hot dogs and hamburgers ...something Jurassic Bark like to do as often as they can. Located behind LG Car Sales and the Furniture Factory Outlet on Saxon Business Park, on the A10, Jurassic Bark is only 5 minutes drive from Ely and Littleport centre.

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he shop is open 7 days a week, has plenty of free parking, and an open grass area for pets.

Jurassic Bark is run by Lionel, Jarl and Ania and has built a really solid reputation through it’s personalised service and pride themselves on going the extra mile for their customers.

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“Our aim is not to push customers towards a particular food but to help them make an informed choice about their pet’s food, one that is also suitable to their budget.

At our in-store information point customers can view independent reviews on over 1200 dog foods listed on the website at: www.allaboutdogfood.co.uk

Along with the other foods we have, we are very proud to stock all the 5 star rated foods listed on the site” ...Lionel, Jurassic Bark founder.

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atering for dogs, cats, small animals and birds, Jurassic Bark sells a wide range of frozen, dry and wet pet food, from brands such as Natures Menu, Nutriment, Lily’s Kitchen, Simpsons, Eden, James Wellbeloved, and Royal Canin to name just a few.

They also have an extensive range of beds, leads, collars and other accessories.

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urassic Bark are creating more than just a pet shop, and are already planning several educational, charity and other fun events for the coming months. Outdoor events will be held on the 600m2 grass area in front of the shop.

To keep on top of what they are doing follow them on Facebook (look for Jurassic Bark Ltd) or call in to find out what’s happening next.

www.jurassic-bark.com

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News from St. Mary’s C of E Junior School Thanks to Olympic Legacy Sports Funding and some creative thinking between St. Mary’s school and the Ely Sailing Club, a year group of ninety Year 6 pupils learnt to sail this term.

Weather conditions were very fair over the three week period when small groups of children sauntered down with staff and volunteer parents to the Sailing club at Roswell Pits for some expert sailing instruction from RYA-qualified club members.

Within a day nearly all of the children were sailing solo with confidence and evident glee on their faces. It was a joy to behold!

Many-a-pupil capsized, but this is all part of the fun, and thanks to all the excellent instruction and health and safety measures, children were quickly able to right their craft and sail on regardless! Each child enjoyed two days of sailing, and most achieved the Royal Yachting Associations Stage 1 sailing certificate.

An added bonus for the children is membership of the Ely Sailing Club for this season’s sailing, allowing adult-accompanied children the possibility of an afternoon or evening’s sailing in one of the club’s boats for only £5 a time!

Our thanks to Clare Christan and all the club’s staff and volunteers for a fantastic experience enjoyed by all.

Ely Sailing Club is based at Roswell Pits in Ely, Cambridgeshire. They have 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.

Ely Sailing Club are a recognised Royal Yachting Association training centre and have also been awarded RYA Champion Club status for their race coaching. The club is family orientated and run by its members, for its members, with good value and enjoyment for all.

For more information go to: www.elysailingclub.org

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Ely Tourist Information Centre organises guided tours of Ely with highly qualified City and Blue Badge Guides.

All tickets are pre-booked at Ely Tourist Information Centre and phone bookings possible on: 01353 662062. www.visitely.org.uk

Summer Saturday Guided Walks

Sat 26th July, 2nd August, 9th August, 16th August, 23rd August & 30th August at 11.30 am What better way of discovering the history of this magnificent city than being guided around its splendid array of medieval paths and monastic buildings. Discover the origins of the Cathedral and the importance of trade in this former Isle of Eels.

All Tickets priced: £3.50.

Tours commence from Oliver Cromwell’s House

Family Summer Holiday Event

Meet the Cromwells, Mrs Cromwell’s Summer Blooms Tuesday – 29th July, 5th August, 12th August, 19th August & 26th August, 10.00 am to 1.00 pm - drop in sessions Mrs Cromwell has been busy gardening this summer and can tell you all about the different uses her flowers have. Taste some of her floral recipes, find out what a Tussle Mussie is and try your hand at making one.

Normal admission price applies.

Free event for Resident Pass holders and children under 6 years of age.

Summer Sunday Guided Walks

Sun 27th July, 10th Aug & 24th Aug at 11.30am Ely through its Architecture. Learn about the wealth of architecture of some of Ely’s period, historical buildings during this walk with our informed guide.

Riverside - Sun 3rd August at 11.30 am This expanded tour takes in the city centre as well as the picturesque waterside. Learn about the drainage of the Fens, the life of the Fen Folk and how the river serves visitors and residents today.

Monastic - Sun 17th August at 11.30 am Discover and explore the grounds of the largest group of medieval monastic buildings still in use today and listen to tales of monks and royalty Ely’s Heritage Eel Trail - Sun 31st August at 11.30 am Discover the importance of the Eel trade and how it shaped the history of this beautiful city.

Marvel at the artworks connected to our Eel Heritage along the way.

All Tickets priced: £3.50.

Tours commence from Oliver Cromwell’s House.

Bank Holiday Monday Guided Walk

Ely Tales - Mon 25th August at 11.30am Learn about our beautiful medieval city via the characters themselves. Hear how the Roundhead, Stone Mason and Pilgrim to name but a few, shaped Ely’s history in this entertaining guided walk with costumed characters around the city centre.

All tickets £6.00 Tour commences from Oliver Cromwell’s House All tickets are pre-booked at Ely Tourist Information Centre and phone bookings possible on 01353 662062.

www.visitely.org.uk

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The Ely Society CIVIC SOCIETY FOR THE CITY OF ELY

The society aims to encourage pride in the City of Ely, to safeguard its character and to support the community.

We produce publications of local interest, review planning applications within the city and hold talks in Ely Museum on the second Wednesday of most months at 7.30 p.m.

images and objects relating to home life during WW1 in and around Ely for exhibition in Ely Cathedral from 7 to 11 November 2014.

New members are always warmly welcomed.

Web site: www.elysociety.org.uk e-mail: elysoc@hotmail.com Phone: Kevin Evans, 01353 614892

Our website gives more information.

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Oliver Cromwell’s House 2 for 1 ADMISSION ON PRESENTATION OF THIS ADVERT IS VALID TO 31/12/14

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Visit the former Lord Protector’s family home.

Experience what domestic life would have been like in the 17th Century in a variety of re-created period rooms as well an exhibition detailing the Civil War. Visit Mrs Cromwell’s kitchen, try dressing-up or playing with the toys of the time or venture into the Haunted Bedroom if you dare!

Audio handsets bring the story of this impressive House to life. Guided tours and group visits welcome.

Also Gift Shop and Tourist Information Centre.

For further enquiries check out our website at www.olivercromwellshouse.co.uk or call 01353 662062.

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magine you’re out shopping in Ely. You’ve bought the ingredients for a delicious home-cooked Italian meal and you’d love to accompany it with a bottle of red wine.

What would be great is if you could use your smartphone to see if there are any local special offers, and then get directions to the shop from where you are. Well ElyAce will be able to do that and much more!

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imed at residents, shoppers, businesses, community groups and visitors, Ely’s first smartphone app will give you local information, events, Ely themed games, an interactive map, competitions and special offers. And that’s just for starters! We have plenty more exciting and innovative features to bring you soon. Wherever you are, you will have everything you need to know about Ely, right at your fingertips.

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o find out more and see all our news and updates, please visit www.elyace.co.uk or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ElyAcePage

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ou may not know what Ely Perspective is, but if you have visited or live in Ely you will have seen the results of projects we have worked on to promote and improve Ely.

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ly Perspective was instrumental many years ago in creating the unique Eel Trail around the city, as well as the numerous eel themed artworks including the mosaic and sculpture in Jubilee Gardens. We have also worked hard in the past to contribute to the ever growing Christmas Lights Switch On event which thousands of people enjoy every November!

The great thing about Ely Perspective is that it is run by a group of volunteers – interested local residents just like you, who

Members of Ely Perspective volunteering to get their hands dirty on a clean-up day in the city.

want to see Ely become the best city it can be.

This means that if you have an idea of something that you would like to see in Ely, then you are welcome to come along and get involved.

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erhaps you have an idea for a new event, or you would like to see a particular area given a boost? We love to see new faces and hear new ideas so please contact us for more details! www.elyperspective.co.uk

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SUNDAY 6th JULY 2014 ELY RIVERSIDE

PROGRAMME FOR 2014 River Events 12.30 Start of Scouts Raft Race 2.15 Scouts Raft Race Presentation 2.30 Start of Main Raft Race 4.15 Main Raft Race Prize Presentation Jubilee Gardens 11.00 Stalls Open 12.30 Opening by the Mayor of Ely, 12.45 Children’s races

(organised by Ely Lions Club) 1.30 Viva Youth Theatre 2.00 Shani Dance 2.30 The Caverners Duo 3.00 Keep Fit with the Atrium Club 3.30 Suspects Cru (Street dance) 4.00 Viva Youth Theatre 4.45 The Caverners Duo 5.00 Star Radio says goodbye and

results of competitions / Raffle Lavender Green 11.00 Stalls Open 12.00 Opening by the Mayor of Ely 12:15 Shani Dance 12:45 Suspects Cru (street dance) 1:15 K9 Dog Display 1:45 Keep Fit with the Atrium Club 2:15 Scouts Raft Race presentation 2:30 Feathers School of Dance 3:15 K9 Dog Display 3:45 Children’s Races

(organised by the Ely Lions Club) 4:15 Main Raft Race presentation and

Grand Raffle Draw 4:30 Feathers School of Dance 5:00 Closing Announcements

There is also the funfayre, beer tent, burger bar and stalls - a miscellany of stalls, with charity, craft and a variety of business stalls there providing something of interest to all.

A major crowd pleaser is the amazing Annual Raft Race on the River Ouse, with numerous decorated rafts, from buses to to tanks and from simple rafts to luxury liners everyone enters into the spirit of the day and fun is had by all.

Meanwhile the two arenas provide varied entertainment through the day, often featuring local talent. There is music, dancing, interesting demonstrations and audience participation.

Organised by the Rotary Clubs of Ely, with our main sponsors - Star Radio, Charles Daniel, Tucker Gardner and The Ely Standard - we are proud that we are able to provide this event FREE for ALL. You can find out more about aquafest at www.aquafest.org.uk and from there follow links to Ely Rotary.

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Ely Cinema 7.00pm Thursday 17th July

Ely Cinema’s new season of live satellite screenings direct from National Theatre productions in London: Bill Nighy and Carey Mulligan feature in the highly anticipated production of David Hare’s Skylight, directed by Stephen Daldry broadcast live from the West End by National Theatre Live. All our NT Live screenings start at 7pm, tickets £13.50-£11.50.

For the first time in more than three decades, comedy legends Monty Python will perform live on stage together this year. Broadcast from London’s O2 Arena, Monty Python Live (mostly) will play in cinemas around the globe on Sunday 20th July.

Tickets £12/£10 (Members).

Ely Cinema 7pm Sunday 20th July