Elyi Magazine May 2017

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Reflecting the richness of Ely life

MAY 2017

Community Updates

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Mayor of Ely 4 Ely Hero Awards 6 Ely Cinema 15 Ely City W.I. 18 MAM Tiling 23 Hunts Forum 25 Parkhall Garden Centre 27 Lawnmower Care 28 The Sutton Beast 32 Toby’s Treat 35 Meditation & Mindfulness 37 Time Bank 41 Babylon Art Exhibition 49 Purple Crocuses 50 Arts Festival 51 History of Aquafest 51

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WELCOME ...from the EDITORS Dear Readers, Welcome to the May edition of the Elyi Magazine. This month we bring you our usual wealth of information about local groups, events and businesses.

Firstly, we have been thrilled with some of the feedback from our advertisers. It seems advertising in our little mag is quite effective...

Wahoo!! Thank you to all our businesses that responded to Madeleine’s email and sent in comments about the magazine. We will be featuring some of those in this and future issues as well as on our website. Thank you to our readers too. When you tell a business or service you found them here it helps them to see that their support of the magazine is not wasted.

We would like to say a big thank you to Ian and Suzanne Lyndsay for their monthly contribution to the magazine as Ely’s Mayoral couple and very much look forward to Richard and Pat Hobbs taking over and telling us what they are up to during the 2017/18 term from the June issue onwards.

April saw the launch of the Ely Hero Awards. So, please have a look at page 6 which gives you information about the categories and how to nominate but do also keep an eye out for the latest in the Ely Standard which will be carrying weekly updates on the nominations too.

Celebrating what is great about Ely is something we love to do so when Naomi from MetroRod suggested we get on board we jumped at the chance. We are sponsoring the Neighbour of the Year and will be delighted to hand over the trophy to the deserving winner on Monday June 19th at the Maltings.

Finally, thank you for reading and supporting us. Keep sending your info in and remember the deadline is ALWAYS the 10th of the preceding month. best wishes Bridget & Madeleine

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IAN LINDSAY MAYOR OF ELY As I write this article I am in my final month as Mayor, and this is now my eleventh contribution to this splendid magazine. This means that on Monday 15th May at the Annual Council Meeting when Mayor Making takes place I will be passing on the robe and regalia to Cllr Richard Hobbs. We will also be swearing in Cllr Mike Rouse as Richard’s deputy and so the annual parish council year starts once again. I could not ask for two better individuals to take on the responsibilities of chairing the Council and its many meetings, whilst representing the city and its people at so many civic events and local happenings.

Twelve months ago I wrote that “though our (parish council) powers are modest, and our responsibilities are mundane, my aim will be simply to use our powers and influence to best advantage. I want to realise The City of Ely Council’s vision for Ely, which is for it to be a successful, vibrant, attractive place, where people want to live, work and visit” It is now time to reflect on the realities of that paragraph, and what it has involved over the year that I have been Chairman of the City Council.

In that 12 months we played our part in organising and administrating the petition against the threatened closure of the Minor Injuries Unit at the Princess of Wales Hospital site. We participated at the open meetings arranged by the Cambridgeshire Clinical Commissioning Group. Wearing different hats, some of our members were subsequently involved in the complex but exciting and constructive plans to develop the services and the site to provide more comprehensive 44 || Elyi ElyiMagazine Magazine || www.elyimagazine.com www.elyimagazine.com

services. We campaigned to mitigate a threat to reduce street gritting routes in the City, and are fighting to reduce the effects of the County Council PFI initiative that has led to a loss of street lights in our residential areas. This campaign is ongoing, but one notable success was to restore the levels of lighting on Back Hill. We continued to strive to maintain the presence of toilets in Barton Road car park. Through our planning committees we strove to maintain our vision for Ely when offering advice to the planning department.

A lot of our work is collaborative in nature, whether, as at present it is with Cambridgeshire County Council, in developing cycle ways and road improvements in Cambridge Road; with East Cambridgeshire District Council in developing the Local Plan; or with voluntary organisations as in participating in litter picks and community forums.

We act as advocates for our electorate, and contributed to consultations on local and national issues, such as electoral boundary reforms, level crossing closures or the capping of precepts at Parish level. We wait to see what effects a directly elected mayor for the Combined Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Authority will have at our level of local government.

As Mayor, together with Suzanne as Mayoress, we have had the privilege of attending a huge range of events both serious and fun, and met so many interesting, devoted and inspiring people. I’ve written about some of these in the pages of Elyi, but that just represents a small part of my experiences as Mayor. In the next two weeks I will be returning to the back benches of the Council: from mink to sink as it were. However, so many great memories will remain with us for the rest of our lives, and I just hope that Richard and Pat will enjoy their year in office just as much as we have.

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There are so many reasons why we should all be proud to live and work in Ely and the surrounding villages, we have some of the most amazing people who live here, who work here and who make it one of the greatest cities!

Ely’s brand-new community event was launched at a drinks reception on Tuesday, 4th of April, at The Poets House. The event is “Ely Local Hero Awards” in association with MetroRod (Cambridge), together with their media partner The Ely Standard, part of The Archant Group of Newspapers.

There are 10 categories that we are searching for individuals to nominate their rather special “Hero” who lives or works in Ely and the surrounding villages, within a 10-mile radius. Our judges will shortlist 3 nominations that will be invited to the exclusive Award Ceremony at The Maltings on June 19th where the winner of each category will be announced by Ely’s Mayor.

Some of Ely’s local businesses have got on board and are kindly sponsoring the categories, including Grovemere, Ward Gethin Archer, Elyi Magazine, The CHS Group, Life Fitness, Thor Labs, Red Shoes Accounting, Puggles and Seahorses Swim Schools. Other sponsors are local companies; Infiniti Graphics who designed the fabulous brand logo and website and Sadie Finch VA who is kindly providing administration assistance. Along with the judging panel they attended the launch party.

MetroRod (Cambridge) said; “We have been personally inspired by the reports of local people who do amazing things in the community, we feel these individuals should be rewarded, encouraged and celebrated.

MetroRod (Cambridge) is very proud to be organising Ely’s very first Hero Awards and encourage everyone to nominate their local Hero in one of the categories and help celebrate our fantastic city and the individuals that make it great! The support, generosity and positivity from Ely’s businesses and the 6 panel | Elyi of Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com judges has been overwhelming”.

Help us shine a light on our local heroes who are the most compassionate, determined, honourable, kind, supportive or brave the real unsung heroes of Ely! Categories are: Smiliest Server Best Parent Caring Companion Most Amazing Professional Neighbour of the Year Community Champion Best Teacher Child of Achievement Sporting Hero THE Ely Hero Nominations can be made using a form available in Burrows Bookshop (Ely High Street Passage) or online at www.elyheroawards.org.uk Entries close 15th May Facebook: /elyheroes Twitter: @elyheroes

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Film ticket prices: Evenings: £7/£6 Matinee: £6.50/£5.50 (£1 discount for members) Other content various prices: Concessions 60+, U15s, income support, F/T students (proof required). £1 fee for credit/debit cards by telephone, 50p fee on the door (max fee no matter how many tickets you buy).

You can buy advance tickets from: Box Office, Babylon Gallery, Waterside, Ely. Tel: 01353 616991 (Mon – Fri, 10am – 4pm). Burrows Bookshop, High Street Passage, Ely (Mon – Sat, 9.30am-5pm, cash/cheque only). From the Cinema Information: The cinema reserves the right to refuse admission. The cinema half hour before the film starts. (cash/cheque/credit card). information on this leaflet is available at time of going to press, however the Ely Cinema is operated by ADeC (Arts Development in East Cambridgeshire). management reserve the right to cancel or alter the advertised programme in Babylon ARTS (operated by ADEC) Registered Charity No. 1043197. exceptional circumstances.

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Every woman that joins the WI has the freedom to make what she wants of it. It may be the most important lifeline in your community or it may be something you dip in and out of while juggling everything else in your life. The WI provides an opportunity to choose what you want to do.

Inspired as part of the national WI, with access to our own College outside Oxford and the backing of our local Federation, the broad sweep of choices available to us at Ely City WI, have advanced and enhanced our membership experience, where friendships continue to be made and grow.

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Some members join to campaign and if that is what inspires you, the WI has a strong voice on many issues from climate change to gaps in Midwifery and other health provisions, human trafficking, the plight of the honey bee, even local street lighting.

Ours is a voice that people really listen to. At Ely City WI we have successfully voiced our concerns recently regarding the threat of closure of local minor injury units as well as insufficient levels of street lighting.

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For many the WI is an opportunity to share practical knowledge with other women and try new things. The chance to come together socially and learn new skills. Where you might think you will be no good at something, but thoroughly enjoy the experience when you try it and even become extremely good at it and discover a lifelong hobby.

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A VAST RANGE OF POTS AND PLANTS AT PARKHALL GARDEN CENTRE, SOMERSHAM. Parkhall Garden Centre, based in Somersham near St Ives has become well known as a more ‘back to basics’ site, more focused on plants and garden related goods than many of the much larger destination centres that are so focused on restaurant and concession areas, however it does sell hot and cold drinks, ice creams, cakes and chocolates!

Most keen gardeners and first time visitors are pleasantly surprised to find so much more than expected. Very easy to find in a pleasant rural location north of Somersham, this specialist garden centre retails quite possibly the largest display of glazed and terracotta pots, trees and bagged aggregates in Cambridgeshire. It also produces all its own bedding and hanging basket plants and actively grows larger, specimen trees shrubs and conifers for that more instant effect.

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The pots and containers range from a few pence to hundreds of pounds, all shapes, sizes and colours with a wide selection of clearance and discounted lines.

Most bagged stones are either 3/£10 or 3/£12 in a wide choice of colours and textures. The variety of trees includes native and ornamental, from 2m up to 4-5m as older, more mature specimens. While the outlet sells the expected range of roses, alpines, climbers, conifers and smaller 2/3 litre plants that most sites stock it also has a wide selection of larger, specimen plants in much bigger pots for instant gardening and many rare and unusual plants that most garden centres tend not to hold.

Many plants are grown on site and so these are very well priced compared to many businesses that buy stock in and free local delivery is available for larger items if carriage paid. All major cards are accepted.

So if it’s an unusual specimen plant or pot you are after then perhaps it’s time you paid Parkhall Garden Centre a visit! They’ll even throw in a free bag of compost if your spend over £25. Just take the magazine along with you. www.parkhallgardencentre.co.uk

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LAWNMOWER CARE TIPS FROM FENLAND SPIRIT SERVICES

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Most running issues with a mower can be resolved with a service, so before taking your mower to landfill, consider calling Fenland Spirit Services for a service, it will cost you less than you may think and save you money in the long run.

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CAN YOU TAME THE BEAST? Sutton Beast Fun Run - Sunday June 11th 2017

One of the region’s most popular 10K and Fun Run events is back for 2017 and online entry for both races is already open. ‘The Beast’ is held annually in Sutton and both races involve a multi terrain course – the Tony Robinson 10K taking you off the edge of The Isle of Ely, out into the Fens and back while treading on a variety of pathways, including road, grass and fen droves.

This year’s event will be the first that is ‘chip timed’ and orgainsers Martin Pickering and Stuart Green are looking forward to it already, “Event preparation is well underway and it promises to be the best yet.

As we speak, nature is preparing the course! We are proud to say that we are supported by many local businesses including Cheffins who are the principal sponsor”.

The event also features ‘The Mini Beast’ – a fun run designed with old and young alike in mind and is sponsored by ‘Treetops Soft Play’. There are also bouncy castles and lots of other fun surprises to entertain runners and their supporters too.

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All entrants receive medals and 10K competitors will get a limited edition tech Beast Tee Shirt after they cross the line.

The MC for the event is no other than ITV News’s Donovan Blake and this year the musical backdrop will be provided by Citiglow. This year’s event takes place on Sunday June 11th 2017 and early entry is advised For more information and online entry please visit: www.suttonbeast.com @suttonbeast Facebook.com/suttonbeast

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Goochie Poochie Dog Grooming Salon Qualified City & Guilds, Fully Insured All One to One appointments for a stress free experience for your special pet

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Embracing the WHOLE pet experience in the Petstore that stocks it ALL TOBY’S TREAT I like being clean, but I also LOVE being dirty.

Nothing gives me more pleasure than when I spot a huge dirty puddle when I am hot after a long walk. I just sit in it and swish the mud over me, much to my owner’s delight.

It was suggested that I have a professional doggie pamper for a spruce up - I wasn’t disappointed.

The Dog Bathing Company located in Queen Adelaide and owned by Vicky and Elaine (my best mates now) was the ideal place to get me looking handsome again, Vicky does the dogs and Elaine does the cats. It wasn’t the fun I had hoped for chasing the cats but they did a marvellous job washing and drying me, they cut my nails, trimmed my ears and feathers and I looked and felt like a new dog afterwards. They really looked after me. I also had great fun as I found some toys in the playpen!

I am now booked in regularly and can sit in as many puddles as I like and not get told off.

A big thank you to my new found human friends.

Toby.

Vicky & Elaine of The Dog bathing Company

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Ely & District Model Railway Club Our 2017 exhibition takes place on

Saturday 20th May

10.30 - 4.30 at the City of Ely Community College, Downham Road, Ely. There are 18 layouts and 12 trade & demonstration stands booked to attend. The club’s ‘N’ gauge members will be bringing the new “Westgate Park” layout to the show for its very first showing.

In addition, and possibly for the last time, our newly modified 00 Gauge “Ramsey” layout will be on show. There will also be refreshments on sale at reasonable prices. Entry prices will be £5.00 for adults and £3 for children aged 5 -18.

Do come along for a really enjoyable family fun day.

Isle of Ely Arts Festival

Saturday 1 July

Gates & Picnics 12.30pm Ely Cathedral East Lawn Tickets £10 - £44 (Group) Tel: 01353 616991 Online: www.babylonarts.org.uk

FREE TASTER SESSIONS!!

Come and try one of our free taster sessions in June Places are free but must be booked in advance.

Ely Tennis Club is opening its courts on:

 Saturday 13th May, 10 am–3 pm  Downham Road, Ely, CB6 2SH Whatever your age or ability we'll have something for you to try. We'll supply the balls and rackets and Cambridgeshire’s Coach of the Year 2015 will be on hand to give you tips and advice.

Go to http://bit.ly/2n10MjP to register

Strictly Come Jiving*..Tues 13 June, 6.30–7.30pm Fitsteps*........................Tues 13 June, 7.45–8.45pm Japanese Beginners*...Wed 14 June, 7–8.30pm Art Daytime...................Wed 14 June, 10.15am–12.15pm Sewing.............................Tues 13 June, 7–7.45pm Energy Healing*............Thurs 15 June, 7–7.45pm IPads/tablets................Tues 13 June, 10 – 11am & Smartphones *opportunity to join a short course starting the following week

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MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS COURSE IN ELY Positivity Boost with Meditation Teacher, Sara Molyneux Saturday 20 May 10.30am - 1pm £15 / Ely Library, 6 The Cloisters, Ely, CB7 4ZH Everyone is welcome.

Discover the power of meditation and mindfulness in Ely: Boost your positive mental energy by training in meditation and learning how to cultivate beneficial states of mind that bring peace and contentment. Everyone is welcome to attend and no experience of meditation is needed. The course comprises two one-hour sessions with a coffee/tea break with a chance to ask questions and browse our book shop.

The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful. If our mind is peaceful we shall be free from worries and mental discomfort, and so we shall experience true happiness. By training in meditation we can gradually learn to stay peaceful all the time, even in the most difficult circumstances. If we practise meditation we will experience a calm, spacious feeling in the mind, and many of our usual problems will fall away.

Difficult situations will become easier to deal with, we will naturally feel warm and well disposed towards other people, and our relationships with others will gradually improve.

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 info@drolmacentre.org.uk www.meditateinpeterborough.org.uk

Registered Charity: 1107477

FOLK

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Seth Lakeman

The Spooky Men Chorale

TRADarrr

Topette!!

O’Hooley & Tidow Hans Theesink ELY OUTDOOR CENTRE Brooks Williams ELY·CAMBS·CB6 2SH Urban Folk Theory • Season tickets £72 (£82 after 31 May) Elvis Fontenot

7-9 JULY 2017

• Concessions available • Children under 12yrs free • Day Tickets available

BOX OFFICE www.elyfolkfestival.co.uk Telephone: 01284 758000

Ross Ainslie & Jarlath Henderson The Elephant Sessions Jennifer Crook Trio Hot Rock Pilgrims ...and lots more MORRIS DISPLAYS, REAL ALE BAR, TRADE STALLS, WORKSHOPS, DANCES, CHILDRENS’ ENTERTAINMENT * All Artists booked subject to contract

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GROUPS AND MEETS To update or add your group events please email: editor@elyimagazine.com IN APPROXIMATE ALPHABETICAL ORDER East Cambridgeshire Access Group The East Cambridgeshire Access Group meets fortnightly to make written comment on Planning Applications, for buildings to which the public are invited. Everyone welcome meet at The Grange Council Offices.

For February the meetings will be 8th then 22nd and ever two weeks thereafter.

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

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

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

Ely Amateur Dramatic Society The city’s oldest dramatic society first started in 1888.

We produce three productions a year, from a range of genres. Visit our website or Facebook page to find out about tickets for shows and how to join. elyamateurdramatics.org www.facebook.com/elyamateurdramatics @DramaEly

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

Ely & District Archaeological Society Talks are at the Methodist Church Hall, Ely. Entry is via the gate at the rear of St Mary’s Street Car Park, Ely. ADMISSION: Visitors £2.50 – Members free.

Want to know more phone 01353 669326

Ely Archers Ely Archers is a friendly and thriving club. We promote shooting socially, for fun and shooting seriously for tournaments.Based in Ely, we shoot both indoors and outdoors (weather permitting). Ely Archers was formed in 2004 by two local archers, and our membership grew steadily from there to currently around 40 members. Our qualified coaches are on hand regularly to help where needed and we run beginners’ courses throughout the summer for newcomers to archery. Becoming an annual member of Ely Archers allows you the chance to shoot with us throughout the year: twice a week in Winter and three times a week in Summer. http://www.elyarchers.org.uk General enquiries to: info@elyarchers.co.uk.

Membership: membership@elyarchers.org.uk

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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

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

Ely Astronomy Club MAY 12th Dr. Amaury Triaud from the Institute of Astronomy Cambridge : The Plurality of Worlds - The quest for Earth-like Planets.

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/

East Cambs Amazons Basketball Club A club for female players aged 14 plus, who are interested, want to learn to play or have played before and want to return to the game. Training session: Monday nights 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Kings School, Ely Sports Hall. Cost £3. First session free.

Ely Baha’i Community The following events are all held at the Ely Museum, The Old Gaol, Market Street, Ely, CB74LS, 7:30 to 9:00 1st Tuesday of the month - Tranquility Zone (apart from 2nd May 17 - please call for alternative venue) A space to meditate and reflect on a selection of uplifting words and music.

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

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

East Cambs Amazons Basketball Club We are a female Basketball Club, set up as part of the East Cambs Warriors Basketball Club. Aimed at female players of any standard aged 14 plus, who are interested, want to learn to play or have played before and want to return to the game. Training session: Monday nights 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Kings School, Ely Sports Hall. Cost £3. First session free.

For more information contact: email: eastcambsamazons@btinternet.com Find us on Facebook: EastCambsAmazons Website: www.eastcambswarriors.leaguerepublic.com

City of Ely Bowls Club Fancy playing bowls? Well with us you can.

Our Indoor club is open all year; and from May to September you can also play on our outdoor green. We are a family friendly club where any age can join in and have a game. Our U18 section meet on a Sunday morning for coaching and fun, and we hold a general turn up and play called a ‘drive’ on Monday & Friday mornings & Tuesday afternoons.

It’s a great way to get some gentle exercise & meet new friends, in a social environment. If you are interested in giving bowls a try please call the club for details. www.cityofelybowlsclub.org.uk Email: cityofelybowlsclub@btconnect.com Tel: 01353 665272

ELY ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY Our next talk is: Monday 15th May 2017 by Alison Dickens of Cambridge Archaeological Unit, a presentation on “Ongoing Excavations on the site of Northstowe New Settlement” Whereas the Roman site excavated in phase 1 was of the 3rd and 4th centuries AD, the indications are that the even larger settlement now being uncovered in phase 2 is of the 2nd and 3rd centuries 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 Bridge Club Ely Bridge Club welcomes new members, regardless of experience. We play Monday afternoons and Tuesday evenings.

Contact Barry Lowe: 01353 658356 e-mail elybridgeclub@gmail.com

Cambs Community Archive This is a web site for old and new photographs of Ely and the immediate area surrounding it. Contribute photos etc by filling in the on line form on the website. www.ccan.co.uk e:ely@ccan.co.uk

C.A.T. Theatre Company We perform mostly musicals and a Christmas panto, we audition, but we also have show nights without auditions, where members perform their own choice of music.

Our minimum age is 14yrs. apart from the Panto, where children may be younger. email: aafdawes@gmail.com Tel: 01353 664564

Ely & Dist’ Caravan & Camping Club Bring your caravan or motor home for a weekend away with your local Camping Club to the following rallies:The Spring Bank Holiday at The Social Club playing field in Heacham from the 26th to 29th May. Fendicks Fishery Methwold from the 9th to 11th June.

Four Winds Caravan Park near March from the 23rd to 25th June.

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

South Suffolk Show

Ampton Racecourse, Ingham, Nr Bury St. Edmunds

SUNDAY, MAY 14th 2017 A Traditional Agricultural Show Featuring

The Royal Signals White Helmets Motorcycle Display Team and N&J Heavy Horses

Come along to the South Suffolk and experience a Great Day out See website for discounted pre-show e-tickets / retailers

FREE CAR PARKING

For further information Tel: 01638 750879 or view www.southsuffolkshow.co.uk

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

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

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

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

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

New Connexions @ High Barns The Theatre, St Mary’s School, High Barns, Ely. www.newconnexionschurch.org.uk The Countess Free Church Chapel Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 662396 www.countessely.co.uk Ely Methodist Church Chapel Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 662426 www.elyandnewmarket.com St Mary’s Church of England St Mary’s Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 659550 Christ Church North Ely held at Isle of Ely School Tel: 01353 659550 www.stmarysely.org St Peter’s Church of England Broad Street, Ely. www.elystpeterschurch.co.uk St Etheldreda’s Catholic Church Egremont Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 662759 The Lighthouse Fellowship Lynn Road, Ely. Tel: 01353 662228 www.lighthouse-ely.org Ely City Church (Formerly The Olive Tree) Tel: 01353 662172 www.elycitychurch.co.uk Ely Cathedral The College, Ely. Tel: 01353 667735 www.elycathedral.org Ely Choral Society Ely Choral Society is a mixed voice community choir holding concerts in Ely Cathedral and other venues locally with professional soloists and orchestras, together with musicians from the Ely and Cambridge area. No auditions. There is something for everyone whatever your experience or skill level. We rehearse on Monday evenings at Ely St John’s School in St John’s Road, CB6 3BW – do come and try us out.

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

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

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

Ely City ChurchTel: 01353 662172 www.elycitychurch.co.uk Ely College Community Education We provide a wide range of evening classes for adults, from arts and crafts, languages, to cookery, exercise and more. For full details of what’s on offer please visit our website or contact us for more information.

Tel: 01353 664853 Email: community@elycollege.co.uk Website: www.elycollege.com/community Twitter: @ElyCommEdu Ely Consort Ely Consort is a Chamber choir of about 40 voices. We perform music in a wide variety of styles; our performance venues include Ely Cathedral as well as other local churches. Ely Consort has built up a performing reputation over the last 25 years, to be known as one of the premier Chamber Choirs in East Anglia. A reputation we are very proud of maintaining! Membership by audition.

Email: info@elyconsort.org.uk Countess Free Church J.TEAM For school years 4+5 Meets term-time on Tuesday’s from 6.30 to 7.45PM. Games, craft, story and lots of fun. New people welcome. Cost 50p POWER PACK For school years 2+3 Meets term-time on Wednesday’s from 6.00 to 7.00PM. Games, craft, story and lots of fun. New people welcome. Cost 30p TODDLERS Two by Two baby and toddler Group meets term time on Thursday’s from 9.30 to 11.15am.

Toys, craft, coffee and snacks. Cost £1.50 per family.

All events at Countess Free Church, Chapel St. Ely CB61AD 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 Cambridge Cruse Bereavement Care.

We are a support group for Bereaved people, offering a warm and friendly welcome at our Coffee Mornings in the Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Ely. Our meetings are on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 10.15am to 11.45am. Our Group is part of a National Organisation and our volunteers are trained to support all types of Bereavement. Do come along if you have been bereaved, you will not only find support from our volunteers but also friendship and support from other members of the group.

Contact Mary on 01353 659314 Cambridge Cruse 01223 302662 Ely & District Cycling Club For more information, to book a place or to reserve a bicycle please contact Cliff Loveday on 07823 338615 Octagon Cycling Club Octagon Cycling Club are a friendly local cycling club based in Ely. Formed in 2009, we are a mixed ability social group of riders......our group boasts a couple of ex-pro racers, ladies, complete novices, newbies, charity cyclists, mechanics, pub riders, tri-athletes, mountain bikers, and just about anybody who enjoys getting on a road bike.

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

New members are ALWAYS welcome...there is no joining fee or subscription, no commitment just the pleasure of riding a road bike on quiet Fenland roads with friends..... plus quite a bit of banter! www.octagoncycling.com octagoncyclingclub@gmail.com Contacts Robin Jones 07824 486 105 Ely Decorative and Fine Arts Society Meetings at 7pm for 7.30pm the Old Bishops Palace , Tvisitors £7 Further information from Pam Murrells- 01353 664885 Ely Drop in (Youth Support) Centre 33 now operates from 24a, Barton Road, which is alongside Centre E, facing the car park. We are open from 4-6pm on Mondays and 4-7pm on Thursdays.

Free to young people between the ages of 12 and 25: counselling, information, sexual health services. Or just pop in for a coffee and a chat.

Mary Sweeney: marys@centre33.org.uk www.centre33.org.uk

Littleport and Ely Timebank have been united for 6 months with 12 new members coming aboard since the new formation, and 400 hours exchanged between members in this time which is fantastic!

Spring brings with it more exchanges as members get their gardens in order, have a spring clean or support us and volunteer their time helping to promote ourselves within the community.

As the weather improves we have a lot of requests for help with gardening and garden maintenance and the hunt for green fingered enthusiasts increases as well as painters and decorators.

On a serious note, The Timebank partnership which comprises of Littleport & Ely, Somersham, Warboys, Houghton & Wyton and Cambourne have launched a crowdfunder; ‘Time to End Loneliness’.

We wish to raise £3k to help our Cambridgeshire Timebanks continue to fight loneliness. Loneliness can affect anyone at any stage of their life whether you are a new mum, a pensioner who has outlived their friends, or moved to a new area.

Studies suggest that Britain is the loneliness capital of Europe – we are less likely to know our neighbours or have strong friendships than people anywhere else in Europe.

Your funding will have a positive impact on the lives of many other Cambridgeshire residents by helping the Timebanks run the following activities: • • • • •

Cook and Share sessions Coffee Mornings Community Walks Skill Sharing Events and Festivals

Our crowdfunder ends on the 8th May so If you think you can support us, please go to http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/time-to-endloneliness and pledge. Contact Caline.easey@ chsgroup.org.uk or call 07702517746 www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 41

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

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

Ely English Language Cafe 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 during term time from 10.00 to 11.00 at Powcher’s Hall on Firmary Lane (behind the Cathedral). Parents, carers and pre-school children worship together with story, song and prayer. We finish with coffee and chat. This group seeks to welcome all those who wish to nurture the faith in their children in a relaxed atmosphere.

Contact: Angela Jones 01353 665810 Fen Speak Fen Speak is a poetry and spoken-word night which takes place in Ely (at The Babylon Arts Gallery) and Wisbech (at the Wisbech and Fenland Museum) and features regular guest speakers as well as open-mic performances. In Ely, Fen Speak usually takes place on the third Wednesday of every other month (Feb, April, June, August, Oct, Dec) doors at 7pm for a 7.30 start. Entry is free, with donations to support running costs.

See our Facebook page for details of upcoming dates or email jonathan.totman@gmail.com to be added to the mailing list.

Ely Fibromyalgia Support Group Meetups, support, information Hayley Mason Email: elyfibromyaligia@gmail.com Phone 07793671728 Ely Film Society Ely Film Society meets on the third Monday of every month to screen the best of world cinema. We meet in The Old Palace, King’s School, Palace Green, Ely at 7.30 pm.

For membership and guest ticket details, please contact us on: 01353 668639 or 01353 656959. full programme:www.elyfilmsociety.com

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Ely Community First Responders Our community first responders are volunteers who are trained by East of England Ambulance Service to attend certain types of emergency calls in the area where they live or work. Their aim is to reach a potential life threatening emergency and provide the appropriate care until the more highly skilled ambulance crew arrives on scene to take over the treatment in the first vital minutes before the ambulance crew arrives.

For more information please contact Emma Greaves 01353 614794 Elycfrs@virginmedia.com Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/ ElyCommunityFirstResponders/ Ely Flower Club Thursday 4th May: Demonstration by Jenni Baker from Harleston, entitled “The Feminine Touch”. Venue: Needhams Hall, Ely College. Come along and have a relaxing evening filled with flowers and meet new friends.

Start time 7.15pm, Entrance £5.00 visitors; £2.00 members (incl. tea/coffee & biscuits).

Further info: Margaret Dooling 01353 610436 elyflowerclub@hotmail.co.uk Ely Folk Club We meet monthly on the “teenth” Wednesday of the month with a concert of folk music and song featuring local and national folk artists. This is in the Old Dispensary, St. Mary’s Street, Ely, doors open at 7.30pm for an 8.00pm start.

Contact 01353 740999 or 01353 664706 or via website www.elyfolkclub.co.uk Ely Foodbank The food bank is run in partnership with Churches together in Ely. Donations can be left at collection points at Sainsbury, Tesco & Waitrose in Ely or brought to the food bank store on Barton Road. See website for times.

Emergency food needs and general enquiries: Tel: 01353 468626 email: info@elyfoodbank.org.uk www.ely.foodbank.org.uk Ely and District 41 Club A Club made up of past members of Round Table. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at The Almonry Restaurant 7.00 for 7.30. If you are a past Round Tabler living in the Ely area please get in touch.

Contact: Nigel Davies.01353 721037 or njdavies1@aol. com Friends of Jubilee Gardens Friends of Jubilee Gardens We are a friendly group of volunteers. Some of us enjoy fund raising, some prefer to take part in our monthly working parties but there are many other friends who like to support the gardens less actively by paying an annual subscription of £5.

Contact the current Chairman of the Friends, Pauline Sherwood on:01353 663716 www.jubileegardens-ely.org.uk

Ely City Golf Club Located at the edge of the City, just off the Cambridge Road, the 18 hole course is rated as one of East Anglia’s premier Championship parkland golf courses. The wellestablished course has 110 acres of mature woodland, manicured fairways and challenging greens only minutes from the magnificent Cathedral and the growing City of Ely. Membership of the club is currently available. New members enjoy various added benefits. For example a free golf-swing analysis with one of the club’s resident golf professionals. The club has very active Men’s, Ladies’, Senior and Junior sections which provide opportunities for both social and competitive golf.

Guests and visitors are always welcome. The club has practice facilities, a pro-shop and a superb clubhouse serving first-class food and beverages with stunning views overlooking the course.Come and see what Ely City Golf Club has to offer you For further information please call 01353 662751 www. elygolf.co.uk / email: info@elygolf.co.uk Ely Heartbeat Health Walk Every Tuesday 2 pm, meets at entrance to Ely Cathedral, Minster Place, CB7 4DL. Grade 2, 60 minutes. www.walkingforhealth.org.uk Ely High Badminton Club Every Wednesday (term time) 7.30-9.30pm Ely College, Downham Road.

Contact John Clarke on:01353 699484 john.clarke@tesco.net Ely & District Horticultural Society Membership is open to anyone with an interest in Gardening or Horticulture. The STORES is open on: Monday evenings from 6.30pm till 8.00pm. Saturday mornings from 10am till midday. Membership is £8.00 per year and gives a 10% discount on all STORES prices.

The society is run by volunteers. The Society is run by volunteers. New Members, Committee Members and any volunteers are always welcome.

For more information, contact General Secretary Teresa Bye on 01353 610370 or teresabye@ntlworld.com Ely Humanists Meets at Ely Library Meeting Room. First Saturday of each month, 10 -11.30am.

For more info go to:www.ely.humanist.org.uk Inner Wheel Club of Ely Inner Wheel is one of the largest women’s service organisations in the world. Inner Wheel is.....Women in action working together to making a difference and improving lives. The objects of Inner Wheel are......To promote true friendship, To encourage the ideals of personal service, To foster international understanding.

We meet the 4th Wednesday in the month at the Old Dispensary, St Marys Street, Ely. If you are interested in visiting us please contact Diana Goldstein. 01353 667944

Hall for Hire 1st Ely Scout Group on St John’s Road, Ely is home to several scouting groups during the evenings. However during the day the hall is available to hire to external groups, clubs and organisations looking to hire on a regular basis.

Facilities include: kitchen, large hall with under floor heating, baby changing and disabled access.

Equipment such as tables and chairs are also available.

All income received from the hire of the hall supports the upkeep of the building and the 1st Ely Scout groups. Hire can be on a term-time basis or run continuously throughout the year.

For details regarding availability, costs etc. please contact Mrs S Jay, email: elyscouthall@gmail.com

HADDENHAM GALLERIES MAY WORKSHOPS May 6th - 10:00 - 12.30 A Children’s Workshop ‘Paper Clay’ with Hilary Kemp Saturday May 13th ‘An Eye for Detail’ Pen and Pwencil with Ann Biggs Saturday 20th ‘Nature Printing’ with Debs Munford Saturday 27th May - Needle Felting Woodland animals with Alison Campling-Williams To book our workshops please phone Haddenham Galleries on 01353 749188 Haddenham Galleries Craft Centre, 20 High Street, Haddenham, Nr. Ely, Cambridgeshire CB6 3XA www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 43

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

Find out more at: http://www.elyvikings.com/ The K9 Community Cafe We are a weekly drop in cafe for people who like dogs !! Well behaved humans can accompany their own dogs for coffee, biscuits and chat. Regular activities, friendly warm atmosphere, run by volunteers. Every Thursday 10 -12 at the Cathedral Centre Palace Green Ely for info www.facebook.com/thek9cafe/ Tel:07552462040 Ktog (Knit Together) We Meet every Thursday evening at the High Flyer Pub on newnham Street. 7.30-9pm. It is free to join us and everyone is welcome to knit, crochet, cross-stitch etc.

Tel: 01353 664472 LGBT+ in Ely & Cambridgeshire A LGBT+ group who meet on Fridays once a month for drinks at The Royal Standard in Forehill Ely from 7pm onwards or join us for brunch at Samovar on 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month 10am -12noon Other local events also organised at various times.

Contact by email for more information Email: lgbtqcambridgeshire@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/LGBTEly https://www.facebook.com/LGBTCambridgeshire The Lions Club of Littleport Make a difference to your community and join a club.

Ask a Lion and he/she will try and make it happen. As a Lion you will join a club with like-minded men and women who are working together to strengthen your communities. You’ll also be a part of something bigger, a worldwide network of dedicated volunteers across the globe.

For more details of your local club contact: David & Jenny Ellis 01353 664318 / 07817 592438 Email; Littleportlions@yahoo.co.uk www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/littleport Facebook; Littleport Lions Club Twitter; @LittleportLions Friends of Ely Library Coffee mornings and jigsaw exchange held by Friends of Ely Library every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Come and help us support our local Ely Library.

10.00am - 12.00 ALL Welcome.

For events please go to: www.cambridgeshire.net Littleport Lions Korfball Every Tuesday evening, Littleport Leisure Centre, Camel Rd. All year round, new players can get two free trial sessions at any time of year.

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

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Littleport Rotary Club We are a thriving branch of the Rotary family with a current membership of 24 and ages ranging from late thirties to early seventies! 75% of our membership is in full or part time employment. We meet on a weekly basis at The Anchor in Little Downham. As with other clubs our aims revolve around service to the community.

Website: www.littleportrotary.org.uk Contact: David Ambrose Smith 01353 861010 The Lighthouse Fellowship Activities Encounter/ Sunbeams An optional opportunity for mothers and carers to have fellowship together, whilst children aged 3months to 3 yrs are supervised in play/craft. Kings School terms 9.15am - 11.00am.

Garage Youth Bike Tuesdays 7.00pm - 9.00pm.

Project work on motorbikes,restoration, maintenance. Learn to ride offroad. Pass CBT. Lighthouse Seniors Social Club 2nd & 4th Mondays each Month (not School Holidays).

Transport from Soham area through ESACT may be available. Refreshment, friendship, hot lunch along with prize bingo/scrabble. 11.00am - 2.00pm. £5.00. Booking preferred.

MAD Garage Youth Theatre Wednesdays 7.00pm - 9.00pm, Lighthouse Centre, Lynn Road. Acting ,dancing, singing,sound desk etc for ages 10-19yrs.

Parents and Toddlers Wednesdays term time, accompanied children under 4yrs. 9.15am - 11.30am. Play activities in three rooms at the Lighthouse Centre including sensory and craft.

Children £1 Adults 50p includes unlimited refreshments/ biscuits and prize draw.

Rock Solid/ Rock On/ 501 Fridays, Lighthouse Centre, 8.00pm - 9.30pm Three groups of fun youth activities for School Years 6 13, time to play high energy games or just chill out with new friends. 50p per session, tuck shop available.

Tel: 01353 662228 email: info@lighthouse-ely.org www.lighthouse-ely.org/whatson Lighthouse Knitters Projects include various charitable knits and self improvement. We meet between 9.30 - 11.30am on a Tuesday morning, all year round. Beginners and all age groups welcome, materials are provided and tea and coffee available for a small donation.

Please contact: Delia Wakeling on 01353 861126 or Maria Martin 01353 772 812 City of Ely Military Band We are a wind or military style band which performs at venues all over the eastern region. We include a variety of instruments from the woodwind and brass sections, plus percussion, and currently have a membership of approximately sixty members. We rehearse every Tuesday evening at Ely College, Downham Road. New players are welcome. There are no auditions. We only ask that players bring an enthusiasm for performing and a willingness to commit time to rehearsals and performances. www.elyband.co.uk Prospective players should contact Phil Green, our Musical Director, on 01353 721782

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

For more info go to: www.elymilks.co.uk The Friends of Ely Museum.

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

Cost of meetings £2.50 Neighbourhood Watch Neighbourhood Watch exists to work with the local police force to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, and also to encourage neighbourliness. This provides an increased feeling of security for the local residents. If you can’t make the open day you can still obtain information from Kevin Evans at 01353 614892 or kevin.g.evans@ntlworld.com City of Ely Netball Club City of Ely Netball Club offers netball training and competition for women and girls (from School Year 7) The Club has 2 adult squads and 2 junior teams and offers umpiring/coaching opportunities. It has England Netball CAPS accreditation. For more information: web: www.cityofelynetball.co.uk email: elycity@hotmail.co.uk / tel: 01353 662886 Ely Netball Club The club is a thriving club with currently 30 members of all ages and abilities and we encourage women to return to sport to get fit and healthy but also as a great social activity.

Please contact Victoria Cutforth, Treasurer Ely Netball Club: elynetball@hotmail.co.uk 07518 080362 Ely & District NSPCC The Ely and District Committee of the NSPCC Lesley 01353 659986 / Wendy 01353 664752 Ely & District Parkinsons UK Support Group Meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Bell Holt Community Hall. We meet for support and socialising as well as listening to our programme of speakers.

Contact Brian Hayes Chairman on 01353 860102 or the Secretary Jenny Lowles on 01353 861674 Parisian Swing Gypsy Jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. 1st Sunday of every month at The Cutter Inn, Annesdale, Ely, 8.00-10.00. Free admission.

For more information:01353 656959 www.parisianswing.com Isle of Ely Philatelic Society 11 May: GB Jubilees - KGV. Philip Illsley.

8 Jun: AGM, and Bourse.

Meetings are held on a Thursday at Ely College, Downham Road, Ely CB6 2SH, 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Check notice board at the Community Desk entrance for designated room. Membership subscription is only £7.00 per year.

Visitors are welcome at all our meetings.

We do hope that you will join us!

For info. please contact 01354 659358

Ely Photographic Club The club meets at the City of Ely Community College, Downham Road, Ely Wednesdays 7.30pm (annual subscription). We extend a warm welcome to all enthusiasts – novices, amateurs and professionals.

We have a varied programme throughout the year encompassing all aspects of photography.

Nick Bowman Tel: 01353 664085 Ely Playford Dance Group Dance in the style from Jane Austen. Friendly group.

All dances walked through. No partner or experience necessary. Little Downham Village Hall CB6 2SY 7.30pm -10pm 1st and 3rd Friday of the month £3 Contact: enquire@elyplayford.org Tel: 01353 440170 POS+ABILITY Are you living with the effects of a Stroke? Parkinson’s?

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

For a Free Taster Session Contact 07565 598193 Email: posability3@gmail.com / www.posability.org Ely & District Probus Club The Probus Club meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Cathedral Centre, Palace Green, Ely at 10am. Membership is open to all professional & business people resident in Ely & District who are fully or semiretired. February 7th A.G.M. New or Prospective Members are always welcome.

FOR INFO CONTACT: Mike Tuplin -Chairman Mob: 07704 841 731 / miketuplin@yahoo.co.uk Ely Quaker Meeting Ely Quakers meet every Sunday at The Old Dispensary, St Mary’s Street, Ely at 10.30. Visitors are welcome to join us. We come together in silence and stillness and our Meetings for Worship last about an hour, followed by coffee and informal chat.

Find out more: www.quaker.org.uk/about-quakers/ Contact: Pauline Weston, paweston25@gmail.com Monday Club St Mary’s Church Ely The club meets in the church hall on the 1st and 3rd Monday in the month, opening at 2:00pm for a 2:30 start.

The programme includes a range of social events, including speakers on a wide range of subjects.

Afternoon tea and cakes are served at every meeting.You are very welcome to join us. There is a charge of £1.00 per meeting.

Please contact Elizabeth Flood on 01353 662385 for further information

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

Eunice Reddish 01353 661502 www.elycathedral.org worship/mothersunion Mothers’ Union St Mary’s Church Ely We meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 2.15pm in St Mary’s Church Rooms. We have a varied programme of speakers and social events. Through our membership, we seek to support work and care for families locally, nationally and worldwide. All are welcome to attend.

Contact the Church Office: 01353 659550 www.stmarysely.org/mothers-union.html www.facebook.com/StMarysElyMU/ Ely & District Model Railway Club The club membership has continued to grow in recent months and we remain happy to call for new members.

So come and join us and be part of a thriving model railway club. We meet on Tuesday as well as other times.

Anyone over 18 interested in joining can visit us a couple of times to see if they like it. Then Membership is £10/ month.

In the first instance, please contact the Club Secretary on 01480 454857 or via e-mail: crofters@ntlworld.com to arrange a visit, or make contact via our website: www. elymrc.org.uk Ely Refugee Resettlement Campaign ERRC works to raise awareness, and aims to help with the resettlement of some refugee families in East Cambridgeshire (as part of the Government’s scheme to resettle 20,000 Syrian refugees in the UK in the next five years). The group meets regularly and always seeks volunteers to help and to pledge support.

For more information, please visit http:// elyrefugeeresettlement.co.uk or email elyrefugeescampaign@gmail.com, Ely and Littleport Riot We are a Ladies Morris side based in Ely. The new practice season has just begun. If you would like to join us please get in touch, (email below) or come along to Centre E at 8 pm on Fridays. We perform at various events around the area, including Apple Day, the Folk festival and greeting the dawn on May Day. Email: contact@elriot.co.uk Website: http://www.elriot.co.uk Rocking Ukuleles of Ely The club meets every Monday evening at The Ely Bowls Club. (bar available) £5 subs paid on each evening of attendance Great club members, fun night and a good social event. Members can volunteer to play at local charity events too. All abilities welcome. Call John Bassett (founder & leader) on: 07785 296681 / email: john@caprio-ip.co.uk

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Ely Hereward Rotary Club Wednesday evening meetings at the Lamb Hotel. The meetings are a mixture of fellowship, guest speakers, events and fundraising planning and outside visits. For more information about our club, please contact Frank Connolly on: 01366 386973 or email: fac@lineone.net website: www.rotaryclubely-hereward.org Rotary Club of Ely The Rotary club of Ely has been meeting on Wednesdays for nearly 78 years. It’s a great way to make new friends and also contribute to both the local community and world wide charitable projects in a friendly and fun atmosphere.

The annual Aquafest fun day has been staged by Rotary for 40 years as has the famous Ely Christmas Collection with Santa and Sleigh. Varied fund raising events such as Big Band Concerts etc are organised, as are social visits to places of interest.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact our membership secretary John Dennick on 01353 662636 or email jdennick@btinternet.com Ely Branch Royal British Legion The dates for 2017 Branch Meetings are as follows Mon 22nd May, Mon 21st Aug, AGM Mon 23rd Oct, Mon 4th Dec. The meetings will be held in the Town House, Market Street Ely, at 7.30pm. New members always welcome.

For further information, please contact Verity Baker on 01353 610446 or / email, verityb@virginmedia.com Royal Navy Association Ely Branch The local branch of ex-service men and women with many thousands of members nationally and world-wide.

The RNA is open to all former and current members of the Naval Service including the Fleet Air Arm, the surface fleets, the Submarine Service,the WRENS, the Royal Marines, and the Royal Fleet Auxililary. Members are also welcome from the general public who have friends or relatives in the Navy or who support this countries great Naval tradition. We meet the last Thursday of the month at 19.30hrs for a chat and a tot. On occasion we arrange days out, games nights and BBQ’s. Meetings are the last Thursday of the month at 7.30pm at the Lamb Hotel. www.royal-naval-association.co.uk email: admin@royalnavalassoc.com Tel: 023 9272 3747 Ely Rugby Club Ely Rugby Club is a strong club on and off the pitch promoting enjoyment for all and the Rugby core values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship. Our Minis section starts with U6s playing tag rugby and caters for children up to 11 years old (U12s).

The Youth section provides for children from 12 years old (U13s) up to 18, at which time they can join the Senior section. for more information on how to get involved.

Website: www.pitchero.com/clubs/elytigersrfc email: kwilson67@btinternet.com Ely Runners Tues & Thurs 7pm Paradise Centre.

Membership Secretary Richard Hill: secretary@elyrunners.co.uk

Ely Sailing Club OPEN DAY May 6th 1-4pm Ely Sailing Club is based at Roswell Pits in Ely, over 40 acres of attractive fresh water with islands, trees and banks. The sailing is always interesting, challenging and fun. There is dry launching directly from jetties, and crews are able to sail without getting their feet wet. We are a recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training centre and have also been awarded RYA Champion Club status for our race coaching. Sailing takes place between Easter and the end of October on Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Full details can be found on our website www.elysailingclub.org Ely Community Samba Band We are a group of beat loving, funky, groovy people who meet once a week to make music.

We practise every Tuesday night at the Ely Community Centre, Larkfields Resource Centre High Barns, Ely, CB7 4SB from 730pm until 9pm ish. The band welcomes new members, anyone age 10+ (under 18’s must be accompanied). No experience necessary. We provide all instruments. £3 adults (or £1.50 children/concessions).

Email us for further details: elysamba@hotmail.co.uk http://www.eysambaband.weebly.com Facebook: / Ely Samba Band Little Thet’ Scottish Country Dancing Dancing in the Paradise Sports Centre on the First and Third Fridays of the month - not July or August. 8-10pm.

No experience or a partner necessary. Just come along and have some fun and exercise - wear soft, flat shoes.

Weekly fee is £4 with under 16s (accompanied by an adult) free.

Contact Penny Tipler 01353 658275 or sheenah.adkins@btinternet.com Ely Sinfonia Ely’s community orchestra plays regular concerts and services in Ely Cathedral and other local venues. New players always welcome in most sections, or join the Friends for discounts and free concerts.

To find out more call 01353 721007 or see www.elysinfonia.co.uk Sit & Sew at Sew Much to Do Every Wednesday 9.30am-2.00pm and/or 6-9.30pm £3/ session - we share ideas, help and support each other, and have a lot of fun along the way! Sew Much To Do, 7 High Street Passage, Ely Tel: 01353 664000 Sketchy Ely Drink & Draw Group We meet on the First Monday of the month, 6pm to 8pm at the High Flier, Ely. A group for anyone interested in drawing, all ages, male/female, expert/amateur. Meetings are free, buy a drink. Bring your own materials. Come along to draw, chat, drink and enjoy! www.facebook.com/sketchyelydrinkanddraw/

Ely and District Spiritualist Church We meet at the Larkfield Community Centre , High Barns, Ely CB7 4SB every Thursday evening from 7.30pm to 9pm for a service with mediumship, spiritual healing available from 6.30pm – 7.30pm. No admission charge, tea, coffee and a chat after the service.

For further details please contact Elizabeth on 07769963850 Ely Squash Club Ely Squash club welcomes new members. We have 2 squash courts, changing rooms, car parking and bar.

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

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

Website - elysquash.mycourtsco.uk Tel - 01353 662156 The Stained Glass Museum The Stained Glass Museum holds workshops, family dropins and lectures throughout the year. www.stainedglassmuseum.com curator@stainedglassmuseum.com or 01353 660355 Sugar in the Isle Meets monthly (except Aug & Dec) 7.30pm The Hub Tea Room, Lynn Rd. Demonstrations by local experts.

Membership fee £20 / Meeting fee £1.50 & £5 visitors Sutton Masque We are a relatively new, (two years) Border Morris side based in Sutton-in-the-Isle. We practice on Monday evenings and perform at various events and locations around the local area. Come and join us or book us for your event.

Email : squire@suttonmasque.org.uk Website : http://suttonmasque.org.uk www.facebook.com/suttonmasque Ely Table Tennis Club Located in the Village Hall at Prickwillow, just outside of Ely. We welcome new members of all ages and abilities but especially anyone wanting to get back into the sport.

Practice night is every Monday from 7:00pm throughout the year. Match nights are Wednesdays and Fridays during the season for both the Ely District and Cambridge Leagues. Informal coaching offered to help improve your skills along with two annual club tournaments and other social events. First session FREE and subsequent sessions just £4.00. elytabletennis@gmail.com / Tel: 01353 361588 www. tabletennis365.com/Ely

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

More info from www.elytennisclub.co.uk.

For occasional play you can book courts via our website - cost to non-members is £8 p.h Ely Theatregoers Club Eileen Pick founded the Ely Theatregoers Club in 1981 when she placed an advert in the local paper to see if anyone would like to join her on theatre trips. The Club now boasts some 300+ members whose continuing support to the Club’s activities (both in the theatre and social) see it continue and grow. The Ely Theatregoers Club hold Quarterly Coffee Mornings on the first Monday of the months of March, June, September and December at The Ely Cathedral Centre (the old Ely Library) at 10am - 11.30am.

For further information on future events see our website at:www.elytheatregoers.co.uk stb.butler@ntlworld.com / Tel:07887 240483 Ely & Littleport Time Bank We are a friendly and welcoming group of volunteers who exchange time and skills with one another for free.

Everyone’s time is equal irrespective of what you can offer. Our members range in age from 7 to 91 and we raise funds to pay for on-going public liability so that we can continue exchanging safely.

In Littleport we meet at the Adams Heritage Centre every Thursday from 10am and in Ely we currently meet on a Thursday from 9.30am at Starbucks – information will be put up on our facebook page Littleport and Ely Timebank.

We will be participating in the Ely litterpick on the 2nd April and we are having a joint event with Littleport Children’s Centre on the 5th April Caline Easey caline.easey@chsgroup.org.uk or 07702517746 Ely & District University of the Third Age (U3A) U3A is a national movement for people no longer in full-time work, to continue in the pleasure of learning and sharing knowledge. Ely U3A has monthly General Meetings which are held on the first Tuesday of every month (except August) at 2.30pm in the Countess Free Church, 10 Chapel Street, Ely. New members and visitors are welcome (admission £2) to come along to one of the monthly talks and afterwards, have the chance to meet members over a cup of coffee or tea.

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

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

Contact Pamela Austin 01353 610825 Ely Watercolour Workshop The E.W.W. is an informal group of artists who love to paint in watercolour. We get together at Ely College on Tuesday evenings during term time, between 6.30 and 9.00 p.m. There is no formal tuition but it’s a very friendly group and members exchange ideas and help each other.

We have a termly programme suggesting topics for each week and sometimes members give a short talk or demonstration.

In the summer term we go out to paint in venues in and around Ely, or in the College, depending on the weather.

Occasionally we hold an all day workshop when a professional artist comes to give tuition.

The EWW holds two exhibitions a year in the Almonry restaurant, one at Easter and one in October.

Membership fees are £20 per half year.

Any queries, please contact Sarah Ruff: 01353 614495 The Ely Walking Group The Ely walking group will be walking on Sunday 14th May and a local walk on Sunday 28th May. Please come and join us.

Contact Sonia..... email impducha@yahoo.co.uk or tel 01353 725140 for starting point Ely Wildlife Watch Wildlife watch is a junior branch of the Wildlife Trust.

Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer.

For further information contact Clive on: Tel: 01353 610224 Ely Local Group of the Wildlife Trust 7.45 pm Vernon Cross Room, Ely Museum For info contact: Will on:01353 661339 email: willburdett@btinternet.com Willderland Farm Willderland Farm is a 4.5 acre community farm, based near Haddenham. We established ourselves as a membership organisation in 2015, with the aim of growing food sustainably, supporting wildlife;benefitting members and the wider community. If you would be interested in becoming a member, please email: info@willderland.com / or visit www.willderland.com Ely Youth Choir a mixed choir for the 10-19 age group meets at St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Street, Ely, CB7 4HF, from 6.007.00 pm on Monday evenings in term time. No fees are charged and there is no audition to join. Conductor Andrew Parnell.

For more details contact Sylvia Bulley sylvan@bulleyas.plus.com or 01353 774733

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

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

Anyone is welcome to attend two or three meetings as a guest before committing themselves to membership (currently £30 per annum) Contact person: Stephen Franklin (Chairman) Tel: 01353 663949 Ely City Women’s Institute We welcome new members!

8 May, Lace with Jean Barker, Raffle and Refreshments, Competition: an old piece of lace ​12 June, Make your own flower corsage with Stephanie Adcock (Handmade Hotspot), Raffle and Refreshments, Competition;:Best handmade corsage on night 10 July; The Queen’s Shoes with Clare Ashmeade, Raffle and refreshments, Competition; a pair of shoes you have decorated. August – No Meeting 11 September - Cookery demonstration by Joan Bullman, Raffle and refreshments, Competition; six homemade biscuits of your choice Where: The Old Dispensary, 13 St Mary’s Street, Ely, Cambs, CB7 4ER When: Second Monday of each month Time: 7.30 pm to approximately 9.45 pm, (feel free to turn up from 7.15 pm onwards) Website: http://wielycity.wixsite.com/home Email: ruth.g.sindall@btconnect.com Tel: Sarah Mascall, 01353 661065 Find us on Facebook: Ely City WI, for more news, events and other WI information!

Ely Northwold Women’s Institute We meet every second Wednesday in the month at 7.15pm in the Ely Cathedral Learning Centre, Palace Green , Ely, CB6 4EW apart from January when we have a post Christmas meal at a local venue. We have a varied and interesting programme that includes speakers, demonstrations and visits out. for info contact: 01353 860653 or 01353 699231 elynorthwoldwi@btinternet.com Ely W.E.A. At WEA we believe learning is for everyone and learning is for life. The Ely Branch of the WEA will be offering a ten-week course commencing September 20, 2017 on Russian Culture taught by Marina Burrell. This new course will focus on the collapse of the USSR, its causes and the aftermath. A further ten week course beginning on 10 January 2018 is offered by Maureen James and will discuss Thomas Clarkson and his role in the abolition of the slave trade and slavery. Both courses run from 10.30am to noon and are held in Ely Library, For more info, please contact eastern@wea.org.uk.

Babylon ARTS Summer Open 2017 Call for Entries Calling all talented artists and makers!

Babylon Arts in Ely have just launched the call for entries for their third annual summer exhibition. Deadline for entry is 26th May. We are looking for talented artists of any age, both professional and amateur. So whether you’re a painter, photographer, ceramicist, textile artist or mixed media artist we want to see your work. We are looking for original, contemporary work – entry is open to all and will be selected on its merit, all work must be for sale.

Caroline Cawley, Director said ‘During the summer our riverside gallery is an unrivalled local setting for artists to display and sell their artworks which we fill with artwork hung academy style from floor to ceiling.

There’s an entry fee of £10 per piece and you can enter a maximum of 3 works of art.

Over the month it’s a chance for visitors to browse, buy and discuss the works on show very much along the lines of the London open exhibitions. The judges will select up to 200 entries to be exhibited during the show.’

You can download an entry form online www.babylonarts.org.uk or pop into the gallery to pick one up in person.

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PURPLE CROCUSES WITH A MESSAGE...

Purple Crocuses, which were planted last autumn in Ely and Sutton in support of polio eradication brightening up the roadsides this Spring

30th June - 2nd July 2017 Haddenham Rec The annual Haddenham Beer Festival just gets better and better, this year promises to be an unmissable event. With over 40 real ales from 7 of East Anglia's top breweries, plus 7 local ciders and even a Pimms stall, it's an event for everyone whether you're a real beer geek or just fancy a fun family day out.

Whilst sampling the delights of the local breweries you'll be entertained by 16 fantastic bands and the children will be kept busy with bouncy castles and lots of fun stalls. The food market will feature tasty Caribbean food, a BBQ, Wood Fired Pizza Oven, spicy curries and traditional fish and chips.

Rotary clubs throughout the UK planted some eleven million crocus corms to draw attention to their campaign to eradicate Polio across the world.

The purple Crocus represents the purple dye used to mark the finger of each child who has been immunised.

To help this campaign, text LPOX21 to 70070 and donate between £1 and £10 to Purple4polio – you can Gift Aid it too. All donations will be matched 2 for 1 by the Bill and Melissa Gates Foundation, which is supporting this campaign.

Tickets & More Info: http://we.drink.haddenham.beer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ WeDrinkHaddenhamBeer/

A total of 5,000 Crocus corms were planted by members of the Ely Hereward Rotary Club, their friends, and the Friends of Jubilee Gardens, in Ship Lane, Castlehythe, Jubilee Gardens, and High Street Corner, Sutton.

THE CITY OF ELY FLOWER CLUB invites you to a celebratory Open Evening for their 45th ANNIVERSARY

BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE ROTARY CLUBS OF ELY

With

National Demonstrator: ANGELA TURNER (From Dorset)

Title: “SINGA LONGA” On

THURSDAY 8th JUNE 2017 (Start: 6.45pm for buffet followed by Demonstration)

VENUE: NEEDHAMS HALL, ELY COLLEGE, DOWNHAM ROAD, ELY, CB6 2SH ENTRANCE: VISITORS £12.00; Members £6.00; (Please purchase tickets in Advance by 2nd June 2017) Further information & tickets: Grace Bent – 01353 661457 or Margaret Dooling 01353 610436

Our Charity for 2017/2018 is “EARTH” at Larkfields, which helps people with special needs. A charity raffle 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 plus a chance to win the wonderful displays and help us fundraise for this worthy local cause.

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A date for your diary, Aquafest 2nd July Be part of the fun in this year’s 39th Aquafest.

This is a call to companies and organisations to build an imaginative and interesting raft to enter into this popular raft race. There will a trophy for “The most spectacular raft.”

For more information please contact Richard Tyler on his mobile 07715 176170 or email at Richard_j_tyler@hotmail.com

The Isle of Ely Arts Festival 2017 kicks off on Saturday 10 June; throughout the 36 days you can enjoy a host of arts, cultural and community events throughout the District.

Bring a rug, picnic and your friends to our two outdoor festival highlight events as Sing!

Choirs perform an evening concert in the Bishop’s Garden (Sunday 18 June). The Chapterhouse Theatre Company perform Wind in the Willows on the east lawn of Ely Cathedral (Saturday 1 July), sponsored by James Graven & Sons Ltc.

There’s new work on offer as Lantern Dance Theatre Company present a new ballet based on the legendary Fen spirit, Tiddy Mun. There’s touring theatre too as The Isle of Ely Festival Players bring new comedy ‘Behind The Scenes – A Fenland Farce’ to our fen villages.

Festival highlights include a Fens Experience Day at Haddenham Galleries, an intimate concert from Boo Hewerdine and an evening of ‘Spooken Word’ from the poet in residence at the Dracula Society at Babylon ARTS. There’s also a chance for you to get involved with our photo competition where you can get your work featured in our 2018 calendar.

in a programme that includes Vaughan Williams’ In the Fen Country and Beethoven’s 9th!

This is just a taster of what’s on offer, pick up a free festival brochure available throughout the District from the beginning of May and dive in to a month of festival fun.

Full listings on the website: www.isleofelyfestival.org.uk Box Office: 01353 616991 www.babylonarts.org.uk

On Saturday 15 July Ely Sinfonia, Ely Choral Society and Ely Consort join forces in our Festival finale concert at Ely Cathedral

HISTORY OF ELY AQUAFEST 1978 -2017 On a visit to the Rotary Club of Axminster, Rotarian Stan Baker [pictured] of this club overheard a discussion on raft and canoe racing on the river Axe. Stan thought we could do something similar on the river Ouse here in Ely and so put it to the club who said it was a good idea.

Having obtained permission to use the field by the river on Willow Walk, the club fixed a date of the 16th July 1978 when Aquafest was born. We wrote to local firms inviting them to build rafts to race to the Cutter and back. We also asked those with canoes to race from the Black Horse Inn, Littleport to Military Bridge on the A1123 and back to Ely. This was a long race and subsequently died a natural death after two years.

Main arena events were often spectacular such as High Wire

acts, Parachute Jumps and an AutoGyro attacking Rotarian John Dennick who was on the river.

The AutoGyro was flown by its creator, Wing Commander Ken Wallis who also doubled as Sean Connery in the James Bond films.

In 2004 the Rotary Club of Ely-Hereward was formed and were invited to participate with us, as a joint venture. It was in 2006 that we expanded Aquafest to incorporate Jubilee Gardens thus involving the whole of Ely’s waterfront.

Three of the original Rotarians, who were at the very first Aquafest, have between them participated at every event in the 38 years that Aquafest has been running.

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