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ElyiMagazine OCTOBER 2016
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Mayor’s Column 4 Complete Kitchens 11 Ely Consort 14 EADS ‘Confusions’ 16 Cade Stoves 22 Ely Vegan Market 24 Ely Sinfonia 27 Play the Ukulele! 28 Arthur Rank Fun Run 30 Young Stitchers 32 Yoga Studio 33 Ely Apple Festival 50 Escape Room! 51
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EDITORIAL & DESIGN
Dear Readers,
Editor Bridget Hickish 01353 662684 editor@elyimagazine.com
How lovely to be back with you so soon with more information for October here in Ely. The Autumn leaves are falling and the local outside spaces take on a completely different flavour, inhabited by swaddled children kicking leaves and by faster paced walkers than in those balmy summer months.
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There are lots of events to keep us busy, no let up! Councillor Ian Lindsay goes about his full calendar of civic duties as Mayor and plans are well underway for the Charity Quiz on 20th October to be held at the Maltings.
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We have an early shout-out for Ely Consort (page 14) performing a real feast of music at Ely Methodist Church in November and Matt Harvey’s October dramatic recommendation is to enjoy some Ayckbourn wit and word play towards the end of the month, performed by EADS at Ely College (page 16).
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Traditionally, it’s a time of year to be thankful and as usual many churches are having their Harvest services during October. See page 29 for the Cathedral services and each church’s website for details of individual services. The middle of the month sees the return of the annual Ely Apple Festival (page 50). A day of all things Appley!!
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There are a few new additions to the groups and meets section. Do have a look and see if there is something for you there and a continued thank you to all our advertisers who, by their use of the magazine, sponsor all free space to non profit groups. Best wishes Bridget x www.elyimagazine.com
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Ian Lindsay, Mayor of Ely The school summer holiday period has been reflected in a relatively quiet month in terms of mayoral duties. On the other hand, there is no let up in the number of council meetings and committee meetings. Some of my activities get reported in the local press, but some do not. One of the latter was particularly fascinating. A number of mayors and county council leaders were invited to a tea with the Lord Mayor of London in the Mansion House, London on the 350th anniversary day of
Strangely, Devonshire made the biggest single gift from the counties, while, less strangely, York gave the most from the towns and cities. Continuing a historical theme, as part of the Ely heritage weekend, the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Richard Hobbs, and I acted as guides for tours of the courthouse on Saturday 10th of September. We were able to welcome around 45 visitors on 3 separate tours. It’s a wonderful building, and we have just submitted a planning application to insert a lift for the disabled so that it will eventually be fully accessible to all. We can then look forward to hosting a much wider range of events, particularly utilising the unique features of the court room. Sadly, one of our councillors has resigned from the council. His replacement will be chosen through a local election on Thursday 6th October. Just after this we will be holding our annual Civic Service at the Cathedral on Sunday 9th of October, and, on a lighter note, the Mayor’s Quiz, will be held at the Maltings on the evening of Thursday 20th October. I’ll have plenty to report in the next edition of this splendid magazine Cllr. Ian Lindsay
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Thursday 20th October 2016 Doors 7pm for 7:30pm Start the start of the fire of London. The chosen guests were representing towns and counties that made donations to help rebuild the City of London after the calamity. Ely donated £130 out of total donations of £12,794. Our gift ( presumably mostly financed by the Cathedral) was worth about £20,000 out of a total of £1.9 million in today’s money. This was somewhere in the middle of the sums given, so, even then, Ely clearly did things in moderation. It was a splendid setting, and it was fascinating to see the actual records of the gifts and contemporary accounts of the fire and its effects. 4 Elyi Magazine | October 2016
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A Sweet Feast of Music from Ely Consort! The local chamber choir Ely Consort have built a considerable reputation in recent years for their fine singing and eclectic programming, both of which will be evident in their next concert which takes place in Ely Methodist Church on Saturday 19 November 2016 at 7.30 pm.
Hannah Mulholland playing romantic violin solos, including Elgar’s famous ‘Chanson de Matin’ and Massenet’s ‘Méditation’. Pianist Charlie Penn will be accompanying a number of pieces, and both he and Hannah will join with the choir in Eric Whitacre’s ‘Five Hebrew Love Songs’ for choir, violin and piano. The concert finishes with Bob Chilcott’s ‘Gloria’, a lively and melodic composition by a former member of the King’s Singers, whose music is loved by singers and audiences alike.
The church is renowned for its amazingly rich accoustics, and the programme has been specially chosen to take full advantage of this. The concert includes three new settings of texts by Shakespeare written for his quarter centenary this year; Elgar’s incredibly beautiful setting of Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s words ‘There is sweet music’; and ‘Unicornis captivatur’, a most remarkable recent composition by the Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo, which uses an incredible mixture of medieval sounds and dance-like music to tell the story of the ‘captured unicorn’, an extraordinary text written in a Swiss monastery over six hundred years ago!
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This Autumn settle back and enjoy a selection of modern short plays! Confusions is a series of witty and clever short plays from acclaimed playwright Alan Ayckbourn. Ely Amateur Dramatic Society will be bringing three of the plays to Ely College on Thursday 27th, Friday 28th and Saturday 29th October 2016. The three plays will be Mother Figure, Gosforths Fete & Between Mouthfuls.
anything that can go wrong, does. And in Between Mouthfuls, couples work through their relationship issues made especially awkward when the two men also work for each other”. Shows start at 7.30pm. Tickets are £9 from the box office, Burrows Bookshop 01353 669759, or online at £9.95 (which includes a booking fee) from www. ticketsource.co.uk/elyamateurdramaticsociety . Don’t miss it!
From a tea tent being prepared for an afternoon fete to a hotel restaurant, the plays explore human obsession and desire in Ayckbourn’s usual witty and crafty word play. Director, Tony Ransome, tells us why you can’t miss this show: “In Mother Figure, we see a house-bound wife who spends so much of her time and attention on the children she starts to treat visiting and concerned neighbours as kids. In Gosforths Fete, a divorced, local landlord (Gosforth) tries to manage a local fete where
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You can Find Nigel Cade on the first floor of the Interiors shop in Chequer Lane Ely....when he is not out fitting a stove that is! So if you are thinking about getting a woodburner installed this Autumn then the best way to find a good service (as well as reading your local magazine) is to ask someone for a recommendation or find a review. A visit to the Cade Wood Burning Stove Installation website will show you that one thing Nigel is not short of is happy Customers. Pop along to: www.woodburningstoveinstallation.co.uk or call 01353 776312 to find out more.
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Vegan Fair at Ely Markets Ely Markets are proud to announce the first in a series of events to celebrate the diversity of our market. The Ely Vegan Fair brings together familiar faces with regional and national traders. This family-friendly day is for both vegans and v-curious alike, so come along and discover an array of street food, producers, information and well-being.
The high street will be transformed with over 20 traders including culinary delights such as vegan scotch eggs from Food by Lizzi, flatbreads from Replete, George's Bakery with vegan quiche and flapjacks, Gaias Kitchen vegan cheeze and indulgent cakes from Audrey's.
“We are really looking forward to our first Ely Markets Vegan Fair complementing our regular weekly markets and know that our visitors will find loads of delicious food and unique products to sample! Our vegan offering is just part of the fantastic variety of stalls we have on our markets every week! The Vegan Fair is the first of our special events on Ely Markets showcasing the diverse choice for all tastes we have all year round.” Julia Davis Ely Markets Alex Higgs from local food and lifestyle blog BoneWhiteChina and co-organiser: "We hope this event will put Ely Markets on the map - what the vegan traders have started here is incredibly exciting for Cambridgeshire and we look forward to a day celebrating a more conscious approach to foodie culture!"
Audrey's Vegan Cakes: ‘Ely Market is a fantastic place for vegans! I’ve been welcomed with open arms by the fantastic vegan traders and it really is a lovely community of like-minded people. I’m really looking forward to the Vegan Fair, I’ll be selling all the usual favourites chocolate cake, lemon drizzle, a range of delicious cupcakes and brownies, mini Bakewell tarts, Victoria sponge and Jaffa Cake cake...' The Fair will run from 9-3pm on Saturday 29th October along Ely High Street and is organised by Ely Markets as part of their programme of events - ALSO...watch out for the Ely Festive Lates, Thursday late openings on the market in the run up to Christmas. Interested in trading? Contact markets@elymarkets. co.uk Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/
We're also excited to bring incredible vegan street food to Ely including Cambridge Food and Drink Award winners, The Wandering Yak. There will be a vegan bar including organic wines too. Not only is it a chance to discover incredible vegan comfort food but there will be lots of stalls bursting with health and vitality such as Sun and Moon Juice and the Rocking Raw Chef. We also have plans for some familyfriendly yoga so make sure to join the Ely Markets Facebook event for more details!
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HALLOWEEN TOURS at Oliver Cromwell’s House, Ely Join us for our ghostly themed guided tour of this reputed haunted house. Be prepared to hear directly from our many ghosts and hopefully from the man himself.
I’m still here...
Tours on 27th & 28th October at 7pm and 9pm and 29th to 31st October at 9pm Tickets £12 per person and available from Oliver Cromwell’s House, Ely 29 St Mary’s Street, Ely, Cambs. 01353 662062 tic@eastcambs.gov.uk www.olivercromwellshouse.co.uk
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Ely Sinfonia Presents an All American Programme Martin Roscoe Piano Steve Bingham Conductor Ely Cathedral - Sat 22 October 2016 - 7.30pm
Martin Roscoe is one of the UK’s best loved pianists. With a distinguished career spanning more than four decades, his enduring popularity and the respect in which he is universally held are built on a deeply thoughtful musicianship and an easy rapport with audiences and fellow musicians.
a real masterpiece, combining classical concerto with a plethora of ideas influenced by jazz, then at its height. An accomplished pianist, Gershwin played the solo himself at the first performance in 1933. The other pieces on the programme are also American: Leonard Bernstein’s popular Overture to Candide, and Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring and Quiet City. These are among the most frequently performed works by 20th century American composers – and for good reason!
For this October Concert, he joins Ely Sinfonia in an allAmerican programme that includes Leonard Bernstein's Overture to Candide, George Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F and Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring and Quiet City.
Tickets cost £24, £18 or £12 (reserved), or £7.50 (unreserved). Concessions cost £12 in the £18 seats. All tickets are available from Ely Cathedral Box Office tel 01353 660349, email box.office@elycathedral.org or online from https://tickets.elycathedral.org
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Do you want to play the Ukulele? John Bassett, the ‘ukulele specialist’ is holding one more popular ‘ukulele workshop for beginners’ in Ely. It’s upstairs at The Maltings, near to the river. This fun-filled course is to be held every Thursday evening for four evenings in November this year. (3rd,10th,17th and 24th). John commented “Sadly it will be the last one I will hold in Ely for quite some time. I get a great buzz from seeing people, both young and old, being able to play songs on the ukulele without ever playing any musical instrument before. Gone are the days of associating the infamous ukulele with George Formby. George sadly died over fifty years ago. This ever-popular little instrument has been re-vitalized for the next generation… it’s Elvis, Bill Haley and Abba.” John has a big box full of ukuleles, tuners and music stands. People are welcome to borrow these free of charge. “This takes the pressure away of committing the novice player to purchase the little musical instrument at the outset” says John.
Ely’s BEGINNER’S UKULELE WORKSHOP EVERY THURSDAY EVENING IN NOVEMBER Kempen Room – The Maltings, Ship Lane, Ely
November 3rd – 10th – 17th – 24th
£25 for the complete course
John is the founder of the popular Rocking Ukuleles of Ely, which now boasts a healthy 100+ members and plays regularly at local charitybased events. If you’re interested in the Beginner’s Ukulele Workshop, book as soon as possible. Places are limited. Call John on 07785 296681 or email john@caprio-ip.co.uk.
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Book your place NOW, limited seats. Call John Bassett on 07785 296681 or email john@caprio-ip.co.uk
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Be part of a very special (and popular!) event and make a real difference. Arthur Rank Hospice Charity supports people in Cambridgeshire by providing end of life care, counselling and support for adult patients with life limiting illness. Entry costs £12 for adults and £8 for children (under 16), which covers all expenses in administrating your place. It also pays for your Santa hat, medal and bottle of water.
Sign up for Christmas (!) and a fun run for charity with Ely Festive 5k Fun Run. It might be a bit early for some but Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is already planning for their festive fun run, which takes place in Ely each year. This event, supported by Ely District Council’s Sunday Market, takes place on Sunday 20th November at 11am, setting off and finishing in Ely Market Place.
Online entries are welcome at: http://www.arhc.org.uk/ely-festive-5k.asp until 1pm on 18 November and for postal entries is 16 November. Completed registration forms and entre fees can also be accepted by event sponsors Ward Gethin Archer (Market Place, Ely) and The Cambridge (High Street, Ely).
Last year’s event sold out two weeks before the registration closing date, so rather than be disappointed, you might want to sign up now, either by yourself or in a team with family, friends and colleagues. Fancy dress is optional but encouraged and every entrant will be given a Santa hat to wear for the fun run on the day. You can run, jog or walk the route, with prizes awarded for fastest male, fastest female, fastest team and best dressed.
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Lane Academy Princess Parties Let us entertain your little one at their next Birthday Party! Bronze Package - £120 1 hour of themed dances, games and activities. Plus prizes and a present for the Birthday Girl/Boy Silver Package - £175 A 2 hour party including everything in the bronze package plus a showcase to wow Mums and Dads at the end of the party. Gold Package - £245 Everything included in the Silver package plus party bags for your guests.
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or email sarahannepeters@hotmail.co.uk The Lane Academy runs dance, drama and singing classes for children aged 2 years to Adult. Classes include Jazz, Contemporary, Street Dance and Musical Theatre. Classes held in Ely, Sutton and Milton. Please email for further information.
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Young stitchers win fantastic prizes Sew Much To Do Ltd, in sewing competition! 7 High Street Passage, Ely, Cambs CB7 4NB Over the summer holidays we ran a Summer Stitch 2016 competition where we asked all our budding young stitchers to submit their sewing, knitting and crochet projects on a summer theme and within a £10 budget to be in with a chance of winning a prize – and we weren’t disappointed! We asked Annabel Reddick from Burrows Bookshop just up the road in Ely High Street Passage to pick our winners on Friday 2nd September.
Tel: 01353 664000 info@sewmuchtodo.co.uk www.sewmuchtodo.co.uk Find us on Facebook!
Congratulations to Bella who won in the 9 and under category with her stitched dog scarf and Kaisha who submitted a hand stitched mermaid. Bella won a Colour Me In cushion and Kaisha won a sewing box. Both contestants also received a £10 voucher to spend in the shop. Bella dropped by on Monday 5th September to collect her prize – and brought in her model dog Teddy! She loves making him scarfs to wear on her very own mini sewing machine and is planning on making him a dog coat, just in time for winter. She was thrilled with her cushion – she was sporting a lovely bag that she had decorated with pens. She was also very excited with the voucher and spent it straight away on some Halloween fabric. We were so impressed by the creativity and skill shown by all our entrants and it was a very tough decision. All our runners up will also receive a scrap pack for future creating!
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IN THE RECITAL HALL KING’S SCHOOL, ELY
Saturday, 22nd October 2016, at 7.30pm
David Brownlow - violin and viola Ryoko Yasujima - piano TICKETS £7 (including pre-concert soft drink). AVAILABLE FROM: Burrows Book Shop (Monday to Saturday) 9 High Street Passage, Ely CB7 4NB Tel: 01353 669759 Proceeds in aid of
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Yoga Studio Ely Established in 2003 we are the only designated yoga studio in the Ely area. Situated in a tranquil garden setting in Little Downham, we offer the traditional lineages of Sivananda (classical hatha), Jivamukti & Ashtanga (vinyasa) Yoga. These include yogic philosophy, meditation, chanting and advice on diet. We also have classes in kids yoga & pregnancy yoga and hold workshops with internationally renowned teachers and Swamis from India. Studio founder Mark has hand picked a small team of committed and inspiring teachers to ensure an exceptional quality of teaching at the studio. Our emphasis is on a friendly and supportive environment in which you can start your yoga journey or deepen your existing practice. Please check the website for class schedule and forthcoming events. FREE TRIAL CLASS WITH THIS ADVERT
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Thursday 6th October 2016 | Ely Cathedral 6.30pm for glass of wine | 7pm keynote address & discussion All welcome
Ely Cathedral Business Group Autumn Discussion ALL CHANGE?
With seismic change underway in UK and Global politics, what effect will this have on businesses, communities and global security?
Keynote Speaker Lord Hutton of Furness Ely Cathedral Business Group believes that there is a strong correlation between the health of the business sector, and the well-being of the communities in which those businesses operate.
Former Secretary of State for Health; for Work & Pensions; for Business & Enterprise; and for Defence Lord Hutton was elected MP for Barrow and Furness 1992 – 2010. A member of the House of Lords since 2010, he has held a number of Directorships and advisory positions both in the public and private sector. He is currently Chairman of the Nuclear Industry Association, sits on a panel of the Test Ban Treaty Organisation, is a Trustee of International Air Cadet Training and Chairman of the Cuba Initiative.
The purpose of ECBG is to explore this relationship and to strengthen the correlation: to help businesses succeed and thereby make our communities stronger. ECBG is proud to support
His political interests include defence, the welfare state, home affairs and legal affairs. In association with
Entry is free, but please register your intention to attend by visiting the website
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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
East Cambridgeshire theatre and performance arts events! So join the community at: www.elyartstheatre.org www.facebook.com/elyartstheatre Twitter - @elyartstheatre
Confusions: 27th - 29th October see page 18 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 Astronomy Club
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
Next meeting Friday 14th October: 7th Anniversary Social Entrance and refreshments are free as there is no retiring collection o this occasion Talk by vice chair, Alex Simpson. Meetings commence at 7.30pm and are held at the Vernon Cross Rm, Ely Museum. The aim of the club is to be informal, friendly and exciting. Beginners and families are welcome. Join us and journey to the stars! Meetings are the 2nd friday of the month from Sept - June (July & Aug no meetings) No admission fee, retiring collection. Contact: Mike Stephens mike@sulis.demon.co.uk Facebook: Ely Astronomy Club http://sites.google.com/site/elyastroclub/
Ely & District Archaeological Society
Ely Baha’i Community
Ely City Amnesty Int’ Group
Next meeting: Mon 17th October 2016 see page 51 The Society meets six times a year on a Monday evening in the hall of Ely Methodist Church in Chapel Street, for presentations by professional archaeologists and others on current archaeology and other heritage and historical subjects. We also arrange a few visits to archaeological sites of interest. The visits are always day trips within East Anglia. Contact Steve Cole: edas@stevecole.me.uk, 01353 669326 / www.elyarchaeology.org.uk/
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
Ely Art Society
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
We meet every 2nd Friday of the month at 7.30pm at the Methodist Hall CB6 1AD. Art Demos. New members always welcome, £25.00 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 & Elyi Magazine | October 2016
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Ely & District Cats Protection
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
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
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
Churches Together in Ely
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
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
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 Your local friendly Caravan Club will be meeting on the following dates at the locations listed and invite you to join them. 7th to 9th Oct Tall Trees Guyhirn. 21st to 23rd October Hallowtrees, Nacton Call David to arrange to join in for a weekend 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 www.elyimagazine.com
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Ely Choral Society
Chamber Choirs in East Anglia. A reputation we are very proud of maintaining! Membership by audition. Email: info@elyconsort.org.uk
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
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
Ely City Church
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
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 & 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 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 See Page 14 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 Elyi Magazine | October 2016
Ely Drop in 6-8pm Thursdays (term time only) The Cathedral Centre, Palace Green, Ely CB7 4EW for ages 13-18. Run by Youth support Services. Contact Jo Hoblyn 07585 985533 38
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Ely Decorative and Fine Arts Society
Ely Fibromyalgia Support Group
Meets at the Old Bishops Palace on 20th October 7 for 7.30pm for an illustrated lecture entitled REBEL IN GLASS the art of LOUIS TIFFANY. The lecture will be given by Charles Hajdamach, one of the leading authorities on glass in the country. He is a former Director of Broadfield House Glass Museum , a Fellow of the Society of Glass Technology, a member of the Arts Advisory Board at the National glass Centre in Sunderlandand President of The Glass Association. Visitors welcome £7 includes coffee and biscuits. Further information from Chairman Pam Murrells- 01353 664885
Meetups, support, information
Ely English Language Cafe
Ely First Responders
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
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
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
The Order of St Etheldreda
Ely Flower Club
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
Next meeting is on Thursday 6th October. Area Demonstrator Adele Kent from Norwich whose theme is “I’ve got a little list”. Meetings at Needhams Hall, Ely College. Annual Subscription Fees £17.50, per meeting, members £2.00, visitors £5.00 (incl. tea/coffee & biscuits). Contact: Grace Bent 01353 661457 elyflowerclub@hotmail.co.uk
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
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
Fen Speak
Ely Foodbank
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.
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
See our Facebook page for details of upcoming dates or email jonathan.totman@gmail.com to be added to the mailing list.
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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
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
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/
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
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 Elyi Magazine | October 2016
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The Lions Club of Littleport
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
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 held by Friends of Ely Library every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Come and help us support 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”.
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.
Littleport Rotary Club
Ely Milks
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
1.30-2.30 on Thursday afternoons at the Olive Tree on Silver Street. 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
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. www.elyimagazine.com
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
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
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 & 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 and business people resident in Ely and District who are fully, or semi-retired. 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 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.
Ely & District Model Railway Club
Please contact Victoria Cutforth Treasurer Ely Netball Club elynetball@hotmail.co.uk 07518 080362
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
Isle of Ely Philatelic Society Meetings held at Ely College, Downham Road, 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Check notice board at Community Desk for designated room. Subscription £7.00 per year. For info. please contact our Hon. Sec. on: 01354 659358
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 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
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Ely and Littleport Riot
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/
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. You can see us next at: Ely Potato Festival Saturday 8th October and Apple Day - Saturday 15th October Email: contact@elriot.co.uk Website: http://www.elriot.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
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 Runners Tues & Thurs 7pm Paradise Centre. Membership Secretary Richard Hill : secretary@elyrunners.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
St Mary’s Church Monday Club
Ely Branch Royal British Legion
Ely Scrabble 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
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
Alternate Thursdays 1-3pm, Ely Library. £1.50 members, £2 non members For more info call: 07939 104 173
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
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. www.elyimagazine.com
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Ely Sinfonia
Sutton Masque
See poster page 51. 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
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
Sing! Choirs – Ely Thursday evenings in Ely – no auditions, no need to be able to read music, just enjoy singing and you will be a welcome member! We sing pop, rock and songs from the shows and put on amazing performances throughout the year if you wish to be involved in those too. GO Sing! An exciting choir for young people aged 8 – 17 years. There are no auditions, and no need to be able to read music just enjoy singing – you choose many of the songs we do so we sing what you want to! Visit www.singchoirs.com for more information or call Kathryn Rowland on 01353 662 022 kathryn@singchoirs.com
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
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
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
Sketchy Ely Drink & Draw Group We meet on the First Monday of the month, 6pm to 8pm at Starbucks in Ely (opposite the Library), first floor. 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/
Ely Tennis Club
The Stained Glass Museum
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
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 Elyi Magazine | October 2016
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Ely and District U3A
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
(The University of the Third Age) 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 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 Watercolour Workshop
Ely City Women’s Institute
The Ely Watercolour Workshop is an informal group of aspiring, (or sometimes, perspiring), artists, of varying levels, who get together, weekly, on a Tuesday evening, at Ely Community College. The evenings run, officially, from 6.30 pm to 9.00 pm but members may come and go as time or commitments allow. There is no formal tuition, but the members do try to help each other and will, occasionally, do demonstrations of various aspects of watercolour painting. 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
7.30 pm (feel free to turn up 7.15 onwards), The Old Dispensary, 13 St Mary’s Street, Ely, Cambs, CB7 4ER 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. The Ely Branch of the WEA is offering a 9 week lecture course on Russians and Russian Culture beginning on 21 September from 10.30am to noon in the Ely Library. The course costs £47. 25 (though fee remission is possible in certain situations) and anyone interested can attend the first lecture for free. The course will cover aspects of life in the USSR during the Cold War and perestroika: education, family life, the economy, literature, popculture, and national minorities.. More information can be found at: www.wea.org.uk
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 Youth Choir
Ely Local Group of the Wildlife Trust
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
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 www.elyimagazine.com
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ELY CATHEDRAL BUSINESS GROUP’S AUTUMN DISCUSSION
ELY CATHEDRAL BUSINESS GROUP’S AUTUMN DISCUSSION takes place in Ely Cathedral on Thursday 6th October 2016 at 6.30pm with Keynote Speaker Lord Hutton of Furness “ALL CHANGE? With seismic change underway in UK and Global politics, what effect
will this have on businesses, communities and global security?” Former Secretary of State for Health; for Work & Pensions; for Business & Enterprise; and for Defence, Lord Hutton was elected MP for Barrow and Furness 1992 – 2010. A member of the House of Lords since 2010, he has held a number of Directorships and advisory positions both in the public and private sector. He is currently Chairman of the Nuclear Industry Association, sits on a panel of the Test Ban Treaty Organisation, is a Trustee of International Air Cadet Training and Chairman of the Cuba Initiative. His political interests include defence, the welfare state, home affairs and legal affairs.
Entry is free and all are welcome Further details are on the attached poster and can be found on our website: www.elycathedralbusinessgroup.org
Or contact Coralie Green: coraliegreen@ecbg.org.uk Tel: 07771 743604 Ely Cathedral Business Group believes that there is a strong correlation between the health of the business sector, and the well-being of the communities in which those businesses operate. The purpose of ECBG is to explore this relationship and to strengthen the correlation: to help businesses succeed and thereby make our communities stronger.
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THE CITY OF ELY FLOWER CLUB Warmly invites you to an
CHRISTMAS DEMONSTRATION & BUFFET With NATIONAL DEMONSTRATOR
LORENA DYER
(From COVENTRY) Title : “A CHRISTMAS WISH” THURSDAY 10th NOVEMBER 2016 (Start : 6.45pm for Christmas Party Buffet followed by Demonstration) VENUE:
NEEDHAMS HALL, ELY COLLEGE, DOWNHAM ROAD, ELY TICKETS: VISITORS £12.00 Members £6.00 (Please purchase tickets in advance – by 2nd November 2016) Further information: Grace Bent – 01353 661457 Margaret Dooling – 01353 610436 Our Charity for 2016/2017 is “EARTH” at Larkfields, which helps people with special needs. A Tombola draw will take place during the evening with all proceeds to “EARTH”. Please come along and have a relaxing evening watching wonderful floral designs being created, meet new friends and also a chance to win the wonderful displays in the raffle and help us fundraise for this worthy local cause. Elyi Magazine | October 2016
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E LY SINFONIA
Ely Watercolour Workshop
PRESENTS
Martin Roscoe plays
Gershwin’s Piano Concerto
In an all-American programme including:
Autumn Exhibition of paintings and hand-painted cards
Leonard Bernstein Overture to Candide
George Gershwin Piano Concerto in F
Aaron Copland
Appalachian Spring Ely Sinfonia, with Martin Roscoe: Piano Steve Bingham: Conductor
From 22nd Oct 2016 until 30th Oct 2016 to be held in the Almonry Restautrant in central Ely
Ely Cathedral Saturday 22 Oct 2016 7.30pm Tickets: £24/£18/£12 (reserved) £7.50 (unreserved) Concessions: £12 in £18 seats
Ely Cathedral Box Office: 01353 660349 box.office@elycathedral.org https://tickets.elycathedral.org
Ely Sinfonia Enquiries: 07889 157222/01353 721007 publicity@elysinfonia.co.uk www.elysinfonia.co.uk By kind permission of the Dean and Chapter. Photo: Eric Richmond Registered Charity Number 1161642
Ely & District Archaeological Society Our next talk is:
Monday 17th October 2016 Gary Winter of English Heritage
In Memory of Rachel Leech
Picturing England: the photographic collections of Historic England
Our open garden this year raised a fantastic
This talk features striking photographs from the Historic England Archive, an unparalleled collection of 9 million images that document England's places from the 1850s to the present day. It explores the origins and evolution of the Historic England Archive and the production of Historic England's 2015 publication Picturing England: the photographic collections of Historic England and supporting exhibitions. 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 www.elyimagazine.com
£930
for the Sarcoma Fund at UCHL THANK YOU to Everyone
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Halloween
City of
ELY
GHOST TOURS
What fearful frights await those in Ely after dark? Join us on a guided tour of one of England’s most spookiest cities. Discover the ghostly tales of scandal, death and horror on Ely’s medieval streets. You’ll see some of the most haunted buildings in what is claimed to be one of England’s spookiest cities whilst hearing about the ghosts that reside within our medieval City. Ghost tours with ghostly sightings guaranteed! From 21st October to 23rd October and 28th October to 31st October at 7.00 pm each evening. Tickets £10 per person.
Oliver Cromwell’s House, Tourist Information Centre, 29 St Mary’s Street, Ely, Cambs. CB7 4HF Tel: 01353 662062 www.visitely.org.uk @VisitEly Email: tic@eastcambs.gov.uk or follow us on Elyi Magazine | October 2016
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HALLOWEEN TOURS at Oliver Cromwell’s House, Ely Join us for our ghostly themed guided tour of this reputed haunted house. Be prepared to hear directly from our many ghosts and hopefully from the man himself.
I’m still here...
Tours on 27th & 28th October at 7pm and 9pm and 29th to 31st October at 9pm Tickets £12 per person and available from Oliver Cromwell’s House, Ely 29 St Mary’s Street, Ely, Cambs. 01353 662062 tic@eastcambs.gov.uk www.olivercromwellshouse.co.uk www.elyimagazine.com
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ELY’S APPLE FESTIVAL 2016 Ely is holding its annual Apple Festival in celebration of the great British Apple. The original idea of an Apple Celebration in Ely was the brainchild of Watergull Orchards, apple producers and previous traders at Ely’s Farmers Market. They attended many other Apple Festivals in the region and thought it would be an excellent idea to do one in Ely. Our event has now developed into one of the best festivals in the area. The event provides interest and intrigue for all sorts of people whether you are interested in the educational, environment or simply the fun angle of the day. Our experts from East of England Apples and Orchard Project will once again be in attendance to identity any apples that you care to bring along. Apparently, it is easier to identify if you can bring a long part of the stalk and/or leaf as well as the actual apple. So if you have been mystified as to what kind of apples were growing in your garden all these years, bring a sample along. There will be several competitions, woodturning demonstrations, storytelling and activities running throughout the day including the everpopular longest apple peeling competition, apple and spoon races, and apple shy. Apple delights can be tasted at the Watergull Orchards marquee where a whole range of apples and juices are on offer. There will also be a hog roast with apple sauce, pork & apple burgers and sausages. Folk music and Morris dancing will be performed throughout the day to add to the ambience of this wonderful event on Saturday 15th October. We hope to see you there!
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Introducing Ely’s first Pop-up Escape Room at Oliver Cromwell’s House A group of Royalist supporters have been captured by a detachment of Cromwell’s troop stationed in Ely and before they can be dispatched to a proper, more fitting gaol and face their appropriate punishment, they are being held temporarily under armed guard in the Tithe Room of Cromwell’s former house. However, one of the guards is a Royalist sympathiser himself and has hidden a set of clues in the room along a key. The group’s mission is to locate the clues, solve puzzles and ultimately find the golden key which will allow them to make good their escape. You have 60 minutes to complete the mission and escape, otherwise the guards will return! Gather friends, family or colleagues together and see how well you work together in this fun but challenging activity that will be a talking point for weeks to come. This is the perfect activity to celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday or anniversary or just an excuse for a memorable activity. Popular in various countries across the world, Escape Rooms have become the must do activity and is one of the latest trends to hit the UK. Oliver Cromwell’s House is very pleased to be working with “Puzzle Master” to provide this bespoke Escape Room challenge, the first of its kind in Ely. Sessions are priced at £80 and are ideally suited for between 4 and 8 people. Bookings are now being taken. The activity also lends itself to the corporate market and sessions can be tailored to your requirements. Check out our website at www.olivercromwellshouse.co.uk for further information and booking details.
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