Elyi Magazine March 2018

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Ely i Magazine Reflecting the Richness of Ely Life

March 2018

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Ely Mayor – 4 Fraser Dawbarns – 5 Mikes’ Musings 6 Lucy Fraser – 7 Bentley Solicitors – 11 Cathedral Volunteers – 12 Quality Plastering – 18 Luxury Homes – 26 Action for Happiness – 31 Hedgehog Habitats – 32 Ely Heroes – 41 Ely Choral Society – 44 Babylon Gallery – 44 Amnesty International – 45 Sing Choirs – 45 KD Theatre - 55 www.elyimagazine.com

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It is great to be back with you again with this March issue, bringing you articles from local groups and businesses.

After spending hours in front of my Mac here at Elyi HQ, it’s always such a delight to send our ‘baby’ off into the world and onto your doormats.

Thanks to the fantastic support of our advertisers we have been able to produce our full edition in print this month and so both the hard and online copies will be identical containing all the community events and info.

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This month we had a great time meeting some of the lovely people who volunteer at Ely Cathedral. They do admin to guiding and everything in between. If you want to join the 350 strong team then why not attend their info evening on the 8th of March? As a way to spend your free time, it sure beats absent-mindedly scrolling through Facebook pictures of your friends’ cats and attempts at baking...

You may recently have come across something called Ely Rocks. It’s where painted rocks are hidden round the city for others to find. Now, don’t worry. Like me, you may have initially approached the idea with a bit of confusion… maybe been a bit cynical…maybe even thought you’d rather spend time scrolling through Facebook pictures of your friends’ cats and attempts at baking… but hear me out - it’s wonderful! To cure myself of my middle-aged scepticism, I spent some time finding out about the project and talking to friends out and about in Ely. I was very pleased to meet a lovely young man called Charlie who had found his first rock. Boy, the excitement! I must say that the penny dropped and I realised that the sense of fun, the creativity, the getting-your-wellies-on and treasure-hunting is really just all its about.

Yes, you can raise awareness for something or get your business brand on facebook but at Charlie’s level it has brought motivation to explore our wonderful city.

In fact, there’s no stopping me now. I have bought a bag of pebbles and a pack of non toxic, weatherproof paint. I won’t stop until all the pebbles in Ely are painted! Only joking, but hopefully I’ll have time to paint one before the April edition is due. Why not join me!

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Richard Hobbs MAYOR OF ELY A shorter than usual entry this month (normal service will be resumed as soon as possible) Mayor, Richard Hobbs has been busy on your behalf, representing the City of Ely at numerous events around the area.

On 8th February, Cllr Hobbs attended the Ely City College Careers Event where enthusiastic primary pupils were given a chance to learn about what they needed to achieve to realise their dreams of a career.

Showing his willingness to get his hands dirty, Richard will be calling for volunteers again, for another litter pick in April. Let’s make it the biggest turn out yet!

He has also been in talks with the British Legion recently to arrange commemoration of the 100 yrs since the ending of WW1. This will be celebrated on the 15th July with youth groups from the city. The main event joining with the whole nation will be on St Mary’s Green at 7pm on 11th November.

(01353 661016) for more info and to volunteer for the litter pick!

Witchford Sketchers’ Day

St Andrew’s Church, Witchford has planned a series of community events. In February there was an art day with Cary Outis and for March there is an event for businesses and charities to explain what they do.

As part of a series of community events planned for an extension to the church in St Andrew’s Witchford, a drawing workshop with Cary Outis was held in the church hall.

The participants enjoyed the morning and their feedback included ‘excellent tuition; he was very clear and inspiring.’

There was a sketchers’ competition as well. The 26 entries were displayed in the church and the winners were: First prize: a drawing of a horse by Tony Brown Second prize: three entrants came second: two

by Sue Thompson (flowers and a man relaxing on a sofa) and a drawing of two ladies sitting on a bench by Don Beards.

The first prize for the children’s section was the drawing of a kestrel by Harvey Stimpson. £65.50 was made for the church extension funds.

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The next event to look forward to is the ‘What we do Supper’ on Thursday 8th March (not the 15th March as previously advertised) when during a two-course meal, there will be a number of ten-minute talks by people introducing their businesses or charities.

The evening starts at 7.30 p.m. If you would like tickets or to speak at the event, contact rjwestwell@hotmail.com Tickets are also available from Witchford Post Office.

Leading Law Firm Opening in Ely With over 150 years of legal expertise, Fraser Dawbarns is bringing a complete range of professional services to Ely Business Park this Spring.

The solicitors Fraser Dawbarns LLP are pleased to announce that they will be opening an office on the Cambridgeshire Business Park in Ely this Spring. They will be bringing with them the range of legal expertise and the client-focused approach which has made them one of the most successful and highly regarded firms in West Norfolk and North Cambridgeshire.

Fraser Dawbarns is a firm which has advised families and businesses for generations. Its experience means it understands the needs and concerns of its clients and prides itself on providing high quality legal advice in a straightforward manner that clients understand and puts them at ease.

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We have been fortunate enough to have been included in various events which have taken place in Ely in the last year or so and are looking forward to becoming part of such a diverse and rapidly expanding community.”

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The Fraser Dawbarns team presenting the Ely Business Awards Employer of the Year 2017 award to local company, Thorlabs.

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Mikes’ Musings

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

OLIVER CROMWELL, HERO OR VILLAIN?

In 2011 to commemorate the fortieth anniversary of the Ely Society, I wrote Oliver Cromwell, Lord of the Fens, to honour one of Ely’s most famous citizens. Not being a Cromwell expert, I wanted to write a simple biography that might be read by young people and those who just wanted to find out more about his life and his relationship with Ely and the fens. I had Reg Holmes’ research, published in 1975 as Cromwell’s Ely by the Ely Society, to draw on, and Oliver Cromwell House itself to help. I also consulted several other books and relevant websites.

Despite all that I found there were many gaps in the narrative and so much not known about the man and his family despite him being one of the most famous Englishmen that ever lived.

But I did my best and it was duly published. No one contacted me to say that I had got things wrong, but there were suggestions that there were errors and omissions. I like to try and get things right, so when the opportunity arose to reprint I decided to do a revised version.

I am grateful to Cromwell authorities John Goldsmith and Professor John Morrill for providing me with corrections and suggested amendments, but they also posed questions

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with which I struggled. There is no doubt that the event that changed Cromwell’s life forever was when he moved to Ely in 1636 having inherited from his uncle, Thomas Steward of Stuntney Hall, the position as collector of the cathedral tithes.

In 1640 he was elected as MP for Cambridge and despite being the subject of Andrew Barclay’s Electing Cromwell, no one is entirely clear how he was chosen. What I did learn from all Andrew Barclay’s research, much of it looking at Reg Holmes’s earlier research, is the importance of Thomas Parsons’ Charity in Ely, the members of which acted rather like a town corporation. Professor Martyn Bennett’s Cromwell at War reinforced my own opinion that perhaps Cromwell’s greatest achievement was learning to be a soldier in his early 40s and becoming one of history’s great military commanders.

Cromwell did not abolish Christmas, although he did not restore it either when he was Lord Protector, and I leave readers again to decide how much he was a hero or a villain. Have I got it right this time in this fully revised book?

It would be lovely to think so, but one thing I have learnt is that it is very difficult to write a simple book about a complicated person.

Mike

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Email: lucy.frazer.mp@parliament.uk In the latest reshuffle South East Cambridgeshire MP, Lucy Frazer, was delighted to be appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Ministry of Justice. In her new role Lucy looks forward to working in a department that supports people when they are often most in need – helping victims and those needing access to the courts and ensuring offenders receive appropriate punishment but are also rehabilitated. Lucy will also be involved in securing the future of the UK’s thriving legal services industry as we leave the EU. She told ElyI, “I am thrilled at this new opportunity alongside my ongoing work for Cambridgeshire. It’s been a busy start to the year and in recent weeks I met with local firefighters at Ely Fire Station and also with police at Ely police station to further develop our

relationship to build a safer community. I enjoyed a visit to Corkers Crisps to see their growing business and hear about their exciting plans for the future and I continue to be very engaged on the numerous infrastructure projects and proposals.

“I would like to make Elyi readers aware of a petition that I have set up on my website to gather local support for improving the A10. A recent report published by the Greater Cambridge Partnership looked into various different approaches to future-proofing the A10 from Cambridge to north of Ely, recommending a comprehensive package of measures over the short, medium, and long term. The Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, James Palmer, along with me and our committed district councillors, will

now work closely with key stakeholders to drive these proposals forward. In order for any recommendations to be implemented, however, we need to obtain Government funding. This is the purpose of my petition and I would urge anyone who wants to show their support for this to go to my website www.lucyfrazer.org. uk/campaigns and click on the petition to add their name.

“In addition I’ve been involved in meetings, discussions and correspondence on the A1307 and the Ely Area Improvements Programme, in so far as it affects Queen Adelaide, and have been pleased to accompany two Secretaries of State on visits to the constituency, Transport Secretary Chris Grayling and the new Education Secretary Damian Hinds, continuing to ensure our concerns are heard at the highest level.

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The Volunteers at Ely Cathedral Ely Cathedral is a diverse community whose members participate in its mission and ministry in a host of ways. Behind this magnificent building which we so richly enjoy, there is an army of more than 350 volunteers, who play a crucial part in the day to day life of the Cathedral and without whom it would be unable to function.

We spent a most enjoyable morning last month hearing the personal stories and experiences behind some of the volunteer team.

Appropriately, we spoke first to Christopher and Lesley who are welcomers. They are the first faces people see. Chris said, ” The first question is usually where the loos are but I have been asked where to get the best sausages! We are here to be a friendly face and make them feel at home.”

Lesley became involved when she arrived here from Scotland.

“I thought it would be a great way to get to know people, and it was” she says.

Like most of the welcoming team, Lesley volunteers for several shifts a week and really enjoys being of help to others.

Sally Rowland and Joan Cameron co-ordinate the welcoming team. Sally explains, “We get a lot of local visitors who come for all different reasons.

There are the regulars on market days and since the free pass scheme now includes all of CB6 and CB7, we are constantly trying to spread the word that you can come here without having to pay. We want people to realise they can come. It’s their Cathedral” We also spoke to Sheila Broad who has completed the formal training to become a Cathedral guide. It’s a role that takes several months of study culminating in an exam and mentoring period before being allowed loose on the public and it is a role Sheila relishes, “I have always been interested in the history of the places I live, so becoming a guide was a very natural way for me to serve.”

Finally, I followed peels of laughter to find the ladies from

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the Flower Guild. They are part of an enormous team of around 90 flower arrangers who decorate the building throughtout the year. They love a good wedding! and count themselves very lucky if one comes up when they are down on the rota. They are a devoted bunch and although the flowers are ordered and prepared for them ready for arranging, they often plan their own gardens at home around foliage that might be needed during the year.

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McCarthy and Stone cordially invite you to their Open Days on 15th, 16th & 17th March 11am - 3pm. Come and see the quality and comfort for yourself.

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The development on Lisle Lane, Ely, will offer a beautiful selection of 58 high quality, privately owned properties, exclusively for the over 70s.

What’s more, with the opportunity to benefit from friendship and companionship if they choose to, and privacy when they need it, life at Roslyn Court is independent living at its best.

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In addition to the homeowners’ lounge, facilities at Roslyn Court will include a fabulous on-site bistro-style restaurant, with the option to bring friends and family along too, plus its own luxury guest suite should visitors come to stay.

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ART 17th March - 8th April 2018 ART OPPOSITES, Ted Coney and Francis Jeans exhibition.

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BOOK EVENTS Thursday 1st March JIM KELLY Toppings & Co Booksellers St. Peter’s Church, Broad Street 7.30pm (01353 645005) ely@ toppingsbooks.co.uk (£7 event & book voucher) Monday 5th March WILL MILLARD, BBC Presenter and Explorer.

The Bookshop, 9 High St Ely, 7.30pm (01353 645005) ely@ toppingsbooks.co.uk ( standard £7 - £14.99 event & book voucher) Wednesday 7th March DAVID JACQUES Ely-based archaeologist, David Jacques’ groundbreaking research into the origins of Stonehenge. The Old Bishop’s Palace 7.10 for 7.30pm (01353 645005) ely@toppingsbooks. co.uk ( standard £7 - £35 event & book voucher) Tuesday 13th March WENDY COPE Celebrating a new collection of poetry ‘Anecdotal Evidence’ at St Mary’s Church 7.30pm (01353 645005) ely@ toppingsbooks.co.uk (£7 event & book voucher) Tuesday 27th March CLARE MULLEY on the women who flew for Hitler. at St Peter’s Church 7.10 for 7.30pm (01353 645005) ely@toppingsbooks.co.uk ( standard £7 - £9.99 event & book voucher)

MOTHERING SUNDAY Sunday 11th March

easter weekend

Friday 30th March - Monday 2nd April

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY THURSDAY 8 th March

CONCERTS Wednesday 7th March LUNCH TIME LIVE Kings School students 1.15pm Ely Cathedral (FREE with general admission) Thursday 8th March LUNCH TIME CONCERT St. James School Choir 1.10pm Ely Cathedral (FREE with entrance) Saturday 10th March ELY CONSORT The passing of the Year: An evening of poetic music.

7.30pm Ely Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Ely (£10 /children Free) www.ticketsource.co.uk/ elyconsort or Burrows Book Shop Monday 12th March LUNCH TIME CONCERT Blair Academy Choir & Orchestra 1.10pm Ely Cathedral (FREE with entrance) Thursday 15th March LUNCH TIME CONCERT Suffolk Singers 1.10pm Ely Cathedral (FREE with entrance) Thursday 15th March STRINGS BY CANDLELIGHT A King’s Ely Strings concert featuring the orchestras and chamber groups 7.00pm St Mary’s Church, Ely (www.kingsely.org/ news-events/box-office/)

Saturday 17th March LUNCH TIME CONCERT Suffolk Singers 1.10pm Ely Cathedral (FREE with entrance) Sunday 18th March ELY YOUTH CHOIR & ELY IMPS Combined Concert at St Mary’s Church, Ely, 5.30pm (£5 / children free) on the door.

Wednesday 21st March LUNCH TIME CONCERT Washington National Cathedral Choir 1.10pm Ely Cathedral (01353 667735) (FREE with entrance) Saturday 24th March 2018 ELY CHORAL SOCIETY St John’s Passion 7.30pm Ely Cathedral. (01353 660349) £5-£25

Sunday 25th March 2018 CITY OF ELY MILITARY BAND Tea and Tunes Concert 2.305.30pm Ely Community College, Downham Rd (01353 663324) £6

CULTURE Saturday 3rd March CIVILISATIONS FESTIVAL THE PRODIGAL SON Ely Library and Ely Stained Glass Museum collaboration during the BBC Civilisations Festival, for children/young adults 8 years and older. Details from Ely Library.

Tuesday 6th March CIVILISATIONS FESTIVAL ENGAGE EXTRA Ely Library and Ely Stained Glass Museum collaboration during the BBC Civilisations Festival, for adults. Details from Ely Library.

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ELY CINEMA MAR 18

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

Film ticket prices: Evenings: £7/£6 Matinee: £6.50/£5.50 (£1 discount for members)

Other content various prices: Concessions 60+, U15s, income support, F/T students (proof required).

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

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).

Ely Cinema is run by Babylon ARTS.

ROH Screening: £15 (adults) £14 (concessions) £12 (members)

Sunday 4 March: 2pm

ROH: The Winter’s Tale (Ballet) Acclaimed by critics and audiences alike for its intelligent, distinctive and emotionally powerful story, told through exquisite dance.

Sunday 4 March: 7.30pm · 125 mins.

The Darkest Hour (PG)

Oscar nomination – Best Picture. Winston Churchill’s baptism of fire in the tense days of May 1940, as Britain stood on the brink of invasion.

Wednesday 7 March: 7.30pm · 108 mins.

Journey’s End (12A)

During March 1918, a British company moves onto the front line in northern France. Moderate violence, infrequent strong language.

Sunday 11 March: 2pm

ROH: Carmen (Opera) Mother’s Day Special. One of the most famous operas ever. Direct from the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.

Sunday 11 March: 7.30pm · 105 mins.

The Greatest Showman (PG) Mother’s Day Special. Your chance to shamelessly sing out loud with the most entertaining film of the year. Drinks offer from The Maltings.

Thursday 15 AND Sunday 18 March: 7.30pm · 116 mins.

The Post (12A)

Oscar nomination – Best Picture. Spielberg once again brilliantly reflects the historical zeitgeist. Strong language and brief battle violence.

Thursday 22 March: 7pm

National Theatre Live: Julius Caesar)

NT Screening:

Ben Whishaw and Michelle Fairley play Brutus and Cassius, David Calder plays Caesar and David Morrissey is Mark Antony.

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

Sunday 25 March: 7.30pm · 130 mins.

Old Vic Screening:

Oscar nomination – Best Picture. Daniel Day-Lewis is couturier Reynolds Woodcock in maybe his final screen performance. Strong language.

£12 (adults) £10 (members)

Phantom Thread (15) Wednesday 28 March: 7pm

Messiah from the Old Vic

Box Office: 01353 616991

Experience this powerfully dramatic account of Messiah and rediscover the intense spirituality of its many well-known arias and choruses.

Online Tickets: babylonarts.org.uk

The Shape Of Water (15)

Babylon ARTS (operated by ADEC).

Registered Charity No. 1043197.

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Thursday 29 March: 3pm AND 7.30pm · 123 mins.

13 Oscar nominations. Guillermo del Toro’s darkly romantic adult fairy tale, both weird and wonderful. Strong violence, language, sex, nudity.

Saturday 17th March ELY LIBRARY HISTORY FAYRE a Local History Fayre to bring local historical and art institutions together to share information about their collections with the community. Details from Ely Library.

Tuesday March 20th THE KINGS ARMS QUIZ NIGHT Come and test your knowledge with chance to win £300 (8pm)

Monday 19th March THE MILDENHALL TREASURE Ely & District Archeological Soc Talk by Dr. Richard Hobbs of the British Museum. 8pm Methodist Church Hall, Ely (entry via St Mary’s carpark gate) (£2.50 / members free) (01353 669326)

FOOD & DRINK Saturday 3rd March TALKINGFREELY POPUP CAFE The Cathedral Centre, Ely 9.30-12.30 Friday 9th March AN EVENING WITH ELY GIN Hosted by James Clark, the founder of The Ely Gin Company. 7.15pm Oliver Cromwell House £25 go to Eventbrite to book.

Saturday 24th March INDIAN WINE AND FOOD From Ely Wine Events in association with Bibi’s Indian Cooking at Babylon Gallery, Waterside, Ely. Tickets: info@ elywineevents.co.uk

OPEN DAYS Friday 23rd March KING’S ELY OPEN DAY TOURS Nursery, Acremont and Junior Schools. Enqiuiries to 01353 660700

Tuesday March 6th THE KINGS ARMS QUIZ NIGHT Come and test your knowledge with chance to win £300 (8pm)

THEATRE Thurs 1st - Sat 3rd March THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Ely Ads 7.30pm The Maltings, Ship Lane, (£11) tickest from Burrows Book shop (01353 669759) Friday 2nd March OH WHISTLE...

A Cambridgeshire Libraries Event: Nunkie theatre Company perform two ghost stories

by MR James. Littleport Library 7.30pm (£7/£4) www. cambridgeshire.gov.uk/arts Wed 7th - Sat 10th March HAIRSPRAY A Soham Viva Production at The Brook, Soham (7.30pm) (01353 722228) www.wegottickets.com (£10.50-£12) Fri 9th & Sat 10th March SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL King’s Company (Years 5 – 8) 7pm Fri &Sat Sat Matinee 2.30pm, Hayward Theatre Kings Ely. www.kingsely.org/ news-events/box-office/

Friday 23rd March MEN IN GENERAL A Cambridgeshire Libraries Event: A mix of well-loved songs & a capella classics, infused with comedy, advice on relationships and car parking tricks. Soham Library 7pm (£7/£4) www.cambridgeshire. gov.uk/arts Thurs 22nd - Sat 24th March OH! WHAT A LOVELY WAR To mark the centenary of the end of the Great War, King’s Company presents this iconic play with music, 7pm Hayward Theatre Kings Ely. www. kingsely.org/news-events/ box-office/

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Thursday 8th March MEET THE VOLUNTEERS Talk to members of the cathedral volunteer team to find out more about what’s involved. 6.30pm Ely Cathedral

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The next generation of choral singers warmly invites you to hear

Ely Youth Choir & Ely Imps in concert Conducted by Rebecca Duckworth & Andrew Parnell Ely Youth Choir and the Ely Imps, Ely Cathedral’s children’s choir, present a sparkling programme of music in their first concert together, including the first performance of a wonderful new song written for the occasion

by Andrew Parnell, the conductor of Ely Youth Choir.

Sunday 18th March 5:30 p.m.

St. Mary’s Church, St. Mary’s Street, Ely Admission £5 at the door. Under 16s free.

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ELY HERO AWARDS 2018 Last year was Ely’s inaugural community event – Ely Hero Awards and local Drain Care and Repair Company, Metro Rod (Cambridge), based in the city is very proud to bring back the event this year together with their media partner The Ely Standard, part of The Archant Group of Newspapers and very kindly supported by The Elyi Magazine.

The search is on from the 5th of March for individuals to nominate their rather special “Hero” who lives or works in Ely and the surrounding villages within a 10-mile radius. Our judges will shortlist 3 nominations and these finalists will be invited to the exclusive Award Ceremony at The Maltings on June 25th where the winner of each category will be announced and crowned.

So many of Ely’s local businesses pledged support, and without them this event would not be possible. These are, along with Metro Rod (Cambridge); Grovemere, Elyi Magazine, Ely Gin, Life Fitness, Thorlabs, Crown Garage Honda, Xpert Resourcing, Ely Standard, Kings School, Lovewell Blake, Milton Executive Cars and Platinum Properties.

Local company Infiniti Graphics has expertly designed the fabulous brand logo, a new look website and produces all the promotional materials. Local Virtual Assistant, Sadie Finch kindly provides administration assistance and collates all the nominations. Both these businesses provide invaluable organisational support and make up the Ely Hero Awards Team.

Metro Rod (Cambridge) said; “Last year we were overwhelmed by the success of this event and the very generous support of local business was incredible. The event shone a light on our fabulous local heroes.”

Nominations can be made via the website: www.elyheroawards.org.uk. To keep updated

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with all the news go to facebook.com/elyheroes and join in with the tweets @elyheroes. We are going to be popping up around the city over the next few months so keep an eye out and don’t forget to nominate!

are: er Categories Best Teach rver ievement ch A f o Smiliest Se ild Ch f the Year o o e u er H ag g lle Co Sportin panion ero H y El Caring Com E H T of the Year Neighbour Champion y it n u m Com nal g Professio in az Most Am For further information on Ely Heroes, please contact MetroRod (Cambridge) Business Development Manager Naomi Sherwood on 01353 659047 or email naomi@metrorodcambridge.co.uk www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 41

Ely Sinfonia presents

From Russia with Love

E LY SINFONIA

Prokofiev

Romeo and Juliet Suite no 1

Khachaturian Spartacus Suite no 2

Tchaikovsky

Symphony no 2 (Little Russian) Conductor: Steve Bingham

Ely Cathedral Sat 28 April 2018 · 7.30pm Tickets: £25/£20/£15 (reserved) £8.50 (unreserved) Concessions £15 in £20 seats Available from: Ely Cathedral Box Office Tel 01353 660349 box.office@elycathedral.org https://tickets.elycathedral.org Registered Charity Number 1161642

By kind permission of the Dean and Chapter.

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The Passing of the Year an evening of poetic music

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Get help and volunteer.

Coffee mornings held at The Lamb Hotel, Ely from 9.30am on 14th November and 13th March 2017 2018 12th December

Jonathan Dove ~ The passing of the year Bob Chilcott ~ The bird of dawning

Alexander L’Estrange ~ Three songs of love Morten Lauridsen ~ Sure on this shining night

Saturday 10th March 7.30

pm

Ely Methodist Church

Want to find out more?

£10

(U16s free)

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

Burrows Bookshop, 9 High St Passage, Ely ‐ 01353 669759 www.ticketsource.co.uk/elyconsort (10% booking fee applies)

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Malcolm Archer ~ Hymn for St Cecilia Randall Thompson ~ The road not taken

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Song Writing Workshops Back in 1988, a big time record man thought it would be interesting to bring a Texan to London to spend a week writing songs with one of his artists. That original collaboration resulted in not only the critically acclaimed album, Boo Hewerdine and Darden Smith – Evidence, but more than that, it started a 30year collaboration and friendship.

Though their solo careers have gone different directions, the one constant has remained their passion for the craft of songwriting.

Many past participants keep working together long after the workshop has ended, writing songs and singing on each other’s projects.

Now, Boo and Darden come together several times a year to lead songwriting workshops. They want to pass along some of the lessons, tricks and processes they’ve learned over their many years in the business, hoping they can help other writers from all levels of expertise write better songs.

Boo and Darden have both built lives based on songs. Their courses are designed to give you the tools to do the same, but not take thirty years to make it happen!

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE: Structure and Verse / Chorus / Bridge Clarity in lyric The importance of meter and rhyme scheme The power of telling the truth in lyric using simple language Collaboration Writing from your life and The importance of telling your story Creating writing projects for yourself The habits of a successful writing life Recognizing and building on your strengths as a writer

2018 Dates: May 21-25; Moniack Mhor; Beauly, wInvernesshire June 4-8; Halsway Manor; Taunton, Somerset To find out more please send us an email at: audreyripleymusic@icloud.com

Boo and Darden take time during the week to sit one-on-one with each participant, helping to identify goals and create a path to success for their writing. That will look different for each student. To some it might be a roadmap to recording an album, or steps to doing more shows, making it a career. Others want to rewaken their creative energies, make a life more based around music. For many, it’s simply to become a better writer, to finish more songs.

At the end of the week, each participant records at least one song on-site with a professional engineer. The highlight of final evening is a listening party of songs written during the week.

Through a week of collaboration, group meals, evenings spent passing around songs, a sense of community is created.

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Ely Choral Society Ely Choral Society will perform Bach’s St. John Passion in Ely Cathedral on Saturday 24th March 2018 at 7:30 pm. This promises to be a very special performance sung in English and taking full advantage of the wonderful acoustic of the Nave of the Cathedral.

Bach’s passion settings are among the supreme choral achievements of any age. His St John Passion is an intimate and deeply expressive telling of Christ’s persecution and crucifixion.

Rogers Covey-Crump is well-known as a leading exponent of the role of Evangelist and he is joined by a group of young singers, all forging notable careers as opera and oratorio soloists. The performance is accompanied by an orchestra of period instruments provided by the Chameleon Arts Baroque Orchestra and will be conducted

by Andrew Parnell. Whilst the St John Passion is mostly performed in German, this performance will be in a traditional English translation so that the audience can directly follow the drama.

Follow us on social media for all the latest news on our concerts, youth choir and events. www.facebook.com/ElyChoralSociety

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Ely Choral Society

ST. JOHN PASSION Sung in English

Rogers Covey-Crump Evangelist Henry Hawkesworth Christ Nardus Williams Soprano Helen Charlston Alto Hiroshi Amako Tenor Julian Chou-Lambert Bass

Chameleon Arts Baroque Orchestra Edmund Aldhouse organ continuo

Conducted by Andrew Parnell Tickets £25, £20, £15, £8, U18s £5 Ely Cathedral Box Office 01353 660349 and https://tickets.elycathedral.org/ www.elychoralsociety.org Registered Charity No: 802308

7:30 pm Saturday 24th March 2018 Nave of Ely Cathedral Copyright: gracel21 www.123rf.com

ART OPPOSITES -17th March - 8th April DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO PAINTING IN OILS

Two artists who have known each other for many years are having an exhibition together at the Babylon Gallery from 17th March – 8th April. Both use oil paint, but their approach to how they work is very different Ely artist, Ted Coney uses his family as the theme of all his work and each piece is worked out over a period of two years before he starts on the canvas.

During that time he will make observational drawings from life and also collect objects, photographs and ephemera to inform his ideas.

He will then work in his studio on small preliminary canvases to test out how he is going to paint the final picture.

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Francis Jeans, who lives in Cambridge, prefers to work directly from his chosen subject matter and this is often in a busy London location where he paints outside cafes, shops and theatres, incorporating reflections of the surrounding streets and people. He works in all weathers and times of day, accepting that the movement of figures and changes of light that go with working in this way.

During the exhibition, both artists will be around in the gallery at weekends to talk about their work.

Babylon Gallery Waterside, Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4AU T: 01353 616991 E: office@babylonarts.org.uk

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL - ELY BRANCH The Ely branch of Amnesty International was set up about eight years ago. We are a friendly group of activists who meet once a month at St Peter’s House on Broad Street to plan campaigns and lobby on behalf of prisoners of conscience around the world. They include the Saudi Arabian blogger Raif Badawi and the American Jaqueline Montanez, who was given a life sentence without parole at the age of 15.

Peter Pringle have been among our lecturers. For several years, we have also brought musicians from Ronnie Scott’s to Ely for a very popular fundraising afternoon of summer jazz.

New members are warmly welcomed. We love to hear new ideas and welcome contributions, be they large or small, as we would not only like to continue holding our regular events in 2018, but also to expand our activities and actions.

In this country our rights and freedoms are enshrined in the Human Rights Act and it is easy to take them for granted, but in many countries posting criticism of your government on Facebook or practising your non-state sanctioned religion or trying to set up a new political party can result in people being arrested or facing trial for sedition or treason.

We’re keen to spread the human rights message around East Cambridgeshire, so we organise film nights at the Old Palace, exhibitions in Ely library, Ted Talk-style nights at the Babylon Gallery and an annual lecture at the Cathedral. Guest speakers as diverse as Hostage UK’s Terry Waite and antideath penalty campaigners Sunny Jacobs and

Well Done Sing Choirs!

Congratulations and thanks to Sing! Choirs for raising over £3,000 for local organisation “All In Sound” supporting people living with dementia “On behalf of the Trustees of All In Sound I would like to thank the members of Sing Choirs, their families, friends and supporters for raising the incredible sum of £3107.75! The money will support “Sing Together”, a project which will give people living with dementia and memory loss and their carers the opportunity to enjoy the many health and social benefits of making music together.” June Massey – All in Sound For any more information about All In Sound, and/or their project “Sing! Together” please contact Kathryn Rowland on 01353 662022 or email, in the first instance, kathryn@singchoirs.com. kathryn@singchoirs. com – everyone is welcome! No auditions, and we sing a brilliant selection of pop, rock and songs from the shows. You can also see our website on www.singchoirs.com www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 45

REGULAR GROUPS AND MEETS LISTINGS To update or add your group please email: editor@elyimagazine.com

ART & CRAFT 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 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 Sit & Sew at Sew Much to Do Every Wednesday 6-9.00pm £3/session we share ideas, help and support each other, and have a lot of fun along the way! Sew Much To Do, 7 High Street Passage, Ely Tel: 01353 664000 Ely Watercolour Workshop The E.W.W. is an informal group of artists who love to paint in watercolour. We get together at Ely College on Tuesday evenings during term time, between 6.30 and 9.00 p.m. There is no formal tuition but it’s a very friendly group and members exchange ideas and help each other. We have a termly programme suggesting topics for each week and sometimes members give a short talk or demonstration. In the summer term we go out to paint in venues in and around Ely, or in the College, depending on the weather.

Occasionally we hold an all day workshop when a professional artist comes to give tuition. The EWW holds two exhibitions a year in the Almonry restaurant, one at Easter and one in October.

Membership fees are £20 per half year.

Any queries, please contact Sarah Ruff: 01353 614495 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 beautiful ancient craft. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at the Village Hall in Little Thetford, starting at 7pm (we offer a beginners’ instruction from 6pm).

Meetings usually consist of a demonstration by a visiting expert and we even squeeze in a raffle, chat and a cup of tea!

Anyone is welcome to attend two or three meetings as a guest before committing themselves to membership, which is currently just £30 per annum. The Guild offers a warm reception to anyone who fancies turning up and seeing what woodturning is all about.

So do come along and take a peek.

Feel free to contact Louise on publicity@elyguildofwoodturners. org.uk for more information.

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

Tel: 0300 666 9860, email informationservices@ageukcap.org. uk, www.ageukcap.org.uk facebook: www.facebook.com/ AgeUKCAP Ely & District NSPCC The Ely and District Committee of the NSPCC Lesley 01353 659986 / Wendy 01353 664752

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Ely Local Group of the Wildlife Trust 7.45 pm Vernon Cross Room, Ely Museum. For info contact: Will on:01353 661339 / email: willburdett@btinternet.com Ely Wildlife Watch Wildlife watch is a junior branch of the Wildlife Trust. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer. For more information on forthcoming Ely Wildlife Watch events, follow the Ely Wildlife Watch group on Facebook or call Clive Baker on 01353 610224.

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

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 The Friends of Ely Museum.

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

Cost of meetings £2.50 Ely-Ribe Association Our Association exists to promote the 60-year old twinning arrangement between Ely and Ribe. We have a programme of social events through the year and participate in annual twin town events with the corresponding association in Ribe. The next major event will take place in June 2018, when a group from Ribe will visit us for the Cathedral Flower Festival. We also help groups or societies from Ely to make contact with their equivalent organisations in Ribe. Our next major event will be in June 2018, when a party from Ribe will visit Ely for the Cathedral Flower Festival. Membership costs just £10 a year, and many of our group have made lasting friendships as a result. If you would like to join us, or are interested in making contact with likeminded people in Denmark, give us a call! e-mail: elyribe.association@ntlworld.com Chairman: Howard McMillan Tel: 01353 667949 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 The Stained Glass Museum The Stained Glass Museum holds workshops, family drop-ins and lectures throughout the year. www.stainedglassmuseum.com curator@stainedglassmuseum.com or 01353 660355 Willderland Farm We are 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

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

DANCE Sutton Masque We are a relatively new, (three years) Border Morris side based in Sutton-in-the-Isle. We practice on Wednesday at 8pm in Witcham Village Hall and perform at various events and locations around the local area. Come and join us or book us for your event. E: squire@suttonmasque.org.uk www.suttonmasque.org.uk 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 Ely and Littleport Riot We are a women’s Morris side based in Ely. If you would like to join us or book us for an event please get in touch or come along to Centre E in Barton Road where we practice from 8pm on Friday evenings. (See email address below) We perform at various evens around the area including St George’s Day in March, St Neot’s Day of Dance and Ely Folk Festival.

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

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

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

For more information on the group activities, outings etc go to the website: - www.u3a.sites.org/ely or contact the chairman on: - elyu3achair@gmail.com Ely W.E.A. At WEA we believe learning is for everyone and learning is for life. The Ely Branch of the WEA offers two 10 week courses per year: one starting in late September and the other in early January. The courses run from 10.30am to noon and are held in Ely Library. In addition, it offers occasional day schools.

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

Haddenham W.E.A. The WEA firmly believes in promoting life-long learning. You don’t need any previous knowledge or qualifications, only a willingness to share with others your curiosity, ideas and experience, or just listen and enjoy something new. Our Spring course is looking at the architecture of the English parish church from the Saxons to the Victorians. This lasts for 10 weeks and started on Monday 15 January 2018 in the Arkenstall Centre from 10 to 11.45am. Lectures will be augmented by two trips to local churches. The course fee is £54 but the first session is free giving you the opportunity to see what is on offer. Please note that the Art Deco course scheduled for mid-April has been cancelled.

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

FUNDRAISING & VOLUNTEERS Ely Dining Club This friendly lunchtime dining club with interesting speakers, welcomes men and women (and their guests). It meets 6 times a year at The Poets House on St Marys Street in Ely. Next meetings: Tuesday 17th April; Monday 11th June. The 2-course meal with coffee costs just £20. It is a great way to meet new people and meet up with your friends. The dining club helps fund projects such as the NSPCC ChildLine Schools Service visits to primary schools to talk to young children about abuse and how to get help.

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

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Ely Community First Responders Our community first responders are volunteers who are trained

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

For more information please contact Emma Greaves 01353 614794 Elycfrs@virginmedia.com Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/ ElyCommunityFirstResponders/ 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 tel:01353 660363 Inner Wheel Club of Ely Inner Wheel is one of the largest women’s service organisations in the world. Inner Wheel is: Women in action working together to making a difference and improving lives. The objects of Inner Wheel are......To promote true friendship, To encourage the ideals of personal service, To foster international understanding. We meet the 4th Wednesday in the month at the Old Dispensary, St Marys Street, Ely. If you are interested in visiting us please contact Mary Rone 01353 667088 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 Littleport Rotary Club We are a thriving branch of the Rotary family with a current membership of 24 and ages ranging from late thirties to early seventies! 75% of our membership is in full or part time employment. We meet on a weekly basis at The Anchor in Little Downham. As with other clubs our aims revolve around service to the community. www.littleportrotary.org.uk Contact: David Ambrose Smith 01353 861010 Ely Hereward Rotary Club Ely’s evening Rotary club was founded in 2004, and meets every Wednesday evening at St Peter’s Rooms, Broad Street, Ely, for an interesting mix of speakers, social activities, and planning our fundraising activities. These include Ely Aquafest, the Christmas Santa street collection, Eel Day, Apple Day, the Ely Potato Race, and our annual “Win a giant Easter egg” competitions, along with fundraising concerts at The Maltings.If you would like to make new friendships and support local charities and good causes while having fun, please visit our website at http://rotaryclubely-hereward.org for more information, or contact us via president@rotaryclubely-hereward.org for an invitation to one of our meetings.

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

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Ely & Littleport Time Bank We are a friendly and welcoming group of volunteers who exchange time and skills with one another for free. Everyone’s time is equal irrespective of what you can offer. Our Ely meeings are monthly at the Lamb Hotel from 9.30am on 13th March 2018 /10th April 2018 Our members range in age from 7 to 91 and we raise funds to pay for on-going public liability so that we can continue exchanging safely. information will be put up on our facebook page Littleport and Ely Timebank.

Caline Easey caline.easey@chsgroup.org.uk or 07702517746

HEALTH 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

HISTORY 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 Friday History Group A new series of Friday History Group lectures started last Autumn, and are continuing on the second Friday of each month, also in the Ely Methodist Hall, doors open 10 for 10:30 start, £3 on the door.

The next lectures already booked are as follows : March 9th Girls in Green, Mike Rouse April 13th, Chloe Cockerill about her new book on the heraldry and people associated with it at Ely Cathedral. Followed by an afternoon conducted tour of Ely Cathedral heraldry.

May 11th, TBC June 8th, Field trip to Wisbech Museum and associated talk there. further infor from Chris Holley at : eipfriday@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 Prickwillow Engine Museum at Prickwillow near Ely is a registered charity and run by volunteers, the museum houses many very large and rare diesel engine all in working order, it also tells the story of the drainage of the Fens, complemented by a static display of drainage and farming tools and equipment . OPEN: 31st March 2018 – October 7th 2018 Open on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday: 12.00 to 16.00 unless other-wise stated. Adults - £3.00 / Children - £1.00 (6 to 16 years) Conc - £2.50 / Family Ticket - £7.00 (2 adults and 2 children) Under 6 year olds Free Telephone: 01353 688360 / www.prickwillowmuseum.com www.facebook.com/museumatprickwillow

INTEREST GROUPS 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: elybridgeclub@gmail.com

Ely and District Camra We are a friendly, local branch of The Campaign for Real Ale whose main aims are to promote real ales and cider, pubs in our area that serve these (and encourage those that do not to change), to protect beer quality and choice in pubs and lobby for fair duty and full measures.We organise the annual Winter Beer Festival and a range of social events for our members. Our Branch meetings take place around the District in local public houses serving real ales and ciders. Membership of CAMRA includes free or reduced entry into beer festivals, reduced prices on beer and cider in some pubs, member’s discounts and access to What’s Brewing and Beer Magazine. If you are interested in Real Ale and Cider then do get in contact.

Email: camraely@gmail.com W: www.elycamrabeerfest.com Facebook: @ElyandDistrictCamra Twitter:@ElyBeerFestival Ely & Dist’ Caravan & Camping Club Bring your caravan or motor home for a weekend away with your local Camping Club! AGM 3rd MARCH 2018 -Queen Adelaide Village Hall 7: 30pm. The meeting will be followed by a social evening with refreshments.

Rally weekends:-March 16th to 18th at King’s Lynn C.P. North Runcton. / 29th March to 2nd April Glebe House School, Hunstanton Call David to arrange to join in Tel: 07771882185 Contact: davidmalkin2010@hotmail.co.uk City of Ely Flower Club Thursday 1st March 2018 AGM and Demonstration by Barbara Collins, Peterborough, Title “Joys of Spring”. Venue: Needhams Hall, Ely College, Downham Road, Ely. Start time: 6.45pm. Come along and enjoy an evening filled with flowers and meet new friends. Entrance: £5 visitors (incl: tea/coffee & biscuits).

Further info: Margaret Dooling 01353 610436 elyflowerclub@hotmail.co.uk Stuntney & District Gardening Club We hold regular meetings on the 1st Monday of each month at 7pm in Stuntney Social Club. We have varied and interesting speakers.

We welcome new members! Tel: 07775503595 Please do get in touch for a copy of our programme.

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 and any volunteers are always welcome.

For more information, contact General Secretary Teresa Bye on 01353 610370 or teresabye@ntlworld.com The K9 Community Cafe We are a weekly drop in cafe for people who like dogs!! Well behaved humans can accompany their own dogs for coffee, biscuits and chat. Regular activities, friendly warm atmosphere, run by volunteers. Every Thursday 10 - 12 at the Cathedral Centre Palace Green Ely for info www.facebook.com/thek9cafe/ Tel:07552462040 Isle of Ely Philatelic Society We extend a warm welcome to all stamp collectors. Meetings are held on a Thursday in the Community Rm at Ely College, Downham Road, Ely CB6 2SH, 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Membership subscription is only £7.00 per year. Visitors are welcome at all our meetings.

We do hope that you will join us! For info 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 & District Model Railway Club The club membership has continued to grow in recent months and we remain happy to call for new members. So come and join us and be part of a thriving model railway club. We meet on Tuesday as well as other times. Anyone over 18 interested in joining can visit us a couple of times to see if they like it. Then Membership is £10/ month. In the first instance, please contact the Club Secretary on 01480 454857 or via e-mail: crofters@ntlworld.com to arrange a visit, or make contact via our website: www.elymrc.org.uk

LANGUAGE & LITERATURE Ely English Language Cafe Tues & Fri at 10.30am. Just drop in - all welcome. The Kings Arms, St Mary’s Street for info contact Bob Handley: e: handleybob46@gmail.com Tel: 01353 666367 FENPROBE TALKING NEWS for the Blind & Sight Impaired The local audio compilation of local news papers., published weekly, is available to all those unable to read 12pt (most newspapers) comfortably. If not registered blind or partially sighted, an ophthalmologist or doctor will sign your application form to confirm eligibilty. The service is free and an Mp3 player is available, also free of charge. A volunteer will visit to explain the service and how to operate the player.

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

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

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MUSIC 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 Choral Society We are a mixed voice community choir holding concerts in Ely Cathedral and other venues locally with professional soloists and orchestras, together with musicians from the Ely and Cambridge area. No auditions. There is something for everyone whatever your experience or skill level. We rehearse on Monday evenings at Ely St John’s School in St John’s Road, CB6 3BW – do come and try us out. Tel: 07970 956401 / E:chairman@elychoralsociety.org Website: www.elychoralsociety.org

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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

Ely for Europe We are a cross-party group campaigning to ensure that the UK remains as close to the centre of the European Union as possible.

We support the right to remain of EU nationals living in the UK and full membership of the European Single Market. We have regular meetings and social events. please visit our website http://www.elyforeurope.org or Facebook – ElyforEurope.

Ely 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 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 Pop-Up Gospel Choir Now in its 3rd year. Ely Popup Gospel Choir rehearses at St Mary’s Church and performs in the summer. Currently rehearsals are weekly on a Wednesday 7.30-9.30 with a performance in June 2018. See Facebook : Ely Pop-up Gospel Choir for more info 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 Community Samba Band We are a group of beat loving, funky, groovy people who meet once a week to make music.

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

Email us for further details: elysamba@hotmail.co.uk http://www.eysambaband.weebly.com Facebook: / Ely Samba Band 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 Sing! Choirs Thursday evenings 8-9.30pm at Ely St John’s Primary School Fun, contemporary music, regular concerts raising money for local good causes. For more info email: kathryn@singchoirs.com Facebook www.facebook.com/singchoirs website www.singchoirs.com Ely Youth Choir Ely Youth Choir is a mixed choir for the 13 to 19 age-group meets at St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Street, Ely, CB74HF, from 6.007.00 pm on Monday evenings in term time. No fees are charged and there is no audition to join. Conductor Andrew Parnell.

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

POLITICS 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

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

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

Tel:07746761519 - FB:Ely Baha’i community Twitter: @elybahais - email: elybahais@gmail.com Christ Church North Ely held at Isle of Ely School Tel: 01353 659550 www.stmarysely.org Countess Free Church J.TEAM For school years 4+5+6 Meets term-time on Tuesday’s from 6.30 to 7.45PM. Games, craft, a reflection and lots of fun. New people welcome.

Cost 50p POWER PACK For school years 2+3 Meets term-time on Wednesday’s from 6.00 to 7.00PM. Games, craft, story and lots of fun. New people welcome. Cost 30p TODDLERS Two by Two baby and toddler Group meets term time on Thursday’s from 9.30 to 11.15am.

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

All events at Countess Free Church, Chapel St. Ely CB6 1AD Tel: 01353 662396 / www.countessely.co.uk Ely City Church Olive Cafe:Fridays 10am -12pm (Free) Ely City Church, 15a Silver Street. Open Door Cafe offers a friendly setting in which to meet others over freshly brewed tea or coffee and homemade cake. (donations for refreshments) UNDER ONES: Parents & Babies Group. A group for babies under a year old, providing a relaxed atmosphere for babies and for parents and carers to socialise. No need to book, just turn up and there is a fee of just £1 per baby. Hot and cold refreshment provided.

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

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

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

Website: newconnexionschurch.org.uk Email: Keith@newconnexionschurch.org.uk Tel: Pastor Keith Waters, 612158 www.newconnexionschurch.org.uk Ely Methodist Church Chapel Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 662426 www.elyandnewmarket.com Ely and District Spiritualist Church We meet at the Larkfield Community Centre , High Barns, Ely CB7 4SB every Thursday evening from 7.30pm to 9pm for a service with mediumship, spiritual healing available from 6.30pm – 7.30pm. No admission charge, tea, coffee and a chat after the service.

For further details please contact Elizabeth on 07769963850 St Etheldreda’s Catholic Church Egremont Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 662759 Ely Cathedral The College, Ely. Tel: 01353 667735 www.elycathedral.org Ely Cathedral - Mothers’ Union We meet on the first Wednesday of the month at the Cathedral Centre at 7.30pm. As part of a national organisation we actively seek to support and care for families, both in our local community and through our links around the world. At our monthly meeting we have a speaker and refreshments. All are welcome. Visitors £2 and Members £1. Eunice Reddish 01353 661502 www.elycathedral.org worship/mothersunion Ely Cathedral - Edward Bear Club Our club meets every Friday morning during term time from 10.00 to 11.00 at Powcher’s Hall on Firmary Lane (behind the Cathedral).

Parents, carers and pre-school children worship together with story, song and prayer. We finish with coffee and chat. This group seeks to welcome all those who wish to nurture the faith in their children in a relaxed atmosphere.

Contact: Angela Jones 01353 665810 St Mary’s Church of England St Mary’s Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 659550 St Mary’s Church - Monday Club The club meets in the church hall on the 1st and 3rd Monday in the month, opening at 2:00pm for a 2:30 start. The programme includes a range of social events, including speakers on a wide range of subjects. Afternoon tea and cakes are served at every meeting.You are very welcome to join us. There is a charge of £1.00 per meeting. Elizabeth Flood on 01353 662385 St Mary’s Church Ely - Mothers’ Union We meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 2.15pm in St Mary’s Church Rooms. We have a varied programme of speakers and social events. Through our membership, we seek to support work and care for families locally, nationally and worldwide. All are welcome to attend.

Contact the Church Office: 01353 659550 www.stmarysely.org/mothers-union.html www.facebook.com/StMarysElyMU/ St Peter’s Church of England Broad Street, Ely. www.elystpeterschurch.co.uk Ely Quaker Meeting Ely Quakers meet every Sunday at The Old Dispensary, St Mary’s Street, Ely at 10.30. Visitors are welcome to join us. We come together in silence and stillness and our Meetings for Worship last about an hour, followed by coffee and informal chat.

Find out more: www.quaker.org.uk/about-quakers/ Contact: Pauline Weston, paweston25@gmail.com

The Lighthouse Fellowship - Lynn Rd, Ely Lighthouse Seniors Social Club 2nd & 4th Mondays each Month (not School Holidays). Transport from Soham area through ESACT may be available. Refreshment, friendship, hot lunch along with prize bingo/scrabble. 11.00am 2.00pm. £5.00. Booking preferred.

Garage Youth Theatre Garage Youth Theatre meets during term time at 7pm until 9pm.

If you would like to have a go at acting, dancing, singing, costume making and make-up, set design than this for you! £1 per person Parents and Toddlers Wednesdays term time, accompanied children under 4yrs. 9.15am - 11.30am. Play activities in three rooms at the Lighthouse Centre including sensory and craft. Children £1 Adults 50p includes unlimited refreshments/biscuits and prize draw.

Friday night youth group 7.30 to 9.30pm Pool table, karaoke, Wii, games, tuck shop. For high school age.. £1 per person Tel: 01353 662228 email: info@lighthouse-ely.org www.lighthouse-ely.org/whatson The Lighthouse Knitters Projects include various charitable knits and self improvement.

We meet between 9.30 - 11.30am on a Tuesday morning, all year round. Beginners and all age groups welcome, materials are provided and tea and coffee available for a small donation.

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

SCIENCE 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 Humanists Meets at Ely Library Meeting Room. First Saturday of each month, 10.00am – 11.30am. For info visit: http://ely.humanist.org.uk/

SOCIAL Ely and District 41 Club A Club made up of past members of Round Table. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at The Almonry Restaurant 7.00 for 7.30. If you are a past Round Tabler living in the Ely area please get in touch. Nigel Davies.01353 721037 or njdavies1@aol.com LGBT+ in Ely & Cambridgeshire A LGBT+ group who meet on Fridays once a month for drinks at The Royal Standard in Forehill Ely from 7pm onwards or join us for brunch at Samovar on 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month 10am -12noon. Other local events also organised at various times.

Contact by email for more information Email: lgbtqcambridgeshire@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/LGBTEly https://www.facebook.com/LGBTCambridgeshire Ely & District Probus Club The Probus Club meets on the first and third Tuesday each month at The Cathedral Centre, Palace Green Ely at 10:00. Membership is open to all Professional and Business people resident in Ely and District who are fully or semi-retired. The aims and purpose of the Club are to provide a regular meeting for members to provide wellbeing through companionship, discussion and other activities such as outings, luncheons and guest invitation meetings.

Further details Ian Robertson, Chairman, 01353 658300

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Ely Branch Royal British Legion Meetings:Mon 9th April, Mon 18th June, Mon 16th July, Mon 13th August, Mon 22nd October (AGM), Mon 3rd December (Xmas do) Mon 17th December. All meetings are held at 1930hrs in the Town House, 60-64, Market Street, Ely, CB7 4LS. New members always welcome. For further information please contact Brian Crabtree on: Tel: 07533 593848 E: CityOfEly.secretary@rbl.community Ely City Trefoil Guild The Trefoil Guild is ‘Guiding for Adults’ and is celebrating its 75th Anniversary nationally this year. Ely Guild meets at the Old Dispensary on the first Wednesday of each month at 7.15pm. New members always made welcome.

Contact: Barbara on bjk17@btinternet.com Ely Tuesday Group Started in 1989, this ladies group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month (except December when it is on the 2nd Tuesday) at the Old Dispensary, 13 St. Mary’s Street, Ely Refreshments are served from 10am, followed by a guest speaker from 10.30-11.30. All newcomers welcome. Contact Pamela Austin 01353 610825 Ely City Women’s Institute Mar 12th: Painting with Royal Icing with Ruth Sindall.

Competition:- Best attempt on the night.

April 9th: National Gardens scheme talk by Pam Bullivant.

Competition: A posy of fresh flowers.

The Old Dispensary, 13 St Mary’s Street, Ely, CB7 4ER. 2nd Monday of each month.

7.30pm to approximately 9.45pm (feel free to arrive from 7.15pm).

We welcome new members to join us at any time of the year.

Please contact us via any of the following methods: Website: http://wielycity.wixsite.com/home Email:ruth.g.sindall@btconnect.com Find us on Facebook: Ely City WI Ely Northwold Women’s Institute We meet every second Wednesday in the month at 7.15pm in the Ely Cathedral Learning Centre, Palace Green , Ely, CB6 4EW apart from January when we have a post Christmas meal at a local venue. We have a varied and interesting programme that includes speakers, demonstrations and visits out. for info contact: 01353 860653 or 01353 699231 elynorthwoldwi@btinternet.com

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

Cost £4. First session free. For more information contact: email: eastcambsamazons@btinternet.com Find us on Facebook: EastCambsAmazons Website: www.eastcambswarriors.leaguerepublic.com

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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 Tel: 01353 665272 Email: cityofelybowlsclub@btconnect.com 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 Octagon Cycling Club We are a friendly local cycling club based in Ely. Formed in 2009, we are a mixed ability social group of riders......our group boasts a couple of ex-pro racers, ladies, complete novices, newbies, charity cyclists, mechanics, pub riders, tri-athletes, mountain bikers, and just about anybody who enjoys getting on a road bike. We meet Wednesday & Thursday evenings for indoor spinning & summer training rides, and Saturday and Sunday mornings for long rides (30 to 80 miles) at varying speeds between 15 & 24+ mph depending on terrain. We aim to stay together & no rider is left behind.

New members are ALWAYS welcome...there is no joining fee or subscription, no commitment just the pleasure of riding a road bike on quiet Fenland roads with friends.....plus quite a bit of banter! www.octagoncycling.com / octagoncyclingclub@gmail.com Contacts Robin Jones 07824 486 105 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 Ely High Badminton Club Every Wednesday (term time) 7.30-9.30pm Ely College, Downham Road. Contact: 01353 699484 / john.clarke@tesco.net Ely City Hockey Club We are based at and uses the astro turf pitch at Ely Outdoor Sports Association, just off the Downham Road/A10 roundabout. We’re a friendly club and welcome players of all ages and all abilities. With 3 mens teams and 3 ladies teams there’s something for everyone, whether you want to reach for the heights of the Mens or Ladies 1st teams or just fancy the odd game on a Saturday, you’re very welcome! We also have a very active Junior section with nearly 100 boys and girls aged 6-16 years training weekly and competing against local clubs. Training times are (September – April): Juniors Tuesdays 7-8pm / LadiesTuesdays 8-9.30pm / Mens Tuesdays 8-9.30pm For more info : :www.pitchero.com/clubs/elycityhockey Tel: 07815 905288 / Facebook: Ely City Hockey Club Twitter: @ElyHockeyClub

Ely Vikings Korfball Meetings each Monday evening at the gym at Ely College - 6pm (juniors aged 7-13, for one hour) and 7pm (seniors, for two hours.)

No previous experience is required - just turn up and enjoy your first free session. Find out more at: http://www.elyvikings.com/ elyvikings@outlook.com

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”.

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 Rugby Club Ely Rugby Club is a strong club on and off the pitch promoting enjoyment for all and the Rugby core values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship. Our Minis section starts with U6s playing tag rugby and caters for children up to 11 years old (U12s). The Youth section provides for children from 12 years old (U13s) up to 18, at which time they can join the Senior section. for more information on how to get involved.

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

Membership Secretary Richard Hill: secretary@elyrunners.co.uk Ely Sailing Club Ely Sailing Club is based at Roswell Pits in Ely, over 40 acres of attractive fresh water with islands, trees and banks. The sailing is always interesting, challenging and fun. There is dry launching directly from jetties, and crews are able to sail without getting their feet wet. We are a recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training centre and have also been awarded RYA Champion Club status for our race coaching. Sailing takes place between Easter and the end of October on Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Full details can be found on our website:www.elysailingclub.org Ely Squash Club Ely Squash club welcomes new members. We have 2 squash courts, changing rooms, car parking and bar. We are located near the new Cineworld cinema in Ely. Free membership for children and students. We have men and ladies teams in the Cambs squash league, as well as internal ‘box’ leagues for players of all abilities.

The squash courts are accessible to members 24/7, and the bar is open every evening Monday to Friday. Tel - 01353 662156 Website - elysquash.mycourts.co.uk

available if you don’t have your own. This is a great opportunity for local residents to try their hand at table tennis or to improve their skills. Informal coaching will be available along with robot practice, social events and two tournaments per year. The club are also looking for those wanting to get back into the competitive side of the sport and join one of their six league teams in different divisions. Anyone interested in finding out more can contact Karen Byford, Secretary to Ely Table Tennis Club at elytabletennis@gmail. com Ely Tennis Club We are a community-based not-for-profit club committed to making tennis available to everybody in and around Ely. We offer junior and adults coaching courses, enabling players to develop their game as well as having fun. We also have a number of teams representing the Club, playing teams around the County both home and away. Last, but not least, we organise social events throughout the year.

More info from www.elytennisclub.co.uk.

For occasional play you can book courts via our website - cost to non-members is £8 p.h The Ely Walking Group Please come and join us.

Contact Sonia..... email impducha@yahoo.co.uk or tel 01353 725140 for starting point Walking Netball ‘Let’s Get Moving East Cambridgeshire’ brings you Walking Netball.

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

For more information contact Sophie Edwards, Sophie.Edwards@ eastcambs.gov.uk or call 01353 616348

SUPPORT Cambridgeshire Invisible Illness Support ( CAMBSIIS) Want 2018 to be the year you improve? Time to look at moving a little bit more, getting a bit more active, to help our health and wellbeing. We will be meeting monthly for support and information at The Old Dispensary on St Mary’s Street 6pm.

Email: info@cambsiis.co.uk / Phone: 07793671728 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 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 Table Tennis Club Ely Table Tennis Club hold weekly practice sessions in the main hall at Witchford Sports Centre every Monday evening from 7pm to 9pm. FREE taster session for new members. Adults £4.00, students in full time education £2.00. Please wear trainers, some bats are

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Ely Dementia Group We meet fortnightly on a Thursday from 10a.m.-12p.m. at The Recreational Hall in Militia Way, off Barton Road Car Park. Our meetings are for carers, past and present, and for the cared-for.

The charge is £2 per head which goes towards refreshments and outings. The next meeting will be on February 1st. For further information contact Debbie Saberton on Ely 777093 or 07546481175 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 enquiriesTel: 01353 468626 / email: info@elyfoodbank.org.uk / www.ely.foodbank.org.uk 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 Ely & District Parkinsons UK Support Group Meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Bell Holt Community Hall. We meet for support and socialising as well as listening to our programme of speakers.

Contact Brian Hayes Chairman on 01353 860102 or the Secretary Jenny Lowles on 01353 861674 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 Young Peoples Support - Centre 33 Ely Drop In Centre 33 operates from 24a Barton Road which is above Centre E, facing the car park. We are open for drop in sessions from 4-6pm on Mondays and 4-7pm on Thursdays. Free to young people between the ages of 13 and 25 – we offer counselling, information and support, sexual health services, or just pop in for a coffee and a chat. 0333 4141 809 natalieg@centre33.org.uk / www.centre33.org.uk

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THE Wind in the Willows Win a Family Ticket to The Wind in the Willows a Scott Ritchie & KD Theatre Production coming to Ely this Easter!

A brand new adaptation of The Wind in the Willows is being created by Scott Ritchie Productions and KD Theatre Productions for an Easter tour which will be visiting The Maltings, Ely from Friday 6th April to Monday 9th. Perfect for entertaining the children over the 2nd weekend of the Easter holidays! It will be a playful take on the classic tale, featuring a professional cast of energetic performers, catchy new songs and an anarchic sense of humour that will entertain and delight the whole family!

The terrific Mr Toad will be played by Paul Cleveland who has been in musicals such as ‘Cats’ and recently appeared as Paul in ‘Absent Friends.’

(Pomegranate Theatre, Chesterfield). Rosie Coles, whose credits include Juliet in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and ‘Doctors’ for the BBC joins the cast as the playful Mole. Ratty will be played by Ross Townsend Green who has appeared in plays such as ‘The Importance Of Being Earnest.’ Completing the gang of four friends is Oliver Scott, who plays the warm-hearted, steady Badger. New comer, Oliver Tattersfield completes the cast in the crucial opposing role of Chief Weasel. The show will last approximately 2 hours with an interval.

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