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Ely Mayor - 4 Friday History Group -5 CAP - 5 Mike’s Musings - 6 Railway Exhibition - 17 Enjoy Retirement - 21 All in Sound - 22 Isle of Ely Arts Fest - 26 Flower Festival - 26 Wind in the Willows - 30 Libera - 30 Happy Birthday Kays! - 32 Eel Day - 36 Ely Sailing Club - 40 Big Band Gala - 41 Lions - 50 www.elyimagazine.com

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We would like to congratulate Mayor Richard Hobbs on a very successful year in office. This is his last article for us as Mayor and we wish him and his wife Pat all the best for the future. Cllr Mike Rouse takes up the reins (or chains!) on May 21st and so it’s all change for us on the volunteer editorial team as Emily at Ely museum has very kindly agreed to take over our regular history slot from June. We look forward to learning more about the heritage of this great city especially as it is such an exciting time for the development of the museum.

We are very happy to celebrate the success of our local independent shops and so we wish a happy first anniversary to all the staff at Kay’s on the high street. There is always an open invitation to our local traders to get in touch if they want a shout out in the magazine. Don’t forget, in spite of the old Oxfam shop renovations, you can still get down High Street Passage to all the lovely shops there. It gets a bit cosy on Thursdays but, hey that’s no bad thing as I have witnessed a marked increase in good-natured banter of late!

This month Ely Sailing Club put on their annual open day with a chance to have a go at sailing as well as meet the members of this lively, social club. I did it a couple of years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s Eel Fest 4th-7th May but we also look forward to several events coming up in the summer; the Arts Unequalled showcase at the Maltings in June, The highly successful Isle of Ely Arts Festival drawing a multitude of local events together under one umbrella and, of course, the epic Cathedral Flower Festival which brought tens of thousands of visitors to the region 5 years ago. and promises to be just as impressive this time around.

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Richard Hobbs MAYOR OF ELY

As Pat and I move to the end of our Mayoral year the last few weeks have proved to be as busy as the beginning. We were delighted to be invited to the Hereward Rotary Charter Night, this small group work extremely hard not only for local charities but international causes, they notched up a first by asking the Mayoress as the guest speaker, whilst finding hard to remain silent, congratulations to Pat for giving an insight to the role of a Mayoress . I would like to record my thanks to Hereward Rotary for the support they have given us throughout the year.

As you may know I have been championing the new Leisure Village, a project I took on some 7 years ago. Whilst extremely proud of our achievements and very excited with the opening of the Hive on the 14th May, I have been very concerned about the anti-social behaviour by a small number on this site which, if left unchecked, could spoil this wonderful family asset. I would like to thank the police for their professional effective approach to this matter.

I was invited beyond the city boundaries to Soham Care Home for their Easter coffee morning, I was given a very warm welcome and was very impressed with the feel of this homely place, also to listen to the Ukulele band who always impress me with their infectious enthusiasm. In all my time as Mayor I have never seen such an array of draw prizes, well done to the organisers that give their time freely for the benefit of the residents.

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what a treat be present for Bach St John Passion in the Cathedral, I know that this is a very demanding work, congratulations to all for a musical treat.

The sun shone on the RAFA service to commemorate 100 year of the RAF held at St Mary’s Church. Congratulations to Dorothy Eames and her small team for organising a fitting service which allowed us time to reflect on the huge contribution the RAF have made to the defence of

this county.

Throughout the year we have had the opportunity to meet many young people that play such an important part in city life, in particular those in the cadet forces and those youngsters that wish to establish a skate park in Ely. They have shown a great sense of maturity and commitment to their community. Unfortunately, we only hear the bad bits through the media.

Friday History Group The next meeting of the successful Ely Friday History Group, the final one of this session, will take place at Ely Methodist Church Hall on Friday 11th May, at 10:30 am. The very well known historian & local author Mike Petty will talk on ‘Pickwick’s Ely Scrapbook 1838’, and stories of the people associated with it.

His talk will describe Dickensian Ely - life and times in a Cathedral City in the early Victorian age.

There is no membership, anyone can turn up, as long as they pay £3 on the door, at Ely Methodist Hall, 15 Chapel Street, Ely CB6 1AD, behind St Marys Car Park We are currently planning on re-starting in October, on the second Friday, the 12th.

David Oates has been booked to give us a talk on the History of the Chivers Jam Factory at Histon, 1873 - 1960. Put it in your diary.

A very big thank you to KD productions for their donation to my charity, and congratulations for a very fast moving production of Wind in the Willows enjoyed by all including my granddaughter Jasmin.

Debt Centre Celebrates First Year

How quickly our Mayoral Year has flown, we would like to thank everyone who has made our year very special. Our best wishes go to the New Mayor and Mayoress.

A big thank you.

Regards Mayor Richard & Mayoress Pat Hobbs

Ely Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Debt Centre celebrated a year since opening with an Easter themed party which included an Easter egg hunt for children. At the event, volunteer Nigel Gregory spoke about the privilege of working alongside the clients. In the first year the Debt Centre has helped 37 clients including 7 who have become debt free.

The Ely CAP Debt Centre is run with the support of local churches alongside the national charity Christians Against Poverty UK. If you are feeling weighed down by debt, and would like help, please call 0800 328 0006 to book an appointment with Ely CAP Debt Centre.

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Mike's 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. When Ely gained a Mayor, Ely was known as a city, after all we had a cathedral, but there was no charter.

Ely did not have a corporation, the closest thing to it over the years from about the sixteenth century was the Thomas Parsons charity managed by trustees drawn from the cathedral and the town, while until 1836 the Bishop of Ely exercised considerable secular power.

In 1850 Ely got a Board of Health and under Dean George Peacock it did much to improve the health of Ely through bringing a clean water supply, first by taking river water to filter beds on Angel Drove and then by piped water from Isleham. A sewerage system was also installed, with the first sewage works being on the Grassyards, or Lavender Green as it is now known.

In 1974 there was major reform of local government. The old Ely UDC was merged with Ely Rural District Council and Newmarket Rural District Council, but not Newmarket town itself, to form East Cambridgeshire District Council.

The old Ely Urban District area became a parish council, but no longer with a chairman, we now had a mayor, one of only seven in the country formally addressed as ‘The Right Worshipful’.

The first mayor was Cllr Frederick Tucker. It is customary for the mayor to serve one year in office and combine the role of civic leader with chairman of the parish council, although two office holders: Cllr Henry Constable (1978-80) and Cllr Lis Every (2014-16) did two consecutive years. Thirty five different councillors have held the office being elected by their fellow councillors who remain at the original number of fifteen, elected every four years. Cllr Brian Ashton served two separate terms, as did Cllr John Willson, while Cllr Derek Crawley served three and the outgoing mayor Cllr Richard Hobbs, a remarkable four separate terms.

With the coming of local government Ely had an Urban District Council of fifteen members first elected in 1895. The UDC had a chairman who was the civic head.

In 1973 Ely was honoured by a visit from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to mark the city’s 13th centenary since the foundation of Saint Etheldreda’s monastery in 673. During this royal visit it was confirmed that Ely had been granted city status.

Cllrs Ian Lyndsay, Lis Every & Richard Hobbs. Ely’s three most recent Mayors.

This year’s Mayor Making will be at the Maltings on 21st May when members of the public are very welcome to witness the ceremony.

Mike The Royal visit to Ely in 1973. The 2nd Mayor of Ely, Cllr Sidney Theobald is pictured to the right - photo courtesy of The Cambridgeshire Archive

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Kaleidoscope of Life Ely Cathedral Flower Festival Thursday 21 - Sunday 24 June 2018 Ely Cathedral’s long awaited Flower Festival, Kaleidoscope of Life, promises to be an unmissable day out. The event takes place in one of the UK’s most glorious Cathedral buildings with plenty for visitors to look forward to including over 100 magnificent displays, bespoke shopping, music recitals and demonstrations by leading floral experts Expected to be one of the largest and most spectacular events in the East of England, the festival will be officially opened by special guest, Garden Designer Diarmuid Gavin at the preview evening on Wednesday 20 June.

The overall theme of the Flower Festival design focuses on the four seasons of life. Highlights will include a water feature, a floral arc the length of Ely’s impressive nave and an entire transept dedicated to commemorating the end of WWI. The crowning glory is a 12 metre wide

kaleidoscope of flowers positioned in splendour directly under Ely’s famous Octagon tower.

In addition to the thousands of flowers, the beautiful 14th century Lady Chapel will host an exciting programme of musical performances by choirs from across the world.

Visitors to the Festival will also be able to enjoy floral demonstrations and shopping in the Gift & Craft Marquee.

The Festival’s Creative Director is Chelsea gold medal winner, Roger Woolnough, who was part of the design team for Westminster Abbey’s Festival of Flowers and was the mastermind behind Ely Cathedral’s nationally acclaimed 2013 Flower Festival. The event will feature the work of over 35 Flower Clubs and Guilds from across the Eastern region.

The Flower Festival runs from Thursday 21 - Saturday 24 June – Advance booking recommended.

To book tickets visit: www.elycathedral.org or contact the Cathedral Box Office on 01353 660349

2018 Isle of Ely Arts Festival Saturday 9 June – Saturday 7 July 2018 With less than a month until the 2018 Festival kicks off, there’s plenty to get excited about. Our festival box office is now open so you can book tickets for a host of festival highlights.

Join us on Saturday 6th July for piano recital by Clare Hammond in Ely Cathedral. This colourful and inspired musical journey is inspired by our festival theme of Flora & Fauna and includes works from Schubert, Mendelssohn and Rimsky Korsakov.

Other exciting musical events include a special American Independence Day concert commemorating the centenary of the ending of the World War 1 by a choir of 300 Americans in Ely Cathedral. The talented Eboracum Baroque group are introducing some of our local children to the music of Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” in school workshops and will be playing it as part of their evening concert in St. Mary’s Church, Ely on Thursday 28thJune.

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Our own Isle of Ely Festival Players perform Snake in the Grass by Alan Ayckbourn in Wicken and Little Downham. Haddenham Galleries are hosting a series of workshops creating ceramic flowers which will become a permanent feature in the village. Other arts events include exhibitions at the Babylon Gallery, Ely Museum and Ely Maltings with pop-up art by local artists in Wicken Fen. The Ely Youth Choir will be giving a concert in Littleport on Sunday 1st July and local musicians will be giving a Folk concert in Isleham on Friday 15th June.

Please see our brochure for a full list of events.

We are particularly grateful to our Festival Friends, donors and sponsors who have helped our talented committee to arrange, what we hope you will agree, is an exciting programme.

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Wind in the Willows - Rebiew by Rosemary Westwell

Wind in the Willows’ produced by KD productions on Friday 6th April 2018 at The Maltings Ely KD production’s presentation of ‘The Wind in the Willows’ at the Maltings in Ely was a joy to behold. All the favourite characters were there: the flamboyant Toad (played by Terry Burns), the river-loving Ratty (Ross Townsend Green), best friend Mole (Rosie Coles) wise old Badger (Oliver Scott) and evil Chief Weasel (Oliver Tattersfield).

There were adorable rabbits, the easily rattled policeman, pretty Washerwoman’s daughter, the Toad-look-alike-Washerwoman and a number of weasels and stoats. The scenes played out swiftly and smoothly so that we were soon swept up in the drama. The singing was first rate and the accompanying music well selected adding flavour to some of the most effective scenes.

Highlights for me included the effective way in which the characters interplayed and the ingenious scenes of Toad’s escape. Director Oliver Scott, choreographer Katherine Hickmott and producers Scott Ritchie Productions and KD Productions (Daniel Bell and Katherine Hickmott) and team are to be congratulated for presenting

such a great story in such a most enjoyable way.

The next production to look forward to is ‘Alice in Wonderland’ which will be touring in Spring and Autumn in 2019. www.kdtheatre.co.uk scottritchieproductions.com

Family ticket competition winners, Oliver and Mia enjoyed the show and their goodie bags courtesy of The Elyi Magazine!

Libera

Chart-topping British boys’ vocal band returns to Ely Cathedral for its 2018 UK spring concert on May 12th 7.30pm

Since it was formed in 1995, Libera has travelled the world, topping the mainstream and classical charts and bringing its distinctive sound to television, radio and live audiences. In the UK, the choir has sung on programmes from Songs of Praise to Last Choir Standing and BBC Breakfast, whilst overseas they have performed for some of the world’s greatest leaders, including Bill Clinton and two popes.

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MAY WORKSHOPS AT HADDENHAM GALLERIES

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MAY events

Sat 5th May Life drawing 9.30-12.30 with Ann Biggs Tues 8th May Life drawing 6.30-9.30pm with Hilary Kemp Sat 12th May Make your own ‘ Stained Glass Mirror’ 9.30am - 4pm with Damon MacDonald

Ceramic Flower Tree

To create a permanent installation outside the Gallery.

Workshops are subsidized so affordable to everyone.

Hilary Kemp will be running these workshops on Sat May 19th, Sat 26th 10am - 4pm Sun June 3rd 10am - 4pm Tues 12th June 6-9pm June 17th, 19th, 24th, 26th and July 1st.

For more information or to book a workshop please phone Haddenham Galleries on 01353 749188 or go to http://www.haddenhamgallery.co.uk/

ICENI BOTANICAL ARTISTS 8th - 27th May Babylon Gallery, Waterside, CB7 4AU. Tel 01353 616991 12-4pm daily, Free admission, all pictures for sale.

Workshops available see: www.icenibotanicalartists.co.uk MAY 19th & 20th

LITTLEPORT SOCIETY OPEN WEEKEND

Littleport Artists at the Barn, Main St CB6 1PH 10am -4pm showcasing the work of Littleport’s talented art community. Free entry. refreshments available. Also artefacts, photos and genealogy from the Littleport Society’s collection.

COURSES & LECTURES MAY 17th

ILLUSTRATED LECTURE - ELY ARTS SOCIETY

7pm for 7.30 in the Old Bishops Palace. Lecture by Helen Richie entitled ` A Century of change` Jewellery and Metalwork 18501950, treasures from the Fitwilliam Museum. Helen Ritchie is responsible for researching, interpreting and curating the modern Applied Arts collections.

MAY 21st

WEA COURSES FOR ADULTS

The Life and works of Francis Bacon and Lucien Freud by tutor Fiona Lucraft. Explore the lives and works of two giants of modern British art in the delightful setting of the Babylon Gallery. This day-school coincides with the exhibition ‘All Too Human: Bacon, Freud and a Century of Painting Life’ at Tate Britain’. 10-15am - 3.45pm (£25) Babylon Gallery, CB7 4AU. Info and to book: allisonmorris265@hotmail.com

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FOOD AND DRINK MAY 5th

ELY EEL DAY

Ely’s annual Eel Day. 10.30pm - 4pm Follow the eel parade from Cross Green next to Ely Cathedral through the centre of the city down to Jubilee Garden from 11.30am - 4.30pm where activities, games, stalls, live music and performances take place.

MAY 6th

ELY WINE EVENTS - WINE FESTIVAL

Running as a fringe event to the highly successful Ely Food and Drink Festival, we will be showcasing 50+ wines from both local wine producers and wine merchants. 11.30am - 1.30pm & 2.30pm4.30pm (£16) www.elywineevents.co.uk/ely-wine-festival

GROUPS & MEETS MAY 3rd

ELY CITY FLOWER CLUB

Open Evening with Buffet & Demonstration by Gill McGregor, Hertford, Title “Floral Fantasy”.

Needhams Hall, Ely College, (6.45pm.) Charity Raffle for Centre 33 (Ely) and a flower raffle where you can win the floral arrangements made on the evening. Tickets £12 visitors Tel: Margaret Garrod 01353 665372.

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CONCERTS AND SPECIAL SERVICES MAY 2nd 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert-Guildhall Saxes MAY 3rd 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert-Danish Royal Chapel Choir MAY 10th 7.30pm Festal Eucharist for Ascension Day MAY 12th 7.30pm Libera* MAY 13th 6.30pm Christian Aid Week Service MAY 17th 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert-Choir of William Jewel College MAY 19th 5pm RSCM Festival Service MAY 20th 6.30pm Pentecost Praise with Baptism & Confirmation MAY 24th 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert-Neil Colledge MAY 28th 1.10pm Lunchtime Concert-University of London Chamber Choir Box Office: 01353 660349 / ww.elycathedral.org More information about all of these events can be found on our website. Dates and times correct at time of going to press. Please visit our website for any unscheduled changes or cancellations.

MAY 14th

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A talk ‘From sink to mink and back’. By Suzanne Lindsay. Competition: 3 fruit tarts.

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LIBRARY EVENTS MAY 8th

TEA & CAKE WITH DR. ANNIE GRAY

Annie Gray, food historian and regular contributor to BBC 4. talkS about her book ‘The Greedy Queen’ and shares some of her insights into the world of Victorian cuisine. 7pm (tickets, £6 from Ely Library),

MARKETS MAY 6th & 7th

VEGAN AND VINTAGE FAIR

10am - 4pm. Free, family friendly 2 day event for vegans, v-curious, and lovers of good food and all things vintage!! Vintage talls will be located in Ely Market Place, with a range of vegan stalls in Dolphin Lane aka “Vegan Alley”. ELY FREE PARKING plus plenty to keep the children busy.

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Dementia Awareness week is May 21 – May 27 and Ely Library will be holding a Dementia Friends Session on 16 May at 2pm to raise awareness of what is like to live with dementia, and provide information about what can be done to create dementia friendly communities. www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/library

The Greatest Showman 2-5pm. Ely St John’s Primary School. Come along and learn songs from this amazing show. Everyone welcome. No experience necessary. (£10) 16+ only Prebooking advised to avoid disappointment.

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THEATRE

Now in its 15th year!

MAY 16th - 19th

THE VICAR OF DIBLEY

Soham’s theatre company, Viva! present the stage version of this popular series at St. Andrews Church, Soham 14+ age guidance. 7.30 pm £12.50 . Tickets available from Viva Shop and online. Watch our for posters for details. http://www.viva-group.org.uk/

4th May to 7th May 2018

Celebrate Ely’s eel origins with four fabulous days of quirky eel related fun and entertainment.

MAY 20th & 22nd

THE FULL MONTY AUDITIONS

Auditions are coming soon to Ely. Are you over 18 and like to sing, dance and act, then CAT Theatre Company are auditions for the Full Monty on Sun 20 May 3-5pm and Tues 22 May 7-9pm also at Lt Thetford. Performances are week commencing 15-20 Oct at The Maltings, Ely. For an audition pack and to register an interest please email: rebekahgreen2016@outlook.com

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 Saturday 12 May, 1200-1700  Downham Road, Ely, CB6 2SH Whatever your age or ability we'll have something for you to try. We'll supply the balls and rackets and 10is Academy will be on hand to give you tips and advice.

Go to https://bit.ly/2vaierv to register.

Friday 4th May - Launch of Eel Food Safari Check out Ely’s restaurants, cafés and food venues to see what creative eel twists they have put on their menus for this weekend.

Saturday 5th May - Eel Day, Jubilee Gardens The annual Eel Day Parade departs at 10.30 am from Cross Green (adjacent to Ely Cathedral).

Ely’s ‘Ellie the Eel’ will be heading the carnival inspired procession down to the Waterside and into Jubilee Gardens where a whole host of eel related activities will be held. Special highlights include the British Town Criers Championships and the World Eel Throwing Competition (no eels will be harmed in this competition, just stuffed toys!). Can you beat the World record of over 17 metres? The full programme of arena events includes music, dancing, a living history encampment and a street food scene (including eels!).

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ELY CINEMA MAY 18

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

Film ticket prices:

Thursday 3 May: 7.30pm · 104 mins.

Finding your Feet (12A)

Evenings: £8/£7 Matinee: £7/£6 (£1 discount for members)

See it again! A British comedy drama with an all-star cast. Moderate sex references, drug misuse, infrequent strong language.

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

Royal Opera House: Manon (ballet)

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:

Sunday 6 May: 2pm

A staple of The Royal Ballet’s repertory, and a touchstone of adult, dramatic dance.

Thursday 10 May: 7pm

National Theatre Live: Macbeth Shakespeare’s most intense and terrifying tragedy, directed by Rufus Norris, starring Rory Kinnear and Anne-Marie Duff.

Sunday 13 May: 4pm (please note late afternoon matinee) & 7.30pm

Peter Rabbit (PG) 95 mins.

Peter teams up with vegetable-patch comrades against animal-hating farmer Mr McGregor. With a star-studded cast and a whole lot of humour.

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).

Thursday 17 May: 7.30pm · 101 mins.

Ely Cinema is run by Babylon ARTS.

Dame Eileen Atkins, Dame Judi Dench, Dame Joan Plowright and Dame Maggie Smith meet up in the English countryside to gossip.

ROH Screening:

Sunday 20 May: 7.30pm · 140 mins.

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

‘A blast of pure childlike amusement’ from Steven Spielberg.

Moderate violence, horror, infrequent strong language.

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

Isle Of Dogs (PG)

After a mysterious outbreak of ‘canine flu’, the corrupt mayor of a Japanese city banishes all dogs to a vast refuse dump off the coast.

Sunday 20 May: 3pm

Nothing Like a Dame (PG)

Ready Player One (12A) Thursday 24 May: 3pm

Nothing Like a Dame (PG) The famous Dames let the cameras in as they talk about their lives and professional experiences. Includes a range of astonishing archive material.

Thursday 24 May: 7.30pm · 151 mins.

The Square (15) Box Office: 01353 616991 Online Tickets: babylonarts.org.uk

An outrageous satire on modern society, art and human nature in the digital age. English, Swedish and Danish with English subtitles.

Sunday 27 May: 7.30pm · 124 mins.

The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society (12A) A journalist forms a bond with the residents of Guernsey Island in the aftermath of World War II. Moderate bloody images, sex references.

Babylon ARTS (operated by ADEC).

Registered Charity No. 1043197.

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JUNE 16th & 17th

ART UNEQUALLED Art Unequalled launches a new summer show this June at The Maltings in Ely. Independently organised by local sculptor Sally Dunham, Art Unequalled brings together highly talented local and national artists and craftsmen all presenting their handmade creations for sale direct to the public.

Following on from the success of the winter show, held in late October/ early November for the last seven years, Sally Dunham has decided to launch a new summer show, taking place this year on 16th and 17th June, which also fits nicely into the calendar of the Isle of Ely Arts Festival, a celebration of all things creative.

Visitors to Art Unequalled can expect a high standard of exhibitors, something that Art Unequalled has become known for, and the weekend will see a showcase of over 40 makers, all working to the highest standards.

Art Unequalled prides itself that everything you see at the show is handmade and presented by the artist who created it. This means that you can ask questions and gain a real insight into the ideas behind each creation. Some artists will be demonstrating their techniques for you to watch and enjoy at the show.

You will find a fantastic mixture of ceramics,

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ART UNEQUALLED EVENTS TO SHOWCASE SUPERB ART AND CRAFT

07850 286566

www.artunequalled.co.uk

sculpture, wood, glass, furniture, jewellery, textiles, painting, photography, mixed media, illustration and print making at a range of prices to suit all budgets.

Art Unequalled is a fantastic event to visit to find something unique for yourself, your home or a loved one; many of the exhibitors also work to commission allowing your to realise an idea you may have for a bespoke design.

info@artunequalled.co.uk

Put the dates on your calendar today! www.artunequalled.co.uk info@artunequalled.co.uk TEL: 07850 286566

Don’t miss the chance to visit this fantastic event and your chance to find something truly unique on 16th and 17th June at The Maltings in Ely, where a warm welcome awaits.

Art Unequalled will also be at the The Maltings on 27th an 28th October with an different mixture of artists and craftsmen in time for your Christmas shopping!

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T R Y SA I L I NG I n M a y!

Ely Sailing Club’s

Open Day 2018

Monday 7 th May 2018 1:00pm to 4:00pm Free Admission • • • • •

Sailing Rides Powerboat Tours Book Sailing Courses Get Membership BBQ and Bar

www.elysailingclub.org Roswell Pits, Prickwillow Road, Ely, CB7 4TX

Ely Sailing Club Open Day

Bank Holiday Monday 7th May 2018 - 1pm to 4.30pm

FREE SAILING TASTER SESSIONS AT ELY SAILING CLUB Are you looking for a new way to get outdoors and active or find something you can enjoy together with the family? If the answer is yes, Ely Sailing Club is inviting you, your family and your friends to come and try sailing for FREE this Bank Holiday Monday 7th May 2018.

Whether you’re completely new to the sport or looking to get back on the water, our Open Day is the perfect time to give it a go. Therefore, we are inviting the local community to come down to have a go at sailing with us, see what Ely Sailing Club has to offer and get involved.

Who knows, you might just get hooked!

Starting at 1pm, there will be a whole host of activities taking place including touring the lake and sampling the delights of sailing by enjoying a FREE taster session out on the water in the capable hands of experienced sailors who will be more than happy to answer any questions that you may have. All buoyancy aids will be provided.

As an RYA Training Centre, should you wish to progress your interest, instructors will be on hand to provide information about our RYA approved training courses together with details of membership.

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the bar including tea and coffee will also be available.

Sailing at Ely can be as physical or relaxing as you wish to make it, you can sail with others or on your own, do it competitively or potter about and just enjoy the gentle escape of being outside in the fresh air.

We would love for you to join us ELY SAILING CLUB www.elysailingclub.org

Swing Band Gala Night planned for July!

Fans of big band swing, jazz and dance are in for a treat on the 1st of July 2018 at 7.30 pm at the Ely Maltings, at the Big Band Swing Gala Night, giving patrons the chance to re-live the heady atmosphere of the floor shows of the 1930’s and 40’s.

Live with the Eddie Seales Big Band will be a guest singer and dancers and featuring the trumpet of Johnny Welsford as the 40’s trumpet star and bandleader, Harry James.

John has played in a wide range of professional groups in Europe, Japan, Africa and of course, the United Kingdom and Channel Islands , including the Gerry Bosman Pops Orchestra ,the SABC symphony orchestra, National Chamber Orchestra, He has also worked with the music producer, Bruce Cassidy, formerly of Blood Sweat and Tears. John formed a special connection to the music of master swing and jazz trumpet player, Harry James and often performs tributes to him, having met his hero in the early 1970’s , on one of the bandleader’s last tours to the UK and prior to John winning a scholarship to the Royal College of Music in London .

The band will play a selection of hits of the era and there will be a licensed bar and food

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Live: The Eddie Seales Big Band

Featuring Johnny Welsford as Harry James 

Dancing. Licensed Bar/Food Optional 40’s Dress

Tickets- Floorside Table Seats with Wine £25 Seated: £15 £12 available from: John Durrant Arts 01366 384544 or 07543 301145 Ely Tourist Information Centre 01353 662062 The Ely Maltings 01353 662633 Burrows Bookshop 01353 669759 (Seated Only)

available. To capture the atmosphere there are a limited number of floor-side table seats with wine as well as the usual seating and a dance floor for those wishing to strut their “Strictly” or “freestyle” routines with no judging ! Optional 40’s dress.

Tickets: Limited Floorside Table Seats with Wine £25 (Discount for group of 4 or more- first come first served ) Seated: £15 /£12 available from: John Durrant Arts 01366 384544 or 07543 301145 The Ely Tourist Information Centre 01353 662062 / The Ely Maltings 01353 662633 / Burrows Bookshop 01353 669759 (Seated Only)

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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.

Check out our website www.elyguildofwoodturners.org.uk and follow us on Twitter @ElyWoodturners. 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 meeting: Monday 11th June. The 2-course meal with coffee costs just £20. It is a great way to meet new people and meet up with your friends. The dining club helps fund projects such as the NSPCC ChildLine Schools Service visits to primary schools to talk to young children about abuse and how to get help.

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

Ely 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

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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 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 meetings are monthly at the Lamb Hotel from 9.30am next: 10th April 2018

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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 meetings are held at the Ely Methodist Church, off St Mary’s car park. Doors open at 10 for a 10:30 start, £3 payable on the door.

May 11th, Andrew Sankey on the History of the Garden. June 8th, Field trip to Wisbech Museum and associated talk there.

Break for summer the resumes on October 12th 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 Your local Caravan Club will be spending the May Bank Holiday on the playing field in Heacham from the 25th of May to the 28th.

From the 15th to 17th of June you could join us at The Four Winds Caravan Park near March.

On the 29th of June to the 1st July we will be enjoying the facilities at Fendick’s Fishery in Northwold.

Call David to arrange to join in Tel: 07771882185 Contact: davidmalkin2010@hotmail.co.uk City of Ely Flower Club Venue: Needhams Hall, Ely College, Downham Road, Ely. Start time: 7.15pm. 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. 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 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 Folk Club We meet monthly on the “teenth” Wednesday of the month with a concert of folk music and song featuring local and national folk artists. This is in the Old Dispensary, St. Mary’s Street, Ely, doors open at 7.30pm for an 8.00pm start. Contact 01353 740999 or 01353 664706 or via website www.elyfolkclub.co.uk

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Ely 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, singing pop, rock and songs from the shows, regular performances raising money for local good causes.

For more info email: kathryn@singchoirs.com or visit our 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 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 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,

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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 Usually meets at Ely Library Meeting Room on the first Saturday of each month, 10.00am – 11.30am.

For info email: elyhumanistssec@gmail.com or 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 Ely Branch Royal British Legion Meetings: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

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Ely Tuesday Group Started in 1989, this ladies group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month (except December when it is on the 2nd Tuesday) at the Old Dispensary, 13 St. Mary’s Street, Ely Refreshments are served from 10am, followed by a guest speaker from 10.30-11.30. All newcomers welcome. Contact Pamela Austin 01353 610825 Ely City Women’s Institute May 14th: A talk ‘From sink to mink and back’. By Suzanne Lindsay Competition: 3 fruit tarts.

June 11th A talk by Pauline Meakins from The Alzheimer’s Society.

Competition: A written or photo memory.

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 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

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

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

More info from www.elytennisclub.co.uk.

For occasional play you can book courts via our website - cost to non-members is £8 p.h 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 Death Café Drink tea. Eat cake. Discuss death. At a Death Cafe people come together in a relaxed setting to drink tea, eat cake and share their stories about death. Warning: feelings of relief, positivity and unexpected humour may occur. Sundays 2-4pm: 1 July, 9 Sept Starbucks, , The Cloisters, , Ely CB7 4ZH Email: elydeathcafe@gmail.com Facebook: Ely Death Café 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

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Ely Foodbank The food bank is run in partnership with Churches together in Ely. Donations can be left at collection points at Sainsbury, Tesco & Waitrose in Ely or brought to the food bank store on Barton Road. See website for times. Emergency food needs and general 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 and Histon. 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 4-7pm on Thursdays. Free to young people between the ages of 13 and 25 – we offer support with housing, sexual health, money & budgeting, mental health and emotional well-being, or just pop in for a coffee and a chat.

Natalie Gildersleeve - natalieg@centre33.org.uk www.centre33.org.uk Tel: 0333 4141 809

LIONS OF LITTLEPORT WE WANT YOUR GLASSES The Lions Club of Littleport collect used spectacles for use in third world countries and homeless charities in the UK. Since we started collecting the glasses our club has sent nearly 7000 pairs for recycling. The glasses can be dropped off at Wades and Tesco Opticians in Ely, Loach & Wade in Littleport and Soham, and Witchford Post Office. Please help us in this useful initiative!

If you would like to find out more of what we do, contact us to attend one of our meetings.

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For more details of Littleport Lions club and events contact; David & Jenny Ellis 01353 664318 / 07817 592438 / alfieellis@yahoo.co.uk Facebook; Littleport Lions Club Twitter;@Littleport Lions Website; www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/littleport HELP LOCAL LIONS - HELP LOCAL PEOPLE EASTER NEWS....

Littleport Lions have had a very busy Easter.

We had 6 bunny baskets in various local venues.

We also sold knitted Easter chicks and held a Funday Easter egg hunt at The Almonry Ely. Our special thanks go to Mike and Lesley who kindly let us use the Almonry gardens. All monies raised will go to help local charities. We have several events in the pipeline so watch this space!

Isle of Ely Arts Festival Saturday 9 June - Saturday 7 July 2018

pick up a programme locally

Celebrating arts and culture throughout East Cambridgeshire

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