Elyi Magazine November 2016

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Reflecting the richness of Ely life

NOVEMBER 2016

Community News

EVENTS GROUPS & MEETS 40-55

BUSINESS SERVICES

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Editorial Ely Mayor 4 Cambridge Envisaged 7 Cityscapes 11

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Indian Cookery 15 The North Pole 28 Cathedral Xmas fair 29 Goodnight Mister Tom 31 Posability Celebrate 32

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Dear Readers, I’m very, very excited! With All Hallows just around the corner and Bonfire Night coming up, and the Ely Light Switch-on at the end of the month!

We really are spoilt for fun outdoor events in November. Time to invest in new wellies!

It’s also a time for remembering service men and women who lost their lives and so we are featuring the Cambridge Theatre Production of Goodnight Mr. Tom which is set against the backdrop of World War 2. If you are planning to go, don’t forget your tissues! We also have our own, home-grown Panto to look forward to from KD Theatre - more about that next month!

Mayor, Ian Lyndsay is on theme too with his moving visit to the Mildenhall Base.

The North Pole Skating is on again in Cambridge this winter and we have some family tickets to give away. Please go to our facebook page to enter the competition.

Have a great November!

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IAN LINDSAY MAYOR OF ELY This month my theme moves from the more historical on to community participation and individual recognition. In the last month we have been guests at two really heart-warming events.

The first, held in Ely Library, was to present the certificates and awards to children who had successfully completed their Summer Reading Challenge, otherwise known as the Big Friendly Read.

Participating children had to read 6 books over the Summer Holiday. The theme centred around Roald Dahl as it was the centenary of his birth, but children had a free choice as to what they read. Each successful participant received a certificate and a big shiny medal, and about 150 attended in batches to receive their recognition. The age range varied, lots of adults came too, and there was plenty of sibling rivalry. The Library Service had lots of volunteers to make it all possible, so it was just a lovely local event and a privilege to be involved even in such a small way. I have always been an avid reader, so it was equally lovely to know that the joy of reading and literature continues to play such a big part in children’s lives.

On a much bigger stage we were equally privileged to attend the Joan Mann Special

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Sports Day hosted by the United States Air Force at Mildenhall. Some 300 adults and children with special needs took part in a day of sport and competitive activity and enjoyed a traditional American BBQ lunch. They came from all over East Anglia and beyond, and many were accompanied by carers.

Around 500 volunteers from Mildenhall and Lakenheath were involved, and it took most of the year to organise. Again every participant received a medal for taking part, but at the end of the day there was an Olympic style presentation for the 3 winners in every event. My role, along with an American colonel in uniform, was to present the gold, silver and bronze to the winners of the wheelchair slalom.

Lots of local mayors, council chairmen and American colonels did the same thing for the other events. A tiny part in a massive event that involved so much community involvement and mutual goodwill.

By the way, Joan Mann was an English lady who worked at Mildenhall, and started the event over 30 years ago. What a memorial.

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CAMBRIDGE ENVISAGED Ely artist Peter Corr, along with Caroline Forward (Little Ouse) and Paul Janssens (Fordham) are putting on a new exhibition ‘Cambridge Envisaged’ which will open at the Michaelhouse Cafe, Cambridge on Monday 7th November 2016. Featuring stunning new works, this exhibition showcases diverse perspectives on Cambridge, its architecture, history and its street life.

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Dream Doors will be celebrating their second year at their showroom at the end of October. Along with some amazing offers, there have also been some exciting updates to the showroom in the last few weeks, in anticipation of this. As the only exclusive Neff Master Partner showroom in the local area.

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THE NORTH POLE CAMBRIDGE IS BACK Set in the heart of vibrant Cambridge, The North Pole Cambridge Ice Rink is back throughout the festive season; come and join us as we open from the 18th November 2016 through to 4th January 2017.

Skate in style at one of the most stunning open-air ice rinks the UK has to offer in this quintessential English city and the only outdoor ice rink in miles.

After you have taken to the 600m rink, take a spin on the traditional funfair and enjoy the multitude of rides & games on offer, then sample delicious food. To explore The North Pole Cambridge, head to www.thenorthpolecambridge.co.uk, adult ice skating tickets are priced at £11.50 and children under 12 - £8.50. If you are planning a family day out check out the Family Skate Ticket (for 4) available for £36.00. We’re giving a 10% early bird discount to visitors who book Ice Rink tickets before 18th November 2016.

This year the North Pole Cambridge has teamed up with Heart FM to give you the chance to win £10,000 before Christmas. Just take a picture of you and your friends or family enjoying fun on the ice rink and share with @HeartCambs on Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #HeartIce10K. The competition is open to entrants aged 18 or above.

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600M OUTDOOR OPEN AIR ICE RINK Get your skates on this winter and enjoy one of the UK’s most stylish open-air ice rinks nestled amongst the trees in Parkers Piece Park in the heart of Cambridge and the only outdoor ice rinks for miles. There is plenty of space to enjoy a traditional skating experience in a beautiful setting.

FAIRGROUND RIDES The North Pole Cambridge will be home to a wide selection of fun entertainment from the traditional to modern - designed to bring out the big kid in all of us. Check out the Bungee Trampolines, Santa’s Slay Rides, Penguin Bumper Cars, Ski Slope, Snow Storm, Avalanche, plus a multitude of fair games.

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VISITORS GALORE EXPECTED AT ELY CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS FAIR 18th - 19th November

Following on from the success and ever growing popularity of the annual Christmas Fair at Ely Cathedral, organisers have made some significant changes and introduced a new booking system as well as a dedicated entry time for users of wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Lesley Ann Thompson of Ely cathedral said “ With the increased popularity of this event, we are constantly looking for ways to improve logistics and ensure the safety and wellbeing

of visitors. We hope that by introducing a new ticketing system we can reduce queues and ensure a pleasurable experience for everyone attending the event. We are encouraging people to buy their tickets in advance to avoid disappointment and guarantee entry into the Fair as this year we will be limiting numbers inside the building at any given time. This year we have also introduced a dedicated entry for ‘Shoppers with Wheels’ which provides exclusive access to the event for users of prams, wheelchairs and disability scooters”.

The Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair takes place from Friday 18th November and Saturday 19th November 2016. Visitors are strongly advised to buy tickets in advance from the Cathedral website www.elycathedral.org or direct from the box office – 01353 660349 For the duration of the Fair there will be a dedicated Park & Ride facility to help ease congestion in the city centre and its car parks. The Park & Ride service will operate from a site on the outskirts of Ely with buses leaving every 15 minutes to drop off and pick up right outside the main door of the Cathedral. www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 29

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GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM

TUES 20 – FRI 23 DECEMBER 2016

Great Hall at The Leys, Fen Causeway, Cambridge CB2 7AD Cambridge Theatre Company was formed

by Louis Ling, Artistic Director in 2012, who previously worked as Stage Manager in the West End and on tour, working on such plays from The History Boys to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and they are thrilled that they have been given special permission to present Goodnight Mister Tom in Cambridge this Christmas.

Now a modern classic, Michelle Magorian’s wonderfully uplifting tale is brought gloriously to life in this magical stage adaptation by David Wood. Set during the dangerous buildup to the Second World War, Goodnight Mister Tom follows young William Beech, who is evacuated to the idyllic English countryside and forges a remarkable and heart-warming friendship with the gruff recluse, Tom Oakley, played by Richard Sockett. All is perfect until William is suddenly summoned by his mother back to London.

Its a subject sure to tug at the heart strings and is without doubt a remarkeable piece of theatre. The Times review of the London West End show read.. “It ends as children’s theatre should; adults audibly snivelling and children breathlessly attentive.”

Cambridge rehearsals are going extremely well. It’s a fantastic local cast and creative team who are bringing this touching and uplifting story to life.

Cast members were selected by audition and it was fiercely competitive with 70 children auditioning for just 18 parts, the result is a very talented and committed team.

As a production company who specialise in community theatre CTC use their knowledge and experience to bring professionals on board to ensure the expertise and input for an outstanding, authentic production.

It ends as children’s theatre should; adults audibly snivelling and children breathlessly attentive.

Winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize and commended for the Carnegie Medal, Goodnight Mister Tom is now a worldwide literary favourite and BAFTA award-winning TV film (starring John Thaw), and continues to inspire audiences and bring generations together.

It’s going to be a real family treat this Christmas and will be a very different theatre experience. If you fancy a rare piece of local amateur theatre, come along to see Goodnight Mister Tom at Great Hall at The Leys from Tues 20 – Fri 23 December 2016.

FOR BOOKINGS Box Office: 01223 357851 Free online booking: camtheatrecompany.co.uk This production is directed by Sarah Ingram

Lewis Long and Jacob Preston share the role of William Beech & Richard Sockett as Tom Oakley

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Pos+Ability CELEBRATE 5TH ANNIVERSARY SO FAR SO GOOD Evolving in 2011 with 6 clients in 1 venue in Ely, Pos+Ability now supports 70 clients in 6 sessions in 4 venues.

What an amazing achievement in five years. The specially developed chair based exercises for those who have survived a Stroke, are living with Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy and other long term neurological illnesses, two hours every week for six months, ensures the optimum levels of mobility which leads to continued independent living and boosts confidence and self esteem.

Individual one-to-one activities using

wheelchair accessible exercise bikes, parallel bars, wrist and ankle weights all increase muscle tone and strength. Pos+Ability work alongside people to target the areas of their rehabilitation that concerns them most.

Linda Neate, the Chairman, said that "Pos+Ability seized this 5th Anniversary opportunity to thank all the people and organisations who have helped them.

Without the overwhelming generosity right from the beginning when things were very difficult and the ongoing support from so many different people in so many different ways, Pos+Ability would not be here today"

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It’s usually Madeleine’s job to go out and about visiting our advertisers and supporters but this month it was the turn of Coco, Bridget’s mad-as-a-hatter’ cocker spaniel.

Beth of Nails to Tails had invited us to come and try her new parlour inside Jurassic Bark Pet Supplies. She had her grand opening at the beginning of October and business has gotten off to a great start with her diary getting booked up by local pet owners already.

Beth has been grooming for 2 ½ years.

She started out after college, working as an assistant in a grooming parlour and her then manager recognised her flair with animals and offered to put her through her City and Guilds grooming qualification. She has since added animal first aid to her list of qualifications. Beth is still only 21 but having taken the plunge earlier in the year to start up her own mobile dog grooming business she now feels the time is right to expand and offer in-salon grooming. She has a purpose built parlour set within the pet store which means dog owners have the added bonus of being able to pick up a few supplies while they are waiting, pop into one of the other retailers on the business park or shoot off home and come back later.

So how was it for Coco? Well, true to breed he is quite lively and bouncy and can be a bit clingy but Beth quickly put him at his ease and he was happily sitting up on the table with Beth getting to work on his long straggly hair when I left. I was not looking forward to what she might say about the state of his coat and nails! He does look lovely when he’s shaggy but because of the knots and matts in his hair we asked for a close clip.

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Just over an hour later I had a text from Beth to say he was ready. Coco usually hates being clipped and complains loudly when I pick him up but he was a picture of happiness when I arrived, as well as very handsome! Rather than complain he seemed keen to tell me all about his new friend Beth!

All in all it was a great experience. Beth listened to what I wanted and her gentle and confident style was just right for our potentially hyper doggy.

Nails to Tails is open Tuesday 9am-5.30pm, Wed 11am -7pm, Friday 9am - 5.30pm and Saturday 9am - 5pm. Call 07940210136 to book an appointment or you can email: nailstotails@ yahoo.com for more information. Prices start from as little as £6 for a nail clip and a typical cocker spaniel groom is £30. Please call for other prices for other breeds. Nails to Tails is located inside Jurassic Bark Pet Supplies on the Saxon Business Park Littleport.

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Upcycled furniture and home decor

07585161217 Harriet and her work will be at St George’s Church Christmas Fair in Littleport on Saturday 3rd December.

Monkey Music Ely and Cambridge E: ely.cambridge@monkeymusic.co.uk Tickets £3 to include mulled wine & a mince pie!

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NOVEMBER

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IN AND AROUND ELY THIS NOVEMBER

DAMON HILL Mon 7th November 2016 Ely Cathedral 7pm for 7.30pm Toppings Bookshop welcome Damon Hill to celebrate his autobiography, Watching the Wheels!

Tickets from Toppings Book Shop www.toppingbooks.co.uk

ELY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON Fri 25th Nov 2016 City Of Ely Council’s Ely Christmas lights switch on is back for its 12th Year.

Live acts performing in the dome stage.

There will also be craft and charity stalls available for rent and with a new look funfair as well as Santa’s Grotto. It is sure to be a great night of free entertainment for all.

LIGHTS ON AT 6.45PM It all starts at 4.00pm and Lights get switched on at 6.45pm. This event is organised by City of Ely Council and volunteers supported by local radio, Ely News, Grey’s of Ely, Spotted in Ely and sponsored by local businesses too.

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EVENSONG BROADCAST LIVE ON BBC RADIO 3 9th Nov 2016 3.30pm The evensong service will be broadcast live from Ely Cathedral. It will then be available on the BBC iPlayer.

Everyone is invited to attend the service in the Cathedral. You are asked to arrive early and be seated by 3.15pm at the very latest.

The service will also be recorded by the BBC for use at a later date and to allow this to take place, the Cathedral will unfortunately have to be closed to the general public from approx 3pm until approx 4.45pm to prevent noise intrusion.

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REMEMBRANCE

Saturday 12th November This year’s event, organised by Ely XT and proudly supported by Heart, will be held on Saturday 12th November in Cherry Hill Park.

Gates open to the park at 5:30pm so make sure to arrive early to enjoy the stalls and rides that will be at the event this year.

The bonfire will be lit at 6.15pm with the fireworks display beginning at 6.45pm Please remember not to take your own fireworks or sparklers to the evening for safety reasons.

Friday 11th November Brief service and wreath laying at the War Memorial at 10.50am followed by 2 mins silence.

Tickets: Adults £3 Children £1.50 Family £8 (2 adults 2 children) On the gate: Adults £5 Childen £2 Family ticket not available on the gate.

Available from: Specsavers, High St, Ely Ely Weekly News Office, Market Place, Ely TIC, Cromwell House, Ely Soham Books, 38 High Street, Soham Twin Motor Company, Pound Lane, Sutton Littleport Bargain Centre, Main Street, Littleport Ely Sainsbury’s, Lisle Lane, Ely CB7 4AS

Sunday 13th November Remembrance Day Service and Parade At 10.00am, the Standards, Troops and Cadets will parade from St Mary's Green via St Mary's Street, Minster Place and the Gallery into Ely Cathedral. This will be followed at 10.30am by the Remembrance Service in the Cathedral.

Then, at approx. 11.30am, the Standards, Troops and Cadets will Parade from the Cathedral via The Gallery, Minster Place, High Street and Market Place for a wreath laying service at the War Memorial.

This will be followed at approx. 12.15pm by the Standards, Troops and Cadets parading past the War Memorial and up the High Street. The Parades will be supported by The City of Ely Military Band.

THE CAMBRIDGE JAZZ FESTIVAL 16th - 27th November The Cambridge Jazz Festival kicks off next month, taking place over 12 days and bringing over 30 headline artists to venues across the city to celebrate the huge variety of music that jazz encompasses; from gypsy jazz to funk, and solo artists to big bands, The Cambridge Jazz Festival has it covered. www.cambridgejazzfestival.org.uk

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

Ely Amateur Dramatic Society

Ely Arts Theatre

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

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

Ely City Amnesty Int’ Group We hold regular meetings on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.00pm at St Peter’s House, Broad Street, Ely, and would welcome new members to campaign and plan activities.

We also hold a drop-in session between 6pm and 7pm at the coffee bar of the High Flyer, 69 Newnham Street, Ely CB7 4PG on the first Wednesday of the month, when we write letters or take on-line action for prisoners of conscience. www.amnestyelycity.org.uk email:info@elyamnesty.org.uk

Ely & District Archaeological Society Next meeting: Monday 21st November 2016 Professor Philip Dixon: The Monastery of Ely, and the rebuilding of the cathedral.

The monastery has seen many changes since its foundation in the 7th century, and in this talk the Cathedral Archaeologist for the past 20 years outlines what is now known about the location and development of the city of Ely, and focuses in on the Octagon, Ely’s famous lantern tower, its origin and the changes which have occurred. Philip Dixon is the archaeologist for the cathedrals of Ely, Lincoln, Southwell, Leicester and Selby Abbey. The talk is at 8.00 pm in the Methodist Church Hall, Ely. Entry is via the gate at the rear of St Mary’s Street Car Park, Ely. ADMISSION: Visitors £2.50 – Members free.

Want to know more phone 01353 669326

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

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

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Ely Astronomy Club Friday 11th November 2016 Prof. Nicholas Gaye: The discovery of DNA Double helix and the theory of directed Panspermia 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 If you desire with all your heart, friendship with every race on earth, your thought, spiritual and positive, will spread; it will become the desire of others, growing stronger and stronger, until it reaches the minds of all men.”

Our next series of “Ely Discussion Groups” are held at the Ely Museum every Tuesday evening at 7:30 and all are welcome. Free Admission.

For information on further local events call/text 07746 761519 or email elybahais@gmail.com

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

Founded in 1925 and extended in 1970 it has an Outdoor Green and an Indoor Green.

The Club is open the whole of the year with the indoor season from September to April and the outdoor season from May to September. Outdoor Bowlers are required now for the new season

starting in May. We play in the Ely & District Outdoor League in the evenings and afternoons against all the other outdoor clubs in the area. In addition there are Friendly matches at weekends against Visiting Teams to the region. Casual bowling is also available. New members are very welcome whether experiences bowlers or complete beginners. We are open to all ages and you need no equipment or special clothing as we will provide bowls and coaching. Bowls is a game that is easily learnt and understood. Contact us now and we will arrange for somebody to meet you at the club, at your convenience, to talk to you about the Outdoor Club and the game of bowls.

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

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

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

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 Call David to arrange to join in for a weekends away in your caravan or motor home.

Tel: 07771882185 Contact: davidmalkin2010@hotmail.co.uk

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

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

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

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

Care Network Cambs Supporting Volunteers, Encouraging Independence, Developing Good neighbour projects.

Tel: 01954 211919 email: volunteering@care-network.org.uk Website: www.care-network.org.uk twitter @CareNetworkCamb Facebook: Care Network Cambridgeshire

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

New Connexions @ High Barns The Theatre, St Mary’s School, High Barns, Ely. www.newconnexionschurch.org.uk The Countess Free Church Chapel Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 662396 www.countessely.co.uk Ely Methodist Church Chapel Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 662426 www.elyandnewmarket.com St Mary’s Church of England St Mary’s Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 659550 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

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Ely Choral Society

Ely Consort

Ely Choral Society is a mixed voice community choir holding concerts in Ely Cathedral and other venues locally with professional soloists and orchestras, together with musicians from the Ely and Cambridge area. No auditions. There is something for everyone whatever your experience or skill level. We rehearse on Monday evenings at Ely St John’s School in St John’s Road, CB6 3BW – do come and try us out.

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

Ely Consort is a Chamber choir of about 40 voices.

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

Email: info@elyconsort.org.uk

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

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

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

Ely College Community Education We provide a wide range of evening classes for adults, from arts and crafts, languages, to cookery, exercise and more. For full details of what’s on offer please visit our website or contact us for more information.

Tel: 01353 664853 Email: community@elycollege.co.uk Website: www.elycollege.com/community Twitter: @ElyCommEdu

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

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

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

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, triathletes, mountain bikers, and just about anybody who enjoys getting on a road bike.

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

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

Ely Drop in

Ely Fibromyalgia Support Group

6-8pm Thursdays (term time only) Centre E, Barton Road for ages 13-18. Run by Youth support Services.

Contact Jo Hoblyn 07585 985533

Meetups, support, information

Ely Decorative and Fine Arts Society Meets at the Old Bishops Palace Further information from Chairman Pam Murrells- 01353 664885

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

The Order of St Etheldreda The Order of St. Etheldreda is the fund-raising arm of Ely Cathedral Trust.

If you would like further details on how to join The Order please contact: oofSE@elycathedral.org or telephone 01353 660363

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

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

Contact:Angela Jones 01353 665810 for more information

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.

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

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

08456 013 733

Ely Flower Club Christmas Open Evening with Buffet 10th November. National Demonstration Lorena Dyer from Coventry her Title is “A Chistmas Wish”.

Charity Tombola for “Earth” in Ely. Tickets £12.00 visitors; £6.00 Members. Start time 6.45pm. Come along and watch wonderful flower displays and help raise funds for our local charity.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Meetings at Needhams Hall, Ely College. Annual Subscription Fees £17.50, per meeting, members £2.00, visitors £5.00 (incl. tea/coffee & biscuits).

Contact: 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.

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Friends of Jubilee Gardens

Ely & District Horticultural Society

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

Membership is open to anyone with an interest in Gardening or Horticulture.

The STORES is open on: Monday evenings from 6.30pm till 8.00pm. Saturday mornings from 10am till midday. Membership is £8.00 per year and gives a 10% discount on all STORES prices.

The society is run by volunteers. New Members, Committee Members or Exhibitors are always welcome.

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

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 design is the handiwork of the famous course designer, Henry Cotton. The well-established 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 and there are often special rates and golf/meal offers.

The club has practice facilities, a pro-shop and a superb clubhouse serving first-class food and beverages with stunning views overlooking the course.Come and see what Ely City Golf Club has to offer you For further information please call 01353 662751 www.elygolf.co.uk / email: info@elygolf.co.uk

Ely Vikings Korfball Meetings each Monday evening at the gym at Ely College - 6pm (juniors aged 7-13, for one hour) and 7pm (seniors, for two hours.) No previous experience is required - just turn up and enjoy your first free session.

Find out more at: http://www.elyvikings.com/

Ely Heartbeat Health Walk Every Tuesday 2 pm, meets at entrance to Ely Cathedral, Minster Place, CB7 4DL. Grade 2, 60 minutes. www.walkingforhealth.org.uk

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

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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

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

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 Kings Arms Pub on St Mary’s Street. 7-9pm. It is free to join us and everyone is welcome to knit, crochet, crossstitch etc.

Tel: 01353 664472

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 likeminded men and women who are working together to strengthen your communities. You’ll also be a part of something bigger, a worldwide network of dedicated volunteers across the globe.

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

Friends of Ely Library Coffee mornings and Jigsaw exchange are on the 2nd and, exceptionally, the 3rd Saturday of DECEMBER with mince pies and a raffle to be held on the 17th DECEMBER. Please come along and support the friends of Ely Library.. 10.00am-12.00.

ALL Welcome.

For events please go to: www.cambridgeshire.net

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

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

Littleport Rotary Club We are a thriving branch of the Rotary family with a current membership of 24 and ages ranging from late thirties to early seventies! 75% of our membership is in full or part time employment.

We meet on a weekly basis at The Anchor in Little Downham. As with other clubs our aims revolve around service to the community.

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

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

Garage Youth Bike

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

MAD Garage Youth Theatre 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.

Contacts for most groups : 01353 662228 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 for more information.

Ely Milks 1.30-2.30pm on Thursdays at the Cathedral Centre on Palace Green Breastfeeding support. Ely Milks is a charitable organisation providing information and support for mums who are breastfeeding.

For more info go to: www.elymilks.co.uk

The Friends of Ely Museum.

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

Cost of meetings £2.50

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

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Neighbourhood Watch

Ely & District NSPCC

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

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

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

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

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

Isle of Ely Philatelic Society 3 November :An Evening with Newspapers: Dr Simon Kelly Meetings are held on a Thursday at Ely College, Downham Road, Ely CB6 2SH, 7.00pm for 7.30pm.

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 our Hon. Sec. on: 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.

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POS+ABILITY CHAIR-BASED EXERCISES WITH 1-1 SUPPORT Are you living with the effects of a Stroke?

Parkinson’s?

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

For a Free Taster Session Contact 07565 598193 Email: posability3@gmail.com www.posability.org

Ely & District Probus Club The Probus Club meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Cathedral Centre, Palace Green, Ely at 10am. Membership is open to all professional & business people resident in Ely & District who are fully or semi-retired.

Our Autumn/Winter Speaker-Programme is as NOV 1st A Guide to e-mails/iPods/iPhones.

NOV 15th Science & Religion.

DEC 6th Christmas Lunch at Ely Golf Club.

New or Prospective Members are always welcome.

New Members are always welcome.

If you think you would like to join us or would like more information, please contact our Secretary, David Farrow, on 01353 699681.

Ely & District Model Railway Club We are a friendly inclusive club meeting on Tuesday evenings and additionally at other times. You can learn new skills/share common interests. We also organise a well respected exhibition in Ely each May. Anyone over 18 interested in joining can visit us a couple of times to see if they like it. Then membership is £10/month.

Tel: 01480 454857 /email:crofters@ntlworld.com 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, or find us on Facebook (facebook.com/groups/ ElyRefugeeResettlementCampaign/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/ElyRefugees).

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 Can you play a ukulele or sing?

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

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

Ely 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

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.

For info contact: Roger Lane 01353 667878 http://wwww.royal-naval-association.co.uk/ branches/no-05-area/city-of-ely/

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

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

We have speakers on the 3rd Monday and a social afternoon on the 1st Monday. All meetings include afternoon Tea, Cakes and a raffle. phone Anne Marie on:01353662016 Email p.burfield50@btinternet.com

Ely Branch Royal British Legion

Ely Scrabble Club

The Ely Branch meets quarterly at The Town House Pub, Market Street Ely at 7.30 pm. All new members welcome. For further details please phone Branch Secretary on: 01353 610446 website: www.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/ely

Little Thet’ Scottish Country Dancing

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

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

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

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Ely Sinfonia Ely’s community orchestra plays regular concerts and services in Ely Cathedral and other local venues.

New players always welcome in most sections, or join the Friends for discounts and free concerts.

To find out more call 01353 721007 or see www.elysinfonia.co.uk

Sit & Sew at Sew Much to Do Every Wednesday 9.30am-2.00pm and/or 6-9.30pm £3/session - we share ideas, help and support each other, and have a lot of fun along the way! Sew Much To Do, 7 High Street Passage, Ely

Tel: 01353 664000

Sketchy Ely Drink & Draw Group We meet on the First Monday of the month, 6pm to 8pm at the High Flier, Ely. A group for anyone interested in drawing, all ages, male/female, expert/ amateur. Meetings are free, buy a drink. Bring your own materials. Come along to draw, chat, drink and enjoy!

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

The Stained Glass Museum The Stained Glass Museum holds workshops, family drop-ins and lectures throughout the year. www.stainedglassmuseum.com curator@stainedglassmuseum.com or 01353 660355

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

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 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 50 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

(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 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 664271 www.tabletennis365.com/Ely

Ely Tennis Club We are a community-based not-for-profit club committed to making tennis available to everybody in and around Ely. We offer junior and adults coaching courses, enabling players to develop their game as well as having fun. We also have a number of teams representing the Club, playing teams around the County both home and away. Last, but not least, we organise social events throughout the year. PLEASE DO COME AND JOIN US! More info from www.elytennisclub.co.uk.

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

Ely and District U3A The University of the Third Age 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. The next monthly meeting will be on Tuesday October 4th and the subject of the talk is “Cambridgeshire Lowland Search and Rescue” by Wayne Bent.

For more information on the group activities, outings etc go to the website: - www.u3a. sites.org/ely or contact the chairman on: elyu3achair@gmail.com

Ely Watercolour Workshop The Ely Watercolour Workshop is an informal group of artists, who get together at Ely Community College, weekly, on Tuesday evenings, during term time, between 6.30 pm and 9.00 pm, There is no formal tuition, but the members do try to help each other and demonstrate various aspects of watercolour painting.

A programme of suggested ‘topics’, for each week, is produced, for each term. In the summer term, the EWW tries to encourage ‘outdoor’ painting with a selection of various venues, in and around Ely. Occasionally we hold an all day workshop with an outside ‘professional’ artist, for extra tuition and experience.

The EWW arranges TWO exhibitions of paintings and hand-painted greetings cards, each year. One at Easter and the other in October school half-term holidays. The usual venue is the Almonry restaurant, off the Market Square, in central Ely. The fees are £20, per half-year, payable at the first meeting in January, and first meeting in September.

Contact: 01353 666954

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

Ely Local Group of the Wildlife Trust 7.45 pm Vernon Cross Room, Ely Museum For info contact: Will on:01353 661339 email: willburdett@btinternet.com

Willderland Farm Willderland Farm is a 4.5 acre community farm, based near Haddenham. We established ourselves as a membership organisation in 2015, with the aim of growing food sustainably, supporting wildlife;benefitting members and the wider community. If you would be interested in becoming a member, please email: info@willderland.com or visit www.willderland.com

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

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

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

Ely City Women’s Institute Events Calendar 2016/17 14th November; AGM. Badge designs for 2017.

Competition; Photo taken by you of a winter scene 12th December;Christmas Party with carols.

Competition; Homemade Gingerbread man 9 Jan: Beetle drive followed by refreshments 13 Feb: Beauty is my business, an evening with Caroline Seymour (Cloud 9) 13 March: 30 years of fair-trade in Ely by Teresa Ely All at Old Dispensary, St Mary’s Street, Ely. CB7 4ER All 7.15 for 7.30 pm Contact Tel: 01353 663787, Web: wielycity.wix.com/home, Twitter: @ElyCityWI, Email: ruth.g.sindall@btconnect.com

Ely W.E.A. At WEA we believe learning is for everyone and learning is for life. see page 6 for our poster!

For more info, contact eastern@wea.org.uk.

Ely Youth Choir a mixed choir for the 10-19 age group meets at St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Street, Ely, CB7 4HF, from 6.00-7.00 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

Check your entry!

To make room for more groups we are restricting standard entries to 180 words or less from December 2016.

Please send in revised text if your entry exceeds this word count email: editor@elyimagazine.com

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SAVE THE CHILDREN SYRIA APPEAL On 27th November Margot and Derek Andrews are showing their painting and craft work in aid of Save the Children’s Syria appeal. They will welcome visitors to their home at Douglas Court, off Prickwillow Road, Ely, as they did in November last year, when they raised over £4,000 for Syrian refugee children. Everyone was generous then, often donating more than suggested for their items, chosen from work both old and new, created over the years by Derek and Margot, during their years as teachers, and as potters at Prickwillow.

This year, tiles made long ago at the pottery, have been set into framed panels which will be for sale.

Three of them are now small tables, and one will be 1st prize in a raffle drawn on the day. A few pieces from pottery days have been rediscovered as well as new paintings made recently.

Open 10.30 am. to 5.00 pm.

Come to Douglas Court and follow the signs!

For further information phone 01353 650302

There is Saturday

19 November 7.30 th

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Ely Methodist Church Chapel Street, Ely (St Mary’s Street Car Park)

Piano ~ Charlie Penn & Violin ~ Hannah Mulholland Eric Whitacre ~ Five Hebrew Love Songs & Bob Chilcott ~ Gloria

Elgar: Chanson de Matin & Chanson de Nuit ~ Massenet: Méditation from Thaïs Ola Gjeilo ~ Unicornis Captivatur Elgar ~ L’Estrange ~ McDowell ~ Quartel ~ Todd

£10 in advance / on the door (U16s free) Burrows Bookshop, 9 High St Passage ‐ 01353 669759 www.ticketsource.co.uk/elyconsort (10% booking fee applies)

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Courses for Adults in Ely Writing about War with Lindsay Fursland

Annual Conference The Hearts of the Fen: Folk of the Ouse Washes This course discusses what soldiers and non-combatants have written about warfare through the ages, from Homer's version of the Trojan war up to current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. It examines the ambivalent attitudes towards war in Shakespeare, the romantic views of Tennyson and Brooke, and the anti-war writing of people like Wilfred Owen.

Wednesday 09 November 2016, 9:30am - 4pm The Maltings, Ely

Nine lectures for £47.25* Starting Wednesday, 11 January 2017, 10:30am-12:00 noon at the Ely Library

Come to the first lecture for free!

For more information please contact Allison Morris: 01353 650294 Alternatively, enrol at the first meeting * Fee remission available for students on certain benefits or low incomes For more information about the WEA in the Eastern Region please contact the regional office:

Telephone: 01223 417320 or email: eastern@wea.org.uk

Featuring expert speakers and exhibitions.

For more information and a full programme please visit: www.ousewashes.org.uk Ouse Washes Landscape Partnership @ousewasheslp

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Meditation Retreat

The healing power of meditation with Meditation Teacher, Sara Molyneux

Saturday 19 November 10.30am - 1pm £15 Ely Library, 6 The Cloisters, Ely, CB7 4ZH For more information please visit www.meditateinpeterborough.org.uk On this retreat course we will explore the power of meditation to heal our mind. There are two one-hour sessions with a coffee break and an opportunity to chat and ask questions.

Paris is part of our Magazine Distribution Team which takes alot of ‘get up and go’ every month so we are really happy to support Paris with her fundraising for her Kenya trip!

Hello,

On this retreat day we will: • Explore how meditation is medicine for the mind • Learn which states of mind give rise to both internal and external pain and problems • Learn meditations to counteract the inner sources of pain and discomfort and learn how to apply these meditations in everyday life. ​ About the teacher: The retreat will be taught by Meditation Teacher Sara Molyneux who has been practising and teaching meditation for 14 years.

If you have further queries please contact us: Sue Gunn - Education Programme Coordinator Drolma Buddhist Centre, 260 Dogsthorpe Road, Peterborough, PE1 3PG Tel: 01733 755444

I’ve been given a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel to the slum area of Nakuru in Kenya to help make a difference to the families that live there and make it a better place for them. I will be helping to build a new classroom for the children so that more of them can receive an education as well as assisting in the classrooms built by people in previous projects with African Adventures. This work will entail cooking for and feeding the children, working alongside the teachers in class and helping to decorate the classroom after we have all built it.

Obviously this trip will come with a big cost in which I can’t afford, that’s why I need you and your kind donations! All of your money will be going towards the African Adventures project and it will be all of you who make it possible for me to go. I will be forever grateful towards anyone who donates.

Please tell all your friends and family about this project and help make a difference too!

Below is the link where you can donate and has full details of the trip. https://www.gofundme.com/2reedyjx Paris O’Keeffe, (16)

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CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS AT

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Sunday 11th December 2016, 6:30pm £38.50 (Strictly Black Tie)

'MORECAMBE AND WISE MEET IL DIVO' HARK THE HAPPY OPERA DUDES SING! A fantastically festive evening of entertainment featuring a canapé and drinks reception and seasonal two course dinner.

Call 01353 662633 to book

Tickets also availavle from Burrows Bookshop 10% discount if booked before 1st November

Christmas Tree Festival Ely Methodist Church, Chapel Street.

Entrance £2 children free Via Chapel street or the rear of St Marys Car Park Saturday December 3rd from 10 am - 3 pm Christmas Fair, lunches, refreshments, live entertainment.

Sunday December 4th 10.30 am Celebration service 12 - 3 pm festival open to the public with refreshments and live music.

Coffee Morning Saturday 26th November 10am - 12pm St. Marys Church Room Refreshments, Stalls and Raffle Free Admission Members of the public are invited to

East Cambridgeshire Access Group AGM to be held at Ely District Council offices on 30th November 2016 at 11am.

If you wish to attend or look to join the group please contact Mrs Vicki Holden on vickielychapter@internet.com We look forward to seeing you there.

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CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR 2016 THE BROOK, SOHAM

49 BROOK STREET, SOHAM ~ T: 01353 721 748 or 01353 669759 E: info@brookentertainment.co.uk ~ W: www.brookentertainment.co.uk

3rd December - CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT Reception Drink, 3 Course Meal and Live Band

£30.00pp ~ 7pm until Midnight

1st December - CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON PARTY

Well known vocalist Lisa Marie, Norfolk’s funniest comic - Nigel Boy Sayer - and the Colchester Pipes and Drums...with a mince pie and a cuppa, all thrown in! £15.00pp ~ 2pm onwards.

Also...Christmas Lunch Available from Noon - Advance Booking Required.

~ NEW YEAR’S EVE ~

Reception Drink, Delicious Food & Live Band & Disco

LIVE SOUL AND MOTOWN BAND £40.00pp ~ 7pm until 1am

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