Elyi Magazine January 2017 by elyimagazine

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Reflecting the richness of Ely life

JANUARY 2017

Community News 36-37

EVENTS GROUPS & MEETS 38-49

BUSINESS DIRECTORY 34-35

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Editorial Mayor of Ely - 4 Xmas Lights say thank you - 6 Make 2017 your year! – 9 Volunteers needed – 10 Complete Kitchens – 12 Criteria Cars – 20 Pecks have relocated! – 23 Kings Acremont & Nursery – 27

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WELCOME ...from the EDITOR Dear Readers, It’s been a great year for the Elyi and we hope it has been for you too. During 2016 we stepped up production to become a monthly mag and have continued to grow and develop, working hard on getting more charity groups and advertisers using us so we can bring it to you. As we start the New Year we would like to thank everybody who takes the time to contribute. There really are too many of you to mention, but suffice to say, without you sending in copy, dates, updates, posters etc we just couldn’t do it. Thanks to Matt for his monthly article on Ely Drama and of course, to Cllr. Lis Every and now Cllr. Ian Lyndsay for telling us all about what our Mayors get up to! Isn’t our January cover by James Billings dramatic?! You can find more amazing images from him on facebook. We are so grateful for all the help and encouragement we have received. It is great when people thank us for the magazine and say how much they value it. I now Madeleine gets a real kick out of visiting our advertisers on her monthly magazine drops and rounds. We have a brilliant delivery team of 15 local people who get the magazine out to you every month in all weathers. Once a month, something resembling ‘The Italian Job’ takes place in a cul-de-sac in Ely with cardboard boxes swiftly bundled into car boots under the cover of darkness from a dimly-lit garage. Teenagers, Mums & Dads, Grandparents all get involved in the military operation that sees 10,000 mags through letter boxes and onto shop counters over 5 days. Thank you to them! Please do keep it all coming. The content of this magazine is driven by you. Sometimes we feel we are merely scratching the surface. We want it to truly reflect the richness of Ely life and if 2016 was anything to go by, it is rich indeed.

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IAN LINDSAY MAYOR OF ELY As you would imagine advent and Christmas is an incredibly busy time for Mayors all over the country, and Ely is no exception. Kicking off with the Christmas lights switch-on on 25th November there has been a spectacular number of celebrations to attend.

It really is a privilege as Mayor to be asked to these kinds of events. As the year draws to an end we look forward to renewal. May you all have a happy and prosperous New Year. Cllr. Ian Lindsay

There was a magnificent Thanksgiving service in the Cathedral hosted by our American friends and allies from Mildenhall and Lakenheath, a beautiful Christmas tree festival hosted by the Methodist Chapel, a National Carol Service organised and attended by Townswomen’s Guilds from miles around, two Christingle services, carol concerts, nativity services and Christmas fairs in abundance. There’s a panto to come, of course. The Christmas lights and switch on event were blessed with cold but dry weather and were enjoyed by thousands. This year Forehill was included, and a pathway of multi-coloured lights led down the hill to Father Christmas’ grotto. He was kept busy for the entire evening, as were the swathes of volunteers needed to run the evening. We owe them all a huge debt of gratitude. No sooner does the event finish, than planning for next year’s spectacle begins anew. I thought that it was particularly nice that Churches Together in Ely were able to put on a living nativity once again. This helped remind us of the connection between the lights switch on, the entertainments and the true meaning of Christmas. It was fun to see camels back in town, and especially pleasing to see a former Mayor and High Sheriff wheeling the barrow with shovel behind the cavalcade to help keep the City clean and tidy. I now know what will be expected of me in the future! The Christmas Tree Festival involved at least 25 local organisations who dressed trees to represent their groups, and many contributed readings or hymns and carols to the accompanying church service. It was a first for myself and Suzanne: first time at the tree festival and first time in the chapel. What a tremendous facility they have, and so widely used by myriad community organisations. Elyi Magazine Magazine || www.elyimagazine.com www.elyimagazine.com 44 || Elyi

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Film ticket prices: Evenings: £7/£6. Matinee: £6.50/£5.50

(£1 discount for members) Other content various prices: Concessions 60+, U15s, income support, F/T students (proof required). £1 fee for credit/debit cards by telephone, 50p fee on the door (max fee no matter how many tickets you buy). 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: Royal Opera House £15.00 (adults) £14.00 (concessions) £12.00 (members) Limited capacity in our smaller Babylon venue, so early booking highly recommended.

National Theatre £14.00 (adults) £13.00 (concessions) £12.00 (members) Limited capacity in our smaller Babylon venue, so early booking highly recommended.

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We have a reduced programme in January whilst the Panto & Beer Festival events are in The Maltings, we’ll be back to our normal full programme on regular days next month. Wednesday 18 January: 7.30pm

Arrival (12A) 116 mins

12 alien spacecraft enter Earth’s atmosphere and hang mysteriously over the planet, an elite team is assembled to help communicate with their interstellar guests. Infrequent strong language.

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Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them (12A) 133 mins

A young British wizard’s arrival in New York is complicated by a mislaid magical briefcase and some unruly creatures. Moderate threat.

Friday 20 January: 7.30pm

A Street Cat Named Bob (12A) 103 mins A heartwarming comedy drama based on a true story. Heroin addict James Bowen moves into sheltered housing and forms an inseparable bond with the resident cat. Moderate drug references.

Sunday 22 January: 3pm

Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them (12A) 133 mins

A young British wizard’s arrival in New York is complicated by a mislaid magical briefcase and some unruly creatures. Moderate threat.

Sunday 22 January: 7.30pm

A United Kingdom (12A) 111 mins

Based on a true story of a romance in the late 1940s between an English office clerk and the future king of Botswana which causes an international stir. Racist language, moderate violence.

Monday 30 January: 7.30pm

Sully: Miracle On The Hudson (12A) 96 mins The story of Captain ‘Sully’ Sullenberger (Hanks), who heroically landed his crippled airliner on the Hudson River in 2009, saving the lives of all the passengers and crew. Moderate threat and strong language.

Live & Encore ARTS screenings 2017 Royal Opera House : tickets now on sale Sunday 5 March: 2pm · (Maltings) Live Encore: Sleeping Beauty (Ballet) Thursday 30 March: 7.15pm · (Babylon) Screening: Madama Butterfly (Opera)

Coming soon… National Theatre Live: Saint Joan · Hedda Gabler · Twelfth Night

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

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THANK YOU FOR THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS! The City of Ely Council would like to thank the following businesses on Lancaster Business Park who donated prizes for the City of Ely Council’s Christmas Lights tombola stall:- Eazipay, Advanced Aircraft Training, Direct Fruit Ltd, Tree Tops, Endless Creations, Team Sprayers, Jaguatek, Independence, Witchford Lighting Centre and Stock Shop. Also thanks to those fellow Councillors, family and friends who also gave prizes and/or volunteered to help on the stall on the Switch-On evening. 66 || Elyi Elyi Magazine Magazine || www.elyimagazine.com www.elyimagazine.com

Thanks also go to the Royal Standard, Greys of Ely, Gill Insulation, 4th Dimensions Dance and Waitrose for sponsoring the event. We would like to take this opportunity in also thanking, the Christmas Lights and Switch-On Volunteer Teams, headed by Mike ChineryColyer and Ian Newstead respectively ,who give a great deal of time and energy in making this a successful annual event for Ely without whom the Christmas Lights and Switch-On evening would not be possible.. Cllr Alison Arnold - Chair Christmas Lights Committee

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ELY & DISTRICT MODEL RAILWAY CLUB 40th Anniversary – November 2016

The club celebrated its 40th anniversary with a meal at The Cutter in Ely. This was attended by most of the current members along with partners and friends. Nearly 40 people came and a special celebration cake featuring the names of model railway layouts the club has built over 40 years was also much enjoyed. Following on from this enjoyable event it is timely to repeat our call for new members. So come and join us. We meet on Tuesday evenings and additionally at other times. You can learn new skills/share common interests. 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 26 || Elyi Elyi Magazine Magazine || www.elyimagazine.com www.elyimagazine.com 26

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or via e-mail: crofters@ntlworld.com to arrange a visit, or make contact via our website: www. elymrc.org.uk We will soon be turning our attention to planning for our annual exhibition. In May 2017 the club will be holding its 39th exhibition. There will be more on this in the coming months so watch this space. The date is set for Saturday 20th May 2017.

KING’S ELY ACREMONT AND NURSERY If you live, work, shop or sightsee in Ely you are bound to have seen pupils from King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery out and about on their travels. We believe learning is an adventure and our committed staff love nothing more than organising special trips and days out to help keep the children stimulated and engaged. Our recent excursion to London, where excited pupils visited St Paul’s Cathedral and took a boat trip along the River Thames, was extremely popular. However, so too was our adventure to Ely fire station, even though it was just a two minute walk down the road! The entertaining yet educational visit saw members of Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service educating the children about the importance of fire safety, telling them more about the urgent nature of their jobs and of course allowing them to climb up into one of their fire engines. King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery serves the academic and pastoral needs of children aged 1-7. As is the culture throughout King’s Ely Junior and King’s Ely Senior, we are inspiringly innovative and visionary, yet built on a fascinating history stretching back over 1,000 years. Small class sizes in a beautiful setting teamed with forward-thinking teaching by wellqualified and caring staff prepare children for their lives ahead and all it may hold for them. Our curriculum is dynamic, we have outdoor learning and play in abundance, and expert teachers from other parts of King’s Ely visit us to teach sport, music and foreign languages, encouraging early excellence and continuity of provision. King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery has a Spring Tour Event on Tuesday, January 17th starting at 9.30am. To book your place or to find out more, please call (01353) 660707 or visit www.kingsely.org. www.elyimagazine.com || Elyi Elyi Magazine Magazine || 27 27 www.elyimagazine.com

LITTLEPORT LIONS CLUB Our Breakfast with Santa was a resounding success with well over 200 people enjoying the event held over 3 days at The Almonry Ely. Completely sold out by the end of November, so if you wish to join us next year make a note in your new diary now to book in October 2017 so you don’t miss out on this fun event. We had a visit for a very special person in red who gave presents to every child. Our thanks to Mike and all his staff for allowing us to use The Almonry and for preparing all the breakfasts. Without his help this event would not take place. We also visited 2 local residential homes in Ely and provided Christmas tipple, a present and

had a singsong. So as you can see Littleport Lions support local events for all age ranges and hope to continue to do so. We are now putting together our 2017 programme of events so if you would like to participate in our fun fundraising efforts or if you have or know of any local charities or clubs that might benefit from a small injection of cash please contact us, or come along to our meeting at The Grange Littleport. Our next meeting is on Sunday 5th Feb at 2pm. We are an all inclusive club so welcome everyone including families with children. For more details of Littleport Lions club contact: • David & Jenny Ellis 01353 664318 or 07817 592438 • alfieellis@yahoo.co.uk • Facebook; Littleport Lions Club • Twitter; @Littleport Lions • www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/littleport HELP LOCAL LIONS - HELP LOCAL PEOPLE

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ELY PERSPECTIVE PROJECT LAUNCH At Ely Perspective we create projects for improving the city of Ely and making it an interesting place to live in and visit. Our mission statement is to respect the past, enhance the present and plan for the future. Currently our group is excited about the heritage photograph project we have called Then & Now. Members of the Perspective have selected a dozen buildings in the centre of Ely, where there exists an interesting photograph of how each business looked in much earlier times. The photographs (with an descriptive note) will each be placed in the window of their building, so passers-by can compare how they looked then with how they look now and see what changes have been made over the years.

To launch the project, Ely Museum is playing host to an exhibition of all the photographs in the Vernon Cross Room on Saturday 28th January and Sunday 29th January during normal museum opening times. Entry to the exhibition is free. In addition to the Then & Now photos, there will be displays of some of Ely Perspectiveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other recent and upcoming projects. One of these is a new walk around the city taking in notable signs and features - including our very own historical plaques which commemorate people and buildings which played key parts in the history of Ely in various ways. Members of the Perspective will be on hand to answer questions about Then & Now and other initiatives the group are involved in. Ely Perspecive Website: www.elyperspective.co.uk Contact: enquiries@elyperspective.co.uk www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 29

GROWTH FOR WITCHFORD LIGHTING CENTRE Company Director and owner Stephen Wayman started off as an electrician after completing his training and qualifying 22 years ago. Stephen decided that he wanted to specialise in lighting. He opened up his first lighting showroom “Witchford Lighting Centre” (WLC) on Sedgeway business park 13 years ago which has continued to grow in popularity due to it’s extensive range of domestic lighting. Over the years the focus has evolved into bespoke lighting design as more and more people are aware of the huge impact that lighting can have on a room. There are many lighting options available and the latest energy saving technology is at the forefront of designs. Witchford Lighting Centre can offer a complete service from design through to installation and can even incorporate the newest innovative home automation system if desired! Our installations are carried out by our Napit registered electrician, providing a reliable, cost effective and a safety standard solution to your lighting requirements. 30 || Elyi Elyi Magazine Magazine || www.elyimagazine.com www.elyimagazine.com 30

We have assisted clients from a variety of different properties to make their dream home become reality. From multi million pound Cambridge new builds to modest terrace starter homes and older style properties. No job is too big or too small and we retain the personal commitment on every level. Following on from this success and to enhance the bespoke design service, we have decided to move to bigger premises on Lancaster Way business park to enable us to showcase an even more diverse range of what our clients are looking for. So, from exquisite Italian designed crystal chandeliers for that imposing wow factor, or the traditionally styled pendant for period properties or perhaps you’re looking for something more retro or even cutting edge simplicity, we will have something for everybody. We also offer the latest in LED down-lights and outdoor lights too. The Witchford Lighting new showroom will be open from Thursday 5th January 2017 at unit 2J Merlin Court, Lancaster Way. Come along and view our extensive range, there is something for everyone.

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MEDIEVAL DAY AT ELY MUSEUM Saturday 21st January 10.30am – 3.30pm Fun for all the family! Beat the January blues with a fun day out at Ely Museum on Saturday 21st January. Meet some Medieval characters, taste food from that time, dress up in costume and see real museum objects from the medieval period. This event is suitable for all ages: toddlers, teenagers and adults too. All activities are included in the normal admission price. Ely Museum’s opening hours in the winter are: Mon-Sat 10.30am-4pm & Sun 1-4pm. Adults £4.50, concessions £4, children 5-16 £1, under 5s free. Tickets provide a year of free return entry. www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 31

COULD YOU WRITE A POEM FOR FENLAND? Are you inspired by the wild beauty of the Fens? Would you like to be the poetic voice of Fenland? ADeC, Fen Speak, and Atelier East are proud to announce the Fenland Poet Laureate poetry competition for 2017! This is a chance for writers from across the Fens to come together, share their poetry and help put Fenland on the creative map! And best of all, it’s free to enter the competition! The competition organisers are looking for poems that represent and relate to theme ‘Fenland’. The subject is a wide one: you can interpret the theme in any way you choose. The judges are really looking forward to reading your entries! Winning the title of Fenland Poet Laureate is a great recognition of talent, as well as a fantastic opportunity to engage with your local community. The Laureate will be able to write about local events throughout the year and present poems for special occasions, working with others to develop ideas for bringing poetry to Fenland. Awards: First, second and third places will be awarded to three of the poets in both the adult (18+) category and the young (10-17) category. Certificates of achievement will be given to all shortlisted and commended entrants. All shortlisted and commended poets will be invited to the special Fenland Poet Laureate Awards evening in March 2017. Deadlines for entry: Midnight on Friday 27th January 2017.

Mary Totman reading her prize winning poem 2016

Alternatively, you can pick up an entry form from your local library and post your entry to Fenland Poet Laureate Competition, ADeC, The Babylon Gallery, Waterside, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4AU. When sending your entry by post, please remember to include a separate covering letter with your name, email address, telephone number, address, age group entered (10-17, or 18+) and the title of the poem. Please also remember not to write your name on your poem. For further details, check out the Atelier East Website: www.fenlandpoetry.co.uk

Conditions of Entry: Your poem should be no longer than 40 lines, and typed on a single side of A4 paper. Please write your age in the top right-hand corner of the page (adults can just write ‘18+’) but please do not write your name on your poem, as all poems will be judged anonymously. All entrants must live, work, or study in the Fens. We can only accept one poem per entrant, and this poem must be previously unpublished. Please send your poem, along with a cover email with your name, email address, telephone number, address, age group entered (10-17, or 18+) and the title of the poem to fenlandpoetlaureate@gmail.com 32 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

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ELY ARCHEOLOGICAL SOCIETY Our next talk is: Monday 16 January 2017 by Richard Mortimer, Senior Project Manager for Oxford Archaeology East Middle Saxon Village Development in Cambridgeshire and the -ham/-ton Divide Coming out of an extensive programme of work in the village of Oakington, involving rescue, developer funded, research and community archaeology, this talk attempts to show the interconnectedness of all things archaeological and how one small step, one piece of pottery or one test pit in a village garden, can lead down paths that end up sailing down the River Rhine and attempting to explain why Oakington is a -ton and Cottenham is a -ham. The talk is at 8.00 pm in the Methodist Church Hall, Ely. Entry is via the gate at the rear of St Mary’s Street Car Park, Ely ADMISSION: Visitors £2.50 – Members free. Want to know more phone 01353 669326 www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 33

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ANGLESEY ABBEY SNOW DROP FESTIVAL 9th Jan - 28th Feb Lode Anglesey Abbey has one of the finest snowdrops collection in the country with over 300 varieties of the delicate white flowers, including 20 varieties that have been discovered at Anglesey Abbey. The snowdrop, or galanthus to use its correct botanical name, is often seen growing in religious or monastic sites because of the coincidence to the period of the Feast of Candlemas & Purification each February. The Garden Guides run guided tours of the gardens and the snowdrops at 11.30am on weekdays and for a more detailed introduction to snowdrops, the Garden team run tours of the private collection at 2pm on weekdays until Friday 19 February. These tours are for a maximum of 30 people. 15 spaces can be pre-booked by calling Visitor Reception on 01223 810086,with the remainder available on the day on a first come first served basis. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ anglesey-abbey-gardens-and-lode-mill

THE LORD PROTECTOR’S HISTORICAL FAYRE Sun 29th Jan 2017 Oliver Cromwell’s House, St Mary’s Street

Oliver Cromwell’s House proudly presents “The Lord Protector’s Historical Fayre” – A range of Historical Traders selling their wares within the setting of the 17th Century former home of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector. A wide and wonderful range of items from historical reproductions to the historically influenced. Go on an historical shopping spree! Your chance to buy a variety of unusual and historical gifts including food, pottery, jewellery and clothing. Admission £2 www.olivercromwellshouse.co.uk

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THE WIZARD OF OZ Wed 11th & Fri 13th Jan 2017 -7.30pm Sat 14th Jan 2017 - 2.30pm & 7.30pm (No Thurs Performance) Townley Memorial Hall, Fulbourn Centre, Home End, Fulbourn. CB21 5BS LlamaDrama is thrilled to bring you, early in the New Year, a brand new adaptation of the muchloved story, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, which has a talented cast of over 20 adults and children, many of whom live within Fulbourn itself, who will bring all the best loved (AND most hated!) characters of the book to life, whilst adding original touches.

8TH ELYSIAN WINTER BEER FESTIVAL Fri 27th Jan 2017 - Sat 28th Jan 2017 The Maltings, Ship Lane, Ely The Ely and District CAMRA branch are pleased to invite you to attend the 8th Annual Elysian Winter Beer Festival at The Maltings.

LlamaDrama was established over 15 years ago and put on many pantos and other productions in the Fenland area, and is now bringing this wonderful family show to the Townley Memorial Hall at the Fulbourn Centre, which has a large car park, a large Bar and modern facilities. Soft drinks/wine/sweets and ice-cream will be available in the Hall, with additional drinks available at the Bar. Tickets are £9 (adults), £7 (Senior Citizens 60 and over) and £5 (children 16 and under) Reserve online at www.llamadrama.org.uk or telephone the Box Office on 01354 694782 email: boxoffice@llamadrama.org.uk Unreserved seats can be bought on the door.

TOPPING & COMPANY JOHN SIMPSON 17 January 2017 7:30pm Doors open 6.45pm Ely Cathedral For further details and tickets please visit www.toppingbooks. co.uk/events/ely/ or contact Topping & Company Booksellers on (01353) 645005 ely@toppingbooks.co.uk www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 37

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

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 every fortnight 10am-12noon First one after Christmas 11th then 25th January. 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 the Cathedral City of 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 38 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

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 www.facebook.com/elyartstheatre Twitter - @elyartstheatre

Ely Astronomy Club Friday 9th January: A journey into the Multiple Universe - Quantum Leaps and Alternate Realities by Club Chairman & Founder Mike Stephens. Happy New Year to all our friends and supporters. Meetings commence at 7.30pm and are held at the Vernon Cross Rm, Ely Museum. The aim of the club is to be informal, friendly and exciting. Beginners and families are welcome. Join us and journey to the stars! Meetings are the 2nd friday of the month from Sept - June (July & Aug no meetings) No admission fee, retiring collection. Contact: Mike Stephens / mike@sulis.demon.co.uk Facebook: Ely Astronomy Club http://sites.google.com/site/elyastroclub/

Ely Baha’i Community If you desire with all your heart, friendship with every race on earth, your thought, spiritual and positive, will spread; it will become the desire of others, growing stronger and stronger, until it reaches the minds of all men.” Our next series of “Ely Discussion Groups” are held at the Ely Museum every Tuesday evening at 7:30 and all are welcome. Free Admission. For information on further local events call/text 07746 761519 or email elybahais@gmail.com

City of Ely Bowls Club 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

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

C.A.T. Theatre Company We perform mostly musicals and a Christmas panto, we audition, but we also have show nights without auditions, where members perform their own choice of music. Our minimum age is 14yrs. apart from the Panto, where children may be younger. email: aafdawes@gmail.com Tel: 01353 664564

Ely & Dist’ Caravan & Camping Club Call David to arrange to join in for a weekends away in your caravan or motor home. Tel: 07771882185 Contact: davidmalkin2010@hotmail.co.uk

Ely Cathedral Mothers’ Union We meet on the first Wednesday of the month at the Cathedral Centre at 7.30pm. As part of a national organisation we actively seek to support and care for families, both in our local community and through our links around the world. At our monthly meeting we have a speaker and refreshments. All are welcome. Visitors £2 and Members £1. Eunice Reddish 01353 661502 www.elycathedral.org worship/mothersunion

SAM EVANS (AGED 13) – A TRIP TO KENYA WITH ELY COLLEGE IN OCTOBER 2017 Sam Evans, along with 22 others, is travelling to Kenya in Oct 2017 on a trip with Ely College, organised with African Adventures www.african-adventures.co.uk) African Adventures is the UK’s leading volunteer travel organisation, specialising in educational trips and dedicated to improving lives. They are partnered with community educational projects in developing areas of Ghana, Kenya and Zanzibar and provide humanitarian and financial support to assist their development. It’s the chance for a trip of a life time and Sam didn’t hesitate to say yes when given the opportunity. However, now comes the hard part. All those travelling are being encouraged to raise the funds to pay for the trip themselves and so you will start to see all sorts of events taking place. It would be really appreciated if you could support as many of them as possible. In Sam’s case he has already organised a successful curry night at Le Spice, and his next event is on 28th January at Ely Rugby Club As far as we know this is a first for Ely, as he is planning a Bandeoke (that’s karaoke with a live band). Ticket numbers are limited by the size of the venue, and are already starting to sell well. There will be a full bar open all evening and further details on how to book tickets are available on the poster. Various musicians are coming together and rehearsing already, the lights, amps and microphones are all sorted, and the words will soon be available – all we now need is YOU! Your support of this and other events would be much appreciated (see poster on next page!).

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Ely Choral Society

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

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

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

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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 mid-wives, Ely Children center and by the mums. Ely City ChurchTel: 01353 662172 www.elycitychurch.co.uk

Ely College Community Education We provide a wide range of evening classes for adults, from arts and crafts, languages, to cookery, exercise and more. For full details of what’s on offer please visit our website or contact us for more information. Tel: 01353 664853 Email: community@elycollege.co.uk Website: www.elycollege.com/community Twitter: @ElyCommEdu

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

Countess Free Church 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

Barstool Angels (and friends) present

BANDEOKE (That’s live band Karaoke) Think you could be the next Freddie Mercury, Robbie Williams, Tina Turner, Avril Lavigne or Mick Jagger… Come along and prove it with a cracking live band.

28th January 2017 7:30pm till Midnight Ely Rugby Club Licensed bar and raffle.

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

Tickets £10 Any profits help fund Sam Evans’ Ely College trip to Kenya with African Adventures. Tickets from Ev.ents@hotmail.com

REAL Life Therapy Meditation Groups

Octagon Cycling Club Octagon Cycling Club are a friendly local cycling club based in Ely. Formed in 2009, we are a mixed ability social group of riders......our group boasts a couple of ex-pro racers, ladies, complete novices, newbies, charity cyclists, mechanics, pub riders, triathletes, mountain bikers, and just about anybody who enjoys getting on a road bike. We meet Wednesday & Thursday evenings for indoor spinning & summer training rides, and Saturday and Sunday mornings for long rides (30 to 80 miles) at varying speeds between 15 & 24+ mph depending on terrain. We aim to stay together & no rider is left behind. New members are ALWAYS welcome...there is no joining fee or subscription, no commitment just the pleasure of riding a road bike on quiet Fenland roads with friends.....plus quite a bit of banter! www.octagoncycling.com octagoncyclingclub@gmail.com Contacts Robin Jones 07824 486 105

07739 260 027 or 01353 664920 realifetherapy@gmail.com

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Ely Drop in

Ely Fibromyalgia Support Group

6-8pm Thursdays (term time only) Centre E, Barton Road for ages 13-18. Run by Youth support Services. Contact Jo Hoblyn 07585 985533

Meetups, support, information

Ely Decorative and Fine Arts Society

Ely Film Society

Meets at the Old Bishops Palace Further information from Chairman Pam Murrells- 01353 664885

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

The Order of St Etheldreda The Order of St. Etheldreda is the fund-raising arm of Ely Cathedral Trust. If you would like further details on how to join The Order please contact: oofSE@elycathedral.org or telephone 01353 660363

Edward Bear Club (Cathedral) Our club meets every Friday morning 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

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.

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Hayley Mason Email elyfibromyaligia@gmail.com Phone 07793671728 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-the-team/community-first-responders

Ely Flower Club No meeting in January Next meeting 2nd February 2017. Demonstrators “Ely’s Got Talent” Members from the Club demonstrating their skills. Start time 7.15pm. Come along and have an enjoyable evening filled with flowers and meet new friends. Meetings at Needhams Hall, Ely College. Annual Subscription Fees £17.50, per meeting, members £2.00, visitors £5.00 (incl. tea/coffee & biscuits). Contact: Margaret Dooling 01353 610436 elyflowerclub@hotmail.co.uk

Ely Folk Club We meet monthly on the “teenth” Wednesday of the month with a concert of folk music and song featuring local and national folk artists. This is in the Old Dispensary, St. Mary’s Street, Ely, doors open at 7.30pm for an 8.00pm start. Contact 01353 740999 or 01353 664706 or via website www.elyfolkclub.co.uk

Ely Foodbank The food bank is run in partnership with Churches together in Ely. Donations can be left at collection points at Sainsbury, Tesco & Waitrose in Ely or brought to the food bank store on Barton Road. See website for times.Emergency food needs and general enquiries: Tel: 01353 468626 email: info@elyfoodbank.org.uk www.ely.foodbank.org.uk

Courses for Adults in Ely Writing about War with Lindsay Fursland

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

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

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

Come to the first lecture for free! For more information please contact Allison Morris: 01353 650294

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 well-established course has 110 acres of mature woodland, manicured fairways and challenging greens only minutes from the magnificent Cathedral and the growing City of Ely. Membership of the club is currently available. New members enjoy various added benefits. For example a free golf-swing analysis with one of the club’s resident golf professionals. The club has very active Men’s, Ladies’, Senior and Junior sections which provide opportunities for both social and competitive golf. Guests and visitors are always welcome. 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

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

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

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

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/

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Ely Heartbeat Health Walk

Ktog (Knit Together)

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

We Meet every Thursday evening at the Kings Arms Pub on St Mary’s Street. 7-9pm. It is free to join us and everyone is welcome to knit, crochet, crossstitch etc. Tel: 01353 664472

Ely High Badminton Club Every Wednesday (term time) 7.30-9.30pm Ely College, Downham Road. Contact John Clarke on:01353 699484 john.clarke@tesco.net

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

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The Lions Club of Littleport Make a difference to your community and join a club. Ask a Lion and he/she will try and make it happen. As a Lion you will join a club with likeminded men and women who are working together to strengthen your communities. You’ll also be a part of something bigger, a worldwide network of dedicated volunteers across the globe. For more details of your local club contact: David & Jenny Ellis 01353 664318 / 07817 592438 Email; Littleportlions@yahoo.co.uk www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/littleport Facebook; Littleport Lions Club Twitter; @LittleportLions

Friends of Ely Library Coffee mornings and jigsaw exchange held by Friends of Ely Library every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Come and help us support our local Ely Library. 10.00am - 12.00 ALL Welcome. For events please go to: www.cambridgeshire.net

Littleport Lions Korfball Every Tuesday evening, Littleport Leisure Centre, Camel Rd. All year round, new players can get two free trial sessions at any time of year. For more information, contact Andy on: andrewdunlop@hotmail.com, website: www.littleport-lions.co.uk Facebook or watch our introductory video on YouTube by searching for “This is Korfball”.

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

The Lighthouse Fellowship Activities Encounter/Sunbeams An optional opportunity for mothers and carers to have fellowship together, whilst children aged 3months to 3 yrs are supervised in play/craft. Kings School terms 9.15am - 11.00am. Garage Youth Bike Tuesdays 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Project work on motorbikes,restoration, maintenance. Learn to ride offroad. Pass CBT. Lighthouse Seniors Social Club 2nd & 4th Mondays each Month (not School Holidays). Transport from Soham area through ESACT may be available. Refreshment, friendship, hot lunch along with prize bingo/scrabble. 11.00am - 2.00pm. £5.00. Booking preferred. MAD Garage Youth Theatre Wednesdays 7.00pm - 9.00pm, Lighthouse Centre, Lynn Road. Acting ,dancing, singing,sound desk etc for ages 10-19yrs. Parents and Toddlers Wednesdays term time, accompanied children under 4yrs. 9.15am - 11.30am. Play activities in three rooms at the Lighthouse Centre including sensory and craft. Children £1 Adults 50p includes unlimited refreshments/biscuits and prize draw. Rock Solid/ Rock On/ 501 Fridays, Lighthouse Centre, 8.00pm - 9.30pm Three groups of fun youth activities for School Years 6 - 13, time to play high energy games or just chill out with new friends. 50p per session, tuck shop available. Contacts for most groups : 01353 662228 info@lighthouse-ely.org www.lighthouse-ely.org/whatson

Lighthouse Knitters Projects include various charitable knits and self improvement. We meet between 9.30 - 11.30am on a Tuesday morning, all year round. Beginners and all age groups welcome, materials are provided and tea and coffee available for a small donation. Please contact: Delia Wakeling on 01353 861126 or Maria Martin 01353 772 812 for more information.

City of Ely Military Band The City of Ely Military Band is 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

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

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

Ely Netball Club The club is a thriving club with currently 30 members of all ages and abilities and we encourage women to return to sport to get fit and healthy but also as a great social activity. Please contact Victoria Cutforth, Treasurer Ely Netball Club: elynetball@hotmail.co.uk 07518 080362

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Isle of Ely Philatelic Society

Ely & District Model Railway Club

5 Jan: Competitions, Auction and Packets. 2 Feb: Shipping Issues. Mrs V. Roberts. 2 Mar: President’s Evening. 30 Mar: Visit from Huntingdonshire P.S. 20 Apr: Birds of Prey. Richard Page. 11 May: GB Jubilees - KGV. Philip Illsley. 8 Jun: AGM, and Bourse. Meetings are held on a Thursday at Ely College, Downham Road, Ely CB6 2SH, 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Check notice board at the Community Desk entrance for designated room. 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

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 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

POS+ABILITY Are you living with the effects of a Stroke? Parkinson’s? Multiple Sclerosis? Muscular Dystrophy? or other long-term Neurological conditions? Come and join us at our established weekly classes in Ely, Littleport, Histon , and Exning. If you have an interest in our area of work, our team would like to hear from you. Potential Staff and Volunteers Please get in touch. For a Free Taster Session Contact 07565 598193 Email: posability3@gmail.com www.posability.org

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

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 & District Probus Club

Ely Hereward Rotary Club

The Probus Club meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Cathedral Centre, Palace Green, Ely at 10am. Membership is open to all professional & business people resident in Ely & District who are fully or semi-retired. January 3rd A Woman’s Life in the RAF January 17th The Stained Glass Museum -a talk from the Curator 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

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

Ely & District NSPCC

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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 Monday, 13th February, Monday, 22nd May, Monday, 21st August, AGM Monday 23rd October, Monday 4th December. 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. http://www.royal-naval-association.co.uk email: admin@royalnavalassoc.com Tel: 023 9272 3747

of October on Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Full details can be found on our website www.elysailingclub.org

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

St Mary’s Church Monday Club 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

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

Sketchy Ely Drink & Draw Group We meet on the First Monday of the month, 6pm to 8pm at the High Flier, Ely. A group for anyone interested in drawing, all ages, male/female, expert/ amateur. Meetings are free, buy a drink. Bring your own materials. Come along to draw, chat, drink and enjoy! Find us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/sketchyelydrinkanddraw/ www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 47

The Stained Glass Museum

Ely Tennis Club

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

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

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

Sutton Masque We are a relatively new, (two years) Border Morris side based in Sutton-in-the-Isle. We practice on Monday evenings and perform at various events and locations around the local area. Come and join us or book us for your event. Email : squire@suttonmasque.org.uk Website : http://suttonmasque.org.uk www.facebook.com/suttonmasque

Ely Theatregoers Club Eileen Pick founded the Ely Theatregoers Club in 1981 when she placed an advert in the local paper to see if anyone would like to join her on theatre trips. The Club now boasts some 300+ members whose continuing support to the Club’s activities (both in the theatre and social) see it continue and grow. The Ely Theatregoers Club hold Quarterly Coffee Mornings on the first Monday of the months of March, June, September and December at The Ely Cathedral Centre (the old Ely Library) at 10am - 11.30am. For further information on future events see our website at:www.elytheatregoers.co.uk stb.butler@ntlworld.com / Tel:07887 240483

Ely Table Tennis Club Located in the Village Hall at Prickwillow, just outside of Ely. We welcome new members of all ages and abilities but especially anyone wanting to get back into the sport. Practice night is every Monday from 7:00pm throughout the year. Match nights are Wednesdays and Fridays during the season for both the Ely District and Cambridge Leagues. Informal coaching offered to help improve your skills along with two annual club tournaments and other social events. First session FREE and subsequent sessions just £4.00. elytabletennis@gmail.com / Tel: 01353 361588 www.tabletennis365.com/Ely

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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. The next meeting is entitled “A Tudor Christmas Feast” a blend of historical narrative, images and period music by Ancestral Voices. website: - www.u3a.sites.org/ely email the chairman on: - elyu3achair@gmail.com

Ely Watercolour Workshop The Ely Watercolour Workshop is an informal group of artists, who get together at Ely Community College, weekly, on Tuesday evenings, during term time, between 6.30 pm and 9.00 pm, There is no formal tuition, but the members do try to help each other and demonstrate various aspects of watercolour painting. A programme of suggested ‘topics’, for each week, is produced, for each term. In the summer term, the EWW tries to encourage ‘outdoor’ painting with a selection of various venues, in and around Ely. Occasionally we hold an all day workshop with an outside ‘professional’ artist, for extra tuition and experience. The EWW arranges TWO exhibitions of paintings and hand-painted greetings cards, each year. One at Easter and the other in October school half-term holidays. The usual venue is the Almonry restaurant, off the Market Square, in central Ely. The fees are £20, per half-year, payable at the first meeting in January, and first meeting in September. Contact: 01353 666954

Ely Wildlife Watch

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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

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

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

Ely Guild of Woodturners The Ely Guild of Woodturners exists to enable amateurs and professionals to further the cause of woodturning and to preserve this ancient craft. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at the Social Club in Little thetford, starting at 7pm. (beginners instruction from 6pm) meetings usually consist of a demonstration by a visiting expert. Anyone is welcome to attend two or three meetings as a guest before committing themselves to membership (currently £30 per annum) Contact person: Stephen Franklin (Chairman) Tel: 01353 663949

Ely W.E.A. At WEA we believe learning is for everyone and learning is for life. The Ely Branch of the WEA is offering a nine-week course on Writing about War taught by Lindsay Fursland and beginning on 11 January from 10.30am to noon in Ely Library, The course costs £47.25 but 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. The course will discuss what soldiers and non-combatants have written about warfare through the ages, from Homer’s version of the Trojan war up to current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and will examine the ambivalent attitudes towards war in Shakespeare, the romantic views of Tennyson and Rupert Brooke, and the antiwar writing of people like Wilfred Owen. For more info, contact eastern@wea.org.uk.

Ely Youth Choir a mixed choir for the 10-19 age group meets at St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Street, Ely, CB7 4HF, from 6.00-7.00 pm on Monday evenings in term time. No fees are charged and there is no audition to join. Conductor Andrew Parnell. For more details contact Sylvia Bulley sylvan@bulleyas.plus.com or 01353 774733

Ely City Women’s Institute Events Calendar 2017 9 Jan: Beetle drive followed by refreshments 13 Feb: Beauty is my business, an evening with Caroline Seymour (Cloud 9) 13 March: 30 years of fair-trade in Ely by Teresa Ely All at Old Dispensary, St Mary’s Street, Ely. CB7 4ER All 7.15 for 7.30 pm Contact Tel: 01353 663787, Web: wielycity.wix.com/home, Email: ruth.g.sindall@btconnect.com

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COMING UP…

Performing Arts JANUARY 2017

ELY ADS THE ROAR OF THE GREASE PAINT ...THE SMELL OF THE CROWD Brush away those winter blues with some top class West End comedy coming to Ely Maltings! Ely ADS are opening their 2017 season with West End hit ‘One Man Two Guvnors’. Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe, a small time East End hood, now in Brighton to collect £6,000 from the dad of his fiancée. But Roscoe is really his sister Rachel, posing as her own dead brother, who has been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers! Holed up at The Cricketers Arms, the permanently ravenous Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a second job with one Stanley Stubbers, who is hiding from the police and waiting to be reunited with Rachel. To prevent discovery, Francis must keep his two guvnors apart. Simple! The show runs from Feb 9th – Feb 11th 2017 at Ely Maltings, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets are £11 (there is a 0.95p online booking fee) available now from www.ticketsource.co.uk/ elyamateurdramaticsociety or from Burrows Bookshop, Ely - 01353 669759.

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VIVA GROUP Viva Group are bringing John Godber’s witty play ‘Shakers’ to life in February too. Four young waitresses reveal the lives of Shakers Cocktail Bar’s staff and customers and offer an insight into their hopes, dreams and disappointments! Visit their website to find out more about the production and how to get tickets - www.viva-group.org.uk You can still jump on a magic carpet ride all the way to Old Peking for traditional family pantomime Aladdin. KD Theatre Productions pantomime is still running until 15 Jan 2017 at Ely Maltings. Tickets from £12.50. The box office is boxofficeekdtheatre.co.uk or call 01638 781037. Matt Harvey Ely Arts Theatre @elyartstheatre www.facebook.com/elyartstheatre

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