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Ely i Magazine Reflecting the Richness of Ely Life

February 2018

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Hello and welcome to the February Elyi Magazine. We hope you had a great start to the year. We have been working hard, but do you know, it is good to be back at it after the Christmas break isn’t it. It is actually possible to have too many mincepies!

We bring you news of the Oxfam shop’s move up the High Street to no.7, from their corner spot where they have been for many years.

There’s no better time to get involved if you were planning on offering some volunteering time. see page 10.

This month, we have made some magazine changes too. Our Groups and Meets pages will be available via the online issue only for February and we plan to have them back in the print version for March and probably bi-monthly from then on. We know you love the hard copy but if you haven’t checked out the online version then please do! The easiest way to find it is via our Facebook page, on our website or you can go to: https://issuu.com/elyimagazine/docs/feb18

The February half-term is a busy week with Shrove Tuesday and Valentine’s day next to each other. Perhaps we’ll see you at one of the events at the Cathedral that week. The annual pancake race in the Cathedral is always a great photo opportunity, with fierce competition between staff and choristers. warmest wishes Bridget & Madeleine

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Richard Hobbs Mayor of Ely In every Mayoral year there are many special occasions when as Mayor it makes you proud of our City and what a wonderful community we live in. One such occasion was at the City of Ely Military Band Christmas Concert when, on behalf of the Council, I bestowed the Freedom of the City on Malcolm Fletcher.

This richly deserved honour was well received and demonstrated the commitment Malcom has given to the success of the band over many years. The Freedom is not given lightly as it is the highest honour a City can bestow on a citizen, and has only been bestowed five times before.

My family were invited to KD’s Annual Pantomime at the Maltings to see Beauty and the Beast. It was extremely professional and the true feeling of the pantomime season was achieved when I watched my 5 year old granddaughter and 2 year old grandson spellbound throughout the performance.

Make sure you book for next year.

City of Ely Military Band December 2017

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On the 24th of February I will be holding a Mayor’s Charity Ball in aid of Pos+Ability, a charity which I am supporting to promote dementia awareness. This black tie event includes a 4 course dinner followed by dancing to the Umbrella Band. Tickets are £35 per head and available from me (Ely 610955). Your support would be much appreciated.

I have been contacted by numerous people about the scruffiness of the City Centre. Knowing how hard shopkeepers and businesses work to keep their premises clean and tidy, it is up to us to support them and ensure our street furniture and litter bins are up to standard. The City Council is in the final stages of negotiations with the District Council to take over the responsibility of Tourism, Town Centre Management and Oliver Cromwell House.

This should be completed by April. This change of responsibility will, hopefully enable us to work together to make changes for the better.

Regards Mayor Richard

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Oxfam Ely is Moving!

Oxfam in Ely are off to an exciting start for 2018.

After over 30 years on the corner of High Street Passage, the shop has now closed, and will be opening in the early spring at 7, High Street (where Argos used to be).

The Shop Manager, Dorothy Clark said “We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our supporters in Ely, those who shop with us, everyone who donates goods for us to sell, and especially our band of loyal volunteers who keep the shop going. We look forward to welcoming you all to the new premises soon”.

The new shop will be much larger, and for volunteers, has the advantage of being all on one floor – previously everything had to be carried upstairs for sorting and pricing. It will have an expanded book section at the rear, offering a wide range of good quality fiction and nonfiction volumes – well worth a browse. You never know what you might find! There will be the traditional donated items of crockery, homeware, pictures and toys. We will have a good selection of entertainment including DVDs, CDs and a wide range of vinyl, covering almost all the music genres you can think of.

The clothing area will contain a good range of women’s, children’s and men’s clothing, as well as accessories. So come and treat yourself to something new for spring!

The front of the shop will have an expanded range of new items, carefully sourced from fair-trade and ethical suppliers. As well as a wide range of greetings cards, coffee, chocolate, cleaning and hair-care products, we will also be selling larger items such as rugs and baskets.

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Oxfam’s Area Manager, Catharine Chester said, “We are very excited to be opening this new shop in Ely, and we warmly welcome all our supporters to come and see us in the new shop” The shop could not exist without our team of kind, talented, versatile and dedicated volunteers. With a much larger shop, we will need more volunteers, and would like applications from all interested members of the local community.

If you want to improve your CV, meet new people, learn different skills and do your bit to help fight global poverty Oxfam can help you. From a few hours to a few days a week, any contribution you can make is welcome. We have tasks ranging from sorting donated stock, serving customers on the till, displaying goods on the shop floor and window and researching unusual items. We will also start selling items online from our new shop, so if you are tech-savvy, or have an interest in photography we’d like to hear from you.

If you would like to volunteer please get in touch via email oxfamshopf2514@oxfam.org.uk, or ring 07810 504365.

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Fraser Dawbarns can trace its history back to 1842 when James Edward Fraser opened for business. Dawbarns opened their firm in 1885 and the two solicitors merged in 2008 increasing the firm’s breadth and scope.

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Batteries, Tyres & Exhausts We offer competitive rates on batteries, tyres and exhaust that can be fitted while you wait (subject to stock) Welding We have fully qualified welders on site, able to carry out repairs to MOT standards.

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ELY 501 2018 COMPETITION In 2017 Ely 501 sold its entire print run on the first day of publication.

This year Cambridgeshire’s creative writing challenge for children is aiming to go one better, and there’s a surprise in store too.

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‘We received an astonishing number of entries,’ says joint organiser Annabel from Burrows Bookshop Ely. ‘Because of the incredibly high standard it meant we were able to print a record number of stories: 48 in total in our specially commissioned book. There’s no reason why we shouldn’t be able to publish even more this year.’

The challenge is now in its fourth year and Annabel, together with David from Mr Simms Ely, will be visiting local schools to inspire children to put pen to paper.

‘It’s great that in this electronic age children still prefer to tell their stories without using a keyboard’ says Annabel. ‘That said we expect several entries to be sent to us by email.’

Award-winning children’s authors Mark Lowery and Julian Sedgwick are the challenge’s judges once more and with superb timing both are producing new eagerly awaited titles early on in 2018. Mark’s book is Charlie and Me which is already set to be translated into nine languages while Julian’s is Return to the City of Ghosts, the third and final instalment in his Ghosts of Shanghai trilogy.

‘Finally, we’re over the moon,’ says Annabel, ‘that we’ve been given special permission to reprint in this year’s Ely 501 a story written by a twelveyear-old whose books went on to be a worldwide phenomenon. For all our young entrants, surely that’s exactly the sort of inspiration they need!’

More details, and entry forms for the competition, are available from Burrows Bookshop High Street Passage Ely or Mr Simms High Street Ely. The closing date is 30 March 2018.

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We are now nearing completion of the unit and looking for small independent traders or new entrepreneurs and like minded people who wish to build a community to populate the unit.

We plan to hold a variety of Antique and Vintage inspired products and the space can be adapted to fit the needs of your business as we have many different unit sizes available from wall space, to a simple shelf or glass cabinet to larger floor areas depending on the size of your stock and budget.

The selling space is serviced, so you can spend your time being creative, producing or hunting for your stock to sell. We are hoping for an eclectic variety of products to meet the many different trends that are currently being sort by potential customers.

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We recognise the right of people to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity at all stages of their lives Vera James House is a residential care home for older people in the centre of Ely with 42 en-suite rooms, including a dementia care wing. We aim to make people feel at home and our dedicated, highly trained team of staff offers care and support, whilst ensuring residents are able to maintain their independence as far as possible.

In addition, older residents who live in Ely can also benefit from using our local community services , we can help with the following: Respite stay—before making that decision to move into full time care or maybe your family are going away on holiday come and stay with us for a short break  Housekeeping—from cleaning and ironing to bed changing and shopping  Meals service—nutritious, hot lunchtime meal delivered to your door  Sitting service—a visit from our experienced staff gives family carers time to themselves To find out more, please call us at Vera James House on 01353 661113 or email: verajameshouse@chsgroup.org.uk 26 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

An 8-week course to explore what matters for a happy and meaningful life - together with a group of friendly, like-minded people.

The course will run weekly on Thursdays from 7pm till 9pm from 19 April 2018, until 7 June 2018 at the Cathedral Conference Centre

Exploring What Matters is aimed at people of all backgrounds and has been shown to help people become happier and more caring. Each session has a theme, based on a 'big question', such as What really matters in life? Each session follows a similar format with an inspiring mix of learning and discussion.

Week 1: What really matters in life?

Lots of things are important in life, but how should we decide what really matters to us.

This session explores whether a greater focus on happiness and wellbeing might be better for all of us.

Week 2: What actually makes us happy?

We’re told that happiness comes from having more and earning more, but is this really true?

Does happiness come from our circumstances or our inner attitudes? And can we learn how to be happier?

Week 3: Can we find peace of mind?

Life can be highly stressful. In this session we’ll explore how to deal effectively with life’s ups and downs and cope with adversity. And we'll look at some skills which can help us be more resilient.

Week 4: How should we treat others?

Our society appears increasingly individualistic and competitive. Is this just human nature or are we naturally altruistic too? How should we behave towards others - and can we learn to be more compassionate?

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Week 6: Can we be happier at work?

Work is a huge part of our lives, but many of us find our work to be stressful and frustrating. Do happier organisations get better results? What makes us happy at work? And what can we do about it?

relationships?

We're a social species and most of us know that our connections with others are vitally important. But what really affects our relationships and are there practical things we can do to enhance them?

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What does it mean to live well together - and why are some communities or societies much happier than others? In this session we'll explore how to create communities that are more caring, connected and happy.

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This session brings together everything we've covered during the course. It aims to inspire each of us to live in a way that contributes to a happier world, not just for ourselves but for others too.

“I wholeheartedly support the Exploring What Matters course and hope that many thousands will benefit from it and be inspired to take their own action to create a happier world” The Dalai Lama, patron of Action for Happiness

This course has been designed by Action for Happiness and is being delivered by volunteers from the Happy Café Ely Team, led by a professional facilitator. You can book tickets on here https://goo.gl/37JTNv or email hello@happycafeely.org.uk for more information. www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 27

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SATURDAY WORKSHOPS 3RD MARCH 2018 WORKSHOP

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please see the course information sheet online or contact us: Tel: 01353 664853 Email: community@elycollege.co.uk

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COMMUNITY

ANNUAL FROSTBITE ROUND FOR ELY ARCHERS

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m elyimagazine.co email editor@ n io us cl month for in before 10th of e issu in next month’s Ely Dementia Group We meet fortnightly on a Thursday from 10a.m.-12p.m. at The Recreational Hall in Militia Way, off Barton Road Car Park. Our meetings are for carers, past and present, and for the cared-for. The charge is £2 per head which goes towards refreshments and outings. The next meeting will be on February 1st 2018 For further information contact Debbie Saberton on Ely 777093 or 07546481175

The Ely Walking Group will be walking on: Sunday 4th February, a local walk with Janice and Steve.

Sunday 18th February with Barry and Barbara in the Newmarket area.

The walks tend to be about 6 -7 miles. Please come and join us.

Contact Sonia on email: impducha@yahoo.co.uk or tel 01353 725140 for starting point

ELY TIGERS FOR GIRLS!

Ely Archers braved the cold on the first Saturday morning in January to shoot their annual Frostbite round on the Amherst Field.

The Frostbite round consists of shooting 36 arrows (6 arrows per end) at an 80cm target which is 30 metres away. All archers who score 200 or more out of 360 are awarded with a badge.

Hot drinks, mince pies and chocolates were served half way through. Although they didn't seem to work to keep the cold at bay!

Ely Archers run beginners archery classes in the Summer months. The courses consist of a 4 week course on a Wednesday evening 6-8pm.

For more details and to register your interest please visit their beginners web page: https://www.elyarchers.org.uk/beginners/

Local rugby club, Ely Tigers have opened a girls rugby session this year. The group met for the first time in January and meets on a Tuesday evening 6.30 - 8pm The club recognised the local demand for girls to have the opportunity to enjoy playing rugby in a fun, safe and friendly club environment with fully qualified coaches. The club is open to girls 1118 regardless of previous experience and offers playing for fun as well as a clear pathway to higher and elite levels. Email: playrugby4ely@gmail.com to find out more. (No cost to attend)

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Due to cost constraints, the Groups and Meets section won’t appear every month during 2018 in the printed version of the magazine. If you have sent in dates for this month, they will be viewable on the poster pages as a separate entry.

However, the online version of the magazine will always feature the groups and meets. Find it on our Facebook page  /elyimagazine To update or add your group events please email: editor@elyimagazine.com

The Arts Society-Ely [formerly NADFAS]

Friday History Group

invite you to join us for an illustrated lecture

by Alexandra Drysdale on Thursday February 15th 7pm for 7.30pm at The Old Bishops Palace, The Gallery ‘Let There Be Light’ The art and science of light in painting. Art from all periods is examined from an artists point of view. This entails a perceptive analysis of a paintings structure, meaning and its relationship to the history of art. Visitors welcome £7

Many of you know about Mike Petty’s extremely successful 13-year series of Fenland History on Friday lectures, held initially in the Library and then in the Methodist Hall. A new follow-up monthly series of Friday History Group lectures started last Autumn, and are continuing on the second Friday of each month, also in the Ely Methodist Hall, doors open 10 for 10:30 start, £3 on the door.

Ely & District Archaeological Society The Archaeology of North Ely by Tom Phillips Prior to the proposed building developments between Cam Drive and Chettisham three archaeological surveys were undertaken. It was revealed that this area of Ely had been occupied for some thousands of years. The talk is at 8.00 pm on Monday 19 February 2018 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. For more info phone 01353 669326

Ely and District Camping & Caravan Club All local motorhome and caravan owners are invited to attend the 44th AGM at QueenAdelaide Village Hall on Saturday the 3rd of March 2018 starting at 7: 30 pm followed by a social evening with refreshments.

Rally weekends: March 16th-18th at King’s Lynn C.P. North Runcton. 29th March to 2nd April Glebe House School, Hunstanton Call David to arrange to join in Tel: 07771882185 Contact: davidmalkin2010@hotmail.co.uk

The next lectures already booked are as follows : Feb 9th, Mike Petty, ‘Memories and Reflections’ - a

wide-ranging talk based on eight decades of

researching Cambridgeshire’s past.

March 9th TBC April 13th, Chloe Cockerill about her new book on the

heraldry and people associated with it at Ely

Cathedral. Followed by an afternoon

conducted tour of Ely Cathedral heraldry.

May 11th, TBC June 8th, Field trip to Wisbech Museum and associated

talk there.

Ely Branch Royal British Legion Meetings: Mon 12th February, Mon 9th April, Mon 18th June, Mon 16th July, Mon 13th August, Mon 22nd October (AGM), Mon 17th December. All meetings are held at 1930hrs in the Town House, 60-64, Market Street, Ely, CB7 4LS. New members always welcome. For further information please contact Brian Crabtree on: Tel: 07533 593848 E-Mail: CityOfEly.secretary@rbl.community

Are you aged 60 or over?

Would you like help to continue to live independently in your own home?

Ely Community Warden Service offers assistance by providing daily contact (Mon - Fri) and support, either by a personal visit or telephone call, to ensure your sense of security and wellbeing.

Examples of support offered: • Listening to your concerns and linking you

to helpful information and guidance • Small items of shopping • Collecting prescriptions • Reading post and making phone calls For further information please contact Ely Community Warden direct line: 07918 569987 Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is a charitable incorporated organisation registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales with registered charity no. 1165856

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Mikes’ Musings

Teacher, Author, Historian, Photographer, City Councillor and all round fount of knowledge, Mike Rouse shares with us a little of the history and culture of a life time spent in his beloved Ely.

I loved Christmas as a child, although my first memories are of wartime shortages and few presents. I loved the excitement of getting down the old suitcase full of the carefully saved Christmas wrapping paper and reusing it to wrap whatever small gifts there were. They were tied with wool or string, or an elastic band, so the paper could be saved. How my grandmother hated the coming of sticky tape and the tearing and subsequent waste of wrapping paper. I loved the ritual of Christmas Day, the traditional lunch, then listening to the King’s speech on the relay radio, then moving to the front room, the roaring fire and the tree and the presents and as long as I had the Rupert annual I was happy.

Now Twelfth Night has passed and the Christmas decorations have come down and been put away, in the hope that they will function next year and again bring light and sparkle to the dullest, darkest time of the year. My children just about tolerate my enthusiasm for Ely’s Christmas lights and how I like to drive back through the town

at night time, if I have the chance, to look at them.

They, of course, take all the decorations, colour and lights for granted. They have grown up in a technicolour world. I didn’t. The Ely of my childhood was one of the greyest cities imaginable. Many goods were rationed, the shops weren’t brightly illuminated and the streets were gas lit. Then right in the middle of the small town, totally dwarfing everything was one of the biggest, gloomiest buildings I imagined anywhere in the world. The Cathedral and the monastic buildings around it were a citadel within the city and many local people did not venture inside, except for those solemn and great civic ceremonies that were hosted there.

People and children went again at Christmas perhaps when there was a candle lit processional service on Christmas Eve. How different it is today. The Cathedral is alive with colour and events welcoming us in the local community and visitors from all parts of the globe to enjoy a huge variety of colourful activities and take part in the traditional worship.

Now the Cathedral is a place that banishes greyness, not epitomises it.

Mike

THE LIONS CLUB OF LITTLEPORT

Once again we held our very successful Breakfast with Santa in December at The Almonry Restaurant in Ely. Our thanks to everyone involved especially Michael and Lesley Blakey, without whose help and expertise this event would not happen.

We had a very busy time in the run up to Christmas and amongst other events we did our annual visits to Lily House and Vera James House, both residential elderly homes in Ely. Now, we look forward to our Easter Event in The Almonry gardens. It will take place on Saturday 24th March 10.30am - 2.30pm. There will be an Easter egg hunt, crafts, Tombola and lots of things for a family day out. Put it in your diary now. If you would like to join us, the club meets on the first Sunday of each month, but not in January, at Adams Heritage Centre Main Street Littleport at 2pm.

For more details of Littleport Lions club and events contact: David & Jenny Ellis 01353 664318 / 07817 592438 / alfieellis@yahoo.co.uk / Facebook; Littleport Lions Club / Twitter;@Littleport Lions www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/littleport 36 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

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Two seasonal Cathedral events!

Get loved up with the Cathedral’s Spectacular Valentine’s Concert or take a toss at poverty at the big pancake party!

10th FEBRUARY 2018: 7:30pm

Spectacular, locally-bred concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith returns to Ely Cathedral for the biggest and most varied Ely Valentines Concert yet. He will perform solo show-stoppers by Liszt, Debussy, Rachmaninov, Chopin and Gershwin and he is joined by heavenly strings in Mozart's exquisite Piano Concerto in A major K414. International soprano Susan Parkes will sing heart-stopping arias and the programme concludes with two passionate Tangos.

100 priority tickets for this special musical extravaganza available from ELY CATHEDRAL BOX OFFICE 01353 660349 (Mon-Sat 9.30am-4pm) or email: box.office@elycathedral.org. Tickets £25 available ONLINE at tickets.elycathedral.org and include a glass of interval bubbly.

13th FEBRUARY 2018: 6.30pm

The Cathedral hosts this year’s Big Pancake Race and Pancake Party where they will be raising money for the Church Urban Fund's Food Poverty Campaign and eating away at hunger. With live music from the Ely Cathedral Octagon Singers and Ely Cathedral Community Choir.

The event is free, but for catering purposes please reserve a ticket from the Cathedral Box Office: by telephone: 01353 660349 or via email: box.office@elycathedral.org

Women’s World Day of Prayer (International and Interdenominational) FRIDAY 2nd MARCH 2018, 1.45pm at St Etheldreda’s Catholic Church, Egremont Street, Ely

Women’s World Day of Prayer is an international, ecumenical, prayer movement that invites women, from a different part of the world each year, to prepare a worship service through which their hopes and fears for their country may be brought before the whole world in prayer.

On Friday 2nd March over 5,000 services will be held in the British Isles on the theme of ‘All God’s Creation is Very Good!’ The Christian women of Suriname wrote the service, and it has been translated into more than 95 languages and 1,000 dialects, to be used throughout the whole world on 2nd March, starting in Samoa as the sun rises, and ending as the sun sets off the coast of American Samoa.

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for conservation and the protection of wildlife, through an awareness of pollution, misuse and abuse, as well as for the situation in Suriname and concerns for the future. The environmental crisis is also a crisis of global justice. The motto ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ resonates with us all.

Why not come along and find out more about the theme and Suriname?

Come and join in with the local service in Ely, taking place at St Etheldreda’s Catholic Church, Egremont Street, Ely, starting at 1.45pm.

This is not a day of prayer just for women – everyone is welcome to attend – men, women, young people, and children. Refreshments will be served after the service.

Further info from Celia: 07810 782641 or see the website: www.wwdp.org.uk

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100 Hearts for 100 Years Pincushions were made by wounded soldiers to send home to their loved ones.

Known as ‘Sweethearts’ these moving momentos, made with love, proved to be excellent therapy for troops recovering from the horrors that they had

experienced. Using a modern interpretation of the theme, the Armed Forces charity, SSAFA Wiltshire, have created one hundred hearts, one for each year since the Great War, which are on display in this wonderful exhibition.

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To End All Wars A dynamic new art installation by OuseLife artists commemorating the impact of the First World War in Cambridgeshire.

With a cascade of 100 banners, each an individual artwork and reminiscent of prayer flags, the installation forms a moving tribute to those involved in the war.

1 – 28 February 2018 South West Transept www.elycathedral.org

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East Cambs Libraries ELY In Ely the Librarian Theatre bring their production of “Alice in the Cuckoo's Nest”. Lewis Carroll’s classic story is re-imagined in the setting of a modern day mental institution. Although the show is family friendly, it is a far cry from the innocent adventure portrayed by Walt Disney's 1951 film version.

Hopefully audiences of all ages will take something away from it, and it will help fuel important conversations about mental health. Doors open 30 minutes before each show, with refreshments available. The show lasts approximately one hour with no interval. It is suitable for adults, children 8 years plus and families.

Ely Library, Friday 16th February at 7:30pm (doors open at 7:00pm). Tickets: £7/£4 concessions, on sale at www.librariantheatre.com and at the Ely Library, 6 The Cloisters, Ely, CB7 4ZH.

LITTLEPORT The Opera Dudes are returning to Littleport. All the world’s a stage and everyone loves a good show tune, especially Opera Dudes style. The show, “O What A Beautiful Evening!” contains a multitude of songs from stage and screen. Prepare to be enraptured, inspired and incapacitated with laughter in equal measure! With their unique blend of style, swing, and slapstick humour, this is one of the funniest and most original classical double acts you will have seen.

Suitable for adults and young people (minimum age 9 yrs, under 16s must be accompanied by adult). The running time is 1 hour and 30 minutes plus interval. Drinks and snacks (licensed bar) will be available for purchase.

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Saturday 10th February at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm) Littleport Leisure Centre on Camel Road in Littleport, CB6 1EW Tickets: £7/£4 concessions, on sale at www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/arts or at the Littleport Library.

SOHAM ‘Stories in the Dark’ is at Soham Library on Thursday 15th February. Dive inside the magical story tent and find out who stole the darkness, and why the sun and moon are high in the sky. With twinkling lights, vibrant colours and just an exciting touch of darkness, the story tent provides the perfect storytelling adventure for 2-5 year olds. Explore the magic of the dark in a delightfully safe place. One of the smallest theatres in the world! Only 15 people at any time (including adults), young children will have the chance to join in with the story, to talk and to play. A charmingly unforgettable family experience.

Thursday 15th February. Performance times 10am, 12pm, and 2pm. Running time: 50 minutes.

Soham Library, 7 Clay Street, Soham, CB7 5HJ. Tickets: £4 per person (refreshments inclusive of the price), purchase online at www. cambridgeshire.gov.uk/arts or at the Soham Library.

Highfield Ely Academy is one of the seven area special schools in Cambridgeshire. Our school has been through a rapid period of change recently in part due to the opening and joint leadership of Highfield Littleport, and in our joining the Active Learning Trust.

However, we have more major changes on the way which will be really positive for our school and our community which our Governing Body will be very involved in as they move forward. Our Governing Body has vacancies which we need to fill with enthusiastic people who are willing to learn and be part of a proactive, forward thinking group who support and challenge the leadership team at Highfield Ely. If you are interested, please contact Esther Harris, chair@highfield.cambs.sch.uk or Simon Bainbridge on 01353 662085, or exechead@highfield.cambs.sch.uk

Mindfulness and Meditation in Ely s The Illusion of Loneliness Saturday 17 February 10.30am - 1pm It’s common to feel disconnected, isolated or lonely. On this practical course, with talks and guided meditations, we’ll discover how our perception of ourselves as separate from others is an illusion, for in truth we are all naturally and profoundly interconnected.

s Inner peace - One breath at a time Saturday 17 March 10.30am - 1pm Join us on this short course to discover peace from within. Guided meditations and practical advice to help let go of the busyness of life and reconnect with the natural stillness and positivity of a tranquil mind. s £15 or £25 for both courses Ely Library, 6 The Cloisters, Ely, CB7 4ZH For more information please visit www.meditateinpeterborough.org.uk

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Everyone is welcome to attend and no experience of meditation is needed. The courses comprise two one-hour sessions with a coffee/tea break with a chance to ask questions and browse our book shop. Taught by experienced Meditation Teacher Sara Molyneux. 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

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST 1st - 3rd MARCH ELY MALTINGS The Importance of Being Earnest is the most renowned of Oscar Wilde’s comedies. It’s the story of two bachelors, John ‘Jack’ Worthing and Algernon ‘Algy’ Moncrieff, who create alter egos named Ernest to escape their tiresome lives. They attempt to win the hearts of two women who, conveniently, claim to only love men called Ernest.

The pair struggle to keep up with their own stories and become tangled in a tale of deception, disguise and misadventure.

The play is most famous for the domineering and battle-axe character of Lady Bracknell, which has recently become fashionable to be played by a man as well as a woman (most recently by David Suchet).

Ely Amateur Dramatic Society (Ely ADS) are bringing this classic trivial farce to life in early March. The cast includes Jon Bolderson, Emily Howe, Natalie Burton, Sue Harrison, Shelley Gunn, Matt Harvey, Tony Ransome, Graham Stark, Ellen Olley and Melody Grace. And bringing his own unique interpretation to Lady Bracknell is Chris Hudson.

The Importance of Being Earnest kicks off a season of plays for Ely ADS which is now in its 130th year.

The first Ely ADS production was way back in 1888, before Oscar Wilde had even written Earnest!

The show runs from Thursday 1st March to Saturday 3rd March 2018, at The Maltings, Ely. Tickets are £11 from box office (Burrows Bookshop, Ely 01353 669759) and online at: www.ticketsource.co.uk / elyamateurdramaticsociety (0.95p booking fee). www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 41

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ELY CHRISTIANS AGAINST POVERTY Review and looking ahead to 2018 Ely CAP is a joint project between churches in Ely and the surrounding area to provide free debt counselling and money management courses to anyone in the CB6 and CB7 postcode area.

Coffee mornings held at The Lamb Hotel, Ely from 9.30am on 14th November and 12th December 2017 Want to find out more?

Call Caline on 07702 517746 or email caline.easey@chsgroup.org.uk

2017 was a busy year for all at Ely CAP. The Debt Centre opened in April and since then we have been able to help over 30 people. We are delighted that 7 people are now debt free.

Our Money Course team ran 3 very successful courses during the year, including a Student Money course for those heading to University.

As we look forward to 2018 we are excited to be planning a party to celebrate the 1st birthday of the Debt Centre. We will be running the Money Course again in the spring and also later in the year.

Another Student Money Course is also planned for September.

To find out more about the Money Course or any aspect of our work please contact us at: elycap@stmarysely.org or through our Facebook page @elycapmoney If you would like the help of the Debt Centre then please call 0800 328 0006 to book an appointment with our centre manager.

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ELY CINEMA FEB 18

The Maltings · Ship Lane · Ely · Cambridgeshire · CB7 4BB

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).

Cinema Information: The cinema reserves the right to refuse admission. The information on this leaflet is available at time of going to press, however the management reserve the right to cancel or alter the advertised programme in exceptional circumstances.

Sunday 4 February: 7.30pm · 105mins

The Greatest Showman (PG) Broadway veteran Hugh Jackman stars in this dazzling feel-good musical about P.T. Barnum and the creation of his famous circus.

Thursday 8 February: 7pm · 152mins - Early Start Time

Star Wars: The Last Jedi (12A)

The Last Jedi delves deep into the mythology of the Force and challenges Star Wars heroes old and new. Contains moderate violence.

Sunday 11 February: 2pm

Royal Opera House: Tosca Puccini’s dramatic work remains one of the most performed of all operas.

Dark, demonic music contrasts expansive melodies and sublime arias.

Sunday 11 February: 7.30pm · 74mins

Mountain (PG) + Recorded Q&A A unique fusion of orchestral music and breathtaking footage, this is a dazzling exploration of our obsession with nature’s humbling giants.

Wednesday 14 February: 7.30pm · 98mins

You can buy advance tickets from:

Casablanca (PG)

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 half hour before the film starts. (cash/cheque/credit card).

Cabaret style screening, tables available from 7pm. Bring your friends, partner or beloved. Posh pudding & Prosecco offer from the Maltings.

Ely Cinema is run by Babylon ARTS.

Thursday 15 February: 7.30pm · 133mins

All The Money In The World (15) The kidnapping of John Paul Getty III and his mother’s race against time to free him. Contains strong violence, injury detail, threat, language.

Sunday 18 February: 3pm · 103mins

Paddington 2 (PG)

ROH Screening:

Family fun for everyone (not just the little ones). Based on the stories of Paddington Bear by Michael Bond, this is the sequel to the 2014 film.

£15 (adults) £14 (concessions) £12 (members)

Sunday 18 February: 7.30pm · 115mins

NT Screening:

Tuesday 20 February: 7.30pm · 125mins

£14.50 (adults) £13.50 (concessions) £12.50 (members)

A gripping retelling of Winston Churchill’s baptism of fire in the tense days of May 1940, as Britain stood on the brink of invasion.

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (15) A grieving mother sparks a public feud by shaming the town’s sheriff.

Contains very strong language, strong violence, sex references

Darkest Hour (PG)

Thursday 22 February: 7pm · 185mins

Box Office: 01353 616991 Online Tickets: babylonarts.org.uk

NT Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof On a steamy night in Mississippi, a Southern family gather at their cotton plantation to celebrate Big Daddy’s birthday.

Sunday 25 February: 7.30pm · 125mins

Darkest Hour (PG)

Faced with an unprepared public and his own party plotting, Churchill must decide whether to negotiate a peace with Hitler or stand and fight.

Babylon ARTS (operated by ADEC).

Registered Charity No. 1043197.

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GROUPS AND MEETS LISTINGS To update or add your group events please email: editor@elyimagazine.com IN APPROXIMATE ALPHABETICAL ORDER East Cambridgeshire Access Group

Ely & District Archaeological Society

The East Cambridgeshire Access Group meets fortnightly to make written comment on Planning Applications, for buildings to which the public are invited. Everyone welcome. Meet at The Grange Council Offices.

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

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

Want to know more phone 01353 669326

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

Tel: 0300 666 9860, email informationservices@ ageukcap.org.uk, www.ageukcap.org.uk facebook: 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 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 January 12th Happy New year! Club chairman and founder, Mike Stephens gives his annual address. “What form might Alien Life take?”

Meetings commence at 7.30pm and are held at the Vernon Cross Rm, Ely Museum. The aim of the club is to be informal, friendly and exciting. Beginners and families are welcome. Join us and journey to the stars!

Meetings are the 2nd friday of the month from Sept - June (July & Aug no meetings) No admission fee, retiring collection.

Contact: Mike Stephens / mike@sulis.demon.co.uk Facebook: Ely Astronomy Club http://sites.google.com/site/elyastroclub/

Ely Baha’i Community On the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, we host a variety of events as listed below at The Old Gaol, Market Street, Ely, CB74LS, 7:30 to 9:00 Tranquility Zone - A space to meditate and reflect on a selection of uplifting words and music.

Discussion Evenings / Guest Speakers - A short talk about a topical issue with opportunity to discuss participant’s thoughts and views Audio Visual night with short, interesting, thought provoking videos and space to share viewsAll are welcome. any faith, any religion, no religion.

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

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

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

Cambridgeshire Invisible Illness Support ( CAMBSIIS) Want 2018 to be the year you improve? Time to look at moving a little bit more, getting a bit more active, to help our health and well-being.

We will be meeting monthly for support and information at The Old Dispensary on St Mary’s Street 6pm.

Email: info@cambsiis.co.uk / Phone: 07793671728

Ely and District Camra We are a friendly, local branch of The Campaign for Real Ale whose main aims are to promote real ales and cider, pubs in our area that serve these (and encourage those that do not to change), to protect beer quality and choice in pubs and lobby for fair duty and full measures.We organise the annual Winter Beer Festival and a range of social events for our members.

Our Branch meetings take place around the District in local public houses serving real ales and ciders.

Membership of CAMRA includes free or reduced entry into beer festivals, reduced prices on beer and cider in some pubs, member’s discounts and access to What’s Brewing and Beer Magazine. If you are interested in Real Ale and Cider then do get in contact.

Email: camraely@gmail.com Website: www.elycamrabeerfest.com Facebook: @ElyandDistrictCamra Twitter:@ElyBeerFestival

Ely & Dist’ Caravan & Camping Club Bring your caravan or motor home for a weekend away with your local Camping Club!

AGM 3rd MARCH 2018 -Queen Adelaide Village Hall 7: 30pm. The meeting will be followed by a social evening with refreshments.

Rally weekends:-March 16th to 18th at King’s Lynn C.P. North Runcton. / 29th March to 2nd April Glebe House School, Hunstanton Call David to arrange to join in Tel: 07771882185 Contact: davidmalkin2010@hotmail.co.uk

Care Network Cambs

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

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

Cambs Community Archive

Ely & District Cats Protection

Ely Bridge Club

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

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

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CHURCHES & RELIGIOUS ORGANISATIONS Christ Church North Ely held at Isle of Ely School Tel: 01353 659550 www.stmarysely.org

Countess Free Church J.TEAM For school years 4+5+6 Meets term-time on Tuesday’s from 6.30 to 7.45PM. Games, craft, a reflection and lots of fun. New people welcome. Cost 50p POWER PACK For school years 2+3 Meets term-time on Wednesday’s from 6.00 to 7.00PM. Games, craft, story and lots of fun. New people welcome.

Cost 30p TODDLERS Two by Two baby and toddler Group meets term time on Thursday’s from 9.30 to 11.15am.

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

All events at Countess Free Church, Chapel St. Ely CB6 1AD Tel: 01353 662396 / www.countessely.co.uk

New Connexions @ High Barns Larkfield Community Centre Sundays at 10:30am with groups for school-age children and a parent & little ones area within the adult service.

Website: newconnexionschurch.org.uk Email: Keith@newconnexionschurch.org.uk Tel: Pastor Keith Waters, 612158 www.newconnexionschurch.org.uk

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

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

Ely City Church Tel: 01353 662172 www.elycitychurch.co.uk

Ely Methodist Church Chapel Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 662426 www.elyandnewmarket.com

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

St Etheldreda’s Catholic Church Egremont Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 662759

Ely Cathedral The College, Ely. Tel: 01353 667735 www.elycathedral.org

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

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

Ely Cathedral - Edward Bear Club 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

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

St Mary’s Church of England St Mary’s Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 659550

St Mary’s Church - Monday Club 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. Elizabeth Flood on 01353 662385

St Mary’s Church Ely - Mothers’ Union We meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 2.15pm in St Mary’s Church Rooms. We have a varied

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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 College Community Education

St Peter’s Church of England

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

Broad Street, Ely. www.elystpeterschurch.co.uk

Ely Consort

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

The Lighthouse Fellowship - Lynn Rd, Ely 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.

Garage Youth Theatre Garage Youth Theatre meets during term time at 7pm until 9pm. If you would like to have a go at acting, dancing, singing, costume making and make-up, set design than this for you! £1 per person 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.

Friday night youth group 7.30 to 9.30pm Pool table, karaoke, Wii, games, tuck shop. For high school age.. £1 per person Tel: 01353 662228 email: info@lighthouse-ely.org www.lighthouse-ely.org/whatson

The 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

Ely Choral Society We are 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: 07970 956401 / E:chairman@elychoralsociety.org Website: www.elychoralsociety.org

Ely Consort is a Chamber choir of about 40 voices. We perform music in a wide variety of styles; our performance venues include Ely Cathedral as well as other local churches. Ely Consort has built up a performing reputation over the last 25 years, to be known as one of the premier Chamber Choirs in East Anglia. A reputation we are very proud of maintaining! Membership by audition.

Email: info@elyconsort.org.uk

City of Ely Cricket Club City of Ely Cricket Club have been playing at the Paradise ground since 1856. We are Clubmark accredited and run a range of teams for adults and youths (from Year 4). We also run regular training sessions through the winter. www.cityofely.play-cricket.com e-mail: cityofely_cc@hotmail.com / tel: 01353 662886

Ely & District Cycling Club For more information, to book a place or to reserve a bicycle please contact Cliff Loveday on 07823 338615

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

Octagon Cycling Club We 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

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Ely Dementia Group

Fen Speak

We meet fortnightly on a Thursday from 10a.m.-12p.m. at The Recreational Hall in Militia Way, off Barton Road Car Park. Our meetings are for carers, past and present, and for the cared-for. The charge is £2 per head which goes towards refreshments and outings. The next meeting will be on February 1st.

For further information contact Debbie Saberton on Ely 777093 or 07546481175

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 Dining Club This friendly lunchtime dining club with interesting speakers, welcomes men and women (and their guests).

It meets 6 times a year at The Poets House on St Marys Street in Ely. Next meetings: Monday 5th February; Tuesday 17th April; Monday 11th June. The 2-course meal with coffee costs just £20. It is a great way to meet new people and meet up with your friends. The dining club helps fund projects such as the NSPCC ChildLine Schools Service visits to primary schools to talk to young children about abuse and how to get help.

For more information about the dining club contact: Sylvia on 01343 777373.

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. please visit our website http://www.elyforeurope.org or Facebook – ElyforEurope.

Ely English Language Cafe Tues & Fri at 10.30am. Just drop in - all welcome.

The Kings Arms, St Mary’s Street for info contact Bob Handley: e: handleybob46@gmail.com Tel: 01353 666367

Ely Film Society Ely Film Society meets on the third Monday of every month to screen the best of world cinema. We meet in The Old Palace, King’s School, Palace Green, Ely at 7.30 pm.

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

Ely 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

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

Thursday 1st February 2018 Flower Demonstration by Amy Jones entitled “Floristry”.

Entrance: Start time 7.15pm Venue: Needhams Hall, Ely College, Downham Road, Ely. Come along and enjoy an evening filled with flowers and meet new friends.

Entrance: Visitors £5.00 Members £2.00 (incl. tea/coffee & biscuits) Further info: Margaret Dooling 01353 610436 elyflowerclub@hotmail.co.uk

FENPROBE TALKING NEWS

Ely Folk Club

The Order of St Etheldreda

for the Blind & Sight Impaired The local audio compilation of local news papers., published weekly, is available to all those unable to read 12pt (most newspapers) comfortably. If not registered blind or partially sighted, an ophthalmologist or doctor will sign your application form to confirm eligibilty. The service is free and an Mp3 player is available, also free of charge. A volunteer will visit to explain the service and how to operate the player.

For further information please telephone the Secretary: 01353 861153 or email: jsmith9306@aol.com

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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

Ely & District Horticultural Society

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

Membership is open to anyone with an interest in Gardening or Horticulture. The STORES is open on: Monday evenings from 6.30pm till 8.00pm. Saturday mornings from 10am till midday. Membership is £8.00 per year and gives a 10% discount on all STORES prices. The society is run by volunteers. New Members, Committee Members and any volunteers are always welcome.

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

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

Stuntney & District Gardening Club We hold regular meetings on the 1st Monday of each month at 7pm in Stuntney Social Club. We have varied and interesting speakers. We welcome new members!

Please do get in touch for a copy of our programme.

Tel: 07775503595

Georgette Heyer Book Club - Ely We are an informal group of fans of Georgette Heyer’s historical novels. We meet on a Saturday morning (10.30am) at The Old Fire-Engine House in Ely every 4-6 weeks to discuss a selected book over coffee / tea and a cake. We are next meeting on September 23rd to discuss ‘The Spanish Bride’. All welcome and we are dog friendly too. There is a Facebook group of the same name which shows the latest book and date we are meeting.

Facebook/ Georgette Heyer Book Club - Ely

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: 01353 699484 / john.clarke@tesco.net

Ely Humanists Meets at Ely Library Meeting Room. First Saturday of each month, 10.00am – 12.00pm.

For more info visit: http://ely.humanist.org.uk/

Ely City Hockey Club Ely City Hockey Club is based at and uses the astro turf pitch at Ely Outdoor Sports Association, just off the Downham Road/A10 roundabout. We’re a friendly club and welcome players of all ages and all abilities. With 3 mens teams and 3 ladies teams there’s something for everyone, whether you want to reach for the heights of the Mens or Ladies 1st teams or just fancy the odd game on a Saturday, you’re very welcome! We also have a very active Junior section with nearly 100 boys and girls aged 6-16 years training weekly and competing against local clubs. Training times are (September – April): Juniors Tuesdays 7-8pm Ladies Tuesdays 8-9.30pm Mens Tuesdays 8-9.30pm For more info : :www.pitchero.com/clubs/elycityhockey Tel: 07815 905288 / Facebook: Ely City Hockey Club Twitter: @ElyHockeyClub

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 Mary Rone 01353 667088

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/ elyvikings@outlook.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

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Ktog (Knit Together)

Sutton Masque

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

We are a relatively new, (three years) Border Morris side based in Sutton-in-the-Isle. We practice on Wednesday at 8pm in Witcham Village Hall and perform at various events and locations around the local area. Come and join us or book us for your event.

E: squire@suttonmasque.org.uk W: http://suttonmasque.org.uk

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

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

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

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

Littleport Lions Korfball

Ely Netball Club

Friends of Ely Library

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

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

Littleport Rotary Club We are a thriving branch of the Rotary family with a current membership of 24 and ages ranging from late thirties to early seventies! 75% of our membership is in full or part time employment. We meet on a weekly basis at The Anchor in Little Downham. As with other clubs our aims revolve around service to the community. www.littleportrotary.org.uk Contact: David Ambrose Smith 01353 861010

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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

Ely & District Probus Club

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

The Probus Club meets on the first and third Tuesday each month at The Cathedral Centre, Palace Green Ely at 10:00. Membership is open to all Professional and Business people resident in Ely and District who are fully or semi-retired. The aims and purpose of the Club are to provide a regular meeting for members to provide wellbeing through companionship, discussion and other activities such as outings, luncheons and guest invitation meetings.

Further details Ian Robertson, Chairman, 01353 658300

Isle of Ely Philatelic Society We extend a warm welcome to all stamp collectors.

Meetings are held on a Thursday in the Community Rm at Ely College, Downham Road, Ely CB6 2SH, 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Membership subscription is only £7.00 per year.

Visitors are welcome at all our meetings.

We do hope that you will join us!

For info. please contact 01354 659358

Ely & District Model Railway 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

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 Playford Dance Group

Ely Refugee Resettlement Campaign

Ely Photographic Club

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

Prickwillow Engine Museum at Prickwillow near Ely is a registered charity and run by volunteers, the museum houses many very large and rare diesel engine all in working order, it also tells the story of the drainage of the Fens, complemented by a static display of drainage and farming tools and equipment .

OPEN: 31st March 2018 – October 7th 2018 Open on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday: 12.00 to 16.00 unless other-wise stated. Adults - £3.00 / Children - £1.00 (6 to 16 years) Conc - £2.50 / Family Ticket - £7.00 (2 adults and 2 children) Under 6 year olds Free Telephone: 01353 688360 www.prickwillowmuseum.com www.facebook.com/museumatprickwillow

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-Ribe Association Our Association exists to promote the 60-year old twinning arrangement between Ely and Ribe. We have a programme of social events through the year and participate in annual twin town events with the corresponding association in Ribe. The next major event will take place in June 2018, when a group from Ribe will visit us for the Cathedral Flower Festival. We also help groups or societies from Ely to make contact with their equivalent organisations in Ribe. Our next major event will be in June 2018, when a party from Ribe will visit Ely for the Cathedral Flower Festival. Membership costs just £10 a year, and many of our group have made lasting friendships as a result. If you would like to join us, or are interested in making contact with like-minded people in Denmark, give us a call! e-mail: elyribe.association@ntlworld.com Chairman: Howard McMillan Tel: 01353 667949

Ely and Littleport Riot We are a women’s Morris side based in Ely. If you would like to join us or book us for an event please get in touch or come along to Centre E in Barton Road where we practice from 8pm on Friday evenings. (See email address below) We perform at various evens around the area including St George’s Day in March, St Neot’s Day of Dance and Ely Folk Festival.

Email: contact@elriot.co.uk Website:http//www.elriot.co.uk

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Rocking Ukuleles of Ely

Ely Runners

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

Tues & Thurs 7pm Paradise Centre.

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

Ely Hereward Rotary Club Ely’s evening Rotary club was founded in 2004, and meets every Wednesday evening at St Peter’s Rooms, Broad Street, Ely, for an interesting mix of speakers, social activities, and planning our fundraising activities.

These include Ely Aquafest, the Christmas Santa street collection, Eel Day, Apple Day, the Ely Potato Race, and our annual “Win a giant Easter egg” competitions, along with fundraising concerts at The Maltings.If you would like to make new friendships and support local charities and good causes while having fun, please visit our website at http://rotaryclubely-hereward.org for more information, or contact us via president@rotaryclubely-hereward.org for an invitation to one of our meetings.

We’re on Facebook and Twitter too!

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 Mon 12th February, Mon 9th April, Mon 18th June, Mon 16th July, Mon 13th August, Mon 22nd October (AGM), Mon 17th December. All meetings are held at 1930hrs in the Town House, 60-64, Market Street, Ely, CB7 4LS. New members always welcome. For further information please contact Brian Crabtree on: Tel: 07533 593848 E-Mail: CityOfEly.secretary@rbl.community

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

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

Full details can be found on our website www.elysailingclub.org

Ely Community Samba Band We are a group of beat loving, funky, groovy people who meet once a week to make music.

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

Email us for further details: elysamba@hotmail.co.uk http://www.eysambaband.weebly.com Facebook: / Ely Samba Band

Little Thet’ Scottish Country Dancing Dancing in the Paradise Sports Centre on the First and Third Fridays of the month - not July or August. 8-10pm.

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

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

Contact Penny Tipler 01353 658275 or sheenah.adkins@btinternet.com

Ely Sinfonia Ely’s community orchestra plays regular concerts and services in Ely Cathedral and other local venues. New players always welcome in most sections, or join the Friends for discounts and free concerts.

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

Sit & Sew at Sew Much to Do Every Wednesday 6-9.00pm £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

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

Ely Squash Club

Ely & Littleport Time Bank

Ely Squash club welcomes new members. We have 2 squash courts, changing rooms, car parking and bar. We are located near the new Cineworld cinema in Ely. Free membership for children and students. We have men and ladies teams in the Cambs squash league, as well as internal ‘box’ leagues for players of all abilities.The squash courts are accessible to members 24/7, and the bar is open every evening Monday to Friday.

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

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 Ely meeings are monthly at the Lamb Hotel from 9.30am on 13th February 2018 / 13th March 2018 /10th April 2018 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. information will be put up on our facebook page Littleport and Ely Timebank. Caline Easey caline.easey@chsgroup.org.uk or 07702517746

Ely Table Tennis Club Ely Table Tennis Club hold weekly practice sessions in the main hall at Witchford Sports Centre every Monday evening from 7pm to 9pm. FREE taster session for new members. Adults £4.00, students in full time education £2.00. Please wear trainers, some bats are available if you don’t have your own. This is a great opportunity for local residents to try their hand at table tennis or to improve their skills. Informal coaching will be available along with robot practice, social events and two tournaments per year. The club are also looking for those wanting to get back into the competitive side of the sport and join one of their six league teams in different divisions.

Anyone interested in finding out more can contact Karen Byford, Secretary to Ely Table Tennis Club at elytabletennis@gmail.com

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 & District University of the Third Age (U3A) U3A is a national movement for people no longer in full-time work, to continue in the pleasure of learning and sharing knowledge. Ely U3A has monthly General Meetings which are held on the first Tuesday of every month (except August) at 2.30pm in the Countess Free Church, 10 Chapel Street, Ely. New members and visitors are welcome (admission £2) to come along to one of the monthly talks and afterwards, have the chance to meet members over a cup of coffee or tea.

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

Ely Tuesday Group Started in 1989, this ladies group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month (except December when it is on the 2nd Tuesday) at the Old Dispensary, 13 St. Mary’s Street, Ely Refreshments are served from 10am, followed by a guest speaker from 10.30-11.30. All newcomers welcome. Contact Pamela Austin 01353 610825

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

We have a termly programme suggesting topics for each week and sometimes members give a short talk or demonstration. In the summer term we go out to paint in venues in and around Ely, or in the College, depending on the weather. Occasionally we hold an all day workshop when a professional artist comes to give tuition. The EWW holds two exhibitions a year in the Almonry restaurant, one at Easter and one in October. Membership fees are £20 per half year.

Any queries, please contact Sarah Ruff: 01353 614495

The Ely Walking Group Please come and join us.

Contact Sonia..... email impducha@yahoo.co.uk or tel 01353 725140 for starting point

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Walking Netball ‘Let’s Get Moving East Cambridgeshire’ brings you Walking Netball. This slowed down version of Netball is the perfect way to get out and active, whether you have never played Netball before or you haven’t played it for a while. Walking Netball is for women of all ages and abilities. Anyone looking to exercise in a relaxed, supportive fun and friendly environment should consider this new activity. The new sessions run on Wednesday’s at Littleport Leisure Centre 7pm - 8pm. Your first session is free of charge and then future sessions will cost £4.

For more information contact Sophie Edwards, Sophie.

Edwards@eastcambs.gov.uk or call 01353 616348

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

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 more information on forthcoming Ely Wildlife Watch events, follow the Ely Wildlife Watch group on Facebook or call Clive Baker on 01353 610224.

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 City Women’s Institute The Old Dispensary, 13 St Mary’s Street, Ely, Cambs, CB7 4ER - 2nd Monday of each month, Time: 7.30 pm to approximately 9.45 pm, (feel free to turn up from 7.15 pm onwards) We welcome new members to join us at any point in the year. Please contact us via any of the following methods: Website: http://wielycity.wixsite.com/home Email: ruth.g.sindall@btconnect.com Find us on Facebook: Ely City WI,

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 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.

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

Ely W.E.A. At WEA we believe learning is for everyone and learning is for life. The Ely Branch of the WEA offers two 10 week courses per year: one starting in late September and the other in early January. The courses run from 10.30am to noon and are held in Ely Library. In addition, it offers occasional day schools.

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

Haddenham W.E.A. The WEA firmly believes in promoting life-long learning.

You don’t need any previous knowledge or qualifications, only a willingness to share with others your curiosity, ideas and experience, or just listen and enjoy something new. Our Spring course is looking at the architecture of the English parish church from the Saxons to the Victorians. This lasts for 10 weeks and started on Monday 15 January 2018 in the Arkenstall Centre from 10 to 11.45am. Lectures will be augmented by two trips to local churches. The course fee is £54 but the first session is free giving you the opportunity to see what is on offer.

Please note that the Art Deco course scheduled for midApril has been cancelled.

Contact the Secretary on 01353 861674 for more information or visit wea.org.uk/eastern.

Young Peoples Support - Centre 33 Ely Drop In Centre 33 operates from 24a Barton Road which is above Centre E, facing the car park. We are open for drop in sessions from 4-6pm on Mondays and 4-7pm on Thursdays. Free to young people between the ages of 13 and 25 – we offer counselling, information and support, sexual health services, or just pop in for a coffee and a chat. natalieg@centre33.org.uk / www.centre33.org.uk 0333 4141 809

Ely Youth Choir Ely Youth Choir is a mixed choir for the 13 to 19 agegroup meets at St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Street, Ely, CB74HF, 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

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