Elyi Magazine February 2017

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FEBRUARY 2017

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY 6-7

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WELCOME ...from the EDITOR Dear Readers, Brrrr...! I am huddled under a blanket here at Elyi HQ as I finish up this February edition.

It’s not that we don’t have central heating, you understand, it’s that I feel I can’t really switch it on if I am the only one still up! The Elyi minions are all tucked up in bed and I am burning the midnight oil in the quest for those last little bits to fill a gap here and there, working out who goes where and trying to avoid the dreaded of all dreaded scenarios by making sure we don’t leave anyone out.

After the rush of Christmas and New Year it is quite nice to have a slightly quieter month.

There are still plenty of things going on in and around Ely you just have to look that little bit harder to find them.

The Cathedral is the subject of two events in February; a talk by author Simon Jenkins hosted by Toppings and a separate large scale photographic exhibition featuring stunning pictures of the 42 UK Cathedral naves. See page 35.

At the other end of the spectrum is a really exciting gig at the Maltings at the end of half term. It’s free to attend as it is part of a project from Springboard Live who are funding these sorts of events around the country. It will probably appeal more to the 18-30 crowd, by which I mean it sounds as if it’s going to be loud and lively! see page 27 for more information on the bands.

Finally, I am actually hoping for just enough snow so I can get my sledge out for a trundle down Cherry Hill like the happy pair on the front cover. If it happens, see you there.

keep warm!

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IAN LINDSAY MAYOR OF ELY The Christmas break seemed unnaturally long to me, but I suppose it was because of the way the main events occurred over the weekends and we had all those “extra” bank holidays. It’s taken 4 weeks to get the rubbish collection back to the day that I expect it.

There has been a relative lull in events at the Mayor’s parlour and that’s probably a good thing. I caught the Royal cold and was distinctly under par for a few days. I had no sympathy from The Mayoress because I made things worse by insisting on playing a lengthy game of real tennis on New Year’s day. Never a good thing to do and my game was rubbish anyway.

Fortunately I was well enough to attend the Mayor’s gala performance of Aladdin at The Maltings. Each year their pantomime seems to get bigger and better, and the run of performances has increased over the years.

KD Theatre Productions based in Soham are an extraordinary impressive outfit given that the eponymous Katherine Hickmott and Daniel Bell are still in their early 20s. They have been producing shows since the age of 13 years. This year they had two pantomimes running at the same time whilst planning an Easter event, Treasure Island, again to be held at the Maltings. At the same time they run their theatre academy, as though they did not already have enough to do. If you haven’t ever seen one of their shows, I can only urge you to remedy the deficit.

At the same time you might care to fit in a visit to the Chagall exhibition at the Babylon gallery, or the splendid display of old Ely shop front photos at the Museum. It’s really great news to hear that the latter have succeeded in securing a lottery grant to develop the building to meet the demands of modern tourism, whilst safeguarding their collection and opening up so many educational opportunities for all to enjoy modern methods of presentation preservation of our local fenland history.

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On the Council front we are now back in the routine of council meetings, and I’m glad to report that we have agreed the budget for next year. This is always a difficult exercise because like every other public body we have to try and do more for less. You will be aware of the problems we are having with the effects of the reduced numbers of lights in our residential areas, and with the lighting on Back Hill. We are making concerted representations to the County Council using our fellow councillors from ECDC and the County Council. We are continuing to work towards preventing the closure of the Barton Road toilets, and continue to progress the project to install a lift in the Session’s House.

So, there are plenty of things for us to do, but plenty to look forward to as well. The cinema will be opening soon, and I’m really looking forward to that. Furthermore, The Mayoress, along with Artichoke, Queen’s shoes and the Golf Club are organising a fashion show at the Club in support of my charities on Friday 17th March. I shall be putting in an appearance, but not, I regret, modelling any of the items. I’ll also be looking to taking to the dance floor in April, because I shall be holding the Mayor’s Annual Ball at The Maltings on Saturday the 22nd of April.

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Maya Law and Allergy Kid: Maya, whose work with up-and-coming electro-hop producer Gabriel Gifford, aka Allergy Kid, is a brilliant collaboration. After the success of their first track together, Safe & Sound the duo’s plans to release an EP swelled into a full album released last October.

Law’s lyrics are raw and startlingly honest. At just 17 she already possesses a heaviness and almost world weariness in her vocal that conveys the emotion and tumultuousness of her life. Beneath it all are Allergy Kid’s softly compulsive beats and deft production. The pair have a very natural musical connection, his light electronics and rhythms wonderfully textured with her rich, warm voice. It’s no surprise they were selected for this tour.

4th project 4th Project are a Bristol based Electro pop band whose music integrates soulful, ethereal vocals with keyboard, electric guitar and live electronics. The band, formed of vocalist Kathleen Fitzpatrick Milton, pianist Jack Drewry and guitarist Rowan Evans, shape their sound around their variety of musical influences including Soul, Pop, Jazz, Funk, Electronic Dance music and 90s R’n’B. Edges Serving up reckless electronics with tempered R&B, Edges are one of the resident artists at Camden’s Roundhouse, headlining in London at the beginning of this tour. Edges are a band that uplift people like them with innovative music and banging beats that people can see themselves in side of. Combining global heritage, social vigilance and queer culture with a new perspective on what it means to be British today.

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SPARKLING VALENTINE’S CONCERT Sat 11th February 2017 Ely Cathedral invites you to celebrate Valentine’s Weekend with a concert to remember by International Concert Pianist Warren Mailley-Smith and special guests. They offer a programme of amazing virtuosity and romance.

‘The Mendlessohn Piano Trio is simply one of the most astoundingly beautiful and electrifying pieces of music ever written and I am enormously excited to be performing with some incredible players in the beautiful setting of Ely Cathedral Octagon, by candlelight’ Says Warren. Cello sensation Pavlos Carvalho will also perform the breathtakingly challenging Rachmaninov Cello Sonata, renowned for the difficulty of the piano part and the beauty of the cello melodies. The evening will be rounded off by the sublime voice of stunning soprano, Susan Parkes.

All tickets include a complimentary glass of bubbly during the interval. Join us for this very special eighth annual Sparkling Valentine’s Concert.

Tickets £25 available ONLINE at tickets.elycathedral.org or from ELY CATHEDRAL BOX OFFICE 01353 660349 (Mon-Sat 9.30am-4pm)

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ELY MUSEUM

Thursday 16th February 11am - 12.30pm Childrens craft activites Enjoy our fun craft activities Suitable for children aged 5-11 Tickets are £3 per participating child and booking in advance is recommended to avoid disappointment.

Tickets may not be available on the day. Please call the museum on 01353 666655 or to book a place or email admin@elymuseum. org.uk www.elymuseum.org.uk/ events/

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION

SIMON JENKINS

10th February - 5th April 2017 The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral Over 40 photographs of the cathedrals of the Church of England by Magnum Photographer Peter Marlow (1952 - 2016) are to be exhibited in The Lady Chapel at Ely Cathedral. This is only the second time this work has been displayed in one of the spaces featured in the series and the first time the project has been exhibited within the region. Each shot was devoid of artificial light creating a representation of each cathedral removed from the modern age. This particular viewpoint and lighting adds depth to the visual experience of the building and the discipline of this strict approach allowed the power of the spaces to unfold in the dark. http://www.elycathedral.org/events

BOOK SIGNING EVENT 9th February 2017 St. Peter’s Church, Broad Street, Ely England’s Cathedrals are the nation’s glory, each one an individual masterpiece reflecting our history, our culture and our imagination. For over a thousand years they have towered over our towns, cities and countryside, more a part of the fabric of our daily lives than the grandest castle or palace. In Simon Jenkins, author of England’s Thousand Best Churches and former chairman of the National Trust, our cathedrals have their ideal chronicler.

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ELY FOLK FESTIVAL BOX OFFICE OPENS! 1st February 2017 All ticket prices and early bird tickets are available on the Ely Folk festival website. http://elyfolkfestival.co.uk/tickets/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Want to know more phone 01353 669326

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

Membership: membership@elyarchers.org.uk

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

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

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Ely 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 www.facebook.com/elyartstheatre Twitter - @elyartstheatre

Ely Astronomy Club 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 Reflections on the Life of the Spirit: An eight week course using a participatory approach covering the themes of understanding spiritual concepts, prayer, service to humanity and the purpose and meaning of life.

Join us for a taster session to decide if this is for you.

All welcome: any faith, any religion, no religion. Taster session on Tuesday 10th January 2017 at 7:30, followed by eight weekly sessions on Tuesdays. Ely Museum, The Old Gaol, Market Street, Ely, CB7 4LS Suggested contribution: £10 towards costs of the course, including workbook An initiative of the Ely Baha’I Communityion on further local events call/text 07746 761519 or email elybahais@ gmail.com FB: Ely Bahai Community, Twitter:@elybahais

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ely & Dist’ Caravan & Camping Club Your local independent Camping Club will be commencing their 44th year with their Annual General Meeting on 4th March 2017. The meeting will start at 7:30 pm in the Queen Adelaide Village Hall. You are invited to come along if you wish to find out more about the Club and it’s activities and take the opportunity to use your motor home, caravan or tent for weekends away during the coming year. Our season starts on the 17th March at the King’s Lynn Caravan park at which prospective new members can attend as guests.This is followed by the 31st March at Tall Trees Leisure in Guyhirn then the Easter break at the Glebe School Hunstanton from Friday 14th of April. Call David to arrange to join in for a weekends away in your caravan or motor home.

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

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

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

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

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

Meditation and Mindfulness Course in Ely: Detox your mind with Meditation Teacher, Sara Molyneux Saturday 18 February 10.30am - 1pm £15 Ely Library, 6 The Cloisters, Ely, CB7 4ZH For more information please visit www. meditateinpeterborough.org.uk Everyone is welcome.

Discover the power of meditation and mindfulness in Ely: reduce stress and tension, and increase positivity and inner good qualities.

The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful. If our mind is peaceful we shall be free from worries and mental discomfort, and so we shall experience true happiness. By training in meditation we can gradually learn to stay peaceful all the time, even in the most difficult circumstances. If we practise meditation we will experience a calm, spacious feeling in the mind, and many of our usual problems will fall away. Difficult situations will become easier to deal with, we will naturally feel warm and well disposed towards other people, and our relationships with others will gradually improve.

There are two one-hour sessions with a coffee break and an opportunity to chat and ask questions.

About the teacher: The retreat will be taught by Meditation Teacher Sara Molyneux who has been practising and teaching meditation for 14 years.

If you have further queries please contact us.

Sue Gunn - Education Programme Coordinator Drolma Buddhist Centre, 260 Dogsthorpe Road, Peterborough, PE1 3PG Tel: 01733 755444 info@drolmacentre.org.uk www.meditateinpeterborough.org.uk Registered Charity: 1107477

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

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

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

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

Tel: 01638 731300 Email: chairman@elychoralsociety.org Website: www.elychoralsociety.org Ely Consort Ely Consort is a Chamber choir of about 40 voices. We perform music in a wide variety of styles; our performance venues include Ely Cathedral as well as other local churches. Ely Consort has built up a performing reputation over the last 25 years, to be known as one of the premier Chamber Choirs in East Anglia. A reputation we are very proud of maintaining! Membership by audition.

Email: info@elyconsort.org.uk

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

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

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

Tel: 01353 664853 Email: community@elycollege.co.uk Website: www.elycollege.com/community Twitter: @ElyCommEdu Countess Free Church TODDLERS Two by Two Baby and Toddler Group meets Thursday’s during term time at the Countess Free Church in Chapel St. 9.30am to 11.30am. Entry £1.50 which includes craft, coffee and snacks.

Tel: 01353 662396 /www.countessely.co.uk City of Ely Cricket Club City of Ely Cricket Club have been playing at the Paradise ground since 1856. We are Clubmark accredited and run a range of teams for adults and youths (from Year 4). We also run regular training sessions through the winter. www.cityofely.play-cricket.com e-mail: cityofely_cc@hotmail.com tel: 01353 662886 Cambridge Cruse Bereavement Care.

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

Contact Mary on 01353 659314 Cambridge Cruse 01223 302662

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

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

New members are ALWAYS welcome...there is no joining fee or subscription, no commitment just the pleasure of riding a road bike on quiet Fenland roads with friends..... plus quite a bit of banter! www.octagoncycling.com octagoncyclingclub@gmail.com Contacts Robin Jones 07824 486 105 Ely Drop in (Youth Support) 6-8pm Thursdays (term time only) Centre E, Barton Road for ages 13-18. Run by Youth support Services.

Contact Jo Hoblyn 07585 985533 Ely Decorative and Fine Arts Society next meeting: 16th February at 7pm for 7.30pm the Old Bishops Palace , The Gallery for an illustrated lecture

by Mary Rose Rivett-Carnac entitled `Discover the Paintings you Own` An insider`s view to cataloguing every painting in public ownership in the UK. Further information from Chairman Pam Murrells- 01353 664885 Ely English Language Cafe Mondays 7pm, Tues & Fri at 10.30am. Just drop in - all welcome. The Kings Arms, St Mary’s Street for info contact Bob Handley: e: handleybob46@gmail.com Tel: 01353 666367

The Scientific World of Bishop Robert Grosseteste Medieval and Modern Science An open seminar with Hannah Smithson (Oxford) and Giles Gasper (Durham) of the Ordered Universe Project

Saturday 11th February The Old Palace, Ely Refreshments from 9.30; seminar 10.00-12. 30

COTTENHAM POINT TO POINT Saturday 11th February For further details please contact Tony Winchester anthony.winchester@btinternet.com

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

If you would like further details on how to join The Order please contact: oofSE@elycathedral.org or telephone 01353 660363 Edward Bear Club (Cathedral) Our club meets every Friday morning during term time from 10.00 to 11.00 at Powcher’s Hall on Firmary Lane (behind the Cathedral). Parents, carers and pre-school children worship together with story, song and prayer.

We finish with coffee and chat. This group seeks to welcome all those who wish to nurture the faith in their children in a relaxed atmosphere.

Contact: Angela Jones 01353 665810 for more information

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

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

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

For membership and guest ticket details, please contact us on: 01353 668639 or 01353 656959. full programme:www.elyfilmsociety.com 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/ Extra information http://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/join-theteam/community-first-responders Ely Flower Club 2nd February: Demonstration by “Ely’s Got Talent”.

Members of the Ely Flower Club will be Demonstrating their skills. Come along and have fun, a relaxing evening filled with flowers and meet new friends. Start time 7.15pm. Entrance: £5.00 visitors; £2.00 Members (incl. coffee/tea & biscuits).

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

Contact 01353 740999 or 01353 664706 or via website www.elyfolkclub.co.uk

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

Contact the current Chairman of the Friends, Pauline Sherwood on:01353 663716 www.jubileegardens-ely.org.uk Ely City Golf Club Located at the edge of the City, just off the Cambridge Road, the 18 hole course is rated as one of East Anglia’s premier Championship parkland golf courses. The wellestablished course has 110 acres of mature woodland, manicured fairways and challenging greens only minutes from the magnificent Cathedral and the growing City of Ely. Membership of the club is currently available. New members enjoy various added benefits. For example a free golf-swing analysis with one of the club’s resident golf professionals. The club has very active Men’s, Ladies’, Senior and Junior sections which provide opportunities for both social and competitive golf.

Guests and visitors are always welcome. The club has practice facilities, a pro-shop and a superb clubhouse serving first-class food and beverages with stunning views overlooking the course.Come and see what Ely City Golf Club has to offer you For further information please call 01353 662751 www. elygolf.co.uk / email: info@elygolf.co.uk Ely Vikings Korfball Meetings each Monday evening at the gym at Ely College - 6pm (juniors aged 7-13, for one hour) and 7pm (seniors, for two hours.) No previous experience is required - just turn up and enjoy your first free session.

Find out more at: http://www.elyvikings.com/ Ely Heartbeat Health Walk Every Tuesday 2 pm, meets at entrance to Ely Cathedral, Minster Place, CB7 4DL. Grade 2, 60 minutes. www.walkingforhealth.org.uk Ely High Badminton Club Every Wednesday (term time) 7.30-9.30pm Ely College, Downham Road.

Contact John Clarke on:01353 699484 john.clarke@tesco.net Ely Humanists Meets at Ely Library Meeting Room. First Saturday of each month, 10 -11.30am.

For more info go to:www.ely.humanist.org.uk

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

For more information, contact General Secretary Teresa Bye on 01353 610370 or teresabye@ntlworld.com Inner Wheel Club of Ely Inner Wheel is one of the largest women’s service organisations in the world. Inner Wheel is.....Women in action working together to making a difference and improving lives. The objects of Inner Wheel are......To promote true friendship, To encourage the ideals of personal service, To foster international understanding.

We meet the 4th Wednesday in the month at the Old Dispensary, St Marys Street, Ely. If you are interested in visiting us please contact Diana Goldstein. 01353 667944 Ely Humanists Meets at Ely Library Meeting Room. First Saturday of each month, 10 -11.30am.

For more info go to:www.ely.humanist.org.uk The K9 Community Cafe We are a weekly drop in cafe for people who like dogs !!

Well behaved humans can accompany their own dogs for coffee, biscuits and chat. Regular activities, friendly warm atmosphere, run by volunteers. Every Thursday 10 -12 at the Cathedral Centre Palace Green Ely for info www.facebook.com/thek9cafe/ Tel:07552462040 Ktog (Knit Together) We Meet every Thursday evening at the 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 The Lions Club of Littleport Make a difference to your community and join a club. Ask a Lion and he/she will try and make it happen. As a Lion you will join a club with like-minded men and women who are working together to strengthen your communities. You’ll also be a part of something bigger, a worldwide network of dedicated volunteers across the globe.

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

Come and help us support our local Ely Library. 10.00am - 12.00 ALL Welcome.

For events please go to: www.cambridgeshire.net

ELY 501 STORIES FROM THE HEART Ely 501, the creative writing challenge for local children, is now in its third year. As the organisers head out to schools to tell them all about it entry forms are already being collected. That means that youngsters are already beginning to come up with plots to scare and delight the judges, and all that in less than 501 words.

Heading the judging panel is children’s writer Julian Sedgwick, author of the Mysterium trilogy. What is he hoping to find from this year’s contestants? ‘I’m looking for sentences that make me think “I wish I’d written that!”

Stories that tell me what it’s like to be somebody else… or somewhere else…’

Last year’s competition received a staggering entry of more than 150 different stories from across the region but size isn’t everything, as Annabel Reddick from Burrows Bookshop explains. Together with David Learner from Mr Simms Ely she’s co-organising the competition. ‘One of our winners last year completed an amazing tale using just 164 words!’ she says. ‘It was an amazing achievement particularly as the young writer was only 6 years old!’

Where do the best stories come from? Julian again: ‘The best stories start from your own experience and from the heart: something you really want to write about, something weird you saw, something that made you laugh, something that excited you. Then let your imagination work on that, and change it!

Always write about what moves or excites you, even if you think nobody else is interested!’

The closing date for entries is Friday 14th April and the awards ceremony will take place on Saturday 1st July at St Mary’s church Ely. The best stories will find their authors in print, in a specially commissioned book which will be available for anyone to buy.

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

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

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

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

Garage Youth Bike Tuesdays 7.00pm - 9.00pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please contact: Delia Wakeling on 01353 861126 or Maria Martin 01353 772 812

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City of Ely Military Band We are a wind or military style band which performs at venues all over the eastern region. We include a variety of instruments from the woodwind and brass sections, plus percussion, and currently have a membership of approximately sixty members. We rehearse every Tuesday evening at Ely College, Downham Road. New players are welcome. There are no auditions. We only ask that players bring an enthusiasm for performing and a willingness to commit time to rehearsals and performances. www.elyband.co.uk Prospective players should contact Phil Green, our Musical Director, on 01353 721782 Ely Milks 1.30-2.30pm on Thursdays at the Cathedral Centre on Palace Green Breastfeeding support. Ely Milks is a charitable organisation providing information and support for mums who are breastfeeding.

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

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

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

Please contact Victoria Cutforth, Treasurer Ely Netball Club: elynetball@hotmail.co.uk 07518 080362 Ely & District NSPCC The Ely and District Committee of the NSPCC Lesley 01353 659986 / Wendy 01353 664752 Parisian Swing Gypsy Jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. 1st Sunday of every month at The Cutter Inn, Annesdale, Ely, 8.00-10.00. Free admission.

For more information:01353 656959 www.parisianswing.com

Dad always brought her roses, today was no different It’s the little things that make a funeral special Here for you every hour of every day

01353 922000

for your local funeral director www.eastofengland.coop/funerals Isle of Ely Philatelic Society 2 Feb: Shipping Issues. Mrs V. Roberts.

2 Mar: President’s Evening.

Meetings are held on a Thursday at Ely College, Downham Road, Ely CB6 2SH, 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Check notice board at the Community Desk entrance for designated room. For more info, please contact our Hon. Sec. on 01354 659358. Membership subscription is only £7.00 per year. Visitors are welcome at all our meetings.

We do hope that you will join us!

For info. please contact 01354 659358 Ely Photographic Club The club meets at the City of Ely Community College, Downham Road, Ely Wednesdays 7.30pm (annual subscription). We extend a warm welcome to all enthusiasts – novices, amateurs and professionals.

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

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

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

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

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

FOR INFO CONTACT: Mike Tuplin -Chairman Mob: 07704 841 731 / miketuplin@yahoo.co.uk

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

Tel: 01480 454857 /email:crofters@ntlworld.com www.elymrc.org.uk Ely Refugee Resettlement Campaign ERRC works to raise awareness, and aims to help with the resettlement of some refugee families in East Cambridgeshire (as part of the Government’s scheme to resettle 20,000 Syrian refugees in the UK in the next five years). The group meets regularly and always seeks volunteers to help and to pledge support.

For more information, please visit http:// elyrefugeeresettlement.co.uk or email elyrefugeescampaign@gmail.com, Ely and Littleport Riot We are a Ladies Morris side based in Ely. The new practice season has just begun. If you would like to join us please get in touch, (email below) or come along to Centre E at 8 pm on Fridays. We perform at various events around the area, including Apple Day, the Folk festival and greeting the dawn on May Day. Email: contact@elriot.co.uk Website: http://www.elriot.co.uk Rocking Ukuleles of Ely The club meets every Monday evening at The Ely Bowls Club. (bar available) £5 subs paid on each evening of attendance Great club members, fun night and a good social event. Members can volunteer to play at local charity events too. All abilities welcome. Call John Bassett (founder & leader) on: 07785 296681 / email: john@caprio-ip.co.uk Ely Hereward Rotary Club Wednesday evening meetings at the Lamb Hotel. The meetings are a mixture of fellowship, guest speakers, events and fundraising planning and outside visits. For more information about our club, please contact Frank Connolly on: 01366 386973 or email: fac@lineone.net website: www.rotaryclubely-hereward.org

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Rotary Club of Ely The Rotary club of Ely has been meeting on Wednesdays for nearly 78 years. It’s a great way to make new friends and also contribute to both the local community and world wide charitable projects in a friendly and fun atmosphere.

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

If you are interested in joining us, please contact our membership secretary John Dennick on 01353 662636 or email jdennick@btinternet.com Ely Branch Royal British Legion The dates for 2017 Branch Meetings are as follows Mon 13th Feb, Mon 22nd May, Mon 21st Aug, AGM Mon 23rd Oct, Mon 4th Dec. The meetings will be held in the Town House, Market Street Ely, at 7.30pm. New members always welcome.

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

The RNA is open to all former and current members of the Naval Service including the Fleet Air Arm, the surface fleets, the Submarine Service,the WRENS, the Royal Marines, and the Royal Fleet Auxililary. Members are also welcome from the general public who have friends or relatives in the Navy or who support this countries great Naval tradition. We meet the last Thursday of the month at 19.30hrs for a chat and a tot. On occasion we arrange days out, games nights and BBQ’s. Meetings are the last Thursday of the month at 7.30pm at the Lamb Hotel. www.royal-naval-association.co.uk email: admin@royalnavalassoc.com Tel: 023 9272 3747 Ely Runners Tues & Thurs 7pm Paradise Centre.

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

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

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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.

Please contact Elizabeth Flood on 01353 662385 for further information Little Thet’ Scottish Country Dancing Dancing in the Paradise Sports Centre on the First and Third Fridays of the month - not July or August. 8-10pm.

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

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

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

To find out more call 01353 721007 or see www.elysinfonia.co.uk Sit & Sew at Sew Much to Do Every Wednesday 9.30am-2.00pm and/or 6-9.30pm £3/ session - we share ideas, help and support each other, and have a lot of fun along the way! Sew Much To Do, 7 High Street Passage, Ely

Tel: 01353 664000 Sketchy Ely Drink & Draw Group We meet on the First Monday of the month, 6pm to 8pm at the High Flier, Ely. A group for anyone interested in drawing, all ages, male/female, expert/amateur. Meetings are free, buy a drink. Bring your own materials. Come along to draw, chat, drink and enjoy! www.facebook.com/sketchyelydrinkanddraw/ The Stained Glass Museum The Stained Glass Museum holds workshops, family dropins and lectures throughout the year. www.stainedglassmuseum.com curator@stainedglassmuseum.com or 01353 660355 Sugar in the Isle Meets monthly (except Aug & Dec) 7.30pm The Hub Tea Room, Lynn Rd. Demonstrations by local experts.

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

Email : squire@suttonmasque.org.uk Website : http://suttonmasque.org.uk www.facebook.com/suttonmasque

Ely Table Tennis Club Located in the Village Hall at Prickwillow, just outside of Ely. We welcome new members of all ages and abilities but especially anyone wanting to get back into the sport.

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

Ely Playford Dance Group Dance in the style from Jane Austen

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

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

War & Ely Cathedral Saturday 25th March 7.30pm

Rutter ~ Requiem Paul Mealor ~ Wherever you are As performed by ‘The Military Wives Choir’

Tippett ~ Spirituals from ‘A Child of Our Time’ Howard Goodall ~ Sure of the sky, sure of the sun Conductor ~ Matthew Rudd / Organ ~ Charlie Penn Soloist ~ Claire Lloyd Griffiths

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u16 £7.50/£5

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Ely Watercolour Workshop The Ely Watercolour Workshop is an informal group of artists, who get together at Ely Community College, weekly, on Tuesday evenings, during term time, between 6.30 pm and 9.00 pm, There is no formal tuition, but the members do try to help each other and demonstrate various aspects of watercolour painting. A programme of suggested ‘topics’, for each week, is produced, for each term. In the summer term, the EWW tries to encourage ‘outdoor’ painting with a selection of various venues, in and around Ely. Occasionally we hold an all day workshop with an outside ‘professional’ artist, for extra tuition and experience. The EWW arranges TWO exhibitions of paintings and handpainted greetings cards, each year. One at Easter and the other in October school half-term holidays. The usual venue is the Almonry restaurant, off the Market Square, in central Ely. The fees are £20, per half-year, payable at the first meeting in January, and first meeting in September.

Contact: 01353 666954 Ely Wildlife Watch Wildlife watch is a junior branch of the Wildlife Trust.

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

For further information contact Clive on: Tel: 01353 610224 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 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 Guild of Woodturners The Ely Guild of Woodturners exists to enable amateurs and professionals to further the cause of woodturning and to preserve this ancient craft.

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

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

Ely City Women’s Institute (2nd Monday of each month) 13 Feb Beauty is my business, an evening with Caroline Seymour (Cloud 9), Raffle and refreshments, Competition: a lipstick case 13 March 30 years of Fair Trade in Ely by Teresa Ely plus Traidcraft stall, Raffle and refreshments, Competition: Best value charity shop item you have bought 10 April Hanging baskets with Paul Canham, Raffle and refreshments, Competition: a hand decorated Easter Egg 7.30 pm to 9.45 pm, (feel free to turn up from 7.15 pm onwards) All at Old Dispensary, St Mary’s Street, Ely. CB7 4ER All 7.15 for 7.30 pm Website: http://wielycity.wixsite.com/home Email: ruth.g.sindall@btconnect.com Tel: 07879863199 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 more information contact 01353 860653 or 01353 699231 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 courses a year, one beginning in September and the other in January. These are held from 10.30am to noon in Ely Library. Course fees may be remitted for students on certain benefits or low pay and anyone interested can attend the first lecture for free and enrol after that. Look out for more information on the next two courses in April.

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

Ely Youth Choir a mixed choir for the 10-19 age group meets at St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Street, Ely, CB7 4HF, from 6.007.00 pm on Monday evenings in term time. No fees are charged and there is no audition to join. Conductor Andrew Parnell.

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Ladies’ Night Spring Fashion Launch in aid of Mayor’s Charity

City of Ely Golf Club

7.00 pm Friday 17th March

Tickets £10.00 to include a glass of Bucks Fizz Tickets available from: Artichoke Ely: 01353 665472 City of Ely Golf Cub: 01353 662751 ( office ext. 5)

Could you help us make a difference in your local community in Ely? We are looking for people to join our local team of volunteers in raising money and awareness of our local cancer services. Anything from the odd hour throughout the year to more regular support each month we have something for everyone. All you need is an interest in raising the awareness of Macmillan Cancer Support and the vital work we do by helping with localised events, collections, stalls, and any other ideas you might have.

What we're looking for Reliability People who enjoy working as part of a team People who are enthusiastic and enjoy engaging with the public Good communication skills

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EMMAUS UK FOUNDER AWARDED THE LEGION D’HONNEUR The man who brought Emmaus to the UK has been awarded France’s highest distinction, the Legion d’Honneur.

Selwyn Image was presented with the Chevalier de l’Ordre national de la Légion d’honneur at a ceremony at the French Ambassador’s London Residence on Thursday 12th January 2017.

The award recognises his commitment as the founder of Emmaus UK, his efforts to extend Emmaus across the UK and his deep rooted ties with France.

Presenting the award to Selwyn, the French Ambassador, Her Excellency Sylvie Bermann, said: “Emmaus UK is the second-largest Emmaus organization, so it is clear that through your initiative, energy and effort you have embedded Abbé Pierre’s legacy on this side of the Channel. Your work is part of what unites rather than divides France and the UK, promoting principles France holds dear to the wider community of nations.

Selwyn said: “It is an absolute honour to receive the Legion d’honneur. When I first looked to open an Emmaus community in Cambridge, I had no idea that it would lead to 28 communities across the UK. But I remain convinced that Emmaus offers something that is very much needed in this country... homelessness is on the rise, and there has been a noticeable increase in the number of people living on the streets. This shows that there is still so much work to be done to tackle homelessness in this country.”

It was an encounter while volunteering in a soup kitchen that led Selwyn Image to set up the first Emmaus community in the UK. He got into a conversation with a homeless man about what might help him to overcome homelessness, but the man shot down every idea Selwyn offered to help.

Increasingly frustrated, Selwyn asked: “Well, what do you want?” The man responded: “I would have thought that would have been obvious to an intelligent man like you. I want somewhere where I can work, where I feel I belong, and where I can recover my selfrespect.”

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change Selwyn’s life forever, the man said: “And what are you going to do about it?”

Selwyn remembered the work experience he had done at Emmaus 30 years previously, and it seemed to provide just what this man was asking for. Not knowing if Emmaus even still existed, Selwyn contacted the French founder, Abbé Pierre, told him he would like to open an Emmaus community in Cambridge, and Emmaus in the UK was born.

The first Emmaus community opened in Cambridge in 1991. Since then it has grown from one community to 28, spread across the UK. These communities provide a home and meaningful work for more than 760 formerly homeless people.

More info at http://www.emmaus.org.uk/ cambridge

VALERIE & TOM SIMS reflections on the landscape The Old Fire Engine House 25 St. Mary’s Street, ELY, Cambs. CB7 4ER Friday 3rd February til Sunday 26th February Monday – Friday 10:30 am – 10:30 pm, Saturday 10:30 am – 5:30 pm, Sunday 10:30 am – 4:30 pm (the downstairs gallery may occasionally be closed at lunchtimes)

Husband and wife artists Tom and Valerie Sims work from their home studio in Ely. Valerie creates handmade black and white woodcuts whilst Tom paints in an Impressionist style using mixed media on canvas.

They both use the landscape as their inspiration and source material but each perceive and portray it in their own way. valeriesims.co.uk

WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER (International and Interdenominational) FRIDAY 3 MARCH 2017, 1.45pm at Ely City Church (formerly Olive Tree), Silver Street, Ely AM I BEING UNFAIR TO YOU? 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 3rd March over 5,000 services will be held in the British Isles on the theme of ‘Am I Being Unfair to You?’ The Christian women of the Philippines wrote the service and it has been translated into 1,000 different languages and dialects, to be used, throughout the whole world, on Friday 3rd March, starting at sunrise over the island of Samoa and continuing until sunset off the coast of American Samoa.

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In 2013, Typhoon Haiyan – named locally as ‘Yolanda’ – struck the Philippine islands in the western Pacific Ocean. This is mentioned in the service but you will also hear the stories of a girl, a mother and an older woman, recounting their situations and their hopes and fears. The service focusses on the Bible story of the workers in the vineyard: Matthew 20 v.1-16. There is a reflection on the artwork designed by Rowena ‘Apol’ Laxamana-Sta.Rosa. It is very thought provoking and illustrates contrasting scenes. Why not come along and find out more about the theme and the Philippines?

Come and join in with the local service in Ely, taking place at Ely City Church (formerly Olive Tree), Silver 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.

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ELY CINEMA FEB 17 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). £1 fee for credit/debit cards by telephone, 50p fee on the door (max fee no matter how many tickets you buy).

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.

You can buy advance tickets from: Box Office, Babylon Gallery, Waterside, Ely. Tel: 01353 616991 (Mon – Fri 10am – 4pm). Burrows Bookshop, High Street Passage, Ely (Mon – Sat 9.30am-5pm, cash/cheque only). From the cinema half hour before the film starts. (cash/ cheque/credit card).

Live Screenings: National Theatre £14.50 (adults) £13.50 (concessions) £12.50 (members)

Thursday 2 February: 7pm, doors 6.30pm

NT Live: Amadeus (15)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives in Vienna and he’s determined to make a splash.

Sunday 5 February: 7.30pm

A Monster Calls (12A) 108 mins

Twelve-year-old Conor is visited every night by a monster who promises to help him. A visual spectacle rooted in truthful emotion, earning comparisons to Pan’s Labyrinth. Moderate threat and emotional distress.

Sunday 12 February: 7.30pm

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (12A) 134 mins Set in the lead-up to A New Hope, Rogue One follows a band of resistance fighters who unite to steal the plans of the Galactic Empire’s ultimate weapon, the Death Star. Moderate violence.

Tuesday 14 February: 3pm. Half term treat

Fantastic Beasts... (12A) 133 mins

A young British wizard’s arrival in New York is complicated by a mislaid magical briefcase, the escape of some unruly extraordinary creatures, and a sinister organisation aiming to outlaw wizardry. Moderate threat.

Tuesday 14 February: 7.30pm

Passengers (12A) 116 mins

A sci-fi love story. A spacecraft transporting 5,000 earthlings to a distant colony malfunctions causing two passengers to wake prematurely from hibernation. Moderate threat and sexual activity.

Thursday 16 February: 7pm, doors 6.30pm

NT Live: Saint Joan

Gemma Arterton is Joan of Arc, broadcast live from the Donmar Warehouse in this electrifying masterpiece from George Bernard Shaw.

Sunday 19 February: 3pm

Moana (PG) 113 mins

Encouraged by her grandma, teenage Moana sets off to sea in the South Pacific in search of a mysterious island. Disney’s latest adventure is visually stunning, with music and humour too..

Sunday 19 February: 7.30pm

Silence (15) 161 mins

Set in the 17th century, Silence is the story of two young Portuguese Jesuits who go to Japan, where the ruling Tokugawa shogunate has banned Catholicism. Strong violence and scenes of torture.

Thursday 23 February: 7.30pm

Sully: Miracle On The Hudson (12A) 96 mins Box Office: 01353 616991 Online Tickets: babylonarts.org.uk

The story of Captain Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger (Hanks), who heroically landed his crippled airliner on the Hudson River, saving the lives of all passengers and crew. Moderate threat & infrequent strong language.

Sunday 26 February: 7.30pm

La La Land (12A) 128 mins

Hollywood musical tribute set in modern day Los Angeles. La La Land is nothing short of a triumph. Combines musical numbers and a powerful narrative for a bewitching romance. Infrequent strong language.

Ely Cinema is operated by ADeC (Arts Development in East Cambridgeshire).

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