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Ely i Magazine Reflecting the richness of Ely life

JUNE 2017

Community Updates

EVENTS GROUPS & MEETS 42-54

BUSINESS DIRECTORY 8-9

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Ely Mayor 4 Royal British Legion 6 Ely Heroes update 6 Talk and Action for Mental Health 28 A Real Antique Fair 30 Camsight 36 Ely Arts Festival 40 Ely Flower Club 45 years young 47 Cambs Yoga & Vegan Festival 51 Ukulele Workshops 53 www.elyimagazine.com

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WELCOME ...from the EDITORS Dear Readers, It is with great pleasure that we feature Cllr Richard Hobb’s first article for us as Mayor. We wish him and wife Pat a fun and fulfilling year as they go about their duties on behalf of the city and look forward to hearing about what they get up to each month.

The Ely Heroes Awards comes to a climax and as I write we are joining with the rest of the judging panel in sifting through the many nominations that have been sent in all ready for the ceremony on 19th June.

Two local groups aiming to provide support and space promoting good mental health in Ely got in touch this month and it is great to hear about the events going on in July. If you run a similar group do let us know and we can get you into our groups and meets section and make Ely people aware of what you do.

King’s Ely is the venue for some exciting events coming up. If you fancy a bit of Shakespeare the ‘The Comedy of Errors’ is performed by All the Kings Men on 7th June and as part of the Isle of Ely Arts Festival Scotland’s dynamic professional opera company brings Madame Butterfly to the city on 1st July. There are many other events drawn together in the festival programme which is available all around the city but also online at : http://www.isleofelyartsfestival.org.uk/ Congratulations to Sheila Friend-Smith and her committee for a remarkable job in drawing it all together once again this year - and if that wasn’t enough, the amazing Cathedral Science Festival continues on into June with exciting events for both adults and children: www.elycathedral.org/ ely-cathedral-science-festival Our groups and meets section continues to grow and we are working hard to create more space all the time for charities and nonprofit groups. If you would like to support us, please do recommend the magazine to local businesses. It is a great way to advertise locally as you will see from the lovely testimonials our current businesses are writing. best wishes Bridget & Madeleine

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RICHARD HOBBS MAYOR OF ELY As many of you know this is not our first time in the Mayoral role, but experience in the past has proved each year presents different challenges and rewards.

As we embark on another year I would like to take this opportunity to pass on our thanks to the past Mayor and Mayoress, Ian and Suzanne. They carried out their duties with such ease and were fine ambassadors for the City. Ian and Suzanne many thanks, you will be a hard act to follow. The role of the Mayor is very much a dual role, first and foremost is to be responsible for the City Council’s administration and to make sure that the residents of the City gain the maximum from their Council Tax. The second role of the Mayor is an ambassador, where the Mayor promotes Ely and supports local organisations, in particular the numerous hard working volunteers who make our fine City “tick”.

I am very fortunate to be taking over at a most exciting time in Ely’s history. For, at last, we will see the long awaited bypass opening and the completion of our new leisure village, both will add quality to our lives and prepare us for the expected growth of our City, which will bring its own challenges.

My focus and charitable objective will be to support Ely in becoming a dementia aware City. A City where people will be aware of and

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understand dementia, and those with dementia will feel at ease in the City, which should give them choice and control of their day to day life. There are over a 1,000 people living with dementia locally. They either visit regularly or live within the Parish and, sadly this number is expected to rise with an ever increasing ageing population. We need to take action now so I call upon businesses, religious groups, the volunteer sector and all organisations to undertake a small amount of training to make Ely a “DEMENTIA AWARE CITY”.

Both Pat and I look forward to renewing old friendships and making new ones as we look forward to this coming year.

Richard Hobbs

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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION The generosity of the people of Ely and surrounding villages helped to raise in excess of £500, which will be matched by Lloyds Bank’s Charity Match that is open to their staff.

The Pedal to Paris and London to Ypres Bike Rides takes place over 4 days from 31 August 2017 and covers a distance totalling 286 miles, whilst the London Ypres covers 290 Miles.

On Saturday 22 April 2017, Dave Martin (Chairman) and Marc Beveridge (Poppy Appeal Organiser) of the City of Ely Branch of the Royal British Legion spent a day at Ely Markets peddling to raise funds for their Pedal to Paris and London to Ypres Bike Rides.

Marc and Dave would like to thank RBL members, The Little Print Shop, The Kings Arms and Lloyds Bank, Ely for their continued support in our fundraising appeals.

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Naomi Sherwood, Business Development Manager at MetroRod said:

The team at Ely Hero Awards, organised by MetroRod based in Ely, have had a very exciting and busy month receiving all the wondeful and heart-warming nominations for Ely’s very first Hero Awards!

The bulk of entries have been received online through the website, www.elyheroawards.org.uk, designed by Infiniti Graphics, and Sadie Finch VA has been collating all the nominations to pass to the judging panel. The Judges now have the unenviable task of deciding upon the finalists in each category. All of the finalists will be invited to the exclusive award ceremony at The Maltings on 19th June where the winners will be announced, and The Ely Hero will be crowned!

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We are absolutely delighted to have received over 110 (and still counting) nominations and we couldn't have done this without the individuals of Ely and surrounding villages.

We knew there were lots of amazing people in Ely and the villages and it has been wonderful to receive all of their stories. We would like to take this opportunity to say a heartfelt thank you to all of our sponsors and judges and all of the people who have nominated their heroes. Thank you also to the local businesses in the City who have helped promote the event by displaying posters and cards, and to Leonie who kindly delivered them. The response and excitement for the very first Ely Hero Awards has been overwhelming and we are very much looking forward to the Award Ceremony next month!

If you have been nominated and finalised, the judging panel will be contacting you in due course to arrange the next steps of your entry.

Good luck to all the nominees! Keep checking the website and social media for updates. www.elyheroawards.org.uk Facebook: /elyheroes • Twitter: @elyheroes

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Recently, Prince Harry spoke openly about the mental health issues he faced following the death of his mother, Princess Diana. Mental health issues are often seen as somewhat of a taboo subject, but the Prince’s revelations have been welcomed as a positive step toward destigmatising mental health issues and have brought about discussions over the lack of services available to people in the UK. We feature two new and inspiring local groups, setting up here in Ely who are committed to improving the emotional and mental well being of local people by providing a variety events and meetings starting in July.

Talking FreEly

Talking FreEly has been set up by local therapist, Anthony Silgrist to bring about change in attitudes toward mental health on a local level, here in East Cambridgeshire. The vision of the group is simple: A community which promotes mental wellness and empowers those suffering the effects of mental illness to step forward and seek the help they need.

It has been inspired by the national campaign Time to Change, which was set up in in 2007 and aims to end mental health discrimination.

Led by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, the movement has already impacted on millions across the country.

Talk and Ac For Menta ‘The reason that groups like Talking FreELY need to exist is to give people the confidence to speak about their mental well-being, not feel ashamed.’ Says Anthony who leads the group and has himself struggled with mental health issues. ‘We want to bring about change and spread a positive message, that it’s OK to talk about mental health.’

The group kicks off with an event in the Ely Cathedral Centre on July 1st. It is an opportunity for all those with an interest in mental health to find out more about Talking FreELY. The event will feature a pop-up cafe and a free mindfulness zone. It is free to attend whether it’s for a coffee, a chat with one of the volunteers, to learn some mindfulness techniques or just to browse.

You can keep up-to-date with Talking FreEly, as guest speakers for the event are announced on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/TalkingFreELY/ Twitter: @Talking FreEly Website: www.talkingfreely.org

Talking FreEly & Action for Happiness Events 1st July

Talking FreEly Cathedral Centre Pop-up cafe, Mindfulness Zone Resources and Information

10th July Rachel Kelly Presentation

Cathedral Centre 2pm 12th July Action for Happiness

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Happy Cafe Ely at Julia’s Tearooms The team at Julia’s has cemented its commitment to improving the well-being of our community by joining the Happy Cafe Network. The first Happy Cafe was set up in Brighton in October 2014, with the aim of providing a welcoming meeting place for local people to learn about scientifically proven methods to improve happiness and personal well-being. Action for Happiness has researched and produced the ‘10 Keys for Happier Living’ and postcards, posters, leaflets and supporting literature will be available at Julia’s for people to read and to learn how to take action themselves.

The idea to set up a Happy Cafe in Ely comes from local woman Kathryn Pearcey who is a passionate supporter of Action for Happiness based on her own positive experience of using their resources. She believes there is huge potential for local people to benefit in a similar way and she has gathered an enthusiastic team of volunteers who are working hard to facilitate the opening of Happy Cafe Ely @ Julia’s Tearooms.

To celebrate the opening of Cambridgeshire’s first Happy Cafe, there will be a launch week starting on Monday July 10th with an exciting visit to the Cathedral Conference Centre by author and journalist Rachel Kelly. Rachel is an internationally known mental health campaigner, public speaker and writer and her second book on well-being ‘Walking on Sunshine: 52 Small Steps to Happiness’ is an international best-seller and has been published in the USA, Canada, Poland, Turkey,

Germany and Croatia. Rachel will be giving her ‘Walking on Sunshine’ presentation on Monday 10th July at 2pm at the Cathedral Centre and Toppings Booksellers will be providing a bookstall selling her books at the venue. Rachel will be available to answer questions after her talk and to do book signings. Entrance to the event will be by donation and all proceeds will be used to replenish and supplement the Action for Happiness resources available for everyone at Happy Cafe Ely. On Wednesday July 12th there will be the first fortnightly coffee morning at Julia’s where local volunteers from Action for Happiness will be available to chat about the ‘10 Keys for Happier Living’ and the resources available, if you wish.

Initially volunteers will be there from 10.30am until noon on the first and third Wednesdays of the month with more meetings planned if there is the need, but everyone is welcome at any time to visit the Happy Cafe and to look at the materials there.

To conclude the week’s events, on Saturday July 15th there will be an afternoon tea/ picnic at Julia’s Tearooms, to be held outside the venue overlooking the Cathedral from 3 - 5pm. Julia’s will have a range of cakes, icecreams and hot drinks available to purchase or you can supply your own picnic and come along to find out more. Action for Happiness volunteers will be there, printed resources will be available and there will be some fun activities to take part in.

Launching Happy Cafe Ely at Julia’s Tearooms is the start of an exciting and positive community enterprise which aims to make a real difference to the happiness of everyone.

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Warren Wilson began to lose his sight during the summer of 2009, at the age of 19, whilst he was doing his A-Level exams.

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CHARITY QUIZ & RAFFLE SATURDAY 8th JULY 2017 7pm for 7.45pm start FRANK LEE LEISURE CENTRE ADDENBROOKES HOSP’ SITE £5/person - teams of up to 6 Free parking & Long Rd Sixth Form College TO BOOK: 01223 420033 warren@camsight.org.uk

Warren says, ‘Cam Sight continued to support me with the forms I needed to get into university and some of their fantastic volunteers helped me by transcribing some interviews I recorded for my dissertation.

Without their great help I would have found it very difficult to have graduated from Anglia Ruskin University in the summer of 2013 with a 2-1 in history.”

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Warren continues, “I feel the support of Cam Sight has played a significant role in helping me maintain the confidence and drive necessary to live a fulfilling life where I have gone to university, played sport at national level and managed live independently.”

Cam Sight supports visually impaired people in Cambridgeshire of any age and in whatever capacity necessary whether it’s emotional support, mobility training, technology assistance or organising social events for visually impaired people such as rural support groups and youth groups.

Every year since 2010 Warren has organised a quiz and Raffle in support of Camsight to give back to the organisation that supported him so well when he needed it.

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2017 Isle of Ely Arts Festival launches this month The 2017 Isle of Ely Arts Festival kicks off on Saturday 10 June and runs until Saturday 15 July.

It’s a packed first few weeks starting with our festival launch event Masterclass on audition techniques with theatre director and voice coach Fiona Laird, on Saturday 10 June. The cost is just £5 per student, to book your place call the Festival box office on 01353 616991.

There is theatre aplenty in June as The Isle of Ely Festival Players perform in Behind the Scenes – A Fenland Farce in Isleham, Wicken, Little Downham and Witcham. It’s a touching comedy following the story of a small Fen village theatre group putting on a pantomime. Snail Tales presents an outdoor performance in the sculpture gardens of Haddenham Galleries of The First King of England…in a dress! Swaffham Bulbeck Summer Theatre present their annual performance in a barn with Gilbert & Sullivan’s Princess Ida. VIVA theatre will be performing classic comedy Dad’s Army at The Brook, Soham. Advance tickets are selling fast for our festival highlight as Chapterhouse Theatre Company bring The Wind in the Willows (sponsored by James Graven & Sons) to the East Lawn of Ely Cathedral on 1 July Music events on offer include Witcham Music Festival from Friday 9 – Sunday 11 June with a wide range of entertainment across musical genres. There’s a chance to catch Sing! Choirs in a picnic concert on Sunday 18 June in the Bishop’s Garden in the shadow of Ely Cathedral.

Boo Hewerdine will be performing in the intimate Babylon Gallery space on Friday 23 June. There’s folk music from Ely Folk Club on Wednesday 14 June with Cloudstreet performing at the Old Dispensary. Eboracum Baroque are bringing a unique concert experience in St Mary’s Church featuring Handel’s Water Music on Thursday 22 June.

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portraits of people from the village. From Friday 23 June the Babylon will host the extraordinary work of David Hockney in a selling exhibition which runs until the 23 July. Wicken Fen are hosting a pop-up gallery on 17-18 June featuring work from 20 local artisans, all members of Cambridge Open Studios. You can also catch Ely’s first popup gallery with Ted Coney’s Family Portraits on Sundays – advance booking essential. If you’re feeling creative enter the Festival’s 2018 Calendar Competition you can submit your photos online www.haddenhamgallery.co.uk. Exhibitions at The Old Fire Engine House and Ely Museum are open throughout the festival month.

Dance is not forgotten as Lantern Dance Theatre present ‘Tiddy Mun’ a newly commissioned performance based on the story of old Fen Marsh Spirit who lived in the dark green waterholes.

Free events this year include a ‘Horrible Histories’ themed Burwell Carnival on Saturday 17 June. On the Sunday meet some amazing people who are keeping bygone crafts alive in the Fens at The Fen Experience at Haddenham Galleries. There’s also free live music in Jubilee Gardens on Sundays from 2.30pm – 4.30pm courtesy of the City of Ely Council. The festival continues to Saturday 15 July with more information to follow.

You can book for festival highlight events from the Festival Box Office on 01353 616991 and online www.babylonarts.org.uk Sign up to the festival facebook page to get latest updates: www.facebook.com/isleofelyartsfestival/ Full festival line up and ticket links from: www.isleofelyartsfestival.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

Ely & District Archaeological Society

Next meetings: 7th and 21st June 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.

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

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

Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Working with and for older people, providing a wide range of services and support helping older people remain independent in their own homes. Many volunteer opportunities to include weekly befriending visits. Free to attend events held regularly.

Telephone: 0300 666 9860, email informationservices@ageukcap.org.uk, www.ageukcap.org.uk facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgeUKCAP

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 Join the Ely Amnesty group on Sunday July 16th from 15.00-17.30 in the Old Palace Gardens for Jazz Picnic at the Palace with James Pearson, resident pianist and Artistic Director at Ronnie Scott’s, and singer/songwriter Polly Gibbons. Tickets are £15.00, on sale from 1 June from Burrows Bookshop, 9 High Street Passage, Ely, and online at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/399952.

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 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.

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Ely Art Society This year’s annual Exhibition is 9th-20th August, The Hayward Theatre 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

Ely Arts Theatre Want to find out about everything that is going on in the theatre and performance arts in and around Ely? Then join the Ely Arts Theatre network. Ely Arts Theatre is a community all about promoting all things theatre and performance or visual arts in Ely and the surrounding East Cambridgeshire area. We want to get more bums on seats for Ely & East Cambridgeshire theatre and performance arts events! So join the community at: www.elyartstheatre.org Twitter - @elyartstheatre www.facebook.com/elyartstheatre

Ely Astronomy Club Friday June 9th, Dr Paul Fellows (Cambs Astronomical Association) will give an address entitled ‘FIRE & ICE’ A grand tour of the volcanic worlds of the solar system. Last meeting before our summer recess 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 Baha’i Community The following events are all held at the Ely Museum, The Old Gaol, Market Street, Ely, CB74LS, 7:30 to 9:00 1st Tuesday of the month - Tranquility Zone - A space to meditate and reflect on a selection of uplifting words and music.

2nd Tuesday of the month - Facts about the Baha’i Faith A space to come and hear about this very young Faith and ask any questions on any aspect 3rd Tuesday of the month - Discussion Group on a different topical issue each month with various guest speakers 4th Tuesday of the month - Audio Visual night with short, interesting, thought provoking videos All are welcome. any faith, any religion, no religion.

Tel:07746761519 - FB:Ely Baha’i community - Twitter: @elybahais - email: elybahais@gmail.com

East Cambs Amazons Basketball Club We are a 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

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

JAZZ

Picnic at the Palace In aid of Amnesty International

James Pearson Resident Pianist & Artistic Director at Ronnie Scott’s

with his Trio and singer

Polly Gibbons 15.00 – 17.30

The Old Palace Garden, Ely Entry via The Gallery

TICKETS £15

ON SALE FROM 1st JUNE

Available from:

Burrows Bookshop, 9 High Street Passage, Ely http://www.wegottickets.com/event/399952

The concert will go ahead rain or shine (no refunds).

All ticket holders are asked to bring a blanket or folding chair, and a picnic if desired.

By kind permission of the King's School, Ely Concert organised by Ely City Amnesty International Group info@amnestyely.org.uk

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:You are invited to bring your caravan or motor home to a weekend away at the following locations.

From the 7th to 9th July at Lodge Farm, Sawtry.

21st to 23rd July at Borrowdale C.S. Scarning.

11th to13th August Home Farm Little Walden.

25th to 28th August Church Farm Corton.

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

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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

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

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

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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 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 Countess Free Church J.TEAM For school years 4+5+6 Meets term-time on Tuesday’s from 6.30 to 7.45PM. Games, craft, a reflection 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 CB6 1AD 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

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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

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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 Decorative and Fine Arts Society The illustrated lecture on Thursday June 15th at 7pm for 7.30pmat The Old Bishop`s Palace, Ely is entitled `Going Round in Circles` - The Rise of the Renaissance Staircase by Sarah Pearson BA in Art history, MA in World Art Studies and PhD in Architecture and History Regular Meetings at 7pm for 7.30pm the Old Bishops Palace , visitors £7 Further information from Pam Murrells- 01353 664885 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

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Sing! Choirs: Summer Sings on a Summer Evening

Photo: Terry Hayes, Sing! Choirs

Sunday 18 June The Bishop’s Garden The Gallery · Ely · CB7 4DW 5pm Gates & picnics / 6pm Concert £7 Adult / £5 Children (U5s free) £20 for 4 (family must include at least one child)

A summer evening outdoor concert in the delightful surrounds of The Bishop’s Garden, with a whole host of brilliant songs! Something for everyone including many of your favourite pop, rock and songs from the shows! Bring your own picnic, rugs and chairs.

For more information about Sing! Choirs please visit www.singchoirs.com

Box Office: 01353 616991 · In person: Babylon ARTS · Waterside · Ely · CB7 4AU Online: www.isleofelyartsfestival.org.uk · www.babylonarts.org.uk

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Ely for Europe We are a cross-party group campaigning to ensure that the UK remains as close to the centre of the European Union as possible. We support the right to remain of EU nationals living in the UK and full membership of the European Single Market. We have regular meetings and social events.

To learn more, please visit our website http://www.elyforeurope.org or Facebook – ElyforEurope.

Ely English Language Cafe 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

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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 8th June - Open Evening including Buffet.

National Flower Demonstrator Angela Turner her title “Singa Longa”. Starts at 6.45pm, Venue: Needhams Hall, Ely College. A special raffle will take place for our 2017 Charity “EARTH”. Come and join us and have a relaxing evening filled with fun, food and flowers. Entrance £12 including buffet.

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 Ely and District 41 Club A Club made up of past members of Round Table. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at The Almonry Restaurant 7.00 for 7.30. If you are a past Round Tabler living in the Ely area please get in touch.

Contact: Nigel Davies.01353 721037 or njdavies1@aol. com Friends of Jubilee Gardens 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’, 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 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

The City of Ely Flower Club Coach Trips SUNDAY 27TH AUGUST 2017 (August Bank Holiday) Walsham Le Willows Open Gardens Festival The whole village celebrates and opens their gardens to the public yearly. Free bus around village, BBQ’s Cream Teas etc., Coach and entrance to village £14.00pp Coach will leave Barton Road at 10.00am Returning approx. 4.00pm.

SATURDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2017 CHRISTMAS SHOW AND AFTERNOON TEA AT BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL, LONDON Price: Members : £35.00/Non-Members : £46.00 (Afternoon Tea will be served during the interval) Coach will leave Barton Road at 9.30am.

Departing London approx. 5.30pm.

Further information on the above trips and booking please contact:

Margaret Garrod Tel: 01353 665372

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 and any volunteers are always welcome.

For more information, contact General Secretary Teresa Bye on 01353 610370 or teresabye@ntlworld.com 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 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

CITY OF ELY FLOWER CLUB CELEBRATE 45 YEARS

"On 4th May the City of Ely Flower Club celebrated their 45th Anniversary. Joyce Svensson, President, the Committee, Members and visitors are pictured with the cake. Grace Bent, Chairman was so disappointed she was unable to attend as she has served as Chairman for 15 years and this will be her last year. She sent her good wishes to everyone for a successful evening. A floral demonstration also took place with wonderful flowers arranged by Jenni Baker which everyone thoroughly enjoyed." www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 47

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/ 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 LGBT+ in Ely & Cambridgeshire A LGBT+ group who meet on Fridays once a month for drinks at The Royal Standard in Forehill Ely from 7pm onwards or join us for brunch at Samovar on 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month 10am -12noon Other local events also organised at various times.

Contact by email for more information Email: lgbtqcambridgeshire@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/LGBTEly https://www.facebook.com/LGBTCambridgeshire 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”.

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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 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 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 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 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

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

Eunice Reddish 01353 661502 www.elycathedral.org worship/mothersunion 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/ 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 City of Ely Netball Club City of Ely Netball Club offers netball training and competition for women and girls (from School Year 7) The Club has 2 adult squads and 2 junior teams and offers umpiring/coaching opportunities. It has England Netball CAPS accreditation. For more information: web: www.cityofelynetball.co.uk email: elycity@hotmail.co.uk / tel: 01353 662886

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

Please contact Victoria Cutforth, Treasurer Ely Netball Club: elynetball@hotmail.co.uk 07518 080362 Ely & District NSPCC The Ely and District Committee of the NSPCC Lesley 01353 659986 / Wendy 01353 664752 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 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. 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

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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 Ely & District Model Railway Club As I write this our 2017 exhibition is yet to take place. But by the time you read this it is all over for another year.

To all those who attended we hope you had an enjoyable experience. Were you inspired? If so why not join us and be part of next years show.

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, or make contact via our website: www.elymrc.org.uk 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

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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 Ely Branch Royal British Legion The dates for 2017 Branch Meetings are as follows 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 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

Cambridgeshire Yoga and Vegan Festival Venue: The Paradise Centre, Ely, CB74PQ Date: June 11th, Sunday Time: 9.15am-5pm Contact: yogific@gmail.com Ahead of International Yoga Day, the beautiful city of Ely is all set to host Cambridgeshire's first-ever Yoga and Vegan festival. The venue is Ely's Paradise centre located in the heart of city. The event boasts multiple Yoga and meditation sessions, live music, stalls, vegan and raw vegan food, workshops, talks, Bollywood dancing and other activities.

The entry ticket of £5, which can be bought online, entitles one to attend all (over 40) Yoga and meditation sessions for free and attend other activities at the event. The proceeds from this festival will be donated to Mayor of Ely's charitable fund and another charity, Miracle's Mission, that works for injured animals in South Asian countries.

The festival is being organized by an online community of vegan Yogis, Yogific. "Cambridgeshire is home to many talented Yoga teachers, Yoga schools and a thriving vegan community, so this festival gives one the opportunity to meet all of them under one roof. Both Yoga and veganism root for a peaceful and compassionate lifestyle.

Yoga is not limited to just postures and veganism is not limited to just food. We are organizing Yoga and Vegan festivals at many places in the UK and other countries in the Europe to help people see the connection between the two. These events also give a great platform to ethical small traders and startups to showcase their product/service to the public. All of our events are not-for-profit as we donate the proceeds to partner charities", says Kriti Sachdeva on behalf of Yogific.

For more information, please visit the official website of the event: www.YogaVeganFest.com

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/

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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 Ely Squash Club Ely Squash club welcomes new members. We have 2 squash courts, changing rooms, car parking and bar.

We are located near the new Cineworld cinema in Ely. Free membership for children and students.

We have men and ladies teams in the Cambs squash league, as well as internal ‘box’ leagues for players of all abilities.The squash courts are accessible to members 24/7, and the bar is open every evening Monday to Friday.

Website - elysquash.mycourts.co.uk Tel - 01353 662156 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

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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.

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 Tuesday Group Started in 1989, this ladies group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month (except December when it is on the 2nd Tuesday) at the Old Dispensary, 13 St. Mary’s Street, Ely Refreshments are served from 10am, followed by a guest speaker from 10.30-11.30. All newcomers welcome.

Contact Pamela Austin 01353 610825

Ely Watercolour Workshop The E.W.W. 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 9.00 p.m. There is no formal tuition but it’s a very friendly group and members exchange ideas and help each other.

We have a termly programme suggesting 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 in the Almonry restaurant, one at Easter and one in October.

Membership fees are £20 per half year.

Any queries, please contact Sarah Ruff: 01353 614495

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The Ely Walking Group We have an all day walk at Snettisham on Sunday 11th June and Burwell on Sunday 25th June. The more local walks tend to be about 6 miles. 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

July 8th & 9th (Saturday & Sunday) 2 x three-hour intensive sessions in one weekend 10am to 1pm each day. City Of Ely Bowls Club

£25 for the Whole Weekend Workshop LIMITED SEATING – BOOK EARLY Contact: John@caprio-ip.co.uk

Learn to play…AT ANY AGE! John Bassett is a professional musician and has been for more than forty years. His sensitive approach to teaching, works very well for many people of all ages. His unusual method has been beneficial for eight year olds in school clubs all the way through life to senior students in their eighties. Even the USAF have booked John to return this year and teach more American air crews. (in England!)

Whether it’s guitar, flute, drums, mouth organ, piano or ukulele or any sort of musical instrument that you want to learn to play, John Bassett knows the fun and magical secrets!

John says “It’s simply a case of having fun and achieving a goal, no matter how small or big.

I relate it to the strap line we often see on TV or hear frequently on the radio; “IF THE FUN STOPS, STOP!” “There’s no need to understand music, this simply confuses the learning process although

I can teach that way if preferred. The important ingredient is to have fun whilst enjoying playing familiar songs. Learning an instrument takes a great deal of mental activity because your brain is learning something new. Take away some of the processes (hurdles) and the confidence grows and the fun starts to happen.

It’s like speaking simple French phrases that everybody can understand…WITHOUT THE NEED TO WRITE FRENCH. Learning MUSIC THEORY is one of the hurdles that I usually remove. This way, the brain can concentrate on playing the music, not understanding the meaning of crescendos or rallentandos. You definitely don’t have to train to be a musician… just simply enjoy music!”

John has played on both the television & the radio. He has recorded in some of the top studios and has performed around the world.

His personal highlight was performing at the Royal Albert Hall in London. John lives in Ely.

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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 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 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 2017 programme continued: 12 June, Make your own flower corsage with Stephanie Adcock (Handmade Hotspot), Raffle and Refreshments, Competition;:Best handmade corsage on night 10 July; The Queen’s Shoes with Clare Ashmeade, Raffle and refreshments, Competition; a pair of shoes you have decorated.

August – No Meeting 11 September - Cookery demonstration by Joan Bullman, Raffle and refreshments, Competition; six homemade biscuits of your choice 9 October - Harvest Supper with entertainment from The Rocking Ukuleles, Raffle, Competition; a conker critter 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.

Please contact us via any of the following methods: Website: http://wielycity.wixsite.com/home Email: ruth.g.sindall@btconnect.com Find us on Facebook: Ely City WI, for more news, events and other WI information!

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Ely Northwold Women’s Institute 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 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.

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31st August 2017

IS YOUR CONSERVATORY TOO HOT IN SUMMER AND TOO COLD IN WINTER? With a Guardian™ Warm Roof in-place, you’ll be able to sit back & enjoy your extra living space all-year-round. Nice & cool in summer - cosy & warm in winter.

Comfortable, quiet, light & airy, it’s the extra room you always wanted

In just a few days... ...we will convert your old conservatory into a beautiful garden room.

The Guardian™ Warm Roof system is ideal for both new build conservatories or for replacing the polycarbonate/glass roof on your existing conservatory.

This is not a make-over. The Guardian™ Warm Roof solution is based on an insulated lightweight tiled or slate roof that will not only look beautiful, it will give you extra all-year-round living space.

Installed by our own tradesmen and fully compliant with local authority building control.

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Reduced fuel bills Achieves a U-Value of 0.18 Thermally efficient & fully insulated Cool in summer & cosy in winter

To see how we do it, watch our video online at:

PROJECTS

ROOFING

www.projects4roofing.co.uk/guardian

Newmarket Business Centre, 341 Exning Road, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 0AT. Email: info@projects4roofing.co.uk Telephone: 01223 258049

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